25 September 2009 E.Victor Kwun | Posted in: Geek Culture, Stuff to Watch

“Such a marvel is proof not only that the gods exist, but that they love, and that profoundly.”
-Explorer and Mapmaker, Orrick Ballard

Since E3 earlier this year, one of the most anticipated MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game) games for 2010 is Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV. At the recent Tokyo Game Show 2009, Square Enix gives us a glimpse into the world of Eorzea and its unique and exotic inhabitants. We get to see a little more of the different races of Eorzea including Elezen (advanced Elvaan), Lalafell (advanced Taru Taru), Hyur (advanced Hume), Roegadyn (advanced Galka), and Miqo’te (advanced Mithra). Square Enix has always been recognized for their elegant storytelling and outstanding music and it continues on even stronger in FFXIV. This is a game that I will DEFINITELY be playing once released. Hopefully I can weasel myself into either the open or closed beta testing. DIE CACTUAR! DIE!

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