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Final Fantasy XIV is collaborating with premium bubble tea maker, Gong cha, to help players beat the heat with three FFXIV-inspired teas this summer. But delicious, refreshing boba is just the start. Purchase three collaboration teas in a single purchase between now and August 28 and get a redemption code for the Porxie King, a mount currently exclusive to the Gong cha x Final Fantasy XIV campaign. The special collaboration drinks celebrate three of Final Fantasy XIV’s adorable creature mascots. The options include Fat Cat Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Fat Chocobo Mango Frozen Tea, and Cactuar Matcha Milk Tea. Three limited edition cups featuring colorful artwork depicting each mascot are also avail...
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We’re one sleep away from Vincent Valentine joining Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis’ stable of playable heroes. The brooding, crimson-cloaked marksman who sleeps in a coffin will be available when Final Fantasy VII Chapter 7: Our Hometowns drops tomorrow at 11:00 p.m. PDT.    The new chapter continues the Final Fantasy VII narrative as the gang enters Cloud and Tifa’s hometown of Nibelheim. It’s here where our favorite Midgar fugitives encounter Vincent Valentine while he snoozes in the world’s most unnerving bed. You can check out the announcement teaser on YouTube for a closer look at what’s ahead.    To celebrate Vincent’s arrival, Square Enix and the Fin...
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If you’ve already finished Dawntrail’s main story and have been itching for more new Final Fantasy XIV content, you’re in luck. The first chapter of Dawntrail’s “The Arcadion” 8-person raid series arrives tomorrow, July 16, as part of Patch 7.01. As usual, the first chapter will include the first 4 raids in their Normal difficulties. Thanks to last month’s Live Letter from the Producer, we already know that the Savage variations will be released on July 30. Also explained with minimal details in June’s Live Letter was the “The Arcadion” story arc, which involves the Warrior of Light being thrust into a tournament-style combat sport with their primary goal being survival.  Final Fantasy ...
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A Tifa & Barret New Weapon Featured Draw is going on in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis until August 1, and Tifa’s new summer beachwear is turning heads. Called Passion Mermaid, Tifa’s new gear is flowy, elegant, and reminiscent of Final Fantasy XIV’s Dancer job gear motif. Its R. Abilities include “Sun’s Fervor,” which sees boosts in both HP and physical defense, and “Flameblade Arcanum,” which increases fire ability damage. Tifa's new weapon, Shell Knuckles, includes the C. Ability “Spinning Fervor,” an attack that deals up to 940% fire magic damage on a single enemy. Combine these two heat-centric, summertime draws and you’ve got a pretty solid fire build for the Seventh Heaven bartende...
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Today’s PlayStation Blog post revealed that Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion will be available to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers beginning July 16. While several classic Final Fantasy titles just departed last May, Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion will be joining Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Inergrade as part of the service’s Final Fantasy offerings. To access Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion and the rest of the PS Plus game catalog, you’ll need an active PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscription for $14.99 or $17.99 a month, respectively. For those unfamiliar, Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion ...
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