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New and Beautiful Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Illustrations Brought by Microsoft Partnership

A partnership between Square Enix and Microsoft brings two new and beautiful FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Character illustrations.

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ashiksorel3998d ago

Ooh Very Nice. I wonder what else is in store with this partnership...

Abriael3998d ago

My guess is "absolutely nothing" lol, but who knows, maybe FFXIV on the 720?

Doubt it though.

nbagnall3998d ago

Why not? It's slated for the ps4 and ffxi was on the 360 as well.

Godz Kastro3998d ago (Edited 3998d ago )

Has to be something... Why would MS help promote? Weird...

Abriael3998d ago

It's a PC game mainly, and Microsoft is pushing Windows 8 heavily in Japan.

A strong Japanese-made PC MMORPG will help them.

Godmars2903998d ago

Announcement for the game for the Xbox3: confirmed.

Just hope there's no dick move to make it a timed exclusion from the PS4.

Also, doesn't Sony still have stock in S/E?

hazardman3998d ago

Man I just hope MS gets some FF love next gen too.

Nevers3998d ago

I just hope FF gets some love... any love next gen.

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere7h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN4h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos1h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

PassNextquestion6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger4h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Profchaos6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto6h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos5h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long2h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel5h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos3h ago(Edited 3h ago)

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator4h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Benchmark Software

Final Fantasy XIV fans can now properly benchmark their PCs and check out some of what's coming to their game this summer.

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Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn Review | TheXboxHub

Richard writes: Final Fantasy XIV Online on Xbox is built for newcomers.

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