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The looter shooter genre is something of a peculiarity. On one hand, there is no denying that the genre has seen a boom for several years now. But on the other, many of these games have been released in an unpolished state, and while some adjust and adapt over time, others fail to meet those initial expectations (or worse). So given this stigma, it is strange that so many offer demos or beta tests which allow players to experience the game and make initial impressions without having to commi…

FFXIV

1. FFXIV 6.0: Endwalker (Fall 2021)
2. Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten
3. Patch 5.5: Death Unto Dawn (April 13th 2021)

FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. BG Wiki Suggestions Thread
3. Random Facts Thread: Abilities
4. WTF in Vana'diel
5. Gold World Pass Requests

Games

1. Final Fantasy VII: Remake (II) - You're Gonna Need A PS5 Now
2. Destiny 2: Beyond Light [PS4/PS5/XB1/XBS/PC/STD] - Y4S13, Season of the Chosen - Thick Tusks Save..
3. Street Fighter V AE: CHAMPION EDITION
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FFXIV

1. Starting FFXIV in 2021
2. FFXIV Random Complaint Thread III: Zenos was the best part of SB
3. FFXIV drama: mansions, moogles and #metoo
4. FFXIV Accomplishments Thread - Yay I did it!
5. Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten

Look what's not dead yet.



FFXI

1. Gold World Pass Requests
2. WTF in Vana'diel
3. BG Wiki Update - January 23, 2021
4. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
5. Out of the BLU Discussion

Yes I know I still have to tackle some of the bugs on the wiki.



Games

1. Destiny 2:…

As I have gotten older, I find myself gravitating towards hobbies where the outcome is affected by the time I invest. The more time I spend running, the better I do on race day; I can create better dishes because I have years of cooking experience; and naturally, I am drawn to games where I can develop my skills and improve over time. If you have ever played a rouge-like, you will agree that this ideology is core to these games. The past few years have seen some stellar entries into the genr…

FFXIV

1. Patch 5.3: Reflections in Crystal
2. Patch 5.2: Echoes of a Fallen Star
3. Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten
4. Possibly returning - Questions
5. FFXIV drama: mansions, moogles and #metoo

See you back in February for the trailer for 6.0.



FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. Time for FFXI "Classic"?
3. The Voracious Resurgence - New Story Content
4. Official Treasure Hunter TH Levels and Percentages
5. BG Wiki Suggestions Thread
6. We don't really have drama anymore
7. March 2020 Ve…

Here we are at the end of 2020. I think everyone can agree that this past year has been a strange one. As activities in the world and social gatherings were canceled, more and more people embraced gaming as a refuge from the challenges and difficulties of the world. I can personally attest to nearly a dozen individuals who either bought their first systems or returned to gaming after many years. And while there have definitely been some standout games this year, there is no doubt that the o…

After a delay of nearly two months, Destiny 2: Beyond Light has finally arrived. This past year was been Bungie’s first year self publishing Destiny 2 since splitting with Activision and there have been some undeniable growing pains. While Year 3 had its share of flaws, the Fall expansions are the Destiny franchise’s biggest content drops which lay the foundation for the upcoming year and have the potential to be a clean break from the previous year’s issues. Beyond Light is more than just a…

FFXIV

1. Patch 5.4: Futures Rewritten
2. Possibly returning - Questions
3. Patch 5.3: Reflections in Crystal

FFXI

1. WTF in Vana'diel
2. SE Store FFXI Shantotto and Chocobo Bring Arts Figures
3. BG Wiki Suggestions Thread
4. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
5. Gold World Pass Requests

Go check the podcast thingie made by people on BG: https://wtfinvanadiel.podbean.com/



Games

1. Playstation 5 - Do you want fries with that? - November 12, 2020 - $399/$499
2. Destiny 2: Beyond Light [P…

FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. XBOX 360 Disc {Do you have it?}
3. Gold World Pass Requests

Games

1. Genshin Impact (PC/PS4/NSW/iOS) - Open-World Action RPG - 2020
2. Cyberpunk 2077 (PC/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBSX/STD) - Release Date Simulator - December 10, 2020
3. Playstation 5 - Do you want fries with that? - November 12, 2020 - $399/$499
4. Hades (PC/NSW) - From the Developer of Bastion & Transistor
5. Destiny 2 Shadowkeep [PS4/XBONE/PC/STD] - Y3S11, Season of Arrivals - Gam…

Since 2014, I have had a consistent fall routine: pick up the latest Destiny release and then throw my sleep schedule and anything resembling a good habit out the window to binge for a week or two to prepare for the new raid experience. So you can imagine my dismay when, likely because of the ongoing global pandemic, the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion was delayed by nearly two months. What was I to do? Not spend the fall binging? Maintain my good habits and not grind? Act like a reasonable …

FFXI

1. We don't really have drama anymore
2. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
3. XBOX 360 Disc {Do you have it?}
4. The Voracious Resurgence - New Story Content
5. Gearswap Help Thread 2: this time it makes sense

Hey finally some (bad) banhammer drama!



Games

1. Final Fantasy XVI (PC/PS5)
2. Playstation 5 - Unprecedented Choice - November 12, 2020 - $399/$499
3. XBox Series X | Series S - November 10, 2020
4. Genshin Impact (PC/PS4/NSW/iOS) - Open-World Action RPG - 2020
5. Hades (PC/NS…

FFXIV

1. Patch 5.3: Reflections in Crystal

FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. The Voracious Resurgence - New Story Content
3. Gold World Pass Requests
4. Random Facts Thread: Other
5. Gearswap Help Thread 2: this time it makes sense

Games

1. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Suikoden Successor) (Fall 2022 - PS5/XBX/NSW/PC) [Kickstarter]
2. Nintendo SWITCH(NX) Information II - Fastest Second Console Thread of All Time
3. Destiny 2 Shadowkeep [PS4/XBONE/PC/STD] - Y3S11…

If you have followed any communities around competitive first-person shooters this past year, you have probably seen a flood of complaints about matchmaking. Late last year, there was a surge in skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM, in games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and even Fortnite. But what is skill-based matchmaking, why does it exist, what are the alternatives, and why did it become so prevalent if there was seemingly such vocal opposition to it from players?

Let’s start …

FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. Gearswap Help Thread 2: this time it makes sense
3. BG Wiki Suggestions Thread
4. Gold World Pass Requests
5. July 2020 Version Update

Games

1. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Suikoden Successor) (Fall 2022 - PS5/XBX/NSW/PC) [Kickstarter]
2. Destiny 2 Shadowkeep [PS4/XBONE/PC/STD] - Y3S11, Season of Arrivals - Game's Fixed - Is It?
3. Monster Hunter World: IceboRnE (II)
4. EVO 2020 - Still hatin', still watchin'
5. Super Smash Bros: Ultimate…

As society came to a screeching halt back in March, and many of us suddenly had an unexpected surplus of free time on our hands, I found myself revisiting the 2013 masterpiece, The Last of Us. The Last of Us was set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a global pandemic. The game followed Joel and Ellie, two survivors who set out to travel across the United States. Developed by Naughty Dog, it was an intense journey, as Joel and Ellie had to face hordes of infected and some of the worst si…

FFXIV




FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. Time for FFXI "Classic"?
3. Gold World Pass Requests
4. Dev Tracker: Discussion II
5. BG Wiki Update and Discussion Megathread

Games

1. SPOILERS Final Fantasy 7 Remake SPOILER THREAD - CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT
2. Destiny 2 Shadowkeep [PS4/XBONE/PC/STD] - Y3S10, Season of the Worthy - Game's Fixed - Is It?
3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (NSW) - Debt Repayment Daily Life RPG - March 20, 2020
4. War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Br…

Back in 2005, the opening cinematic of Final Fantasy VII was released as a technical demo for the PS3. It was a visually stunning update that lit a fire across the gaming world as fans begged Square-Enix to remaster the most iconic entry in the Final Fantasy franchise, originally released in 1997. Ten years later, to cheers and roaring applause, Square-Enix answered those pleas by unveiling the first trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake. And after nearly five years of development, Square-Eni…

FFXIV

1. Patch 5.2: Echoes of a Fallen Star
2. Bish, I'm Glamourous
3. Possibly returning - Questions
4. SMN question
5. Patch 5.3: Reflections in Crystal

FFXI

1. Time for FFXI "Classic"?
2. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
3. Gold World Pass Requests
4. Wccftech Interview with Yoji Fujito and Akihiko Matsui (04/13/2020)
5. April 2020 Version Update

Games

1. Final Fantasy VII: Remake (II) - CHO-CO-OHGOD - April 10, 2020
2. SPOILERS Final Fantasy 7 Remake SPOILER THREAD
3. Animal Crossing:…

FFXIV

1. Patch 5.2: Echoes of a Fallen Star
2. Shadowbringers: Materias Tiers 1-6
3. FFXIV Accomplishments Thread - Yay I did it!

Guess I'll just reuse this:




FFXI

1. New or Returning Players Discussion 3: FFXI Single Player Edition
2. Time for FFXI "Classic"?
3. Official Treasure Hunter TH Levels and Percentages
4. March 2020 Version Update
5. Dev Tracker: Discussion II

Games

1. Final Fantasy VII: Remake (II) - CHO-CO-OHGOD - April 10, 2020
2. FFRK Dorp Thread: A BRAVE New World filled with LMR laced salt
3. Monste…