Michael Hassall
Michael Hassall
After giving up a "real" job in Marketing in 2019, Michael started working as esports, gaming, and entertainment journalist and hasn't looked back. He lives in the UK, but wishes he lived in Eorzea, having spent 5,000 hours there. When not dutifully grinding Tomestones and being designated furniture crafter for his FC, he enjoys travel to warm places, cold drinks, light reading, and heavy metal.
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On Monday, Feb. 5, Square Enix revealed details of the Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Series X|S open beta test, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 21. This test will be the first chance for Xbox players to...
In Palwold, one of the most versatile and used materials, especially in the early game, is Cloth. But unlike many materials, Cloth can’t simply be gathered from around the world or harvested fr...
Retainers are a passive way to make gil in Final Fantasy XIV. Beyond just being the access point to the market board, giving you the ability to sell your items to other players, Retainers are a...
In July 2023, Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida made waves by announcing that after years of PC and PlayStation exclusivity, the game would finally come to Xbox. A...
There’s plenty of grinds in Final Fantasy XIV, from Bozja to Blue Mage spells, but few are less complicated and harder than Eureka, Stormblood’s Relic Weapon grind. In fact, with only a...
Square Enix, the developers of Final Fantasy XIV, have been tight-lipped on the release dates of upcoming patches since the release of 6.55. It’s understood there’s at least three more small up...
With the new Dawntrail expansion on the horizon, and a major patch (6.55) just in the rearview mirror, there are doubtless plenty of lapsed Final Fantasy XIV subscribers who are feeling...
The Moogle Treasure Trove the First Hunt for Genesis launched on Jan. 30, kicking off Final Fantasy XIV’s first Moogle Treasure Trove event of the year. But the new event format came with a lot...
For the Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove the First Hunt for Genesis event, Square Enix has switched up the formula in an attempt to make the grind much less intense. Rather than reduce t...
Dawntrail will be Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion releasing in Summer 2024, but scant details of the game’s story location exist. It's known that the Warrior of Light is headed to Tur...
Fufulupa is a Lalafell member of Ul’dah’s Brass Blades and a NPC located in Western Thanalan who you can play Triple Triad with. However, during 2024’s The First Hunt for Genesis Moogle Treasure Trove...
With Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.56 behind us and no set date for another injection of content into the game, Square Enix has decided to tide players over with a Moogle Treasure Trove event. The...
In Palworld, it’s not just about getting out hunting Pals and defeating enemies; there are bases for you to maintain and support. Each Base you have will allow you to set a number of Pals to wo...
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and while some may shun this festival of romance, there’s still something magical about a day devoted to shows of affection and love. That extends even into Fin...
Last year, Final Fantasy XIV fans were ecstatic to discover that they could now bring their Eorzean adventures to the world of pen and paper roleplaying with the reveal of the FFXIV...
The Unending Journey community streams are a staple of Final Fantasy XIV, where the in-house community team takes on challenges with the players, but it’s been a few months since the last one....
Gumoss Leaves are a common material in Palworld that you’ll need for some of the most complex crafting recipes in the game. Despite being a common item, you might find yourself lacking in the c...
Despite its slightly disgusting sounding name, Pal Fluid is an essential material in Palworld. You’ll find you need it first for buildings like the Hotspring, a structure for reducing your Pal’...
The Tower of the Rayne Syndicate is one of the first boss fight locations you’ll encounter in Palworld. This tower pits you against the fearsome Zoe and Grizzbolt, who have quickly become iconi...
There’s controller players and keyboard players in Final Fantasy XIV, but did you know there was a secret third option? That’s what FFXIV and peripheral maker HORI have teamed up once ag...