Michael Higham

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FFXIV Endwalker Dungeon Guide: Tower of Zot

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker kicks off its roster of main scenario dungeons with the Tower of Zot, which — like many aspects of this expansion — is an ode to Final Fantasy IV. But...

FFXIV Endwalker Itself Should've Been Recognized in The Game Awards 2022

I know how awards shows work. I understand the dynamics behind the scenes of how certain things get nominated and win in their respective categories. With regards to The Game Awards, the games industr...

FFXIV 6.1 Patch Notes Summary; Here's All the Good Stuff [UPDATED]

The wait is almost over for the first major update for Final Fantasy XIV in a post-Endwalker world. To tide you over for the FFXIV Patch 6.1 launch on April 12, the official...

FFXIV Maiden's Rhapsody FFXI Event Guide: Quest Locations and Amatsu Gear

Once again, Final Fantasy XIV players can take part in the Final Fantasy XI crossover quest this year. It’s dubbed The Maiden’s Rhapsody: Memories of an Unseen Realm and is the same...

New FFXIV Patch 6.3 Details Emerge as Official Site is Updated

There’s never been a better time for goth girls in Final Fantasy XIV. With FFXIV Patch 6.3, not only do we get newcomer Zero front and center alongside the Warrior of Light in the ke...

FFXIV Archfiend Attire Guide: How to Get the Coffer and Level in PVP Fast

One of the coolest new armor sets in Final Fantasy XIV is the Archfiend attire, which is gear you earn through PVP. The dark and cold steel, tattered undercoats, and glowing...

Babylon’s Fall Has the Worst Character Creator, Especially for Black and Brown Folks

Character creation systems often leave much to be desired. When given the opportunity to construct an avatar, we sometimes see them as an extension of ourselves, our people, or the kind of person we w...

What We Know About FFXIV Patch 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5: New Deep Dungeon, Raids, Trusts, and More

We Final Fantasy XIV players are eagerly awaiting the next major update, and a Live Letter to cover it in-depth is coming soon. Though there are already details on FFXIV Patch 6...

Stranger of Paradise is the Anti-FFXIV, and I Love It for That

“Bullshit,” is what I would say if you told me earlier this year that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin would get me in my feelings. Yet here we are. Having recently finished it, I’m f...

FFXIV Patch 6.11 Release and Maintenance [UPDATED]; New Ultimate and Housing Changes

As part of the Patch 6.1 cycle for Final Fantasy XIV, several interstitial patches are planned to bring even more new content — and that first one, Patch 6.11, is almost here...

FFXIV Dungeon Tier List — Every Dungeon Ranked (Un)scientifically

While this is supposed to be fun and not very serious, behind every goof is a grain of truth! Final Fantasy XIV players know a good dungeon when they see one. We’re more than happy to rerun a b...

Official FFXIV Patch 6.1 Site Updated, Includes MSQ Teaser

If you’re eager to find out more about the upcoming Patch 6.1 for Final Fantasy XIV, you can now check out the official FFXIV 6.1 special site. It’s been updated with a few hints on...

FFXIV Make It Rain 2022 Campaign Has Begun, New Emotes Available

Editor’s note: The Make It Rain campaign for 2022 in FFXIV is now live! Get your MGP and Show Left and Show Right emotes! Help thicc Sabotender glow up! The original story, publis...

The Real Life Commitment for a FFXIV World-First Raid Race

About six days after Dragonsong’s Reprise (Ultimate) went live alongside Patch 6.11 for Final Fantasy XIV, the first team in the world to clear it celebrated with jubilation and relief. It seem...

How to Unlock Euphrosyne Raid in FFXIV 6.3; Gear, Rewards, and Coins

With Patch 6.3 in Final Fantasy XIV, we’ll be able to dive deeper into the Myths of the Realm alliance raids. This is the Endwalker-era 24-player raid series, which continues with th...

Lapis Manalis Dungeon Guide - FFXIV Patch 6.3 MSQ Duty

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 — aka Gods Revel, Lands Tremble — continues the main story and includes a new dungeon. With newcomer Zero at your side in the Source, you investigate a new threat...

FFXIV PVP Jobs Tier List — The Best DPS, Healers, and Tanks for Crystalline Conflict

Competitive multiplayer in Final Fantasy XIV has been completely revamped thanks to Patch 6.1. Now more than ever, PVP in FFXIV has a distinct meta with each Job being completely overhau...

FFXIV 6.21 Patch Notes Summary; Job Changes and Savage Raid Difficulty Tweaks

Scheduled maintenance for Final Fantasy XIV brings us another update with Patch 6.21. It’s a relatively minor one, but its impact will be felt by certain players. Tank mains, specifically Pal...

FFXIV Patch 6.1 Coming in April, New Details on Quests, Hrothgar Hair, Raids, and More

Ah yes, another Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter full of new, juicy information! This latest stream was focused on the broader future of FFXIV, but we learned more about the next major...

How to Draw Rowlet in 7 Easy Steps

I love Rowlet so much. I don’t remember what life was like before Rowlet. A baby owl. A bird orb. A borb. A round owlet. A Rowlet. Ever since starting Pokemon Legends: Arceus, I think about R...