Tag Archives: Naoki Yoshida

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | 05:54 BST

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn weather will only affect fishing

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Square Enix went to all the trouble of putting dynamic weather in Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn, but it doesn’t actually do very much.

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Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | 17:18 GMT

From the ashes: FF14’s director on failure & redemption

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Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn will launch on PC and PS3 later this year. Director Naoki Yoshida sat down with Alex Donaldson to discuss the highs and lows of revamping the troubled MMO.

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Tue, Nov 27, 2012 | 01:05 GMT

Final Fantasy 14 failure repeat could ‘destroy’ Square Enix – director

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Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn director Noaki Yoshida has said Square Enix will never make another mistake of the immensity of the MMORPG’s failed launch.

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Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | 23:15 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn: Square’s second chance

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Final Fantasy XIV has gone offline ahead of relaunch as A Realm Reborn. Dave Cook speaks with producer and director Naoki Yoshida about its improvements, features and more.

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Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 18:31 BST

Famitsu feature hints at Dragon’s Dogma sequel, an open world Warriors title

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A 10-page feature in this week’s Famitsu chats with Japanese creators regarding the future games in development, such as possible sequels to Dragon’s Dogma and Dynasty Warriors titles.

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Wed, Jun 27, 2012 | 00:40 BST

FFXIV producer outlines final patches pre Version 2.0 release

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Naoki Yoshida has unveiled the last major content updates and planned changes ahead of the version 2.0 release of Final Fantasy XIV.

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Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 02:47 BST

Final Fantasy XIV PS3 “not behind schedule”

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Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has confirmed the MMORPG is on track for a scheduled Q1 2013 launch on PlayStation 3.

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Tue, Mar 27, 2012 | 13:49 BST

Latest Final Fantasy XIV patch detailed in latest producer letter

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Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has detailed the second-to-last update for the MMO before it hits Version 2.00. The latest update includes the hamlet defense system that was due the last update, as well as the inclusion of a new strongpoint that will continue to strengthen the war between Eorzea and the Empire. More details here.

Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 03:56 GMT

Naoki Yoshida provides detail on the latest Final Fantasy XIV patch

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Aimed for release within the second week of February, the latest communication from Naoki Yoshida indicates a further two week delay. Considering the sheer amount of content to be added, combined with the game’s history, this isn’t exactly surprising.

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Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 04:56 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 may take in locations from past games

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Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has teased the possibility of the MMO allowing players to visit famous locations from other games in the franchise.

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Sat, Nov 19, 2011 | 19:06 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 is still FFXIV and “nothing else”, says Square

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Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has said the MMO, which is scheduled for an upgrade to 2.0 in 2013 with a new engine, is still FFXIV and not an entirely new game.

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Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | 15:16 BST

FFXIV: Square considering Vita and smartphone support, “continuing talks” with MS over 360 version

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Final Fantasy XIV boss Naoki Yoshida has said Vita and smartphone support for the MMO is being considered.

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Thu, Sep 22, 2011 | 14:08 BST

Producer letter reveals target date for major Final Fantasy XIV patch

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Final Fantasy XIV’s new producer Naoki Yoshida has had the unenviable task of fixing the thoroughly broken MMO, and has given a tentative date for a major patch in his latest letter to the community.

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Thu, Jul 28, 2011 | 11:11 BST

Final Fantasy XIV producer addresses balance tweaks and combat changes

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In response to player feedback to last week’s patch 1.18, FFXIV producer Naoki Yoshida has posted a letter on the game’s official forum explaining some of the changes.

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Tue, May 24, 2011 | 13:43 BST

FFXIV producer’s letter outlines changes and ones to come

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Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has posted a rather large list of planned updates and changes to the MMO. He has also checked off quite a few fixes and changes already accomplished by the team.

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Mon, Apr 04, 2011 | 01:00 BST

FFXIV producer: Square Enix should have stepped in earlier, subscription-free period to continue

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Square Enix’s Naoki Yoshida has gently criticised the publisher for not stepping in earlier to avoid the train wreck of Final Fantasy XIV’s launch.

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Fri, Feb 18, 2011 | 00:25 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV Online to focus on large-party play

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Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida has said he wants to shift the game’s focus towads large-party content, “as quickly as possible”.

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Sun, Jan 02, 2011 | 23:08 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV producer promises to “reboot” and “rebuild”

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Newly incumbent Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has kicked off 2011 with an open letter to fans (and detractors) of Square Enix’s beleaguered MMO, promising some radical work on the game.

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