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Final Fantasy XIV Sales Suspended On Mac

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Final Fantasy XIV for Mac has had its sales suspended by developer Square Enix. The two-year-old MMO game was given a Mac version a couple of weeks ago to coincide with the release of the Heavensward DLC. However, the Mac client has turned out to have been just a crappy port of the Final Fantasy XIV PC version. The company cited problems with the Final Fantasy XIV Mac client as the main reason for the game being taken off sale, as well as user complaints over the game’s performance.

Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida released a lengthy statement on Square Enix’s forum about the issues, apologising to players. “We have received a great deal of feedback regarding the performance of the Mac version, as well as various problems which resulted from the information we provided prior to its release. For these issues, we apologize.”

There are numerous bugs and issues with the game that have been reported, many of them game-breaking. Compounding those issues is the fact that Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV on Mac before they’d announced the system requirements. That means people were buying the game without any way of knowing if it would run on their systems.

“I believe that the biggest problem with the Mac version release was the significant discrepancy between the performance of the product our development team produced and the expectations our customers had for it, which was due to the lack of information available on our product when sales commenced, as well as other issues,” Yoshida said.

Surprisingly high system requirements are the least of the problems. All of the issues people are experiencing can be boiled down to one simple fact – the Final Fantasy XIV Mac client is just a Windows game dressed up like a Mac game. That means the client people are running on their Macs is essentially exactly the same as the PC client. The game is broken on Macs because the client also has to translate the PC code into Mac-friendly code in real time, significantly decreasing performance on all but the most powerful machines.

But what is Square Enix going to do about it? Yoshida promised in his statement that they will “make an announcement which will include detailed information on the product, system requirements, and screen resolution.” Basically, they’re not going to fix it. They’re just going to make sure people know it’s a piece of garbage before they buy it.

Up until now, Mac users have been able to run the PC version of Final Fantasy XIV on their Macs through Bootcamp, and it looks like that’s what they’ll have to keep doing.

Square Enix should never have released this port to the public in its current state, much less charged their customers $60 a piece. It’s behaviour like this that’s become far too common in large game publishers. Last week, Batman: Arkham Knight for PC was suspended from further sales after Rocksteady received bucket-loads of complaints about the game’s performance. But not before they’d released it to the public and charged people upwards of $60 for a port that was essentially unplayable.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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