Yearly Archives: 2014

FFXIV ARR: Latest Details Revealed on Heavensward Update

Final Fantasy XIV 2-5

During this past weekend’s Fan Festival event in Tokyo, Japan, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn® director / producer Naoki Yoshida shared new details for the game’s highly-anticipated first expansion, Heavensward™. Reveals included the introduction of a new playable race, a high-end raid, and two brand new jobs, as well as information on the Collector’s Edition items, box art and more. Attendees were also treated to a video message from famed composer Nobuo Uematsu where he announced he would be composing the main theme for Heavensward.

Heavensward details shared at the Fan Festival include:

  • The introduction of a brand-new playable race, the Au Ra
  • New Job: Astrologian (Healer role) Astrologians channel celestial magicks through their star globe in order to heal others and make use of a divining deck to support their fellow party members
  • New Job: Machinist (DPS role) Machinists wield firearms to deal damage from afar and employ turret-like weaponry on the battlefield to create further mayhem
  • The reveal of the next major raid challenge that awaits adventurers, the mechanical fortress Alexander
  • An announcement that Nobuo Uematsu would be composing the Heavensward main theme
  • Details regarding the Heavensward Collector’s Edition were also announced. The package will feature: A dragon figurine, An art book, A disc featuring various videos and trailers, Digital in-game items exclusive to the Collector’s Edition: a griffin flying mount, a helmet designed after FFIV’s dark knight Cecil, and a wind-up Kain minion

Yoshida also shared further details for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Patch 2.5, “Before the Fall,” during the 19th installment of his ‘Letter from the Producer LIVE’ series. Players were shown videos that featured the three new dungeons (The Keeper of the Lake, Amdapor Keep (Hard), Wanderer’s Palace (Hard)) and the conclusion of the Crystal Tower raid series – the World of Darkness. During the live stream, Yoshida also shared a sneak peek of the Manderville Gold Saucer planned to be implemented in Patch 2.5 that will feature mini games like Triple Triad and chocobo racing. Sound director Masayoshi Soken also took questions from the community about the music and sound effects that bring Eorzea to life.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward, visit http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com

Siegelord Open Beta Pack Giveaway

OnRPG has partnered with 37Games to celebrate the open beta launch of Siegelord, a medieval real-time browser strategy MMO.

Siegelord is a Medieval SLG browser game. Immerse yourself in the world of Thieden — with three rival factions vying for control of the continent.  Engage in real-time warfare on a persistent, live multiplayer map.  Forge alliances with other commanders, research new technologies, and unite the realm under your banner!

 

 

Gift Pack contains:

  • Food*10,000
  • Timber*10,000
  • Gold*10,000
  • Recruitment Horn*10
  • Diamond*100

 

 

To Redeem your Key:

  • Create an account and enter Siegelord here.
  • Click the GIFT BOX button beside your avatar icon to open the gift panel.
  • Copy and Paste your gift code in the text box and click “CLAIM PACKAGE.”
  • Now you will get your gift!
  • Note: Servers go live to the public on Saturday, December 20th!

Cosplay of the Week #3: FMA, Ghost in the Shell & More

It’s time for OnRPG’s Cosplay of the Week, highlighting our favorite new cosplay of the week! If you like what you see, make sure to visit the pages for the cosplayers and photographers to support them directly.

Christmas Kusanagi by Gina B Cosplay

Christmas Kusanagi (Ghost in the Shell) by GinaBCosplay
Photographed by Robbins Studios

 

Greetings from Korriban by ThresherMaw

Greetings from Korriban by ThresherMaw
Photographed by Craggy Lane Productions

 

Ciri - The Witcher by Shermie Cosplay

Ciri – The Witcher by Shermie-Cosplay
Photographed by Victor Hugo

 

Alphonse Elric cosplay craft by Nitrogen52rus

Alphonse Elric cosplay craft by Nitrogen52rus
(Photographer unknown)

 

Baby its cold outside - Black Cat by ItsRainingNeon

Baby its cold outside- Black Cat by Its-Raining-Neon
Photographed by Its-Raining-Neon

 

Bonus Round: Geek Art of the Week

Merry Christmas! by Drawloverlala

Merry Christmas! by Drawloverlala

 

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