First-Ever FF XIV Hollywood Red Carpet Cosplay Walk Preceding 6/16 Eorzean Symphony Performance

FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2018 – Eorzean Symphony

Join the First-Ever FINAL FANTASY XIV Hollywood Red Carpet Cosplay Walk Preceding the June 16 Performance

Calling all cosplayers!

We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering attendees of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2018 -Eorzean Symphony- the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to walk the red carpet in costume on the world’s most famous boulevard, the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame! The fans attending the concert won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to show off their amazing cosplay on Hollywood’s legendary red carpet. Walk into the historic theater, take memorable photos with friends and fellow attendees, and share the red carpet with producer and director Naoki Yoshida, sound director and composer Masayoshi Soken, and vocal artist Susan Calloway!

While everyone is welcome to watch this historic event, those seeking to be a part of the Hollywood Red Carpet Cosplay Walk must possess a FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2018 -Eorzean Symphony- concert ticket for either the June 15 or 16 performances.

Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/Eorzean-Symphony-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-Orchestra-tickets/artist/2466348

Watch the Eorzean Symphony Preview Live Stream in English with Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida and Sound Director/Composer Masayoshi Soken: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/253462989

Saturday, June 16, 2018 - Schedule of Events: 

3:00–4:30 PM: Pre-registration check-in and on-site registration (capacity permitting)

3:30–5:00 PM: Dressing and prepping in the dressing room

5:00–6:00 PM: Cosplayers Red Carpet walk: FINAL FANTASY XIV cosplayers, followed by the concert’s special guests

6:00-7:00 PM: All ticketed attendees (our treasured Warriors of Light) can walk the red carpet

7:00 PM: Venue doors open 

8:00 PM: Concert begins (ticket required)

Location: 

Hollywood Walk of Fame, outside the Dolby Theatre 

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Pre-registration for the Hollywood Cosplay Red Carpet Walk event is highly recommended and can be done free of charge at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-carpet-cosplay-final-fantasy-xiv-orchestra-concert-2018-eorzean-symphony-tickets-45944975659. Pre-registered cosplayers will be welcomed first, while on-site registration may be possible based on event capacity. Each participant will have access to a shared changing room inside the Dolby Theatre (adjacent to the box office). Organizers will guide all participants from there.

Please Note: Cosplayers attending the event will have access to a dressing room from 3:30–5:00 PM. Once the walk has concluded, cosplay is authorized within the concert venue foyer, but any costumes or props that might prevent others seated near you from fully enjoying the concert will not be allowed within the concert hall itself. The venue will provide a coat check service to all patrons to store such items. Please be aware that neither the concert organizers nor Square Enix are responsible for personal belongings stored in the coat check service or left unattended in the dressing room.

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FTS: FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME “OPUS V” CARD SET HITS STORES

LOS ANGELES (Mar. 29, 2018) – The hit FINAL FANTASY® Trading Card Game (“FFTCG”) released its fifth card pack expansion, “Opus V,” as well as three new starter sets themed around FINAL FANTASY XII, XIII, and XIV recently.
 
The “Opus V” series includes 166 new cards from various FINAL FANTASY titles, and features FFTCG brand-new exclusive illustrations from Akira Oguro (FINAL FANTASY IV) and Ryoma Ito (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 Grimoire of the Rift). Further information on the new “Opus V” card set is available at www.fftradingcardgame.com.
 
With the recent release of the “Opus V” card set, the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game Opus series has shipped over 140 million cards worldwide and is being distributed around the world to widespread acclaim in Europe, North America, Oceania and Japan. The game’s next wave, “Opus VI”, is scheduled to release July 13, 2018, continuing the expansion of the series.

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From the Source: Square-Enix - Heavensward FFXIV... New Developer Diary Entry!

Another diary entry for the Final Fantasy XIV fans!

VISUAL DESIGN TEAM TAKES FINAL FANTASY XIV TO NEW HEIGHTS IN NEW DEVELOPER DIARY

LOS ANGELES (Mar. 15, 2016) – In the final entry of the FINAL FANTASY® XIV developer diary series, the visual design team details their approach in the creation and implementation of new landscapes and environments, as well as the introduction of flying mounts for the acclaimed expansion pack. Key members of the visual design team include lead designer Takeo Suzuki, lead background artist Junichi Murata, character artist Yuji Mitsuishi, and lead animator Shinya Ichida. In this video, they explain their goals in creating an amazing player experience, the creative process from conception to implementation, and the challenges they faced in order to expand the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV. FINAL FANTASY XIV Dev Diary Chapter Three: Visual Design can be viewed here:

From the Source: Square-Enix - Heavensward Final Fantasy XIV... Patch 3.2!

Patches anyone? Yes... this is a bit of an uncommon post, but its for those that want to know. Enjoy!

GEAR UP FOR NEW FINAL FANTASY XIV CONTENT WITH PATCH 3.2 Tutorial Quests and Mentors Pave the Way for Newcomers to Master Online Party Play

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 23, 2016) – Patch 3.2, titled “The Gears of Change,” is the latest update for FINAL FANTASY XIV®, which adds loads of new content in the form of new story quests, dungeons, primal battles, and much more. The update also introduces options for new players to quickly acquaint themselves with online game play. At the Hall of the Novice, players can embark on specialized tutorial quests that ultimately help them to understand the techniques of playing in online groups. The hall also houses several NPCs that are designed to introduce new online gamers to MMO terms. The new mentor system also provides a more tailored approach to assist newcomers by pairing them with experienced players in dungeons and trials to foster a learning environment. More exciting content to be implemented in Patch 3.2 includes: ·         Main Scenario Quests: The climax of the Dragonsong War draws closer, and adventurers find themselves in the midst of a storm of change. ·         Two high-level dungeons:  Level 60 players can challenge the Antitower, a place of mystery abandoned by the Sharlayans now overrun by magical guardians, and the Lost City of Amdapor (Hard), where evil continues to lurk following the defeat of Diabolos. ·         Containment Bay S1T7:  This new primal battle pits adventurers against Sephirot, the Fiend, the first of the Warring Triad who has been awoken from his vengeful dreams. ·         Alexander: Midas: The Illuminati are once again gearing up for war in an attempt to conquer the realm. Return to the iron fortress with your allies to take part in the brand-new raid. ·         Further Hildibrand Adventures: New side story quests lead the player to join Nashu at the Holy See of Ishgard on her search for the brave inspector ·         Beast Tribe Quests: Learn more about the trials and tribulations of the Nonmind, exiles from the Gnath colony, who aim to separate themselves from the Onemind. ·         Stone, Sky, Sea: A new training ground to test players' might against an assortment of striking dummies tailored to the strength of legendary foes ·         The Feast: A new PvP arena to be implemented two weeks after patch 3.2, where the goal is to obtain opponent medals. Individual rating and ranks will be assigned to players and the highest-ranked participants will be awarded a special prize ·         New crafting recipes, hairstyles and more Further details on Patch 3.2, The Gears of Change, can be found on the promotional website at: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_2_The_Gears_Of_Change/ The full Patch 3.2 notes can be found at: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c755d756aece79cc9707f5444ad0980ac2b5a39c FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, the all-in-one bundle, which includes both A Realm Reborn® andHeavensward™, is available on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Windows PC, and Mac. The FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward expansion pack is available as a standalone purchase on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC for $39.99. A free 30-day trial is included for new FINAL FANTASY XIV accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99. FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV, visit: www.finalfantasyxiv.com.

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