Square Enix toyed with the idea of making FFXIV Mobile for years, producer Naoki Yoshida said, but the hurdle of adapting its combat seemed insurmountable – at least, until Lightspeed came along.

First reported by Massively OP, Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida has issued a statement on the game's forums regarding ...

It might be hard to believe, but it’s already been a little over seven years since the last collaboration between Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto’s and Mr. Yuya Tokuda's Monster Hunter series and Mr. Naoki ...

Discover how a childhood prank in the original Mario Bros. inspired Naoki Yoshida’s journey from gamer to the creative force behind Final Fantasy XIV, shaping his unique approach to MMO gaming design.

FF14 Dawntrail marks the start of a new era for the beloved MMORPG - its second full arc, or even a third if you consider the original 1.0 incarnation of Final Fantasy 14 separately. The launch of ...

TL;DR: Final Fantasy 17's battle system remains undecided, with Square Enix considering both turn-based and action-based styles. Producer Naoki Yoshida emphasizes that gameplay choices depend on the ...

The mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 will “faithfully recreate the storyline” of the long-running MMO for mobile users, the game’s director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, said in a recent video Q&A.

The Final Fantasy 14 Beastmaster is one of the most anticipated additions to the MMORPG in some time, and it's due to come as part of Dawntrail's remaining patches - specifically during the FF14 7.5 ...

One of the immediate changes will involve participation. This is a situation in which up to 48 people can be a part of the instance and take part. However, right now it’s more of a random affair, as ...

The FF14 7.2 release date is confirmed, as game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi come together once more to show us what the next Dawntrail patch looks like. The new ...

The moment he picked up his first SNES controller, he knew gaming was going to be a lifelong passion. From adventures with Link to repelling the Covenant with Master Chief to even climbing ever-higher ...