FF XI Goes Live in Japan

Castolari writes "Gameforms reports about the Japanese launch of FF XI, Square's online venture with the series. Apparently, there's some serious technical problems with the server load as well." They also have some Screenshots. I'm still hoping that someone will get the MMORPG right in the not so distant future.

Comments

Technical problems, eh?

[Numair]

Looks like Square isn't the only one having serious problems with their servers ...

Re:Stay safe out there, everyone

[Te1waz]

You are not kidding.

I had to take the bus to work for a month after playing GTA3...

A. I'd lost the habit of driving on the left side of the road (I live in U.K/Ireland).
B. I had the temptation to mount the pavement to get past slow moving traffic.
C. I could not longer drive 1st person, I'd have to sit on the roof and control the car via a complicated set of cables through the sunroof.

I'm hoping the next version of GTA will have some neato network gaming ability. Imagine being able to hook up with an online cartel, or the thrill of starting a riot with other players or foiling their missions with a well-aimed grenade...

Re:Japan and bugs....

[t0qer]

Don't be lulled into a feeling that they can't build things better in Japan.... imagine Honda v Harley Davidson in a race.

Actually it depends on what kind of bike/race you're talking about. For pure 0 to 60 speed, no Harley can beat a rice rocket, but once a Harley get's up to speed, it can go indefinetly.

Re:Stay safe out there, everyone

[IHavePowers]

I'm to busy looking for hookers to think about all that other stuff. :)

Re: Hookers

[Te1waz]

This the bit I am dreading about a multiplayer GTA. Then when you stop for a hooker, it'll really be some huge sailer with a beard playing as a hooker and I'll feel really dirty afterwards...