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Our topic of the week this week involves the New Job, Screenshots and Video released at the Tokyo Gameshow. As you can see from our updates on Friday the information is massive.

We're looking forward to more information in the coming weeks. In the mean time please give us your impression of last week's blow out!

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Earlier this week, a new promotional video for the Wings of the Goddess expansion pack was revealed at the Tokyo Game Show.
For all of you who could not make it over to Japan for the special event, we've posted the footage on our official site. Click here to view exclusive images of new monsters, areas, one of the new jobs, and much, much more.
Also, be sure to check the site often as it will be updated regularly in the coming weeks!

Images from the past? No Way! Check them out:








Check out our TGS '07 Images Section for more from Wings of the Goddess!

A brand new area has been revealed. We've got the first screenshots below for you:







Check out our TGS '07 Images Section for more from Wings of the Goddess!

Oh my! Could it be a monster invasion? We'll let you decide with these new monster images from WotG:






Check out our TGS '07 Images Section for more from Wings of the Goddess!

The media onslaught for Wings of the Goddess continues with the following images from the TGS '07 trailer:














Check out our TGS '07 Images Section for more from Wings of the Goddess!

We've got some great images of the new Dancer job straight from the Tokyo Game Show. We're so excited about these new images we've opened up a special TGS 07 section in our screenshots section.






Check out our TGS '07 Images Section for more from Wings of the Goddess!

Welcome to yet another Week In Review for Final Fantasy Vault. This week has been full of huge news that every FFXI player should read. Join us as we recap the week that was:

On Monday we opened the week with our YouTube of the Week. This week the video was the first ever released Final Fantasy XI Trailer circa 2000. We also posted a featured forum topic "Is FFXI Dead?". It helped stimulate discussion on the current condition of the game.

Tuesday brought the creation of a new poll. This week we asked if you plan on restarting your character for Wings of the Goddess. A silly question considering you might need level 30+ for the new jobs but some people do prefer to start from the ground up ^_^. We also posted Square's Screenshot of the Week "A Tarutaru�s power flows from the nose!".

The release date for Wings of the Goddess was revealed to be November 20th on Wednesday. This is possible some of the biggest news to come out this week. As we speculated a few months ago - the expansion is being released right after the Fan Fest! The content for it doesn't actually go live until November 22nd, check out our news report for full details. We also posted our third podcast on Wednesday. If you haven't checked it out please check it out.

Thursday brought news of a new job that could be featured in Wings of the Goddess. An image and vague details surrounding the Dancer job emerged early in the morning thanks to Famitsu. We still don't have confirmation or solid details from Square Enix. Could this job work like the Bard? No one knows yet but the image looks really neat. We also posted three new screenshots in to our database on Thursday to help close out the day.

That's the week that it has been on Final Fantasy Vault. Filled with lots of excellent news - look forward to even further content in the coming weeks as Wings of the Goddess draws closer.

Looks like Square is performing some maintenance on all Worlds. This will shut down Final Fantasy XI from 10am (PST) to 12:00 (PST) and all reservations for the Pankration will be deleted. Please observe the notice below:

At the following time, we will be performing maintenance on all Worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.

Maintenance operations will delete any reservations for Pankration matches. Players who are scheduled to participate in Pankration matches, those who will enter Assault, Salvage or Einherjar areas, or those who will participate in Dynamis or Limbus at the time of the maintenance, we ask that you please wait until it maintenance is complete before engaging in these activities. Please note that we cannot replace items that are lost during the maintenance process.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

* The World Transfer Service will be unavailable starting 30 minutes before the maintenance. Please wait until after the maintenance is completed before attempting to use this service.

[Date & Time]
Sep. 21, 2007 from 10:00 to 12:00 (PDT)
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FINAL FANTASY XI

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Back by popular demand, FINAL FANTASY XI will play host to yet another Welcome Back Campaign beginning at 1:00 on Tuesday, September 25.
This time around, returning Vana'diel expatriates will be presented with that ever-popular item--the Anniversary Ring! But you have to be quick because the accessory is available for a limited time only!
This campaign is a better time than ever to dust off your armor, sharpen that sword, collect a free Anniversary Ring, and get back in the chocosaddle again! Don't miss out!

See here for details.

We've updated our screenshot gallery with three new screenshots. They are below in thumbnail format with links to the larger versions as well.


By The Bay


You Know You're a Newbie When...


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We've got the full press release from the WotG release date announcement. This press release confirms that there will be a new trailer shown at TGS this week. We hope that details will be forth-coming. PRess release below:

FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS Release Date Announced

London (20th September 2007) � Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix� interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announced that WINGS OF THE GODDESS�, the fourth expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY� XI, a successful massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), will receive a simultaneous worldwide release on Thursday 22nd November.

FINAL FANTASY XI was originally released on May 2002 in Japan with three expansion packs Rise of the Zilart�, Chains of Promathia� and Treasures of Aht Urhgan� following in recent years. In October 2003 the title was released in North America and the European release followed in September 2004. This year has also seen the introduction of the FINAL FANTASY XI Starter Pack, the ideal inexpensive introduction into the MMORPG genre. Now more than 500,000 subscribers are enjoying Vana�diel�, the world of FINAL FANTASY XI. With the release of the fourth expansion pack for Windows� and Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system, the world of Vana�diel will be an even livelier place to visit, expanding the community even further.

About WINGS OF THE GODDESS

There was once a war that shook the very foundations of Vana'diel.

It was a dark and dreadful age.
The lives of many were lost.
The futures of many were destroyed.
The joys of many were extinguished.

However, there are those from that age who remember...

They remember the hope that burned in the darkness.
The companions that banded together.
The heroes that strove onwards.
The rivals that joined forces.

And now history is reborn, as we return to that age of strife...

During Tokyo Game Show 2007, Square Enix (Booth 3-S1) will debut an all-new trailer that unveils the new locations, beastmen and adventures coming up in WINGS OF THE GODDESS. This special trailer also marks the worldwide debut of an all-new job class, expanding adventurers� possibilities in new and exciting ways.

FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS for Windows will be released 22nd November 2007. Price: to be announced. As an expansion pack players will need to own an original version of FINAL FANTASY XI for Windows, sold separately.

FINAL FANTASY XI for Xbox 360 will be released on the same day as the Windows version. Price: to be announced. As an expansion pack players will need to own an original version of FINAL FANTASY XI for Xbox 360, sold separately.

It would seem that the trailer shown at TGS this week and an article in Famitsu weekly confirm that "Dancer" will be a new class in the Wings of the Goddess expansion. While this information has not been confirmed by Square Enix many other sites are reporting similar information.

We are awaiting a comment from Square Enix in regards to this possible new job and until it is confirmed it should be taken as rumor. We've got the first image below of the Dancer job. Thanks to Famitsu for providing it:

We would like you to join us for our third podcast "The Next MMO?". We recap some of the bigger stories from September and discuss what Square could do if they decide to release another Final Fantasy MMO. What happens when you get four Final Fantasy Players in the same room? Sheer randomness of course.

Please be advised that this podcast may contain Vulgar Language, Moogles and some critical thought on the MMO market as a whole. We also took some time out to create a mini commercial between segments.

Most of all we hope that this podcast entertains you. Remember that most of the stuff in this podcast for entertainment only - some of the views expressed do not represent IGN or Final Fantasy Vault, oh and you've been warned about our twisted commercial sponsor - Gary's Chocobo Emporium! (listen near the middle for this!)

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Take a step back in time and uncover the breathtaking mysteries surrounding Vana'diel's violent past when the long-awaited fourth installment in the ongoing FINAL FANTASY XI saga hits shelves on November 20, 2007!

*Please note that while players may install and register the Wings of the Goddess expansion data in advance, the new content will be inaccessible until official service begins on Thursday, November 22.

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At the following time, maintenance will be performed on the following worlds. During maintenance, the areas listed below in the following worlds will become unavailable.

We ask that players who are scheduled to enter Assault or Salvage areas around the maintenance time to wait until it is complete before entering. Please note that we cannot replace items that are lost during the maintenance process.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Date & Time]
For a few minutes starting Sep 19, 2007 from 10:00 (PDT)

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[Affected Areas]
-Titan World
-Unicorn World
-Midgarsormr World
Open sea route to Al Zahbi
Bhaflau Thickets
Talacca Cove
Mount Zhayolm
Mamook
Alzadaal Undersea Ruins
Al Zahbi
Arrapago Reef
Navukgo Execution Chamber
The Colosseum
Caedarva Mire

-Hades World
Periqia
Leujaoam Sanctum
Zhayolm Remnants
Arrapago Remnants
Silver Sea Remnants
Nyzul Isle

Square has posted a new Screenshot of the Week on the PlayOnline website. We are happy to reproduce for you below if you missed it.


A Tarutaru�s power flows from the nose!

We've got a new poll on the site asking if you will restart your character once Wings of the Goddess is released? Please let us know by voting. We've also go the previous poll below:

Previous Poll:

Question:
Have you participated in the Pankration yet?

Choices:
Option 01: Yup [5 votes]
Option 02: Nope [1 votes]

Our YouTube of the week is the early teaser trailer for Final Fantasy XI. Shown in January 2000 at the Sqaure Enix Day event this trailer shows such out-takes as Gobbues eating Mandragoras.

Enjoy!