What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Final Fantasy XIV

Lloyd Coombes
Gaming and technology writer

Parent Guide

15 min

Rated 5 stars

(2)

This free guide covers the risks of the popular video game Final Fantasy XIV, as well as letting you know how to help young players safely enjoy this MMORPG.

Massively multiplayer online roleplaying games – or ‘MMORPGs’ – are a highly popular subgenre, allowing people from all over the world to exist within the same fantasy realm, joining each other on quests or testing their skills against each other. One such title in this genre is Final Fantasy XIV, which released back in 2010 and – despite its initial failure – saw a surge of popularity in later years. 

As with any online game, there are plenty of risks associated with Final Fantasy XIV – and it’s vital for parents and educators to understand these safety concerns, in case any children in their care wish to enjoy this title. Our free guide offers expert insight into the potential hazards of playing Final Fantasy XIV and lets you know how best to safeguard any young fans of the game. We've also produced a version of this guide in podcast form, so you can absorb this valuable information while you're on the go.

Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/aug/29/world-of-warcraft-video-game-addict

https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na/

Lloyd Coombes

Lloyd Coombes is Gaming Editor at the Daily Star, and has worked in games media for more than 6 years. A long-time gaming enthusiast, he is also a parent and therefore a keen advocate of online safety for children of all ages.

Lloyd started his career as a blogger before becoming a freelance journalist. Focusing mainly on technology and fitness, his articles have been published on some of the most influential sector sites around, including IGN, Eurogamer, Polygon and TechRadar (among others), as well as being featured on the sites of various national UK newspapers.

DETAILED AND TO THE POINT
Braeburn Mombasa International School
Great details with clear explanation
Governor - Glebe School