Today's report will outline our actions conducted from October 23, 2008 to November 20, 2008 in dealing with players violating the user agreement, as well as details on the activities, results, and goals of the Special Task Force.

Click here for a report on the Special Task Force's overall activities.

Around 10,940 accounts in violation of the FINAL FANTASY XI user agreement were suspended or banned today.

Click here for details.

With the release of each version update, Vana'diel continues its transformation into an ever more adventurer-friendly realm. In staying true to this tradition, the development team is working hard on a host of adjustments and additions that will allow our players to focus on what they do best: adventuring!

Read on for a sneak peek at some of the improvements scheduled for the December version update.

When a nondescript manhole first popped up one day on the streets of Jeuno, none of us gave it more than a passing glance. Little did we suspect it would be the gateway to a subterranean world of adventure and riches...

Today we get up close and personal with the industrious Moblin entrepreneur whose new business venture is set to take Vana'diel by storm. Your intrepid reporter Finleen has the exclusive scoop with Maze Mongers President and CEO Goldagrik right here!

We wanted to take a moment to remind all of the gifted artists out there that the deadline for the Fan Festival 2008 Art Contest is quickly approaching! The prizes for the contest have been updated on the official website, so eager adventurers that still need a bit of enticing will definitely want to check them out. Don't worry if you were unable to secure a ticket to the event; art contest entries will be accepted regardless of Fan Festival attendance. So get those creative juices flowing and have your masterpiece ready for submission by the November 23rd deadline.

Click here to learn more about the Fan Festival 2008 Art Contest!

We have exciting news for all of the budding artists out there: the Fan Festival 2008 Art Contest prizes have been revealed on the official website! We're proud to announce that the first-place winner in each category will receive a brand-new PC! Don't worry if you were unable to secure a ticket to the event; art contest entries will be accepted regardless of Fan Festival attendance. So get those creative juices flowing and have your masterpiece ready for submission by the November 23rd deadline.

Click here to learn more about the Fan Festival 2008 Art Contest!

The entry period for the pumpkin carving contest has come to a close, and now it's time to enjoy the fruits of the participants' labor! Visit the Allakhazam forums and check out all the hard work that everyone put into decorating their amazing entries! Then sign up for an Allakhazam account if you don't already have one, and cast your ballot for your favorite work of art!

Click here to see and vote on the amazing entries!
Please note: Votes will be accepted until November 9th, 2008.

We're pleased to announce that the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update is on track for an early December release. In addition to the long-awaited continuation of the epic Wings of the Goddess mission arc, this patch will also feature new content designed with low-level players in mind, brand-new systems unlike anything you've seen in Vana'diel before, and much, much more!

All the exciting details will be announced here as they become available, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!