Square Enix has announced plans to release three new downloadable expansions for Final Fantasy XI.

The MMO's 500,000 subscribers will be treated to three scenarios designed by Masato Kato, story and scenario writer for the original Final Fantasy XI and its first expansion, Rise of the Zilart.

The expansions will be released simultaneously across the PS2, PC and Xbox 360 platforms via the PlayOnline Viewer. The first download--titled "A Crystalline Prophecy - Ode of Life Bestowing"--is expected to arrive in spring of 2009, with the others to arrive in succession over the following months.

Story details for each expansion follow:... Read more

The Illinois General Assembly has passed a law requiring the developers of online games to allow account cancellations to be conducted online, prompted by complaints lodged at Square Enix's MMO Final Fantasy XI (PC, PS2, 360).

According to Silicon Alley Insider, State Representative Raymond Poe introduced the bill following complaints of Illinois resident Frank Edwards. who ran into difficulties cancelling his son's Final Fantasy XI account.

Unable to locate any means of discontinuing the service online, Edwards called customer support, spending an hour and 45 minutes on hold before the account was finally closed.

The law stipulates that a game's website include clear instructions on how to cancel an account online, adding that no publisher or developer may require... Read more