We are -not- playing an "entirely new game". An entirely new game wouldn't use many of the same resources, mechanics for several fights (the Ifrit fight, for example), etc.
FFXIV was released in 2010. That is the fact that should not be downplayed when considering ARR's vices and virtues.
I think you very clearly missed the point in question.Abyssea along with adoulin. Your point is non existant.