Game Awards

[Niyuka]

FFXIV is not in WoWs shadow and hasn't been for years. People that continue to blindly sub to a product that has been degenerating for 10 years doesn't make it great.

Wow has less mechanics to encourage "zombie subs" than FFXIV. Its much quicker and easier to leave and pick up again after an extended break. As such I am sure there are more blind subs here, percentage-wise, than in WoW because there are reasons for it (housing, MSQ progress, limited-time rewards).
FFXIV has less players, less cultural impact, less revenue, less endgame content and less engagement on media platforms such as twitch. Its youtubers have less views on their videos, gaming journalism produces less headlines and content for it, and SE doesnt hold a candle to Blizzard in terms of brand recognition either.
That doesnt make it a bad game. But it very much is in the shadow of WoW, being the "other pve themepark".

[Reap00]

Wow has less mechanics to encourage "zombie subs" than FFXIV. Its much quicker and easier to leave and pick up again after an extended break. As such I am sure there are more blind subs here, percentage-wise, than in WoW because there are reasons for it (housing, MSQ progress, limited-time rewards).
FFXIV has less players, less cultural impact, less revenue, less endgame content and less engagement on media platforms such as twitch. Its youtubers have less views on their videos, gaming journalism produces less headlines and content for it, and SE doesnt hold a candle to Blizzard in terms of brand recognition either.
That doesnt make it a bad game. But it very much is in the shadow of WoW, being the "other pve themepark".

Let me reiterate FFXIV is not in the shadow of a 14 year old game. Thank you for playing and for your opinion.