A scan has leaked from this week's Famitsu that reveals some of the equipment that will be made available to Gladiator and Pugilist.  Square Enix will most likely update the official site tomorrow for foreign fans, but you can read on for a sneak peek!

By the way, another tidbit that has come to light recently is the mysterious "Campaign Code" packaged with copies of Final Fantasy XIII.  It turns out the code will be a "secret in-game item" for Final Fantasy XIV, not a beta as some reported.  In order to obtain this item, players need to purchase and register a copy of Final Fantasy XIV.  If any more details emerge in the magazine, they will be added once the article hits the stands.

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For the past four weeks, Mike "Fony" B. has been up to his eyeballs in super hero spandex. But all of that changes this week, as we delve back into the realm of swords and sorcery to check out the content in World of Warcraft's Patch 3.3 on the PTR!

In Episode Five of The BFF Report, Fony has decided to try his hand at the Forge of Souls, one of the new five person dungeons in Icecrown Citadel. Along the way, Fony takes a look at the new LFG system, checks out the Godfather of Soul(s), and enjoys some much needed time with kittens.

You can check out Episode Five of the BFF Report - and all the previous BFFs - by clicking here!

And that's a wrap, folks! The BFF Report has finished its initial four-part mini-series, and Fony has taken a look at every part of Champions Online. From CO's initial missions and character creation to some of the later game content and PvP, Fony has led us on a hilarious journey through the ins-and-outs of this recently released MMO.

If you've been following The BFF Report, make sure you don't miss the final episode of the Champions Online series. If you haven't seen the previous episodes of The BFF Report, you can see them all simply by clicking here!

And don't forget to check back in with us this Thursday to see what new antics Fony has in store for us in his next MMO excursion!

UPDATE: Confirmed with picture from next week's Jump: FFXIV Campaign Code

A rumor has made its way through the tubes that early copies of Final Fantasy XIII, which goes on sale December 17th, may contain "Campaign Codes" related to Final Fantasy XIV. Unfortunately, there are no details as to what the codes may activate. Early speculation leans towards either a slot in the beta, one of the promised "focus groups" or perhaps just some special item.  However, any high hopes should be kept in check until more details emerge.

Still, while the purpose is unclear, there is some precedent for such an offer. Along with the recently released 4 Warriors of Light Final Fantasy Gaiden, Square Enix is running a campaign for early buyers.  If one purchases a copy and enters a special code on the Square Enix Members site before November 8th, they are eligible to receive a special Dragon Standee, pictured left.

Being a fan of anything from Square Enix with two or more F's in the title, I picked up this DS cart on release day and entered my code online.  There are a few things I noticed along the way that speak well for this rumor.  First, is the item is used as a display in stores and cannot be obtained in any other way.  We know Square Enix is willing to provide unqiue items beyond what are offered by trading points in their Members Store.  Second, the process entailed filling out a survey in which it was indicated there would be future "early purchase" bonuses. 

We'll have to wait and see if they do in fact adopt the early purchase campaign to Final Fantasy XIII and what prizes they have in store.  Maybe I shouldn't have checked "did not affect my purchasing decision" on that survey...

Tip o' the Taj to FF14-FAN for the info.

When the Square Enix devs said that they hope their players will play both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV, I don't think this is what they had in mind. That poor poor tank...

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