Final Fantasy 14 Sees Highest Number of Concurrent Users Since 2013 Following Dawntrail Launch

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail recently launched in full, and though the highly anticipated expansion did see some initial issues (especially during its one-week early access period) related to server congestion, it has ultimately got off to a predictably impressive start.

In an update published by director and producer Naoki Yoshida, in fact, it has been revealed that following Dawntrail’s release, Final Fantasy 14 went on to enjoy its highest number of concurrent users across all platforms in over a decade, since the launch of A Realm Reborn in 2013.

“First, I would like to thank you all for your patience and cooperation in dealing with server congestion during the

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Highlights its Stunning World with New Trailer

There’s plenty that Ubisoft has shown from Assassin’s Creed Shadows that has caught the eye, but among all its many selling points, it’s fair to say that the open world action-adventure title’s 16th century Japan setting is chief among them. In a newly released trailer, Ubisoft has offered another look at that particular aspect.

The trailer showcases many different locations that players will be exploring oSouth Africa sports Bettingver the course of Naoe and Yasuke’s stories, showing off plenty of impressive diversity in biomes and, of course, some gorgeous Japanese architecture. The world will also dynamically change as the seasons do, and we get glimpses…

Knee surgery for Spurs keeper

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes will miss four weeks after having knee surgery.

The Brazilian has fallen out of favour under Spurs boss Harry Redknapp following the arrival of Brad Friedel and the promotion of former Chelsea stopper Carlo Cudicini as back-up.

A statement on Spurs official website read: Heurelho Gomes has today (Tuesday) undergone surgery on his left knee after a scan revealed a tear of his medial meniscus.

Following consultation with a specialist, it is expected that the Brazil goalkeeper will return to training in four weeks.

The 31-year-old has failed to appear in the Premier League this season with his four appearances for the club coming in the early stages of the League Cup and Europa League.

Gomes moved to White Hart…

Aliens: Dark Descent is Now Available Via Game Pass

Tindalos Interactive and Focus Entertainment&#82sports betting17;s real-time tactics action title Aliens: Dark Descent is a better time than many would have expected ahead of its launch last year, and for fans of the beloved IP in particular, it’s an easy game to recommend. Now, in fact, it’s become available to a potentially much larger audience. 

Publisher Focus Entertainment has announced that Aliens: Dark Descent is available on Game Pass starting today. Subscribers on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One will be able to access the game at no cost. Interestingly, it’s also been confirmed that Aliens: Dark Descent will be offered for free throughout Decembe…

Xabi Alonso adamant Bayer Leverkusen’s attention is on West Ham clash

Xabi Alonso insists Bayer Levekusen’s focus is solely on West Ham on Thursday night despite a potentially historic weekend on the horizon.

Leverkusen, unbeaten in all 41 of their matches this season, look set to wrap up a first Bundesliga title on Saturday or Sunday.

All they need to do is match Bayern Munich’s result to be confirmed as champions.

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)

Should Bayern lose to Cologne then Leverkusen will be crowned as title winners without having to kick a ball.

Either way, Alonso’s side will claim the title if they beat Werder Bremen at home on Sunday afternoon.

But Leverkusen are still in the hunt for a treble – they are already in the German Cup final – and first up is…

Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao: Torres wants more of the same

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has urged his side to keep focused on their UEFA Champions League goal ahead of Saturday s home clash with Athletic Bilbao.

Torres scored the sole goal on Wednesday as Atletico recorded a hard-earned victory over Villarreal that sent them six points clear of fourth-placed Sevilla in La Liga.

The top three sides in Spain automatically qualify for next season s Champions League group stages and, with just four matches of the season remaining, Diego Simeone s men are well-placed to achieve that feat.

Winning at Villarreal, who sit sixth, was seen as significant in that bid, although Atleti will face a Bilbao side unbeaten in three games.

And Torres said accumulation of points is still his side s focus.

Adding …

Silva: Ibrahimovic vital to title hopes

Thiago Silva said the unique talents of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will decide the Serie A title race in AC Milan s favour.

The San Siro outfit have had to get by without their talismanic striker for their past three Serie A outings following the Sweden international s straight red card against Napoli earlier this month for a slap on Salvatore Aronica.

However, Ibrahimovic will be available for this weekend s trip to Palermo, and the power forward s return cannot come soon enough as far as Silva is concerned.

Ibra is our extra weapon, the Brazil international told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

He s 50 per cent of our squad. After the three-game ban, he will return even stronger than before. We need Ibra s determination, grit, his goals and his hunger. He s unique …

Leicester City 1 Burnley 0: Brave Gray winner continues Foxes revival under Puel

Demarai Gray s courageous early goal earned Leicester City a 1-0 home win over Premier League high-flyers Burnley on Saturday, maintaining their momentum under new manager Claude Puel.

The Foxes have now collected 11 points from six league games since the Frenchman s appointment as Craig Shakespeare s successor, losing only to leaders Manchester City.

Leicester were in front early in beating Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday and the hosts made a similarly strong start here by scoring the opening goal after six minutes at the King Power Stadium.

A Riyad Mahrez cross evaded the entire Burnley back line, with goalkeeper Nick Pope pushing the ball straight out to Gray, who tapped in his second Premier League goal of the season, though his momentum saw him clatter into the p…

Can future still not resolved

Liverpool look set to lose Emre Can at the end of the season with contract talks stalling, according to the Mirror.

The Germany international appears to be heading closer to the Anfield exit door as his current deal with the club runs down, and with Bayern Munch and Juventus keeping a close eye on the situation.

He could sign a pre-contract agreement with either club in January and the Reds current limits on what they offer their players may see them lose out.

Can moved to Merseyside in the summer of 2014 and has since racked up one hundred and forty-three appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring eleven goals the latest of which coming in the Reds’ 3-0 win over Maribor in the Champions League on Wednesday.

He has been capped a total of…

Barca presidential candidate Font: I can convince Messi to stay

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes he can convince disgruntled superstar Lionel Messi to remain at Camp Nou beyond this season.

Messi s future remains an important topic at embattled LaLiga giants Barca after he handed in a transfer request following a tumultuous 2019-20 campaign.

The six-time Ballon d Or winner was tipped to join Premier League powerhouse Manchester City before opting to remain in Spain, though he has since been linked to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and Inter.

Font, who is in the running for the presidential election which takes place on January 24 following Josep Maria Bartomeu s resignation in October, talked up the importance of re-signing Messi.

I m convinced that with a competitive, exciting and, especi…