Final Fantasy XIV
Who to buy this for: The person with too much time on their hands.
Why: Final Fantasy XIV, the critically acclaimed and chronically memed MMORPG, is one of the best time sinks and story narratives that any gamer can experience. Unlike other older MMORPGs, it’s remained very newbie friendly, even if the first portion of the main quest is less tightly paced than its expansions. With you by their side, though, your friend can get to the good stuff relatively quickly.
How to play: It’s available on PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as Windowsand Mac, with the standard edition covering all four expansions priced at $59.99 and the starter edition covering Realm Reborn and the first expansion costing $19.99. After a complementary 30 days, you will also need to pay a monthly subscription of at least $14.99.
