This video from E3 2010 shows the changes in speed that will take place in Final Fantasy XIV Online as of the upcoming beta. It is also worth mentioning that the alpha test will be ending temporarily, and the beta should begin within a month or so, according to recent information made available via numerous sources.
Final Fantasy XIV E3 2010 Trailer (North American version)
From the official Final Fantasy XIV Youtube channel:
FFXIV E3 2010 Trailer (North American version)
[Mog: This is the official information from: http://release.square-enix.com/na/2010/06/09_01.html]
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2010) — Square Enix, Inc., Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today its expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in company history.
[Mog: The article continues on and eventually lists the following:]
FINAL FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC
Genre: MMORPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2010
Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea — the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.
[Mog: I will be looking forward to whatever information is going to be released. For this and other FF14 updates you can follow me on Twitter @mogonline.]