Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - latest news from Gamescom

Outside of the whole screenshots and gameplay footage found in the other thread, there is a lot being said on the internets about what is being said at Gamescom. Expect some things to be lost in translation (Japanese to German to English to Occasional Poor Journalist Putting Words In People's Mouths to ...me!)...

- It is likely that FFXIV's existing players will be given priority placement in the beta for A Realm Reborn.
- It is likely that, eventually, FFXIV's existing players will be given the ability to transfer their current character into the beta.
- A Golden Saucer-like place is being worked on where people can gamble away all their gil (economy impact sounds high for that one!). This will not likely be available at launch.
- The new story will be "very Final Fantasy".
- They are continuing to work on how best to implement FFVI-styled Magitek Armour (and FFIII's Crystal Tower).
- The graphics are apparently "the best in MMORPG history" - something that I can imagine some people will put to the test...
- Summons will include Ifrit, Garuda, Titan, Leviathan, Shiva, Odin.
- The game will include a "full blown PVP system", including PVP content in public areas "for casual players" (obviously PvP will be optional).
- Players will be able to switch the voice acting and subtitles between different languages to suit their preference.
- There will be rare items/gear as rewards for some solo content (this content will not be guildleves).



EDIT: Just as I put all this together, a Letter From The Producer (XXXIV) has been released, but it's nothing too signifant news-wise, just a letter for fans more than anything.