Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the FFXIV Patch 6.1 storyline, talk about the announcement of upcoming announcements for Final Fantasy's 35th anniversary, and go through an interview from Game Informer with Naoki Yoshida. Enjoy! Show notes Upcoming Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary announcements may be coming in June: https://gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasys-35th-anniversary-what-announcements-can-we-expect/1100-6503703/ Game Informer interview with Naoki Yoshida: https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/12/becoming-yoshi-p Uniqlo x Final Fantasy crossover issues: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-35th-anniversary-uniqlo-merch-now-available-xiv-shirt-already-sold-out/1100-6503504/

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about Disc 4 of the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack. The pair also talk about the pending sale of SE's Western studios, the upcoming Uniqlo x FF collaboration in the US, good news from stemming from the FF XVI production team, and a questionable Tifa resin statue preorder. Enjoy! Show Notes Embracer Group to buy SE Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and over 50 IP’s from Square Enix: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/05/embracer-group-enters-agreement-to-purchase-eidos-interactive-and-crystal-dynamics-from-square-enix Final Fantasy x Uniqlo collaboration comes to the US May 16th: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/uniqlo-x-final-fantasy-collaboration-heads-to-the-us-on-may-16/ FFXVI in its final stages of development: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xvi-is-in-the-final-stages-of-development/ Jack Garland joins DFFOO in Japan: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/jack-garland-joins-dissidia-final-fantasy-opera-omnia/ Final Fantasy fans stunned by new Tifa statue available for pre-order (Not from SE): https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-tifa-statue-eastudio-favorgk

This week, Seyrr and Klauss discuss Disc 3 of the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack, as well as talk about the return of 2 crossover events to Final Fantasy XIV, the new Patch 6.1 which recently was released for the game, and the subsequent problems stemming from the new Housing Lottery system. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 Patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c73cd284013587066d8f9e697fab1db9f007372c FFXIV Housing lottery system paused due to major bugs: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xiv-pauses-housing-lottery-to-investigate-critical-bug/ FFXI Crossover event coming back to FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/The_Maidens_Rhapsody/u8fwlp9ev3 FFXIV x GARO event returns: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/181c211c4f26a40b0e1af3b31a5fdaf0ea5dae82 Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack Disc 3 : https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_3_.2861:10.29

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr continue discussing the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack with disc 2. The pair also talk about FFXIV Live Letter 70, the upcoming Patch 6.1 update, and the announcement of Kingdom Hearts IV. Enjoy! Show Notes Kingdom Hearts IV Announced at a 20th Anniversary livestream: https://www.polygon.com/23018966/kingdom-hearts-4-announcement-trailer-release-date Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer: https://youtu.be/j2DSEkYFRh8FFXIV Live Letter 70 overview courtesy of Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-70-summary-patch-6-1-releases-april-12/ FFXIV Preliminary Patch 6.1 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4ef995518bea6aaa2fd0b5efbe7adf24b20f7a6f FFXIV Hatching Tide event starts April 13th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/Hatching_tide/qeng0r6k46

This week, Klauss and Seyrr dig into the music of Final Fantasy again with disc 1 of Final Fantasy X! Klauss talks about his experience at Anime Detour and the A New World: Final Fantasy concert, and Seyrr has to put up with our terrible Tidus/Meg Ryan jokes! Enjoy! Show notes Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin first week woes: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/stranger-of-paradises-first-week-of-sales-in-japan-is-among-the-lowest-of-any-final-fantasy-spinoff/ Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter 70 airs April 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/f5fe9d2a2e158b555484600a79b70fc13f80a313 Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack notes via FF Fandom: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X:_Original_Soundtrack

Editor's note: Due to techinical difficulties, the live podcast ended up being split into 3 parts. We did our best to make a cohesive audio podcast for you wonderful listeners. With that being said, due to a portion of this week's show focusing on gameplay of Chocobo GP, we recommend you check out the Twitch VOD or the YouTube video (when we are able to combine it into one file) to get the full enjoyment of the playthrough. In this week's show, Birthday boy Seyrr and Klauss discuss the coverage from FFXIV Live Letter 69, talk a bit about the upcoming release of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and its early review scores, and in a first for the show, give a live video game review of the recently released Chocobo GP kart racer for Nintendo Switch, with Seyrr providing color commentary while Klauss races against podcast listeners. We hope you enjoy! Show NotesFFXIV Live Letter coverage from Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/03/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-69-summary-patch-6-1-newfound-adventure-scheduled-for-mid-april/Live Letter coverage from GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2022/03/04/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxix-showcases-first-part-of-patch-6-1-newfound-adventure/FFXIV Patch 6.1 site is live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/patch_6_1/

This week, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the storyline from the first installation of the Pandaemonium raid series; Asphedelos. The pair also goes over the information from Live Letter 68, and go through a recipe for an interesting drink created in honor of the 4th anniversary of Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. Enjoy! Show Notes: The Phoenix Down - in honor of DFFOO's 4th anniversary: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=736046237801220 - 1 oz Lemon Juice - .5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup - 1 oz London Dry Gin - 1 oz Cointreau or Orange Liqueur - 1 Egg white - Shake until frothy, then serve in a wide glass like a coupe, and feel revived! The drink is a cinnamon-y riff on a drink called the Corpse Reviver #2 Live Letter 68 summaries - From Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-68-summary-first-graphical-update-and-patch-roadmap-detailed/ - From Gamer Escape: https://gamerescape.com/2022/02/19/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxviii-shows-the-next-ten-years-of-final-fantasy-xiv/ Pandaemonium: Aphodelos summary from Final Fantasy Fandom: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Pand%C3%A6monium_(Final_Fantasy_XIV

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, Seyrr and Klauss finish our dive into the Endwalker storyline, from the sundering of Etheirys to the End of the Universe (and back again?) The pair also talk about the plethora of Final Fantasy anniveraries happening this week, the Valentione's event in FFXIV, and how a Final Fantasy IX remake and Tactics remaster may not be so far fetched after all! Enjoy! Show notes Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition coming to Switch April 7th: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/chrono-cross-the-radical-dreamers-editionFF9, Tactics remakes could be real after all: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/02/rumour-final-fantasy-9-remake-final-fantasy-tactics-remaster-and-many-more-could-be-real-after-allFFXIV Live Letter 68 set for February 18th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5175441f879605c8dfcde948dae13fbfd00f760bValentione’s Day returns to FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/Valentiones_Day/wcm6ffa3hmFFXIV introduces Steam Account linking: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4c39f8a03713f8fcbab25ebf908c16837c5faaba

SPOILER WARNING! This week, Klauss and Seyrr continue their discussion of the Endwalker storyline, from Bestway's Burrow to Elpis. We also talk about SE's upcoming lineup of games for 2022, Final Fantasy VII's 25th Anniversary livestream, and upcoming FFXIV information. While we couldn't livestream the episode, we hope you enjoy it! Show Notes: Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster set for a tentative February 2022 release: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/square-enix-preview-2022Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary broadcast scheduled for Jan 31st: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-25-anniversary-showcase/Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.08 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/9325d2a5dae2ac34b9f970c803848e8fb1c3aaf7SE Mahjong livestream brings new announcements for FFXIV: https://www.windowscentral.com/final-fantasy-14-game-director-naoki-yoshida-announces-next-ff14-endwalker-live-letter-stream

In the first episode of 2022, Klauss and Seyrr begin delving into the spoiler-rich story of Endwalker. The pair also discusses the upcoming changes to all of the data centers, including the newest Oceania DC opening up on Jan 25th, the lack of news from Final Fantasy XVI at the end of 2021, and much more! Enjoy! Show Notes Chocobo GP’ (dash) available on iOS and Google Play: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1897All Saints' Wake starts Jan 20th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/All_Saints_Wake/rjk7wevhuyUpcoming FFXIV Data Center changes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/059e1d98b8fd19ed9c3e56ed5f08732633c1ae13Oceania DC opens Jan 25th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c869743ff4ac134ff2e6ea23a56e00471b385880Home World transfer service to resume on Jan 25th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c44ff5d66ab567cbf6ed562740c6fa303deacfdbEndwalker OST releasing Feb 23rd, preorder currently available: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cb6bbecd2450e1c05549b65e29d45c44eec8e570Yoshi-P tells toxic fans to be less rude to the game devs: https://www.ign.com/articles/ffxiv-director-asks-fans-to-be-kinderFFXVI Development delayed by almost 6 months: https://twitter.com/finalfantasyxvi/status/1475335618905669635

In the final episode of 2021, Klauss and Seyrr give their Spoiler-Free thoughts on Final Fantasy XIV's newest expansion, Endwalker. We also celebrate the birthday of the Final Fantasy series and discuss all the news from the Final Fantasy Universe. Happy Holidays, and enjoy! Show Notes New Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin information revealed: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-sophia-tiamatFinal Fantasy VII Remake PC version released December 16th via Epic Game Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergradeFinal Fantasy XI December Update brings the Holidays to Vana’diel: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1877FFXI special website WE ARE VANA’DIEL updated: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/?lang=enStarlight Celebration comes to Final Fantasy XIV Dec 16th - 31st: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2021/The_Starlight_Celebration/mc0uc43gq6Yoshi-P Responds to Server Congestion after Endwalker Release: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/6a94b30182b6d963994fdc0b789264ac9f24986fGame Time compensation for congestion and Lobby Server errors: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/c9d2ff442cf48da108fdbf280bf852d27322514cFinal Fantasy XIV Starter and Complete digital edition sales halted, Free Trial suspended amid congestion: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/83469/final-fantasy-xiv-is-closed-to-new-players-game-taken-off-the-market/index.htmlFFXIV Patch 6.01 releasing Dec 21st: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/f382ab3eaff4d49aef6575847b14893e0630ce95Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/bdd208b52ddababad086dc9679e96a8412962edf

In this episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Sir Not Appearing In This Podcast Taliz discuss Producer Live Letter 67, Extra Life 2021, and some interesting Final Fantasy news, before delving into Disc 4 of the Final Fantasy IX Soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes FFXI gets big November update: https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xi-just-got-a-big-update-yes-its-still-alive Gamer plays MCH in FFXIV using the gun controller from FFX-2: https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn/machinist-ffx2-controller FFXIV Live Letter Summary 67 Via Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/11/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-67-summary-pvp-housing-crafting-and-gathering-updates-detailed/ FFXIV Endwalker Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/fwsnh5sgzA8

This week, Klauss, Taliz, and Seyrr dive into disc 3 of the Final Fantasy IX Soundtrack. The trio also discuss the FFXIV Endwalker Media Tour, Twitch's massive data breach, how FFXIV has become the most profitable Final Fantasy gave, and much more! Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Media Tour Round-Up - https://massivelyop.com/2021/10/13/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-media-tour/ - https://www.psu.com/news/interview-with-naoki-yoshida-director-of-final-fantasy-xiv/ - https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-the-tower-of-zot-preview/ - https://gamerescape.com/2021/10/13/ffxiv-endwalker-media-tour-interview-with-naoki-yoshida/ - https://gamerescape.com/2021/10/13/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-media-tour-overview/ - https://novacrystallis.com/2021/10/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-hands-on-impressions/ - https://novacrystallis.com/2021/10/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-job-gear-previewed-in-new-renders/ FFXIV is the most profitable Final Fantasy game, surpasses 24mil accounts: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-24-million-players-most-profitable Twitch's Massive data breach: https://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2021-10-15/amazon-owned-twitch-says-source-code-exposed-in-last-weeks-data-breach

This week, Taliz, Seyrr, and Klauss discuss the Final Fantasy news coming out of SE's Tokyo Game Show panel, including the new Stranger of Paradise PS5 demo and trailer, the announcement of Chocobo GP for Switch, and the new trailer for the mobile Battle Royale game Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. We then listen to and reminisce over Disc 2 of Final Fantasy IX's Original Soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes New logo for the 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy: https://www.siliconera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Final-Fantasy-35th-Anniversary-Logo-01.jpgA New World: Final Fantasy is starting to book dates for next year's tour: https://ffnewworld.com/New Stranger of Paradise demo, trailer, and release date: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-01-stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-gets-march-releaseFFVII: The First Soldier Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnbr7SG3bagThe Appeal and Potential of RPG with Naoki Yoshida and Hironubu Sakaguchi: https://youtu.be/vWD9FEIxcsI

This week, we return to our discussion on the Final Fantasy soundtracks, starting with Disc 1 of Final Fantasy IX. We also talk about Live Letter 66 and Square Enix's presentation coming up at Tokyo Game Show 2021 in October. Our 6th anniversary contest is still running until September 30th, make sure to enter. Enjoy! Show NotesSE Presents at Tokyo Game Show 2021: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/tgs21/eu_na/Nova Crystallis' coverage of FFXIV Live Letter 66: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/09/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-66-summary-job-and-battle-adjustments-detailed/FFXIV Endwalker Title Screen: https://youtu.be/tVTDV4K7kDk

This week, we celebrate our 6th year anniversary with Chip and Lilli from the Wondrous Tails podcast. We talk about some of our favorite Final Fantasy memories and discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy news. Since the 6th anniversary gift is sugar, Taliz talks about some of the fun Final Fantasy-inspired sweets, both in-game and in real life. Enjoy! Show NotesWondrous_Tails: https://mashthosebuttons.com/show/wondrous-tails/ https://twitter.com/wondrous_tailsChip aka Pan: https://twitter.com/doubleyewdeeLilli aka Poptart: https://twitter.com/smorezpoptartFFXIII finally coming to XBox Game Pass: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/01/coming-soon-xbox-game-pass-september-2021/Final Fantasy games are coming to PlayStation Now streaming service: https://www.polygon.com/22654720/final-fantasy-franchise-playstation-now-7-8-remastered-9-10-12-the-zodiac-ageSE Presents 50 minute event at Tokyo Game Show: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-has-confirmed-its-tgs-show-with-a-final-fantasy-16-reveal-possible/FFXIV Live Letter LXVI announced for Sept 17 at 7PM PDT: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/a6260e181c681aa46fb8ad3366919a8e7b73db9dNew Tales from the Twilight stories-Story 1 - The Burden of Duty: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_twilight/sidestory_01/#sidestory_01-Story 2 - Her Father’s Daughter: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_twilight/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02FFXIV Weapon Design Contest: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/07db0b6b6c3d15bc8073c10c6a3b062ef55d8a09

In this episode, Taliz, Seyrr, and Klauss talk about the new Pixel Remasters for Final Fantasy I - III. The trio also discuss the recent 4Gamers interview with FFXIV Lore God Banri Oda among other Final Fantasy news. Enjoy! Also, this month is Extra Life's Tabletop Gaming Appreciation month. Help us raise $150 during the month of August for an amazing charity, and Klauss will continue playing FFX2 during September! https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=448740 Show Notes How much Final Fantasy VII cost to make: https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-7-how-much-production-marketing-cost/ 4Gamer interview/Q&A with Banri Oda: https://www.4gamer.net/games/199/G019924/20210810055/FFIV Pixel Remaster previewed during Famitsu livestream: https://youtu.be/eVmV0Pgnh2s?t=2154

We celebrate 150 episodes with the amazing and incomparable Kali aka Eskalia, making her return as a guest host after 5 years. We discuss the recently released Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters 1 - 3, the leaked release date for FF 4 - 6, talk about the success of the online FFXIV fan celebration LunarCon, and the upcoming Moogle Market hosted by friend of the show Kei at the Moogle Cafe. We then delve into a more serious discussion around the pending lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, talk about the pervasive toxic culture surrounding many game developers, and ponder what it would mean for us as players if something were to happen to a fandom we loved such as Final Fantasy. We hope you enjoy this slightly different but very important topic. Show notesWhere to find Eskalia Ryumasa-Twitter: https://twitter.com/eskalia-Twitch: https://twitch.tv/eskalia-Discord: https://discord.gg/nGhrDzDyZs The Moogle Cafe is hosting a Moogle Market on August 21st: https://mooglecafe.xyz/moogle-market-2021 Preorder your copy of the Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook: -Amazon (referral link) https://amzn.to/37yDRSt-Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/lifestyle/books/products/final-fantasy-xiv-cookbook-gamestop-exclusive/11154886.html FFXIV Moonfire Faire starts August 13th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2021/Moonfire_Faire/y2mjm7r1v6 Sources for information regarding the Activision Blizzard lawsuit:-Engaget: https://www.engadget.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-discrimination-abuse-video-163056567.html-Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/22608372/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-explainer-sex-harassment-discrimination-gender-fired-resigned -The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/08/05/activision-blizzard-sponsors-overwatch/ -NPR: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/22/1019293032/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-unequal-pay-sexual-harassment-video-games|Plus many more

In this episode, Taliz and Klauss talk about the FFXIV 14 hour broadcast and Live Letter held earlier this month as well as a lot of Final Fantasy-related news. Taliz also had the pleasure of interviewing Kei from The Moogle Cafe (https://twitter.com/mooglecafe) about how she got her start, challenges she faced, and some of the fun things she was able to create. Check out the Prep Station channel on our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/FjAw3kD) for awesome images of some of her creations. Enjoy! Show notes FFX Devs not ruling out FFX-3: https://kotaku.com/square-enix-doesnt-rule-out-final-fantasy-x-3-1847297228FFXI was supposed to end with PS2, but PC kept it going: https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/07/22/final-fantasy-xi-end-ps2/FFXIV Make It Rain campaign is live until August 11th: https://sqex.to/WOryMFFXIV temporarily halted digital sales of game due to overwhelming popularity: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xiv-is-so-popular-even-the-digital-versio-1847272446FFXIV Complete edition is on sale for $24 on SE store: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/564956/final-fantasy-xiv-online-complete-edition-pc-downloadYoshida not happy that people are saying FFXIV is “beating” WoW: https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-14-director-hates-that-people-think-his-game-has-beat-world-of-warcraft/SE takes steps to allow more players to be able to play FFXIV: https://www.engadget.com/square-enix-final-fantasy-xiv-servers-plan-193317600.htmlFFXIV gamer eats over 138k eggs in game during 69 hour live stream: https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-14-player-who-ate-999-eggs-now-eating-more-than-138000-eggs/

After a month-long break, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz discuss ALL THE FF NEWS, and there is a ton! So much, in fact, that we had to push our discussion of the FFXIV 14-hour broadcast to the next episode! We also go through the entries to our Final Fantasy video game genre contest. We received some amazing entries, we hope you like them as much as we did. Enjoy! Show Notes FFVII News Final Fantasy VII Remake directors say INTERmission points directly to the sequel: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/07/02/final-fantasy-7-remake-sequel-intermission/ Why Yuffie Was Chosen Over Vincent for INTERmission: https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/07/06/why -yuffie-final-fantasy-vii-remake-vincent-valentine-episode-intermission/ Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 will feature an open world: https://www.thegamer.com/open-world-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-2/ FFVII The First Soldier Survey results: https://www.ffviifs.com/cbt_en/report/ FFIX News Fans working on an homage to FFIX: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-9-memoria-project-remake/ Upcoming FFIX Animated Series could expand the world of Gaia: https://sea.ign.com/final-fantasy-ix/174053/news/how-the-upcoming-final-fantasy-ix-animated-series-can-expand-the-world-of-gaia FFXI News New “We are Vana’Diel website launches in preparation for FFXI’s 20th anniversary: https://we-are-vanadiel.finalfantasyxi.com/ FFXIV News Free Login campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/freelogincampaign/ FFXIV Official cookbook on the way: https://gamerescape.com/2021/07/09/a-final-fantasy-xiv-cookbook-is-on-the-way/ Asmongold plays FFXIV, Breaks Cactuar, is surrounded by idiots: https://www.pcgamer.com/streamers-first-final-fantasy-14-experience-ruined-by-idiots/ FFXIV breaks Steam concurrent player record of 42000+: https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-14-just-broke-its-concurrent-player-record-on-steam/ FFXVI News MSQ completed, English VA almost finished: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/07/final-fantasy-xvi-main-scenario-complete-no-information-planned-for-tokyo-game-show-2021/ Other FF News New FF Pixel Remaster trailer shows additional in-game footage of all 6 games: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/06/new-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-footage-shows-more-from-final-fantasy-i-through-vi/ FF Pixel Remasters look good, but are terrible to read: https://www.denofgeek.com/games/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-font-controversy-explained/ Final Fantasy Needs a musou-style game: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-needs-a-dynasty-warriors-game-already-/

This week, Taliz, Klauss, and Seyrr pull the spoiler tag from the Patch 5.55 storyline, Klauss gives his in-progress review of Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERgrade and talks about his experience with the FFVII: The First Soldier closed beta. Make sure to listen for details on how to win one of 3 prizes in our latest contest! Enjoy! Show NotesJourney to Aht Urhgan in the Latest Update to FINAL FANTASY XI’s The Voracious Resurgence: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1715FFTCG Opus XIV: Crystal Abyss comes out August 6th: https://fftcg.square-enix-games.com/na/news/opus-xiv-crystal-abyss-information

Content warning: Some of the discussion in this week's episode regarding the Sorrow of Werlyt sidequest gets a bit dark, and talks about some potentially traumatic subjects that may be hard to listen to. Listener discretion is advised. In this week's episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz discuss FFXIV Patch 5.55, a rumored Souls-like from Team Ninja based in the world of the original Final Fantasy, and go in-depth about the Sorrow of Werlyt sidequest. We also talk about the passing of Kentarou Miura, creator of the manga series Berserk, and the affect it had on not only the FFXIV player base, but also its creators. We hope you enjoy! Show notes: SE Set to announce a new Action RPG FF Spinoff: https://www.fanbyte.com/news/rumor-square-enix-set-to-announce-a-new-action-rpg-final-fantasy-spinoffPatch 5.55 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fdea72f70dafb7da0f7145ebc3f8c7d56dacb702Naoki Yoshida on the passing of Kentarou Miura: https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-14s-naoki-yoshida-on-the-death-of-berserk-creator-kentaro-miura-its-unfathomable

In this week's episode, Klauss, Taliz, and Seyrr give their thoughts on the Final Fantasy XIV Digital Fan Festival. The trio discuss the new information about the upcoming Patch 5.55, talk about the newest information on the upcoming expansion, Endwalker, as well as share their opinions on the other parts of the event, including the two concerts. Enjoy! Show NotesPre-registration for FFVII The First Soldier closed beta is open thru May 28th: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1683Extended FFXIV Endwalker trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4uwkvxsUacFFXIV Digital FanFest Day 1 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXrP6tT9wbY&t=1727sFFXIV Digital FanFest Day 2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ZBHbnAcTs

This week, Chille from Moogle-Go-Round Radio joins Klauss and Taliz to discuss FFXIV Patch 5.5 story, the upcoming Fan Fest, and a live-stream for the new FFVII Mobile Battle Royale game The First Soldier. Enjoy! Show Notes:FFVII The First Soldier livestream scheduled for May 7: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-broadcast-scheduled-for-may/FFXIV / Butterfinger promotion: https://gamewithbutterfinger.com/en-us/PostPromoFFXIV One Time Password now compatible with other Software Authenticator software: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/71188ef5daa1405a631a2bc2d79d54b08b69508aFinal Fantasy XIV Fan Festival “Around The World” is May 14th - 15th: https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com/2021/na/program/Estates of the Realm Fan Fest Digital Activity: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cdf71532eac1300b9929856097c763a2b9946d33

In this episode, Klauss, Taliz, and Seyrr talk about the newest Final Fantasy XIV Patch, the new FFXIV PS5 beta client, and the latest FFVII Remake DLC information. Enjoy! Show NotesSE denies rumors of potential sale of company: https://nypost.com/2021/04/16/final-fantasy-maker-square-enix-denies-sale-reports/FFVII Remake DLC INTERmission will be PS5 exclusive, not included with PS5 free upgrade: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remakes-yuffie-dlc-title-new-details-revealedFFVII Remake INTERmission will be $20: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/final-fantasy-intergrade-price/FFXIV PS5 Beta is live: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/12/final-fantasy-xiv-onlines-ps5-open-beta-arrives-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#sf244886767Patch 5.5 Patch Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6526ce95a595e8a557b55736f85f19687dc11883 Join the Phoenix Down Radio Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FjAw3kD

In this episode, Klauss, Taliz, and Seyrr go through all the Final Fantasy news from the past 2 weeks, including the discontinuation of online service for the Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade game, the Final Fantasy XI April update, the cancellation of FFXI Mobile remake, Final Fantasy VI's 27th anniversary, and FFXIV's Live Letter 63. The trio then conclude their discussion of the Final Fantasy VIII Original Sountrack with Disc 4. Enjoy! Show NotesDissidia Final Fantasy Arcade online servers shut down April 1: https://www.siliconera.com/dissidia-final-fantasy-director-message-arcade-offline/Final Fantasy VI celebrated its 27th anniversary on April 2nd: https://twitter.com/FinalFantasy/status/1377976862761054208FFXI Mobile reboot has been officially cancelled (Article in Japanese): https://gamebiz.jp/?p=291748FFXI April Update: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1654FFXIV Live Letter 63 summary courtesy of Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-63-summary-patch-5-5-trailer-and-contents-detailed/FFXIV Patch 5.5 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG9VC5B_wRwFinal Fantasy VIII Original Sountrack notes: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII:_Original_SoundtrackBuy Final Fantasy VIII Soundtrack from Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Px2nhE

This week, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss review Disc 3 of the Final Fantasy VIII Original Soundtrack. The trio also talk more about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII mobile games and Intergrade for PS5, the upcoming FFXIV Live Letter 63, and the announcement of Project Athia's new title and trailer. Enjoy! Show News FFVII Remake: Intergrade will introduce blood to the game: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade-introduces-blood-to-the-game/Final Fantasy 7 battle royale designed to grow series' typical demographic, no additional DLC for FFVII Remake Intergrade: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-17-final-fantasy-7-battle-royale-designed-to-grow-series-typical-demographic-director-saysFinal Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be Free-to-Play, supported by Loot Boxes: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-ever-crisis-will-be-free-to-play-supported-by-loot-boxesFFXIV Patch 5.5 special site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/shadowbringers/patch_5_5/FFXIV Fan Festival 2021 Around The World Glamour contest: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/3244a0ae67050a91b28645fea04e897eae330197Project Athia new name and gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_3fndPnBmQ

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz listen to and discuss disc 2 of the Final Fantasy VIII Original Soundtrack. We also discuss big Final Fantasy VII news from the latest Sony "State of Play" and announced mobile games. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFXVI Will have a mode that focuses on Story: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/02/final-fantasy-xvi-will-have-a-mode-for-players-focused-on-story/ FFVII Remake Intergrade for PS5 trailer: https://youtu.be/F7bEoGile7Q FFVII - The First Soldier trailer: https://youtu.be/chSgLDIhWE0 FFVII - Ever Crisis trailer: https://youtu.be/j6ZDKZfr-i0 FFVII Remake is free on Playstation Plus for March: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/02/26/playstation-plus-games-for-march-final-fantasy-vii-remake-maquette-remnant-from-the-ashes-and-farpoint/

In this week's episode, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss jump back into their discussions on the soundtracks of Final Fantasy with Disc 1 of FFVIII, a very different style of game from any of its predecessors, but it features an amazing musical score. Enjoy!In this week's episode, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss jump back into their discussions on the soundtracks of Final Fantasy with Disc 1 of FFVIII, a very different style of game from any of its predecessors, but it features an amazing musical score. Enjoy!

In this episode, Taliz, Seyrr, and Klauss talk about all of the new Final Fantasy XIV news from the recent Announcement Showcase and Live Letter 62. We give our thoughts on the newly announced expansion, Endwalker, the new Sage healer job and other various details that were revealed, as well as talk about Patch 5.5 which is scheduled to release on April 13th. Taliz also gives us his take on The Bismark, an egg sandwich bigger than its namesakes. Hope you can digest all this goodness! Enjoy! Show News FFXIV 6.0: Endwalker Trailer - https://youtu.be/7-bkJ2ZoW6kFFXIV Announcement Showcase coverage via Gamer Escape: https://gamerescape.com/2021/02/05/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-announced/FFXIV Live Letter 62 summary also via Gamer Escape: https://gamerescape.com/2021/02/06/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxii-summary/FFXII The Zodiac Age heads to XBox Game Pass, via Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age-is-finally-headed-to-x-1846180101

In this episode of Phoenix Down Radio, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz discuss FFXIV Patch 5.4 storylines, including Main Scenario and the Sorrow of Werlyt, as well as touch a bit on the Eden's Promise story. We talk about the upcoming FFXIV Announcement Showcase and Live Letter 62, and the new Trademarks filed for by Square Enix. Enjoy! Show Notes SE Trademarks “Ever Crisis”, “The First Soldier”, and the Shinra Electric Power Company logo in Japan, Canada, and the EU: https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/square-enix-trademarks-ever-crisis-the-first-soldier-and-shinra-logo-in-japanFFXIV Announcement Showcase stream scheduled for Feb 5th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ea919f53e4328cbd5b4126d90d0e2873ec19fab3FFXIV PLL Part 62 scheduled to follow the Announcement Showcase: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/9226193061dfc2cdb9e89e6f9a5756cd09ebcfeeFFXIV collaborating with manga Saki: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/final-fantasy-xiv-game-gets-saki-mahjong-collaboration-manga/.168642Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi releasing new RPG this year: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-creators-new-rpg-looks-unique-and-will-be-1846098869

In the first episode of 2021, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz talk about the Heavensturn event in Final Fantasy XIV, discuss FFXIV Director Yoshida's New Years greeting, and talk about music from Disc 4 of the Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes Heavensturn event runs now until January 18th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2021/Heavensturn/ua6dxnj3ya Yoshi-P's New Year's Greetings: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/a022203cd5a5bafd4e7106d8b989cc8d495b3af4 FFVI Decisive Battle in Mario Maker 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5LQXEfqBgQ

In the final episode of 2020, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz talk about the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. The trio talk give their spoiler-free impressions of FFXIV Patch 5.4, discuss the passing of FFXIV Dad of Light blogger Maidy, the possible cancellation of the FFXI Mobile game, and listen to Disc 3 of the Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack. At the end of the episode, they wax nostalgic on 2020. We here at Phoenix Down Radio would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas, and a prosperous and Happy New Year! See you all in 2021! Show notes FFXI Mobile Cancelled?: https://gamerescape.com/2020/12/15/final-fantasy-xi-mobile-cancelled/ FFXIV Blogger Maidy passed away: https://twinfinite.net/2020/12/final-fantasy-xiv-maidy-passed-away/ FFXIV Director Yoshi-P blog post about Maidy: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/003072.html Final Fantasy artist Yoshitake Amano does Harley Quinn comic book cover: https://kotaku.com/yoshitaka-amanos-harley-quinn-cover-is-so-good-im-gonna-1845915615

We're back after a month hiatus, and there is a lot of Final Fantasy XIV news to talk about! We discuss Producer Live Letter 61 and read through the preliminary patch notes for Patch 5.4 - Futures Rewritten. We then delve into disc 2 of the Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack. Also, thanks to a timely Extra Life Donation, we exceeded our $1000 goal and surpassed our previous record of donations. Thank you to everyone who joined us live this week! Show Notes: Final Fantasy XIV News Patch 5.4 Preliminary notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/dad5b2d268285417991981d7dbbb2caf90acfc6c Live Letter summaries Via GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2020/11/27/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxi-summary/ Via Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/11/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-61-summary-patch-5-4-out-december-8-trailer-released/ Patch 5.4 - Futures Rewritten Trailer: https://youtu.be/ybuvKVzVBT4 FFVII Remake-based “Real-Infiltration” game opening in Tokyo on Dec 9 https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-getting-real-world-stealth-gam-1845662795 Get Tickets: https://ticket.mysterycircus.jp/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=328&venue_id=3767807&time_id=3791423&sl=ja Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack Info: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII:_Original_Soundtrack

This week's episode takes place live during Extra Life Game Day 2020! We are joined by friend of the show, and host of Playstation Unchained and Moogle-Go-Round Radio, Chille! As Final Fantasy VII was his first foray into the series, we felt it would be nostalgic to have him join us as we talk about Disc 1 of the FFVII Original Soundtrack. The gang also discusses the new Final Fantasy XVI website and world lore included with that. Enjoy! Show Notes:Donate to Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.Participant&participantID=401368#donateFinal Fantasy XVI Website: https://na.finalfantasyxvi.com/

This week, Klauss and Seyrr discuss disc 3 of Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack. They also talk about the latest Producer Live Letter and patch 5.35 in Final Fantasy XIV. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFXIV News Make it Rain Campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/the_make_it_rain_campaign/cx5vklj29q Producer Live Letter LX Summary: https://gamerescape.com/2020/10/09/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lx-summary/ Patch 5.35 Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/f1e5bfcb2a0bf477bcc8c81845c440f300e12f75

Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz continue their discussion of classic Final Fantasy music. This episode, the trio wax nostalgic on Disc 2 of the Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack. They also discuss the latest news from Final Fantasy XIV and XVI. Enjoy! Show Notes: Final Fantasy XIV News Archie Lyndhurst, NA voice of Honoroit has passed away at age 19: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54365778Yoshda hopes for a December release of Patch 5.4, Oct 13 scheduled for Patch 5.35: https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn/patch-54-release-date Final Fantasy XVI NewsYoshida says FFXVI won’t take forever to release: https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-xvi-tgs-2020-naoki-yoshida-yoko-taro/

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz get back into our exploration of Final Fantasy music, with disc 1 of Final Fantasy VI. We also discuss the release of the Final Fantasy XVI trailer from TGS, talk a bit about the final two Tales from the Shadows stories from Final Fantasy XIV, and Taliz tells us about the new Thancred card from the upcoming Opus XII release of the FF TCG. Enjoy! Show Notes: Final Fantasy XIV Tales from the Shadows - Story 7 - Ere our Curtain Falls: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_07/#sidestory_07 - Story 8 - An Unpromised Tomorrow: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_08/#sidestory_08Final Fantasy XVI has been announced: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1488 Final Fantasy XVI Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tBnBAkHv9M

Phoenix Down Radio celebrates our fifth podcast anniversary with special guest FusionX from Gamer Escape. We talk about the FFXIV anniversary event, the Rising, as well as the launch issues of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, the new Opus XII launch date for the FF Trading Card Game, and wax nostalgic on the past 5 years of podcasting. We also had fun playing trivia with our listeners, and announced a contest! Share your favorite Final Fantasy memory with us for a chance at 1 of 3 different mounts in Final Fantasy XIV! Thank you for being with us for the past 5 years, and here's to 5 more! Show notes: Issues with the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles launch: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/director_of_final_fantasy_crystal_chronicles_remaster_will_try_to_put_things_rightFinal Fantasy XI September Update: https://www.mmorpg.com/final-fantasy-xi/news/final-fantasy-xi-september-update-details-provided-2000119315Final Fantasy XIV's The Rising event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/The_Rising/89gmadhdzcTales from the Shadows Part 1 - Small Mercies: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_05/Tales from the Shadows Part 2 - A Dream Partnership: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_06/

This week, Seyrr, Taliz, and Klauss give their spoiler-free impressions of Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.3. Taliz and Seyrr talk about the interesting concept of Archon loaf. The trio also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. Show news: Final Fantasy VII Special 2 part interview with Motomu Toriyama - Part 1: https://na.finalfantasy.com/topics/201?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SEA%20-%20FINAL%20FANTASY%20VII%20REMAKE%20-%20Special%20Interview&utm_term=SEA%20-%20FFVIIR%20Discount - Part 2: https://na.finalfantasy.com/topics/205?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SEA%20-%20FINAL%20FANTASY%20VII%20REMAKE%20-%20Special%20Interview&utm_term=SEA%20-%20FFVIIR%20DiscountFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles releases August 27th: https://ffcrystalchronicles.square-enix-games.com/en-us Final Fantasy XIV News - Moonfire Faire is live: https://sqex.to/TNMtL - Yo-Kai Watch is back for a 3rd time: https://sqex.to/XME6T - The Rising returns on August 27th: https://sqex.to/AZgEx - Patch 5.3 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c2f8c5ba14d9cfaa09d5aab63c5c2da260eae21a

In this week's episode, Klauss, Taliz, and Seyrr finish their discussion on the Final Fantasy V Original Soundtrack, including their best track of the game, Clash on the Big Bridge. Seyrr discusses the story of the Bozja Incident, Taliz gives us 3 different versions of Salmon Meuniere, and Klauss kept things from going too far off the rails! Enjoy! Show Notes: New Final Fantasy XI Story: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/resurgence/ Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future book now available: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646090006 Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.3 Preliminary notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4f18bc98879389862f5d3dd61e3b3da623e3670d Final Fantasy V Orignal Soundtrack info: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_V:_Original_Sound_Version

This week, Seyrr rejoins Klauss and Taliz on the podcast. We discuss the news from the Final Fantasy universe, including FFXIV Producer Live Letter 59. We then continue on our discussions of Final Fantasy music with disc 1 of Final Fantasy V. Show notes: Final Fantasy VII Episode 2 in full development: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/07/final-fantasy-vii-remakes-second-part-is-in-full-development/Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered will not have Offline Co-op: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/07/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition-wont-have-offline-co-op/Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.3 Patch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jmALV5kDVwFFXIV Letter from the Producer Live coverage: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/hvb7hf/letter_from_the_producer_live_part_lix/Final Fantasy V Original Sound Version song info: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_V:_Original_Sound_Version

Continuing our discussion of Final Fantasy music, Taliz and Klauss go through the original Super Famicom soundtrack for Final Fantasy IV. The pair also discuss a bit of Final Fantasy XIV news and talk about the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFIV Original Soundtrack on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31YwIJT Release Date announced for FFXIV Patch 5.3: https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/421185 Next FFXIV Producer Live Letter scheduled for July 22: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6e293f849e8aff7969045878c85935b27cd883df FFIX 20th Anniversary Interview with Kazuhiko Aoki: https://na.finalfantasy.com/topics/191

This week, Klauss and Taliz talk about the music from the Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy III, the third and final FF game from the Famicom/NES era. The pair also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes Work on FFVII Remake Part 2 is moving along: https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-2-motion-capture-has-reportedly-started/ What is up with the FFVII Remake box breaking game?: https://kotaku.com/8-questions-i-have-about-that-weird-box-breaking-game-i-1843616292 DQ X Crossover event returning to FFXIV on July 2nd: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/Theres_Golems_in_Those_Hills/ FFXIV Doman Mahjong set preorders for NA and EU: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1401 New Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered trailer: https://youtu.be/seLyp6fi3wI New FFVII digital collection album from Distant Worlds/A New World: https://dw-anw-collections.bandcamp.com/ FFRPG Tabletop game 4th edition: http://ffrpg4e.wikidot.com/start The World Ends with You upcoming Anime series announced: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/square_enix_announces_new_anime_project_for_the_world_ends_with_you?fbclid=IwAR1toe8c7Cb8y4Qftwi-yinShJWcUjMaVG6yRdKzSVJEq_ByJBsbNUegNyA Final Fantasy III Original Soundtrack on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2BJRXUI

In this episode, Taliz and Klauss dive into the soundtrack of Final Fantasy II, bringing Taliz back to his early days playing Japanese imported cartridges. The pair also talk about the cancellation of the NA FanFest in November, the PS5 reveal, and the FFXI Anniversary event. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFXIV Community fundraiser supporting ACLU: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ffxivcommunityfundraiser Akhmorning (another FFXIV group) supporting the Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/black-lives-matter-to-akhmorning Letter from the Producer LXIII: https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/420143PS5 Future of Gaming showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuLci-lSeCo SE Project Athia trailer: https://youtu.be/doe3kUqHIcM Final Fantasy II Soundtrack playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0aVvwC4fVEcu7VH7y8bkA6

This week, we take a deep dive into the music of the original Final Fantasy from 1987, listening to each track and and waxing nostalgic as we recall our initial play-throughs of the game. We also discuss the returning FFXI crossover event in FFXIV and the newest edition of the fan-made FFXIV Census. We also take time to talk about current events and how they are affecting us, such as the continuing pandemic and the tragedy in Minneapolis. We hope you are all staying safe and well during these trying times. Show notes: Maiden's Rhapsody FFXI Crossover event in FFXIV: https://sqex.to/sK5oN XIVCensus: https://ffxivcensus.com/ Music from Final Fantasy (NES): http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php/Final_Fantasy_(NES)#Music Help support those affected by the George Floyd tragedy - Justice for George Floyd petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd - George Floyd Family GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd - Help small businesses damaged by riots: https://www.welovelakestreet.com/ and https://www.givemn.org/story/Nufc - ACLU of Minnesota: https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/donate

In this week's episode Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz begin a new series of discussions (a prelude if you will) on music from the Final Fantasy games, from iconic pieces present in most of the games, to the masters who created these works of art. We also talk a bit about the 18th "Vana'versary" of Final Fantasy XI and the upcoming Moogle Treasure Trove event in FFXIV. Enjoy! Show notes: FFXI News - May Update is live: https://gamerescape.com/2020/05/11/final-fantasy-xis-minimal-may-update-has-arrived/ - Possible FFXI Remake images leaked: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507004335/https://www.wonpyo.com/ffxirFFXIV News - Moogle Treasure Trove - The Hunt for Law: https://sqex.to/5vczI Final Fantasy musical medleys - Prelude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqZghYkfwLM&t=89s - Victory theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXHmL1VESm8 - Main Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db8gnFeM8Ls - Chocobo Themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMt-48JSFl4 - Moogle Themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnN4OIZsHmw

Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined this week by Chille from Playstation Universe and Moogle Go Round Radio. The group discuss the most recent FFXIV Producer Live Letter, where we get our first glimpse at Patch 5.3, Reflections in Crystal. We then review Final Fantasy VII Remake, discuss our thoughts on the gameplay, story execution, visuals, and everything that went into this game. Show Notes: Live Letter 58 digests r/ffxiv megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/g75om8/letter_from_the_producer_live_part_lviii/ NovaCrystallis coverage: https://novacrystallis.com/2020/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-58-summary-patch-5-3-details/ Gamer Escape summary: https://gamerescape.com/2020/04/24/letter-from-the-producer-live-lviii-summary/Bonus episode of Behind the Scenes: Shadowbringers - The creation of YoRHa Dark Apocalypse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb1xdZil7-g Final Fantasy VII Reviews PSU Review by Tim Nunes: https://www.psu.com/reviews/final-fantasy-vii-remake-ps4-review/ Gamer Escape review: https://gamerescape.com/2020/04/06/review-final-fantasy-vii-remake/ Final Fantasy Character birthdays: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Birthday

In this week's episode, the trio of Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz talk about the newest Final Fantasy news, including our first impressions of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the upcoming FFXIV Producer Live Letter 58, and patch 5.25. Seyrr leads our discussion on the Patch 5.2 main story quest. Enjoy! Show Notes: Inside Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 4 - Music and Sound Effects: https://youtu.be/DliMpiemUy8 Part 5 - Graphics and Visual Effects: https://youtu.be/d0A2uTnEUfE Physical Copies of FFVII Remake are hard to find: https://kotaku.com/its-not-gonna-happen-but-i-still-want-a-physical-copy-o-1842923170 Live Letter 58 scheduled for April 24th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/416722a83f950b4f70ac2c41d71e7850b8458a1d Patch 5.2 story gets meta: https://twinfinite.net/2020/02/ffxivs-latest-story-update-gets-hilariously-meta/

The world has become a very different place in the past few days. Klauss and Taliz take a few minutes to talk about how the current global situation has affected us, and we invite our listeners to share their stories as well. We then talk about the latest news with FFXIV, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and mobile FF games. Taliz then shares with us his thoughts on Cockatrice meatballs, an Ishgardian staple comfort food. Don't forget we have a contest going to win a Phoenix Down keychain from the folks at Loot Cave, listen for instructions on how to enter! We hope you are all safe and well. Show Notes: The Creation of Shadowbringers: Behind the Scenes Part 5 - Spawning the Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wx85Ri9HAI Part 6 - Building the Battles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZCIJgz9EY8 RABToons FFXIV Parody - Behind The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qylr_3t6biE Inside FFVII Remake Episode 2 - Story and Characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL_Xqgjm55Q Episode 3 - Combat and Actions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xupzVBja1sI FFVII Final Launch trailer: https://youtu.be/72Y7DplcyR8