Category: FFXI News

Episode 123 – The Song of the Wild Rose

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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/420143
PS5 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

Episode 121 – Spoony Bards

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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/ffxir
FFXIV 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

Episode 115 – Kweh!

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This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz give their spoiler-free impressions of Patch 5.2 in Final Fantasy XIV. The trio also talks about Final Fantasy’s presence at PAX East, new trailer and screenshots of Summons and more from Final Fantasy VII Remake, news from Nexon on the FFXI mobile game, and updates on the Dissidia Final Fantasy franchise. Enjoy!

Show notes
SE cancels Fan Gatherings, live panels at PAX East due to Coronavirus threat: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c04aaecf77dbdea74592b981b495cf50794896f0

FFVII Remake Opening cinematic: https://youtu.be/8IrheLf0Ki0 Screenshots and footage of Summons in FFVII: http://novacrystallis.com/2020/02/final-fantasy-vii-remake-shows-off-chocobo-chick-carbuncle-and-cactuar-summons/
FFVII Side quests, weapons, materia, and more: http://novacrystallis.com/2020/02/final-fantasy-vii-remake-screenshots-debut-side-quests-summons-and-more/

FFXI Mobile still in the works: https://twinfinite.net/2020/02/nexon-final-fantasy-xi-r2-consoles/?fbclid=IwAR1AODnOrLzedKiV84JFZWEkvbfATG3IsSIz0yJcgU_v8XYfA8F8rAwq6AI

FFBE War of the Visions preregistration: https://prereg.wotvffbe.com/

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Ending content updates: http://novacrystallis.com/2020/02/on-going-support-for-dissidia-final-fantasy-nt-to-discontinue-in-march/

Episode 95 – Live from Balmung!

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This week, Klauss visits a strange new land, filled with characters role-playing a magical game called Blitzball! We visit the Balmung server to talk with special guests Keio and Cagi, members of the Kugane Koban Crushers team; as well as Aegir, one of the organizers of the Menphina Madness Blitzball tournament. The group helps explain how Blitzball is played within FFXIV, why the tournament was started, and how you can help support an amazing cause, To Write Love on Her Arms. We also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe, including the hype from the recent FFVII Remake trailer. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Menphina Madness Blitzball Information: http://menphinamadness.org/
Support Kugane: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201
or Pledge per Goal: https://forms.gle/YTjT2rHoFSvuBLS66

Letter from the Producer from Yoshi
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/389675

FFVII Teaser trailer dropped on PS State of Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOn2bWuA_0w

Episode 70 – Problematic Patch Impressions

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Patch 4.3 is upon us, and Klauss, Seyrr, and Luna discuss their spoiler-free impressions of the new content. Seyrr tells us about the origins of the Dark Knight job in the Lorebrarian’s Corner, and we share listener comments on what they have been looking forward to most in the new patch.

Final Fantasy XI coming to mobile devices soon!

Square Enix is working with mobile app developers Nexon to port the first Final Fantasy MMO to mobile devices. Final Fantasy XI servers will be shutting down in the near future, but the game will live on in this new form. In an article from website DNReviews.com, they talk about how the game experience will change with mobile:

“The mobile version of the game will have a better battle system that is much smoother and re-designed for the mobile touchscreen. Since the game is online, it will have a better cooperative system which easily brings players together on a mobile device. You will have a vast world for you to explore and meet other players. Whether you wish to trade, talk, or join forces with your friends; the options are endless. Additionally, guilds and Linkshell means of communication will be available to create an entertaining online experience and a thriving community for the players.”

You can read the full article here.