Episode 79 – Casually Podcasting

This week, we are joined by Brin Zalazar from GamerEscape, Work2Game, and host of his own podcast, Casually Hardcore. We give our spoiler-free impressions of Patch 4.4, as well as talk about the news from the Final Fantasy world. Klauss gives us his review of the A New World concert, and we announce the winner of our #PDR3rdAnniversary contest. Enjoy!

Show links:

Work2Game on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worktogamevideos
Work2Game on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/work2game
Work2Game on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worktogame

A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy information: https://ffnewworld.com/ 

Ranged and Melee gear design contest winners: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fb9d4d8a0f121458309c5af43e9e3b7e7d5e21b5

Soken Birthday Project information: https://www.ffxivcommunity.com/project-info

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Trailer (in Japanese): https://youtu.be/iycAWS-PtZY
Chocobo’s Dungeon: Everybuddy Trailer (in Japanese): https://youtu.be/QUEsuT5xAuI
World of Final Fantasy Maxima Trailer (in English): https://youtu.be/RFRJAeYwyoA

Episode 78 – A Witty Prelude

Chille and Klauss are joined this week by an impromptu guest: FusionX from GamerEscape.com. We go through the preliminary Patch 4.4 notes, as well as talk about the upcoming Final Fantasy releases for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. We also talk about some new in-game items being released for sale by the Itinerant Moogle, some of which are amazing, others just ill-timed. Enjoy!

Show notes:

Information on LimitBreakRadio’s FanFest After Party at the E-Sports Arena: http://limitbreakradio.com/8526

Preliminary Patch 4.4 Notes:  https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/9b217677daf859702c5df3505060e8f3437fc55a

FusionX’s Opinion piece regarding upcoming in-game item sales:  https://gamerescape.com/2018/09/14/opinion-final-fantasy-xiv-once-again-undermining-players-prior-achievements/

Episode 77 – No Glove, Lots of Love!

We celebrate our 3rd year of podcasting and say goodbye to an amazing host. Luna announced she will be taking a hiatus from FFXIV and Phoenix Down Radio, and we take this opportunity to talk about some of our favorite moments of the podcast over the past 3 years, and share some of our listener’s favorite moments as well. We also discuss the latest Live Letter, patch 4.4 information, and FFXIV Anniversary event news. 

Thank you everyone who has taken the time to listen to our show over these past 3 years. We hope you continue to support us, and look forward to producing more episodes for years to come! Make sure to listen to the show to find out how to win a 60 day FFXIV Time Card as a thank you for your continued support!

Show notes:
Tales from the Storm stories
The First Step: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_07/ 
A Display of Ingenuity: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_08/

Yoshida comments on The Rising 2018 and “White Raven-Gate”!
https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/373250-White-Raven-earring-given-out-at-The-Rising-event-2018?p=4765303#post4765303

Fan Favorite Music poll results: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/9c417k/ffxiv_fan_favourite_music_poll_results_with_links/ 

Patch 4.4 preview page: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/patch/4_4/

Episode 76 – Luna Loves those Lala Toes!

On this episode, Klauss, Luna, and Chille give their unabashed, uncensored opinions about the newest content from FFXIV Patch 4.36. Luna shares the lore clues from her Hide and Seek event last weekend by pitting Chille and Klauss against each other in a contest of wits. We also learn that Luna apparently only has eyes for Chille’s toes!

Show Resources:

Tales from the Storm stories
In Darkness Blooms the Lily: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_05/#sidestory_05
From Azure Ashes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_06/#sidestory_06

An in-depth analysis of the Video Game Housing Market: https://www.landc.co.uk/video-game-property/

Episode 75 – FFXIV Finds a Way

Even with Patch 4.36 coming in a few days, and a full patch scheduled to arrive next month, the lack of new content has been taking its toll on the FFXIV community, and we talk about what we have been doing to try and keep from getting sick or bored of the game. Seyrr talks about the history of the Monk class as it relates to FFXIV and Final Fantasy in general, and Chille plots to take over all the podcasts! Enjoy!

Show resources
TheGG’s interview with Koji Fox: http://thegg.net/interviews/final-fantasy-xiv-interview-with-koji-fox-square-enix-and-final-fantasy-memories/

FFXIV 5th anniversary site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/5th_anniversary/

Episode 74 – Live Letter ASMR

With Live Letter 45 in the books, Klauss, Seyrr, Luna, and Chille talk about the upcoming Patch 4.36, which is scheduled to be released on August 7th. We also talk about the Patch 4.4 preview, Fan Fest tickets, and much more. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy XIV Favorite Music Poll: https://ff14-music-vote.soundtrack.jp.square-enix.com/

Episode 73 – Onishi-who?

Patch 4.35 is live, and with it the new Deep Dungeon, Heaven-on-High! Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk all about the newest dungeon, as well as go into the story and lore behind it. Enjoy!

Information on the Feast Regional Championships: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/ranking/thefeast/championship/

Episode 72 – Ask Yoshi Anything!

The full PDR Crew is back together again! We talk all about the info and interviews coming out of E3, Seyrr discusses the art of Thaumaturgy in the Lorebrarian’s corner, and Chille spent so much time in the Gold Saucer, he thinks he’s one of the Bunnies now! Enjoy!

Show Notes:
FFXIV Patch 4.3 Page: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/patch/4_3
Make It Rain Screenshot Contest details: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/a1121c2d37e76868d41f5349966a12af5886b1dc
FFXIV x Monster Hunter World collaboration: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/monsterhunter/
E3 Live Letter Q&A via Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/8ql2gc/megathread_letter_from_the_producer_live_at_e3/
Translation of Dengeki interview with Yoshi-P at E3 via Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/8ra9r4/dengeki_e3_interview_translation_bad_news_for/
Twinfinite Interview with Yoshi-P: https://twinfinite.net/2018/06/ffxiv-e3-2018-interview/

 

Episode 71 – Wasshoi! Yes Yes!

Warning – This is a FFXIV Patch 4.3 SpoilerCast! This week, Seyrr, Chille, and Klauss discuss the Main Scenario quests and the second installment of the Return to Ivalice storyline. We all get a bit sidetracked when we start talking about the Namazu, which you could probably tell by the title. Hope you enjoy!

If you would like to donate to our Extra-Life campaign and help determine the fate of Klauss’s beard, please go to the following webpage: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.participant&participantID=297335
Thank you!

Phoenix Down Radio on Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/FjAw3kD

Klauss puts his beard on the line for Extra Life!

From now until the end of June, Klauss is putting his beard on the line, and you can help determine its fate!. For a second year, we are joining Extra Life, a charity run by gamers to help support Children’s Hospitals across the country. To join us in support of this amazing charity, go to our Extra Life page. If you want to save Klauss’s beard, add Team #SaveTheBeard in your message at the bottom of the page. If you want to see it go, throw your support to Team #ByeByeBeard. If we can hit our goal of $500 by June 30th, the team with the most donations will get their wish. We will also be picking a random donor to win a set of Mogstation Glamour gear courtesy of our friend Talan Broadbent when we get to $350.

Thank you for your help and support of this amazing charity.