Category: Video Game News

Episode 96 – A Couch Full of Potatoes

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The hype for the upcoming expansion Shadowbringers is reaching a fever pitch! We have PSU.com game journalist Tim Nunes (https://twitter.com/timberelli) join us to talk about his time at the Media Event held a couple weeks ago, his time spent hands-on with the new jobs and new dungeons, and ask about his interview with Yoshida. We discuss the changes outlined on the latest Live Letter, and a lot more! We also say good-bye to Chille for awhile, as he temporarily steps down as co-host. We wish him the best!

Show notes:
Menphina Madness Donation Links for TWLOHA:
Support Kugane: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201
Support Gridania: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2010613

Shadowbringers Benchmark: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/
Moogle Treasure Trove Event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/
Make It Rain Campaign: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/the_make_it_rain_campaign/
FFXIV at E3: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/32b20a7265b59f731226747ee585c3ee48b8237b

Playstation Universe’s coverage of FFXIV Shadowbringer’s Media Tour:
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-trust-system-impressions/
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-dohn-mheg-shadowbringers/
https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-viera-hrothgar-character-creation/

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 94 – Return of the Crystal Tower

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This week, Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr are joined by Neil Bolt, video games editor at bloody-disgusting.com and new adventurer in Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss his experiences so far, and talk about whether or not this game is still accessible to new players. Seyrr gives us a remedial lesson on the history of the Crystal Tower.

Show notes:
Bloody Disgusting Video Games: https://www.bloody-disgusting.com/videogames
Neil on Twitter: https:// twitter.com/nezzko

Menphina Madness Tournament info: http://menphinamadness.org
Support the Kugane Koban Crushers: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201

Heavensward is Free until June 27th: https://square-enix-games.com/en_AU/news/final-fantasy-xiv-heavensward-free-limited-time

Menphina Madness Blitzball Fundraiser to support Mental Health

Score for a Cause

The group behind last year’s roleplay-based Blitzball tournament is back in action again! The group from the Balmung server, For Gold and Glory, are recruiting players for another tournament fundraiser. This year, they will be raising funds for To Write Love on her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

This year, there will be 8 teams vying for the Championship, each team from a different region of Hydaelyn, and sponsored by a different group of FFXIV content creators. For our part, we are proud to be supporting the Kugane Koban Crushers for the second year in a row. Click here to donate in support of our team.

Kugane Koban Crushers logo with their mascot, Jim

Other teams and sponsors include:
Ul’dah Gil Turtles sponsored by MuseCast XIV
Limsa Lominsa Black Abyss sponsored by Maelstrom Radio
Gridania Sea Chocobos sponsored by Moogle-Go-Round Radio
Ishgard Eyes sponsored by The Crucible
Ala Mhigo Royal Griffons sponsored by Gather Together
Garlemald Classiarii Technicii sponsored by She Heals I Tank
Sisterhood of Sharldei’s Vault Marvelous Mascots sponsored by Aetherflow Media

The tentative tournament schedule is as follows:

  • Opening Ceremony: May 11th – Saturday
  • Round 1 (Limsa/Uldah, Gridania/Ala Mhigo): May 14th – Tuesday
  • Round 1 (Kugane/Ishgard, Garlemald/Wildcard): May 16th – Thursday
  • Round 2: May 24th – Friday
  • Round 2: May 31st – Friday
  • Semi-Finals: June 8th – Saturday
  • Closing Ceremony: June 14th – Friday
  • Finals: June 15th – Saturday

If you are interested in donating to this most noble cause, want to join a team and play, or just want to know more, visit the event website at http://menphinamadness.org.

Episode 93 – All Things Eureka

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This week Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about all things pertaining to Eureka, including the story line and the lore of the zone. We also talk about the upcoming Menphina Madness Blitzball Tournament and fundraiser for the charity To Write Love on her Arms. Links with more info are listed below.

Show Notes:
Menphina Madness Information: https://bardabouttown.tumblr.com/post/184250297205/its-time-for-menphina-madness-its-time-to-score
To Write Love on her Arms website: https://twloha.com
To pledge support to one of the teams: https://t.co/QYwbMFjzbJ

FFXIV Free Login Campaign info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5d8832c15e6c845e8c76b590f7a8acb26d4921da
FFXV Crossover event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxv/

Episode 92 – No Foolin

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We are joined this week by the incomparable Luna Vox (aka Pixie Nook)! Klauss, Chille, and Luna talk about the latest in Final Fantasy news, including FFXIV patch 4.56, ( there are spoilers for the MSQ, Hildibrand, and Beast Tribe quests, so be warned!) the recently announced HD game from SE’s 3rd division, and Mr. Happy’s interview with Yoshi-P after FanFest Tokyo. Klauss and Chille also discuss the Podcasting panel they held at Anime Detour this past weekend. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Hatching Tide starts 4/9: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Hatching_tide/
Presenting Omega: https://youtu.be/JnfP9qKAbk8
FFXIV JP team also announces monthly Manga series: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/002701.html
SE 3rd Division new HD game (via Nova Crystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/04/square-enixs-3rd-development-division-making-large-scale-hd-title-next-generation/
Mr Happy’s Interview with Yoshi-P after Tokyo FanFest: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x30qZohmIc-18urZVcePILzOXdbUt_AnUd8GTvPw4uI/edit

Episode 91 – Dancing Mad

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Tokyo FanFest’s Keynote and Live Letter were this weekend. Klauss and Chille give their reactions to the information reported as well as go through a machine-translated interview with Yoshida by a Japanese gaming site. Enjoy!

Show notes:
Interview with Yoshida by gamer.ne.jp: https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201903240006/

Episode 90 – A Calamitous Cram Session

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In this week’s episode, Seyrr, Klauss, and Chille talk about the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe, including the upcoming Fan Festival and Live Letter, as well as the new Data Center adjustments for NA and EU. Seyrr then gives us a crash course on the relationship between Hydaelyn and Zodiark, the calamities, what that means to us as the Warriors of Light. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Flowers for All Screenshot contest info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/0406f87b843ea73422f0a609f0670c523a12b566

EU/NA Data Center news: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/11cadb280ca20f53f22e0b0885d1ebf675536bb9https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/11cadb280ca20f53f22e0b0885d1ebf675536bb9

Q&A Thread for Oda-San: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/384428

FFXV Episode Ardyn Animation Director Behind the scenes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUN2x3N1eI

Episode 89 – Don’t Panic

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Taliz Marvelous joins Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr again this week to share his culinary knowledge of Warrior’s Stew (Chanko) and Miso (Tofu) Dengaku with us. The group talks about the new content from Patch 4.55, and we discuss the changes to SE’s Terms of Service for FFXIV and the reactions from the community. Enjoy!

Show notes:
SE’s updated ToS: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/b2bf98053941a7b07e8d80ee41216f5aef769c60
FFXIV Themed wedding package demonstrated on Valentine’s Day: https://twinfinite.net/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-wedding-3/?fbclid=IwAR0_EVrX5v6glujZo-jBZ1YB_uXXvT_KG4GPgfIJAz9WfqL83MQHSt1ycLY
Little Ladies Day starts Feb 28th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Little_Ladies_Day/?fbclid=IwAR3bRdirDVOYKRc8Y7r19KzUAHz-WyO09QB4LHHwCzggoVvFIC61KkEswig
Kotaku interview with Yoshida: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xivs-director-talks-blue-mages-world-vis-1832757804?fbclid=IwAR16F6765PeJoaliAepRPCJFWtIZF67ERAI3f7oytGGGp6L4iM7Xi5vEEYY

Episode 88 – Viva FanFest

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In this episode, Klauss, Seyrr, Chille, and Taliz talk about Paris FanFest. The gang discuss the news from the Keynote, Producer Live Letter 49, as well as the press conference and an interview of Yoshida held by Game Watch.

Show notes:
Gamer Escape’s coverage of the FanFest Keynote and Live Letter:
https://gamerescape.com/2019/02/02/ffxiv-paris-fan-festival-2019-keynote-summary/
https://gamerescape.com/2019/02/03/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-xlix-summary/

Nova Crystallis’ Coverage of the Keynote and PLL:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers/
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-49-summary-patch-4-55-set-february-12-ffxv-collaboration-revealed/

FanFest Press Conference transcript courtesy of r/FFXIV:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/wiki/press_conf_eu_2019

Transcript of Game Watch interview with Yoshi-P:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/amzgsx/game_watch_interview_with_yoship_at_paris_fan/