Episode 146 – Final Fantasy Gets Dark

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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-spinoff
Patch 5.55 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fdea72f70dafb7da0f7145ebc3f8c7d56dacb702
Naoki 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

Episode 145 – Don’t Fear the Reaper

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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 Notes
Pre-registration for FFVII The First Soldier closed beta is open thru May 28th: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1683
Extended FFXIV Endwalker trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4uwkvxsUac
FFXIV Digital FanFest Day 1 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXrP6tT9wbY&t=1727s
FFXIV Digital FanFest Day 2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ZBHbnAcTs

Episode 144 – Gross Spoilers

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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/PostPromo
FFXIV One Time Password now compatible with other Software Authenticator software: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/71188ef5daa1405a631a2bc2d79d54b08b69508a
Final 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

Phoenix Down Radio Episode 143 – Patch 5.5 Spoiler Free Impressions

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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 Notes
SE 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-revealed
FFVII 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/#sf244886767
Patch 5.5 Patch Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6526ce95a595e8a557b55736f85f19687dc11883

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Episode 142 – Lunatic Pandora… or Spotify?

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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 Notes
Dissidia 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/1377976862761054208
FFXI Mobile reboot has been officially cancelled (Article in Japanese): https://gamebiz.jp/?p=291748
FFXI April Update: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1654
FFXIV 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_wRw
Final Fantasy VIII Original Sountrack notes: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII:_Original_Soundtrack
Buy Final Fantasy VIII Soundtrack from Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Px2nhE

Episode 141 – Eyes on Us

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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-says
Final 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-boxes
FFXIV 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/3244a0ae67050a91b28645fea04e897eae330197
Project Athia new name and gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_3fndPnBmQ

Episode 140 – Phoenix Lusec Radio Vinosec

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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/

Episode 139 – Whatever…

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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!

Episode 138 – A Noutype of Healer

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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-bkJ2ZoW6k
FFXIV 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

Episode 137 – Harold, They’re Ascians!

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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-japan
FFXIV Announcement Showcase stream scheduled for Feb 5th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ea919f53e4328cbd5b4126d90d0e2873ec19fab3
FFXIV PLL Part 62 scheduled to follow the Announcement Showcase: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/9226193061dfc2cdb9e89e6f9a5756cd09ebcfee
FFXIV collaborating with manga Saki: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-21/final-fantasy-xiv-game-gets-saki-mahjong-collaboration-manga/.168642
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi releasing new RPG this year: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-creators-new-rpg-looks-unique-and-will-be-1846098869