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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

Episode 136 – Launching a Meme into Space

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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

Episode 135 – Listen to the Cries of the Planet

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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

Episode 134 – It’s Hard to Stand on Two Feet

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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

Episode 133 – Those Who Talk Further!

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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#donate
Final Fantasy XVI Website: https://na.finalfantasyxvi.com/

Episode 131 – What?!?

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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-54365778
Yoshda 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 News
Yoshida says FFXVI won’t take forever to release: https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-xvi-tgs-2020-naoki-yoshida-yoko-taro/

Episode 130 – Protect The Espers!

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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_08

Final Fantasy XVI has been announced: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1488 Final Fantasy XVI Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tBnBAkHv9M

Episode 129 – Five Fabulous Years

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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_right
Final Fantasy XI September Update: https://www.mmorpg.com/final-fantasy-xi/news/final-fantasy-xi-september-update-details-provided-2000119315
Final Fantasy XIV’s The Rising event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/The_Rising/89gmadhdzc
Tales 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/

Episode 128 – Spoiler Free in 5.3

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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%20Discount
Final 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

Episode 127 – Food, Lore, and Food Dressed as Lore

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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