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Episode 100 Throw Wide the Spoilers

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For our 100th episode, Chille joins Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz to start our discussion of the Shadowbringers MSQ, from our initial introduction to Norvrandt through Il Mheg. We then wax nostalgic and talk about our experiences over the last 100 episodes, and look forward to creating many more!

Show notes:
Patch 5.05 Coming July 30th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/47d3d85880befbfdcd3ffdf3c5bb00f69107edb2
Letter from the Producer 53 airs August 7th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/60594148227ef171dd6e4d739b769a2502d60143
Twinfinite Shadowbringers storyline review (Spoiler warning!): https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/ffxiv-shadowbringers-story-summary/6/

Episode 98 – Shedding Light on Shadowbringers

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This week, we are smack dab in the middle of Shadowbringers Early Access! Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz give their Spoiler-Free impressions of the newest expansion! We also talk a bit about the upcoming FFXIV live-action tv show, and more news about the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Enjoy!

Show Notes:
FXIV Shadowbringers full patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/330f2b280067d69d85b17831c66712a499e97484
Live-Action FFXIV tv show in the works: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/sony-pictures-television-produce-live-action-final-fantasy-xiv-tv-series/
FFVII Remake interview with Nomura:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/tetsuya-nomura-shares-final-fantasy-vii-remake-information-regarding-honey-bee-inn-dialogue-options-famitsu-interview

Episode 97 – Primal Desires

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Two weeks before the launch of Shadowbringers, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz talk about all the news from Live Letter 52. We also discuss the wealth of information that came from Square Enix’s presentation at E3 including all the new Final Fantasy VII news. In the Lorebrarian’s Corner, Seyrr’s discusses what it takes to bring forth a Primal .

Show News:

Support Kugane in the Menpina’s Madness Tournament: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201

FFVII Producer Kitase’s blog post (via Nova Crystallis): http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/producer-yoshinori-kitase-discusses-final-fantasy-vii-remake-creative-choices-vision-gameplay-square-enix-blogpost/

Live Letter 52 overview
From Nova Crystallis: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2019/06/summary-letter-from-the-producer-live-52/
From GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2019/06/14/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lii-summary/

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

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

Special Minicast 4 – So You Want to be a Podcaster

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Recorded live at Anime Detour 2019 in Minneapolis, MN. Klauss and Chille present a panel on the basics to starting up a podcast, and talk about how we got our start. Ironically, we had issues recording onsite, so the audio quality could be better. Enjoy!

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/