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Episode 189 – It’s All About the Chocobos, Baby!

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In this episode, Klauss and Seyrr listen to and discuss the various Chocobo themes from the mainline Final Fantasy games, as well as talk about the latest news from the Final Fantasy universe. We hope you enjoy!

Show Notes
Fantasian has a listing on SteamDB – by George Yang: https://www.ign.com/articles/fantasian-steam-console-rpg
Myth about how Final Fantasy got its name busted by creator in recent interview – by Willa Rowe: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-creator-series-name
Talk of FFVI Remake resurfaces – by Robert Ramsey: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/the-fantasy-6-remake-talk-has-started-again
FFVII Ever Crisis set to launch on Sept 7 – by Alex Mateo: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-08-10/final-fantasy-vii-ever-crisis-game-launches-on-september-7/.201178
FFXIV Moonfire Faire live until Aug 26th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Moonfire_Faire/oct9miki0d
Yoshi-P wants to add Pixel Remasters as playable games inside FFXIV – by Rebekah Valentine: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-director-wants-to-get-the-pixel-remasters-running-inside-the-mmo
SE stock price dips after they claim FFXVI sales did not hit their “high expectations,” blames slow PS5 adoption – by Robert Ramsey: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/08/square-enix-bafflingly-backtracks-on-final-fantasy-16-sales-blames-slow-ps5-adoption
Compi de Chocobo – https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Compi_de_Chocobo

Episode 182 – Pet the Torgal

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This week, Klauss and Seyrr discuss a ton of Final Fantasy news, including the FFXVI panel from PAX East, the upcoming FFXIV Live Letter, and Patch 6.35. Seyrr also expounds upon the state of current and past Relic Weapons quests within FFXIV. Enjoy!

Show Notes
Crystalline Resonance concert review: http://operationrainfall.com/2023/03/13/crystalline-resonance-final-fantasy-piano-concert-review/ by Quentin H
FFXI Entering “Maintenance Mode” after 20 years: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/after-20-years-final-fantasy-11-is-heading-into-maintenance-mode by Kaan Serin
FFXIV Hatching Tide runs March 27th – April 10th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Hatching_tide/gkonsy0g3l
FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live 76 scheduled for March 31st, 4AM PST: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1160542ee9942500b397c83fca8ca1f3cf23f423
FFXIV NA Datacenter 24-hour maintenance starts April 3rd at 3 AM PST: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/b5669e60dafb4535df7aa6bcd0b07b3650f15d24
FFXIV crossover with FFXVI a strong possibility: https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/25/pax-east-2023-final-fantasy-xivs-naoki-yoshida-teases-crossover-with-final-fantasy-xvi/ by Eliot Lefebvre
FFXVI has lots for fans to “squeeze through” in its 40-hr story: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvi-square-enix-torgal-wolf-guide-1850252702 by Sisi Jiang
FFXVI Reveals new gameplay at PAX East panel: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-new-gameplay-pax-east-2023/ by Orpheus Joshua
Full VOD of the FFXVI panel at PAX East: https://youtu.be/GPpeKX1PDIo

Episode 181 – Focus

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In this episode, Seyrr and Klauss finally get back to the Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack by discussing the tracks from Disc 4. The duo also talk about an interview with the Final Fantasy XVI dev team, a controversial new housing item brought to Final Fantasy XIV in Patch 6.35, and the soon-to-be released FFXIV-themed apparel from Puma. Enjoy!

Show Notes
SE’s CEO Matsuda soon to be replaced?: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-square-enix-ceo-nft-crypto-blockchain-1850184312 by Ethan Gach

Luminous Productions studio to merge into Square Enix: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/02/luminous-productions-to-merge-with-square-enix-on-may-1 by Sal Romano

Puma and FFXIV Clothing crossover: https://us.puma.com/us/en/puma/puma-x-final-fantasy-xiv

FFXIV Patch 6.35 is live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/549b10141c2add85f11595f5ba39127cc0433327

FFXIV Fans riot over an “insulting” chair: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xiv-square-enix-lalafel-mmo-furniture-1850207284 by Sisi Jiang

FFXIV Little Ladies Day event ends on March 15th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Little_Ladies_Day/mtqd47qw49

FFXIV Fan Festival General Sales Period starts Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT): https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/08c262868e21e1a27e73981ebf185639c4f9783e

FFXVI isn’t turn-based because of games like GTA: https://www.gameinformer.com/feature/2023/02/28/final-fantasy-16-designers-discuss-why-the-series-hasnt-been-turn-based-for-a by Wesley LeBlanc

Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack Disc 4: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_four_(1:15:21)

Episode 179 – Will to Fight

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In the first episode of 2023, Klauss and Seyrr continue their discussion of the Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack with Disc 3. The pair also talk about the most recent news from Final Fantasy XVI, the new Final Fantasy XIV Patch, and the professional wrestler who channeled his inner Sephiroth at a live event in Japan. Enjoy!

Show Notes Phoenix Down Radio supports Extra Life for the 7th year: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=508760
Tetsuya Nomura says sequel to Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is possible! By Orpheus Joshua from Noisy Pixel: https://noisypixel.net/tetsuya-nomura-stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-sequel-possible/
Final Fantasy XVI – First Look at Moogles: https://youtu.be/Ssu1hhJpUTo
FFXVI will showcase the power of the PS5 by Sammy Barker of Push Square: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/12/final-fantasy-16-will-showcase-the-power-of-ps5-says-developer
FFXVI Retail marketing has begun in Japan. By Roberty Ramsey of Push Square: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/01/final-fantasy-16s-retail-marketing-has-begun-in-japan
Professional wrestler Kenny Omega invokes inner Sephiroth for entrance music: https://twitter.com/i/status/1610591471744487425

Episode 177 – Daddy’s Got the Blues

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After a 2-week break, Taliz, Seyrr, and Klauss are back! The trio discuss disc 2 of the Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack, go through the FFXIV Live Letter 74 digest, and talk about the plethora of Final Fantasy XVI news! Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion is more than a remaster – Written by Erren Van Duine: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/11/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion-shows-its-more-than-a-remaster-in-new-trailer-screenshots-and-system-specs/
Crisis Core Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65lCz22aopY
FFXVI will have another playable character – Written by Ed Nightingale: https://www.eurogamer.net/clive-wont-be-the-only-playable-character-in-final-fantasy-16
FFXVI Rated Mature for Sex Scenes and Hate Crimes – Written by Isaiah Colbert: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-16-mature-rating-sex-hate-crimes-drug-use-1849841663
FFXVI Director Yoshida to appear at The Game Awards – written by Wesley Leblanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/30/final-fantasy-16-producer-to-appear-at-the-game-awards-as-release-date-speculation-ramps
FFXVI Release date leaked – written by Jesseyriche Cortez: https://clutchpoints.com/final-fantasy-16-release-date-reportedly-leaked
FFXIV Live Letter 74 Recap – Written by Erren Van Duine: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/11/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-74-summary-patch-6-3-launches-early-january-2023/
Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack Disc 2: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_two_(55:50)

Episode 170 – Try to Grow Up!

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This week, Seyrr and Klauss play through disc 3 of the Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack, talk about Yoshida’s latest interviews regarding Final Fantasy XVI, and discuss the most recent news from Final Fantasy VII and Crisis Core. We hope you enjoy!

Show Notes
Final Fantasy Crystalline Resonance Piano Concert series: http://www.wildfaery.com/info/en/our-productions-en/ffcr-en
Final Fantasy VII INTERgrade added to PS+ Extra lineup of games for July: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/13/playstation-plus-game-catalog-lineup-for-july-stray-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-marvels-avengers/
SE Says Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is PS5 exclusive due to PS5 SSD speeds: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-has-explained-why-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-is-a-ps5-exclusive/
Crisis Core Remake story will not be changing to align with FF7R story: https://www.cbr.com/crisis-core-wont-change-story-ff7-remake/
Buster sword design changed to link Zack to Cloud: https://gamerant.com/crisis-core-final-fantasy-7-reunion-changes-buster-sword/
SE cracks down on FC that used FFXIV IP to advertise in-game event with IRL billbords: https://www.dexerto.com/final-fantasy/square-enix-crack-down-ffxiv-event-organizers-billboards-viral-1864004/
Open-World FFXVI would have taken 15 years to make, says YoshiP: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/an-open-world-final-fantasy-16-wouldve-taken-15-years-to-make-claims-producer/
FFXVI moved away from turn-based combat to draw in younger gamers: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-16-ditched-turn-based-combat-to-appeal-to-younger-generations-producer-says/

Episode 168 – Street Rats and Sky Pirates

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In this week’s Episode, Klauss and Seyrr return to Ivalice via disc 1 of the Final Fantasy XII original soundtrack. The pair also talk about the recent anouncements regarding Final Fantasy XVI and the multitude of games in the Final Fantasy VII universe. Enjoy!

Show Notes
Final Fantasy XVI release window and new trailer: https://youtu.be/gV5rIW1Qums
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis trailer and release window announced: https://youtu.be/G53XnZSzRRU
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII coming out this Winter: https://youtu.be/aRBiRFM2k0I
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coming out Winter 2023: https://youtu.be/H_4CkyOmuuU

Episode 166 – Never Forget Them

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This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about Disc 4 of the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack. The pair also talk about the pending sale of SE’s Western studios, the upcoming Uniqlo x FF collaboration in the US, good news from stemming from the FF XVI production team, and a questionable Tifa resin statue preorder. Enjoy!

Show Notes
Embracer Group to buy SE Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and over 50 IP’s from Square Enix: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/05/embracer-group-enters-agreement-to-purchase-eidos-interactive-and-crystal-dynamics-from-square-enix
Final Fantasy x Uniqlo collaboration comes to the US May 16th: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/uniqlo-x-final-fantasy-collaboration-heads-to-the-us-on-may-16/
FFXVI in its final stages of development: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xvi-is-in-the-final-stages-of-development/
Jack Garland joins DFFOO in Japan: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/jack-garland-joins-dissidia-final-fantasy-opera-omnia/
Final Fantasy fans stunned by new Tifa statue available for pre-order (Not from SE): https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-tifa-statue-eastudio-favorgk

Episode 165 – Isn’t it Wonderful?

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This week, Seyrr and Klauss discuss Disc 3 of the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack, as well as talk about the return of 2 crossover events to Final Fantasy XIV, the new Patch 6.1 which recently was released for the game, and the subsequent problems stemming from the new Housing Lottery system. Enjoy!

Show Notes
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 Patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c73cd284013587066d8f9e697fab1db9f007372c
FFXIV Housing lottery system paused due to major bugs: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xiv-pauses-housing-lottery-to-investigate-critical-bug/
FFXI Crossover event coming back to FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/The_Maidens_Rhapsody/u8fwlp9ev3
FFXIV x GARO event returns: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/181c211c4f26a40b0e1af3b31a5fdaf0ea5dae82
Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack Disc 3 : https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_3_.2861:10.29

Episode 164 -Ha Ha Cubed

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In this week’s episode, Klauss and Seyrr continue discussing the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack with disc 2. The pair also talk about FFXIV Live Letter 70, the upcoming Patch 6.1 update, and the announcement of Kingdom Hearts IV. Enjoy!

Show Notes
Kingdom Hearts IV Announced at a 20th Anniversary livestream: https://www.polygon.com/23018966/kingdom-hearts-4-announcement-trailer-release-date
Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer: https://youtu.be/j2DSEkYFRh8
FFXIV Live Letter 70 overview courtesy of Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-70-summary-patch-6-1-releases-april-12/
FFXIV Preliminary Patch 6.1 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4ef995518bea6aaa2fd0b5efbe7adf24b20f7a6f
FFXIV Hatching Tide event starts April 13th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/Hatching_tide/qeng0r6k46