Tag: Video Game News

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 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/

Episode 87 – Spoils of War

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This episode is a Spoilercast! You have been warned.

This week, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about the MSQ part 1 and Return to Ivalice finale story quests from Patch 4.5. The trio also talk about the upcoming FanFest in Paris, and speculate about what will be covered in the Keynote and Live Letter. Seyrr puts on his cartographer’s hat and gives us a geography lesson on Southern Othard, and Chille reached level 32 this week in real life!

Show notes:
Paris FanFest schedule of events: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1f10be92ef67b9ea200f4c992a224a33b5fc2ab3
Valentione’s Day event: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2019/Valentiones_Day/

Episode 86 – A Recipe for Heroes

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In the first episode of 2019, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille are joined by real-world culinarian Taliz Marvelous! The crew give their spoiler-free impressions of the Patch 4.5 content, and in a new segment, Taliz tells us all about the wonders of eggs in Eorzea, as well as their counterparts in the real world! We hope you enjoy!

Show Notes

Taliz Marvelous on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/talizmarvelous
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talizmarvelous

Patch 4.5 Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/97afed7c0efbbe8260755f948d0cf2b912d71121