Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast! (Phoenix Down Radio)

In the first episode of 2022, Klauss and Seyrr begin delving into the spoiler-rich story of Endwalker. The pair also discusses the upcoming changes to all of the data centers, including the newest Oceania DC opening up on Jan 25th, the lack of news from Final Fantasy XVI at the end of 2021, and much more! Enjoy! Show Notes Chocobo GP’ (dash) available on iOS and Google Play: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1897All Saints' Wake starts Jan 20th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/All_Saints_Wake/rjk7wevhuyUpcoming FFXIV Data Center changes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/059e1d98b8fd19ed9c3e56ed5f08732633c1ae13Oceania DC opens Jan 25th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c869743ff4ac134ff2e6ea23a56e00471b385880Home World transfer service to resume on Jan 25th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c44ff5d66ab567cbf6ed562740c6fa303deacfdbEndwalker OST releasing Feb 23rd, preorder currently available: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cb6bbecd2450e1c05549b65e29d45c44eec8e570Yoshi-P tells toxic fans to be less rude to the game devs: https://www.ign.com/articles/ffxiv-director-asks-fans-to-be-kinderFFXVI Development delayed by almost 6 months: https://twitter.com/finalfantasyxvi/status/1475335618905669635

SPOILER WARNING! This week, Klauss and Seyrr continue their discussion of the Endwalker storyline, from Bestway's Burrow to Elpis. We also talk about SE's upcoming lineup of games for 2022, Final Fantasy VII's 25th Anniversary livestream, and upcoming FFXIV information. While we couldn't livestream the episode, we hope you enjoy it! Show Notes: Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster set for a tentative February 2022 release: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/square-enix-preview-2022Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary broadcast scheduled for Jan 31st: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-25-anniversary-showcase/Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.08 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/9325d2a5dae2ac34b9f970c803848e8fb1c3aaf7SE Mahjong livestream brings new announcements for FFXIV: https://www.windowscentral.com/final-fantasy-14-game-director-naoki-yoshida-announces-next-ff14-endwalker-live-letter-stream

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, Seyrr and Klauss finish our dive into the Endwalker storyline, from the sundering of Etheirys to the End of the Universe (and back again?) The pair also talk about the plethora of Final Fantasy anniveraries happening this week, the Valentione's event in FFXIV, and how a Final Fantasy IX remake and Tactics remaster may not be so far fetched after all! Enjoy! Show notes Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition coming to Switch April 7th: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/chrono-cross-the-radical-dreamers-editionFF9, Tactics remakes could be real after all: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/02/rumour-final-fantasy-9-remake-final-fantasy-tactics-remaster-and-many-more-could-be-real-after-allFFXIV Live Letter 68 set for February 18th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5175441f879605c8dfcde948dae13fbfd00f760bValentione’s Day returns to FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/Valentiones_Day/wcm6ffa3hmFFXIV introduces Steam Account linking: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4c39f8a03713f8fcbab25ebf908c16837c5faaba

This week, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the storyline from the first installation of the Pandaemonium raid series; Asphedelos. The pair also goes over the information from Live Letter 68, and go through a recipe for an interesting drink created in honor of the 4th anniversary of Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. Enjoy! Show Notes: The Phoenix Down - in honor of DFFOO's 4th anniversary: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=736046237801220 - 1 oz Lemon Juice - .5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup - 1 oz London Dry Gin - 1 oz Cointreau or Orange Liqueur - 1 Egg white - Shake until frothy, then serve in a wide glass like a coupe, and feel revived! The drink is a cinnamon-y riff on a drink called the Corpse Reviver #2 Live Letter 68 summaries - From Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-68-summary-first-graphical-update-and-patch-roadmap-detailed/ - From Gamer Escape: https://gamerescape.com/2022/02/19/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxviii-shows-the-next-ten-years-of-final-fantasy-xiv/ Pandaemonium: Aphodelos summary from Final Fantasy Fandom: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Pand%C3%A6monium_(Final_Fantasy_XIV

Editor's note: Due to techinical difficulties, the live podcast ended up being split into 3 parts. We did our best to make a cohesive audio podcast for you wonderful listeners. With that being said, due to a portion of this week's show focusing on gameplay of Chocobo GP, we recommend you check out the Twitch VOD or the YouTube video (when we are able to combine it into one file) to get the full enjoyment of the playthrough. In this week's show, Birthday boy Seyrr and Klauss discuss the coverage from FFXIV Live Letter 69, talk a bit about the upcoming release of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and its early review scores, and in a first for the show, give a live video game review of the recently released Chocobo GP kart racer for Nintendo Switch, with Seyrr providing color commentary while Klauss races against podcast listeners. We hope you enjoy! Show NotesFFXIV Live Letter coverage from Nova Crystallis: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/03/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-69-summary-patch-6-1-newfound-adventure-scheduled-for-mid-april/Live Letter coverage from GamerEscape: https://gamerescape.com/2022/03/04/letter-from-the-producer-live-part-lxix-showcases-first-part-of-patch-6-1-newfound-adventure/FFXIV Patch 6.1 site is live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/patch_6_1/

This week, Klauss and Seyrr dig into the music of Final Fantasy again with disc 1 of Final Fantasy X! Klauss talks about his experience at Anime Detour and the A New World: Final Fantasy concert, and Seyrr has to put up with our terrible Tidus/Meg Ryan jokes! Enjoy! Show notes Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin first week woes: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/stranger-of-paradises-first-week-of-sales-in-japan-is-among-the-lowest-of-any-final-fantasy-spinoff/ Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter 70 airs April 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/f5fe9d2a2e158b555484600a79b70fc13f80a313 Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack notes via FF Fandom: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X:_Original_Soundtrack

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/j2DSEkYFRh8FFXIV 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

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

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

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the FFXIV Patch 6.1 storyline, talk about the announcement of upcoming announcements for Final Fantasy's 35th anniversary, and go through an interview from Game Informer with Naoki Yoshida. Enjoy! Show notes Upcoming Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary announcements may be coming in June: https://gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasys-35th-anniversary-what-announcements-can-we-expect/1100-6503703/ Game Informer interview with Naoki Yoshida: https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/12/becoming-yoshi-p Uniqlo x Final Fantasy crossover issues: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-35th-anniversary-uniqlo-merch-now-available-xiv-shirt-already-sold-out/1100-6503504/

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/gV5rIW1QumsFinal Fantasy VII Ever Crisis trailer and release window announced: https://youtu.be/G53XnZSzRRUCrisis Core: Final Fantasy VII coming out this Winter: https://youtu.be/aRBiRFM2k0IFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth coming out Winter 2023: https://youtu.be/H_4CkyOmuuU

This week, Klauss and Seyrr dive into the second disc of the Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack. They also talk about the latest FFXIV Letter from the Producer Live, the end of service for Final Fantasy Record Keeper, and the latest news from Yoshi-P regarding Final Fantasy XVI. Enjoy! Show Notes FF Record Keeper announced end of service: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-record-keeper-global-ending-september-2022 FFXIV Live Letter 71 Summary: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/07/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-71-summary-patch-6-2-coming-late-august-2022Interviews with Yoshida on FFXVI Gamespot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-is-an-ambitious-more-mature-entry-in-the-series-says-producer/1100-6504803/Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2022/06/21/an-interview-with-naoki-yoshida-on-eikons-boss-fights-and-when-well-see-moreIGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-everything-we-learned

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/

After taking a short break, Klauss and Seyrr are back to talk about Disc 4 of the Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack. The pair also talk about the recent FFXIV Live Letter and the upcoming release of Patch 6.2. Enjoy! Show Notes FFXIV NA Datacenter update from Yoshida: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e13e28fd82fd1ac87478cb455d988544359c371f FFXIV Patch 6.2 Special Site now live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/patch_6_2/ FFXIV Live Letter 72 overview: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/08/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-72-summary-patch-6-2-launches-august-23/ Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack Disc 4: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XII:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Four_(1:13:52)

In this week's show, Seyrr and Klauss talk about the 9th anniversary of Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn, the release of Patch 6.2, and the best content of all, Island Sanctuary! Enjoy! Show notesFFXIV event The Rising is live until Sept 12, 7:59am PDT: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/The_Rising/hirh6wbu52Tales from the Dawn story 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_dawn

In this episode, Klauss and Seyrr are joined by Anonymoose and Chamo, two of the FFXIV community's loremongers as we discuss the story and lore from Patch 6.2. We also celebrate our 7th anniversary of the podcast with a number of giveaways, talk about what the show has meant to us, and we get a special visit from prodigal podcast host Taliz Marvelous, who joins us for a few minutes to give some of his thoughts on his time with the show. We hope you enjoy! Show Notes AnonyMoose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anonymoose Chamo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chamofleur Read all 4 Tales of the Dawn: https://sqex.to/A8mYx Final Fantasy news from Nintendo Direct: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/2083 FFXIV 8th annual 14-hour broadcast and Live Letter 73: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/332768bcfb70b769faad1edd4326885daaac8440 Phil Spencer hasn't given up on FFXIV on XBox: https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer-hasnt-given-up-on-bringing-final-fantasy-14-to-xbox New Stranger of Paradise DLC coming in October: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/09/stranger-of-paradises-crusade-against-chaos-continues-in-wanderer-of-the-rift-dlc New FFVII collectibles clouded by NFT's: https://gizmodo.com/final-fantasy-vii-figures-nft-square-enix-blockchain-1849542088

This week, Klauss and Seyrr talk about the news from the FFXIV 14-hour live broadcast, which included Live Letter 73, announcements about FanFest 2023, and a fun interview with the main scenario team. The pair also talked about a few Final Fantasy-related tabletop games. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy inspired cards will be making their way to Magic: The Gathering decks in 2024: https://www.polygon.com/23386980/mtg-final-fantasy-assassins-creed-universes-beyond-secret-lair-2024 by Charlie HallFFVII Remake / Chocobo’s Dungeon board games in the works: https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/final-fantasy-vii-remake-chocobos-dungeon-board-game-square-enix by Chase CarterFinal Fantasy 14 Is Under Attack By Hackers: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-14-online-password-hack-square-enix-1849632764 by Levi WinslowLive Letter 73 overview: https://novacrystallis.com/2022/10/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-73-summary-patch-6-25-launches-october-18/ by Erren Van DuineQ&A from the 14-hour Live Stream via r/FFXIV: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/ohh4hg/compilation_of_live_qa_from_the_14hour_broadcast/

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr talk about the new content from FFXIV's Patch 6.25, including the new Manderville Weapons, Variant and Criterion Dungeons, and new Omicron Tribe quests in Ultima Thule. The pair also discuss the announced end of service for FFVII: The First Soldier, the new FFXVI trailer, and the FFXIV annual All Saints Wake event. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFVII: The First Soldier Mobile shooter announces end of service less than a year after release: https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/12/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-shuts-down-in-january written by Marcus Steward FFVII: Rebirth could deviate even more from original timeline: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-could-deviate-even-further-from-the-original-timeline/1100-6508330/ written by Darryn Bonthuys FFXIV All Saints Wake event is live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2022/All_Saints_Wake/34nzplu2qj New art book “Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - The Art of Resurrection - Among the Stars” is now available! Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3VTZBAg New FFXVI trailer goes “Game of Thrones”: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvi-game-thrones-trailer-release-date-ps5-1849682063 written by Ethan Gach New FFXVI Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtpBEfrtE1s FFXVI Development in the home stretch: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/10/final-fantasy-16-development-now-in-the-home-stretch-on-schedule-for-summer-2023 written by Robert Ramsey

In this week's episode, Taliz rejoins Klauss and Seyrr to discuss Disc 1 of the Final Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack, the latest news from Final Fantasy XIV and XVI, as well as talk about the current status of our Extra Life 2022 campaign! Enjoy! Show Notes FFXIV Patch 6.28 Patch notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c8900c4aae544f7a013a49553aa104c1961a5c87 FFXIV Tactics Ogre Reborn Screenshot Contest: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/8ac9b0fc856404b7052e788422f08f385fd1e765 FFXVI is 95% done, release date expected at end of the year written by Darryn Bonthuys: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-is-95-done-release-date-reveal-expected-by-the-end-of-the-year/1100-6508903/ FFXVI devs talk about lore, GoT comparisons, and representation following latest trailer release written by Kat Bailey: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-square-enix-interview-lore SE’s first Ethereum NFT game announced, Symbiogenesis written by Andrew Hayward: https://decrypt.co/113471/final-fantasy-square-enix-reveals-first-ethereum-nft-game Final Fantasy XIII - Disc 1: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII:_Original_Soundtrack

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=65lCz22aopYFFXVI will have another playable character - Written by Ed Nightingale: https://www.eurogamer.net/clive-wont-be-the-only-playable-character-in-final-fantasy-16FFXVI 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-1849841663FFXVI 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-rampsFFXVI Release date leaked - written by Jesseyriche Cortez: https://clutchpoints.com/final-fantasy-16-release-date-reportedly-leakedFFXIV 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)

In the final episode of 2022, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz wax nostalgic over the past year, as well as talk about the big Final Fantasy news from The Game Awards and the release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. We hope you all have a safe and merry Holiday season, and a happy 2023! Enjoy, and see you next year!

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=508760Tetsuya 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/Ssu1hhJpUToFFXVI 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-developerFFXVI 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-japanProfessional wrestler Kenny Omega invokes inner Sephiroth for entrance music: https://twitter.com/i/status/1610591471744487425

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about the FFXIV Patch 6.3 storylines, including spoilers for the Main Scenario and Myths of the Realms quest lines. The pair also discuss the meltdown of one of the GShade developers, and a possible Final Fantasy Tactics project in the works. Enjoy! Show Notes GShade dev admits to adding potential malware: https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-14-mod-developer-admits-to-adding-potentially-harmful-malware-to-gshade-toolFF Tactics team very busy right now, remake in the works? https://noisypixel.net/the-final-fantasy-tactics-team-incredibly-busy/

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 GachLuminous 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 RomanoPuma and FFXIV Clothing crossover: https://us.puma.com/us/en/puma/puma-x-final-fantasy-xivFFXIV Patch 6.35 is live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/549b10141c2add85f11595f5ba39127cc0433327FFXIV Fans riot over an “insulting” chair: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xiv-square-enix-lalafel-mmo-furniture-1850207284 by Sisi JiangFFXIV Little Ladies Day event ends on March 15th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Little_Ladies_Day/mtqd47qw49FFXIV Fan Festival General Sales Period starts Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT): https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/08c262868e21e1a27e73981ebf185639c4f9783eFFXVI 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 LeBlancFinal Fantasy XIII Original Soundtrack Disc 4: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_four_(1:15:21)

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 HFFXI Entering “Maintenance Mode” after 20 years: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/after-20-years-final-fantasy-11-is-heading-into-maintenance-mode by Kaan SerinFFXIV Hatching Tide runs March 27th - April 10th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Hatching_tide/gkonsy0g3lFFXIV Letter from the Producer Live 76 scheduled for March 31st, 4AM PST: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/1160542ee9942500b397c83fca8ca1f3cf23f423FFXIV NA Datacenter 24-hour maintenance starts April 3rd at 3 AM PST: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/b5669e60dafb4535df7aa6bcd0b07b3650f15d24FFXIV 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 LefebvreFFXVI 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 JiangFFXVI Reveals new gameplay at PAX East panel: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-new-gameplay-pax-east-2023/ by Orpheus JoshuaFull VOD of the FFXVI panel at PAX East: https://youtu.be/GPpeKX1PDIo

This week on Phoenix Down Radio, Klauss and Seyrr discuss FFXIV Live Letter 76, the Playstation State of Play featuring Final Fantasy XVI, and discuss a recently debunked rumor from Final Fantasy XII. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy 12 Director Quashes That Long-Standing Basch Rumour: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/04/final-fantasy-12-director-quashes-that-long-standing-basch-rumour by Khayl AdamNew FFXIV Store mount turns players into Mary Poppins: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-24-final-fantasy-14-mount-turns-you-into-mary-poppins/1100-6513469/ by Darryn BonthuysSony’s latest State of Play highlights FFXVI, showcases PS5’s power: https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/final-fantasy-16-playstation-state-of-play-gameplay-details-april-2023-2613135/ by Edmond TranFFXVI State of Play VOD: https://youtu.be/UfP_3UD5qF8FFXIV Live Letter 76 Review: https://novacrystallis.com/2023/03/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-76-summary-patch-6-4-the-dark-throne-releases-late-may-2023/ by Erren Van Duine

This week, Klauss and Seyrr talk about PvP in Final Fantasy XIV, as well as a number of Final Fantasy-related news stories. We hope you enjoy! Show notes Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster’s PS4 and Switch releases help push sales over 2 million: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/05/ps4-version-helps-final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-sell-two-million-copies by Liam CroftFFXIV Crystalline Conflict Region Championship: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/crystallineconflict_region_championship_2023/FFXIV Patch 6.4 special site updated: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/173a2048d61c0d2fee9eb614f3c2baf034771837FFXIV Producer Live Letter 77 set for May 12th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ac2f96f1405d7eb4de66ec8c5d521671ca4c2c7cFFXVI Banned in Saudi Arabia: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-16-saudi-arabia-banned-esrb-rating-ps5-1850406384 by Isaiah ColbertOfficial FFXVI PS5 console bundle revealed: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/04/official-final-fantasy-16-ps5-console-bundle-revealed by Liam CroftFFXVI-themed Dualsense Controller and PS5 console covers will be Japanese exclusive: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/04/japan-is-keeping-final-fantasy-16-ps5-controller-console-covers-for-itself by Liam Croft

In this week's episode, Seyrr and Klauss talk about FFXIV Live Letter 77 and the preliminary patch notes for Patch 6.4. The pair also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. We hope you enjoy! Show Notes Square Enix looking to release big games more frequently after FFXVI: https://www.thegamer.com/square-enix-release-big-games-more-frequently-after-final-fantasy-16/ by Josh CoulsonAnnouncing the FFXIV: ARR 10th Anniversary Twitter Sweepstakes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c22ca02b2befd1c04898ce967d95b9d1b702fef5Yoshi-P couldn’t put down Tears of the Kingdom during latest Live Letter test stream: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/05/random-final-fantasy-14s-yoshi-p-couldnt-stop-playing-zelda-during-ps5-ps4-mmos-test-stream by Sammy BarkerFFXVI’s Torgal poised to take title of “Goodest Good Boy” on PS5: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/05/final-fantasy-16s-dog-companion-may-be-ps5s-best-good-boy-yet by Khayl AdamFFXVI's newest trailer: https://youtu.be/qRAcPMTNqscFFXIV Live Letter 77 coverage: https://novacrystallis.com/2023/05/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-77-summary-patch-6-4-launches-may-23/ by Erren Van Duine

This week, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the multitude of Final Fantasy news articles coming off of Summer Games Fest, and the anticipation and excitement surrounding the release of the Final Fantasy XVI demo and its upcoming launch on June 22nd. The pair then gave their spoiler-free impressions of the FFXVI demo. Enjoy! Show Notes New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Ever Crisis trailers - by Duncan Heaney from Square-Enix: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth FFVII Rebirth Trailer: https://youtu.be/HkD8BCCYsS0 FFVII Ever Crisis Trailer: https://youtu.be/afTX-30KkaE Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is so large, it will be releasing on 2 discs! By Kate Harrold: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/playstation-5-game-so-big-on-two-discs-505561-20230609 Final Fantasy XVI PC port will be in development after PS5 release - by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson: https://www.vg247.com/square-enix-will-set-its-sights-on-pc-port-of-final-fantasy-16-post-ps5-debut Final Fantasy XVI Devs rank their favorite Final Fantasy games - by Isaiah Colbert: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvi-ranking-devs-favorite-games-ps5-1850547789 Final Fantasy XVI will have a small Day 1 Patch - by Elrik Hyldbakk Furu: https://www.gamereactor.eu/final-fantasy-xvi-will-have-a-small-dayone-patch-after-all-1277223/ Final Fantasy XVI announces planned post-lauch update features - by Orpheus Joshua: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-post-launch-update-features/ Final Fantasy XVI Merchandise available for preorder - https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/2265 FFXVI Devs Plead for Cooperation as PS5 game is released early to a few consumers - by Sammy Barker: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/06/final-fantasy-16-dev-pleads-for-cooperation-as-ps5-game-leaks Some players plan to boycott FFXVI - by Vikki Blake: https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-why-some-players-plan-to-boycott-final-fantasy-16 Final Fantasy XVI Demo is live: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/06/11/final-fantasy-xvi-demo-launches-tomorrow/

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about their experiences in FFXIV Patch 6.4, and Final Fantasy XVI, respectively. The duo also talk about the rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake in progress, the Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis closed beta, and how the Final Fantasy series has surpassed 180 million copies worldwide. Enjoy! Show Notes Total sales of all Final Fantasy games exceeds 180 Million: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/total-final-fantasy-franchise-sales-at-180-million by Liam CroftFinal Fantasy IX remake is in development at SE: https://mynintendonews.com/2023/07/06/jeff-grubb-reconfirms-final-fantasy-ix-remake-in-development-at-square-enix/#:~:text=Gaming%20journalist%20and%20insider%20Jeff,Final%20Fantasy%20VII%3A%20Crisis%20Core by SickrFFXVI DLC is not out of the question: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/final-fantasy-16-dlc-is-now-an-option-being-considered-by-square-enix by Liam Croft

This week, Klauss and Seyrr talk about the news coming from Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas, including the announcement of the newest expansion, Dawntrail. Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! Enjoy! Show notesFFIX Remake may be real, but recent leaks aren’t - by Liam Croft: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/final-fantasy-9-remake-may-be-real-but-recent-leaks-arentJudge cites FFXVI as reason for denying FTC injunction - by Ryan Parreno: https://gameranx.com/updates/id/471298/article/judge-corley-cited-final-fantasy-xvi-as-a-reason-for-her-ms-injunction-decision/SE is happy with FFXVI sales, considers them “Extremely Strong” - by Liam Croft: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/square-enix-happy-with-final-fantasy-16-sales-considers-them-extremely-strongThank you to the following sites for their coverage of FanFest:SiliconEra: https://www.siliconera.com/heres-whats-coming-in-final-fantasy-xiv-7-0/PCGamesN: https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-xiv/dawntrail-revealMMORPG.com: https://www.mmorpg.com/event-blogs/final-fantasy-14-2023-fan-festival-live-blog-catch-all-the-major-updates-here-2000128568FFXIV: Dawntrail Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onGE1-I2T6Y

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-rpgMyth 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-nameTalk of FFVI Remake resurfaces - by Robert Ramsey: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/the-fantasy-6-remake-talk-has-started-againFFVII 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/.201178FFXIV Moonfire Faire live until Aug 26th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/Moonfire_Faire/oct9miki0dYoshi-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-mmoSE 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-adoptionCompi de Chocobo - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Compi_de_Chocobo

Klauss and Seyrr celebrate the 8th anniversary of Phoenix Down Radio in the most PDR way possible, listening to Chocobo themes! The pair discuss disc 2 of the Compi de Chocobo soundtrack, as well as the latest news from the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Thank you so much for all of your support over the last 8 years! Show Notes Leaker gives update on possible FF9 AND FF10 remakes - by Dalton Cooper: https://gamerant.com/next-final-fantasy-games-remakes-9-10/FFXIV ARR Celebrates 10 year anniversary in The Rising event: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/The_Rising/eykg76bc2dMoogle Treasure Trove: The 10th Anniversary Hunt also runs until Patch 6.5: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/202308/1ny0ji96diLetter from the Producer LIVE part 79 set to air Sept 23rd: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/0f699c77ac8fae0f73ca75ec326206313b1ea771FFXIV Tales from under the New Moon parts 1 - 3 are out- Part 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/10th_anniversary/tales_under_the_new_moon/sidestory_01/#sidestory_01- Part 2: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/10th_anniversary/tales_under_the_new_moon/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02- Part 3: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/10th_anniversary/tales_under_the_new_moon/sidestory_03/#sidestory_03FFXVI PC port confirmed, new DLC in the works - by Ethan Gatch: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xvi-free-update-dlc-expansion-pc-version-1850803834Compi de Chocobo - Disc 2: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Compi_de_Chocobo#Disc_2_(1:16:23)

In this episode, Klauss and Seyrr talk about FFXIV Patch 6.5, the TGS demos of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and all the latest news from the Final Fantasy universe! Enjoy! Show Notes FFVII: Rebirth releases on Feb 29th, 2024 - by Stev Petite: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-deluxe-preorders-live-at-amazon-comes-with-collectibles/1100-6514519/13 More Things We Learned about FFVII Rebirth - by Ethan Gatch: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-vincent-cid-ff7-previews-demo-1850860777FFVII: Rebirth VA’s hosting a panel at NYCC Oct 14th: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/2359FFVII may not be ported to other consoles according to leaks - by Trumann Tu: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-leak-xbox-nintendo-ports-unlikely/Col. Sanders is canonically a BLM in FFXIV - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/kfcs-colonel-sanders-is-now-canonically-a-black-mage-in-final-fantasy-14FFXIV is getting an official TTRPG release for its 10th anniversary - by Matt Jarvis: https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/final-fantasy-xiv-ttrpg/news/final-fantasy-14-tabletop-rpg-announcedAn FFXIV Player has completed all 2751 achievements in the game prior to Patch 6.5 - by Ryan Dinsdale: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-player-becomes-first-to-earn-all-2000-achievementsPatch 6.5 notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e17ce5b98068f6972379cef5adbc6c4b664f9780

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about the news coming from FanFest 2023 in London, new stage shows in production in Japan based on FFXVI and FF:Brave Exvius, and we reminisce while listening to disc 1 of the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes SE is producing stage shows for FFBE and FFXVI - by Liv Ngan: https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-is-producing-another-final-fantasy-stage-playAll Saints’ Wake starts Oct 27th in FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2023/All_Saints_Wake/gtjs3j7xq6Fall Guys crossover coming to the Gold Saucer: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/fallguys/FFXIV x FFXVI Crossover coming soon - by Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2023/10/final-fantasy-xvi-collaboration-coming-to-final-fantasy-xiv/FFXIV FanFest Keynote coverage - by Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2023/10/final-fantasy-xiv-dawntrail-reveals-viper-job-new-locations-and-ffxi-collab/Extended Dawntrail teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/2ISoqghadkE

This week, Klauss is joined by guest host Niknar. They talk about Disc 2 of the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack, the Butterfinger x FFVII Rebirth promotions, KupoCon's reasoning for cancelling Susan Calloway's appearance, SE adding all of their Piano collections to multiple streaming services, and more. Thank you to everyone who donated to Extra Life during today's stream! Enjoy! Show Notes Butterfinger x FFVII Rebirth promotions are live - by Jason Fanelli: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/its-the-butterfinger-x-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-crossover-you-were-waiting-for/1100-6518856 Butterfinger x FFVII Rebirth Sweepstakes rules: https://www.gamewithbutterfinger.com/rules KupoCon issues statement regarding Susan Calloway amid anti-trans accusations - by Michael Hassall: https://www.fanbyte.com/ffxiv/news/kupo-con-issues-statement-on-susan-calloway-fans-reject-safety-concerns-reasoning KupoCon’s second statement: https://kupocon.com/7842/ Letter from Susan regarding her Twitter: https://susancalloway.com/letter-to-fans Square Enix Music adds its Final Fantasy Piano collections to many online streaming sites: https://sqex.lnk.to/pianoFF 10 reasons why Final Fantasy VIII should get a remake before Final Fantasy IX - by Alyx Maglio: https://www.cbr.com/ff8-remake-before-ff9/ Final Fantasy XIV x Fall Guys event kicks up netcode frustrations - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-14s-fall-guys-event-kicks-up-netcode-frustrations-that-have-been-lingering-over-the-mmo-for-the-past-10-years/ Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Disc 2 https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XV:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Two_(1:15:16)

In the first episode of 2024, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the 3rd disc of the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack, as well as the latest news from FFXIV Fan Fest Tokyo, updates on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more! Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth win at the Game Awards - by Eddie Makuch: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-game-awards-2023-winners-revealed/2900-4977/#1FFVII Rebirth teases new story developments for returning character - by J Brodie Shirey: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-biggs/Final Fantasy XIV FanFest Tokyo introduces new Magic DPS, female Hrothgar, and more! By Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2024/01/final-fantasy-xiv-dawntrail-reveals-pictomancer-job-female-hrothgar-and-new-areas/Full Trailer: https://youtu.be/kgiuQwzB6aUFinal Fantasy XIV Producer would still play the game even if SE fired him - by Dustin Bailey: https://www.gamesradar.com/if-square-enix-fired-him-final-fantasy-14s-yoshi-p-says-hed-still-play-the-mmo-and-just-complain-to-the-development-team/Final Fantasy XVI's First DLC Adds a Feature the Game Sorely Needed - by Hayes Madsen: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-16-dlc-echoes-of-the-fallen-review-opinion-impressionsFFXVI on PC Shows signs of life, producer says it will run best on SSD - by Ted Litchfield: https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-16-on-pc-shows-signs-of-life-with-producer-yoshi-p-saying-it-will-run-best-on-an-ssd/Final Fantasy XVII should be handed over to the younger generation, says Yoshida - by Jordan Gerblick: https://www.gamesradar.com/yoshi-p-floats-ideas-for-final-fantasy-17-a-real-time-turn-based-hybrid-and-a-return-to-pixel-art/Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Ending in 2024- by Arielle Haddad: https://www.siliconera.com/dissidia-final-fantasy-opera-omnia-ending-in-2024/Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack - Disc 3: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XV:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Three_(1:16:08)

This week, Seyrr and Klauss go over the fourth and final disc from the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack. The duo also discuss a number of news articles relating to the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XIV. Enjoy! Show NotesFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth has an official Sony TV - by Liam Croft: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/01/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-now-has-its-own-official-sony-tvFinal Fantasy VII Remake Story recap video prepares us for Rebirth – by Jenni Lada: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-story-recap-video-preps-us-for-ffvii-rebirth/Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete version getting a 2-day viewing in US Theaters before launch of Rebirth - by Christina Alexander: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-advent-children-complete-receives-two-day-viewing-in-us-theatersFinal Fantasy XIV’s Live Action series ‘dead’ - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/01/25/final-fantasy-xiv-live-action-tv-series-dead-says-the-production-company-behind-it#:~:text=The%20Final%20Fantasy%20XIV%20live,that%20was%20working%20on%20itFinal Fantasy XIV Black Edition HORI Tactical Assault Comander keypad preorders are live: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/81185cc78888f7ac84216842f45ef3907bd84c06FFXIV x FFXI THe Maiden’s Rhapsody event is live again: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/The_Maidens_Rhapsody/flf9m2g38kFFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove: The First Hunt for Genesis event runs Jan 30 - March 11: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/202401/8degg9wgnkFinal Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Disc 4:https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XV:_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Four_(1:17:07)

This week, Klauss and Seyrr talk about the buzz surrounding Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, the new demo that dropped this week, and other news regarding remake speculation for other Final Fantasy games. Seyrr then takes us down the Remake/Remaster rabbit hole with a fun discussion about what a remake is. Enjoy! Show Notes: FFVI director believes a proper remake would take about 20 years - by Ryan Dinsdale: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-6-remake-would-take-about-20-years-to-make-original-director-saysFFVII Rebirth lead is cool to do a 2D/HD remake of FFVI (like Octopath Traveler - by Hirun Cryer: https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lead-is-down-for-a-final-fantasy-6-remake-in-the-hd-2d-style-of-octopath-travelerFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth is BIG! - by Jesse Lennox: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-preload-guide/FFVII Rebirth Demo is live, features a playable Sephiroth - by Jess Cogswell: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-demo-is-now-live-and-features-a-playable-sephiroth/1100-6520862/Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo is Hiding Easter Eggs of Two Legendary Super Bosses - by Mike Reyes: https://en.as.com/meristation/news/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-demo-is-hiding-easter-eggs-for-two-legendary-super-bosses-n/FFVII Rebirth fans are getting creative with the in-game piano in the demo - by Ed Nightingale: https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-fans-are-getting-creative-with-its-in-game-pianoFFVII Rebirth concludes at the end of the original game’s Disc 1 - by Phil Hornshaw: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-concludes-at-the-end-of-the-originals-disc-1/1100-6520864/Final Fantasy VIII Director would change the combat system if it ever got remade - by Matt Purslow: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-8-director-would-change-the-combat-system-in-a-remakeFFXIV XBox beta starts Feb 21, requires Game Pass on top of sub - by Ryan Dinsdale: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-requires-game-pass-subscription-to-play-on-xboxFFXIV Valentiones Day celebration runs until Feb 21: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/Valentiones_Day/ob5mppsb6xFan-made Final Fantasy IX “Memoria Project”: https://www.ffix-memoria.com/

In this episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss recent news in and adjacent to the world of Final Fantasy, including the passing of Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and how FFXIV players have held vigils to honor Toriyama's legacy in-game, the upcoming FFXIV 14-hour broadcast, the Xbox Series X/S version's release date, Little Ladies' Day and Hatching-tide, and how FFXIV and FFXVI will be at PAX East. Enjoy! Show Notes Famous Manga author Akira Toriyama passed away at age 68 - by Thao Nguyen: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/03/08/dragon-ball-akira-toriyama-death/72892266007/ FFXIV Players hold in-game vigils for Akira Toriyama - by James Ratcliff: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-players-akira-toriyama-vigils/ FFXIV 14-hour broadcast schedule for April 12th at 8PM PT: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/44e1f77e68c4ab007b3ca552717875082fdc77c0 FFXIV Little Ladies’ Day and Hatching-tide starts March 14th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/Little_Ladies_Day_Hatching_tide/fnvycqn3ol FFXIV/FFXVI at PAX East: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ecb99281d7e5767c937060e29a88aee7c743a98d FFXIV confirms controversial Endwalker endgame activity is changing in Dawntrail - by Eric Law: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-relic-weapon-quests-changing-endwalker/ Possibility of additional FFXVI DLC is not zero, but you shouldn’t really expect more - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/03/08/final-fantasy-xvi-the-possibility-of-more-dlc-is-not-zero-but-you-really-shouldnt One fan spent 3 years saving a Final Fantasy game before it shut down - by Ash Parrish: https://www.theverge.com/24094441/final-fantasy-opera-omnia-mobile-game-preservation-square-enix

This week, Seyrr and Klauss delve into the first disc of the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack along with all the news happening in the Final Fanatsy world. Enjoy! Show Notes FFVII Remake part 3 “Off to the races” according to director, who also wants to be “Done with this marathon of projects” - by Hope Bellingham: https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-is-off-to-the-races-already-according-to-its-director-who-also-wants-to-be-done-with-this-absolute-marathon-of-projects/Nobuo Uematsu would be honored to make the main theme for the FFVII Remake Trilogy finale - by Isaiah Colbert: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-composer-nobuo-uematsu-would-be-honored-to-return-for-remake-trilogy-finaleFFVII Director promoted to SE Executive Staff - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/04/03/final-fantasy-vii-rebirths-director-has-been-promoted-to-square-enixs-executiveThe Struggles of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - by Christian Angeles: https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-struggles-with-final-fantasy-7-rebirth/FFXIV x FFXVI Crossover is live, features Clive’s outfit, and best boy minion and mount - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/04/03/the-final-fantasy-xiv-and-xvi-crossover-event-is-live-and-features-new-storylineFFXIV Xbox players getting banned for recruiting for their Free Companies - by Kenneth Shepard: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-14-xbox-ban-free-company-recruitment-1851378576FFXVI’s April update will fix the game’s most annoying flaw - by Lee Brady: https://www.truetrophies.com/news/final-fantasy-xvi-free-update-april-2024Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack Disc 1: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_One_(1:01:25)

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr talk about FFXIV Producer Live Letter 80, the new FFXVI DLC that was just released, and delve into disc 2 of the FFXVI Original Soundtrack. We hope you enjoy! Show NotesMultiple Final Fantasy games leaving Playstation Plus Extra in May - by Dalton Cooper: https://gamerant.com/ps-plus-extra-games-leaving-may-2024-final-fantasy/FFXIV Dawntrail benchmark demo is out: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/FFXIV Dawntrail Benchmark Screenshot sweepstakes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/d7dedfecba5d6db3afa08d2473b88d478e979285FFXIV Live Letter 80 coverage - by Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2024/04/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-80-summary-graphics-update-new-blacklist-features/FFXVI DLC The Rising Tide is live: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/2532Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack - Disc 2: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Two_(54:12) 

In our 200th episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the fallout from the Square Enix Investors meeting held in May, including the weaker than expected sales of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI and their 3-year restructuring plan which includes a number of layoffs in the NA and EU sectors. The pair then delve into the 3rd disc from the Final Fantasy XVI Soundtrack. We hope you enjoy! Show notes: Square Enix changes name of Creative Business Unit III, Yoshi-P’s job title - by Daniel Bueno: https://www.siliconera.com/creative-business-unit-iii-name-and-naoki-yoshida-job-title-changed/SE President bemoans weak Final Fantasy sales - by Rich Stanton: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/square-enix-president-bemoans-weak-final-fantasy-sales-and-says-his-restructure-is-existential-our-winning-formula-is-no-longer-effective/SE announces “Aggressive” shift in multiplatform strategy - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/13/square-enix-will-aggressively-pursue-multiplatform-strategy-in-company-rebootSE confirms layoffs are part of the restructuring plan - by Andy Robinson: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-confirms-us-eu-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring/Final Fantasy VII Remake team wants to give players more freedom and new gameplay in series finale - by Ayuo Kawase: https://automaton-media.com/en/news/final-fantasy-7-remake-team-wants-to-give-players-more-freedom-and-new-gameplay-in-the-trilogys-final-part/Leaker reports FFIX Remake currently in Development - by Lance Gose: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-9-remake-in-development-leak/Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack, Disc 3: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Three_(1:13:44)

In this week's episode, Seyrr and Klauss talk about FFXIV Dawntrail Early access, Final Fantasy IX Remake being accidentally leaked again by Epic Games, and a fun opinion piece on the future of Final Fantasy. The pair then discuss disc 4 of the Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy 9 remake accidentally confirmed early by Epic Games - by Angharad Redden: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/final-fantasy-9-remake-epic-games-store-985095-20240612Square Enix reveals a special 10th Anniversary edition of Final Fantasy XIV (but only for Europe at the moment) - by Paula Vaynshteyn: https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-reveals-a-special-10th-anniversary-edition-of-final-fantasy-xiv/Welcome to Dawntrail Early Access!: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/a4693aceba7eb738ca301893016f0a14c34db2dcPatch 7.0 Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/d7db61f938f9cea65e4c5cd261918edb036b3004Updated Material Usage License Agreement: https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=5382&la=1&tag=authcYoshi-P Tempts Fate, Says 'Almost No Chance' of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Server Woes - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/06/yoshi-p-tempts-fate-says-almost-no-chance-of-final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-server-woesFFXIV Dawntrail’s graphics update really is a game changer- by Harvey Randall: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/final-fantasy/ff14-dawntrail-s-graphics-update-really-is-a-game-changer-breathing-life-colour-and-atmosphere-into-the-11-year-old-mmo/Final Fantasy 17 Needs to Buck the Series' Biggest Trend - by Hayes Madsen: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-17-comedyFinal Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack - Disc 4: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Four_(1:14:03)

This week, Klauss and Seyrr give their spoiler-free thoughts about the newest expansion to FFXIV, Dawntrail. The pair also talk about the myriad news stories, collaborations, and rumors regarding the game and series. Enjoy! Show Notes How To Drink features drinks from Tulliyollal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqdNJTs3tmkArcade by Alvin does Tacos Al Pastor from Dawntrail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoqHg9lPHMwFFXIV mobile reportedly in development by Tencent - by Alessio Palumbo: https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xiv-mobile-reportedly-in-development-by-tencent/Nintendo Switch 2 Could Get Final Fantasy XIV, But It May Not Happen For Years - by Francesco De Meo: https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-final-fantasy-xiv/Recommencement of Automatic Housing Demolition in FFXIV starts with Patch 7.01: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/a2941a22b0d94109ea533a403187e62ccec5f714Issues with FFXIV Housing brightness: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/97c0a6b1b1eaa77b67e9329588e4e7501facc4d6Free Game Time granted to FFXIV Players: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5f736b6fea2b84d97fa617b3399d12a5dff797e5Upcoming Job Adjustments in FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e2da42164b4e6c9967ebb2e41d6321a515d36909FFXIV’s Overhauled Graphics make its most underappreciated activity worth doing - by Willa Rowe: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-14-sightseeing-log-graphics-dawntrail-1851583631Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reunites with SE after 2 decades away - by Jason Schreier: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-03/-final-fantasy-creator-hironobu-sakaguchi-reunites-with-square-enix?srnd=technology-vpFFXIV: Dawntrail puts up highest numbers since A Realm Reborn - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/07/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-puts-up-biggest-player-numbers-since-a-realm-reborn

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the Dawntrail storyline, spoilers and all. The pair also talk about the latest news around the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters getting wide retail release - by Alana Hagues: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/08/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-physical-edition-getting-wide-retail-releaseFan recreates FFVII as a platformer - by Sam Fang: https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-fan-reimagines-ps1-game/ - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49CJLp2uyyESE Confirms Queens Blood will be expanded in FF7R part 3 - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/08/queens-blood-confirmed-for-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-sequel-ccg-to-be-expandedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Sales Still a Secret as Square Enix Reports Year-on-Year Decline - by Robert Ramsey: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/08/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-ps5-sales-still-a-secret-as-square-enix-reports-year-on-year-declineFinal Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire runs until August 26th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/Moonfire_Faire/vk09iygn4mFinal Fantasy XIV at Gamescom 2024: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e377f4a9df0f6e5f75fbef675ec3f32eda8ae3a9Final Fantasy XIV at PAX West 2024: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/241d23ac7d08e688da8a9df5e59f5d4a49eafd5cFinal Fantasy XIV is a load-bearing MMO helping to keep SE profitable - by Tyler Colp: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/final-fantasy-14-is-a-load-bearing-mmo-helping-to-keep-square-enix-profitable/Final Fantasy XIV responds to Dawntrail Graphics Feedback - by James Ratcliff: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-graphics-feedback-dev-response/FFXIV Dawntrail soundtrack releasing in October with Zero minion - by Eliot Lefebvre: https://massivelyop.com/2024/08/06/final-fantasy-xiv-is-releasing-the-dawntrail-soundtrack-on-october-30-with-a-wind-up-zero-minion/Final Fantasy 16 Leak Suggests PC Version May Be Coming Soon - by Marc Deschamps: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/final-fantasy-16-nvidia-leak-pc-version-coming-soon/

This week, Klauss and Seyrr continue their spoiler-filled discussion of FFXIV: Dawntrail. The pair also discuss a number of news stories from the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes SE Admits Final Fantasy XVI and 7 Rebirth profits ‘Did not meet our expectations’ - by Wesley Yin Poole: https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-admits-final-fantasy-16-and-7-rebirth-profits-did-not-meet-our-expectations Future Final Fantasy games may release day & date on PC and consoles - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-16-confirms-september-pc-release-date-director-says-its-possible-probably-even-likely-future-final-fantasy-games-launch-day-1-on-pc/Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PlayStation 5 Pro and Standard Footage Compared by Digital Foundry: by Orpheus Joshua: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-playstation-5-pro-and-standard-footage-compared/Steam users give Final Fantasy XVI a ‘Very Positive’ rating after 900+ review, but suggest you don’t play the game without installing a specific mod - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/steam-users-give-final-fantasy-16-a-very-positive-score-after-900-reviews-but-suggest-you-dont-play-the-action-rpg-without-this-mod/Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement - by J Brodie Shirey: https://gamerant.com/tetsuya-nomura-may-retire-after-kingdom-hearts-4/

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about the news from FFXIV Live Letter 83 from Tokyo Game Show, Yoshida's thoughts on an FFIX Remake, possible plans for FFXVI to come to Xbox, and an interesting opinion piece asking if SE's expecations of Final Fantasy games is too high. Enjoy! Show Notes: Donate to Phoenix Down Radio's Extra Life 2024 Campaign: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=531318Yoshi-P thinks a FFIX Remake Will Take More than One Game - by Kat Bailey: https://www.ign.com/articles/yoshi-p-thinks-a-final-fantasy-9-remake-would-take-more-than-one-gameFFXIV Pauses Housing Demolition in the wake of Hurricane Helene - by Kat Bailey: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-pauses-housing-demolition-in-the-wake-of-hurrican-heleneSE Wants to bring Final Fantasy XVI to Xbox, but can’t say when - by Tom West: https://www.trueachievements.com/news/final-fantasy-16-on-xboxAre SE’s Expectations For Final Fantasy Too High? - by Matthew Morante: https://www.cbr.com/square-enix-final-fantasy-expectations/FFXIV Live Letter 83 summary - by Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2024/09/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-83-summary-patch-7-1-detailed-ffxi-collab-chaotic-alliance-raids/

This week, Klauss is joined by longtime friend of the show and host of Moogle-Go-Round Radio, Chille! The pair listen to disc 6 of the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack, and discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes: Nobuo Uematsu stepping back from video game composing after release of Fantasion Neo Dimension - by Liam Doolan: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/10/final-fantasy-composer-nobuo-uematsu-says-fantasian-neo-dimension-is-his-final-projectFFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove event runs until start of Patch 7.1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/202410/ik3ur7rfxb FFXIV x Fall Guys collab coming back - by Joseph Kime: https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/final-fantasy-14-fall-guys-33913719 FFXIV All Saints’ Wake runs now through Nov 4: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/All_Saints_Wake/5or4qa29uw FFXIV Live Letter 84 scheduled for Nov 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/f30e1d3c33739710dbabc63f4adac12ea93909ea Final Fantasy XVI PC 1.02 Update Introduces New Graphics Settings, Performance Improvements - by Francesco De Meo: https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xvi-pc-1-02-performance-improvements/ Final Fantasy XVII will have a very high 24-year old bar to clear - by Enricko Ozoa: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-17-high-bar-vivi-character-good-why/ Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack - Disc 6: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Six_(1:16:08)

This week, Klauss and Seyrr end 2024 with the sad news that the podcast will be going on hiatus. The pair discuss the past 9 years of the show, share some of our favorite memories and talk about what lead up to this decision. Thank you for your love and support!