Episodes

  • Episode 200 – Press On!

    Episode 200 – Press On!
    Jun 3 2024
    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)
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  • Episode 199 – Too Bloody Quiet

    Episode 199 – Too Bloody Quiet
    Apr 22 2024
    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)
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 198 – A Land of Eikons

    Episode 198 – A Land of Eikons
    Apr 8 2024
    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)
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Episode 197 – Rebirth in the Other World

    Episode 197 – Rebirth in the Other World
    Mar 11 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 196 – The Rebirth of the Remake

    Episode 196 – The Rebirth of the Remake
    Feb 12 2024
    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/
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 195 – Neverending Nightmare

    Episode 195 – Neverending Nightmare
    Jan 29 2024
    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)
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 194 – Over the Waves

    Episode 194 – Over the Waves
    Jan 15 2024
    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)
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 193 – Don’t Panic!

    Episode 193 – Don’t Panic!
    Nov 6 2023
    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)
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    1 hr and 32 mins