Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast!

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Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast!

A Final Fantasy Fan podcast, we discuss all things Final Fantasy, from the latest news to discussing the stories, music, and lore within the different games and sharing our passion for this iconic series.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 205 – See You at the Crossroads

    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/

    1h 12m

  2. SEP 23

    Episode 204 – Dawntrail SpoilerCast Pt 2

    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/

    1h 29m

  3. AUG 12

    Episode 203 – Dawntrail SpoilerCast Pt 1

    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/

    1h 56m

  4. JUL 15

    Episode 202 – Myriad Thoughts About Dawntrail

    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

  5. JUL 1

    Episode 201 – Fire & Ice

    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)

    1h 47m

  6. JUN 3

    Episode 200 – Press On!

    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)

  7. APR 22

    Episode 199 – Too Bloody Quiet

    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)

    1h 29m

  8. APR 8

    Episode 198 – A Land of Eikons

    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)

    1h 57m
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