Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast

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 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 F

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/qRAcPMT

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-

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 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/b5669e60dafb4535df7aa6bcd0b0

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 Ladi

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 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 P

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!

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-a

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: ht

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

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

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 D

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

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)

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-fant

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

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