Lbr Podcast Network

Bethesda has really ramped up their PR for the newest installment of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus with the hashtag #NoMoreNazis. The move came with the unexpected “backlash” to the game from certain people (read: Nazis). It’s erupted into a very interesting (and frankly scary) conversation about the nature of video games and politics. Things get very, very heated and passionate in this week’s Final Encounter Cast. Other headlines include; Fortnite Battle Royal mode hitting 7 Million Players, Sony losing a key player after 27 years of service and Destiny’s 2 interesting way of determining it’s first DLC.

With another Live Letter in the books and Patch 4.1 coming in less than 2 weeks Eorzea should be abuzz with excitement. Yet, all is not well in the world of FFXIV. Where is Eureka? When do we get Rival Wings? Why are we doing to Ivalice? These are all valid questions, tune in now. We promise no answers.

For years now the Roleplaying scene has gotten a bad rep in most MMO circles. But, for World of Warcraft, over the last decade it's taken a turn for the worse. The Goldshire Tavern on RP servers has come to be known as the 'Rape Tavern'. There is so much wrong with this story and the FEC crew unpack as much as they can. But somehow end up in 90s Nostalgia? Other headlines include; the SAG-AFTRA strike reaching a tentative agreement, Pac-Man hitting Casinos and J-Lo investing in esports? Tune in now for the full scoop.

Square Enix recently updated the official site in preparation for the launch of Patch 4.1. Along with these updates we got a few little snippets of text that hint at the newest raid Return to Ivalice as well as some clues to the context of the forthcoming MSQ injection. The hosts break that all down, then relax with some Limit Breaking Music.

With the Tokyo Game Show done and gone, it seems news out of the expo is a bit light. Regardless, the FEC cast go over some of the bigger headlines. Nate also addresses a recent ‘criticism’ related to the ol’ ‘Cuphead Controversy’ on what it means to have experience in the gaming industry. Other headlines include; what Niantic makes off their sponsorship deals, PUBG taking the top spot on Twitch and Gatorade losing a mobile game lawsuit.

A Reddit post asked if SE's policies on punishment are archaic and in need of being updated. The hosts look as far back as FFXI to draw parallels to today's FFXIV to determine their consensus.They also discuss the top 10 best MMORPGs of all time.

No stranger to headlines and controversy, the crew of FEC are sick and tired of hearing about PewDiePie. One last time, they give some final thoughts and put a cap on the conversation. Other headlines include; A yet unannounced Bethesda Game will see a release before the years end, Eve Online makes headlines again with its biggest heist yet and which game will see it's final update this fall? Tune in now to find out.

With Patch 4.1 having an October release, information has started to surface of the content the players can expect. Everything from Housing plots to new trials. But the big thing on everyone's radar is the Ultimate Series, a new form of content for the elite. Is the incentive enough? The crew breaks it down.

The Legendary Final Fantasy Producer Yoshinori Kitase sat down with a reporter to talk about some long standing Final Fantasy theories, such as Squall Is Dead or if FF7 and FFX share the same world. The crew then talks about the fun of theories and if they should be debunked at all. Other headlines include: PUBG selling 10 Million Copies, Harvey Relief streams raising over $227,000 as well as Mario no longer being a plumber.

Now that everyone has had time to digest Stormblood and the slew of changes it’s brought to the game, the hosts go through each major class-type and discuss how the changes have impacted the jobs closest to their hearts. A bevy of callers also bring up a host of topics including if it’s possible to right the ship or if Square Enix’s current course with the game is a permanent one.

A statistic has surfaced claiming that only 60% of people who have played Final Fantasy XV have actually beaten the game. The hosts break down exactly what this means for the game and what it could spell for the rest of the franchise. Other headlines include; fans disappointment at the Shenmue 3 Gamescom Trailer, the revelation of Jurassic World Evolution and the Secret of Mana remake announcement.

It’s been about 2 months now since Stormblood’s launch and the rest of the hosts have finally clawed their way through Doma and Ala Mhigo. On this episode the hosts let loose all their criticisms, praises and theories surrounding the MSQ.

On today’s Final Encounter Cast the hosts reminisce to the cartoons of old. They talk about what made cartoons of the 90s so great and how modern day reboots could serve to learn from them, but avoid trying to replicate them. Other headlines include; Microsoft Office Championship, yes you heard that right. Blizzard re-branding back to Battle.net and a famous professional athlete suing riot over a skin likeness in League of Legends.

Stormblood has all but played out in most players minds, the MSQ is finished, the entire raid tier has already been overcome. When can we expect Patch 4.1 and what comes along with it? The LBR cast compares what SE has promised and what...Blizzard is bringing in their next patch. The differences are staggering. We also take your calls and emails and have a special guest read an LBR fanfic!

The older we get, the less games we seem to be willing to try out. We’re fine with dishing out bucks for what we know and love, but what stops us from trying something new? From looking to break the mold? The FEC crew talk about their tastes and what want and look for in games. Other headlines include; The release date for Horizon Zero Dawn DLC, a team up between Square Enix and AMD, plus Valve announces a brand new game in development.

After two weeks away, Aniero returns to the show with a vengeance. Reddit releases the hate, but this time it’s because Aniero did...nothing? LBR responds to the massive 350+ comment thread. Plus, Aniero performs an ‘aircheck’ on the rest of the crew. What does that mean? Tune in now to find out.

Reaching into the dusty FEC e-mail bag we pull out an letter from a fan asking what happened to failure in video games? Back when games were hard failure was something we dreaded but also learned from...what happened to the game over? Plus we check other gaming headlines including; a streamer uncovers an entire guild devoted to stream sniping him, which Street Fighter character is selling hair products and PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds continues to break records.

If you consider yourself strong of will and brave of heart, listen at your own mortal peril. Juxta Position has taken over hosting duties and turned this episode into a Tumblr + Buzzfeed article made real. The crew explores ‘The Top 14 Relationships that MUST happen during Stormblood’ as well as the Wheel of Intolerance. They attempt to hold a real discussion, but Juxta ruins that too. Turn back now.

This week the crew talks about the fiasco that went down at Pokemon GO Festival in Chicago. Kali and Robbie give first hand accounts and Chris mucks everything up every time he opens his mouth. Kali also talks about a recent incident of a PlayerUnknown’s Battleground player being temporarily banned for alleged Stream Sniping. Other headlines include: Big details on Overwatch League salary and healthcare, Playstation Plus prices to rise in certain countries and a gamer who set herself on fire while streaming.

Omega Savage launched this week and top raiding guilds have already full cleared it. Nika enlists the help of her fellow raider Strife to discuss the merits of FFXIV's raiding scene, while Juxtaposition's opposition adds.... Scuro? to his corner. In this battle, there are only losers.