Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast

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!

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/f30e1d3c33739710dbabc63f4adac1

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.

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 witho

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 unti

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/97c0a6b1b1eaa77b67

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-e

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-i

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) 

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-str

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/

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

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-pro

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-com

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.co

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

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.

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_anni

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:

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-revealM