//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~90d1e85617ca06b90b94821119ef5c571b1aa54417235c02c0d12350f6b493d5 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. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:03:21 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep199.mp3 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)  Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep199.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 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... Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 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... Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 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... Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep198.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 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/Li... Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 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/Li... Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 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/Li... Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep197.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep196.mp3 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-liv... Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep196.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep195.mp3 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... Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep195.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep194.mp3 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-complai... Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/phoenix_down_radio/www.phoenixdownradio.com/podcasts8/pdr_ep194.mp3