Podcasts about Final Fantasy IV

[School of Everything Else 2025] One of the most beloved 90s RPGs, and one of the few on Super Nintendo that was released in the UK. So, while I envied Americans for getting Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IV and VI, Earthbound and Breath of Fire, THIS ONE was my first actual big console RPG. And it has problems; real playability issues that make it hard to recommend for everyone in the 20s. You'll find Mana fans who say that these don't matter, but they absolutely do. A fine comparison I came upon while mulling this one over was Breath of the Wild. Absolutely gorgeous, engrossing you in a luscious world dominated by fertile nature, but Link's swords breaking after half a dozen battles are not going to make the game more fun and engaging for everyone. And yet, there IS that immersion, there is the overwhelming emotional response that Mana fans have to the music and art style, and there's the undeniably satisfying THWACK of the combat. So, come on a journey with us and the three intrepid adventuring kids, Primm, Popoi and Randi, and decide whether playing Secret of Mana is right for you.

Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (2:20) - Previous Histories (11:47) - Development History (25:25) - Gameplay (37:31) - Presentation (43:47) - Story/Plot (1:00:18) - Final Thoughts   Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat

We now look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the SNES era. Nobuo Uematsu levels up and creates some of the most moving and beautiful songs in all video games. We cover Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI in this video. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. SNES (1:34) 3. Final Fantasy IV (14:48) 4. Final Fantasy V (33:31) 5. Final Fantasy VI (54:52) **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc

In this episode Gino, Jeff, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss FFIII Legend of The Eternal Wind and FFIV Celtic Moon. We cover the context in which these two very weird and Japan exclusive albums were made and whether they're any good! Spoilers, we finally got some good FF arraingement albums to rank! Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net  

In een kaasplank van een aflevering gaan we een hele zwik games langs die we deze week hebben mogen spelen. Keez werd gegrepen door de AA charme van Eternal Strands, terwijl indie lieveling Tunic zich nog moet bewijzen. De retro aura van Final Fantasy IV blijft dertig jaar na dato indruk maken. Maarten deed een dagje speed daten met Rain World, 12 minutes, Void Basterds en Octopath Traveler II. Verder kijken we naar de toekomst van Xbox, duiken we in de brievenbus en gaan we zowaar met onze supporters op avontuur. Mis ‘m niet: De Videogame Show!Miss Pac Man (00:01:15)De Videogame Club / Keez' pols (00:08:00)Rain World (00:11:30)Final Fantasy IV (00:19:45)Octopath Traveler II (00:25:35)Void Basterds (00:25:35)Eternal Strands (00:31:00)12 minutes (00:39:25)Tunic (00:42:45)Xbox Developer Direct (00:49:45)Ninja Gaiden (00:51:00)South Of Midnight (00:53:20)Claire Obscure Expedition 33 (00:54:35)De toekomst van Xbox en Xcloud (00:57:00)DOOM The Dark Ages (00:59:22)Wie spelen er nog nieuwe games?? (01:03:40)Skyrim (01:09:10)Alpha Protocol (01:10:20)Sega Rally (01:12:40)Riro Games (01:09:50)Dishonored (01:14:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy IV! We cover the game from Tellah's death to the end of the game! We then put FFIV in our definitive Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy IV! We cover the game from it's opening until Tellah's death. We also discuss the game's combat, strong storytelling for its era, and various version quirks we ran into. We also have an obligatory food review! If you can, please donate to help our friends in Ashville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene: https://belovedasheville.com/ Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

Final Fantasy is one of the most well-represented series on this podcast, and its anthology structure means you can pick and choose which games you want to play without fear of playing out of order. So this year, I wanted to make sure I played a foundational one- Final Fantasy IV. I expected this to be the turning point where Square and the Final Fantasy team started to prioritize story and characters, and you can really see their attempts here, including some cool marriages of gameplay and narrative that later games no longer do. I really enjoyed my time with this one and was happy to bring together an all-star group of guests to chat about it! Joining me for the discussion are Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover podcast, which you should check out (linktr.ee/retrohangover) for retro gaming podcasts as well as the yearly King of Games tournament, and Jenny E., who is a writer and podcaster. You can find her Final Fantasy IV fan fiction and other writing HERE (https://archiveofourown.org/users/jenneh), and check out her Wordlessly podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/35W8IFtUkmtxZvPgiDitZV?si=70daddfe31c7491d) as well! TIMESTAMPS Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:05 Story Setup/Themes/Characters 17:09 Visuals/Music 40:11 Combat 52:18 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Guest Plugs 1:07:57 SPOILER WALL 1:18:00 Music used in the episode is credited to Nobuo Uematsu and Square. Tracks used: The Prelude, Main Theme of Final Fantasy IV, Red Wings, Theme of Love, Mystic Mysidia, Fight 1, Chocobo-Chocobo, Prologue, Mt. Ordeals, The Final Battle, Fanfare Check out Dave's guest appearance on Pixel Project Radio (https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio)'s series about 1000xRESIST! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

We're in our Year 8 era, and Ya Boyz are starting off real loosey goosey. A casual chat about Sherm's first playthrough of Final Fantasy IV, Tom's rewatch of Survivor Series's past, and how godawful that Madame Web movie was. Ya Boyz are back! Bear with us :)   For all things RudeBoyz, head to: linktr.ee/rudeboyz   Find us on Podbean, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn!   Thanks for listening, leave a comment & join the RudeNation!

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss FFIV... all 10 plus versions of it! We discuss all of the different revisions, re-releases, and remasters of one of the most beloved FF games of all time. We wrap up by explaining which versions we're each playing and why. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

Send us a message!What if upgrading your internet could transform your entire digital experience? On today's episode, we recount our journey from sluggish internet speeds and tangled Wi-Fi cables to the high-octane world of fiber internet, hitting speeds up to 2.36 gigabytes per second. We also share highlights from our recent trip to New York, including Tom's exhilarating experience participating in a live panel at the iconic B&H Photo Superstore.Calling all gamers! Prepare for a nostalgic yet analytical look into our favorite RPGs like Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger. We dive into how different RPG classes align with various personality types, and even interact with our live audience to bring some real-time fun into the mix. Personal updates, such as the excitement (and challenges) of starting a podcast and dealing with motion sickness, add layers of relatability and engagement to our conversation.If you're passionate about podcasting, this episode is a goldmine. We compare audio-only versus video podcasts and discuss the pros and cons of different microphone systems. Plus, discover how new travel gear like Kizik shoes and modern suitcases are revolutionizing our journeys. Practical tips on overcoming public speaking anxiety and the joy of live streaming round out this episode, offering invaluable insights for both aspiring and seasoned content creators.Use promo code "TABLE" for 10% off Tom's podcasting courses! Visit https://himynameistom.com/courses to sign up!

In this bonus episode, Kirk, Jason and Maddy each picked five games that played a formative role in their development as little lower-case “g" gamers. And then they talked about them!KIRK:TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (1990)  Kings Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (1992)  Quest For Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness (1993)  The 7th Guest (1993)  Magic: The Gathering (1993)MADDY:Tetris (1989)Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins (1992)The Oregon Trail Deluxe (1992)Myst (1993)Doom (1993)JASON:Zork Zero (1988)  Final Fantasy IV (1991)  Warcraft II:Tides of Darkness (1995)  Evergrace (2000)  Aliens vs. Predator MUD (1997)------------Featuring musical excerpts from Tetris (Russian trad.) and Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness (Aubrey Hodges)Join the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

Apoyo Justicia y Tormenta Solos, son algunos de los juegos que hablamos en el Ep511 de Café Fango, por Disney Plás. Esta semana Seba cambia Daymare 1998 por el más joven y atractivo Tormented Souls, sufre la performance de Winter Ember en Xbox One, da sus primeras impresiones de The Adventure Pals, sigue paseando por el espacio en Outer Wilds, y se lleva una grata sorpresa con The Quarry. Mientras tanto, Edu tacha un renglón en su deuda terminando Final Fantasy IV y arranca nuevamente el Apollo Justice, avanzando poco y nada en Persona 3 Reload. Con un lanzamiento F2P, arrancamos las noticias desglosando el nuevo escalonado de Game Pass, le damos una cálida despedida a las actualizaciones de Exoprimal, repasamos algunos anuncios de juegos de los cuales tenemos nula información, y te contamos los detalles del programa de botón a sueldo del Escape From Tarkov. Cerramos con una Pregunta Fandango que te hace revivir las estafas que sufriste en el gaming.

Paulo, Arthur Mauro, Thiago e Rafael falam de South Park The 25th Anniversary Concert, Final Fantasy IV, e das outras coisas que andaram vendo, jogando ou fazendo da vida. Email: contato@godmodepodcast.com Usem nosso link Amazon para compras e nos ajude sem gastar nada - https://abre.ai/fsNm O livro Incêndio Oculto pode ser adquirido pelo link - Incêndio Oculto Não esqueçam de fazer um review e deixar uma nota lá no site da Amazon, ou de mandar um email pra gente.

JUNE-JULY OF JRPG RETURNS! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the first Final Fantasy to successfully "go back to basics". This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be ANACRHRONOX — Ion Storm's 2001 role-playing game! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2024 © Hardcore Gaming 101

We decided that there were four games worth talking about from November of 1991, so we've broken them down into two pairs. Today we're talking about Darius Twin and Final Fantasy II. Darius Twin is a pretty solid shooter that lets you play co-op. We really liked it the first time around. Are we going to be as generous to it this time? Okay, but seriously, we're mostly here to talk about Final Fantasy II, right? Known as Final Fantasy IV today, this is the Final Fantasy game with Cid in it. Oh, and Cecil, and Kain, and Rydia, and all those other folks. We like this one a whole lot and will break down a lot of elements we think are great (and a few that are less great) on today's episode of SNEScapades.

How vintage features in R could introduce chaos in your quest for a tibble & data.frame function, and the awesome potential of integrating custom parameters and conditional processing in your next Quarto workflow.Episode LinksThis week's curator: Jon Calder - @jonmcalder@fosstodon.org (Mastodon) & @jonmcalder (X/Twitter)Make your functions compa-tibbleCreating R tutorial worksheets (with and without solutions) using QuartoEntire issue available at rweekly.org/2024-W23Supplement ResourcesInvariants: Comparing behavior with data frames https://tibble.tidyverse.org/articles/invariants.htmlgeoarrow: Extension types for geospatial data for use with 'Arrow' http://geoarrow.org/geoarrow-r/Customize your R startup message https://drmowinckels.io/blog/2024/rproject/About Podcasting Episode 10: Podcasting and Data Science with Eric Nantz https://www.aboutpodcasting.show/episodepage/podcasting-and-data-science-with-eric-nantz-from-the-r-weekly-highlights-podcastSupporting the showUse the contact page at https://serve.podhome.fm/custompage/r-weekly-highlights/contact to send us your feedbackR-Weekly Highlights on the Podcastindex.org - You can send a boost into the show directly in the Podcast Index. First, top-up with Alby, and then head over to the R-Weekly Highlights podcast entry on the index.A new way to think about value: https://value4value.info Get in touch with us on social media Eric Nantz: @rpodcast@podcastindex.social (Mastodon) and @theRcast (X/Twitter) Mike Thomas: @mikethomas@fosstodon.org (Mastodon) and @mikeketchbrook (X/Twitter) Chapter image creditsIllustrations from the Openscapes blog Tidy Data for reproducibility, efficiency, and collaboration by Julia Lowndes and Allison Horst https://www.openscapes.org/blog/2020/10/12/tidy-data/Introducing the Geoparquet data format https://getindata.com/blog/introducing-geoparquet-data-format/Music credits powered by OCRemixSalut Voisin! - Final Fantasy IV - colorado weeks, Aeroprism - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04553

Paladin Cecil and his companions travel in the Lunar Whale to meet the wicked force that has been manipulating events.

While searching underground for dark crystals, Cecil, Rosa, and Kain must come to an understanding in their complicated relationship.

Ya sea que te gustan los juegos AAA, los AA, los C, los D, o los pila de reloj, el Ep503 de Café Fandango está hecho para vos. Esta semana Seba exprime Game Pass probando Shadow Warrior 3, Ghostlore, y Eastern Exorcist antes de que se pierdan, y juega a uno que probablemente ya te lo perdiste porque lo dieron hace mil en Gold: el Iris Fall. Edu por su parte sigue jugando lo mismo de siempre (FF7R y Harold Halibut) y mete los pies en las aguas de Final Fantasy IV. Luego de varios lanzamientos, arrancamos las noticias con un retraso calculado del nuevo Prince of Persia y el anuncio del nuevo Assassin's Creed, se anuncian juegos que ponen cosas gomosas en la mesa fandango, la gente ofrece sus condolencias dejando flores digitales en la lápida de HiFi Rush, y nos enteramos de una polémica cláusula en Marvel Rivals que va perdiendo ambigüedad en las diferentes formas de decir "no hables mal de mí". Cerramos con una Pregunta Fandango que nos hace admitir esos juegos que intentamos e intentamos, pero no hubo caso y no nos gustaron.

Dark Knight Cecil gathers allies to prevent Baron from stealing all the world's Crystals. But how can the wicked and sinister techniques of a Dark Knight possibly defeat evil?

Our take on the important conversations spurred by the recent R deserialization CVE, how simulations may save you from cracking open that probability textbook, and recapping the exciting 2024 Shiny Conference.Episode LinksThis week's curator: Colin Fay - @colinfay@fosstodon.org & [@ColinFay]](https://twitter.com/ColinFay) (X/Twitter)Everything you never wanted to know about the R vulnerability, but shouldn't be afraid to askCalculating birthday probabilities with R instead of mathHighlights from ShinyConf 2024Entire issue available at rweekly.org/2024-W19Supplement ResourcesR-bitrary Code Execution: Vulnerability in R's Deserialization https://hiddenlayer.com/research/r-bitrary-code-execution/CVE-2024-27322 Should Never Have Been Assigned And R Data Files Are Still Super Risky Even In R 4.4.0 https://rud.is/b/2024/05/03/cve-2024-27322-should-never-have-been-assigned-and-r-data-files-are-still-super-risky-even-in-r-4-4-0/Safety Radar for RDA Files https://github.com/hrbrmstr/rdaradarR's new exploit: how it works & other ways you're vulnerable (Josiah Parry) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGvXEi4nG5kBogus CVE follow-ups https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2023/09/05/bogus-cve-follow-ups/Data serialisation in R https://blog.djnavarro.net/posts/2021-11-15_serialisation-with-rds/Tapyr https://connect.appsilon.com/tapyr-docs/Podcast Index Database Dashboard (built with R and Quarto) https://rpodcast.github.io/pod-db-dash/Eric will be a guest on the Podcasting 2.0 show this Friday! (10-May-2024 1:30 PM EDT) https://podcastindex.org/podcast/920666 Supporting the showUse the contact page at https://rweekly.fireside.fm/contact to send us your feedbackR-Weekly Highlights on the Podcastindex.org - You can send a boost into the show directly in the Podcast Index. First, top-up with Alby, and then head over to the R-Weekly Highlights podcast entry on the index.A new way to think about value: https://value4value.info Get in touch with us on social media Eric Nantz: @rpodcast@podcastindex.social (Mastodon) and @theRcast (X/Twitter) Mike Thomas: @mikethomas@fosstodon.org (Mastodon) and @mikeketchbrook (X/Twitter) Music credits powered by OCRemixGreen Glade Groove - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - TSori, dpMusicman, etc - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04437Salut Voisin! - Final Fantasy IV - colorado weeks, Aeroprism - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04553

Dark Knight Cecil invades the peaceful town of Mysidia to steal the Water Crystal for the King of Baron. As punishment for questioning his orders, Cecil is stripped of his command and forced to deliver a mysterious package to the village of Mist.

We continue with more locations in the Final Fantasy series with Final Fantasy IV. We dive more into the story with these locations and characters that appear in other games. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on twitch.tv/benoftemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahoy there Dropouts, and welcome to a lengthy in-depth study about Final Fantasy IV's influence on Final Fantasy XIV! Final Fantasy IV first came to the Super Famicom in 1991, and is still regarded as Final Fantasy's first instance of getting deep into narrative. Unsurprisingly, many of the characters, locales, monsters, and lore Final Fantasy IV introduced us to has been given ample representation in Final Fantasy XIV. Black Chocobos! The Dragoon Pose!™ Troia! Tall men in black armour! And gee Zero, how come Hydelin lets you have TWO moons? Nadia, Victor, and Marc Duddleson from My Life in Gaming tally up the references. Music Used in this Episode: Zeromus Phase 2: The Red Wings [Final Fantasy XIV] Baron Kingdom/The Lunar Subterrain [Final Fantasy XIV] Another Moon [Final Fantasy XIV] Forged in Crimson [Final Fantasy XIV] Spoiler Level: Red. We talk about all the story content in the game up through the end of 6.x!

I'll see you on the dark side of the moon. Retro Encounter sees Final Fantasy IV through to its logical conclusion, from journeys to the center of the earth to heartbreaking family reunions, then, Alice, you're going to the moon. Four Retro Encounter panelists talk the second half of Final Fantasy IV, including the changes made to the Pixel Remaster and Nintendo DS versions. Lali Ho! Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Lucas Greene, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael SollosiOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomFinal Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster on RPGFanFinal Fantasy IV DS on RPGFan

I am not my Dark Knight's keeperFinal Fantasy IV is a 1991 RPG full of colorful characters and high drama. But how does it hold up after 33 years of perspective? Four Retro Encounter panelists who grew up (separately) playing Final Fantasy IV give the classic SNES RPG another look (together), discussing everything from the opening cutscenes to Kain's second betrayal. Or is it his third betrayal? Eventually you lose count. Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Lucas Greene, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael SollosiOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomFinal Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster on RPGFanFinal Fantasy IV DS on RPGFan

A few great tips for ensuring your R package doesn't "talk too much" (within reason), shrinking down the size of your images with a new API directly available in a new package, and the first opportunity in 2024 for submitting your proposals for R Consortium projects is on the horizon. Episode Links This week's curator: Jon Calder (@jonmcalder (https://twitter.com/jonmcalder)) (Twitter) Please Shut Up! Verbosity Control in Packages (https://ropensci.org/blog/2024/02/06/verbosity-control-packages/) R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program Accepting Proposals starting March 1st! (https://www.r-consortium.org/blog/2024/02/08/r-consortium-infrastructure-steering-committee-isc-grant-program-accepting-proposals-starting-march-1st) Optimize your images with R and reSmush.it (https://dieghernan.github.io/202402_optimize-images-r/) Entire issue available at rweekly.org/2024-W07 (https://rweekly.org/2024-W07.html) Supplement Resources {lifecycle} Manage the life cycle of your exported functions and arguments https://lifecycle.r-lib.org/ {logger} lightweight, modern and flexible, log4j and futile.logger inspired logging utility for R https://daroczig.github.io/logger/ Supporting the show Use the contact page at https://rweekly.fireside.fm/contact to send us your feedback R-Weekly Highlights on the Podcastindex.org (https://podcastindex.org/podcast/1062040) - You can send a boost into the show directly in the Podcast Index. First, top-up with Alby (https://getalby.com/), and then head over to the R-Weekly Highlights podcast entry on the index. A new way to think about value: https://value4value.info Get in touch with us on social media Eric Nantz: @theRcast (https://twitter.com/theRcast) (Twitter) and @rpodcast@podcastindex.social (https://podcastindex.social/@rpodcast) (Mastodon) Mike Thomas: @mike_ketchbrook (https://twitter.com/mike_ketchbrook) (Twitter) and @mike_thomas@fosstodon.org (https://fosstodon.org/@mike_thomas) (Mastodon) Music credits powered by OCRemix (https://ocremix.org/) Sunny Side Up - Yoshi's Island DS - ZackParrish - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04558 Salut Voisin! - Final Fantasy IV - colorado weeks, Aeroprism - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04553

About: For almost as long as gaming has existed, we've had big bad boss enemies to deal with. The tunes that accompany them often increase the intensity to the max with hard-hitting, fast themes. We've lined up a fourth Boss Rush set of music for you. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: Final Fantasy XIV 00:00 - Critical Clash II [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:11 - Battle -Abdiel- [Shin Megami Tensei V] by Ryota Kozuka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Suchiya, Tsukasa Masuko, Shoiji Meguro > 06:01 - Song Of Giga Rosa [Xenoblade Chronicles 2] by Kenji Hiramatsu > 07:48 - Burning Spirits [Dawn Of Mana] by Kenji Ito, Tsuyoshi Sekito > 12:04 - BT Ver. 1 [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 15:20 - Fateful Encounter [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 16:58 - Spear Of Justice [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 18:51 - Battle 2 [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 21:07 - Fight Against Byrne [The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks] by Toru Minegishi, Manaka Tominaga, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo > 23:44 - Southern White Wind [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout] by Hayato Asano > 25:38 - Battle Oath [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 27:53 - Fateful Confrontation [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 30:48 - Insatiable [Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers] by Masayoshi Soken > 34:38 - Fight!! Ver 4 ~ The Final Battle [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

For the Brothers Moriarty, Final Fantasy IV -- or Final Fantasy II, as we once knew it on SNES way back when -- is a uniquely nostalgic product. Upon its release in the west, we played the game together, often with me (Colin) sneaking into Dagan's room after I was 'put to bed' so I could watch him conquer the tale. Thus, we eagerly revisit this all-time JRPG classic in KnockBack style, but it's not the first time we've done so. Long-time listeners will recall that one of the very first KB offerings in 2018 was FFIV (Episode 16, in fact). But our show today is a lot different than it was then, and frankly, this is a far deeper and more comprehensive look at Squaresoft's classic than the earlier podcast, as we've both come off a fresh playthrough via the Pixel Remaster. Cecil's tale of darkness-to-light -- and the many stories of the lovable cast that surround him -- helped catapult an entire genre into the hearts of gamers worldwide. Some would even argue IV is the best Final Fantasy, full-stop. We think you could easily make that argument, yes, but such a deep topic deserves much more nuance. Three hours' worth, in fact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Square Roots - Episode 392 Even after his Retron5 deleted all his saves, Johnny and the rest of Square Roots Podcast really do finish Final Fantasy IV! There's some kind of whale on the moon, and some crystals I guess, and then the game decides to beat the last boss for you which was a bit of a shock. Also: - Zeromus, Zero Fuss - Vanessa Leisure - I Have Another Recipeh - Am I The Asshole For Watching This? - Sing the Song In Your Heart - Do Prayers Rhyme? - Do airships go up? - Sqwale? This Week: We finish Final Fantasy IV! Next Week:  We defeat the Lich in Final Fantasy I! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

Square Roots - Episode 391 Sadly Jim is missing on this party killing episode of Square Roots! So Vanessa, Johnny and Matthew finally get to visit a matriarchy, experience Rubicante's Sexy Leg Peek, and swap a few airships. Also: - Taskmaster VR - Scott Pilgrim Starring Mae West - Final Fantasy's Least Successful Party? - Bloodthirsty for Party Members - He Can Use Two Swords at the Same Time! This Week: We defeat the Demon Wall! Next Week:  We finish Final Fantasy IV! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

Square Roots - Episode 390 Much to Jim's delight things take a tragic turn in this dramatic chunker of Final Fantasy IV! There's self-sacrifice, double bump amnesia, betrayals, de-trayals, and even a fantastic journey to the center of the earth! Also: - Women Love Men Who Jump - Lussy - The Under a Dark Influence Defense - Long Flowing Jareth Hair - A Water Plane - The Watermelon Cagnazzo This Week: We meet the Dwarves in the underworld! Next Week:  We defeat the Demon Wall! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

We took our sweet time with this episode, but we're back to celebrate the fourth entries into some beloved series! We kick off with Pikmin 4 and the new concepts it introduces after taking several years off from new releases (it may be worthwhile to listen to our previous Pikmin episodes). Braydon is seems pleased with its deliveries, but will it be enough to convince Connor to play it? Meanwhile, Connor has spent intimate time with Final Fantasy 4, playing as originally intended on his SNES and CRT TV. He has a lot to say about the quality of retro gaming he seems to have been missing out on, and the amazing level of intention put into the game by the developers of the time. Join us FOUR an excellent episode! Email us comments, questions, complaints and suggestions at nintengems@gmail.com https://beacons.page/nintengems for more links and follow on Insta for more fun!  

Square Roots - Episode 389 On this second chunker of Final Fantasy IV, Cecil drops the dark sword for something a little lamer. And the Square Roots crew, minus Vanessa who is spiralling into the air due to a malady, delights in the change and in the introduction of Milon / Scarmiglione. Oh, and there's the adorable twins Palom and Porum!  Also: - Congrats Gen-Z For "Mid" - Chuck E Cheese, Child Casino - I Got Zucked! - The Office of Relief - Karate Man This Week: Cecil does his class change! Next Week:  We meet the Dwarves in the underworld! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

Square Roots - Episode 388 Anything could happen on Halloween! Silent Hill could turn into a show. We could all start playing Final Fantasy, the fourth just so you know. Number Five has its butts! Number six destroys the world! But on Halloween, your BLOOD begins to CURL. Something spooky's going on! Also: - Is This The First Good Final Fantasy?! - That's Why They Call It Default! - Is That A Tampon Joke? - Tellah Says the Line! - Vanessa's on-location research! This Week: We retrieve the sand crystal in Final Fantasy IV! Next Week:  Cecil does his class change! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

Square Roots - Episode 387 We did it! We finished Fallout: New Vegas! Matthew fades in and out of consciousness throughout this epic journey, but in this chunker we play through the DLC "Lonesome Road" as well as finishing the main campaign! There's radio negging, stopping (or helping) an assassination, nuclear whoopsies, and maybe even a robot throwing someone off of a tower! Also: - Grandma Dry Eyes - Vault Suit Barbie - Wizards of the Coast's Basement - A Thoughtful Discussion of Patriotism (Derogatory) - Robots Can't Feel Pain - You're Just A Bunch of Meat and Goop!  This Week: We finish Fallout: New Vegas! Next Week:  We retrieve the sand crystal in Final Fantasy IV! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/BeigeOnBeige and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

[School of Everything Else 2023] There are many reasons why this 1994 instalment in the long-running Square franchise winds up high on lists of the very best RPGs of all time. It is an ensemble piece with an immediately engrossing story and endearing, growing party of misfits, oddballs and freaks.  The concept of an oppressive, evil empire messing with powerful magic to secure its dominance isn't new at all, but rarely does a single self-contained game tell such a world-spanning tale with no one character standing out as the obvious leader. They are all heroes in their own stories. This, along with Chrono Trigger and Earthbound was the high bar on character-based RPGs that followed in the 90s, and notably during the return to retro style that followed the MMORPG goldrush of the 2000s. Astonishing music from the legendary Nobuo Uematsu gave so many of these memorable characters their own themes, while the superficially simple pixel art and modest map pushed the Super Nintendo to its limits with rich, hidden depths and texture.  Sharon had to sit this episode out, though she did play and complete the whole game after finishing Final Fantasy IV and then VII, both of which are past and future podcasts for this show. In her place is Maya Souris; smart, dazzling stunt-lady, scuba diver and total nerd. And since this was my first proper play-through and being one of her favourite games of all time, she guided me along the way, and we wound up with a truly engrossing and enthusiastic discussion. So, whether you've played this masterpiece yet or not, you are in for a treat.

From the console wars sparked by SEGA's audacious Genesis challenging Nintendo's reign, to the rise of iconic mascots like Sonic the Hedgehog, these years were rife with innovation and intense competition. As the early 90s progressed, the industry's focus transitioned from captivating mascots to the sheer power of hardware, with giants like Nintendo, SEGA, and the emerging Sony pushing technological boundaries. Dive deep into this exhilarating era, exploring the rapid evolution of gaming and pondering on the impact of the fierce rivalries that shaped the landscape we know today.From 1990 to 1992, the gaming landscape was marked by pivotal transitions and fierce competition. The early part of this period witnessed a heightened rivalry between Nintendo and SEGA, underscored by the surprise challenge from SEGA's Genesis and Nintendo's subsequent launch of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. SEGA's calculated introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog, designed not just to challenge Mario but to symbolize SEGA's essence, added a new dimension to the console wars. By 1992, the narrative shifted from the charm of mascots to the raw technological might, as the industry, now with Sony entering the scene, was abuzz with innovation. This era, enriched by game design legends and a focus on advanced graphics and gameplay, showcased the industry's rapid evolution and potential trajectories influenced by intense rivalries.Featured Games:Super Mario Bros 3, The Secret of Monkey Island, Mega Man 3, Wing Commander, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, Super Mario World, Street Fighter 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Lemmings, Final Fantasy IV, Super Castlevania IV, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wolfenstein 3D, Mortal Kombat, Super Mario Kart, Alone in the Dark, and Kirby's Dream Land. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thanks to our monthly supporters FS Tabreez Siddique Mynx Mopman43 Ritsu William Kage Studio Devil Dallay_g Razu John H The Golden Bolt MykonosFan ErbBetaPatched Vornak Killer Space Serra Mr. Lindsay Autocharth History With Kayleigh Benjamin Steele Nick Makris minimme

As we continue our cruise through the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters here on KnockBack, we come to the enigma that is Final Fantasy III. Like Final Fantasy II, III never got a western release at the time it came to Famicom in 1990. But unlike II, which finally saw the light of day in the west late in the PSone era, we had to wait until 2006 to play Final Fantasy III in western markets, and we did so via a 3D remake on Nintendo DS with a sterile and boring aesthetic overshadowing an otherwise solid job-based title. Finally, though, we can experience it as intended, with chibi sprites and chiptunes, and we're glad we did. A prelude to beloved Final Fantasy IV -- not in story, but in substance -- Final Fantasy III is a worthy old-school JRPG, one we're pleased to present thoughts on today. What's even more exciting, though, is that we can now be unleashed on the truly amazing series entries to come... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Okay now we're REALLY back. It's been a month since recording our Dreamcast episode and two months since our break began, so we have a lot to catch up on. Let's knock it all out in one episode, eh? Games Discussed: Age of Wonders IV, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Fire Emblem Warriors, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons, Viewfinder, Ridiculous Fishing EX, Cassette Beasts, Pikmin, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Judgement, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XVI, Remnant 2, Diablo IV, Baldur's Gate III ---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecastFollow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://threads.net/@brendonbigleyProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 6 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://instagram.com/ghostdownphoto---Timecodes: (00:00) - Intro (03:28) - The classic ITA breakdown of the episode (05:35) - The stuff that Stephen has been playing during the break (07:07) - A game from a list // Age of Wonders 4 (08:45) - The game is Oath and the term is "Legacy game"

Welcome to the next Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants! Julian and Justin are both in holding patterns waiting on bigger games, so this episode has us checking out some different stuff in the meantime, as well as some eclectic news stories that we hope you’ll enjoy. All that, and your emails! 00:00 – 20:57 Parental words of wisdom? 21:29 – 1:32:51 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Justin’s new rig, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Double Dragon Gaiden, Final Fantasy IV, Sea of Stars, returning to The Lands Between 1:33:06 – 3:14:43 HEADLINES 3:15:09 – 3:56:57 EMAIL BANANA BOAT and outro Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail announced at the 2023 Fan Fest: https://www.ign.com/articles/dawntrail-officially-announced-as-final-fantasy-14s-fifth-major-expansion Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes delayed to 2024: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-delayed-to-q2-2024 Sunsoft returns, plans to revisit older titles: https://www.ign.com/articles/sunsoft-is-back-to-remind-fans-of-its-nes-glory-days Indie dev says that Baldur’s Gate 3 should not be the new bar for quality, sparks debate: https://gameworldobserver.com/2023/07/12/baldurs-gate-3-new-standard-for-rpg-genre-opinions NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: Tell us what makes a side quest worth doing in your opinion! VIDEO GAME CAGE MATCH: Castlevania vs Mickey Mania SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS BY 7:30 CENTRAL ON 8/11! Twitter: @NWPcast Email: NWPcast@gmail.com Our theme song “Relax” and interstitial tracks “To the Maxx” and “Moody Grooves” are written and performed by Megan McDuffee.  

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 1991's Eye of the Beholder, from Westwood Studios and published by Strategic Simulations Inc. We set the game in its time before exploring its primary mechanics and the feel of being in this world. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: First level or two Issues covered: knowing who the evil is, tactical top down Gold Box, the opening cutscene, being amazed at how much they get into the Game Boy version of a Metroid game, lots of movie tie-ins, a wide variety of machines, lack of automap, being everything one wanted for a Forgotten Realms nerd, one of the ten games, semi real-time, living inside the depths of Waterdeep, a style of play which continues today, having to rest immediately, gaining information through audio, uncovering the whole map vs racing towards the goal, tournament play, losing is fun, the only way out is through, annotating a later map, interacting with the play space, accessibility and the mouse, contextualization and abstraction in game design, having to throw weapons in the world, how cool the audio is, using items to locate yourself, creating a party, crunchy spells, shout-outs to upcoming work, difficulty in the bosses in Metroid games then and now, games influencing games, getting the green light, justifying the game via the sweet spot of trends, why not just make this a Star Wars game, how green lighting changes with bigger franchises, games that changed our perspectives. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Gold Box games, Westwood Studios, Dune 2, A Link to the Past, Super Castlevania IV, SNES, Mega Man 4, Final Fantasy IV, Metroid II: Return of Samus (and Metroid series), Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega Genesis, Battletoads, Rare, Stamper Bros, Civilization, Another World, Space Quest IV, Monkey Island 2, Wing Commander 2, Hudson Hawk, Terminator 2, American Gladiators, Hunt for Red October, The Godfather, Amiga, PC-98, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Apple ][, Spectrum ZX, Amstrad, Questron, Disney, Legend of Kyrandia, Command and Conquer (series), Electronic Arts, Earth and Beyond, Louis Castle, Brett Sperry, Strategic Simulations Incorporated, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Pool of Radiance, The Ruins of Myth Drannor, Ultima (series), Wizardry (series), A Bard's Tale (series), Ultima Underworld, Dungeon Master, Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest (series), Diablo, Wasteland, Temple of Elemental Evil, Legend of Grimrock, Etrian Odyssey (series), The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, The Tomb of Horrors, Infocom, Ocarina of Time, Rogue, Deluxe Paint, Baldur's Gate, Jarkko Sivula, Single Malt Apocalypse, Sierra, LucasArts, Wierd Tales, Amazing Stories, Tintin, Pippin Barr, David Wolinsky, Game Thing, The Stuff Games Are Made Of, Walker, Dark Souls, Nintendo, Skyrim, Breath of the Wild, Johnny Pockets, Mad Max, Full Throttle, Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango, Republic Commando, Sam and Max: Freelance Police, Bounty Hunter, RTX Red Rock, Gladius, PlayStation, Tomb Raider (series), Halo: Infinite, Quake, MYST, Lode Runner, Sabotage, Robotron 2084, Joust, Dark Forces, WoW Classic, Everquest, MUD, Ultima Online, Meridian 59, Adventure, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: more Eye of the Beholder! Twitch: brettdouville or timlongojr, instagram:timlongojr, Twitter: @timlongojr and @devgameclub Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com

It's time to get down! In this panel, the Rhythm crew has selected some favorite jazz and funk tracks in RPGs. Not styles of music that first come to mind when thinking of RPGs, and indeed, that's part of their charm and effect! How have game composers and arrangers adopted these styles while arranging or used them to build on the game itself? We consider those questions while listening to some excellent and catchy music. Join us as we add some creativity, improvisation, and fun to our RPG music intake. Even Motoi Sakuraba is getting on this, so we hope you will too and enjoy the range of songs we have for you today!Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Gio Castillo, Michael Sollosi; Edited by Jono LoganLinks for this episode The 8-bit Big Band Official Website YouTube: The 8-Bit Big Band's Pollyanna Video Retro Encounter 336: Tales of Xillia Part I Retro Encounter 337: Tales of Xillia Part II Tracklist0:08:39 - Tifa's Theme Jazz Arrangement (Eijiro Nakagawa) - Square Enix Jazz Final Fantasy VII (also Final Fantasy VII Remake)0:15:14 - Glass in One Hand (Satoshi Okubo) - Last Window: The Secret of Cape West0:31:27 - HAIA (D.T.Construction) - moon0:36:27 - Pollyanna (I Believe In You) (Keiichi Suzuki, arr. 8-Bit Big Band) - Mother series0:57:17 - Rydia (Nobuo Uematsu arr. Sean Schafianski) - Final Fantasy IV Jazz Arrange Version0:59:35 - A City of Another Civilization (Motoi Sakuraba) - Tales of Xillia OST1:17:33 - Sophisticated Fight (Wataru Ishibashi, arr. Noriyuki Kamikura) - The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC (from Sora no Kiseki Zanmai)1:21:55 - Last Surprise (Shoji Meguro) - Persona 5 OST1:25:48 - Be the Star!! (Chihiro Aoki) - Yakuza 5 OST1:55:34 - Sollosi's Bonus Track!Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan.Get in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: music@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

There may be a brand new Final Fantasy on PS5, but we'll never forget the absolute masterpiece from the Super Nintendo era: Final Fantasy IV.

This week Michael Higham takes the hosting reins! Jean-Luc beat Final Fantasy IV, Jake talks about the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, and Kurt has strong opinions about Koroks.

[School of Everything Else 2023] This episode coincides with the Switch and PS4 release of the Pixel Remasters of the first six games in this legendary, long-running RPG dynasty. Part 1: Where do you start with a series that has a game called Final Fantasy X and a game called Final Fantasy XII and a game called Final Fantasy X-2 and only one of those is an actual sequel to the other? Not only do we lay out which games to try first, but we divide them all into design eras and let you know what to expect from each.  Part 2: We discuss the plot and characters of one of the most beloved in the series, Final Fantasy IV. This won't spoil the game, only make it more special to play. But if you really don't want to hear any details whatsoever and intend to play this 1991 game to completion right now, you can hold off at the 57 minute mark.  Which mainline numbered (non MMORPG) games are playable on the current, running console generations? PlayStation: 1-10 as well as 12 and 15.  Switch: 1-10 as well as 12. Plus a chibi version of 15.  Xbox: 7-10 as well as 12 and 15 and the only current machine you can play XIII on. Other notable versions:  PSP: 1,2,3,4 / Game Boy Advance: 1,2,4,5 and 6 / Steam, Vita, Windows, IOS and Android / As well as the originals on NES, SNES, PS1 and PS2 Also: Catch us on the Old Kids Movies podcast this week, talking all about Ella Enchanted with them @OldKidsMovies

Sleep paralysis has a brand new bag. Games we played this week include: The Machine (10:45) Dead Island 2 (15:00) Shadows of the Damned (24:25) 2021 Moon Escape (46:20) Dango Dash (49:40) Final Fantasy IV (53:15) --- News things talked about in this episode: UK regulators decide not to allow Microsoft to merge with Activision-Blizzard (56:50) https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/britain-blocks-microsoft-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard.html Horizon Forbidden West patched with features for those with thalassophobia (1:06:55) https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/18/23688151/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-thalassophobia-mode Hasbro sent Pinkertons after a YouTuber who received expansion cards before release (1:09:00) https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise from the Jimporium at thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Oh no! Final Fantasy IV: The After Years! Square Enix's belated sequel isn't exactly well-loved, but it casts a weird spell over anyone who has the patience for it. Nadia, Victor Hunter, and Ash Paulsen talk about its weaknesses... and its strengths?! Edits by Greg Leahy. Cover by Nick Wanserski. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts