Podcasts about Square Enix

October is done and dusted, but that means it's time for the Patreon podcast episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast x The Lost Records Journal is now here. Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt cover topics from our incredible Patreon supporters, ranging from questions around Don't Nod Entertainment's Life Is Strange to Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

On today's Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down Square Enix's plan to have generative AI handle about 70% of quality assurance and debugging by the end of 2027, announced the same day employees in the company's Western business were told to expect layoffs across departments. We talk through what AI could realistically cover in testing, where it's likely to fail without human oversight, community reactions, and what this might mean for future Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts releases. Timestamps & Topics00:00 — Square Enix's AI QA headline and 2027 target00:06 — Same-day layoffs across Western business units00:12 — What tasks AI could automate in QA and debugging00:20 — Risks: hallucinated fixes and flaky tests without human review00:38 — Why human testers still matter for story, balance, and edge cases00:54 — “Inevitable” cost-cutting and industry trend concerns01:02 — Community reactions and recent FF/KH quality chatter01:19 — Consumer choice: voicing concerns with your wallet01:32 — A quick pop-culture nod to Grandma's Boy and the “dream QA job”01:49 — Closing thoughts and listener promptKey TakeawaysSquare Enix aims for AI to handle most repetitive QA tasks, with humans validating complex scenarios and final quality.The plan surfaced alongside news of layoffs, raising questions about the near-term impact on teams and titles.AI can speed throughput, but unverified suggestions risk false positives, bad fixes, and broken gameplay loops.Human testers remain critical for narrative cohesion, balance, accessibility, and unusual player behavior.Players who care about this shift can give feedback directly and let purchasing decisions reflect their values.Memorable Quotes“Best case is AI handles the small, repetitive checks, and humans make sure the changes actually work.”“It sucks to see people lose jobs, but companies will embrace AI to save money.”“If quality matters to you, tell publishers with your feedback and your wallet.”Call to ActionEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend using #GeekFreaks. Got thoughts on AI in game QA or how you'll approach future Square Enix releases? Send us a voice memo or message and we may feature it on a future Headlines episode.Link to Our News SourceGeekFreaksPodcast.com — your hub for the stories we cover and more.Follow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener QuestionsWhat part of game testing do you trust AI with, and where do you draw the line? Share your take and we'll read the best ones on the show.Apple Podcast Tags:Square Enix, AI in gaming, game QA, debugging, video games, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, layoffs, development pipelines, Geek Freaks Headlines

En una semana cargada de noticias, la Trifuerza se junta otra vez para grabar un nuevo Weekly Quest! Vamos a hablar del nuevo retraso de GTA 6, todo lo que pasó con el estudio, los empleados que estaban intentando sindicalizarse y fueron echados, los rumores sobre cómo es trabajar ahí y mucho más. Además, despidos en Square Enix y todo lo que pasó en la industria.

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: GTA VI se va a noviembre de 2026 1943: Rise of Hydra tampoco llegará a principios de 2026 Square Enix anuncia despidos masivos en sus equipos de fuera de Japón ¿A qué vamos a jugar este fin de semana? Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 💣 Megatón Nada más empezar el programa, ¡BOOM! — Rockstar anuncia que GTA VI se retrasa a noviembre de 2026. 👉 Reaccion en tiempo real, con teorías, risas y un pequeño funeral para el resto de la industria. 📉 “El Black Friday se cancela”, “PlayStation tendrá la mejor Navidad de su vida” y “Rockstar chupad… bueno, eso”. 😂 Un inicio de programa digno de Ferreras con breaking news en vena. Raffa os trae el analisis de Tales of Xillia Remastered, una joya de jrpg de la era Playstation 3 que se actualiza para el disfrute de los amantes de la saga 🕹️ 💬 Noticias calientes del mundo gaming: PlayStation Portal recibe una actualización que permite jugar en streaming desde la nube con miles de juegos. Nintendo Switch 2 arrasa: 10 millones de consolas vendidas y 9 millones de Mario Kart Worlds en tiempo récord. 🍌 Donkey Kong Banana Bonanza ya supera los 3,5 millones, y se viene Kirby Riders para romper la campaña navideña. 👏 Exclusivas, ritmo de ventas y un repaso completo a por qué Nintendo sigue siendo la reina del mercado. Square Enix se mete en el jardín de la IA: promete usar inteligencia artificial para testeo y QA… 🤖 Desmontando mitos sobre la IA con rigor técnico Marvel Games e Insomniac seguirán colaborando más allá de Wolverine. 🕷️ Debate: ¿qué superhéroe debería tener su juego? Iron Man, Bruja Escarlata y Masacre... 🎨 🖼️ Estreno de sección: “Fartismo Ilustrado” con Eva Farto ✨ Arte, historia y videojuegos se fusionan. Eva analiza Lies of P y su referencia a La Piedad de Miguel Ángel. Un momento precioso, sensible y lleno de simbolismo: de la madre que llora al hijo, a la marioneta que cobra vida. 💫 “Checkpoint en la historia del arte”, una sección para guardar y volver a escuchar. 🧠 🕰️ Archivo Zero – con Adrián Plaza Estrena mini sección con una joya olvidada: la pantalla LCD oficial de PS One. 📺 La “portátil con cables” que te dejaba jugar al Crash Team Racing en el coche (literalmente). Una píldora de nostalgia con su voz inconfundible. 😂 Y entre risas, locuras y datos: 🎿 SSX Tricky cumple 24 años. 💀 Twisted Metal sopla 30 velas. 🎮 Persona 5 Royal celebra 6 años y Final Fantasy XII… ¡19! Y el cierre del programa, como siempre, con los mejores chistes y energía positiva. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dust off their swords, shine their armor, and set out on a nostalgic journey through the land of Alefgard in “Dragon Quest I & II Remake.” Square Enix has taken two of the most important JRPGs ever made and given them the full HD-2D treatment—complete with shimmering pixel art, dynamic lighting, and a soundtrack that will make even the slimes tear up a little.In Dragon Quest I, our brave hosts take on the role of the legendary descendant of Erdrick, tasked with defeating the evil Dragonlord and restoring peace to a world teetering on the edge of ruin. Along the way, they'll explore charming towns, uncover ancient secrets, and save a princess who's just a little too comfortable being kidnapped. Then, as the story seamlessly continues into Dragon Quest II, the stakes—and the party size—grow. Joined by three royal companions, the adventure expands across continents, oceans, and a world haunted by the legacy of the first hero. Monsters get tougher, castles get grander, and Dave's inventory management skills are tested like never before. Meanwhile, Nick can't stop humming the battle theme and pretending he's composing a full orchestra.Together, they'll uncover how these two stories intertwine, setting the foundation for decades of RPG storytelling. Will Dave survive the grind without rage-quitting? Will Nick finally admit that “random encounters” are not a personal attack? Tune in as they laugh, strategize, and occasionally cry their way through one of gaming's most legendary remakes—where every slime defeated brings them one step closer to destiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!"...I got this..."The analysis of our Final Fantasy Tactics stint comes to a close—and what a conclusion it is: the secrets of the Church are fully revealed; Delita spirals further into his view of justice; and players get an ending that, we argue, is totally Shakespeare. This has been a blast, and we hope you have loved these episodes, too. Please enjoy!Developer Interview on the RemakeSchmuplations 1997 InterviewComposer CommentaryFFT Localization, ExaminedThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

An old piece of games industry lore has recently reemerged, and it has people wondering about a tantalizing what-if. Back in 1999, The Matrix hit theaters, and the co-creators of the film happened to have been huge fans of Hideo Kojima, himself a year removed from the launch of Metal Gear Solid. And, as was reported at the time, there was potential that Konami would allow Kojima to pursue a licensed Matrix game post-MGS. A lot of new information has since emerged about what did and didn't happen here, and it makes for a great conversation starter. So let's lean into it, shall we? Our conclusion: Perhaps Kojima doing MGS2 instead of a Matrix game means he likely dodged a bullet (pardon the pun). Other news this week includes some quiet updates seemingly being made to PlayStation Portal's functionality, leaks from Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game, the most recent China Hero Project title in the form of Loulan: The Cursed Sand, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Following Freedom Wars, Patapon, and Everybody's Golf, what should Sony's and Bandai Namco's next collaborative re-release be? Do PC players have any reason to invest in the modern PlayStation ecosystem? Will the culture war consume Naughty Dog's Intergalactic? Does Colin type so fast that his keyboard smokes? Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ty57yree #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:43:10 - RIP Nick Mangold0:44:13 - stand down non-traditional candy0:50:45 - Chris wills glass Snapple back0:55:36 - New York location lore0:59:19 - PS+ Premium streaming to Portal leaked1:12:23 - Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game leaks1:22:33 - Sony isn't interested in buying WB1:30:51 - Konami turned down a Kojima Matrix game1:48:20 - Loulan: The Cursed Sand is the next China Hero Project game1:58:19 - Square Enix is cracking down on Dragon Quest spoilers2:11:02 - November PS+ Games2:13:51 - What We've Been Playing (Ghost of Yotei, PowerWash Simulator 2, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Battlefield 6, Vampire Survivors)2:41:13 - What Japan Studio game will get released by Bandai Namco?2:45:10 - Halo and the US government2:54:17 - Gaming ads on Sacred3:11:04 - Wait for PS6?3:20:24 - The console war lives in on services3:38:25 - Is Intergalactic the next target? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you to Square-Enix for providing me the game!Check out the website and get the game here: https://sqex.link/DQIAIIC Join Mekel Kasanova as he dives into the enchanting world of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD 2D remake. In this spoiler-free review, Mekel explores the nostalgic charm and modern enhancements of these classic RPGs. Discover how the remakes honor the original games while introducing new features, stunning visuals, and timeless music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this episode offers insights into why Dragon Quest remains a beloved franchise. Tune in for a journey through gaming history and a celebration of JRPG legends.KEYWORDS: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review,Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake,Dragon Quest,dragon quest remake,dragon quest i & ii hd-2d remake,Dragon Quest 1 Remake,Dragon Quest 2 Remake,Should you buy Dragon Quest i & II HD-2D Remake,Is Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake worth it,Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Nintendo Switch 2 Review,Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Nintendo Switch 2,Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Switch 2,Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Switch#DragonQuest #JRPG #RPG #gaming

Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is BACK and Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt take a deep dive into the latest news around Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise and Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

(00:00:00) Ramza the Heretic | Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep. 157) (00:05:20) War Council and Meeting Orran (00:12:00) Pleading with Zalbaag (00:18:08) More Killing God (00:23:46) To the Monastery (00:32:31) Judas (00:39:06) To Riovanes (00:49:39) Marach and Rapha (00:58:33) Folmarv Ain't Foolin' (01:02:42) Wiegraf Ruins My Life (01:15:32) Rapha Ruins My Life (01:23:23) End of Chapter 3 Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!"I will burn down this kingdom, and from its ashes build for you a new one - a kingdom worthy of you."The Final Fantasy Tactics analysis continues! Rick, Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) and Chris (Consoles and Stuff) charge into Chapter 3, which sees the game veer into a more traditional JRPG territory. Traditional isn't bad, though...although a few fights in this stretch of the game certainly are. More Lucavi, more Delita, more bad guys—this chapter has it all. Hope you love the show today. Please enjoy!Developer Interview on the RemakeSchmuplations 1997 InterviewComposer CommentaryThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

A cease and desist demand from Square Enix has sent shockwaves through the FFXIV modding community, but why would SE do this? And what does it mean for the future of mods in FFXIV? We also discuss the upcoming 'The Rising' event, Yoshi-P teasing a Switch 2 port, FFXIV's Monster Hunter Wilds crossover, and the free login campaign! Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV

(00:00:00) Introduction and Sand Rat's Seitch (00:07:53) Wiegraf and Gustav (00:15:25) Dycedarg and Duke Larg (00:19:24) Milleuda (00:23:59) Tietra's Troubles (00:32:47) Turning Point (00:48:49) The Manipulative and the Subservient (00:56:40) Betrayal (01:02:40) Mustadio and the Auracite (01:10:39) Dycedarg and Delacroix (01:16:41) Clockwork City of Goug (01:23:13) Gaffgarion's Bullshit and Ovelia's Truth (01:35:58) We Might Kill God (01:43:05) Delita's Deal (01:49:30) Outro Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!"I have no wish to change the world. But nor can I stand by while men suffer and die on he whim of some select few."The Final Fantasy Tactics analysis continues! Rick, Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) and Chris (Consoles and Stuff) move forward in this episode until the beginning of Chapter III. The power struggle of Dukes Larg and Goltanna continues to rage on—but two new parties join the fray: the Church, and...Delita, whose ambitions remain yet unknown. Class struggle tinged with free will continues throughout this epic story. Don't dog my every move. You milksop rabble. Hope you love the show today. Please enjoy!Developer Interview on the RemakeSchmuplations 1997 InterviewComposer CommentaryThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

From what we can tell from the new teaser site set up by publisher Square Enix, though, this is a "Team Boss Battle Arena" that will only be coming to iOS and Android mobile devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Nintendo Pow BlockThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig break down the latest Nintendo news! Assassin's Creed Shadows has been rated by PEGI and may be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 after a retailer listing leaks its Game-Key Card version. Square Enix is finally giving Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX physical releases in North America this December. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to dominate with record-breaking sales, and Nintendo Pictures debuts its Close to You short films featuring Pikmin!All this and more on Nintendo Pow Block!Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: El director de arte de Halo Studios, Glenn Israel, se marcha después de 17 años en el estudio Square-Enix presentará mañana un nuevo Dissidia Final Fantasy... para móviles Lanzamientos de la semana Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 of this year's Backlog Month features a game very different from last week's. Backlog month this year is RPG heavy and one of those RPGs we are looking at is Live A Live. Live A Live is an RPG from Square Enix that originally released back in 1994 for the Super Famicom but was later given a remake and published world wide in 2023. Joining to chat about the may lives experienced in this game is the Twitch streamer Happy Bear! Happy and I had a great conversation about our experiences with this game, why the battle system is pretty awesome, why the end of the game probably sucks and also the logisitics of farting in imperial China. Follow Happy on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/happybearcares.bsky.social Check out Happy's Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/happybearcares Shout-out Song: Live-ALive Composer: Yoko Shimomura Album: Liva A Live OST https://www.zophar.net/music/nintendo-snes-spc/live-a-live End Song: MEGALOMANIA (Techno Remix) Artist: Michael Solski Album: N/A https://michaelsolski.bandcamp.com/track/live-a-live-megalomania-techno-remix Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

‘Side B' of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is here and Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt continue their discussions around Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise and Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

(00:00:00) Intro (00:15:04) Development (00:27:14) Visual Presentation (00:41:06) That Famous Battle System (01:02:25) The Zodiac System (01:07:18) Sound Design (01:19:37) The Story Begins (01:26:01) Localization Differences (01:33:20) Chapter 1: The Meager (01:39:53) Double Flashback (01:43:22) Rescuing The Bastard (01:47:42) Wiegraf and Gustav (01:53:19) Outro Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!"Forgive me. 'Tis your birth and faith that wrong you. Not I."The critical analysis of Final Fantasy Tactics begins today! Rick is joined by Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) and Chris (Consoles and Stuff) to dissect one of Final Fantasy's most beloved titles. The tale of two young men are woven together by a struggle of class stratification in Ivalice, a nation rent in two by the Lions' War. Episode 1 covers up to the Sand Rat's Seitch and begins with a discussion of the development, the phenomenal score, and, of course, the famous battle system. Hope you love the show today. Please enjoy!Developer Interview on the RemakeSchmuplations 1997 InterviewComposer CommentaryThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

It's time for ‘Side A' of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast and Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt sit down to talk about the latest around Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise and Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

On this week's Random Encounter, we have a remaster of one of the greatest strategy RPGs of all time!When Final Fantasy Tactics was released on the PSX in 1997, it marked the entry point for countless RPG fans into the world of SRPGs (aka TRPGs) By piggybacking off the success of the landmark JRPG Final Fantasy VII, Tactics introduced an entirely new audience to the grid-based strategy RPG goodness seen in previous SRPGs like Fire Emblem and Shining Force.Since then, Tactics has seen numerous re-releases, including Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for the PSP and mobile devices that gave the game a much-improved localization. But now with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Square-Enix has released what is arguably the definitive version, now with sharper graphics, excellent quality-of-life features, and exceptional voice acting.Tactics also happens to be one of the favourite games of Jerry and Zach. Does this brand-new remaster live up to their high expectations?Featuring: Jono Logan, Jerry Williams, and Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomBluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.socialInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles ReviewFinal Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions ReviewFinal Fantasy Tactics Review

XenoChat is back with a Zohar-sized episode! Join Justin, Tyler, Marie, Fox, Bob and Luxqaer as they discuss Xenosaga Pied Piper! Whether you read Chaoslace's script translation from 20 years ago, watched Valakturtle's subtitled video series, Forest's fan manga or the recent Pied Piper fan remake, all are welcome!Warning: We discuss the entirety of Pied Piper. There will be spoilers. Also, the episode does contain spoilers for the recently released Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition.CONTENT WARNING: The topic of suicide comes up multiple times throughout the episode. The episode also brings up child murder. Listener discretion is advised.This episode was recorded on September 21st, 2025.Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)Ending: Loki by Bob aka wowbobwow (Xenosaga Pied Piper fan remake)You can play the Xenosaga Pied Piper yourself from beginning to end over at itch.io: https://cyclonefox.itch.io/xenosaga-pied-piperCheck out Bob's music, including the full soundtrack of the Pied Piper fan remake, on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wowbobwowmusicCheck out Luxqaer's playthrough of the Xenosaga Pied Piper fan remake on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqXzPC5OG7QilwgUH-rEzwuCaKzsRI_n7Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochatpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠xenochat.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/XenoChatPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tumblr.com/xenochatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/xenochatpodcast.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Het weekend dringt zich naar voren. Nog één avondje slapen en dan is het zover. Tijd om te chillen en de boel even de boel te laten. Dat ‘verheugen op' gaan we versterken zoals alleen wij dat kunnen met een nieuwe editie van Einde van de Week Live. De talkshow waarin we elke zeven dagen het belangrijkste game gerelateerde nieuws met jullie doornemen. In deze episode hebben Jelle, JJ en Koos het onder andere over de even verrassende als forse prijsverhoging van Xbox Game Pass, de komst van Battlefield 6 en het getrol van EA richting Activision en de schrijver van de The Witcher 4-boeken die niet alles aan de gelijknamige games tot vindt. Deze topics en meer ga je zien en horen in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 3 oktober 2025.Prijzen Xbox Game Pass rijzen de pan uitWat bezielt Xbox om de prijzen van Game Pass opeens te verdubbelen? Dat vroeg iedereen, en dus ook wij, zich af toen het nieuws woensdag bekend werd gemaakt. En waarom gaat Square Enix sleutelen aan de gameplay van Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Part III. Deze vragen worden beantwoord in deze video.Check de brute kracht van de Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition gaming laptopDeze week zet MSI hun absolute paradepaardje in de spotlights: de Titan 18 HX Dragon edition. Ga er maar even voor zitten, want deze laptop heeft onder de motorkap een Intel Core Ultra 9 HX Processor, een RTX 5090 videokaart, een 18” 4K 120Hz panel, een 24-zone RGB toetsenbord, 96GB RAM intern geheugen en een 6 TB SSD. De Titan 18 HX is geen goedkope jongen, maar dan heb je ook wat. Echt elke game en elke creator software draait hier soepel op. Interesse, je kunt hier alle info vinden.Scoor kaarten voor concert The Architects in Ziggo DomeVolgende week dinsdag (7 oktober) kun je de moshpit in bij het optreden van de Britse metalcore band The Architects. Ze treden dan op in de Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. De Britten groeien momenteel snel in populariteit. Na twee jaar touren met Metallica zijn ze klaar om op eigen benen te staan in Europa. Dat ze populair zijn, kun je ook afmeten aan de vele tracks van de band die in videogames. Denk aan Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Watch Dogs, Fortnite, Forza Horizon 5 en WWE 2K25 verschenen. Hier kun je de tickets scoren.

The Super GAMEBOYS rank their Top 10 Final Fantasy games! From chocobos and cactuars to tactics and timeless classics, Eric, Clinton, and AJ battle it out to decide which Final Fantasy truly deserves the crown. No MMOs, no sequels—just the best mainline entries (plus Tactics). Expect heated debates, nostalgia, and plenty of surprises as the list unfolds.   FF Medley Download: https://drive.google.com/open?id=16TzbM6uC-bvhpwZhyjyG0oe50EXbQXTh&usp=drive_fs   #gamingpodcast #videogamepodcast #gamingsofficialpodcast Youtube Instagram

This week on Nintendo Pow BlockThis week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠discuss Doug Bowser's retirement as President of Nintendo of America and the historic appointment of Devon Prichard as the first woman to step into the role. They also discuss highlights from Tokyo Game Show including Resident Evil Requiem, new Dragon Quest updates, Hitman improvements, the reveal of 007 First Light's new cast member Gemma Chan, and Sega's Sonic Racing Crossworlds adding Mega Man content. They talk about Square Enix's earlier confirmation that Final Fantasy VII runs smoothly on Switch 2, now with a demo officially on the way, and consider what this means for fans eager to test the hardware themselves. Wrapping up, Edward and Corey share their thoughts on how Nintendo's leadership change could impact the company's future, how the Tokyo Game Show continues to shape the global gaming conversation, and why Switch 2's strengthening third-party support is setting the stage for an exciting new era.All this and more on Nintendo Pow Block!Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing the new remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made. The gang talks about how the 1998 classic holds up today, the complexity of its systems, and all of the new features that Square Enix added for this version, like voice acting. Plus: Hades 2!One More Thing:Kirk: Hades 2Maddy: Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong (Christopher Ferguson and Patrick M. Markey)Jason: Rise of the Golden IdolLINKS:Jason and Kirk published their entire text conversation about Final Fantasy Tactics' Dorter Slums: https://kotaku.com/man-final-fantasy-tactics-sure-had-a-steep-learning-cu-5974665Kirk talks to game developers about why they love Final Fantasy Tactics: https://kotaku.com/why-everybody-loves-final-fantasy-tactics-59731962013 Jason on Video Game Violence: https://kotaku.com/from-halo-to-hot-sauce-what-25-years-of-violent-video-5976733Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinAll-New Triple Click Merch!! https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

Today we highlight a composer and games that don't often appear on the show. Naoshi Mizuta's music credits span 30 years, and much of that time has been with Square Enix leading the charge on Final Fantasy XI's soundtrack. That Final Fantasy XI, which launched in 2002 on PC and the PlayStation 2 (TWO!), is still running today is a feat in itself. But so are Mizuta's continued efforts to create music for it and many other games over that time. Today we feature several different types of FFXI tracks among other great works by this talented composer and arranger.Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Audra Bowling, Patrick Gann; Edited by Jono LoganTracklistThirteensies0:13:11 - Eternal Winds - The Dead Dunes (English Ver.) (comp. Nobuo Uematsu, arr. and lyrics Naoshi Mizuta, perf. Kenneth Pinyopusarerk) - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS0:16:03 - Noel's Theme (Naoshi Mizuta) - Final Fantasy XIII-2Elevensies0:40:17 - Ragnarok (Naoshi Mizuta) - Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan (found on Wings of the Goddess OST)0:43:09 - Xarcabard (Naoshi Mizuta) - Sanctuary: FINAL FANTASY XI Music from the other side of Vana'dielRPG Staples1:06:18 - Dragon Riding (Naoshi Mizuta) - Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light1:09:12 - ‌Heavens Tower (Naoshi Mizuta) - Final Fantasy XINanaa Mihgo's Celebration1:32:24 - Clash of Wills (2023 OST Mix) (Naoshi Mizuta, perf. by Nanaa Mihgo's) - Final Fantasy Grandmasters1:36:18 - ‌Goddesspeed (Naoshi Mizuta, perf. Nanaa Mihgo's) - Final Fantasy XI Gifts from Vana'diel: Prime Memories2:00:52 - Pat'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: @rpgfancomBluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.socialInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Hi! The channel is dying. It's us. We're killing it. ALSO: Today we're talking about VIDEO GAMES that we predict that will be at TOKYO GAME SHOW, which we might call "TGS" for short, but we're absolutely talking about Tokyo Game Show, and not any other kind of company or brand or anything. I will be predicting the kinds of RPGs, especially the Japanese kind, that I think we'll see at Tokyo Game Show. Got that, YouTube?

The Final Fantasy Tactics you played back on the PS1 is not the real Final Fantasy Tactics. In fact, if you played it in the West you missed out on entire games-within-games that not only flesh out the world of Ivalice, but hold clues to the future of Square Enix. And these secrets are all tucked away in... Sound Novels!That's right, this week Victor and Nadia are joined by experts in the history of Japanese adventure games, Tom James and BowlofLentils, to discuss how The Ivalice Chronicles is steering us back onto the path of understanding the lineage of this misunderstood genre. Visual novels, sound novels, adventures games, point-and-clicks, text adventures, dating sims, oteme games, galge? What do they have in common and what makes them completely different? Find out on this expository episode of Axe of the Blood God! Sorry if you thought this was going to be about like, the nature of remakes or adaptations and the Ship of Theseus or whatever, but we've got sound novels to talk about! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com Also in this episode: Eternal Sonata Vanillaware's alternate Princess Maker timeline Doshin the Giant Why Inspector Gadget owes his life to Lupin III We mention Hollow Knight: Silksong purely for SEO purposes 428 Shibuya Scramble Famicom Detective Club FURTHER READING: BowlofLentils Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bowloflentils Tom James' Blog:https://dateemups.com/ Sharlayan Dropouts - The Veil of Wiyu:https://bloodgodpod.com/sharlayan-dropouts-lore-veil-of-wiyu/ Timestamps: 7:20 Main Topic - Ivalice Chronicles Resurrecting the Lost Sound Novels 1:32:08 - Random Encounters 1:36:08 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Contact - [YU-NO: a girl who chants love at the bound of this world] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices