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In this episode Gino talks to Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- and Jay "PersonZ" -REDACTED- about their segments for the Giantbomb Community Endurance Run. ZP talks about the Star Wars expanded universe, Hatoful Boyfriend, Final Fantasy XIII-2, and vegetarian food. PersonZ talks about fighting games, Gauntlet for the N64, and Final Fantasy IX. You can donate to their streams and the rest of the team at https://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/gbcerix
E3 2013 has been absolutely bonkers for information and news and the gang from FFU and KHU have come together to talk about the huge announcements. Darryl sits down with Branden and Spencer for this special E3 episode to talk about the huge news coming from Square-Enix this year! First up, the guys take some time to talk about the conference in general and give their input on how the show is going and how the different press events went; who won, who lost, biggest reveals, etc. But immediately after, they go straight into the news from Square-Enix; the announcement of Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts 3. After giving their initial thoughts, they spend time talking about FInal Fantasy 15, it's exclusivity, it's relation to Final Fantasy 13, and the supporting cast members in the game. Then the trio talks about Kingdom Hearts 3 and what we know at this point. They talk about the teaser trailer, the story elements, how Microsoft players will be able to play without playing the other games, how Nomura thinks that the announcement was too early, and how more info will be at TGS and Disney Expo. The guys don't hold back on their thoughts and ideas, so make sure that you don't miss out! E3 has not disappointed this year and we'll be here to keep you posted on all the news and information that will be coming over the next few months! Stay tuned and enjoy the wild ride we're on!
May is here, E3 is right around the corner, and Final Fantasy Union is back again to talk all things Final Fantasy. Darryl sits down with Lauren and Spencer and they get into the nitty gritty. However, even though E3 is a mere couple of weeks away, the gang uses this episode to do something special. They spend a great deal of time talking about their thoughts, likes and dislikes about Final Fantasy 13-2. Nothing in the game is off limits, so this is your official SPOILER WARNING! First off are the characters. The trio spends a great deal of time talking about the three primary characters of Serah, Noel, and Caius while using your comments to help them guide the discussion. They then spend time talking about most of the secondary characters; which ones worked and which ones didn't. Since this is a sequel, they were able to compare the cast in 13-2 to the original 13. Next up, the story and whether it worked or not with the Historia Crux, the different time periods, and time travel. That moved them seamlessly into talking about the gameplay. While it is similar to 13, they had plenty of changes to talk about such the party monster leveling system and limit breaks, the battle engagements, and the level system found in the crystarium. Which parts were better or worse than the original. And then, the music. Each host has their own pick that they talk about while also talking about the soundtrack as a whole! Reactions and preferences are definitely mixed so listen in to hear how! To round out the episode, you'll get a nice remix of a piece from 13-2 that you'll enjoy! Be sure to stay tuned for new FF developments that are expected to come over the next few weeks!
Welcome back again to world of Final Fantasy with this, the 79th episode of Final Fantasy Union. We have your fix from the Final Fantasy universe this week with Darryl who is joined by Lauren and Spencer! First up, the news, and boy do we have some doosies this time. The gang talks about the Final Fantasy X HD remix that will include X-2. Unfortunately, if you want it for the Vita, you'll have to buy them both (X and X-2) separately. In addition, they talk about how the music from FF came in third in the Classic FM Hall of Fame because of your support! And then the biggest piece of news: Yoichi Wada steps down from being the president of Square Enix most likely due to huge financial losses (listen to the show to hear what the losses were). Next up on the schedule is the Burning Question. SInce SE announced all information about FFX HD, the old BQ wasn't relevant anymore, so we asked another. The trio spends time reading your thoughts on Wada leaving and what it could mean for SE, and you don't hold back (which we love)! And lastly, we have your questions and this week, there is a great discussions. Listen in as they talk about whether or not future FF games should be cross platform as the XIII series has been. As always, don't miss out on the music segment at the very end. In honor of the news about FFX HD, the remix this week comes from the game and you won't want to miss it! This explosive show is one that you won't want to skip!
It been 4 weeks since the last episode of Final Fantasy Union and the gang is BACK for another show to bring you all things Final Fantasy. Darryl is joined by Spencer and Lauren once again. This two segment show brings lots of rants and tangents, so buckle in for a wild and crazy ride. First up is the news (or lack thereof). With all the news in the video game industry, the trio discusses how SE has been ridiculously silent on the Final Fantasy front. Since the last show, there have been news pieces about Lightning Returns being released digitally (no release date), Final Fantasy X HD character renders of Yuna and Tidus (no gameplay footage at all), and some misunderstanding about the clothing development for Final Fantasy Versus XIII. With all of these announcements, Square Enix has told us that more information is coming "soon". Next up is the Burning Question from last episode and your responses. The gang talks about whether or not Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be on the PS4. Your responses to the question provides some amazing discussion points for the hosts and they go off on many rants and tangents! They also discuss the potential backlash against SE if Versus XIII were to be released on the PS4 rather than the PS3. It's a great roundtable so don't miss it! Be sure to get your answers in for the next BQ which is "How much did the Final Fantasy X HD tease anger you?" Last up is a killer remix from Final Fantasy V that you'll want to hear! Enjoy the show and we'll see you again in a few weeks!
Happy February everyone and welcome to another episode of Final Fantasy Union! Darryl is joined by Lauren and Spencer and as always they dive into the world of Final Fantasy. First up is an announcement of a new show called "Ask Square-Enix" which will be a podcast where you guys get to ask just about any question and the podcast gang will sit down with an SE rep to get you your answers! Don't miss it. Next up is the news. This show has two different pieces including some information on Lightning Returns and a fan made hack of Type-0 for fans in the west. The trio jumps into your responses to the previous Burning Question which was "is SE still your main JRPG company?" You responses were overwhelming in a good way! This segment brings quite a fun tangent that the gang goes into so prepare for some ranting. Get your answers in for the next BQ which is "Do you think Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be released on the PS4?" And what would a FFU episode be without your questions? We have a great question that the hosts discuss which is whether or not Ni no kuni is a direct competitor to Final Fantasy. The show rounds out with a great Final Fantasy 7 remix from everyone's favorite song: Aeris' Theme. With 2013 officially heating up, make sure you keep your eyes and ears open for all FF news; we'll be sure to get it to you!
Welcome to the first episode of Final Fantasy Union in the year 2013! While most of the industry is laying low right now, we have a ton of news and updates from the FF universe. Darryl sits down with Spencer and Lauren and they hit it hard. First up, Spencer regales us with his trip that he took to try out and experience Lightning Returns. He has a lot of information from the event as well as announcing a competition for YOU to win a prize! However, the news doesn't stop there! Aside from the numerous Lightning Returns announcements, there are pieces of info about the Final Fantasy X HD remake and the new FF iOS game! Up next is the Burning Question and your answers from the previous show. You let us know how long you've been playing the FF franchise and it's great to hear everyone's backstory with the series! Along those same lines, the crew gives you the new Burning Question for next time which is "Is Square-Enix still your main company for JRPGs?" With all the news from the Square Enix event and all of your wonderful answers to the Burning Question, the gang runs out of time to have a proper questions segment (don't worry, there will one next time). Rounding out the show is a fantastic remix from from the game that started it all: the original Final Fantasy. You won't want to miss it! The new year is here and there's a lot more to come; don't miss out!
The end of the year is upon us and the gang at Final Fantasy Union is here to bring you the final show of 2012. Darryl is joined by Lauren and Spencer and they have a good deal to get through. First up, the gang talks about the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy and what it means to them. Afterwards, they jump right into the news which includes a good deal about Lightning Returns like the screen shot of the menu screen, music composers for the game, and the announcement of the first trailer at Jump Festa. But the news doesn't stop there as Theatrhythm has been released on the iDevices; the gang spends a little time discussing what this really means. Next up, your responses to the last Burning Question from episode 74. You don't spare your feelings about the character of Lightning! The question for the next episode will get all of you involved because it's "How long have you been playing Final Fantasy?" Without pause, the trio goes immediately into your questions and this show has two great ones. Listen to hear what the hosts think about Hamuazu's music as compared to Uematsu's and whether or not Sony will include FF characters in Allstars: Battle Royale (if they do, which characters do they want to see). Don't turn off the show yet because the episode rings in the new year with a great remix from Final Fantasy 7. Get your FF fix now and have great rest of the year; we'll see you 2013!
Welcome to another episode of Final Fantasy Union! Darryl is joined once again by Lauren and Spencer and they jump right in. FIrst off, Darryl and Lauren regale us with their experience at the Distant Worlds Anniversary show they were able to attend and it was quite a doosie! The story is a great update as there is very little news this time around, however, they still go through what there is including localization attempts for Type-0 and a few developments on Lightning Returns. Without missing a beat, they move straight into your answers to the Burning Question from the last show that was also about Lightning Returns; your responses keep them busy! Make sure you get your answers in for the new question which is "What do you like most about Lightning?" And then what's next? You may have guessed it: your questions. This show brings two great inquiries which have to do with the comments made by the past SE president and and collectables from the FF series that the trio may have picked up over the years. As always, don't turn the show off yet as there is a great remix from Final Fantasy 10 waiting for you. As the year of 2012 starts to come to an end, FFU is here to get you your Final Fantasy fix!
Final Fantasy Union is back again for its 73rd episode with news from the franchise. Darryl is joined by Lauren and Spencer and they waste no time by jumping straight into the news that has emerged from Square-Enix. This episode, they talk about updates for the new game "Lightning Returns" with quotes from Nomura and Toriyama. If that's not enough, stick with it to hear about the the recent news on Final Fantasy Type-0 and how a NEW edition is going to be released…not in the west. After some ranting from the trio, they move into the Burning Question and your responses to the question about Tabata and his place in creating home console games. Your answers are actually pretty varied! Make sure you get your answers in for the next BQ which is "Are you convinced by Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (is SE doing the right thing by creating this game)?" Don't go too far as your questions are next, and this time the gang focuses on two. Listen in to hear their thoughts on when the Final Fantasy 10 HD remake will come out and what characters from the games they reacted to opposite to what the developers had planned. To end the show, we have another great remix for you and this time around, the re-arrangement comes from Final Fantasy 12 (believe it or not) so make sure you don't stop listening until the end! Square-Enix appears to be making progress in the Final Fantasy franchise and FFU is the place to hear ALL about it!
Welcome back to Final Fantasy Union for another episode of all things in the FF universe. After months and months of radio silence with only a little amount of news, Square Enix dumps a lot on us recently and Darryl, Lauren and Spencer are here to talk about it. There is a lot of news about Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy 3 re-release, and the new game that's been announced, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13. They spend a good deal of time talking through each of the news points while throwing in a healthy portion of rants. And after the news, the gang moves into the questions segment. This show, there is only one question but it's a big one. This show, the gang goes into an in-depth discussion about which Final Fantasy game has the best romantic story while also talking about how crucial a romantic aspect to an FF story is. And don't go too far because the show rounds out with a remix from Final Fantasy 6 from the guys over at OverClocked Remix. Final Fantasy has a lot of news and information right now; be sure to listen in so you can get it all!
Final Fantasy Union is back again for another show so you can get your FF fix. Darryl warms up the mic with the Spencer and Lauren and they waste no time getting into the nitty-gritty. First up is the news which includes an announcement about the 25th Anniversary event and then news about the new FF mobile game about to release. After a bit of ranting, they move onto the main section of the show. This week, they decide to not go into the questions. Instead, they revisit the very popular "remeniss about a particular FF game." Last time, it was a rant fest about Dirge of Cerberus. This time around, the gang decides to discuss their experiences with…..you'll have to listen to find out! And at the end, there is a wonderful Final Fantasy 14 remix to let you sit back, relax, and just chill. Enjoy some time spent in the world of Final Fantasy and get ready for the 25th anniversary event!
Final Fantasy Union has returned once again for another Final Fantasy Fantastic episode! This week, Darryl is joined by Colin, Lauren, and special guest Spencer. As promised, this episode is all about questions; in particular, your questions. After a brief introduction, the gang launch directly into answering your inquiries! Listen to the group respond to questions about their favorite moogle, the false FF Versus 13 rumor, how good a Chris Nolan FF game would be, whether X-2 and XII will get an HD treatment like X, was Versus 13 just a marketing scheme to get people to buy the other 13 games, which FF ending should be changed, FF themed restaurants, and much MUCH more. You'll have to listen to the full episode to hear them all! And as always, the show closes out with a great remix and this week brings a remix from Final Fantasy 10-2 that'll get your blood pumping. Enjoy this episode and see if your question was answered.
Welcome to a very special episode of Final Fantasy Union. This impromptu show brings Darryl and Brian together to talk about Final Fantasy 11. The guys spend some time talking about their experiences in the game and stroll down memory lane. Then they talk about Brian's new album called "The Land of Vana'diel" which is a full, 18 track album that rearranges the music from the FF11 original soundtrack. The album releases AUGUST 1st, 2012 and is COMPLETELY FREE. www.landofvanadiel.com is where you need to go. Hear Brian talk about his inspiration for the album, get some new information on the album that hasn't been released yet, and make sure you stick around to hear a FULL track from the project as a preview. Come join the duo as they spend some time in the land of nostalgia and get excited about "The Land of Vana'diel" and its eminent release!
E3 is several weeks gone but Final Fantasy Union is back to wrap it up while also talking about the new developments in the FF franchise. Darryl is joined by Colin and Lauren and they waste no time getting into the news. This week includes thoughts on the Agni's Philosophy tech demo, Square Enix changing their development, and a new Final Fantasy XI expansion. After some fun ranting, they move over to the Burning Question. There are some great responses that the trio go through and then they announce the BQ for the next show: "Will Agni's Philosophy be a new IP or Final Fantasy XV?" And then, as always, they go into your questions. This week, they focus on one question which is which FF game would be best as a movie or television series? The show rounds out with a fun remix from the original Final Fantasy game so stay tuned to the very end! Will SE survive the evolution of the games industry? Take a listen to hear what we think!
With E3 right around the corner, Final Fantasy Union is back again to help give you your fix of FF goodness. This week, Darryl is joined by Colin and Lauren and they jump headfirst into this universe. First stop: the news. This week, they talk about FF7 remake news and updates on FF Versus 13 (don't get excited, there's not much). After a bit of a rant, they move onto the Burning Question from last episode and read a lot of your responses. Believe it or not, there is a varied opinion on the topic. Be sure to answer the new question which is "Would you want a Crystal Chronicles reboot on the Wii U?" Next up, your questions and this show we have 2 great questions including which FF character would they want to save them in a tight situation and then what is the worst character design in terms of looks, personality, story, etc. And as always, the show rounds out with a great remix and this time the remix comes from Final Fantasy 12! Enjoy this show as you wait for Square-Enix to release its info at E3!
Annnnnnddddd we're back again with another show of Final Fantasy Union and this is a long one, folks. This week, Darryl is joined by Lauren and Brian they talk about a lot of various topics (with a healthy dose of rage). They start off with news about FF13-2 DLC and, believe it or not, Versus. After that, the gang go into your responses from the previous show and there's a lot of hater-ade, so enjoy! Be sure to answer the new BQ which is "Do you want more installments from the Fabula Nova Crystallis series?" And then they move into a boatload of questions. To keep the description from being a wall of text, you'll have to listen to hear what all they talk about! And of course, they rock the music segment with a remix from Final Fantasy 10. We've got a lot of great stuff this show, so be sure to listen in and enjoy!
Final Fantasy Union is back again to talk about all things FF, and this time around, we have an extra long show for you. This week, Darryl is joined by Colin and Lauren and they jump straight into the fray. Unfortunately, there isn't much news this week, but the gang spends a bit of time talking about Theatrhythm and its release date. Afterwards, they go into your answers to the Burning Question which was "Should Square Enix let another studio create an FF game?" The answers are incredibly varied and the gang goes off on quite a few tangents! And then the three hosts move into a special segment this time around. Instead of going into questions, the trio spend time talking about their experience in one particular FF game: Final Fantasy 9! They talk about what it was like the first time they played it, who their favorite characters are, what music they love, their favorite scenes, and what aspects of the game appealed to them the most. Did they like the game? You'll have to listen to find out! And as always, the show rounds out with a remix and this episode brings a nice arrangement from Final Fantasy 2. Come join us for this super long episode of FFU and enjoy!
Another week, another episode of Final Fantasy Union is here to discuss all things FF related. Unfortunately, there’s very little to discuss! Join in with Darryl, Colin, and Lauren as they sit down to chat about the franchise. After ranting a while about there being very little news since the release of FF13-2, they move into the two pieces of news: the DLC in FF13-2 for Sazh and the estimated sales figures. The gang is not impressed with either of them so listen in to find our why. They move right into reading your answers to the Burning Question which was “What do you think of the FF13-2 DLC?” After a brief discussion on what it would be like if Square-Enix outsourced the FF franchise to another company, they go right into your questions including how they each played Noel in the game, their thoughts on the voice acting in the game, and whether Versus will be released on the PS4 rather than the PS3. And this show, the music gives you a throwback to the era of FF2 with a killer remix. Even though it may have been a slow week, the trio does not disappoint with plenty of discussion and a fair amount of ranting so make sure you get your fix!
The LB crew chats about Final Fantasy XIII-2, The Darkness II, King Arthur II, Port Royale 3, Tropico 4, Hard Reset, Vita news, and the Steam app. Chris gives us the lowdown on eating out. They talk about Tim Schafer and his kickstarter project too.
The end of January brought us a massive game for FFU: Final Fantasy XIII-2. This show, Darryl is join by Colin, Lauren, and David and they spend an hour talking about how the game panned out. In case you're not far into the game, don't worry; the group keeps the show spoiler free! The quartet start off the discussion about the story, the characters and their development. How did Serah and Noel turn out? Find out here. Then the gang talks about the gameplay, the battle system, the puzzles, and the general progression of the game. After an extended period talking about the monster companions, they get onto the controversial music and whether it was good or bad. And then what would our impressions show be without your input. The group go through a few of your opinions to see what you guys think about the game. The show rounds out with a great XIII-2 remix, so don't stop listening until the end! Listen in to get all the FFXIII-2 news and impression with your favorite people...and Darryl.
Rando is in SF for a game event, and Brian is in the desert licking toads, so this is a very diverse game podcast! Korean, Indian, Mexican roots (and Matt) mesh together to discuss Resident Evil 6, SOPA/PIPA issues, Dead Space, Final Fantasy XIII-2