Speakers of Hydaelyn

Speakers of Hydaelyn episodes:

• 05.19.2024

  FFXIV Is Under (DDoS) Attack! | Episode 401

  It's been a difficult week of FFXIV as we find ourselves under a massive DDoS attack, rendering the game unplayable at times. We also discuss the upcoming Make It Rain Campaign, and the second part of the Moogle Treasure Trove...

  
• 05.13.2024

  Live Letter 81 & New EU Data Center| Episode 400

  Details about the upcoming Live Letter has been released, and we're all preparing for a looooong one. The European Data Center Expansion is REAL after all, and we discuss the news. There's also updates on the new benchmark so we...

  
• 05.06.2024

  Wuk Lamat & Dragon Quest 10 | Episode 399

  A recent interview with Localization Lead Kate Cwynar about Wuk Lamat and the reception from the FFXIV community. We also read through some MogMail where among the many topics we discuss some features from DQ10 that could be added to...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Dawntrail Benchmark & Yo-Kai Watch | Episode 398

  There's been a lot of talk in the community about the Dawntrail Benchmark this past week. A lot of players are upset with the changes to their characters, other have pointed out bugs and other anomalies in the Benchmark. Yoshi-P...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Live Letter LXXX Special | Episode 397

  Live Letter LXXX just happened and a lot of new and exciting information about the graphics update has been released as well as details of a comprehensive expansion of the block list. We also watch the benchmark trailer! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ Merch...

  
• 04.12.2024

  FFXVI Event Review & 14-Hour Broadcast Info | Episode 396

  The 14-Hour Broadcast is close, and the full schedule has been released! Time to dive in and find out what's in store for us! The Final Fantasy XVI event is also underway and we discuss and review the whole thing. MogMail:...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Xbox Sweepstakes & FFXIV x FFXVI Crossover | Episode 395

  The preorders for FFXIV Dawntrail went about as expected, with extended downtime, missing orders, and extensive delays for preorder codes. We also talk about the bizarre Xbox sweepstakes for an aetheryte themed Xbox, new info about the upcoming Live Letter,...

  
• 04.04.2024

  FFXIV Coins & Pax East 2024 | Episode 394

  A new currency has been introduced for Xbox players: FFXIV Coin! Patch 6.58 is out now and we look through and discuss the patch notes. And of course, Pax East happened and we go through everything we learned from the...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Yoshi-P on FFXIV's Diffficulty & Cross Region Travel | SoH | #393

  Yoshi-P was interviewed by Famitsu a few weeks ago, and a quote from that interview has made its rounds on reddit and the official forums. But what did he actually say, and do we agree with him? A cross region...

  
• 03.14.2024

  FFXIV Xbox Release Date & Dawntrail Interview | Episode 392

  PCGamesN has interview Kate Cwynar about the upcoming FFXIV Expansion Dawntrail, and we read through it and discuss. We also discuss the Xbox version full release date, the new moon mount, and the upcoming Little Ladies' Day and Hatching-Tide event....

  
• 03.13.2024

  FFXIV's Table Top RPG & Background Concept Artist Interview | Episode 391

  In the week before FFXIV's appearance at PAX East, we are graced with an interview with Background Concept Artist Mariko Higashi by the FFXIV Official blog. We also discuss the upcoming FFXIV themed Tabletop RPG, a mysterious lodestone post, and...

  
• 02.29.2024

  What IS Solution Nine? | Episode 390

  With FFXIV Dawntrail edging ever closer, we sit down to discuss all the theories we've seen and heard on the Internet. Is it Allagan? Is it Garlean? Is it Ancient? Is it... Mandervillian? We also discuss FFXIV's upcoming appearance at...

  
• 02.24.2024

  FFXIV Patch 6.57 & Necromancer Healer? | SoH | #389

  It's a very quiet week in the FFXIV world, but the boys are still here to keep you entertained this week. Patch 6.57 has released, and it brought with it some interesting changes, especially for the PvP mode 'Shatter'. We...

  
• 02.23.2024

  FFXIV Xbox Beta Debacle & Valentione's Day Review | SoH | #388

  Valentione Day descends on Eorzea again and we give our honest review of this year's Valentione's Day. And the Xbox Open Beta seems not so open after all - and the more we read about the upcoming Xbox version of...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Who Will Win The Turali Throne? | SoH | #387

  It's time for our first proper discussion about the plot of FFXIV Dawntrail, and first up is the big question of who will end up winning the Turali throne? And what do we know about the candidates? Put on your...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Patch 6.55 Review & Solution 9 Theories | Episode 385

  We now live in a post-patch 6.55 world and it's time to discuss and review the last major content patch of Endwalker! We also discuss the returning FFXI event as well as the awful discourse on the official forums about...

  
• 01.21.2024

  Yoshi-P Interview & Patch 6.55 | Episode 384

  Patch 6.55 is about to hit FFXIV, and we look at the updated patch 6.55 website for any last clues before the content drops on Tuesday. We also read an interview done by Famitsu with Yoshi-P after Fan Fest. We...

  
• 01.11.2024

  FFXIV JP Fan Fest Special 2024 | Episode 383

  We now live in a post-JP Fan Fest world, and it's time to break it all down. How do we feel about the new job? And what do we think about Solution Nine? These questions and so many more are...

  
• 01.08.2024

  JP Fan Fest 2024 & Heavensturn | Episode 382

  Fan Fest in Japan is soon upon us, and Yoshi-P will provide us with another major info dump for Dawntrail. We discuss our predictions and go through the stream schedule. We also discuss the Heavensturn event and a lot of...

  
• 12.30.2023

  Job Changes in Dawntrail & Starlight Review | #381

  SoaR Wyrmking's Rest: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94694423 In this episode we discuss our wishes for job changes coming in Dawntrail. We also review the recent Starlight Celebration event and one of the scariest NPCs in the game. And of course: MogMail! https://speakersxiv.com/holidays23/ MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/...

  
• 12.18.2023

  New Hairstyles & Starlight ’23 | Episode 380

  The hair design contest 2023 winners have been announced and we dive into the many potentially upcoming hairstyles for FFXIV. We also discuss the new Tales from the Dawn story, the upcoming Starlight event, and of course: MogMail. SoaR: Wyrmking's Rest:...

  
• 12.06.2023

  10 Years of FFXIV & JP Fan Fest Details | Episode 379

  It's finally time we acknowledge the 10th anniversary of FFXIV. We share our thoughts about FFXIV's past expansions and our favorite memories from all of them. We also go through the stream details for the upcoming JP Fan Fest. There's...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Cloud Servers - The Future of FFXIV? | Episode 378

  The Cloud Data Center test has been a success, and we discuss our experiences and opinions on the test so far. Can this be the future of FFXIV's servers? We also discuss the Pizza emote which is now on the...

  
• 11.24.2023

  Jenova in FFXIV? | Episode 377

  FFXIV has been nominated for two Video Game Awards, and we discuss XIV's chances of winning. We also talk about the upcoming release of Encyclopaedia Eorzea Vol. 3. We also discuss a MogMail that brings up the possibility of Jenova...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Cheating in Fall Guys & JP Fan Fest Details | Episode 376

  The Fall Guys even has been a smash hit in FFXIV, but as expected, cheating has become a huge problem. Now it's gone too far, and we're finally seeing steps taken to combat it. We also got more information about...

  
• 11.08.2023

  All Saints’ Wake & Community Drama | Episode 375

  A strange week has passed which included the release of patch 6.51 and All Saints' Wake, but was somewhat overshadowed by some Twitter drama involving Susan Calloway. We discuss it all here so come on over and hear our views...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Cheating in PvP & Patch 6.51 | Episode 374

  A wave of cheaters in FFXIV's pvp mode has washed over us lately, and we discuss what this means for the community, as well as the recent exposing of pvp cheaters by a player that initially seemed to be hacking...

  
• 10.27.2023

  EU Fan Fest Special | Episode 373

  It happened! EU Fan Fest has concluded and we have a lot of new super interesting information. It's time to digest and reflect - and that's exactly what we're doing. We share our Fan Fest experiences and discuss the information...

  
• 10.19.2023

  The State of Final Fantasy XIV | Episode 372

  There has been a lot of videos and posts about the supposed decline of Final Fantasy XIV. But how true are the claims? We sit down and discuss our views on the state of Final Fantasy XIV. We also review...

  
• 10.14.2023

  The Twelve Story Is Over! | FFXIV 6.5 Spoilercast | Episode 371 XL

  Patch 6.5 released last week, and it's time for us to do our spoilercast! Obviously, spoilers aplenty this episode. We discuss the MSQ and the final conclusion to the Twelve story arc, bringing a decade of speculation to an end. ►...

  
• 10.02.2023

  FFXIV 6.5 Patch Notes | Episode 370

  It's finally time! Patch 6.5 is almost here! It's time to read through the patch notes and get the hype going for 6.5! We also read some MogMail and discuss some recent events relating to 6.5 as well as a...

  
• 09.26.2023

  Live Letter 79 Special | Episode 369

  Live Letter LXXIX has concluded and we are left with a lot of interesting information about the upcoming FFXIV Patch 6.5. We also break down the trailer, and discuss the upcoming TTRPG. Let us know what you think about the...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Patch 6.5, Eureka & Colonialism | Episode 368

  The website for FFXIV's patch 6.5 has been updated with a lot of new information. We go through all of the new details. Eureka is once again relevant and we have strong opinions on that content. And finally; there's been...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Is FFXIV Going Free to Play? (No) | Episode 367

  Yoshi-P has once again been confronted with the question game journalists love to ask: Is FFXIV going free to play anytime soon? The answer will not shock you. We also look at the new 6.5 website, and read MogMail! ► Patreon:...

  
• 09.13.2023

  The Rising 2023 Review & Live Letter 79 Date | Episode 366

  The Rising 2023 has happened, and it's time to discuss what we think about it. The date has been set for Live Letter 79, and we discuss what we expect from it. We also talk about the Culinarian Chaos video,...

  
• 08.30.2023

  10th Anniversary & New Players Discussion | Episode 365

  The 10th anniversary is in full swing, and we go through some of the recent anniversary announcements. We also read a new post on the official blog about The Rising event, and we discuss the eternal question of how new...

  
• 08.26.2023

  AI Voice Concerns & The Rising 2023 | Episode 364

  The growing trend of training AI voices based on voice actors' voices has caused some controversy in the FFXIV community. With voice actors coming out and asking fans to stop using their voices in unlicensed content. We also discuss all...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Dawntrail Jobs & Moonfire Faire Review | Episode 363

  Moonfire Faire is finally back in FFXIV and we give our review of this year's event. We also read through the patch notes for 6.48, and read and discuss your Dawntrail MogMail theories. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Fan Fest Las Vegas Issues & Yoshi-P Q&A | Episode 362

  The FFXIV Fan Fest in Las Vegas turned out to be quite the mess of those that were there live, and we discuss it all. We also read through the Fan Fest Press Q&A with Yoshi-P and look at the...

  
• 08.01.2023

  NA Fan Fest 2023 Special | Episode 361

  Fan Fest 2023 kicked off last weekend with the NA Fan Fest in Las Vegas. We finally got the reveal of FFXIV's next expansion Dawntrail, and a lot more information about the upcoming graphical update! We also got several very...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Final Episode Before Fan Fest | Episode 360

  We're almost there! Fan Fest is in less than a week, and the hype is through the roof! We go through everything you need to know before the big event begins. We look at some merch, discuss final theories, and...

  
• 07.28.2023

  FFXIV NA Fan Fest Details Released | Episode 359

  The schedule for Fan Fest 2023 has been released, and it's time to fire up that hype train! We discuss our theories about the upcoming events and theories about what might happen next in XIV's story. We also talk about...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Keeping Up in FFXIV | Episode 358

  It's the calm before the storm that is Fan Fest, but we are still here to keep you company while we wait. In today's episode we go through a number of MogMails and discuss a recent article that came out...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Make It Rain 2023 Review | Episode 357

  The Make It Rain 2023 Campaign is underway in FFXIV and we give our review of the event. We also discuss the recently announced preorder for the 3rd volume of Encyclopædia Eorzea, the goody bag for the NA Fan Fest,...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Levequest Factions & Patch 6.41 | Episode 356

  Patch 6.41 has been released, and we look at the minor changes coming with this patch. We also talk about Yoshi-P's attempt to leave Square Enix's executive board. We also talk about the launch of FFXVI, and the upcoming Make...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Korean Live Letter Q&A | Episode 365

  The Korean version of the game had a Live Letter recently, and while the Korean version is behind the main version, there was a Q&A with some very interesting questions and some interesting (and mysterious) answers. We also read your...

  
• 06.18.2023

  Episode 354 | FFXIV 6.4 Spoilercast Part 3/3

  The final part of our Spoilercast is here. In this final part we discuss Tataru's Great Endeavour, Island Sanctuary, and Frontline. We also read your MogMail! ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/speakersxiv ► Follow...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Episode 353 | FFXIV 6.4 SPOILERCAST Part 2/3: Pandæmonium

  The spoilercast continues! In this part we dive into the final story and battles of Pandæmonium. We also discuss the job changes, housing auto demolition, and known issues after the patch! ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join...

  
• 05.31.2023

  Episode 352 | FFXIV 6.4 SPOILERCAST Part 1/3: MSQ

  Patch 6.4 is finally here and we are ready to dive into all the new stuff! We kick it all off with the first part of our 6.4 Spoilercast, looking at the MSQ. Please make sure you've done the MSQ...

  
• 05.22.2023

  Episode 351 | FFXIV 6.4 Patch Notes

  FFXIV's Patch 6.4 is almost upon us, and the preliminary patch notes are out! It's time to dive into all the new stuff to be introduced this patch. All aboard the hype train MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/MogMail Patch Notes: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/045af3953359fd8c813fc2e12228aa44117186f3 ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ►...