Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Today we're beginning our podcast series analyzing the story of the game. This time, we'll be talking up through the end of the Phoenix Gate sequence, which was all in the demo released last week, but next time we'll move into the content of the full game! Hope everyone enjoys the discussion, and feel free to play along with us!

Time Codes:

1. Intro (0:00)

2. Opening Narration (3:51)

3. Phoenix vs Ifrit Part 1 (11:38)

4. The Nysa Defile (15:51)

5. Rosalith (39:15)

6. Elwin and Anabella (1:11:11)

7. Clive and Jill (1:14:37)

8. Leaving Rosalith and Stillwind Marsh (1:17:41)

9. Phoenix Gate (1:20:29)