Highwind Herald

Take the time to get to know Solois this week as he takes on solo hosting duties. Join him as he gives some insight into his connection to Final Fantasy and his path to becoming a content creator.

Trivia question of the day: No trivia this week, but tune back in next week!

Episode Summary

• Solois’ Tale

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This week we park the Highwind and hop aboard the Gummi Ship to take a look at the Final Fantasy representation within Kingdom Hearts. Join us as we travel from world to world discussing what is and what could have been.

Trivia question of the day: Name an American sitcom from the early 2000s that makes reference to Final Fantasy. (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Final Fantasy in Kingdom Hearts discussion
• Trivia answer: Two and a Half Men

Recommended Resources

• Two and a Half Men clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6-d-YcYJWA
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Death is almost upon us as dawn approaches! This week we go over the recent Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter and get excited about Patch 5.5 releasing April 13th! We also discuss the merits of wandering aimlessly. Join us as we await the sunrise.

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy V which village is Bartz from? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Patch 5.5 trailer discussion
• Live Letter breakdown
• Bonus Trivia!
• Trivia answer: Rikks Village

Recommended Resources

• Live Letter Breakdown: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-62-summary-patch-5-5-part-1-out-april-13/
• FFXIV Fan Fest: https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com/2021/na/
• FFIX Coca-Cola commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnaClmuna78
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April Fools! In celebration of the jokiest day of the year we’re talking about all of our favorite “joke” characters. The ones that bring the light hearted comic relief in between all the world saving!

Trivia question of the day: Which mainline (meaning just the numbered ones in this case) Final Fantasy games are represented in the Kingdom Hearts franchise? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• FFVIII Remastered now on Mobile!
• Playstation Store Update
• KupoCon!
• Favorite Comic Relief Characters
• Trivia answer: I, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XIII

Recommended Resources

• Kingsglaive 4K: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QRVLTCH/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_JSR4X9NE7JPT04ZQAVVH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
• PlayStation Store Announcement: https://www.polygon.com/22356858/playstation-store-shut-down-ps3-ps-vita-psp-date-redownload-purchases
• KupoCon: https://kupocon.com/
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We’ve got good news and bad news. Join us as we go over all the major items from the past week from awesome product reveals to the demise of past generation PlayStation stores and FFXI mobile. It’s going to be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Trivia question of the day: In FFIX what is the month and year of Steiner’s birth? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Steam Final Fantasy Sale until March 29th
• Mobile Final Fantasy Sale until March 29th
• FF7 Remake Plushes available for pre-order
• FF7 Remake Material Ultimania Artbook available for pre-order
• FF7 Advent Children Watch available for pre-order
• Distant Worlds FFVIII collection released - featuring “Eyes On Me”
• FFXI Mobile Cancelled
• FFXIV Localization Team Interview Part II now available
• FFXIV Patch 5.5 Special Site now Live
• FFXIV Live Letter set for Friday April 2nd
• PlayStation store closures
• Trivia answer: March 1766

Recommended Resources

• FF7R Plushes: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1635
• FF7R Artbook: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1640
• FF7 Advent Children Watch: https://na.finalfantasy.com/news/1636
• FFVIII Distant Worlds / A New World Collection: https://dw-anw-collections.bandcamp.com/album/distant-worlds-and-a-new-world-collections-music-from-final-fantasy-viii
• FFXIV Localization Interview Part II: https://na.finalfantasy.com/topics/266
• FFXIV 5.5 Special Site: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/shadowbringers/patch_5_5/
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Should old content be required to experience new adventures in Final Fantasy XIV? Is it OK to gate certain things behind other requirements? Join us as we discuss our thoughts on these very topics in today’s FFXIV heavy episode!

Trivia question of the day: In the 3D remake of FFIII your four characters were given personalities and names. Can you name them? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• Microsoft Sale - Until March 22
• Nintendo Sale - Until March 24
• FFXI March Update now Live!
• Happy Birthday Zell!
• Is Gating OK?
• Trivia answer: Luneth, Refia, Ingus, and Arc

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Join us for Part II of our Final Fantasy VII Remake discussion as we focus on character, story, and speculation of what’s to come.

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy VII Remake how many abilities can be learned with the Enemy Skill Materia? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Review - Story Discussion
• Trivia answer: 4

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Let’s party like it’s 1997! Final Fantasy VII is having its biggest announcement week since the game first launched. Plus, we dive into the first half of our two-part review series of Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Trivia question of the day: Which town in FFVI do you acquire Mog as a permanent party member? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• First Soldier
• Ever Crisis
• Integrade
• FFVIIR Discussion
• Trivia answer: Narshe

Recommended Resources

• First Soldier Teaser: https://youtu.be/chSgLDIhWE0
• Ever Crisis Teaser: https://youtu.be/TNGkkVqpUes
• FFVIIR Integrade Trailer: https://youtu.be/El_tG6PyHic
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This week we play catch up as we recap the biggest news items from the last few weeks. FFXIV Patch 5.5, FFXVI producer interview, Project Triangle Strategy, and more!

Trivia question of the day: What is the name of the mathematics based mini-game played with coins in Final Fantasy X-2? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• New FFXIV FFTCG Starter Set available
• FFXI February Update contains a new chapter of Voracious Resurgence
• Live Letter 62
• Patch 5.5 title: “Death Unto Dawn”
• Patch 5.5 Part 1 arrives April 13th
• Patch 5.5 Part 2 arrives end of May
• New MSQ split into two parts
• New Dungeon: Paglth’an
• The Chronicles of Werlyt continues with a battle against Diamond Weapon
• Final “YoRHa Dark Apocalypse” Alliance Raid will be added
• Resistance weapon requirements up to Patch 5.35 will be eased.
• Rewards for Castrum Lacus Litore will be increased to remove the barrier it poses - scheduled for a hotfix
• New area - Zadnor
• New Unreal Trial - The Navel to be retired
• Ultimate Trial delayed due to Covid until 6.1
• FFXVI Interview with Producer Naoki Yoshida via “Game Hack” from the Tokyo Radio Show “One Morning”
• Combat will include action and story elements
• An accessible story-focused mode will be included for those less familiar with action oriented gameplay via support actions
• The story hopes to “create a world within the Final Fantasy universe that those who understand the complexities and realities of good and bad can be excited for”
• Will focus on the hardships and experiences of becoming an adult.
• Project Triangle Strategy - FF Tactics?
• Trivia answer: Sphere Break

Recommended Resources

• FFXIV TCG Starter: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/611968/final-fantasy-trading-card-game-two-player-starter-set-final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers-fftcg
• Nova Crystallis Live Letter 62 Breakdown: https://novacrystallis.com/2021/02/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-62-summary-patch-5-5-part-1-out-april-13/
• AOTF FFXVI Interview Brekadown: https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/looks-like-final-fantasy-xvi-may-have-an-easy-story-mode/
• Project Triangle Strategy Trailer: https://youtu.be/CYQzGn12db0
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In this episode we welcome the team from Faces of Eorzea to chat about their project to offer affordable portrait drawings of all the denizens of Final Fantasy XIV’s gorgeous world. Join us as we chat about Endwalker, art, and roleplaying in our first guest interview!

Trivia questions of the day:

1. Which was the first Final Fantasy to have infinite inventory space?

2. What was the name of the alien you could encounter in FFVIII? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• General FF discussion
• Announcement Showcase Discussion
• FFXIV general discussion
• Interview with Faces of Eorzea
• Trivia answer 1: FFV
• Trivia answer 2: PuPu

Recommended Resources

• Faces of Eorzea Twitter: https://twitter.com/fauvora
• Faces of Eorzea Website: https://fauvora.carrd.co/
• Karista’s Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/01/03/rgiii-digital-portrait/?arc404=true
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