Highwind Herald

Highwind Herald is back! We’ve got previews, reviews, and a discussion about NFTs as it relates to a certain SOLDIER statue.

Trivia question of the day: In FFIX, what is the moogle in the Dali Inn named? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 1:13 - Introduction / Trivia
• 4:15 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 7:41 - FFXIV Patch 6.2
• 14:46 - Stranger of Paradise DLC
• 18:18 - FFVII NFTs
• 38:23 - Outro
• Trivia answer: Gumo

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Ten years of storytelling (and one year of waiting on Solois) brought us to this moment. The Highwind Herald review of FFXIV Endwalker is finally here!

Trivia question of the day: In FFIV, what is the name of the race that Namingway belongs to? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 2:25 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 5:28 - Endwalker Review and Spoilers
• Trivia answer: Hummingway

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Solois returns! We celebrate welcoming this Eorzean home with 6.18 patch news and discussion surrounding the critically acclaimed MMO!

Trivia question of the day: What game can you buy the item Mako Synergy (inspired by FFVII)? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 3:23 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 9:31 - FFXIV Patch 6.18
• 21:48 - Billboard Bash!
• 24:22 - Aether Compass Clarification
• 27:35 - Patch 6.2 Live Letter
• 39:51 - Final Thoughts
• 42:30 - Outro
• Trivia answer: The World Ends With You

Recommended Resources

• FFXIV 6.18 Patch Notes - https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/aa641701b181ebf66aaf3264896b65acdbd23850
• Live Letter 71 Recap - https://novacrystallis.com/2022/07/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-71-summary-patch-6-2-coming-late-august-2022/
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The FFVII 25th Anniversary Celebration has arrived and it has brought a plethora of awesome news for fans! Three game announcements, release windows, and new footage! There’s a lot to unpack from this 10-minute presentation and we’ve got you covered!

Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy II what is the name of Josef’s daughter? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 1:20 - Father’s Day Correction
• 2:15 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 3:56 - FFXIV News
• 6:00 - FFVII Announcements
• 7:54 - Ever Crisis Discussion
• 13:26 - Crisis Core: Reunion
• 22:34 - FFVII Rebirth
• 32:58 - FFVII Ship Wars - “She Dead”
• 41:55 - Release Windows
• 43:26 - Streamer News
• 45:56 - Outro
• Trivia answer: Nelly or Molly (Playstation)

Recommended Resources

• FFVII 25th Anniversary Celebration: https://youtu.be/uAVvmd4Qd9M
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and from the Final Fantasy franchise. This week we celebrate dads (good and bad) from our favorite series!

Trivia question of the day: What song inspired One-Winged Angel? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:30 - Introduction / Trivia
• 2:00 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 4:41 - Dads of Final Fantasy
• 28:55 - FFTCG Anniversary Collection
• 30:33 - Outro
• Trivia answer: Purple Haze

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Sony’s June State of Play finally brought news of FFXVI and we’re here to talk all about it!

Trivia question of the day: In FFVII what is the name of Red XIII’s ultimate Limit Break? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 2:00 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 5:19 - FFXVI News
• 27:25 - Summer Game Fest Predictions
• 35:00 - FFXVI Final Thoughts
• 39:45 - Trivia answer: Cosmo Memory

Recommended Resources

• FFXVI SoP Trailer: https://youtu.be/gV5rIW1Qums
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Wolfkinz gives a brief breakdown of the upcoming 6.15 patch for FFXIV and prepares for the storm that is the new FFXVI trailer that debuted at the Playstation State of Play.

Episode Summary

• Introduction
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• FFXIV 6.15 Patch Breakdown

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Experience a true sibling squabble as Wolfkinz and Solois discuss how important grouped queuing is for Crystalline Conflict. Also, new patches for FFXIV / Chocobo GP and news about the FFIX animated series!

Trivia question of the day: Do you consider ATB to be turn based? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:30 - Introduction / Trivia
• 3:47 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 9:08 - PVP In Game and On Air
• 31:25 - Chocobo GP Season 2 Patch
• 32:40 - FFIX Animated Series
• 42:12 - Outro
• Trivia answer: You decide!

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There are premium figures and then there is whatever the new Terra Masterline ⅙ scale statue is. This week we talk about this pricey piece of property and what else we could get for that hefty price tag.

Trivia question of the day: What is the name of the Final Fantasy manga that tells the story of two Square-Enix employees being transported to the world of FF? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 3:49 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 8:36 - FFVI Update
• 10:40 - FFII Hot Takes
• 15:07 - Terra Statue Sticker Shock
• 28:16 - FFXVI / Ever Crisis Updates
• 35:45 - Outro
• Trivia answer: Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger

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• Terra Masterline Statue: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/204273
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Square Enix offloads some western studios, FFXVI is nearing the end of development, and FFXIV PVP has captivated at least one of us. We cover a lot of ground in this one as we go over the week’s biggest news.

Trivia question of the day: What did Kefka get sand on? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• 0:29 - Introduction / Trivia
• 2:01 - Our week in Final Fantasy
• 7:18 - Square Enix News
• 11:15 - FFXVI Development Update
• 14:02 - FFXIV PVP Tangent
• 18:31 - Back to FFXVI
• 21:44 - Quake Nostalgia
• 24:06 - More Final Fantasy Finally
• 32:45 - Outro
• Trivia answer: His Boots

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