LBR Podcast Network

A Reddit post asked if SE's policies on punishment are archaic and in need of being updated. The hosts look as far back as FFXI to draw parallels to today's FFXIV to determine their consensus.They also discuss the top 10 best MMORPGs of all time.

No stranger to headlines and controversy, the crew of FEC are sick and tired of hearing about PewDiePie. One last time, they give some final thoughts and put a cap on the conversation. Other headlines include; A yet unannounced Bethesda Game will see a release before the years end, Eve Online makes headlines again with its biggest heist yet and which game will see it's final update this fall? Tune in now to find out.

With Patch 4.1 having an October release, information has started to surface of the content the players can expect. Everything from Housing plots to new trials. But the big thing on everyone's radar is the Ultimate Series, a new form of content for the elite. Is the incentive enough? The crew breaks it down.

The Legendary Final Fantasy Producer Yoshinori Kitase sat down with a reporter to talk about some long standing Final Fantasy theories, such as Squall Is Dead or if FF7 and FFX share the same world. The crew then talks about the fun of theories and if they should be debunked at all. Other headlines include: PUBG selling 10 Million Copies, Harvey Relief streams raising over $227,000 as well as Mario no longer being a plumber.

Now that everyone has had time to digest Stormblood and the slew of changes it’s brought to the game, the hosts go through each major class-type and discuss how the changes have impacted the jobs closest to their hearts. A bevy of callers also bring up a host of topics including if it’s possible to right the ship or if Square Enix’s current course with the game is a permanent one.

A statistic has surfaced claiming that only 60% of people who have played Final Fantasy XV have actually beaten the game. The hosts break down exactly what this means for the game and what it could spell for the rest of the franchise. Other headlines include; fans disappointment at the Shenmue 3 Gamescom Trailer, the revelation of Jurassic World Evolution and the Secret of Mana remake announcement.

It’s been about 2 months now since Stormblood’s launch and the rest of the hosts have finally clawed their way through Doma and Ala Mhigo. On this episode the hosts let loose all their criticisms, praises and theories surrounding the MSQ.

On today’s Final Encounter Cast the hosts reminisce to the cartoons of old. They talk about what made cartoons of the 90s so great and how modern day reboots could serve to learn from them, but avoid trying to replicate them. Other headlines include; Microsoft Office Championship, yes you heard that right. Blizzard re-branding back to Battle.net and a famous professional athlete suing riot over a skin likeness in League of Legends.

Stormblood has all but played out in most players minds, the MSQ is finished, the entire raid tier has already been overcome. When can we expect Patch 4.1 and what comes along with it? The LBR cast compares what SE has promised and what...Blizzard is bringing in their next patch. The differences are staggering. We also take your calls and emails and have a special guest read an LBR fanfic!

The older we get, the less games we seem to be willing to try out. We’re fine with dishing out bucks for what we know and love, but what stops us from trying something new? From looking to break the mold? The FEC crew talk about their tastes and what want and look for in games. Other headlines include; The release date for Horizon Zero Dawn DLC, a team up between Square Enix and AMD, plus Valve announces a brand new game in development.