I loved the original Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0. However, ever since the 2.0 relaunch, I’ve grown to like the game less and less each passing year. As of 2025, I almost loathe it. Alex Fraioli, current FFXIV enjoyer, joins me on my likely final attempt to appreciate modern Final Fantasy XIV.   Listen on […]

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Final Fantasy XIV is a long-standing frustration of mine. As someone who loved 1.0, I’ve long been off the Final Fantasy XIV train. Today, the negative sentiment toward the game seems to be growing, so I wanted to talk to someone who still likes it. Alex Fraioli, who previously appeared on our podcast about Love […]

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This week, I talk about a Taiko Drum Accessory, cute video game girls, a parkour racing game, and my final thoughts on Toukiden Kiwami. Listen on Podcast Platforms! Opening Music Toukiden Kiwami Nintendo Chronicler’s Video OCP Gameplay Archiving PS5 Slim Disc Drive Requires Internet Connection Nintendo Patents Detachable Dual Screen Hardware Taiko Drum Master Accessory […]

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This week I talk about Snowbreak: Containment Zone, Black Box NES Game, Halo’s arcade shooter, and a ghost roommate game. Listen on Podcast Platforms Opening Music from Toukiden Valis Collection 3 Valis Collection Cup Alex Fraioli Imagination vs. Immersion: Why Your Brain Loves Pixel Art Seven Nights Ghost Steam Page FFXIV Coming to Xbox Illusion […]

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This week Million Arthur NFTs return, Like a Dragon Kenzan, and some leftover Tokyo Game Show Dragon Quest news. Audio-Only Opening Music from Babylon’s Fall – Dancing Dolphin Duo Kumoricon Website Tips to Make Game Collecting Easier and More Enjoyable One Controller Port Patreon Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Stream Dragon Quest […]

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This week I talk about all the games that I’m still trying to finish from 2019, the current status of my PC98 set up as well as my time with Kick-Flight. Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Trailer Space Channel 5 VR: Kind of Funky News Flash Trailer Opening Music from God Eater 2: Rage Burst […]

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This week it’s mostly about comparing model and clothing designs, as well as Final Fantasy XIV’s massive success. Oh, and there’s more boy talk as always. Equal Clothing Rights in Last Idea My biggest beef with cosmetic-based games are options for men. While women can basically wear anything a man can, the same can’t be […]

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This week I talk about jumping back into Final Fantasy XIV, Portal 2 co-op and Monster Hunter World’s winter event.  Monster Hunter World Christmas Quest Content Next Gotta Protectors Game Is Susume!! Mamotte Knight For The Nintendo Switch Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure Launch Trailer Opening music from Final Fantasy XIV Ending music […]

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This week I just rant about FFXIV 1.23b. Opening Music is from FFXIV 1.0. Closing music is from Mario Paint.

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I’ve discussed how Square-Enix made the transition from Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 to 2.0. But as someone who played the original game, I also had a first hand experience on how the version changes effected players and their characters. What was initially most shocking was how much the combat had changed. With the exception of […]

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