Final Fantasy XV: Exclusive New Information and Answers

[@TheLifestream]

Game Informer's coverage of this game has been awesome. Our facebook page has basically been a series of links to your content over the last few weeks. Keep up the great work.

[@spitngames6225]

the guy on the right is very insightful. i was positively nodding every time he speaks

[@binxmaster]

26:53 Couldn't have put it better. That's every Final Fantasy from the tip to the core.

[@225raphael]

Now THAT'S a podcast!With real info.

[@benimo6]

That skit idea from Tales of, was really good! They should definitely have those in the car driving sequences

[@XxbiohazardxX223]

when will you release all the footage that you got in that week? i read that you could capture a lot of footage without restriction so GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE

[@MyaWho]

I feel like Ben Hanson is the only one not happy about the driving in FF15. If you watch, he brings up how the car likes to stick to the road like Roach in Witcher 3 and how he really doesn't like it, and the look on Joe and Kim's faces are like, "how could you be upset about that, we had no real issue with it".

[@Rikent]

+MyaWho I don't really mind that either because in most other FFs before you get the ability to fly around you can't really explore everything. I will however be mad if the flying car is just for show and it allows you to just fast travel like in FFX.

[@duelverse8410]

I know right! Also I'm glad that the car sticks of the road a lot because I'm not good at driving in video games

[@MyaWho]

Swagger Jacker actually tabata has said in multiple interviews that the flying version of the car is fully controllable so you don't need to worry about that. :)

[@hideyoshino-kami864]

+MyaWho That feature is nothing new, it was used in ff8 as well and think it makes sense, because it`s meant to bring you from one point to another, it`s not supposed to be gta-like

[@MyaWho]

+Poncio Pilates not only that but he's acting like the car isn't controllable at all when you clearly can get off the stickiness anytime you want like in the Witcher 3. I also don't understand how he's so ignorant of the characters when he works at game informer. Literally everyone knows who the four main characters are, and he should know them more than everyone else just based on the fact that he's played the demos, chapter one, and that he works at GAME INFORMER. How on earth is this guy so ignorant?

[@HannibalXKarma]

I love new information :'D Best game informer magazine cover though! I was supppper excited when I got it in the mail.

[@nekotorin]

I still haven't got mine :(

[@LiquidSnake1988]

+Kotori-nyan damn!

[@sergiostomer7973]

+Kotori-nyan what was it?

[@HannibalXKarma]

Kotori-nyan shit :( that's unfortunate. I literally just got mine like 3 days ago. BUT WHEN you receive it, you're gonna want to remove the cover and put it on the wall of your bedroom (I didn't do that but seriously felt like it.)

[@HannibalXKarma]

Sergio St Omer regis and noctis sitting on the couch :D it just looks veryyyy nice.

[@OwtDaftUK]

I used to love looking at the write ups of characters in the instructions when games included them.

[@allenprosper9411]

The art on thumbnail, I want that framed on my wall.

[@toasteddanish4883]

2 hours of dedicated Final Fantasy content? Sign me up!

[@disqette]

Noctis is 23. Tabata confirmed that he was "around 8" during the "incident" that happened 15 years ago. Add 15, you get 23. Also, it's known that Prompto met Noctis in their school years, so one could assume Prompto is also about 23.

[@tvdkhfan]

He seems way to young to be 23 I was thinking 21?

[@disqette]

He looks younger than that, but you really can't deny what Tabata said lol

[@tvdkhfan]

+Awato Yeah I guess lol. If they were going for 23 they just kinda made him look a little to boyish for his age but np

[@sergiostomer7973]

+soranjaxx damn and gladio is 5 years older than noct so yh gladio is old lol

[@tvdkhfan]

+Sergio St Omer so gladiolus would be 28

[@Gatz22]

I remember the first trailer for Versus XIII, Noctis looked like and walked like a badass when the enemy were shooting at him and the swords were blocking the bullets and how he was kicking ass and then walking away again like a badass to sit on his throne. I loved that.

[@TheRandomperson1016]

1:35:13 I'm pretty sure he's talking about Gratia Mundi and I love that song. From all the FF XV songs I've heard so far it's my favorite

[@kirara2516]

11:05 that's one of my favorite parts about the first demo was the character interactions. The four are just so chummy, I can't wait to see more of that. 11:13 oh! Those gator-dragon monsters! I love those things. It was so much fun turning into one in the Platinum demo. 34:06 FF has already made me cry. Zack's death, it gets me every time. 42:21 I want to happy cry for once.

[@writer_man5318]

+kirara2516 Just remember the guy who helped direct Zack's death in Crisis Core is directing this game. Oh and those gator dragon monsters are called "Sahagin".

[@kirara2516]

***** yeah, so I know that he can back up his promises when he says he wants to make people cry.

[@allanallipin5013]

I'm guessing that debuffs can be incorporated on the weapons since they said that you can incorporate status ailments on them.

[@burnout713]

Take a drink every time Hanson says "we'll get to that."

[@Zev191]

For anyone who sat through the whole thing, was there any info on the future pc build of the game?

[@awesomeassasinkid]

no

[@Kowanpoop]

lol that does not exist yet. They're still optimizing the console versions and probably also optimizing for the new ps4 so any kind of pc version development will most likely happen late next year.

[@martidavid1519]

+Zev No. Whether a pc build comes out is highly dependent on how well their console sales goes.

[@kirara2516]

43:45 I think it may be Gladio who gets miffed and takes off for a bit. He's always been the (for lack of a better term) bodyguard for Noct, so he may get angry and storm off saying: "Let's see how well you do without me watching your back!" but I don't think any of them are evil.

[@chovue2363]

i really like the environments being they are without a monster or always being filled with random vegetation. it has a more real feel to it that i appreciate the what the designers were going for and the work they put in to it.

[@wiseguy240Winston]

Can we get a graphics comparison video between 13 and 15? No one seems to have done it yet.

[@vexify3357]

YES. NEW INFO TO BINGE WATCH :D

[@kekoa1231]

I'm at work right now and won't be able to watch it until later but was anything new or interesting revealed about Luna and Noctis?

[@TheMentorKing]

I forgot to ask my question but oh well. It was basically "is the final boss is easy while the real challenge is the super optional boss" mentality still around for this game, and if not, how does that affect the super optionals but that, can't be answered at this time anyway.

[@joshuab1707]

I am surprised three game reviewers in a room couldn't come up with this when talking about the point mentioned around 1:40:30. Maybe, if not DLC, Tabata meant something along the lines of post-game content or even a new game plus where you can replay the game with your end-game levels and have the enemies be a bit harder. Back to my thought about Post-Game content, it could be something like Final Fantasy XIII where half the game's content was post game. You have a save point before the final boss or whatever, then after defeating the final boss and ending the game, you would return to that point. The story hasn't really changed, but your range of leveling abilities or buffs has increased and there are some new quests to complete and harder challenges to face. If anything positive is to be said about FF XIII, it is the post-game content available and how they implemented it. When it comes to a really long game that you have invested dozens, or over a hundred hours into, and you have an emotional connection to the characters, i hate having to give that all up at the credits. Allow us to freely roam the world as we see fit as a reward for completing the game... Dare I say, Dark Archaeans??? Okay that is a big leap, but still, I would like some post-game content built into the final game.

[@charoleawood]

Prompto = FF8 Zell A good thing in my book!

[@charoleawood]

Oh, and I like Vaan, the strongest all around battler in the party and a good character. FF12 is the best, but there you have it, every final fantasy has its supporters and detractors, especially in the character department. I can. Not. STAND Zidane in FF9, for instance, (though that scene toward the end where he is limping and his friends have to help him is cool and epic). No point in doing focus testing for main characters, or at all, really.

[@kingatlantis3764]

+Charlie Wood you can not stand zidane but you like vaan, who is probably the worst main character in final fantasy....ok

[@charoleawood]

+King Atlantis It's my opinion, and I stand by it. But you missed my main point entirely, and that is this: these games are divisive. You like Zidane, I don't. I like Vaan, you don't. Some like Prompto, others don't. There is ZERO point to doing focus testing for these or any game. The developers should have a strong vision and stick with it and not play to vocal groups. I like FF7, one of my favorites, but those who posit that FF6 is the best say that FF7 sucks and those who like it are blinded by nostalgia....

[@kingatlantis3764]

good point i agree with you there, but help me understand why you like vaan because i want to see what others see in him

[@charoleawood]

+King Atlantis Well, am I the first you have seen to have said they like Vaan? Because many don't like him, he goes against the typical use of FF playable main characters who are there to allow kids to feel like "Badasses". Vaan is very wishy washy in his convictions and for that reason is much more believable and real to me. He does seem like what young men are as the world forces them into, hopefully, maturity. But he is also a kick ass battler. He's like the star high school athlete whom, now graduated, everyone is expecting great things of, but dude's like, "I don't know, maybe." Aditionally, people think that somehow Squall, FF8, is a weak character but I think the dude has a lot of wisdom and maturity. That party is thrown into a story that requires them to do some serious thinking about situations and NOT rush ahead, but Squall seems to be the only one applying critical thinking and is therefore a good leader (though this does rob Quistis of a lot of character...).

[@Omega0350]

I want to see a Final Fantasy 15 PS4 bundle o-o

[@StudioYami]

+omega92 Considering the whole cast is clad in black, I'd say we already got it.

[@SamuelToy]

+omega92 I would love to see a Final Fantasy 15 PS4 NEO (4.5) bundle...

[@whitleylevi]

Agreed!

[@FrogFraction]

They need to keep FFXV's combat system for future installments, and develop a classic turn based mode for the FF7 remake, and allow you to switch whenever you want. This would be the best thing ever, providing variety and a gameplay style for various fanbases and ages.

[@Mega6staR]

I'm wondering if there will be controller customisation under their settings menu. The circle button is just too uncomfortable for attacking. My guess is that they're working to make combat more evasive instead of Episode Duscae's button mashing, but I prefer the dodge to be by the edge of the controller...

[@allenprosper9411]

I'd like to know more about the possibilities for Final Fantasy Type Next and Final Fantasy Agni's Philosophy - which looks amazing!

[@allenprosper9411]

Not that I didn't enjoy this podcast, I'm always looking for info on 15 as well!

[@DNotzz]

Great stuff guys! All the makings of an epic journey! I hope the small campfire moments are there throughout the game.

[@DNotzz]

Also, i hope the story is long, with plenty to do on the side. Im more interested to see how they combine the linear story telling with the open world aspect.

[@LiquidSnake1988]

+Dan Notz you mean how it would look like in 3D? Since this was present first few games. explore the massive open world and even dungeon.

[@writer_man5318]

+Dan Notz The story is said to be 50 hours without doing side content.

[@DNotzz]

+CrimsonFox “redJack” Hound yea, you are correct. But it was never done on this scale !

[@Hadeshi.]

Is the car mandatory to transit between areas or can we go through the whole game just by walking or chocobo riding?

[@nlba2009]

+Gray I think you can walk and ride chocobo for the whole game, but it's gonna take a lot of time. Also, the car is acting as ur storage, you kinda need it.

[@martidavid1519]

+Gray You could but you won't be able to use the quick travel option so it could get pretty tedious.

[@1r0zz]

+Gray seems a rather big world... that's mean a lot of kilometers...

[@DevDreCW]

+Gray The car seems to teleport to nearby locations as you travel. I think that implies you can travel however you want, but the car IS important.

[@Dukefazon]

Tabata's next game? I remember something about a sequel to Type-0. They showed some stuff at a Chinese gaming expo or something. Some concept art and ideas were pitched but nothing much. Do you remember? Did any of that come up during your stay at Square Enix?

[@martidavid1519]

+Dukefazon You mean Agito? That game's already complete.

[@Dukefazon]

Nope I mean Final Fantasy Type-1 or Final Fantasy Type-Next.

[@gru7006]

Character ages mean alot to rpg gamers. When I was a kid I use to put myself in the game as that character if we had the same age. Its the small things like that that makes rpgs fun. When you play competitive games you lose that aspect of it, you lose that imagination part and you just focus on winning where as with laid back games it's fun to imagine yourself as that character. I remember playing FFVIII When I was 14 and i use to fantasize having a gunblade and going to school to master it and when i turn 17-18(Squall's age in the game) I would embark on the SeeD mission just like in the game. I know its super nerdy, but like i said the tiniest detail cam sometimes go a long way. Its a pity this generation of gamers dont appreciate that anough, but its nice to know there r still fans that care about these things.

[@samuelevans7575]

This video wasn't put on the GI Show playlist :(

[@sergiostomer7973]

well obviously the fight between noctis and laviathan is still in the game. he has to fight it to get it. this is proven by luna telling laviathan that noctis will prove himself worthy in the reclaim your throne jp trailer.

[@burnout713]

Sergio St Omer it was the cover of their magazine, so that's certainly doable.

[@Dukefazon]

Joe's words on cooking reminded me of Star Ocean. You had the opportunity to cook stuff in that game too. But I saw zero point in that, I beat the first game without cooking anything or using any of the talents or symbology...

[@Jenema2]

At least he admits that theres no proof of the PSNeo existing. Most other game news sites are talking about it like its fact.

[@vexify3357]

+Jenema2 because it is a fact.

[@allthatishere]

+Vexify How is it fact if there's no proof?

[@vexify3357]

Its been confiimed by multiple sources. And even Sony themselves, to a certain degree.

[@Jenema2]

Vexify Sony has said literally NOTHING on the subject and there are no credible or official sources with any actual proof so you are just digging yourself a deep hole here Vex.

[@bejisan1]

My theory, Luna (Moon) will represent the only hope / source of light in the great night going on, Nocts (Night) and his journey will get darker as the game goes on. It's all a metaphor, but also a real event happening due to the last cristal in the world being in posession of the empire.

[@resparx4633]

Noctis's middle name Lucis means light though. And Luna's middle name is Nox which translates to night

[@Dukefazon]

When you were talking about a smaller but more dense world I immediately thought of Nier. The world in Nier feels so big but it's actually not that big. The constant fetch quests and the density of the world makes it look bigger than it actually is.

[@sunheart123]

Oh my gosh, I'm imagining Florence just covering all of the classic FF songs, 'Eyes on Me', 'Melodies of Life', maybe even working some lyrical versions of other themes. How amazing would that actually be? Having a FF Florence album that you can play in the car. Please someone from SE see this comment and get Florence on that asap. I think Ignis would be a huge Florence fan.

[@writer_man5318]

+sunheart123 While that's nice and all, she would be competing against Susan Calloway who DID do a cover of 'Eyes on Me' and "Suteki Da Ne" and I think 'Melodies of Life'. Susan Calloway does the vocal songs for Final Fantasy XIV "Answers" and "Dragonsong".

[@tylerburgett8541]

Thanks for answering my question! This is probably the most excited I've been for a Final Fantasy game in a long time. From what I've seen, I'm really excited to learn more about the world and the characters. But I'm really not sold on the combat. I feel like its emphasis is on flair and not mechanics.

[@Artimes.]

50% more to review? 0_0. God damn. I thought they shown a shit ton of information at the uncovered event but that was only 50%. This is definitely what i wanted to hear. I am so hyped!!

[@jacksargeant1460]

I really don't understand the complaint about using the car for world traversal. It sounds exactly the same sort of travel as GTA V, sat in a car, listening to the radio and characters conversations. That game is critically acclaimed, so why complain about something similar in FF15?

[@factotum9275]

+Jack Sargeant yeah, some this complain are more like personal stuff, more like greedy people. I mean they expect it to be perfect and perfect means in line with their personal likeness. If they don't like FF15 then they should not buy it. My friend works in a gaming company and I've seen days that he did not sleep at all. God! I hate whiners.

[@abigailbaccouche-levy5193]

does anybody know if there is going to be a pc version ?

[@MarmaladeMaki]

dogs? Whats with cat mode, as they said they are thinking about (and showed of the train station).

[@1Hollowgoku]

Ok this could just be me but what does Regis actually look like? we see him with the younger look when him and noctis are at the table eating soup and when the Niflheim empire points there guns at them during the treaty. But then during the dawn trailer where he is holding young noctis he is older looking? Has he just been redesigned or am I just not getting something

[@martidavid1519]

+1Hollowgoku He's been redesigned. He now looks more like a king rather than the Godfather.

[@Dukefazon]

It's amazing that the core of the team is still there with the company. Teams today only bear the name but the core has swapped many times by now, key people leaving.

[@DarkNova50]

I was so optimistic for FF XIII before it came out, so I'd love for this game to turn out well and bring the franchise back.

[@cyrinius1979]

I love prompto's comedy. brings some flavor to the group.

[@SpardaYamato]

When they talk about the car and how you just have to wait to get to your destination i hope they know and FF fans know that you can drive the car to. (the more you know)

[@NovumZero]

1:19:00 How huge of a world this game could be.

[@Pichuscute]

Ben is much more annoying than Prompto, imo. :P

[@kirara2516]

+Benjamin Busche Promto reminds a lot of Demyx from KH.

[@JoasXCloud]

What was the new information? ...

[@ArsenicSteel00]

They say they are going to release a "tech demo". They say they are going to announce the "tech demo" at Uncovered. They announce a new demo, Platinum, at Uncovered without expressly dubbing it a "tech demo" and people expect it to not be a "tech demo". We special gamers.

[@fatrown3]

45:10 is my fave-- "if you like.. wyethtern rpgs.." ;)

[@Jenema2]

Name of the track at the beginning?

[@llazy77]

Gratia mundi ff15 ost

[@Jenema2]

Thanks! I heard it during the Platinum demo and I just freakin love it

[@fearedjames]

+Jenema2 Fake name btw. A random guy named it that for his 'fan completed' remix, as he lacked the real title. There is no name yet.

[@briannasanchez3261]

I'm calling it Prompto gonna turn his back on his boys.

[@beelzebufo9406]

+Brianna Sanchez dont you dare say that

[@briannasanchez3261]

You know it's gonna happen.😈

[@ironwolg]

+Brianna Sanchez I get that vibe more from Ignis. Prompto is a childhood friend of Noct's, Ignis though, I'm not sure.

[@ritosho9266]

+Perry D Well, the only normal citizen that be friend with someone from kingdom that easily, surely is something that is not common

[@ritosho9266]

+Brianna Sanchez Agree with you. One naive theory from me is that, Prompto is actually from Nilfheim that distracted Noctis from coming to Luna's place by breaking the car in the Duscae Episode. Since the car is broken, they had no transportation to run, making easier for Nilfheim army to chase them and that they cannot return to Lucis when they were attack

[@Artimes.]

Ben Hanson is like a kill joy i swear. He keeps asking questions bout things that might end up being failure lol. and Kim and Joe are like "whaa? why the hell would you ask if Kingsglaive ends up being horrible" People want to know if its going to be some sort of more investment in the characters and the story, not "what IF" it ends up being terrible. Granted those are things that just may happened with any sort of large scale collaborative project, but we don't want to hear that.

[@HReincarnate177]

+Artimes X Walkthroughs On the other hand, even as a diehard fan who's so excited for XV, I hated how eager Joe was to defend any possible problems. For any problem they talked about Joe always tried to step in and say "It's not finished yet so we can't judge". It went beyond a disclaimer and more into the realm of fanboyism where he doesn't want anyone to have any negative impressions about the game.

[@ubestbegood]

+PierceA i didn't see it like that at all. i saw him being stuck on an extremely long panel with a pessimist who isn't really bringing up impactful points. the stickiness of the car...? really?

[@TiagoSemDias]

I asked about the hooded guy, but havent got an answer :(

[@soul71000]

Is anyone else here on the waiting list, And if so have you received the email yet?

[@alanc6468]

plague of stars (o_o) interested already

[@DevDreCW]

+Alan Chan First time ive heard of it. Pretty exciting.

[@phantom7489]

I'm about to watch all of this

[@kaocsaephan]

Can someone summarize the video and maybe give a description of what is new that hasn't already been released? Any new video footage? This is a two hour video and the panel looks very boring, in tone and personality.

[@KazzTech]

+asdfasfs Game will be open world, but the story follows in a linear fashion. Driving is sticky. Magic is an item not drained from MP. Ben is an asshole. thats pretty much it

[@jordansummerlin]

for me, preferring turn based combat over action isn't about being terrified at experimentation. it's about not being able to connect with the party. i find i grow much more attached to characters i can actually control for 40+ hours as opposed to characters i set basic AI scripts for. i tend to lose interest in characters when story beats are separated by hours of gameplay and the most meaningful interaction i've had with them is setting up something in a menu.

[@manfredbischoff3760]

Im new to Final Fantasy, and im not going to play all 14 of them. So if there was only 1 i could play wish one would it be?

[@HiddenItem]

+Xavier lazure bischoff I'd say VII because it is arguably the most important one in the franchise but if you're looking for something that could possibly show the inspiration for XV then either V or VI

[@manfredbischoff3760]

+Hidden Item ok thanks :D

[@therealmarkbautista3348]

anything from 7-10 is good for newcomers. if you liked it i think you'd want to try out the rest

[@PhobeBarrymore]

VI was my personal favourite and one of the easiest to start from if you like classic RPGs. I also agree with the comment above that VII - X are great places to start as well. Also IV is great, the characters are some of my favourite of the franchise. If you don't like turn based (and for some reason want to play a final fantasy game) the games Type-0 and VII: Crisis Core are more action based. Basically any of the "classic" turn based instalments in the franchise would be fine to start with, since they aren't in chronological order.

[@manfredbischoff3760]

thanks to all of you guys! :D

[@Brandon-ms9ev]

The number one thing I took away from this is MULTIPLE CONTINENTS. Rememeber that huge map that surfaced a while ago which everyone was comparing to Skyrim and the Witcher and all those things but wasn't even a single full continent? Well now we have confirmation that the full world will be several times bigger than that.

[@TheDkmariolink]

+Brandon Adams Ikr, how long will it take to 100% this game? I bet some summons are a pain in the ass to get, seeing how big the map is they are probably well hidden.

[@theginga2914]

I can't find the place in the video anymore, but someone wrote in and asked, "Is this game a dying boy's final dream?" And Kimberley's response is that that would be hard to pull off if that was the case. Now I really can't get this idea out of my head! and the new things I see seem to be supporting the idea. I personally wouldn't mind if that WAS the story. I wonder what would make it hard to pull off? Is it that the "and it was all a dream" endings are so cliche now? Or 'turns out he was dead all along' #thesixthsense But the thing that's unsatisfying about the 'it was all a dream' things is that in the end, all the consequences in the dream are void when the character wakes up. But if we realise it's all a dream and then he dies, isn't that horribly sad? Then all the things in the dream would be things that COULD have happened in later life, and all the things his soul wanted to do but didn't get the chance to do in his body. I'm not sure if I'm conveying what I mean to well enough.

[@theginga2914]

Since watching this video I've noticed: Noctis has a skull and cross-bones on both his top and his pants. Is it just me or skull and crossbones not cool anymore? --> me thinking that they aren't just there to look cool, but actually have a meaning. And after seeing the big HINT on Riku's top in Dream Drop Distance, I can't take symbols on clothes lightly anymore. So the skull and cross bones makes me think that Noctis is either dead or dying. Whatever the case, I'm sure it is related to his ability to see a light before a person dies. Actually, I'm going to stop writing, because another part of me does agree that it's too early to start coming up with too many of our own ideas. Though I do think it's a fun thing to do, try and guess what's going to happen and pick up on the clues and see how things actually unfold. Ahh can't wait for this game. And movie. And more anime. I really hope the story is good and the characters deep.

[@10greenlilies]

+TheGinga the skull and crossbones are based on Nomura's original idea that the nation of Lucis worshiped Etro, the goddess of death, so there was a lot of references to death around the city and the reason why the characters wear black. Since it was looking like reaper worship, which is frowned upon in some countries, they decided to tone it down.

[@theginga2914]

+10greenlilies Thanks. That sheds even a little more light than the FF wikia that I was reading today did.

[@BLACKPHILANTHROPY]

Kim I think you're forgetting the car will eventually be able to fly :D Should liven things up.

[@FrogFraction]

Why so many content related discussion, like what summons are there? Or do characters respond to the radio? Why is that interesting? Those are minor easter eggs that influence a very small part of the game. You'll see those things when you play the game. Just like you see stuff when you watch a movie. The thing we should focus on is gameplay. Things like can we hit enemies with the car, are there more than 4 weapon slots? (which you discussed) How was the complexity of the combat? What abilities were there that are not in the Platinum Demo? Could you do anything in the air that you can't do in the platinum demo? Those are things that have a constant influence on how the game will play, and that's where 70% of the focus should be at. Does GI have a game mechanics expert, who is able to comment on stuff like this?

[@Tonictuba]

i really hope the DLC is multiplayer of some kind

[@pondrthis1]

About 1:00:00. I hope the Armager system is treated like Devil Trigger in DMC3, and certain chapter bosses use it as well. The fact that enemies never Limit Break (outside of Trance Kuja, which wasn't really a mechanic) is a disappointment in FF games.

[@ty_sylicus]

This was the longest podcast but, I made it through the whole thing! And yes, I did learn a thing or two about this Final Fantasy "crap". lol

[@Mikeyalbum]

Volcano looking thing? IFRIT CONFIRMED!

[@jazzthewarden]

noctis can still do tempest. they changed how weapon skills work. he can do tempest in the platinum demo

[@Findyification]

i already pre order the delux edition ~

[@eastbluedrew1664]

Prompto got her sprung lol

[@thegrimm54321]

I'm remaining cautiously optimistic about this game. Duscae was so cool and Platinum demo was so...eh. This episode really kept me floating, though.

[@RoyalBabble]

"Not completely open world", "Open world with an asterisk", can you be specific please? Are you referring to loading zones? The way the world is populated? What does an open world mean to you guys?

[@sergiostomer7973]

+StickySock they mean it as in its not a sandbox game like gta. rest assured it has more map than gta if u like than and overall more space to cover but u should know the difference between a sand box game

[@RoyalBabble]

+Sergio St Omer Open world to me just means minimal restrictions to traversal, and little to no "You can't go back because you're on the next chapter" crap. To me, Skyrim and GTA5 are both open world, but Skyrim is an open world WRPG while GTA5 is an open world sandbox game. My impression of FFXV is that it is has the open world of a sandbox game, but the focus on narrative and spectacle present in a traditional JRPG or modern linear game.

[@odixus1]

+StickySock I haven't seen the video yet, but I think they mean that sometimes the game has some limited zones because of the script. For example, when you arrive to Duscae, you have some missions to do in Duscae, but you can´t go to another zone. Duscae is big, but you can't go to another place. Once you have finished doing missions on Duscae, you have to left behind Duscae, and you arrive to the next zone/city/forest and you can't return to Duscae. "The mission is in this city/forest/mountain so you have to stay here" or something like that. I think that when you totally finish the game, you can revisit all places without restrictions in a real open world. But, until that, you have to stay/visit only those places the Story Mode says. PS: Sorry for my bad english.

[@retlawnoxid]

+StickySock He means that the game tries to guide you through the story instead of just dropping you into a world with markers like the witcher does. There are places to explore, but it won't be like markers all over the map for random fetch quest trying to get you to explore everything. You can explore, but thats not the point of the game. Does that help?

[@nyxato7649]

+StickySock I believe they're referring to loading zones, yeah.

[@imhellag]

ugh do not plant the seed that one of them are bad. who is going to be the justin/zayn one?

[@jacobschmidt1264]

I really wanted to get a poll together on what others think about Final Fantasy going from turn based to action rpg. First I would like Age, What FF games you have played (from the numeric main series), Favorite FF game(s), and preference Turn Based Combat or Action RPG, and then add any thoughts and logical reasoning behind your opinion if you would like. 31, Played every main series game besides XIII-2 and XIII-3, Final Fantasy 6,7,Tactics,9, Turn Based, and I believe Square-Enix has alienated much of its original consumer base, not all of it. The turn to action RPG has taken one of the core mechanics of the series and made the franchise something that is not Final Fantasy. Games like Bravely Default have proven that turn based combat can be successful. I do not mind SE branching out to action based RPGS but feel as though they should keep the Final Fantasy Franchise true to its origins. If you look at sales and ratings, all the best selling games in the franchise are turn based. Also, for those who argue it is an archaic mechanic, there are ways to make turn based combat more cinematic and interactive. For example, Legend of Dragoons Addition system, Xenogears combo system, Chrono triggers tag team system, Mario Rpg's timed interactive defensive and offensive button inputs, and finally Parasite Eve's unique spin on combat. Another great example comes from a game in the franchise with Final Fantasy X's dress grid system. Case and point, I would really love to see Square try to go back to turn based combat and I am curious to see what the results would be. Take a chance Square!

[@writer_man5318]

+Jacob Schmidt 26, played every Final Fantasy except FFIII's DS port version and FFXI (though watched the cutscenes), and I find that the combat system was the least important part to a Final Fantasy game that only gained popularity when people suddenly wanted everything to fall into nostalgia. People wanted an ARPG Final Fantasy since the release of Advent Children but a vocal minority and "purists" are against any change made to the game, happier with remasters and ports then new games.

[@matthewmcleod4581]

this game is gonna be amazing!!!!!!

[@vulgarfilth]

Well if anyone's seen the ending of Type-0, main character death is nowhere out of the question.

[@Freakinrican16]

can somebody explain something to me and this will contain SPOILERS if you havent watched the movie and the anime. in the movie it was clear that the kingsglaive got their power from the king who gave it to them so (1) how did noctis get his power? did i miss that explanation or did they not say. and if the noctis father/king died the kingsglaive lose that power (2) how does noctis get to keep that power if the game takes place after the movie and in the movie the king gets killed?

[@NotSoMelancholy]

I still don't understand the whole calling the FF7 remake episodic when we already know what FF7 is. "These are all full sized games!" But wasn't FF7 already a full sized game? There's no way they're adding THAT much extra.

[@kirara2516]

+Foxbat Actually there was a lot of stuff they had to cut out of the original, but now they get to add it back in.

[@DevDreCW]

+Foxbat Yeah, but assume its open world like FF15 and not a world map.

[@ubestbegood]

+Not So Melancholy there's no way???? lmao you think there's no way that in almost 20 years the scope of this game in terms of our current technology isn't THAT much larger?

[@TallulahSoie]

God, I hate how nobody has the stones to ask the questions people are worried about.

[@idek5]

what if prompto is the villain ,,what if NOCTIS is the villain (bc in the first few versus 13 traikers he seemed like a antihero or something)

[@Brandon-ms9ev]

+goodgalbadgal Nah, here's what's gonna happen, ALL THREE of the party members are actually secretly Niflheim agents manipulating Noctis into unknowingly destroy the world while making him think he is working to save it. That would make the best surprise ending ever right?

[@idek5]

+Brandon biggest plotwist lol just no heroes. everyone is a villain. no mercy.

[@eastbluedrew1664]

I just have a feeling that this game going to end with one or all of noctics friends either die or one of them turn evil I hope the story is really good that's my main want I have not played any demos I just want to go in fresh and hopefully enjoy the game play

[@martidavid1519]

+Brandon Or Niflheim are actually the good guys and that Lucis is actually a fascist kingdom hell bent on world domination and Noctis is pretty much going to become Hitler

[@behemothokun]

This game reminds me the most of FF12 tbh, and I mean the best parts of it.

[@Beenuhfer]

I feel like if only one of them dies it will be Prompto. It always hurts worse when the loveable goofball dies. He'd probably die trying to prove himself to the others/ protecting the others. Isn't Prompto also the only one with no royal connections? I wonder if the others will look down on him for it at some point in the game.

[@Beenuhfer]

*lovable

[@Dullahsz]

I think is Ignis :'

[@XGamingStormX]

loveable? if anything he's really annoying

[@Beenuhfer]

+XGamingStormX aw I think he's extremely likable! He's definitely my favorite. He seems to be a pretty polarizing character.

[@Beenuhfer]

+ANGRYWOLVES I've wondered if that would happen, too. Seems like a likely possibility.

[@Arsio12]

Prediction about the ending that will make you cry: Luna is the final boss.

[@leongmun6677]

Yes yes new information again but then again sep is still far far away

[@tim8065]

Can someone summarise this pls

[@ironwolg]

sighhhhhhhh september 30th is too far away. I want more FFXV but at the same time I don't wanna spoil it for myself. 50% of unknown stuff? That's kinda scary to me. I hope that's an inaccurate number. What I'm hoping for in this world is a ton of exploration and "hidden" lore like how it was in FF12 with the beautiful story telling of FF10. As for the thing about the ages, I want to think Noct is 23, not sure if that was from an official source or not though. Prompto is probably either 22 or 19, Gladio I'd put at 30-37 and Ignis is likely 28-33. Those are my assumptions based on their actions and attitudes. I still think Ignis might betray the group. He's the only one with a british accent which kinda singles him out from the group so it's possible he's a spy planted into the royal family's service by the empire. That could also open up for some great character development with him should he begin to feel remorseful for what he's done should he betray them. So I'm calling that and we'll see if I'm right. The King's pretty much guaranteed to be dead. Sean Bean is voicing him in the movie so yeah he's not gonna make it lol

[@eastbluedrew1664]

I love ff9 to death but I think 8 does get blacksheep type treatment but I loved the fuck out of Laguna storyline I think it would have been great if he was the focus instead of squall

[@Arcynite]

Love the Danganronpa cup Kim!

[@Artimes.]

Odin From FF VIII? "Hint Hint" Another confirmed Summon in FF XV. :)

[@martidavid1519]

+Artimes X Walkthroughs Well he is in the concept art.

[@rmunoz1994]

I bet you the mysterious hooded figure is the main enemy that they said is going to be the most powerful FF villain.

[@Gatz22]

+rmunoz1994 Interesting, do tell what do you mean the most powerful FF villain?

[@rmunoz1994]

Gatz22 Well, the wording they said wasn't most powerful...but they said that the main enemy in this game would top all other final fantasy villains.

[@Gatz22]

+rmunoz1994 Wow including Sephiroth? Can't wait for that!

[@martidavid1519]

+GatzMaximus Kefka was waaaay worse than Sephiroth ever was.

[@Gatz22]

marti david​ Oh shit I forgot about Kefka Palazzo he was a psycho

[@JusSick24]

Is Bahamut in the game?... Can I summon him?... That is all I care about...

[@itsjustmemildoze]

All the Chocobo Eggs in one FF financial basket. Its make or break... or at least that's the feel I get watching Square present this game in the media. The desperation is just beneath the surface.

[@cassiebayye7020]

I hope the next cover story is Persona 5 or that they will do a cover story on it :)

[@TheDkmariolink]

+Cassie Bayye Yes please.

[@giganturdsaurus]

+Cassie Bayye As much as I love the Persona series, I don't think the games' niche popularity would even warrant them the same kinds of spotlight a latest mainline FF game can easily achieved. I don't think the media were treating Kingdom Hearts and Dark Souls the same way the mainstream treat Final Fantasy, and both series has much more bigger mainstream attraction than Persona or even its flagship series -- Shin Megami Tensei.

[@martidavid1519]

+Giganturdsaurus Rex Funny thing is that Persona has a larger following than Atlus's own flagship series SMT.