Sacred Symbols+, Episode 286 | The State of Final Fantasy XVI
Added 2023-04-15 16:00:05 +0000 UTCUndoubtedly, Final Fantasy stands out as one of the most prominent and acclaimed franchises in the gaming industry, representing the most valuable asset of its developer, Square Enix. Despite the existence of 15 core installments and numerous spinoffs, the release of a new numbered title is still considered a momentous event. Just this past week, Sony partnered with Square Enix to give us an extended look at the upcoming title in the series through State of Play. Thus, the key questions are: how was the preview, and were we impressed by it? To address this question, I, Dustin, invited Gene Park, a Final Fantasy enthusiast and beloved figure among the Sacred Symbols' audience, to discuss it. While it was primarily a discussion on Final Fantasy XVI, we dove deep into the current state of the franchise and what makes it so special to millions of fans. Enjoy!
Comments
Listening to Justin and Gene talk about FF XVI as excited as they are, I'm happy that I bought it. Somehow I skipped FF XII way back when, which I just started playing the remaster of, and I really dig it.
TGBahr
2024-12-01 08:39:50 +0000 UTCThis conversation was all hype and I’m all about, a great job Dustin I cannot wait for June!!
Steve Gray
2023-04-17 07:27:14 +0000 UTCThis will most likely be a great starting point, though non-traditional for sure.
Dustin Furman
2023-04-17 00:41:23 +0000 UTCLots of great games coming out!
Dustin Furman
2023-04-17 00:40:59 +0000 UTCWe're happy to serve.
Dustin Furman
2023-04-17 00:40:45 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Dustin Furman
2023-04-17 00:40:38 +0000 UTCAll jokes aside, I appreciate Dustin and Gene addressing the silliness of the "reason" for having minimal diversity. Put whomever you like in your game(s), just don't use realism as a scapegoat, please, especially when your game is Final Fantasy.
Dennis Johnson
2023-04-16 14:52:29 +0000 UTCThe aesthetic and “gritty” atmosphere (and seemingly politics) with the icing of Japanese flavor totally sold me as a not-previously Final Fantasy fan. Capital F Fantasy.
Noah Friscopp
2023-04-16 04:45:55 +0000 UTCBig shoutout to Chris for boxing someone 6 inches taller than him. Takes some guts to go against such a mismatch.
Brannon H
2023-04-16 00:29:20 +0000 UTCGreat episode, Dustin! I've been getting more into JRPGs the past year but have never played a final fantasy. This definitely has me a lot more intrigued.
Eric
2023-04-15 21:34:53 +0000 UTCGame of the year this year is gonna be hard lol
Bobby Woods
2023-04-15 19:08:01 +0000 UTCI reallly appreciate you guys doing this even though you were on media blackout!
Ryan Harvey
2023-04-15 16:51:09 +0000 UTCYo, all that medieval realism blew me away in the new FF16 Stae of Play. From aerial juggles to incredible magical spells, I can’t wait to be thrown into those good ole days like no textbook ever could. Oh, and don’t forget the summons – ethereal beings the size of mountains conjuring up all kinds of planetary supercells! Finally, it makes sense why no black and brown folks could exist in this world. Thanks, Naoki.
Dennis Johnson
2023-04-15 16:07:23 +0000 UTC
