The Never Ending Final Fantasy XIV & Nintendo Direct Impressions - IFJ 57

This week, Erroll and Jason discuss how Final Fantasy XIV may never end, some interesting Konami stuff, and their impressions of the Nintendo Direct.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Ys 9, Dragon Quest Tact || Jason: Grandia HD remaster, Ys 8, FFXIV

16:00 J-List

23:43 Recommended Content:

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Which Japanese Retro Games Most Deserve an English Release? By Siliconera Staff, Siliconera

The Future of RPGs 1992 Developer Interviews by Shmuplations

Interview: Talkin' SaGa Shop with Square Enix SaGa leaders Akitoshi Kawazu, Hiroyuki Miura and Masanori Ichikawa by Lucas White, Prima

Meet the Beasts! How Monster Hunter Rise's Monsters Were Inspired by Japanese Folklore by Esra Crabbe, IGN:

Lead Shadowbringers Writer Natsuko Ishikawa Returns for FFXIV: Endwalker by Natalie Flores, Fanbyte:

How Project Triangle Strategy Compares To Final Fantasy Tactics by Austin King, Screenrant: 

26:55 News Rundown

No Bad-Ish News section this week

In Other News

Main Topic: First Nintendo Direct of 2021 Impressions

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

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Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykkez...
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K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVR1...
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