Limit Break Radio: A Ra:DIANT Re:JOINING - A FFXIV Podcast
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 112 ratingsWho cast raise on Limit Break Radio? The once dead FFXIV podcast won't stay dead for long. As Endwalker approaches the remaining hosts of Limit Break Radio reunite to discuss what they missed in Shadowbringers and at the same time look ahead toward Endwalker. Will the legendary podcast team reunite perminantly? Only time wil tell...
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Episodes
Episode 95 - The Far Edge of Hype
January 11, 2017 01:05 - 157 MBWith all of the information coming out about Stormblood, we haven't gotten much in regards to what to expect in Patch 3.5. With the arrival of the Far Edge of Faith's trailer, all will soon be revealed...
Episode 94 - Back on Track
January 03, 2017 20:21 - 161 MBThis week on Limit Break Radio, with the wrap-up of the 2016 Japanese Fan Fest information is still being dissected. The crew finally gets Nika and Juxtaposition’s take on Red Mage, as well as a look at a recent Game Watch interview with Yoshi-P that gives us more insight into Red Mage and what we can expect from the launch of Stormblood. Plus the crew shares speculation on Red Mage, the as of yet unnamed 2nd Stormblood job and just how Ivalice will work with Final Fantasy XIV.
2016 Fan Festival Special: Japan
December 26, 2016 22:00 - 129 MBLimit Break Radio covers the 2016 Japanese Fan Festival held in Tokyo! Square-Enix announces Red Mage as a DPS as well as the new 24 man raid Return to Ivalice. Limit Break Radio goes into full blown speculation mode on what the next job we’ll see announced at the Fan Fest coming up in Frankfurt, Germany in February as well as just how Ivalice will end up fitting into the lore of Final Fantasy XIV. The crew also gives you the need to know on Producer Live Letter 34 and the changes in store fo...
Episode 93 - Sold Surrender
December 20, 2016 20:21 - 175 MBOn Limit Break Radio the crew hangs out with friend of the show Lore Master Ethys Asher to discuss Patch 3.4 story and lore but we start today with the hot topic that’s burning through the Final Fantasy XIV community: Yoshi-P took to the FFXIV Official Forum to make a case for implementing Jump Potions into Final Fantasy XIV. The LBR crew gives listeners a chance to sound off on topic and spend time taking calls on the subject.
Episode 92 - Phoning It In
December 14, 2016 03:51 - 178 MBToday on Limit Break Radio, inclement weather prevents Juxta from being in studio, leaving Aniero all by himself to operate the gear. The crew soldiers on anyway and discusses statements made by Yoshi-P to the Korean publication Game Focus as well as an article published on MMORPG.com telling healers that DPS is an expected part of their job. We read selections from the comments section and talk your live calls today on Limit Break Radio.
Episode 91 - A Terrible XIV Podcast Run By Terrible People
December 06, 2016 15:40 - 159 MBThis week on Limit Break Radio Eskalia gets a taste of Kallo’s own medicine in...another FanFic. Plus, Dramatic Shitpost Reading done via a special guest host (hint: It’s someones mother). Lastly, Limit Breaking Radio makes a triumphant return!
Episode 90 - The Livest of Letters
November 29, 2016 15:40 - 147 MBOn this episode of Limit Break Radio: the team takes a look at the recent Producer Liver Letter 33 and what we can expect with the upcoming Patch 3.5. Yoshi-P talks about the new dungeons we'll be facing: Baelsar's Wall and Sohm Al (Hard), plus the final leg of the Void Ark raid series and we get out first peek into Diadem changes slated for 3.5x. As always the crew takes your calls and finally get around to reading some of your emails.
Episode 89 - The Interview
November 22, 2016 05:01 - 161 MBToday on Limit Break Radio the crew takes a deep dive examination into some of the recently translated interviews that happened with Japanese gaming outlets Game Watch and Famitsu just following the North American FanFest in Las Vegas back in October. These interviews contain some of the most compelling statements by Yoshi-P about Stormblood, the direction of the expansion and the future of Final Fantasy XIV that we’ve got to date! Get all the juicy details here on Limit Break Radio.
Episode 88 - I Got Trolls In Different Area Codes
November 15, 2016 05:10 - 159 MBThis week on Limit Break Radio Aniero completely loses all control of the show. It's mutiny! Eskalia, Nika and Juxta force Aniero to listen to the fan faction we didn't have time for last week. Then we hear from a "very special" (see: dumb) member of the Final Fantasy XIV community and find out what upset him so. And we round out the show by reading shitty YouTube comments.
Episode 87 - Deep Dungeon 2: The Deepest Boogaloo
November 09, 2016 03:21 - 165 MBThis week on LBR the dick ninja’s double team Deep Dungeon! Plus the newest relic step leaves a lot to be desired. And once again the discussion circles back to the biggest problem in FFXIV currently -- incentive. Can SE do it right?
Episode 86 - The Replacements
November 03, 2016 02:34 - 163 MBPatch 3.45 looms large as the LBR crew looks forward to the update for Palace of the Dead. Aniero may be out of town, but that doesn't stop Eskalia, Nika, and Juxta from bringing you all the latest in the world of Eorzea. Also on the show today, Simply Juxta makes its long awaited (we guess?) return to the airwaves as the hosts discuss why the Halloween event is good and what SE could learn from its success. Racist Roulette makes a dramatic come back, this time with the great wheel of intoler...
Episode 85 - What Happens In Eorzea
October 25, 2016 05:12 - 189 MBA week after Fanfest and the reveal of Stormblood the host (along with a very special guest) discuss the finer points of the newest expansion. They also retell the shenanigans of the Epic LBR After Party which includes but is not limited too: Juxta’s Action Figure, Scuro Almost Dying and Susan Calloway. We also welcome a special guest: Prince Klari who will be joining the crew on the forthcoming radio project from LBR.
2016 Fan Fest Special Day 2
October 18, 2016 07:46 - 100 MBLimit Break Radio keeps their convention coverage rolling with Day 2 from out at The Paris in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival. Live reports from the convention floor including interviews with Sly aka Grey Fox and MTQCapture as well as a special sit down with Answers vocalist Susan Calloway. Plus, check out a sneak peak at the brand new remix of Answers available exclusively to Fan Fest attendees!
2016 Fan Fest Special Day 1
October 17, 2016 03:46 - 87 MBLimit Break Radio's coverage of the 2016 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival is here and breaks down all the latest exciting announcements from Square-Enix about the coming expansion Stormblood! Aniero, Kallo, Juxtaposition, Nika and Eskalia are all out in Las Vegas to bring you their expert analysis on the next exciting expansion to Final Fantasy XIV. They bring you what it feels like to be right in the middle of the action, on the show floor experiencing the hype with all of the attendees. This ...
Episode 84 - A Look Back At FanFest
October 12, 2016 00:46 - 163 MBIt's nearly time for the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival out at the Paris resort in Las Vegas so Limit Break Radio looks at FanFests past and reminisce how awesome those events were. We'll hear clips from 2014, 2008 and 2007 and hear from LBR hosts and the FFXIV community as to what their favorite memories from FanFest are. We're so excited to meet all of you at the 2016 FesnFest as well as the FFXIV FanFest Community After Party over at the Rockhouse!
Episode 83 - Three Point Scaore
October 05, 2016 03:46 - 3 hours - 166 MBThe reception surrounding the release of Patch 3.4 seems to be a resounding YES! Despite some odd outcomes in the realm of Raid Difficulty. Even Aniero has some positive things to say about the MSQ. The hosts each share thier own views of the patch and while everyone has some lamentations overall most of them are pretty -- oh, just go listen to the show! Plus Squadrons! Nika Cries and Juxta is...he’s just bad.
Episode 82 - Patchwork 3.4
September 27, 2016 17:58 - 2 hours - 164 MBIt’s Patch Day! Tune in to find out what all the hype is about and what's been added to Final Fantasy XIV. Then listen to your favorites hosts talk about...World of Warcraft?! The newest Legion expansion seems to have borrowed a lot of ideas and sentiments shared in recent Limit Break Radio episodes. Coincidence? And should Square-Enix be taking note? Tune in to find out.
Episode 81 - Never Surrender
September 21, 2016 01:15 - 3 hours - 166 MBThis week on Limit Break Radio, the crew discusses Live Letter 32’s details and begin to get ready for Soul Surrender. Plus, reactions to the Soul Surrender trailer, Scuro takes his midterm, and your calls and emails. Are your hyped for 3.4? Let us know in the comments below or send an email to [email protected] and have it read on the show!
Episode 80 - Sick of Meat
September 13, 2016 19:19 - 2 hours - 165 MBToday on Limit Break Radio the crew discusses some recent interviews given by Yoshi-P including the brilliant interview by Finaland that directly strikes at the heart of so many of the complaints about the game by FFXIV players. Also, the crew has scoured the internet to bring you a list of 14 Totally Unconfirmed Features Totally Not Coming To FFXIV. How many of these did you know about? Plus, as always, your calls and emails! That’s all on episode 80 of Limit Break Radio!
Episode 79 - Rhapsodies of LBR
September 07, 2016 00:42 - 3 hours - 169 MBClassic LBR is BACK! For this week we take the focus off of Final Fantasy XIV as we get ready for Fan Fest 2016 in just 5 weeks and spend the entire show reminiscing about Final Fantasy XI and the "classic" version of Limit Break Radio. Aniero and Viki (aka Nika) are on hosting duties as we welcome two special guests Eskalia host of Voices of Vana'diel and Poppa our secondary guest that doesn't know the topic and is there for no discernible reason. This also serves as Episode 65 of the origin...
Episode 78 - 3YRS
August 31, 2016 04:55 - 2 hours - 160 MBLimit Break Radio breaks down all the information given by Yoshi-P on Patch 3.4 from Live Letter 31 from the 3 year anniversary broadcast. Will 3.4 give Final Fantasy XIV anything different? Are there any surprises? LBR sorts out everything we know right now. Plus, the crew discusses statements by Yoshi-P in a Famitsu interview about the future of the FFXIV raiding scene. It's a jam packed Limit Break Radio!
Episode 77 - E-mailsticles
August 23, 2016 17:55 - 3 hours - 172 MBThe discussion from episode 76 continues as the community reacts to the conversation. Did Final Fantasy XI have some good core gameplay ideas? What, if anything, can Final Fantasy XIV learn from its predecessor and are old MMO styles of play even viable in this day and age? Was JoeNever right? The crew reads your emails and takes your calls for the duration of the show to let you, the Final Fantasy XIV community, have your say! Plus, we check in with the Final Fantasy Feast League and tell yo...
Episode 76 - Red Dot
August 17, 2016 02:13 - 3 hours - 175 MBOn this weeks show Aniero, Kallo and Juxta throw back to the days of yore. They start by discussing this Kotaku article and interviewing its author Cecelia D’Anastasio They talk about whats unique to FFXI and FFXIV and what similarities, if any they share. What makes them different and how does that effect each game? In addition, several stories and anecdotes from each of their MMO career’s come to light. The crews pessimism is challenged by friend of the show JoeNeverFails in an epic clash o...
Episode 75 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
August 10, 2016 04:59 - 3 hours - 173 MBLimit Break Radio spends the first portion of the show dissecting this rant on the Final Fantasy XIV community and the attitude of its players and community and, in a shocking twist, the creator calls the show! Also, the crew examines the best and worst additions to Final Fantasy XIV over the years and the events that sounded good on paper, but were ultimately just plain ugly. Settle in for this epic episode of Limit Break Radio!
Episode 74 - Final Fantasy Feast Leauge: Season 2
August 02, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 156 MBYou've all been waiting for it and the time is finally up! The Final Fantasy Feast Leauge returns for Season 2! Along with some rules and format changes the league has expanded it's team lineup by nearly half, consisting now of two 5 team divisions. With only the Banana Hammocks making a return from last year, will reigning champ GM Kallo Landis be able to repeat his decisive winning streak? What new plays does Villain Favorite Aniero have in his book this season? Tune in to find out!!
Episode 73 - How Deep Is Deep Dungeon?
July 26, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 161 MBThis week on Limit Break Radio the crew is down both Juxta and Kallo which means that the adults can have a real conversation about the brand new 3.35 content Deep Dungeon: Palace of the Dead. The long awaited feature has made it's debut to mixed reviews from the Eorzean fanbase. Tune in to hear Aniero, Eskalia and Nika break down all of the most important info on Deep Dungeon. Plus, your calls and emails on Limit Break Radio!
Episode 72 - Please Look Forward To It
July 19, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 154 MBThis week on LBR, the cast sits down to discuss the unfulfilled promises that Square-Enix has made to us over the years. Also on the show, we see the return of dramatic shit post readings and catch up on your e-mails!. So whether it be summoner egis or a backdoor API, join Aniero, Juxta, Nika, and Eskalia as they discuss the validity, feasibility, and history behind some of SE's most ill fated ideas.
Episode 71 - Story Time
July 12, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 162 MBThe spoiler embargo has finally been lifted now that Nika has returned from Japan so the crew enlists the help of friend of the show Ethys Asher to lend his expertise and discuss Heavensward lore and story up to Patch 3.3. Curious to know what the ruins inside Ozma are all about? Or what the landmasses in 4.0 could possibly be? We break it all down for you in this episode of Limit Break Radio!
Episode 70 - There and Back Again: A MMO's Tale
July 05, 2016 05:42 - 3 hours - 174 MBThis week the show is down a Femroe, but Kallo has returned! First thing is first, Juxta Position undergoes his first annual job review. Plus, the crew wades through more calls about the Jump potion and even three shows on callers bring up some interest points. Finally, the hosts take a retrospective look at the evolution of content in FFXIV from 1.0 til now and what trends have emerged, vanished and what to expect in the future.
Episode 69 - Please, Don't Jump!
June 28, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 161 MBLimit Break Radio welcomes a very special guest to the program, Eckehard Stier, conductor for Final Symphony! Eckehard shares his experiences recording Final Symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios and familiarizing himself with Final Fantasy music. Limit Break Radio also announces a special giveaway for 2 tickets to see the San Francisco Symphony perform Final Symphony live! Also on the show today, the community continues to react to the concept of a jumping potion....
Episode 68 - Jumpman
June 21, 2016 05:01 - 2 hours - 161 MBLimit Break Radio is rocking a skeleton crew on today’s show missing Juxtaposition, Kallo and Kooky. Aniero, Nika and Eskalia hold down the fort with Poppa Woody filling in for our missing hosts. Today on the show the crew breaks down all the info from the Producer Letter Live at E3 2016 including an implementation time table on 3.35, more information on Deep Dungeon and confirmation Weeping City’s difficulty will not be nerfed. Plus, a look at this interview from Gamer Escape, MMORPG.com and...
SPECIAL: Coverage of E3 2016 - Day 3 - Nintendo
June 15, 2016 05:38 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBFinal Encounter Cast closes out our live coverage of E3 2016 press conferences by discussing the Nintendo Treehouse event at this years E3. Nintendo had a paltry showing of Pokemon: Sun and Moon and the first look at the brand new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild trailer. Tune in to find out what impressions, if any, it made of the crew and remember to join Final Encounter Cast live on our Twitch channel June 19th at 5pm EDT as we look back on all the announcement made at E3 2016 as well a...
Episode 67 - Three Point Three
June 14, 2016 23:35 - 2 hours - 138 MBWe’ve had a week with Patch 3.3 and it’s time to see how well Square-Enix delivered. The Limit Break Radio crew breaks down all the additions that 3.3 made to the land of Eorzea including the new dungeons, quests, encounters and items. Plus, in-depth discussions on the Weeping City of Mhcah difficulty, Arthars calls the show and weighs in on the Anima grind and the new PvP mode Fields of Glory. Plus, a look ahead at 3.35 and beyond with translated articles from Dengeki, 4 Gamer and Game Watch...
SPECIAL: Coverage of E3 2016 - Day 2 - Microsoft, Ubisoft and Sony
June 14, 2016 03:16 - 3 hours - 187 MBWelcome back for Final Encounter Cast's continuing coverage of E3 2016. Today we have press conferences from Microsoft, PC Gaming, Ubisoft and Sony. Who will walk away making the biggest impression? Listen all the way to the end to find out! We also check in with Kooky Persona who edged her way in to Son's press conference last night and hear her report live from the E3 show floor. There's one more day of conferences still to come, can Nintendo win the show? Tune in tomorrow to hear the react...
SPECIAL: Coverage of E3 2016 - Day 1 - Electronic Arts and Bethesda
June 13, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBFinal Encounter Cast launched just following E3 2015, so just under 1 year later it’s fitting that Final Encounter Cast brings you all the latest from the E3 2016 show floor. E3 is one of the biggest gaming events of the year, so stay up to date with all the reveals, trailers and announcements with Final Encounter Cast. Day 1 saw press conferences from Electronic Arts and Bethesda. Stay locked in to FinalEncounterCast.com for all the latest from E3 and join us live Sunday June 19th at 5:00pm ...
Episode 66 - A Horde of Hype
June 06, 2016 21:30 - 3 hours - 166 MBIT’S NEARLY PATCH DAY LBRMY! As you dive into the finale of the Dragonsong war, let the hosts of Limit Break Radio accompany you. Get the low down on all the new features added from MSQ to Auto Translate additions, plus, Yoshida speaks about future content in a Famitsu Translation that further builds hype for Deep Dungeon and...dare we dream it...Diadem.
Episode 65 - Bring The Horde
May 31, 2016 05:02 - 3 hours - 169 MBWith the release of the Patch 3.3 Trailer, we are able to glean a bit more about what to expect in Revenge of the Horde. The biggest clues come in the form of the few sneak peaks of the Main Storyline Quest. The crew theorize and discuss what the end of the Dragonsong War could look like and what it means going forward. Plus, they talk a bit about what kinds of plot twists they'd like to see in FFXIV, but likely never will.
Episode 64 - LBR XXX
May 24, 2016 05:04 - 3 hours - 170 MBWith Patch 3.3 looming on the horizon, the crew starts to dissect what we can expect on patch day. The treasure hunting event Aquapolis takes a front seat in the discussion as Kallo voices concerns about the finality and originality of certain aspects. Aniero expresses disinterest for the new dungeons and the crew in general throws praise at older design philosophies. In an unexpected turn of events, Nika calls out the guys and gets triggered which prompts a massive blowout between her and th...
Episode 63 - Elephant Room
May 17, 2016 05:04 - 3 hours - 172 MBWith the ending of The Heavensward music contest last month, the crew take the time to listen to several entries as well as visit some Limit Breaking Music alumni. Plus, the crew discuss the alleged PvP speed hacking "epidemic". Is this an "out of control game ruining mess" or are bad players hiding behind accusing better players of speedhacking? And, as always, your calls and emails.
Episode 62 - The Palace of Promise
May 03, 2016 05:04 - 2 hours - 156 MBThe Hosts have their plates full when it comes to 3.3 discussion. From the deep diving Palace of the Dead to the treasure filled depths of the Aquapolis, patch 3.3 promises to be filled to the brim with new adventures including more MSQ, the return Hildebrand and eventually the next leg in the anima quest. Plus, they harken back to the olden days as they discuss what FFXI might be like on a mobile platform.
Episode 61 - Deep Penetration
April 26, 2016 05:04 - 2 hours - 157 MBThis week on LBR, it’s all positive thoughts and criticisms as the cast talks about possible outcome of Palace of the Dead, a new dynamic event that caters to a more casual player but has room for hardcore growth. Likened to FFXI’s Salvage and Nyzul Isle, LBR thinks this is exactly what the game has been waiting for. But might it go the way of Diadem and see little to no use? Plus, we get a surprise call from PAX with JoeNeverFails and fan Malkythera!
Episode 60 - Crafting A Better Tomorrow
April 19, 2016 07:04 - 3 hours - 171 MBOn todays show, we go to square one with how all this drama started, Mithrie Menethil. You may know him best as a crafter and content creator, but Reddit will have you believing something else entirely. He joins the show to explain his side of things, talk about LBR stole the spotlight and how to put it all behind us. Kallo also tells a cautionary tale about ‘Crafting Cartels’ and what Square Enix should do to protect crafters from harassment.
Episode 59 - Progressive Thinking
April 12, 2016 16:25 - 3 hours - 175 MBThings get bat shit crazy this week on LBR. Sonomaa from BlueGartr joins the crew to talk an interview he did with the World First Progression team Elysium. Then the hosts pose the question, just how qualified must you be to hold an opinion om the matter? Does the LBR staff itself have the authority to speak on such matters? So we open up our phones lines to hear what YOU have to say. Plus, we discuss popular FFXIV and Gaming YouTuber Mithrie and the criticism he’s facing for turning to the c...
Episode 58 - See No Evil
April 05, 2016 16:25 - 3 hours - 172 MBNot only is the LBR crew down one Kallo Landis, but the studio is MIA due to technical difficulties! The hosts rally together and pull through for an episode full of laughs and critical thinking with the ethical dilemma that is known as Feast Feeding. Many callers including our own PvP correspondent Joe Never call in with their views on Feast Feeding and ideas to prevent it. Later, we sink our teeth into the bite-sized Anima quest update we got in 3.25. How do you think the hosts reacted? Fin...
Episode 57 - Mixed Signals
March 28, 2016 16:25 - 3 hours - 166 MBThe Producer Live Letter which was themed UI Design had quite a few surprise gems hidden in the rough, including new content called Platoon and a new Grand Company Rank. The hosts also deliberate on Healer Accuracy and what the hell the Devs are thinking, touch briefly on RDM and BLU (again), as well as Raid Pacing, iLV design for Weapons and Feast Changes. Callers today include two big hitters; JoeNeverFails and SlyakaGreyfox. Tune in for the full skinny.
Episode 56 - Through The Looking Glass
March 22, 2016 05:10 - 3 hours - 172 MBWith 3.0 half way through its life cycle the hosts imagine what could be next. What’s in store raid-side? Where might the story lead? Could we get more customization? They also receive some insightful calls, including one from FusionX of Aetheryte Radio and Gamer Escape. And they read some of your emails..
Episode 55 - Feast or Famine
March 15, 2016 05:10 - 3 hours - 176 MBWith the release of 3.25 comes the newest addition to FFXIV PVP, the Feast! According to the hosts, it seems to be a resounding success, but what does this mean for the future of PVP Content? With Eskalia missing, Kallo takes a hold of the FFFL updates for the week. Plus, in a stunning plot twist...Aniero and Nika erupt into a bloodthirsty argument that leaves everyone stunned.
Episode 54 - The Gears They Are A-Changin'
March 08, 2016 05:10 - 3 hours - 184 MBLimit Break Radio kicks down the door for yet another week of ear-blasting Final Fantasy XIV podcasting! On the docket today: Patch 3.2 story discussion. WARNING: Thar be spoilers ahead. So, if you haven't finished the 3.2 story you might want to hold off on this episode. The crew breaks down all the important plot points and analyzes them with their unique perspective on the events of Patch 3.2 "the Gears of Change". We also hear some interesting theories from the LBR audience members and re...
Episode 53 - Pure Gold
March 01, 2016 10:10 - 3 hours - 208 MBIts an exciting week at LBR as the crew kicks off this episode with a surprise appearance from the one and only Susan Calloway! She stops by to give the LBRmy exclusive info about Answers: The Artist Cut which is coming out March 4th 2016, the possibility of seeing her live at FanFest 2016, a possible tour with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu and much more! Plus, the crew gives their reactions to all things 3.2, Powerman 5000 claiming FFXIV ripped off their song and the FFFL really heats...
Episode 52 - #ThePayOff
February 23, 2016 10:10 - 3 hours - 169 MBWith Patch 3.2 hitting, the crew obviously covers the notes. But that's not the real reason you're here today. Juxta gets a Tattoo, Aniero shaves off the BEARD, Juxta shaves his head and Eskalia...oh, poor, poor Eskalia...today being a Dragoon is the least of his problems. Tune in!'