Final Fantasy & Kingdom Hearts Union

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KH Union 160: Kingdom Hearts 3 Is OFFICIALLY COMPLETE! Dec 04, 2018

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It's true, according to Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts 3 is now officially complete... they've finished working on the main game and to celebrate they've released a new trailer!

Not only that, but there are more trailers and videos to come throughout December and the pre-order bonuses have been revealed!

There was also a ton of information released about Pixar's involvement with Kingdom Hearts 3 and it sounds pretty intense to say the least!

FF Union 185: Final Fantasy 7 Remake; What Stirred Up The Hornet's Nest? Nov 27, 2018

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We're talking about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake in-depth this episode... sort of!

Tetsuya Nomura has been speaking to the press about his frustrations... with the press, so we delve into what that actually means. Does he have a point and whose fault is it? Also, what's actually even going on with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake... will it now be appearing on the PlayStation 5? There's so much to discuss!

On top of that, there's also some news updates relating to Dissidia NT, Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XIII!

KH Union 159: Kingdom Hearts 3 Goes Xbox Crazy, X018 Media Blast Nov 20, 2018

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As part of Microsoft's X018 event, we got to see a new Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer and there was a ton of new details revealed!

We got to hear Master Xehanort's new voice, some new footage from Big Hero Six and some new spoilerific scenes featuring Sora, Axel and Kairi! It means there's an absolute boat load of things to discuss and with Sabrina and Churro joining Branden, there are loads if opinions too!

In addition, there's also a question from the community about the Radiant Garden being offered up as potential downloadable content.

FF Union 184: Tabata Quits Square Enix; XV DLC Episodes Cancelled (WTF Just Happened?!) Nov 13, 2018

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Shocked doesn't even begin to describe how we're feeling after everything that's happened this week as not only has Hajime Tabata stepped down as the Director/Producer of Final Fantasy XV, he's also quit Square Enix entirely!

The majority of the planned DLC episodes for Final Fantasy XV have also been cancelled, with Episode Ardyn the only survivor. It means there's plenty to discuss on this episode; starting with... how did this even happen?

Outside of that, there's also a small news segment, with some updates around World of Final Fantasy and Dissidia NT!

KH Union 158: Would Kingdom Hearts work at Disneyland? Nov 07, 2018

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Last time we talked about whether or not it would work as a movie or tv show and so in light of Kingdom Hearts III's attraction flow mechanics., this episode we're discussing whether or not Kingdom Hearts would work as a Disneyland ride.

As we're getting closer and closer to the release date of Kingdom Hearts III, we're seeing the game pop up at many trade shows. Its most recent appearance at Lucca Comics and Games 2018 saw a new trailer focused around the Tangled world.

There was also an announcement about a new single called "Face my Fears" and we close out the episode answering questions from the community. Which Disney film do we want featured in a future game? Well, listen to find out!

FF Union 183: Final Fantasy Fan Theories + Their Impact On The Wider Lore Oct 30, 2018

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Fan theories have been swirling around for quite some time, but what's their impact on the wider lore of the Final Fantasy franchise? Well, that's what's being discussed on the podcast as touch on some of the more prominent fan theories that have done the rounds, and discuss the impact they've had.

As part of this, we also look at comments that have been made by the creators on this particular topic, with some being more open to the works of fans than others!

KH Union 157: Would Kingdom Hearts Work As A Movie/TV Show? Oct 24, 2018

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With Disney becoming more heavily involved with Kingdom Hearts 3, there's always the potential for expansion... but what about as a movie or TV show?

That's one of the main topics for the show this episode, as one of our community members is keen to see our thoughts about how Kingdom Hearts could continue to grow after the release of Kingdom Hearts 3.

There is, of course, also plenty of news relating to Kingdom Hearts 3 and it looks like Union Cross is also getting an update!

FF Union 182: What's Next For Dissidia NT? Oct 16, 2018

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Dissidia NT has been out for quite some time now, but things haven't gone as planned... so what's next?

This episode, we discuss a recent marketing campaign that Square Enix has launched to try and promote Dissidia NT, but we go further back, looking at why the launch didn't yield the expected results and why their strategy since then perhaps hasn't helped.

It all leads onto what's next for the game. Will Season Pass Two help to revitalise the game, or should they look at different approaches to try and bring players in?

KH Union 156: Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far Announced! Oct 09, 2018

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With the launch of Kingdom Hearts 3 getting closer and closer, Square Enix are looking to build the hype wherever possible! And that's seen them announce a brand-new compilation game called Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far.

It will act as a full Kingdom Hearts collection on the PS4, including six games and three movie-length cutscenes!

Outside of that, the game's opening song has been announced and it's being co-written by Utada and Skrillex! There's also been hints that Sephiroth will be making an appearance in Kingdom Hearts 3!

FF Union 181: Final Fantasy Games As A Service, Lessons From Final Fantasy XV Oct 02, 2018

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With the recent birth of our second child, Darryl is flying solo this episode... but that doesn't mean there will be any less to discuss as the games as a service topic has raised its head again following an interview with Final Fantasy XV's director Hajime Tabata!

Darryl runs through the merits of the approach in relation to Final Fantasy XV, talking about the lessons that can be learnt and applied to future iterations. But it's also about understanding what exactly it means for games to act as a service, as opposed to a standalone packaged offering.

In addition, there's also plenty of questions to run-through, including favourite summon mechanics, opinions on the Ultimania Archive guide books and what we think about Caius and Noel as characters!

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