Highwind Herald

Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a new turn-based RPG from Square-Enix with a tabletop twist. This week, Wolfkinz breaks down what the game is about and gives his review after a 100% completion run. Spoiler: It’s an amazing game. Trivia question of the day: No trivia this episode. Episode Summary Introduction Voice of Cards Review FF A-Z: Ultima Recommended Resources Voice of Cards: https:...

After months of resistance Wolfkinz has finally started the Pixel Remaster of FFIV on a mobile device. Is the experience as bad as he feared or has the beautifully crafted game surprised him? Find out this week with our FFIV Pixel Remaster for Android first impressions! Trivia question of the day: In FFIV when you encounter Tellah on Mt. Ordeals, what spell is he attempting to remember? (Answer at...

Endwalker has been delayed by two weeks as announced during Live Letter LXVII. We go over the news as well as highlights from the presentation. Also, Solois struggles with which race to play as he’s growing attached to Lalafell. Trivia question of the day: What are two new jobs introduced in Final Fantasy V? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our w...

Highwind Herald returns for the first episode of year two of the show! This week we break down the new artifact gear sets in Endwalker and announce some new content coming from the show. Thanks for sticking with us through this first year, here’s to many more! Trivia question of the day: Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi recently played through the entirety of the FFXIV MSQ (all the way thr...

Solois dives deep into the Sora reveal for Smash in a special solo episode of Highwind Herald! Episode Summary Introduction Smash Trailer Breakdown FF A-Z: Prompto Trivia answer: Recommended Resources Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HighwindHerald Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/CK8mCMJ

The day many have waited for has at long last arrived. An era ends as Sora is named the final character for Smash Bros Ultimate. Plus, Square Enix announces a host of new games and release dates. This week is as packed as… well Smash Bros. Trivia question of the day: In the compilation of FFVII who is the only character seen with materia equipped in armor/accessories as opposed to weapons. (Answer...

Rev your engines, Chocobo is back with a brand new racing adventure coming exclusively to Switch in 2022! We may not have all the details yet, but we have all the hype! Join us as we talk about the new announcement, and stroll down memory lane with the original Chocobo Racing. Trivia question of the day: Of the characters Yoshitaka Amano has drawn, which is his favorite? (Answer at the bottom of t...

FFXIV Live Letter LXVI brought with it a ton of new information regarding job changes going into Endwalker. We got a closer look at the Reaper and Sage job actions and the debut of the newly designed summoner class. Dust off those tomes, it’s time to do some summoning. Trivia question of the day: What was the first Final Fantasy game to spawn a sequel? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary)...

Grab your salt shakers, we’re discussing the recent NVIDIA database leak and what this could mean for the Final Fantasy franchise. Do these games sound cool? Definitely. Do we believe the rumors? That’s what the salt is for. Trivia question of the day: What was the first Final Fantasy to have a scripted encounter you couldn’t win? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Intr...

Final Fantasy enters the streaming age as everything from VII to XIII comes to various services. Plus, Solois gives his final thoughts on FFII and we get hyped for the FFXIV x FFXV crossover event! Trivia question of the day: Which Final Fantasy introduced Blue Magic? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our week in Final Fantasy FF A-Z: Jenova FFXIV...

This week, Solois gives FFII a second chance thanks to Pixel Remasters and we look forward to the upcoming events scheduled for FFXIV. Also, more Remasters are imminent as FFIV gets a release date! Trivia question of the day: In FFII what weapon does Maria have when you first meet her? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our week in Final Fantasy Fi...

The Mog Station got a new addition this week and it got people talking; is a cash shop for a subscription MMO a good thing? This week we share our thoughts on the Cruise Chaser and optional items as a whole. Trivia question of the day: In FFVIII, how many possible moves can Gilgamesh perform? Bonus points for naming them all! (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduct...

We’re back with hands-on impressions of Pixel Remasters I-III. Do these releases hold up to previous incarnations and is it worth dropping the money for these games again? Yes, of course, but just listen anyway and we’ll explain why. Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster III, what musical ensemble is used to perform the battle music during the mini-status section of the game?...

Before Final Fantasy XV there was the Kingsglaive. This week we finish our movie review series with a look into the 2016 prequel to Noctis’ journey. Trivia question of the day: The world of Ivalice extends beyond the scope of Final Fantasy XII into two other spin-off series. What are they? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our week in Final Fantas...

FFXIV continues to be a streaming juggernaut, Pixel Remasters spark new hope for a console port, and Final Fantasy X turns the big 2-0! Join us as we look back on the legacy of Spira and how it has impacted the franchise and where it might go in the future. Also, does the editor of a podcast wield too much power? Trivia question of the day: Final Fantasy IV features a set of twins, one White Mage...

Endwalker is still months away but that doesn’t mean Eorzea is quiet! FFXIV has released the roadmap from now until the launch of the next expansion and there’s more than enough to keep you busy during the wait! Join us as we go over all the fun in store! Trivia question of the day: Which character has had the most voice actors? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introd...

Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters release date and price has been revealed, and prominent WoW streamer Asmongold makes his FFXIV debut to turbulent results. Join us as we discuss all the excitement and controversy of the last week! Trivia question of the day: What video game series took artistic inspiration from Spirits Within? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introductio...

Final Fantasy IX might be getting an animated show aimed at younger children. How might this work considering the darker subject matter of this particular installment? We have thoughts and opinions. Join us as we discuss the future of Solois’ favorite entry in the series. Trivia question of the day: What was the first Final Fantasy to utilize motion capture for character animations? (Answer at the...

Chaos! Chaos everywhere! Join us for a breakdown and reaction to the Final Fantasy related news from E3! Whether it’s FF Pixel remasters or Stranger of Paradise, we cover all the… chaos. Trivia question of the day: What was one of the first things Yoshi-P requested his developers do when rebooting FFXIV for A Realm Reborn? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction...

The wait for E3 has begun. As we patiently await the news that is sure to come this weekend, we take some time to just chat predictions and general gaming. Come hang out with us for a slightly off-topic discussion as we twiddle our thumbs. Trivia question of the day: What was the first RPG to prompt a change in state law? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction...

We have our first impressions of the new mobile battle royale FFVII First Soldier (currently in closed beta). Is it a worthy entry into the crowded arena? Let's discuss! Trivia question of the day: What is FFX Yojimbo based on? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our week in Final Fantasy Product Spotlight FFVII First Soldier first impressions Trivi...

Rumor has it that this episode is full of speculation! While we don’t put much stock into unconfirmed games, we take some time to discuss recent murmurings and whether or not we wish them to be true. Trivia question of the day: From FFIV through FFXIII (with the exception of XI) each mainline game has had one thing in common with the main cast of characters. What is it? (Answer at the bottom of th...

FFXIV Fan Fest 2021 has come and with it countless new announcements for the critically acclaimed MMORPG (that has a free trial up to level 60 including the Heavensward expansion). Join us as we discuss the biggest highlights and our favorite moments! Trivia question of the day: In certain versions of the original Final Fantasy, what reference to another video game franchise can be found on one of...

The brothers are back together, and just in time! Between Golden Week and the upcoming FFXIV Fan Fest it’s never been a better time to discuss some Final Fantasy! Trivia question of the day: Who is the producer of Final Fantasy II (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary). Episode Summary Introduction / Trivia Our week in Final Fantasy Golden Week Sales! FFVIIR Voice Cast and Gameplay Details...

Get to know Wolfkinz in part two of our solo hosted episodes. Take a journey from the slums of Midgar, through the lush forests of Ronfaure, to the halls of Balamb Garden as we explore his journey from wide-eyed youth to Final Fantasy fanatic. Episode Summary FFTCG Avalanche vs Shinra available for pre-order - Releases October 2021! FFXV on sale on Google Stadia until May 4th - 50% off FFXIV PS5 B...