Tag: Final Fantasy XVI
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy Needs to Embrace Both Tradition and Modernism
Final Fantasy seems to fully embrace a modern approach moving forward when it should be releasing more traditional titles among those modern blockbusters.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 292: Voice Acting, Final Fantasy, Coffee, and Nerding Out with Ben Starr
In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor sit down with actor Ben Starr—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Boss Rush Banter: It’s OK to Agree to Disagree About Video Games
Online discourse around gaming tends to bring the worst out in people with many forgetting they can disagree without being disagreeable.
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Boss Rush Banter: Is It Fair For Nostalgia To Shape Your View Of A Game?
Nostalgia is great but it can cloud our judgement when assessing a game. When does using nostalgia cross into being unfair.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 226: There are Too Many Video Games Out Right Now
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined once again by Matthew Kiel to discuss playing what you want instead of what “should” be played, Tetsuya Nomura’s genius, hidden gems, and the overwhelming number of video games.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy XVI and VII Rebirth Make a Case for Quick Time Events
Quick Time Events can be thrilling, and Square Enix is close to having the perfect formula.
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Boss Rush Banter: It’s Worth It to See Origins Of Your Favorite Games
All video games had to start somewhere. Taking the time to visit these origins make for an enjoyable history lesson.
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Boss Rush Network: Our Games of the Year (2023)
The Boss Rush Network writing team shares their Games of the Year for 2023!
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Final Fantasy XVI Spoilercast and Review Discussion
On this Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat, Stephanie, and guest Block from Block’s Gaming Reviews come together to talk about Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy XVI, the return to prominence for the RPG series. Does out team like it? Fine out!
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Boss Rush Banter: Why Titan is the Best Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI had a lot of fun uses for Eikons on combat as each one offered unique abilities. Which Eikon was your favorite to use?
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Boss Rush Banter: What Are Your Top Five Favorite Moments in Final Fantasy XVI?
Final Fantasy XVI is a well-crafted medieval epic chock-full of epic and memorable story beats and character moments. Which moments in Final Fantasy XVI are your favorites and stand out?
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Boss Rush Banter: What Gaming Genre is Your Palette Cleanser?
It’s always nice to take a break from your favorite type of game. So which genre is your palette cleanser?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 195: Twisted Metal Season 1, Square-Enix’s Expectations of Final Fantasy XVI, Red Dead Redemption’s Modern Port, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by YouTuber and content creator Andre Wilsonto discuss the Twisted Metal TV show, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Square-Enix’s disappointment in Final Fantasy XVI’s sales, Red Dead Redemption’s new console port, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Kind of DLC Do You Want to See for Final Fantasy XVI?
Now that Final Fantasy XVI has been out for a couple of months, Square Enix has started polling fans for additional content they want to see from the game. What would you want to see as DLC?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: July Metacritic Draft Checkin and Additions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov share updates on the Metacritic Draft and reveal their midseason pickups. Who’s winning, who’s losing, and who might stage a comeback? Find out in this week’s draft update!
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Boss Rush Banter: Does Final Fantasy XVI Earn its M-Rating?
Final Fantasy XVI marks the first M-rated Final Fantasy game. But does it take full advantage of this adult rating and everything that comes with it?
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How to Fight Garuda in Final Fantasy XVI
Ready to square off against the first Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI? Here are some tips and tricks to battle Garuda, Eikon of Wind.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Makes a Final Fantasy Game Live Up to its Namesake?
Final Fantasy is a long-running JRPG franchise from Square Enix. What makes a game live up to the name Final Fantasy?
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Boss Rush Banter: What Are Your Thoughts on the Final Fantasy XVI Demo?
Square Enix recently released Final Fantasy XVI’s demo and many have a lot of thoughts on it. What did you think about the sample.
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Boss Rush Banter: How Early Should Developers Release a Demo?
Game demos are vital to the game-buying experience, but how early should they drop ahead of a release?
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PlayStation Showcase Highlights Numerous Titles Headed to Sony’s Consoles
There were a lot of announcements made during the May 24 PlayStation Showcase, which featured a slew of trailers for first- and third-party titles for PlayStation 5 and 4.
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Square Enix Debuts Final Fantasy XVI Story Trailer During PlayStation Showcase
Final Fantasy XVI is less than a month away and Square Enix unveiled a new story trailer during the May 24 PlayStation Showcase.
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Boss Rush Banter: So Now What Do We Chase After Tears of the Kingdom’s Release?
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here, it’s time for a way-too-early discussion about what game should take its place in hype and anticipation.
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Square Enix, Sony Highlight Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay in Extensive Showcase
Square Enix, through a Sony State of Play, provided an in-depth look at Final Fantasy XVI and its gameplay.
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