Kingdom Hearts IV Special Episode

It's a new year and it promises to be a busy one for the Final Fantasy franchise! Alongside discussing the various games that should either be released this year, or will have more information revealed (e.g. Final Fantasy XVI), Lauren and Darryl talk about the current state of Final Fantasy and Square Enix in general as they look forward to the year ahead. There's also a bittersweet announcement at the end of the show.

It's a new year and it promises to be a busy one for the Final Fantasy franchise! Alongside discussing the various games that should either be released this year, or will have more information revealed (e.g. Final Fantasy XVI), Lauren and Darryl talk about the current state of Final Fantasy and Square Enix in general as they look forward to the year ahead. There's also a bittersweet announcement at the end of the show.

FF Union 261: The State of Final Fantasy In 2022

The Legacy of the Crystal has been a huge undertaking and in this episode, Darryl tells all! That means there's a huge apology and explanation about the recent podcast absences, a long history about how the book came to be and a discussion about how the campaign has gone so far! Thank you all for your support

The Legacy of the Crystal has been a huge undertaking and in this episode, Darryl tells all! That means there's a huge apology and explanation about the recent podcast absences, a long history about how the book came to be and a discussion about how the campaign has gone so far! Thank you all for your support

FF Union 260: The Legacy of the Crystal Tell All

With a State of Play and two release dates announced, it's been a busy few weeks for Square Enix! Throughout this episode we discuss what the no show for Final Fantasy XVI at the State of Play might mean for delivering on their promise to show the game in 2021 and a 2022 release, as well as talking about the release dates for Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster and Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier!

With a State of Play and two release dates announced, it's been a busy few weeks for Square Enix! Throughout this episode we discuss what the no show for Final Fantasy XVI at the State of Play might mean for delivering on their promise to show the game in 2021 and a 2022 release, as well as talking about the release dates for Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster and Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier!

FF Union 259: Final Fantasy XVI No Show As The First Soldier Gears Up For Launch!

It's been almost five years since World of Final Fantasy released and we thought it'd be nice to talk about the impact of the game, as well as what the future might hold! Or at least, that was the plan, because this show has perhaps the longest introduction in the last few years, as Lauren and Darryl talk a lot about the impact of digital vs physical copies of games and some of the wider issues affecting the video games industry as a whole at the moment.

It's been almost five years since World of Final Fantasy released and we thought it'd be nice to talk about the impact of the game, as well as what the future might hold! Or at least, that was the plan, because this show has perhaps the longest introduction in the last few years, as Lauren and Darryl talk a lot about the impact of digital vs physical copies of games and some of the wider issues affecting the video games industry as a whole at the moment.

FF Union 258: Reminiscing About World of Final Fantasy

Tokyo Game Show 2021 has come and gone and there was a load of stuff to talk about following the press conference and subsequent live streams. Throughout this episode discussions revolve around all of the games shown off during the conference (Triangle Strategy, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, etc.) and there's a more detailed talk about Stranger of Paradise and general thoughts about Square Enix's output in recent times, especially from the Western arm of the business.

Tokyo Game Show 2021 has come and gone and there was a load of stuff to talk about following the press conference and subsequent live streams. Throughout this episode discussions revolve around all of the games shown off during the conference (Triangle Strategy, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, etc.) and there's a more detailed talk about Stranger of Paradise and general thoughts about Square Enix's output in recent times, especially from the Western arm of the business.

FF Union 257: Tokyo Game Show Wrap-Up + SoP Demo Impressions

Not only was there a huge speculative leak that happened in recent times, but the Tokyo Game Show is just around the corner! It makes for an action-packed episode as we discuss not only the potential of a Final Fantasy IX Remake and Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster, but also the various games that could end up being shown at the Tokyo Game Show, including Stranger of Paradise and The First Soldier.

Not only was there a huge speculative leak that happened in recent times, but the Tokyo Game Show is just around the corner! It makes for an action-packed episode as we discuss not only the potential of a Final Fantasy IX Remake and Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster, but also the various games that could end up being shown at the Tokyo Game Show, including Stranger of Paradise and The First Soldier.

FF Union 256: Final Fantasy IX Remake... What?

It's now been five years since Kingsglaive was released, so we wanted to reminisce about going to the UK premiere! Housed within this particular episode are conversations about the location, what it was like to talk with some of the actors and production staff and some general thoughts about the movie itself!

It's now been five years since Kingsglaive was released, so we wanted to reminisce about going to the UK premiere! Housed within this particular episode are conversations about the location, what it was like to talk with some of the actors and production staff and some general thoughts about the movie itself!

FF Union 255: Our Kingsglaive Story

World building has been a prominent focus over the years in Final Fantasy games and this episode we discuss some of our favourite aspects of the world we've seen.

World building has been a prominent focus over the years in Final Fantasy games and this episode we discuss some of our favourite aspects of the world we've seen.

FF Union 254: The Importance of World Building

Final Fantasy XII rounded out the PS2 era after numerous delays... but what would have happened if the delays weren't there? That's our main topic of discussion today, as we discuss how the franchise might have changed if Final Fantasy XII had released when it was originally planned to, as well as running through the development philosophies Sakaguchi instilled and how they changed after his departure.

Final Fantasy XII rounded out the PS2 era after numerous delays... but what would have happened if the delays weren't there? That's our main topic of discussion today, as we discuss how the franchise might have changed if Final Fantasy XII had released when it was originally planned to, as well as running through the development philosophies Sakaguchi instilled and how they changed after his departure.

FF Union 253: The End of the PS2 Era... How It Could Have Been

From GamingUnion.net, the 'Final Fantasy &amp; Kingdom Hearts Union' series features two shows, 'Final Fantasy Union', hosted by Darryl and 'Kingdom Hearts Union' hosted by Branden. Each podcast concentrates on different areas of the these particular franchises with news, featured discussions, tons of community interaction and interviews with famous peoples! Join the crew for some great discussion.

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Great podcast if you like either series

From <a href="http://GamingUnion.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GamingUnion.net</a>, the 'Final Fantasy &amp; Kingdom Hearts Union' series features two shows, 'Final Fantasy Union', hosted by Darryl and 'Kingdom Hearts Union' hosted by Branden. Each podcast concentrates on different areas of the these particular franchises with news, featured discussions, tons of community interaction and interviews with famous peoples! Join the crew for some great discussion.

Final Fantasy & Kingdom Hearts Union

Fall is here and so is another episode of Kingdom Hearts Union! Happy September everyone and welcome back!  Branden sits down with Churro and special guest, Spencer, and they jump into the Kingdom Hearts universe!  This show is a bit special as the guys have a new game to talk about, and talk about it they do.  The trio dives straight into talking about their experiences with Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD.  Did they like it, did they hate it?  How's the visual upgrade, the new music, the individual games?  You'll have to listen to find out (and you'll enjoy what you hear)!  After talking about all the different aspects of the game, they then move into your responses from the previous Burning Question which was what you thought would be revealed at TGS in regards to KH.  As always, get your answers in for the next Burning Question which is "What do you speculate about Kingdom Hearts 3? Story, Worlds, Characters, ANYTHING!"  And then the trio turns to answering your questions and we have a really nice one this time.  Listen to the discussion about The City of Bells area, how it was used, and if it was implemented correctly.  Rounding out the show is a wonderful remix from 358/2 Days!  Enjoy KH1.5 HD and we'll see you again in just a few weeks!

KH Union 58: A NEW KINGDOM HEARTS GAME IS HERE!

Final Fantasy X was a fantastic game in so many ways and this episode is all about celebrating the greatness of the game! We'll have a focus on some of our favourite characters, pieces of music and specific scenes... all while talking about some distinct memories we have from playing the game. Darryl also manages to get confused multiple times, so it's a win win! Music this episode is from BitSymphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mFfOH0lzg

Final Fantasy X was a fantastic game in so many ways and this episode is all about celebrating the greatness of the game! We'll have a focus on some of our favourite characters, pieces of music and specific scenes... all while talking about some distinct memories we have from playing the game. Darryl also manages to get confused multiple times, so it's a win win! Music this episode is from BitSymphony: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mFfOH0lzg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mFfOH0lzg</a>

FF Union 203: Final Fantasy X Fangasm!

Final Fantasy Union is back again for its 73rd episode with news from the franchise.  Darryl is joined by Lauren and Spencer and they waste no time by jumping straight into the news that has emerged from Square-Enix.  This episode, they talk about updates for the new game "Lightning Returns" with quotes from Nomura and Toriyama.  If that's not enough, stick with it to hear about the the recent news on Final Fantasy Type-0 and how a NEW edition is going to be released…not in the west.  After some ranting from the trio, they move into the Burning Question and your responses to the question about Tabata and his place in creating home console games.  Your answers are actually pretty varied!  Make sure you get your answers in for the next BQ which is "Are you convinced by Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (is SE doing the right thing by creating this game)?"  Don't go too far as your questions are next, and this time the gang focuses on two.  Listen in to hear their thoughts on when the Final Fantasy 10 HD remake will come out and what characters from the games they reacted to opposite to what the developers had planned.  To end the show, we have another great remix for you and this time around, the re-arrangement comes from Final Fantasy 12 (believe it or not) so make sure you don't stop listening until the end!  Square-Enix appears to be making progress in the Final Fantasy franchise and FFU is the place to hear ALL about it!

FF Union 73: Lightning Returns, and no one knows!

Another week brings another episode of Final Fantasy Union to entertain you!  Darryl and Lauren sit down to talk all things Final Fantasy and they launch straight into the show.  This episode starts off with a wonderful discussion on Final Fantasy 8.  It is argued by many to be the most open ended story in all the FF games.  Darryl and Lauren discuss it at great length and read your comments and  input on the issue.  After the lengthy discussion, the duo moves into the news.  Unfortunately, Square Enix has left us in a bit of a lull for anything new but there are a few scraps of info for you.  They talk about how one of the main programmers leaves SE and how SE has acquired a new trademark called “Prequel Trilogy”.  What does it mean?  What will it apply to?  We don’t know, but that certainly doesn’t keep up from speculating!  Next up, the gang joins up with special guest Mike who is the newest contestant on the Final Fantasy Quiz.  How does he do?  Listen to find out.  A wonderful remix from Final Fantasy 4 rounds out the show nicely.  Enjoy the episode and we’ll see you guys again soon!

FF Union 95: Is FF8's Story Too Complicated?

Another week is upon us and another episode of Kingdom Hearts Union is here for you!  Branden and Churro sit down once again for another awesome bro-cast about all things Kingdom Hearts.  First up on the itinerary is the news.  The guys work through the information at hand including KH2.5 will have battle scenes for Re:Coded, Birth By Sleep will unfortunately not have multiplayer, and Tai Yasue’s favorite pick for a new Disney world is Frozen.  Square Enix also addressed the general disappointment that fans expressed from lack of KH news at E3.  After the news, the duo launch into a discussion about an interview that KHU landed (which is LIVE right now).  The interview was with Seth Kearsley, the director of the much rumored KH animated series that, unfortunately, never came to fruition.  Would the series have been a good idea?  Should they still make it?  What should it look and feel like?  Branden and Churro leave no stone unturned!  Then we have your answers to the last Burning Question.  We need your answers for the new BQ which is “What would you want a Kingdom Hearts animated series to be like?”  Get us your responses; we are so excited to hear your thoughts!  Bringing the show to a close is a remix from Kingdom Hearts 2 that is a phenomenal re-arrangement and cover of Sanctuary; this is one you won’t want to miss!  Enjoy the show and we’ll see you guys again in a couple of weeks!

KH Union 68: Kingdom Hearts on TV!

Everyone's talking about Final Fantasy XV right now following a rather successful Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event. It poses the question, should Kingdom Hearts adopt a similar model?   Branden is joined by Churro as they discuss whether or not Kingdom Hearts, as a franchise, should look to start releasing multiple properties (not necessarily games) within a year, but release them less frequently outside of these sprints, or just stick to a single release every year.   There are also some questions relating to who will voice Master Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts 3 and another relating to the theory behind Emblem Heartless - not something that should be missed!

Everyone's talking about Final Fantasy XV right now following a rather successful Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event. It poses the question, should Kingdom Hearts adopt a similar model? Branden is joined by Churro as they discuss whether or not Kingdom Hearts, as a franchise, should look to start releasing multiple properties (not necessarily games) within a year, but release them less frequently outside of these sprints, or just stick to a single release every year. There are also some questions relating to who will voice Master Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts 3 and another relating to the theory behind Emblem Heartless - not something that should be missed!

KH Union 93: Should Kingdom Hearts Copy Final Fantasy XV?

With Final Fantasy 8 Remastered just having released, we felt like it was the perfect time to run through some of the good it brought, but also highlight some of the downsides that have sprung up. It means we'll be talking about nostalgia and all that good stuff, while also running our critical eye over what Square Enix has actually done and whether or not it warrants a re-purchase. Music this episode is by Megalorganiste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LffRoM0H7BU

With Final Fantasy 8 Remastered just having released, we felt like it was the perfect time to run through some of the good it brought, but also highlight some of the downsides that have sprung up. It means we'll be talking about nostalgia and all that good stuff, while also running our critical eye over what Square Enix has actually done and whether or not it warrants a re-purchase. Music this episode is by Megalorganiste: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LffRoM0H7BU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LffRoM0H7BU</a>

FF Union 205: Final Fantasy 8 Remastered; The Good, The Bad + The Ugly

Another day, another awesome Kingdom Hearts Union show!  Welcome back to the 65th episode with Branden and Churro; the first bro-cast of the year.  The guys start things off with a discussion concerning the recent comments from the Square Enix CEO regarding the direction of games that they create.  Lots of fun ranting and tangents to be had!  Then the gentlemen move into your responses to the last Burning Question which was what do you think will be released next after KH 2.5.  Interestingly, your answers are not as geared towards new game releases but rather CE versions or supplementary material for KH.  This is why we love hearing your thoughts; you never fail to keep surprising us!  The next Burning Question is ready for you to answer which is “What do you expect to see from Kingdom Hearts at E3 2014?”  What’s next on the itinerary? Why, it’s your questions of course.  The duo address questions concerning FF summons in KH, Chain of Memories on the GBA and whether it still holds up, and will Disney help promote/hype KH3 as much as they did for KH2.  The guys have fun with these!  And then wrapping up the show as always is the music segment.  Enjoy the KH2 Final Mix remix that we found on YouTube!  We can’t wait to see you all again in a few weeks!

KH Union 65: First Bro-cast of the year!

Welcome to Kingdom Hearts Union Episode 89! We've got plenty of awesome discussion topics this time around, with the main one focussing on the ports of Kingdom Hearts games we've received so far.   This was suggested by a community member, and it's perfect for Branden, Churro and Sabrina to dive into. The topic was brought up in relation to speed runners and their complaints about the quality of the games. Potential PS4 versions of 1.5 and 2.5 are also brought into the discussion.   It doesn't take too long for things to move onto Kingdom Hearts 3 though and we have some questions about summons and release dates!

Welcome to Kingdom Hearts Union Episode 89! We've got plenty of awesome discussion topics this time around, with the main one focussing on the ports of Kingdom Hearts games we've received so far. This was suggested by a community member, and it's perfect for Branden, Churro and Sabrina to dive into. The topic was brought up in relation to speed runners and their complaints about the quality of the games. Potential PS4 versions of 1.5 and 2.5 are also brought into the discussion. It doesn't take too long for things to move onto Kingdom Hearts 3 though and we have some questions about summons and release dates!

KH Union 89: Are Kingdom Hearts 1.5/2.5 Bad Ports?

D23 Expo just happened in Japan and there was a HUGE array of news relating to Kingdom Hearts 3! Not only did we get an awesome new trailer, it revealed a whole host of new information, including a brand new world... Monsters Inc! This has been rumoured for a while, but it's great to see it fully realised. We also got to see the Tangled world in action, learn more about the Toy Story world and Utada Hikaru's new theme tune was revealed to the world for the first time! There's also a ton more discussed, so make sure you're fully tuned in for this bumper episode!

D23 Expo just happened in Japan and there was a HUGE array of news relating to Kingdom Hearts 3! Not only did we get an awesome new trailer, it revealed a whole host of new information, including a brand new world... Monsters Inc! This has been rumoured for a while, but it's great to see it fully realised. We also got to see the Tangled world in action, learn more about the Toy Story world and Utada Hikaru's new theme tune was revealed to the world for the first time! There's also a ton more discussed, so make sure you're fully tuned in for this bumper episode!

KH Union 139: D23 News Explosion!!

The end of the year is upon us and the gang at Final Fantasy Union is here to bring you the final show of 2012.  Darryl is joined by Lauren and Spencer and they have a good deal to get through.  First up, the gang talks about the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy and what it means to them.  Afterwards, they jump right into the news which includes a good deal about Lightning Returns like the screen shot of the menu screen, music composers for the game, and the announcement of the first trailer at Jump Festa.  But the news doesn't stop there as Theatrhythm has been released on the iDevices; the gang spends a little time discussing what this really means.  Next up, your responses to the last Burning Question from episode 74.  You don't spare your feelings about the character of Lightning!  The question for the next episode will get all of you involved because it's "How long have you been playing Final Fantasy?"  Without pause, the trio goes immediately into your questions and this show has two great ones.  Listen to hear what the hosts think about Hamuazu's music as compared to Uematsu's and whether or not Sony will include FF characters in Allstars: Battle Royale (if they do, which characters do they want to see).  Don't turn off the show yet because the episode rings in the new year with a great remix from Final Fantasy 7.  Get your FF fix now and have great rest of the year; we'll see you 2013!

FF Union 75: Lightning Returns...next year...maybe...

The voice of Lightning joins Final Fantasy Union once again! In this episode of FF Union Lauren and Darryl interview voice actress Ali HIllis, the voice of Lightning in Final Fantasy XIII. Ali answers lots of fan questions and gives a behind-the-scenes look at voice acting in Final Fantasy XIII-2.

FF Union: Lightning Voice Actress Interview 2

E3 2015 was an intense experience for fans of Kingdom Hearts and we were there first-hand to experience the euphoria and soak it all up. Branden and Churro are joined by Sabrina this episode as they all discuss their experience at this year's show, recanting stories of what it was like to be in the Square Enix press conference as well as sitting down for a round-table interview with legendary Kingdom Hearts creator, Tetsuya Nomura. The gang also take the time to dissect the E3 2015 trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 and run through some of the various theories that have been filtering through the internet. It's a show you won't want to miss.

KH Union 80: Our Crazy E3 Experience

Kingdom Hearts 3 is now in the wild following a leak... so with just over a month until the game's official release, there will be plenty of spoilers rolling around! That's why we felt it would be a good idea to do an episode on how to avoid Kingdom Hearts 3 spoilers, as they can come from numerous sources these days! We've also got a few questions from the community, including... how long we'll have to wait until we see Kingdom Hearts 4!

Kingdom Hearts 3 is now in the wild following a leak... so with just over a month until the game's official release, there will be plenty of spoilers rolling around! That's why we felt it would be a good idea to do an episode on how to avoid Kingdom Hearts 3 spoilers, as they can come from numerous sources these days! We've also got a few questions from the community, including... how long we'll have to wait until we see Kingdom Hearts 4!

KH Union 161: Kingdom Hearts 3 Leaked! How To Avoid Spoilers!

Kingdom Hearts Union Episode 76 and it is marked by the return of Kingdom Hearts University! Yes, that's right, Branden is back with Churro and Sabrina to educate listeners on a brand new topic from the world of Kingdom Hearts and this time it's Kingdom Hearts Chi. The topic was suggested by Patreon backer William Helmrich and it proves a rather interesting one, as without going into spoilers, the group talk about the connections with Chi and the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3. The group also have the unfortunate news of talking about some recent passings in the world of Kingdom Hearts as both the English and Japanese voices for Master Xehanort passed away and there is also another special mention for Monty Oum. There's also some room for some intense questions from the community at the end of the show and we have a track from Mree (on YouTube), which you really won't want to miss out on.

KH Union 76: What Is Kingdom Hearts Chi?

Kingdom Hearts Union Episode 78 sees Branden joined by Sabrina as they tackle some actual news... well, it's news about news! Yes, that's right, we learn about recent developments relating to the D23 Fan Expo that is set to take place later this year. There is also a statement from Tetsuya Nomura about an upcoming Kingdom Hearts mobile project - coukd it be a new game? The crew also explore a new section called What If? Here, key plot points from previous Kingdom Hearts games are explored to determine what would have happened if they were changed ever so slightly. It leads to some interesting discussions, as do the awesome questions that we have received from the fans. We hope you enjoy the episode!

KH Union 78: New Kingdom Hearts Mobile Game Announced??

Famitsu, the most reputable video games magazine in Japan has conducted a huge survey to find out all about Kingdom Hearts. There were numerous questions involved, such as first game, favourite characters and what people love most about the series. There are definitely some interesting results thrown in there! The second major part of the podcast focusses around let's play videos and live streams - are they valid? Branden and the team discuss this rather interesting topic.

Famitsu, the most reputable video games magazine in Japan has conducted a huge survey to find out all about Kingdom Hearts. There were numerous questions involved, such as first game, favourite characters and what people love most about the series. There are definitely some interesting results thrown in there! The second major part of the podcast focusses around let's play videos and live streams - are they valid? Branden and the team discuss this rather interesting topic.

KH Union 118: Massive Famitsu Survey On Kingdom Hearts!

Kingdom Hearts news has been a bit light, so for Kingdom Hearts Union Episode 77, Branden is joined by Churro and Sabrina as they talk about their experiences with Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae. As the game was originally under the direction of Tetsuya Nomura, there are clear comparisons between Final Fantasy XV and the Kingdom Hearts franchise. The group take a look at these similarities, especially from a gameplay perspective, before delving into other aspects of the demo. As always, there are also some questions from the fans thrown in there for good measure and there is also a tiny bit of Kingdom Hearts news. In short, it's another fun episode for you all to enjoy!

KH Union 77: A Kingdom Hearts Perspective On Final Fantasy XV

With so many to choose from, this episode we're talking all about our favourite Final Fantasy antagonists! Yep, that's right... we're going to be running through the various villains we've seen since the Final Fantasy franchise started and discussing what they brought to the table in their respective games.  Then, as you'd expect, we talk through which are our favourites, while naturally providing some solid rationales behind why we feel certain antagonists did a better job than others!

With so many to choose from, this episode we're talking all about our favourite Final Fantasy antagonists! Yep, that's right... we're going to be running through the various villains we've seen since the Final Fantasy franchise started and discussing what they brought to the table in their respective games.  Then, as you'd expect, we talk through which are our favourites, while naturally providing some solid rationales behind why we feel certain antagonists did a better job than others!

FF Union 189: My Favourite Final Fantasy Antagonist

It's time for another episode of Kingdom Hearts Union and the gang is back to talk about everything in this universe!  Branden is joined by Churro, Jackie, and Lauren and they jump straight into the discussion.  This show brings a special discussion as they start things off with their review of Kingdom Hearts 3D.  Did they like it, did they hate it?  You'll have to listen to find out!  Next up is the Burning Question and the group goes through your awesome responses.  Be sure to get your answers in for the new BQ next time which is "What do you think will be announced at TGS regarding Kingdom Hearts?"  And then, the show moves into the questions that you have.  This time, they talk about what could be added to the series to create a new experience, emotional reactions to different characters, and what would happen if the "good guys" suddenly become the "bad guys".  And don't go too far, because the show rounds out with a great remix from the first KH.  With the new KH game out in stores, listen in to hear how it holds up!

KH Union 44: Was KH3D any good?

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