Final Fantasy is known not only for its gameplay and storytelling, but also for the stunning soundtracks that accompany each game. This week we discuss our picks for favorite soundtracks from the series.

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Trivia question of the day: In Final Fantasy IX what is Dagger’s real name? Bonus points: what is her mother’s name? (Answer at the bottom of the episode summary).

Episode Summary

• Introduction / Trivia
• Our week in Final Fantasy
• FFVIIR wins big on RPG Site
• RPG of the Year
• Best Music
• Reader’s Choice Award
• Square Trademarks:
• The First Soldier
• Ever Crisis
• Shinra Logo
• Soundtrack Discussion
• Trivia answer: Sarah - Bonus: Jane

Recommended Resources

• FFIX Dark Messenger: https://youtu.be/JBNBwZe6GTI
• FFIX Melodies of Life: https://youtu.be/Y4XbtqZK7KA
• FFVIII Eyes on Me: https://youtu.be/4qcW0oiLKHg
• FFVIII The Oath: https://youtu.be/iKWY4gxCB0U
• FFXI Ronfaure: https://youtu.be/HjQJRLSN4yY
• FFXI The Kingdom of San d’Oria: https://youtu.be/FaGaGqejQqI
• FFXI Windurst: https://youtu.be/VnP16Ypf4l4
• FFVI The Opera: https://youtu.be/enprAgkvvxM
• FFVI Dancing Mad: https://youtu.be/jm1a-DwLExU
• Composer reacts to Dancing Mad: https://youtu.be/0d-fvcvfH1Q
• FFXV Stand by Me: https://youtu.be/vv2DSmy3Tro
• FFXV Apocalypsis Noctis: https://youtu.be/lL8vd7IY-f8
• FFVII Bombing Mission: https://youtu.be/-DRp_XME44o
• FFVII One-Winged Angel: https://youtu.be/zkZGFNCS6iQ
• FFVII Aerith’s Theme: https://youtu.be/_w2jrGbZ27o
• FFVII Cosmo Canyon: https://youtu.be/TRiKgF1UtF4
• FFVII Spoiler Scene: https://youtu.be/KQc7o2rm7po
• FFIV Theme of Love: https://youtu.be/aRXSSLPuMF4
• FFX Jecht Fight: https://youtu.be/vGIswJBe9PU
• FFXIV Heavensward: https://youtu.be/Kv5uoAeGntk
• FFXIV Dragonsong: https://youtu.be/LrqbpdFgyio
• FFXIII Fang’s Theme: https://youtu.be/pUs-SLbjRf0
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