Chewin The Fat Cat - Final Fantasy XIV

Chewin The Fat Cat - Final Fantasy XIV

di Buddycat and Ashen
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FFXIV Switch 2 Praise Continues & FFVII Revelation News Coming at PAX West
Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV podcast from friends Buddycat, Ashen, and Hozaho. This week we talk about Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 as the new version continues to get a lot of praise. We also check out the new FFXIV perfume collection, Final Fantasy streetwear and the Otter backpack, and remind everyone that there's still time to grab the Rainbow Horse mount. In other Final Fantasy news, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo are heading to PAX West on September 5 with new details about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Intergrade. We talk about what they could show, what we'd still like to hear about, and of course find a way to turn it into a new job discussion. We also talk about what we've been up to in FFXIV, including Blue Mage power leveling, collecting Yo-kai Watch minions and the Moonfire Faire. Then we play another round of Name That Final Fantasy Tune and try to figure out Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie. Join our Discord at buddycat.site/discord Find the latest episodes, streams or contact us at buddycat.gg Hosts: @BuddycatGG @AshenShugura @Hozaho
E10
15 ago 2026
1:18:48
FF17 Tease & FFXIV Fan Fest Breakdown
This week on Chewin the Fat Cat, we break down everything announced during the FFXIV Berlin Fan Fest, including the reveal of the new tank job Bastion, clues about the next job, the Final Fantasy VII crossover, Chocobo Dungeoneering, exploration updates, UI improvements, and our overall impressions of the keynote. We also discuss Naoki Hamaguchi teasing a possible future with Final Fantasy XVII, Yoshida's comments about future Final Fantasy remakes, our Evercold theories, Beastmaster, the newly revealed Dwarven Cat NPC race, and what all of these announcements could mean for the future of FFXIV. Topics this week include: • Hamaguchi teases Final Fantasy XVII • Yoshida discusses future Final Fantasy remakes • FFXIV Berlin Fan Fest impressions • New tank job: Bastion • The mystery second job • Final Fantasy VII collaboration • Fim Himnar and new exploration features • Chocobo Dungeoneering • Action animation updates • Story path discussion • Beastmaster discussion • Evercold theories • New Dwarven Cat NPC race • Name That Final Fantasy Tune • Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie Website: Buddycat.gg Discord: buddycat.site/discord Hosts: BuddycatGG (@BuddycatGG) Ashen (@AshenShugura) Hozaho (@Hozaho)
E8
28 lug 2026
1:23:32
Berlin Fan Fest Predictions & FFXIV Mobile Shuts Down
Berlin Fan Fest is almost here, and this week we're sharing our predictions for what Square Enix could reveal, including Beastmaster, UI improvements, exploration content, and what we're hoping to see from the opening ceremony. We also discuss the cancellation of FFXIV Mobile before launch, the 20th anniversary celebration of Final Fantasy X with its official house remix album and picture vinyl, the ongoing 50% off sale, and what we've been playing this week—including Crisis Core Reunion, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Final Fantasy Tactics. As always, we wrap things up with Name That Dungeon Tune and Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie. Topics this week include: • Berlin Fan Fest predictions • FFXIV Mobile shutdown • FFX 20th Anniversary music releases • FFXIV 50% off sale • Crisis Core Reunion • Metaphor: ReFantazio • Final Fantasy Tactics • Name That Dungeon Tune • Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie Website: Buddycat.gg Discord: buddycat.site/discord Hosts: BuddycatGG (@BuddycatGG) Ashen (@AshenShugura) Hozaho (@Hozaho)
E7
24 lug 2026
1:21:34
FFXIV Weekly News: Ever Crisis Shutdown, FFXIV Nendoroids & FFXV Switch 2 Rumors
Welcome to Chewin the Fat Cat, a weekly Final Fantasy XIV podcast where Buddycat, Ashen, and Hozaho discuss the latest FFXIV news, Final Fantasy updates, and everything happening across Eorzea. This week we cover the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis shutdown, new FFXIV Nendoroid figures featuring Y'shtola and G'raha Tia, Final Fantasy XV Switch 2 rumors, Square Enix sales, and more. Topics this week: • FFXIV Nendoroid figures for collectors • Final Fantasy XIV sales and the best choices for new players • Steam sale pickups and the Final Fantasy games we added to our collections • Nintendo Switch Square Enix sale featuring over 90 games, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth • Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis shutdown and the Stop Killing Games movement • Final Fantasy XV potentially coming to Switch 2 • FFXIV Dragon Quest crossover and the Slime King Crown • Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, and the Ivalice timeline discussion We also test our Final Fantasy knowledge with Name That Final Fantasy Tune and Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie. Whether you're a longtime Warrior of Light, a Final Fantasy collector, or a fan of Square Enix games, join us every week for news, discussions, opinions, laughs, and speculation. If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing and joining the conversation!
E6
11 lug 2026
1:30:31
Short Episode - $500 Krile doll, Two Truths and FFXIV Lie
Short Episode this week. We may have lost the first hour or just forgot to hit record BUT, we still had fun and hope you enjoy. We pick up this episode were we usually come back from break and play some games. Yep, this week we skip right past all the usual stuff like news and play a game of Name That (FFXIV) Tune and Try to figure out two truths and an lie Alphinaud style. What can we say, we just can't help but talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online, which offers an exceptionally generous free trial that allows you to play through the base game (A Realm Reborn) and the first three major expansions (Heavensward, Stormblood, and NOW Shadowbringers) up to level 80 with no restriction on playtime. Join our discord at buddycat.site/discord Find the latest episodes, streams or contact us at buddycat.gg You can also find our live streams over on the other live place @buggycatgg and @AshenShugura @Hozaho
E5
11 lug 2026
20:26
New Fat Cat, FFXIV in Delta Rune, Aetherlove and More
Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV pod cast from friends Buddycat and Ashen and sometimes Hozaho - Hozaho is out this week. This week we have HUGE news. We talk about the new Jolly Fat Cat, A surprise FFXIV link to Undertale and people are worried about mods again with the new dating app, Aetherlove. Watch out bun boys! In other FF news, Square hasn't ruled out adding FFXV to the switch lineup. That would make 25 final fantasy games on switch. We also play a game of Name That (Dungeon) Tune and Try to figure out two truths and an Eorzean lie. What can we say, we just can't help but talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online, which offers an exceptionally generous free trial that allows you to play through the base game (A Realm Reborn) and the first three major expansions (Heavensward, Stormblood, and NOW Shadowbringers) up to level 80 with no restriction on playtime. We also play a game of Name That (gaming) Tune and take a look back at what happened this week in the 90s. Join our discord at buddycat.site/discord Find the latest episodes, streams or contact us at buddycat.gg You can also find our live streams over on the other platform @buggycatgg and @AshenShugura
E4
26 giu 2026
1:33:42
Slime King Crown Returns
Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV (and adjacent) podcast from friends Buddycat, Ashen and Hozaho This week on Chewin The Fat Cat we cover some of the latest news including the return of the Dragon Quest Crossover with the slime king crown, you can get a mount just for paying your taxes in Japan and airships are back in FFVII Revelation. We also play a game of Name That Duty Tune and Try to figure out two truths and an Eorzean lie. What can we say, we just can't help but talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online, which offers an exceptionally generous free trial that allows you to play through the base game (A Realm Reborn) and the first three major expansions (Heavensward, Stormblood, and NOW Shadowbringers) up to level 80 with no restriction on playtime. For more ways to watch and listen or find our other podcast The Morning Arcade Show go to Buddycat.GG
E3
19 giu 2026
1:01:19
Switch2 Free Trial, UMAD, Otter Backpacks and More
Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV pod cast from friends Buddycat and Ashen. This week our friend Hozaho also joins the fun. This week on Chewin The Fat Cat we cover some of the latest news around the UMAD world first controversy, The otter backpack and what the Switch 2 version may or may not contain. Touch controls? The famously generous free trial? We also play a game of Name That Duty Tune and Try to figure out two truths and an Eorzean lie. What can we say, we just can't help but talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online, which offers an exceptionally generous free trial that allows you to play through the base game (A Realm Reborn) and the first three major expansions (Heavensward, Stormblood, and NOW Shadowbringers) up to level 80 with no restriction on playtime. For more ways to watch and listen or find our other podcast The Morning Arcade Show go to Buddycat.GG
E2
12 giu 2026
1:17:49
The Otter Backpack, Patch 7.51 Highlights and More
Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV pod cast from friends Buddycat and Ashen. This week on Chewin The Fat Cat we launch our very first episode. We cover some of the latest news around patch 7.51 and lament about waiting for Beast Master. We also talk about how we met playing FFXIV and what it takes to grind the relic weapon. We also play a game of Name That (Dungeon) Tune and Try to figure out two truths and an Eorzean lie. Other subjects this week include UMAD race to world first, Make It Rain Otter Backpack and we even talk a little about FFVII because, why not? What can we say, we just can't help but talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online, which offers an exceptionally generous free trial that allows you to play through the base game (A Realm Reborn) and the first three major expansions (Heavensward, Stormblood, and NOW Shadowbringers) up to level 80 with no restriction on playtime. For more you can find us at @buggycatgg and @AshenShugura For more ways to watch and listen or fin dour other podcast The Morning Arcade Show go to Buddycat.GG
E1
5 giu 2026
1:03:44
FFXIV Comes to Switch 2, Yo-kai Watch Returns & FFVII Part 3 News
Welcome to Chewin the Fat Cat! Chewin the Fat Cat is a weekly Final Fantasy XIV podcast from friends Buddycat, Ashen, and Hozaho. This week we share our first impressions of Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2, including setup tips, account linking, and how the game feels on Nintendo's newest console. We also cover the return of the Yo-kai Watch collaboration, the Rainbow Horse Twitch campaign, the upcoming Moonfire Faire, and Square Enix's incredible $2,200 Aerith Masterline statue. In other Final Fantasy news, Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will include stories from the FFVII spin-off games. We talk about what that could mean for Crisis Core, Advent Children, and what we'd still love to see make it into the remake trilogy. We also talk about what we've been playing, play another round of Name That Tune, and try to figure out Two Truths and an Eorzean Lie. Join our Discord at buddycat.site/discord Find the latest episodes, streams or contact us at buddycat.gg Hosts: @BuddycatGG @AshenShugura @Hozaho
7 ago 2026
1:09:55