Getting Back to FFXIV w/ Taliesin, Evitel, & JP McDaniel! | The Grinding Gear Podcast #159

We gathered up two Final Fantasy 6 Super Fans and sat em down for a chat about their favorite FF game of all time. Yunalescka and Jesse Cox bring there love of all things Final Fantasy, and a massive list of recommendations for the GG boys. From the Opera House, to the World of Ruin, to the beautiful music, this is the FF6 Roundtable you've been waiting for. Supportourbromance.com or we'll pick the wrong dress for the Market.

The Roundtable gathers to discuss the key story moments of Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 Trail to the Heavens. From the Alliance Raid to Evercold Trailer, to the big story reveals, nothing is save, so Spoiler Warning. Jesse Cox and Preach are summoned and give their hopes, dreams and expectations for the upcoming journey based on all the juicy details. Did we get a peak at Evolved Combat? What nuggets were hidden in old Dawntrail Interviews? Online stories help us gleam the future? Supportourbromance.com so we can make MORE ROUNDTABLES! EACH ROUNDER THAN THE LAST!

It's time to ISOLATE! Yes indeed, Grinding Gear has grinded to a halt on our Retro FF6 playthrough as both Kyle and Garrett got sick with different things. Different things we don't want to share. But we do have much to share with you today. Our upcoming Fourteen Quarantine schedule, our plans for the future weeks and a bunch of anime we sick-binged while offline. Classic Grinding Gear chaotic podcast episode for your eyes and posted everyone podcasts are found for your ears. Supportourbromance.com or it will be nothing but wedges here on out.

While at Fan Fest we made some new friends. Friends who may have not played FF14 in a while, who may have experienced the Fan Fest crowd and energy for the first time. Let's see what they are feeling after the bombastic weekend that was. SupportOurBromance.com or we’ll be more angry about Dawntrail.

We gather the Round Table to discuss the big news and the future of our beloved MMO. Fan Fest announcements, Evercold Trailer, Evolved Combat and more. The "vacation" expansion Dawntrail seems brighter knowing we head into the darkness again. What was the crowds reaction? What was life like online during the big announcements. Jesse Cox and Preach "the big man" return for the big talk. SupportOurBromance.com or we’ll never ask Preach to watch Evangelion again.

Pre-Fan Fest special!

We played Deadlock. A lot of Deadlock. The memes are true, it will overwhelm you and you'll be left wanting more. Kyle is happy to report that Slay the Spire 2 is more Slay the Spire, exactly what we wanted. Garrett played World of Warcraft, and its exactly what he wanted. Nintendo sueing America? Everyone wants that. But it seems not everyone wanted FF14 loot? This is GG Podcast. Supportourbromance.com or we'll make Grinding Gear 2, but it will be DIFFERENT! '

Games come and games go, some fast and some slow. This is Grinding Gear podcast where we discuss all the industry happenings, along with our own retro journey. Sony Pulls back from games on PC. Resident Evil 9 sold well, but lacks cultural splash. Highguard announces final update. Crimson Desert hype is building? Pokopia crits player desires. We've been playing Arc Raiders, RE1, Minecraft, FF14 and Deadlock.