Runtime: 55 Minutes
Today, we celebrate 35 years of Final Fantasy by looking back at the story of its creation. Along the way, we'll learn all about the early histories of Square, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Nobou Uematsu, and others involved in the creation of the first title in this series. We'll also talk about what Final Fantasy means to us, and its legacy which stands to this day. Join us for today's epic adventure on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.
References:
Final Fantasy Cover Art:
Wikipedia - Final Fantasy Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Final FantasyGame-Specific Wiki:
Final Fantasy Fandom WikiSteam Reviews:
FINAL FANTASY on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - Final FantasyMetacritic:
Not Available On MetaCriticAdditional Sources:
Square (video game company) Article:
WikipediaHironobu Sakaguchi Article:
WikipediaNobou Uematsu Article:
WikipediaCruise Chaser Blassty Article:
WikipediaHiromichi Tanaka Article:
WikipediaA Day in the Life of Nobou Uematsu:
1up.comHironobu Sakaguchi on Final Fantasy I's Roller-Coaster Development:
1up.comAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod (incompletech.com)
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes
Schoolbell Sound:
School bell.wav by 13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela