Lightning Strikes Thrice has awoken from it's crystal sleep to save all our souls! Or perhaps just to discuss, like, battle mechanics and stuff for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Either way, pretty good. Interview with Kitase and Toriyama about developement (in French) (https://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Final-Fantasy/Interview-avec-les-cr%C3%A9ateurs-de-Final-Fantasy-X-X-2-HD-Remaster/m-p/19324416/highlight/true#M3079) Square Enix's FFXIII & FFXIII-2 16-bit plot synopsis (https...
Nov 28, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 23
It's outtake time for LST! Do you want to hear Chris ruin our podcast in real time? Or do you want to know why Fletch is banned from Battle Net? Then listen and find out! Special Guest: Autumn.
Oct 09, 2018•17 min
Paradoxes abound! We wrap up the last bits of FFXIII-2 with a round up of the post-game and DLC. Don't get caught in a Chronobind, ya hear? Zell eating hotdogs (https://youtu.be/6CD8rtd22o4) Paradox endings playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL78D4ACA44090B7AA) Coliseum DLC Intro Cutscene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgdgW9QvQa0) Sazh DLC Story Cutscenes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfclTRVdsYE) Chronobind (https://youtu.be/UU2n5TvZA4U) KC Green's the Wiz (http://gunshowcomi...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This final (story) episode for FFXIII-2 has it all! A Caius fight, a Bahamut fight, two more Caius fights, and three more Bahamuts! After all that, Serah and Noel will have certainly earened their happy endings, right? Giraffe Picture (https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steam/apps/376480/ss_857ad2f13e5aed964ccc24732981374c0b2ee065.jpg?t=1481016263) Komm Süsser Tod (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIscL-Bjsq4) Square Enix's FFXIII & FFXIII-2 16-bit plot synopsis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Sep 10, 2018•50 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Is this podcast your true heart's desire? Maybe! We are barrelling towards the end of time in this first half of Episode 5 of FFXIII-2. I hope you brought your birthday party hats!
Aug 26, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Hope is in need of some Graviton Core action and sends Noel and Serah on a mission to find some. Along the way we find Grief Spheres, play slots with catgirls, and scold some flan. Beware the Hands of Time. Hands of Time Solver (http://shauninman.com/utils/ffxiii2/) The Future is Hope Paradox Ending (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_oWExY_Rr0) Graham's Dial-Up Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVJyzUeh16s) Graham's Sims 1 Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDzVpDVqaWU) Superdimension N...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week we tackle Episode 4 of FFXIII-2, in which we track a fake Caius through Academia 400 AF and trace him back to a rogue AI in Augusta Tower. Please rate this podcast twice to prove that you are not a duplicate. Show Notes: www.magmar.sucks Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Matt's appearance on the Golden Pages Podcast (https://castbox.fm/episode/Golden-Pages-Podcast-Episode-2%3A-Steamy-Bathhouse-id1302005-id792...
Jul 29, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Bring your hoes and shovels because it's harvesting time! Autumn is back with us as we dethrone His Royal Ripeness in Episode 3 Part 2 of FFXIII-2. We hope you like flan! Show Notes: www.magmar.sucks Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Graham's La-Mulana video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--iYdADbLo) Autumn's writing blog (https://writesautumn.tumblr.com/) Powerman 5000 v. FFXIV (https://kotaku.com/band-says-new-fin...
Jul 13, 2018•48 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Autumn has returned via Time Warp to join us for the first half of Episode 3 in FFXIII-2. A fal'Cie pulls a Monty Burns in Yaschas Massif 10 AF and we play menu mazes to unparadox Oerba 200 AF. Show Notes: www.magmar.sucks Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Graham's La-Mulana video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--iYdADbLo) Autumn's writing blog (https://writesautumn.tumblr.com/) Heavy Rain Chase Fail (https://www.yo...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We are joined by new guest Ethan as we explore the Bresha Ruins in Episode 2 of FFXIII-2. Serah and Noel begin the time-hopping in earnest and the Paradox Atlas tries to lend them a hand. Show Notes: www.magmar.sucks Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Graham's La-Mulana video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--iYdADbLo) Hellscaper (http://hellscaper.com/) Special Guest: Ethan.
Jun 03, 2018•42 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We begin the game proper with the Prologue and Episode 1 of FFXIII-2. Lightning is now a demi-god stuck in eternal battle in Valhalla and things get timey-wimey in the town of New Bodhum. Grab your moogle and hold on! Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Magmar Sucks (www.magmar.sucks) Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Graham's La-Mulana video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--iYdADbLo) H...
May 20, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Time to retcon this podcast! We begin Season 2 of LST with our new co-host Fletcher with generalities of Final Fantasy XIII-2. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Hellscaper (http://hellscaper.com/)
May 05, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Want to see a bit how the Behemoth sausage is made on LST? Then enjoy these outtakes from Season 1! Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop)
Apr 29, 2018•7 min
We round out Season 1 of Lightning Strikes Thrice with coverage of the Post Game of Final Fantasy XIII. Does this Gorgonopsid hunt? No, no it doesn't. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs)
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We wrap up the main story of Final Fantasy XIII with our discussion of lucky Chapter 13. Will the Power of Friendship(tm) be enough to save Cocoon? What if we said we don't actually know? Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs)
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We're inna-gadda-da-vida for Chapter 12 of Final Fantasy XIII. The l'Cie ruin the Cocoon 500 and get a whole lotta head (it's not what you think). Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: The Brainy Gamer: Deep Fantasy (http://brainygamer.typepad.com/the_brainy_gamer/2010/06/deep-fantasy.html) When you think about it... (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCzEfJYXgAEPPMo.jpg:large) Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbsc...
Apr 08, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We ascend (and descend) Taijin's Tower with Justin in Chapter 11 Part 2 of FFXIII. We also explore the ruins of Oerba until we hit the highway. The highway is a metaphor. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Red Pages Podcast (http://redpagespodcast.com/) Trashcan Eclaire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKC5jjFkfgo) Special Guest: Justin Bortnick.
Apr 01, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We have made it to Space Australia! Justin is back again to explore the wilderness of Pulse in Chapter 11, Part 1 of FFXIII. Don't get stuck in the mines, ya dig? Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Red Pages Podcast (http://redpagespodcast.com/) Special Guest: Justin Bortnick.
Mar 25, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hark, an ark! Justin joins the crew as we grind through Chapter 10 of FFXIII. Shifty Cid arrives to explain the real real plot after reveal from last chapter and baffling discussions of lore follow. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Weird Sazh (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTQkyKuVMAAbmPx.jpg) Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Red Pages Podcast (http://redpagespodcast.com/) Special Guest:...
Mar 18, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Chocobo catcher extraordinaire Autumn joins us again for Chapters 8 & 9 of FFXIII. After a brief diversion in Nautilus, the l'Cie finally reunite on the capital ship Palemecia and learn the real plot. They also fight the pope. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Autumn's writing blog (https://writesautumn.tumblr.com/) Autumn's Tumblr (https://wyrdautum...
Mar 11, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's time for KNIFE CHAT! We are joined by Autumn as we raze Palumpolum to the ground in Chapter 7 of FFXIII. Cocoon is going to need more Flanitors to clean up this mess. Pitchdrop Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Autumn's writing blog (https://writesautumn.tumblr.com/) Autumn's Tumblr (https://wyrdautumn.tumblr.com/) Special Guest: Autumn.
Mar 04, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week our intrepid hosts bushwhack their way through the wildernesses of Chapters 5 & 6 of FFXIII. Over the Waterway and through the Whitewood our parties encounter daddy issues, arm children, and launch Operation Kill That Snow Guy. Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs)
Feb 25, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode is trash. Chris, Graham, and Matt trudge through the sludge of Vile Peaks in Chapter 4. Oh, and Odin is a horse. Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs)
Feb 18, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week, John of Magmar Sucks joins us to tackle Chapters 2 & 3 of Final Fantasy XIII. The crew are branded l'Cie and we get our first taste of the Paradigm battle system. Come hitch a ride with us to C'eithtown on our awkwardly arousing motorcycle. Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs) Special Guest: John Dickendasher.
Feb 11, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of Lightning Strikes Thrice, a Final Fantasy XIII Podcast! Chris, Graham, and Matt begin our Focus with generalities and Chapter 1. We meet 5 of our 6 playable characters, punch a behemoth, and discover that the army is no match for our podcast. Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) Show Notes: Matt's Gunblade paddle (https://flic.kr/p/23UhLpj) Graham's FFVII New Threat Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ9RtT2m5KFnBMPSbscIlk0QhlCV1afs)
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
