Pet Food Beta: Recent Episodes
Pet Food Beta
June 5, 2006. A day that will long be remembered in the annals of history as the day that the Final Fantasy XI podcast, Pet Food Alpha, hit the internet. Over the next seven years, Pet Food Alpha would continue on, reaching episode 300 before slowing to a halt. On April 7, 2014, Pet Food
Vivi and Miroku speculate on what Dynamis-Divergence could possibly be, talk about what it’s like to start a new character at the end of 2017 and touch on some of the other recent Final Fantasy related news. Links mentioned in the show: https://gamerescape.com/2017/10/16/extra-life-2017/ https://www.extra-life.org/
Vivi and Miroku talk about the November, October, and September version updates, the recent Twitch livestream, and the big crafting changes coming. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku talk about the July version update, and a few comments about Miroku’s experience at E3. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi, Miroku and Duelly talk about the April version update, as well as a quick intro about the recently revealed screenshots of FFXI Mobile, and the May version update announcement. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku talk about friendship and relationships, and oh yeah, the new REM weapon upgrades! New years resolution is to get these episodes up sooner rather than later, so this one is RAW and unedited… and SFW we think. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Recorded Dec 5th, 2015: Vivi and Miroku react to the conclusion of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
June 5th, 2006- The first episode of the Final Fantasy XI podcast “Pet Food Alpha” is made available online. For many, this is their first exposure to the world of Final Fantasy XI podcasts. For some however, it was their second. Mega Elixir was the first Final Fantasy XI podcast hosted by Ogaming.com. The first
Vivi and Miroku are joined once again by Fusionx, Steak and Duelly for an extra special PFB/PFA look back on Final Fantasy XI as the story comes to a close (spoiler free), as well as some favorite clips from old PFA/PFB shows over the years. This episode was broadcast live on our twitch channel and
We’re not going to lie- there is a lot of stuff coming out next week. If big releases like Fallout 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider weren’t enough to occupy us, two of our favorite games are both getting new patches within hours of each other. Final Fantasy XI is receiving it’s last major update,
This episode was recorded about 4 weeks ago, sincere apologies for the delay of its release! Vivi and Miroku talk about the September update preceding the final major content update. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku talk about the second installment of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. Plus an update about Final Fantasy Grandmasters. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku are joined by FusionX to talk about the first installment of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Chapter One of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel is arriving this Wednesday, May 13th and the Pet Food Beta hosts are going to be live streaming it on our Twitch channel! But wait! There’s more! Saturday will mark the 13th anniversary for Final Fantasy XI! We’ll be marking the occasion by doing a live episode of Pet Food
Vivi and Miroku are joined by FusionX to talk about the followup Q&A from the Vana’diel announcement, highlights from February and March updates, and a lot of tangents. You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku are joined by FusionX to talk about the end of Final Fantasy XI’s storyline announcement, discontinuation of PS2 and XBox 360 support, Final Fantasy Grandmasters FFXI spinoff game, and Final Fantasy XI going mobile in 2016. As the Final Fantasy storyline comes to a close over the next eight months, so will
Vivi and Miroku discuss the January version update. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku discuss the December version update, the “gifts” system, and the 2014 Tarutaru cup! Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi, and Miroku have a very special holiday treat, an exclusive interview with the Final Fantasy XI Dev team! Camate from the community team was kind enough to deliver 11 of our questions and translate them for us. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up
Vivi, Miroku and Karma go over the conclusion of Seeker’s of Adoulin (spoiler free-ish), job adjustments, Unity Concord and more in Novembers massive update. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi tries to solo an episode of PFB, and covers the highlights from the October Update, including Atomos, job adjustments, and Dancer becoming OP. Other items mentioned include some of the announcements for the November update including the conclusion of Seekers of Adoulin, the new Unity Conchord system and more! Apologies for the lengthier-than-normal and
Vivi and Karma discuss all of the special promos and campaigns, initial thoughts on Incursion, and new Walk of Echoes. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
A special pre-update PFB covering the temp-bans in Salvage, rundown of the planned September update news items, and some more lore explained about the Zilart, Kuluu and Olduum civilizations of Vana’diel. Apologies for the audio quality of this episode, Vivi was traveling without his normal microphone. Have questions or comments for the show? You can
Join Vivi and Miroku for wild (probably incorrect) speculation on where the Adoulin storyline ends up, plus version update news including new missions, job adjustments, the long awaited gearset system and shenanigans. “Let’s Play FFXI” videos referenced in the show can be found here (NSFW). Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us
Vivi, Miroku, and some loud bird near Miroku’s window cover the July version update, which includes info about: HASTE 2! Other job adjustments, monster rearing, Star Sibyl trust magic, and more. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi, and Miroku are briefly joined by FusionX in a very long and ridiculous and news filled show. Topics covered include the June version update’s synth additions, weapsonskill adjustments and more! Article referenced: http://www.mmorpg.com/mobile/features.cfm?read=7540&game=0&ismb=1 Four Job Fiesta: http://www.fourjobfiesta.com Child’s Play Charity: http://www.childsplaycharity.org/ Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up
Vivi, Miroku and Daisy mispronounce everything as it relates to the upcoming Mid-June version update, and dig holes in floors. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Filigree cover the May version update, 12th anniversary, and Moogle vs Goblin warfare! Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
Vivi and Miroku decide how Maat should be pronounced, and also talk about the news including: Trust updates, Mog Wardrobe, Rune Fencer and Geomancer Mythics, Matsui’s recent comments on the playerbase, linkshell and community features and more. The DKP video Miroku mentioned can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yKqKg6DfTY Have questions or comments for the show? You can
Join Vivi and Miroku for another exciting edition of Pet Food Beta! Topics discussed include the April Version Update and Login Campaigns, Freshly Picked Vana’diel, and Dev Tracker Gems. Have questions or comments for the show? You can e-mail us at petfoodbeta@gamerescape.com or hit us up on Twitter @petfoodbeta.
After the launch of Pet Food Alpha in June 2005, today we’re excited to announce that we’re finally moving into beta! Join Vivi and Miroku as they’re joined by PFA creators Steak and Fusionx as they catch up on the important updates to Final Fantasy XI since the last episode of Pet Food Alpha. Have
Holy crap! Pet Food Alpha is over 7 year old! Our microphones all have gray hairs now! Tune in as we pull in Squigg and Teila from our time travel machine and talk about some of our favorite PFA moments! The Square Enix Community Team also makes a brief appearance!
The super delayed but not really because it was on youtube right away episode is here! Tune in as Fusionx tunes out on vacation while talking about the latest version update with Bersty and Eskalia!
June 5, 2006. A day that shall forever live in OMGs, LOLs, and WTFs. This is the date of the very first episode of our Final Fantasy XI podcast Pet Food Alpha. To celebrate the 7th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI’s longest running podcast we’re going to give some stuff away, courtesy of our friends
Its already been 2 weeks since the launch of Seekers of Adoulin and we want to hear what you have been up to! Have you already reached the level cap with the new Geomancer and Rune Fencer jobs? Perhaps you’ve already collected a full set of the new armor? Or maybe you’ve been destroying Knotted
Two weeks in a row?! That’s right #PFAnation the boys’ are back in ‘doulin for another round of Reives. Fusionx, Bersty and Eskalia discuss some post-humous Adoulin goodness, forum talk and more!
Seekers of Adoulin is now live! What have you sought? How high is your GEO and RUN? How many bivouacs have you wacked? Drop a comment below and let us know what you’ve been up to since the release of Final Fantasy XI’s latest expansion! We’ll read them on our next show which is scheduled
Last night, like many of you out there reading this, I spent a good three or four hours playing Final Fantasy XI’s latest expansion: Seekers of Adoulin. I can safely say that I wasted 4 hours of my life. Be it walking around with no clue where to go, traversing the same pathways of a
Pet Food Alpha talks Bivouacs. Listen in as the crew talk about all of the news leading up to the release of Seekers of Adoulin!
Pet Food Alpha farms tirelessly to get the pops for another episode! Listen in as the crew are joined by a surprise guest and talk about Sharks, T-Rex, Geomancer and the Mog Bonanza!
With yesterday’s reveal of information surrounding Seekers of Adoulin in addition to other recent announcements, we’re gearing up for a new episode of Pet Food Alpha! We’re aiming for this Saturday, Febrary 2nd. Drop a comment below and tell us some of the awesome things that have been going on for you in game over
Pet Food Alpha synthesizes another episode for your listening pleasure! Listen in as the crew are joined by DJPlaeskool and talk about everything there is to know about the upcoming Seekers of Adoulin Expansion!
We’re busy planning the next episode of our FINAL FANTASY XI podcast, Pet Food Alpha for the evening of Wednesday, January 9th! In the meantime, we’d like to hear what everyone has been up to in Vana’diel. Drop a comment below and we’ll read them on the next episode!
Just in time for the holidays we’ve made some of our classic PFA tunes available for download! Head on over to our new Pet Food Alpha Music page to download them! Happy Holidays from Pet Food Alpha and Gamer Escape!
Pet Food Alpha returns from the bowels of the internet! Listen in as Fusionx, Bersty and Joe talk about the December version update, Developer communication, Celestial Nights and… bagged milk?
Fusionx, Steak, Miroku and Bersty spend some time with Tweex, creator of The Land of Vana’Diel Orchestral Remix Album! July Update info and more!
As a continuation of our celebration of six years of bringing you the biscuit that is Final Fantasy XI, we’re excited to release our talk with Hyshio of Windower as he talks about the history of one of the game’s most popular third party tools. *obligatory third party tools are a no-no comment
Corinth and Miroku join us to talk about Vanafest 2012 coverage! PFA Celebrates 6 years Brand New Expansion! New Jobs! New Areas!
So this episode is super late! We can place the blame on Bersty for being Canadian and Fusionx for going to E3… those jerks. Listen in as we talk about the Adventure Appreciation campaign, the upcoming Vana’diel Census, Merit changes and more!
VanaFest Details! Willy Shats! Bersty’s Bloopers! All included in another jam-packed episode of Pet Food Alpha! FFXI Roadmap 2012 The May Version Update Approacheth! Vanafest Details
Fusionx, Bersty, Duelly, Joe, and a surprise guest appearance by Steak! The April Hiatus Ends: With March/April Update News, Shinanighans and More! Plus! The First Ever, Bersty’s Bloopers! Guild Merchant Waiting Period Legion Adjustments Job Adjustments Preview of Icons for UI Revamp
Steak and Bersty hold down the fort with Fusionx and Duelly on hiatus. Plus! Pre-update news, the most interesting moogle and more! The Most Interesting Moogle in Vana’diel Contest! Eggstra! Eggstra! Read All About It! Moogle Porter Service Expansion Equipment Menu and Config Adjustments Voidwatch Finale
Steak, Fusionx, Bersty and Duelly discuss the band, and how they will be brought back together! In other news: Valentione’s Day Contest Winners, Changes to Nyzul Isle Uncharted Region, Crafting Cap Increase and more! Valentione’s Day Screenshot Contest Winners Announced New Version Update in the Works Changes coming to Nyzul Isle Uncharted Region Crafting Skill
Steak, Fusionx, Bersty and Duelly discuss the February Version Update, Vana’Fest 2012, and the future of GamerEscape! Plus, the return of round-table discussion and dev/community tracker! Gamer Escape: Looking Ahead Job Adjustments Adjustments: Cure Spells / Enfeebling Magic Resistance / Save TP Voidwatch Forges Onward Limit Break Quest Adjustments Walk of Echoes Adjustments February Version
Things, Stuff, Objects, Boomerang guns and more! Fusionx, Steak and Bersty discuss the February update, and much more! Plus: Always check your Mute button! Help Shape AR and PFA Episode Outlines! New Direct Credit Card Payment Option Valentione’s Day Screenshot Contest Version Update February 13th Nyzul Isle Uncharted Region Hi-Res Font for Damage Displayed Job
PS3 Hard Drives, Relic/Empyrean/Mythic Discussion, and a plethora of news! PlayStation 3 HDD’s Getting More Room For Final Fantasy XI Corsair Job Adjustments Dragoon Job Adjustments Summoner Job Adjustments Scholar Job Adjustments Paladin/Dark Knight Job Adjustments Magic/Ninjutsu Casting Time Adjustments Voidwatch Adjustments Healing Adjustments Config Adjustments Amorous Affectations (Valentione’s Day)
Steak gets a present, Tons of news, and more! Live Vanadiel: Back and Better than Ever! New Year Event New Year Messages from Development Team Relic, Mythic, and Empyrean Weapon Upgrades Walk of Echoes Adjustments Monster Adjustments New Battle System: Legion Voidwatch Post Phantom Roll Adjustments Ability Limitations
Wait a second… did Bersty just introduce himself? We thought only hosts got to do that! The December Version Update Moogle’s Law Contest Winners
Bersty, PSO Chat, UI revamps, and more! New ways to add Crysta New Weapon Skills Log Window Expansion UI etting a revamp ZAM “Building The Future of Vana’diel”
Walk of Echos, Voidwatch, Relic Upgrades, a pinch of Skyrim, and more! Symbols in Macro Names New Walk of Echoes Battlefields Voidwatch: Third Chapter and Merit Point Adjustments Kevin Butler Toasts Siloeyes and Okeneko Relic Armor Upgrades Recollection Contest Winners!
The October Update. Soundtrack -PLUS- Details. And yes… Steak plays with a mouse. Track list and Spinet music announced for FFXI Original Soundtrack -PLUS- October Version Update Test Server Update
Bersty, Fusion AFK in LA, Halloween Events, and more! Changes regarding PFA/AR A Harrowing Harvest Reunion Zam Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Walk of Echoes. Podcast Awards. Bragging Rights and more! A Look At The Maestro’s Baton
Bersty plays the role of Fusionx, Update, Buffaloes, and more! Blazing Buffaloes Facilitate Fast Friendships among Fledgling Fighters FFXI Vana-Con Anniversary 11.11.11 The Version Update Comes Roaring In!
Bersty plays the role of Fusionx, Update, Buffaloes, and more! Blazing Buffaloes Facilitate Fast Friendships among Fledgling Fighters FFXI Vana-Con Anniversary 11.11.11 The Version Update Comes Roaring In!
Today we’re excited to introduce a new version of our “Player Achievements” segment on our Pet Food Alpha Podcast. Bragging Rights will be a single stickied thread in our general discussion forums where you can post your latest accomplishments for a chance to have them read live on Pet Food Alpha which airs Monday nights
EX item delivery revions, Caption contest, Email shenanigans, and more! Ex Item Delivery Revisions and Stack Size Adjustments Take Part in the FINAL FANTASY XI Screenshot Caption Contest!
Soundtrack PLUS, Platform probing, Update talk, and more! Original Soundtrack PLUS Which game platform do you use?
Test server toying, new voids to watch and new battles in old fields! New Battlefields Voidwatch: The Second Chapter Test Server Launches
Dynamis changes, Job changes, Host applications, and more! Dynamis Adjustments Job Adjustments
Steak, Fusion, and Chinchilla talk Summer Breeze, POL Account Transfers and more! Grounds of Valor adjustments Artifact Armor +2 idea Suggestions to improve re-balance of Vana’diel’s divas
Today we’re excited to announce that we are looking for new hosts for Pet Food Alpha! If you’re interested in becoming a host for the longest running Final Fantasy XI podcast, check out all of the details after the break. Please answer the fields below and e-mail it to petfoodalpha@gamerescape.com. Selected applicants will then be
Steak, Fusion, and Chinchilla talk Summer Breeze, POL Account Transfers and more! Summer Breeze Festival agogo POL/SE Account Transfers
Fusion and Chin talk about… whatever comes up! Steak shows up just in time to close the show. Dev Tracker Responses to Job Manifesto Concerns
Steak takes a break while Fusion and Iphi discuss the FFXI Job Adjustments Manifesto and crave increased movement speed! FINAL FANTASY XI Job Adjustments Manifesto
Steak and Fusionx talk version update, Mog Bonanza, Skill up food, and more! July Update Mog Bonanza Numbers this Thursday!
Tune in as Steak, Fusionx, Chinchilla and Iphigenia talk about the week’s news as well as the golden days of Final Fantasy XI. Know Your Realm: Results For The Tenth Vana’diel Census Dev Tracker
Tune in for our first true Gamer Escape episode! Linking Forum Character Data Dev Tracker
Fusion gets his marbles, Steak talks sh*t, and PlayOnline bites the biscuit. Voidwatch Refinements Wish Upon a Bamboo Stalk Dev Tracker For The Week of 6/12/11 Phasing Out PlayOnline
Fusion returns from E3, Steak’s Minecraft addiction, Version Update info and more! Assorted Refinements Version Update Announcement
Woot 5 years, New Host, Old Friends, and more! Abyssea Congestion Fixes Full Gallery for the Ninth Vana’versary Fan Art Contest Unveiled! Job Adjustments and Refinements
Art Contest Results. Dev Tracker. Sagasinger and more! Fan Art Contest Results! The Sagasinger Dev Tracker
Synergy Augments, Grounds of Valor, Mog Bonanza, and more! The Version Update Has Arrived! Announcing the Ninth Vana’versary Mog Bonanza! The 9th Annual Adventurer Appreciation Campaign Arrives!
Gamer Escape, Free Hats, Augments, and more! Gamer Escape, Free Hats, Augments and more! 9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest Deadline Imminent! Grounds of Valor, Treasure Caskets, Monster Placement Ulimate Collection Abyssea Edition A Special Gift for Abyssea Trilogy Purchasers Introduction of Synergy Augments Donate to Japan Via Crysta And Get A Cap Gamer Escape and
Eskalia joins us to talk about Gamer Escape Fishing Improvements on the Way New Trigger Conditions for Notorious Monsters Feast of Swords Job Adjustments
Abyssea adjustments and oh, Siren was still doing Besiged. Neat. Abyssea Adjustments Siren marked 3,166 consecutive victories in besieged Dev Tracker
Iphigenia, Voidwatch, Roadmaps, and more! World Egg-sclusive: Rated “M” for Moogle The 9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest Approaches! 9th Vana’versary Festivities on the Way! Voidwatch Emerges! Delivery System Adjustments The FINAL FANTASY XI roadmap
IRL Achievements, Video Games, and more! Temporary Suspension of the Services: Follow-up
Miroku. Servers turned off. Oh and Polish. The Final Fantasy XI Team Answers Your Questions Final Fantasy XI Official Forums Launch Dev Tracker (March 8, March 9) Temporary Suspensions Of Services Due To Earthquake
Late Episode. Chin’s still around. Forums and more! Announcing the Official Forum Suggest a Topic for Episode 250!
Another Q&A. Site redesign. Chin’s weird dreams and more! The FINAL FANTASY XI Team Answers Your Questions! A New Way To Augment Site Redesign 1,000 Twitter Followers and Future Plans Episode 250 Will Be Live!
Altairen, Mini Update, BST Leveling, and more! First mini-update DEV Team Q&A! Final Fantasy XI Tracks In Duodecim
Doll Festival. Another Q and A. Dakota Fanning and more! Item Adjustments Galore Petal in the Breeze- Doll Fesitival 2011 The Final Fantasy XI Team Answers Your Questions! Goblin stir-fry: It’s Not That Great More Prishe In Duodecim
Mini update. Dev Q and A. Subligar and more! Valentione’s Day Version Update Notice The FFXI Team Answers Your Questions (1/28/11) People WANT Subligar?
Dev Questions, Prishe, LBP2, and more! FFXI The Final Fantasy XI Team Answers Your Questions! Prishe Coming to Dissidia Duodecim PFA Website Tweaks