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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter 87 Update, Patch 7.3 Release Date and More
Image via: Square Enix With excitement over Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming 7.3 Dawntrail expansion recently increasing after this week's reveal of new playable races, Live Letter 87 brought more than just the typical news, delivering information that laid groundwork for what promises to be one of the more exciting encounter setups in FFXIV history. Patch 7.3 will be due out in early August 2025, bringing what the developers are calling an emotional and poignant climax to Dawntrail's main narrative, in addition to major revisions addressing recent player complaints. The Story Reaches Its Apex Yoshida reconfirmed that Patch 7.3 will be the climactic turning point of the Dawntrail storyline. A new dungeon The Meso Terminal and a climactic trial against a nameless enemy catapults the story conflict to a boiling point. Even more exciting is how fans can look forward to callbacks rich with lore, specifically to Final Fantasy IX and XI, giving additional depth to long-time franchise veterans. FFXIV: Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXVII 87 Summary Echoes of Vana'diel : San d'Oria Returns Keeping the nostalgia trend going, 7.3 will bring the 3rd chapter of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raids. This 24-player raid has adventurers going up against legendary foes from Final Fantasy XI, including the recently teased appearance of Kam'lanaut. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Given the stellar production values these raids have come to be known for, this entry might just end up being the crown jewel of the patch. Quality-of-Life Enhancements Answer Player Feedback Yoshida started Live Letter 87 off with a rather uncharacteristic blunt apology, taking the blame on what has been perceived as a slide in quality assurance with hotfixes and maintenance windows becoming an all too common occurrence. While he promised better communications going on and spent some time responding to criticism on two of the game's most recent systems, Occult Crescent and Cosmic Exploration. Players will be able to do so with 48-player preformed alliances with Enmity Patch 7.3 coming next week. The return of Sword of the Sands as the next Forked Tower raid will mark the arrival of both Normal and Savage modes in Patch 7.5, a shift in progression inspired by player demand. LIVE LETTER REACTS! First Look at 7.3 | Final Fantasy XIV Side Quests, and New Challenges For non-combat content, crafters are really going to enjoy themselves. A new Allied Society questline with the Yok Huy will offer a fun, alternative path to leveling from 90 to 100! Other new content includes a new Deep Dungeon, the next chapter in the Hildibrand series, and the Phantom Relic Weapon questline all set to release after launch. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gong cha Names Stray Kids' Felix as Global Brand Ambassador
Ambassadorship will see release of limited edition products to foster connections with guests and expand global brand influence BOSTON, June 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gong cha, one of the world's fastest-growing global bubble tea brands, has announced Felix, member of world-renowned South Korean act Stray Kids, as its new Global Brand Ambassador. With nearly 2,200 locations in 29 international markets, Gong cha is at the cutting edge of the global bubble tea market, serving up high-quality, freshly brewed, hand-crafted beverages made with premium ingredients to millions of customers. A long-time fan of Gong cha, Felix is often spotted enjoying his favorite drinks, occasionally sharing his go-to order—Taro Milk with 100% sweetness and extra pearls—with his 26.8 million Instagram followers. His love for the brand and personal experience with bubble tea positions him as more than just a spokesperson, bringing an authenticity and relatability that guests can connect with. As Global Ambassador, Felix will help raise awareness of the brand's unique and innovative beverages through high-profile brand campaigns. In addition, Gong cha will launch new, limited-edition products for fans around the world. The partnership between Gong cha and Felix builds on Gong cha's strategy of connecting with the Gen Z audiences through culturally relevant brand partnerships and marketing campaigns. In recent months, Gong cha has launched partnerships with LINE FRIENDS Minini and Final Fantasy XIV, which have helped introduce new consumers to the brand. The brand campaign featuring Felix will launch first in Korea in mid-June, with a U.S. and global roll-out to follow. ABOUT GONG CHA Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is a global bubble tea brand recognized for its premium product, scalable operational model, and strong corporate support. With nearly 2,200 locations across 29 international markets, it is one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the U.S. and globally. Gong cha has been ranked #1 in the Tea category on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® list for four consecutive years (2022–2025). Learn more about the brand and its franchise program at View source version on Contacts Ashley Martinez, Carbonateashley@
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gong cha Names Stray Kids' Felix as Global Brand Ambassador
Ambassadorship will see release of limited edition products to foster connections with guests and expand global brand influence BOSTON, June 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gong cha, one of the world's fastest-growing global bubble tea brands, has announced Felix, member of world-renowned South Korean act Stray Kids, as its new Global Brand Ambassador. With nearly 2,200 locations in 29 international markets, Gong cha is at the cutting edge of the global bubble tea market, serving up high-quality, freshly brewed, hand-crafted beverages made with premium ingredients to millions of customers. A long-time fan of Gong cha, Felix is often spotted enjoying his favorite drinks, occasionally sharing his go-to order—Taro Milk with 100% sweetness and extra pearls—with his 26.8 million Instagram followers. His love for the brand and personal experience with bubble tea positions him as more than just a spokesperson, bringing an authenticity and relatability that guests can connect with. As Global Ambassador, Felix will help raise awareness of the brand's unique and innovative beverages through high-profile brand campaigns. In addition, Gong cha will launch new, limited-edition products for fans around the world. The partnership between Gong cha and Felix builds on Gong cha's strategy of connecting with the Gen Z audiences through culturally relevant brand partnerships and marketing campaigns. In recent months, Gong cha has launched partnerships with LINE FRIENDS Minini and Final Fantasy XIV, which have helped introduce new consumers to the brand. The brand campaign featuring Felix will launch first in Korea in mid-June, with a U.S. and global roll-out to follow. ABOUT GONG CHA Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is a global bubble tea brand recognized for its premium product, scalable operational model, and strong corporate support. With nearly 2,200 locations across 29 international markets, it is one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the U.S. and globally. Gong cha has been ranked #1 in the Tea category on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® list for four consecutive years (2022–2025). Learn more about the brand and its franchise program at View source version on Contacts Ashley Martinez, Carbonateashley@
Business Wire
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gong cha Names Stray Kids' Felix as Global Brand Ambassador
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gong cha, one of the world's fastest-growing global bubble tea brands, has announced Felix, member of world-renowned South Korean act Stray Kids, as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The brand campaign featuring Felix will launch first in Korea in mid-June, with a U.S. and global roll-out to follow. Share With nearly 2,200 locations in 29 international markets, Gong cha is at the cutting edge of the global bubble tea market, serving up high-quality, freshly brewed, hand-crafted beverages made with premium ingredients to millions of customers. A long-time fan of Gong cha, Felix is often spotted enjoying his favorite drinks, occasionally sharing his go-to order—Taro Milk with 100% sweetness and extra pearls—with his 26.8 million Instagram followers. His love for the brand and personal experience with bubble tea positions him as more than just a spokesperson, bringing an authenticity and relatability that guests can connect with. As Global Ambassador, Felix will help raise awareness of the brand's unique and innovative beverages through high-profile brand campaigns. In addition, Gong cha will launch new, limited-edition products for fans around the world. The partnership between Gong cha and Felix builds on Gong cha's strategy of connecting with the Gen Z audiences through culturally relevant brand partnerships and marketing campaigns. In recent months, Gong cha has launched partnerships with LINE FRIENDS Minini and Final Fantasy XIV, which have helped introduce new consumers to the brand. The brand campaign featuring Felix will launch first in Korea in mid-June, with a U.S. and global roll-out to follow. ABOUT GONG CHA Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is a global bubble tea brand recognized for its premium product, scalable operational model, and strong corporate support. With nearly 2,200 locations across 29 international markets, it is one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the U.S. and globally. Gong cha has been ranked #1 in the Tea category on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 ® list for four consecutive years (2022–2025). Learn more about the brand and its franchise program at
ABC News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Final Fantasy XIV composer Masayashi Soken on making music that stops the world
Japanese video game composer Masayoshi Soken doesn't see his work as separate from the games he scores, it's all part of the full experience. The Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI composer was recently in London for live performances of his music. Music from video game series Final Fantasy, a long running role-playing franchise with more than 30 titles, is being toured globally as part of Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy an orchestral concert series. "When we are creating music for games, I do have to acknowledge that there isn't a lot of freedom to do whatever you want, it is not easy to make game music like this," says Soken "When I'm putting music into Final Fantasy XIV, I'm trying very hard to think about the game experience overall, I think that each sound that goes into it is incredibly important, but I'm not trying to think of each of the songs as separate to the game." Photo shows ABC Game Show promo image with stylised joy stick Discover a new world of music, as composer, multi-instrumentalist and performance poet Meena Shamaly brings you iconic soundtracks and orchestral scores from digital gaming. Unlike film and television composers who score music after the scenes are shot, composers for video games often work hand in hand with the game development team as the game is being made to make sure music and sound effects respond to gameplay. Music in video games is often dynamic responding to player actions and milestones within the story, with each player experiencing their own audio mix and sequence. Soken says it's a challenge but the response from players makes the process worth it. Drinking buddies with Nobuo Uematsu Soken's career spans nearly thirty years, originally starting at Konami, working as an editor and sound designer as well as composer and eventually becoming sound director. He has also worked closely with another composer whose name is still synonymous with the Final Fantasy series, Nobuo Uematsu. Uematsu composed soundtracks for the first 12 mainline Final Fantasy games, starting in 1987 with the original game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Photo shows Japanese composer Nobuo Umeatsu sits playing viola in a lounge surrounded by cds and musical equipment This self-taught Japanese composer is behind some of the most beloved video game music The two musicians worked together on the original 2010 version of the multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV and would drink together every day after work. "If I focus on my relationship with Uematsu, I think that when we moved the company [office] to a location that was quite far from Uematsu's house, he slowly started coming less into the company and eventually he left. For me that was a major part of my history when I look back." "We would go out drinking every day before we moved and that's not to say we didn't drink at all, but I did find that quite sad that we couldn't do that anymore, we didn't have that flow of literally going to drink every single day." Uematsu established the signature Final Fantasy sound which draws influences from classical music, along with rock and jazz, with composers like Soken building on that canon 'sound' of the games with their own compositions. The famous piece One Winged Angel from Final Fantasy VII for example draws equally from the music of Stravinsky and Jimmy Hendrix according to interviews with Uematsu. Loading YouTube content Each piece of music in Final Fantasy features a strong memorable melody, which works as well with the original basic 1980s and 1990s chiptune synthesisers of early video game consoles or arranged for a full orchestra. The main theme of the series, Prelude, originally composed by Uematsu and featured in nearly every game in the series has been recontextualised in Soken's Final Fantasy XVI piece, Land of Eikons, which moves the classic harp melody into a darker minor key. Composing with acting performance as a guide Soken, who only speaks Japanese, says his music was inspired heavily by acting performances of lead characters in the game, even though in some cases he couldn't understand what the performers were saying. "For [Final Fantasy] XVI quite early on in the process I knew that all of the voice actors would be key and I was able to receive inspiration from the acting performances of the voice actors while writing," says Soken. "I'm not very good at speaking English, so when I listen to the English voice acting, I can't really tell the details of the words but I can understand what is actually being portrayed through the performance. "That is proof for how extraordinary their performance was and so I wanted to make the best music that I can to contribute to that game experience that was already there." The concert series Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy was co-founded by game series composer Nobuo Uematsu and music director and conductor Arnie Roth. ( Supplied: AWR Music/ Square Enix ) Music that stops the world Soken plays rock versions of his Final Fantasy music live with band The Primals, and said that he was still touched by the energy that players around the world share after playing the games and listening to his performances. "We have Primals performances in big halls and when we play [Final Fantasy XIV musical piece] Rise, there's obviously that time-stop moment and you see tens of thousands of people stopping all together, that is brilliant to see." "I really am just touched by the energy that all of the [players] have and I'm very much moved by their extraordinary energy." Loading YouTube content "So I would say that what hasn't changed in all these years is that all of this is about the game experience, everyone is trying to feel the game." " I think that there are aspects of music and sound that are more important than others but what I like about it is that I'm just a gamer, that's how I feel. " Sign up to the ABC Classic Newsletter Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
