GNB as one big reference.

[Jamein]

Wow.
Hey guys did you also know Gunbreaker's use a weapon known as the Gunblade.

This is a subtle nod to the main character in FF8 who also used a weapon called a gunblade.

[Duskane]

I wouldn't mind another lion if it fixed the messed up face paladins has

[griffinborn]

I'm putting stock into the belief that Eden is related to FF8. FF8 uses the concept of seeds and gardens into the story, and then you have the "Garden of Eden" as a plausible reference as well.

Seems like the 8man thing is referencing poweeful entities from previous installments. Eden might be a location in this instance, but it could also be sentient.

[AlphaFox]

I'm putting stock into the belief that Eden is related to FF8. FF8 uses the concept of seeds and gardens into the story, and then you have the "Garden of Eden" as a plausible reference as well.

Seems like the 8man thing is referencing poweeful entities from previous installments. Eden might be a location in this instance, but it could also be sentient.

They did it with Alexander so I suppose its possible.

As for the mount, I do agree a Greiver based one would be nice but I assume we will learn about it within the week of launch. I know some one is going to grind that thing out ASAP.

[Gralna]

Could of sworn Yoshi made a subtle hint at fanfest that the name Eden might be familiar, but it isn't what we think?

[TheMightyMollusk]

I wouldn't mind another lion if it fixed the messed up face paladins has

It always looks like it's about to sneeze.

[Halivel]

Could of sworn Yoshi made a subtle hint at fanfest that the name Eden might be familiar, but it isn't what we think?

Yoshi is a big Troll, so it could what we think, but also could be not what we think. XD

[Eloah]

Wait? Gunbreaker has a skill called Bloodfest? But Chimatsuri is already the Ninja LB3. Meh, it's not the first time they've had similar name abilities I guess.

[Gralna]

Yoshi is a big Troll, so it could what we think, but also could be not what we think. XD

Maybe, could be it isn't a reference to the GF, but Eden also being a "garden"... so maybe the raid will revolve around VIII Gardens?

[Halivel]

Wait? Gunbreaker has a skill called Bloodfest? But Chimatsuri is already the Ninja LB3. Meh, it's not the first time they've had similar name abilities I guess.

Yep, there was a very fast, eh, pic of skill when Yoshi-P moved on icons with cursor. And yes, those skills technically have the similar title. With different background, though.

Maybe, could be it isn't a reference to the GF, but Eden also being a "garden"... so maybe the raid will revolve around VIII Gardens?

That would be an interesting interpretation, especially with the fact there were three gardens and we normally have three raid tiers as well. Also would be interesting to see the flower garden where Squall and Rinoa promised to wait each other as, let's say, final location after raid would be finished (and also with possibility to re-enter this zone XD).