The 2024 Game of the Year Spectacular
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
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This chapter delves into the engaging platforming mechanics and innovative level design of the game Astro Bot, while reflecting on the emotional conflict tied to Sony's closure of cherished studios. The discussion balances praise for the game's creativity and nostalgic elements with the somber realization of its connections to lost gaming franchises.
Gather round, gather round — it's that wonderful time of year once again. Stephen, Brendon, and AJ gather around a (virtual) fireplace to discuss the very best of video gaming in 2024 in their eyes, in the eyes of the Discord community, and in the eyes of our special guests. And they also eat some lunch...which is more notable than you think it is.
Discussed: The Best* video games of 2024
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***🚨SONG CREDITS ARE BELOW CHAPTERS. FULL SPOILERS FOR THE LIST!!!🚨***
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Timecodes:
- (00:00) - Welcome to the Into the Aether Game of the Year 2024 Spectacular!
- (04:26) - How this works
- (06:35) - Stephen's GOTOYS
- (18:10) - Brendon's GOTOYS
- (33:55) - AJ's GOTOYS
- (44:06) - Kyle Starr's GOTOY
- (45:30) - AJ's surprise
- (01:05:44) - It's time to start the list!
- (01:06:13) - Stephen's #10
- (01:14:24) - Brendon's #10
- (01:21:34) - AJ's #10
- (01:29:48) - KyleLab's GOTY
- (01:31:58) - Stephen's #9
- (01:46:12) - Brendon's #9
- (01:55:59) - AJ's #9
- (02:00:10) - Stephen's #8
- (02:09:47) - Matt's GOTY
- (02:10:54) - Brendon's #8
- (02:17:24) - AJ's #8
- (02:26:57) - Stephen's #7
- (02:31:50) - Brendon's #7
- (02:39:33) - NBZ's GOTY
- (02:41:38) - AJ's #7
- (02:49:51) - Stephen's #6
- (02:56:01) - Brendon's #6
- (03:04:47) - Chase's GOTY
- (03:06:28) - AJ's #6
- (03:14:46) - That's 10 thru 6!
- (03:15:15) - Put a fork in me, I'm done!
- (03:16:01) - LOTY 2024
- (03:21:24) - Stephen's #5
- (03:31:46) - Alanna's GOTY
- (03:33:45) - Brendon's #5
- (03:39:58) - AJ's #5
- (03:49:42) - Stephen's #4
- (03:52:12) - Brendon's #4
- (03:59:33) - Kim's GOTY
- (04:00:26) - AJ's #4
- (04:06:54) - Stephen's #3
- (04:15:59) - Brendon's #3
- (04:23:12) - Scout's GOTY
- (04:24:20) - AJ's #3
- (04:31:20) - Stephen's #2
- (04:35:00) - AJ's #2
- (04:39:04) - Brendon's #2
- (04:49:11) - Stephens' #1
- (05:04:11) - Brendon's #1
- (05:17:49) - AJ's #1
- (05:34:58) - Murray's GOTY(??)
- (05:35:44) - Discord GOTY 2024 (shoutout to Andy!)
- (05:40:51) - Honorable mentions
- (05:59:40) - BB and SH's guesses for each other
- (06:01:19) - Robin's GOTY
- (06:02:59) - Making the show list
- (06:24:43) - The Into the Aether Top 5 Video Games of 2024
- (06:25:14) - Recapping the lists
- (06:27:43) - Wrapping up!
- (06:31:41) - Looking to 2025
- (06:47:37) - That's it!
🚨SPOILERS FOR THE LIST!!!!🚨
Song credits, in order of appearance:
- Reversal of Fate by Satoshi Hori, Hana Kimura, Masahiro Oki, Shusaku Uchiyama from Dragon's Dogma 2
- Mission Select Online by Masufumi Takada from Earth Defense Force 6
- Prison 33 by Cameron Ginex from Arctic Eggs
- Cornia Overworld (Day) by Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Rikako Watanabe, Richter, Toki Takeda, Denys Fontanarosa from Unicorn Overlord
- Guncho by Sam Webster from Guncho
- Afterfall by Tal Richards, Hahlweg, & Sheepy from Sheepy: A Short Adventure
- Urgency by Drew Redman from 1000xRESIST
- Astro by Kenneth C. M. Young from Astro Bot
- Safety First by David Johnsen from Home Safety Hotline
- STORM RISING (Normal) by Yusuke Yamauchi, Akitaka Tohyama, Shogo Nomura, Yoshihito Yano, Go Shiina, Shinji Hosoe from Tekken 8
- 異郷の君へと繋ぐ魔法 by GLORY CHORUS TOKYO from Metaphor ReFantazio
- Dragon Breath Theme by Martin Halldin from Mouthwashing
- Seaside Drive - Stage 1 by Eirik Suhrke from UFO50
- Main Theme (Field) 2 by Hajime Wakai, Masato Ohashi, Manaka Kataoka, Chisaki Hosaka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto, Ryotaro Yagi, Azusa Kato from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Main menu theme by unknown from Fear the Spotlight
- Joy by Atsushi Kitajoh, Shoji Meguro, Ryota Kozuka from Persona 3 Reload
- The Great Circle by Gordy Haab from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Main Menu by Daniel Millard from 10 Dead Doves
- Adventurous Journey by Koichi Sugiyama from Dragon Quest III HD 2D Remake
- Making Friends, Fighting Monsters by Tomás Batista from Arranger: A Rolepuzzling Adventure
- Big Wave by Kenneth C. M. Young from Astro Bot
- Tarot Theme by LouisF (rendition by Luis Clemente) from Balatro
- Menu by Sloane D. Smith from Psychroma
- Main Theme by LouisF from Balatro
- Mooncat - Overworld 1 by Eirik Suhrke from UFO50
- Battle Theme by Shoji Meguro from Metaphor ReFantazio
- Full Moon Full Life by Atsushi Kitajoh, Shoji Meguro, Ryota Kozuka from Persona 3 Reload
- Fixer's Song by Alex Mah and Drew Redmand (ft. A Sum) from 1000xRESIST
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