Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast The 2024 Game of the Year Spectacular
Jan 1, 2025
06:55:41
Vibes-Based GOTY
- 2024 was a fascinating year for video games, much like 2021, with no clear front runner.
- This makes game of the year lists more subjective and interesting, reflecting personal experiences.
A Surprise Segment
- AJ Fillari had a surprise planned for the Game of the Year podcast.
- The hosts, Brendon Bigley and Stephen Hilger, were intrigued and decided to proceed with the usual segments first.
Wonderful Life's Charm
- Stephen Hilger played Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life for the GameCube episode and found it strangely captivating.
- He recommends the Story of Seasons remake for a smoother experience, acknowledging the "Persona 3 problem" of dated mechanics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Anticipating the Gaming Future
02:27 • 26min
Exploring the Potential of Pokémon: Insights from a ROM Hack
27:57 • 2min
Game Reflections and Indie Highlights
30:23 • 18min
Gaming Journeys and Emotional Landscapes
48:14 • 22min
Gaming Whimsy and Nostalgia
01:10:14 • 18min
Celebrating Memorable Games of 2024
01:28:41 • 5min
Gaming Mechanics and Narratives
01:33:22 • 22min
Exploring 'Sheepy, A Short Adventure'
01:55:16 • 12min
Exploring Narrative Depth and Gameplay Challenges in Video Games
02:07:20 • 4min
Exploring the Joy and Complexity of Astro Bot
02:11:10 • 6min
Home Safety Hotline: A Game of Capitalist Horror
02:16:47 • 9min
Exciting Mechanics and Community Thrills in Tekken 8
02:26:08 • 5min
Exploring a New Fantasy RPG
02:30:46 • 5min
Exploring Narrative Depth in Atlas Game Mechanics
02:35:25 • 4min
Exploring Emotional Landscapes in Gaming
02:39:43 • 23min
Exploration of New Frontiers in Zelda and Beyond
03:02:43 • 4min
Fear the Spotlight: Navigating Horror and Friendship
03:06:30 • 11min
Nostalgia and New Adventures
03:17:22 • 26min
Tanks, Remakes, and RPG Nostalgia
03:43:29 • 17min
The Depth of 'A Ranger'
04:00:35 • 18min
Exploring the Depths of Balatro's Gameplay Mechanics
04:18:46 • 6min
Exploring Sychroma: A Pixel Art Journey
04:24:21 • 14min
Exploring UFO 50's Unique Vision
04:38:21 • 13min
Exploring Persona's Depths
04:50:58 • 27min
Exploring '1,000 Times Resist': A Game of Depth
05:17:53 • 15min
Generational Narratives and Game Year Rankings
05:32:24 • 4min
2023 Video Game Rankings and Reflections
05:36:35 • 15min
Celebrating Co-op Gaming Moments
05:51:30 • 9min
Top Game Picks and a Unique Puzzle Game Introduction
06:00:17 • 2min
Top Contenders in the Game of the Year Debate
06:01:59 • 2min
Top Game Debates of the Year
06:04:20 • 21min
Anticipation and Nostalgia in Gaming
06:25:10 • 19min
Engaging Audience with Exciting Giveaways
06:44:28 • 2min
Engaging with Nostalgia: Gaming Talks
06:46:38 • 5min
Playful Reflections and New Year Greetings
06:52:03 • 3min
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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