Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Throw Up and Explode! (feat. Persona 4 Golden, Angeline Era, and Octopath Traveler 0)

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Dec 17, 2025
Prepare for an entertaining ride through the world of gaming! The guys dive deep into the legacy of the Vita, sparking nostalgia and excitement for indie titles. Persona 4 Golden gets some love, with debates on potential remakes and personal play styles. Larian's latest Divinity trailer unleashes hilarious reactions and discussions on creative freedom. Plus, they unveil Angeline Era’s quirky bump-slash combat and explore the evolution of Octopath Traveler with its new features. It’s a mix of humor, insights, and gaming passion!
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INSIGHT

Vita As Handheld Precursor

  • The PlayStation Vita shaped modern handheld gaming and influenced devices like the Steam Deck.
  • Its niche library of indies and JRPGs made it a formative but underappreciated console.
INSIGHT

Learning Curve Across Persona Titles

  • Persona games teach players how to play subsequent entries; familiarity accelerates enjoyment.
  • Each title refines systems, making later entries more approachable for newcomers.
ANECDOTE

Personal Persona 4 Replay

  • Stephen recounts repeatedly starting Persona 4 and finally finishing the original before Golden was widely available.
  • He only got Golden on modern platforms in 2020 and has since been replaying it across devices.
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