Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Does anyone else hear that low buzzing sound when the residents of Mineral Town talk? Or are my ears still ringing from my last encounter with Mayor Felix? Time will tell, I suppose.Discussed: We’re both sick, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, what makes communities in games feel alive, games about being a shopkeeper, Neopets, Mayor Felix, PEAK, Friendslop, the secret microphone within the Steam Deck, the word “marvel”, Silksong, intrinsic motivation, Hades II on the horizon, a new Fire Emblem, Nine Sols, parrying and stealth missions, Bake Off sketches, and lunchtimeFind us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes:(00:00) - Intro (01:35) - Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar | Enough talk about SNOT (24:43) - Break (24:45) - Dayquil and water (26:23) - PEAK | This game is real (43:32) - Break (43:34) - Silksong | Fueled by a big cuppa boba tea (01:12:37) - Nine Sols | Stop this lunacy (playing soulslikes)! (01:31:10) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:SnzznBertitoJ-RockGregory Mark SCmndr BiscuiticemanChristian HRydan BCaleb HArden FEye of the DuckKaleNathan EJ. H. AjoelchronoMellowMatthew BRobin LPSeekingSeakingJimmerszoey!Vinny MMattKerry KBrian MNoah DZach DChristopher TDHugo WToddChris BLukerfuffleStephen YDaniel GEric FTaran WBrendan OChris ZClayton MZach RGriffinDylan NFederico VTigerz RevengeLogan HAlan RJohn AMike LmattjanzzDavid MHeavyPixelsKaleb HTyler JCorey ZSusan HBarry TRobert RChris JBrett Allen HDan SJack SGarrett CjimiiboJohn HDirch FJim EJim WTristan LEvan BAwfulHanzomin2Aaron GJean HTodd Nred_wagonNeilPeter BJohn VvErik MRedmage77Joshua JTony LDanny KGibson GKate Duncan BRichard MDaniel NSeth MJamesAndy HDemoEmmaLyn ECorey TCaleb WJake LJesse WMike TCodesMatt BWesleymebezacAlex LSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseRobert MMichael WAndrewthis_JUSTINRyan O14.3 billion yearsBrendan KMegan BSecretAgentKoalaNoah OArcturusAndrew WhepaheChase ALoveDiesNick QChris MRBKaren HAdam FScott HAlexander SMatt HMurrayDavid PJason KMicah OKamrin HAndrew DKyle SPhilip N ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

okay but you HAD to have known this one was coming(thanks to anonyman in the discord for the screenshot) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Silksong is out! So, what do we wish for now?Discussed: Hollow Knight: SilksongFind us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes:(00:00) - Poshanka! (00:23) - Hollow Knight: Silksong | It happened (48:55) - Tiding from Andriana to Alan! (49:40) - Hollow Knight: Silksong | Doing a little discourse (01:24:02) - Silksong questions! (01:24:05) - Tools vs Charms | From Creightar (01:27:47) - Favorite change? | From Taras (01:35:00) - Shared areas? | From Sweet Melon (01:36:33) - How many spiders? | From Lex (01:39:19) - Advice for getting into difficult games? | From Brendon (01:47:11) - Other games in this world? | From Lukerfuffle (01:50:47) - The game is awesome (01:52:40) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:SnzznBertitoJ-RockGregory Mark SCmndr BiscuiticemanChristian HRydan BCaleb HArden FEye of the DuckKaleNathan EJ. H. AjoelchronoMellowMatthew BRobin LPSeekingSeakingJimmerszoey!Vinny MMattKerry KBrian MNoah DZach DChristopher TDHugo WToddChris BLukerfuffleStephen YDaniel GEric FTaran WBrendan OChris ZClayton MZach RGriffinDylan NFederico VTigerz RevengeLogan HAlan RJohn AMike LmattjanzzDavid MHeavyPixelsKaleb HTyler JCorey ZSusan HBarry TRobert RChris JBrett Allen HDan SJack SGarrett CjimiiboJohn HDirch FJim EJim WTristan LEvan BAwfulHanzomin2Aaron GJean HTodd Nred_wagonNeilPeter BJohn VvErik MRedmage77Joshua JTony LDanny KGibson GKate Duncan BRichard MDaniel NSeth MJamesAndy HDemoEmmaLyn ECorey TCaleb WJake LJesse WMike TCodesMatt BWesleymebezacAlex LSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseRobert MMichael WAndrewthis_JUSTINRyan O14.3 billion yearsBrendan KMegan BSecretAgentKoalaNoah OArcturusAndrew WhepaheChase ALoveDiesNick QChris MRBKaren HAdam FScott HAlexander SMatt HMurrayDavid PJason KMicah OKamrin HAndrew DKyle SPhilip N ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Now THIS is what I call GILDED!Discussed: The calm before the storm, Silksong, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Mario Golf and Sports RPGs, replaying games as different characters, game adaptions, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World, when it’s fun to be a completionist, family, The Gilded Age, New Moon in theaters, Road Trip to the End of the World (it’s out now!), A Dream About Parking Lots, Time Flies, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Antiques Roadshow Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes:(00:00) - Intro (01:34) - Hey check out the Patreon ;) (02:46) - Upcoming releases and a reappraisal | The calm before the storm (20:54) - Tiding from Bugg E Fresh and Camillionaire to Dylan! (21:40) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World | Welcome to the show (36:55) - Donkey Kong Bananza | Paralyzed by collectibles (41:13) - The Gilded Age | Shore Leave mini-sode (44:15) - Twilight | Yes, Twilight (47:27) - Break (47:28) - Roadtrip to the End of the World | Brendon played too! (48:56) - A Dream About Parking Lots | You paved paradise... (56:49) - Time Flies | A fly-life length segment (59:28) - Break (59:29) - Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar | Who owns this again? (01:12:22) - Is that it??? No, there's more about the Gilded Age (01:17:05) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:Zachary DIanfaceMcGeeMatt HClayton MChris Yw0nderbradShawn LCody RZach RFederico VLogan HAlan RSlinkmattjanzz DeaconGrokCorey ZDirectional JoySusan HOlivia KDan SIsaac SWill CJim WEvan BDavid Hmin2Aaron GVErik MBrady HJoshua JTony LDanny KSeth MAdam BJustin KAndy HDemoParker EMaxwell LSpiritofthunderJason WJason TCorey TMinnow Eats WhaleCaleb WfingerbellyJesse WMike TCodesWesleyErik BmebezacSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseAndrewJustin MPeterStellar.BeesBrendan KScott RwreckxNoah OMichael GArcturusChris RhepaheCory FChase ALoveDiesNick QWes KChris MRBMichaela WAdam FScott HAlexander SPTherese KjgprintersJessica BMurrayDavid PJason KBede RKamrin HKyle SPhilip  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hello and welcome to the very first edition of The Port Aether Shore Leave Society, a new monthly show where we'll be talking about anything — video game or otherwise! We wanted to give everyone an idea of what Shore Leave will be like going forward, but all future episodes will be available each month for patrons at the $5 tier and above: https://www.patreon.com/intothecastHope you enjoy it!Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:Zachary DIanfaceMcGeeMatt HClayton MChris Yw0nderbradShawn LCody RZach RFederico VLogan HAlan RSlinkmattjanzz DeaconGrokCorey ZDirectional JoySusan HOlivia KDan SIsaac SWill CJim WEvan BDavid Hmin2Aaron GVErik MBrady HJoshua JTony LDanny KSeth MAdam BJustin KAndy HDemoParker EMaxwell LSpiritofthunderJason WJason TCorey TMinnow Eats WhaleCaleb WfingerbellyJesse WMike TCodesWesleyErik BmebezacSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseAndrewJustin MPeterStellar.BeesBrendan KScott RwreckxNoah OMichael GArcturusChris RhepaheCory FChase ALoveDiesNick QWes KChris MRBMichaela WAdam FScott HAlexander SPTherese KjgprintersJessica BMurrayDavid PJason KBede RKamrin HKyle SPhilip  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The excitement for the long-awaited 'Silksong' is palpable, with discussions on indie games' visibility and the challenges they face. The hosts dive into nostalgic gaming with a look at 'Demon School' and the remake of 'Trails in the Sky.' They explore innovative roguelikes like 'Voidbreaker' and 'Kill the Brick Man,' showcasing unique mechanics and aesthetics. The intriguing narratives of indie titles, blending humor and emotional arcs, make for a rich conversation about the evolving landscape of gaming.

Dive into a nostalgic reflection on classic titles like Metal Gear Solid and a celebration of indie gems. The hosts discuss the evolution of RPG mechanics and the charm of games like Bravely Default. They explore innovative gameplay in quirky titles like Öoo and Tiny Bookshop, blending genres and player experiences. Plus, playful banter about Pokémon Dream Green and their current favorites adds to the fun. Get ready for a delightful journey through gaming's past, present, and future!

Dive into a nostalgic exploration of the Sony PlayStation Portable as the hosts discuss iconic games like Lumines and Burnout Legends. They reflect on the evolution of handheld gaming and share personal anecdotes that highlight the joy of gaming on-the-go. The conversation features quirky merchandise and fun Patreon goals, emphasizing community engagement. Listen as they debate their top PSP picks and fondly recall the memorable mechanics of titles like Tony Hawk's Underground 2 and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. It's a delightful trip down memory lane!

Curious about a two-sided SD card that always lands text? The hosts dive into the captivating world of indie games like 'Cobalt Core' and 'He is Coming,' comparing them to classics like 'Loop Hero.' They explore the nuances of roguelikes and the enduring charm of 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf.' Nostalgia for Fire Emblem classics like 'Sacred Stones' sparks discussions on gameplay and character choices. Plus, there's a lighthearted debate on New Jersey diners versus New York pizza. Tune in for a delightful mix of gaming and culinary banter!

This episode dives into the whimsical world of Donkey Kong Bananza, exploring its unique gameplay and nostalgic design aspects. The hosts share their love for Zelda speed runs and unravel the creative journey behind game development. They tackle the engaging mechanics of 'Wordplay' and 'Nurikabe World', revealing their appeal to puzzle enthusiasts. A highlight is Brendon's Rom Hack corner, featuring 'Animal Crossing: City Folk Deluxe', where they discuss its nostalgic enhancements. Tune in for a fun blend of gaming insights and personal anecdotes!