Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

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The hosts dive into the complexities of 'Xenoblade Chronicles X,' exploring its narrative depth and unique MMO mechanics. Discussions extend to the evolving landscape of gaming, particularly the tonal shift seen in the 'Jak and Daxter' series from lighthearted beginnings to darker themes. They speculate on potential GameCube titles for Nintendo Switch Online, balancing nostalgia with modern gaming trends. The impact of franchise evolution and player expectations is a recurring theme, keeping the conversation lively and engaging.

The hosts kick off with an exciting announcement about their new podcast partnership. They delve into the characters and gameplay dynamics of Atelier Yumia, discussing storage challenges in gaming. Anticipation brews for titles like Ender Magnolia and the nostalgia of hearing about Rune Factory. A heartfelt birthday tribute adds warmth, while a deep dive into Romancing SaGa 2 explores its unique RPG mechanics. They also tackle the evolving VR landscape, reflecting on the potential and challenges of the PlayStation VR2.

So there I was, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I realize I Norted myself... again!Discussed: Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind lmao, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes: (00:00) - I Norted Myself (00:40) - Ys: The Oath in Felghana | A little surprise (06:02) - Kingdom Hearts 3 | A BIIIIIG surprise (01:15:44) - Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory | When you dance away, you don't hear me say, pleeeeease oh baby don't dance (01:25:58) - Theatrhythm Final Bar Line | What if turn-based combat rhythm game? (01:43:46) - 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 ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You have to listen to this 3 times to get Brendon, Stephen, and AJ's unique POVs on the episode.Discussed: Histories with the series, AnyAustin on YouTube, Video Game Podtimism's Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days ep with Brendon, Hexensteph's Reports, each character's story, listener questions---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes: (01:42) - The show's history with the series (04:53) - Quick Final Mix (06:08) - Stephen's history with the series (13:34) - Brendon's history with the series (29:18) - A little bit about the prep (35:32) - Hexensteph's Reports (45:50) - The format of the episode (46:22) - SPOILER WARNING (48:17) - Welcome to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (01:00:25) - The mechanics (01:11:38) - Ventus (01:34:07) - The Worlds by Yoko Shimomura (01:34:31) - Terra (01:56:40) - One more thing about Terra (01:58:14) - Aqua (02:10:20) - The final (Mix) episode (02:15:18) - The secret ending (02:19:56) - 0.2 (02:27:29) - Listener questions (02:27:46) - Emo to exuberant spectrum | Brooks (02:31:32) - More characters from teh Enix-verse? | ednank (02:33:48) - Give us your best Jacques | jared (02:34:20) - Make a KH-like | external organs (02:41:09) - Comparing the Disney worlds | GJ (02:44:05) - KH combat? | GJ (02:47:43) - Blunt rotations | Chase (02:50:40) - Foxygo? | Andrew W (02:50:59) - Lessons for KH 4? | Youngster Joey (02:54:25) - Anything to revist? | undercooked (02:57:42) - Opinion of KH3? | king maya (03:00:06) - Which BBS storyline? | king maya (03:00:36) - Closing remarks ---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 ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zs are so last week.Discussed: Birth by Sleep at the end of the week!, welcome NPC to TWG!, Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization, Brendon is still learning Japanese, Shashingo, Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, the PSP, Level5, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes: (01:03) - Birth by Sleep update! (03:04) - Welcome NPC to TWG! (06:17) - Monster Hunter Wilds | Speaking of CATS (Palicos) (54:17) - Help! We're podcasting! (55:11) - Brendon's still learning Japanese (56:16) - Shashingo | Brendon's still learning Japanese (59:07) - Wagotabi (01:07:01) - Level5 | It's PSP time (01:08:56) - Ys:The Oath in Felghana (01:19:13) - Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | One last thing (01:22:12) - Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 | Accidental segment (01:23:23) - 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 ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the fascinating world of language learning through video games! Discover how games like Dragon Quest 11 make mastering Japanese fun and engaging. Uncover the unique mechanics behind upcoming titles like Warriors Abyss and the nostalgic allure of Dissidia Final Fantasy. Experience courtroom drama in gaming and the evolution of narrative-driven visual novels. Plus, find out about an exciting new game-matching app that caters to your preferences. It's a thrilling blend of gaming insights and personal anecdotes!

Kratos' axe glows blue because it's filled with Mountain Dew VoltageDiscussed: The PSP 3000, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and other multi-protagonist games, PSP feelings, The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Pat Gill on Polygon, games, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, The Power Stone Collection, Loco Roco, Persona 3 Portable, Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout: New Vegas, Outer Worlds, Avowed - Review by Skill Up on YouTube---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes: (00:00) - Intro (00:14) - The prophecy is fulfilled (00:39) - A special announcement (04:20) - How're you feeling about the PSP? (21:11) - Games (21:22) - Stephen's PSP games (21:50) - Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max (24:26) - The Power Stone Collection (30:34) - Loco Roco (36:17) - Persona 3 Portable (56:01) - Avowed (01:56:23) - 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 ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts dive into the legacy of Daxter, reflecting on its near cancellation and evolution within the gaming industry. They explore the emotional narrative of Citizen Sleeper 2, discussing unique gameplay mechanics and community themes. Nostalgia takes center stage as they reminisce about Dragon Quest VIII and its charming storytelling. Whimsical game concepts are also highlighted, teasing upcoming titles like Ruffy and the Riverside, while playful debates on iconic video game duos add an entertaining twist.

Dive into nostalgic gaming discussions that jump from Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep to fond memories of 90s Disney movies. Hear hilarious reflections on handheld consoles like the PSP and exciting chatter about eagerly anticipated games like Civilization VII. The hosts share their affection for arcade racing classics, particularly Ridge Racer, while also exploring the evolution of game sequels. With a sprinkle of humor and plenty of engaging anecdotes, this conversation captures the essence of gaming nostalgia and community.