Best Xenosaga Podcasts (2024)

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How Shion Finally Got Fired | Xenosaga II To III A Missing Year Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:14:21

3d ago1:14:21

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Today, we'll be covering the story of how Shion finally got fired from Vector.While Jin Uzuki investigates Gnosis Terrorism—a new phenomenon in which Gnosis under a person’s control attack high-population centers—he finds a mysterious young Realian girl being taken care of by the Subcommittee on Close Encounters and Juli Mizrahi. The Subcommittee l…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E13: Belly Based Goblin Teeth [Lionel Castle] 1:04:26

2d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Think of us simply, as allies. Allies who are not touching our supper, expressing a shit head belief system, revealing a princess as false, laying out different scenarios, figuring out scenes were added to the PSP release, swearing vengeance to killers, granting Wiegraf a second act, finally 1v1’ing Gafgarrion, feeling cold, thrice damning Gafgarri…

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The Supreme Court's Final Verdict On Xenosaga II | Xenosaga Ep.II (Finale) 2:47:38

8d ago2:47:38

2:47:38

Today, we're bringing on an amazing panel of guests, including TJTheEmperor, Keith Comito, and David Garcia Abril, to discuss the execution of Xenosaga II's story and gameplay, what it was like playing this game for European audiences, how changes to voice direction made a big impact, and the philosophy of life extension.…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E12: Wrong Doing [Gologrand Execution Site] 1:02:44

9d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Stop looking at girls, stop looking at rocks. Instead, look at us with your ears as we’re warning Ramza off the criminal conspiracy, reading six books, wondering who pilled Delita, realizing the nobles and the clergy are united in corruption, sniffing out a fake, losing another princess, preferring Dragoon to Samurai, falling for a gallows-based sw…

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Episode 132: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - Old Trade Sector 1:27:13

10d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

We all playing with our worm men at the mall. Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast! Check out Garrett, Matt, and Chris discussing anime on Boku No Stop! Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and their solo work as Catastrophizer Read Matt's yuri reviews on Okazu Support Lightning…

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Confirmed: Xenosaga II Is Good | Xenosaga Ep.II Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast 2:06:35

14d ago2:06:35

2:06:35

After three weeks of consideration, it is now declared by law, by the authority vested in Resonant Arc, that Xenosaga Episode II is, indeed, good.By Resonant Arc

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Final Fantasy Tactics E11: In Spite of Objective Holiness [Machine City Goug] 57:07

16d ago57:07

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Just when I thought this fen could grow no fowler, we’ve cast another pod. Indulge us as we’re believing in god to get through a gate, identifying the manipulator, vexing with such worryment, listening to myths and legends, understanding auracite as everything magic, listening to the church’s perfect pitch, murdering the dead, appearing clergy and …

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The Gospel That Will Awaken Miltia | Xenosaga Ep.II Analysis: (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast 2:16:13

21d ago2:16:13

2:16:13

Despite attempts by many of you to convince us otherwise, we still really like this game!While visiting her brother, Jin, Shion blames his absence for the deaths of their parents during the Miltian Conflict. Meanwhile, during a procedure to analyze the Y-Data MOMO possesses, a virus implanted by Albedo activates, and MOMO fragments her own personal…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E10: The Most Religious Man Available [Zaland Fort City] 1:05:37

24d ago1:05:37

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Those who live by deceit are the first to die by it. Those who listen to this episode will hear tales of jumping in first-person, rescuing a pony-tailed squire, blinging the magic rocks, climbing walls and talking shit, bringing a gun to a wizard fight, realizing we’re in Final Fantasy XII’s future, losing patience with Mustadio, finding Christ wit…

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Wait, Xenosaga II Is Actually Good? | Xenosaga Ep.2 Analysis (Ep.1) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:26:49

28d ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Today we'll be turning the entire Xeno fanbase against us by defending Xenosaga II's character redesigns and story. This game is actually pretty good!Xenosaga Episode II opens amid the Militian conflict, fourteen years before the events of Episode I. Canaan and chaos are sent on a mission to investigate what is happening there and discover that Rea…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E9: The Taste of Lies [Zirekile Falls] 51:42

30d ago51:42

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The day grows lovelier by the hour. Just like us, as we’re eavesdropping on a conspiracy, threatening a heretic brand, wonder which magic spell hurts the worst, rescuing a large bird from goblins, gouging eyes out, climaxing at a waterfall, realizing Gaffgarion’s true nature, writing the scenario in real time, refusing to step over dead guys, under…

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Episode 131: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - IndusTwo 1:44:39

1M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

We run into some Certified Freaks(TM) in the Industrial Area and talk a lot about worm men (not covered in this episode) Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast! Check out Garrett, Matt, and Chris discussing anime on Boku No Stop! Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and their solo…

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Xenosaga Pied Piper Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:49:54

1M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Set 100 years before the events of Xenosaga Ep.1, Xenosaga: Pied Piper tells the story of cyborg Ziggurat 8 in his former life as human counter-terrorist agent Jan Sauer working for the Galaxy Federation. It centers on Sauer’s team as they track a serial killer known by the hacker alias "Voyager," who stalks and murders his victims, mostly children…

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Bonus: Radio Manga Special (with Grant) 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

This week, have another bonus episode of our patreon series Radio Manga (in which Matt and Sibyl alternate deep-dives on single works with shotgun spreads of what each has been reading), but this time with a guest! Grant (of various podcasts across the years) joins the crew to take a look at Masamune Shirow's The Ghost in the Shell manga, a brief l…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E8: The Father's Keeping [Fort Zeakden] 47:50

1M ago47:50

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It’s about time you learned about difference. The difference between battling under the threat of crimson snow, taking hostages, shooting the hostage, mongering flowers on a street corner, looking for a woke, losing ourselves to vengeance, flitting a forked tongue, igniting the gunpowder, debating the merits of new-fangled cut-scenes against old sc…

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Is The Legend Of Korra Bad? Mike And Casen Debate | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:27:10

1M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Mike and Casen disagree completely on the value of The Legend of Korra as a follow-up series to Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this video, you'll see friends torn apart as they come to realize the person they once admired and respected is actually a bigot of the most heinous kind and must be eliminated for the betterment of humanity. The bloodbath …

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Final Fantasy Tactics E7: To Pill Others [Lenalia Plateau + Fovoham Plains] 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Fighting is the only way out. Listening to this episode is the only way we can start listing Chris’ top three tactics, aligning with Dycedarg, swallowing Dycedarg’s shit, realizing the rich won’t save the poor, criticizing common blood, speculating Argath is a radicalization agent, understanding a meager fate, realizing Milleuda is willing to die f…

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Yevon in Spira | Final Fantasy X Discussion on Religion 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Michs is getting his Masters Degree in Theology at Harvard University, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about Final Fantasy X and the Yevon religion that rules Spira. No, we are not talking about Final Fantasy X-2. Maybe one day... In the mean time, enjoy this discussion we had. It touches on a variety of topics, ranging from Do…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E6: Who Will Lick the Boots? [Thieves Fort] 55:41

2M ago55:41

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Animals have no god. But they have us, and so do you, as we’re correcting the marquis, nesting menus, rending equipment, interpreting the kindness of time, being false on another’s behalf, once again realizing knights are cops, wasting strength and vitality, wondering if executing a scenario requires executing a god, demanding more than an apology,…

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XenoChat Episode LXII: Nia Cat Chronicles 1:59:52

2M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

XenoChat returns with arguably Xenoblade's first and best cat girl, Nia! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin and Anthony as they discuss the finer points of Nia's character through Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3! This episode contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3. It was recorded on May 9th, 2024. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenog…

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I Was Born For This | Journey Analysis 2:13:41

2M ago2:13:41

2:13:41

Journey is such an incredible game. It's an experience that will stick with you for years. The story for Journey is a distillation of the hero's journey, and presents it in a most beautiful and compelling way. Also, I hope you all love Dante's Comedia because we'll be diving into that a fair bit. Enjoy the discussion!**We’re Now On Spotify**: https…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E5: Here for Politics [Dorter Slums + Zeklaus Desert] 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Welcome to the rat cellar. A beating has loosened our tongues, allowing us the chance of identifying the wrong song, speaking false to a knight, getting a guy muddy, discovering an actual Dune reference, endlessly reviving Ramza, employing an ineffective mage, configuring the proper Post Up, beating up prisoners, bearing a ribald tongue, filling di…

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Immortality Is Death w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Finale) 1:16:48

2M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

This game has been a blast. Thanks for watching!**We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc**Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837**Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJPatreon Page: https://…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E4: For Want of Coin [Igros Castle] 50:57

2M ago50:57

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Mayhap your ears not fail you. For, if they do, you wouldn’t hear us telling the same stories, loving our brave lads, creating a time paradox, seeking justice for a waylaid marquis, hunting down a whoreson, shitting into Argath’s mouth, being assigned to guard the base, chatting on a thinking bridge, throwing a rock into a pond, bursting a sister’s…

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UnRavel The Past w/ @maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.4) 1:44:12

2M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

What can change the nature of a man? Final episode will be up next week! This game has been a blast, and we're excited to jump into a few new ones soon. Xenosaga 2 and Journey are next up on the docket. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc**Listen …

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Final Fantasy Tactics E3: Heroes & Wizards [Magic City Gariland + Mandalia Plains] 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Honest work would see us die old in bed. Instead of that, we’re flashing to a different back, hearing of the Corpse Brigade Death Corps, teaming up with the cops to murder homeless veterans, randomly generating soldiers, getting on the roof, name-dropping our nobility, learning from the computer, droppin’ crystal, crafting a homely bar scene, readi…

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Intellectual Slaking w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.3) 2:13:12

3M ago2:13:12

2:13:12

Slake is such a dope word. It sounds so intense. This game gives us such an endless stream of things to talk about. We hit the lower ward and the clerks ward here. Don't forget, the world is founded on belief. Use it well!**We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/r…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E2: Anarchists & Blasphemers [Orbonne Monastery] 1:09:46

3M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Join me in my search to uncover the answer. This quest for truth includes actions like turning our consoles on, engraving vanishing memories, attracting mode, skipping a tutorial, defeating the war, yearning to be known as a blaspheming anarchist, aspiring to just be a guy, riding birds through war torn country, nailing Jesus to something else, pre…

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Episode 130: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - Boss Gauntlet and IndustOne 1:58:50

3M ago1:58:50

1:58:50

We decide to smash Zeno and her paradox with a dragon boy Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast! Check out Garrett, Matt, and Chris discussing anime on Boku No Stop! Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and their solo work as Catastrophizer Read Matt's yuri reviews on Okazu Suppo…

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Alchemy, God and Carl Jung w/ Max Derrat | State of the Arc Podcast 51:48

3M ago51:48

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Max Derrat @maxderrat is a beast. But how much of a beast is he really? We find out in this 1 on 1 conversation about God, Alchemy, Carl Jung, video games and so much more. I hope you enjoy it!**We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc**Listen On iTunes*…

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Final Fantasy Tactics E1: Class Warfare [Introduction] 1:34:27

3M ago1:34:27

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Hello! And welcome to the sixth season of Retrograde Amnesia, where we’re covering the original release of Final Fantasy Tactics and The War of the Lions. In the opening, information-loaded episode, we’re determining who is playing which version, ignoring Tactics Advance, pronouncing “Ivalice,” buying the mobile version, leaving Quest en masse, fra…

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Die While You Still Can W/@maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.2) 2:01:51

3M ago2:01:51

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Die While You Still Can W/@maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.2) by Resonant ArcBy Resonant Arc

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Xenosaga E33: Narrative Malpractice [Finale] 1:42:29

3M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

Kindness is something I don’t want or need. In the final episode for season five, we’re doing all this for Rubedo’s sake, simultaneously blaming Rubedo for everyone's sake, installing Sonic Adventure’s Chaos as the final boss, tormenting for fun, consulting Brady, detaching subcompartments in one whole minute, worrying Chaos, denying Ziggy his need…

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Episode 129: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - BioCorp Labs & Frozen Road 1:46:48

3M ago1:46:48

1:46:48

We learn the horrific tradegy that is Nina's backstory--not that she's a sentient air filter, but that she is not AHAM Verified© Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast! Check out Garrett, Matt, and Chris discussing anime on Boku No Stop! Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and th…

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Dev History w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Max Derrat @maxderrat https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat has joined us to discuss Planescape Tormentäs development history. This game had some fascinating things happen behind the scenes that most people are entirely unaware of. Also, big huge thank you to Mr Edders 123 @MrEdders123 https://www.youtube.com/@MrEdders123 for being such a beast. Check…

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GuiltyChat Episode 420: Jealous Fools 1:09:16

3M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Helllooooooooo, Gearsters! Nick and Robin are back for episode 420 of GuiltyChat, a podcast dedicated to the Arc System Works fighting game phenomena, Guilty Gear! Today's episode has us chatting about the latest DLC announcement, the return of ABA! We've also got two guests with us today, series noobs Justin and Tyler!Links:https://www.dustloop.co…

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Xenosaga E32: Will to Power, Bad? [Proto Merkabah, Part II] 57:52

3M ago57:52

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I’d accompany you to the very depths of hell. That task includes making sure we have company approval, wondering if Junior or KOSMOS is a bigger liability, god blessing the dungeon music, shifting bridges to solve a puzzle, celebrating the voiceless cut-scene, observing a hologram, locating satan, prototyping Dora, relieving goods, blacking out Los…

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XenoChat Episode LXI: Farewell to Xenoblade X Online 2:37:21

3M ago2:37:21

2:37:21

On April 8th, 2024, Nintendo is shutting down online services for the Wii U, effectively killing Xenoblade Chronicles X's online features. Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin, Marie, Bee and Kat as they play Xenoblade X online together one last time. While the online features aren't perfect, everyone reflects on their past experiences.This episode was …

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Episode 128: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - Lowsector 1:25:41

4M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

We learn that Nina puffs, but does not pass. Support Us On Patreon to hear Chris and Ryan's FF14 podcast and the Boku No Stop Premium anime podcast! Check out Garrett, Matt, and Chris discussing anime on Boku No Stop! Listen to Ryan's band at Cannon & DeVaron and their solo work as Catastrophizer Read Matt's yuri reviews on Okazu Support Lightning …

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Primer | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.0) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Planescape Torment. We have finally arrived. The moment you've been waiting for is... almost here. We'll actually do Dev history next week, but for now enjoy this introductory primer to Planescape Torment! Beware, there are spoilers after 27:29. Time Codes:1. Intro (0:00)2. Analysis (5:28)3. SPOILERS! (27:28)4. The End. (1:16:52)**We’re Now On Spot…

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Xenosaga E31: God Slayers vs. Tanks [Odds and Ends] 1:10:13

4M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

You know what awaits you if you are defeated in a gunfight, boy? Consequences include detailing the Dumb Virtual On, coming to terms with CCG’s, checking in with some folks one last time, nabbing the final robot part, drinking to cope, realizing friendship is the key to building the Erde Kaiser, maturing into a man, knocking all the boxes off the t…

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WHY Do We Play Games? Childhood vs. Adulthood | State of the Arc Podcast 57:57

4M ago57:57

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Do you play games for different reasons today versus when you were a child? Does that reflect any big changes in your life and how you perceive the world? It has for me. While I still enjoy many of the games of my childhood, it is for different reasons now compared to then. Thanks for watching, and of course, enjoy the comments!Time Codes:1. **We’r…

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Xenosaga E30: Father, Son, and the Holy Sh*t [Proto Merkabah] 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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We were made to discover the true form of the universe. You were made to discover us asking masked men relevant questions, amnesia’ing away Virgil, realizing Junior has failed, summoning even more fucked up shit out of space, going way off villain plan script, hallucinating heroines, ejecting a science lab into space to rebuild a knowledge daughter…

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Waifu, Otaku, Weeabu?? 2 CHADS Discuss | State of the Arc Podcast 1:23:55

4M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Since we 2 chads never talk about anything controversial ever let's give this one a shot! Do you fit in? Do you want to fit in? Do you care at all whether or not you fit in? Is fitting in important? What if you don't fit in but want to? What if you don't want to fit in but can't help doing just that?? Well, this is the video for YOU! It has everyth…

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Xenosaga E29: Suffering of Robot Based On Lecherous Jealousy [Song of Nephilim, Part III] 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Don’t be vague in the Y data. Join as as we’re crystal clear about slicing the head off our statue throne, suffering a Momo asset swap, receiving a cheese massage, longing for reality, reconsidering Nietzsche as a “little bitch,” inserting hands into jellybellys, regrowing another head, blaming nanomachines (son), exploring brain memories, laughing…

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INFINITE PERFECT 002: Photo Negative [Space Harrier] 32:06

4M ago32:06

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Our second episode of Infinite Perfect finds the intersection between the bizarro world of film negatives and the fantasy zone of Space Harrier. It's the same place at the same time, and one cannot exist without the other. Ride the cycloptic mammoth through the checkerboard pastal wastes to figure out how in the hell Eric believes all of this must …

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Is The Localization For Unicorn Overlord BAD? | State of the Arc Podcast 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Localization is one of the most challenging aspects of game development, it can either make or break a game. But sometimes it's done extremely well and some people just can't see it. It's OK to disagree with the translation choices made by a team of translators, however, if you think the translation for Unicorn Overlord isn't DOPE then you run a hi…

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Xenosaga E28: Her Brain Items [Song of Nephilim, Part II] 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Why is she trying to sell stuff when she has nothing to sell? Join us as we’re (well, Albedo is) abusing a robot child for information, clarifying additional censorship, arguing over if dad can save daughter or if boyfriend can save girlfriend, receiving weapons in email, blowing up vending machines, learning about space graves, wondering if robots…

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Is Social Media RUINING Gaming? | State of the Arc Podcast 1:16:37

4M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Vote on Patreon or Subscribestar for the next game we analyze!Is social media ruining gaming? Or is it making things better? That's possible. Maybe things are actually better and you just didn't realize it yet? Or maybe things are just worse. But even if they're worse and bad, does that mean that gaming is ruined? Can it be salvaged? How? HOW!?!?He…

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Bonus: Wolfstride Developer Interview with Ota and Paulo Imon 1:09:26

5M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

We chat with the Director/Writer Ota Imon and Lead Animator Paulo Imon of OTA IMON Studios about the development of Wolfstride. We learn the lore on mecha influences, animation challenges, deep-cut references to the band WEEN, and the team's upcoming rougelike deck-builder Zet Zillions. You better listen, trash! OTA IMON Studios discord server Supp…

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