Best Resonant Arc Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago2:06:35

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

9d ago2:16:13

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

17d ago1:26:49

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

24d 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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Is The Legend Of Korra Bad? Mike And Casen Debate | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:27:10

28d ago1:27:10

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

1M ago1:26:42

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

1M ago2:13:41

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

2M ago1:16:48

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

2M ago1:44:12

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

2M ago2:13:12

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

2M 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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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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Dev History w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

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

3M 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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WHY Do We Play Games? Childhood vs. Adulthood | State of the Arc Podcast 57:57

3M 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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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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Is The Localization For Unicorn Overlord BAD? | State of the Arc Podcast 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

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

4M ago1:16:37

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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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Is The Gaming Industry On The Brink Of Collapse? | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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We've been hearing some buzz lately about a coming collapse for the gaming industry. Why is this happening? What can be done about it? How has gaming culture changed since we were growing up? We explore all of these questions on this week's State of the Arc podcast!By Resonant Arc

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Is Squall DEAD? | Final Fantasy VIII Analysis | State of the Arc Podcast 1:22:08

5M ago1:22:08

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Is Squall dead? Is he just dreaming? We are about to take a (quite) critical look at the Squall is dead theory. Why? Why does Squall have to be dead? Is Mario dead? All those mushrooms and turtles sure seem to indicate so. Is Final Fantasy VIII too Fantasy and not based enough in reality for you? Do we feel the need to bring fantasy down to the mat…

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What Everyone Missed About Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within | State of the Arc Podcast 1:59:09

5M ago1:59:09

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Is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within still worth watching? Mike and Casen have taken it upon themselves to analyze this most interesting piece of history. We talk about the Gaia Hypothesis by James Lovelock, and how it fits into the story of this film. The movie is deeply misunderstood, but that is of course its own fault. Enjoy this analysis of a …

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The End w/ @CoffeePotato Ivan @WarrenReport | Tactics Ogre Analysis (FINALE) | State of the Arc 2:25:27

5M ago2:25:27

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Ok, here we are now! The end of the series! We go over CH. 4 of Law route and then venture a bit into Coda with @CoffeePotato Ivan and @WarrenReport and a special shout out to @Burak_C for being a beast. Thanks for coming on this journey with us! Big things are just ahead. Time Codes:1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzv…

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Another Look at Vyce | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.9) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:12:00

5M ago1:12:00

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What elements of the show are necessary to maintain?: https://strawpoll.com/eNg69O6VenAHas the podcast been disappointing? https://strawpoll.com/X3nk4w92YgEWe continue the Law route of Tactics Ogre. Also, horrible missed opportunity last episode by not calling it Law & Ogre. Can't believe I missed that one. It was right there! Time Codes:1. Intro (…

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Law and Order | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:36:18

6M ago1:36:18

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What elements of the show are necessary to maintain?: https://strawpoll.com/eNg69O6VenAHas the podcast been disappointing? https://strawpoll.com/X3nk4w92YgEWe now approach the Law route of Tactics Ogre. Let's talk about it!Time Codes:1. Intro (0:00)2. Balmamusa (20:24)3. Chapter 2 (50:50)4. Denam's Lie (1:13:10)**We’re Now On Spotify**: https://ope…

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Chaos | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast 2:00:49

6M ago2:00:49

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The Chaos version of the game is likely the one that both Mike and Casen would have done first. The majority of the differences would have been in Ch. 3. Let's talk about it!Time Codes:1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc**Listen On iTunes**: ht…

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Glory To The Walister! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast 2:22:43

6M ago2:22:43

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We finished the game! We got the "sad" ending on the neutral route. The ending was quite good, in our opinion. Let's talk about it!Time Codes:1. **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-o…

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A "Soul-Fetching" Spell | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.5) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:27:01

6M ago1:27:01

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Today, we're covering chapter 3 of the neutral route. We discuss Catiua and Denam's souring relationship, Duke Ronwey's plan to accost the Dark Knights of Lodis, and Nybeth's reemergence and "sins against life."Time Codes:1. Intro (0:00)2. The Dark Knights Reveal What They're Really After At Phidoch Castle (1:05)3. Catiua Gets Angry At Denam At Alm…

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Justice and War | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:51:36

6M ago1:51:36

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We do Chapter 2 this time! Crazy stuff here and a bit of a reflection on the pervious episode by Casen. Hope you enjoy! Orcbrand Ivan is here again! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!Time Codes:1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3**Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com…

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Stop This Lunacy! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast 2:28:09

7M ago2:28:09

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In this episode we play through Chapter 1 of the game, and pick the option "Stop this lunacy!" at the end. We have many many many thoughts and hopefully everyone will listen all the way to the end! Orcbrand Ivan is here again! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!Time Codes:1. Intro (0:00)2. This Game (1:27)3. Spoilers for L…

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The Thematic Brilliance of Jurassic Park | State of the Arc Podcast 3:56:11

7M ago3:56:11

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Jurassic Park is one of the most brilliant examples of how to incorporate the theme of your movie into every nook and cranny. It's mind blowing to see just how thematically consistent this movie is. Every scene adds to it yet detracts nothing whatsoever to the general plot or development of the characters. It is a masterpiece in so many ways. Come,…

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Prologue: Valeria and Beyond | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:12:48

7M ago1:12:48

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We're going to get to know the region of Valeria and the surrounding Kingdoms in today's prologue to the game. We invite the wonderful and distinguished Orcbrand himself, Ivan knower of all things Ogre. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!Time Codes:1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlf…

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Dev History | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:27:33

7M ago1:27:33

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Let's get to know the creators of Tactics Ogre! This game is fascinating. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!Time Codes:1. **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/sta…

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Jacob's Ladder ULTIMATE Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast 2:50:41

7M ago2:50:41

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Jacob's Ladder quickly became one of our favorite movies ever made. After playing Silent Hill 2 the most common comment we received was that we needed to then go and watch Jacobs Ladder. We did, and we have some thoughts. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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Answering Questions And Comments 1:18:46

7M ago1:18:46

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This week is a holiday week, and we've moved our studio into a new location, so we're doing a Q&A episode this week to give us more time to prepare for Tactics Ogre next week! Hope you enjoy this more laid-back episode!By Resonant Arc

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Echoes Of The Eye | Outer Wilds Analysis (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:53:19

8M ago1:53:19

1:53:19

The DLC for Outer Wilds fleshes out many concepts from the base game. This was a blast to play. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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The EYE Of The UNIVERSE Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.5) State Of The Arc Podcast 1:41:56

8M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

This is the best section of the game so far. This part left Mike and Casen speechless. Let's dive into why this game is now Mike's favorite game of all time. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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A Quantum Test | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.4) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:35:22

8M ago1:35:22

1:35:22

Today, we explore the Orbital Space Canon, the Interloper, return for loose ends to Giant's Deep and Brittle Hollow, and then head to Dark Bramble...By Resonant Arc

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Forcibly Settled Nomads | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:25:55

8M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

A perpetual time loop would certainly be suboptimal. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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The Hourglass Twins | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:23:02

9M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

For today's episode, we explored as much of the Hourglass Twins as we could, but we still don't think we saw everything!By Resonant Arc

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Physics Nerds Made A Game | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.1) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:15:01

9M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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Who Said I Survived? | Spec Ops The Line (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:51:05

9M ago1:51:05

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We finish up this amazing experience by recapping the end of the game and responding to comments. Which of the 4 possible endings did you opt for? We are joined by Sam from Games as Literature. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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White Phosphorus [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:18:13

9M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

This game. Just, this game. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. It's a short game, so you should be able to beat it in just a few hours. We are joined by Sam from Games as Literature @GameProf . Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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Drowning In Desert Sands [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:33:22

9M ago1:33:22

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Terribly sorry for the late upload! Casen and I had a communication mix-up as I went out of town last week for work. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. It's a short game, so you should be able to beat it in just a few hours. We are joined by Sam from Games as Literature. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!…

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Development History Spec Ops The Line (Ep.1) State Of The Arc Podcast 1:26:31

10M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Join us for the first episode of our deep dive into Spec Ops: The Line. After reading developer interviews all last week, I'm more excited about this game than I have been for any game on the podcast in a long time--and that's really saying a lot!By Resonant Arc

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Pan's Labyrinth ULTIMATE Analysis | 4 HOUR Review | State of the Arc Podcast 4:02:33

10M ago4:02:33

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The Ultimate Analysis of Pan's Labyrinth. David Garcia Abril of Spain joins us from Japan where he works as a video game translator. Get ready to delve into the richness of of Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and see it through new eyes. This podcast was recorded live months ago for those who donate to us on Patreon and Subscribestar. To see ot…

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Roundtable Discussion Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (FINALE) State Of The Arc Podcast 3:00:13

10M ago3:00:13

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Join us for the final episode of our Final Fantasy XVI analysis. Today, we'll be joined by The Night Sky Prince, Schrodingersbabyseal, and ProfNoctis in a roundtable discussion where we will discuss the game's themes, technical execution, development history, and the state of the franchise as a whole.GUESTS:The Night Sky Prince: / @thenightskyprinc…

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The Ultimate Myth | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep. 11) | State of the Arc Podcast 2:19:09

10M ago2:19:09

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Ultima and Mythos make a Final Fantasy in more ways than one. Now that we've beat the game we can talk about it! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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The World Turns To Ash | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.10) | State Of The Arc Podcast 1:50:26

10M ago1:50:26

1:50:26

Yep, that was a Pokemon The Movie reference... Okay, so now we're going to the continent of Ash to see if we can kill Barnabas there. Vivian stans speak up, I cannot stand her. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!By Resonant Arc

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Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast 1:58:54

11M ago1:58:54

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Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast by Resonant ArcBy Resonant Arc

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On Bahamut's Wings | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast 1:35:38

11M ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Clive and Jill arrive in Twinside, the capital city of the Crystalline Dominion, just as Bahamut begins raging through the skies, destroying everything in his path. All the while, Joshua reveals himself as the Phoenix tries to stop him. Also, Anabella is horrible and continues to be horrible and insufferable, right up to her last moment. Leave a co…

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