Final Fantasy VII Remake - Spikes, Bikes, and Suspenders

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about a year ago 2:57:51

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Credits

Final Fantasy remakes sold separately
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-remakes-sold-separately/1100-2679121/
Square Enix Once Promised Final Fantasy VII, VIII And IX Remakes
- https://www.siliconera.com/square-enix-promised-final-fantasy-vii-remake-cancelled/
FFVII Remake: Nomura interview translation [Famitsu 25/06/15]
- https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/33038/ffvii-remake-nomura-interview-translation-from-famitsu/
Final Fantasy VII Remake details: reason for multi-part release, CyberConnect2 collaboration, more
- https://www.gematsu.com/2015/12/final-fantasy-vii-remake-details-reason-multi-part-release-cyberconnect2-collaboration-more
10 Questions And Answers About The Final Fantasy VII Remake
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160420143428/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/04/11/final-fantasy-vii-remake-interview-game-informer.aspx

Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat!

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Art and Research by Francisco Martin

Editing by Jason Weiss

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Final Fantasy VII Remake - Spikes, Bikes, and Suspenders

Use Your Items!

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Spoiler-free: 0:00-1:22

Spoilers: 1:23-end

Credits

Final Fantasy remakes sold separately
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-remakes-sold-separately/1100-2679121/
Square Enix Once Promised Final Fantasy VII, VIII And IX Remakes
- https://www.siliconera.com/square-enix-promised-final-fantasy-vii-remake-cancelled/
FFVII Remake: Nomura interview translation [Famitsu 25/06/15]
- https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/33038/ffvii-remake-nomura-interview-translation-from-famitsu/
Final Fantasy VII Remake details: reason for multi-part release, CyberConnect2 collaboration, more
- https://www.gematsu.com/2015/12/final-fantasy-vii-remake-details-reason-multi-part-release-cyberconnect2-collaboration-more
10 Questions And Answers About The Final Fantasy VII Remake
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160420143428/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/04/11/final-fantasy-vii-remake-interview-game-informer.aspx

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Today Fran and Jason talk a walk through Wyoming with Delilah and Henry in Campo Santo's Firewatch from 2016. Don't forget to use your antlers! Spoilers begin at 1:19:00 Credits Field Notes: How Devs Recreate Wilderness In Gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/making-of-ethan-carter-firewatch#more-243319M Firewatch: hope and heartbreak in the American wilderness https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/feb/01/firewatch-american-wilderness-campo-santo The Art of Firewatch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxQ3HlhTE8 Firewatch's Wyoming fosters a bigger, weirder adventure than I expected https://www.pcgamer.com/firewatchs-wyoming-fosters-a-bigger-weirder-adventure-than-i-expected/ Why less is more when it comes to Firewatch’s beautiful trees https://www.pcgamer.com/why-less-is-more-when-it-comes-to-firewatchs-beautiful-trees/ Field Notes: How Devs Recreate Wilderness In Games https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/making-of-ethan-carter-firewatch#more-243319M Firewatch: hope and heartbreak in the American wilderness https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/feb/01/firewatch-american-wilderness-campo-santo Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Final Fantasy VII Remake - Spikes, Bikes, and Suspenders 2:57:51

9 weeks ago2:57:51

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Use your items celebrates a year of recording by returning to the game that started it for them with Final Fantasy VII...REMAKE! Break down with us as we dig into the history of the remake, the character design, and the Nomura of it all! RPG history at your fingertips. Spoiler-free: 0:00-1:22 Spoilers: 1:23-end Credits Final Fantasy remakes sold separately https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-remakes-sold-separately/1100-2679121/ Square Enix Once Promised Final Fantasy VII, VIII And IX Remakes https://www.siliconera.com/square-enix-promised-final-fantasy-vii-remake-cancelled/ FFVII Remake: Nomura interview translation [Famitsu 25/06/15] https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/33038/ffvii-remake-nomura-interview-translation-from-famitsu/ Final Fantasy VII Remake details: reason for multi-part release, CyberConnect2 collaboration, more https://www.gematsu.com/2015/12/final-fantasy-vii-remake-details-reason-multi-part-release-cyberconnect2-collaboration-more 10 Questions And Answers About The Final Fantasy VII Remake https://web.archive.org/web/20160420143428/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/04/11/final-fantasy-vii-remake-interview-game-informer.aspx Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Jason accuses a Snatcher of stealing Fran's body and impersonating him to access our excessive and gross podcast revenue. This time, we discuss the Kojima cult classic, Snatcher! Played on the Sega CD; we get into the details of cyberpunk, Snatcher's role in that genre, and some meta-narrative discussion of the game at large. Spoiler-Free: 0-1:04 Spoilers: 1:05-End Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! https://linktr.ee/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Metroid Prime Remastered is a miraculous masterpiece and not enough can be said about it. We dive in to explore the history of the genre, the development, and the pacing of Tallon IV. 0-1:46 Spoiler Free/History 1:46-End Spoilers and verdicts Works Cited: DGC Ep 355: Metroid Prime Bonus Interview with Jack Mathews! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dgc-ep-355-metroid-prime-bonus-interview-with-jack-mathews/id1090136163?i=1000621631102 The rocky story of Retro Studios before Metroid Prime: https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/29/17386066/the-rocky-story-of-retro-studios-before-metroid-prime https://web.archive.org/web/20071129191427/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16389 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928094007/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/08/29/a-space-bounty-hunter-in-texas?page=4 Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @skilleddrizzler on twitter Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Item Bag Found - Fantasy RPGs 1:27:04

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We launch a possible new segment called Item Bags! Where we gather ideas for various ideas we have regarding the industry, genre, and freeform discussion. Less research and more chatter. Let us know what you think on our discord! Link below: Skill Up interview with Yoshi P Games Discussed: Dark Cloud (more mentioned tbh) Dragon's Dogma 2 (and 1 technically) Cyberpunk Rogue Nethack Skyrim FF1, 2, 7, 16 CoD MW2 Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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1 year ago2:57:26

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This week we discuss Signalis, a surprise hit for us from rose-engine, and the meaning of meat, madness, reality, love, connection, and what it means to be human. Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! Links and notes: The King in Yellow free online Signalis OST del Toro YT Video ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Our first guest episode featuring Dr. Dillon Ludemann discussing Toxicity in Gaming! Join us for this special sidequest in the anthropology, philosophy, and design of video games. Dr. Dillon Ludemann is a professor of anthropology with a focus on online communities at the University of South Carolina Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! Links and notes: https://www.thegamer.com/helldivers-2-the-least-toxic-online-game-ever-played/ perception of toxicity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnOWBrY2BQs&t=0s https://www.raisinggoodgamers.com/ Liu and Agur 2023: “‘After All, They Don’t Know Me’ Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of Toxic Behavior in Online Games” Games and Culture 18(5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Queen_hypothesis ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Just Breathe, You Can Do This; Climbing Celeste Mountain 2:31:35

1 year ago2:31:35

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Episode 9 discussing Maddy Makes Games hit Celeste . We touch on accessibility, friendship, anxiety, depression, and overcoming goals. TW/CW: Anxiety, Depression, Drinking, Gender Dysphoria, etc. 0-1hrish non-spoiler Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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The Return of the Obra ft. DPI Discourse 2:28:10

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2:28:10

Episode 8 and we get into 1 bit graphic design, a bit of Said's philosophy, the correct mouse sensitivity, and the making of a mystery. All our resources are noted below. Listener, a heads up from Jason: I apologize for an error I made in misremembering and labeling the royalty on board as Fujianese instead of Formosan. I was recalling my previous writings on the game and did not do enough research. I will do better in future episodes and am sorry--Jason 0-44 non-spoiler , non-engineering discussion 44- 51:52 engineering discussion on pixels and shaders 51:52-1:15:45 remaining non-spoiler discussion 1:15:45-2:27 SPOILER TERRITORY Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! 1-bit shader tutorial Lucas Pope's creation blog ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Final Fantasy 6 or How I Learned to Love the Opera 3:34:30

1 year ago3:34:30

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Episode 7 and our longest yet. Today we spend over 3 hours tackling Final Fantasy 6. Digging into the origins of operatics, drama, rpg design, and post-modern theory; don't shy away we keep it fun! Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! 0--1:58:30 Spoiler Free Section 1:58:30-3:34:15 Literally the rest of the game Classic WGUC What Is Opera Opera 101, the Basics How an Opera Gets Made ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Kingdom Hearts part 1: HD ReMix, Re:loaded, You Can[not] Redo 1:09:09

1 year ago1:09:09

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Episode 6 and we fill the gaps with our favorite compound glue, KINGDOM HEARTS! Join Fran as he leads Jason through a breakdown of the series and the first game. Some spoilers within. Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Subnautica: Don't Forget to Cook Your Peepers 1:49:35

1 year ago1:49:35

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Episode 5 and we are diving deep into Subnautica. Complete with seamoths in inappropriate places and posters of prawns. Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. Spoiler-free 0-33:00 Full spoilers 33:00-Finish Credit to the Last Bacon on Youtube for some awesome Subnautica content-check them out! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Undertale: Effervescent Determination 1:43:50

1 year ago1:43:50

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Episode 4 and today we tackle all Undertale, intention, and how branching paths may lead to dead ends. Spoilers ahead! Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Ocarina of Time: Blow your whistle, Link! 1:47:30

1 year ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Episode 3 and we discuss the small, indie game Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I promise we only mention Elden Ring and Super Mario 64 maybe two or three times? Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Banjo-Kazooie: It’s Not Bowsette Bro 1:12:35

1 year ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Episode 2 and we talk about the merit of finishing games, Cronenberg, and Bowsette, of course. No fan art please. Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord Email us at: useyouritems@gmail.com Read us at: useyouritems.substack.com Chat us at: twitch.tv/useyouritems Follow Jason at: @dancingfroggame on twitter Follow Fran at: @el_frantastico on threads ---------------------------- Art by Francisco Martin Theme music by William O'Rourke…

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Final Fantasy VII - Is Cloud a Himbo? 2:10:17

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