Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratingsA low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari.
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You Don't Know Todd (feat. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Opus, and more!)
August 23, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBTodd Andrew Howard was born in 1970 in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, to Ronald (Ron) and Priscilla Howard. His elder brother, Jeffrey Mark (Jeff) Howard, was later the director of creative affairs for Disney, where he oversaw the production of Bambi II. He developed an interest in computers, particularly video games, at a very young age. Howard considers the 1980s role-playing video games Wizardry and Ultima III: Exodus to be inspirations for his future games. Bethesda Sof...
Hot Air Balloon Eye Test: The Game (feat. 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Before Your Eyes, Baldur's Gate 3, and more!)
August 16, 2023 07:03 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBHello and welcome to your eye exam. First you're going to have to unfocus your eyes and see if you can beat Vampire Survivors. After that we need to see if you can pick up this fly. After that you're going to play the hot air balloon game, but we won't tell you the rules. Good luck! Games Discussed: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Before Your Eyes, Remnant 2, Baldur's Gate III --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Foll...
You, Me, and We (feat. Everything We Played During Our Summer Break)
August 09, 2023 07:01 - 3 hours - 183 MBOkay now we're REALLY back. It's been a month since recording our Dreamcast episode and two months since our break began, so we have a lot to catch up on. Let's knock it all out in one episode, eh? Games Discussed: Age of Wonders IV, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Fire Emblem Warriors, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons, Viewfinder, Ridiculous Fishing EX, Cassette Beasts, Pikmin, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Judgement, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy XIV, Final ...
Into the Aether VI: The Sega Dreamcast
August 02, 2023 07:01 - 5 hours - 292 MBIt's finally here! After a summer break and over one-hundred games, Into the Aether returns for season six with a retrospective on the Sega Dreamcast library! Stephen and Brendon report back with a list of the 30 must-play games for the console in a discussion with producer AJ Fillari before drilling down and creating an ITA Top 5. Thank you all for indulging us after our vacation, but we're so excited to be back! You can find the full list of games discussed here: https://www.ba...
An Introduction to the Sega Dreamcast w/ Chris Plante
July 26, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 119 MBHello! This episode was originally posted to our Patreon in April of 2023 as a way to kick off our journey into the Sega Dreamcast catalogue. We're one week away from the release of our console retrospective, and felt a lot of the information our friend Chris Plante of Polygon and The Besties brought to this episode would in turn make next week's premiere even more interesting! So here's his walkthrough of everything you need to know about the Sega Dreamcast. See you next week! ---...
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (w/ Will LaPorte) | Bonus
June 16, 2023 07:01 - 4 hours - 259 MBOur friend Will LaPorte returns to the show for an almost five-hour discussion about the 2004 GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. Okay, now we're REALLY gonna take a break. See you again in August, friends! Follow Will: https://ghostdown.bandcamp.com/ --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.co...
The Video Cart (feat. Summer Vacation Vibes)
May 31, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBSEE YOU IN AUGUST <3 Discussed: The PlayStation Showcase 2023, Listener Questions --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space/@bb Produced by AJ Fillari: https://theaether.space/@aj --- Season 5 Cover Art b...
Seeing the Magician (feat. Humanity, Skies of Arcadia, Tears of the Kingdom)
May 24, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHey! As we mention at the top of the episode, we're going to be taking a break for the summer as a little gift to ourselves for making it five years. We understand this might come as a shock, but it's all to keep us energized and excited for when we come back with the Dreamcast premiere on August 2nd! We'll have another episode next week, then the Paper Mario TTYD bonus in early June. Any% will still hit the Patreon during the sabbatical, along with a few extra bits here and there —...
A Podcast Episode About The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
May 17, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 132 MBAfter years of build-up, we can finally talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch. Discussed: Blinx 2: Masters of Time and Space --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space...
Canonical Dragonborn (feat. Video Games)
May 10, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 133 MBGreetings citizen. Have you heard of the High Elves? Yes? How about Algot the Northerner? Yes. That's right. THE Northerner. Discussed: Honkai Star Rail, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Redfall, Laya's Horizon, TMNT: Splintered Fate, RAD, What the Car?, Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster, Chained Echoes --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: http...
Metroid Prime | Bonus
May 08, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAfter receiving a distress signal* from a remote sector in pirate-laden space, we picked up the Metroid Prime Remaster for Nintendo Switch and talked about the whole dang thing and why this twenty-one year old game is still considered one of the best of all time. * watching a Nintendo Direct --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https:/...
Killing Cal Kestis (feat. Jedi Survivor, Honkai Star Rail, and more)
May 03, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 103 MB"Don't look up," they said. The Force can't help you if you can't look straight forward, grapple with your adversity head on. If you spend your time with your head in the clouds, you won't be able to see your next move. Discussed: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Pocket City 2, Honkai Star Rail, Mr. Sun's Hat Box --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on...
Secretly Hard Mode (feat. Advance Wars Re-Boot Camp, Sonic Frontiers, and more!)
April 26, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIt's just like they always say: "You can't gave your Wavelengths without finishing your Good Morning Video Games!" Check out Wavelengths: https://www.youtube.com/@itswavelengths Check out Y-Button: https://www.ybutton.online Discussed: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Bootcamp, Divinity Original Sin II, Sonic Frontiers, Marvel vs Capcom 2 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@i...
The Fish Will Remember (feat. Tron Identity, Sonic Mania, Sin & Punishment)
April 19, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 109 MB>Gollum sees it, a fish wriggling in the river. He wants it, yes. But what if the slimy thing is poisoned, precious? The tummy rumbles, too loud to ignore. He pounces, snatching the fish with his bare hands. The fish squirms, but Gollum holds tight. >Too tight, perhaps? The fish slips and launches out of Gollum’s hands and splishes and splashes back into the river. Gollum hears his tummy like a thunder as he watches his catch dart away downstream. [The fish will remember this, prec...
The Name's HUNK (feat. Movies, Video Games, and HUNK)
April 12, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 81 MBIt's not Al anymore, it's HUNK. Discussed: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Valkyria Chronicles, Soul Hackers 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake: Mercenaries Mode, Metroid Prime Remastered --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://th...
The Shrekification of it All (feat. Terra Nil, Deus Ex, and more!)
April 05, 2023 07:05 - 2 hours - 119 MBAKA The Assassination of Sonic the Hedgehog by the Coward Shrek Discussed: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Terra Nil, Deus Ex, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 4 Remake --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether....
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Bonus
March 31, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 132 MBStephen and Brendon celebrate the life and times of one Mr. Mario with a collection of legendary games for the Super Nintendo: Super Mario All-Stars (and Super Mario World)! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theae...
Peppino Can't Die (feat. Resident Evil 4, Pizza Tower, and more!)
March 29, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBExciting new figures from K'NEX! Kids build 'em to add to any K'NEX construction sets. They'll love the strange, Cosmic Invaders and the fearless Blue Crew. And Kids control what the figures look like because they build the figure they want. Unique K'NEX Commanders figures available only in new, out of this world Space sets - Ultrabots and Space Rovers. Collect 'em to get the exclusive colors and combos. Discussed: Pizza Tower, Storyteller, Misericorde, Resident Evil 4 Remake --- ...
The Tunnel Snakes of Metacritic (feat. Paranormasight)
March 22, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 93 MBxGravy_Boi99x slicks back his hair with a greasy switchblade-turned-comb he always keeps hanging precariously out of his back left jeans pocket before cracking his knuckles loudly in an empty room. As he reaches forwards to gargoyle over his mouse and keyboard, the fabric of his genuine leather jacket squeaks slightly as it slides against the synthetic leather upholstry of a limited edition Genshin Impact branded Iskur gamer chair from Razer. He opens up the Metacritic page of his l...
The Nintendo 3DS: A Retrospective — Demo Version
March 20, 2023 21:18 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHey everyone! Enjoy this brief sampler of the 3DS bonus episode we recently released on our Patreon. Given the impending eShop closure and the structure of the episode, we thought it would be nice to release this first bit about the history of (and OUR history with) the Nintendo 3DS for everybody — backer or not. You can join the Patreon to hear the rest of the five+ hour discussion here: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast And find the full list of games here: https://backloggd.co...
A Little Sixy (feat. Resident Evil 4, Dead Cells, Odin Sphere, and more!)
March 15, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBStep right up, it's time for a little six. Wait, I mean a little sip. A little sixy. I mean sippy!! Check out Sips here: https://foopod.itch.io/sips Discussed: Mario Kart 8, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, Resident Evil 4 Remake's demo, Odin Sphere, Nier Automata, Sips --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr....
Data Load (feat. LA Noire, Destiny 2, and Crisis Core)
March 08, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBDo androids dream of electric sheep? Does Mark Zuckerberg play Destiny 2? These questions and more on today's episode of Into the Aether. Discussed: Octopath Traveler II, LA Noire, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core — Reunion --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://s...
That's a Lot of Swans! (feat. Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Wild Hearts, and Octopath Traveler II)
March 01, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBYo, check it out! There's a whole bunch of swans right in front of us! I've seen some wild stuff in this city, but this is a first. It's like we're in a friggin' storybook or something. You think they got lost or what? Or maybe they're just taking a break from Central Park. Who knows? Only in New York, man. Discussed: Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Wild Hearts, Octopath Traveler II Sleep Buddy: https://sleepbuddy.online --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon:...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Bonus Episode
February 28, 2023 06:01 - 3 hours - 182 MBThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a deeply important video game that Stephen has played a lot and Brendon has played a little. On this very special bonus episode of Into the Aether: They talk about it! Miyamoto's GDC Talk: https://youtu.be/a9DlhDRZ0yA --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow ...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Bonus
February 28, 2023 06:01 - 3 hours - 182 MBThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a deeply important video game that Stephen has played a lot and Brendon has played a little. On this very special bonus episode of Into the Aether: They talk about it! Miyamoto's GDC Talk: https://youtu.be/a9DlhDRZ0yA --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow ...
The Tetris to Katamari Spectrum (feat. Wild Hearts and the PSP)
February 22, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBTetris and Katamari Damacy represent two similar but opposing approaches to video game design that emphasize different aspects of gameplay and aesthetics. By scrutinizing where a game falls on this spectrum, we may garner insights into its design and mechanics, as well as its potential impact on players. In this edition of the Into the Aether Audio Experience, we shall delve into this Tetris-to-Katamari spectrum and its implications for game design and player experience, and unravel...
Tingle Kiwami (feat. Sea of Stars, Metroid Prime Remastered, Octopath Traveler II)
February 15, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBOh man, as a huge fan of Tingle, let me tell you about Tingle Kiwami - it's a game that puts our favorite little green freak right smack in the middle of the Yakuza universe! And let me tell you, it's incredible! The world is super colorful and whimsical, and Tingle's unique personality and magical powers make the game feel like a fresh take on classic Yakuza gameplay. I had a blast using Tingle's dance moves to make friends, solve puzzles, and take down bad guys. Plus, the story is...
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February 09, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBIt's basically September, and there was a Nintendo Direct today. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space/@bb Produced by AJ Fillari: https://theaether.space/@aj --- Season 5 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: h...
The Season of Mike Newton (feat. Twilight, Season, 8-Bit Adventures 2)
February 08, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTeam Edward? Team Jacob? Absolutely not, vampires and werewolves had their time in the spotlight. A new season springs forth with a familiar face at its helm: Mike Newton. Discussed: Season: A Letter to the Future, Super Mario Bros, Marvel SNAP, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, 8-Bit Adventures 2 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr...
Hedge-Core (feat. Hi-Fi Rush, Theatrhythm, Persona 4 Golden)
February 01, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe latest trend in fashion and aesthetic is a revival and revisiting of the arguable hit 2006 Dreamworks film Over the Hedge. With its whimsical characters, witty humor, and heartwarming storyline, people are starting to rediscover the charms of this animated classic. The film's aesthetic has become increasingly popular as people seek comfort in nostalgia and a return to simpler times. "Over the Hedge" is a charming and relatable film that seemingly has timeless appeal, and its ree...
Animal Crossing: New Leaf | Bonus
January 31, 2023 14:31 - 2 hours - 144 MBRecorded throughout the month of January 2023, Stephen and Brendon discuss the 3DS hit Animal Crossing: New Leaf and its place in the franchise. Big thanks to Will LaPorte for the musical interludes! Find their work: https://ghostdown.bandcamp.com/ --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen ...
Bye Bye Boucheron (feat. Fire Emblem Engage and more)
January 25, 2023 08:01 - 2 hours - 116 MBSince recording we've learned that Boucheron's single defining trait is that he loves to read. More like BOOKeron, am I right? Hmm. We'll workshop it. Discussed: Fire Emblem Engage, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!, A Slight Chance of Sawblades, Perfect Grind, Final Fantasy V, Persona 3 + 4 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intot...
VROOM (feat. Gran Turismo 7, Kid Icarus Uprising, and more)
January 18, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 62 MBA lot of good episode titles here, but sometimes you gotta keep it simple. Oh yeah, we talk about video games in this one. Discussed: Gran Turismo 7, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Picross 3D: Round 2, Crimson Shroud, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, Kid Icarus Uprising --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr...
What Nintendo Has Wrought (feat. Attack of the Friday Monsters, Ocarina of Time, and more!)
January 11, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIt's an idyllic quiet countryside town, but the looming threat of pollutants and the impending demise of a handheld's library has Stephen and Brendon in a tizzy. Discussed: Attack of the Friday Monsters!, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance, Shatter Remastered Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Marvel SNAP Animal Crossing New Leaf Blog: https://itanewleaf.tumblr.com/post/705552732953706496/welcome --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https:/...
Luigi the Professional (feat. Mario + Rabbids, God of War Ragnarok, and more!)
January 05, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBA rabid Luma is reluctantly taken in by Luigi, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade. Discussed: Chained Echoes, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, God of War Ragnarök, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Need for Speed Unbound How to Use Mastodon: https://www.wavelengths...
The 2022 Game of the Year Spectacular
December 28, 2022 05:01 - 6 hours - 262 MBThat's right! Right before 2022 ends, it's our Game of the Year Spectacular! Stephen and Brendon trekked all the way to the great cold state of Pennsylvania to record with AJ in front of the traditional yule log YouTube video and, of course, The Orb. All three present their top ten games of the year, their Games of the Other Year (GOTOY is catching on!), and then decide on the Aether's official top five of the year. As always, you'll be hearing from some guests of the show as well...
How Do You Claim the Sun? (feat. Chained Echoes, The Game Awards 2022, and more!)
December 14, 2022 08:01 - 2 hours - 112 MBSnap snap, Stephen and Brendon recorded this one in person! Get ready for a virtual fireside chat about preparing for GOTY 2022, the announcements and winners from The Game Awards, and a new incredible Chrono Trigger inspired JRPG. Discussed: SantaCon, Game of the Year 2022, The Game Awards, Al Pacino, Hades 2, Remnant 2, Death Stranding 2, Earthblade, Armored Core VI, Chained Echoes --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intot...
Intention (feat. Immortality, Majora's Mask, and Final Fantasy XV)
December 07, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis week on the podcast: Brendon pushes "judging games by their intentions" to its absolute limit. Discussed: Marvel's Midnight Suns, Majora's Mask 3D, Immortality, Final Fantasy XV --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://brendonbigley.com/ Produced by AJ Fillari: https://ajfillari.com Season 5 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: ht...
Final Fantasy VII | Bonus Episode
December 05, 2022 08:01 - 3 hours - 152 MBThe time has finally come to talk about one of the most influential games of all time. No pressure! Note: Brendon's audio got a bit mangled in this one, just our luck! Hopefully you don't mind too much. We considered re-recording, but it just wouldn't be the same. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://brendonbigley.com/ Pro...
The Devil, From New Jersey (feat. Listener Questions!)
November 30, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEveryone in New Jersey has heard the tall tale about the Jersey Devil. Yeah, he WANTED to be Gex. Spooky, right? Discussed: Rivals of Aether, 30XX, Another World, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, Final Fantasy XV, and more! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://brendonbigley.com/ Produced by AJ Fillari: https://ajfillari.com Season ...
It's Pokemon (feat. Scarlet + Violet, Pentiment, and Tactics Ogre)
November 23, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBFinally after all these years of asking, begging, pleading... we've finally gotten to the core of it. That's right folks. It's Pokemon. Discussed: Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, Pentiment, Tactics Ogre Reborn --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://brendonbigley.com/ Produced by AJ Fillari: https://ajfillari.com Season 5 Cover Art b...
Kratos' Staycation (feat. Signalis + God of War Ragnarok)
November 16, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBLook sometimes you just need to kick back and relax, sit on a stump in a cave about a half-mile from your cabin, and carve arrows for your son to lodge into the bodies of gods with no sense of humility as their inevitable doom approaches through the goosebumps of their frigid skin. Discussed: Signalis, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, God of War Ragnarök --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: ht...
The Patron Saint of Background Noise (feat. Harvestella, Perfect Tides, and more!)
November 09, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBHey baby I hear the blues a-calling, tossed salads and scrambled eggs. Or maybe it was just the wind? I'm not sure, I wasn't paying attention. There's a new season of Marvel Snap and this person thinks they can beat me with an Onslaught and Mister Fantastic combo. Discussed: Perfect Tides, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, The Entropy Centre, Harvestella, Isle of Arrows, Marvel SNAP --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Fo...
Anti-Anti-Anti-Aliasing w/ Chris Plante (feat. Mario & Rabbids, Slice & Dice, & more!)
November 02, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBChris Plante is here to ask a big question: What exactly WAS 2022? Was it just the year of Elden Ring? Was it the year of the Steam Deck? Or was it the precursor to the first AAAA video game? Discussed: Marvel SNAP, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Slice & Dice, Resident Evil --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon ...
The Metroidvania Episode (Super Metroid + Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) | Bonus
October 31, 2022 07:01 - 3 hours - 211 MBHappy Halloween! On this very special bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon discuss the genre-defining works of 1994's Super Metroid and 1997's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillari Season 5 Cover Art by Scout Wilk...
Don't Say Materia (feat. Ib, Dome Keeper, Marvel SNAP)
October 26, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 123 MB"Don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia, don't say materia..." The materia system in this game is great. Wait. Whoops. Discussed: Persona 5 Royal, Marvel SNAP, Trails in the Sky, Ib, Dome Keeper --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigl...
Pyramid the Headhog (feat. The Case of the Golden Idol, Grim Fandango, and more)
October 19, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBPainting the Green Hill Zone red since 2001. Past Meets Present - The Legend of Heroes by Marc Normandin: https://retroxp.substack.com/p/past-meets-present-the-legend-of Discussed: The Case of the Golden Idol, Dragon Quest Builders, Trails in the Sky, Trails from Zero, Silent Hill, Grim Fandango, Costume Quest --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brend...
Funko Pop Pharah (feat. Overwatch 2, Steam Next Fest, and more)
October 13, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis is not a joke but I was going to grab my Funko Pop Pharah to take a photo for the episode art and it was literally covered in cobwebs and we all decided it was a bit too on-the-nose so I cleaned it off instead. Overwatch 2 Is Asking Too Much Of Me: https://www.wavelengths.online/overwatch-2-launch-nightmare/ Discussed: NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition, Dragon Quest X Offline, Overwatch 2, Storyteller, Rhythm Quest, Gunbrella, Dredge, Doom (2016), Resident Evil --- F...
Abercrombie & Boc (feat. Inscryption, Elden Ring, and more)
October 05, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBI like tarnished that wear Abercrombie & Boc, I’d take them and that’s not just talk, but they’ve been gone since that summer, since that summer. Discussed: Dorfromantik, Shovel Knight Dig, Elden Ring, Inscryption, Prodeus, Story of Seasons, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, Exominer, Slice & Dice --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online ...
God of War (2018) with Brendan Klinkenberg | Bonus Episode
September 30, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 155 MBStephen and Brendon are joined by Brendan Klinkenberg to discuss God of War (2018), a seminal title in PlayStation Studios' lineup and the precursor to the upcoming God of War Ragnarök. Follow Brendan here: https://twitter.com/brendan_klink --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillar...