State of the Arc Podcast
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsOur podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!
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Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.18) | State of the Arc Podcast
November 10, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 312 MBFor next time, play up to the part where Merkava crashes back to earth. In today's episode of -our- deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, "Disk 2" happens. If -you- are "prepared", it's not so -bad-. If -you- aren't "prepared"... well, -we- were -both- "prepared". So that was -good-. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Fei and Elly’s memories (1:28) 3. Regenerating with Melchior (12:58) 4. Releasing the nano-machines (34:00) 5. Ramsus importance in the story (1:09:56) 6. Fei and Elly’s relationship (...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.17) | State of the Arc Podcast
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBQUICK UPDATE: We have fallen below our funding goal for the podcast. This means that unless we can get it back up, the show will go back to a monthly release schedule rather than weekly. If you appreciate the work we're doing, and would like for the podcast to remain a weekly show, please support us on Patreon or SubscribeStar. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc For the next episode, play up through Razael's Tree! In to...
Episode 16
October 27, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn today's episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we enter Solaris and uncover its darkest secrets, all while being led on a path by Citan, whose true motives are revealed once and for all. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Entering Solaris' 3rd Class F Block (3:07) 3. Solaris' 2nd Class Block (12:18) 4. Emperor Cain/Krelian's Speech (22:59) 5. Elly's House (46:35) 6. Fei Reunites With Citan (1:09:23) 7. The Soylent System (1:19:42) 8. Solaris' Facilities (1:37:17) 9. Citan's "Betrayal...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.16) | State of the Arc Podcast
October 26, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn today's episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we enter Solaris and uncover its darkest secrets, all while being led on a path by Citan, whose true motives are revealed once and for all. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Entering Solaris' 3rd Class F Block (3:07) 3. Solaris' 2nd Class Block (12:18) 4. Emperor Cain/Krelian's Speech (22:59) 5. Elly's House (46:35) 6. Fei Reunites With Citan (1:09:23) 7. The Soylent System (1:19:42) 8. Solaris' Facilities (1:37:17) 9. Citan's "Betrayal...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.15) | State of the Arc Podcast
October 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 224 MBFor the next episode, finish disk 1! In the fourteenth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we leave Shevat and head down to find a way into Solaris. After destroying gates and finding Emeralda, we finally make our way to Solaris, Elly's home. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Cleansing Nisan (0:44) 3. To The Cave (33:30) 4. SPOILER, Casen Guesses who Grahf is (38:54) 5. END SPOILER DISCUSSION 1, on to Bart Returns to Bledavik (43:58) 6. Destroying the Second Gate (52:32) 7. To The ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.14) | State of the Arc Podcast
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBFor the next episode, play up to the point where you enter Solaris. Stop at the very first save point you encounter. In the fourteenth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, the party is admitted into Shevat, where we learn about the war with Solaris 500 years ago, meet with Queen Zephyr, and help defend the city from a Solaris attack. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Introduction To Maria (0:27) 3. Meeting Queen Zephyr (6:03) 4. NPCs And Lore Dumps (8:14) 5. Dominia Infiltrates Shev...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.13) | State of the Arc Podcast
October 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBFor the next episode, play all the way through the Shevat sequence. In other words, just save the game and stop after leaving Shevat. In the thirteenth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Id is revealed, Bishop Stone is transformed by Krelian, and we finally get to go inside the Babel Tower. Time Codes: 1. Fei wakes up (0:00) 2. Id shows up (5:05) 3. Fight with Bishop Stone (17:25) 4. On to Babel Tower (52:48)
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.12) | State of the Arc Podcast
September 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis episode was split into two parts. For next week, we'll be covering up through the Babel Tower. Save once you enter Shevat and stop there. In the twelfth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, We defeat a Giant Wels with Billy, The Ethos gets wrecked and Elly begins to "remember" a few things about... well, we aren't quite sure yet. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. The Reaper Ship (0:25) 3. Ethos Massacre (11:50) 4. Thames Attacked (25:15) 5. Excavation Site (28:45)
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.11) | State of the Arc Podcast
September 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn the tenth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Fei tries to save Rico from execution, finds the Goliath, and then subsequently crashes it into the ocean. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. The Party Separated (0:56) 3. Fei And Elly's Conversation Out At Sea (11:46) 4. The Thames (32:02) 5. Dominia Attacks (40:48) 6. Miang Sets Elly Free (53:39) 7. Ramsus Attacks (1:06:02) 8. Requesting Help From The Ethos (1:16:19) 9. Spoiler Warning Starting Point (1:24:43) 10. Spoiler End Point ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.10) | State of the Arc Podcast
September 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 223 MBIn the tenth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Fei tries to save Rico from execution, finds the Goliath, and then subsequently crashes it into the ocean. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Rico to be executed (0:20) 3. Attack on Nortune (15:03) 4. Searching for the Goliath (44:52) 5. The aftermath of the destruction of Goliath (1:11:30) 6. More Gazel Ministry nonsense (1:20:36)
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.9) | State of the Arc Podcast
September 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn the ninth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Fei enters Nortune's battling arena, investigates the sewers of D-block with Rico, and meets with Kaiser Sigmund! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Nortune Battling Arena (2:47) 3. The Sewers (17:54) 4. Citan's Report To The Emperor (42:22) 5. Elly Shows Doubt About Her Orders (56:46) 6. Back To The Battling Arena (1:01:02) 7. Battle and Conversation With Wiseman (1:03:38) 8. Battle Arena Championship (1:12:16) 9. Introduction to Domi...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast
September 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 272 MBIn the eighth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Fei leads an attack against Aveh's military near the border with Kislev. Then, he finds himself having to battle for his own freedom in Kislev's D-Block. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Fei's Divesrion Against Aveh (2:10) 3. Bart's Mission (12:19) 4. The Red Warrior (48:35) 5. Nortune (56:54) 6. Gazel Ministry (1:43:52)
Xenogears Story Analysis Ep7
August 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn the seventh episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Bart confronts Sigurd and Citan about their ties to Solaris. Then, plans are made to usurp power from Shakhan and put Bart back on the throne. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Bart Confronts Sigurd and Citan (0:17) 3. Massive Tangent About A Game We Want Someone To Make (26:08) 4. Battle Plans To Take Back Bart's Throne (33:37) 5. Calm Before The Storm (40:11) 6. Ramsus' Dream (58:21) 7. Franz (1:05:56) 8. Elly Struggles To Assert ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast
August 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn the seventh episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, Bart confronts Sigurd and Citan about their ties to Solaris. Then, plans are made to usurp power from Shakhan and put Bart back on the throne. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Bart Confronts Sigurd and Citan (0:17) 3. Massive Tangent About A Game We Want Someone To Make (26:08) 4. Battle Plans To Take Back Bart's Throne (33:37) 5. Calm Before The Storm (40:11) 6. Ramsus' Dream (58:21) 7. Franz (1:05:56) 8. Elly Struggles To Assert ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast
August 17, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBIn the sixth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we escape Bledavik and make our way to Nisan. Here we learn about the origins of Nisan's church and its founding figure (Sophia) who bears a remarkable resemblance to Elly. We also make an effort to summarize Carl Jung's influences on this game. Time Codes: 1. Intro and Update On FF Retrospectives (0:00) 2. Battle Against Ramsus (03:18) 3. Meeting Elly Again (22:18) 4. Citan Sends Messages (Commands?) To Ramsus? (30:42) 5. Chu Chu ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast
August 11, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 231 MBIn the fifth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, the introduction to the Yggrasil through rescuing Margie and... Chu Chu... This part of the game is amazing. The cinematography and the character development we witness here are integral to understanding Xenogears. Timecodes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Yggdrasil (1:06) 3. Enneagram (46:30) 4. Yggdrasil attacked (1:10:50) 5. Ramsus intro (1:26:40) 6. Bledavik (1:38:40) 7. Tournament and Rescue (1:50:45)
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia)
August 03, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 283 MBIn the fourth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we're joined once again by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover Dazil through the Yggdrasil. From translation to philosophy, this part of the game sets the stage for all the events that will follow. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Dazil (3:00) 3. Desert (30:10) 4. Grahf (36:40) 5. Captured (1:00:52) 6. Liberation (1:17:20) 7. Caves (1:22:56) 8. Escape from Caves (1:52:42)
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia)
July 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn the third episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we're joined once again by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover Lahan Village through the Blackmoon forest. There's a lot to talk about in this short introductory section of the game! Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: 1. Opening Political Exposition Dump (0:00) 2. Thoughts On The Effectiveness Of Xenogears Opening As A Hook (5:31) 3. Lahan Village (16:00) 4. ...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia)
July 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn this second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we're joined by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover a very basic introduction to gnostic cosmology and the opening cutscene of the game--which is filled to the brim with symbolism and foreshadowing! Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: 1. Introduction To This Week's Guests (0:00) 2. A Fair Warning About So-Called "Spoilers" (4:05) 3. Extra Tidbits Of Dev Hist...
Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast
July 13, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBIn the first episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we cover the development history of this JRPG classic. We'll introduce you to the creators who conceived the world and show how they secured the opportunity to create a brand new IP for Squaresoft--one which was meant to push the industry in ways Final Fantasy simply wasn't doing. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Where To Begin? (4:17) 3. Getting To Know The Creators (9:12) 4. The Purpose Of Criticism (59:27) 5. Religious Controversy...
Nier Replicant Story Analysis (Ep.4 FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast
July 07, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 408 MBIn this fourth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant, we look at Grimoire NieR and other supplementary materials to help us understand the story better. Next, we move on to Xenogears and hope everyone will join us next week! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Overview of the Podcast (1:34) 3. Grimoire Nier (8:00) 4. Emil and Sodom and Gomorrah (1:49:21) 5. Roberto Szeck, Kaine’s Portrait (2:00:55) 6. Greg Troyan, Melodrama (2:03:37) 7. Angst, a few points (2:09:57) 8. ICE, Dra...
Nier Replicant Story Analysis (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast
June 27, 2021 00:00 - 3 hours - 173 MBIn this third episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant, we look at the recontextualization of the B and C routes, as well as endings B, C, D, and E. We also discuss the new Episode Mermaid scenario added to Seafront! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Corrections From Last Time (5:16) 3. Beginning Our Discussion On Route B (35:38) 4. Discussion On The Effectiveness Of Route B's Recontextualization (57:21) 5. Summary Of Each New Scenario In Route B (1:24:21) 6. Scenes Added To Route C ...
Nier Replicant/Gestalt Story Analysis Ep2 | State Of The Arc Podcast.mp4
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 3 hours - 187 MBIn this second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant/Gestalt, we look at all the key story events leading up to the A ending of the game. Since there is a lot to cover, we will mostly be focusing on summarizing those events and dissecting the technical execution of each scene. Next time, we'll focus a little more on character analysis and philosophy. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Nier Replicant Remaster Thoughts (3:53) 3. Act 1 Revisiting The Aerie (28:04) 4. Act 1 Visiting Fa...
Nier Replicant/Gestalt Story Analysis (Ep.1) | State Of The Arc Podcast
April 23, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn this first episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant/Gestalt, we look at the key members of the development staff and the reasoning behind their creative decisions in turning Nier into its own IP rather than a direct Drakengard sequel. We also examine the thought process and style of director Yoko Taro, and how his observations of human nature shaped the themes of Nier. After that, we dive into Nier’s prologue, show why it is such a strong hook for the story, and continue up thro...
Final Fantasy 8 Analysis (Ep.5 Finale) | State Of The Arc Podcast
March 29, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 154 MBIn this episode, we analyze the end of disc 3 and the conclusion of the story in disc 4 of Final Fantasy 8. This culminates in the party entering the Lunatic Pandora to confront Seifer and Adel, as well as the initiation of time compression, and the final showdown with the sorceress Ultimecia herself. Time Codes: 1. What Game Are We Covering Next? (0:00) 2. Flower Field Scene And Additional Thoughts On Opening FMV (3:11) 3. The Role Of The Sorceress' Knight (32:00) 4. Explaining Time Compres...
Final Fantasy 8 Analysis (Part 4) | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 48
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn this episode, we analyze disc 3 of Final Fantasy 8, which begins with Squall waking up in his room at Balamb Garden and realizing Rinoa has fallen into a coma. As Edea unveils that a sorceress from the future is behind all the chaos that's been happening, Squall is forced to evaluate his feelings, his emotional trauma, and whether he wants to continue leading the Garden--all while his desperation to save Rinoa boils over.
Final Fantasy 8 Analysis (Part 3) | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 47
January 27, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBIn this third episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII, we examine the entirety of disc two, which includes an escape from D-District Prison, the destruction of a Galbadian missile base, navigating a civil war within Balamb Garden, crashing into Fisherman's Horizon, saving Balamb Village from the clutches of the Sorceress, learning the truth of our characters' origins in a certain orphanage, and a final clash between Balamb and Galbadia Garden!
Final Fantasy 8 Analysis (Part 2) | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 46
December 21, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBIn this second episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII, we examine the graduation of our party members from students at Balamb Garden into full members of SeeD, then continue all the way through the end of disk 1--which culminates with the failed assassination attempt on the sorceress Edea.
Final Fantasy 8 Analysis (Part 1) | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 45
November 23, 2020 06:37 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn this first episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII, we look at the key members of the development staff and the reasoning behind their decisions to mix things up and take FF8 in a very different direction from past entries. We also examine the style of director Yoshinori Kitase and character designer Tetsuya Nomura--this being their first opportunity to do things the way they saw fit without the oversight of Hironobo Sakaguchi. What makes a strong hook? Are the characters convinci...
Podcast Announcement - Straw Poll Winner
November 09, 2020 23:10 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBYou guys have voted for Final Fantasy VIII to be our first game to cover in a multi-episode, long-form analysis. We've got lots of great info ready for the first episode! Looking forward to sharing it with you. Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vWzXpTc Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitter: @resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc
Are Great Artists Destined To Lose Their Touch?
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWe will be adjusting our podcast format starting with the next episode! Moving forward, we are going to have the audience select a game for us to do a deep dive on, which we will analyze over multiple episodes. Please vote on which game you'd like us to start with by clicking on the following strawpoll: https://www.strawpoll.me/21134118 Time Codes: 1. Patreon Announcements (0:51) 2. Changing The Format Of The Podcast (02:51) 3. Are Great Artists Destined To Lose Their Touch? (07:00)
Final Fantasy XVI Announced! | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 43
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBFinal Fantasy XVI has been officially announced, and today we're giving our thoughts on the first trailer. We'll also discuss what we've been up to over the past few months, give some updates on videos we're working on, and more! Steel Lake Studio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtO2ECGzLXSaimfQtwbvv6w Parallel Quest Podcast: https://www.steellakestudio.com/parallelquest FF16 Japanese Trailer (Eng Subtitles): https://twitter.com/aitaikimochi/status/1307339397986095104 Time Codes: 1. Fin...
The Problem With Time Travel--Eternal Life In Lost Odyssey | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 42
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe're back in the studio again! Today we discuss how recent events are accelerating change in the game industry, how Lost Odyssey explores the burdens of immortal life, and the problems with writing time travel stories. Time Codes: 1. Accelerating Change In The Game Industry (3:15) 2. How Lost Odyssey Explores The Burdens Of Immortality (19:15) 3. The Problem With Writing Time Travel Stories (53:35)
FF7R Spoiler Discussion Part 2 (Ft. Pat Holleman, Hian) | State Of The Arc Podcast: Bonus Episode
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBPat Holleman joins me again, alongside Hian (a game developer living and working in Japan) to talk more about our thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as what we think the "spirit" of Final Fantasy is. We also dig into series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi's JRPG formula. Pat's Upcoming Video Game "Quartet": https://quartetrpg.com/ Pat's Reverse Design Series: http://thegamedesignforum.com/books/books.html Time Codes: 1. Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoiler Discussion (2:54) 2. What Is ...
FF7R Spoiler Discussion (Ft. Night Sky Prince, Soldier_1stClass, Pat Holleman) | Episode 41
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 3 hours - 200 MBTime Codes: How Has Your Audience Responded To The Ending?: 3:58 What Were Your Expectations For FF7R When First Announced?: 12:27 How Do You Define A Remake? What Is The Purpose Of A Remake?: 27:47 Was Square's Marketing Misleading?: 53:26 What Do You Think Square Got The Most Right With FF7R?: 1:06:14 Discussion On FF7R's Design Philosophy And Similarity To FF13: 1:18:35 Discussion On FF7R's Combat Mechanics: 1:52:45 Discussion On Story Expansion And Changes: 2:20:50 Patreon Questions: Whi...
Our Thoughts On Dragon Quest Your Story | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 40
March 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBToday we discuss our thoughts on Dragon Quest Your Story, Final Fantasy The Spirits Within, and the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo. Casen's Dragon Quest Your Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak3oANe5dfs TIME CODES: 1. Patreon Questions (2:36) 2. Should Adaptions Be Judged By Faithfulness To Source Material? (22:29) 3. Thoughts On Dragon Quest Your Story (39:25) 4. Thoughts On Final Fantasy The Spirits Within (50:40) 5. Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Thoughts (1:13:23)
The Spirit Of Final Fantasy | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 39
February 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBToday we discuss what we believe the "spirit" of Final Fantasy is, as well as what makes a good "foil" character. TIME CODES: 1. What Is The Spirit Of Final Fantasy? (6:22) 2. What Makes A Good Foil Character? (35:00)
The End Of The Decade | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 38
December 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBToday we give our thoughts on the Witcher Netflix series and look back on our favorite games of both 2019 and the last decade as a whole. TIME CODES: 1. Thoughts On The Witcher (Netflix) (2:52) 2. Our Favorite Games Of 2019 (33:06) 3. Our Favorite Games Of The Decade (1:05:05)
FF7 Remake And Getting Older | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 37
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBToday we give our thoughts on getting older, and how it changes our thoughts on seeking for exciting experiences in life vs. creating them for a younger generation. TIME CODES: 1. Responses To Last Week’s Podcast (2:37) 2. FF7 Remake Trailer Thoughts (1:01:08) 3. How Getting Older Changes Your Perception (1:32:38) 4. Community Stories (1:59:26) LINKS WE REFERENCED: Casen’s Video On Learning Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4TchPa3c58 COMMUNITY STORIES: Lipstick Generation Music ...
A Genwunner's Thoughts On Xenoblade Chronicles DE | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 36
September 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBToday we give our thoughts on last week’s lengthy and announcement filled Nintendo Direct, as well as the new Netflix Original Dark Crystal series. TIME CODES: 1. Nintendo Direct Thoughts Start At (1:38) 2. Super Smash Bros Announcements (9:43) 3. Dragon Quest XI S (13:02) 4. Tokyo Mirage Sessions (15:15) 5. Deadly Premonition 2 (25:09) 6. Pokemon Sword and Shield (29:19) 7. Star Wars Jedi Knight II (44:12) 8. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (53:49) 9. Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance...
Suikoden II Discussion | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 35
September 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBToday Mike discusses his thoughts on Suikoden II. As always, these are not final opinions. The purpose of these discussions is to get feedback from the audience, which will be considered and represented in the final retrospective on the YouTube channel. If you disagree with any of the points made, feel free to let us know how you feel! TIME CODES: 1. What I Liked (5:17) 2. What I Disliked (21:57) 3. Spoiler Discussion (56:21) 4. Responding To Chat (1:17:37) Join Our Discord Server: https://...
Better To Be "Ignorant And Happy" Or A "Dissatisfied Expert"? | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 34
August 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIn light of the rule of diminishing returns, it seems that we’re bound to grow to dislike most art/media the more they engage with it. If so, how do you square your priorities as a consumer? Is it better to be "ignorant but happy" or a media wiz and constantly dissatisfied with new stuff you encounter? That is the main topic for this week’s podcast, but we also discuss fight choreography, as well as the coming release for the Grandia HD Collection.
When Does A Series Overstay Its Welcome? | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 33
August 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBWe discuss our thoughts on when a story (in particular a television series) overstays its welcome and starts to drag. We also discuss a few games/shows we’ve been into lately. TIME CODES: 1. Stuff We’ve Been Watching/Playing Lately (1:31) 2. How To Do A Proper Remake (20:57) 3. Community Stories (1:15:03) COMMUNITY STORIES: Symfonikev’s Original Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv1lXogh_OE Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com...
The Difficulty With Remakes | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 32
July 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWe discuss our thoughts on why it is so difficult for remakes of beloved media to land with the same impact as the original. Mike also gives his early thoughts on Fire Emblem Three Houses. TIME CODES: 1. Fire Emblem Three Houses Thoughts (1:19) 2. How To Do A Proper Remake (15:10) 3. Community Stories (1:22:06) Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/resonantarc Twitter: @resonantarc Facebook: https:...
Creating High Stakes In Small Scale Stories | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep 31
July 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWe discuss our thoughts on how to write high stakes into a story with small scale, as well as discuss our impressions of the Switch Lite, the new Picard TV series, and the Witcher Netflix series. TIME CODES: 1. Nintendo Switch Lite (1:38) 2. Thoughts On “Picard” (21:50) 3. Witcher Netflix Series (33:25) 4. Writing High Stakes In Low Scale Stories (48:04) Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/resona...
What Is The Value Of Game Narrative? | State of the Arc Podcast: Ep. 30 (Ft. GamesAsLit)
July 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBToday we're joined by the Game Professor from Games As Literature to discuss the value of game narrative, as well has his experience teaching literature in high school using video game stories. Games As Lit Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamesasliterature TIME CODES: 1. Harvest Moon GBA Remake (1:34) 2. The Value Of Game Narrative (7:05) 3. Community Stories (54:26) Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://...
Why Do People Demand Realism? | State of the Arc Podcast: Ep. 29
July 02, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWe discuss our thoughts on realism vs. formalism, and how inconsistency in tone can undermine any approach you choose in telling your story. TIME CODES: 1. Hyper Light Drifter Co-Op (0:45) 2. One Punch Man Season 2 Thoughts (5:21) 3. Chernobyl Is Amazing (17:54) 4. Why Do People Demand Realism? (23:07) 5. Community Stories (1:15:29) COMMUNITY STORIES: Dance Card Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardboardconsole/dance-card Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa ...
How To Write A Good Prequel | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 28
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBWe discuss the difficulties of writing a prequel story and how to create something that can be engaging even when the audience knows how it will end. TIME CODES: How To Write A Good Prequel (0:43) Community Questions (1:18:56) Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/resonantarc Twitter: @resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc
E3 2019 Thoughts And Discussion | State Of The Arc Podcast: Ep. 27 (Ft. Lorerunner, PhoenixEdge)
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 3 hours - 172 MBWe discuss our thoughts on many of the great E3 2019 announcements! Lorerunner, Phoenix Edge, and some other rad dudes from discord joined us as well! Lorerunner: http://lorerunner.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/thelorerunner https://www.youtube.com/user/Archengeia Phoenix Edge RPG Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIX_7uaTXjhBvxMvUWwbfLA Sorry for not having time codes this week. There's just way too many topics. Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https...
What Makes Pixel Art Endearing? | State of the Arc Podcast: Ep. 26 (Ft. Kim Herbst and Tim Wendorf)
June 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBWe discuss what makes pixel art so endearing with Kim Herbst and Tim Wendorf. You can see their amazing pixel art work via the following links! Kim: www.kimherbst.com https://twitter.com/kiwifruitbird https://www.instagram.com/kiwifruitbird/ Tim: https://www.instagram.com/pixelgroover/ https://twitter.com/pixelgroover https://twitter.com/CoromonTheGame TIME CODES: 1. FFVI Done In Octopath Style (5:13) 2. What Makes Pixel Art So Endearing? (10:11) 3. Community Stories (1:26:17) LINKS WE RE...