Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

By Stephen Hilger + Brendon BigleyLeisure Video Games Games

Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast episodes

March 05, 2025Catchin' Some Ys (feat. Monster Hunter Wilds, Wagotabi, Ys: The Oath in Felghana)
Zs are so last week.
Discussed: Birth by Sleep at the end of the week!, welcome NPC to TWG!, Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization, Brendon is still learning Japanese, Shashingo, Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, the PSP, Level5, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2
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Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(01:03) - Birth by Sleep update!
(03:04) - Welcome NPC to TWG!
(06:17) - Monster Hunter Wilds | Speaking of CATS (Palicos)
(54:17) - Help! We're podcasting!
(55:11) - Brendon's still learning Japanese
(56:16) - Shashingo | Brendon's still learning Japanese
(59:07) - Wagotabi
(01:07:01) - Level5 | It's PSP time
(01:08:56) - Ys:The Oath in Felghana
(01:19:13) - Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | One last thing
(01:22:12) - Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 | Accidental segment
(01:23:23) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip

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1 hr 26 min
February 26, 2025The PSPaghetti Method (feat. Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Of the Devil, Ys VIII)
Into the Aether: When You're Here, You're Probably Listening to Us Talk About the PSP Again
Check out Trip Sitter's album Then Again, It Never Was wherever you listen to music!

Discussed: The king, Game Gengo ゲーム言語, Why did Duolingo kill its owl mascot?, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Avowed, Shangri-La Frontier, Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Of the Devil, Ys, getting bread for that sandwich, Monster Hunter, Ludocene
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Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:05) - The king is here
(09:29) - Send us your Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep questions!
(10:50) - Avowed | This is not an Avowed segment
(11:44) - Shangri-La Frontier | This is not a Shangri-La Frontier segment
(13:49) - Warriors Abyss
(28:16) - Break
(28:18) - Dissidia Final Fantasy
(48:24) - Of the Devil
(01:01:06) - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
(01:19:18) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip

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1 hr 28 min
February 19, 2025Finding the Biggest Dew (feat. Avowed and the PSP)
Kratos' axe glows blue because it's filled with Mountain Dew Voltage
Discussed: The PSP 3000, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and other multi-protagonist games, PSP feelings, The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Pat Gill on Polygon, games, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, The Power Stone Collection, Loco Roco, Persona 3 Portable, Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout: New Vegas, Outer Worlds, Avowed - Review by Skill Up on YouTube
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Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online
Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:14) - The prophecy is fulfilled
(00:39) - A special announcement
(04:20) - How're you feeling about the PSP?
(21:11) - Games
(21:22) - Stephen's PSP games
(21:50) - Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
(24:26) - The Power Stone Collection
(30:34) - Loco Roco
(36:17) - Persona 3 Portable
(56:01) - Avowed
(01:56:23) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip
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2 hr 1 min
February 12, 2025The Best of JD on UMD (feat. Daxter, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Ruffy and the Riverside, Dragon Quest VIII)
You like my UMD cellar? Thank you. This whole wall is just season 1 of Scrubs.
Discussed: How Meta Killed Ready At Dawn by MinnMax on YouTube, Daxter, The Wall by Pink Floyd, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Citizen Sleep 2 and the Queer Art of Failure by Matt Horton on YouTube, Ruffy and the Riverside, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dragon Quest VIII
The Best Way to Play PSP Games in 2025: https://youtu.be/JZIKhcZjnGw
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Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:25) - A callback shoutout
(06:55) - Daxter
(28:38) - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
(52:39) - Ruffy and the Riverside
(01:02:28) - Birth by Sleep
(01:05:09) - Dragon Quest VIII
(01:29:02) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
1 hr 38 min
February 05, 2025PNG Face (feat. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, the PSP, Ridge Racer)
Honestly no joke I write here would be funnier than the end of this episode.
Discussed: Trust falls, Twilight, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix on the PS4, a little bit of PSP stuff, Flip and Scratch are back, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Eternal Strands, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Civilization VII, favorite 90s Disney movies, Home ImPSProvement, the Playstation TV, PNG Face, Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, Gran Turismo on the PSP, Riiiiidge Raceeeer, Daxter, Secret Agent Clank, Jak and Daxter The Lost Frontier, wrapping up, stick and hoop, craps
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Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:54) - An update for Brendon
(03:25) - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix on the PS4
(43:18) - Four* games that Brendon is dying to play
(46:52) - 90s Disney movies
(49:26) - Hardware chat
(01:08:10) - The Sony AVT
(01:08:34) - Ridge Racer
(01:33:08) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
1 hr 43 min
January 29, 2025We 💛 Restroom Music (feat. the d6, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Tyrant's Realm, Metroid Fusion, Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, Nintendo Music, Dynasty Warriors: Origins)
In this episode, the King of All Cosmos trades in katamaris for catalytic converters!
Discussed: GOTY 2017 is out on the Patreon!, the deal, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the d6, Tyrant's Realm, Skies of Arcadia trademark renewed, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Hironobu Sakaguchi wants his next (and maybe last) game to be ‘a successor to Final Fantasy VI’ on The Verge, Tyrant's Realm (for real), The Miyoo Flip is Not Ready Yet (Review) from Wavelengths, Metroid Fusion, Everyone is Underestimating Mouse Mode from Wavelengths, the Switch 2, Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, Nintendo Music, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Carburetor Carl
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Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:20) - GOTY 2017 is available on our Patreon!
(01:25) - Here's the deal
(05:47) - Tyrant's Realm
(10:03) - Tokyo Extreme Racer
(30:49) - Tyrant's Realm
(42:10) - Metroid Fusion
(54:25) - A Switch 2 prediction
(56:35) - Three things remain
(57:13) - Heroes of Hammerwatch 2
(01:06:28) - Nintendo Music
(01:22:19) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins
(01:37:05) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip

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1 hr 42 min
January 22, 2025PSP Pep! (feat. Marvel Rivals and Freedom Wars Remastered)
Get excited! The PSP season premiere i-EEHNH [INFRACTION NOTICE: You are not entitled to more than 2.76 seconds of excitement per show note. PENALTY: 1,000 years added to sentence]-s right around the corner!
Discussed: Lil updates, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, GunZ: The Duel, plumbing, Letterlike, Freedom Wars Remastered
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Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online
Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
---
Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(10:20) - Marvel Rivals
(01:02:41) - Plumbing update
(01:02:55) - Letterlike
(01:05:31) - Freedom Wars Remastered
(01:22:25) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
1 hr 25 min
January 15, 2025Pressing the C-Button (feat. the RG35XXSP, Pokemon Emerald Seaglass, The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, the Steam Deck)
I tap my head and look at the Switch 2 leaks realizing what the "C" stand for.
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Discussed: The Worst Game Jam on the TWG Discord server!, Olive Garden, the Switch 2, the RG35XXSP, Mario Kart Super Circuit, Konami Kart Krazy Racers, Pokemon Emerald Seaglass, The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, travelling with the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go S, the ROG Ally, Like a Dragon, Chrono Cross: Radical Dreamers, our futures with console gaming
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Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online
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Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/
Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online
Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Check out The Worst Game Jam!
(01:38) - Intro
(16:31) - The RG35XXSP
(31:51) - Pokemon Emerald Seaglass update
(01:07:21) - Break
(01:07:22) - The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
(01:31:47) - Steam Deck, Travel, and SteamOS | NPC: Mini
(01:39:03) - Yakuza: Like a Dragon
(01:48:39) - Handheld PCs
(02:04:18) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Zachary D
IanfaceMcGee
Matt H
Clayton M
Chris Y
w0nderbrad
Shawn L
Cody R
Zach R
Federico V
Logan H
Alan R
Slink
mattjanzz
Deacon
Grok
Corey Z
Directional Joy
Susan H
Olivia K
Dan S
Isaac S
Will C
Jim W
Evan B
David H
min2
Aaron G
V
Erik M
Brady H
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Seth M
Adam B
Justin K
Andy H
Demo
Parker E
Maxwell L
Spiritofthunder
Jason W
Jason T
Corey T
Minnow Eats Whale
Caleb W
fingerbelly
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Wesley
Erik B
mebezac
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Andrew
Justin M
Peter
Stellar.Bees
Brendan K
Scott R
wreckx
Noah O
Michael G
Arcturus
Chris R
hepahe
Cory F
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Wes K
Chris M
RB
Michaela W
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander SP
Therese K
jgprinters
Jessica B
Murray
David P
Jason K
Bede R
Kamrin H
Kyle S
Philip

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
2 hr 7 min
January 08, 2025The Expendables (feat. Updates, Pikmin 4, Metaphor ReFantazio)
You're sending *them* in?! Captain, you can't be serious. The red ones can't even swim!
Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika!

Discussed: Welcome back, new formula (no sugar added!), PSP premiere prep, Pikmin 4, Arms-tier, Pikmin Hearts 4.5 reMix, Metaphor ReFantazio, thanks for listening<3
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Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/
Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online
Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social
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Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro 2025
(02:22) - Thanks for comin' back!
(04:03) - New year, new formula
(30:05) - PSP Prep
(45:45) - We ARE back
(46:09) - Pikmin 4 | Fourlimar and Fourie
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(01:51:35) - Wrapping up
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January 01, 2025The 2024 Game of the Year Spectacular
Gather round, gather round — it's that wonderful time of year once again. Stephen, Brendon, and AJ gather around a (virtual) fireplace to discuss the very best of video gaming in 2024 in their eyes, in the eyes of the Discord community, and in the eyes of our special guests. And they also eat some lunch...which is more notable than you think it is.
Discussed: The Best* video games of 2024
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Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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***🚨SONG CREDITS ARE BELOW CHAPTERS. FULL SPOILERS FOR THE LIST!!!🚨***
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Welcome to the Into the Aether Game of the Year 2024 Spectacular!
(04:26) - How this works
(06:35) - Stephen's GOTOYS
(18:10) - Brendon's GOTOYS
(33:55) - AJ's GOTOYS
(44:06) - Kyle Starr's GOTOY
(45:30) - AJ's surprise
(01:05:44) - It's time to start the list!
(01:06:13) - Stephen's #10
(01:14:24) - Brendon's #10
(01:21:34) - AJ's #10
(01:29:48) - KyleLab's GOTY
(01:31:58) - Stephen's #9
(01:46:12) - Brendon's #9
(01:55:59) - AJ's #9
(02:00:10) - Stephen's #8
(02:09:47) - Matt's GOTY
(02:10:54) - Brendon's #8
(02:17:24) - AJ's #8
(02:26:57) - Stephen's #7
(02:31:50) - Brendon's #7
(02:39:33) - NBZ's GOTY
(02:41:38) - AJ's #7
(02:49:51) - Stephen's #6
(02:56:01) - Brendon's #6
(03:04:47) - Chase's GOTY
(03:06:28) - AJ's #6
(03:14:46) - That's 10 thru 6!
(03:15:15) - Put a fork in me, I'm done!
(03:16:01) - LOTY 2024
(03:21:24) - Stephen's #5
(03:31:46) - Alanna's GOTY
(03:33:45) - Brendon's #5
(03:39:58) - AJ's #5
(03:49:42) - Stephen's #4
(03:52:12) - Brendon's #4
(03:59:33) - Kim's GOTY
(04:00:26) - AJ's #4
(04:06:54) - Stephen's #3
(04:15:59) - Brendon's #3
(04:23:12) - Scout's GOTY
(04:24:20) - AJ's #3
(04:31:20) - Stephen's #2
(04:35:00) - AJ's #2
(04:39:04) - Brendon's #2
(04:49:11) - Stephens' #1
(05:04:11) - Brendon's #1
(05:17:49) - AJ's #1
(05:34:58) - Murray's GOTY(??)
(05:35:44) - Discord GOTY 2024 (shoutout to Andy!)
(05:40:51) - Honorable mentions
(05:59:40) - BB and SH's guesses for each other
(06:01:19) - Robin's GOTY
(06:02:59) - Making the show list
(06:24:43) - The Into the Aether Top 5 Video Games of 2024
(06:25:14) - Recapping the lists
(06:27:43) - Wrapping up!
(06:31:41) - Looking to 2025
(06:47:37) - That's it!
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🚨SPOILERS FOR THE LIST!!!!🚨
Song credits, in order of appearance:
Reversal of Fate by Satoshi Hori, Hana Kimura, Masahiro Oki, Shusaku Uchiyama from Dragon's Dogma 2
Mission Select Online by Masufumi Takada from Earth Defense Force 6
Prison 33 by Cameron Ginex from Arctic Eggs
Cornia Overworld (Day) by Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Rikako Watanabe, Richter, Toki Takeda, Denys Fontanarosa from Unicorn Overlord
Guncho by Sam Webster from Guncho
Afterfall by Tal Richards, Hahlweg, & Sheepy from Sheepy: A Short Adventure
Urgency by Drew Redman from 1000xRESIST
Astro by Kenneth C. M. Young from Astro Bot
Safety First by David Johnsen from Home Safety Hotline
STORM RISING (Normal) by Yusuke Yamauchi, Akitaka Tohyama, Shogo Nomura, Yoshihito Yano, Go Shiina, Shinji Hosoe from Tekken 8
異郷の君へと繋ぐ魔法 by GLORY CHORUS TOKYO from Metaphor ReFantazio
Dragon Breath Theme by Martin Halldin from Mouthwashing
Seaside Drive - Stage 1 by Eirik Suhrke from UFO50
Main Theme (Field) 2 by Hajime Wakai, Masato Ohashi, Manaka Kataoka, Chisaki Hosaka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto, Ryotaro Yagi, Azusa Kato from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Main menu theme by unknown from Fear the Spotlight
Joy by Atsushi Kitajoh, Shoji Meguro, Ryota Kozuka from Persona 3 Reload
The Great Circle by Gordy Haab from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Main Menu by Daniel Millard from 10 Dead Doves
Adventurous Journey by Koichi Sugiyama from Dragon Quest III HD 2D Remake
Making Friends, Fighting Monsters by Tomás Batista from Arranger: A Rolepuzzling Adventure
Big Wave by Kenneth C. M. Young from Astro Bot
Tarot Theme by LouisF (rendition by Luis Clemente) from Balatro
Menu by Sloane D. Smith from Psychroma
Main Theme by LouisF from Balatro
Mooncat - Overworld 1 by Eirik Suhrke from UFO50
Battle Theme by Shoji Meguro from Metaphor ReFantazio
Full Moon Full Life by Atsushi Kitajoh, Shoji Meguro, Ryota Kozuka from Persona 3 Reload
Fixer's Song by Alex Mah and Drew Redmand (ft. A Sum) from 1000xRESIST
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