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

November 12, 2025For All Platforms (feat. Q-UP, Unfair Flips, Dragon Quest I + II, Silksong, and Hyrule Warriors)
Flip a coin and it lands on heads or tails. Release a Dragon Quest and it lands on every platform. Makes you think.
Matt Horton's video essay and interview about coin flipping games on Flow State
Q-Up soundtrack on bandcamp
Discussed: New stuff on Patreon, Stephen on Wavelengths, games about flipping coins, Q-Up, e-sports, Unfair Flips, recent history of Warriors spin-off games, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the Zelda timeline, Zelda games starring Zelda, DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake — on all platforms, the value of remakes, Silksong, the appeal of an active protagonist
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Season 8 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) - Two things at the top
(02:18) - We've been flipping coins
(03:05) - Q-Up | We've been flipping coins
(23:46) - Unfair Flips | We've been flipping coins
(26:40) - ENDING SPOILERS!!! Unfair Flips | We've been flipping coins
(27:32) - Unfair Flips | We've been flipping coins
(35:50) - Break
(35:52) - Tiding from Josh to Andrew!
(37:20) - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment | [Insert clickbait Zelda Timeline title]
(01:02:57) - Break
(01:02:58) - DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake | Some updates!
(01:41:00) - Hollow Knight: Silksong | Some updates!
(01:58:16) - Wrapping up (Silksong and GOTY)
(02:07:28) - Wrapping up (for real)
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:
J-Rock
Samantha D
North Hero
Sam H
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
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2 hr 9 min
November 05, 2025Greetings from Foul Rift, New Jersey (feat. Dragon Quest I + II, Pokémon ROMhacks, and Tales of Xillia)
I was heading towards Quelaag's Domain but had to pass through Foul Rift to get there... and I gotta say, I think this is the kind of place I could very easily call "home."
Matt Horton's video essay and interview about coin flipping games on Flow State
Discussed: A new November segment, Foul Rift, clowns, Powerline, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Pokémon Hearth, Pokémon Heart & Soul, Pokémon Yume, Pokémon Odyssey, Pokémon, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and games we’re excited for!
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Season 8 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
(00:36) - Enjoying Fall
(03:20) - New Jersey update
(04:41) - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake | Some are calling it "The Goofy Movie of RPGs"
(24:24) - Tidings from Guangzhou Clubbers to Colin!
(26:10) - Four video games
(26:48) - Pokémon Hearth | Four video games
(33:18) - Pokémon Heart and Soul | Four video games
(35:30) - Pokémon Yume | Four video games
(38:56) - Pokémon Odyssey | Four video games
(59:10) - The Ayn Thor | Not a promise
(01:03:42) - Break
(01:03:43) - Tales of Xillia Remastered | One last game
(01:29:33) - Wrapping up
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J-Rock
Samantha D
North Hero
Sam H
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
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1 hr 32 min
October 29, 2025100% (feat. Kiss/OFF, Voices of the Void, The Seance of Blake Manor, and Danganronpa)
I'm toiling away today, bagging trash and wiping down the windows while I process these signals. This morning I woke up and the first pass was done, but I'll need to let the system do its thing two more times before I can package the data up and ship it off. I think it's at 78% or something at this point, but it won't be done until dinner time at the earliest and by that point I'll need to decide between eating a bag of chips again or trying my luck on the shrimp that was in the fridge when I got here. Just gotta get into a routine, man. Just gotta hit 100%.
Discussed: Halloween names, rolling dice, Kiss/Off, Voices of the Void, The Séance of Blake Manor, good examples of detective games, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Happy Halloween!
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Season 8 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
(02:24) - Kiss/Off | Screamin' 3vies wild ride
(12:52) - Another roll
(13:33) - Voices of the Void | Boorendon Twogley
(31:18) - Break
(31:20) - Star Wars and Twilight
(31:53) - The Séance of Blake Manor | A 50/50 chance
(42:25) - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc | A secret bridge game
(01:00:33) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:
J-Rock
Samantha D
North Hero
Sam H
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
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1 hr 3 min
October 22, 2025Portable Monsters (feat. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Despelote, We Know the Devil, and Ball x Pit)
Alright everyone, sing along!
Portamon, portable monsters,
Portamon can come with you!
Portamon, portable monsters,
Portamon on the go!
Discussed: Broadway musicals, Trails in the Sky Patreon bonus, our Patreon goals and the Vita episode, Pokémon and its divisive Switch era, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, We Know the Devil, Despelote, Ball X Pit, the ideal pacing of Roguelikes, a brief Hades II update
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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - A normal intro
(04:31) - Listen to the Trails bonus over on Patreon!
(07:10) - Update on the PS Vita bonus goal
(09:08) - General housekeeping
(11:41) - Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Portable Monsters
(01:17:24) - Break
(01:17:26) - Fear the Aether
(01:20:55) - We Know the Devil | We Like The Video Game
(01:32:48) - Break
(01:32:49) - Despelote | A game about a ball
(01:54:46) - Break
(01:54:49) - Ball x Pit | Another game about a ball
(02:28:59) - Wrapping up (like a mummy)
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Sam H
North Hero
Samantha D
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
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2 hr 34 min
October 15, 2025Gretchen (feat. Consume Me, Scarlet Hollow, LEGO Party, and Sonic Racing)
Gretchen looks at you with knowing eyes, and you can sense something within her literally dogged frame is desperate to say more than the small, breathy "woof" that escapes her mouth. You tell Stella that her dog speaks with a refined cadence. You'll be gone in a week anyway, why not shake the town up a bit and make them believe you can talk to animals before you go?
Discussed: The worst bit of all time, GOTY prep, Consume Me, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Stephen’s Backloggd activity, LEGO Party, gauging Mario Party as a series, the potential future for a variety of series, Scarlet Hollow, choice-driven narratives, games on the horizon, Suezo on the ranch
Matt and Lex's Consume Me video essay
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Season 8 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
(00:28) - Brendon commits a crime against humanity
(01:57) - Consume Me | Please God, free us from the space billionaires
(11:33) - First Chapter Spoilers!!! | Consume Me
(12:13) - Consume Me
(25:22) - A break, mercifully
(25:25) - Watch the Flow State video on Consume Me!
(26:02) - Sonic Racing Crossworlds | A conceptual segment
(28:58) - Lego Party | A conceptual segment
(54:01) - Break
(54:02) - Scream to the AHHH!!ther
(55:01) - Scarlet Hollow | Fear the Aether
(01:21:59) - Some game updates
(01:25:26) - Wrapping up
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Sam H
North Hero
Samantha D
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
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1 hr 27 min
October 10, 2025Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus
We're joined by Erik Morrison to finally talk at length about one of the many on-ramps into Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's huge Like a Dragon franchise: Yakuza 0.
Thank you to Erik for the doodles which became the basis of the episode art.
Find more of their work here: https://erikmorrison.com/
Check out RiaDoodles' excellent Yakuza fanart!
"Like a Gacha"
"Animal Crossing Tomizawa"
"Aliens"
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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Yakuza 0 (Opening Theme) - by Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST
(00:50) - The Big Game of bonuses
(02:03) - This segment will be spoiler-free!
(02:13) - Histories with the series
(21:34) - Framing the series for newbies
(42:54) - Thoughts about Yakuza 0
(59:38) - How much of Kiryu's games to play before Infinite Wealth
(01:05:48) - Trouble Shooting Star - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST
(01:06:16) - The second Big Game?
(01:06:43) - FULL SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA 0
(01:07:06) - Context for the setting and the plot
(01:17:19) - Kuze and Kiryu
(01:21:00) - Director's Cut scene #1
(01:23:05) - The series' habit of redeeming villains
(01:26:39) - Director's Cut scene #2
(01:28:27) - Director's Cut scene #3
(01:30:41) - Kiryu and Nishiki
(01:32:28) - Tachibana Real Estate
(01:45:58) - Goro Majima
(01:54:36) - Sagawa
(01:56:38) - Sotenbori and the care for the people and places of Japan
(02:05:20) - The food
(02:08:15) - Back to Sagawa and Makoto Makimura
(02:20:17) - Approaching the finale
(02:30:35) - Director's Cut scene #4
(02:32:10) - Saving Makoto
(02:37:29) - In Dojima HQ
(02:49:14) - Kiryu's ending
(02:50:53) - The ending of the video game
(03:06:27) - Yaoi: A Presentation by Erik Morrison
(03:19:56) - Taking a break
(03:27:06) - Actually taking a break
(03:27:10) - Try to have some fun for me!! - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST
(03:27:43) - Listener questions!
(03:27:54) - Lightning round! | From biscuitrogue
(03:28:18) - Favorite substories
(03:58:25) - RGG Summit? | From su
(04:04:20) - ITA Yakuza AU | From Ponk
(04:07:36) - What's your job and class? | From Brady
(04:09:31) - Updates to the play order? | From GJ
(04:16:53) - Hopes for the future | From GJ
(04:20:33) - Wrapping up
(04:21:06) - Follow Erik online!
(04:22:02) - See you next time!
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Thanks to all of our amazing patrons, including our Eternal Gratitude members:
Sam H
North Hero
Samantha D
Snzzn
Bertito
J-Rock
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Griffin
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
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October 08, 2025The A2 Effect (feat. Hades II, Silent Hill f, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and more!)
What do you call it when a sequel to a beloved game improves on almost everything? What do you call it when that's not enough?
Discussed: Brendon’s return, our experience with Digimon, the email song, dreaming of Scarlet Nexus 2, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the name of the halloween segment, Strange Antiquities, the current state of mouse mode, Unfair Flips, probability in games, Silent Hill f, Hades II, the A2 effect
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:24) - Into the Improv
(01:21) - Shoutout to Chase and Matt!
(01:50) - Lil Hades II aperitif
(03:31) - Yakuza 0 Bonus incoming!
(04:31) - Digimon Story Time Stranger | Let's talk about video games
(15:29) - The E-mail Song
(15:52) - Digimon Story Time Stranger | The Nexus-verse
(52:23) - Break
(52:25) - Fear the Aether
(55:02) - Strange Antiquities | Brendon Boogley's SpectACK!ular
(01:02:56) - Unfair Flips | The horrors of real life odds
(01:09:26) - CloverPit | The NL game hour
(01:11:37) - Silent Hill f | Almost as scary as Minesweeper
(01:31:39) - Break
(01:31:41) - Hades II | Into the Downstairs
(01:39:01) - EARLY HADES II SPOILERS
(01:39:25) - Hades II | Is it too much video game? (No)
(01:45:27) - SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
(01:57:59) - Hades II | A properly seasoned video game
(02:03:06) - Mechanic spoilers! | Hades II | Favorite weapons, boons, etc
(02:12:56) - Wrapping up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 01, 2025Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and Parasite Eve)
When Minecraft Steve threatens the survival of the human race, New York City native Aya Brea must rise up to put a stop to his crafty ways.
Discussed: October’s arrival, Spooky Season’s new name, Hades II, what makes Supergiant special, the history of indie games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Uncle Poseidon’s Wild Ride, the appeal of the video game ensemble, the appeal of the video game sequel, Parasite Eve, renting horror games as a kid, dad games and games with dads, PS1 horror, and the future of Parasite Eve
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(02:26) - A brief history of Supergiant
(16:51) - Hades II is out!
(31:56) - Hades II Continues - Light early game spoilers here
(01:29:37) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
(01:51:58) - Parasite Eve and the Dawn of Parasite Steve
(02:37:25) - Wrapping up
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September 24, 2025Sniffly (feat. Silksong, Easy Delivery Co, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and more!)
Huddle up for warmth, grab a handkerchief, and turn off your computer terminal. Maybe just take this ride easy, you're not getting paid more to rush.
"This RPG series does everything wrong, and it's working" by Joshua Rivera
Discussed: Brendon is sniffly, Yakuza 0 bonus, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, Easy Delivery Co, Mycopunk, Silksong
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Podcast Time
(08:15) - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
(45:07) - Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition
(55:58) - Easy Delivery Co
(01:02:02) - Mycopunk
(01:12:28) - Silksong
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September 17, 2025Taking Out the Buzz (feat. Peak, Story of Seasons, Silksong, and more!)
Does anyone else hear that low buzzing sound when the residents of Mineral Town talk? Or are my ears still ringing from my last encounter with Mayor Felix? Time will tell, I suppose.
Discussed: We’re both sick, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, what makes communities in games feel alive, games about being a shopkeeper, Neopets, Mayor Felix, PEAK, Friendslop, the secret microphone within the Steam Deck, the word “marvel”, Silksong, intrinsic motivation, Hades II on the horizon, a new Fire Emblem, Nine Sols, parrying and stealth missions, Bake Off sketches, and lunchtime
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Timecodes:
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(01:35) - Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar | Enough talk about SNOT
(24:43) - Break
(24:45) - Dayquil and water
(26:23) - PEAK | This game is real
(43:32) - Break
(43:34) - Silksong | Fueled by a big cuppa boba tea
(01:12:37) - Nine Sols | Stop this lunacy (playing soulslikes)!
(01:31:10) - Wrapping up
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