Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast

Welcome back, tarnished listeners - this time, we delve into the massive DLC released for 2022's critically acclaimed Elden Ring. Join us as we discuss olde English pronunciations, frustrating final boss fights, and way too much about fingers.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Character Creation”, composed by Shoi Miyazawa for the Elden Ring Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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Final Fantasy XVI released over a year ago and gave us two DLC episodes to continue Clive's journey. Are they additive enough? Does the game hold up a year later? Join us as we discuss two very different boss fights, debate once again about what makes a Final Fantasy game, and have a drastic change in audio quality (listen at the end to find out why).

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Frozen Tears”, composed by Masayoshi Soken for the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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Jason...Jason never changes. This time we cover another TV show adaptation of a video game franchise. Join us as we discuss awkward sex analogies, messy writing, and deep Sugar Bomb cereal lore.

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The "Nier Automata we have at home" has arrived! Did it live up to its biggest influence? Join us as we discuss awesome combat, poor writing, our favorite exosuits, and an incredibly stupid petition.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Song of the Sirens”, composed by Mothervibes for the Stellar Blade Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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Greetings, fellow Arisen - we finally took a break to talk about an RPG that doesn't have "Final Fantasy" in the title. Join us as we embark on a different journey discussing an uneven plot, easily missable side quests, and how Delaila just really wanted more portcrystals.

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Our Final Fantasy VII marathon has finally come to a close with the release of Rebirth! Did it live up to our expectations? Join us as we discuss a puzzling ending, mixed thoughts on side content, and just how good Tifa looked in that one bikini.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “With Heavy Heart - Road to Corel”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by Shotaro Shima for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

u/Recklessavatar's Extended Explanation Chart: https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/1bn0wzs/an_extended_chart_describing_the_events_in_the/

u/Calculusshitteru's comment on Red XIII's voice: https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasyVII/comments/1bosgzp/about_red_xiiis_voice/

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Dilly-dally-shilly-shally! This time we talk about a feature film that acts as a sequel to one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Does it live up to the game's status? Join us as we discuss an incomprehensible plot, cool action sequences, and whether or not we think this movie ties more directly into Square Enix's latest trilogy.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Cloud Smiles”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and orchestrated by Shirou Hamaguchi for the Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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Everyone's favorite materia-obsessed ninja is here! This time we go back to play the DLC episode released alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Was it a meaningful addition? Join us as we discuss new combat mechanics, surprise cameos, and how frustrating a particular superboss is.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Descendant of Shinobi - Battle Edit”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by Shotaro Shima for the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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We're starting 2024 off by talking about....Metal Gear!?  Does the PlayStation classic still hold up? Join us as we discuss memorable boss fights, campy writing, and the prospects of a long-rumored remake.

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “ENCOUNTER”, composed by Kazuki Muraoka for the Metal Gear Solid Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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Time for a break! This time we kick back, relax, and argue about The Game Awards. Join us as we discuss the winners, the losers, and how 2023 will be viewed as a year of gaming in the future. Happy Holidays everyone!

Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Fanfare”, originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.

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