State of the Arc Podcast

By Resonant Arc

What's State of the Arc Podcast about?

Our 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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State of the Arc Podcast episodes:

05.08.2024
Immortality Is Death w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Finale)
This game has been a blast. Thanks for watching! **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc
05.01.2024
UnRavel The Past w/ @maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.4)
What can change the nature of a man? Final episode will be up next week! This game has been a blast, and we're excited to jump into a few new ones soon. Xenosaga 2 and Journey are next up on...
04.24.2024
Intellectual Slaking w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.3)
Slake is such a dope word. It sounds so intense. This game gives us such an endless stream of things to talk about. We hit the lower ward and the clerks ward here. Don't forget, the world is founded on...
04.17.2024
Alchemy, God and Carl Jung w/ Max Derrat | State of the Arc Podcast
Max Derrat @maxderrat is a beast. But how much of a beast is he really? We find out in this 1 on 1 conversation about God, Alchemy, Carl Jung, video games and so much more. I hope you...
04.09.2024
Die While You Still Can W/@maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.2)
Die While You Still Can W/@maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.2) by Resonant Arc
04.03.2024
Dev History w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast
Max Derrat @maxderrat https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat has joined us to discuss Planescape Tormentäs development history. This game had some fascinating things happen behind the scenes that most people are entirely unaware of. Also, big huge thank you to Mr Edders...
03.27.2024
Primer | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.0) | State of the Arc Podcast
Planescape Torment. We have finally arrived. The moment you've been waiting for is... almost here. We'll actually do Dev history next week, but for now enjoy this introductory primer to Planescape Torment! Beware, there are spoilers after 27:29. Time Codes: 1....
03.20.2024
WHY Do We Play Games? Childhood vs. Adulthood | State of the Arc Podcast
Do you play games for different reasons today versus when you were a child? Does that reflect any big changes in your life and how you perceive the world? It has for me. While I still enjoy many of the...
03.13.2024
Waifu, Otaku, Weeabu?? 2 CHADS Discuss | State of the Arc Podcast
Since we 2 chads never talk about anything controversial ever let's give this one a shot! Do you fit in? Do you want to fit in? Do you care at all whether or not you fit in? Is fitting in...
03.06.2024
Is The Localization For Unicorn Overlord BAD? | State of the Arc Podcast
Localization is one of the most challenging aspects of game development, it can either make or break a game. But sometimes it's done extremely well and some people just can't see it. It's OK to disagree with the translation choices...
02.28.2024
Is Social Media RUINING Gaming? | State of the Arc Podcast
Vote on Patreon or Subscribestar for the next game we analyze! Is social media ruining gaming? Or is it making things better? That's possible. Maybe things are actually better and you just didn't realize it yet? Or maybe things are just...
02.21.2024
Is The Gaming Industry On The Brink Of Collapse? | State Of The Arc Podcast
We've been hearing some buzz lately about a coming collapse for the gaming industry. Why is this happening? What can be done about it? How has gaming culture changed since we were growing up? We explore all of these questions...
02.14.2024
Is Squall DEAD? | Final Fantasy VIII Analysis | State of the Arc Podcast
Is Squall dead? Is he just dreaming? We are about to take a (quite) critical look at the Squall is dead theory. Why? Why does Squall have to be dead? Is Mario dead? All those mushrooms and turtles sure seem...
02.06.2024
What Everyone Missed About Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within | State of the Arc Podcast
Is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within still worth watching? Mike and Casen have taken it upon themselves to analyze this most interesting piece of history. We talk about the Gaia Hypothesis by James Lovelock, and how it fits into the...
01.31.2024
The End w/ @CoffeePotato Ivan @WarrenReport | Tactics Ogre Analysis (FINALE) | State of the Arc
Ok, here we are now! The end of the series! We go over CH. 4 of Law route and then venture a bit into Coda with @CoffeePotato Ivan and @WarrenReport and a special shout out to @Burak_C for being a...
01.25.2024
Another Look at Vyce | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.9) | State of the Arc Podcast
What elements of the show are necessary to maintain?: https://strawpoll.com/eNg69O6VenA Has the podcast been disappointing? https://strawpoll.com/X3nk4w92YgE We continue the Law route of Tactics Ogre. Also, horrible missed opportunity last episode by not calling it Law & Ogre. Can't believe I missed that...
01.17.2024
Law and Order | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast
What elements of the show are necessary to maintain?: https://strawpoll.com/eNg69O6VenA Has the podcast been disappointing? https://strawpoll.com/X3nk4w92YgE We now approach the Law route of Tactics Ogre. Let's talk about it! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Balmamusa (20:24) 3. Chapter 2 (50:50) 4. Denam's Lie (1:13:10) **We’re Now On...
01.10.2024
Chaos | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast
The Chaos version of the game is likely the one that both Mike and Casen would have done first. The majority of the differences would have been in Ch. 3. Let's talk about it! Time Codes: 1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen...
01.03.2024
Glory To The Walister! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast
We finished the game! We got the "sad" ending on the neutral route. The ending was quite good, in our opinion. Let's talk about it! Time Codes: 1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**:...
12.27.2023
A "Soul-Fetching" Spell | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.5) | State Of The Arc Podcast
Today, we're covering chapter 3 of the neutral route. We discuss Catiua and Denam's souring relationship, Duke Ronwey's plan to accost the Dark Knights of Lodis, and Nybeth's reemergence and "sins against life." Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. The Dark Knights Reveal...
12.20.2023
Justice and War | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast
We do Chapter 2 this time! Crazy stuff here and a bit of a reflection on the pervious episode by Casen. Hope you enjoy! Orcbrand Ivan is here again! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time...
12.12.2023
Stop This Lunacy! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast
In this episode we play through Chapter 1 of the game, and pick the option "Stop this lunacy!" at the end. We have many many many thoughts and hopefully everyone will listen all the way to the end! Orcbrand Ivan...
12.10.2023
The Thematic Brilliance of Jurassic Park | State of the Arc Podcast
Jurassic Park is one of the most brilliant examples of how to incorporate the theme of your movie into every nook and cranny. It's mind blowing to see just how thematically consistent this movie is. Every scene adds to it...
12.06.2023
Prologue: Valeria and Beyond | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast
We're going to get to know the region of Valeria and the surrounding Kingdoms in today's prologue to the game. We invite the wonderful and distinguished Orcbrand himself, Ivan knower of all things Ogre. Leave a comment if you feel...
11.28.2023
Dev History | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast
Let's get to know the creators of Tactics Ogre! This game is fascinating. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time Codes: 1. **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon...
11.24.2023
Jacob's Ladder ULTIMATE Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast
Jacob's Ladder quickly became one of our favorite movies ever made. After playing Silent Hill 2 the most common comment we received was that we needed to then go and watch Jacobs Ladder. We did, and we have some thoughts....
11.22.2023
Answering Questions And Comments
This week is a holiday week, and we've moved our studio into a new location, so we're doing a Q&A episode this week to give us more time to prepare for Tactics Ogre next week! Hope you enjoy this more...
11.14.2023
Echoes Of The Eye | Outer Wilds Analysis (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast
The DLC for Outer Wilds fleshes out many concepts from the base game. This was a blast to play. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!
11.07.2023
The EYE Of The UNIVERSE Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.5) State Of The Arc Podcast
This is the best section of the game so far. This part left Mike and Casen speechless. Let's dive into why this game is now Mike's favorite game of all time. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks...
11.01.2023
A Quantum Test | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.4) | State Of The Arc Podcast
Today, we explore the Orbital Space Canon, the Interloper, return for loose ends to Giant's Deep and Brittle Hollow, and then head to Dark Bramble...
10.24.2023
Forcibly Settled Nomads | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast
A perpetual time loop would certainly be suboptimal. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!
10.17.2023
The Hourglass Twins | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast
For today's episode, we explored as much of the Hourglass Twins as we could, but we still don't think we saw everything!
10.11.2023
Physics Nerds Made A Game | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.1) | State Of The Arc Podcast
Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching!
10.04.2023
Who Said I Survived? | Spec Ops The Line (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast
We finish up this amazing experience by recapping the end of the game and responding to comments. Which of the 4 possible endings did you opt for? We are joined by Sam from Games as Literature. Leave a comment if...
09.27.2023
White Phosphorus [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast
This game. Just, this game. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. It's a short game, so you should be able to beat it in just a few hours. We are joined by Sam from Games as Literature ...
09.26.2023
Drowning In Desert Sands [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast
Terribly sorry for the late upload! Casen and I had a communication mix-up as I went out of town last week for work. This episode contains spoilers for the entire game. It's a short game, so you should be able...
09.13.2023
Development History Spec Ops The Line (Ep.1) State Of The Arc Podcast
Join us for the first episode of our deep dive into Spec Ops: The Line. After reading developer interviews all last week, I'm more excited about this game than I have been for any game on the podcast in a...
09.11.2023
Pan's Labyrinth ULTIMATE Analysis | 4 HOUR Review | State of the Arc Podcast
The Ultimate Analysis of Pan's Labyrinth. David Garcia Abril of Spain joins us from Japan where he works as a video game translator. Get ready to delve into the richness of of Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and see it...
09.06.2023
Roundtable Discussion Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (FINALE) State Of The Arc Podcast
Join us for the final episode of our Final Fantasy XVI analysis. Today, we'll be joined by The Night Sky Prince, Schrodingersbabyseal, and ProfNoctis in a roundtable discussion where we will discuss the game's themes, technical execution, development history, and...
08.29.2023
The Ultimate Myth | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep. 11) | State of the Arc Podcast
Ultima and Mythos make a Final Fantasy in more ways than one. Now that we've beat the game we can talk about it! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!
08.23.2023
The World Turns To Ash | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.10) | State Of The Arc Podcast
Yep, that was a Pokemon The Movie reference... Okay, so now we're going to the continent of Ash to see if we can kill Barnabas there. Vivian stans speak up, I cannot stand her. Leave a comment if you feel...
08.16.2023
Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast
Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast by Resonant Arc
08.08.2023
On Bahamut's Wings | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast
Clive and Jill arrive in Twinside, the capital city of the Crystalline Dominion, just as Bahamut begins raging through the skies, destroying everything in his path. All the while, Joshua reveals himself as the Phoenix tries to stop him. Also,...
08.02.2023
King Kupka | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast
Time to do it. We are finally going to kill King Kupka. This guy has needed to die since the very first scene we saw him in. It's nice to finally be rid of him. First, we have to see...
07.24.2023
Jill's Atonement | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast
Turns out Sir Wade somehow survived the encounter with Ifrit and the Phoenix at the beginning of the game! Great news, because Wedge, I mean Wade (Wadge?), has been a thorn in Anabella's side for these many years in the...
07.18.2023
That We May Purge The Night | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast
It has been 5 years since that day. The day we first destroyed a Mothercrystal and the day that Cid gave his life for his cause. Now, there is a new Cid. However, though 5 years have passed, this new...
07.11.2023
An Opportunity For Growth And Change | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast
Now that he has pressed L3 + R3 and finally accepted the truth, Clive is now free to strive for a better purpose, but first, he needs a plan. Clive, Cid, and Jill decide to break into the Mothercrystal at...
07.05.2023
Confronting The Shadow | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast
“This thing of darkness I acknowledge mine.” -William Shakespeare In today's episode, Clive must face the darkness he has suppressed for 13 years and press R3 and L3 to accept the truth. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Bahamut and Odin (1:30) 3. The Wages...
06.27.2023
Awaken...Child Of Fate! | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast
It's time to jump into the full game! Today we're playing up through the next major Eikon battle against Garuda. There's lots to dive into here, with Clive being reunited with Jill, references to the Fallen, the mysterious dominant of...
06.20.2023
A Song Of Eikons And Fire | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast
Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Today we're beginning our podcast series analyzing the story of the game. This time, we'll be talking up through the end of the Phoenix Gate sequence, which was all in the demo released last...

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State of the Arc Podcast episodes:

Immortality Is Death w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Finale)

UnRavel The Past w/ @maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.4)

Intellectual Slaking w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.3)

Alchemy, God and Carl Jung w/ Max Derrat | State of the Arc Podcast

Die While You Still Can W/@maxderrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.2)

Dev History w/ Max Derrat | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast

Primer | Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.0) | State of the Arc Podcast

WHY Do We Play Games? Childhood vs. Adulthood | State of the Arc Podcast

Waifu, Otaku, Weeabu?? 2 CHADS Discuss | State of the Arc Podcast

Is The Localization For Unicorn Overlord BAD? | State of the Arc Podcast

Is Social Media RUINING Gaming? | State of the Arc Podcast

Is The Gaming Industry On The Brink Of Collapse? | State Of The Arc Podcast

Is Squall DEAD? | Final Fantasy VIII Analysis | State of the Arc Podcast

What Everyone Missed About Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within | State of the Arc Podcast

The End w/ @CoffeePotato Ivan @WarrenReport | Tactics Ogre Analysis (FINALE) | State of the Arc

Another Look at Vyce | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.9) | State of the Arc Podcast

Law and Order | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast

Chaos | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast

Glory To The Walister! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast

A "Soul-Fetching" Spell | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.5) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Justice and War | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast

Stop This Lunacy! | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast

The Thematic Brilliance of Jurassic Park | State of the Arc Podcast

Prologue: Valeria and Beyond | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast

Dev History | Tactics Ogre Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast

Jacob's Ladder ULTIMATE Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast

Answering Questions And Comments

Echoes Of The Eye | Outer Wilds Analysis (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast

The EYE Of The UNIVERSE Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.5) State Of The Arc Podcast

A Quantum Test | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.4) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Forcibly Settled Nomads | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast

The Hourglass Twins | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Physics Nerds Made A Game | Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.1) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Who Said I Survived? | Spec Ops The Line (FINALE) | State Of The Arc Podcast

White Phosphorus [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.3) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Drowning In Desert Sands [Spoilers] | Spec Ops The Line (Ep.2) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Development History Spec Ops The Line (Ep.1) State Of The Arc Podcast

Pan's Labyrinth ULTIMATE Analysis | 4 HOUR Review | State of the Arc Podcast

Roundtable Discussion Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (FINALE) State Of The Arc Podcast

The Ultimate Myth | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep. 11) | State of the Arc Podcast

The World Turns To Ash | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.10) | State Of The Arc Podcast

Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast

On Bahamut's Wings | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast

King Kupka | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast

Jill's Atonement | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast

That We May Purge The Night | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast

An Opportunity For Growth And Change | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast

Confronting The Shadow | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast

Awaken...Child Of Fate! | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast

A Song Of Eikons And Fire | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast