Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Stephen and Brendon discuss the entirety of Persona 4 Golden and answer questions about friendship, social psychology, and what it's like to be a maligned cartoon bear in the human world.
Discussed: Persona 4 Golden
ITA's PS1 Playlist
Matt Horton's video essay on P4G for Flow State
"It's Time to Talk About it: Atlus, Naoto, and Transphobia" by Mattie Brice
"Atlus, We Haven't Forgotten Your Mishandling of LGBTQ Characters" by Carol Grant
"Persona 4's Identity Crisis Invalidates its Themes" by Lucas White
"Denial of the Self: Queer Characters in Persona 4" by Carolyn Petit

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - "Shadow World" composed by Shoji Meguro, Vocals by Shihoko Hirata, lyrics by Benjamin Franklin

(00:10) - There's no way you thought this would actually be lowkey right?

(02:52) - Hey welcome to the show!

(05:12) - The culmination of an eight year journey

(13:30) - Stephen's history with the franchise

(23:28) - General thoughts

(01:05:42) - Should you start with this one?

(01:11:32) - Spoiler checkpoint!

(01:11:53) - "Time to Make History" Composed by Shoji Meguro, Vocals by Shihoko Hirata, lyrics by Benjamin Franklin

(01:12:29) - FINAL SPOILER WARNING

(01:14:10) - How it begins

(01:25:24) - The first dungeon

(01:27:22) - Teddie pt. 1

(01:31:29) - Yukiko and the first dungeon

(01:46:28) - The progress-gating

(02:00:09) - "Signs of Love" Composed by Shoji Meguro, Vocals by Shihoko Hirata

(02:00:34) - It's Kanji time

(02:21:48) - Dojima and Nanako

(02:27:50) - The fridge

(02:29:08) - The family unit

(02:31:53) - Rise

(02:40:47) - Teddie pt. 2

(02:51:35) - The Summer

(02:57:46) - Naoto

(03:06:17) - We've got the full party!

(03:08:20) - "Heartbeat, Heartbreak" Composed by Shoji Meguro, Vocals by Shihoko Hirata

(03:08:54) - The endings

(03:18:51) - How was the final reveal?

(03:25:31) - SPOILERS FOR PERSONA 5 INCOMING

(03:26:56) - The culprit's motivations and moving toward the true ending

(03:35:31) - Fighting God

(03:38:21) - The Jungian lectures

(03:48:10) - The final months

(04:04:28) - The ski trip

(04:16:30) - The epilogue

(04:20:21) - "Reach Out To The Truth" Composed by Shoji Meguro, Vocals by Shihoko Hirata

(04:20:45) - Listener questions

(04:20:59) - Favorite way to make tofu from Jared (feat Percia)

(04:26:44) - Stephen's prop

(04:39:28) - Favorite and least favorite social links from Everyone

(05:08:04) - Dream/Nightmare blunt rotations from Neo Geo Pocket

(05:09:35) - Adjusting arcana from Lex

(05:13:34) - What is it like replaying Personas from Neo Geo Pocket

(05:18:43) - Favorite vocal performance from Ashley

(05:20:59) - Best visual/mechanical boss design AND best track from Matt

(05:25:03) - Era appropriate albums from Brittlemoon

(05:29:15) - Arcana resonance from Brady

(05:31:36) - Antagonist comparison from King Blackjack

(05:33:50) - What music genre from Biscuit

(05:38:08) - Chapter 50

(05:50:22) - THAT'S IT

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Surgeon General's Warning: Consuming Daruni-O's in any capacity can cause multiple health problems including chipped or broken teeth, stomach pain, or death. Do not consume Daruni-O's if human or Hylian. Daruni-O's are meant for goron consumption only.
Discussed: spring, upcoming Vita episode, FFX on Vita, the potential Ocarina of Time remake, perception of remakes, different eras of Zelda, Advance Wars, Cairn, photo mode in RE9
GMTK video about where Zelda can go next as a series
Climber plays Cairn

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:20) - Into the Waether

(04:39) - Ocarina of Time remake rumors | A perfect segue

(40:09) - Break

(40:10) - Persona 4 Golden coming this Friday!!

(41:21) - Advance Wars | An imperfect segue

(01:00:15) - Break

(01:00:16) - Cairn | The rumors are true

(01:18:18) - Wrapping up

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Sam H
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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
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
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Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
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When the calendar is bare, and a game can fit in there?
That's Fire Emblem: Three Houses!
When you don't know what to play, but you gotta kill the day?
That's Fire Emblem: Three Houses!
Discussed: PAX East, C2E2, new patreon episodes, the 2010 era of roguelikes, Spelunky, FTL, different styles of motivation, Fire Emblem Three Houses, the beauty of barks, Mega Man Star Force, the worst dressage music 

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:23) - PAX and C2E2

(12:34) - Break

(12:35) - Tidings from Jake to Rick!

(13:10) - Talking about Roguelike/lites

(45:53) - Break

(45:55) - Fire Emblem: Three House | Somehow, Byleth returned (it was Divine Pulse)

(01:15:57) - Break

(01:15:58) - Megaman Star Force Legacy Collection | There is nothing that could prepare you for how complex this lore is

(01:49:01) - AJ is very cool and has good podcasts and definitely is not writing this chapter text

(01:49:35) - Wrapping up

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SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
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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
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
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Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
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Codes
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Alex L
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Andrew
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Ryan O
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Brendan K
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Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
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Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
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Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
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Oh god, Wally's up on stage at the open mic again. Get ready for ten more minutes of "Oh! Susanna" unless he finally learned how to play something new this month…
Discussed: Upcoming P4G bonus, Persona 5 Royal, the loop of Persona, our expectations for Persona 6, Resident Evil Requiem, the hunk of gaming, the history and the future of Resident Evil, Soul Calibur III, Marathon

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Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:21) - Into the into the into the into the Aether

(01:29) - P4G Bonus Post-Mortem

(03:36) - Persona 5 Royal | First Surprise

(47:31) - Break

(47:32) - Resident Evil Requiem | I've got something to say

(01:06:52) - Soul Calibur III | Oh by the way

(01:18:17) - Marathon | Brendon made a video about Marathon!

(01:33:46) - Wrapping up

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Gregory Mark S
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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
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
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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
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Andrew D
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Travel outside of any major metropolitan area. Escape the light pollution. Hike out to the middle of the woods. Climb the highest peak you can. On exceptionally clear nights, surrounded by your friends, look into the sky and you just might see him peering back.
Discussed: Our hero with a pizza, an impromptu Square Enix discussion, the strength of Team Asano, the future of Final Fantasy, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, final puzzles and true endings, the future of Paranormasight, the importance of niche appeal and modest success, Teddie, Slay the Spire II, the March "forever" games, Pokopia update, Minishoot’ Adventures
"Dissolving the past in the present in Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse"
A great interview with the director and producer of Paranormasight, Takanari Ishiyama and Kazuma Oushu, about the making of The Mermaid's Curse
Our Slay the Spire 2 Stream
NBZ's 2024 GOTY Video

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Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:20) - Talkin' about Squeenix

(11:08) - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse | While we're here

(32:28) - Send in your questions for the Persona 4 Golden bonus!

(33:44) - Break

(33:45) - Slay the Spire 2 Early Access | What if there was a game you could never win?

(56:43) - Pokopia update

(57:35) - Break

(57:36) - Minishoot' Adventures | Righting a wrong

(01:12:56) - Wrapping up

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Sam H
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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
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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