#  @resonantarc Resonant Arc Resonant Arc posts on YouTube about arc, gaming, rpg, fantasy the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCFzWAEPDGiY34bGpwM_DWmA/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -59% - [--] Month [-------] +65% - [--] Months [-------] -69% - [--] Year [---------] +154% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCFzWAEPDGiY34bGpwM_DWmA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +4.60% - [--] Month [--] -13% - [--] Months [---] +9.40% - [--] Year [---] +71% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCFzWAEPDGiY34bGpwM_DWmA/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] no change - [--] Month [-------] no change - [--] Months [-------] +1.90% - [--] Year [-------] +9.50% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCFzWAEPDGiY34bGpwM_DWmA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [gaming](/list/gaming) [products](/list/products) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) **Social topic influence** [arc](/topic/arc) #775, [gaming](/topic/gaming), [rpg](/topic/rpg), [fantasy](/topic/fantasy), [state of](/topic/state-of), [playstation](/topic/playstation), [games](/topic/games), [dagger](/topic/dagger), [dark](/topic/dark), [nintendo](/topic/nintendo) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@casensperry](/creator/undefined) [@finalfantasyunion](/creator/undefined) [@darkpixeltv](/creator/undefined) [@patrickholleman9323](/creator/undefined) [@mcbreest](/creator/undefined) [@maxderrat](/creator/undefined) [@gamingwithspoons](/creator/undefined) [@warriorsofhype](/creator/undefined) [@gregtroyan](/creator/undefined) [@n08sets72157616593453778](/creator/undefined) [@ucpjmbq8inhxeq7jqwdyge3a](/creator/undefined) [@ucmc5hdiw1mg5n1jy2oiyilq](/creator/undefined) [@maxderratfeatured](/creator/undefined) [@tjtheemperor](/creator/undefined) [@mredders123](/creator/undefined) [@acquiredfm](/creator/undefined) [@gameprof](/creator/undefined) [@danielsantosanalysis](/creator/undefined) [@thenightskyprince](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Death Stranding 2: Is It Worth It Spoiler-Free Review So we finished Death Stranding [--] and although we have many questions the gameplay was awesome and an improvement in every way on the previous game. The story to the extent that I even understand it is something you just have to experience. Nothing can prepare you not even the previous Death Stranding. We hope you'll enjoy our review for Death Stranding [--] We loved it and we'll talk story spoilers next time Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MBjihEyiLxg) 2025-08-04T18:00Z 161K followers, 10.9K engagements "NEW Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Review #sponsored Check out Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Available now for Nintendo Switch [--] Nintendo Switch PS5 PS4 Xbox Series XS and PC via Steam and Steam Deck. https://ffc.click/FFT_ResonantArc #sponsored We loved playing this new version of Final Fantasy Tactics over the past few weeks and would like to share our thoughts about it with you. We hope you enjoy the video and consider making the purchase. **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V8T0tWyARIg) 2025-09-30T18:00Z 161K followers, 20.6K engagements "Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.1): Development History State of the Arc Podcast In the first episode of our Final Fantasy X podcast series we recount the development history of the game and the key developers who created this PS2 masterpiece. Time Codes: [--]. Into (0:00) [--]. Key Developers (4:37) [--]. Development History (24:42) [--]. Recognizing Stylistic Differences In FF Games (59:01) **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWmOli0h3BM) 2022-03-30T18:00Z 161K followers, 93.7K engagements "Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia) In the third episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears we're joined once again by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover Lahan Village through the Blackmoon forest. There's a lot to talk about in this short introductory section of the game Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: [--]. Opening Political Exposition Dump (0:00) [--]. Thoughts On The Effectiveness Of Xenogears Opening As A Hook (5:31) [--]. Lahan Village (16:00) [--]. Citan's House (38:12) 5." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NoMQvPnuqCA) 2021-07-28T18:00Z 161K followers, 59.4K engagements "Dragon Quest XI Is A 90s Game Go to http://www.nordvpn.com/resonantarc and use coupon code: resonantarc to get 70% off a 3-year plan (plus one month free) with Nord VPN. Every now and again a game comes around that gives me chills and lets me reminisce about the past. Games arent what they used to be but this one gets it Well I played another one of those recently and it has changed the way I look at modern video games. When I say that Dragon Quest XI feels like a 90s game Im not talking about the 2d pixel art mode. Im actually referring to the game in its entirety. HD graphics voice acting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Utwqv-BK6Qw) 2020-01-27T22:51Z 161K followers, 121K engagements "NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.2): This Cannot Continue State Of The Arc Podcast Wow a lot to dive into right from the beginning of the game. It sounds like maybe 2B wants to kill god 9S has a lower-than-low opinion of machines and what does death even mean if you're an Android Perhaps more importantly though is the question: "What does life mean if you're an android" This is one deep game and we are very excited to dive into it and give you our thoughts on the story. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZicJEkVKAQI) 2023-05-03T18:00Z 161K followers, 24.8K engagements "How Death Stranding Changed Me Forever My Journey Through Solitude Death Stranding is one of the most unusual and unique games I've ever played. It flies in the face of conventions and stretches itself out into the real world in some unexpected ways. But as with most of Hideo Kojima's games it has a charm that is irresistible. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aRldRxq8k4Q) 2025-06-25T18:00Z 161K followers, 26.2K engagements "There Is No Spoon The Matrix Analysis (Ep2) State Of The Arc Podcast If there is no spoon then what's to keep you from bending it with your mind Or is it you that bends instead Here is part [--] of our analysis of That Matrix Will Neo save the planet Find out in not this movie but the ones after but this movie is still awesome Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=llHZVO_QC6w) 2026-01-19T19:01Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "Final Fantasy Tactics [--] Tips To Get Started Since we're starting our long-form podcast on Final Fantasy Tactics this week I thought I'd make a video to give new players tips on how to get started with the game. This one can be really tough in the opening chapters so if you'd like to follow along with us during our playthrough this should help you get started Link to Qu_Marsh's FAQ: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/937312-final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions/faqs/50422 Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Tip 1: Zodiac Compatibility (0:36) Tip 2: Recruiting Fighters (2:56) Tip 3: Brave and Faith" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HEfHmnzVMKY) 2022-01-10T19:00Z 161K followers, 290.8K engagements "Final Fantasy IX was Sakaguchi's response to how much he HATED Final Fantasy VIII #FF9 #FinalFantasy We've begun our latest deep-dive podcast series Today we discuss the philosophical debate between Hironobu Sakaguchi and Yoshinori Kitase about how Final Fantasy should be made moving into the new era of 3D gaming machines. Final Fantasy FF FF9 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy [--] FFIX Sakaguchi Hironobu Sakaguchi Kitase Yoshinori Kitase PS1 Square Squaresoft Final Fantasy FF FF9 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy [--] FFIX Sakaguchi Hironobu Sakaguchi Kitase Yoshinori Kitase PS1 Square Squaresoft" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z-AktU9tpyE) 2025-06-27T18:35Z 161K followers, 557K engagements "A Final Fantasy that actually looks like Amano's artwork I wonder. #FinalFantasy #YoshitakaAmano A Final Fantasy game that actually looks like Amano's artwork I wonder. #FinalFantasy #YoshitakaAmano #SquareEnix Final Fantasy Amano Yoshitaka Amano Square Enix Podcast JRPG Final Fantasy Amano Yoshitaka Amano Square Enix Podcast JRPG" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_FgCC6rwQrM) 2025-04-01T18:18Z 161K followers, 1.1M engagements "Should YOU Make A Video Game The Realities of Indie Game Development Have you ever thought about making a video game Well today we sit down with the developers behind Quartet Geo Mythica Shrine's Legacy and Kingdoms of the Dump to discuss the realities of indie game development There's a lot of great advice here to consider before you try jumping into making your own game You can buy or wishlist these games here Quartet: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/Quartet/ Geo Mythica: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1699030/Geo_Mythica/ Shrine's Legacy:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fKU4vZ1UPeQ) 2025-10-06T18:00Z 161K followers, 17.3K engagements "How Final Fantasy IX Closed a Golden Age FF9 Analysis (Ep.1) Ft. @FinalFantasyUnion A big thank you to Flydigi for sponsoring this video Visit shops.flydigi.com and enter the discount code "resonantarc" for 10% off your order In today's episode we're collaborating with Daryll from@FinalFantasyUnion to bring the development history of Final Fantasy IX. This is part [--] of a series where we will break down the story of FF9 chapter by chapter explaining the thought process of the development team the storytelling techniques employed and what it all means at its core. Understanding the creative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fVYxZZ-0uwk) 2025-06-09T18:00Z 161K followers, 81.2K engagements "NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.3): The Alien's Fate State Of The Arc Podcast Wow So much to talk about. Perhaps a bit too much to talk about. If you haven't guessed yet we did not finish the A playthrough this time either. But it's not our fault It's that blasted Jean-Paul. That guy I tell you. We could talk about him for hours. We go from the Amusement park to the Machine Village and at last meet with the enemies of the Humans. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Time Codes: [--]. Intro" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mmOVwc-GNHE) 2023-05-10T18:00Z 161K followers, 18.5K engagements "Xenogears - Retrospective Review and Analysis I'm sorry it took so long but my Xenogears review is finally here Thanks to everyone who participated in the discussion videos I learned a ton from you guys If you appreciate our work and would like to support the channel and help it grow consider donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixelgaming Dark Pixel Shirts: http://dark-pixel-shop.myshopify.com/ Follow me on Twitter @mcbreest Xenogears Research Sources: http://xenogearsxenosagastudyguide.blogspot.com/p/the-history-of-xenogears.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=noqAAhRSBX8) 2017-01-23T12:30Z 161K followers, 528.4K engagements "Can we be real about Final Fantasy XIII #podcast #gaming #finalfantasy Has enough time passed now that we can be real about Final Fantasy XIII I didn't love that game either but I can still be honest about what it actually is. final fantasy final fantasy xiii podcast final fantasy final fantasy xiii podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FdJdDr99yMA) 2026-02-03T19:00Z 161K followers, 35.6K engagements "Has There Ever Been A Good Remake Has there ever been a good remake Why remake something that's already good Obviou$ly there i$ a huge inentive to re-relea$e good $elling product$ again and again but we're here to debate the artistic use or other incentives than purely the money aspect. What are more valid reasons to alter art decades after it's been placed into the arms of the public. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc) **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kn1Fol6ds5U) 2025-10-08T18:00Z 161K followers, 32.6K engagements "Is VR Dead W/ Keith Comito State of the Arc Podcast Meta cut several studios and fired over a thousand people who were working on Virtual Reality and now we're wondering if VR will EVER catch on. What are the biggest obstacles to VR finally catching on or will it just never be something the majority of people feel comfortable with Join us and Keith Comito of Lifespan.io to discuss THE FUTURE. Thanks for watching and support us on Patreon if you like what we do https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N89Zl3RTAIc) 2026-02-09T21:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "Don't worship brands. Follow developers. #gaming #squareenix #finalfantasy #playstation Don't worship brands. Follow the people who make the games you love" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f-NYiE5Ti0E) 2026-02-04T19:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Retrospective Review My review of Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time one of the best games of the sixth console generation. With excellent platforming fun combat and a super unique rewind feature it stands the test of time as one of my favorite games ever. Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/resonantarc Twitter: @resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Prince of Persia Sands of Time Review Retrospective Resonant Arc Prince of Persia Sands of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mKp82LD5wyo) 2019-06-10T11:00Z 161K followers, 59.5K engagements "Xenosaga Episode I Analysis (FINALE): Proto Merkabah State Of The Arc Podcast TJtheEmperor joins us again to analyze the very ending of Xenosaga. We are also joined by Keith who has some great insights and real-world connections. The game is over and we are finally getting some answers. However we also got a ton more questions. So the question to answer ratio is still very unfavorable. From Proto Merkabah to KOS MOS getting her angel wings we get to experience the ending of this amazing experience. Thanks for joining us Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Proto Merkabah (2:54) [--]. Fight With Albedo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qkoeubQXuyI) 2022-11-16T19:00Z 161K followers, 16.2K engagements "Has Kojima Lost It Death Stranding [--] Review SPOILERS Gear up for this SPOILER filled review of Death Stranding [--] Guitar battles and dance routines make this game a hard one to pin down but when dealing with Hideo Kojima it's usually best to leave all your preconceived motions at the door (as much as you can I suppose). We both loved this game but have different opinions on the story itself. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rb8QjsmTzyw) 2025-08-15T18:01Z 161K followers, 10.5K engagements "Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State of the Arc Podcast In the first episode of our Final Fantasy Tactics deep-dive we look at the development history of the game including Yasumi Matsuno's transition from creating the Ogre series at Quest to working with Hironobu Sakaguchi at Square Soft. We also dive into the background of Ivalice--its kings and its wars--and how those things relate to the overall situation at the start of the game. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Development History (1:06) [--]. Background On Ivalice Its Kings And Its Wars (1:05:02) **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u4QImTA2JlE) 2022-01-12T19:00Z 161K followers, 80.8K engagements "Who Are The Patriots Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.5) State of the Arc Podcast On his way to rescue President Johnson Raiden is confronted by the terrorist commander who claims to be Solid Snake. Enraged by this Pliskin reveals himself as the true Solid Snake and fires on the imposter from a helicopter. Utilizing an advanced exoskeleton the terrorist leader evades Snake's attack and boards a Harrier being piloted by Vamp. Snake then tells Raiden to shoot it down throwing a Stinger missile launcher down to him. After Raiden takes it down the Harrier plummets only to be caught by Metal Gear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CvXXdVKgh8Y) 2025-01-22T19:00Z 161K followers, 22.5K engagements "Are We In A Simulation Matrix Analysis State Of The Arc Podcast What if we're all in The Matrix. Are we in a simulation How is the word "simulation" best defined The Matrix is one of the most culture defining movies ever made and we reviewed it many months ago for Patreon. Here it is Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GDAgeDKgXIk) 2026-01-07T19:00Z 161K followers, 14.7K engagements "Nier Replicant/Gestalt Analysis (Ep.1) State Of The Arc Podcast In this first episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant/Gestalt we look at the key members of the development staff and the reasoning behind their creative decisions in turning Nier into its own IP rather than a direct Drakengard sequel. We also examine the thought process and style of director Yoko Taro and how his observations of human nature shaped the themes of Nier. After that we dive into Niers prologue show why it is such a strong hook for the story and continue up through the Junk Heap and Seafront areas. Time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SbRpHz-rtpY) 2021-04-23T18:00Z 161K followers, 68.9K engagements "War As A Video Game Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast Two years after the sinking of the USS Discovery with Solid Snake confirmed dead and framed as the primary suspect new FOXHOUND recruit Jack (codenamed Raiden) is sent to infiltrate the off-shore decontamination facility known as Big Shell constructed shortly after the sinking of the Discovery which according to the government spilled thousands of gallons of crude oil into the New York Harbor. Raiden is given orders to rescue the President of the United States and other hostages from the Sons of Liberty a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yy4bzQnIuWo) 2025-01-08T19:00Z 161K followers, 20.8K engagements "Why You Should (Re)Play Metal Gear Solid [--] Next week on Christmas Day we'll be beginning our deep-dive into Metal Gear Solid [--] Hideo Kojima's follow-up to the PS1 stealth action masterpiece. In this video I explain why you should play (or replay) the game alongside us. **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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_f0Ejnv79x4) 2024-12-18T19:00Z 161K followers, 17.6K engagements "Metal Gear Solid [--] Is Nuts This series has always been confounding to me but somehow it works" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gr5kYFye9-I) 2024-12-18T19:30Z 161K followers, 13.3K engagements "Melodies of Life: How FFIXs Ending Stays With You Forever FF9 Analysis We dive deep into the unforgettable finale of Final Fantasy IX. From Zidane and Garnets emotional reunion to Vivis poignant farewell. Join us as we unpack the themes hidden details and lasting impact of one of the most heartfelt endings in gaming history. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=msV5JBxUazU) 2025-09-03T18:15Z 161K followers, 18.9K engagements "Unqualified For Free Will Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Finale) State of the Arc Podcast Today we are joined by our friend Max Derrat to analyze the ending of Metal Gear Solid [--] If you haven't heard of him check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat/featured After escaping from Arsenal Gear the fortress falls out of the sky and crashes into Manhattan Island. Raiden is contacted by a different AI impersonating the Colonel and Rose. It states that GW was the only AI destroyed and that the S3 Plan's real purpose is to stop society's regression in the digital era from trivial" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q2SFmxKv8_4) 2025-02-12T19:00Z 161K followers, 32.9K engagements "Is VR Dead W/ Keith Comito State of the Arc Podcast Meta cut several studios and fired over a thousand people who were working on Virtual Reality and now we're wondering if VR will EVER catch on. What are the biggest obstacles to VR finally catching on or will it just never be something the majority of people feel comfortable with Join us and Keith Comito of Lifespan.io to discuss THE FUTURE. Thanks for watching and support us on Patreon if you like what we do https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-9JmPYKepwE) 2026-02-09T19:00Z 161K followers, [---] engagements "Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.2): Chapter [--] State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we dive into the opening chapter of Final Fantasy Tactics We also spend time on the movies that play on the start screen how the game is framed by Arazlam's narration and cover everything from Orbonne Monastery through the Thieve's Fort/Brigand's Den battle. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Title Screen Movies (0:30) [--]. Arazlam's Narrated Intro and Opening Credits (13:07) [--]. Orbonne Monastery (19:01) [--]. Gariland (38:14) [--]. The Death Of Barbaneth Beoulve (43:54) [--]. Mandalia Plains/Rescuing Algus (51:37)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=17Xl6MQvfjE) 2022-01-19T19:00Z 161K followers, 54K engagements "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Thoughts State Of The Arc Podcast We got to play the demo of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and absolutely loved it But then of course we got curious about the original DQ7 game and so Casen started playing it and. Wow. These games are quite different. If you are new to the series or a seasoned veteran of all things Dragon Quest we'd love to hear from you What are your thoughts on this new reimagined version of the game If you enjoy deep-dive game design analysis and want to support future episodes consider joining our Patreon. Thank you for watching and listening." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6JeeIfok284) 2026-01-26T19:02Z 161K followers, 22.7K engagements "Silent Hill [--] Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast We talk about the development history of the classic game Silent Hill [--]. It was made by Hiroyuki Owaku Masahiro Ito Masahi Tsuboyama Sato Takayoshi and Akirayama Oka. Of course there were many who had a hand in making this game but these are the notable devs who we will be referencing in this episode. To make a game like this one has to: 1) be seriously messed up on the inside 2) have enough sanity to know how messed up you are; yet still function reasonably well in the real world 3) want to show the entire world how screwed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A1HcYyOfRI8) 2022-11-23T19:00Z 161K followers, 28.4K engagements "Chrono Cross Retrospective Review My review of the PS1 classic Chrono Cross. Despite the fact that Chrono Trigger is my favorite game of all time until now I've never had the chance to play its sequel. This is retrospective look at one of Square's last great rpgs on the Playstation and my thoughts on a game that has divided many fans of CT. Richard Honeywood Interview: https://web.archive.org/web/20060517012317/http://www.edge-online.co.uk/archives/2006/02/qa_square_enixs_1.php Stat Gain/Mini-Level Guide: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/196917-chrono-cross/51159327 Join Our Discord" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NKBiOQrXSj0) 2018-08-20T16:37Z 161K followers, 642.3K engagements "FF7R Director Pissed Off The Internet. AGAIN State of the Arc Podcast Another week another quote from a Final Fantasy developer that made people on X mad. We give our take on what Hamaguchi actually said then take a look at an AI-slop Zelda trailer and talk about Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary **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 [--]. Intro (0:00)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PDgThsSh2gs) 2026-02-02T20:01Z 161K followers, 41.3K engagements "Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] Review The Best RPG In [--] Years Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] came out of nowhere and has left us completely stunned. This game has just changed the industry for the better. This review has NO SPOILERS but tons of footage As a disclaimer we have not yet finished it. Mike is around [--] hours in and Casen is around [--] hours in. But wow this game is absolutely worth playing. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TMl0TAolfPU) 2025-04-23T17:57Z 161K followers, 61K engagements "Bioshock Analysis (FINALE): What Was Your Reward State Of The Arc Podcast We complete the story arc for Jack Ryan a man without a family. The game ends as brilliantly as it started. Casen had to do this episode remote for a few reasons but will be back in studio for the first podcast of our next series. Please leave a like and a comment if you feel so inclined. Thank you **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ij1cZUPRtC8) 2023-02-08T19:00Z 161K followers, 15.6K engagements "Final Fantasy [--] Analysis (Ep.2) State Of The Arc Podcast In this second episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII we examine the graduation of our party members from students at Balamb Garden into full members of SeeD then continue all the way through the end of disk 1--which culminates with the failed assassination attempt on the sorceress Edea. Time Codes: [--]. Introduction (0:00) [--]. Beginning Of The Summary Of What We Played This Time (0:45) [--]. How FF8 Handles Worldbuilding (3:07) [--]. Conversation About Cid And His Conflict With Garden Faculty (11:24) [--]. SeeD Graduation And Selfies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u4nPt8krgGE) 2021-03-18T22:24Z 161K followers, 95.3K engagements "The Shocking Development History Of Metal Gear Solid [--] (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Metal Gear Solid [--] went through a grueling process in development that lead to big changes needing to be made. Kojima got to tell the story in his style of course but was more constrained in the type of story he was allowed to tell. But something shocking happened towards the end of development that changed the course of the game and all of history along with it forever. Come along and let's talk about one of the most acclaimed games of the early 2000's. Time Codes: [--]. Dev History (0:00) [--]. SPOILERS (41:22)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yE8phzR31As) 2024-12-25T19:00Z 161K followers, 31.4K engagements "Vamp And Dennis Rodman Are The Same Guy Have you ever wondered how Vamp from Metal Gear Solid and former NBA star Dennis Rodman are similar These are the questions we answer on our podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Op3ZCFUoEw) 2025-01-29T19:30Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.9): A Friendly Religious Debate State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we cross the Thunder Plains traverse Macalania Woods thwart another attempted kidnapping and moderate a religious debate between Waka and Riku. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The Thunder Plains (0:37) [--]. Macalania Woods (10:29) [--]. Break Down Of Braska's Design (24:50) [--]. Jecht Spheres (32:01) [--]. Al Bhed Kidnapping Attempt (39:51) [--]. Al Bhed Language Spoiler (42:18) [--]. Wakka's Religious Argument With Rikku (43:26) [--]. Snow Mobile Ride With Lulu (52:09) **We're Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0oXPdsm65Ls) 2023-10-21T09:18Z 142K followers, 24.2K engagements "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 Time Codes: [--]. **Were 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1mwhw_uXgoc) 2023-10-11T18:00Z 159K followers, 12.8K engagements "Suikoden HD Remaster Review Worth Playing In [----] In March the long-awaited remaster of Suikoden [--] & [--] was released and Casen and I have decided to dive into these classic games to give our thoughts on the quality of the remaster and reviews of the games themselves. We're covering Suikoden [--] this week and next week we'll get into Suikoden [--] **Listen 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2L8KenkQ4m8) 2025-05-19T18:01Z 151K followers, 13.3K engagements "The TOP [--] Games of ALL TIME State of the Arc Podcast Do you want to know what the top ten games of all time are I think it's time to settle this once and for all. Mike and Casen go head to head in all out war as they try to settle this age old question once and for all. The rules are simple. For each match-up from #10 to #1 the points get higher and higher. The winner of the #10 spot gets [--] point while the winner of the #1 spot gets [--] points. Who's list will win the day Casen's or Mike's YOU DECIDE Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Honorable Mentions (2:57) [--]. #10 (7:33) [--]. #9 (17:15) [--]. #8" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3rC6xhQdc) 2024-11-11T19:00Z 144K followers, 33.9K engagements "26 Years Later Suikoden II Hits Harder Than Ever In its opening moments Suikoden II plunges you into a war-torn world where childhood friendships are shattered and impossible choices must be made. Underscored by Miki Higashinos masterful soundtrack it promises a journey filled with heartbreak betrayal and a desperate struggle for peace. This isnt just another retro RPG its a deeply personal tale about the cost of conflict the bonds that define us and the tragic paths we walk in the name of power. Suikoden IIs emotional weight and unforgettable characters have cemented its place in the rich" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3XrvDkLUlNA) 2025-05-26T18:00Z 151K followers, [----] engagements "What Is Happening To The Gaming Industry State of the Arc Podcast There's been a lot of buzz about the slump the gaming industry is in for years now. Studio closures big game failures and an overall homogenizing of the AAA scene point to a possible collapse of the industry. Today we discuss why this is happening and what--if anything--we can do about it. **Were 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3kTzmK-CmKQ) 2024-09-23T18:00Z 146K followers, 27.5K engagements "Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition - Worth $20 The first chapter is free I didn't really show anything past the beginning of the game here anyways. If you don't think I assessed it properly you are more than welcome to try the game out yourself. It succeeds in some very important ways but it is deficient in many others. Is it worth the $20 Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/darkpixelgames/ Twitter: @darkpixeltv @casensperry Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixel Thanks for watching guys You are all" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3vQt-MMKL44) 2023-10-21T00:07Z 142K followers, 33.9K engagements "Nausica of the Valley of the Wind Analysis: Miyazaki's Greatest Work State of the Arc Podcast We analyze Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind which we both consider to be Miyazaki's highest achievement in film. **Were 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=427kCen4iOY) 2022-07-13T18:00Z 157K followers, 33.7K engagements "Hyper Light Drifter's Thematic Core If you haven't played Hyper Light Drifter boy do you need to It definitely rates VERY high among the most impactful experiences I've ever had with a game" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4dfPPZnKz38) 2024-03-17T15:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements "What Nier: Automata Taught Me (And I Still Haven't Learned) On my last playthrough of Nier: Automata despite being so rich with philosophical references it wasn't the main story that caught my attention but a side quest. To my great surprise it was actually inside this seemingly silly side plot that I found a life-changing lesson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4rV7E0_3BSw) 2024-06-17T18:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Intellectual Slaking w/ @maxderrat 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 belief. Use it well **Were 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4uz4Gp0VCcg) 2024-04-24T18:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements "Games We Missed In '24 What's Coming In '25 State of the Arc Podcast We couldn't play everything we wanted to in [----] but as luck would have it there will actually be another year starting soon It will be called [----] so that means we get a whole extra year But with this unexpected extra time comes with its own hurdle apparently even though we didn't get to play everything we wanted to play in [----] there will still be yet even MORE games coming out in [----]. Luckily however not quite as many. So that's good news. And while we are typically not fans of remakes and unplanned sequels the new games" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7P4-bE_-ZHs) 2024-12-30T19:00Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "Bring back cool ending credits scenes like in FF6 or Chrono Trigger #SNES #FF6 #ChronoTrigger Bring back cool ending credits scenes like in FF6 or Chrono Trigger #SNES #FF6 #FinalFantasyVI #ChronoTrigger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7iAE5gEae2M) 2025-03-03T19:30Z 148K followers, [----] engagements "I can read maps and compasses because of video games not boy scouts #videogames #oldgames #podcast I can read maps and compasses because of video games not boy scouts #videogames #oldgames #podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8EgrDE_jxAo) 2025-02-10T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "The animation in Terranigma is highly expressive showing Ark's personality and quirks. #Terranigma The animation in Terranigma is highly expressive showing Ark's personality and quirky behavior. #Terranigma #SNES #pixelart #JRPG" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8YcRJUzhrSg) 2025-04-02T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "How Alan Wake Sets A Trap For The Protagonist In Alan Wake the town of Bright Falls is only accessible by boarding a ferry and crossing an enormous river. This setup creates a great setting for a horror story because the town itself becomes a trap for Alan. It is not easy to access and therefore not easy to escape" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8adEG6Ef-x4) 2024-11-12T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements "The Music of Final Fantasy VII State of the Arc Podcast Final Fantasy [--] has one of the best soundtracks in the history of video games. We analyze it to figure out why that is. We got stories background information and more about this specific game and we lay it all out right here. This was supposed to include all of the PS1 era final fantasy games but it ended up just being about FF7. There might be a few spoilers here so tread carefully if you haven't yet played the game. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Uematsu (0:34)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=94fUQx3CCP8) 2025-03-10T18:03Z 161K followers, 36.9K engagements "Who Pulls Alan From Cauldron Lake Alan Wake Analysis: (Ep3) State of the Arc Podcast Sheriff Sarah Breaker takes Allan in for questioning. Alan's phone rings his wife's voice faintly coming through followed by a chilling voice dictating Alan's next moves if he ever wants to see her alive again. At Lovers' Peak the kidnapper demands Alan's manuscript claiming it foretells future events. Their confrontation escalates leading to a brutal struggle and a desperate chase through the darkness. The kidnapper escapes leaving Alan to fight his way back to the Cabin. Barry finally understanding the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=965kRv2DzEA) 2024-11-20T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "You won't believe how HUGE Dragon Quest is in Japan #dragonquest #NES #oldgames You won't believe how HUGE Dragon Quest is in Japan #dragonquest #NES #oldgames" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9c_lNkf8D0c) 2024-12-30T19:30Z 159K followers, 22K engagements "Kubricks Mind-Bending Masterpiece Explained 2001: A Space Odyssey State of the Arc Podcast Stanley Kubricks 2001: A Space Odyssey isnt just a sci-fi classicits a cinematic milestone that changed the language of film. In this video we break down the films mysterious symbolism groundbreaking visuals and philosophical questions about evolution technology and humanitys place in the universe. Whether youre a film buff a philosophy nerd or a JRPG fan who spotted the Xenogears influence a mile away this deep dive is for you **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9kfRweQy0Ak) 2025-05-21T18:00Z 157K followers, 11.4K engagements "NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast Welcome to the State of the Arc Podcast Today we're discussing NieR Automata a philosophical and introspective game that is actually really fun to play. In this episode we talk about how the game was made and what needed to come together in order for it to happen. This is an amazing game and one that seems to marry gameplay with story in a unique way. We talk about Yoko Taro Yosuke Saito Keiichi Okabe Akihiko Yoshida and of course philosophers like Plato Aristotle Sartre Nietzsche Pascal and many others. If you like the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AFwnfR_7qlM) 2023-04-26T18:00Z 144K followers, 29.2K engagements "The Secret To Learning A Language #languagelearning #podcast #polyglot The Secret To Learning A Language #languagelearning #podcast #polyglot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AMEn2nhrpFM) 2024-11-25T19:30Z 144K followers, 15.1K engagements "Learn A Language With Lord of the Rings #languagelearning #lordoftherings #podcast Learn A Language With Lord of the Rings #podcast #languagelearning #lordoftherings" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Akiwjr_kTN8) 2024-11-24T19:00Z 144K followers, 15.2K engagements "What Makes Terranigma So Special Developed by Quintet the studio that brought you ActRaiser and Illusion of Gaia Terranigma was released in [----] on the Super Nintendo in Japan and Europe. However it never made it to North America. It is one of the most thoughtful and profound video games ever released and has tragically been widely overlooked. In this video I explain why this game means so much to me and why we have decided to cover it on our podcast over the next several weeks. **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-xYKvjaxM) 2025-03-26T18:00Z 149K followers, 11.5K engagements "Afflicted By A Hero Dune: Part Two Analysis State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we're covering Dune: Part Two Denis Villeneuve's follow-up to the [----] epic sci-fi film. This time we get the second half of the adaptation of Frank Herbert's [----] novel and the conclusion to the story. In the film version Villeneuve focuses on the danger of messianic figures and shows how heroic charismatic leaders manipulate the beliefs of passionate people to achieve their own aims for better or worse. **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C0POLDNJA5g) 2024-10-30T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "The Hourglass Twins Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Outer Wilds is amazing. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. **Were 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cr4Nxbv8aDk) 2023-10-18T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "The addition of front flips in Majora's Mask blew Mike's mind as a kid #majorasmask #legendofzelda The addition of front flips in Majora's Mask blew Mike's mind as a kid #majorasmask #ocarinaoftime #legendofzelda #nintendo64" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DIFYwt8KTtI) 2024-12-08T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Alexander O. Smith Returns to Discuss Localization State of the Arc Podcast Alexander O. Smith returns to talk game translation and localization. What words did he sneak into every Final Fantasy game that he translated How would he have tackled current controversial translations All this and more are discussed in this exciting episode of the Resonant Arc Podcast. Alexander's Instagram account: http://www.instagram.com/aokajiya/ The "Shogun" breakdown Alexander mentioned from Hiroko Yoda: https://blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/jidaigeki-made-in-usa **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DghBWYpoSyU) 2024-11-04T19:43Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Sony and Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Update More Info State of the Arc Podcast Here is an update to the Video I did on the Nintendo PlayStation some years back. Ken Kutaragi played a much bigger role in the whole fiasco that I had originally realized. This video was actually recorded some [--] years ago but I never got around to posting. Since it was mentioned in a recent podcast I figured I'd throw this up. The podcast will go up tomorrow. Thanks for everything The link to the article I'm referencing is here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Drbjg1R-7WI) 2024-11-17T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Children can do amazing things if you let them. #GamingDad #GamingMom #Terranigma Children can do amazing things if you let them. #GamingDad #GamingMom #Terranigma" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E7jKmyfAGGY) 2025-04-10T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Limitations are what made Final Fantasy games so special in the 90's. #FinalFantasy #PS1 #SNES Limitations are what made Final Fantasy games so special on the PS1 and SNES. They inspired creativity. #FinalFantasy #PS1 #SNES" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FCX7hECjMkQ) 2025-03-24T18:30Z 150K followers, [----] engagements "Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.4): The First Sending State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode Titus travels with Yuna to Kilika temple. On the way we see how destructive a force Sin can be in Spira and how much Yuna knows about Jecht. We get a good look at Yuna and how her character design may foreshadow certain things about her story. That sending scene is beautiful. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Wakka and Lulu talking (0:10) [--]. Going to the Boat (12:26) [--]. Aboard the Boat (27:32) [--]. The Aftermath of Sin (57:04) [--]. The Road to Kilika Temple (1:14:12) [--]. SPOILERS Discussion (1:30:01) **Were" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FvQzReV5ns0) 2022-04-20T18:00Z 149K followers, 51.4K engagements "A Story With No Words Hyper Light Drifter Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Hyper Light Drifter is brilliant. The incredible depth of its narrative delivered without a single word of text is a testament to how creative and evocative its music sound and visuals are. Today we dive into what makes this game so special and how it has inspired both of us to live our lives to the fullest. [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Setting Expectations On How We Do Analysis (3:20) [--]. What Is Hyper Light Drifter (8:46) [--]. Development History (11:39) [--]. Hyper Light Drifter's Design Foundations (47:12) [--]. Interesting Trivia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-Qm89kGVh8) 2024-10-09T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Final Fantasy Intros Ranked State of the Arc Podcast Which Final Fantasy games start off with bang and which ones whimper pathetically on the floor Which intros propel these games to legendary status and which ones would the games be better off without We discuss the qualities at the beginning of each game and rank them in order from best to worst. It turns out Final Fantasies all have pretty great intros so even the least of these games here on this list is still probably above average. But there are a handful of games that shine brighter than the rest. Leave a comment with your list Time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gnpzt9ptqr8) 2024-12-16T19:00Z 149K followers, 42.1K engagements "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 long time--and that's really saying a lot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HDnJjLJ8f8g) 2023-09-16T02:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "How To Overcome Self-Hatred We often become angry and lash out at others because we assume they see us the way we see ourselves. We feel the need to defend ourselves because we hope to deny the very things we already believe are true about ourselves. Shadow work is so important to overcoming this tendency and doing so will make your relationships so much healthier" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMlX0H_WoyA) 2024-11-27T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Pan's Labyrinth ULTIMATE Analysis [--] HOUR Review 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 through new eyes. This podcast was recorded live months ago for those who donate to us on Patreon and Subscribestar. To see other exclusive videos we've done please consider joining the ranks Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMpGYRsjras) 2023-10-11T19:55Z 142K followers, [----] engagements "Kingdom Hearts II Review (Minor spoilers) A review and analysis of Kingdom Hearts II by Casen Sperry Kingdom Hearts I Review: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZreoH1Hd3qc Talk to me in the comments or on Twitter: @CasenSperry After reviewing the first Kingdom Hearts I knew that there would be a demand for me to comment on the sequel. Here it is my full analysis of Kingdom Hearts [--]. The game was originally launched for the PS2 in [----] presenting a top notch casting improved gameplay mechanics and new worlds to explore like Tron and Pirates of the Caribbean. As such it achieved a metacritic score" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HWbcw2xKq5E) 2016-06-03T11:00Z 159K followers, 107.6K engagements "Expedition [--] Defeats Xenoblade + [--] Indie Games You HAVE To Play The votes are in Expedition [--] has defeated Xenoblade Chronicles in a VERY close vote. We'll be covering E33 next as a long-form podcast series Additionally I have seven excellent indie titles that you should check out You definitely want to take a look at these; don't miss out on them Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. E33 Wins The Vote (1:10) [--]. Next Week's Podcast Episode Topic (2:28) [--]. Quartet (3:44) [--]. Geo Mythica (5:13) [--]. Kingdoms of the Dump (7:08) [--]. Shrine's Legacy (8:40) [--]. Sacrifire (10:32) [--]. Replaced (12:00) [--]. Lost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HYF2sh-3-wo) 2025-09-22T20:00Z 161K followers, 11.5K engagements "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 yet detracts nothing whatsoever to the general plot or development of the characters. It is a masterpiece in so many ways. Come watch our [--] hour celebration of this amazing film on its 30th anniversary. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZcCej_MmeQ) 2023-12-11T19:00Z 144K followers, 19.7K engagements "The Music of Final Fantasy NES Era State of the Arc Podcast We look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the NES era. Nobuo Uematsu is a genius and fantastic musician and with the limitations he had he delivered some truly incredible and iconic soundtracks between Final Fantasy I Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Nobuo Uematsu (3:53) [--]. Final Fantasy I (35:27) [--]. Final Fantasy II (52:13) [--]. Final Fantasy III (1:14:40) **We're Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KED3Lx1llqg) 2025-02-24T19:00Z 148K followers, 14.6K engagements "Too OLD For Gaming State of the Arc Podcast Are you too old to play video games Are we Is there a cut-off somewhere In this episode we dive into the age old question "When are you too old to still be playing video games" It's a good question. Also it's a bad question. Which games are we referring to What else are these games keeping you from doing Is our civilization going to end Or will it keep coasting by When will I stop asking these questions If you have answers or insights relating to anything in this video please leave a comment. If you enjoy this content please consider subscribing." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KIr1CZLZSyY) 2024-10-14T18:00Z 144K followers, 12.6K engagements "Top [--] Intros That Make Games LEGENDS State of the Arc Podcast The intro to art is often the most important part. Video games are no exception. If a dev team can pull off a good intro they likely will be able to pull off a good game. To craft the perfect intro takes a lot of coordination between the directors producers musicians and the dev team. When it's done right it almost always spells success for the rest of the game. In this episode we dip back into many of the games we've covered on this podcast. Games like Xenogears Bioshock Vagrant story and more Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Honorable" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KpxcCKhu6jo) 2024-12-09T19:00Z 144K followers, 10K engagements "Resurrection Of The Genius Terranigma Analysis (Ep.4) State of the Arc Podcast The resurrection of the genius is chapter [--] of Terranigma. Genius can mean several things and we go with more of the old Greek reading of that word. Chapter [--] is the longest and most fun chapter of the game. Also a heads up Casen's jaw was giving him all sorts of trouble so if he's stretching it out a lot mercilessly tease him in the comments. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lvu-WC2QEl8) 2025-04-30T18:34Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Alexander O Smith on Early Game Translation #podcast #ffx #localization Alexander O Smith on the challenges of game translation in the golden era of RPG's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MNLFonee9yM) 2024-11-03T22:13Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Our First Reactions To Super Mario RPG Last week a remake of the [----] classic Super Mario RPG was released. This has always been a very special game for Casen who grew up playing it with his brothers. So on release night I invited him over to my place to reminisce and discuss how this remake stacks up to the original SNES version" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MRZV45O0fls) 2023-11-25T16:00Z 144K followers, 15.8K engagements "Hyper Light Drifter Is A Top [--] Game #hyperlightdrifter #top10 #videogames Hyper Light Drifter Is A Top Ten Game #hyperlightdrifter #top10 #videogames" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N0mtGKpywKk) 2024-11-11T19:30Z 158K followers, [----] engagements "A Knife In The Dark Lord of the Rings Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast The Fellowship of the Ring is a masterclass in how to creatively adapt a book while technically also skipping say [--] entire chapters without missing a beat. I am more amazed at what Peter Jackson Fran Walsh Philippa Boyens and the whole team pulled off. It rejuvenated J.R.R. Tolkien's work in a way that kept many of his important themes in it. We continue to analyze what made these movies so special and compare them to the books where we can. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Peter Jackson Directing Action (0:51) [--]. A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N6bEBh8z_Uc) 2024-09-11T18:00Z 144K followers, 14.2K engagements "Star Fox [--] is Koji Kondo's best soundtrack #StarFox64 #N64 #gamemusic #StarFox Star Fox [--] is Koji Kondo's best soundtrack #StarFox64 #doabarrelroll #N64 #gamemusic #starfoxgaming This episode will be released on Monday February 3rd" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NJqBS7xD14s) 2025-02-02T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Splinter Cell - Ghost Walkthrough HARD - #05 CIA Headquarters This is my favorite level in the game" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NSqyU-pE8sM) 2013-04-08T07:33Z 148K followers, [---] engagements "NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.4): Flowers For MAchines State Of The Arc Podcast We finish ending A Starting off at the Machine Village we make our way past the Flooded City and through to the end of the game. It's a wild ride so buckle up. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Machine Village (3:38) [--]. Forest Kingdom (20:29) [--]. Flooded City (40:42) [--]. Copied City (53:00) [--]. Death Cult (1:15:10) [--]. Eve and A Ending (1:24:05) **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ODLqro_ZCyo) 2023-05-17T18:00Z 144K followers, 15.7K engagements "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 Time Codes: [--]. **Were 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OU74t-K4t78) 2023-11-15T19:00Z 157K followers, [----] engagements "The Switch [--] Is Seriously Impressive State of the Arc Podcast We now know everything we wanted to know about the Switch [--] Well almost everything. Due to pricing questions we are waiting for more information before we include that issue in our discussion. In the mean time that direct was wonderful and there are some exciting things coming from Nintendo Thank you for watching and remember to subscribe and join us on Patreon Time Codes: [--]. **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9FYEv5uOI) 2025-04-07T18:00Z 155K followers, 16K engagements "Metal Gear Solid Analysis (Ep.1): Development State Of The Arc Podcast Let's take a close look at the development of Metal Gear Solid. In this episode we look into the past of Hideo Kojima the auteur who created the Metal Gear series. We also study some of the unique tactics employed by the developers. **Were 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OvFFTUmm1sQ) 2022-07-20T18:00Z 159K followers, 39.7K engagements "The Switch [--] Can Improve The Best Console Of All Time #Switch2 #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 The Switch is the best console of all time. The Switch [--] doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. #nintendo #nintendoswitch #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P0cbV9nWdIg) 2025-01-17T19:30Z 148K followers, [----] engagements "The beginning of Ghost of Tsushima lays out its theme right from the first lines of the game The beginning of Ghost of Tsushima lays out its theme right from the first lines of the game #ghostoftsushima #samurai #videogames" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PYX7eGHQAR4) 2025-03-04T19:24Z 148K followers, [----] engagements "The ULTIMATE Xenosaga Analysis Xenosaga III Analysis (FINALE) REUPLOAD (FIXED AUDIO) Thanks to all the guests who joined us on this panel TJTheEmperor: @TJTheEmperor Keith Comito: https://www.lifespan.io/ David Aidan Quick timecode to help with skipping the Childhood's End Spoiler. Intro (0:00) Beginning of Spoiler (1:54:32) End of Spoiler (1:57:00) In this final episode we break down the plot and themes for the entire Xenosaga series now that we have finished everything. It is packed full of really interesting insights from an incredible panel. We hope you appreciate it **Were Now On" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pl4w_zXKeP8) 2024-09-05T01:06Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Sony Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Was Instigated By ONE Man Ken Kutaragi #nintendo #Sony #playstation #ps1 Sony Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Was Instigated By ONE Man Ken Kutaragi #nintendo #Sony #playstation #ps1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PnQk0vEL848) 2024-11-17T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Kefka Boss Fight is His Story #Shorts #FF6 Watch the full podcast here https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Q7oGz3tAkFU&list=PLJCH8faf6Gax9HkAKG0QgLqVCsXsv-YG0&pp=gAQB **Were 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PqQG1cHeHFI) 2023-04-21T18:00Z 144K followers, 11.9K engagements "The Snake Returns Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Snake returns in our analysis of the very beginning of Metal Gear Solid [--]. This is exactly what players wanted and Hideo Kojima delivered on it big-time. with a bit of a twist. We play up to end of the boat mission where everything ends in chaos. Not only the characters but the player as well. This exciting sequence is packed with symbolism references and hard hitting thematic material that not only hints at what will come next but also can be applied directly to your own life. Follow along and take this journey" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pr-W98p2ARo) 2025-01-01T19:00Z 145K followers, 13.8K engagements "Final Fantasy [--] Analysis (Ep.3) State Of The Arc Podcast In this third episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII we examine the entirety of disc two which includes an escape from D-District Prison the destruction of a Galbadian missile base navigating a civil war within Balamb Garden crashing into Fisherman's Horizon saving Balamb Village from the clutches of the Sorceress learning the truth of our characters' origins in a certain orphanage and a final clash between Balamb and Galbadia Garden Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Laguna Dream Sequence #3 (1:33) [--]. D-District Prison (20:55) 4." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Px-sbqdGrwQ) 2021-03-22T18:00Z 158K followers, 72.1K engagements "Dev History w/ @maxderrat Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Max Derrat @maxderrat https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat has joined us to discuss Planescape Torments 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 [---] @MrEdders123 https://www.youtube.com/@MrEdders123 for being such a beast. Check out how wild this game was to make before we step into the first act of the game next week. Enjoy the comments Time Codes: [--]. **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QDo_np07orM) 2024-04-03T18:00Z 159K followers, 14.7K engagements "Even My CAT Likes Expedition [--] #ClairObscur #Expedition33 Even My CAT Likes Expedition [--] #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #IndieGames #rpg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RiC9N5QK6VI) 2025-04-24T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "The Switch became a JRPG Machine #JRPG #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch The Switch became a JRPG Machine #JRPG #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKm4WG_yLdk) 2025-03-31T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "UNDERRATED Games You're Sleeping On State of the Arc Podcast What does the word underrated even mean We've never been big fans of the words underrated or overrated but we figured that if we define our terms we can actually have a decent discussion Lots of games have for one reason or another evaded the public consciousness; despite being incredible games If the only way we can talk about some of these games is to use the word underrated so be it. We hope you enjoy this next episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Remember we have Patreon pages with additional content. Thanks for watching" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TLoXex3s6Wg) 2025-01-06T19:00Z 145K followers, 15.5K engagements "The CURE For Console War Disease #consolewars #sony #nintendo The CURE For Console War Thinking #consolewars #sony #nintendo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=To0MgWvNflM) 2024-11-18T19:32Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Final Fantasy X Review (Minor Spoilers) A retrospective review of the tenth game in the Final Fantasy series. There was a photo used incorrectly in the video. The man in the photo is actually Ryichi Sakamoto who served as an inspiration for Hamauzu. It ranges from difficult to impossible to find good photos of a lot of these Japanese game developers but I should have been more thorough with my research. I apologize for that. Follow me on Twitter: @mcbreest Dark Pixel Gaming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U5YP4vA6TZo) 2023-10-24T23:57Z 142K followers, 417.2K engagements "The Greatest RPG You Never Played Terranigma Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast This game is beautiful and the first Chapter which we cover here is not one you'll soon forget. Not only that it's funny and strange in all the best ways. It feels like a taste of that golden age of RPG's but one that many people missed out on. Play this game now for your own good. You'll thank me later. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uug3FXv_UP0) 2025-04-09T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "I Played Final Fantasy XIV I've FINALLY beaten Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the base game from the story to the questing and battle mechanics. I will be continuing on Heavensward next which I'll try to beat before Final Fantasy XVI comes out on June 22nd" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VKfIGXktnIE) 2023-10-11T19:23Z 142K followers, 35.5K engagements "Is Turn Based Combat OUTDATED State of the Arc Podcast Is turn-based combat dying in video games Is it already dead Or is it just outdated being kept on life support by us old geezers Possibly an even more important question. can Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] help tilt the scales towards what is obviously the superior form of simulated digital combat Magic The Gathering as a computer: https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.09828 **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdiPjaH7F7s) 2025-02-17T19:00Z 149K followers, 17.7K engagements "The BEST Wind Waker Story You'll Ever Hear #windwaker #zelda #nintendo The BEST Wind Waker Story You'll Ever Hear #windwaker #zelda #nintendo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VmFrMuSz-yU) 2024-11-14T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Dark Gaia Terranigma Analysis (Finale) State of the Arc Podcast Today we reach the end of our playthrough of Terranigma. We hope you've enjoyed this series as much as we've enjoyed talking about it. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel **Listen 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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WHQgunfKN7k) 2025-05-14T20:02Z 150K followers, [----] engagements "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 to indicate so. Is Final Fantasy VIII too Fantasy and not based enough in reality for you Do we feel the need to bring fantasy down to the materialist hyper-rational world in order to enjoy it or can it just stand on its own two feet Or maybe to hit a little closer to home. are YOU dead Time Codes: [--]. **Were Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WI5RrCHC5qA) 2024-02-14T19:00Z [--] followers, 18.5K engagements "How Shion Finally Got Fired Xenosaga II to III A Missing Year Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Today we'll be covering the story of how Shion finally got fired from Vector. While Jin Uzuki investigates Gnosis Terrorisma new phenomenon in which Gnosis under a persons control attack high-population centershe finds a mysterious young Realian girl being taken care of by the Subcommittee on Close Encounters and Juli Mizrahi. The Subcommittee lab is attacked and an agent named Doctus who was sent by an anti-UMN organization called Scientia kidnaps the Realian girl. Jin and Shion pursue Doctus to a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WOXDh3Yegvc) 2024-07-10T18:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements "The Music of Final Fantasy VIII and IX State of the Arc Podcast Final Fantasy [--] and [--] have some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu put his heart into these scores and it shows. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Link to survey: https://forms.gle/oVbHZJWDRsAef5Rp7 Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. FF8 (4:16) [--]. FF9 (57:50) **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XAaWNpjEScY) 2025-03-17T18:00Z 157K followers, 27.4K engagements "Underrated is a better word than overrated. Focus more on what you love. #videogames #gaming Underrated is a better word than overrated. Focus more on what you love. #videogames #gaming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XKvfWWTwh-A) 2025-01-06T19:30Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "25 N64 Games I Grew Up With Have you ever passed by the shelf where you keep your retro games and decided to spend the afternoon playing through them all I just spent the weekend playing through all my N64 games and it was amazing how many still hold up really well today. These are [--] of the N64 games I grew up with as a kid My Harvest Moon Let's Play: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=QnERVHbrgVY&list=PLEE1CAAEE43FAEA5E&ab_channel=IsanWilshireIII Timecodes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. NBA Courtside [--] and [--] (2:27) [--]. Goldeneye (3:27) [--]. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask (4:16) [--]. Rogue Squadron (9:09) 6." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XY1Mmcsyr6Y) 2024-01-15T19:00Z 159K followers, 14.3K engagements "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 games of my childhood it is for different reasons now compared to then. Thanks for watching and of course enjoy the comments Time Codes: [--]. **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XYR4NsDyhGY) 2024-03-20T18:00Z 143K followers, 11.4K engagements "Which Game Will We Cover Next The votes are in The patrons have chosen But which game will we cover next for a long-form analysis on our podcast Metal Gear Solid [--] Terranigma Why not both Will we EVER cover Final Fantasy [--] Find out today **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:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XbEj4s4ZrEU) 2024-12-11T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "CONSOLE WAR Sony vs. Nintendo Through The Years State of the Arc Podcast The console war is upon us whether we would risk it or not In which case which side are we on This matchup is specifically between Sony and Nintendo with only mentions of Sega and X-Box. We've developed an objective criteria with which to judge these behemoths of the gaming world. Each console from the beginning to the most recent generation will receive a score from [--] to [--]. The one with the higher number wins the match-up. How will your favorite consoles fare in this new deadly framework Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) 2." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YCViz_8d1AA) 2024-11-18T19:00Z 144K followers, 10.8K engagements "Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.14): The End State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we finish this masterpiece of a game. There are some very beautiful moments as we approach the somewhat ambiguous ending of Final Fantasy X. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Missed things from last episode (1:45) [--]. Fighting Sin (7:05) [--]. Entering Sin (21:51) [--]. After Defeating Yu Yevon (54:43) [--]. Is Tidus Gone Forever (1:15:48) **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Ergm5yAmN0) 2022-06-29T18:00Z 144K followers, 32.9K engagements "The Incredible History Of Nintendo W/ @AcquiredFM State of the Arc Podcast David from the Acquired @AcquiredFM podcast joins us to talk about the fascinating mysterious and incredible history of Nintendo. From selling concrete to cards to toys and ultimately video game systems Nintendo has left an intriguing trail behind them. Thanks for watching this episode on the history of Nintendo Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_HdzNDZJ8yA) 2025-04-28T17:59Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Podcast intro to Metal Gear Solid [--] #MGS2 #MetalGearSolid2 #MetalGearSolid State of the Arc Podcast intro to Metal Gear Solid [--] #MGS2 #MetalGearSolid2 #MetalGearSolid" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_jDMfcgZL3s) 2025-01-24T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Mega Man [--] music never gets boring #MegaMan2 #MegaMan #NES #OldGames Mega Man [--] music never gets boring #MegaMan2 #MegaMan #NES #OldGames" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aOg5b2y_oKE) 2025-02-03T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "Apologies And Correcting The Record This is just a quick message in response to a great conversation I had over the phone with Zakogdo. I wanted to correct the record in some areas where he felt we misrepresented him and let you guys know where the future of this conversation lies on our channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=alMc_wRLgfM) 2024-11-10T19:40Z 144K followers, 16.3K engagements "This MGS2 Moment Had Us Dying Laughing 😂 It's the way he says it. It sounds just like a kid on the playground in 3rd grade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aplWxCuoktk) 2025-01-09T00:00Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "Are You BLINDED By NOSTALGIA State of the Arc Podcast Why do you like the things that you like Can good art be objectively measured Is nostalgia really such a bad thing We tackle questions like this in our latest episode of the podcast. Look guys we recorded this after midnight on a Friday like [--] days before Christmas give us a little slack. We love you and hope all is well Enjoy our fun discussion that we'll probably have to revisit another time. **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=awwSFJdWrRQ) 2024-12-23T19:00Z 145K followers, 10.7K engagements "Preserving Good Old Games State of the Arc Podcast Mike has on Adam and Marcin from Good Old Games to discuss the importance of game preservation. With so many games being made every year it is easy for consumers and producers to lose sight of how to best preserve the forgotten relics of the past. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching Good Old Games: www.gog.com **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bUUxkuRn9rg) 2025-04-14T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "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 on this week's State of the Arc podcast **Were 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**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bguFc9ZEeWE) 2024-02-21T19:00Z 144K followers, 25.3K engagements "Localization Controversy A Discussion With Alexander O. Smith State of the Arc Podcast It seems that with every new Japanese game released here in the States there's another controversy about the translation. Most recently we saw this with Metaphor: Refantasio but the same thing happened with Unicorn Overlord and many others. This is true not only for games but also for anime and Manga. So today we brought in Alexander O. Smith a professional Japanese-to-English translator and game writer who worked on games like Vagrant Story Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XII" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dlLm36DFMyI) 2024-10-07T18:00Z 148K followers, 25.7K engagements "MGS1 And MGS2 Have Some VERY Important Structural Similarities It's important to note how similar the missions in Metal Gear Solid [--] and Metal Gear Solid [--] are to each other. This is key to keep in mind when looking to understand what this game is really all about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eOjo4paGnJw) 2025-01-08T19:30Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "The Mysterious Development History Of Terranigma (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Terranigma is one of the most touching and beautiful games ever made. It is near the top of Mike's list of favorite games ever and Casen is now playing it for the first time. We cover the history of the games development including why it never came to the America and what may have happened to the lead developers who seem to have vanished in an enigma themselves. Much mystery surrounds this game but we're here to unravel the mystery and give this game the proper treatment it deserves. Join us as we analyze and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVC2Nh1vn8M) 2025-04-02T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Pre-rendered backgrounds made for better art in video games #PS1 #finalfantasy #OldGames Pre-rendered backgrounds made for better art in video games #PS1 #finalfantasy #OldGames" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ewalSKwG0T0) 2025-01-27T19:19Z 157K followers, 61.6K engagements "Expedition [--] improves on the RPG formula in almost every way. #ClairObscur #Expedition33 Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] improves on the RPG formula to make an exciting new experience #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #clairobscurexpedition33" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fc66B1oTJF0) 2025-04-25T19:55Z 155K followers, 86.5K engagements "The Birth of a Hero: How Games Introduce You to Their Worlds The myth of the birth of a hero is one of the most common ones throughout history. It's a story we humans have loved to tell over and over. But how do video games handle myths like these And what's the use of this type of story as it relates to gameplay The answer may surprise you I hope you enjoy the video. What other games do you feel follow this archetype **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fxCcAoFRxkE) 2025-09-17T17:56Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "The Hidden Meaning Behind Tidus' Cringey Laugh Tidus laugh has been the subject of intense debate within the Final Fantasy X community. Some love it others hate it. Clarity on the scene proper has been provided by the directors of the game and also the translators and localizers. However a new discover is going to overturn the tables and recast the entire scene in a whole new light. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching The owarai shinji or laughing ritual: https://youtu.be/oHLoDHtK__A **We're Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gOsFUNQPL7U) 2025-05-12T18:30Z 150K followers, [----] engagements "How To Learn A Language FAST State of the Arc Podcast I became fluent in Spanish in [--] months. Here is how I did it and the good news is it's something that you can do too It's a basic easy method that anyone can do. But it's not exactly a thing that you'd expect. I am currently studying Swedish with this same method to great success. Check it out What language do you want to learn SUBS2SRS: https://subs2srs.sourceforge.net/ Pimsleur: https://www.pimsleur.com/ **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ge43VMNO-84) 2024-11-25T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "It's Not A Lake It's An Ocean Alan Wake Analysis: (FINALE) State of the Arc Podcast Having just finished Alan Wake we couldn't help but notice the Jungian symbolism woven into the story. This is a story about Alan's journey to face himself his shadow and leave behind a persona (and image of himself) he has grown to hate. **Were 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**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iBlpgj640h8) 2024-11-27T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Are We TRULY Against Censorship We tell ourselves that freedom to unfiltered and uncensored information is extremely important. So why do we constantly curate the information we share with others" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iDsnf6zjmS4) 2025-02-12T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "How Final Fantasy VII Pulled Off Its Mind-Bending Twist State of the Arc Podcast A plot twist is an interesting thing. Many stories try to pull off such a feat few succeed. In terms of video games Final Fantasy VII is one that pulled off its twist remarkably. We were going to talk about a few other games but the time was well spent in focusing mostly just on FF7. And the Metal Gear Solid example is mid-game. That game pulls off its own twist with flying colors but we used a smaller moment in the game to illustrate how a twist can be done poorly. Remember we have Patreon pages with additional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ieLvtJXFe7Q) 2025-01-13T19:00Z 157K followers, 39.6K engagements "Alan Wake Is A "Pulse-Pounding Thrill Ride" Coming up this week on the State of the Arc Podcast we'll begin our deep dive into Alan Wake an action-thriller game from Remedy Entertainment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j1gnaEqz4O8) 2024-11-05T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements "What Princess Mononoke Is REALLY About Princess Mononoke gives us one of the strongest examples of fully integrated masculinity that I've ever seen in popular media. Prince Ashitaka is a perfect example of Carl Jung's fourth stage of logos development represented by Hermes. "Finally in his fourth manifestation the animus is the incarnation of meaning. On this highest level he becomes a mediator of . spiritual profundity". Jung noted that "in mythology this aspect of the animus appears as Hermes the messenger of the gods; in dreams he is a helpful guide."" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j23orPDrd6w) 2024-12-04T19:30Z 159K followers, 128.7K engagements "Final Fantasy VII had a complex introduction that was easy to understand #ff7 #finalfantasy #ps1 Final Fantasy VII had a complex introduction that was easy to understand #ff7 #finalfantasy #ps1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=joCXNirQAxM) 2024-12-16T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Alexander O Smith Spoony Bard Meme #ffx #podcast #localization #finalfantasy Alexander O. Smith Explains how he included the Spoony Bard line in every Final Fantasy game that he's worked on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jwAONgJtMG4) 2024-11-04T20:15Z 144K followers, [---] engagements "How Alan Wake Tells A Story Without Taking Away Player Control Alan Wake gives us a great example of how game developers can deliver exposition without taking away player control" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k54tBu_cmS8) 2024-11-19T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements "How Alan Wake Was Created Alan Wake Analysis (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we begin our deep dive into Alan Wake a [----] action-thriller game from Remedy Entertainment. In this first episode we'll tell the story of the game's development getting into the creators' headspace and setting up the themes and deeper meaning the game will explore. Join us **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kskIIka-aIg) 2024-11-06T19:00Z 148K followers, 10.3K engagements "The Music Of Final Fantasy X w/ @FinalFantasyUnion Final Fantasy [--] has some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu was aided by Masashi Hamauzu and Junya Nakano to craft this truly special soundtrack. Much like this podcast was aided by Daryl from Final Fantasy Union @FinalFantasyUnion Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=laNwumRvZAA) 2025-06-02T18:00Z 152K followers, 15.5K engagements "Halo was a cultural PHENOMENON #Halo #Halo1 #Xbox #MasterChief #originalxbox Halo was a cultural PHENOMENON #Halo #Halo1 #Xbox #MasterChief #originalxbox" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=llF7fRTA2_M) 2025-02-04T00:00Z 147K followers, 11.2K engagements ""Discard your memories of past games" The Philosophy of "Mono No Aware" State of the Arc Podcast Today my good friend Hian and I discuss the concept of Mono No Aware in Japanese culturethe "Romance of Impermanence" and the beauty of letting go while maintaining the appreciation of precious memories. Hian's Essay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EsKkfrt8wyaZUqwWjsnJDg1jNGoWM80s/viewusp=drive_link **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m9147rxX4Cw) 2024-12-02T19:16Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Shion and Kevin Sittin' In A Tree Xenosaga Ep.III Analysis (Ep.2) After finding herself transported to Miltia [--] years in the past Shion finds the rest of the group and investigates the area to find out what happened. Along their way they come across Virgil engaged in combat with U-TIC realians. Seeing that he is badly injured they decide to help him despite knowing he is the Blue Testament. They soon find an old church where they meet Febronia with a young Shion and Kevin. Febronia offers to be an organ donor to save Virgils life and an emergency operation is conducted to rescue him. After" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=meakAlfRepc) 2024-08-07T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "How One Punch Man Turned Bad Storytelling into a Masterpiece One Punch Man is a show that puzzles and amazes me to no end. How can such a generic story simple plot shallow backstory and Invincible main character produce something new and amazing Let's find out because this masterpiece is truly one of a kind. Kind of like when you play most JRPG's through to the end you find that somehow through the course of your journey you have attained near god-like powers and can defeat any and all challenges that present themselves before you with ease. That's usually when the game starts to get. a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nkNHjpbNTtY) 2018-09-17T11:45Z 153K followers, 1.3M engagements "How FF7 taught me about the real world #finalfantasy7 #ff7 #podcast How FF7 taught me about the real world #finalfantasy7 #ff7 #podcast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nv2gWvcBf1g) 2024-12-03T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "A Switch Eulogy: Looking Back State of the Arc Podcast The Switch [--] has been announced thus signaling that the end of the Switch's life is imminent. As we look back on a life well lived we remember the good times. The games that made us laugh and cry the experiences that we'll always remember. The Switch may not be long for this world but it will always live on inside our hearts. May it rest in peace. Much of this video is a reaction to our initial Switch review [--] years ago. You can find that review here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=O-lLtroo1rM Remember to subscribe and join us on Patreon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nvyU1LOTKVM) 2025-03-31T18:00Z 149K followers, 11.7K engagements "Top [--] Game Soundtracks The Best Music In Video Games State of the Arc Podcast What video games have the best music We each made a list of the top [--] video game soundtracks of all time. For this video we did not include Final Fantasy music. That will be treated in a separate video in the future. Do you agree with our picks Whose list resonates with you the most Let us know And don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oUrXpvSQono) 2025-02-03T19:00Z 147K followers, 15K engagements "Ted Woolsey had to cut the translation for Final Fantasy [--] in HALF #FF6 #FinalFantasy #Localization Ted Woolsey had to cut the translation for Final Fantasy [--] in HALF #FF6 #FinalFantasy #Localization" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ohZX-d8R6AQ) 2025-04-11T18:00Z 155K followers, 80.1K engagements "Dreams Are Messages From The Deep Dune: Part One Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Today we'll be analyzing Dune: Part One the [----] film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic [----] novel. Directed by Denis Villeneuve renowned director of Blade Runner [----] Arrival and Sicario this movie tells roughly the first half of the story. It is filmed to the brim with great filmmaking to break down and is without question one of our favorite films of the last five years. **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p49NKSNzZnI) 2024-10-21T18:00Z 159K followers, 13.5K engagements "Top [--] Video Games Of All Time Today I'm updating my personal list of the top [--] video games of all time These are the very best of the best in all my years of playing. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Honorable Mentions (1:32) [--]. #50: Punch-Out (2:38) [--]. #49: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (3:41) [--]. #48: Suikoden II (4:39) (4:39) [--]. #47: Fable II (6:02) [--]. #46: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (7:35) [--]. #45: Silent Hill [--] (9:45) [--]. #44: Vagrant STory (10:39) [--]. #43: Half-Minute Hero (12:30) [--]. #42: Nier Automata (13:39) [--]. #41: NieR Gestalt/Replicant (14:44) [--]. #40: Suikoden (16:03) 14." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pKICqlPN5kM) 2022-02-07T20:02Z 149K followers, 291.6K engagements "The Switch [--] launch will be strong #nintendo #switch2 #NintendoSwitch2 The Switch [--] launch will be strong #nintendo #switch2 #NintendoSwitch2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pYrXTzIK8vM) 2025-04-07T18:31Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Terranigma's theme is found in every aspect of its design. #Terranigma #SNES #JRPG Terranigma's theme is found in every aspect of its design. #Terranigma #SNES #JRPG" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pgs3-M9mbYU) 2025-04-09T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "The song Fisherman's Horizon from Final Fantasy VIII is a perfect fit for that town. #FF8 #PS1 The song Fisherman's Horizon from Final Fantasy VIII is a perfect fit for the story and location of that town. #FF8 #FinalFantasy8 #FinalFantasy #PS1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pttxg26giks) 2025-03-17T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Nightmares Exist Outside Of Logic Alan Wake Analysis: (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Alan Wake a famous crime novelist from New York City lives in a world of stories especially those with supernatural elements. But he's been suffering from writer's block for two years so he and his wife Alice head to the remote town of Bright Falls for some peace and quiet. Suddenly Alan finds himself driving along a dark road at night and before he can stop he hits a hitchhiker on the road. However as he gets out the man is gone and the road he was just driving on is blocked behind him. Alan then realizes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qx0FeW5j9sc) 2024-11-13T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "The Breaking of the Fellowship Lord of the Rings Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring concludes in such a beautiful way. Sam and Frodo Merry and Pippin Aragorn Legolas and Gimli and then of course the tragedies of Boromir and Gandalf. The [--] who remain of the fellowship must go their separate ways. And while the movie tells us time and time again that Frodo must do this alone Sam comes with him. J.R.R. Tolkien chose to hinge his works on certain beautiful truths that seem evident in the world around him and explained the sadness and sorrow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sHM9irPPELY) 2024-09-25T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "The Music of Final Fantasy SNES Era State of the Arc Podcast We now look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the SNES era. Nobuo Uematsu levels up and creates some of the most moving and beautiful songs in all video games. We cover Final Fantasy IV Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI in this video. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. SNES (1:34) [--]. Final Fantasy IV (14:48) [--]. Final Fantasy V (33:31) [--]. Final Fantasy VI (54:52) **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tkSIM_N5JNY) 2025-03-03T19:00Z 148K followers, 13K engagements "Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.11): Yuna's Wedding State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we attempt to save Yuna--who is going through with her marriage to Seymour in Bevelle. Then we go through Bevelle's temple so Yuna can commune with the fayth and get its Aeon but are captured by Kinoc and the warrior monks before escaping. Yuna then must stand trial before the maesters of Yevon and their corruption is fully unveiled. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The Guardian Wyrm Evrae and Wedding Ceremony At Bevelle (1:58) [--]. Bevelle Temple (18:09) [--]. Imprisonment and Trial (24:18) [--]. Seymour Fight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tsupTJSZaxI) 2022-06-08T18:00Z 144K followers, 29.4K engagements "SWITCH [--] Initial Reaction The Nintendo Switch [--] has been revealed and we have some thoughts Do you want to hear them Well you will have to wait until Monday for our full reaction but seeing as it's something that people are eager to discuss right now here's a little teaser for the conversation. Of course we talk about innovation (or lack thereof) and ways that Nintendo may have actually done the smart thing in playing it safe this round. But keep in mind that these are snippets from a larger conversation that will be uploaded on Monday January 20th. Time Codes: [--]. **We're Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uCELRz0dzfY) 2025-01-17T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "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 @GameProf. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching **Were 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uT1VLzZ7YTU) 2023-09-27T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Have Translators Gone TOO FAR State of the Arc Podcast How far is too far If a translator tries to use common phrases and manners of speaking in the target language but does so at the expense of the source language's intention who is to blame We conducted an interview with Zakogdo over text and asked him some of these exact questions. Zakogdo is someone who talks about the localization of Japanese games on X and has gotten lots of traction this year by critiquing the translations of games like Unicorn Overlord and Eiyuden Chronicle. The interview was conducted over text and we sought to find" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uTi9Dcwa37c) 2024-10-28T18:00Z 159K followers, 20.2K engagements "Benjamin Franklin Was A Son of Liberty Did you know the Sons of Liberty flag in Metal Gear Solid [--] is based on a very interesting historical emblem created by Benjamin Franklin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ud8JoC6409E) 2025-01-22T19:30Z 149K followers, 238.4K engagements "What Alan Wake Is Really About Having just finished Alan Wake we couldn't help but notice the Jungian symbolism woven into he story. This is a story about Alan's journey to face himself his shadow and leave behind a persona (and image of himself) he has grown to hate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vxTP19iXd5c) 2024-11-26T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Death of the Author: Finding Meaning in Art State of the Arc Podcast Daniel Santos @DanielSantosAnalysis joins us to discuss 'death of the author' which is a method of engaging with art that does NOT involve any consideration for what the author intended for the work to mean. Though we started out there we slowly moved into topics like AI God Objectivity and whether or not people really are seeing Jesus in their coffee toast or potato chips. All [--] of us are still trying to feel our way through to finding the best ways to analyze works of art and had a fun time exploring the possibilities that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wLKDkM-zMeE) 2025-04-21T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Why Are Gamers So Mad State of the Arc Podcast After watching last week's State of Play presentation we were surprised to see how upset people were about the Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster announcement. In today's episode we'll discuss the uptick in gamer outrage and give our thoughts on the show's announcements Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Responses To Last Week's Episode (2:01) [--]. Thoughts on State of Play (20:50) **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wQ_jNWMEmMY) 2024-09-30T18:00Z 148K followers, 24K engagements "The Garden of Eden in Video Games A Study in Archetypes The Garden of Eden story is one that has interested me for many years. But even more interesting that the story itself is the way that it has been used and retold in media over the last couple thousand years or so. Right down to the video games that we play. This story has so engrained itself into our culture and media that it almost goes completely unnoticed anymore. Yet after analyzing many video games it turns out this motif is quite common in origin stories. I bring up [--] here. What other games do you feel follow this archetype **Were" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xf_mmaiFBkE) 2024-10-24T18:00Z 159K followers, [----] engagements "Why Final Fantasy games have the best intros #finalfantasy #ffx #ff7 Why do Final Fantasy games have the best intros Hironobu Sakaguchi made them the focus of his writing. #finalfantasy #ffx #ff7" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xivHoABoSu0) 2024-12-17T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements "Super Mario RPG Review (Minor Spoilers) A review and analysis of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars one of the greatest games of all time By Casen Sperry Talk to me on Twitter @casensperry This time we go deep into the division between Square and Nintendo after their final collaboration. This game combined the best that both companies had to offer and the result was nothing short of amazing. Mallow Geno and Peach join Mario on his most unique and immersive journey to date There might even be a surprise character who fights with Mario for the first time ever. but what could Bowser gain" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yOVrNz3v6ic) 2016-02-11T18:05Z 149K followers, 177.2K engagements "Life Is IL-LO-GI-CAL Terranigma Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast The way that life and the world are presented in this game is endlessly charming. We proceed through the resurrection of all of the the animals up to the moment that humans are reborn which is the end of chapter [--]. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yla-47s8sx8) 2025-04-16T18:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "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 for watching Time Codes: [--]. **Were 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ysR_AgBfKus) 2023-11-08T19:00Z 157K followers, [----] engagements "TURN THE GAME OFF RIGHT NOW Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.7) State of the Arc Podcast Raiden awakens on Arsenal Gear where Solidus reveals he had killed Raiden's parents and raised him as a child soldier during the Liberian Civil War. After this Olga frees Raiden explaining she is a Patriot double agent forced to help him in exchange for her child's safety. After the Colonel begins acting erratically it is revealed that he is a construct of GW damaged by the virus. Rose tells Raiden the Patriots had ordered her to become his lover and spy on him and that she is pregnant with his child." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yujS_Bg3q60) 2025-02-05T19:00Z 148K followers, 15.3K engagements "The Music of Final Fantasy XIII State of the Arc Podcast While Final Fantasy [--] is often praised for its graphics it is the music that really elevates this game to a whole new level. The complexity and creativity on display here by Masashi Hamauzu make this soundtrack a spectacular treat for the ears. We spend more time going through this soundtrack than I think any other game yet. It is just so textured and dynamic and intriguing. Hope you enjoy If you care to support us here's a link to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On Spotify**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-5Z1-oaJmRA) 2025-11-10T19:00Z 161K followers, 21.4K engagements "Should Final Fantasy DOWNGRADE to AA State of the Arc Podcast Join us and @TheNightSkyPrince as we discuss the future of Final Fantasy. AAA games have massive budgets and have become risky investments which is why most studios prefer to play it safe when handling hundreds of millions of dollars to create one game. The downside of this is that players are left with a homogenized product that doesn't look or feel too different from the other games being heavily marketed. How competitive has Final Fantasy been in this strategy Let us know your thoughts and leave a comment if you would like to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=06xTeL7AIoE) 2025-03-24T18:00Z 160K followers, 43.3K engagements "Fatman Built An Atomic Bomb At Age [--] Peter Stillman says Fatman built an atomic bomb at the age of [--] which sounds ridiculous but did you know there was a Boy Scout who once built a homemade neutron source at the age of 17" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0KSm5Kv5Jns) 2025-01-15T19:30Z 160K followers, 14.1K engagements "The first minute of Final Fantasy VII is enough to convince you that it's going to be amazing The first minute of Final Fantasy VII is enough to convince you that it's going to be an amazing ride. #FF7 #FinalFantasy #PS1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0iXH4KThz0c) 2025-03-10T18:30Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "Utter Devastation FF9 Analysis (Ep.9) We go from the beginning of disc [--] which is actually wonderful for character development all the way to the destruction of Alexandria which is very sad. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. **Listen 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0vHYmSmMDr4) 2025-08-06T20:34Z 161K followers, 18.5K engagements "Top [--] Free Final Fantasy Mobile Games Final Fantasy XV is almost here I factored in a few games that I otherwise wouldn't have cared about to emphasize Final Fantasy [--] and some unique mobile ( for iOS and Android) titles that fit into its unique world Justice Monsters [--] and King's Knight are not games I would normally have cared as much about but they're on the list just so you can get immersed into the world of Final Fantasy XV a *little* bit more Otherwise. don't bother I'd say. Of the remaining [--] (non FFXV related) recent free mobile Final Fantasy related titles All The Bravest is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2W7p6n76is4) 2016-11-19T12:00Z 159K followers, 113.8K engagements "Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia) In this second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears we're joined by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover a very basic introduction to gnostic cosmology and the opening cutscene of the game--which is filled to the brim with symbolism and foreshadowing Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: [--]. Introduction To This Week's Guests (0:00) [--]. A Fair Warning About So-Called "Spoilers" (4:05) [--]. Extra Tidbits Of Dev History (5:38) [--]. An Intro To" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3nf22Al564w) 2021-07-21T18:00Z 159K followers, 69K engagements "Adventure Intrigue and a Stolen Princess FF9 Analysis (Ep.2) The way that the intro to this game is framed by a theatrical performance is absolutely brilliant. Once again Sakaguchi displays his prowess in the drafting of yet another beautiful and captivating introductory sequence that holds our attention and immerses us into a new and exciting world in Final Fantasy IX. We discuss the beginning of this game all the way up until the ship crashes into the Evil Forest. For next week play up to the arrival into Lindblum. Developers playing the game and commenting on the music:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3pGLZqslPRY) 2025-06-16T18:00Z 161K followers, 32.9K engagements "I Don't Like Dragon Quest HD 2D. I LOVE IT State of the Arc Podcast With the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD 2D I decided to try out all the previous versions of the game to compare. What I found is an endlessly charming little RPG that I have absolutely fallen in love with. While I've played many Dragon Quest games before (DQ5 DQ8 DQ9 and DQ11) it's the first game that has now made me a fan for life. What a fantastic game and what a great remake to introduce a new generation to this timeless classic Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The History Of Dragon Quest Remakes (02:51) [--]. Casen's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3tcS3XBom1M) 2025-11-05T19:00Z 161K followers, 37.6K engagements "Bioshock Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast Bioshock is considered one of the best games of all time. It has a connection with philosophy art and psychology that many believe is in line with great cinema. Naturally this is a perfect fit for our podcast. In this episode we learn about the developers who made Bioshock including Ken Levine Paul Hellquist Bill Gardener and others. the work is based in part on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Enjoy **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Yhtu61T9Hk) 2023-01-04T19:00Z 159K followers, 21K engagements "The Long Trail Of Breadcrumbs Expedition [--] Ep.7 State Of The Arc Podcast For this episode we decided to go back through all of the breadcrumbs left by the storytellers throughout acts [--] and [--]. Don't watch this episode if you have not yet gotten to the very start of act [--]. Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] is such a blast to play Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5uG9tjP18iM) 2026-01-14T19:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements "Chrono Trigger - Review and Analysis It took longer than I expected but here is my Chrono Trigger review at last. Because this is my favorite game of all time I really tried to be inclusive of dissenting points of view and to analyze the game as fairly as I could. That being said I also wanted to make it clear why I believe it is the best game ever made. Whether you agree or disagree I'd love to hear your own unique perspective in the comments I'm excited for the coming discussions If you like our videos consider donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Follow me on Twitter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GGb0mO4z7Y) 2016-06-30T11:00Z 160K followers, 393.1K engagements "Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] Ep.0 State Of The Arc Podcast In Episode [--] of our analysis of Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] we discuss our approach to this analysis as well as the reason for a delay in uploading the first episode. This game is amazing AND YOU SHOULD PLAY IT OK Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6HatN06m1Bs) 2025-11-03T19:00Z 161K followers, 16.9K engagements "BONUS Final Fantasy IX Episode w/ @GamingWithSpoons and @WarriorsofHype FF9 Analysis We are joined by two wonderful gentlemen to talk yet MORE Final Fantasy IX in this special bonus episode. @WarriorsofHype and @GamingWithSpoons bring the fire and expertise to what has been one of our favorite reviews ever. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B9Z2_beBIb4) 2025-09-10T18:15Z 161K followers, 14.5K engagements "The Heart Of The Paintress Expedition [--] Ep.5 State Of The Arc Podcast Act [--] kicks off with a quest for the heart of the paintress. We meet Monocco and get to have a lot more fun before a very dark and unfortunate ending. We're glad you can join us as we discuss this roller coaster of emotions. Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **Were Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C-E58HG_DFU) 2025-12-26T20:45Z 161K followers, 11.5K engagements "I Miss Old Game Manuals Back when the original Dragon Quest came out you were expected to figure it out No quest markers no hand-holding. You learned the world through manuals or Nintendo Power. Those booklets were essential to early JRPG design. I really miss those days 📺 More deep-dive narrative analysis on Resonant Arc. 👍 Like if you grew up with game manuals. 💬 Comment: Which version of DQ1 is your favoriteand why Key Topics: Dragon Quest / Dragon Warrior game manuals JRPG history Nintendo Power GameFAQs retro game design HD-2D remake Square Enix NES vs. Super Famicom vs. mobile" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D7TAB2VlL8c) 2025-11-07T23:25Z 161K followers, 13.5K engagements "Suikoden II Retrospective Review Today I'm taking a look at Suikoden [--] Konami's classic RPG released on the PlayStation in [----]. For many years it has been commonly believed that the story for Suikoden [--] was actually written before the first game but after finding conflicting accounts regarding this rumor I decided to reach out to Yoshitaka Murayama (the series creator) to get some clarification on this point. Not only did he set the record straight but provided some other great insight into how Suikoden [--] was made. HUGE thank you to ZenmenZ for translating my emails with Mr. Murayama and to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D_YKeO4ULL0) 2019-10-14T11:02Z 159K followers, 230.8K engagements "Of Nobles And Thieves: Dark City Treno FF9 Analysis (Ep.6) Garnet and Steiner continue their journey from the South Gate all the way to Dark City Treno. Tot Baku and Marcus are all feature prominently in this one as well as the beautiful backgrounds and environments. These sequences of the game are masterfully crafted. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. **Listen On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EjHBjNVBvuc) 2025-07-16T18:00Z 161K followers, 19.9K engagements "How Hyper Light Drifter Speaks To The Heart Hyper Light Drifter is one of the most impressive games I've ever played and it's obvious how much heart the creators put into it. This video explains how it inspired me and how it's symbolism reflects the passion of its director Alex Preston. Link to my video on music: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=zF4yrT6-rFU Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixelgaming #hyperlightdrifter #nintendoswitch #nindies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fc15gGQzzEM) 2018-09-03T12:36Z 161K followers, 77.1K engagements "Vivi Finally Gets ANGRY FF9 Analysis Regent Cid becomes a. frog Garnet loses her voice and Quina miraculously survives. but is now very hungry. Then Quina meets new frog-Cid. It's a blast Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching **Listen 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GWZo3JFqb3w) 2025-08-13T18:00Z 161K followers, 11.8K engagements "The History of JRPGs Ep. [--] What Was The First JRPG (Ft. Pat Holleman) JRPGs werent born where you think. We unpack the origins of the term the genre and the influences that defined it. In this episode of State of the Arc Mike and Casen begin a multi-episode deep dive into the history of JRPGswhere the genre came from how it evolved and why it took the shape it did. Were joined by Pat Holleman author of the Reverse Design series and director of the indie RPG Quartet whose research into genre origins helps ground this discussion in real historical context. If you enjoy deep-dive game design" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IlUI3lfK_sQ) 2025-11-19T18:57Z 160K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Death Stranding 2: Is It Worth It Spoiler-Free Review So we finished Death Stranding [--] and although we have many questions the gameplay was awesome and an improvement in every way on the previous game. The story to the extent that I even understand it is something you just have to experience. Nothing can prepare you not even the previous Death Stranding. We hope you'll enjoy our review for Death Stranding [--] We loved it and we'll talk story spoilers next time Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We're Now On"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T18:00Z 161K followers, 10.9K engagements
"NEW Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Review #sponsored Check out Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Available now for Nintendo Switch [--] Nintendo Switch PS5 PS4 Xbox Series XS and PC via Steam and Steam Deck. https://ffc.click/FFT_ResonantArc #sponsored We loved playing this new version of Final Fantasy Tactics over the past few weeks and would like to share our thoughts about it with you. We hope you enjoy the video and consider making the purchase. Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T18:00Z 161K followers, 20.6K engagements
"Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.1): Development History State of the Arc Podcast In the first episode of our Final Fantasy X podcast series we recount the development history of the game and the key developers who created this PS2 masterpiece. Time Codes: [--]. Into (0:00) [--]. Key Developers (4:37) [--]. Development History (24:42) [--]. Recognizing Stylistic Differences In FF Games (59:01) Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-30T18:00Z 161K followers, 93.7K engagements
"Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia) In the third episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears we're joined once again by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover Lahan Village through the Blackmoon forest. There's a lot to talk about in this short introductory section of the game Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: [--]. Opening Political Exposition Dump (0:00) [--]. Thoughts On The Effectiveness Of Xenogears Opening As A Hook (5:31) [--]. Lahan Village (16:00) [--]. Citan's House (38:12) 5."
YouTube Link 2021-07-28T18:00Z 161K followers, 59.4K engagements
"Dragon Quest XI Is A 90s Game Go to http://www.nordvpn.com/resonantarc and use coupon code: resonantarc to get 70% off a 3-year plan (plus one month free) with Nord VPN. Every now and again a game comes around that gives me chills and lets me reminisce about the past. Games arent what they used to be but this one gets it Well I played another one of those recently and it has changed the way I look at modern video games. When I say that Dragon Quest XI feels like a 90s game Im not talking about the 2d pixel art mode. Im actually referring to the game in its entirety. HD graphics voice acting"
YouTube Link 2020-01-27T22:51Z 161K followers, 121K engagements
"NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.2): This Cannot Continue State Of The Arc Podcast Wow a lot to dive into right from the beginning of the game. It sounds like maybe 2B wants to kill god 9S has a lower-than-low opinion of machines and what does death even mean if you're an Android Perhaps more importantly though is the question: "What does life mean if you're an android" This is one deep game and we are very excited to dive into it and give you our thoughts on the story. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of"
YouTube Link 2023-05-03T18:00Z 161K followers, 24.8K engagements
"How Death Stranding Changed Me Forever My Journey Through Solitude Death Stranding is one of the most unusual and unique games I've ever played. It flies in the face of conventions and stretches itself out into the real world in some unexpected ways. But as with most of Hideo Kojima's games it has a charm that is irresistible. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T18:00Z 161K followers, 26.2K engagements
"There Is No Spoon The Matrix Analysis (Ep2) State Of The Arc Podcast If there is no spoon then what's to keep you from bending it with your mind Or is it you that bends instead Here is part [--] of our analysis of That Matrix Will Neo save the planet Find out in not this movie but the ones after but this movie is still awesome Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T19:01Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"Final Fantasy Tactics [--] Tips To Get Started Since we're starting our long-form podcast on Final Fantasy Tactics this week I thought I'd make a video to give new players tips on how to get started with the game. This one can be really tough in the opening chapters so if you'd like to follow along with us during our playthrough this should help you get started Link to Qu_Marsh's FAQ: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/937312-final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions/faqs/50422 Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Tip 1: Zodiac Compatibility (0:36) Tip 2: Recruiting Fighters (2:56) Tip 3: Brave and Faith"
YouTube Link 2022-01-10T19:00Z 161K followers, 290.8K engagements
"Final Fantasy IX was Sakaguchi's response to how much he HATED Final Fantasy VIII #FF9 #FinalFantasy We've begun our latest deep-dive podcast series Today we discuss the philosophical debate between Hironobu Sakaguchi and Yoshinori Kitase about how Final Fantasy should be made moving into the new era of 3D gaming machines. Final Fantasy FF FF9 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy [--] FFIX Sakaguchi Hironobu Sakaguchi Kitase Yoshinori Kitase PS1 Square Squaresoft Final Fantasy FF FF9 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy [--] FFIX Sakaguchi Hironobu Sakaguchi Kitase Yoshinori Kitase PS1 Square Squaresoft"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T18:35Z 161K followers, 557K engagements
"A Final Fantasy that actually looks like Amano's artwork I wonder. #FinalFantasy #YoshitakaAmano A Final Fantasy game that actually looks like Amano's artwork I wonder. #FinalFantasy #YoshitakaAmano #SquareEnix Final Fantasy Amano Yoshitaka Amano Square Enix Podcast JRPG Final Fantasy Amano Yoshitaka Amano Square Enix Podcast JRPG"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T18:18Z 161K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Should YOU Make A Video Game The Realities of Indie Game Development Have you ever thought about making a video game Well today we sit down with the developers behind Quartet Geo Mythica Shrine's Legacy and Kingdoms of the Dump to discuss the realities of indie game development There's a lot of great advice here to consider before you try jumping into making your own game You can buy or wishlist these games here Quartet: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/Quartet/ Geo Mythica: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1699030/Geo_Mythica/ Shrine's Legacy:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T18:00Z 161K followers, 17.3K engagements
"How Final Fantasy IX Closed a Golden Age FF9 Analysis (Ep.1) Ft. @FinalFantasyUnion A big thank you to Flydigi for sponsoring this video Visit shops.flydigi.com and enter the discount code "resonantarc" for 10% off your order In today's episode we're collaborating with Daryll from@FinalFantasyUnion to bring the development history of Final Fantasy IX. This is part [--] of a series where we will break down the story of FF9 chapter by chapter explaining the thought process of the development team the storytelling techniques employed and what it all means at its core. Understanding the creative"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T18:00Z 161K followers, 81.2K engagements
"NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.3): The Alien's Fate State Of The Arc Podcast Wow So much to talk about. Perhaps a bit too much to talk about. If you haven't guessed yet we did not finish the A playthrough this time either. But it's not our fault It's that blasted Jean-Paul. That guy I tell you. We could talk about him for hours. We go from the Amusement park to the Machine Village and at last meet with the enemies of the Humans. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Time Codes: [--]. Intro"
YouTube Link 2023-05-10T18:00Z 161K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Xenogears - Retrospective Review and Analysis I'm sorry it took so long but my Xenogears review is finally here Thanks to everyone who participated in the discussion videos I learned a ton from you guys If you appreciate our work and would like to support the channel and help it grow consider donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixelgaming Dark Pixel Shirts: http://dark-pixel-shop.myshopify.com/ Follow me on Twitter @mcbreest Xenogears Research Sources: http://xenogearsxenosagastudyguide.blogspot.com/p/the-history-of-xenogears.html"
YouTube Link 2017-01-23T12:30Z 161K followers, 528.4K engagements
"Can we be real about Final Fantasy XIII #podcast #gaming #finalfantasy Has enough time passed now that we can be real about Final Fantasy XIII I didn't love that game either but I can still be honest about what it actually is. final fantasy final fantasy xiii podcast final fantasy final fantasy xiii podcast"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T19:00Z 161K followers, 35.6K engagements
"Has There Ever Been A Good Remake Has there ever been a good remake Why remake something that's already good Obviou$ly there i$ a huge inentive to re-relea$e good $elling product$ again and again but we're here to debate the artistic use or other incentives than purely the money aspect. What are more valid reasons to alter art decades after it's been placed into the arms of the public. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc) Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T18:00Z 161K followers, 32.6K engagements
"Is VR Dead W/ Keith Comito State of the Arc Podcast Meta cut several studios and fired over a thousand people who were working on Virtual Reality and now we're wondering if VR will EVER catch on. What are the biggest obstacles to VR finally catching on or will it just never be something the majority of people feel comfortable with Join us and Keith Comito of Lifespan.io to discuss THE FUTURE. Thanks for watching and support us on Patreon if you like what we do https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"Don't worship brands. Follow developers. #gaming #squareenix #finalfantasy #playstation Don't worship brands. Follow the people who make the games you love"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T19:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Retrospective Review My review of Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time one of the best games of the sixth console generation. With excellent platforming fun combat and a super unique rewind feature it stands the test of time as one of my favorite games ever. Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/resonantarc Twitter: @resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Prince of Persia Sands of Time Review Retrospective Resonant Arc Prince of Persia Sands of"
YouTube Link 2019-06-10T11:00Z 161K followers, 59.5K engagements
"Xenosaga Episode I Analysis (FINALE): Proto Merkabah State Of The Arc Podcast TJtheEmperor joins us again to analyze the very ending of Xenosaga. We are also joined by Keith who has some great insights and real-world connections. The game is over and we are finally getting some answers. However we also got a ton more questions. So the question to answer ratio is still very unfavorable. From Proto Merkabah to KOS MOS getting her angel wings we get to experience the ending of this amazing experience. Thanks for joining us Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Proto Merkabah (2:54) [--]. Fight With Albedo"
YouTube Link 2022-11-16T19:00Z 161K followers, 16.2K engagements
"Has Kojima Lost It Death Stranding [--] Review SPOILERS Gear up for this SPOILER filled review of Death Stranding [--] Guitar battles and dance routines make this game a hard one to pin down but when dealing with Hideo Kojima it's usually best to leave all your preconceived motions at the door (as much as you can I suppose). We both loved this game but have different opinions on the story itself. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching www.patreon.com/resonantarc We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T18:01Z 161K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State of the Arc Podcast In the first episode of our Final Fantasy Tactics deep-dive we look at the development history of the game including Yasumi Matsuno's transition from creating the Ogre series at Quest to working with Hironobu Sakaguchi at Square Soft. We also dive into the background of Ivalice--its kings and its wars--and how those things relate to the overall situation at the start of the game. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Development History (1:06) [--]. Background On Ivalice Its Kings And Its Wars (1:05:02) Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2022-01-12T19:00Z 161K followers, 80.8K engagements
"Who Are The Patriots Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.5) State of the Arc Podcast On his way to rescue President Johnson Raiden is confronted by the terrorist commander who claims to be Solid Snake. Enraged by this Pliskin reveals himself as the true Solid Snake and fires on the imposter from a helicopter. Utilizing an advanced exoskeleton the terrorist leader evades Snake's attack and boards a Harrier being piloted by Vamp. Snake then tells Raiden to shoot it down throwing a Stinger missile launcher down to him. After Raiden takes it down the Harrier plummets only to be caught by Metal Gear"
YouTube Link 2025-01-22T19:00Z 161K followers, 22.5K engagements
"Are We In A Simulation Matrix Analysis State Of The Arc Podcast What if we're all in The Matrix. Are we in a simulation How is the word "simulation" best defined The Matrix is one of the most culture defining movies ever made and we reviewed it many months ago for Patreon. Here it is Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T19:00Z 161K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Nier Replicant/Gestalt Analysis (Ep.1) State Of The Arc Podcast In this first episode of our deep-dive analysis of Nier Replicant/Gestalt we look at the key members of the development staff and the reasoning behind their creative decisions in turning Nier into its own IP rather than a direct Drakengard sequel. We also examine the thought process and style of director Yoko Taro and how his observations of human nature shaped the themes of Nier. After that we dive into Niers prologue show why it is such a strong hook for the story and continue up through the Junk Heap and Seafront areas. Time"
YouTube Link 2021-04-23T18:00Z 161K followers, 68.9K engagements
"War As A Video Game Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast Two years after the sinking of the USS Discovery with Solid Snake confirmed dead and framed as the primary suspect new FOXHOUND recruit Jack (codenamed Raiden) is sent to infiltrate the off-shore decontamination facility known as Big Shell constructed shortly after the sinking of the Discovery which according to the government spilled thousands of gallons of crude oil into the New York Harbor. Raiden is given orders to rescue the President of the United States and other hostages from the Sons of Liberty a"
YouTube Link 2025-01-08T19:00Z 161K followers, 20.8K engagements
"Why You Should (Re)Play Metal Gear Solid [--] Next week on Christmas Day we'll be beginning our deep-dive into Metal Gear Solid [--] Hideo Kojima's follow-up to the PS1 stealth action masterpiece. In this video I explain why you should play (or replay) the game alongside us. 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:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T19:00Z 161K followers, 17.6K engagements
"Metal Gear Solid [--] Is Nuts This series has always been confounding to me but somehow it works"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T19:30Z 161K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Melodies of Life: How FFIXs Ending Stays With You Forever FF9 Analysis We dive deep into the unforgettable finale of Final Fantasy IX. From Zidane and Garnets emotional reunion to Vivis poignant farewell. Join us as we unpack the themes hidden details and lasting impact of one of the most heartfelt endings in gaming history. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T18:15Z 161K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Unqualified For Free Will Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Finale) State of the Arc Podcast Today we are joined by our friend Max Derrat to analyze the ending of Metal Gear Solid [--] If you haven't heard of him check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat/featured After escaping from Arsenal Gear the fortress falls out of the sky and crashes into Manhattan Island. Raiden is contacted by a different AI impersonating the Colonel and Rose. It states that GW was the only AI destroyed and that the S3 Plan's real purpose is to stop society's regression in the digital era from trivial"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T19:00Z 161K followers, 32.9K engagements
"Is VR Dead W/ Keith Comito State of the Arc Podcast Meta cut several studios and fired over a thousand people who were working on Virtual Reality and now we're wondering if VR will EVER catch on. What are the biggest obstacles to VR finally catching on or will it just never be something the majority of people feel comfortable with Join us and Keith Comito of Lifespan.io to discuss THE FUTURE. Thanks for watching and support us on Patreon if you like what we do https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T19:00Z 161K followers, [---] engagements
"Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.2): Chapter [--] State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we dive into the opening chapter of Final Fantasy Tactics We also spend time on the movies that play on the start screen how the game is framed by Arazlam's narration and cover everything from Orbonne Monastery through the Thieve's Fort/Brigand's Den battle. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Title Screen Movies (0:30) [--]. Arazlam's Narrated Intro and Opening Credits (13:07) [--]. Orbonne Monastery (19:01) [--]. Gariland (38:14) [--]. The Death Of Barbaneth Beoulve (43:54) [--]. Mandalia Plains/Rescuing Algus (51:37)"
YouTube Link 2022-01-19T19:00Z 161K followers, 54K engagements
"Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Thoughts State Of The Arc Podcast We got to play the demo of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and absolutely loved it But then of course we got curious about the original DQ7 game and so Casen started playing it and. Wow. These games are quite different. If you are new to the series or a seasoned veteran of all things Dragon Quest we'd love to hear from you What are your thoughts on this new reimagined version of the game If you enjoy deep-dive game design analysis and want to support future episodes consider joining our Patreon. Thank you for watching and listening."
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T19:02Z 161K followers, 22.7K engagements
"Silent Hill [--] Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast We talk about the development history of the classic game Silent Hill [--]. It was made by Hiroyuki Owaku Masahiro Ito Masahi Tsuboyama Sato Takayoshi and Akirayama Oka. Of course there were many who had a hand in making this game but these are the notable devs who we will be referencing in this episode. To make a game like this one has to: 1) be seriously messed up on the inside 2) have enough sanity to know how messed up you are; yet still function reasonably well in the real world 3) want to show the entire world how screwed"
YouTube Link 2022-11-23T19:00Z 161K followers, 28.4K engagements
"Chrono Cross Retrospective Review My review of the PS1 classic Chrono Cross. Despite the fact that Chrono Trigger is my favorite game of all time until now I've never had the chance to play its sequel. This is retrospective look at one of Square's last great rpgs on the Playstation and my thoughts on a game that has divided many fans of CT. Richard Honeywood Interview: https://web.archive.org/web/20060517012317/http://www.edge-online.co.uk/archives/2006/02/qa_square_enixs_1.php Stat Gain/Mini-Level Guide: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/196917-chrono-cross/51159327 Join Our Discord"
YouTube Link 2018-08-20T16:37Z 161K followers, 642.3K engagements
"FF7R Director Pissed Off The Internet. AGAIN State of the Arc Podcast Another week another quote from a Final Fantasy developer that made people on X mad. We give our take on what Hamaguchi actually said then take a look at an AI-slop Zelda trailer and talk about Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary 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 [--]. Intro (0:00)"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T20:01Z 161K followers, 41.3K engagements
"Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] Review The Best RPG In [--] Years Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] came out of nowhere and has left us completely stunned. This game has just changed the industry for the better. This review has NO SPOILERS but tons of footage As a disclaimer we have not yet finished it. Mike is around [--] hours in and Casen is around [--] hours in. But wow this game is absolutely worth playing. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-23T17:57Z 161K followers, 61K engagements
"Bioshock Analysis (FINALE): What Was Your Reward State Of The Arc Podcast We complete the story arc for Jack Ryan a man without a family. The game ends as brilliantly as it started. Casen had to do this episode remote for a few reasons but will be back in studio for the first podcast of our next series. Please leave a like and a comment if you feel so inclined. Thank you Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2023-02-08T19:00Z 161K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Final Fantasy [--] Analysis (Ep.2) State Of The Arc Podcast In this second episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII we examine the graduation of our party members from students at Balamb Garden into full members of SeeD then continue all the way through the end of disk 1--which culminates with the failed assassination attempt on the sorceress Edea. Time Codes: [--]. Introduction (0:00) [--]. Beginning Of The Summary Of What We Played This Time (0:45) [--]. How FF8 Handles Worldbuilding (3:07) [--]. Conversation About Cid And His Conflict With Garden Faculty (11:24) [--]. SeeD Graduation And Selfies"
YouTube Link 2021-03-18T22:24Z 161K followers, 95.3K engagements
"The Shocking Development History Of Metal Gear Solid [--] (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Metal Gear Solid [--] went through a grueling process in development that lead to big changes needing to be made. Kojima got to tell the story in his style of course but was more constrained in the type of story he was allowed to tell. But something shocking happened towards the end of development that changed the course of the game and all of history along with it forever. Come along and let's talk about one of the most acclaimed games of the early 2000's. Time Codes: [--]. Dev History (0:00) [--]. SPOILERS (41:22)"
YouTube Link 2024-12-25T19:00Z 161K followers, 31.4K engagements
"Vamp And Dennis Rodman Are The Same Guy Have you ever wondered how Vamp from Metal Gear Solid and former NBA star Dennis Rodman are similar These are the questions we answer on our podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-01-29T19:30Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.9): A Friendly Religious Debate State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we cross the Thunder Plains traverse Macalania Woods thwart another attempted kidnapping and moderate a religious debate between Waka and Riku. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The Thunder Plains (0:37) [--]. Macalania Woods (10:29) [--]. Break Down Of Braska's Design (24:50) [--]. Jecht Spheres (32:01) [--]. Al Bhed Kidnapping Attempt (39:51) [--]. Al Bhed Language Spoiler (42:18) [--]. Wakka's Religious Argument With Rikku (43:26) [--]. Snow Mobile Ride With Lulu (52:09) We're Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-21T09:18Z 142K followers, 24.2K engagements
"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 Time Codes: [--]. Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T18:00Z 159K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Suikoden HD Remaster Review Worth Playing In [----] In March the long-awaited remaster of Suikoden [--] & [--] was released and Casen and I have decided to dive into these classic games to give our thoughts on the quality of the remaster and reviews of the games themselves. We're covering Suikoden [--] this week and next week we'll get into Suikoden [--] Listen 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"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T18:01Z 151K followers, 13.3K engagements
"The TOP [--] Games of ALL TIME State of the Arc Podcast Do you want to know what the top ten games of all time are I think it's time to settle this once and for all. Mike and Casen go head to head in all out war as they try to settle this age old question once and for all. The rules are simple. For each match-up from #10 to #1 the points get higher and higher. The winner of the #10 spot gets [--] point while the winner of the #1 spot gets [--] points. Who's list will win the day Casen's or Mike's YOU DECIDE Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Honorable Mentions (2:57) [--]. #10 (7:33) [--]. #9 (17:15) [--]. #8"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T19:00Z 144K followers, 33.9K engagements
"26 Years Later Suikoden II Hits Harder Than Ever In its opening moments Suikoden II plunges you into a war-torn world where childhood friendships are shattered and impossible choices must be made. Underscored by Miki Higashinos masterful soundtrack it promises a journey filled with heartbreak betrayal and a desperate struggle for peace. This isnt just another retro RPG its a deeply personal tale about the cost of conflict the bonds that define us and the tragic paths we walk in the name of power. Suikoden IIs emotional weight and unforgettable characters have cemented its place in the rich"
YouTube Link 2025-05-26T18:00Z 151K followers, [----] engagements
"What Is Happening To The Gaming Industry State of the Arc Podcast There's been a lot of buzz about the slump the gaming industry is in for years now. Studio closures big game failures and an overall homogenizing of the AAA scene point to a possible collapse of the industry. Today we discuss why this is happening and what--if anything--we can do about it. Were 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-23T18:00Z 146K followers, 27.5K engagements
"Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition - Worth $20 The first chapter is free I didn't really show anything past the beginning of the game here anyways. If you don't think I assessed it properly you are more than welcome to try the game out yourself. It succeeds in some very important ways but it is deficient in many others. Is it worth the $20 Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/darkpixelgames/ Twitter: @darkpixeltv @casensperry Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixel Thanks for watching guys You are all"
YouTube Link 2023-10-21T00:07Z 142K followers, 33.9K engagements
"Nausica of the Valley of the Wind Analysis: Miyazaki's Greatest Work State of the Arc Podcast We analyze Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind which we both consider to be Miyazaki's highest achievement in film. Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-13T18:00Z 157K followers, 33.7K engagements
"Hyper Light Drifter's Thematic Core If you haven't played Hyper Light Drifter boy do you need to It definitely rates VERY high among the most impactful experiences I've ever had with a game"
YouTube Link 2024-03-17T15:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements
"What Nier: Automata Taught Me (And I Still Haven't Learned) On my last playthrough of Nier: Automata despite being so rich with philosophical references it wasn't the main story that caught my attention but a side quest. To my great surprise it was actually inside this seemingly silly side plot that I found a life-changing lesson"
YouTube Link 2024-06-17T18:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Intellectual Slaking w/ @maxderrat 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 belief. Use it well Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-24T18:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements
"Games We Missed In '24 What's Coming In '25 State of the Arc Podcast We couldn't play everything we wanted to in [----] but as luck would have it there will actually be another year starting soon It will be called [----] so that means we get a whole extra year But with this unexpected extra time comes with its own hurdle apparently even though we didn't get to play everything we wanted to play in [----] there will still be yet even MORE games coming out in [----]. Luckily however not quite as many. So that's good news. And while we are typically not fans of remakes and unplanned sequels the new games"
YouTube Link 2024-12-30T19:00Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"Bring back cool ending credits scenes like in FF6 or Chrono Trigger #SNES #FF6 #ChronoTrigger Bring back cool ending credits scenes like in FF6 or Chrono Trigger #SNES #FF6 #FinalFantasyVI #ChronoTrigger"
YouTube Link 2025-03-03T19:30Z 148K followers, [----] engagements
"I can read maps and compasses because of video games not boy scouts #videogames #oldgames #podcast I can read maps and compasses because of video games not boy scouts #videogames #oldgames #podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"The animation in Terranigma is highly expressive showing Ark's personality and quirks. #Terranigma The animation in Terranigma is highly expressive showing Ark's personality and quirky behavior. #Terranigma #SNES #pixelart #JRPG"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"How Alan Wake Sets A Trap For The Protagonist In Alan Wake the town of Bright Falls is only accessible by boarding a ferry and crossing an enormous river. This setup creates a great setting for a horror story because the town itself becomes a trap for Alan. It is not easy to access and therefore not easy to escape"
YouTube Link 2024-11-12T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements
"The Music of Final Fantasy VII State of the Arc Podcast Final Fantasy [--] has one of the best soundtracks in the history of video games. We analyze it to figure out why that is. We got stories background information and more about this specific game and we lay it all out right here. This was supposed to include all of the PS1 era final fantasy games but it ended up just being about FF7. There might be a few spoilers here so tread carefully if you haven't yet played the game. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Uematsu (0:34)"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T18:03Z 161K followers, 36.9K engagements
"Who Pulls Alan From Cauldron Lake Alan Wake Analysis: (Ep3) State of the Arc Podcast Sheriff Sarah Breaker takes Allan in for questioning. Alan's phone rings his wife's voice faintly coming through followed by a chilling voice dictating Alan's next moves if he ever wants to see her alive again. At Lovers' Peak the kidnapper demands Alan's manuscript claiming it foretells future events. Their confrontation escalates leading to a brutal struggle and a desperate chase through the darkness. The kidnapper escapes leaving Alan to fight his way back to the Cabin. Barry finally understanding the"
YouTube Link 2024-11-20T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"You won't believe how HUGE Dragon Quest is in Japan #dragonquest #NES #oldgames You won't believe how HUGE Dragon Quest is in Japan #dragonquest #NES #oldgames"
YouTube Link 2024-12-30T19:30Z 159K followers, 22K engagements
"Kubricks Mind-Bending Masterpiece Explained 2001: A Space Odyssey State of the Arc Podcast Stanley Kubricks 2001: A Space Odyssey isnt just a sci-fi classicits a cinematic milestone that changed the language of film. In this video we break down the films mysterious symbolism groundbreaking visuals and philosophical questions about evolution technology and humanitys place in the universe. Whether youre a film buff a philosophy nerd or a JRPG fan who spotted the Xenogears influence a mile away this deep dive is for you Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T18:00Z 157K followers, 11.4K engagements
"NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast Welcome to the State of the Arc Podcast Today we're discussing NieR Automata a philosophical and introspective game that is actually really fun to play. In this episode we talk about how the game was made and what needed to come together in order for it to happen. This is an amazing game and one that seems to marry gameplay with story in a unique way. We talk about Yoko Taro Yosuke Saito Keiichi Okabe Akihiko Yoshida and of course philosophers like Plato Aristotle Sartre Nietzsche Pascal and many others. If you like the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-26T18:00Z 144K followers, 29.2K engagements
"The Secret To Learning A Language #languagelearning #podcast #polyglot The Secret To Learning A Language #languagelearning #podcast #polyglot"
YouTube Link 2024-11-25T19:30Z 144K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Learn A Language With Lord of the Rings #languagelearning #lordoftherings #podcast Learn A Language With Lord of the Rings #podcast #languagelearning #lordoftherings"
YouTube Link 2024-11-24T19:00Z 144K followers, 15.2K engagements
"What Makes Terranigma So Special Developed by Quintet the studio that brought you ActRaiser and Illusion of Gaia Terranigma was released in [----] on the Super Nintendo in Japan and Europe. However it never made it to North America. It is one of the most thoughtful and profound video games ever released and has tragically been widely overlooked. In this video I explain why this game means so much to me and why we have decided to cover it on our podcast over the next several weeks. We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-26T18:00Z 149K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Afflicted By A Hero Dune: Part Two Analysis State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we're covering Dune: Part Two Denis Villeneuve's follow-up to the [----] epic sci-fi film. This time we get the second half of the adaptation of Frank Herbert's [----] novel and the conclusion to the story. In the film version Villeneuve focuses on the danger of messianic figures and shows how heroic charismatic leaders manipulate the beliefs of passionate people to achieve their own aims for better or worse. Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"The Hourglass Twins Outer Wilds Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Outer Wilds is amazing. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-18T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"The addition of front flips in Majora's Mask blew Mike's mind as a kid #majorasmask #legendofzelda The addition of front flips in Majora's Mask blew Mike's mind as a kid #majorasmask #ocarinaoftime #legendofzelda #nintendo64"
YouTube Link 2024-12-08T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Alexander O. Smith Returns to Discuss Localization State of the Arc Podcast Alexander O. Smith returns to talk game translation and localization. What words did he sneak into every Final Fantasy game that he translated How would he have tackled current controversial translations All this and more are discussed in this exciting episode of the Resonant Arc Podcast. Alexander's Instagram account: http://www.instagram.com/aokajiya/ The "Shogun" breakdown Alexander mentioned from Hiroko Yoda: https://blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/jidaigeki-made-in-usa Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T19:43Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Sony and Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Update More Info State of the Arc Podcast Here is an update to the Video I did on the Nintendo PlayStation some years back. Ken Kutaragi played a much bigger role in the whole fiasco that I had originally realized. This video was actually recorded some [--] years ago but I never got around to posting. Since it was mentioned in a recent podcast I figured I'd throw this up. The podcast will go up tomorrow. Thanks for everything The link to the article I'm referencing is here:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-17T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Children can do amazing things if you let them. #GamingDad #GamingMom #Terranigma Children can do amazing things if you let them. #GamingDad #GamingMom #Terranigma"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Limitations are what made Final Fantasy games so special in the 90's. #FinalFantasy #PS1 #SNES Limitations are what made Final Fantasy games so special on the PS1 and SNES. They inspired creativity. #FinalFantasy #PS1 #SNES"
YouTube Link 2025-03-24T18:30Z 150K followers, [----] engagements
"Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.4): The First Sending State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode Titus travels with Yuna to Kilika temple. On the way we see how destructive a force Sin can be in Spira and how much Yuna knows about Jecht. We get a good look at Yuna and how her character design may foreshadow certain things about her story. That sending scene is beautiful. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Wakka and Lulu talking (0:10) [--]. Going to the Boat (12:26) [--]. Aboard the Boat (27:32) [--]. The Aftermath of Sin (57:04) [--]. The Road to Kilika Temple (1:14:12) [--]. SPOILERS Discussion (1:30:01) **Were"
YouTube Link 2022-04-20T18:00Z 149K followers, 51.4K engagements
"A Story With No Words Hyper Light Drifter Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Hyper Light Drifter is brilliant. The incredible depth of its narrative delivered without a single word of text is a testament to how creative and evocative its music sound and visuals are. Today we dive into what makes this game so special and how it has inspired both of us to live our lives to the fullest. [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Setting Expectations On How We Do Analysis (3:20) [--]. What Is Hyper Light Drifter (8:46) [--]. Development History (11:39) [--]. Hyper Light Drifter's Design Foundations (47:12) [--]. Interesting Trivia"
YouTube Link 2024-10-09T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Final Fantasy Intros Ranked State of the Arc Podcast Which Final Fantasy games start off with bang and which ones whimper pathetically on the floor Which intros propel these games to legendary status and which ones would the games be better off without We discuss the qualities at the beginning of each game and rank them in order from best to worst. It turns out Final Fantasies all have pretty great intros so even the least of these games here on this list is still probably above average. But there are a handful of games that shine brighter than the rest. Leave a comment with your list Time"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T19:00Z 149K followers, 42.1K engagements
"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 long time--and that's really saying a lot"
YouTube Link 2023-09-16T02:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"How To Overcome Self-Hatred We often become angry and lash out at others because we assume they see us the way we see ourselves. We feel the need to defend ourselves because we hope to deny the very things we already believe are true about ourselves. Shadow work is so important to overcoming this tendency and doing so will make your relationships so much healthier"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Pan's Labyrinth ULTIMATE Analysis [--] HOUR Review 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 through new eyes. This podcast was recorded live months ago for those who donate to us on Patreon and Subscribestar. To see other exclusive videos we've done please consider joining the ranks Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T19:55Z 142K followers, [----] engagements
"Kingdom Hearts II Review (Minor spoilers) A review and analysis of Kingdom Hearts II by Casen Sperry Kingdom Hearts I Review: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZreoH1Hd3qc Talk to me in the comments or on Twitter: @CasenSperry After reviewing the first Kingdom Hearts I knew that there would be a demand for me to comment on the sequel. Here it is my full analysis of Kingdom Hearts [--]. The game was originally launched for the PS2 in [----] presenting a top notch casting improved gameplay mechanics and new worlds to explore like Tron and Pirates of the Caribbean. As such it achieved a metacritic score"
YouTube Link 2016-06-03T11:00Z 159K followers, 107.6K engagements
"Expedition [--] Defeats Xenoblade + [--] Indie Games You HAVE To Play The votes are in Expedition [--] has defeated Xenoblade Chronicles in a VERY close vote. We'll be covering E33 next as a long-form podcast series Additionally I have seven excellent indie titles that you should check out You definitely want to take a look at these; don't miss out on them Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. E33 Wins The Vote (1:10) [--]. Next Week's Podcast Episode Topic (2:28) [--]. Quartet (3:44) [--]. Geo Mythica (5:13) [--]. Kingdoms of the Dump (7:08) [--]. Shrine's Legacy (8:40) [--]. Sacrifire (10:32) [--]. Replaced (12:00) [--]. Lost"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T20:00Z 161K followers, 11.5K engagements
"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 yet detracts nothing whatsoever to the general plot or development of the characters. It is a masterpiece in so many ways. Come watch our [--] hour celebration of this amazing film on its 30th anniversary. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-12-11T19:00Z 144K followers, 19.7K engagements
"The Music of Final Fantasy NES Era State of the Arc Podcast We look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the NES era. Nobuo Uematsu is a genius and fantastic musician and with the limitations he had he delivered some truly incredible and iconic soundtracks between Final Fantasy I Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Nobuo Uematsu (3:53) [--]. Final Fantasy I (35:27) [--]. Final Fantasy II (52:13) [--]. Final Fantasy III (1:14:40) We're Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T19:00Z 148K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Too OLD For Gaming State of the Arc Podcast Are you too old to play video games Are we Is there a cut-off somewhere In this episode we dive into the age old question "When are you too old to still be playing video games" It's a good question. Also it's a bad question. Which games are we referring to What else are these games keeping you from doing Is our civilization going to end Or will it keep coasting by When will I stop asking these questions If you have answers or insights relating to anything in this video please leave a comment. If you enjoy this content please consider subscribing."
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T18:00Z 144K followers, 12.6K engagements
"Top [--] Intros That Make Games LEGENDS State of the Arc Podcast The intro to art is often the most important part. Video games are no exception. If a dev team can pull off a good intro they likely will be able to pull off a good game. To craft the perfect intro takes a lot of coordination between the directors producers musicians and the dev team. When it's done right it almost always spells success for the rest of the game. In this episode we dip back into many of the games we've covered on this podcast. Games like Xenogears Bioshock Vagrant story and more Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Honorable"
YouTube Link 2024-12-09T19:00Z 144K followers, 10K engagements
"Resurrection Of The Genius Terranigma Analysis (Ep.4) State of the Arc Podcast The resurrection of the genius is chapter [--] of Terranigma. Genius can mean several things and we go with more of the old Greek reading of that word. Chapter [--] is the longest and most fun chapter of the game. Also a heads up Casen's jaw was giving him all sorts of trouble so if he's stretching it out a lot mercilessly tease him in the comments. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T18:34Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Alexander O Smith on Early Game Translation #podcast #ffx #localization Alexander O Smith on the challenges of game translation in the golden era of RPG's"
YouTube Link 2024-11-03T22:13Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Our First Reactions To Super Mario RPG Last week a remake of the [----] classic Super Mario RPG was released. This has always been a very special game for Casen who grew up playing it with his brothers. So on release night I invited him over to my place to reminisce and discuss how this remake stacks up to the original SNES version"
YouTube Link 2023-11-25T16:00Z 144K followers, 15.8K engagements
"Hyper Light Drifter Is A Top [--] Game #hyperlightdrifter #top10 #videogames Hyper Light Drifter Is A Top Ten Game #hyperlightdrifter #top10 #videogames"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T19:30Z 158K followers, [----] engagements
"A Knife In The Dark Lord of the Rings Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast The Fellowship of the Ring is a masterclass in how to creatively adapt a book while technically also skipping say [--] entire chapters without missing a beat. I am more amazed at what Peter Jackson Fran Walsh Philippa Boyens and the whole team pulled off. It rejuvenated J.R.R. Tolkien's work in a way that kept many of his important themes in it. We continue to analyze what made these movies so special and compare them to the books where we can. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Peter Jackson Directing Action (0:51) [--]. A"
YouTube Link 2024-09-11T18:00Z 144K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Star Fox [--] is Koji Kondo's best soundtrack #StarFox64 #N64 #gamemusic #StarFox Star Fox [--] is Koji Kondo's best soundtrack #StarFox64 #doabarrelroll #N64 #gamemusic #starfoxgaming This episode will be released on Monday February 3rd"
YouTube Link 2025-02-02T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Splinter Cell - Ghost Walkthrough HARD - #05 CIA Headquarters This is my favorite level in the game"
YouTube Link 2013-04-08T07:33Z 148K followers, [---] engagements
"NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.4): Flowers For MAchines State Of The Arc Podcast We finish ending A Starting off at the Machine Village we make our way past the Flooded City and through to the end of the game. It's a wild ride so buckle up. If you like the podcast please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Machine Village (3:38) [--]. Forest Kingdom (20:29) [--]. Flooded City (40:42) [--]. Copied City (53:00) [--]. Death Cult (1:15:10) [--]. Eve and A Ending (1:24:05) Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-17T18:00Z 144K followers, 15.7K engagements
"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 Time Codes: [--]. Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-15T19:00Z 157K followers, [----] engagements
"The Switch [--] Is Seriously Impressive State of the Arc Podcast We now know everything we wanted to know about the Switch [--] Well almost everything. Due to pricing questions we are waiting for more information before we include that issue in our discussion. In the mean time that direct was wonderful and there are some exciting things coming from Nintendo Thank you for watching and remember to subscribe and join us on Patreon Time Codes: [--]. We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T18:00Z 155K followers, 16K engagements
"Metal Gear Solid Analysis (Ep.1): Development State Of The Arc Podcast Let's take a close look at the development of Metal Gear Solid. In this episode we look into the past of Hideo Kojima the auteur who created the Metal Gear series. We also study some of the unique tactics employed by the developers. Were 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"
YouTube Link 2022-07-20T18:00Z 159K followers, 39.7K engagements
"The Switch [--] Can Improve The Best Console Of All Time #Switch2 #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 The Switch is the best console of all time. The Switch [--] doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. #nintendo #nintendoswitch #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch2"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T19:30Z 148K followers, [----] engagements
"The beginning of Ghost of Tsushima lays out its theme right from the first lines of the game The beginning of Ghost of Tsushima lays out its theme right from the first lines of the game #ghostoftsushima #samurai #videogames"
YouTube Link 2025-03-04T19:24Z 148K followers, [----] engagements
"The ULTIMATE Xenosaga Analysis Xenosaga III Analysis (FINALE) REUPLOAD (FIXED AUDIO) Thanks to all the guests who joined us on this panel TJTheEmperor: @TJTheEmperor Keith Comito: https://www.lifespan.io/ David Aidan Quick timecode to help with skipping the Childhood's End Spoiler. Intro (0:00) Beginning of Spoiler (1:54:32) End of Spoiler (1:57:00) In this final episode we break down the plot and themes for the entire Xenosaga series now that we have finished everything. It is packed full of really interesting insights from an incredible panel. We hope you appreciate it **Were Now On"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T01:06Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Sony Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Was Instigated By ONE Man Ken Kutaragi #nintendo #Sony #playstation #ps1 Sony Nintendo CD-ROM Feud Was Instigated By ONE Man Ken Kutaragi #nintendo #Sony #playstation #ps1"
YouTube Link 2024-11-17T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Kefka Boss Fight is His Story #Shorts #FF6 Watch the full podcast here https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Q7oGz3tAkFU&list=PLJCH8faf6Gax9HkAKG0QgLqVCsXsv-YG0&pp=gAQB Were 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"
YouTube Link 2023-04-21T18:00Z 144K followers, 11.9K engagements
"The Snake Returns Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Snake returns in our analysis of the very beginning of Metal Gear Solid [--]. This is exactly what players wanted and Hideo Kojima delivered on it big-time. with a bit of a twist. We play up to end of the boat mission where everything ends in chaos. Not only the characters but the player as well. This exciting sequence is packed with symbolism references and hard hitting thematic material that not only hints at what will come next but also can be applied directly to your own life. Follow along and take this journey"
YouTube Link 2025-01-01T19:00Z 145K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Final Fantasy [--] Analysis (Ep.3) State Of The Arc Podcast In this third episode of our deep-dive into Final Fantasy VIII we examine the entirety of disc two which includes an escape from D-District Prison the destruction of a Galbadian missile base navigating a civil war within Balamb Garden crashing into Fisherman's Horizon saving Balamb Village from the clutches of the Sorceress learning the truth of our characters' origins in a certain orphanage and a final clash between Balamb and Galbadia Garden Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Laguna Dream Sequence #3 (1:33) [--]. D-District Prison (20:55) 4."
YouTube Link 2021-03-22T18:00Z 158K followers, 72.1K engagements
"Dev History w/ @maxderrat Planescape Torment Analysis (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Max Derrat @maxderrat https://www.youtube.com/@maxderrat has joined us to discuss Planescape Torments 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 [---] @MrEdders123 https://www.youtube.com/@MrEdders123 for being such a beast. Check out how wild this game was to make before we step into the first act of the game next week. Enjoy the comments Time Codes: [--]. Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-03T18:00Z 159K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Even My CAT Likes Expedition [--] #ClairObscur #Expedition33 Even My CAT Likes Expedition [--] #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #IndieGames #rpg"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"The Switch became a JRPG Machine #JRPG #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch The Switch became a JRPG Machine #JRPG #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"UNDERRATED Games You're Sleeping On State of the Arc Podcast What does the word underrated even mean We've never been big fans of the words underrated or overrated but we figured that if we define our terms we can actually have a decent discussion Lots of games have for one reason or another evaded the public consciousness; despite being incredible games If the only way we can talk about some of these games is to use the word underrated so be it. We hope you enjoy this next episode of the State of the Arc Podcast Remember we have Patreon pages with additional content. Thanks for watching"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T19:00Z 145K followers, 15.5K engagements
"The CURE For Console War Disease #consolewars #sony #nintendo The CURE For Console War Thinking #consolewars #sony #nintendo"
YouTube Link 2024-11-18T19:32Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Final Fantasy X Review (Minor Spoilers) A retrospective review of the tenth game in the Final Fantasy series. There was a photo used incorrectly in the video. The man in the photo is actually Ryichi Sakamoto who served as an inspiration for Hamauzu. It ranges from difficult to impossible to find good photos of a lot of these Japanese game developers but I should have been more thorough with my research. I apologize for that. Follow me on Twitter: @mcbreest Dark Pixel Gaming"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T23:57Z 142K followers, 417.2K engagements
"The Greatest RPG You Never Played Terranigma Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast This game is beautiful and the first Chapter which we cover here is not one you'll soon forget. Not only that it's funny and strange in all the best ways. It feels like a taste of that golden age of RPG's but one that many people missed out on. Play this game now for your own good. You'll thank me later. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"I Played Final Fantasy XIV I've FINALLY beaten Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the base game from the story to the questing and battle mechanics. I will be continuing on Heavensward next which I'll try to beat before Final Fantasy XVI comes out on June 22nd"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T19:23Z 142K followers, 35.5K engagements
"Is Turn Based Combat OUTDATED State of the Arc Podcast Is turn-based combat dying in video games Is it already dead Or is it just outdated being kept on life support by us old geezers Possibly an even more important question. can Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] help tilt the scales towards what is obviously the superior form of simulated digital combat Magic The Gathering as a computer: https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.09828 We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-17T19:00Z 149K followers, 17.7K engagements
"The BEST Wind Waker Story You'll Ever Hear #windwaker #zelda #nintendo The BEST Wind Waker Story You'll Ever Hear #windwaker #zelda #nintendo"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Dark Gaia Terranigma Analysis (Finale) State of the Arc Podcast Today we reach the end of our playthrough of Terranigma. We hope you've enjoyed this series as much as we've enjoyed talking about it. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel Listen 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:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T20:02Z 150K followers, [----] engagements
"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 to indicate so. Is Final Fantasy VIII too Fantasy and not based enough in reality for you Do we feel the need to bring fantasy down to the materialist hyper-rational world in order to enjoy it or can it just stand on its own two feet Or maybe to hit a little closer to home. are YOU dead Time Codes: [--]. Were Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-14T19:00Z [--] followers, 18.5K engagements
"How Shion Finally Got Fired Xenosaga II to III A Missing Year Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Today we'll be covering the story of how Shion finally got fired from Vector. While Jin Uzuki investigates Gnosis Terrorisma new phenomenon in which Gnosis under a persons control attack high-population centershe finds a mysterious young Realian girl being taken care of by the Subcommittee on Close Encounters and Juli Mizrahi. The Subcommittee lab is attacked and an agent named Doctus who was sent by an anti-UMN organization called Scientia kidnaps the Realian girl. Jin and Shion pursue Doctus to a"
YouTube Link 2024-07-10T18:00Z 143K followers, [----] engagements
"The Music of Final Fantasy VIII and IX State of the Arc Podcast Final Fantasy [--] and [--] have some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu put his heart into these scores and it shows. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Link to survey: https://forms.gle/oVbHZJWDRsAef5Rp7 Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. FF8 (4:16) [--]. FF9 (57:50) We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T18:00Z 157K followers, 27.4K engagements
"Underrated is a better word than overrated. Focus more on what you love. #videogames #gaming Underrated is a better word than overrated. Focus more on what you love. #videogames #gaming"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T19:30Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"25 N64 Games I Grew Up With Have you ever passed by the shelf where you keep your retro games and decided to spend the afternoon playing through them all I just spent the weekend playing through all my N64 games and it was amazing how many still hold up really well today. These are [--] of the N64 games I grew up with as a kid My Harvest Moon Let's Play: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=QnERVHbrgVY&list=PLEE1CAAEE43FAEA5E&ab_channel=IsanWilshireIII Timecodes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. NBA Courtside [--] and [--] (2:27) [--]. Goldeneye (3:27) [--]. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask (4:16) [--]. Rogue Squadron (9:09) 6."
YouTube Link 2024-01-15T19:00Z 159K followers, 14.3K engagements
"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 games of my childhood it is for different reasons now compared to then. Thanks for watching and of course enjoy the comments Time Codes: [--]. Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-20T18:00Z 143K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Which Game Will We Cover Next The votes are in The patrons have chosen But which game will we cover next for a long-form analysis on our podcast Metal Gear Solid [--] Terranigma Why not both Will we EVER cover Final Fantasy [--] Find out today 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:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-11T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"CONSOLE WAR Sony vs. Nintendo Through The Years State of the Arc Podcast The console war is upon us whether we would risk it or not In which case which side are we on This matchup is specifically between Sony and Nintendo with only mentions of Sega and X-Box. We've developed an objective criteria with which to judge these behemoths of the gaming world. Each console from the beginning to the most recent generation will receive a score from [--] to [--]. The one with the higher number wins the match-up. How will your favorite consoles fare in this new deadly framework Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) 2."
YouTube Link 2024-11-18T19:00Z 144K followers, 10.8K engagements
"Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.14): The End State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we finish this masterpiece of a game. There are some very beautiful moments as we approach the somewhat ambiguous ending of Final Fantasy X. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Missed things from last episode (1:45) [--]. Fighting Sin (7:05) [--]. Entering Sin (21:51) [--]. After Defeating Yu Yevon (54:43) [--]. Is Tidus Gone Forever (1:15:48) Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2022-06-29T18:00Z 144K followers, 32.9K engagements
"The Incredible History Of Nintendo W/ @AcquiredFM State of the Arc Podcast David from the Acquired @AcquiredFM podcast joins us to talk about the fascinating mysterious and incredible history of Nintendo. From selling concrete to cards to toys and ultimately video game systems Nintendo has left an intriguing trail behind them. Thanks for watching this episode on the history of Nintendo Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T17:59Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Podcast intro to Metal Gear Solid [--] #MGS2 #MetalGearSolid2 #MetalGearSolid State of the Arc Podcast intro to Metal Gear Solid [--] #MGS2 #MetalGearSolid2 #MetalGearSolid"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Mega Man [--] music never gets boring #MegaMan2 #MegaMan #NES #OldGames Mega Man [--] music never gets boring #MegaMan2 #MegaMan #NES #OldGames"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"Apologies And Correcting The Record This is just a quick message in response to a great conversation I had over the phone with Zakogdo. I wanted to correct the record in some areas where he felt we misrepresented him and let you guys know where the future of this conversation lies on our channel"
YouTube Link 2024-11-10T19:40Z 144K followers, 16.3K engagements
"This MGS2 Moment Had Us Dying Laughing 😂 It's the way he says it. It sounds just like a kid on the playground in 3rd grade"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T00:00Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"Are You BLINDED By NOSTALGIA State of the Arc Podcast Why do you like the things that you like Can good art be objectively measured Is nostalgia really such a bad thing We tackle questions like this in our latest episode of the podcast. Look guys we recorded this after midnight on a Friday like [--] days before Christmas give us a little slack. We love you and hope all is well Enjoy our fun discussion that we'll probably have to revisit another time. We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc"
YouTube Link 2024-12-23T19:00Z 145K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Preserving Good Old Games State of the Arc Podcast Mike has on Adam and Marcin from Good Old Games to discuss the importance of game preservation. With so many games being made every year it is easy for consumers and producers to lose sight of how to best preserve the forgotten relics of the past. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching Good Old Games: www.gog.com We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-14T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"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 on this week's State of the Arc podcast Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T19:00Z 144K followers, 25.3K engagements
"Localization Controversy A Discussion With Alexander O. Smith State of the Arc Podcast It seems that with every new Japanese game released here in the States there's another controversy about the translation. Most recently we saw this with Metaphor: Refantasio but the same thing happened with Unicorn Overlord and many others. This is true not only for games but also for anime and Manga. So today we brought in Alexander O. Smith a professional Japanese-to-English translator and game writer who worked on games like Vagrant Story Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XII"
YouTube Link 2024-10-07T18:00Z 148K followers, 25.7K engagements
"MGS1 And MGS2 Have Some VERY Important Structural Similarities It's important to note how similar the missions in Metal Gear Solid [--] and Metal Gear Solid [--] are to each other. This is key to keep in mind when looking to understand what this game is really all about"
YouTube Link 2025-01-08T19:30Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"The Mysterious Development History Of Terranigma (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast Terranigma is one of the most touching and beautiful games ever made. It is near the top of Mike's list of favorite games ever and Casen is now playing it for the first time. We cover the history of the games development including why it never came to the America and what may have happened to the lead developers who seem to have vanished in an enigma themselves. Much mystery surrounds this game but we're here to unravel the mystery and give this game the proper treatment it deserves. Join us as we analyze and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Pre-rendered backgrounds made for better art in video games #PS1 #finalfantasy #OldGames Pre-rendered backgrounds made for better art in video games #PS1 #finalfantasy #OldGames"
YouTube Link 2025-01-27T19:19Z 157K followers, 61.6K engagements
"Expedition [--] improves on the RPG formula in almost every way. #ClairObscur #Expedition33 Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] improves on the RPG formula to make an exciting new experience #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #clairobscurexpedition33"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T19:55Z 155K followers, 86.5K engagements
"The Birth of a Hero: How Games Introduce You to Their Worlds The myth of the birth of a hero is one of the most common ones throughout history. It's a story we humans have loved to tell over and over. But how do video games handle myths like these And what's the use of this type of story as it relates to gameplay The answer may surprise you I hope you enjoy the video. What other games do you feel follow this archetype Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T17:56Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"The Hidden Meaning Behind Tidus' Cringey Laugh Tidus laugh has been the subject of intense debate within the Final Fantasy X community. Some love it others hate it. Clarity on the scene proper has been provided by the directors of the game and also the translators and localizers. However a new discover is going to overturn the tables and recast the entire scene in a whole new light. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching The owarai shinji or laughing ritual: https://youtu.be/oHLoDHtK__A We're Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-12T18:30Z 150K followers, [----] engagements
"How To Learn A Language FAST State of the Arc Podcast I became fluent in Spanish in [--] months. Here is how I did it and the good news is it's something that you can do too It's a basic easy method that anyone can do. But it's not exactly a thing that you'd expect. I am currently studying Swedish with this same method to great success. Check it out What language do you want to learn SUBS2SRS: https://subs2srs.sourceforge.net/ Pimsleur: https://www.pimsleur.com/ Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-25T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"It's Not A Lake It's An Ocean Alan Wake Analysis: (FINALE) State of the Arc Podcast Having just finished Alan Wake we couldn't help but notice the Jungian symbolism woven into the story. This is a story about Alan's journey to face himself his shadow and leave behind a persona (and image of himself) he has grown to hate. Were 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:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Are We TRULY Against Censorship We tell ourselves that freedom to unfiltered and uncensored information is extremely important. So why do we constantly curate the information we share with others"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T19:30Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"How Final Fantasy VII Pulled Off Its Mind-Bending Twist State of the Arc Podcast A plot twist is an interesting thing. Many stories try to pull off such a feat few succeed. In terms of video games Final Fantasy VII is one that pulled off its twist remarkably. We were going to talk about a few other games but the time was well spent in focusing mostly just on FF7. And the Metal Gear Solid example is mid-game. That game pulls off its own twist with flying colors but we used a smaller moment in the game to illustrate how a twist can be done poorly. Remember we have Patreon pages with additional"
YouTube Link 2025-01-13T19:00Z 157K followers, 39.6K engagements
"Alan Wake Is A "Pulse-Pounding Thrill Ride" Coming up this week on the State of the Arc Podcast we'll begin our deep dive into Alan Wake an action-thriller game from Remedy Entertainment"
YouTube Link 2024-11-05T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements
"What Princess Mononoke Is REALLY About Princess Mononoke gives us one of the strongest examples of fully integrated masculinity that I've ever seen in popular media. Prince Ashitaka is a perfect example of Carl Jung's fourth stage of logos development represented by Hermes. "Finally in his fourth manifestation the animus is the incarnation of meaning. On this highest level he becomes a mediator of . spiritual profundity". Jung noted that "in mythology this aspect of the animus appears as Hermes the messenger of the gods; in dreams he is a helpful guide.""
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T19:30Z 159K followers, 128.7K engagements
"Final Fantasy VII had a complex introduction that was easy to understand #ff7 #finalfantasy #ps1 Final Fantasy VII had a complex introduction that was easy to understand #ff7 #finalfantasy #ps1"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T19:30Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Alexander O Smith Spoony Bard Meme #ffx #podcast #localization #finalfantasy Alexander O. Smith Explains how he included the Spoony Bard line in every Final Fantasy game that he's worked on"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T20:15Z 144K followers, [---] engagements
"How Alan Wake Tells A Story Without Taking Away Player Control Alan Wake gives us a great example of how game developers can deliver exposition without taking away player control"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T19:00Z 144K followers, [---] engagements
"How Alan Wake Was Created Alan Wake Analysis (Ep.1) State of the Arc Podcast In today's episode we begin our deep dive into Alan Wake a [----] action-thriller game from Remedy Entertainment. In this first episode we'll tell the story of the game's development getting into the creators' headspace and setting up the themes and deeper meaning the game will explore. Join us Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-06T19:00Z 148K followers, 10.3K engagements
"The Music Of Final Fantasy X w/ @FinalFantasyUnion Final Fantasy [--] has some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu was aided by Masashi Hamauzu and Junya Nakano to craft this truly special soundtrack. Much like this podcast was aided by Daryl from Final Fantasy Union @FinalFantasyUnion Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T18:00Z 152K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Halo was a cultural PHENOMENON #Halo #Halo1 #Xbox #MasterChief #originalxbox Halo was a cultural PHENOMENON #Halo #Halo1 #Xbox #MasterChief #originalxbox"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T00:00Z 147K followers, 11.2K engagements
""Discard your memories of past games" The Philosophy of "Mono No Aware" State of the Arc Podcast Today my good friend Hian and I discuss the concept of Mono No Aware in Japanese culturethe "Romance of Impermanence" and the beauty of letting go while maintaining the appreciation of precious memories. Hian's Essay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EsKkfrt8wyaZUqwWjsnJDg1jNGoWM80s/viewusp=drive_link Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-02T19:16Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Shion and Kevin Sittin' In A Tree Xenosaga Ep.III Analysis (Ep.2) After finding herself transported to Miltia [--] years in the past Shion finds the rest of the group and investigates the area to find out what happened. Along their way they come across Virgil engaged in combat with U-TIC realians. Seeing that he is badly injured they decide to help him despite knowing he is the Blue Testament. They soon find an old church where they meet Febronia with a young Shion and Kevin. Febronia offers to be an organ donor to save Virgils life and an emergency operation is conducted to rescue him. After"
YouTube Link 2024-08-07T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"How One Punch Man Turned Bad Storytelling into a Masterpiece One Punch Man is a show that puzzles and amazes me to no end. How can such a generic story simple plot shallow backstory and Invincible main character produce something new and amazing Let's find out because this masterpiece is truly one of a kind. Kind of like when you play most JRPG's through to the end you find that somehow through the course of your journey you have attained near god-like powers and can defeat any and all challenges that present themselves before you with ease. That's usually when the game starts to get. a"
YouTube Link 2018-09-17T11:45Z 153K followers, 1.3M engagements
"How FF7 taught me about the real world #finalfantasy7 #ff7 #podcast How FF7 taught me about the real world #finalfantasy7 #ff7 #podcast"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"A Switch Eulogy: Looking Back State of the Arc Podcast The Switch [--] has been announced thus signaling that the end of the Switch's life is imminent. As we look back on a life well lived we remember the good times. The games that made us laugh and cry the experiences that we'll always remember. The Switch may not be long for this world but it will always live on inside our hearts. May it rest in peace. Much of this video is a reaction to our initial Switch review [--] years ago. You can find that review here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=O-lLtroo1rM Remember to subscribe and join us on Patreon"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T18:00Z 149K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Top [--] Game Soundtracks The Best Music In Video Games State of the Arc Podcast What video games have the best music We each made a list of the top [--] video game soundtracks of all time. For this video we did not include Final Fantasy music. That will be treated in a separate video in the future. Do you agree with our picks Whose list resonates with you the most Let us know And don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T19:00Z 147K followers, 15K engagements
"Ted Woolsey had to cut the translation for Final Fantasy [--] in HALF #FF6 #FinalFantasy #Localization Ted Woolsey had to cut the translation for Final Fantasy [--] in HALF #FF6 #FinalFantasy #Localization"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T18:00Z 155K followers, 80.1K engagements
"Dreams Are Messages From The Deep Dune: Part One Analysis State of the Arc Podcast Today we'll be analyzing Dune: Part One the [----] film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic [----] novel. Directed by Denis Villeneuve renowned director of Blade Runner [----] Arrival and Sicario this movie tells roughly the first half of the story. It is filmed to the brim with great filmmaking to break down and is without question one of our favorite films of the last five years. Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T18:00Z 159K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Top [--] Video Games Of All Time Today I'm updating my personal list of the top [--] video games of all time These are the very best of the best in all my years of playing. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Honorable Mentions (1:32) [--]. #50: Punch-Out (2:38) [--]. #49: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (3:41) [--]. #48: Suikoden II (4:39) (4:39) [--]. #47: Fable II (6:02) [--]. #46: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (7:35) [--]. #45: Silent Hill [--] (9:45) [--]. #44: Vagrant STory (10:39) [--]. #43: Half-Minute Hero (12:30) [--]. #42: Nier Automata (13:39) [--]. #41: NieR Gestalt/Replicant (14:44) [--]. #40: Suikoden (16:03) 14."
YouTube Link 2022-02-07T20:02Z 149K followers, 291.6K engagements
"The Switch [--] launch will be strong #nintendo #switch2 #NintendoSwitch2 The Switch [--] launch will be strong #nintendo #switch2 #NintendoSwitch2"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T18:31Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Terranigma's theme is found in every aspect of its design. #Terranigma #SNES #JRPG Terranigma's theme is found in every aspect of its design. #Terranigma #SNES #JRPG"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"The song Fisherman's Horizon from Final Fantasy VIII is a perfect fit for that town. #FF8 #PS1 The song Fisherman's Horizon from Final Fantasy VIII is a perfect fit for the story and location of that town. #FF8 #FinalFantasy8 #FinalFantasy #PS1"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T18:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Nightmares Exist Outside Of Logic Alan Wake Analysis: (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast Alan Wake a famous crime novelist from New York City lives in a world of stories especially those with supernatural elements. But he's been suffering from writer's block for two years so he and his wife Alice head to the remote town of Bright Falls for some peace and quiet. Suddenly Alan finds himself driving along a dark road at night and before he can stop he hits a hitchhiker on the road. However as he gets out the man is gone and the road he was just driving on is blocked behind him. Alan then realizes"
YouTube Link 2024-11-13T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"The Breaking of the Fellowship Lord of the Rings Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring concludes in such a beautiful way. Sam and Frodo Merry and Pippin Aragorn Legolas and Gimli and then of course the tragedies of Boromir and Gandalf. The [--] who remain of the fellowship must go their separate ways. And while the movie tells us time and time again that Frodo must do this alone Sam comes with him. J.R.R. Tolkien chose to hinge his works on certain beautiful truths that seem evident in the world around him and explained the sadness and sorrow"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"The Music of Final Fantasy SNES Era State of the Arc Podcast We now look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the SNES era. Nobuo Uematsu levels up and creates some of the most moving and beautiful songs in all video games. We cover Final Fantasy IV Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI in this video. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. SNES (1:34) [--]. Final Fantasy IV (14:48) [--]. Final Fantasy V (33:31) [--]. Final Fantasy VI (54:52) We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen"
YouTube Link 2025-03-03T19:00Z 148K followers, 13K engagements
"Final Fantasy X Analysis (Ep.11): Yuna's Wedding State Of The Arc Podcast In today's episode we attempt to save Yuna--who is going through with her marriage to Seymour in Bevelle. Then we go through Bevelle's temple so Yuna can commune with the fayth and get its Aeon but are captured by Kinoc and the warrior monks before escaping. Yuna then must stand trial before the maesters of Yevon and their corruption is fully unveiled. Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The Guardian Wyrm Evrae and Wedding Ceremony At Bevelle (1:58) [--]. Bevelle Temple (18:09) [--]. Imprisonment and Trial (24:18) [--]. Seymour Fight"
YouTube Link 2022-06-08T18:00Z 144K followers, 29.4K engagements
"SWITCH [--] Initial Reaction The Nintendo Switch [--] has been revealed and we have some thoughts Do you want to hear them Well you will have to wait until Monday for our full reaction but seeing as it's something that people are eager to discuss right now here's a little teaser for the conversation. Of course we talk about innovation (or lack thereof) and ways that Nintendo may have actually done the smart thing in playing it safe this round. But keep in mind that these are snippets from a larger conversation that will be uploaded on Monday January 20th. Time Codes: [--]. We're Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"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 @GameProf. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching Were 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"
YouTube Link 2023-09-27T18:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Have Translators Gone TOO FAR State of the Arc Podcast How far is too far If a translator tries to use common phrases and manners of speaking in the target language but does so at the expense of the source language's intention who is to blame We conducted an interview with Zakogdo over text and asked him some of these exact questions. Zakogdo is someone who talks about the localization of Japanese games on X and has gotten lots of traction this year by critiquing the translations of games like Unicorn Overlord and Eiyuden Chronicle. The interview was conducted over text and we sought to find"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T18:00Z 159K followers, 20.2K engagements
"Benjamin Franklin Was A Son of Liberty Did you know the Sons of Liberty flag in Metal Gear Solid [--] is based on a very interesting historical emblem created by Benjamin Franklin"
YouTube Link 2025-01-22T19:30Z 149K followers, 238.4K engagements
"What Alan Wake Is Really About Having just finished Alan Wake we couldn't help but notice the Jungian symbolism woven into he story. This is a story about Alan's journey to face himself his shadow and leave behind a persona (and image of himself) he has grown to hate"
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Death of the Author: Finding Meaning in Art State of the Arc Podcast Daniel Santos @DanielSantosAnalysis joins us to discuss 'death of the author' which is a method of engaging with art that does NOT involve any consideration for what the author intended for the work to mean. Though we started out there we slowly moved into topics like AI God Objectivity and whether or not people really are seeing Jesus in their coffee toast or potato chips. All [--] of us are still trying to feel our way through to finding the best ways to analyze works of art and had a fun time exploring the possibilities that"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T18:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Are Gamers So Mad State of the Arc Podcast After watching last week's State of Play presentation we were surprised to see how upset people were about the Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster announcement. In today's episode we'll discuss the uptick in gamer outrage and give our thoughts on the show's announcements Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Responses To Last Week's Episode (2:01) [--]. Thoughts on State of Play (20:50) Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-30T18:00Z 148K followers, 24K engagements
"The Garden of Eden in Video Games A Study in Archetypes The Garden of Eden story is one that has interested me for many years. But even more interesting that the story itself is the way that it has been used and retold in media over the last couple thousand years or so. Right down to the video games that we play. This story has so engrained itself into our culture and media that it almost goes completely unnoticed anymore. Yet after analyzing many video games it turns out this motif is quite common in origin stories. I bring up [--] here. What other games do you feel follow this archetype **Were"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T18:00Z 159K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Final Fantasy games have the best intros #finalfantasy #ffx #ff7 Why do Final Fantasy games have the best intros Hironobu Sakaguchi made them the focus of his writing. #finalfantasy #ffx #ff7"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T19:00Z 144K followers, [----] engagements
"Super Mario RPG Review (Minor Spoilers) A review and analysis of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars one of the greatest games of all time By Casen Sperry Talk to me on Twitter @casensperry This time we go deep into the division between Square and Nintendo after their final collaboration. This game combined the best that both companies had to offer and the result was nothing short of amazing. Mallow Geno and Peach join Mario on his most unique and immersive journey to date There might even be a surprise character who fights with Mario for the first time ever. but what could Bowser gain"
YouTube Link 2016-02-11T18:05Z 149K followers, 177.2K engagements
"Life Is IL-LO-GI-CAL Terranigma Analysis (Ep.3) State of the Arc Podcast The way that life and the world are presented in this game is endlessly charming. We proceed through the resurrection of all of the the animals up to the moment that humans are reborn which is the end of chapter [--]. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you We're Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-16T18:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"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 for watching Time Codes: [--]. Were 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"
YouTube Link 2023-11-08T19:00Z 157K followers, [----] engagements
"TURN THE GAME OFF RIGHT NOW Metal Gear Solid [--] Analysis (Ep.7) State of the Arc Podcast Raiden awakens on Arsenal Gear where Solidus reveals he had killed Raiden's parents and raised him as a child soldier during the Liberian Civil War. After this Olga frees Raiden explaining she is a Patriot double agent forced to help him in exchange for her child's safety. After the Colonel begins acting erratically it is revealed that he is a construct of GW damaged by the virus. Rose tells Raiden the Patriots had ordered her to become his lover and spy on him and that she is pregnant with his child."
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T19:00Z 148K followers, 15.3K engagements
"The Music of Final Fantasy XIII State of the Arc Podcast While Final Fantasy [--] is often praised for its graphics it is the music that really elevates this game to a whole new level. The complexity and creativity on display here by Masashi Hamauzu make this soundtrack a spectacular treat for the ears. We spend more time going through this soundtrack than I think any other game yet. It is just so textured and dynamic and intriguing. Hope you enjoy If you care to support us here's a link to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc We're Now On Spotify:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T19:00Z 161K followers, 21.4K engagements
"Should Final Fantasy DOWNGRADE to AA State of the Arc Podcast Join us and @TheNightSkyPrince as we discuss the future of Final Fantasy. AAA games have massive budgets and have become risky investments which is why most studios prefer to play it safe when handling hundreds of millions of dollars to create one game. The downside of this is that players are left with a homogenized product that doesn't look or feel too different from the other games being heavily marketed. How competitive has Final Fantasy been in this strategy Let us know your thoughts and leave a comment if you would like to"
YouTube Link 2025-03-24T18:00Z 160K followers, 43.3K engagements
"Fatman Built An Atomic Bomb At Age [--] Peter Stillman says Fatman built an atomic bomb at the age of [--] which sounds ridiculous but did you know there was a Boy Scout who once built a homemade neutron source at the age of 17"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T19:30Z 160K followers, 14.1K engagements
"The first minute of Final Fantasy VII is enough to convince you that it's going to be amazing The first minute of Final Fantasy VII is enough to convince you that it's going to be an amazing ride. #FF7 #FinalFantasy #PS1"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T18:30Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"Utter Devastation FF9 Analysis (Ep.9) We go from the beginning of disc [--] which is actually wonderful for character development all the way to the destruction of Alexandria which is very sad. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Listen 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T20:34Z 161K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Top [--] Free Final Fantasy Mobile Games Final Fantasy XV is almost here I factored in a few games that I otherwise wouldn't have cared about to emphasize Final Fantasy [--] and some unique mobile ( for iOS and Android) titles that fit into its unique world Justice Monsters [--] and King's Knight are not games I would normally have cared as much about but they're on the list just so you can get immersed into the world of Final Fantasy XV a little bit more Otherwise. don't bother I'd say. Of the remaining [--] (non FFXV related) recent free mobile Final Fantasy related titles All The Bravest is"
YouTube Link 2016-11-19T12:00Z 159K followers, 113.8K engagements
"Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.2) State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia) In this second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears we're joined by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover a very basic introduction to gnostic cosmology and the opening cutscene of the game--which is filled to the brim with symbolism and foreshadowing Retrograde Amnesia YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZMfpromeak2dHU4IybFYw Timecodes: [--]. Introduction To This Week's Guests (0:00) [--]. A Fair Warning About So-Called "Spoilers" (4:05) [--]. Extra Tidbits Of Dev History (5:38) [--]. An Intro To"
YouTube Link 2021-07-21T18:00Z 159K followers, 69K engagements
"Adventure Intrigue and a Stolen Princess FF9 Analysis (Ep.2) The way that the intro to this game is framed by a theatrical performance is absolutely brilliant. Once again Sakaguchi displays his prowess in the drafting of yet another beautiful and captivating introductory sequence that holds our attention and immerses us into a new and exciting world in Final Fantasy IX. We discuss the beginning of this game all the way up until the ship crashes into the Evil Forest. For next week play up to the arrival into Lindblum. Developers playing the game and commenting on the music:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T18:00Z 161K followers, 32.9K engagements
"I Don't Like Dragon Quest HD 2D. I LOVE IT State of the Arc Podcast With the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD 2D I decided to try out all the previous versions of the game to compare. What I found is an endlessly charming little RPG that I have absolutely fallen in love with. While I've played many Dragon Quest games before (DQ5 DQ8 DQ9 and DQ11) it's the first game that has now made me a fan for life. What a fantastic game and what a great remake to introduce a new generation to this timeless classic Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. The History Of Dragon Quest Remakes (02:51) [--]. Casen's"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T19:00Z 161K followers, 37.6K engagements
"Bioshock Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast Bioshock is considered one of the best games of all time. It has a connection with philosophy art and psychology that many believe is in line with great cinema. Naturally this is a perfect fit for our podcast. In this episode we learn about the developers who made Bioshock including Ken Levine Paul Hellquist Bill Gardener and others. the work is based in part on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Enjoy Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc"
YouTube Link 2023-01-04T19:00Z 159K followers, 21K engagements
"The Long Trail Of Breadcrumbs Expedition [--] Ep.7 State Of The Arc Podcast For this episode we decided to go back through all of the breadcrumbs left by the storytellers throughout acts [--] and [--]. Don't watch this episode if you have not yet gotten to the very start of act [--]. Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] is such a blast to play Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T19:00Z 161K followers, [----] engagements
"Chrono Trigger - Review and Analysis It took longer than I expected but here is my Chrono Trigger review at last. Because this is my favorite game of all time I really tried to be inclusive of dissenting points of view and to analyze the game as fairly as I could. That being said I also wanted to make it clear why I believe it is the best game ever made. Whether you agree or disagree I'd love to hear your own unique perspective in the comments I'm excited for the coming discussions If you like our videos consider donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Follow me on Twitter"
YouTube Link 2016-06-30T11:00Z 160K followers, 393.1K engagements
"Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] Ep.0 State Of The Arc Podcast In Episode [--] of our analysis of Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] we discuss our approach to this analysis as well as the reason for a delay in uploading the first episode. This game is amazing AND YOU SHOULD PLAY IT OK Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T19:00Z 161K followers, 16.9K engagements
"BONUS Final Fantasy IX Episode w/ @GamingWithSpoons and @WarriorsofHype FF9 Analysis We are joined by two wonderful gentlemen to talk yet MORE Final Fantasy IX in this special bonus episode. @WarriorsofHype and @GamingWithSpoons bring the fire and expertise to what has been one of our favorite reviews ever. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T18:15Z 161K followers, 14.5K engagements
"The Heart Of The Paintress Expedition [--] Ep.5 State Of The Arc Podcast Act [--] kicks off with a quest for the heart of the paintress. We meet Monocco and get to have a lot more fun before a very dark and unfortunate ending. We're glad you can join us as we discuss this roller coaster of emotions. Thanks for watching and don't forget to support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Were Now On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen On iTunes:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T20:45Z 161K followers, 11.5K engagements
"I Miss Old Game Manuals Back when the original Dragon Quest came out you were expected to figure it out No quest markers no hand-holding. You learned the world through manuals or Nintendo Power. Those booklets were essential to early JRPG design. I really miss those days 📺 More deep-dive narrative analysis on Resonant Arc. 👍 Like if you grew up with game manuals. 💬 Comment: Which version of DQ1 is your favoriteand why Key Topics: Dragon Quest / Dragon Warrior game manuals JRPG history Nintendo Power GameFAQs retro game design HD-2D remake Square Enix NES vs. Super Famicom vs. mobile"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T23:25Z 161K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Suikoden II Retrospective Review Today I'm taking a look at Suikoden [--] Konami's classic RPG released on the PlayStation in [----]. For many years it has been commonly believed that the story for Suikoden [--] was actually written before the first game but after finding conflicting accounts regarding this rumor I decided to reach out to Yoshitaka Murayama (the series creator) to get some clarification on this point. Not only did he set the record straight but provided some other great insight into how Suikoden [--] was made. HUGE thank you to ZenmenZ for translating my emails with Mr. Murayama and to"
YouTube Link 2019-10-14T11:02Z 159K followers, 230.8K engagements
"Of Nobles And Thieves: Dark City Treno FF9 Analysis (Ep.6) Garnet and Steiner continue their journey from the South Gate all the way to Dark City Treno. Tot Baku and Marcus are all feature prominently in this one as well as the beautiful backgrounds and environments. These sequences of the game are masterfully crafted. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Time Codes: [--]. Intro (0:00) [--]. Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen On Soundcloud:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T18:00Z 161K followers, 19.9K engagements
"How Hyper Light Drifter Speaks To The Heart Hyper Light Drifter is one of the most impressive games I've ever played and it's obvious how much heart the creators put into it. This video explains how it inspired me and how it's symbolism reflects the passion of its director Alex Preston. Link to my video on music: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=zF4yrT6-rFU Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KRZkCHa Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/darkpixelgaming #hyperlightdrifter #nintendoswitch #nindies"
YouTube Link 2018-09-03T12:36Z 161K followers, 77.1K engagements
"Vivi Finally Gets ANGRY FF9 Analysis Regent Cid becomes a. frog Garnet loses her voice and Quina miraculously survives. but is now very hungry. Then Quina meets new frog-Cid. It's a blast Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching Listen 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T18:00Z 161K followers, 11.8K engagements
"The History of JRPGs Ep. [--] What Was The First JRPG (Ft. Pat Holleman) JRPGs werent born where you think. We unpack the origins of the term the genre and the influences that defined it. In this episode of State of the Arc Mike and Casen begin a multi-episode deep dive into the history of JRPGswhere the genre came from how it evolved and why it took the shape it did. Were joined by Pat Holleman author of the Reverse Design series and director of the indie RPG Quartet whose research into genre origins helps ground this discussion in real historical context. If you enjoy deep-dive game design"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T18:57Z 160K followers, [----] engagements
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