Into the Aether

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A low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari!

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Oct 28, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min

Screamin' Buggie and Count BB (feat. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Penguin Colony, and more!)

Just two spooky guys playing table tennis and riding jet skis. Discussed: Final Screamin’ Stevie & BB, upcoming Silent Hill bonus episode, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, the legend of Matt, Belmont’s Curse, Pokémon Ghost Grey, Penguin Colony Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow…
Oct 21, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

Vampires and Other Stuff (feat. Castlevania Belmont's Curse, Aria of Sorrow, and more!)

Yeah, we have vampires in here. Oh, you're visiting for another reason? You want a skeleton dressed as a waiter to pelt you with bowls of spicy pork curry? I can't guarantee we'd have that here but — oh, wait. Hang on a second. We absolutely have you covered, please come right in. Discussed: Decent Bird Time, Fortune’s Weave DLC, Nintendo remakes, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Melty Blood, visual novels…
Oct 14, 2026 · 2 hr 0 min

Fit Kisto (feat. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, Sovereign Tower, Dragon's Dogma 2, and more!)

Everyone loves Fit Kisto, the most exciting racer in the galaxy. He's suave, he's funny, and he's just SO famous. Everyone wants a photo with him, so make sure you line up bright and early! You do want a photo with Fit Kisto, right? Right?? Discussed: Star Wars Name Generator, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Biddy Blas, Sovereign Tower, GOTY contenders, Dragon’s Dogma 2 (on Switch 2), Resident Evil 3 & RE3 Remake,…
Oct 7, 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

The Impromptu GOTY (feat. Dicevaders, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Emio The Smiling Man, and more!)

Sometimes the moment hits when you least expect it. That's right, it's October 7th and it's time for Game of the Year 2026. Discussed: Dicevaders, why StarVaders rocks, Balatro-likes, Belmont’s Curse demo, Dead Cells & Castlevania, Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Resident Evil Village, Dietrich’s path in the Weave, Fit Kisto Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd…
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 hr 15 min

Creek's Hot Toddy (feat. Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Star GP, and Fortune's Weave)

I'm gonna be so for real with you: Throughout the entirety of Cai's route, I kept seeing a person named Creek just hanging around Dagsion and at no point did I think "I'm going to recruit that guy." Just didn't find him remotely interesting. I truly know nothing about him whatsoever except that his name is Creek. And even then, I kept thinking "oh, that's the teal guy." He might be the most interesting character in…

Earlier episodes (195)

Sep 23, 2026 Fortune's Pete (feat. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave)
In our doomed future where Balor's destructive forces remain unmatched, there is but one who can save us... Um... (double checks notes) ...him? Discussed: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Interview with the Fortune's Weave team Stephen's Fortune's Weave stream Go listen to Eye of the Duck! Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Sep 16, 2026 Paella of Gaming (feat. Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Star Fox 2026, Blood Dungeon, and more!)
Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! Sometimes dinner is just whatever you can fit in a pot. Sometimes an episode of a video game podcast is whatever you can fit into an mp3 file. Discussed: heartfelt gratitude, future plans, the potential return of Breath of Fire, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s year, big RPGs on the horizon, Star Fox (2026), the many different approaches to a…
Sep 9, 2026 Into the Aether IX: The Sony PlayStation
It's finally time for the NINTH season of Into the Aether, a low key video game podcast! To kick this one off, we played and discussed 40+ of the most important games from Sony's first home console: The PlayStation. Thank you all so much for listening to and supporting the show throughout the years, and especially for your patience while we work on episodes like these. Discussed: The Sony Playstation The full PS1…
Aug 19, 2026 Stephen and the Cosmic Philanthropists (feat. Big Walk, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Agent 64, and more!)
Philanthropists... pAssemble. Discussed: Upcoming break, past trips to London, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Marvel vs. Capcom, Big Walk, ziti pizza, Big Guess, Agent 64: Spies Never Die, FFXIV, Fields of Mistria Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger:…
Aug 12, 2026 Penn & Tetris (feat. Fields of Mistria, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Penn & Teller VR)
Ben Hanson tried to fool us. Discussed: Fortune’s Weave Direct, Gun Nun, the hero we’re choosing first, our upcoming break, Fields of Mistria, Neighborvania, Penn & Teller VR: Frankly Unfair, Unkind, Unnecessary, & Underhanded, the Cai Crew, more games on the horizon Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Aug 5, 2026 Leon Kennedy Bath Water (feat. Beast of Reincarnation, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Splatoon Raiders)
It costs one hundred thousand United States Dollars. MinnMax Trivia Tower Stephen's Splatoon Raiders stream Discussed: MinnMax Trivia Tower, the price we pay for losing trivia, Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak’s games that aren’t Pokémon, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, the post game of Splatoon Raiders, Woe of the Year, Slay the Spire 2, squishy amiibos, August games we’re excited about Find us…
Jul 29, 2026 Spicy Raid (feat. Splatoon Raiders and RuneScape: Dragonwilds)
Ay! (I'm Big Man!) And I'm Poopies, and this is the Spicy Raid. Discussed: Cursed impressions, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”, Splatoon Raiders, Gooigi, MinnMax Trivia Tower , The Deltarune Patreon bonus episode , RuneScape: Dragonwilds Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow…
Jul 22, 2026 Shoutout One Password (feat. Denshattack!, Wabisabi SushiDerby, and Pokémon Crystal Inheritance)
Thank you Celtreos for sponsoring this episode! - https://www.kevingrant.name/apps/celtreos/ita/ What if you only needed one single password? Imagine what life would be like. *Quick correction! The Satellaview was exclusive to the Super Famicom. It was not released in the US for the SNES. Stephen is open for commissions! Tamoor Hussain's video about The Duskbloods Discussed: Friday recordings, FFXIV, Zoe Bahamut &…
Jul 15, 2026 Come Back Later with Murray Somerwolff (feat. Wax Heads, Meccha Chameleon, and more!)
Big thanks to Murray for joining us on this one! Follow Murray on Bluesky! And play Wax Heads ! "Making games for work and making games for fun. In a sense, it was heaven" - Yoshio Nishimura on Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle by Mikhail Madnani on RPG Site Discussed: Wax Heads with Murray Somerwolff, the making of Wax Heads, games about music, Brendon and Stephen’s barista days, the release and reception of…
Jul 8, 2026 Thank You, Dear (feat. Rhythm Heaven Groove, FFIX, Shovel Knight Dig, and more!)
Near, far, wherever you are, I believe the airship soars on. "A Link between hairstyles" by Angelica Frey Discussed: Three Houses at SGDQ, Rhythm Heaven Groove, the last Switch 1 game, potential future of Rhythm Heaven, Nintendo’s surprise updates, an exciting announcement, FFIX, the horrors of Tetra Master, daydreaming about FFXIV on Switch, if JaVert was funny, Shovel Knight Dig, various eras of roguelikes, No…
Jul 1, 2026 Todd's Sky (feat. Star Fox (2026), No Man's Sky, Crimson Desert, and Deltarune)
Somewhere up there, Todd is wondering where he can find the most ferrite dust. He doesn't even realize, ferrite is all around us. Discussed: Secaucus Junction, Overworld Weekly and Overworld dot vg, Star Fox (2026) and Star Fox 64, No Man's Sky, Crimson Desert, Deltarune: Chatper 5 Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Jun 24, 2026 Games Are Always There (feat. The Adventures of Elliot, Wax Heads, and Mina the Hollower)
How in Philabieldia could you have possibly known those four magical words? "The Adventures Of Elliot Devs Were ‘Surprised’ That Fans Think The Game’s Fairy Companion Talks Too Much" by Rebekah Valentine "The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Makes A Strong Argument For Silent Protagonists" by Steve Watts Discussed: Elliot Summer, The Adventures of Elliot, Team Asano games, open Zelda design. Spawn era,…
Jun 17, 2026 Wet Krillin (feat. Star Fox (2026) & Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition)
If Slippy is just "Wet Krillin," then who are you, dear listener? Discussed: Elliot tomorrow, first year of the Switch 2, the demo for Star Fox (2026), Dragon Ball in space, what makes an interesting remake, concerns about the Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition, what makes the first Xenoblade so special Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch,…
Jun 10, 2026 Final Fantasy VII: Roommates (feat. Summer Game Fest announcements and Mina the Hollower)
Just going to pat myself on the back for the restraint shown in not including Joey in the episode art this week. "The Making Of Mina The Hollower" Game Informer Documentary Discussed: Sleepy BB, Sick Steve, Overworld, Summer Game Fest, post-leakage, direct predictions, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, revisiting Rebirth, Roche redemption, Resident Evil Veronica, the return of Claire, Guild Wars 3, Alien Isolation 2,…
Jun 9, 2026 big_thumb.mp3
What if Nintendo genetically modified a Direct in a lab just for us? Well, the answer is "we talk about it for an hour." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Jun 8, 2026 Persona Summer - A Post Games Crossover Clip!
Hello! Wanted to share a clip of our conversation with Chris Plante over on Post Games where we discussed what makes and how to achieve the perfect Persona Summer. So lovely of Chris to have us on, and you can go listen to the rest — for free!! — on Post Games! Check it out here: https://pod.link/1815131711 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>
Jun 3, 2026 Property of MI6 (feat. Mina the Hollower, 007 First Light, and Pocket Bomberman)
Bond, we need you to stand in front of this wall and show off the latest styles from Old Navy. Check out Neon Crown by Jenny Reed on Kindle! - https://www.amazon.com/Neon-Crown-Jenny-Reed-ebook/dp/B0H1FBBTHB Discussed: Hits of 2026, Mina the Hollower, games from our past that haunt us, Pocket Bomberman, N64 era of Bomberman, 007 First Light, GoldenEye, Perfect Dark, favorite eras of Bond, the influence of…
May 27, 2026 Artificial Banana (feat. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight + Xenogears)
Sometimes I have dreams about a fruit you have to peel before you eat. It's this bright yellow color, it almost looks unnatural. Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! "The Need for GTA 6's Success Is A Symptom Of A Broken Industry" by Joshua Rivera Discussed: Summer Game Fest on the horizon, GTA 6 on the horizon, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the ambition of the Lego games,…
May 21, 2026 Octodad Traveler (feat. The Adventures of Elliot Demo, the PS1, Resident Evil 2, and more!)
Octodaaaad, really loves his RPGs. Teachers Lounge's new EP Home Entertainment is available now on Bandcamp! - https://teacherslounge.bandcamp.com/album/home-entertainment The PS1 Playlist Polygon interview with Tomoya Asano and Naofumi Matsushita Discussed: Malört, show predictions, PS1 playlist update, PS1 sampler platter, Bust A Groove, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Crash Team Racing, Final Fantasy VII, FFIX &…
May 13, 2026 Conker's Best Fur Day for the Ultra Nintendo (feat. Alabaster Dawn, Pragmata, Saros, and more!)
Dinosorry to hear you expected Fox McCloud instead of Conker! Discussed: Star Fox and its upcoming remake, the various eras of Star Fox, the return of the 3DS, Alabaster Dawn (Early Access), Ultra Nintendo, Cross Code, Pragmata, Project Hail Mary, Saros, telling a story through a roguelike Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
May 6, 2026 Waiting for Joey (feat. Esoteric Ebb, Saros, Bobo Bay, and more!)
Joey's head pierces the veil of the chained apartment door as blinding sunlight pours in behind him. His eyes are wrong — they're the color of jewels, reds and blues all mixed up and coating every millimeter. His expression is contorted, almost beyond recognition. "THE CEASELESS FEAST OF WANT," he yells into the room, "A GLEAMING BEACON SHIMMERING ON THE HORIZON." He tries to force his way into the room again, but…
Apr 29, 2026 One Hundred Grandfathers (feat. Rogue Legacy 2, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Paranormasight, and more!)
Name one hundred grandfathers. Fastest to name one hundred grandfathers wins. You will be disqualified if you name someone who is not a grandfather or if you remove your headphones which will be naming one hundred grandmothers at a high volume. Your time starts when you put your headphones on. Discussed: Taskmaster, huge thanks to our patrons, the Vita episode is out, handheld games, revisiting Rogue Legacy 2 on a…
Apr 22, 2026 Hatsworthiness (feat. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Vampire Crawlers, and Titanium Court)
It's Henry's court now. Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the joy of making OCs, Vampire Crawlers, Titanium Court, Hatsworthy games, hits that didn’t click Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow…
Apr 15, 2026 Hugh and Rockin' Rob with The Moonheads (feat. Pragmata, Guilty Gear Strive, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax)
The AI running this moonbase hasn't responded for a few days, which is weird. I'm being sent up there on a mission to investigate the possible cause, but before I go I have one last thing on my agenda: Play a kickass rock song with the crew. Discussed: the p4g episode and the vita episode, Pragmata, the street sweeper, fighting games, Guilty Gear Strive 2.0, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, the Persona spin-offs, Pokémon…
Apr 10, 2026 Persona 4 Golden | Bonus Episode
Stephen and Brendon discuss the entirety of Persona 4 Golden and answer questions about friendship, social psychology, and what it's like to be a maligned cartoon bear in the human world. Discussed: Persona 4 Golden ITA's PS1 Playlist Matt Horton's video essay on P4G for Flow State "It's Time to Talk About it: Atlus, Naoto, and Transphobia" by Mattie Brice "Atlus, We Haven't Forgotten Your Mishandling of LGBTQ…
Apr 8, 2026 Daruni-O's: They Rock! (feat. Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Fire Emblem, Advance Wars, and Cairn)
Surgeon General's Warning: Consuming Daruni-O's in any capacity can cause multiple health problems including chipped or broken teeth, stomach pain, or death. Do not consume Daruni-O's if human or Hylian. Daruni-O's are meant for goron consumption only. Discussed: spring, upcoming Vita episode, FFX on Vita, the potential Ocarina of Time remake, perception of remakes, different eras of Zelda, Advance Wars, Cairn,…
Apr 1, 2026 That's Fire Emblem: Three Houses (feat. Fire Emblem: Three Houses... and Mega Man Star Force)
When the calendar is bare, and a game can fit in there? That's Fire Emblem: Three Houses! When you don't know what to play, but you gotta kill the day? That's Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Discussed: PAX East, C2E2, new patreon episodes, the 2010 era of roguelikes, Spelunky, FTL, different styles of motivation, Fire Emblem Three Houses, the beauty of barks, Mega Man Star Force, the worst dressage music Find us…
Mar 25, 2026 Wacky Wally’s Big Bassoon Solo (feat. Persona 5 Royal, Soulcalibur III, Marathon, and more!)
Oh god, Wally's up on stage at the open mic again. Get ready for ten more minutes of "Oh! Susanna" unless he finally learned how to play something new this month… Discussed: Upcoming P4G bonus, Persona 5 Royal, the loop of Persona, our expectations for Persona 6, Resident Evil Requiem, the hunk of gaming, the history and the future of Resident Evil, Soul Calibur III, Marathon Find us everywhere:…
Mar 18, 2026 Teddie is for Everyone (feat. Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, Slay the Spire II, Minishoot' Adventures, and more!)
Travel outside of any major metropolitan area. Escape the light pollution. Hike out to the middle of the woods. Climb the highest peak you can. On exceptionally clear nights, surrounded by your friends, look into the sky and you just might see him peering back. Discussed: Our hero with a pizza, an impromptu Square Enix discussion, the strength of Team Asano, the future of Final Fantasy, Paranormasight: The…
Mar 11, 2026 Scyther is my Roommate (feat. Pokémon Pokopia, Slay the Spire 2, and Resident Evil Requiem)
"Yo, Ditto, I gotta admit -- splitting the rent is almost as fun as gathering lumber!" If anyone else said this to me, I would assume they were being passive aggressive. But not Scyther, my roommate. He's the coolest guy in all of Pokopia. Discussed: Pokémon Pokopia, the DQ Builders 2 influence, Pokémon personalities, roommate Scyther, the future of Animal Crossing, the latter half of Resident Evil Requiem, the…
Mar 4, 2026 Buff Sam and Old Leon (feat. Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon, and Ys X)
If I do this squat, it'll be the most squats I've ever done outside of The Shire. Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom’s modern hits, Off-Broadway Skyrim, our experience with Resident Evil, Leon and Grace, camp, Ys X: Proud Nordics, modern Ys gameplay, Buff Sam, Trails of Cold Steel, Falcom Corner, Marathon Server Slam, battle royales and Destiny-likes, BB’s time with Destiny, extraction shooters, Super…
Feb 25, 2026 Mud is Overpowered (feat. Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Danganronpa, and Paranormasight)
Sakurai steps up to the podium, looking troubled. He's not his confident self this time around — and it's doubly weird that he's making this announcement live and in person instead of through some kind of Nintendo Direct. There's even regular press here, not just games media people. "We are removing Matthew McConaughey as Mud from Super Smash Bros. We are aware of rumors circulating regarding a licensing agreement…
Feb 19, 2026 Dice of Fate (feat. Danganronpa, Windblown, Under the Island, and more!)
Sometimes life leads you down a certain path where you know exactly where, when, how, and why things should fall into their natural order. Other times, you need to dice of fate to give you a helping hand. And that's what life is all about. Discussed: rolling a d10, Windblown, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, the vibe of the Vita library, BB’s P4G update, rolling a 4, Culdcept, Smash Bros. for 3DS, Tabuu, Under the…
Feb 11, 2026 Highguard Accent (feat. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Nioh 3, and Monster Hunter Stories 3)
Linguists are baffled. “There seems to be a new subcommunity in a niche online video game developing a totally new manner of speech by fusing what’s known as the ‘Valorant accent’ with idioms from medieval English,” writes a joint statement from The Linguistic Society of East and West. Discussed: BB realizes he’s offline, Highguard, early impressions of Deadlock, Yoda in Soul Calibur, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined,…
Feb 4, 2026 Joeylike (feat. Code Vein II, CAIRN, Nioh 3, and Fire Emblem: Awakening)
The makings of a Joeylike are pretty simple, all things considered: The player character needs to ask "how you doin'?" as often as possible. This generally makes Joeylikes easy to spot from a mile away, but it also means they come off as derivative. Attempts to change the Joeylike catchphrase are often disasterous. Discussed: Code Vein II, Nioh 3's demo, Elden Ring: Nightreign, soulslikes, Joey from Friends, Fire…
Jan 28, 2026 You Remind Me of the Frog (feat. Tokyo Xanadu, 428: Shibuya Scramble, and more!)
Jareth skulks through the castle and out the front gates while listening to their favorite podcast , hair somehow bopping to and fro while also locked into its gravity-defying shape. As he makes his way towards the lillies, a new song idea slams its way into his frontal lobe. It's a riff on another song he sang long ago. He croaks it into existence. Discussed: strange recording arrangements, Persona 4 Golden, the…
Jan 21, 2026 Toot My Own Back (feat. Hytale, Escape From Ever After, Tekken 3, and more!)
I don't mean to hy my own tale about this, but I have some theories about Persona 6 that I'm feeling pretty confident about. Discussed: Malort, steam heat radiators responding to negative temperature weather, Tekken 3, informed button mashing, Vital Shell, Cannon Spike-Likes, a reminder about the ps1 poll and goty giveaway, Escape From Ever After, next bonus ep, Persona 6 theories, Hytale Cameron’s piece on Hytale…
Jan 14, 2026 Time to Slime (feat. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Blue Prince, Unbeatable, and Mario Tennis Power Tour)
What do Dragon Quest games and 90s Nickelodeon game shows have in common? Discussed: What is five dollars, Blue Prince, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Unbeatable, Mario Tennis: Power Tour Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast…
Jan 7, 2026 7:18 and a Bowl of Chili (feat. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment & Persona 4 Golden)
Thank you to Theater of the Mindset for sponsoring this episode! Hey is this thing on? Had an idea for a Persona game but instead of "The Midnight Channel" there's "The 7:18 Bowl of Chili." What do we think, gang? Discussed: Post-GOTY, what we had for dinner, Antiques Roadshow, GOTY 2016, the next season premiere, The Jersey Devil, Brendon Vaguely, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the appeal of the Warriors…
Dec 31, 2025 The 2025 Game of the Year Spectacular
Hear ye, hear ye!! Don your warmest winter gear and settle in for another recounting of our favorite video games from this most recent year. And by "our" we of course also mean "your." It's everyone's GOTY. And that's why it's called a "Spectacular." Discussed: Our ten favorite games of 2025, and a lot more. (Spoilers for our 2026 Season Premiere:) Google Form for your input. Details mentioned in the episode! Find…
Dec 17, 2025 Throw Up and Explode! (feat. Persona 4 Golden, Angeline Era, and Octopath Traveler 0)
The return of bump-slash combat is here, but what we’re positing is: What if it’s time for throw up and explode combat? Disclaimer: We recorded this before the recent news about Larian’s use of generative AI for creative work. It’s very disappointing. Discussed: the Vita is here, Persona 4 Golden, the upcoming remake of P4, our experience getting into Persona, our S-Link arcana, Vita games we’re most excited for, a…
Dec 12, 2025 Rorchad's Journal with Brandon Sheffield (feat. Demonschool and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond)
We're joined this week by Brandon Sheffield — creative director at Necrosoft Games and cohost of the fantastic Insert Credit podcast — for a conversation about making games, and making Demonschool specifically. Afterwards, we have a conversation about the highs and lows of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and making a version of Rorschach who is somehow even worse than the original. Discussed: Brandon Sheffield is here, the…
Dec 3, 2025 Cousin Game (feat. Detective Instinct, Sektori, and Dragon Quest II)
We're bringing a whole new meaning to the idea of "cousin games." Follow Jack Kentala and check out his debut novel Meet Me In The Gameroom at https://www.jackkentala.com ! Discussed: Changing up the intro, the Discord GOTY poll, Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved, the structure of visual novels and adventure games, Sektori, the overlap between roguelikes and the arcade, Spike-Likes, the Vita, Dragon Quest…
Nov 26, 2025 Steve-B presented by Bib Fortuna (feat. Kirby Air Riders, Dispatch, and Pokemon Lazarus)
Bib Fortuna takes the stage — calm, composed, he's been practicing for this moment — and takes a deep breath before revealing the next era of video game conferences. "We all know E3 has come and gone, but it's time for something truly new. I present: Steve-B." Check out Skull and Scones at https://skullandscones.com! Discussed: Steve B, Bib Fortuna and Ben Quadinaros, Kirby Air Riders, the genius of Sakurai’s…
Nov 19, 2025 Demons Cool (feat. Demonschool, Lumines Arise, and Octopath Traveler 0)
You kill time, I kill demons. We are not the same. Discussed: Memories from four weeks ago, Demon School, the influence of Persona and SMT, Lumines Arise, another A2 Scenario, Octopath Traveler 0 (Demo), the new era of retro RPGs, the best year for Pokémon ROM Hacks, what is happening with Metroid Prime 4, GOTY prep Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like:…
Nov 12, 2025 For All Platforms (feat. Q-UP, Unfair Flips, Dragon Quest I + II, Silksong, and Hyrule Warriors)
Flip a coin and it lands on heads or tails. Release a Dragon Quest and it lands on every platform. Makes you think. Matt Horton's video essay and interview about coin flipping games on Flow State Q-Up soundtrack on bandcamp Discussed: New stuff on Patreon, Stephen on Wavelengths, games about flipping coins, Q-Up, e-sports, Unfair Flips, recent history of Warriors spin-off games, Hyrule Warriors: Age of…
Nov 5, 2025 Greetings from Foul Rift, New Jersey (feat. Dragon Quest I + II, Pokémon ROMhacks, and Tales of Xillia)
I was heading towards Quelaag's Domain but had to pass through Foul Rift to get there... and I gotta say, I think this is the kind of place I could very easily call "home." Matt Horton's video essay and interview about coin flipping games on Flow State Discussed: A new November segment, Foul Rift, clowns, Powerline, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Pokémon Hearth, Pokémon Heart & Soul, Pokémon Yume, Pokémon…
Oct 29, 2025 100% (feat. Kiss/OFF, Voices of the Void, The Seance of Blake Manor, and Danganronpa)
I'm toiling away today, bagging trash and wiping down the windows while I process these signals. This morning I woke up and the first pass was done, but I'll need to let the system do its thing two more times before I can package the data up and ship it off. I think it's at 78% or something at this point, but it won't be done until dinner time at the earliest and by that point I'll need to decide between eating a…
Oct 22, 2025 Portable Monsters (feat. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Despelote, We Know the Devil, and Ball x Pit)
Alright everyone, sing along! Portamon, portable monsters, Portamon can come with you! Portamon, portable monsters, Portamon on the go! Discussed: Broadway musicals, Trails in the Sky Patreon bonus, our Patreon goals and the Vita episode, Pokémon and its divisive Switch era, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, We Know the Devil, Despelote, Ball X Pit, the ideal pacing of Roguelikes, a brief Hades II update Find us everywhere:…
Oct 15, 2025 Gretchen (feat. Consume Me, Scarlet Hollow, LEGO Party, and Sonic Racing)
Gretchen looks at you with knowing eyes, and you can sense something within her literally dogged frame is desperate to say more than the small, breathy "woof" that escapes her mouth. You tell Stella that her dog speaks with a refined cadence. You'll be gone in a week anyway, why not shake the town up a bit and make them believe you can talk to animals before you go? Discussed: The worst bit of all time, GOTY prep,…
Oct 10, 2025 Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus
We're joined by Erik Morrison to finally talk at length about one of the many on-ramps into Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's huge Like a Dragon franchise: Yakuza 0. Thank you to Erik for the doodles which became the basis of the episode art. Find more of their work here: https://erikmorrison.com/ Check out RiaDoodles' excellent Yakuza fanart! "Like a Gacha" "Animal Crossing Tomizawa" "Aliens" Find us everywhere:…
Oct 8, 2025 The A2 Effect (feat. Hades II, Silent Hill f, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and more!)
What do you call it when a sequel to a beloved game improves on almost everything? What do you call it when that's not enough? Discussed: Brendon’s return, our experience with Digimon, the email song, dreaming of Scarlet Nexus 2, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the name of the halloween segment, Strange Antiquities, the current state of mouse mode, Unfair Flips, probability in games, Silent Hill f, Hades II, the A2…
Oct 1, 2025 Parasite Steve (feat. Hades II, Ender Magnolia, and Parasite Eve)
When Minecraft Steve threatens the survival of the human race, New York City native Aya Brea must rise up to put a stop to his crafty ways. Discussed: October’s arrival, Spooky Season’s new name, Hades II, what makes Supergiant special, the history of indie games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Uncle Poseidon’s Wild Ride, the appeal of the video game ensemble, the appeal of the video game sequel, Parasite Eve,…
Sep 24, 2025 Sniffly (feat. Silksong, Easy Delivery Co, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and more!)
Huddle up for warmth, grab a handkerchief, and turn off your computer terminal. Maybe just take this ride easy, you're not getting paid more to rush. "This RPG series does everything wrong, and it's working" by Joshua Rivera Discussed: Brendon is sniffly, Yakuza 0 bonus, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, Easy Delivery Co, Mycopunk, Silksong Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online…
Sep 17, 2025 Taking Out the Buzz (feat. Peak, Story of Seasons, Silksong, and more!)
Does anyone else hear that low buzzing sound when the residents of Mineral Town talk? Or are my ears still ringing from my last encounter with Mayor Felix? Time will tell, I suppose. Discussed: We’re both sick, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, what makes communities in games feel alive, games about being a shopkeeper, Neopets, Mayor Felix, PEAK, Friendslop, the secret microphone within the Steam Deck, the word…
Sep 12, 2025 leafage.mp3
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Sep 10, 2025 A Podcast Episode About Hollow Knight: Silksong
Silksong is out! So, what do we wish for now? Discussed: Hollow Knight: Silksong Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online Produced by AJ Fillari:…
Sep 3, 2025 That's Gilded (feat. Kirby, Story of Seasons, and more!)
Now THIS is what I call GILDED! Discussed: The calm before the storm, Silksong, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Mario Golf and Sports RPGs, replaying games as different characters, game adaptions, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World, when it’s fun to be a completionist, family, The Gilded Age, New Moon in theaters, Road Trip to the End of the World (it’s out now!), A Dream About Parking Lots, Time Flies,…
Aug 30, 2025 The Port Aether Shore Leave Society | August 2025
Hello and welcome to the very first edition of The Port Aether Shore Leave Society, a new monthly show where we'll be talking about anything — video game or otherwise! We wanted to give everyone an idea of what Shore Leave will be like going forward, but all future episodes will be available each month for patrons at the $5 tier and above: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast Hope you enjoy it! Find us everywhere:…
Aug 27, 2025 From Batter to Brickman (feat. VOID/BREAKER, Road Trip to the End of the World, and more!)
The Batter may be mean and the Brickman may be scary. But Silksong is coming out. And video games...are still good. "Why Silksong Took Seven Years to Make" by Jason Schreier Memoria's great video about day-old steam games "Hollow Knight Is One Of The Best Games You'll Play This Year" by Joshua Rivera "As the Trails series' ending is in sight, Nihon Falcom prepares to tackle the impossible" by James Galizio Dunkey's…
Aug 20, 2025 Dream Green (feat. Metal Gear Solid, Is This Seat Taken, Sky the Scraper, and more!)
We're back! And we somehow have too many games to fit into one episode. Discussed: The PSP Premiere, Patreon Updates, Metal Gear Solid, The Adventures of Elliot, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Is This Seat Taken?, Öoo, Tiny Bookshop, Sky the Scraper, and games we're playing for next week Robin's review of Öoo: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/ooo-steam-indie-puzzle-game Find us everywhere:…
Aug 13, 2025 Into the Aether VIII: The Sony PlayStation Portable
Welcome to the eighth season of Into the Aether! For this season premiere, we will be discussing our favorite games for the Sony PlayStation Portable. The PSP was a very special console and is still a joy to play. Some might say it's the "Walkman of the 21st Century." As always, thank you all so much for listening to and supporting the show. Whether this is your first time joining us or you've been here since 2018,…
Jul 30, 2025 Text or Pins? (feat. Cobalt Core, He is Coming, and more!)
When will they make a two-sided SD card that always lands text? Discussed: PSPrequel on Patreon , upcoming flights to Jersey, flipping an SD card, Cobalt Core, StarVaders, FTL, He is Coming, Loop Hero, whether or not roguelikes need to be infinite, Void Stranger, Stephen finishing The Hundred Line, games with multiple endings, Sacred Stones, the best introductions to Fire Emblem, A Link to the Past, New Leaf, the…
Jul 23, 2025 BB's Romhack Shack (feat. Donkey Kong Bananza, Word Play, Nurikabe World, and Animal Crossing City Folk Deluxe)
I guess it’s kind of like a Bananza? Discussed: Upcoming episode for Patrons, TWG on Bluesky , Donkey Kong Bananza, early 3D Nintendo games, Donkey Kong as a series, the history of Nintendo console launch windows, the appeal of Zelda speed runs, Word Play, Boss Keys (GMTK ), Developing (GMTK) , the journey of any creative project, the dream of portrait mode, Nurikabe World, Brendon’s ROM Hack corner, Animal…
Jul 16, 2025 Do You Like Video Tapes? (feat. Death Stranding 2, Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones and more!)
I heard you like video tapes. You might not like this movie, but you’re gonna LOVE these games. Mmm, mmm. Discussed: The weird animorph phase, a little bit more of Death Stranding 2, Stephen’s fear of dolls, Press Start joins TWG, Blitzball, Mario Golf: Super Rush, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Ages, the beauty of the 8-bit aesthetic, Baseball (’89), The Sword of Hope, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones,…
Jul 9, 2025 Video Game Fever Dream (feat. Death Stranding 2, Deltarune, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Bacon - The Game, Pokémon Odyssey)
I made it through Dom's dream and all I got were these podcast show notes. Discussed: Indie the Aether, Dom Nero: Prophet, Death Stranding 2, I Believe in Pizza (w/ Chris Plante) , Deltarune Chapter 3+4, Persona 5: The Phantom X, the plight of mobile gacha games, Bacon - The Game, Nintendo Wiid, Super Mariomon, Pokémon Odyssey, Elden Ring: Nightreign Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if…
Jun 30, 2025 Into the Aether Goes Indie
Hey everyone! We have some big changes coming to Into the Aether in the near future and we wanted to talk through them a bit. To avoid burying the lede here: We’re leaving the Pickaxe podcast network and returning to complete independence. This has actually been in the works for a little while, but we wanted to only share the news when all of the boxes were checked. This is not a decision we made lightly, but we’re…
Jun 25, 2025 Demon in a Tube (feat. Raidou Remastered, Monster Train 2, Awaysis, The Hundred Line)
I miss the good old days where all you had in your pockets were your keys, your iPod, and your Demon in a Tube. Discussed: Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, Monster Train 2, Slay the Spire 2, Hades 2, 17bit, Galak-Z, Awaysis, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like:…
Jun 18, 2025 The Blue Shell Curve (feat. Switch 2, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)
Intelligence is hating the blue shell. Wisdom is knowing that you're so good that being hit by the blue shell won't make a difference. Discussed: The Nintendo Switch 2, sales, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Super Mariomon, Pokémon ZA Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW…
Jun 11, 2025 My New Catchphrase (feat. Fantasy Life i, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Consume Me, Mina the Hollower, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-)
Bazinga. Discussed: Brendon is back!, the Switch 2, ⁠this post on bsky⁠ , Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Elden Ring Nightreign, ⁠The Summer Game Fest Problem ⁠ by Brendon for Wavelengths, ⁠We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We ⁠ by Luke Plunkett for Aftermath, Consume Me, ⁠The award that changes the lives of its winners⁠ by Chris Plante for Post Games,…
May 28, 2025 Speaking of the Smog with Dominick Nero and Joshua Rivera (feat. Gravity Rush, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, UFO50)
Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes. Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.social Follow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.social Listen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listen Discussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, ⁠Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil Within Developer Tango Gameworks⁠ by Ryan Dinsdale for IGN, Final…
May 21, 2025 I Want to Be Potboy! (with Robin and Tori!)
Lo! To be made of clay and build a deck of the finest cards crafted from the hand of mine God. Follow Robin: https://bsky.app/profile/robinbombus.bsky.social Listen to Girl Mode: https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod Follow Tori: https://bsky.app/profile/toridp98.bsky.social Listen to Press Start: https://linktr.ee/press_startpod Discussed: Anxiety, secret bees, StarVaders, Rift Riff, The Midnight Walk, Into the Restless…
May 14, 2025 Table for One, Please! (feat. StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, Super Mariomon, Promise Mascot Agency)
This week on Into the Aether: The unique pleasures of reading a book. Discussed: Medieval Times in Lyndhurst New Jersey, StarVaders, Pokemon: Lazarus, ⁠Nemo622 on Kofi⁠ , Super Mariomon, ⁠Super Mariomon!⁠ by Alpharad on YouTube, ⁠Cure (film)⁠ on Wikipedia, Promise Mascot Agency --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
May 7, 2025 Are You Sick? (feat. Nubby's Number Factory, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, Megaman Battle Network, Rogue Galaxy)
If you use Cacio e Pere to upload Megaman to the Snot Fridge that'll maximize your Schwarzenegger for early Holes. Discussed: Cacio e pere, ⁠The Silver Spoon⁠ , True Lies, ⁠Batman & Robin (1997)⁠ by Eye of the Duck, Nubby's Number Factory, ⁠Poop Butt⁠ , ⁠A Video About Digging A Hole⁠ by Jacob Geller on YouTube, A Game About Digging A Hole, Metal Garden, ISLANDS: Non-Places, Backloggd, Switch 2, Megaman Battle…
Apr 30, 2025 Creed of Grit (feat. Clair Obscur, Baldur's Gate 3, and Blue Prince)
I'm six feet from the game, and I'm playin' BDS Info: https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Discussed: It's RPG Week, no we won't be playing the Oblivion remake, but Skyblivion comes out later this year, Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, Blue Prince, The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary by Jeffrey Parkin for Polygon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, next week :-) --- Find us everywhere:…
Apr 24, 2025 PODCAST (Collect 4 Coins) (feat. Blue Prince, Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Dark Cloud)
Once you figure out how to work with the RNG you can upgrade the show from "low-key" to "high-key". Discussed: Stephen's time at C2E2, ⁠Making the Aether 2025⁠ ($5+ Patron exclusive), Blue Prince (🚨GENERAL MECHANICAL AND ROOM SPOILERS🚨), Etrian Odyssey 3 HD, Myst, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the…
Apr 16, 2025 More Than a Fallout Boy (feat. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Oblivion Remake, Warrior's Abyss, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Yakuza 0)
We're goin down down in an earlier Elder Scrolls. Discussed: The plan, Assassin's Creed Shadows, stealth in video games, ⁠Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a slasher movie — and you’re the killer⁠ by Chris Plante for Polygon, the AssCreed marketplace and launcher, ⁠Oblivion Remake Will Shadowdrop "At Any Moment This Month" - Report⁠ by Eddie Makuch for Gamespot, Blue Prince, ⁠Jason Schreier's Bluesky post⁠ , Warrior's…
Apr 9, 2025 Listen to Your Heart (feat. Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions, Rift of the Necrodancer, Two Point Museum, Kirby games, Yakuza 0)
If you're playing as Marluxia you have to go for the science victory. Discussed: Predictions for the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 direct, Rift of the Necrodancer, Theatrhythm Final Barline, Two Point Museum, Civilization, ⁠We Entered the World of Microsoft Excel eSports & Got Our Asses Beat⁠ by People Make Games on YouTube, Kirby's Dreamland 2 DX, backlogs of pain, Yakuza 0, the Yakuza Biglete Order --- Find us…
Apr 2, 2025 Good Luck, Good Run: A Nintendo Switch 2 Reaction Episode
This episode is coming out late so we could talk for 2 hours and 22 minutes about the Nintendo Switch 2. Discussed: The number two --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley:…
Mar 27, 2025 biig_mii.mp3
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Mar 26, 2025 Jak to Jak (feat. Xenoblade Chronicles X, Jak and Daxter)
This ain't your granddad's Jak. This Jak squiggles. Discussed: The two types of podcasts, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, how to keep people locked into Nintendo Online, Switch 2 Gamecube speculation, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Daxter, Jak II, the Sly Cooper series, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier for the PS2, Pokemon Lazarus demo, Valkyria Chronicles 4,…
Mar 19, 2025 Sequels All the Way Down (feat. Atelier Yumia, Ender Magnolia, Romancing SaGa 2)
Check out Celtreos on Steam or iOS ! They really nerfed Sephiroth in Minecraft 2: Spelunking to the Zenith of Hope: RiZing - Obsidian Edition. He's basically unplayable now. Discussed: A big announcement (for real!), answering your (probably) two big questions, Smash Bros. Ultimate tier lists, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land demo, PS5 storage solutions, Runefactory 4, Xenoblade…
Mar 12, 2025 I Norted Myself (feat. Kingdom Hearts 3, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line)
So there I was, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I realize I Norted myself... again! Discussed: Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind lmao, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen…
Mar 7, 2025 Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep | Bonus
You have to listen to this 3 times to get Brendon, Stephen, and AJ's unique POVs on the episode. Discussed: Histories with the series, AnyAustin on YouTube , Video Game Podtimism's Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days ep with Brendon , Hexensteph's Reports, each character's story, listener questions --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the…
Mar 5, 2025 Catchin' Some Ys (feat. Monster Hunter Wilds, Wagotabi, Ys: The Oath in Felghana)
Zs are so last week. Discussed: Birth by Sleep at the end of the week!, welcome NPC to TWG! , Monster Hunter Wilds, Civilization, Brendon is still learning Japanese , Shashingo, Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey, the PSP, Level5, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd…
Feb 26, 2025 The PSPaghetti Method (feat. Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Of the Devil, Ys VIII)
Into the Aether: When You're Here, You're Probably Listening to Us Talk About the PSP Again Check out Trip Sitter's album Then Again, It Never Was wherever you listen to music! Discussed: The king, Game Gengo ゲーム言語 , Why did Duolingo kill its owl mascot? , Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Avowed, Shangri-La Frontier, Warriors Abyss, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Of the Devil, Ys, getting bread for that sandwich, Monster…
Feb 19, 2025 Finding the Biggest Dew (feat. Avowed and the PSP)
Kratos' axe glows blue because it's filled with Mountain Dew Voltage Discussed: The PSP 3000, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and other multi-protagonist games, PSP feelings, The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Pat Gill on Polygon, games, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, The Power Stone Collection, Loco Roco, Persona 3 Portable, Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout: New Vegas,…
Feb 12, 2025 The Best of JD on UMD (feat. Daxter, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Ruffy and the Riverside, Dragon Quest VIII)
You like my UMD cellar? Thank you. This whole wall is just season 1 of Scrubs. Discussed: How Meta Killed Ready At Dawn by MinnMax on YouTube, Daxter, The Wall by Pink Floyd, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Citizen Sleep 2 and the Queer Art of Failure by Matt Horton on YouTube, Ruffy and the Riverside, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Dragon Quest VIII The Best Way to Play PSP Games in 2025:…
Feb 5, 2025 PNG Face (feat. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, the PSP, Ridge Racer)
Honestly no joke I write here would be funnier than the end of this episode. Discussed: Trust falls, Twilight, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix on the PS4, a little bit of PSP stuff, Flip and Scratch are back, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Eternal Strands, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Civilization VII, favorite 90s Disney movies, Home ImPSProvement, the Playstation TV, PNG Face, Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2,…
Jan 29, 2025 We 💛 Restroom Music (feat. the d6, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Tyrant's Realm, Metroid Fusion, Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, Nintendo Music, Dynasty Warriors: Origins)
In this episode, the King of All Cosmos trades in katamaris for catalytic converters! Discussed: GOTY 2017 is out on the Patreon! , the deal, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the d6, Tyrant's Realm, Skies of Arcadia trademark renewed , Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Hironobu Sakaguchi wants his next (and maybe last) game to be ‘a successor to Final Fantasy VI’ on The Verge, Tyrant's Realm (for real), The…
Jan 22, 2025 PSP Pep! (feat. Marvel Rivals and Freedom Wars Remastered)
Get excited! The PSP season premiere i- EEHNH [INFRACTION NOTICE: You are not entitled to more than 2.76 seconds of excitement per show note. PENALTY: 1,000 years added to sentence] -s right around the corner! Discussed: Lil updates, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, GunZ: The Duel, plumbing, Letterlike, Freedom Wars Remastered --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like:…
Jan 15, 2025 Pressing the C-Button (feat. the RG35XXSP, Pokemon Emerald Seaglass, The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, the Steam Deck)
I tap my head and look at the Switch 2 leaks realizing what the "C" stand for. --- Thanks to the Prime Lenses podcast for supporting this episode! --- ✨To find The Worst Game Jam in the TWG server, navigate to the " GAMES FORUMS " category, go to the " games-events " forum, and join " The Worst Game Jam (Jan 11-19 2025) "✨ --- Discussed: The Worst Game Jam on the TWG Discord server!, Olive Garden, the Switch 2, the…
Jan 8, 2025 The Expendables (feat. Updates, Pikmin 4, Metaphor ReFantazio)
You're sending * them * in?! Captain, you can't be serious. The red ones can't even swim! Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! Discussed: Welcome back, new formula (no sugar added!), PSP premiere prep, Pikmin 4, Arms-tier, Pikmin Hearts 4.5 reMix, Metaphor ReFantazio, thanks for listening --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like:…
Jan 1, 2025 The 2024 Game of the Year Spectacular
Gather round, gather round — it's that wonderful time of year once again. Stephen, Brendon, and AJ gather around a (virtual) fireplace to discuss the very best of video gaming in 2024 in their eyes, in the eyes of the Discord community, and in the eyes of our special guests. And they also eat some lunch...which is more notable than you think it is. Discussed: The Best* video games of 2024 --- Find us everywhere:…
Dec 11, 2024 The George Lucas Episode (feat. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Starfox 2, Fantasian: Neo Dimension, Pokémon Emerald Seaglass)
🎶Game of the yeeear, twenty-fooour🎶 🎶Is the next oooone, in your podcast feed🎶 🎶As for this oooone, Starfox twoooo🎶 🎶And Great Circle, Fantasian, a ROM hack, we'll see your next yeeear🎶 Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! Discussed: Thank you for listening to the show!, Discord GOTY list, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, **FACT CHECK: Todd Howard is actually the executive…
Dec 4, 2024 Dragon Quest Monsters: Bill (feat. Neva, After Inc., Witching Stone, Animal Well, Rainworld, and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake)
Hiya! I'm a Pokém-- I mean, a monster. Not like a monster , haha. Specifically, I'm a Platypunk, but I used to be human! Could you help me return to my original form via Windows 98? Discussed: GotY process and thoughts, Neva, After Inc., Witching Stone, Animal Well, Rainworld, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Stephen's underappreciated tweet, Dragon Quest 6 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some…
Nov 20, 2024 Hope Stationary (feat. Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Pokemon TCG: Pocket)
X™ — The Everything App™ — is so yesterday. We're onto Hope Stationary now. Discussed: Mom, Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, drop the "The", it's cleaner, Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Pokemon TCG Pocket, vavavoom --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Nov 13, 2024 Together Mode w/ Robin and Kim! (feat. Dragon Age: Veilguard, Dungeons of Hinterburg, Caravan SandWitch
This week Stephen chats with Robin (Girl Mode) and Kim (dotzip) about dragons, dungeons, and van games! Listen to Girl Mode! Listen to dotzip! Read Robin’s writing on Veilguard: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/dragon-age-veilguard-trans-characters https://www.inverse.com/gaming/dragon-age-the-veilguard-review Discussed: Putting yourself into a jpeg, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Dungeons of Hinterburg, Caravan SandWitch,…
Nov 6, 2024 Cool Bird! (feat. Dragon Age: The Veilguard)
Who cares how old that dragon is? Have you seen this bird?? Discussed: Lamps, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Play Nice by Jason Schreier, How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong by Jason Schreier for Kotaku, a brief history of Bioware, The Inside Story of Mass Effect 3's Endings, Finally Told by People Make Games on YouTube, go woke go broke is a grift, Dragon Age: Veilguard, white cheddar Cheez-Its --- Find us everywhere:…
Oct 30, 2024 ITA 300: Bowser's Phony (feat. Shadow Generations, Paper Lily, Wilmot Works it Out, and more!)
It's the 300th episode! Thank you for listening, even if the flaps of your red hunting hat are making it hard to do so. Stephen's Portrait of Ruin video: https://youtu.be/BThP3wAtxzY Brendon's Shiro and the Coal Town video: https://youtu.be/_6GvrKAdaQE Discussed: Beastie Ball, Wilmot Works it Out, Shadow Generations, Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue, Paper Lily - Chapter 1, Return of the Obra Dinn, Halo Reach,…
Oct 23, 2024 The d4 Episode (feat. Dice Rolls)
*clack clack clack* Goodbye to *clack clack clack* Into the *clack clack clack* Fortnite??? Discussed: Talkin' Fantazio, 1000xRESIST, dotzip's 5 hours spoilercast , Matt Horton's What Should You Leave Behind? - 1000xRESIST Review , The Bench, Densha de Go! Pocket, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Steam Next Fest, Star Vaders, Trip, HARK THE GHOUL, Dark Souls, Mario, 30Rock, Star Trek TNG,…
Oct 16, 2024 Konami's Mario (feat. Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake)
It's a-me! Run. Check out Celtreos on Steam and iOS ! Discussed: Nintendo Alarmo, Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games , Mr. Iwata [Grab Bag] , No Masterpiece Has Bad Audio , Metaphor: ReFantazio, Metaphor: ReFantazio is the rare fantasy game that goes beyond racism 101 by Ash Parrish for The Verge, Silent Hill 2 Remake --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like:…
Oct 9, 2024 What's Up Tommy More? (feat. Metaphor: ReFantazio, Slay the Princess, and Emio - The Smiling Man)
You topia, me topia, we all topia! Use code AETHER20 at checkout for 20% off your first year of Pika! Discussed: The Metaphor: ReFantazio demo, the future of Persona, Slay the Princess, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, what makes a game, Silent Hill 2 might be good?!?! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the…
Oct 2, 2024 30 Going On 100 (feat. UFO 50, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Monster Rancher DX 1 & 2, and Romancing SaGa 2 Remake)
People always tell you not to get old, but before you know it you're rolling out of bed, taking three steps to the right, and getting crushed by a hidden rock trap. Brendon's UFO 50 Review: https://youtu.be/yDLLojb2zUo Discussed: Controller chat, UFO 50, Barbuta (the genre), Into the Aether UFO50 Top 5, Tidings from the Aether, Monster Rancher DX 1 & 2, Romancing SaGa 2 Remake Demo, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of…
Sep 18, 2024 Robomorphs #1: The Suezian Slip (feat. Astro Bot, Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, and Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX)
I know we're robo-best friends and tell each other everything but... I've got a secret... I'm a Michel. Check out Memory Card Manuscript on YouTube! Discussed: What gets wetter as it dries?, Memory Card Manuscript, Astro Bot, Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis, Yoko Taro's Metaphor promo , Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, Starfield --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy…
Sep 11, 2024 Play the PS One (feat. Astro Bot, Zero Zero: Perfect Stop, and Visions of Mana)
Glad I caught you! Have you heard about the Sony PlayStation? Listen to Girl Mode wherever you get podcasts! Discussed: Welcome Girl Mode to TWG!, Astro Bot, this generation in general, how many Astros?, Zero Zero: Perfect Stop, Visions of Mana, Octopath II, next week, Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO50 ) --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like:…
Sep 4, 2024 Sex and the Bolognese and the City (feat. Dragon Age: Origins, Castlevania: Dominus Collection, Magic: The Gathering Arena, Fishlike, and Fez)
And suddenly I realized: Up, R, Left, L, B, L, R, Right, Down. Discussed: The weather, Dragon Age: Origins, Castlevania: Dominus Collection, Magic: The Gathering Arena, Are You A Miranda or an "h"?, Fishlike, overnight oats, The Analog Super Nt, A Link to the Past, Fez, talking about games, PS Bot --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online…
Aug 28, 2024 Family-Style Computer (feat. SMTV: Vengeance and Tactical Breach Wizards)
For a LIMITED TIME you-- yes, YOU -- can join the Family-style computer revolution! Sick of having to wait for big bro to be done surfin' the web and IM-ing babes? With the Family-style computer in your computer room you and your WHOLE FAMILY can surf, search, click, drag, and scroll to your hearts content; ALL AT THE SAME TIME ! Order yours TODAY ! Discussed: dotzip's 1000xRESIST bonus episode , Can't Put It Down…
Aug 27, 2024 this.mp3
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Aug 21, 2024 Home Improvement (feat. Fields of Mistria)
Howdy neighbor! I got you something really special. I hope you like it. It's a broken clam shell I found out front of the inn Discussed: Mini-PCigley, Total War: Pharaoh Does Complete 180 After Massive Free Update on aftermath.site (gift link!), programming updates, Fields of Mistria, Darren Hupke's 32 Bit Library , three awful things --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd…
Aug 7, 2024 The Masked Gamer (feat. Nickie's Pizzablivion, Times & Galaxy, Nine Sols, Isles of Sea and Sky, Arranger, and Thank Goodness You're Here!)
Who's singing about Hyrule Field under that mask? Tune into this week's episode of The Masked Gamer to find out! Discussed: The News, Nickie's Pizzablivion, Times & Galaxy, RIP Game Informer , Brendon's perpetual 3, the Steam Deck comeback, Earth Defense Force 6, the Olympics, Nine Sols, gaming on Mac, Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode Multiplayer, Whisky for Mac , Isles of Sea and Sky, Isles of Sea and Sky taught me…
Jul 31, 2024 Death Birdie (feat. Earth Defense Force 6, Magic: The Gathering Arena, Guncho, and V-Rising)
Stephen, are you coming to the block party? It's happening during the podcast. We'll be playing Bloomburrow and badminton. Discussed: Go Italy!, Earth Defense Force 6, Mario sucks, Stephen's PS5 struggle, Magic: The Gathering Arena, this ProZD sketch (which funnily enough is sponsored by M:TG Arena lol), this article on Magic archetypes , digital card games, Guncho, Twinfold, Imbroglio, the throughline, V-Rising,…
Jul 24, 2024 The Aether Distilled (feat. Elden Ring, The Trails Series, 1000xRESIST, and Pokemon Yellow & Crystal Legacy)
What we've got for you today is a classic Aether. On the nose you get notes of triple-A game. On first sip, you'll feel the familiar tang of a long running RPG series up front quickly followed by the depth of an indie darling. Finally, on the finish you'll have the unforgettable combination of Pokemon and ROM hacks. Oh, and make sure you aren't downwind of any of your fellows here; this one will make you gassy.…
Jul 17, 2024 Into the Aether VII: The Nintendo GameCube
Welcome to season seven of Into the Aether! We're kicking off a new year with an over six-hour look at our very favorite games for the Nintendo GameCube! Thank you all for listening to and supporting the show over the years, we're so excited to be back. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Jul 10, 2024 Games of the Decade 2000-2009 | Bonus
Surprise! We're back a week early with an absolute behemoth. To celebrate hitting 1 million downloads of the show a few months ago (!!), we're proud to present our one-hundred favorite games of the decade from the years 2000 to 2009! A sincere thank you to everyone who has ever listened to, shared, or backed the show. We couldn't have done this without you, for real. We thought there was no better way to share our…
Jun 26, 2024 The Right to Return w/ Dom Nero and Kyle Starr | X-Strike Summer #4
On the finale of X-Strike Summer, AJ chats with Dom Nero (Eye of the Duck) and Kyle Starr (Y-Button) about being gamer dads, puzzle games, and how you are well within your rights to return any console within 30-days because you can't beat the Elden Ring DLC. It is *not* your fault, it's the *controller* that's broken. Dom's Links On Twitter: https://twitter.com/dominicknero Dom's website: https://domnero.com Dom's…
Jun 19, 2024 Summer Game Rest w/ Emily Price, Robin Bea, Tamoor Hussain and Willa Rowe | X-Strike Summer #3
Shhh be very quiet... our guests are very sleepy today, they need their rest... AJ chats with Emily Price (Unwinnable), Robin Bea (inverse), Tamoor Hussain (Gamespot), and Willa Rowe (Kotaku) about Geoff's Big Week, "these uncertain times", and 1000xRESIST again! Emily's Links Emily's Review of Saltsea Chronicles: Saltsea Chronicles Beautifully Finds A Way Forward Past Presence for Unwinnable:…
Jun 18, 2024 better-call-edgeworth.mp3
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Jun 12, 2024 The Sweater + Sock Combo w/ Alanna Okun and Chase Allhart | X-Strike Summer #2
This week AJ chats with Alanna Okun and Chase Allhart about their experiences with game design (and game design adjacent) education! They also confront the age old question: what even is a video game, anyway? Into the Game Jam Links itch page: https://itch.io/jam/itgj-summer-2024 Find the forum thread on the TWG Discord: Navigate to the "Games Forums" category, select the games-events forum, find "Into The Game Jam…
Jun 5, 2024 Break Glass in Case of Bandicoot w/ Kyle Labriola, Murray Cameron-Smith, and NBZ | X-Strike Summer #1
Welcome to the first EVER episode of Into the Aether: X-Strike Summer! We kick of the series with games industry pros (and TWG community members) Kyle Labriola, Murray Cameron-Smith and NBZ! This week's episode is REQUIRED to be listened to at .75 speed to make up for all the times you were listening at 3x, you sickos. --- Kyle's Links Blog: https://blueberrylemonade.pika.page/ Indie Games of Cohost:…
May 31, 2024 The Uncharted Series | Bonus
You've traveled far and faced trials that would demoralize most... or worse. But here you emerge, into the sun, holding in your hands the thing you've been searching for so long: The Uncharted bonus episode of Into the Aether. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads:…
May 29, 2024 Thumbs Up, And (feat. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Zero Ranger, Void Stranger, Burnout Paradise, and Soma Bringer)
iO, eat your heart out. See you on July 17th! Discussed: XStrike Summer, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Myst, Animal Well, Brendon solving the final puzzle of The Witness , Brendon's number 16 Game of the Year, Zero Stranger, Void Ranger, Burnout Paradise, the PSP, Soma Bringer, the Xeno series, Diablo, have a good Summer (to our Northern hemisphere pals)! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some…
May 22, 2024 Stun 'em and Run 'em (feat. Crow Country, Zero Ranger, and the 2024 iPad Pro)
When hope is lost and humanity is on the brink of devastation, there's only one tried and true strategy to snap victory from the jaws of certain evisceration. Discussed: Out of the Realm, being a regular: revisted, Brendon on The Besties! , Crow Country, Resident Evil, Signalis, Zero Ranger, Void Stranger, NieR: Automata, gaming on the Apple iPad, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, emulation, Monster Hunter Portable…
May 15, 2024 Falafel, Please (feat. Hades II Early Access, Animal Well, Pokémon Unbound)
Ah crap, this guy comes in everyday and orders the same thing: podcasts, puzzle games, double helping of Pokémon, and Supergiant game... hey buddy! The usual? Aha yeah... death to Chronos... that never gets old... Discussed: Being a regular, Paws and Clause, dotzip, Out of the Realm, Animal Well, Fez, The Witness, being 34, Pokémon Unbound, a Nuzlocke run 👁️, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Hades II Early Access, death to…
May 14, 2024 Out of the Realm: Petals and Ashes | Demo
Welcome to Out of the Realm: Petals and Ashes! An original tabletop roleplaying game adventure written by Stephen Hilger based on the Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition ruleset! This episode is part one in a three-part Patreon-exclusive series. To hear parts two and three head to https://patreon.com/intothecast and become a monthly supporter! Our adventure begins in the city of Lakelight Keep, a mysterious mountain…
May 1, 2024 Can Window in Paradise (feat. Sonic the Hedgehog, Trails from Zero, and Another Crab's Treasure)
Yeah yeah "Sonic the Hedgehog stole from Dragonball Z," I've heard it all before. The thing people are afraid to say is that Master Roshi stole his entire vibe from Jimmy Buffett. Think about it. This episode is brought to you by Flight Rising! Register for free at flightrising.com . Discussed: Life updates, Out of the Aether, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 (the movies), the possibility of a Sonic x Dragonball AMV from…
Apr 24, 2024 Post-Jaded (feat. Animal Crossing, Dragonball Z Kakarot, Grandia, and Farcry 2)
Sorry, what? You’ve seen the grenade roll downhill before? Haven’t you heard that being jaded is over? We’re past that! The grenade is ROLLING down the HILL!! Discussed: Gamecube, Star Fox Adventures, Dexter on Showtime, Animal Crossing, Tidings from the Aether, Dragonball Z: Kakarot, the Sega Saturn, Grandia, Farcry 2, Idle Thumbs, Austin Walker's talk at the Different Games Conference 2016 , a mysterious project…
Apr 17, 2024 Embrace the Egg (feat. Fallout, Fallout Shelter, and Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg)
Behold! Behold! Gaze up the resplendent curvature of Egg! Let those who dwelled here shout out in His glorious voice! Cock-a-doodle doo! Use code AETHER20 when subscribing to Pika Pro for 20% off your first year of blogging! Discussed: Out of the Aether , Fallout (the TV series), Fallout 4 (the video game), Fallout 3 (the video game), Noah Caldwell Gervais' "A Thorough Look at Fallout" , Fallout Shelter, Idle…
Apr 10, 2024 Pretty Good Jason Statham (feat. The Playdate)
Oi bruv. Check 'is thing out. It's a "PlayDate" and that there's the crank. Go on. Give it a whirl, yeah? Brendon's Backloggd list of PlayDate titles: https://www.backloggd.com/u/brendonbigley/list/best-of-playdate/ Discussed: The Playdate, mobile gacha games, Apple being pressured to allow emulators on the App Store , The Crank, Video Game Podtimism , games on the Playdate, Mars After Midnight , SatOlite , Celeste…
Apr 8, 2024 Baldur's Gate 3 (w/ Sadie Lancrete and Kim) | Bonus
Join Stephen, Sadie and Kim down down down by the river as they talk about a game they have each spent at least 20 times this episode length playing! Follow Sadie! - https://www.instagram.com/sadieposting/ Listen to NPC Incorporated! - https://www.machineculture.com/npc-incorporated Follow Kim! - https://bsky.app/profile/ohkimmies.bsky.social Listen to Frog of the Week! - https://frogpod.online --- Find us…
Apr 3, 2024 Dragon's Dogma: The Third Pillar (feat. Dragon's Dogma 2)
If you're podcasting, make it about Dragon's Dogma 2. Discussed: Dragon's Dogma 2 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow…
Apr 1, 2024 Glover | Bonus
It's the 1998 sensation that's still sweeping the nation. That's right, it's a bonus episode all about Glover! Discussed: Glover --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow…
Mar 27, 2024 The Joke from Dinner (feat. PAX, Vampire Survivors, Children of the Sun, Slice & Dice, The Last Story, Murder by Numbers and One Shot)
This week's episode is PAXed with games, hosts, and Original Characters. Discussed: freesound.org, Darn Tootin, PAX East, Vampire Survivors Adventure Mode, Children of the Sun, Slice & Dice 3.0, Portrait vs Landscape mode, the Backbone, how to fiid your Miis, The Last Story, Murder by Numbers, One Shot, NOT Dragon's Dogma 2, another shot --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd…
Mar 20, 2024 The Mountain Dew Album (feat. Updates, The Wii, Shotgun King, Penny's Big Breakaway, and The Battle for Polytopia)
HELLO AND WELCOME TO INTO THE AETHER! WE'RE LIVE FROM THE MOUNTAIN DEW BOOTH, TALKING WITH SHADOWHEART ABOUT HER NEW COLLABORATION WITH THE BEVERAGE TITAN AND NINTENDO! WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE SWITCH THEME?! Discussed: How do you beat games?, Unicorn Overlord update, Balatro, Some advice for beginning Unicorn Overlord, the best and third-best selling game in Japan last week, Final Fantasy VII:…
Mar 13, 2024 Between Unicorn and Overlord (feat. Unicorn Overlord and the Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator)
Are you a Unicorn or an Overlord? We'll tell you, but first you have to make a biblically accurate Bubsy in the character creator and then you have to buy our game. We promise you're gonna love it. Discussed: Mar10 day, Unicorn Overlord, Tidings, Unicorn Overlord's World Map, Dragon's DoUnicorn Overlord, DraUnicorn Overlord, Dragon's Dogma 2's Ch SKYRIM , Dragon's Dogma 2's Character Creator, The Worst Garbage…
Mar 6, 2024 ITA Presents: DCC 3 (feat. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Pokemon Legends ZA, and more!)
NEW! for your Sega Dreamcast : DCC 3. Not sure what the acronym stands for? This game ain't for you then, chump. Discussed: DCC, That era when everything was trying to be the Wii, Tidings, Retro Bowl, The Pokemon Direct, Pokemon TCG: Pocket, Pokemon Legends ZA, Pokemon Coliseum, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like:…
Feb 28, 2024 The Alchemy of a Coin (feat. Airborne Kingdom, Against the Storm, RPG Maker, Persona 3, and Airborne Kingdom)
I tried to buy groceries with my sticky note coin, but they just told me I was "stealing from the office supplies section and doing bad origami". Discussed: This week, How to Make a Coin, Airborne Kingdom, Against the Storm, Airborne Kingdom, Tidings, RPG Maker MV, Game Maker's Toolkit development series , game development, Persona 3 Portable ( CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF PANDEMIC, DISSOCIATION, DEATH, DEPRESSION AND…
Feb 21, 2024 The Ill-Fated Teen in Time (feat. Balatro, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Helldivers 2, and News)
I don't understand! Nobody in 1885 cares that Balatro is going to be the best deckbuilding rougelike of 2024!!!! Discussed: Andre 3000, Balatro, Break bits, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Helldivers 2, streaming plans, fighting at the lake, the year Silksong will come out, Nintendo Switch 2, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is fine, but Nintendo remade the wrong game by Oli Welsh , Sony's future, Xbox's Nothingburger, a…
Feb 14, 2024 The Boy Who Cried "Zune!" (feat. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Celeste 64, Helldivers 2 and Persona 3 Reload)
You either die a Hero 2: RE:BoRN - Ultimate Edition or you live long enough to see yourself unironically become "The Zune Kid". This episode is brought to you by Andy Fisher! You can check out his music at https://andyfishermusic.com . Thanks Andy! Discussed: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, the weather, Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, Helldivers 2, Live-service games, Persona 3: Reload, Dur's Gate --- Find us…
Feb 7, 2024 Long Game, Short Game, Infinite Game (feat. Persona 3 Reload, Tiny Rouges, and Dondoko Island)
Sometimes a guy comes into the cafe to yell at you because when he was in a few evenings ago "you" messed up his latte even though you weren't even working that night because you were fighting The Clairvoyant Relic on the forty-second floor of hell. Discussed: Persona 3 Reload, Tiny Rogues, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — Dondoko Island, Taro class, Death Stranding 2 --- Find us everywhere:…
Feb 5, 2024 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Bonus
Stephen and Brendon talk about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. A game about finding yourself, sacrificing for the ones you love, and Ooccoo the weird bird person who can teleport. Thank you patrons for making these bonuses possible! Twilight Princess Emo Icon: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YAcHoNrU2B6VR322Y5zK9?si=372a122718474e7c --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if…
Jan 31, 2024 It's Just Like Dragon Quest V (feat. Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth)
What're you doing reading this? Ichiban is waiting for you in Hawaii! Discussed: Night time recording, Tekken 8, new Smash Bros. spirits in 2024, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, deciding the GOTY in January --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads:…
Jan 24, 2024 HunkPunk (feat. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Tokimeki Memorial!)
Yeah he just keeps asking me if I want to go with him to "the new gate that opened across town"? I mean I guess I'll go, but he better put some time into his [LOOKS] otherwise I'm dipping out early. Discussed: No Man's Release Window, Gatepunk>Metroidvania, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tidings, Tokimeki Memorial (Fan Dub) TokimekiHouses dot jpeg --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch…
Jan 17, 2024 2024: The Year of GOLDEN SUN (feat. Jusant, the Ayn Odin 2, and Bully)
Dragon's Dogma 2? Snooze. Final Fantasy VII: REBIRTH? Nah. Persona 3 Reload? Old news. This year is for one thing and one thing only: Painstakingly typing out a 100-character code into your Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Discussed: Ads, Pokemon Unbound, Golden Sun, Dragon's Dogma 2, The Switch 2, Jusant, This song from Ico , College, Retro Handhelds, Bully (created by Rockstar Games, creators of Austin Power's 'Oh…
Jan 10, 2024 Lt. Surge, Best-Selling Author (feat. Pokemon Unbound, Tinyfolks, Majesty, Updates, and Dragon Quests)
Ha ha! Great battle kid. You sure showed me! Here's your badge... and uh, if you have some extra time do you think you could give me some notes on this manuscript I wrote? It's about love and loss on the battlefield. Pikachu says a curse word in it! Discussed: Pokemon Unbound, Tinyfolks, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Astral Ascent, Golden Sun, Dragon Warrior, Dragon Quest VI: The Realms of Revelation --- Find…
Jan 3, 2024 2024: The Year of Second Chances (feat. The Finals, Golden Sun, Life is Strange, Meta Quest 3, and more!)
The boys are back and they're ready to give gaming another try. 2024 might just be the year that Video Games get 'em. Discussed: The Finals, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition — 2D Mode, Life is Strange Episode 1, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, The Meta Quest 3, Asgard's Wrath 2, Tetris Effect: Connected, Pistol Whip, Resident Evil 4 VR, Virtual Reality --- Find us everywhere:…
Dec 27, 2023 The 2023 Game of the Year Spectacular
Brendon, Stephen and AJ are once again in THE SAME ROOM to talk about VIDEO GAMES. And of course, to have some lunch. !!!SONG CREDITS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES ( BELOW CHAPTERS, ABOVE PATRONS ) SCROLL AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! Discussed: At least Ten (10) Video games!!!!!!!!!!!! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Dec 20, 2023 The Deductible Queen (feat. Astral Ascent, Golden Sun, and God of War Valhalla)
Make sure to wear your poncho when seeing Watchmen the Musical on Broadway. Discussed: Astral Ascent, God of War Ragnarok Valhalla, Golden Sun --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow…
Dec 13, 2023 Balls of Z (feat. Lies of P, Hi-Fi Rush, Subpar Pool and Fortnite³)
What's the 'P' stand for? Podcast, of course :-) Discussed: Lies of P, Soulslikes, Hi-Fi Rush, The Concept of the Post-Game, Subpar Pool, Toilet Games, Fortnite Festival, Fortnite: Rocket Racing, LEGO(tm) Fortnite --- Links: The Sims 4 Celebrates For Rent Expansion With Landgraab & Son(s) Pop-Up by George Foster at The Gamer Plagarism and You(Tube) by hbomberguy on YouTube Investigation: How Roblox is Exploiting…
Dec 6, 2023 Malcolm Landgraab's Tarot of Death (feat. SteamWorld Build, The Sims: Bustin' Out!, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Goodboy Galaxy, and more!)
Ah, now I know the immediate reaction is to shy away from the Death tarot, but if you look closely you will s-- wait... no... that's impossible... this is no ordinary Death... Landgraab can not die he-- he is eternal... Oh, my friend I am so sorry... your future... is in real estate. Discussed: Steamworld Build, Malcolm Landgraab, The Comic Wheel Sisterhood, The Sims Multiverse, Goodboy Galaxy, Octopath Traveler 2,…
Nov 30, 2023 President Lore (feat. Chants of Sennaar, Super Mario RPG, Donkey Kong Country, and more!)
I'm sorry I misunderstood, so you're telling me all you wanted was some background information about the previous leaders of the United States of America? I wish we'd talked through this earlier because we already paid Brent Spiner a bunch of money to put the makeup on and contact lenses in and everything. What a disaster. Discussed: Chants of Sennar, Super Mario RPG, Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom, Donkey Kong…
Nov 22, 2023 PlayStation Evidence List (feat. Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, Astral Ascent, and The Last Faith)
SMT and ATM are the same thing if you think about it. Discussed: Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, Astral Ascent, and The Last Faith --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon…
Nov 15, 2023 Hanson's Green Suezo (feat. Cocoon, Thirsty Suitors, WarioWare Move It!, and Xenosaga)
I heard if you put the Target Exclusive Tangerine Edition of the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vinyl on your turntable and take a photo of it with your GameBoy Camera then swap the cartridge to Pokémon Blue without resetting the console you get a Pikachu that can learn Surf. Discussed: WarioWare Move It!, Pokemon, Cocoon, Thirsty Suitors, Xenosaga Episode I --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the…
Nov 8, 2023 The Minions and the Mounts (feat. Alan Wake II, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and more!)
Call for a Cease-Fire: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/call-congress-support-ceasefire/ Contribute Towards Aid: https://www.map.org.uk/ --- Discussed: Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Alan Wake II, Fantasian, Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Dragon Quest IV, Star Ocean: The Second Story R --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow…
Oct 31, 2023 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | Bonus
For this very special Halloween bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon finally play and discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and ask the scariest question of all: How do you follow up what many claim to be your greatest work? --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr:…
Oct 25, 2023 Death to Spewart (feat. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake, and more!)
Someone's gotta do something about that rabbit. Discussed: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Ghost Trick, Kingdom Eighties, Alan Wake, Control --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon…
Oct 18, 2023 Two Matadors (feat. The Order: 1886, Solar Ash, Dredge, and more!)
The bell rings and the crowd goes wild. Two matadors stand triumphantly center stage, crimson flags waving gingerly as kicked-up dust catches glowing floodlight beams overhead. There is no bull. Turns out we didn't need one. Alison Hammond x Blade Runner 2049: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAb8KIhgVAI Discussed: Final Fantasy XIV, The Devil's Plan, Solar Ash, The Order: 1886, Dredge --- Find us everywhere:…
Oct 11, 2023 The Scariest Text (feat. El Paso Elsewhere, Dead Space Remake, Milk Inside/Outside)
i don’t think it’s a good idea for us to stay in contact anymore, just not emotionally healthy for either of us — you have to understand that. and honestly after everything i just went through re: being stuck on a derelict spaceship and cutting off the limbs of previously regular people with my workman's tools, i just need some time to myself. thanks for understanding, i hope you do well with the rest of your life.…
Oct 4, 2023 Ham Roll (Rune Factory, Mortal Kombat 1, RE4R Separate Ways)
If we can't agree, we might as well just use the worst thing we can come up with. Discussed: Rune Factory 3 Special, Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey, Mortal Kombat 1, Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast…
Sep 28, 2023 Consider the Durge (feat. Going on vacation, Nintendo controllers, and more!)
Next time you're mulling over a new way of life, maybe consider accepting the dark urge into your heart? Discussed: F-Zero 99, the Hori SplitPad Compact, World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Baldur's Gate 3 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com ---…
Sep 20, 2023 I've Been Better (w/ Will LaPorte, feat. Fallout New Vegas and Earthbound)
This week, Stephen is joined by Will LaPorte to discuss two games considered cult hits, the fear and wonder of the unknown, and doomed 90's marketing strategies. Somehow, it all connects. Listen to more of Will's music here: ghostdown.bandcamp.com Discussed: Fallout New Vegas, Earthbound, 2001: A Space Odyssey --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast…
Sep 13, 2023 The True X-Slash of Gaming (feat. Sea of Stars, Venba, Armored Core 6, and more!)
People keep wondering where all the X-Slash-likes have been, and boy do we have news for them. Some great writing about Venba: GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/venba-review-tourist-to-your-own-culture/1900-6418096/ AIPT: https://aiptcomics.com/2023/07/31/venba-review-south-indian-culture/ Discussed: Sea of Stars, Shining Force II, Venba, Opus: The Day We Found Earth, Blasphemous II, Armored Core VI: Fires…
Sep 6, 2023 Into the Starfield
Stephen and Brendon take one small step for the Aether, and one giant leap for Bethesda Softworks as they discuss the first new IP from the studio in over twenty years: Starfield. Praise be Todd Howard. Nicole Carpenter's review for Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23852522/starfield-review-xbox-series-x-pc-exclusive-bethesda-microsoft Discussed: Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3 for PS5 --- Find us everywhere:…
Aug 30, 2023 ITA Mini: Immortals of Aveum w/ Christian Spicer
Surprise! Although we were originally planning to take this week off, here's a little convo between Brendon and Christian Spicer of DLC about a newly released game they're both glad exists: Immortals of Aveum. Check out Christian's work at christianspicer.com ! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Threads:…
Aug 23, 2023 You Don't Know Todd (feat. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Opus, and more!)
Todd Andrew Howard was born in 1970 in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, to Ronald (Ron) and Priscilla Howard. His elder brother, Jeffrey Mark (Jeff) Howard, was later the director of creative affairs for Disney, where he oversaw the production of Bambi II . He developed an interest in computers, particularly video games, at a very young age. Howard considers the 1980s role-playing video games Wizardry and…
Aug 16, 2023 Hot Air Balloon Eye Test: The Game (feat. 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Before Your Eyes, Baldur's Gate 3, and more!)
Hello and welcome to your eye exam. First you're going to have to unfocus your eyes and see if you can beat Vampire Survivors. After that we need to see if you can pick up this fly. After that you're going to play the hot air balloon game, but we won't tell you the rules. Good luck! Games Discussed: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Before Your Eyes, Remnant 2, Baldur's Gate III --- Find us everywhere:…
Aug 9, 2023 You, Me, and We (feat. Everything We Played During Our Summer Break)
Okay now we're REALLY back. It's been a month since recording our Dreamcast episode and two months since our break began, so we have a lot to catch up on. Let's knock it all out in one episode, eh? Games Discussed: Age of Wonders IV, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Fire Emblem Warriors, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons, Viewfinder, Ridiculous Fishing EX, Cassette Beasts, Pikmin, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune,…
Aug 2, 2023 Into the Aether VI: The Sega Dreamcast
It's finally here! After a summer break and over one-hundred games, Into the Aether returns for season six with a retrospective on the Sega Dreamcast library! Stephen and Brendon report back with a list of the 30 must-play games for the console in a discussion with producer AJ Fillari before drilling down and creating an ITA Top 5. Thank you all for indulging us after our vacation, but we're so excited to be back!…
Jul 26, 2023 An Introduction to the Sega Dreamcast w/ Chris Plante
Hello! This episode was originally posted to our Patreon in April of 2023 as a way to kick off our journey into the Sega Dreamcast catalogue. We're one week away from the release of our console retrospective, and felt a lot of the information our friend Chris Plante of Polygon and The Besties brought to this episode would in turn make next week's premiere even more interesting! So here's his walkthrough of…
Jun 16, 2023 Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (w/ Will LaPorte) | Bonus
Our friend Will LaPorte returns to the show for an almost five-hour discussion about the 2004 GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. Okay, now we're REALLY gonna take a break. See you again in August, friends! Follow Will: https://ghostdown.bandcamp.com/ --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon:…
May 31, 2023 The Video Cart (feat. Summer Vacation Vibes)
SEE YOU IN AUGUST Discussed: The PlayStation Showcase 2023, Listener Questions --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space/@bb Produced by AJ…
May 24, 2023 Seeing the Magician (feat. Humanity, Skies of Arcadia, Tears of the Kingdom)
Hey! As we mention at the top of the episode, we're going to be taking a break for the summer as a little gift to ourselves for making it five years. We understand this might come as a shock, but it's all to keep us energized and excited for when we come back with the Dreamcast premiere on August 2nd! We'll have another episode next week, then the Paper Mario TTYD bonus in early June. Any% will still hit the…
May 17, 2023 A Podcast Episode About The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
After years of build-up, we can finally talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch. Discussed: Blinx 2: Masters of Time and Space --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger:…
May 10, 2023 Canonical Dragonborn (feat. Video Games)
Greetings citizen. Have you heard of the High Elves? Yes? How about Algot the Northerner? Yes. That's right. THE Northerner. Discussed: Honkai Star Rail, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Redfall, Laya's Horizon, TMNT: Splintered Fate, RAD, What the Car?, Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster, Chained Echoes --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on…
May 8, 2023 Metroid Prime | Bonus
After receiving a distress signal* from a remote sector in pirate-laden space, we picked up the Metroid Prime Remaster for Nintendo Switch and talked about the whole dang thing and why this twenty-one year old game is still considered one of the best of all time. * watching a Nintendo Direct --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on…
May 3, 2023 Killing Cal Kestis (feat. Jedi Survivor, Honkai Star Rail, and more!)
"Don't look up," they said. The Force can't help you if you can't look straight forward, grapple with your adversity head on. If you spend your time with your head in the clouds, you won't be able to see your next move. Discussed: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Pocket City 2, Honkai Star Rail, Mr. Sun's Hat Box --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast ---…
Apr 26, 2023 Secretly Hard Mode (feat. Advance Wars Re-Boot Camp, Sonic Frontiers, and more!)
It's just like they always say: "You can't gave your Wavelengths without finishing your Good Morning Video Games!" Check out Wavelengths: https://www.youtube.com/@itswavelengths Check out Y-Button: https://www.ybutton.online Discussed: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Bootcamp, Divinity Original Sin II, Sonic Frontiers, Marvel vs Capcom 2 --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon:…
Apr 19, 2023 The Fish Will Remember (feat. Tron Identity, Sonic Mania, Sin & Punishment)
>Gollum sees it, a fish wriggling in the river. He wants it, yes. But what if the slimy thing is poisoned, precious? The tummy rumbles, too loud to ignore. He pounces, snatching the fish with his bare hands. The fish squirms, but Gollum holds tight. >Too tight, perhaps? The fish slips and launches out of Gollum’s hands and splishes and splashes back into the river. Gollum hears his tummy like a thunder as he…
Apr 12, 2023 The Name's HUNK (feat. Movies, Video Games, and HUNK)
It's not Al anymore , it's HUNK. Discussed: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Valkyria Chronicles, Soul Hackers 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake: Mercenaries Mode, Metroid Prime Remastered --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger:…
Apr 5, 2023 The Shrekification of it All (feat. Terra Nil, Deus Ex, and more!)
AKA The Assassination of Sonic the Hedgehog by the Coward Shrek Discussed: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Terra Nil, Deus Ex, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 4 Remake --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger:…
Mar 31, 2023 Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Bonus
Stephen and Brendon celebrate the life and times of one Mr. Mario with a collection of legendary games for the Super Nintendo: Super Mario All-Stars (and Super Mario World)! --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger:…
Mar 29, 2023 Peppino Can't Die (feat. Resident Evil 4, Pizza Tower, and more!)
Exciting new figures from K'NEX! Kids build 'em to add to any K'NEX construction sets. They'll love the strange, Cosmic Invaders and the fearless Blue Crew. And Kids control what the figures look like because they build the figure they want. Unique K'NEX Commanders figures available only in new, out of this world Space sets - Ultrabots and Space Rovers. Collect 'em to get the exclusive colors and combos. Discussed:…
Mar 22, 2023 The Tunnel Snakes of Metacritic (feat. Paranormasight)
xGravy_Boi99x slicks back his hair with a greasy switchblade-turned-comb he always keeps hanging precariously out of his back left jeans pocket before cracking his knuckles loudly in an empty room. As he reaches forwards to gargoyle over his mouse and keyboard, the fabric of his genuine leather jacket squeaks slightly as it slides against the synthetic leather upholstry of a limited edition Genshin Impact branded…
Mar 20, 2023 The Nintendo 3DS: A Retrospective — Demo Version
Hey everyone! Enjoy this brief sampler of the 3DS bonus episode we recently released on our Patreon. Given the impending eShop closure and the structure of the episode, we thought it would be nice to release this first bit about the history of (and OUR history with) the Nintendo 3DS for everybody — backer or not. You can join the Patreon to hear the rest of the five+ hour discussion here:…
Mar 15, 2023 A Little Sixy (feat. Resident Evil 4, Dead Cells, Odin Sphere, and more!)
Step right up, it's time for a little six. Wait, I mean a little sip. A little sixy. I mean sippy!! Check out Sips here: https://foopod.itch.io/sips Discussed: Mario Kart 8, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, Resident Evil 4 Remake's demo, Odin Sphere, Nier Automata, Sips --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon:…
Mar 8, 2023 Data Load (feat. LA Noire, Destiny 2, and Crisis Core)
Do androids dream of electric sheep? Does Mark Zuckerberg play Destiny 2? These questions and more on today's episode of Into the Aether. Discussed: Octopath Traveler II, LA Noire, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core — Reunion --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr:…
Mar 1, 2023 That's a Lot of Swans! (feat. Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Wild Hearts, and Octopath Traveler II)
Yo, check it out! There's a whole bunch of swans right in front of us! I've seen some wild stuff in this city, but this is a first. It's like we're in a friggin' storybook or something. You think they got lost or what? Or maybe they're just taking a break from Central Park. Who knows? Only in New York, man. Discussed: Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Wild Hearts, Octopath Traveler II Sleep Buddy: https://sleepbuddy.online…
Feb 28, 2023 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Bonus
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a deeply important video game that Stephen has played a lot and Brendon has played a little. On this very special bonus episode of Into the Aether: They talk about it! Miyamoto's GDC Talk: https://youtu.be/a9DlhDRZ0yA --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon:…
Feb 22, 2023 The Tetris to Katamari Spectrum (feat. Wild Hearts and the PSP)
Tetris and Katamari Damacy represent two similar but opposing approaches to video game design that emphasize different aspects of gameplay and aesthetics. By scrutinizing where a game falls on this spectrum, we may garner insights into its design and mechanics, as well as its potential impact on players. In this edition of the Into the Aether Audio Experience, we shall delve into this Tetris-to-Katamari spectrum…
Feb 15, 2023 Tingle Kiwami (feat. Sea of Stars, Metroid Prime Remastered, Octopath Traveler II)
Oh man, as a huge fan of Tingle, let me tell you about Tingle Kiwami - it's a game that puts our favorite little green freak right smack in the middle of the Yakuza universe! And let me tell you, it's incredible! The world is super colorful and whimsical, and Tingle's unique personality and magical powers make the game feel like a fresh take on classic Yakuza gameplay. I had a blast using Tingle's dance moves to…
Feb 9, 2023 bach.mp3
It's basically September, and there was a Nintendo Direct today. --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow on Mastodon: https://theaether.space/@intothecast Follow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://theaether.space/@bb Produced by AJ Fillari:…
Feb 8, 2023 The Season of Mike Newton (feat. Twilight, Season, 8-Bit Adventures 2)
Team Edward? Team Jacob? Absolutely not, vampires and werewolves had their time in the spotlight. A new season springs forth with a familiar face at its helm: Mike Newton. Discussed: Season: A Letter to the Future, Super Mario Bros, Marvel SNAP, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, 8-Bit Adventure 2
Feb 1, 2023 Hedge-Core (feat. Hi-Fi Rush, Theatrhythm, Persona 4 Golden)
The latest trend in fashion and aesthetic is a revival and revisiting of the arguable hit 2006 Dreamworks film Over the Hedge. With its whimsical characters, witty humor, and heartwarming storyline, people are starting to rediscover the charms of this animated classic. The film's aesthetic has become increasingly popular as people seek comfort in nostalgia and a return to simpler times. "Over the Hedge" is a…
Jan 31, 2023 Animal Crossing: New Leaf | Bonus
Recorded throughout the month of January 2023, Stephen and Brendon discuss the 3DS hit Animal Crossing: New Leaf and its place in the franchise.
Jan 25, 2023 Bye Bye Boucheron (feat. Fire Emblem Engage and more!)
Since recording we've learned that Boucheron's single defining trait is that he loves to read. More like BOOKeron, am I right? Hmm. We'll workshop it.

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Screamin' Buggie and Count BB (feat. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Penguin Colony, and more!)

Vampires and Other Stuff (feat. Castlevania Belmont's Curse, Aria of Sorrow, and more!)

Fit Kisto (feat. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, Sovereign Tower, Dragon's Dogma 2, and more!)

The Impromptu GOTY (feat. Dicevaders, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Emio The Smiling Man, and more!)

Creek's Hot Toddy (feat. Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Star GP, and Fortune's Weave)

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