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Roundtable Discussion Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (FINALE) State Of The Arc Podcast Sep 06, 2023

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Join us for the final episode of our Final Fantasy XVI analysis. Today, we'll be joined by The Night Sky Prince, Schrodingersbabyseal, and ProfNoctis in a roundtable discussion where we will discuss the game's themes, technical execution, development history, and the state of the franchise as a whole. GUESTS: The Night Sky Prince: / @thenightskyprince Schrodingersbabyseal: / @schrodingersbabyseal ProfNoctis: / @profnoctis1718

The Ultimate Myth | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep. 11) | State of the Arc Podcast Aug 29, 2023

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Ultima and Mythos make a Final Fantasy in more ways than one. Now that we've beat the game we can talk about it! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!

The World Turns To Ash | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.10) | State Of The Arc Podcast Aug 23, 2023

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Yep, that was a Pokemon The Movie reference... Okay, so now we're going to the continent of Ash to see if we can kill Barnabas there. Vivian stans speak up, I cannot stand her. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for watching!

Moses Tharmr Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.9) State Of The Arc Podcast Aug 16, 2023

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On Bahamut's Wings | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.8) | State of the Arc Podcast Aug 08, 2023

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Clive and Jill arrive in Twinside, the capital city of the Crystalline Dominion, just as Bahamut begins raging through the skies, destroying everything in his path. All the while, Joshua reveals himself as the Phoenix tries to stop him. Also, Anabella is horrible and continues to be horrible and insufferable, right up to her last moment. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Dion (1:30) 3. Bahamut (30:05) 4. Reunion (1:11:47)

King Kupka | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.7) | State of the Arc Podcast Aug 02, 2023

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Time to do it. We are finally going to kill King Kupka. This guy has needed to die since the very first scene we saw him in. It's nice to finally be rid of him. First, we have to see Dion and Joshua as well as a new friend named Mid. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Dion and The Emperor (0:53) 3. Dalimil (13:33) 4. King Kupka Fight (20:31) 5. Dion and The Phoenix (44:35) 6. Mid Sidequest (56:19) 7. Cid’s Grave (1:19:48) 8. The Final Sin (1:26:06)

Jill's Atonement | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast Jul 24, 2023

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Turns out Sir Wade somehow survived the encounter with Ifrit and the Phoenix at the beginning of the game! Great news, because Wedge, I mean Wade (Wadge?), has been a thorn in Anabella's side for these many years in the Lazarus district. We meet Uncle Byron, who is an amazing character, and Jill moves toward her past with the intent to make penance for the wrongs she's done in her life. After all that, we get to face King Kupka for the first time. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Sir Wade (1:21) 3. Uncle Byron (12:45) 4. Jill’s Atonement (20:24) 5. King Kupka (54:00)

That We May Purge The Night | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast Jul 18, 2023

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It has been 5 years since that day. The day we first destroyed a Mothercrystal and the day that Cid gave his life for his cause. Now, there is a new Cid. However, though 5 years have passed, this new Cid doesn't seem much further along in his goal of freeing the bearers than he was before. In fact, things seem worse than ever. We play all the way up to the smiting of the Black Shields, casting their ruin upon the lands of Rosaria. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for watching! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Comments (2:17) 3. 5-Year Time Skip (33:38) 4. New Hideaway (48:48) 5. The Black Shields (1:00:39)

An Opportunity For Growth And Change | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast Jul 11, 2023

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Now that he has pressed L3 + R3 and finally accepted the truth, Clive is now free to strive for a better purpose, but first, he needs a plan. Clive, Cid, and Jill decide to break into the Mothercrystal at Drakes Head. In doing so, they all quickly realize that saving the planet isn't going to be as easy as they previously believed. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. At Last, You Accept the Truth (3:59) 3. Co-Stabbing a Crystal (18:19) 4. The Dame (38:35) 5. Breaking Into Drake's Head (1:06:53) 6. Typhon (1:18:28) 7. Joshua Returns (1:30:03)

Confronting The Shadow | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast Jul 05, 2023

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“This thing of darkness I acknowledge mine.” -William Shakespeare In today's episode, Clive must face the darkness he has suppressed for 13 years and press R3 and L3 to accept the truth. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Bahamut and Odin (1:30) 3. The Wages of Guilt (7:25) 4. Jill Wakes Up (17:14) 5. Martha's Rest (22:50) 6. Eastpool (47:15) 7. Return to Phoenix Gate (1:05:31) 8. Confronting the Shadow (1:09:47)

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