State of the Arc Podcast

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Awaken...Child Of Fate! | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast Jun 27, 2023

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It's time to jump into the full game! Today we're playing up through the next major Eikon battle against Garuda. There's lots to dive into here, with Clive being reunited with Jill, references to the Fallen, the mysterious dominant of fire Clive saw at Phoenix Gate being captured by Waloed, and Cid's little community of outcasts! Time Codes: 1. Intro and Corrections (0:00) 2. Reunine with Jill (5:30) 3. Cid's Hideaway (24:31) 4. The Greatwood (53:44) 5. Caer Norvent (1:04:58) 6. Fighting Benedikta (1:12:57)

A Song Of Eikons And Fire | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast Jun 20, 2023

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Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Today we're beginning our podcast series analyzing the story of the game. This time, we'll be talking up through the end of the Phoenix Gate sequence, which was all in the demo released last week, but next time we'll move into the content of the full game! Hope everyone enjoys the discussion, and feel free to play along with us! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Opening Narration (3:51) 3. Phoenix vs Ifrit Part 1 (11:38) 4. The Nysa Defile (15:51) 5. Rosalith (39:15) 6. Elwin and Anabella (1:11:11) 7. Clive and Jill (1:14:37) 8. Leaving Rosalith and Stillwind Marsh (1:17:41) 9. Phoenix Gate (1:20:29)

NieR Automata Analysis(FINALE): NieR Replicant And Closing Thoughts | State Of The Arc Podcast Jun 20, 2023

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Now we have to look at how this game connects to Nier Replicant and Gestalt, as well as give some more commentary on how the game has affected our lives in general. This was an amazing experience and I hope you all enjoyed it! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast!

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.8): The [E]nd | State Of The Arc Podcast Jun 13, 2023

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We finish up endings C, D and E! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. 9S Wakes Up (18:26) 3. Devola and Popola SPOILERS (1:13:56) 4. In the Tower (1:22:06) 5. A2 and 9S Endings (1:44:32) 6. Ending E (2:09:09)

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.7): Pascal's Greatest Fear | State Of The Arc Podcast Jun 07, 2023

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We're going to get to know A2 a lot better and see a very different side of 9S. This is where the game really picks up. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast!

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.6): My Yoke Of Iron | State Of The Arc Podcast May 30, 2023

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We're back! This is the best episode yet on NieR Automata. We finish the B play through here and unravel even more of the story. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast!

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.5) The Sorrow Of Simone State Of The Arc Podcast May 23, 2023

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Now we get to see 9S's perspective on the whole ordeal. We get about halfway through route B. We discuss the mythologies of the robots and the backstories to some of the characters, and conclude with a lengthy discussion on Simone DeBeauvoir's The Second Sex. I hope you came prepared because we're about to give your face a fist full of entertainment whether you like it or not! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Machine Factory (1:47) 3. Back Over Everything (23:29) 4. Simone DeBeauvoir (54:30)

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.4): Flowers For M[A]chines | State Of The Arc Podcast May 17, 2023

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We finish ending A! Starting off at the Machine Village, we make our way past the Flooded City and through to the end of the game. It's a wild ride, so buckle up. If you like the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Machine Village (3:38) 3. Forest Kingdom (20:29) 4. Flooded City (40:42) 5. Copied City (53:00) 6. Death Cult (1:15:10) 7. Eve and A Ending (1:24:05)

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.3): The Alien's Fate | State Of The Arc Podcast May 09, 2023

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Wow! So much to talk about. Perhaps, a bit too much to talk about. If you haven't guessed yet, we did not finish the A playthrough this time either. But it's not our fault! It's that blasted Jean-Paul. That guy, I tell you. We could talk about him for hours. We go from the Amusement park, to the Machine Village and at last, meet with the enemies of the Humans. If you like the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Amusement Park (3:48) 3. Machine Village (20:40) 4. Aliens Underground (1:00:03)

NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.2) This Cannot Continue State Of The Arc Podcast May 03, 2023

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Wow, a lot to dive into right from the beginning of the game. It sounds like maybe 2B wants to kill god, 9S has a lower-than-low opinion of machines, and what does death even mean if you're an Android? Perhaps more importantly, though, is the question: "What does life mean if you're an android?" This is one deep game, and we are very excited to dive into it and give you our thoughts on the story. If you like the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy this episode of the State of the Arc Podcast! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. 2B wants to kill god (2:15) 3. 9S shows up (18:01) 4. Space Station (34:52) 5. Back to Earth (58:53) 6. Adam and Eve (1:18:43) 7. Ship of Theseus (1:35:15)

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