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NieR Automata Analysis (Ep.1) Dev History State Of The Arc Podcast Apr 26, 2023

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Welcome to the State of the Arc Podcast! Today we're discussing NieR Automata, a philosophical and introspective game that is actually really fun to play. In this episode, we talk about how the game was made, and what needed to come together in order for it to happen. This is an amazing game and one that seems to marry gameplay with story in a unique way. We talk about Yoko Taro, Yosuke Saito, Keiichi Okabe, Akihiko Yoshida, and of course, philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Sartre, Nietzsche, Pascal, and many others. If you like the podcast, please leave a like and a comment letting us know. Thank you, and please enjoy!

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (FINALE): A Very Fond Farewell | State Of The Arc Podcast Apr 19, 2023

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Wow, what a game! We have even more triangle talk to share with you, as well as what much of the symbolism at the end of this game is trying to tell us. We had to record a bit later in the week to cover everything, but hopefully, everyone will have gotten their fill of Final Fantasy VI through this podcast. There is so much to analyze and too much missable content, but in the end, I think we gave FF6 our best and are very eager to hear what else you noticed that we didn't bring up in the comment section. Thank you for watching! This is one of our favorite games of all time. Next week we'll be playing Nier Automata. As always, please like and comment to let YouTube know that these videos are appreciated so they can eventually be shared with other fans of RPGs. Until next week! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Ancient Temple (8:27) 3. Hidon (15:02) 4. Kefka’s Tower (21:37) 5. Kefka (27:26) 6. Escape (58:28) 7. Ending and Theme (1:34:51)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.9) Locked Away State Of The Arc Podcast Apr 11, 2023

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As Celes continues her quest to gather her lost friends--scattered across the four corners of the world--she begins to gain hope and strength. The party grows even larger as we find a few new friends. In this episode, we gather up all the cast and get ready for our final showdown with Kefka. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Crumbs (1:07) 3. Cyan (6:40) 4. Gau (17:05) 5. Terra (25:50) 6. Relm (45:00) 7. Shadow (49:20) 8. Locke (1:01:00)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.8): Searching For Friends | State Of The Arc Podcast Apr 05, 2023

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In the wake of Kefka's worldwide destruction, Celes awakes on a solitary island where she was cared for by Cid for a full year while in a coma. Now she must pick up the pieces of the broken world stretching out before her and bring a last ray of hope to its demoralized population. First, however, she'll need to overcome her own overwhelming despair. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Solitary Island (2:26) 3. Recruiting Sabin (20:20) 4. "Gerad" (29:33) 5. Setzer and Daryl's Tomb (36:33) 6. Recruiting Cyan (54:12) 7. Recruiting Gau (57:59)

Quest 64 Analysis (Ep.1): The N64's RPG Masterpiece | State of the Arc Podcast Apr 01, 2023

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Today we have a special episode for you! We're doing a deep dive on the N64's RPG masterpiece, Quest 64! There's a lot about this game's development history and profound story that most RPG fans don't know, so today we'll be diving in to show you how rich this is game truly is!

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.7): The Warring Triad | State Of The Arc Podcast Mar 29, 2023

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Time Codes: Intro (0:00) On a Boat (0:32) Thamasa (20:48) Esper Caves (41:24) Magitek Mayhem (58:25) The Warring Triad (1:13:10)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.6): Terra's Past | State Of The Arc Podcast Mar 21, 2023

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Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Vector (0:52) Cid’s Factory (11:07) Terra’s Story (35:15) Terra Opens the Gate (57:36) Negotiating With Emperor Gestahl (1:11:17)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.5): I Am The Darkness | State Of The Arc Podcast Mar 14, 2023

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Time Codes: Intro (0:00) Battle for Narshe (0:55) To Kohlingen (20:05) Zozo and Terra (38:09) Opera (56:35) The Only Airship in the World (1:37:16)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.4): N.O...E.S.C.A.P.E. | State Of The Arc Podcast Mar 08, 2023

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We get to choose our own adventure as our hero's make their separate ways back to Narshe. Banon and Terra have to sneak through the caves, Locke has to changes clothes 30 times and rescue a prisoner, and Sabin meets some new friends despite his proclivity to pass out whenever he comes into contact with water (which is often). If you enjoyed the video, please like and comment, it really helps us out. Thank you! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Terra and Banon (0:53) 3. Locke (13:03) 4. Celes (19:02) 5. Sabin (37:34) 6. Cyan (48:58) 7. The Phantom Train (1:09:08) 8. Gau (1:29:33)

Final Fantasy VI Analysis (Ep.3): The Breaking Of The Fellowship | State Of The Arc Podcast Mar 01, 2023

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We finish up our time in Figaro castle and meet this complete clown named Kefka. We then make our way to the Returners hideout and learn some very disconcerting news. Then, On the river Anduin, at the falls of Rauros, the Fellowship experiences a parting that splits the group into 3 separate parties. If you enjoyed the video, please like and comment, it really helps us out. Thank you! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Kefka (1:10) 3. A Daring Escape (32:07) 4. South Figaro (57:33) 5. Returners Hideout (1:21:12) 6. The Breaking of the Fellowship (1:38:57)

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