In today's episode, we're covering Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, Princess Mononoke. Set during Japan's late Muromachi period and incorporating fantastical elements, the tale centers on Ashitaka, a young prince of the Emishi people, as he becomes entangled in a conflict between the forest's spirits and the humans exploiting its resources. The film explores a recurring theme in Studio Ghibli's works: environmentalism, presented as a response to the effects of industrialization, framed within the traditions of Shintoism, animism, and folklore.

Seeing With Eyes Unclouded By Hate | Princess Mononoke Analysis | State of the Arc Podcast

Lots of people think that video games are a waste of time. Well, that may depend on how they're used and what games are being played. In this episode, we examine many of the health benefits that can be derived from a healthy video game diet. Playing games can lead to the acquisition of a surprisingly large number of skills. Skills that your parents probably weren't aware of, or that they didn't realize where you learned them. Bottom line is: games are dope. You should play them. Let us know what talents and skills you've gained through playing certain games in the comments! Thanks for watching and being part of the conversation. 

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Research links:
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https://scientificorigin.com/15-surprising-benefits-of-playing-video-games
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https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/teaching-sel-and-cs-with-intention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twE-zdUkB_U&list=WL&index=1
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/21/06/find-fun
https://today.tamu.edu/2021/09/06/5-reasons-video-games-should-be-more-widely-used-in-school/
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/04/19/as-video-game-sales-climb-year-over-year-violent-crime-continues-to-fall/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaICKlp9kQc
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2014/04/06/the-surprising-connection-between-playing-video-games-and-a-thicker-brain/#:~:text=What%20they%20found%20is%20that,brain's%20command%20and%20control%20center
https://news.byu.edu/news/video-games-are-good-girls-if-parents-play-along#:~:text=Researchers%20from%20Brigham%20Young%20University's,family%20connection%2C%20mental%20health

Why Children SHOULD Play Video Games | State of the Arc Podcast

Is turn-based combat dying in video games? Is it already dead? Or is it just outdated, being kept on life support by us old geezers? Possibly an even more important question... can Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 help tilt the scales towards what is obviously the superior form of simulated digital combat? 

Magic The Gathering as a computer: https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.09828 

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Is Turn Based Combat OUTDATED? | State of the Arc Podcast

In today's episode, we're talking about the 1984 classic fantasy film, The NeverEnding Story, a staple of my childhood and one of my all-time favorite films. Both this film, and the novel it is based on, are rich with symbolism, meaning, and contain a thematic richness that may surprise you. Join us as we revisit this amazing film from our childhood!

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Way Deeper Than You Remember | The NeverEnding Story Analysis | State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Keith Comito)

We look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the NES era. Nobuo Uematsu is a genius and fantastic musician, and with the limitations he had, he delivered some truly incredible and iconic soundtracks between Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Nobuo Uematsu (3:53)
3. Final Fantasy I (35:27)
4. Final Fantasy II (52:13)
5. Final Fantasy III (1:14:40)

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The Music of Final Fantasy | NES Era | State of the Arc Podcast

We now look back on the music of Final Fantasy throughout the SNES era. Nobuo Uematsu levels up and creates some of the most moving and beautiful songs in all video games. We cover Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI in this video. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. SNES (1:34)
3. Final Fantasy IV (14:48)
4. Final Fantasy V (33:31)
5. Final Fantasy VI (54:52)

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The Music of Final Fantasy | SNES Era | State of the Arc Podcast

Final Fantasy 7 has one of the best soundtracks in the history of video games. We analyze it to figure out why that is. We got stories, background information and more about this specific game and we lay it all out right here. This was supposed to include all of the PS1 era final fantasy games but it ended up just being about FF7. There might be a few spoilers here so tread carefully if you haven't yet played the game. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Uematsu (0:34)
3. Final Fantasy VII (42:21)
4. End Game SPOILERS (1:23:53)

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The Music of Final Fantasy VII | State of the Arc Podcast

Final Fantasy 8 and 9 have some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu put his heart into these scores and it shows. Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you!

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Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
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3. FF9 (57:50)

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The Music of Final Fantasy VIII and IX | State of the Arc Podcast

Join us and The Night Sky Prince as we discuss the future of Final Fantasy. AAA games have massive budgets and have become risky investments, which is why most studios prefer to play it safe when handling hundreds of millions of dollars to create one game. The downside of this is that players are left with a homogenized product that doesn't look or feel too different from the other games being heavily marketed. How competitive has Final Fantasy been in this strategy? Let us know your thoughts and leave a comment if you would like to contribute to the conversation. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

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Should Final Fantasy DOWNGRADE to AA? | State of the Arc Podcast

The Switch 2 has been announced, thus signaling that the end of the Switch's life is imminent. As we look back on a life well lived, we remember the good times. The games that made us laugh and cry, the experiences that we'll always remember. The Switch may not be long for this world, but it will always live on inside our hearts. May it rest in peace. Much of this video is a reaction to our initial Switch review 8 years ago. You can find that review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-lLtroo1rM 
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A Switch Eulogy: Looking Back | State of the Arc Podcast

Terranigma is one of the most touching and beautiful games ever made. It is near the top of Mike's list of favorite games ever and Casen is now playing it for the first time. We cover the history of the games development, including why it never came to the America, and what may have happened to the lead developers who seem to have vanished in an enigma themselves. Much mystery surrounds this game, but we're here to unravel the mystery and give this game the proper treatment it deserves. Join us as we analyze and appreciate one of the great classics of the JRPG genre, The Creation of Heaven and Earth, 天地創造, Terranigma. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you! 

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The Mysterious Development History Of Terranigma (Ep.1) | State of the Arc Podcast

We now know everything we wanted to know about the Switch 2! Well, almost everything. Due to pricing questions we are waiting for more information before we include that issue in our discussion. In the mean time, that direct was wonderful and there are some exciting things coming from Nintendo! Thank you for watching and remember to subscribe and join us on Patreon! 

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The Switch 2 Is Seriously Impressive | State of the Arc Podcast

This game is beautiful, and the first Chapter, which we cover here, is not one you'll soon forget. Not only that, it's funny and strange in all the best ways. It feels like a taste of that golden age of RPG's, but one that many people missed out on. Play this game now, for your own good. You'll thank me later. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you! 

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The Greatest RPG You Never Played | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast

Mike has on Adam and Marcin from Good Old Games to discuss the importance of game preservation. With so many games being made every year, it is easy for consumers and producers to lose sight of how to best preserve the forgotten relics of the past. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Good Old Games: www.gog.com

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Preserving Good Old Games | State of the Arc Podcast

The way that life and the world are presented in this game is endlessly charming. We proceed through the resurrection of all of the the animals up to the moment that humans are reborn, which is the end of chapter 2. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you! 

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Life Is IL-LO-GI-CAL | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast

Daniel Santos  @DanielSantosAnalysis  joins us to discuss 'death of the author', which is a method of engaging with art that does NOT involve any consideration for what the author intended for the work to mean. Though we started out there, we slowly moved into topics like AI, God, Objectivity and whether or not people really are seeing Jesus in their coffee, toast or potato chips. All 3 of us are still trying to feel our way through to finding the best ways to analyze works of art and had a fun time exploring the possibilities that a method like this can bring to the table. However, we'll still be doing our Dev History episodes on future podcasts about dope games. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Daniel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielSantosAnalysis 

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Death of the Author: Finding Meaning in Art | State of the Arc Podcast

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out of nowhere and has left us completely stunned. This game has just changed the industry for the better. This review has NO SPOILERS, but tons of footage! As a disclaimer, we have not yet finished it. Mike is around 20 hours in and Casen is around 35 hours in. But wow, this game is absolutely worth playing. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review | The Best RPG In 20 Years?

David from the Acquired podcast joins us to talk about the fascinating, mysterious and incredible history of Nintendo. From selling concrete, to cards, to toys, and ultimately video game systems, Nintendo has left an intriguing trail behind them. Thanks for watching this episode on the history of Nintendo! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

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The Incredible History Of Nintendo W/  Acquired  | State of the Arc Podcast

The resurrection of the genius is chapter 3 of Terranigma. Genius can mean several things, and we go with more of the old Greek reading of that word. Chapter 3 is the longest and most fun chapter of the game. Also, a heads up, Casen's jaw was giving him all sorts of trouble so if he's stretching it out a lot, mercilessly tease him in the comments. Leave a comment and support us on Patreon if you enjoy this content. Thank you! 

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Resurrection Of The Genius | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast

After 100 hours, I can confidently say that Expedition 33 is one of my favorite games. The story is deeply human, the combat is incredibly fun long-term, and the world is absolutely beautiful. In this review, we'll explain how this game puts itself in the lead for one of the best games of 2025.

Expedition 33: Our Final Verdict After 100 Hours

Apologies to those expecting a Terranigma episode, but we really wanted to talk more about Expedition 33 this week! This is an extended version of the conversation we had on Monday in our final review about the ending and the central themes of the game. It is possible that we'll do a full series on this game at some point. Let us know if you'd like to see that!

Expedition 33 Story Discussion | State of the Arc Podcast

Tidus laugh has been the subject of intense debate within the Final Fantasy X community. Some love it, others hate it. Clarity on the scene proper has been provided by the directors of the game and also the translators and localizers. However, a new discover is going to overturn the tables and recast the entire scene in a whole new light. Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

The owarai shinji, or laughing ritual: https://youtu.be/oHLoDHtK__A 

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The Hidden Meaning Behind Tidus' Cringey Laugh

Today we reach the end of our playthrough of Terranigma. We hope you've enjoyed this series as much as we've enjoyed talking about it. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

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Dark Gaia | Terranigma Analysis (Finale) | State of the Arc Podcast

In March, the long-awaited remaster of Suikoden 1 & 2 was released, and Casen and I have decided to dive into these classic games to give our thoughts on the quality of the remaster and reviews of the games themselves. We're covering Suikoden 1 this week, and next week, we'll get into Suikoden 2!

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Suikoden HD Remaster Review | Worth Playing In 2025?

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey isn’t just a sci-fi classic—it’s a cinematic milestone that changed the language of film. In this video, we break down the film’s mysterious symbolism, groundbreaking visuals, and philosophical questions about evolution, technology, and humanity’s place in the universe.

Whether you’re a film buff, a philosophy nerd, or a JRPG fan who spotted the Xenogears influence a mile away, this deep dive is for you!

Kubrick’s Mind-Bending Masterpiece, Explained  2001 A Space Odyssey  State of the Arc Podcast

In its opening moments, Suikoden II plunges you into a war-torn world where childhood friendships are shattered and impossible choices must be made. Underscored by Miki Higashino’s masterful soundtrack, it promises a journey filled with heartbreak, betrayal, and a desperate struggle for peace.
This isn’t just another retro RPG — it’s a deeply personal tale about the cost of conflict, the bonds that define us, and the tragic paths we walk in the name of power. Suikoden II’s emotional weight and unforgettable characters have cemented its place in the rich history of the PlayStation library. Today, we dive into what makes this classic resonate so deeply, even 26 years later.

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26 Years Later Suikoden II Hits Harder Than Ever

Final Fantasy 10 has some of the best music in video games. Nobuo Uematsu was aided by Masashi Hamauzu and Junya Nakano to craft this truly special soundtrack. Much like this podcast was aided by Daryl from Final Fantasy Union! Don't forget to support us on Patreon if you enjoy the content. Thank you!

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The Music Of Final Fantasy X w/ Final Fantasy Union ​

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In today's episode, we're collaborating with Daryll from @FinalFantasyUnion to bring the development history of Final Fantasy IX. This is part 1 of a series where we will break down the story of FF9 chapter by chapter, explaining the thought process of the development team, the storytelling techniques employed, and what it all means at its core. Understanding the creative process really helps in understanding why certain choices were made, and can be vital to truly appreciating a classic like Final Fantasy IX. Join us as we begin our journey through one of the greatest RPGs ever made!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Flydigi sponsorship (1:20)
3. Greetings (3:02)
4. Introduction to Daryll and Final Fantasy Union (3:43)
5. Guardians of the Crystal Kickstarter: (4:57)
6. Our personal feelings about Final Fantasy IX (8:33)
7. Sakaguchi and Kitase disagreed on how FF should be made (13:12)
8. FF9's visuals are inspired by the Dark Crystal (31:41)
9. Classic Final Fantasy's theatrical-style presentation (35:08)
10. The split in the FF team also split the fanbase (42:44)
11. FF9 was the first FF to be made in America? (48:47)
12. Understanding the creator's process helps us appreciate their work more (50:26)
13. Final Fantasy was always a collaborative process. Many developers are responsible for its success (59:16)
14. How FF9 saved lives--not even the devs themselves realized how important their work is (1:06:35)
15. Final Fantasy IX isn't just a video game. Its story touches on many deeply human subjects that we all wrestle with (1:09:18)
16. Nobuo Uematsu's unusual process for writing the music of FF9 (1:20:16)
17. Where to play for next week's discussion (1:24:12)

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How Final Fantasy IX Closed a Golden Age | FF9 Analysis (Ep.1) | Ft. Final Fantasy Union

The way that the intro to this game is framed by a theatrical performance is absolutely brilliant. Once again, Sakaguchi displays his prowess in the drafting of yet another beautiful and captivating introductory sequence that holds our attention and immerses us into a new and exciting world in Final Fantasy IX. We discuss the beginning of this game all the way up until the ship crashes into the Evil Forest. For next week, play up to the arrival into Lindblum. 

Developers playing the game and commenting on the music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r05g9m4DBv0

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Star Screen Movie (0:45)
3. The Logo (4:06)
4. The Opening Song (8:04)
5. Character Introductions (9:34)
6. Intro Cinematic (12:04)
7. Tantalus (15:30)
8. Dialogue Boxes (18:29)
9. First Fight (24:16)
10. The Writing (26:21)
11. The Strategy Guide (31:50)
12. Pre-Rendered Backgrounds (37:49)
13. The Cinematics (42:27)
14. Vivi (44:29)
15. Steiner (47:48)
16. Sakaguchi Is Brilliant At Intros (50:51)
17. Action Timed Mini-games (1:01:50)
18. Illusion Vs. Reality (1:04:01)
19. The Games Design (1:06:46)
20. Shakespeare in Final Fantasy (1:12:33)
21. Crashing Into The Evil Forest (1:13:39)

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