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The votes are in! The patrons have chosen! But which game will we cover next for a long-form analysis on our podcast? Metal Gear Solid 2? Terranigma? Why not both? Will we EVER cover Final Fantasy 9? Find out today!

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muintir partholoin ver.

for Distant Worlds RP campaign.
2024.

they the thieves. -theme of tantalus MP ver. - (FFIX)

Electroacoustic arrangement of "You're Not Alone" from Final Fantasy IX. Transposed to Db to accommodate the key in which Udit's sitar is tuned. Originally made for "You're Not Alone," a FFIX fanzine.
credits
from Final Fantasy IX Electroacoustic Covers, released November 17, 2024
Udit Srivathsan - Sitar
Lucas Bere - Flute
ArcanaXIX - Cello
HyperionWitch, Blue Choco, Luna - Choir
Transcription, Arrangement, Recording, Mix - ArcanaXIX
Based on composition by Nobuo Uematsu

Youre Not Alone - Electroacoustic Cover in Db

Electroacoustic arrangement of "Ancient Passage" from Final Fantasy IX. Originally made for "You're Not Alone," a FFIX fanzine.
credits
from Final Fantasy IX Electroacoustic Covers, released November 17, 2024
Cello - ArcanaXIX
Transcription, Arrangement, Recording, Mix - ArcanaXIX
Based on composition by Nobuo Uematsu

Gargan Roo - Electroacoustic Cover

Electroacoustic arrangement of "Mt. Gulug" from Final Fantasy IX. Originally made for "You're Not Alone," a FFIX fanzine.
credits
from Final Fantasy IX Electroacoustic Covers, released November 17, 2024
Flute - Lucas Bere
Cello - ArcanaXIX
Transcription, Arrangement, Recording, Mix - ArcanaXIX
Based on composition by Nobuo Uematsu

Mt. Gulug - Electroacoustic Cover

Zo lang als de Button Bashers podcast bestaat zijn er de jaaroverzichten waarin aan het einde van elk kalenderjaar wordt teruggeblikt op wat het afgelopen jaar op het gebied van gaming, hobbies en leven heeft gebracht. Ook over het jaar 2024 viel weer genoeg te vertellen.

00:00:13 - Introductie
Mike en Niels praten bij over hoe het gaat en wat er sinds BB118 allemaal is gebeurd. 

00:27:00 - Secret Santa 2024
Op het Button Bashers forum werd in 2024 opnieuw een Secret Santa actie georganiseerd, en misschien wel de beste tot nu toe volgens Mike en Niels. 

01:26:33 - Game Talk
Niels speelde in de laatste maanden van 2024 twee recente remasters uit de Final Fantasy serie, waaronder  de remaster van Final Fantasy IX (01:27:34), Michael maakte een begin aan Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (01:40:14), de andere Final Fantasy remaster die Niels speelde was Crisis Core Final Fantasy XII Reunion (01:51:31) en Michael vindt Call of Duty Black Ops 6 toch een hele toffe game (02:05:40). 

02:09:41 - Jaaroverzicht 2024
Zoals elk jaar heeft Michael weer het spraakmakende nieuws van het jaar uiteengezet.

02:36:30 - Tegenvallers in 2024
Niels had weinig issues met games in 2024 maar Michael heeft toch een lijstje aan ergernissen samengesteld, waar ook twee tamelijk onverwachte dingen in staan.

02:59:04 - Beste aankopen van 2024
Van een airfryer tot een gaming stoel en de zoektocht naar een horloge dat bij je past, in dit onderwerp blikken Mike en Niels terug op hun favoriete aankopen van het jaar. 

04:19:39 - Beste games die we in 2024 hebben gespeeld

04:36:58 - Games waar we naar uitkijken in 2025

Muziek:
- Yakuza 0
 - Paper Mario TTYD
- Pilotwings 64
- Live a Live
- KoekiemonsterAdvance



Podcast 119: Jaaroverzicht 2024

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)
2. FF8 (4:16)
3. FF9 (57:50)

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

Esto Gaza Beat (Final Fantasy IX)

Danger in the Forest Beat - Final Fantasy IX

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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Adventure, Intrigue, and a Stolen Princess | FF9 Analysis (Ep.2)

Memoria Beat - Final Fantasy IX

From the edge of the Petrified Forest to the dramatic entry into Lindblum, this is one of the most exciting stretches of Final Fantasy IX. The most notable moment in this stretch is when Vivi discovers the dark secret beneath Dali. What would you do? What would you think? Would you think at all? Can you think if you are not? If you don't exist? All this and more will be tackled in the next hour and 23 minutes. Enjoy! And don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Japanese readings for the portraits (0:41)
3. The Petrified Forest (8:58)
4. Ice Cavern  (37:55)
5. Dali (48:13)
6. Airship to Lindblum (1:06:28)

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A Chilling Discovery: Vivi Enters The Void | FF9 Analysis

Lindblum is the coolest city in all of Final Fantasy. Not only is the world building perfectly executed here, the facing of the story is perfect as well. It's difficult to imagine how this stretch in Final Fantasy IX could have been done better. From Freya and Regent Cid's introduction, through the Festival of the Hunt and up to Garnet's stunning exit from the city, this entire sequence is a thrilling ride from beginning to end. Enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Entry into Lindblum (2:58)
3. Meeting Regent Cid (22:13)
4. Exploring the city (35:48)
5. The festival of The Hunt (59:32)
6. Awards and feasting (13:21)

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Let The Hunt Begin! The Glory of Lindblum | FF9 Analysis

Right out the gate we have an exciting podcast for you. Quina, Chocobo's and Moogles, all the things that make Final Fantasy IX great. Meeting Quina's tribe is a blast and making our way through Burmecia was thrilling. We play all the way up to the end of disc 1 for this episode. Next time, we'll get through Treno and into Alexandria. Enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Gysahl Pickles Sponsorship (1:44)
3. Qu's Marsh (2:16)
4. Chocobo's Forest (32:31)
5. Gizmaluke's Grotto (51:26)
6. Burmecia (1:10:03)

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Marshland Munchies: Quina, What ARE You? | FF9 Analysis

Garnet and Steiner continue their journey from the South Gate all the way to Dark City Treno. Tot, Baku and Marcus are all feature prominently in this one, as well as the beautiful backgrounds and environments. These sequences of the game are masterfully crafted. Enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. 

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Of Nobles And Thieves: Dark City Treno | FF9 Analysis

We take a step or two back to follow Zidane and friends as they journey from Burmecia to Cleyra. That didn't end well so then they go to the safe haven of Lindblum. That ended poorly as well, and now our friends, after saving Garnet from her own mother (?) are on a journey into the outer continent to try and find some way to stop Kuja and Brahne from annihilating everything they know and love. Enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

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1. Intro (0:00)
2. 

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Destruction and Mayhem In Cleyra And Lindblum | FF9 Analysis

Well, he's done it. Kuja finally turned Brahne on him. But things may not go the way Brahne expected. The entry onto the outer continent takes us all the way to the end of disc 2 which ends with a huge bang. Enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to become a part of our Patreon community if you have the means. Thanks for watching!

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2. 

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Kuja's Gambit At The Deadly Tree Of Life | FF9 Analysis

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Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!

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