This week's episode is a little short, sorry :( We talk a lot about money in the entertainment industry(movies, tv, and videos games) and how it affects the things that come out. We also take a look at how DLC is prices and if it should change. We then take a look a release schedules from some video game franchises. We close out with a little talk on gamer entitlement.

Episode #06 - Money in Entertainment

In this episode, we start by talking a little about the games we are currently playing. We then get into reality tv and the writers' strike. We then explore the things we like and dislike in stories and some of the directors and writers we are fans of.

Episode #10 - Storytelling

In this episode, we talk about how stories told in video games differ stories told in movies and tv shows. We also talk about a few of our favorite stories in video games.

Episode #11 - Storytelling in Video Games

In this episode, we kick off the season of Final Fantasy by talking about Final Fantasy 1 and all of its goodness.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Square_video_games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_(video_game)
uproxx.com

Final Fantasy 1

*Minor Spoilers* In this episode, we talk about the almighty Final Fantasy 3!! We talk a lot about mechanics and all the first the game brings to the series!

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 3, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_III
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-iii-retrospective-hope-you-like-losing-p-1784147478
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_III

Final Fantasy 3

In this episode, we talk about the balance between light and dark and 
 everything in-between. We also talk about the symbolism between the two and how sometimes they can blend or switch places.

If you have any opinions about the balance between light and dark, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://symbolism.fandom.com/wiki/Darkness
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LightDarknessJuxtaposition
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BalanceBetweenGoodAndEvil
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myth-the-mind/201805/myths-light-and-dark
https://www.npr.org/2012/04/26/151383136/power-dis-play-teams-in-black-draw-more-penalties
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LightIsNotGood
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DarkIsNotEvil
https://youtu.be/YxgsxaFWWHQ
https://youtu.be/WKU0qDpu3AM

Balance Between Light And Dark

In this episode, we talk about perspective on evil and good and delve into the Dungeons and Dragons alignment chart

If you have any questions or want to tell us where you fall on the DnD Alignment Chart, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/08/writing-by-design-part-4-contrast-or-light-versus-dark/
https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/100uuo/the_decepticons_are_the_good_guys_autobots_are/
https://comicsverse.com/good-evil-mcu-alignment/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CharacterAlignment
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/08/writing-by-design-part-4-contrast-or-light-versus-dark/

Perspective and Dungeons and Dragons Alignment

*Minor Spoilers* In this episode we talk about, the formerly known at Final Fantasy 2, Final Fantasy 4!! We talk about its great story and the new things this game brought to the Final Fantasy series as a whole!

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 4, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_of_the_Final_Fantasy_IV_series
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-iv-was-ahead-of-its-time-1785708699

Final Fantasy 4

In this episode, we delve into the subjects of grief, loss, and tragedy. We talk about how these things can be represented in media and how the can be used to tell really intriguing and relatable stories.

Any suggestions for the show? Corrections? Email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201702/the-ways-we-grieve
https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/yw55yw/experts-explain-why-you-laugh-when-you-shouldnt
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/therapeutic-laughter.html

Grief, Loss, And Tragedy

In this episode, I talk to Mr. Marcus Lamar Scott about his love of video games and anime.

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A Conversation With Marcus Scott

*Spoilers Ahead* In this episode, we talk about Final Fantasy 5!! We talk about the new changes to the jobs system seen in Final Fantasy 3 and then we also talk about the story. We also talk about some the new things it brought to the series.

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 5 or 
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_V
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-v-retrospective-wildly-underrated-1790486300
https://www.thefinalfantasy.com/ff5/jobs-classes.html

Final Fantasy 5

In this episode, we talk about amnesia. We go into the different types and how it is used in media.

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https://www.ifc.com/2012/02/ten-favorite-amnesia-movies

Amnesia

*Spoilers Ahead* In this episode, we talk about Final Fantasy 6!! We talk about the greatness that is Final Fantasy 6's story and character development. We also talk about some of the new regulars that start with this game.

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 6 or
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI
https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI/Characters
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-vi-retrospective-simply-the-best-1792398695

Final Fantasy 6

In this episode, we talk about juggling large casts and different ways movies, tv shows, and video games handle it.

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It Takes A Village

In this episode, we talk about symbiotic relationships, stories that were wildly different in the second half, stories where the bad guy won, and stories that end in a catch 22!

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2 Sides Of A Coin

In this episode, we talk about some interesting design decisions made in video games, tv shows, and movies!

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https://whatculture.com/gaming/10-ridiculous-design-decisions-in-video-games?page=4

Interesting Design Decisions

*Spoilers Ahead* In this episode, we talk about the GOAT Final Fantasy 7!! We talk about the story, the characters, the battle system, and everything that made this game stand out so much to fans!!

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 7 or
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_characters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyamoto_Musashi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasaki_Kojir%C5%8D

Final Fantasy 7

In this episode, we talk about how storytelling can differ in character-driven stories and plot-driven stories. 

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Character Vs Plot Driven Stories

In this episode, we start talking about the Final Fantasy 7 compilation with Dirge of Cerberus and Advent Children. We get into the gameplay, story, and necessity of Dirge of Cerberus. Then we talk a little about how great the Advent Children movie was!

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Dirge of Cerberus video by Clemps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mAY4Qk5VCQ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirge_of_Cerberus:_Final_Fantasy_VII
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Dirge_of_Cerberus_-Final_Fantasy_VII-
https://thespinoff.co.nz/games/23-07-2018/was-dirge-of-cerberus-an-emo-drenched-misfire-or-dark-masterpiece/

Dirge Of Cerberus And Advent Children

In this episode, we talk about everything Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII! We talk about the story, characters, gameplay, and how it fits into Final Fantasy VII Compilation.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_Core:_Final_Fantasy_VII
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Crisis_Core_-Final_Fantasy_VII-
https://www.thefinalfantasy.com/ff7-crisis-core/

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7

In this episode, we talk about the long-awaited, much-hyped, Final Fantasy 7 Remake! We try not to speculate for all of about 2 seconds, but how could you not! 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_Remake

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

*Spoilers Ahead* In this episode, we talk about another great, Final Fantasy 8!! We talk about the "story", characters, and the battle system that could have used a little more time in the oven.

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 8 or
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_of_Final_Fantasy_VIII
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII

Final Fantasy 8

In this episode, we talk about the comfort food of JRPGs. We get into some of the things we like about these tropes and some things we hate.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=795_Mr7fld0
https://www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comments/1xqpnv/what_tropes_do_you_see_the_most_often_in_jrpgs/
https://project-apollo.net/text/rpg.html
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/roman-toileting-did-not-improve-health/3152835.html
https://greywateraction.org/history-sewers/

JRPG Tropes

In this episode, we start a new series called Genre Explorations. For this exploration, we look into the romance genre. We pick apart the good, the bad, and everything in between.

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https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/sonnets/sonnet_116/
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LoveTropes
https://www.filmsite.org/romancefilms.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_film
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/cliches-about-romance-from-tv-shows-and-movies
https://www.buzzfeed.com/elliewoodward/lies-tv-and-movies-told-us-about-love?bfsource=relatedauto
http://blog.juggernaut.in/5-essentials-of-a-romance-novel/
https://jamigold.com/2012/11/write-romance-get-your-beat-sheet-here/
https://diymfa.com/writing/structure-romance-writing
https://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/relationships/nurturing-genuine-intimacy-or-into-me-see.html
https://theoffice.fandom.com/wiki/Jim-Pam_Relationship

Genre Explorations - Romance

**SPOILERS AHEAD** In this episode, we talk all about the newest Star Wars!! We delve deep into this end of an era and give our opinions on everything Skywalker.

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https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dyad_in_the_Force

**SPOILERS AHEAD** Nerdy Analysis - The Rise Of Skywalker

*Spoilers Ahead* In this episode, we talk about another great, Final Fantasy 9!! We talk about the story, the very unique characters, and the gameplay.

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 9 or
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IX
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IX
https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/11/16460222/final-fantasy-ix-9-war-square
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Tetra_Master_(minigame)
http://squarehaven.com/games/PlayStation/Final-Fantasy-IX/guide/characters/zidane.php
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Trance_(Final_Fantasy_IX)

Final Fantasy 9

Welcome back to Genre Explorations! In this episode, we talk about the westerns genre! We talk about how many things borrow from westerns tropes and everything we love about westerns.

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https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheWestern
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/07/how-the-western-was-lost-and-why-it-matters/278057/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_(genre)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAMwmfkZ6_8
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-western-novel-definition-of-the-western-genre-and-tips-for-writing-a-great-western-book#what-makes-westerns-different-from-other-genres
https://lewtonbus.net/editorials/westerns-101-the-essentials/
https://www.standoutbooks.com/3-golden-rules-writing-western/
http://sunnycv.com/steve/filmnotes/western-narrative.html
https://www.discovermagazine.com/technology/6-story-arcs-define-western-literature-data-mining-study-reveals
https://www.britannica.com/art/western
https://forums.tcm.com/topic/53785-favorite-western-movie-cliches/
https://www.amc.com/talk/2009/12/and-the-hero-ri
https://www.vox.com/videos/2019/9/20/20873971/rocks-western-movie-cliche-monument-valley
https://watchmojo.com/suggest/Top+10+Western+Movie+Cliche%27s
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=155173

Genre Explorations - Westerns

**SPOILERS AHEAD** In this episode, we talk all about the newest Star Wars tv show, The Mandalorian!! We delve deep into this samurai western show following a Mandalorian named Mando.

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mandalorian-what-know-before-star-wars-show-1253259
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalorian
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Mandalorian
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Mand%27alor
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2442289/?ref_=tt_cl_t2

**SPOILERS AHEAD** Nerdy Analysis  - The Mandalorian

In this episode, I talk to Mr. Christopher B. Shannon about music, video games, and his first time playing through Final Fantasy 7.

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Free Nationals Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/53oqFs4q8sfqH6IPiyleEN?si=9wHX6XQXQuyZbGbv0kxBIQ
Yung Bae Discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30FDJPN3RtwJZ20g5YGCRX?si=7ik72eJTTGeAoD9mMz51tg

Chris on Instagram and Twitter @mrshannon360
Wil on Twitter @FynrirBane
David on Twitter @NVGDave

A Conversation With Chris Shannon (Final Fantasy 7 Playthrough Part 1)

**Spoilers Ahead** In this episode, we talk about the many firsts that the great Final Fantasy 10 brought to the franchise. We also talk about the wonderful and confusing story and the new twist on the turn-based battle system.

If you want to tell us about your experience with Final Fantasy 10 or
maybe we got something wrong, email us at nvgpodcast@gmail.com

http://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2015/06/understanding-final-fantasy-x-its-three.html
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X_characters
https://www.ign.com/faqs/2009/final-fantasy-x-character-faqguide-821297
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqD1tSoY3EQ
https://www.pcgamer.com/seven-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-final-fantasy-x/
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X
https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X/Kimahri
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Blitzball_(minigame)
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_racing_(Final_Fantasy_X)
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Dream_Zanarkand
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Eternal_Calm_(term)

Final Fantasy 10

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