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Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Stephen Hilger + Brendon Bigleyintothecast.online
A low key video game podcast by Stephen Hilger and Brendon Bigley. Produced by AJ Fillari.
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Paradoxically Cozy (feat. Monster Hunter Rise)

What would a medium-sized venomous raptor living in the shrine ruins order from White Castle? Discussed: Paper Mario, Goombas, Burger King, Monster Hunter Rise--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfo...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Mother 3 (w/ Will LaPorte) | March 2021 Bonus

We're joined by our friend Will LaPorte for an extremely lengthy discussion about Mother 3, an almost mythical video game for the Game Boy Advance. [Content Warning for This Episode: Transphobia, Homophobia] Follow Will: https://twitter.com/walaprat --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://...

Mar 30, 20213 hr 43 min

Nosepass, Somehow (feat. Loop Hero, Pokemon Emerald, and The Minish Cap)

I don't really know how it happened either, but all ANYONE is talking about these days is Nosepass. And not even like a specific, individual Nosepass — but more just the concept of Nosepass itself. Somehow, Nosepass is the coolest thing around, dude. Discussed: Loop Hero, Pokemon Emerald, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Big...

Mar 17, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Nightmare Thread (feat. Loop Hero, Disco Elysium, and Za)

Yeah man, gonna swing by Old Mister Y's shop to grab a Sprite and some Doritos on the walk back from school and then I'll meet you on Xbox Live for some Za. Discussed: Bravely Default II, There is No Game, The Next Nintendo Switch, Loop Hero, Forza Horizon 4, Disco Elysium--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced ...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Venonats Like Rabbits (feat. Bravely Default 2, Persona 5 Strikers, and Pokemon News)

Ever since I started sleeping on my Casper mattress, I've been sleeping like a Rock type. Haha. Discussed: New Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Brillant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Bravely Default II, Persona 5 Strikers--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfill...

Mar 03, 20212 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 35

ITA's Favorite Game Soundtracks | February 2021 Bonus

Join us for a late night swim into the Aether's sonic depths as we explore our all-time favorite video game soundtracks. A full list of tracks will be posted below. Hear our companion playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe_AuQUfBKl4Gt43ddT8yo_JsbvH2ljxL --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced b...

Mar 02, 20213 hr 2 min

This City Tastes Awful (feat. Project Triangle Strategy, Lost Odyssey, FFX, and more!)

Shout out to that river city. They're just hanging out, man. Idle Game 1: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184 Discussed: Project Triangle Strategy, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Earthbound, Idle Game 1, Lost Odyssey, Final Fantasy X--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari:...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 3Ep. 34

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Feb 18, 20211 hr 38 min

I Believe in Pizza (w/ Chris Plante)

We welcome Chris Plante back into the Aether for a discussion about Coldplay and also video games. Discussed: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Death Stranding, Books, Coldplay, Pizza, Hot Takes--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wil...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 33

The Big Game (feat. Mario + Luigi: Superstar Saga, Donut County, and Yakuza 0)

Toad is here, and he knows what The Big Game is. Dear listener: It's not football. Discussed: Mario + Luigi: Superstar Saga, Donut County, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Yakuza 0--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scou...

Feb 10, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | January 2021 Bonus

Finally, after literal years, it's time for our bonus episode about Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, now available on Xbox Game Pass — previously for the Nintendo 3DS.--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeaso...

Jan 31, 20213 hr 41 min

Ü (feat. Hitman 3, RE8: Maiden, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure)

Sometimes when I look up in the sky, I see my gamerscore floating overhead... it just kind of putters around up there, listless and serene, unaware of its own beauty. Discussed: Hitman 3, Resident Evil 8: Village, Apple Arcade, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Golden Sun, RG351P and Emulation--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigle...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Happy Birthday Hurdy Gurdy (feat. Sea of Thieves, Carto, and Death Stranding)

All aboard the S.S. Xbox! Does it make sense for a pirate ship to be called the "S.S. Anything?" Absolutely not. Just go with it. Discussed: Sea of Thieves, Carto, Death Stranding--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://sco...

Jan 20, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Waluigi in Fire Emblem (feat. Monster Hunter Rise + Dragon Quest)

The hunt for an episode title continues until the very end. Discussed: Monster Hunter Rise, Dragon Quest V, Dragon Quest VIII, Amiibo Gazebo, Good Morning Video Games--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.m...

Jan 13, 20211 hr 49 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Perfect Basics (feat. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition)

After a long day of restraining the urge to tell every baker in the tent that their best work isn't up to his standards, Paul Hollywood settles into bed with a nice cup of tea and his Nintendo Switch. Discussed: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch (Now available for Xbox Game Pass)--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow B...

Jan 06, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 28

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | December 2020 Bonus

Is it hard to believe we haven't covered this game already? You bet it is.Did we actually talk about every single daedra AND aedra to make up for it? Absolutely. --- Follow the show everywhere: https://intothecast.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariArt by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons! | Be...

Dec 31, 20202 hr 39 min

Omanyte for Smash (feat. Monster Train, Dicey Dungeons, and LinkedIn)

Despite the title, this episode is about deckbuilding rogulikes. Just another way we here in the Aether like to subvert expectations! Discussed: GOTY 2020, LinkedIn, Monster Train, Sephiroth in Smash Ultimate, Dicey Dungeons, Exponential Idle--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter....

Dec 23, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 27

The 2020 Game of the Year Spectacular

On a quiet and cozy Sunday morning, Stephen, Brendon, and AJ convened via video chat to take a look back at Into the Aether's 2020.--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariSeason 3 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Timecodes (it's ...

Dec 17, 20204 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 26

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nice knowing you, mario. the polygon list: https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2020/12/10/22166258/the-game-awards-2020-all-announcements-trailers ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202046 min

Bonfires & Fog Walls (feat. Souls-Likes and Sakuna)

It could happen to you: Brendon is so deep in souls-likes he doesn't remember what other kinds of games exist. Check out 11 Again: https://11again.online Discussed: Remnant: From the Ashes, Chronos: Before the Ashes, Souls-Likes, Ashen, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Paradise Killer--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Prod...

Dec 09, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 25

The Ghost of GOTY's Future (feat. Dragon Age: Origins)

This week we're haunted by the decisions we've forced onto ourselves. GOTY season is upon us.We also talk a lot about a game from 2009.So... pretty normal episode for us. Discussed: GOTY Season, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Dragon Age: Origins--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.c...

Dec 02, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 24

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Spoilercast | November 2020 Bonus

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is one of the wildest games of the year and a glimpse at what the visual novel genre can potentially blossom into. We NEEDED to talk about it with the gloves off. Full spoilers. Get some yakisoba pan and get ready to hear us try and piece the whole thing together. 0:00 - Intro16:19 - General Spoilers24:21 - Your For Real Final Spoiler Warning25:16 - Juro Kurabe39:43 - Iori Fuyasaka46:47 - Ei Sekigahara56:56 - Megumi Yakushiji1:07:32 - Natsuno Minami1:17:58 - Keitaro Miura...

Nov 26, 20202 hr 40 min

Back in the 2010s (feat. Demon's Souls, Ghosts of Tsushima Legends, and more)

Minecraft is out of alpha and Deadmau5 might do the soundtrack. Digg 4.0 just launched and now everyone is moving to Reddit. Stephen is in college and Brendon is deciding to drop out and join a band. It's the 2010s, baby, and the decade is looking like Helvetica with little to no kerning in sight. Discussed: Next Gen, Ghosts of Tsushima Legends, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, The PS5, Demon's Souls--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow ...

Nov 25, 20201 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Greaterness Awaits (feat. Next-Gen / Destiny 2 / Yakuza: Like a Dragon)

Join us in the crypt, get yourself a heaping cup of Monkey D. Luffy's blood, and take a seat at the edge of our coffins as we discuss finally getting our hands on the next generation of video game consoles. Read this: https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/yakuza-like-a-dragon/yakuza-like-a-dragon-review/ And read this: https://www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com/blog/2020/11/14/accessibility-impressions-playstation-5-vs-xbox-series-x-s/ Discussed: Xbox Series S, GamePass, PlayStation 5, More GamePass, ...

Nov 18, 20202 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 22

There's Always an Indie Game, There's Always Apple Arcade, There's Always a Switch Port

Discussed: Next-gen, I Am Dead, Reigns Beyond, Bioshock Trilogy Remastered, Listener Questions--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariArt by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons! | Matt| Bryan| sebsab | Lilie| ...

Nov 11, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Cloud Version (feat. Ikenfell + Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)

Get it? Like, his name is Cloud and they're making CLOUD Versions of games? Like it's a video game, but CLOUD is in it instead of whoever? t's really funny. Laugh with us. Laugh. Discussed: Cloud Versions, Ikenfell, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Link's Awakening Brendon's piece on cloud versions: https://medium.com/from-the-aether/nintendos-game-streaming-strategy-is-to-not-have-one-5cdbdd7d3e66 Chris Plante's piece on back-compat Xboxes: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-series-x/2020/10/7/21504...

Nov 04, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Batman: Arkham Trilogy (w/ guest Tamoor Hussain) | October 2020 Bonus

Tamoor Hussain (Managing Editor at GameSpot) arrives in the aether to talk all things Arkham for our October bonus episode! Thanks to Tam for joining us! find him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tamoorh --- Follow the show everywhere: https://intothecast.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariArt by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/--...

Oct 31, 20203 hr 4 min

Lawful Spider, Chaotic Dad (feat. Disc Room, Majora's Mask, and more!)

That's the thing about Halloween, man. It doesn't have to be scary... it can be delightful. Discussed: Disc Room, Carrion, Paratopic, Alan Wake, Majora's Mask--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley --- Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com/ajfillariArt by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/---Thank...

Oct 28, 20201 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Yakisoba Pod (feat. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim + Resident Evil 7: Biohazard)

Yakisoba pan. Sentinel No. 17. 1984. UFO Wars. Yakisoba pan. Minecraft Steve. 1944. Yakisoba pan. Umbrella Corp. Shikishima. The Aether. Yakisoba pan. Gurglings. Sentinel No. 12. Time travel. Sector 4. Spooky Season. Ska. Yakisoba pan. Discussed: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Minecraft Steve --- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: http...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 18
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