Yeah, it's me smashing the L and R buttons to interrupt you mid-sentence and tell you how much I love you. Yes, we just met yesterday. But haven't you heard? I'm the chosen one, or something. I'm not quite sure. I just woke up in the woods earlier this week. Discussed: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Rune Factory 5, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephe...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 39
This episode of the podcast has been brought to you by Updates for Old Video Games and Secaucus Junction via NJ Transit Corporation. Secaucus Junction Audio by Khris the Railfan: https://youtu.be/P9-GpB_KpIs Discussed: Tunic, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, Downloadable Content, Updates, Trains, Secaucus Junction, Purgatory, The Island from LOST, Ethereal Prism Zones, Hidden Pathways, The Joys of Discovery, The Horrors of Discovery, I'm Stuck, I'M STUCK INSIDE SECAUCUS JUNCTION, SOMEBOD...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Nothin' a bit of spit won't fix. Bundle for Ukraine: https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine Discussed: OlliOlli World, OlliOlli, OlliOlli 2, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Self-Checkout Unlimited, Swim Out, Adventure for a Bit, Gun Rounds, Triangle Strategy, Elden Ring--- 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 -...
Mar 16, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 37
What follows an amuse-bouche of eight incredibly well-paired salads? Discussed: Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster, Super Auto Pets, Triangle Strategy, Elden Ring--- 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 4 Cover...
Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Chris Plante (EIC of Polygon, co-host The Besties) returns to The Aether for a full-on gush-fest about Elden Ring, the latest game by From Software. Patch Notes by Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/22929136/polygon-newsletter-patch-notes-subscribe-hereTamoor Hussain's interview with CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/elden-ring-and-an-unlikely-video-game-phenomenon-1.6360934 Discussed: Elden Ring, The Steam Deck, That's It!!--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discor...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 35
In this very special bonus episode, Stephen and Brendon take a look back at the 2007 and 2011 games Portal and Portal 2!--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the Patreon: https://w...
Feb 28, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Featuring all of your favorite hit songs like: Hang Glider Baby, The Ballad of Fast Travelin' Terry, Crafting (I Just Can't Stop), LOOT, Sidequest Main Quest Sidequest Sidequest, and so many more! Discussed: Horizon Forbidden West, Cyberpunk 2077, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden Horizon lore videos: https://youtu.be/VPgD3zl7ChE / https://youtu.be/yQmWpm01DOc--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow S...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Serenoa Wolffort thought he had everything he wanted in life: a home, a bride-to-be and a title to inherit. Now newly married and facing a geopolitical turning point, he finds that he is confused about what is important to him. Daring to step out of his comfort zone, Serenoa embarks on a quest of self-discovery that takes him to Glenbrook, Aesfrost and Hyzante. Discussed: Triangle Strategy, Dicey Dungeons, TLOZ: Wind Waker, Vampire Survivors Portal / Portal 2 playthrough: https://www.youtube.com...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Today is February 9, 2022 and there was a Nintendo Direct. We needed to talk about it.--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast Thanks ...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Discussed: Pokemon Legends Arceus, Pokemon Conquest, Chrono Cross, Radiant Historia, 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/ajfillariSeason 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/in...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 32
You found me, you finally found me! After all these years of obscurity I can finally reveal that yes, it is I who created the Personal Computer. Games Discussed: Pokemon Legends Arceus, Record of Lodoss War - Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth--- 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/aj...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 31
We travel back and forth through time to explore what made Chrono Trigger an instant classic upon release and how it holds up today compared to the games it has inspired.--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkins...
Jan 31, 2022•3 hr 24 min
Yharnam, the final frontier. These are the voyages of deluded hunters — tonight's mission: To explore the aberrant city from within the dream and beneath the moon. To wipe away the stain of twisted ghouls and civilizations born of blood and cosmic horror. To boldly survive what none have survived before. Discussed: Nobody Saves the World, Bloodborne: The Board Game, Chrono Trigger, Lost Sphear, I am Setsuna--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarba...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 30
While Brendon remains in France trying to find the RPG that will make the days go by faster, Stephen tries some scrubs on for size and learns — as we all do — the crushing realities of being a celebrity doctor. Discussed: Trauma Center 1 + 2, Star Fox Command, Wordle, Wurdweb, Kingdoms Two Crowns, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brend...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 29
It's WEIRD SEASON, baby, and you know what that means: Lengthy discussions about the nature of inspiration, reflections on remakes, and the honor of homage. Discussed: GOTY 2021, DEALDS DEALS DEALS, Wingspan, Tokyo RPG Factory, Lost Sphear, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/Stephen...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 28
The time has come once again to review the entire year of video game releases with Into the Aether's 2021 Game of the Year Spectacular! This year, Brendon and Stephen traveled to Philadelphia to record in-person alongside producer and guest AJ and a roaring virtual yule log on a very large television. After presenting each individual top ten list, they decide upon the official Into the Aether Top Five of 2021. From all of us at ITA, we hope you have a wonderful 2022! We love you, thank you for l...
Jan 05, 2022•5 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Recorded in person in a cold beach house on the bay: It's Into the Aether. Games Discussed: Settlers of Catan, Root, Oath, Lake, Battle Chef Brigade, OLED, Loop Hero--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.my...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 26
John117: hey dude u fall asleep at ur comp again xDxXxARB1T1NGxXx: WTF THAT WAS 1 TIME ASSWAGON John117: lololol im jk i kno ur awake anyway do u hav the plans 4 the new ringxXxARB1T1NGxXx: EVEN IF I HAS THEM I WOULDNT GIVE TO YOU xXxARB1T1NGxXx: HAD* xXxARB1T1NGxXx: GIVE THEM* John117: lmao dude y r u yelling its not that serious Games Discussed: Halo Infinite, Legends of Runeterra, Star Fox 64, Paper Mario--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarb...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 25
We're joined by Eric Smith for a discussion about Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco's attempt to reposition their long-running franchise for a new generation of consoles and players. Follow Eric: https://twitter.com/blk_sherlock--- 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...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 49 min
The GOTY list continues to inch closer, so we're doing what we always do to prepare — Finding an excuse to play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Discussed: Ruined King, Rocket League Sideswipe, Dungeon Encounters, Skyrim--- 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 4 Cove...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Take the money and run!! Discussed: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, Radiohead Kid A MNESIA, 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/ajfillariSeason 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Your restaurant voice is your always voice. It's Video Games: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8bmmYsW/ Discussed: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Halo Infinite multiplayer, Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, Shin Megami Tensei V--- 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://twit...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Spanky called me the other day and told me he was puttin' a — heart to god — puttin' a jet engine in his jalopy. Thought Horizon had got to the guy's head or somethin' but next thing I know that weekend I hear the telltale sound of a sonic boom comin' from Spanky's place. Musta been him. Nothin' else it coulda been. Follow Dom: https://twitter.com/dominickneroIt's Video Games: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8bmmYsW/ Discussed: Forza Horizon 5, Unsighted, Mario Party Superstars, Unpacking, Shin Megami T...
Nov 17, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Feed me the gift of life, groundfather. Listen to AJ's new podcast: https://twitter.com/Asynchpod Discussed: Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0, Happy Home Paradise--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.mypor...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Close your eyes?What do you see?A rainbow road in a starry sea?It's a me. Nintendo DS Playlist: https://www.backloggd.com/u/brendonbigley/list/nintendo-ds-bonus-playlist/ Discussed: The Nintendo DS and DSi, every Mario Kart, Pokemon Black / White 2, Pikmin Bloom, Voice of Cards--- 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...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 19
We won a ticket to visit THREE beautiful hillside locations that are absolutely NOT filled with ghosts! --- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/i...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 25 min
The scariest thing of all is a massive spoiler section. (Please make use of the chapter markers!!) Discussed: Limbo, Into the Pit, Oblivion, Universal Paperclips, Doki Doki Literature Club --- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: h...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 18
No no no, they're NOT zombies. I thought we made that clear? Backloggd 2021 Contention List: https://www.backloggd.com/u/brendonbigley/list/goty-2021-contenders/SwitchBuddy: iOS / Android Discussed: Final Fantasy, Dragon Age 2, SwitchBuddy, Backloggd, Speedating for Ghosts, Metroid Dread, Dead Space, Back4Blood)--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.online Follow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilger Follow Brendon Bigley: https:/...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 17
But like what if the whole game was just like Samus hanging out, man? Like "hey what's up I'm Samus, this is my little metroid buddy" you know? That would be so sick dude. Not everything needs to be swarm missiles and screw attacks, man. Discussed: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery EP, Jett: The Far Shore, Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster, Dragon Quest VIII, Resident Evil Village, Metroid Dread--- Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Join the Discord: h...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 16
It's time for Ethan Winters' Himbo Halloween Discussed: Sable, Resident Evil Village, the September 2021 Nintendo Direct--- 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 4 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ ---Join the Patreon: https://w...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 15
