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One more for the Final Fantasy books, this one wrapping up the incredible experience that is Final Fantasy 9. On this episode, we discuss story beats, magical moments, players guides, potential remakes, and final thoughts. Join us, won't you?

STARRING (all handles from BlueSky)

Barry Carenza (@hawkhellfire)
Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
Eric of the Unlockables Podcast (@unlockables)
James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) 
Rick of Pixel Project Podcast (@pixelprojectradio)

SONG COVERS

FINAL FANTASY IX: 'Frontier Village Dali' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMCV6zU7XA

Unforgettable Sorrow (Final Fantasy IX) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGAb0qLhUNU

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All aboard the Final Fantasy 9 train! After the cyberpunk leanings of FF7 and the emotional love story of FF8, Square again pivoted to the past for their game of the future. The result is a glorious blend of high fantasy, in depth character building, and an emotional connection that's among the best in the entire franchise. On this episode, we talk precious first impressions and the incredible cast.

STARRING (all handles from BlueSky)

Barry Carenza (@hawkhellfire)
Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
Eric of the Unlockables Podcast (@unlockables)
James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) 
Josh of the Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod)
Rick of Pixel Project Podcast (@pixelprojectradio)

SONG COVERS

Final Fantasy 9 - Vamo Alla Flamenco - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover - Super Guitar Bros by Super Guitar Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JDptVywFAE

Final Fantasy IX - Battle Theme - Symphonic Metal Cover by GillStudio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnMyPuq9EAs

Melodies of Life - Final Fantasy IX Piano Collections *REMAKE* [Advanced] by AtinPiano - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vx-KvA-qv4

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It's finished! Eleven exhausting episodes later, we've completed our journey through Final Fantasy 7. On this concluding edition we finish up the odds and ends section with some talk about mechanics, playing with friends, and a touching final story you'll need to hang until the end to enjoy. Thanks for going on this journey with me!

STARRING (all handles from BlueSky or Twitter)

Kyle of the RPG Show (@TheRPGPodcast)
Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
Matt (@dj_stormageddon) and Geoff (@geoffmakesnoise) of the "Fun" & Games Podcast (@funandgamespod)
Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@CapesAndJunk)
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)
Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) 
The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) 
Wade aka (@ProfNoctis)

SONG COVERS

Final Fantasy VII: Aeris's Theme (Violin & Piano Cover Duet) Taylor Davis & Lara de Wit by Taylor Davis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI7Wcl5y5Qs&t=29s

Words Drowned by Fireworks (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQmZnSNQwDY

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On this continuation of last week's Part 1, we talk more memories, Link to the Past's legacy, various odds and ends, and a final word on the very nature of what makes a game timeless.

Starring (all handles from Twitter):

Steve Luzader
Andrew Craig
Blue (@wytersview), Donnie (@donniegretro) and Ryan (@retrogamebrews) of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart (@sewart) of @p1podcast
Trevor and Jeff of @newdadgaming
Lord Reverend D (Knightfall247) of Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast
Seth (@twodollarhero) of @allnpodcast
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)
@redauxpdx
Ryan aka @gameswithcoffee


Music Credits:

Zelda Piano Medley - A Link to the Past by Laurence Manning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZJdyHHeQ9M&t=141s

Dark World Theme on 7 Ocarinas (Zelda: Link to the Past Cover) by David Erick Ramos - Ocarina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gA6PLqzXdo&t=23s

[Progressive Rock Cover] Light World Dungeon - Zelda: A Link to the Past by Frank Pirok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9a1r4XN-qY

Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past) Guitar Cover by DSC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loqtXTpjelw

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Ending Theme (Credits) - Piano Cover by Laurence Manning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbqQM8Ul4oQ

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What can you say about one of the greatest games ever made? How do you cover a game that's been the topic of hundreds, maybe thousands, of articles, review shows, and Twitter arguments? The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past falls into this rarified category. Universally beloved and investigated to death.

The answer is surprisingly easy: tell people stories and personal recollections. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, a  cast of Zelda fans and I share stories of our first impressions and favorite moments of this landmark title.

Starring:

Andrew Craig
Blue (@wytersview) and Donnie (@donniegretro) of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart (@sewart) of @p1podcast
Trevor and Jeff of @newdadgaming
Lord Reverend D (Knightfall247) of Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast
Joe Corio
Seth (@twodollarhero) of @allnpodcast
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com
@redauxpdx

Music Credits:

Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle by Sam Griffin Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9UBqnx8IWM

Zelda A Link to the Past: Dark World - Jazz Cover by insaneintherainmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjo-y_v5Jr0

Zelda Cello - Link to the Past - Credits Theme by CelloBassett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xuuvbQVeo

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In my family growing up, Halloween was a lesser holiday. We did the standard trick-or-treating, costumes, and careful inspection of candy looking for sharp objects everyone did. But as we grew older, our appreciation for both the holiday and the scary media that comes from it grew and grew. On this loose and easy episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, my brother and I share stories of childhood Halloweens, scary games that made an impression and don our film nerd hats to chat about our favorite horror directors. Happy Halloween!

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Growing up, Zelda 2 was known as the "bad Zelda game". As the sentiment evolved from friends on the playground to angry gamer dude YouTubers, my thoughts were in line with the crowd, even though I had never played the game. And why would I? Loud voices online all agree, the thing stinks. Why waste time on a terrible experience?

On this episode, I shed my preconceived notions and backed by a panel of Zelda fans, all with their own takes and memories, dive in and form my own opinions. The end result may surprise you. 

Starring (all handles from Twitter):

Andrew Craig
Seth Sturgill of the All N Podcast (@allnpodcast)
Allen Petrozzi
Greg Sewart of @p1podcast
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com
Ryan aka @gameswithcoffee
Ian aka @TeacherBloke85

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A gold case. An epic theme. A cave in the middle of nowhere. Those humble beginnings birthed a decade spanning series that's still beloved to this day. Join a smashing cast of Zelda fans and I as we discuss the original Legend of Zelda for the NES. First impressions, lasting memories, and the occasional critique. 

Starring:

Seth Sturgill of the All N Podcast (@allnpodcast)
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@momfound)
Allen Petrozzi
Blue Williams (@wytersview) of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart of @p1podcast
Lord Reverend D (@Knightfall247) of the Rulebooks Anonymous podcast
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com

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In Part 2 of our introductory walk through the Legend of Zelda series, we examine if the character of Link matters to the series, if the twisted lore is required knowledge, and whether or not the classic Zelda formula works today.

Starring:

Seth Sturgill of the All N Podcast (@allnpodcast)
Allen Petrozzi
Andrew Craig
Ryan aka @gameswithcoffee
Dan of @retrologicgames
Donnie and Blue of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart of @p1podcast
Trevor and Greg of @newdadgaming
Lord Reverend D (@Knightfall247) of the Rulebooks Anonymous podcast
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com

Music in order of appearance:

The Legend of Zelda Theme (Harp Cover): Harpist Christine Palethorpe
Kakariko Village - The Legend of Zelda: Taylor Winfrey
Kakariko village theme from Zelda A link to the past (SNES) - Classical guitar cover: cyriltep
Zelda Main Theme - Full Guitar Arrangement: Guillaume Vrac
The Legend of Zelda (NES) - Title Theme: Jonas Lefvert
Zelda Piano Medley Cosplay | EPIC Game Song: Piano With Stacey
The Legend Of Zelda - Overworld: Nocturnal Shred Symphony
The Legend of Zelda - Main Theme (Synthwave Remix): Esteban Caballero
Legend of Zelda(meta cover): Jaden Phoenix

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One day in the early 80's, Shigeru Miyamoto looked back and thought about his days roaming the Kyoto countryside as a youth. The result of his daydream was The Legend of Zelda, a landmark franchise full of action, adventure, and exploration. To kick off a multi-month exploration of this world class series, we take a look at Zelda as a comprehensive work before diving into the individual eras. Why its endured, what the games do well (and not so well) and the personal stories that define our fandom.

Starring (all handles are Twitter unless otherwise stated)

Seth Sturgill of the All N Podcast (@allnpodcast)
Allen Petrozzi
Andrew Craig
Ryan aka @gameswithcoffee
Dan of @retrologicgames
Donnie and Blue of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart of @p1podcast
Trevor and Greg of @newdadgaming
Lord Reverend D (@Knightfall247) of the Rulebooks Anonymous podcast
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com

Music in order of appearance:

The Legend of Zelda (NES) - Title Theme: Jonas Lefvert
Zelda: Main Theme (Piano Toccata): Erik C 'Piano Man'
Kakariko Village - The Legend of Zelda: Taylor Winfrey
Kakariko village theme from Zelda A link to the past (SNES) - Classical guitar cover: cyriltep
The Legend Of Zelda - Overworld: Nocturnal Shred Symphony
Zelda Piano Medley Cosplay | EPIC Game Song: Piano With Stacey
The Legend of Zelda Theme (Harp Cover): Harpist Christine Palethorpe

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