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“I was immediately drawn to Into the Aether after first listening to their Gameboy Advance season premiere episode; two friends coming together to dive into the then 18-year-old Nintendo handheld, meticulously exploring both well-trodden as well as off-the-beaten paths of the console. The spirit of this journey has carried over to all subsequent episodes as they maneuver between a mix of retro and modern titles, letting their curiosity and current mood and sensibility act as their guide.
This practice of exploring the medium video games in this manner is not new, and you can find countless other podcasts, YouTube channels, and more that follow a similar format. But what sustains my interest in this duo is the nuance of their discourse. They are at once reverent to individual titles while maintaining a critical eye, weighing whether one feeling should win out over the other, and revisiting these feelings as different games enter and exit their rotation.
But moreover, it's the little things; the comments, feelings, and insights that I felt were things only I felt about certain games, or games as a whole. It's the belief that handheld consoles offer an unparalleled sense of intimacy and personalization during play; it's the delayed discovery and sense of awe in Dragon Quest; it's the yearning for the Pokémon series to return to a narrative sensibility from Gen 1 and 2; it's the instinct to check out decades-old games in a franchise after picking up the most modern title; it's finding the beauty of Fire Emblem Awakening even while enjoying Three Houses the most; it's the fascination with game mechanics and design of a fairly obscure Lord of the Rings RPG. These little comments, fascinations, quips, and feelings add up and offer something that I feel is more special than the average person or group ranting about games on the internet.
Finally, I have enjoyed the transparency of Stephen and Brendon's production of the show. As someone who built a radio documentary series about games, it made me realize my burnout on the project was due to the solo quality of the show, and that sharing this journey with friends is what makes for the most rewarding experience; something that can build a body of work, and even a community, far more powerful than what could be achieved alone.
This show is not only a celebration of entirety of video games, but also a celebration of how games provide smaller, personal moments of joy and comradery among friends and family. Thanks for building this show, and I can't wait to listen to 4 hours of discourse about the Nintendo DS!”Read full review »
DevinPolaski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/22
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Good conversation about switch games in the EP I listened to, excited to have another good videogame slow in my playlist. 👍🏼”
tobinkaestner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/18
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tatortot1822 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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United States of America ·
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