This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast, we celebrate the communities, black sheep, and arduous challenges of gaming! We begin with Aaron breaking down With a Terrible Fate's lecture on bosses at PAX East last month, along with broader reflections on everything from cosplays to upcoming indie games you won't want to miss. All the talk of bosses leads us to Dark Souls II, one of the subjects of the lecture, inviting a broader discussion of why games which you or a fandom didn't initially enjoy can oftentimes be the most rewarding "new game plus" experiences. Then, with Dark Souls on the brain, we consider what may be the "Dark Souls" of platinum trophy experiences: Dan's journey to get the platinum on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, what it means to the game, and how we find value in achievements more broadly. Finally, we round things out with a discussion of our current gaming adventures, including Dan's experience of Japanese history in Rise of the Rōnin and Aaron's Chekhovian madness on the way to the climax of Tales of Xillia.
Be on the lookout for spoilers regarding the Dark Souls series, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, Rise of the Rōnin, Nioh, and Tales of Xillia.
Articles Cited:
• With a Terrible Fate at PAX East 2018: "How Games are Changing Serialized Storytelling"
• Aaron Suduiko: "The Language of Trophies in Final Fantasy VII Remake"
Fairy Tales, Fantasies, and Fourth Walls
First Thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
How to Get to Know a Video-Game Character
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Infinite Narrative Lessons
Video Game Analysts' Journey Across Japan
What Do We Do When We Talk About Games?
Awards, Holiday Gaming, and Demos!
Ludic Gymnastics
Products & Artworks; JRPGs & Ghostbusters
A Very Special Halloween Gaming Podcast
Pokémon Rose Episode 17: ”What’s That On Your Shoulder?”
Pokémon Rose Episode 16: ”The Legend of Arceus”
Pokémon Rose Episode 15: ”Welcome to Sinnoh”
Pokémon Rose Episode 14: ”What Dreams May Come”
Pokémon Rose Episode 13: ”A Tale of Two Rivals”
Pokémon Rose Episode 12: ”What Team Aqua Did”
Pokémon Rose Episode 11: ”The Value of Effort”
Pokémon Rose Episode 10: ”Change in the Hoenn Region”
Pokémon Rose Episode 9: ”Is Celebi Real?”
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