into the aether

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This week in the Aether: Brendon's playing Windblown with friends. Stephen's become Shiren the Wanderer-pilled. Under the Island takes on GBA Zeldas of old.

Also: Danganronpa & Smash Bros for 3DS, if you can believe it.

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Hey everyone! We needed to do some rescheduling, so this week’s episode will be coming out on Thursday. We’ll be back to the usual Wednesday release schedule next week. Thanks for your patience!

MCM Monthly : Volume 1 | Memory Card Manuscript Get more from Memory Card Manuscript on Patreon

New volume of MCM Monthly is out! Really excited for this newsletter to become a positive monthly ritual. This is the first paywalled volume (all yours for $2 🏂) but Volume 0 is still up for free, if you want to get a taste of what it is. www.patreon.com/posts/150957...

Hey everyone! We needed to do some rescheduling, so this week’s episode will be coming out on Thursday. We’ll be back to the usual Wednesday release schedule next week. Thanks for your patience!

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We've SO quickly gone from "go buy a used 3DS" to having a plethora of emulation hardware options that may be even BETTER depending on your needs.

Watch + share, baby: youtu.be/9F1OVCSXc5s 😘

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This week in the Aether: Dragon Quest VII gets reimagined. Nioh 3 is for fun enjoyers. Monster Hunter Stories 3 finally gets it right.

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'ITA PS1 Poll Winners' a list of games by Stephen_Hilger | Backloggd These games won the listener poll and will be included in ITAs PS1 season premiere

While Brendon and I chose most of the games, we were also helped by the TWG community! Here are the ten games that won the listener poll: backloggd.com/u/Stephen_Hi...

'ITA IX: The Sony PlayStation' a list of games by Stephen_Hilger | Backloggd Our PS1 Playlist These games were selected by myself Brendon and the TWG community They will be the games that are played and discussed on our upcoming season premiere in the summer of 2026 Cant wait ...

Yes, the rumors are all true. @bb.wavelengths.online and myself have solidified our PS1 playlist for the next premiere. Really excited to dig into this library tbh backloggd.com/u/Stephen_Hi...

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This week in the Aether: We discuss soulslikes and Joeylikes with Code Vein II, Nioh 3, and Elden Ring Nightreign. Stephen's playing Fire Emblem again. You'll have to rip CAIRN out of Brendon's chalky, taped-up fingers.

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This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.

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✨NEW EPISODE✨

This week in the Aether: A big city is a little bit like a labyrinth. We play Falcom's take on Persona with Tokyo Xanadu, and stay in Tokyo for 428: Shibuya Scramble before dreaming of Tomodachi Life.

Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕

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How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…

If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.

And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.

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Is now a good time to remind people that Girl Mode is made by two unemployed trans game journalists who prioritize meaningful criticism and shining a lot on indie games? Oh and you can support us!

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Episode art of a character in Hytale looking out at the foggy wilderness in front of them

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This week we discuss returning to the PS1 and two games about reclaiming ownership and authorship.

Also, the GOTY giveaway and PS1 poll are open until the end of the month!

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Started a new nuzlocke run series for patrons 🏂 Available on the $2 tier!

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You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.

Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.

Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...

Consider this the show’s 2016 selfie

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You thought GOTY season was over?
Absolutely not.

Here are the best games of 2016, one decade later.

Available for Patrons at the $5 tier and above: www.patreon.com/posts/2016-g...

that's me!!!! had a great time on this one. nice to hop out of the producer/editor chair for a little bit (and then hop directly back into it immediately after recording)

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This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.

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Started a newsletter on my patreon for Memory Card Manuscript! It features some writing from me and, most importantly, some Deltatune inspired tarot from Sadie. First volume is free for everyone! Excited for this monthly ritual www.patreon.com/posts/148046...

Picking the Slate! - January to Marchish | fart.piss 3 | dotzip | Episode Welcome Robin to dotzip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In this one we pick 11 games that we'll be playing over the next few months! Don't forget there's a NextFest in there too! Hah ha ! Hehe! Ho hoh!!!!Check out A...

We’re back for 2026 with a NEW HOST! Everyone say hello to @robinbombus.bsky.social as we go through our next few months of games!!!

Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3

Memory Card Manuscript | Patreon Essays, Drawings, and Videos about Games and Game Design

Also, I’ve started a Patreon for MCM! I’m excited to do more with this channel. Thank you all so much for your interest and support! patreon.com/MemoryCardMa...

YouTube video by Memory Card Manuscript Stephen's Favorite Games from 2025

The GOTY video is here 😤 youtu.be/FKG3vjyUldw

Passing Time in Persona 4's Tourist Town Inaba's shifting moods, schedules and seasons ask you to spend your time there wisely.

With ever-shifting seasons, schedules and moods, Persona 4's vacation town of Inaba challenges you to spend your time there wisely.

Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live:

www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...

hey i made a video(?!) talking about my top 12 games of 2025!!!! i think it's good and i think the games are good and i think you should check it out!!!!!!!

going from goty prep to “i’m going to hyper-fixate on only one video game during the break” has been a joy