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In-depth video essays and podcasts on the techniques of good storytelling in games.

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I Waited 30 Years For This Gaming Experience | State of the Arc Podcast

I Waited 30 Years For This Gaming Experience | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

15K views - 6 days ago

Is VR Dead? W/ Keith Comito | State of the Arc Podcast

Is VR Dead? W/ Keith Comito | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

6.1K views - 1 week ago

FF7R Director Pissed Off The Internet... AGAIN! | State of the Arc Podcast

FF7R Director Pissed Off The Internet... AGAIN! | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

40.1K views - 2 weeks ago

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Thoughts | State Of The Arc Podcast

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Thoughts | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

22.5K views - 3 weeks ago

There Is No Spoon | The Matrix Analysis (Ep2) | State Of The Arc Podcast

There Is No Spoon | The Matrix Analysis (Ep2) | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

9.2K views - 1 month ago

The Long Trail Of Breadcrumbs | Expedition 33 [Ep.7] | State Of The Arc Podcast

The Long Trail Of Breadcrumbs | Expedition 33 [Ep.7] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

9K views - 1 month ago

Are We In A Simulation? Matrix Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast

Are We In A Simulation? Matrix Analysis | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

14.1K views - 1 month ago

The Paintress And The Monolith | Expedition 33 [Ep.6] | State Of The Arc Podcast

The Paintress And The Monolith | Expedition 33 [Ep.6] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

12.1K views - 1 month ago

The Heart Of The Paintress | Expedition 33 [Ep.5] | State Of The Arc Podcast

The Heart Of The Paintress | Expedition 33 [Ep.5] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

11.1K views - 1 month ago

"Why... Why Are You Doing This?" | Expedition 33 [Ep.4] | State Of The Arc Podcast

"Why... Why Are You Doing This?" | Expedition 33 [Ep.4] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

11K views - 2 months ago

You'll Be Fine. Just Don't Die. | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.3] | State Of The Arc Podcast

You'll Be Fine. Just Don't Die. | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.3] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

14.3K views - 2 months ago

When One Falls, We Continue | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.2] | State Of The Arc Podcast

When One Falls, We Continue | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.2] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

19.2K views - 2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.1] | State Of The Arc Podcast

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.1] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

25.9K views - 2 months ago

The History Of JRPGs | Ep.1 | What Was The First JRPG? (Ft. Pat Holleman)

The History Of JRPGs | Ep.1 | What Was The First JRPG? (Ft. Pat Holleman) Resonant Arc

19.6K views - 3 months ago

The Music of Final Fantasy XIII | State of the Arc Podcast

The Music of Final Fantasy XIII | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

20.4K views - 3 months ago

I Don't Like Dragon Quest HD 2D... I LOVE IT! | State of the Arc Podcast

I Don't Like Dragon Quest HD 2D... I LOVE IT! | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

36.8K views - 3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.0] | State Of The Arc Podcast

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Ep.0] | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

15.5K views - 3 months ago

Eternal Darkness Ep. 2: Is Free Will An Illusion? | State Of The Arc Podcast

Eternal Darkness Ep. 2: Is Free Will An Illusion? | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

7.4K views - 3 months ago

The Scariest Game You Never Played: Eternal Darkness | State Of The Arc Podcast

The Scariest Game You Never Played: Eternal Darkness | State Of The Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

12.2K views - 3 months ago

The Music of Final Fantasy XII | State of the Arc Podcast

The Music of Final Fantasy XII | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

15.4K views - 4 months ago

The Music of Final Fantasy XI | State of the Arc Podcast

The Music of Final Fantasy XI | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

10.6K views - 4 months ago

Has There Ever Been A Good Remake?

Has There Ever Been A Good Remake? Resonant Arc

30.7K views - 4 months ago

Should YOU Make A Video Game? | The Realities of Indie Game Development

Should YOU Make A Video Game? | The Realities of Indie Game Development Resonant Arc

16.6K views - 4 months ago

NEW Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Review #sponsored

NEW Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Review #sponsored Resonant Arc

19.2K views - 4 months ago

Expedition 33 Defeats Xenoblade! | + 7 Indie Games You HAVE To Play!

Expedition 33 Defeats Xenoblade! | + 7 Indie Games You HAVE To Play! Resonant Arc

10.5K views - 5 months ago

The Birth of a Hero: How Games Introduce You to Their Worlds

The Birth of a Hero: How Games Introduce You to Their Worlds Resonant Arc

5.8K views - 5 months ago

BONUS Final Fantasy IX Episode w/ @GamingWithSpoons and @WarriorsofHype | FF9 Analysis

BONUS Final Fantasy IX Episode w/ @GamingWithSpoons and @WarriorsofHype | FF9 Analysis Resonant Arc

13.7K views - 5 months ago

Melodies of Life: How FFIX’s Ending Stays With You Forever | FF9 Analysis

Melodies of Life: How FFIX’s Ending Stays With You Forever | FF9 Analysis Resonant Arc

17.9K views - 5 months ago

You Are Not Alone: FFIX’s Most Powerful Moment | FF9 Analysis

You Are Not Alone: FFIX’s Most Powerful Moment | FF9 Analysis Resonant Arc

15.4K views - 5 months ago

Identity, Power, and a Dagger | FF9 Analysis

Identity, Power, and a Dagger | FF9 Analysis Resonant Arc

13.4K views - 6 months ago

Has Kojima Lost It? Death Stranding 2 Review [SPOILERS]

Has Kojima Lost It? Death Stranding 2 Review [SPOILERS] Resonant Arc

10K views - 6 months ago

Vivi Finally Gets ANGRY | FF9 Analysis

Vivi Finally Gets ANGRY | FF9 Analysis Resonant Arc

11.1K views - 6 months ago

Utter Devastation | FF9 Analysis (Ep.9)

Utter Devastation | FF9 Analysis (Ep.9) Resonant Arc

17.5K views - 6 months ago

Death Stranding 2: Is It Worth It? [Spoiler-Free Review]

Death Stranding 2: Is It Worth It? [Spoiler-Free Review] Resonant Arc

10.5K views - 6 months ago

Kuja's Gambit At The Deadly Tree Of Life | FF9 Analysis (Ep.8)

Kuja's Gambit At The Deadly Tree Of Life | FF9 Analysis (Ep.8) Resonant Arc

21.9K views - 6 months ago

Destruction and Mayhem In Cleyra And Lindblum | FF9 Analysis (Ep.7)

Destruction and Mayhem In Cleyra And Lindblum | FF9 Analysis (Ep.7) Resonant Arc

20.7K views - 6 months ago

Of Nobles And Thieves: Dark City Treno | FF9 Analysis (Ep.6)

Of Nobles And Thieves: Dark City Treno | FF9 Analysis (Ep.6) Resonant Arc

18.9K views - 7 months ago

Marshland Munchies: Quina, What ARE You? | FF9 Analysis (Ep.5)

Marshland Munchies: Quina, What ARE You? | FF9 Analysis (Ep.5) Resonant Arc

23.4K views - 7 months ago

Let The Hunt Begin! The Glory of Lindblum | FF9 Analysis (Ep.4)

Let The Hunt Begin! The Glory of Lindblum | FF9 Analysis (Ep.4) Resonant Arc

27.5K views - 7 months ago

So, about that Final Fantasy retrospective series...

So, about that Final Fantasy retrospective series... Resonant Arc

25.8K views - 7 months ago

How Death Stranding Changed Me Forever | My Journey Through Solitude

How Death Stranding Changed Me Forever | My Journey Through Solitude Resonant Arc

24.7K views - 7 months ago

A Chilling Discovery: Vivi Enters The Void | FF9 Analysis (Ep.3)

A Chilling Discovery: Vivi Enters The Void | FF9 Analysis (Ep.3) Resonant Arc

26.6K views - 7 months ago

Adventure, Intrigue, and a Stolen Princess | FF9 Analysis (Ep.2)

Adventure, Intrigue, and a Stolen Princess | FF9 Analysis (Ep.2) Resonant Arc

31.4K views - 8 months ago

How Final Fantasy IX Closed a Golden Age | FF9 Analysis (Ep.1) | Ft. @FinalFantasyUnion

How Final Fantasy IX Closed a Golden Age | FF9 Analysis (Ep.1) | Ft. @FinalFantasyUnion Resonant Arc

78K views - 8 months ago

The Music Of Final Fantasy X w/ @FinalFantasyUnion

The Music Of Final Fantasy X w/ @FinalFantasyUnion Resonant Arc

25.2K views - 8 months ago

26 Years Later, Suikoden II Hits Harder Than Ever

26 Years Later, Suikoden II Hits Harder Than Ever Resonant Arc

20.5K views - 8 months ago

Kubrick’s Mind-Bending Masterpiece Explained | 2001: A Space Odyssey | State of the Arc Podcast

Kubrick’s Mind-Bending Masterpiece Explained | 2001: A Space Odyssey | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

15.5K views - 9 months ago

Suikoden HD Remaster Review | Worth Playing In 2025?

Suikoden HD Remaster Review | Worth Playing In 2025? Resonant Arc

31.5K views - 9 months ago

Dark Gaia | Terranigma Analysis (Finale) | State of the Arc Podcast

Dark Gaia | Terranigma Analysis (Finale) | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

9.1K views - 9 months ago

Was Tidus' Laughing Scene Inspired By This Japanese Laughing Festival?

Was Tidus' Laughing Scene Inspired By This Japanese Laughing Festival? Resonant Arc

10.1K views - 9 months ago

Expedition 33 Story Discussion | State of the Arc Podcast

Expedition 33 Story Discussion | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

44.1K views - 9 months ago

Expedition 33: Our Final Verdict After 100 Hours

Expedition 33: Our Final Verdict After 100 Hours Resonant Arc

85.6K views - 9 months ago

Resurrection Of The Genius | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast

Resurrection Of The Genius | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.4) | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

8.7K views - 9 months ago

The Incredible History Of Nintendo W/ @AcquiredFM | State of the Arc Podcast

The Incredible History Of Nintendo W/ @AcquiredFM | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

10.4K views - 9 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review | The Best RPG In 20 Years?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review | The Best RPG In 20 Years? Resonant Arc

57.7K views - 9 months ago

Death of the Author: Finding Meaning in Art | State of the Arc Podcast

Death of the Author: Finding Meaning in Art | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

10.6K views - 10 months ago

Life Is IL-LO-GI-CAL | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast

Life Is IL-LO-GI-CAL | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.3) | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

11.9K views - 10 months ago

Preserving Good Old Games | State of the Arc Podcast

Preserving Good Old Games | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

13.4K views - 10 months ago

The Greatest RPG You Never Played | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast

The Greatest RPG You Never Played | Terranigma Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

18.4K views - 10 months ago

The Switch 2 Is Seriously Impressive | State of the Arc Podcast

The Switch 2 Is Seriously Impressive | State of the Arc Podcast Resonant Arc

15.8K views - 10 months ago