We catch up on a bunch of emails, mostly focused on Zelda but also a few Final Fantasy ones later in the episode. Some topics we discuss include a correction about Nabooru’s role in Ocarina of Time, the logistics of the Triforce in Breath of the Wild, and a history of bladed weapons.
We discuss the 2001 film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s big bet on photorealistic animation. The bet failed and permanently stained his career, but the movie is actually a fascinating summation of his vision of Final Fantasy. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not really a Final Fantasy movie!
Ahead of our full discussions on Age of Imprisonment and Crystal actually playing the game, Monica and Cameron discuss their initial impressions!
Kuja proves that all life will eventually choose destruction.
Zidane returns to the homeland that he forgot.
Vivi finally confronts Kuja for his crimes against all Black Mages.
Zidane deals with heartbreak by going to the Dark City to participate in the card game tournament.
Dagger confronts her mother at the Ancient Tree of Life.
Zidane's party travels to a continent with no mist, and learns the secret of the Black Mages.
The regent of Lindblum learns of Alexandria's weapon supplier, who comes from another continent.
The arcane armies of Alexandria launch an unprovoked attack on Cleyra.
The arcane armies of Alexandria launch an unprovoked attack on Burmecia.
Dagger, the disguised Princess of Alexandria, makes a long journey through the rural countryside to the Regency of Lindblum.
The Tantalus Theater Troupe arrives at Alexandria Castle to kidnap Princess Garnet.
Part 3 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We mostly focus on Zelda emails, discussing such subjects as the origin of the Cobble Kingdom, the relationship between Porky and Ganon, and Farore's variable elemental theming.
Part 2 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We respond to both Final Fantasy and Zelda questions, discussing such subjects as the possibility of a Squall-Rinoa breakup, the presence of the Chaoskampf motif in Zelda, and whether watching video game commercials is a better experience than actually playing the games.
Part 1 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We focus on Final Fantasy questions, discussing such subjects as characterization issues in FF8, the Shinra-Wutai War, and the limitations of stories that are about good guys vs bad guys.
All space and time compresses into a single beautiful moment.
The SeeDs meet the President of Esthar, and develop a plan to confront the Ultimate Sorceress.
The Sorceress' true plan is revealed as Rinoa and Squall cross time and space to stay together.
Ophélie Antoine
Fun, informative. Deep dives into Zelda lore. Galaxy brain takes, with great care to remain very close and faithful to the Source Material. Frequent discussions on identity, myth, religion, social hierarchy, story-telling, growth, etc in the context of the Zelda canon.