Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Yeah, we have vampires in here. Oh, you're visiting for another reason? You want a skeleton dressed as a waiter to pelt you with bowls of spicy pork curry? I can't guarantee we'd have that here but — oh, wait. Hang on a second. We absolutely have you covered, please come right in.
Discussed: Decent Bird Time, Fortune’s Weave DLC, Nintendo remakes, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Melty Blood, visual novels and adventure games, Belmont’s Curse, various eras of Castlevania, Aria of Sorrow
Stephen's video about Portrait of Ruin

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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:26) - Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave DLC Announcement | Decent Bird Time

(37:52) - Break

(37:54) - Screamin' Stevie and BB 3: The Third One

(39:02) - TSUKIHIME - A piece of blue glass moon | Congrats to 4 people

(50:32) - Bleh

(50:42) - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse | Stephenvania and Metroindon

(01:18:28) - Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow | Give me that (your powers)

(01:56:10) - Wrapping up

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SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
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Vinny M
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Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
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Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
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Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
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RB
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Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
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Everyone loves Fit Kisto, the most exciting racer in the galaxy. He's suave, he's funny, and he's just SO famous. Everyone wants a photo with him, so make sure you line up bright and early! You do want a photo with Fit Kisto, right? Right??
Discussed: Star Wars Name Generator, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Biddy Blas, Sovereign Tower, GOTY contenders, Dragon’s Dogma 2 (on Switch 2), Resident Evil 3 & RE3 Remake, JaVert, Shez, Scribdoon

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Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:53) - STAR WARS: Galactic Racer | Breley and Steger go to hyperspace

(51:27) - Break

(51:28) - Patting ourselves on the back for not bringing up Fabio

(51:41) - Sovereign Tower | Solel Simulator 2026

(01:08:11) - Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen | Fabio is kind of like a pawn when you think about it

(01:37:17) - Break

(01:37:18) - Screamin' Stevie and BB's Wild Ride

(01:37:26) - Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Remake | Screamin' Stevie and BB's Wild Ride

(01:57:04) - Wrapping up

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Sam H
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Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
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Sometimes the moment hits when you least expect it. That's right, it's October 7th and it's time for Game of the Year 2026.
Discussed: Dicevaders, why StarVaders rocks, Balatro-likes, Belmont’s Curse demo, Dead Cells & Castlevania, Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Resident Evil Village, Dietrich’s path in the Weave, Fit Kisto

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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:29) - Shoutout to Triple Click's shoutout!

(01:25) - There will be more Fortune's Weave, but later

(02:04) - Dicevaders | Dice are kind of Fortune-based, right?

(32:17) - Boo-reak

(32:27) - Screamin' Stevie and BB's Wild Ride

(34:43) - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo | What if there was a family that killed dracula and stuff

(57:18) - Emio: The Smiling Man | Remember the trailer for this? That was wild

(01:11:14) - Resident Evil Village | Quick check-in

(01:15:08) - The Wild Ride will rise again

(01:15:58) - Break

(01:15:59) - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | Perfect Bird Time

(01:51:47) - Wrapping up

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Sam H
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Gregory Mark S
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iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
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I'm gonna be so for real with you: Throughout the entirety of Cai's route, I kept seeing a person named Creek just hanging around Dagsion and at no point did I think "I'm going to recruit that guy." Just didn't find him remotely interesting. I truly know nothing about him whatsoever except that his name is Creek. And even then, I kept thinking "oh, that's the teal guy." He might be the most interesting character in Fortune's Weave, and I'd have absolutely no idea. Point being: I usually come into writing these episode descriptions with some kind of thought about how to elaborate on the fantasy of the title and the art and make it feel like a little world in one or two sentences — you know, using the economy of comedy and all that — but this time I have absolutely nothing for you. Zilch! The episode is called "Creek's Hot Toddy" because that's funny as heck, but don't come to me looking for Creek facts, alright? I don't have any! I don't know the guy! I don't know what gifts to give him or what he'd consider a "perfect" bird time. Honestly, Creek might not even be his real name! Imagine if it was Todd. Todd's Hot Toddy? That's also very good. That's funny.
Alrighty, well I've about run out of things to say here. Same time next week though, cool? Cool. Love ya!
-BB
Discussed: Perfect Bird Time, Super Mario Galaxy 2, the different modes of Mario, the importance of wind down games, different approaches to sequels, screamin’ BB, New Star GP, Formula 1, Batomon Showdown, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:43) - There will be more Fortune's Weave

(02:02) - Super Mario Galaxy 2 | How does he breathe out there?

(35:27) - Break

(35:29) - Tiding from David to Peter and Katie!

(36:24) - Into the Autumn

(37:50) - Screamin' Stevey (and Brendon) is coming

(39:36) - Ace Combat???

(41:46) - A couple of games

(42:14) - New Star GP | Brendon's racing arc

(01:07:34) - Batomon Showdown | A quick mention

(01:09:49) - Break

(01:09:50) - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | Perfect Bird Time!

(02:11:34) - Wrapping up NOW

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Eye of the Duck
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Nathan E
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Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N 

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In our doomed future where Balor's destructive forces remain unmatched, there is but one who can save us...
Um...
(double checks notes)
...him?
Discussed: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Interview with the Fortune's Weave team
Stephen's Fortune's Weave stream

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Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/
Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Weave week begins
3:05 - Our history with Fire Emblem
21:30 - Fortune's Weave chat begins (Spoiler-Free)
1:49:36 - Tidings
1:51:57 - Sponsor: Eye of the Duck
1:56:10 - Let's talk Cai's path (Light spoilers)
2:38:47 - Plans for future routes
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North Hero
Sam H
Snzzn
Gregory Mark S
Cmndr Biscuit
iceman
Christian H
Rydan B
Caleb H
Arden F
Eye of the Duck
Kale
Nathan E
J. H. A
joelchrono
Mellow
Matthew B
Robin LP
SeekingSeaking
Jimmers
zoey!
Vinny M
Matt
Kerry K
Brian M
Noah D
Zach D
Christopher TD
Hugo W
Todd
Chris B
Lukerfuffle
Stephen Y
Daniel G
Eric F
Taran W
Brendan O
Chris Z
Clayton M
Zach R
Dylan N
Federico V
Tigerz Revenge
Logan H
Alan R
John A
Mike L
mattjanzz
David M
HeavyPixels
Kaleb H
Tyler J
Corey Z
Susan H
Barry T
Robert R
Chris J
Brett Allen H
Dan S
Jack S
Garrett C
jimiibo
John H
Dirch F
Jim E
Jim W
Tristan L
Evan B
AwfulHanzo
min2
Aaron G
Jean H
Todd N
red_wagon
Neil
Peter B
John V
v
Erik M
Redmage77
Joshua J
Tony L
Danny K
Gibson G
Kate Duncan B
Richard M
Daniel N
Seth M
James
Andy H
Demo
Emma
Lyn E
Corey T
Caleb W
Jake L
Jesse W
Mike T
Codes
Matt B
Wesley
mebezac
Alex L
Sergio L
ninjadeathdog
Rory B
A42PoundMoose
Robert M
Michael W
Andrew
this_JUSTIN
Ryan O
14.3 billion years
Brendan K
Megan B
SecretAgentKoala
Noah O
Arcturus
Andrew W
hepahe
Chase A
LoveDies
Nick Q
Chris M
RB
Karen H
Adam F
Scott H
Alexander S
Matt H
Murray
David P
Jason K
Micah O
Kamrin H
Andrew D
Kyle S
Philip N
 

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