We’re joined by post-gamer and friend of the show Austin Walker to talk about the latest and greatest in the long running Final Fantasy series. That’s right, it’s Clive time! Join us as we try to grapple with this large action RPG and talk mostly about its story and themes. Some mechanical talk, but this is very writing centric as an episode. Enjoy!Check out Austin’s podcasts Friends at the Table, A More Civilized Age, and Shelved by Genre! They’re all good!NOTE: This episode released a bit early, so maybe think about sending in Muv Luv emails if you’re hearing this week of release, okay?Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Lakeburg Legacies, Last Epoch, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Top Gear, Final Fantasy XVI, Hollow by Brian CatlingNext Week: A bonus Abnormal Mapping talking about Muv Luv with friend of the show Olivia!Next Month’s Game Club: Mega Man LegendsMusic This EpisodeFinal Farewells by Nobuo Uematsu &amp; Takafumi ImamuraTo Sail Forbidden Seas by Masayoshi SokenOur Terms by Takafumi ImamuraMy Star by Masayoshi Soken(00:00:00) - Segment 1: Games Played(00:27:35) - Segment 2: Final Fantasy XVI(02:02:10) - Segment 3: Questions

We’re joined by post-gamer and friend of the show <a href="https://cohost.org/austin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Walker</a> to talk about the latest and greatest in the long running Final Fantasy series. That’s right, it’s Clive time! Join us as we try to grapple with this large action RPG and talk mostly about its story and themes. Some mechanical talk, but this is very writing centric as an episode. Enjoy!Check out Austin’s podcasts <a href="https://friendsatthetable.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends at the Table</a>, <a href="https://amorecivilizedage.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A More Civilized Age</a>, and <a href="https://rangedtouch.com/shelved-by-genre/#:~:text=Shelved%20By%20Genre%20is%20a,Michael%20Lutz%2C%20and%20Austin%20Walker." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shelved by Genre</a>! They’re all good!NOTE: This episode released a bit early, so maybe think about sending in Muv Luv emails if you’re hearing this week of release, okay?Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Lakeburg Legacies, Last Epoch, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Top Gear, Final Fantasy XVI, Hollow by Brian CatlingNext Week: A bonus Abnormal Mapping talking about Muv Luv with friend of the show <a href="https://twitter.com/greatgrebe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia</a>!Next Month’s Game Club: Mega Man LegendsMusic This Episode Final Farewells by Nobuo Uematsu &amp; Takafumi Imamura To Sail Forbidden Seas by Masayoshi Soken Our Terms by Takafumi Imamura My Star by Masayoshi Soken(00:00:00) - Segment 1: Games Played (00:27:35) - Segment 2: Final Fantasy XVI (02:02:10) - Segment 3: Questions

Abnormal Mapping 147: Final Fantasy XVI

We’re joined by blogger of the year and adventure game maestra Dia Lacina to talk about one of the most iconic games of the LucasArts era, Monkey Island 2! There’s plenty of other games besides, but it’s really mostly this one, because it’s worth it.You can watch Dia play Monkey Island 1 for free HERE, and support her Patreon to watch her play all of Monkey Island 2 right now!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Diablo 4, Diablo 2 and 3, Dia's review of Diablo 4 for Paste, Em was on Novel Not New to talk about Private Eye Dol (listen on the Scanline Media patreon), Chorus, Plague Tale Requiem, Alone in the Dark, Battlefield Bad Company, Street Fighter 6, Citizen Sleeper, Cyberpunk 2077, Monkey Island 2, Monkey Island, adventure games, Gabriel Knight, Space Quest,Next Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy XVIMusic This EpisodeMonkey Island 2 Intro Theme by Michael LandCaptain Kate's Boat by Michael LandThe Cemetery by Michael LandMonkey Island 1 Main Theme by Michael Land(00:00:00) - Segment 1: Games Played(00:30:46) - Segment 2: Monkey Island 2(01:26:53) - Segment 3: Questions

We’re joined by blogger of the year and adventure game maestra Dia Lacina to talk about one of the most iconic games of the LucasArts era, Monkey Island 2! There’s plenty of other games besides, but it’s really mostly this one, because it’s worth it.You can watch Dia play Monkey Island 1 for free <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLJ2iHE5eGLZjhwoHNcQduNNxT8HBryqkX&amp;v=6UmgEWeiyHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and <a href="https://patreon.com/dialacina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support her Patreon</a> to watch her play all of Monkey Island 2 right now!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Diablo 4, Diablo 2 and 3, <a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/diablo-iv/diablo-iv-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dia's review of Diablo 4 for Paste</a>, Em was on Novel Not New to talk about Private Eye Dol (listen on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/scanlinemedia/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Scanline Media patreon</a>), Chorus, Plague Tale Requiem, Alone in the Dark, Battlefield Bad Company, Street Fighter 6, Citizen Sleeper, Cyberpunk 2077, Monkey Island 2, Monkey Island, adventure games, Gabriel Knight, Space Quest,Next Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy XVIMusic This Episode Monkey Island 2 Intro Theme by Michael Land Captain Kate's Boat by Michael Land The Cemetery by Michael Land Monkey Island 1 Main Theme by Michael Land(00:00:00) - Segment 1: Games Played (00:30:46) - Segment 2: Monkey Island 2 (01:26:53) - Segment 3: Questions

Abnormal Mapping 146: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

We’re joined by special guest Niamh to talk about one of the classics of video game, infamously one of only two games we bailed on playing in history, and one of the once most divisive RPGs of history now mostly considered one of the greats. That’s right we’re revisiting Final Fantasy VIII playing Chrono Cross! FOR THE TIMELINE AND STORY SUMMARY VIDEO IF YOU NEED IT, CHECK THIS OUT We do NOT summarize the story and assume people are familiar with the plot, for time reasons. Even still it’s one of our longest episodes!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Dynasty Warriors 4, Tears of the Kingdom, Secret of Mana, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Chrono Cross, Radical Dreamers, Chrono Trigger This Month’s Game Club: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s RevengeMusic This EpisodeScars of Time by Yasunori MitsudaAnother World by Yasunori MitsudaThe Girl Who Stole the Stars by Yasunori MitsudaRadical Dreamers -Le Tresor Interdit- by Noriko Mitose and Yasunori Mitsuda

We’re joined by special guest <a href="https://twitter.com/FoxmomNia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Niamh</a> to talk about one of the classics of video game, infamously one of only two games we bailed on playing in history, and one of the once most divisive RPGs of history now mostly considered one of the greats. That’s right we’re revisiting Final Fantasy VIII playing Chrono Cross! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbs9OVW2s0k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FOR THE TIMELINE AND STORY SUMMARY VIDEO IF YOU NEED IT, CHECK THIS OUT</a> We do NOT summarize the story and assume people are familiar with the plot, for time reasons. Even still it’s one of our longest episodes!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Dynasty Warriors 4, Tears of the Kingdom, Secret of Mana, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Chrono Cross, Radical Dreamers, Chrono Trigger This Month’s Game Club: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s RevengeMusic This Episode Scars of Time by Yasunori Mitsuda Another World by Yasunori Mitsuda The Girl Who Stole the Stars by Yasunori Mitsuda Radical Dreamers -Le Tresor Interdit- by Noriko Mitose and Yasunori Mitsuda

Abnormal Mapping 145: Chrono Cross

Em’s been so busy gaming we had to break out segment 1 into its own podcast to spare our Chrono Cross episode the world’s most topheavy structure, but we ended up having a great time. Second half of the pod is all Resident Evil talk if that’s not your speed, but before that is more normal. Spoilers for RE through Village, though!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: the (at the time) upcoming Sony show, Until Dawn, the Ranged Touch LP for Until Dawn, Ridge Racer Type 4, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Final Fight, Flowers - Le volume sur printemps, Marvel's Avengers, Pokemon Emerald Rogue, a fake Xbox "E3" leak we found hilarious, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and its DLCs, Resident Evil: Village and its DLCThis Month’s Game Club: Chrono CrossMusic This EpisodePrologue Theme by Ryuichi Nitta &amp; Mayuko OkamuraUrban Fragments by Kohta Takahashi feat. Kimara LovelaceEnding Theme 2 by Ryuichi Nitta &amp; Mayuko Okamura

Em’s been so busy gaming we had to break out segment 1 into its own podcast to spare our Chrono Cross episode the world’s most topheavy structure, but we ended up having a great time. Second half of the pod is all Resident Evil talk if that’s not your speed, but before that is more normal. Spoilers for RE through Village, though!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: the (at the time) upcoming Sony show, Until Dawn, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVcfOocLDkUyrGtZJtycNOBqgEoUfEpqq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ranged Touch LP</a> for Until Dawn, Ridge Racer Type 4, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Final Fight, Flowers - Le volume sur printemps, Marvel's Avengers, Pokemon Emerald Rogue, a fake Xbox "E3" leak we found hilarious, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and its DLCs, Resident Evil: Village and its DLCThis Month’s Game Club: Chrono CrossMusic This Episode Prologue Theme by Ryuichi Nitta &amp; Mayuko Okamura Urban Fragments by Kohta Takahashi feat. Kimara Lovelace Ending Theme 2 by Ryuichi Nitta &amp; Mayuko Okamura

Abnormal Mapping 144: Grab Bag (lots of Resident Evil talk)

We’re back to talk about a small game about chilling out and brewing potions and what it says for the act of gaming itself to engage in a relaxing sort of simulated labor. There’s a whole world of games out there we don’t really touch on, and it was nice to brush up against it for once. Also, as usual, lots of gaming talk in general.Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 2, Jackson was on Journal Updated for Return of the Obra Dinn, Returnal, Saya no Uta, Atelier Sophie, Potion Craft, busywork games, modding games for your own enjoyment, getting grounded from games, controller memory, questions about potions, gaming during climate changeThis Month's Game Club: Potion CraftNext Month’s Game Club: Chrono CrossMusic This EpisodeThe Front Hall by Masami Ueda, Shusaku Uchiyama, and Syun NishigakiCampanella of Sun Through Trees by Ryudai Abe, Daisuke Achiwa, Hayato Asano, et alSong of Saya II by ZIZZ STUDIOLiela Xea by Ryudai Abe, Daisuke Achiwa, Hayato Asano, et al

We’re back to talk about a small game about chilling out and brewing potions and what it says for the act of gaming itself to engage in a relaxing sort of simulated labor. There’s a whole world of games out there we don’t really touch on, and it was nice to brush up against it for once. Also, as usual, lots of gaming talk in general.Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 2, <a href="https://thesecondbestgame.club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jackson was on Journal Updated for Return of the Obra Dinn</a>, Returnal, Saya no Uta, Atelier Sophie, Potion Craft, busywork games, modding games for your own enjoyment, getting grounded from games, controller memory, questions about potions, gaming during climate changeThis Month's Game Club: <a href="https://www.potioncraft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Potion Craft</a>Next Month’s Game Club: Chrono CrossMusic This Episode The Front Hall by Masami Ueda, Shusaku Uchiyama, and Syun Nishigaki Campanella of Sun Through Trees by Ryudai Abe, Daisuke Achiwa, Hayato Asano, et al Song of Saya II by ZIZZ STUDIO Liela Xea by Ryudai Abe, Daisuke Achiwa, Hayato Asano, et al

Abnormal Mapping 143: Potion Craft

We’re back with a normal episode of Abnormal Mapping as we dig into our backlog a bit and then talk about a very low key narrative adventure game and have a pleasant time digging into gardening, melodrama, and narratives about guilt and responsibility. Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Resident Evil at large, Muv Luv, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Hi-Fi Rush, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (spoiler talk ends at 36:00, Jackson's Paste piece they reference, Frogun, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Return of the Obra Dinn, Saya no Uta, Mutazione, limited edition consoles, memories of playing games, gardening vs farming in games, A Good Gardener, Dia's LP of Space Quest with Em This Month's Game Club: MutazioneNext Month’s Game Club: Potion CraftMusic This EpisodeTitle Theme by Alessandro CoronasLong Song by Alessandro CoronasThe Trip by Alessandro CoronasMy Way by Frank Sinatra

We’re back with a normal episode of Abnormal Mapping as we dig into our backlog a bit and then talk about a very low key narrative adventure game and have a pleasant time digging into gardening, melodrama, and narratives about guilt and responsibility. Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Resident Evil at large, Muv Luv, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Hi-Fi Rush, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (spoiler talk ends at 36:00, <a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/stranger-of-paradise-is-more-than-ps2-edginess-its/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jackson's Paste piece they reference</a>, Frogun, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Return of the Obra Dinn, Saya no Uta, Mutazione, limited edition consoles, memories of playing games, gardening vs farming in games, <a href="https://turnfollow.itch.io/a-good-gardener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Good Gardener</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ2iHE5eGLZgXVflyYn8OoolJ2XfocSx9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dia's LP of Space Quest with Em </a>This Month's Game Club: <a href="https://mutazionegame.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mutazione</a>Next Month’s Game Club: <a href="https://www.potioncraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Potion Craft</a>Music This Episode Title Theme by Alessandro Coronas Long Song by Alessandro Coronas The Trip by Alessandro Coronas My Way by Frank Sinatra

Abnormal Mapping 142: Mutazione

On this very special episode Em is joined by Dia Lacina and Emrys to talk about Sega’s iconic JRPG franchise Phantasy Star. We talk about the banging soundtrack, the innovations it brings to the genre, and the ways it has been forgotten by time. Because it’s four games, it’s a little lighter than usual, but it was great to settle in and talk about these truly fantastic games.For reference, the versions of Phantasy Stars Em used and recommends:Sega Ages Phantasy Star for Nintendo SwitchPhantasy Star II Improvement by FlamePurgePhantasy Star III Retranslated by R. Capowski, Peaches, and lory1990Phantasy Star IV General Improvement by FauntleroyThank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: MutazioneMusic This EpisodePhantasy Star 2 Title Screen by Tokuhiko UwaboPhantasy Star 3 Title Screen by Izuho NumataPS3 Town Theme by Izuho NumataPS3 Overworld 1 by Izuho NumataPS3 Battle Losing by Izuho NumataPS3 Wren Transforming by Izuho NumataPhantasy Star 4 Machine Center by Izuho Numata and Masaki NakagakiPhantasy Star 4 Credits Theme by Izuho Numata and Masaki Nakagaki

On this very special episode Em is joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/dialacina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dia Lacina</a> and Emrys to talk about Sega’s iconic JRPG franchise Phantasy Star. We talk about the banging soundtrack, the innovations it brings to the genre, and the ways it has been forgotten by time. Because it’s four games, it’s a little lighter than usual, but it was great to settle in and talk about these truly fantastic games.For reference, the versions of Phantasy Stars Em used and recommends: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/sega-ages-phantasy-star-switch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sega Ages Phantasy Star for Nintendo Switch</a> <a href="https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/925/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phantasy Star II Improvement by FlamePurge</a> <a href="https://www.romhacking.net/translations/3549/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phantasy Star III Retranslated by R. Capowski, Peaches, and lory1990</a> <a href="https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4706/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phantasy Star IV General Improvement by Fauntleroy</a>Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: <a href="https://mutazionegame.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mutazione</a>Music This Episode Phantasy Star 2 Title Screen by Tokuhiko Uwabo Phantasy Star 3 Title Screen by Izuho Numata PS3 Town Theme by Izuho Numata PS3 Overworld 1 by Izuho Numata PS3 Battle Losing by Izuho Numata PS3 Wren Transforming by Izuho Numata Phantasy Star 4 Machine Center by Izuho Numata and Masaki Nakagaki Phantasy Star 4 Credits Theme by Izuho Numata and Masaki Nakagaki

Abnormal Mapping 141: Phantasy Star 1-4

We’re joined by Dia Lacina to talk about foundational survival horror classic Resident Evil, and mostly talk about genre and the strange legacy of having a remake that’s more popular than the original. It was nice to be able to dig into a classic like this and find plenty to talk about both as a game and as a cultural object.Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Resident Evil (PSX and REmake)Next Month's Game Club: MutazioneThings Discussed: future plans and Jackson's injury, Phantasy Star episode coming soon, check out the Forspoken VoIP Life for the Forspoken story discussion, Granblue Fantasy, Destiny 2, Ys 2 and Ys 3: Wanderers of Ys, Fire Emblem Gaiden, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil 2 and 0 and 4, adventure games vs action games, horror games big and small, what is a survival horror, demakes, CRT filters, remasters and aspect ratiosMusic This EpisodeBe Careful by Mieko IshikawaFirst Floor Mansion by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami UedaSave Room by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami UedaStill Dawn by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami Ueda

We’re joined by Dia Lacina to talk about foundational survival horror classic Resident Evil, and mostly talk about genre and the strange legacy of having a remake that’s more popular than the original. It was nice to be able to dig into a classic like this and find plenty to talk about both as a game and as a cultural object.Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Resident Evil (PSX and REmake)Next Month's Game Club: MutazioneThings Discussed: future plans and Jackson's injury, Phantasy Star episode coming soon, check out the Forspoken VoIP Life for the Forspoken story discussion, Granblue Fantasy, Destiny 2, Ys 2 and Ys 3: Wanderers of Ys, Fire Emblem Gaiden, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil 2 and 0 and 4, adventure games vs action games, horror games big and small, what is a survival horror, demakes, CRT filters, remasters and aspect ratiosMusic This Episode Be Careful by Mieko Ishikawa First Floor Mansion by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami Ueda Save Room by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami Ueda Still Dawn by Makoto Tomozawa, Koichi Hiroki, Masami Ueda

Abnormal Mapping 140: Resident Evil

We’re joined by Ember to talk about a game at the intersection of those two most contentious genres: soulslikes and Metroidvanias. This intersection itself is now a vibrant sub-genre, and in talking about this entry we talk about the ways these games tell stories, the platformer vs combat tension inherent in them, and why good art can often set up frustrated expectations. Really happy with this cast, I hope people enjoy!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsNext Month's Game Club: Resident Evil (PSX mainly, but also REmake)Things Discussed: Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy 2, Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy 4, Space Quest continues with Em and Dia, A Little to the Left, Forspoken, Ender Lilies, Metroidvanias as a term, Metroidvanias as an idea, Metroid, Hollow Knight, Soulslike as an idea, Soulslikes in reality, which RE2 to play, gifting games, Indie Game the Movie 2, navel gazing about genreMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodHarmonius by Yamato Kasai; Cassie WeiCompounding by Yamato Kasai; Cassie WeiThe Sun - Outro by Yamato Kasai; Cassie Wei

We’re joined by Ember to talk about a game at the intersection of those two most contentious genres: soulslikes and Metroidvanias. This intersection itself is now a vibrant sub-genre, and in talking about this entry we talk about the ways these games tell stories, the platformer vs combat tension inherent in them, and why good art can often set up frustrated expectations. Really happy with this cast, I hope people enjoy!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsNext Month's Game Club: Resident Evil (PSX mainly, but also REmake)Things Discussed: Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy 2, Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy 4, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLJ2iHE5eGLZgXVflyYn8OoolJ2XfocSx9&amp;v=t4ME3DQebGY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Quest continues with Em and Dia</a>, A Little to the Left, Forspoken, Ender Lilies, Metroidvanias as a term, Metroidvanias as an idea, Metroid, Hollow Knight, Soulslike as an idea, Soulslikes in reality, which RE2 to play, gifting games, Indie Game the Movie 2, navel gazing about genreMusic This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Harmonius by Yamato Kasai; Cassie Wei Compounding by Yamato Kasai; Cassie Wei The Sun - Outro by Yamato Kasai; Cassie Wei

Abnormal Mapping 139: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

We end out the year by going hard on going fast through 3D spaces as we talk more about where 3D Sonic is at, and also about the array of interesting 3D time attack platformers coming out inspired by Sonic’s spotty but beloved reputation in the third dimension. This is a meaty episode covering a lot of cool indie games, hopefully people check them out, most of them can be found very cheaply on various digital stores!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Spark the Electric Jester 2 and 3, Lunistice, Toree 3D and 2Next Month's Game Club: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsThings Discussed: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Crisis Core, Plague Tale: Innocence, Sonic Frontiers, Mega Man X4, Karate Champ, Final Fantasy III, Spark the Electric Jester 2, Spark the Electric Jester 3, Lunistice, Toree 3D, Toree 2, Super Kiwi 64, guns and games, air dashes, the tastes of the timesMusic This EpisodeHistoria Hysteria by TuddForest (Melancholy) by KnasibasBackstory Cutscene by R3Linework Fight by Paul Berthers

We end out the year by going hard on going fast through 3D spaces as we talk more about where 3D Sonic is at, and also about the array of interesting 3D time attack platformers coming out inspired by Sonic’s spotty but beloved reputation in the third dimension. This is a meaty episode covering a lot of cool indie games, hopefully people check them out, most of them can be found very cheaply on various digital stores!Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts!This Month's Game Club: Spark the Electric Jester 2 and 3, Lunistice, Toree 3D and 2Next Month's Game Club: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsThings Discussed: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Crisis Core, Plague Tale: Innocence, Sonic Frontiers, Mega Man X4, Karate Champ, Final Fantasy III, Spark the Electric Jester 2, Spark the Electric Jester 3, Lunistice, Toree 3D, Toree 2, Super Kiwi 64, guns and games, air dashes, the tastes of the timesMusic This Episode Historia Hysteria by Tudd Forest (Melancholy) by Knasibas Backstory Cutscene by R3 Linework Fight by Paul Berthers

Abnormal Mapping 138: Spark the Electric Jester 3 (and friends!) 

Abnormal Mapping is a monthly game club of Em and Jackson, talking primarily about old games with an eye to critiquing without nostalgia.

In need for a critical game podcast from two nonbinary, ace-related, freelance writers? Abnormal Mapping has your back. AM focuses on older games to disentangle themselves from the overwhelming feeds of on-demand response in order to to revaulate them and to side-step The Games Canon. Em and Jackson also do one million other podcasts, so the show is always produced well. They have fun.

Critical Monthly Game Club

Love listening while working on games, makes me excited for the medium even when it has me down.

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Abnormal Mapping

NICE! Welcome to our weed-numbered episode of our ongoing Final Fantasy Adventure as we cover a game not called Final Fantasy Adventure, but instead take a deep dive into Spira and the wonders and horrors within. Please join us as we curse our old man, remember a time when everyone was laughing but only we meant it, and answered the age old question: what if Final Fantasy XIII was good?To support our shows, suggest topics, and vote on games, please check out our Patreon. Any amount of support helps a ton!You can find this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play! We're on all the things!Things Discussed: Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, Yono: The Celestial Elephants, Golf Story, The Sonic Forces Discourse, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIIINext Month's Game Club: Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeodOtherworld by Nobuo UematsuTo Zanarkand by Nobuo UematsuSomeday the Dream will End by Nobuo UematsuYuna's Theme by Nobuo UematsuJecht's Theme by Nobuo UematsuSuteki Da Ne by Nobuo Uematsu, Kazushige Nojima, and Rikki

NICE! Welcome to our weed-numbered episode of our ongoing Final Fantasy Adventure as we cover a game not called Final Fantasy Adventure, but instead take a deep dive into Spira and the wonders and horrors within. Please join us as we curse our old man, remember a time when everyone was laughing but only we meant it, and answered the age old question: what if Final Fantasy XIII was good?To support our shows, suggest topics, and vote on games, please check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Patreon</a>. Any amount of support helps a ton!You can find this podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijle3o3kknkscogd7aghtklkkhe?t=Abnormal_Mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>! We're on all the things!Things Discussed: Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, Yono: The Celestial Elephants, Golf Story, The Sonic Forces Discourse, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIIINext Month's Game Club: Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeMusic This Episode Blown Away by Kevin McLeod Otherworld by Nobuo Uematsu To Zanarkand by Nobuo Uematsu Someday the Dream will End by Nobuo Uematsu Yuna's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu Jecht's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu Suteki Da Ne by Nobuo Uematsu, Kazushige Nojima, and Rikki

Abnormal Mapping 69: Final Fantasy X

A year ago this month we played Knights of the Old Republic, and today we complete the saga by taking on Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Jump in for a journey of discovery, as we experience one of the most heavily recommended subversions of all the aspects of Star Wars that we thought we didn't like, only to realize that without them our hearts feel empty and we feel lost. Maybe the Star Wars we loved was in our hearts all along.No, we will never do the MMO.We are joined by friend of the show Heather Alexandra for segment 2, you can find her work over at Kotaku and follow her on twitter here! You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download directly from the player above.Things Discussed: our Patreon! which is doing well, Driver: San Francisco, Hollow Knight, Mega Man 6, Life is Strange, Star Wars (the movies), Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Traitor (A New Jedi Order Novel), Episode 50: Jump Cut Genocide covering KotOR 1, our episode about Planescape: Torment, Persona 4Game Club This Month: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsGame Club Next Month: Devil May CryMusic This EpisodeStar Wars: Kotor March by Mark GriskeyStar Wars Theme by John WilliamsThrone Room by John WilliamsI'm Han Solo by Kevin Afflack

A year ago this month we played <a href="https://www.abnormalmapping.com/the-abnormal-mapping-podcast/2016/6/23/abnormal-mapping-50-knights-of-the-old-republic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knights of the Old Republic</a>, and today we complete the saga by taking on Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Jump in for a journey of discovery, as we experience one of the most heavily recommended subversions of all the aspects of Star Wars that we thought we didn't like, only to realize that without them our hearts feel empty and we feel lost. Maybe the Star Wars we loved was in our hearts all along.No, we will never do the MMO.We are joined by friend of the show Heather Alexandra for segment 2, you can find her work over at <a href="http://kotaku.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kotaku</a> and follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/transgamerthink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> here! You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download directly from the player above.Things Discussed: our Patreon! which is doing well, Driver: San Francisco, Hollow Knight, Mega Man 6, Life is Strange, Star Wars (the movies), Star Wars: The Clone Wars, <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_New_Jedi_Order:_Traitor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traitor (A New Jedi Order Novel)</a>, <a href="https://www.abnormalmapping.com/the-abnormal-mapping-podcast/2016/6/23/abnormal-mapping-50-knights-of-the-old-republic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 50: Jump Cut Genocide covering KotOR 1</a>, our episode about Planescape: Torment, Persona 4Game Club This Month: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsGame Club Next Month: Devil May CryMusic This Episode Star Wars: Kotor March by Mark Griskey Star Wars Theme by John Williams Throne Room by John Williams I'm Han Solo by Kevin Afflack

Abnormal Mapping 64: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Emerging from the wreckage of the Big Shell, Jackson travels through time to meet Cameron Kunzelman in the depths of the russian jungle, on a secret mission to stop a tank which can go really fast. In this third entry into the Metal Gear podcasts, Cameron and Jackson drill into the big questions: who does Snake kiss? Is it possible to make an anti-war War Game? And is Metal Gear even that ridiculous at all?This is a fantastic episode and I hope you can take the time to give it a listen! Big, big thanks to Cameron for stopping by, you can find their writing at This Cage Is Worms, Paste and Twitter, their games here or on Steam, and a variety of Youtube fun stuff, well, on Youtube.You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Things discussed: Metals Gear 1-5, Shigeru Miyamoto, Final Fantasy VII, Leigh Alexander on MGSVMusic This EpisodeSnake Eater by Norihiko Hibino &amp; Cynthia HarrellFanfare (FFVII) by Nobuo UematsuWay To Fall by Starsailor

<a href="http://abnormalmapping.com/2016/02/15/abnormal-mapping-42-mappings-memetic-legacy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emerging from the wreckage of the Big Shell</a>, Jackson travels through time to meet Cameron Kunzelman in the depths of the russian jungle, on a secret mission to stop a tank which can go really fast. In this third entry into the Metal Gear podcasts, Cameron and Jackson drill into the big questions: who does Snake kiss? Is it possible to make an anti-war War Game? And is Metal Gear even that ridiculous at all?This is a fantastic episode and I hope you can take the time to give it a listen! Big, big thanks to Cameron for stopping by, you can find their writing at <a href="http://thiscageisworms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Cage Is Worms</a>, <a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/03/far-cry-primal-essay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paste</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ckunzelman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, their games <a href="http://heylookatmygames.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a>or on <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/333690/?snr=1_7_15__13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steam</a>, and a variety of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52vDXPD-OAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyziv9uPl4Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fun</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUNbmRyP3WA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stuff</a>, well, on Youtube.You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_44_-_The_Mr_Show_of_Videogames.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Things discussed: Metals Gear 1-5, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shigeru-Miyamoto-Donkey-Influential-Designers/dp/1628923881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shigeru Miyamoto</a>, Final Fantasy VII, <a href="http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/the-final-word-on-the-phantom-pain-a-video-game-about-video-games-1015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leigh Alexander on MGSV</a>Music This Episode Snake Eater by Norihiko Hibino &amp; Cynthia Harrell Fanfare (FFVII) by Nobuo Uematsu Way To Fall by Starsailor

Abnormal Mapping 44: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Today we’re rejoined by regular guest and former co-host Destiny Sturdivant for a romp through one of the most storied RPGs of all time. Please enjoy, have a good holiday if you celebrate it, and try to be kind and healthy in these trying times.You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Things Discussed: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, The Witcher, Thumper, NBA2k17, Presbo, Sombra, Final Fantasy VI, the US FF6 commercial, the horniest character in video games, best birthdays in video games, being in the new games bubble, Idle Thumbs 288 about Titanfall 2, The Great Goal Pole in Super Mario 3D WorldThis Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy VINext Month: MUSIC and GOTYSongs in This EpisodeOmen by Nobuo UematsuBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodAria di Mezzo Carattere by Nobuo UematsuCoin Song by Nobuo UematsuDancing Mad by Nobuo Uematsu

Today we’re rejoined by regular guest and former co-host Destiny Sturdivant for a romp through one of the most storied RPGs of all time. Please enjoy, have a good holiday if you celebrate it, and try to be kind and healthy in these trying times.You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_56_Does_Tom_Nook_Own_the_People.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>Things Discussed: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, The Witcher, Thumper, NBA2k17, Presbo, Sombra, Final Fantasy VI, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d15qmRzn2Pc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the US FF6 commercial</a>, the horniest character in video games, best birthdays in video games, being in the new games bubble, <a href="https://youtu.be/VfdQ_jzyIbw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Idle Thumbs 288 about Titanfall 2</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_V0D4tLGqw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Goal Pole in Super Mario 3D World</a>This Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy VINext Month: MUSIC and GOTYSongs in This Episode Omen by Nobuo Uematsu Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Aria di Mezzo Carattere by Nobuo Uematsu Coin Song by Nobuo Uematsu Dancing Mad by Nobuo Uematsu

Abnormal Mapping 56: Final Fantasy VI

Hope lies in ruins. The calamity hangs overhead. People look up, wishing that some savior will come. But nothing will save us from the inevitable: extended CGI anime movie sequels to games that didn’t need them. Alas, in this darkest hour, when all that is Holy is buried and the stigma of the planet taints even the bravest of us, the Abnormal Mappers are all that stand between the inevitable void and salvation. But worry not, this is just the last dream of all of us. The ultimate vision. One might even say … no, that’s not for mortal mouths to speak. It drives people mad, sputtering nonsense words like ‘shilly shally’ and ‘memetic legacy’. Fearing this fate, we dwell on the inconsequential: snowboarding, a few good Turks, and our own tiny hope for the future.You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Games Discussed: Sims 3, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Resident Evil 4, Broken Age, Bayonetta 2, Hatoful Boyfriend, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children CompleteMusic This Episode:Blown Away by Kevin MacLeodThose Who Fight (Piano Ver.) by Nobuo UematsuTenrai ~Divinity II~ by Nobuo UematsuOne Winged Angel by Nobuo Uematsu

Hope lies in ruins. The calamity hangs overhead. People look up, wishing that some savior will come. But nothing will save us from the inevitable: extended CGI anime movie sequels to games that didn’t need them. Alas, in this darkest hour, when all that is Holy is buried and the stigma of the planet taints even the bravest of us, the Abnormal Mappers are all that stand between the inevitable void and salvation. But worry not, this is just the last dream of all of us. The ultimate vision. One might even say … no, that’s not for mortal mouths to speak. It drives people mad, sputtering nonsense words like ‘shilly shally’ and ‘memetic legacy’. Fearing this fate, we dwell on the inconsequential: snowboarding, a few good Turks, and our own tiny hope for the future.You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_18_-_Shilly_Shally_Shuffle.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>Games Discussed: Sims 3, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Resident Evil 4, Broken Age, Bayonetta 2, Hatoful Boyfriend, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children CompleteMusic This Episode: Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Those Who Fight (Piano Ver.) by Nobuo Uematsu Tenrai ~Divinity II~ by Nobuo Uematsu One Winged Angel by Nobuo Uematsu

Abnormal Mapping 18: Final Fantasy VII, Part Two

You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Reading List Additions: History Respawned and Top ScoreGames Discussed: P.T., Paris Hallway, Sci Fi Corridor Maze Walkthrough, Gone Home, GTA 4, Burnout Paradise, Sleeping Dogs, Final Fantasy VII, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Minecraft, Interactive Fiction, Your Actions Do Not Effect The Ending, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, Dream.Sim, Mirror’s Edge, Tony Hawk, Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time, Attack of The Friday Monsters, Persona 3/4, Resident EvilThis Month’s Game Club: Yakuza 3Next Month’s Game Club: Grim Fandango with special guest Heather AlexandraMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeodDead Run by Hidenori ShojiD 2 A by Hidenori ShojiBray of the Dragon King by Hidenori ShojiKamurocho Lullaby by Hideki Sakamoto

You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_24_-_This_is_Our_Tree_We_Know_This_Tree.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Reading List Additions: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyx1mPZXobOxCyzO2CwmDZA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History Respawned</a> and <a href="http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/top-score/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top Score</a>Games Discussed: P.T., <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf045VYP3z4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris Hallway</a>, <a href="http://serafinalvarez.net/works/casestudyscificorridor.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sci Fi Corridor Maze Walkthrough</a>, Gone Home, GTA 4, Burnout Paradise, Sleeping Dogs, Final Fantasy VII, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Minecraft, Interactive Fiction, <a href="http://jazzcatte.itch.io/your-actions-do-not-effect-the-ending" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Actions Do Not Effect The Ending</a>, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, <a href="https://abnormalmapping.com/author/ludwigvangoldgame/page/4/oxam.itch.io/dreamsim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dream.Sim</a>, Mirror’s Edge, Tony Hawk, Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time, Attack of The Friday Monsters, Persona 3/4, Resident EvilThis Month’s Game Club: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakuza_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yakuza 3</a>Next Month’s Game Club: <a href="http://grimremastered.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grim Fandango</a> with special guest <a href="https://twitter.com/transgamerthink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Alexandra</a>Music This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeod Dead Run by Hidenori Shoji D 2 A by Hidenori Shoji Bray of the Dragon King by Hidenori Shoji Kamurocho Lullaby by Hideki Sakamoto

Abnormal Mapping 24: Yakuza 3

The Mappers are joined once again by Honorary Cartography Extraordinaire Destiny Sturdivant for the inaugural meeting of the RPG Explorers Club. Em leads them down the Mako-soaked lanes of his memory as they dig up that burning question for the ages: what exactly does happen to Aeris? It’s a long journey, full of pitfalls and pratfalls, and together they all learn to love again. Just like Cloud. Who learns to love a certain flower girl. Who dies. Oh right, Aeris dies.Destiny Sturdivant can be found at Badland Girls!You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking HERE.Games Discussed: Sims 3, Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, Neverending Nightmares, EGX, Even the Stars, Clicker Heroes, Cookie Clicker, Candy Box, and of course, Final Fantasy VIIMusic This Episode:Blown Away by Kevin MacLeodAnxious Heart by Nobuo UematsuTurk’s Theme by Nobuo UematsuThe Great Warrior by Nobuo UematsuTheatrhythm Curtain Call End Theme by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

The Mappers are joined once again by Honorary Cartography Extraordinaire Destiny Sturdivant for the inaugural meeting of the RPG Explorers Club. Em leads them down the Mako-soaked lanes of his memory as they dig up that burning question for the ages: what exactly does happen to Aeris? It’s a long journey, full of pitfalls and pratfalls, and together they all learn to love again. Just like Cloud. Who learns to love a certain flower girl. Who dies. Oh right, Aeris dies.Destiny Sturdivant can be found at <a href="http://www.badlandgirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Badland Girls</a>!You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_16_Cait_Siths_Unbridled_Heroism.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Games Discussed: Sims 3, Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, Neverending Nightmares, EGX, Even the Stars, Clicker Heroes, Cookie Clicker, Candy Box, and of course, Final Fantasy VIIMusic This Episode: Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Anxious Heart by Nobuo Uematsu Turk’s Theme by Nobuo Uematsu The Great Warrior by Nobuo Uematsu Theatrhythm Curtain Call End Theme by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Abnormal Mapping 16: Final Fantasy VII, Part One

The mappers find themselves in a glitch world, where the insomnia madness encroaches and the very internet begins to disintegrate. Our intrepid heroes carry on, reversing the course of last month’s progress to embrace the numbers and meters of ye olden games, and ride this regression wave directly into the past to confront the satanic baby of Johns Carmack and Romero within its pixelated heavy metal womb. Will a carton of juice and a shotgun be enough to survive this trek?Games Discussed: Bravely Default, DoomRelevant LinksM’s entire playthrough of DoomMasters of Doom, the book that inspired this podcastthe history of Crash Bandicoot’s developmentMusic in this EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeodTiz’ Battle Theme (live ver.) by RevoE1M1 Music by Robert PrinceFeena by Yuzo KoshiroAnna by Jonathan Eng

The mappers find themselves in a glitch world, where the insomnia madness encroaches and the very internet begins to disintegrate. Our intrepid heroes carry on, reversing the course of last month’s progress to embrace the numbers and meters of ye olden games, and ride this regression wave directly into the past to confront the satanic baby of Johns Carmack and Romero within its pixelated heavy metal womb. Will a carton of juice and a shotgun be enough to survive this trek?Games Discussed: Bravely Default, DoomRelevant Links <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSF3VVLPTrkffVUGnfkucD8MMAbSDa61f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M’s entire playthrough of Doom</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Doom-Created-Transformed-Culture/dp/0812972155" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masters of Doom</a>, the book that inspired this podcast <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/02/02/making-crash-bandicoot-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the history of Crash Bandicoot’s development</a>Music in this Episode Blown Away by Kevin McLeod Tiz’ Battle Theme (live ver.) by Revo E1M1 Music by Robert Prince Feena by Yuzo Koshiro Anna by Jonathan Eng

Meta Mapping 5: Doom

Hello friends, we're here again at the nearly-midpoint of the year for a celebration of music and magic and wonder. Everyone liked our December music episodes so much and they took so long to make we decided to split them into twice-yearly installments, so enjoy this long list of summer tunes based on what we've been playing since we last checked in.As always, check us out on iTunes, or watch this episode on YouTube if that's your speed. And be sure to support us on Patreon, to keep the good times rolling.With that, here's the full list of music. Enjoy!Music This EpisodeDance Through the Danger by Christina Vee from Shantae: Half-Genie HeroI Made It All Up by Mike Morasky from Portal 2Influence of the Deep by Yoko Shimomura from Parasite EveCara Mia Addio by Mike Morasky from Portal 2Route 1 by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreenPewter City by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreenVs Champion by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon Sun and MoonSaferoom by Miwako Chinone from Resident Evil 7On A Pale Horse by Martin O'Donnell from Halo: Combat EvolvedTruth and Reconciliation by Martin O'Donnel from Halo: Combat Evolved 1:50-4:28Linkle's Theme by Masato Koike and Yuki Matsumura from Hyrule Warriors LegendsPrice Sidon by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildAttack on Vah Medoh by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildHyrule Castle by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildAthletic Theme by Asuka Ota, Hajime Wakai, and Koji Kondo from New Super Mario BrosBeach Overworld by Asuka Ota, Hajime Wakai, and Koji Kondo from New Super Mario BrosLonely Rolling Star by Yohihito Yano and Saki Kabata from Katamari DamacyEverlasting Love by Akitaka Tohyama from We Love KatamariOld Town by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity RushLei Colmosna by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity Rush 2A Red Apple Fell From the Sky by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity Rush 2War to War by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: AutomataMemories of Dust by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: AutomataMachine Village by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: AutomataPrologue (A New Act) by Justin Bell from Pillars of EternityDyrwood by Justin Bell from Pillars of EternityFalling Bridge by Takeshi Furukawa from The Last GuardianDelphinus Delphis by Austin Wintory from AbzuTheme of Tara by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal GearRed Alert by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal GearZanzibarland National Anthem by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear 2: Solid SnakeZanzibar Breeze by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear 2: Solid SnakeEnclosure by TAPPY and Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear SolidInfiltration by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyBattle by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyBattle in the Base by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterShowtime by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid: Portable OpsNo Place To Hide by Nobuko Toda, Shuichi Kobori, and Kazuma Jinnouchi from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsUninterrupted Signal by Nobuko Toda from Metal Gear Solid: Peace WalkerZero Allies! by Kazuma Jinnouchi and Akihiro Honda from Metal Gear Solid Peace WalkerDepartures/End Credits by Lyndon Holland from Virginia

Hello friends, we're here again at the nearly-midpoint of the year for a celebration of music and magic and wonder. Everyone liked our December music episodes so much and they took so long to make we decided to split them into twice-yearly installments, so enjoy this long list of summer tunes based on what we've been playing since we last checked in.As always, check us out on iTunes, or watch this episode on YouTube if that's your speed. And be sure to support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, to keep the good times rolling.With that, here's the full list of music. Enjoy!Music This EpisodeDance Through the Danger by Christina Vee from Shantae: Half-Genie HeroI Made It All Up by Mike Morasky from Portal 2 Influence of the Deep by Yoko Shimomura from Parasite Eve Cara Mia Addio by Mike Morasky from Portal 2Route 1 by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen Pewter City by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen Vs Champion by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose from Pokemon Sun and MoonSaferoom by Miwako Chinone from Resident Evil 7 On A Pale Horse by Martin O'Donnell from Halo: Combat Evolved Truth and Reconciliation by Martin O'Donnel from Halo: Combat Evolved 1:50-4:28Linkle's Theme by Masato Koike and Yuki Matsumura from Hyrule Warriors Legends Price Sidon by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Attack on Vah Medoh by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Hyrule Castle by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildAthletic Theme by Asuka Ota, Hajime Wakai, and Koji Kondo from New Super Mario Bros Beach Overworld by Asuka Ota, Hajime Wakai, and Koji Kondo from New Super Mario Bros Lonely Rolling Star by Yohihito Yano and Saki Kabata from Katamari Damacy Everlasting Love by Akitaka Tohyama from We Love KatamariOld Town by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity Rush Lei Colmosna by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity Rush 2 A Red Apple Fell From the Sky by Kohei Tanaka from Gravity Rush 2War to War by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: Automata Memories of Dust by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: Automata Machine Village by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi from Nier: AutomataPrologue (A New Act) by Justin Bell from Pillars of Eternity Dyrwood by Justin Bell from Pillars of Eternity Falling Bridge by Takeshi Furukawa from The Last Guardian Delphinus Delphis by Austin Wintory from AbzuTheme of Tara by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear Red Alert by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear Zanzibarland National Anthem by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Zanzibar Breeze by Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Enclosure by TAPPY and Konami Kukeiha Club from Metal Gear Solid Infiltration by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Battle by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Battle in the Base by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Showtime by Norihiko Hibino from Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops No Place To Hide by Nobuko Toda, Shuichi Kobori, and Kazuma Jinnouchi from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Uninterrupted Signal by Nobuko Toda from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Zero Allies! by Kazuma Jinnouchi and Akihiro Honda from Metal Gear Solid Peace WalkerDepartures/End Credits by Lyndon Holland from Virginia

Abnormal Mapping 65: The Second Soundtrack Spectacular

The Abnormal Mapping podcast survives after its final episode to reach this, its milestone episode. It has been five decades since we began our humble journey, from our first game club of Space War through the Arcade Years and the Decade of Nintendo to this, our current configuration in our fiftieth annual episode. Blades will bleed. Shields will shatter. And we’ll travel back through our memories of a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, when the Younglings gathered around their vidscreens and peered into the void to ask the age old question:“Master Skywalker, what company won E3?”You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Things Discussed: E3, #SPIDERMANPS4, Spider-Man 2, Mass Effect, Watch Dogs 2’s Promotional Videos, FIFA 17: The Journey, West Bromwich Albion Football Club (The Baggies), David Baddiel, Miitomo, Dishonored II, The Tragedie of Shigeru Miyamoto, Dirt 3, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, Too Many Notes, Kingdom Hearts, Yakuza 3’s tragic love story, The Sasuke ProblemMusic This Episode:Blown Away by Kevin MacLeodJoy by Shoji MeguroFootball Crazy by Robin Hall and Jimmie MacgregorStar Wars and the Revenge of the Sith by John WilliamsBallad of the Wind Fish by Minako Hamano and Kozue IshikawaUnder Logic by Yuzo Koshiro

The Abnormal Mapping podcast survives after its final episode to reach this, its milestone episode. It has been five decades since we began our humble journey, from our first game club of Space War through the Arcade Years and the Decade of Nintendo to this, our current configuration in our fiftieth annual episode. Blades will bleed. Shields will shatter. And we’ll travel back through our memories of a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, when the Younglings gathered around their vidscreens and peered into the void to ask the age old question:“Master Skywalker, what company won E3?”You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_50_Jump_Cut_Genocide.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Things Discussed: E3, #SPIDERMANPS4, Spider-Man 2, Mass Effect, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9myZTXFSntM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Dogs 2’s Promotional Videos</a>, FIFA 17: The Journey, West Bromwich Albion Football Club (The Baggies), David Baddiel, Miitomo, Dishonored II, <a href="http://www.wired.com/2007/12/interview-super/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tragedie of</a> <a href="http://www.wired.com/2009/06/super-mario-galaxy-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shigeru Miyamoto</a>, Dirt 3, <a href="https://abnormalmapping.com/2014/06/26/the-familiar-case-of-nathan-drake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncharted 3</a>, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCud8H7z7vU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Too Many Notes</a>, Kingdom Hearts, <a href="https://abnormalmapping.com/2015/02/27/abnormal-mapping-24-this-is-our-tree-we-know-this-tree/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yakuza 3’s tragic love story</a>, <a href="https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/25783428.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sasuke Problem</a>Music This Episode: Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Joy by Shoji Meguro Football Crazy by Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor Star Wars and the Revenge of the Sith by John Williams Ballad of the Wind Fish by Minako Hamano and Kozue Ishikawa Under Logic by Yuzo Koshiro

Abnormal Mapping 50: Knights of the Old Republic

Abnormal Mapping returns in 2018 with our first Patron-guested episode as we rise to our most massive challenge yet—the iconic Shadow of the Colossus! Em's re-evaluation of a long-disliked game and Jackson's resolve to place an old game in context go head to head as we talk about horses, monsters, remakes, and just how far games have come since 2005. This episode is as wild as any giant beast, and we're just as diligent as any sword boy trying to save a lady. A big thank you to Sam Howitt for suggesting we play this game. You can find Sam on twitter at @SamuelHowitt or on his podcast Myth &amp; Kin!If you would like to guest on our Podcast or just generally support the show please consider pledging to keep our lights on and our bellies full on Patreon! Thank you to everyone who continues to help us make shows at any level.Things Discussed: Halo, The Witcher, book shops, Guardian Heroes, Gunstar Super Heroes, GBA Flash Carts, Austin Walker's review of Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Colossus, Heather Alexandra's Shadow of the Colossus Let's Play, the Legend of Zelda art Em mentions, the HD Shadow of the Colossus remake for PS4, the Boss Fight Book's Shadow of the Colossus book by Nick Suttner, video of someone climbing up to the secret gardenThis Month's Game Club: Shadow of the ColossusNext Month's Game Club: Fire Emblem: AwakeningMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeodRevived Power by Kou OtaniThe End of the Battle by Kou OtaniThe Farthest Land (Reprise) by Kou Otani

Abnormal Mapping returns in 2018 with our first Patron-guested episode as we rise to our most massive challenge yet—the iconic Shadow of the Colossus! Em's re-evaluation of a long-disliked game and Jackson's resolve to place an old game in context go head to head as we talk about horses, monsters, remakes, and just how far games have come since 2005. This episode is as wild as any giant beast, and we're just as diligent as any sword boy trying to save a lady. A big thank you to Sam Howitt for suggesting we play this game. You can find Sam on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/SamuelHowitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SamuelHowitt</a> or on his podcast <a href="http://deadgenrechronicles.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myth &amp; Kin</a>!If you would like to guest on our Podcast or just generally support the show please consider pledging to keep our lights on and our bellies full on <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Thank you to everyone who continues to help us make shows at any level.Things Discussed: Halo, The Witcher, book shops, Guardian Heroes, Gunstar Super Heroes, GBA Flash Carts, Austin Walker's <a href="https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/8xvpw5/monster-hunter-world-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">review of Monster Hunter World</a>, Shadow of the Colossus, Heather Alexandra's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpJFEqxPAeLoFZuOhoI-HFkMXlfJQNu7w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow of the Colossus Let's Play</a>, the <a href="https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/17im5tn17j573jpg.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legend of Zelda art</a> Em mentions, the HD Shadow of the Colossus <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ActhIPQ_DFQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remake for PS4</a>, the Boss Fight Book's <a href="https://bossfightbooks.com/products/shadow-of-the-colossus-by-nick-suttner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow of the Colossus book by Nick Suttner</a>, video of someone <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PaP5SpQY_U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">climbing up to the secret garden</a>This Month's Game Club: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Colossus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow of the Colossus</a>Next Month's Game Club: <a href="http://fireemblem.nintendo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire Emblem: Awakening</a>Music This Episode Blown Away by Kevin McLeod Revived Power by Kou Otani The End of the Battle by Kou Otani The Farthest Land (Reprise) by Kou Otani

Abnormal Mapping 73: Shadow of the Colossus

Just another day in a podcast without end…ABNORMAL MAPPINGAt last, the time has come. Just under a year ago, I started playing the Metal Gear games, and now, 42 articles and 5 podcasts later, the journey is complete. I hope you have enjoyed the ride, and if you’re new, then feel free to come along on this quest anytime. For this final episode, we’re discussing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, the honest-swear-to-god-for-real final game in the Metal Gear Solid Trilogy. Come on in for a chat on trauma and colonialism, exploitation and capitalism, and most importatly, The Life and Times of Punished “Venom” Snake.I am joined in this final episode by @woundww, a friend and writer for the Arcade Review – currently on Kickstarter! – many thanks to them for smart insights throughout.Fair Warning: There are a couple audio issues in the podcast! Nothing too bad; a little echo, some birds in the background, but I thought I’d give a heads up nonetheless! Enjoy!Things DiscussedMetals Gear 1 – VMusic This EpisodeHeres To You by Joan BaezQuiet’s Theme by Akihiro Honda, Ludvig Forrsell, and Stefanie JoostenNuclear by Mike Oldfield

Just another day in a podcast without end… ABNORMAL MAPPINGAt last, the time has come. Just under a year ago, I <a href="https://abnormalmapping.com/category/writing/metal-gear-writing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">started playing the Metal Gear games</a>, and now, 42 articles and 5 podcasts later, the journey is complete. I hope you have enjoyed the ride, and if you’re new, then feel free to come along on this quest anytime. For this final episode, we’re discussing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, the honest-swear-to-god-for-real final game in the Metal Gear Solid Trilogy. Come on in for a chat on trauma and colonialism, exploitation and capitalism, and most importatly, The Life and Times of Punished “Venom” Snake.I am joined in this final episode by <a href="https://twitter.com/woundww" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@woundww</a>, a friend and writer for the Arcade Review – <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1020548277/the-arcade-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">currently on Kickstarter!</a> – many thanks to them for smart insights throughout.Fair Warning: There are a couple audio issues in the podcast! Nothing too bad; a little echo, some birds in the background, but I thought I’d give a heads up nonetheless! Enjoy!Things DiscussedMetals Gear 1 – VMusic This Episode Heres To You by Joan Baez Quiet’s Theme by Akihiro Honda, Ludvig Forrsell, and Stefanie Joosten Nuclear by Mike Oldfield

Abnormal Mapping 48: Metal Gear Solid V

Em stood by the grave, and looked upon the headstone. Time had withered the slate, there was no name left to mark a life long since lived. And all the people seemed to pass on by, catching the bus, going to work, eating chips and going to bed. He didn’t understand how they could walk here without hearing the warning, those deafening screams of the forgotten, keeping him awake night after night after night. One day he would be screaming too.“No,” they whispered to themself, turning away. He couldn’t change his fate, but he could tear down heaven and hell to punish those who chose it. Who were Gods to sign his death sentence, to force upon him an existence never requested, and all too soon, steal it away? No longer could this cycle continue. The Gods would fall to their hand, and for one brilliant, shining moment, as the pain of existence blinked away, there would be silence.You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.This Month’s RPG Explorer’s Club: Final Fantasy VIIINext Month’s Game Club: Attack of the Friday Monsters!!Games Discussed: Final Fantasy VIII, Pokemon Shuffle, Star Wars, Super Mario BrosMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodAmi by Nobuo UematsuShuffle &amp; Boogie by Nobuo UematsuFragments of Memories by Nobuo UematsuMan With A Machine Gun by Nobuo Uematsu

Em stood by the grave, and looked upon the headstone. Time had withered the slate, there was no name left to mark a life long since lived. And all the people seemed to pass on by, catching the bus, going to work, eating chips and going to bed. He didn’t understand how they could walk here without hearing the warning, those deafening screams of the forgotten, keeping him awake night after night after night. One day he would be screaming too.“No,” they whispered to themself, turning away. He couldn’t change his fate, but he could tear down heaven and hell to punish those who chose it. Who were Gods to sign his death sentence, to force upon him an existence never requested, and all too soon, steal it away? No longer could this cycle continue. The Gods would fall to their hand, and for one brilliant, shining moment, as the pain of existence blinked away, there would be silence.You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_27_Do_Your_Bit_to_Stop_the_Sun.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.This Month’s RPG Explorer’s Club: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Final Fantasy VIII</a>Next Month’s Game Club: <a href="http://level5ia.com/blackbox/us/friday-monsters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Attack of the Friday Monsters!!</a>Games Discussed: Final Fantasy VIII, Pokemon Shuffle, Star Wars, Super Mario BrosMusic This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Ami by Nobuo Uematsu Shuffle &amp; Boogie by Nobuo Uematsu Fragments of Memories by Nobuo Uematsu Man With A Machine Gun by Nobuo Uematsu

Abnormal Mapping 27: Final Fantasy VIII, Part One

We return to a franchise we haven’t explored since our earliest days as a podcast as our friend Cassie brings us on a journey through both of our favorite Zelda games remade for one of our least favorite Nintendo platforms! What does it mean to remake a game? Does toy Link really have the appeal of pixel Link? And why would you do anything other than jump all the time if a game allowed you to do it! All this and more as we dream of possibility and adventure on the beaches of Koholint. If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest! Thanks to Cassie for being on this week, you can find her @buzzsunflower on twitter or check out her music on bandcamp!If you want to send us comments or questions, shoot us an email at podcast@abnormalmapping.com!Things Discussed: Sudoku, Death Stranding, KORG Gadget, Metal Gear Solid V: the LP, Metal Gear Survive, Link's Awakening, Link to the Past, screen warp LP by MeccaPrimeThis Month's Game Club:Link’s Awakening remakeNext Month's Game Club: End of year episode?Music This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodTal Tal Heights by Ryo NagamatsuBoss Battle by Ryo NagamatsuBallad of the Wind Fish (Japanese ver) by Ryo Nagamatsu

We return to a franchise we haven’t explored since our earliest days as a podcast as our friend Cassie brings us on a journey through both of our favorite Zelda games remade for one of our least favorite Nintendo platforms! What does it mean to remake a game? Does toy Link really have the appeal of pixel Link? And why would you do anything other than jump all the time if a game allowed you to do it! All this and more as we dream of possibility and adventure on the beaches of Koholint. If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest! Thanks to Cassie for being on this week, you can find her @buzzsunflower on twitter or check out her music on bandcamp!If you want to send us comments or questions, shoot us an email at podcast@abnormalmapping.com!Things Discussed: Sudoku, Death Stranding, KORG Gadget, Metal Gear Solid V: the LP, Metal Gear Survive, Link's Awakening, Link to the Past, screen warp LP by MeccaPrimeThis Month's Game Club:Link’s Awakening remakeNext Month's Game Club: End of year episode?Music This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Tal Tal Heights by Ryo Nagamatsu Boss Battle by Ryo Nagamatsu Ballad of the Wind Fish (Japanese ver) by Ryo Nagamatsu

Abnormal Mapping 98: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Abnormal Mapping is back with a special guest and a long-lived game stricken from Em's backlog forever as Six Dettmar joins us to talk about marriage, weapon triangles, permadeath and more as we explore the strange turn of events that is Fire Emblem: Awakening! With Jackson gone, we get deep in the weeds on fantasy nonsense, anime tropes, and how sometimes what makes a game popular is really hard to pin down. Six can be found co-hosting Novel Not New and on Scanline Media. Ver twitter is @sixdettmar.If you would like to guest on our Podcast or just generally support the show please consider pledging to keep our lights on and our bellies full on Patreon! Thank you to everyone who continues to help us make shows at any level.Abnormal Mapping can, as always, be found on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play!Things Discussed: Heat Signature, Bayonetta 2, Fire Emblem Awakening, the Iwata Asks about FE:A, non-spoilery talk about Fire Emblem FatesThis Month's Game Club: Fire Emblem: AwakeningNext Month's Game Club: Wario Land 3Music This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodFire Emblem Awakening Main Theme by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka Tsujiyoko"Oh, it's not so bad, Lissa. Just a healthy little stroll!" by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka TsujiyokoMain Theme (Beach) by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka Tsujiyoko

Abnormal Mapping is back with a special guest and a long-lived game stricken from Em's backlog forever as Six Dettmar joins us to talk about marriage, weapon triangles, permadeath and more as we explore the strange turn of events that is Fire Emblem: Awakening! With Jackson gone, we get deep in the weeds on fantasy nonsense, anime tropes, and how sometimes what makes a game popular is really hard to pin down. Six can be found co-hosting <a href="https://www.abnormalmapping.com/novelnotnew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Novel Not New</a> and on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/scanlinemedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scanline Media</a>. Ver twitter is <a href="https://twitter.com/sixdettmar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sixdettmar</a>.If you would like to guest on our Podcast or just generally support the show please consider pledging to keep our lights on and our bellies full on <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Thank you to everyone who continues to help us make shows at any level.Abnormal Mapping can, as always, be found on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijle3o3kknkscogd7aghtklkkhe?t=Abnormal_Mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>!Things Discussed: Heat Signature, Bayonetta 2, Fire Emblem Awakening, <a href="http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem/0/0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Iwata Asks about FE:A</a>, non-spoilery talk about Fire Emblem FatesThis Month's Game Club: <a href="http://fireemblem.nintendo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire Emblem: Awakening</a>Next Month's Game Club: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wario_Land_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wario Land 3</a>Music This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Fire Emblem Awakening Main Theme by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka Tsujiyoko "Oh, it's not so bad, Lissa. Just a healthy little stroll!" by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka Tsujiyoko Main Theme (Beach) by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, Yuka Tsujiyoko

Abnormal Mapping 74: Fire Emblem: Awakening

Em and Jackson are here to say goodbye to the Final Fantasy of old and to look forward to new horizons, new podcast art, and a new podcast feed! Final Fantasy IX is a strange game to be approaching after so much time in the SNES Final Fantasies. Does it help to have such immediate context for the games FF9 is trying to reference? Hrm...Meanwhile, Em takes some time to sit in nature and think about the latest Zelda.Things Discussed: SquareSpace, Mothering Sunday, TypeShift, 7 Words, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Pillars of Eternity, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy: The Spirits WithinThis Month's Game Club: Final Fantasy IXNext Month's Game Club: Pikmin 3Music This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodBlack Mage Village by Nobuo UematsuBreath of the Wild Theme by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki IwataLink's Memories by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki IwataHyrule Field (Day) by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki IwataVamo' Alla Flamenco by Nobuo UematsuYou're Not Alone! by Nobuo UematsuInseparable Hearts by Nobuo UematsuBehind the Door by Nobuo Uematsu

Em and Jackson are here to say goodbye to the Final Fantasy of old and to look forward to new horizons, new podcast art, and a new podcast feed! Final Fantasy IX is a strange game to be approaching after so much time in the SNES Final Fantasies. Does it help to have such immediate context for the games FF9 is trying to reference? Hrm...Meanwhile, Em takes some time to sit in nature and think about the latest Zelda.Things Discussed: SquareSpace, Mothering Sunday, TypeShift, 7 Words, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Pillars of Eternity, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy: The Spirits WithinThis Month's Game Club: Final Fantasy IXNext Month's Game Club: Pikmin 3Music This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Black Mage Village by Nobuo Uematsu Breath of the Wild Theme by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki Iwata Link's Memories by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki Iwata Hyrule Field (Day) by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki Iwata Vamo' Alla Flamenco by Nobuo Uematsu You're Not Alone! by Nobuo Uematsu Inseparable Hearts by Nobuo Uematsu Behind the Door by Nobuo Uematsu

Abnormal Mapping 61: Final Fantasy IX

Celebrate the shortest month with the shortest hero as Abnormal Mapping delves into the wide world of rolling up extremely tiny objects in Katamary Damacy. This includes the first game, We Love Katamari, and even some Katamari Forever. Plus, we dip into Keita Takahashi’s development history and philosophy of design. Come for the good conversation, stay for the incredible music. We’re 60 years young and still rolling strong!This Month’s Game Club: Katamari DamacyNext Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy IXYou can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Things Discussed: Mortal Kombat 9, the coolness of Ninjas, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Future Tone, Guitar Hero Live, Braid, The Swapper, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, Ori &amp; The Blind Forest, Mario Galaxy, Gravity Ghost, Katamari Damacy, The Zelda 1 Map in Zelda 2, Katamari Items Twitter, We Love Katamari, Noby Noby Boy, Beautiful Katamari, Wattam (Coming Soon!), Keita Takahashi’s Twitter, The Katamari of Amigara Fault, Ninja Gaiden, Dark SoulsMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Ken MacLeodKatamari Mambo by Yuri MisumiQue Sera Sera by Asuka SakaiCherry Blossom Color Season by Yuu MiyakeKatamari on the Rocks by Yuu Miyake

Celebrate the shortest month with the shortest hero as Abnormal Mapping delves into the wide world of rolling up extremely tiny objects in Katamary Damacy. This includes the first game, We Love Katamari, and even some Katamari Forever. Plus, we dip into Keita Takahashi’s development history and philosophy of design. Come for the good conversation, stay for the incredible music. We’re 60 years young and still rolling strong!This Month’s Game Club: Katamari DamacyNext Month’s Game Club: Final Fantasy IXYou can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_60_Katamari_Damacy.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Things Discussed: Mortal Kombat 9, the coolness of Ninjas, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Future Tone, Guitar Hero Live, Braid, The Swapper, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, Ori &amp; The Blind Forest, Mario Galaxy, Gravity Ghost, Katamari Damacy, <a href="http://www.gamingsymmetry.com/b/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/AoGZeldaNES6.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Zelda 1 Map in Zelda 2</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/katamariitems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katamari Items Twitter</a>, We Love Katamari, Noby Noby Boy, Beautiful Katamari, Wattam (Coming Soon!), Keita Takahashi’s Twitter, The Katamari of Amigara Fault, Ninja Gaiden, Dark SoulsMusic This Episode Blown Away by Ken MacLeod Katamari Mambo by Yuri Misumi Que Sera Sera by Asuka Sakai Cherry Blossom Color Season by Yuu Miyake Katamari on the Rocks by Yuu Miyake

Abnormal Mapping 60: Katamari Damacy

We head all the way back to the last flagship Sonic game released on a dedicated Sega console with the divisive Sonic Adventure 2. Em regales us with the tales of discovering Sonic ten years later than everyone else, and Jackson talks about how this fits into their conception of Sonic as something only discovered recently. Also, we needle drop four of the best songs of one of the greatest soundtracks ever made. The game itself? Well, we might disagree on treasure hunting, but we agree about one thing: you’ve gotta go fast and play this one!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest!If you want to send us comments or questions, shoot us an email at podcast@abnormalmapping.com!Things Discussed: Sonic, Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne, Silent Hill 2, Mario Maker 2, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Generations, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Forces, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy X, Your Uncle's Beach HouseThis Month's Game Club:Sonic Adventure 2Next Month's Game Club: ActRaiserMusic This EpisodeEscape from the City by Ted PoleyWild Canyon by Hunnid-PE.G.G.M.A.N. by Paul ShortinoLive and Learn by Crush 40

We head all the way back to the last flagship Sonic game released on a dedicated Sega console with the divisive Sonic Adventure 2. Em regales us with the tales of discovering Sonic ten years later than everyone else, and Jackson talks about how this fits into their conception of Sonic as something only discovered recently. Also, we needle drop four of the best songs of one of the greatest soundtracks ever made. The game itself? Well, we might disagree on treasure hunting, but we agree about one thing: you’ve gotta go fast and play this one!If you would like to support us please visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a> for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest!If you want to send us comments or questions, shoot us an email at podcast@abnormalmapping.com!Things Discussed: Sonic, Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne, Silent Hill 2, Mario Maker 2, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Generations, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Forces, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy X, Your Uncle's Beach HouseThis Month's Game Club: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Adventure_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonic Adventure 2</a>Next Month's Game Club: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActRaiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ActRaiser</a>Music This Episode Escape from the City by Ted Poley Wild Canyon by Hunnid-P E.G.G.M.A.N. by Paul Shortino Live and Learn by Crush 40

Abnormal Mapping 94: Sonic Adventure 2

War has changed. In the penultimate podcast, Jackson reaches the ultimate, final ending of the Metal Gear franchise, just over half-way through the number of Metal Gear games. Don’t worry if you don’t understand, we’re here to guide you through on this Nanomachine Odyssey!My guest for this episode is Austin Howe, Freelancer around the internet and found often on Critical Switch. They’re also on twitter!You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here.Things Discussed: Metals Gear 1-4, Peace Walker, Rising, John Cena’s Favourite Anime, Final Fantasy VIIIMusic This EpisodeLove Theme by Nobuko Toda &amp; Jackie PrestiFather and Son by Harry Gregson-WilliamsMetal Gear Saga by Harry Gregson-Williams

War has changed. In the penultimate podcast, Jackson reaches the ultimate, final ending of the Metal Gear franchise, just over half-way through the number of Metal Gear games. Don’t worry if you don’t understand, we’re here to guide you through on this Nanomachine Odyssey!My guest for this episode is Austin Howe, Freelancer around the internet and found often on <a href="http://criticalswitch.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Critical Switch</a>. They’re also on <a href="https://twitter.com/AustinCHowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>!You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download it directly by clicking <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/abnormalmapping/Abnormal_Mapping_46_-_The_Perfect_John_Cena_Anime.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Things Discussed: Metals Gear 1-4, Peace Walker, Rising, John Cena’s Favourite Anime, Final Fantasy VIIIMusic This Episode Love Theme by Nobuko Toda &amp; Jackie Presti Father and Son by Harry Gregson-Williams Metal Gear Saga by Harry Gregson-Williams

Abnormal Mapping 46: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Mappers delve into the past for an examination of two pillars of 90s PC gaming, as we all tackle the mysteries of Myst together (with returning third chair Destiny), and then I take a moment to talk about Full Throttle Remastered with Kotaku's Heather Alexandra. It's a lot of clicking and a lot of puzzle solving in this wave of computer nostalgia.Note: we have a Patreon! Support us by going to patreon.com/abnormalmapping!You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download directly from the player above.Things Discussed: Persona 5: Jungian Inception, Forza Horizon 3, Injustice, The Patreon Letters, Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, Heather's review for Full Throttle Remastered, Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition, LOOM, 90s PC games versus console games, Myst, Jeff Gerstmann in the RealMyst Quick Look, Rock Paper Shotgun's Myst Opinions, Life is Strange, The Eternal Quest To Defend Pop PunkThis Month's Game Clubs: Full Throttle Remastered, MystNext Month's Game Club: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith LordsMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin MacLeodGet Outta Town by The Gone JackalsMyst Theme by Robyn MillerThe Temple of Achenar by Robyn MillerThe Last Message by Robyn Miller

The Mappers delve into the past for an examination of two pillars of 90s PC gaming, as we all tackle the mysteries of Myst together (with returning third chair Destiny), and then I take a moment to talk about Full Throttle Remastered with Kotaku's Heather Alexandra. It's a lot of clicking and a lot of puzzle solving in this wave of computer nostalgia.Note: we have a Patreon! Support us by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/abnormalmapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abnormalmapping</a>!You can get our podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/abnormal-mapping/id840347063?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abnormal-mapping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or you can download directly from the player above.Things Discussed: Persona 5: Jungian Inception, Forza Horizon 3, Injustice, The Patreon Letters, Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, <a href="http://kotaku.com/full-throttle-remastered-the-kotaku-review-1794419466" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather's review for Full Throttle Remastered</a>, Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition, LOOM, 90s PC games versus console games, Myst, <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-realmyst-masterpiece-edition/2300-8507/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Gerstmann in the RealMyst Quick Look</a>, <a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/11/01/have-you-played-myst/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Paper Shotgun's Myst Opinions</a>, Life is Strange, The Eternal Quest To Defend Pop PunkThis Month's Game Clubs: Full Throttle Remastered, MystNext Month's Game Club: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith LordsMusic This Episode Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod Get Outta Town by The Gone Jackals Myst Theme by Robyn Miller The Temple of Achenar by Robyn Miller The Last Message by Robyn Miller

Abnormal Mapping 63: Myst

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