Arc-Cast

After a long hiatus, here's a more of a personal ramble about how I got into anime, and became interested in Japanese media in general.

Arc talks about the crazy, bombastic new fighting game from the famous series. Heaven or Hell? Let's Rock!

Arc talks about the very popular Final Fantasy XIV, the often-mentioned free trial up to level 60, and what this absolute behemoth of a game brings to the MMO table.

Arc talks about a classic indie game which is soon to have its tenth anniversary, the unique and incredibly fun Terraria.

I talk about people who have psychic powers, why they claim they have them, and my theories about the situation. This episode was recorded as part of one of my college classes, as a short audio presentation. Please enjoy!

Arc talks about Pokémon, and why it appeals to so many people.

Arc talks about the first two episodes of Kamen Rider, a classic 70's action show.

Arc talks about Titanfall 2, the FPS that proves friends can come in all shapes and sizes.

Arc talks about an older indie game, one that hearkens back to classic dungeon crawlers while retaining a unique sense of style and humor.

Arc takes you back the old days, talking about the best playwright from the late 1500's. Why should you care about the Bard of Avon? Listen in to find out.

Arc reviews Risk of Rain 2, a game where the rain never lets up, nothing is permanent, and surprising strategies emerge. 

Arc talks about Laid Back Camp, a series about girls going camping near Mount Fuji and well known for its unique relaxing style.

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Arc talks about Cyberpunk 2077, and the hype and backlash surrounding the game's release. 

Arc talks about Record of Ragnarok, the hard hitting and bombastic action manga about historical figures fighting legendary gods. 

Arc talks about the new Animal Crossing, both what works and what sadly falls short of expectations.  

Arc talks once again about Jujutsu Kaisen, a show that does a bad job of telling you when to stop, drop, and roll.

Arc tells you three random trivia stories, each one quite unique and odd.

Arc talks about the new hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, a dark urban horror action series about eating the worst possible snacks.

Arc talks about a great comedy manga, with a simple story idea done perfectly over and over. 

I HAVE RETURNED!

A short episode telling you guys what to expect next. 

Arc talks about LSD: Dream Emulator, a cult classic art piece loved for its surreal nature,

Arc talks about P.T, A demo for a horror game that will never be released, but one so effective it revitalized the video game horror genre. 

In a bonus episode, Arc talks about what may make Minecraft the most popular game of all time, with an astounding 126 million monthly players. 

Arc talks about Persona, the famous JRPG series that mixes surreal fantasy action with surprisingly honest reality. 

A talk about Satellaview, a bizarre device by Nintendo only released in Japan that internet historians are trying to recover content from.

In the first of what may become a series, Arc tries to explain the absurd "grimdark" setting of Warhammer 40k, a tabletop war game turned media franchise with a very unique tone and style. 

Arc reviews two games on the Nintendo Switch, since both of them are interesting but neither of them are long enough for a full episode. 

In this more serious bonus episode, a talk about lost media quickly becomes exclusively about Stephen King's infamous novella Rage, one of the few stories to have been purposefully banned by its own author.  

In a departure from the norm, Arc reviews a 12 part comic book series. The legendary All Star Superman is a fresh and unique take on what some consider an outdated and overpowered character. 

The second episode of the Unmade Adaptions side series.

Arc gushes about Kiln people, a science fiction novel with a concept that would be incredible for adaption, but does not have the popularity it deserves. 

In a side series from the other reviews, Arc takes a look at lesser known books and media that he thinks absolutely deserve a second chance. This episode centers on the fascinating 2003 horror novel by Stephen King, From a Buick 8, and the potential for a serialized TV adaption. 

Arc rambles about one of his favorite game series, the Legend of Zelda. A special extra-length episode for a special, long running series. 

(Note: please pardon the occasional knocking heard during parts of the episode. I did not hear it as I was recording and I can't quite seem to find the source! I'll make sure it is removed from future episodes.)

One Punch Man is a very odd series, but Arc is here to attempt to parse the deeper themes behind the anime/manga comedy hit. 

Late-ish at night, with nothing else to do, Arc goes on a tangent about one of his favorite theme park rides. 

A review of the movie Tron Legacy, an interesting sequel to a unique science-fiction series. 

As a test of audio and uploading, this is a ramble on a TV show I've been watching lately. A basic review of the hit anime classic Dragon Ball Z