State of the Arc Podcast
Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!
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- Keith Comito2 eps
- Dude McGuy1 ep
- Gavin1 ep
Also: Darryl, Del Walker, Alex Moukala
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- 🇵🇭PH · Arts#6510K to 127K
- 🇮🇩ID · Arts#1384.6K to 57K
- 🇨🇱CL · Arts#165985 to 12K
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16K to 196K🎙 ~2x weekly·374 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
32K to 392K🇺🇸71%🇵🇭19%🇮🇩8%+1 more - Active Followers
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18K to 216K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 |  What Happened To The Chrono Trigger Deep-Dive? | Hello everyone! We're hard at work on a lot of behind-the-scenes things I wanted to update you on. We've got new episodes on the History of JRPGs, Silent Hill 2, and Chrono Trigger in the works, plus a brand-new studio space we're VERY close to debuting. I just need a little more time to get things in order, so thank you for your patience as we transition to a new look and format for the show! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/RFMF6gpHr Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc | 10m 41s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  My First Reaction to FINAL FANTASY X-2 | Casen has never played J-Pop Sphere Hunters before, and so this travesty is quickly being amended. The thing about Final Fan-Service X-2 is that, unlike its namesake, it presents us with the aftermath of its own deconstructed world. What to do now? Is the rampant fan service part of the results of bringing about such a world? The Idol culture an adequate replacement of previous religious traditions? What happens in the power vacuum after a theocracy has been toppled? We tackle all this and more in our exciting discussion on Final Fantasy X-2, a game that is often misunderstood, and often perfectly understood all too well. We discuss religion, tradition, deconstruction, the difficulty of reconstruction, the wisdom of patience, and the way that we can idolize games (like Final Fantasy X). **Listen on Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen on Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen on iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen on Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/RFMF6gpHr Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc | 2h 13m 31s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  I Thought I Was Done With Kingdom Hearts... Until I Saw The Newest Trailer For Kingdom Hearts IV | Kingdom Hearts IV is coming out next year and the new trailer is FIRE. We thought we were done with the series, and now our collective curiosities are peaked! Joining us today is Best Guy Ever @BestGuyEver ! https://www.youtube.com/@BestGuyEver/videos , and his podcast https://www.youtube.com/@InternetGeniusShow . **Listen on Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen on Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen on iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen on Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/RFMF6gpHr Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc | 1h 43m 07s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  Something Is OFF With The Ocarina of Time Remake | Nintendo Direct Reactions | Nintendo just gave us our best look yet at the Ocarina of Time remake, and while nearly everything about it appears remarkably faithful to the original, its new visual direction left us with a lot to talk about! In this episode, Casen goes into the latest Nintendo Directs completely blind as we react to the Ocarina of Time remake, debate Link's redesigned appearance and the game's new art style, and ask how much a remake should preserve the original's visual identity. Then we jump into the rest of Nintendo's announcements, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Fire Emblem, Xenoblade Chronicles, Resident Evil, Metroid, Persona, Romancing SaGa, and several surprises we weren't expecting. What did you think of the new look for Ocarina of Time? Is this exactly what you wanted from a remake, or has something been lost in translation? Time Codes: 0:00 – Intro 1:27 – Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Direct 3:01 – Ocarina of Time Remake Reveal 9:25 – Our First Impressions 10:36 – Something About the Art Direction Feels Off 16:03 – What Happened to Link’s Face? 17:27 – Is Link’s New Design Too Busy? 24:01 – The Plastic / Porcelain Look 26:01 – Moving Away From the Original Art 29:13 – Was Puppet Theater an Influence? 30:58 – Why Art Direction Matters 35:27 – Final Fantasy VII Revelation & Crisis Core 36:11 – Star Fox 36:59 – Fire Emblem 38:07 – Pikmin & a Very Silent Hill-Looking Game 38:53 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 39:33 – The Climbing Game 40:32 – Resident Evil Remakes 42:21 – The New Wii Sports? 43:34 – Metroid: Ravenous 44:53 – Eternal Anima 45:33 – Romancing SaGa 3 46:24 – Persona 4 & Persona 6 47:20 – Kirby Gets Weird 48:47 – Our Nintendo Direct Standouts 50:28 – Outro Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 Listen on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/NJsJ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/RFMF6gpHr Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc | 51m 07s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 |  FFVII Revelation Is Holding Back Its Wildest Moments | Gamescom 2026 Discussion | Gamescom 2026 brought a lot of news for upcoming RPGs. In today's episode, we break down the latest Final Fantasy VII Revelation trailer, including the expanded Weapon encounters, Vincent's new backstory, the Fits system, and the enormous challenge Square Enix faces in marketing the final chapter without spoiling some of the biggest moments in the original Final Fantasy VII. We also dig into Persona 4 Revival and the controversy surrounding Atlus' approach to remakes, including whether "quality of life" improvements can fundamentally alter the design and spirit of the original games. Then there's Terranigma. After more than 30 years, one of the greatest—and most inaccessible—SNES RPGs is finally being rereleased worldwide. We go through what we currently know about the new release, its vanilla and enhanced modes, the involvement of original staff, and the strange controversy surrounding the music used in its reveal trailer. Plus: The Witcher 3 is somehow getting another major overhaul AND a new expansion; former Witcher developers are building their own RPG; and China's AAA game industry keeps producing graphically astounding-looking games. What surprised you most from Gamescom? #FinalFantasyVII #Terranigma #Persona4 #Gamescom #JRPG Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Gamescom 2026 Reactions (1:49) 3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation (2:41) 4. Vincent's Expanded Backstory (8:20) 5. The New "Fits" Class System (14:32) 6. How Do You Market FFVII's Final Act? (15:52) 7. Nonlinear Paths & One Ending (17:54) 8. Persona 4 Revival (20:24) 9. Why Persona Remakes Are Controversial (25:17) 10. Does "Quality of Life" Change the Game? (31:39) 11. Is Persona Losing Its Original Art Direction? (35:18) 12. Could Persona Actually Look Like an Anime? (42:11) 13. Terranigma Is FINALLY Back (44:43) 14. What Exactly Is This Terranigma Rerelease? (49:26) 15. Vanilla vs. Enhanced Mode (54:00) 16. The Terranigma Music Controversy (58:07) 17. The Witcher 3 Is Getting ANOTHER Remaster (1:08:05) 18. A Brand-New Witcher 3 Expansion (1:10:27) 19. A New RPG From Former Witcher Developers (1:14:15) 20. China's AAA Games Are Getting Ridiculous (1:17:28) 21. What's Coming Next on Resonant Arc (1:20:45) | 1h 22m 40s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | video game remakeshorror game design+4 | — | CapcomResident Evil+4 | — | Resident Evilremake+7 | — | 2h 13m 54s | ||
| 8/26/26 | Final Fantasy XIVvideo game music+5 | Alex Moukala | Resonant ArcFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | — | Final Fantasy XIVA Realm Reborn+8 | — | 3h 00m 37s | ||
| 8/20/26 | XenogearsGnostic philosophy+5 | Keith Comito | Xenogears | — | XenogearsGnostic philosophy+6 | — | 2h 14m 05s | ||
| 8/12/26 | overhated gamesgaming criticism+3 | — | Resonant ArcSkyward Sword+8 | — | overhated gamesgaming criticism+3 | — | 1h 41m 54s | ||
| 8/6/26 | The OdysseyAdaptations+4 | — | The OdysseyThe Return+2 | — | The OdysseyHomer+5 | — | 3h 42m 56s | ||
| 8/5/26 | copyright issuesYouTube+3 | — | YouTubeChrono Trigger+2 | — | YouTubecopyright claim+3 | — | 19m 10s | ||
| 7/29/26 | Final Fantasyvideo game scenes+3 | — | Final FantasyFinal Fantasy 1+7 | — | Final Fantasybest scenes+3 | — | 1h 49m 30s | ||
| 7/23/26 | Final Fantasyanime+4 | — | State of the Arc PodcastFinal Fantasy V+1 | — | Final FantasyLegend of the Crystals+6 | — | 1h 13m 18s | ||
| 7/15/26 | physical mediavideo games+4 | Del Walker | SonyNaughty Dog+2 | January 2028 | Sonyphysical media+5 | — | 2h 03m 03s | ||
| 7/8/26 | game remakesStar Fox series+4 | — | NintendoStar Fox+3 | — | Star Foxremake+5 | — | 2h 54m 47s | ||
| 7/1/26 | spirituality in video gamestranscendent gaming experiences+3 | — | XenogearsIco+4 | — | spiritual gamestranscendence+8 | — | 1h 44m 49s | ||
| 6/24/26 | Hironobu SakaguchiSquaresoft+4 | — | SquaresoftFinal Fantasy: The Spirits Within | — | Hironobu SakaguchiSquaresoft+5 | — | 1h 46m 39s | ||
| 6/17/26 | video game villainsmoral dilemmas+3 | — | Metal Gear Solid 2Clair Obscur: Expedition 33+2 | — | video gamesvillains+3 | — | 1h 01m 08s | ||
| 6/10/26 | E3video games+5 | — | Final Fantasy VII: RevelationFinal Fantasy: Resonance+8 | — | E3 2026video games+5 | — | 1h 09m 24s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Dragon Quest XIIgame development+4 | Darryl | Square EnixCapcom+3 | — | Dragon QuestJRPG+5 | — | 1h 27m 05s | ||
| 5/28/26 | JRPGsgaming+4 | — | Resonant ArcChrono Trigger+9 | — | JRPGChrono Trigger+8 | — | 1h 32m 27s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Chrono TriggerPatreon+3 | — | Resonant ArcChrono Trigger | — | Chrono TriggerPatreon+3 | — | 1h 53m 31s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Final Fantasy characterspersonality types+5 | — | State of the Arc PodcastResonant Arc | — | Final Fantasypersonality types+5 | — | 1h 26m 44s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Hero's JourneyFinal Fantasy IX+4 | Gavin | Resonant ArcFinal Fantasy IX | — | Final Fantasy IXHero's Journey+5 | — | 2h 03m 54s | ||
| 5/4/26 | game developmentinspiration+4 | — | Resonant ArcPatreon+7 | — | game developmentClair Obscur+4 | — | 2h 25m 30s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Final Fantasyvideo game music+3 | — | Resonant ArcFinal Fantasy 14 1.0 | — | Final FantasyNobuo Uematsu+3 | — | 1h 56m 22s | ||
| 4/15/26 | philosophygame endings+3 | — | Resonant ArcClair Obscur: Expedition 33 | — | Expedition 33Clair Obscur+3 | — | 1h 16m 31s | ||
| 4/8/26 | game endingsdecision making+3 | Dude McGuyKeith Comito | lifespan.ioResonant Arc | — | Expedition 33game endings+3 | — | 2h 42m 46s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Final Fantasy Tactics soundtrackmusic analysis+4 | — | Final Fantasy TacticsFinal Fantasy | — | Final Fantasy TacticsHitoshi Sakimoto+5 | — | 1h 13m 59s | ||
| 4/1/26 | gamingspoilers+3 | — | Resonant ArcClair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Lumiere | Clair ObscurExpedition 33+3 | — | 1h 46m 50s | ||
| 3/26/26 | Final Fantasygame development+4 | — | Square EnixFinal Fantasy XV+2 | London | Final Fantasydevelopment cycle+5 | — | 2h 11m 02s | ||
| 3/19/26 | Monster HunterJRPG+4 | — | Monster Hunter Stories 3Capcom+1 | — | Monster Hunter Stories 3JRPG+5 | — | 25m 15s | ||
| 3/10/26 | faithJRPGs+3 | — | Resonant ArcJRPG | London | JRPGfaith+5 | — | 1h 13m 03s | ||
| 3/3/26 | remakevideo games+3 | — | Resonant ArcChrono Trigger | — | Chrono Triggerremake+5 | — | 48m 40s | ||
| 2/23/26 | game criticismcommunication skills+4 | — | Resonant Arc | — | game criticismthoughtful criticism+8 | — | 2h 13m 51s | ||
| 2/16/26 | Virtual RealityGaming Experience+4 | — | No Man’s SkyElite Dangerous+6 | — | VRgaming+5 | — | 1h 03m 24s | ||
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Chart history for State of the Arc Podcast
Peaked at #65 in PH, currently #65 in PH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | — | #65 | #65 | — |
| ID | — | #138 | #138 | — |
| CL | — | #165 | #165 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.