The Downpour Podcast Episode 8

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While the month of January was all about news, the month of February is definitely all about games. Episode 8 of The Downpour Podcast focuses on two games near and dear to the oprainfall Staff, Fire Emblem: Awakening and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. For over two hours, Jonathan and company gush about the games and anime they love, occasionally going on tangents about things like The Legend of Zelda, Monolith’s “X”, the next console generation, and more!

We actually approached this podcast thinking “Oh! We’ll make this one shorter!” That didn’t happen, because…once Jonathan talks about Fire Emblem, he’s like a kid in a candy store. Charlotte, Jared and Randy all had quite a bit to say as well. And because this show is so long, it’s been broken down for your convenience.

We hope you enjoy this episode! And maybe, just maybe, next time we won’t keep you so long.

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Show Notes:

00:01 – 07:00 Introductions, a pretty unforgettable January
07:00 – 16:55 Is Zelda an RPG? Hyrule Historia, Zelda in general.
16:56 – 27:04 Import Games talk: Bravely Default, Monster Hunter 3G, SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha – Shadow or Light, Fire Emblem 12
27:05 – 36:11 Anime Talk Part 1: “Generations” of Anime, Toonami, EVANGELION 3.0!!!!!!!!!!!, etc.
36:12 – 47:59 Fire Emblem: Awakening’s release, hype, impressions and gushing.
48:00 – 01:19:16 Trying to sell your friends on the Fire Emblem franchise.
01:19:17 – 01:35:56 Educating Jonathan on Ni No Kuni
01:35:57 – 01:52:58 Anime Talk Part 2: Shin Sekai Yori, Sword Art Online
01:52:59 – 02:10:06 A special announcement, “What’s coming soon to the site?” and Conclusion