The Book of Mudora

Continuing their project to replay every Zelda game for the series’ 40th anniversary, Cameron and Monica discuss Link’s Awakening.

We talk for 1.5 hours about the 1.5 minute teaser for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026)! What does Ocarina mean to us, what is its historical importance, and what are the avenues for its reinterpretation?

Cameron and Monica discuss their favorite games of 2025, as they previously wrote about for Gamesline.net ! Baldur's Gate 3 Spoilers Begin at 0:13:55 Baldur's Gate 3 Spoilers End at 0:20:41 Blue Prince Spoilers Begin at 0:29:28 Blue Prince Spoilers End at 0:33:15 DK Bananza Spoilers Start at 0:49:30 DK Bananza Spoilers End at 0:52:55 Metroid Prime 4 Spoilers Begin at 1:35:04 Metroid Prime 4 Spoile...

Continuing their project to replay every Zelda game for the series’ 40th anniversary, Cameron and Monica discuss A Link to the Past .

We discuss Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eien no Daishō~ , a novella sequel to Final Fantasy X-2 , and Final Fantasy X -Will-, a 30-minute audio drama sequel to the novella. Both were released in 2013 in association with the HD remasters of FFX and FFX-2 . These sequels are poorly received by most fans, but we quite like them!

We discuss Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission , the roguelike bonus campaign included in Final Fantasy X-2 International that serves as an epilogue to the main game. In Last Mission , Yuna, Rikku, and Paine have substantive conversations with each other.

We play through Chapters 4 and 5 of Final Fantasy X-2 , which leaves us with mixed feelings as we complete the main game.

We play through Chapter 3 of Final Fantasy X-2 , where we lose patience with the game’s disjointed and shallow storytelling.

We play through Chapter 2 of Final Fantasy X-2 , which highlights that the tertiary characters of Spira are not that compelling.

We play through Chapter 1 of Final Fantasy X-2 , which leaves us with an enthusiasm for the game's style.

We discuss Final Fantasy X: Eternal Calm , a 15-minute bonus cutscene that served as an epilogue to Final Fantasy X International , and was later framed as the prologue to Final Fantasy X-2 .

Continuing their project to replay every Zelda game for the series’ 40th anniversary, Cameron and Monica discuss Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

We discuss episodes 21-25 of Final Fantasy Unlimited , in which Earl Tyrant enters a new state of being.

We discuss episodes 16-20 of Final Fantasy Unlimited , in which the fate of the Hayakawa parents is finally revealed.

We discuss episodes 11-15 of Final Fantasy Unlimited , in which a train is replaced by a submarine.

We discuss episodes 6-10 of Final Fantasy Unlimited , in which new worlds and characters are revealed to little enthusiasm, until a surprisingly good 10th episode.

We discuss episodes 1-5 of Final Fantasy Unlimited , studio Gonzo’s 2001 anime series that got cut short due to Square’s financial difficulties. These episodes present Final Fantasy as a series about children journeying through a surreal world, with a reliable formula for every episode.

As part of their project to replay every Zelda game for the series’ 40th anniversary, Cameron and Monica discuss The Hyrule Fantasy: The Legend of Zelda.

We clear our backlog of emails regarding all the Zelda and Final Fantasy games we’ve currently played! Some topics we discuss include the prevalence of borderless spaces in Termina, the role of blue people in FFIX , and a defense of “Link is Dead” theory.

We play Chapter 5 and 6 of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment . Along the way, we discuss the sparsity of Ganondorf, the new tension between the elemental forces of Sacred Power and Gloom, and the impressive achievement of a retelling of Ocarina of Time with less moral complexity.

We play Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment through Chapter 3 and 4. Along the way, we discuss the homogeneity of combat strategy, the extreme politeness between characters, and the violence of Rauru's Hyrule.

We play Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment through Chapter 1 and 2. Along the way, we discuss Nintendo's sudden concern for canon, their ongoing concern with racist stereotypes, and how it doesn't end the world to give Zelda a sword.

We answer both Zelda and Final Fantasy emails! Some topics we discuss include a potential fate of Sonia and Rauru’s possible child, Ellone’s ambiguous status as a sorceress, and the nuances of letting Zelda use the Sword.

We play Final Fantasy X to completion. Along the way, we discuss the importance of a grueling dungeon to the theme of hope and sorrow, the shocking fate of Zanarkand, and how Final Fantasy X does or does not change what it means to be a Final Fantasy game.

We play Final Fantasy X from the Zanarkand Ruins to just before the final battle against Sin. Along the way, we discuss the odd coldness between Tidus and Yuna, the clunky pacing of the second half of the game, and the dogged persistence of Final Fantasy III 's themes.