And so, the Warriors of Light continued their long journey through a crystal tower, a series of unnecessary self-sacrifices, and the literal end of the world to end up here: Staring down the barrel of the story of Final Fantasy 7. Join us for Part 2 of our epic adventure through each and every mainline Final Fantasy game, highlighting the context you'll want in preparation for the upcoming Magic the Gathering set!

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Long ago, it was prophesized that four heroes would arrive to save the world from the encroaching darkness. It's said these Warriors of Light would repel the forces of darkness and finally bring peace to the world. 

Don't worry, we're here but instead of saving the world we've decided to use our powers for actual good: To spend the next 5-6 hours talking at you about the entire Final Fantasy series. That's right baby, we're going in chronological order starting with the very first Final Fantasy. From Anima to Zidane, we're here to get you informed and psyched up for the upcoming Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering set, due to release on June 13, 2025.

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Five years and 100 episodes later, we've hit episode (1)69 again! As we did before, today we're turning video games into dating sims. You may be asking, "But why?" And we would be answering, "We don't know."

Todd is taking us to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by dating sims. Matt is taking us to a place that's already been corrupted by dating. Kyle is taking us to a place that, maybe, we shouldn't corrupt.

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Properties we talked about this week: Math Blaster, Words with Friends, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, Magic the Gathering Arena, Stardew Valley, Typing of the Dead

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Photography is an every-person hobby! Anyone out there can grab a camera, hop in an autonomous vehicle, fill thier backpack with apples and smoke bombs, and go take pictures of flora and fauna! Of course, I'm talking about 1999's smash hit, Pokemon Snap. While Pokemon Snap did get a sequel in 2021, there continues to be a staunch lack of photography games available to gamers in 2025. That's why the execs at DT!HQ called us in to pitch some new Snap-Likes. This week we're asking, "What IP would make the best backdrop for a photography game?"

Kyle suggests we photograph the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world. Andrew suggests we photograph the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world. Todd suggests we undercut a union.

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Properties we talked about this week: Pokemon Snap, Fallout, Fallout New Vegas, The Last of Us, Super Mario Odyssey, Overwatch 2 Stadium, Outlast

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Image credit: I put The Last of Us Part I poster on the N64 cart of Pokemon Snap. You’re welcome.

Matt and Todd are here to talk about the new Marvel Television production centered around Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil. No, not She-Hulk! We're chatting through Daredevil Born Again, how it blends into the exisiting Daredevil media and where it leaves us for Season 2.

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The year is 2006 and Nintendo just announced a new console with a revolutionary controller design. The year is 2012 and Nintendo just announced a new console with a revolutionary controller design. The year is 2017 and Nintendo just announced a new console with a revolutionary controller design. The year is 2025 and Nintendo just announced a new console with a revolutionary controller design. That all begs the question: What game should we remake for the Switch 2?

Andrew is bringing rage. Kyle is bringing swords. Matt is bringing bombs?

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Properties we talked about this week: Getting Over It With Bennet Foddy, Infinity Blade, Minesweeper, QWOP, Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword, Playstation Eye Toy, Xbox Kinect, Overwatch 2, Fire Emblem, 1 2 Switch, Welcome Tour

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Image Credit: Hand on new Switch 2 Joycon via Kotaku

"Who are you?" This question is both the opening line and the core question behind today's FLAVOR TEXT topic, Severance. Join us as we pick apart the corporate dystopian series produced by Ben Stiller and starring Adam Scott. Follow along as we breakdown seasons 1 and 2, attempt to guess what's with all the goats, and give Kyle a fair shake at guessing what a Waffle Party is. Just remember: here in Macrodata Refinement the work is mysterious and important!

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Recommended Viewing:

• Season 1 Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmS3m0OG-Ug

• Season 2 Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKT5bwMkOAw

• Music Dance Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHRApHMKvC8

• Please Enjoy Each Fact Equally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEr1qMaPZ0k

• Do it, Seth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64-dK-W8Dc4

• C&M: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-W54M8FVc  

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Have you ever heard of the 'Nemesis System?' No? That's not surprising! The 'Nemesis System' is a patented game mechanic that was only included in two games in the mid 2010s. Despite the mechanic only existing for about 50 hours of gameplay, it's impact runs deep. For nearly a decade, gamers have been begging for another Nemesis-ed game to get their grubby little paws on. Well, lucky for those gamers, we're here to pitch the best games to get 'Nemmy."

Matt is adding consequences to a game that's never had them. Andrew is adding more cards to a game that already has them. Todd is adding cultural relevance to a game that's never had it.

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Properties we talked about this week: Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor, Shadows of War, Warner Bros., Grand Theft Auto V, Magic The Gathering Arena, Spore, Wii Sports

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Pets. They're the best part of living! We love them, we care for them, they eat us out of house and home. Some people love cats. Some people love dogs. Some people love greasy cephalopods on fire. Some people love dinosaurs that spit lightning. Today, we set out to decide who the people love most and "which Monster Hunter monster would make the best pet?"

Todd is bringing the heat. Matt is bringing the skulls of his enemies. Kyle is bringing the coolest combination of words you've ever heard.

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Properties we talked about this week: Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Rise, The Ford F-150, SUVs, hermit crabs

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On the far off Planet Zi, a race of organic, robot-like animals are used by locals as means of production and tools of war. These organic, robot-like animals are called Zoids and they're the topic of this week's Flavor Text! From toy, to anime, back to toy, back to anime, the story of Zoids has it all. You've got your plucky protagonist. You've got your young girl with amnesia. You've got your mystic histories of colonized peoples. And, most importantly, you've got your kick-ass, 3D robot fights! 

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Recommended Reading:

• Zoids Website: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/zoidsofficial/

• Battle Story timeline: http://zoidsathenaeum.890m.com/databanks/timeline.htm

• The Iron Bible: https://theironbible.com/

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