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Hussein Fakhri is the Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer at Katara Studios, the Doha-based production powerhouse behind regionally iconic projects like The Lost Chapter of Kelileh & Demneh and the ceremonies for the FIFA Arab Cup. But before that, Hussein started out in Dublin, pioneering digital advertising in a market far from his cultural roots. Today, he's leading Katara's mission to produce bold, meaningful, and globally resonant stories — all from an unapologetically Arab perspective  

In a world without the Avatar, four teens seek balance as they chase down the enigmatic Book of War

Al and Kev talk about Piczel Cross: Rune Factory Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:01:23: What Have We Been Up To 00:23:29: Game News 00:32:12: New Games 00:38:58: Piczel Cross: Rune Factory 01:01:33: Outr Links Desktop Cat Cafe One Lonely Outpost Console Release Sprout Valley “Friends Forever” DLC Everholm 1.1.0 Update Farlands 0.4 Update Mika and the Witch’s Mountain “Into the Mount Gaun” Update Wholesome Direct Announcement Monsterpatch Kickstarter Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/ Transcript (0:00:30) Al: Hello, farmers, and welcome to another episode of the harvest season. My name is Al, (0:00:36) Kev: And my name is Kevin, and I’m, or so I’m told. (0:00:38) Al: and we’re here today to talk about how tired we are, and also Cottagecore Games. (0:00:44) Kev: Oh, gosh, yes. (0:00:46) Kev: Oh, whoa, hey, that, that’s the correct one. (0:00:55) Kev: That’s how my brain feels right now. (0:00:55) Al: That’s all of the enthusiasm you get from this episode, though. (0:01:00) Al: Right. This episode, we’re going to talk about Pixel Cross Rune Factory, the new Pixel Cross game. (0:01:06) Kev: by the not to pick across people yeah (0:01:11) Al: Yeah. Yeah. Pixel Cross by someone else. Before that, we obviously have the news. (0:01:19) Al: Look at a chunk of news. So we’re going to talk about that. But first of all, Kevin, (0:01:25) Al: what have you been up to? (0:01:26) Kev: Oh gosh. So, not a lot in terms of games and all that. Why, you ask? Because I went on a (0:01:36) Kev: work trip this week. I just got back this morning, a couple hours ago, when we start this recording. (0:01:47) Kev: So, I went to sunny San Diego, California. My first time back to my home state in almost 25 years. (0:01:57) Kev: I’m not from San Diego. I’m a little farther north. It’s my hometown area. But, (0:02:04) Kev: yeah, I went to San Diego a few times because SeaWorld was there. But not too many memories (0:02:09) Kev: other than SeaWorld. But the trip itself was fine. The work stuff was work stuff, whatever. (0:02:21) Kev: But just yesterday, I got basically an extra day. I’m gonna spend a (0:02:26) Kev: little time to run around San Diego. I went down to the beach, this place called La Jolla Cove. (0:02:35) Kev: There are sea lions, there are rocky cliffs. You can wade in the water in the beach. It is (0:02:43) Kev: all the hallmarks from my childhood because I lived by the coast. Farther north, like I said, (0:02:48) Kev: but almost the same thing. Many seals and sea lions. Very, very enjoyable. The weather was nice. (0:02:55) Kev: That was a great time. (0:02:56) Kev: So, yeah, that was fun. (0:02:58) Kev: What wasn’t fun was the kind of the bookends, the start and the beginning of this. (0:03:06) Kev: So, as I was leaving, I was bringing my own personal laptop because, you know, I might need it for something or wanted to do stuff with it. (0:03:16) Kev: And then I soon discovered that it wasn’t charging. (0:03:22) Kev: At first I thought I was the charger, that wasn’t working, then I thought it was the (0:03:26) Kev: port, but it wasn’t charging with another, the original charger which is a different (0:03:31) Kev: kind of port. (0:03:34) Kev: Long story short, I think my personal computer is dead. (0:03:37) Al: Oh, no. (0:03:40) Kev: So I have to get that repaired, I don’t know if it’s a battery thing or whatever, but I (0:03:45) Kev: would like that fixed because I have things on there including my other audacity and recordings, (0:03:52) Kev: that’s my usual recording computer. (0:03:57) Kev: Next, and also that explains the chromium audio quality coming from me today because I have (0:04:04) Kev: my microphone, but it’s a USB-A connector and the computer I’m using right now is only (0:04:12) Kev: USB-C ports because of the brilliant design of course I guess, and I don’t have a dongle (0:04:18) Kev: or adapter or whatever, so I’m just using standard laptop recording. (0:04:24) Kev: So yeah, sorry about that. (0:04:26) Kev: Folks. So that happened. That was not fun. I’m gonna address that. So the trip back, that was, that was something because the plane left or it was a, I had one layover in Los Angeles. (0:04:48) Kev: So my first flight left like at 6 p.m. San Diego time and it was only not even a full house. (0:04:57) Kev: I had a half hour to get to Los Angeles. So I was there by 7 p.m. or whatever, let’s just say, but then my, the other flight left at 11 p.m. So I was in the airport doing not much of anything for four hours. (0:05:10) Al: Yeah, always fun. (0:05:15) Kev: The fun part is, so we left at 11 p.m., right? And I’m traveling west to east so the time jumps gets weird and we had daylight savings time. (0:05:27) Al: Oh, just to make even more confusing. (0:05:27) Kev: So, yup. So my flight left at like 11 p.m. I arrived today at 7 a.m. but it was only a four hour flight. So you do the math. (0:05:42) Al: Well, I don’t I don’t think I want to do the maths on that, to be honest. (0:05:43) Kev: I, I, I’m, I think literally, yeah, yeah, yeah, literally. (0:05:47) Al: It was it was bad enough. It was bad enough trying to figure out what time it would be (0:05:51) Al: for you today when we’re recording it. What is normal time for me? (0:05:56) Kev: I lost, like the flight was half the time of the time change. Like it’s bad. I almost left four hours, but I landed eight hours later. (0:06:07) Kev: So I’m, it’s, I’m tired, my feet in pain from walking and all that. I’m kind of all beat up. So yeah, not a lot of games because of that. (0:06:19) Kev: I got in a game of Snap here or there, but not, not that much, you know, but what I did get to see on the way, on the flight too. (0:06:26) Kev: I got to watch a couple movies because it’s a longish flight (0:06:32) Kev: The first one was John wick chapter 4 (0:06:35) Kev: Have you watched the John wick movies? (0:06:37) Al: I have, yes, yes I have. I didn’t watch them for a long time because I was like, “Ugh, (0:06:38) Kev: Okay, um, so (0:06:43) Al: just another action film.” And then I watched the first one and was like, “Oh no, this (0:06:44) Kev: Yeah (0:06:47) Al: is, this is not just, this is like, I don’t, I don’t know why nobody told me before I watched (0:06:47) Kev: Yeah (0:06:53) Al: them that they were satire. Like, they’re fantastic, they’re so good.” (0:06:55) Kev: Yeah, oh, yeah, they’re incredible, right? (0:07:01) Kev: So, yeah, a big fan of the WIC series. (0:07:05) Kev: The fourth one, I think, is the weakest entry in the whole thing. (0:07:10) Kev: I feel like so obviously they’re just thinly veiled excuses for, you know, (0:07:17) Kev: gun cottas and choreography and stuff, right? (0:07:21) Kev: Like, I get that. (0:07:22) Kev: but even even by (0:07:25) Kev: those standards like I don’t know the plot here just wasn’t wasn’t doing it (0:07:29) Kev: for me right like John’s motivations didn’t line up like he was supposed to (0:07:35) Kev: go out and and kill the the 12 members of the table or whatever he killed only (0:07:40) Kev: the one guy I don’t know but anyways the the action was good of course I feel (0:07:48) Kev: like the most ridiculous of the the series which is you know a lot but cuz (0:07:53) Kev: We I don’t know why we have guns (0:07:55) Kev: Japanese bows and arrows and samurai swords, but we do because it’s cool. I guess but (0:08:02) Kev: But yeah, I don’t know. It just feels like (0:08:06) Kev: Even by John Wick’s changes. There are a few places that just kind of went a little over the top (0:08:11) Kev: Or maybe it’s just a little fatigue from seeing the other three entries or whatever. I don’t know (0:08:17) Kev: But I mean overall it was good. I’m not I’m not trying to berate it too much just probably my least favorite of the (0:08:24) Kev: The entire series (0:08:25) Kev: And hey, it’s Keanu, right? Like I was happy to see that and I love his his, you know, his his trademark (0:08:33) Kev: Yeah, that he does in every movie like 50% of his lines are just that yeah (0:08:41) Kev: Good old good old Keanu (0:08:45) Kev: Let’s see the other one I watched was A Quiet Place day one (0:08:49) Al: Hmm. (0:08:50) Kev: So I have not seen either of the other quiet place movies. I didn’t know a third one (0:08:55) Kev: came out but I saw it in my life so I was like sure why not. Have you seen quiet place either? (0:09:00) Al: - Yeah, I’ve seen them all, yeah. (0:09:04) Al: Which, I’m just noticing how funny this is (laughs) (0:09:09) Al: because we were having a chat on one of the slacks (0:09:13) Al: about someone claiming that I just watch everything (0:09:16) Al: and then the two series that you’re talking about, (0:09:16) Kev: Yeah, that’ll bring up. Yeah, yeah (0:09:18) Al: I’ve watched both of them, but anyway. (0:09:24) Al: The, I do, I don’t think it’s actually a bad place (0:09:30) Kev: Well, from what I understand, they’re not like, all the stories aren’t directly connected, (0:09:31) Al: to enter the series. (0:09:40) Kev: right? (0:09:40) Al: The first two films are, the second film is very much a direct sequel of the first one but day one is very much a prequel, not connecting directly to individual people, but the concept, yeah, so if you understand the concept of it, then yeah, but… (0:09:41) Kev: They’re different. (0:09:43) Kev: They are? (0:09:44) Kev: Oh gosh, that doesn’t, oh, nevermind then. (0:09:52) Kev: Okay. (0:09:53) Kev: Right. (0:09:54) Kev: Mhm. (0:09:55) Kev: Okay. (0:09:56) Kev: Sure. (0:09:57) Kev: Sure. (0:09:58) Kev: Sure. (0:09:59) Kev: Sure. (0:10:01) Kev: Yeah. (0:10:02) Kev: I do. (0:10:03) Kev: Yeah. (0:10:04) Kev: Yeah. (0:10:05) Kev: And then, you know, it’s not a terribly hard concept. (0:10:06) Kev: So, yeah. (0:10:07) Kev: Yeah. (0:10:08) Kev: I was familiar with that. (0:10:09) Kev: So, um, I don’t know, like, obviously I can’t compare it to the first two, I haven’t seen (0:10:12) Kev: them, but they, this one felt like a little, they were forcing it a little too much, right? (0:10:21) Kev: Like we, we, we’ve already got a cancer patient, right? (0:10:24) Kev: So, you know, they’re already trying to tug at the, the heartstrings or whatever. (0:10:29) Kev: and then you have a dank. (0:10:30) Kev: In this movie it looks like my cat, which caused my anxiety to spike so much, because the cat in that movie looks a lot like my cat, or one of my cats. (0:10:41) Kev: And of course what they can do, they’re going to keep putting it in danger. (0:10:48) Kev: But yeah, a lot of it was very heavy handed in how it was trying to raise the stakes. (0:11:02) Kev: But overall, not a bad film. (0:11:05) Kev: Yeah, I think there are a few moments where it’s a little questionable, like I don’t know why this character did this or whatever, but overall pretty fine. (0:11:19) Kev: Yeah, I don’t have much else to say, I liked it overall though. (0:11:26) Kev: Um, but that’s what I’ve got going on for me. What about you? What’s going on? (0:11:32) Al: Yeah, I’ve also not done a huge amount of gaming. This week has been busy, busy. Obviously (0:11:37) Al: I’ve been playing Pixel Cross Rune Factory for the episode. And I did a bit of raids (0:11:40) Kev: I did too. Great. Shadow Legend. Oh. [laughs] (0:11:45) Al: in Scarlet and Violet this weekend. And obviously I’m continuing on Pokemon Go every day. Yeah, (0:11:56) Al: that’s probably about it games-wise. I did watch the first two episodes of the new Daredevil (0:12:01) Al: Born Again series. (0:12:02) Kev: due to how are they do tell me (0:12:03) Al: There’s that I very much enjoyed the right word. (0:12:09) Al: I very much thought I thought there were I thought they were good. (0:12:12) Kev: I thought they were shows (0:12:13) Al: There was a couple of no, no, no, it’s more a case of I can’t say much (0:12:18) Al: without spoiling it, but there’s this stuff that happens that doesn’t make me (0:12:22) Al: happy, but it’s not meant to make me happy, right? (0:12:25) Kev: okay so mission accomplished that’s not necessarily a bad thing (0:12:27) Al: Yeah, I’m feeling what they want me to feel. (0:12:30) Al: it. Yeah, it’s (0:12:31) Kev: I don’t like the feeling. (0:12:32) Al: the. (0:12:35) Kev: OK. (0:12:36) Kev: What is the plot? (0:12:38) Kev: Because I don’t know any– (0:12:39) Kev: I haven’t heard anything about the specifics. (0:12:42) Al: Have you seen the the Netflix series? (0:12:42) Kev: What is– I have not, but I know enough about it, I think. (0:12:47) Al: I mean, the overall idea of the series is this is the Fisk is Mayor one, so, which they’ve (0:12:58) Kev: » Okay. Sure. (0:13:00) Al: done in comics before, I’m sure I know I’ve kind of seen some things about it, but that’s (0:13:05) Al: the kind of overall something happens at the beginning of the first episode that leads (0:13:10) Al: to Daredevil stopping. (0:13:12) Al: being Daredevil, and then Fist becomes Mayor, and now we’re a little bit further on, and (0:13:18) Al: now Matt wants to be Daredevil again, or doesn’t want to be Daredevil again. (0:13:22) Al: But you know what I mean? (0:13:23) Al: Like, it’s forced into being Daredevil again because of things that happen. (0:13:23) Kev: yeah yeah okay uh okay then you know that’s fine I guess but okay well fisk is mayor okay that that’s (0:13:29) Al: It’s hard to say much without spoiling the episodes, right? (0:13:36) Kev: the elevator picture I was looking for um okay here’s a question where does this fit into the (0:13:42) Kev: timeline like with she-ho because that’s the one i’m actually seeing with the good old man in any (0:13:46) Al: Yeah, it’s a good question. They don’t directly tie it in, but I think as far as I can tell (0:13:55) Al: it’s She-Hulk and then a little while later Echo happens and then a little while later (0:14:01) Al: this happens. They directly reference Echo happening in the past. Yeah, they don’t directly (0:14:02) Kev: Okay. Okay. (0:14:13) Al: reference the racist. (0:14:16) Al: that’s, I think it’s happened in the past, but not sure. Like just in terms of like (0:14:20) Kev: Okay (0:14:23) Al: just general MCU continuity, right? (0:14:25) Kev: Mm-hmm, um, okay that that’s interesting because I haven’t seen echo (0:14:32) Al: Echos, well, okay, I really enjoyed Echos. I thought it was very good. Yeah. (0:14:35) Kev: Okay (0:14:38) Kev: Okay, I mean no no like I believe it just I’m thinking just like cuz you know (0:14:43) Kev: obviously I feel like there’s a lot of important context because you know with the (0:14:48) Kev: the end of Hawkeye you get some kingpin and (0:14:50) Kev: then you got Echo and She-Hulk, so I’m just, yup, yeah he is and that’s fine cause it’s (0:14:51) Al: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, he’s he’s popping up in a lot of things, (0:14:56) Al: isn’t he? (0:14:59) Kev: a great portrayal, but you know just context wise like how do I, I missed a few chapters (0:15:04) Al: I would watch Echo, I think it’s worth watching Echo. Not necessarily for Daredevil, (0:15:05) Kev: in how we got here. (0:15:10) Kev: I watch Hawkeye, yes. (0:15:16) Al: I don’t think it really does a huge amount for Daredevil, but it does for Fisk. I think (0:15:18) Kev: Yeah (0:15:21) Kev: Okay (0:15:22) Al: it’s important for Fisk’s story. (0:15:24) Kev: Okay, okay, that makes sense is Kate Bishop in it Kate Bishop in any of this oh (0:15:30) Al: has not been yet. I also like Kate Bishop. Yeah, there were some rumours that her stepdad, (0:15:32) Kev: But I like Kate Bishop specific (0:15:36) Kev: Specifically this one. What’s her name Haley Seinfeld? Yes (0:15:44) Al: what’s his name? I can’t remember his name. Yeah, there were some rumours that he’s going to appear (0:15:46) Kev: Oh the the sword guy (0:15:48) Kev: Oh (0:15:51) Al: in this series. But we’ll see. (0:15:52) Kev: Okay, uh-huh that’d be interesting I don’t remember his name is he supposed to be a sword master I don’t know whatever um (0:16:00) Al: I think he’s kind of loosely based on that idea, but he’s not actually. He’s just a bozo. (0:16:04) Kev: Yeah, yeah (0:16:06) Kev: Yeah, that’s that’s the feeling I get (0:16:10) Kev: Well, you know, you know, I don’t even need Kate Bishop specific. I just want more Haley Seinfeld in my life (0:16:16) Al: Well, well, yeah, there is that. Yeah, I would be surprised if we don’t get her in the next (0:16:18) Kev: There is that (0:16:23) Al: two years in something. I guess, is that cheating? Because in two years, we’ve got secret wars, (0:16:25) Kev: I mean, yeah. Well, you know what? (0:16:30) Al: and if we don’t get anybody, if someone doesn’t appear in secret wars, (0:16:34) Al: they’re basically dead, right? Like, they’re not going to be in anything again. (0:16:36) Kev: I was look I was I was about to say with at the current state of the mcu (0:16:42) Kev: it’s a kind of a 50/50 on that question for almost anyone (0:16:46) Al: I don’t think, I don’t think Kate Bishop was badly received at all. Like, there are some characters (0:16:56) Kev: yeah (0:16:57) Al: that I could see them just, like, I would be really sad if she helped never appears again, (0:17:01) Al: but I would understand based on, you know, the internet. But I didn’t see anything about that with (0:17:02) Kev: yes (0:17:06) Kev: yeah (0:17:09) Kev: yeah yeah no i’m here’s the thing like my point is it feel like in such a (0:17:15) Kev: directionless disarray I don’t even think that’s a factor like what (0:17:18) Al: Well, I think I think they’re at the point now where they’re just wrapping up the stories (0:17:27) Al: that they weren’t sure about. And I think they probably have good ideas for what they want to do, (0:17:33) Al: but they need to wrap up what they were doing before they can do that, if that makes sense. (0:17:37) Al: Like it feels like we’re kind of almost like falling towards secret wars because they want (0:17:42) Al: to get it over and done with and then reset into something that they can do the stories (0:17:44) Kev: Yes (0:17:48) Al: they want to. The classic comic book way, right? (0:17:48) Kev: Yeah, yeah, yeah (0:17:53) Kev: Yep, yep, throw away everything cuz we’re not sure anymore is just do the new thing I guess (0:17:59) Al: Yeah, we would like to do our film that lets us have Pedro Pascal (0:18:04) Al: alongside Robert Downey Jr. Please and thank you, move along. (0:18:07) Kev: Yeah, you know, that’s yeah. Ooh, you know, that’s that might be a fair trade-off (0:18:14) Kev: You don’t you won’t get what’s his name? Oh gosh One Direction guy Wow (0:18:20) Al: Oh yeah, Harry Styles, Star Fox. (0:18:23) Kev: Yeah, you’re not I promise you we’re not getting Harry Styles anymore, but we’ll get Pedro Pascal that’s that’s a fair trade-off. Oh (0:18:32) Al: Yeah. Look, the one that boggles my mind that they’ve not brought back is Shang-Chi. (0:18:33) Kev: Oh, man (0:18:38) Al: Why has he not reappeared anywhere? Bizarre. Bizarre to me. Like, that was such a well-received film. (0:18:42) Kev: Yeah (0:18:49) Kev: It was yeah, I mean it but really I mean (0:18:54) Kev: Everything post infinity war like not not not by individual like, you know, obviously there’s been great and highs and lows (0:19:02) Kev: but just like the entire (0:19:04) Kev: idea of their continuity and (0:19:08) Kev: Connectedness has been an absolute mess a train wreck. So I don’t know (0:19:12) Al: It’s really interesting if you look back on release dates. So we had a whole Iron Man trilogy (0:19:13) Kev: You (0:19:15) Kev: Mm-hmm. Yeah (0:19:21) Kev: Yes, right (0:19:21) Al: in five years, 2008 to 2013. It has been nearly four years since Shang-Chi came out. (0:19:25) Kev: Yeah (0:19:29) Kev: Oh sick (0:19:32) Al: So in the time that it has been since Shang-Chi, Iron Man was nearly at its third film. (0:19:40) Kev: Crazy. (0:19:40) Al: Thor had a full trilogy and. (0:19:42) Al: In six years, Captain America had a full trilogy in five years. (0:19:50) Al: Like it’s just, it’s fascinating how slow they are at getting sequels out now. (0:19:50) Kev: Oh, yeah, one of my favorite benchmarks of any time comparison is the US Confederacy, (0:20:02) Al: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Two thousand, yeah. Fun. Fun times. Anyway, uh, I’ve also been watching (0:20:03) Kev: right? (0:20:05) Kev: And we have now a full Confederacy between Shang-Chi appearances. (0:20:13) Kev: Oh, yeah. (0:20:22) Al: Avatar the Last Airbender, so that’s the thing I’m watching through just now. So I have just (0:20:24) Kev: Oh yeah, I forgot about that. (0:20:27) Kev: Mm. (0:20:28) Al: finished season one and I am enjoying it very much so. (0:20:32) Al: Particularly there was a fun, so when they get to the North (0:20:36) Al: Pole, there’s a very fun, Katara has a very fun fight with (0:20:36) Kev: Yep. (0:20:42) Kev: Yep. (0:20:42) Al: someone. I don’t want to say too much, just in case anyone else (0:20:44) Al: is wanting to watch them. It doesn’t want to get spoiled. (0:20:46) Al: That fight is an incredible fight. I love all the different (0:20:50) Al: ideas that they have for that fight. So yeah. (0:20:53) Kev: oh well buckle up buckaroo because one thing they did excellent throughout the entire show (0:21:01) Kev: up to the very end is the choreography um well the fight choreography and direction um it’s all (0:21:09) Kev: stellar um but you know because all the the different earthbending styles are based off real (0:21:15) Kev: life martial arts and whatnot and so they you know they they translate that well but then of (0:21:20) Kev: And of course you have elemental superpowers. (0:21:23) Kev: They translate, they do fun stuff with that sometimes. (0:21:25) Kev: Um… (0:21:27) Kev: But, uh… (0:21:28) Kev: Oh, I am very excited for you. (0:21:31) Kev: Uh, like, y-you’ve seen how good season 1 is. (0:21:34) Al: Yeah, and people well people keep saying it’s the worst season, and I’m like this is the worst my word (0:21:35) Kev: What if I told you… (0:21:38) Kev: Yeah! (0:21:38) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:39) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:40) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:40) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:41) Al: I’m looking forward to what comes next (0:21:41) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:41) Kev: YEAH! (0:21:43) Kev: Yeah, exactly what I was about to say, yeah, I’m glad you’re enjoying it. (0:21:45) Kev: You haven’t seen anything yet, you’ve seen garbage. (0:21:48) Kev: It’s… it’s so good. (0:21:49) Al: The humour in it is very good. It’s stupid for humour, but the comedic timing is what (0:21:50) Kev: Um… (0:21:53) Kev: It’s great. (0:21:56) Kev: Yeah. (0:21:57) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:00) Al: gets it, right? There’s a bit where Katara is pretending to be an earthbender, right? (0:22:00) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:01) Kev: Yeah, it- (0:22:06) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:06) Al: And they do this weird thing where Aang is blowing air through a hole in the ground to (0:22:11) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:13) Al: levitate a rock, and Katara is pretending to do that. (0:22:13) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:14) Kev: Yeah. (0:22:19) Al: The guys look over and they’re like, “Oh, that lemur’s earthbending!” It’s just such (0:22:24) Kev: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely, you’re right, they are they’re killer with their (0:22:25) Al: a stupid moment, but because of the tension, and they build it up, and the timing, and (0:22:31) Al: that stupid moment is just so funny. (0:22:37) Kev: comedic timing, like in general, because it’s, it’s, it’s wild, because it’s such a serious, (0:22:44) Kev: like, show, right, like, both in terms of the overall plot, and they, they treat that, (0:22:49) Kev: the tone gets very heavy at times, but they still managed to pull off. (0:22:54) Kev: And I think part of it is because they’re stupid 12 year olds, you know, so they’re gonna do dumb stuff. (0:23:00) Al: » Yeah. (0:23:02) Kev: But yeah, oh man, I can’t hurry up and finish it so I can talk to you about my favorite episodes, the dragon dance. (0:23:04) Al: » Yeah. (0:23:10) Al: It will only be another few weeks. (0:23:12) Al: I’ve got these done in three weeks. (0:23:14) Kev: Alright. (0:23:14) Al: So we’ll be done soon. (0:23:16) Kev: Tell me you get to boo me. (0:23:20) Al: Yeah, I think that’s everything. (0:23:22) Al: So that’s what we’ve been up to. (0:23:22) Al: My word. (0:23:24) Al: I thought this was going to be a short episode. (0:23:24) Al: We’re 25 minutes in. (0:23:26) Kev: I’m on- I’m on this show, you know that won’t happen. (0:23:31) Al: - Let’s get through this news. (0:23:32) Al: So first off, desktop cat cafe is out now. (0:23:35) Kev: Okay. (0:23:35) Al: Not much to say about that. (0:23:36) Al: That’s the bottom of the screen cat cafe game, (0:23:38) Kev: The- the- the rusty leg is what I’d say, yeah. (0:23:39) Al: the Rusty Like. (0:23:42) Kev: Um, that’s- (0:23:44) Al: So if you were like, (0:23:45) Al: “Oh, I like the idea of Rusty’s retirement, (0:23:46) Al: but I want it to be cats.” (0:23:49) Al: There you go. (0:23:50) Kev: Yeah, the the cats are kind of I’m still not the whole idea (0:23:55) Kev: I don’t like I’m very on the idea, but the cats are very cute. I will say that (0:24:02) Kev: Yeah, it looks nice. I’m sure it’s a wonderful entry for you rusty. Yeah, it’s right rusty lights. I’m rusty like fans (0:24:13) Kev: I enjoy cute cats (0:24:15) Al: Next we have one lonely outpost have released their 1.0 and are now on switch Xboxes and (0:24:22) Al: PS5. (0:24:24) Kev: Wait, they weren’t already on Switch? (0:24:25) Al: They were not the this is their this is their console release. (0:24:27) Kev: Okay. (0:24:30) Kev: Oh, well, good for them. (0:24:31) Al: The 1.0 is pretty slim. (0:24:33) Al: It’s like yeah this is the 1.0 and it’s like almost all bug fixes. (0:24:38) Kev: Hehehehe, it’s a game! (0:24:40) Al: Which is like probably the right way to do it like I’ve always complained about people (0:24:45) Al: 1.0 and like here’s half the game now because it’s because it just ends up being buggy. (0:24:48) Kev: Yeah. (0:24:50) Al: So this is probably the right way to do it but it’s just really funny saying here’s the (0:24:53) Al: release notes for 1.0 and the only thing that isn’t a bug fix is added four new artifacts (0:24:59) Al: to Sydney’s shop. (0:25:00) Kev: I was about to say like, the amount of content for 1.0 is debatable maybe or a little subjective, (0:25:13) Kev: yada yada, but the one thing, the game should work, right? (0:25:17) Kev: That’s the minimum, so if it’s all just bug fixes to get to that point, I can live with (0:25:22) Kev: that I guess. (0:25:23) Kev: I probably won’t play this game, but you know, good for them. (0:25:26) Al: for sure. (0:25:28) Kev: They crossed a finish line. (0:25:30) Al: Next we have a new DLC for Sprout Valley, it’s the Friends Forever DLC, I think this (0:25:36) Kev: Didn’t expect this I don’t know why I just I don’t know but here we are sprovella dilsen (0:25:42) Al: is what happens when you release a game that costs like a fiver, you sell DLC, 11 new friends (0:25:45) Kev: I guess yeah (0:25:49) Al: that can be found while visiting new islands, each of them has their own gift preferences, (0:25:53) Al: hobbies, unique style, and they’re all different. (0:25:56) Al: They’re all different kinds of creatures from buffaloes to frogs. Each new island’s dweller has a questlet at the end of which await new workspaces, items, and rewards. (0:26:06) Kev: cool. 2-bit or 8-bit Hello Kitty Island adventure, basically. Yeah, no, I’m kidding, I’m kidding, (0:26:12) Al: I it’s not as big as that, not by in no way as it was. (0:26:16) Kev: I know. I know. Yeah, yeah, no. I’m just saying, because I’m looking at one of the, I think (0:26:18) Al: I had fun with the, what, like five hours I played it. (0:26:25) Kev: it looks like a dog. It looks a little like a cinnamon roll. Anyway, it’s still a very (0:26:29) Kev: cute game, no matter what. Good for you Sprout Valley, keep on trucking. (0:26:35) Al: Next, we have Everhome have released a 1.1.0 update. (0:26:40) Al: This adds cooking, and it adds a compendium, tracking discoveries. (0:26:42) Kev: like cooking that’s always a good one feels like it should have been at 1.0 (0:26:48) Al: Yep. (0:26:52) Kev: but mmm true (0:26:52) Al: Yeah, well, as you say, always debatable what these things are. (0:26:58) Al: And they’ve also overhauled their quests and luck systems. (0:27:02) Kev: oh okay that that’s probably good um well I get it you touche (0:27:05) Al: So maybe we’ll see. Who knows? (0:27:13) Al: Firelines have released their 0.4 update, adding relationships into the game. (0:27:18) Kev: oh goody finally now now they’re cottage core oh um (0:27:24) Al: I think you’ll find their space cottage core. Thank you very much. (0:27:33) Kev: yeah I don’t i’m trying to think of a clever name I can’t think of one but here we are oh man (0:27:40) Al: base kedge no i’m not no I should have not but (0:27:46) Kev: Can I rome can I romance aliens do just the cat people boo (0:27:50) Al: I don’t think so (0:27:55) Al: yeah I haven’t seen anything about that anyway (0:27:58) Kev: This should be (0:28:00) Kev: There’s very clearly an alien-looking guy again. I would guess it’s an alien-looking guy (0:28:06) Al: You know what, I think you might be excited about, OK. (0:28:09) Kev: Yeah, the next news item (0:28:11) Al: Mika and the Witches Mountain into the Montgaunt is now available. (0:28:16) Kev: Oh snap this is a reason to come back (0:28:16) Al: This is the as far as we know, as far as we know, (0:28:22) Al: it’s the last update for Mika and the Witches Mountain. (0:28:27) Al: I say as far as we know, just because in the release information, (0:28:31) Al: they’re saying it’s the latest free content patch. (0:28:36) Al: They’re actively saying it’s the final one. (0:28:38) Al: But they have previously not mentioned any announcement of any other updates. (0:28:44) Kev: Yeah, okay (0:28:44) Al: But this is the one that adds in dungeons. (0:28:46) Al: So there are three dungeons in the game to test your skill. (0:28:50) Kev: So I was about to say because I’m looking down the dungeons (0:28:54) Kev: There’s one of fire one of wind and one of water and I’m and you know, I’m no secret. This is (0:29:02) Kev: Oh my god, but oh my goodness (0:29:07) Kev: Wind Waker jeez, I know I took me to I’m tired people. Um, it’s wind Waker inspired (0:29:08) Al: Mm-hmm (0:29:12) Kev: I’m looking at like all that. I know that (0:29:14) Kev: Wind Waker dungeon. I know that Wind Waker dungeon (0:29:17) Kev: And I’m like, yeah, we’re just turning up the Wind Waker dial and then I scroll to the near the bottom (0:29:24) Kev: And oh, there you go. They’ve also introduced your actual actually (0:29:30) Kev: Link’s costume you get the tunic and a green hat. They call it the green witch but (0:29:32) Al: I, yeah, I think you’ll find this is the green witch outfit, thank you very much. Legally distinct. (0:29:43) Kev: Very cute (0:29:44) Kev: Is this reason for me to fire up Mika? Yeah, I actually probably is I haven’t touched it so (0:29:46) Al: you you yeah absolutely did you play the other two updates (0:29:53) Kev: I’ve not so I’m gonna get them all at once. Yeah (0:29:55) Al: well there you go then I was waiting for the for the mall as well maybe we (0:29:59) Kev: Yeah, I’m down for that (0:30:03) Kev: This is uh (0:30:06) Kev: Whoa (0:30:07) Kev: Sorry, I’m just reading when you get the green witch costume you get upward flight. So I (0:30:13) Al: Oh, finally! There we go. Just a shame that that’s for completing the dungeons, i.e. having (0:30:15) Kev: Snap (0:30:17) Kev: The limiters are off (0:30:19) Kev: Then it’s (0:30:22) Al: done everything in the game. Well, hey, maybe it’ll be fun, who knows. (0:30:24) Kev: Yeah, pretty much (0:30:28) Kev: Yeah, yeah, I’m always I was kind of (0:30:32) Kev: I’m always torn on this sort of design right because it’s it’s not uncommon where you get the (0:30:37) Kev: The full power at the very end or whatever right and like on the one hand it makes sense that you know (0:30:44) Kev: That’s where the progression leads to (0:30:46) Kev: But on the other hand like what are you gonna do with it now, you know? (0:30:50) Al: Yeah, yeah, I think this there is a balance to be had there and I think I (0:30:55) Al: think this is why I like 3d platform or certain nothing just platformers in general because (0:31:01) Al: You know excluding Metroidvanias, which the whole point is just unlocking (0:31:05) Al: Skills as you go. I like the idea that it’s (0:31:09) Al: What gets you through the game is your skill improving not necessarily the game just giving you things to make it easier (0:31:16) Kev: Okay, sure, sure. (0:31:18) Al: Um, and speaking of metroidvanias, I did. (0:31:20) Al: Once, which you didn’t unlock stuff as you went through the game, it just told you about stuff as you went through the game. (0:31:28) Al: So if you like just experimented and tried things, you would actually be able to do things much earlier than the game told you about them. (0:31:35) Kev: Yeah, I like that, see that is a good design right there. (0:31:40) Al: Next, we have the announcement that the Wholesome Direct is coming back this year, coming in June, there we go. (0:31:47) Kev: Okay, just like I don’t mean like one punch man. Okay. I’m like, all right. Yeah, that’s fine (0:31:56) Al: There we go. (0:31:56) Al: That’s the thing. (0:31:58) Al: That is a nice, easy episode for us later in the year. (0:31:58) Kev: Yeah (0:32:01) Kev: Yeah, that’s the real excitement here easy episode announced (0:32:07) Al: No preparation except watching a video. (0:32:09) Kev: Yeah, we can do that (0:32:13) Al: And finally, we have the announcement of Monster Patch. (0:32:17) Al: We have vaguely talked about this in the past, because this is the monster-collecting farming (0:32:26) Al: game by the maker of Littlewood. (0:32:26) Kev: Oh, by Sean Young. Yeah. (0:32:30) Al: Yes, so, but this is like the first proper thing of it, and this is the Kickstarter (0:32:35) Al: is going live soon. (0:32:38) Al: So yeah, it’s very much Gameboy-style graphics, kind of traditional Pokemon-style graphics. (0:32:46) Al: So if you like that, yeah. (0:32:46) Kev: Very not just graphics like even art style like that those trainers. That’s a Brock misty and ash (0:32:56) Al: Yeah, I was going to say the first one is definitely Gary. (0:32:56) Kev: And there’s even a Gary on the first image (0:33:00) Kev: That is definitely Gary (0:33:03) Kev: And even some of these Pokemon, you know getting getting in that little little bit of power world school of thought that you know (0:33:12) Kev: He squint is that a whooper? No (0:33:17) Kev: It’s an ax a lot. No, that’s not a that’s not a whooper (0:33:25) Al: Hold up. Hold up just a minute. Is Whipper based on an axolotl? (0:33:27) Kev: Yeah, yeah (0:33:30) Al: I had never noticed that before, but you’re right. It is, isn’t it? (0:33:31) Kev: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s got the little little you know antenna with a little (0:33:34) Al: Wild. There you go. (0:33:40) Al: It totally is. It totally looks like what… (0:33:42) Kev: Yeah, yeah, there you go. Yeah, we made that connection. Oh, yeah (0:33:47) Kev: um (0:33:48) Kev: Could we make a cuter ax a little probably cuz ax a little are very cute, but whooper is good. No, it was good. Nonetheless. Um, I (0:33:59) Al: And of course it’s shiny pink, isn’t it? Which is the standard axolotl, axolotl colour. (0:34:01) Kev: Yeah, that’s correct (0:34:04) Kev: Standard yeah, okay. Yeah. Yeah, you know, okay slight slight (0:34:13) Kev: tangent here, um (0:34:15) Kev: so (0:34:17) Kev: They are you know 99 PI 99% invisible, okay, um (0:34:23) Kev: For folks who don’t know it’s a podcast that just goes into the history and origins of all sorts of random topics (0:34:28) Kev: I’m just everyday things um (0:34:30) Al: It’s mostly like design stuff, but yeah, they stretch out of that quite a bit, but that’s the original idea. (0:34:32) Kev: Yeah design stuff yeah (0:34:34) Kev: They do they do yeah, yeah (0:34:39) Kev: There’s an episode where they talk about axolotls (0:34:42) Kev: And how the the pink acts a lot of the common one that (0:34:46) Kev: so famous and popular and you can get pet shops is is so very distinct and different now because (0:34:57) Kev: long story short they years ago they some researchers got like a handful like eight (0:35:04) Kev: axolotls from the wilds of mexico and then like all the lab quote unquote lab axolotls though the (0:35:12) Kev: the pink ones with the translucent skin all those are more or less descendants (0:35:16) Kev: and they’ve just become so distinctly different from the wild ones because if (0:35:23) Kev: you look at a wild axolotl from the ones in Mexico they’re not even pink (0:35:26) Kev: they’re more like gray and they’re a little more fish-looking for lack of a (0:35:33) Kev: better word they might just because their skin isn’t translucent like the (0:35:36) Kev: the ones that so famous but it’s it’s a fascinating topic I love axolotls both (0:35:43) Kev: with the wild ones and the not wild ones. (0:35:46) Kev: But yeah, so going back to thing, Whooper’s cool, and more importantly Monster Patch. (0:35:54) Kev: Like, all the jokes about the style and whatever side, it looks, at least the images look competently made. (0:36:02) Kev: So I’m curious to see how this will pan out. (0:36:07) Kev: Do we have a date for the launch? I don’t think we do, do we? (0:36:09) Al: No, we just it’s coming. (0:36:11) Kev: Alright, well, keep your eyes out. (0:36:15) Kev: Yeah, I don’t know, we’re growing things. (0:36:18) Kev: And Pokemon are there. (0:36:20) Al: - Yes, yeah, fun. (0:36:23) Al: We’ll see what it’s like, but I liked Little Wood, (0:36:26) Al: so, and I like Pokemon. (0:36:29) Kev: I do. I don’t know. I actually haven’t played Little Wood, but I like Pokémon. (0:36:35) Kev: So we’ll see. That Apple Dragon Crocodile thing, I don’t know what that is. That’s a cute looking one. (0:36:44) Kev: I’m down. Let me know when. I mean, obviously you will let me know when this launches, but I’m just (0:36:49) Al: Oh, I just noticed it does actually say the Kickstarter is launching. (0:36:50) Kev: speaking to Sean Young, I guess. Not you, Al. But let me know when it launches so I can play this. (0:36:56) Kev: I am intrigued. (0:36:59) Kev: Oh, yeah, there it is at the very end. Oh, that’s soon, relatively, but yeah, but it kills us. That’s no indicator. You know, it just gives us the various tiniest, like false hope of when it actually comes out because that, you know, we’re talking about it like, oh, that’s lunch. That is no correlation to when we can play it. Done. (0:37:19) Al: yeah there was because they (0:37:27) Al: yeah because there was the um what was the other chibi game uh elusive um the kickstarter for (0:37:35) Al: that launched last week and yeah it was the expected release date for that is uh may 2027 (0:37:43) Al: so two years time (0:37:44) Kev: You know what? At least, I think I almost prefer a long launch window because that feels realistic/believable/but you know, I get it. (0:37:56) Al: Yeah, yeah, but it’s also the fact that elusive was announced three years ago originally. (0:38:04) Kev: Oh, that’s a different story. You’re right. (0:38:07) Al: So it’s like, yeah, games take a long time, but also this will be like five years from (0:38:12) Al: the first time we hear about it when it eventually releases. (0:38:14) Kev: Oh, sick. (0:38:16) Al: It’s our first official 2027 release date. (0:38:21) Kev: That is, that is also… (0:38:21) Al: Just checking my spreadsheet. (0:38:23) Al: We have a few saying 2026, but nothing saying 2027. (0:38:26) Kev: Look, I don’t mean, I don’t want to be mean to elusive. (0:38:30) Kev: Alright, like, the game dev’s hard, I get it, but… (0:38:34) Kev: I just, again, it’s one of my favorite benchmarks. (0:38:37) Kev: The elusive dev cycle is longer than one Confederacy of the United States. (0:38:50) Al: Where am I? I lost my tab. There we are. That’s all the news. We are now going to talk about (0:38:57) Kev: We did it (0:39:01) Al: Pixel Cross Rune Factory. Now before we get into this, Kevin, did you play the previous (0:39:03) Kev: So (0:39:06) Kev: Yes, yes, yeah, yeah we did I was on the episode we did the episode yes, it was (0:39:08) Al: one? (0:39:09) Al: Pixel Cross. (0:39:10) Al: It was me and you, was it? Right, OK. (0:39:13) Al: So next question, did you actually get any time to play this game this week? (0:39:15) Kev: A little bit it I’ve reached the first boss. There’s my (0:39:20) Al: OK. Yeah, that’s decent. I think you get the customization by that point. (0:39:26) Kev: Yeah, oh, yeah, you get that early on that’s like one of the first ones you get yeah, so I have enough to have thoughts (0:39:31) Kev: I haven’t seen the full things, but I certainly enough for opinions. Yes. Yes, absolutely. Yeah (0:39:34) Al: I think you’ve seen enough. You’ve seen enough, realistically, right? (0:39:39) Al: Because you also see, I think the boss, the only thing you won’t have done is a colour one. (0:39:44) Kev: Yeah, I’ve not seen a gun of color one yet. No, but uh, but (0:39:47) Al: but I think they’re pretty clear. (0:39:50) Al: They’re just slightly more complicated ones, but what comes to them when we come to it? (0:39:51) Kev: Yeah, yeah (0:39:58) Al: I’m changing this list around. I want to talk about the customisation first, (0:40:02) Al: because this is the thing that’s different. This is the thing that’s different about this game, (0:40:03) Kev: Oh (0:40:06) Al: other than the bosses are different, the colours are different, but this is the thing that seemed (0:40:09) Kev: Okay, well (0:40:12) Al: the most interesting to me until I played the game. (0:40:14) Kev: Well, there’s a few things oh (0:40:16) Kev: Okay, I’m gonna take us to (0:40:18) Kev: Hold on before we get them we can take one step back just for anyone who might not remember because you know (0:40:23) Kev: That was a while ago and people aren’t remember, right? So we’re talking on a grand pic cross puzzles, right? (0:40:29) Kev: Um, they did, uh, when we’re talking about his- his pixel-cross story of- (0:40:33) Kev: That’s the previous game, and that was just a very straightforward bare-bones- (0:40:39) Kev: Here’s a bunch of Picross puzzles, um, and there happens to be Harvest Moon, you know, they’re all Harvest Moon, er, story of seasons images, there’s (0:40:47) Kev: music in the background, and a little farm growing in the background. Um, but that- that was pretty much it, right? A very- (0:40:53) Kev: Yeah, I- I enjoy it, ‘cause I enjoy nonagram, but, um, but straightforward and, uh, basic sort of collection of puzzles. (0:41:03) Kev: This one, they’re- they- they upped- they upped it. I’m just- I’m surprised, I didn’t think they could take it places, but they did, they’re doing stuff, right? (0:41:13) Kev: Um, because- okay, let’s get into the customization. Now, that’s one of the biggest ones, ‘cause story of seasons was just (0:41:21) Kev: automatically happening in the background, you kind of looked at it here and there, but here, go ahead, Al, tell them. (0:41:24) Al: Yeah. Yeah, so here you I mean, realistically, it’s not fundamentally different, right? Like, (0:41:33) Al: the back, the background is still doing the same thing is the background. And you have a farm, (0:41:39) Al: like the previous one, because it’s all still farming, right? But you get to like, choose how (0:41:45) Al: your farm looks, basically, right? So you have, you can, it’s very specifically, you can go down (0:41:52) Al: down to which crops you want on which. (0:41:54) Al: Crop plot point, you can say “I want a turnip here, I want a potato here, I want a cabbage there”. (0:42:00) Al: You can be very specific about it. Weirdly detailed and you can also change your character’s (0:42:08) Al: look and weapons and stuff like that. I guess the thing I was disappointed about it was (0:42:14) Al: it doesn’t change anything. It is just the background and that’s fine. Maybe I shouldn’t (0:42:18) Al: have expected any more but it doesn’t make any difference to gameplay. (0:42:24) Al: It’s just changing what is on in the background which some people might really like but I’m just (0:42:29) Al: a little bit… I don’t particularly care because it’s really in the background. It’s there but (0:42:35) Al: you’re looking at the puzzle and especially… I don’t know how you play these games but I’m (0:42:39) Al: trying to do them as quickly as possible and then I put it down when I finished. (0:42:42) Kev: Yeah, right (0:42:45) Kev: Well, okay there is I (0:42:48) Kev: Think there’s a few more there’s a little more to it that gives it a little more meat on the buns (0:42:52) Kev: First of all, this now introduces a collection aspect, right? (0:42:55) Kev: Like one that you can actually display right whether it’s your displaying different crops on the field or perhaps more importantly to us (0:43:02) Kev: You you can collect monsters, right? (0:43:05) Al: Oh yes, I forgot about the monsters, of course. (0:43:07) Kev: Yeah, right you can have a couple monsters on your farm and they’re just walking around (0:43:12) Kev: background elements, but (0:43:14) Kev: Gotta catch them all. You’re right. Gotta catch them all (0:43:16) Al: Well and, and including, you won’t know this, but you can have the boxes there as well. (0:43:20) Kev: Yeah, I figured so I think there’s a page for that like you could kind of see it on the (0:43:26) Kev: Customization pages, but yes including bosses. So that’s fun (0:43:32) Kev: And actually (0:43:34) Kev: I guess you know, no, I’ll get to that in a second. Um (0:43:38) Kev: The other big one I think is the quote-unquote (0:43:42) Kev: And I say big is still not that big but the arms or equipment or whatever (0:43:48) Kev: So you can unlock different weapons because room factory, you know has this combat based (0:43:54) Kev: And there are combat scenes in the background when you’re fighting monsters to capture them or whatnot, right? (0:44:02) Kev: So depending on the weapons you equip you actually get different animations going on the background (0:44:07) Kev: I don’t know if you played around with that now or caught it but if you equip gauntlets versus a sword (0:44:12) Kev: Or an axe or whatever you get different animations and again just background stuff. Nothing cats significant, but it’s it’s a cute little (0:44:20) Al: Yeah, it’s, it’s, it’s fun. And I get why people like it. It’s just that’s not really my thing. I’m much more interested, I think, in the changes they made to gameplay, which we’ll come on to in a minute. (0:44:21) Kev: Cute little nod. I appreciate that. Yeah (0:44:27) Kev: Sure (0:44:33) Kev: Sure sure (0:44:34) Al: But yeah, it was… (0:44:36) Kev: Okay, before we get to the some of the different puzzles or how they spice it up (0:44:42) Kev: Other thing that I like so when you start the game you’re asked (0:44:46) Kev: Basically, there are two modes you can do you can do puzzle mode or adventure mode now puzzle mode is just basically like the (0:44:55) Kev: The first one where it’s just a collection of puzzles and you just do them (0:44:59) Kev: And you know, I think you can still not the customization and so on and so forth, but it’s just a big (0:45:05) Kev: block of (0:45:07) Kev: puzzles a list of puzzles (0:45:10) Kev: Adventure mode is a little bit (0:45:12) Kev: different because you unlock the puzzles basically on a sort of map where you clear one puzzle and then surrounding tiles on them on this map will unlock so you can kind of bounce around and progress right at the end you know it’s it’s it’s just a it’s still just a list of puzzles just a slightly different direction and a little different presentation but it’s it’s again kind of a fun little nod to the rune factory series where you got exploration and whatnot right. (0:45:40) Al: - Yeah, it kind of doesn’t make any difference (0:45:43) Al: but in a way it does ‘cause it gives you a lot more (0:45:46) Al: flexibility on what you’re playing, right? (0:45:48) Al: Like in standard one, standard like nonogram games, (0:45:51) Al: you just got like, here’s a list and you go and do one (0:45:53) Kev: Yep. (0:45:55) Al: then you do the next, you do the next, you do the next. (0:45:57) Al: Whereas here, you do one and it kind of unlocks (0:45:58) Kev: Yep. (0:46:00) Al: the top and the left of that one (0:46:02) Kev: Yeah. (0:46:02) Al: and you do the one over there (0:46:03) Al: and it does the bottom and the right of that one. (0:46:05) Al: And it gives you lots and the, (0:46:08) Al: As much as I was like, not massive. (0:46:10) Al: I do feel like purely this map-based layout does make me feel a little bit more immersed (0:46:19) Al: in this world, right? (0:46:20) Kev: It it does it (0:46:20) Al: Because it actually feels like you’re traveling, it feels like you’re exploring, and especially (0:46:25) Al: as it shows you there are some areas there, but you can’t get to them yet, and then you (0:46:28) Kev: Yeah, yeah (0:46:30) Al: unlock that, and then it shows you more areas you can get to. (0:46:32) Al: It feels like I’m exploring much more than anything else. (0:46:33) Kev: Yeah (0:46:34) Kev: It does right and it’s some that’s that establishes a goal of sort right like (0:46:41) Kev: Actual progress which is you know not associate with the nonagram collection game, but but I agree (0:46:48) Kev: Yeah, because like you said there’s (0:46:50) Kev: I’ve reached a puzzle where okay, I cleared the the puzzles next to them, but it didn’t lock. Why is that? (0:46:55) Kev: Well, that’s I guess I for me to discover and that’s kind of fun (0:47:00) Kev: And you know if nothing else like I think it’s all I’m impressed by how clever all these ideas are right like (0:47:07) Kev: Cuz they you don’t have a lot of room to play with this sort of game, right? (0:47:11) Kev: Like it’s the bread and butter is just the nonagrams (0:47:14) Kev: So how do we make it a little more interesting and they’re using some fun ideas here (0:47:18) Kev: and the adventure map (0:47:20) Kev: absolutely is one of them. (0:47:22) Kev: Now the other thing with adventure mode is that you also get some different challenges, (0:47:29) Kev: which are optional in the standard puzzle mode. (0:47:35) Kev: And that amounts to different variations on the puzzle. (0:47:39) Kev: The first one is color puzzles, (0:47:43) Kev: which I don’t even know if it’s actually just locked to adventure mode. (0:47:47) Kev: But anyways, so you have the color mode where– (0:47:48) Al: I don’t think they are. I think the only thing that’s locked to Adventure Mode is (0:47:51) Kev: Oh, really? Oh, okay, well. (0:47:56) Al: the boss battles being challenges. (0:47:58) Kev: Yeah, I think I said you can do challenges and puzzle, but it’s not required (0:48:02) Al: Yeah, that’s the thing. Adventure Mode is you have to do them. But yeah, anyway. (0:48:04) Kev: Yeah (0:48:07) Kev: Yeah, you’re forced to do it. Yeah, okay, so the color puzzles as the name implies like (0:48:14) Kev: You now not only have your numbers that you’re filling out, but you have them in different color blocks (0:48:21) Kev: You need to fill them with the correct color. I haven’t done one. So I don’t remember all the specifics but (0:48:28) Kev: but I think (0:48:31) Kev: I’ve done other (0:48:33) Kev: Nonogram games that they’ve done similar mechanics and I it’s always a fun little touch to add (0:48:37) Kev: Just know just a little variation at least in the in the puzzle, right? (0:48:42) Kev: Oh, oh, you know what this also reminds me (0:48:46) Kev: One thing that I found intriguing is when you start the game and you’re setting up your profile (0:48:51) Kev: You’re actually given a little tutorial on all the elements of the nonogram puzzles in the different modes and stuff (0:48:59) Kev: You know not (0:49:01) Kev: It’s nothing super heavy. No hand-holding. In fact, maybe it’s a little light for you know, how complex these can be but&l

In the final season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we tackle the darkest parts of Katara. We're covering her descent into Blood Bending, her refusal you forgive Zuko, to joining said Fire Prince in her revenge plot against the man who took her mother away. She's mad, we're drunk, and we weave Dr Leia's lovely diagnosis in between. You can follow Dr Leia Charnin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/warmly.drleia?igsh=cXVibzV0c3hwbXc0And Change Well Psych at https://www.instagram.com/changewellpsych?igsh=MWJxYmIxcGZ6c203dw==Support the show

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO LULU 12 MATI  2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: E faaola e Iesu (Jesus delivers)Tauloto -Tusi Paia–2 Samuelu 22:2 “Ua ia fa‘apea ane: O le ALI‘I, o lo‘u papa lea, ma lo‘u ‘olo ma lo‘u fa‘aola.”Faitauga – Tusi Paia – 1 Tupu 17:1-16I le Esoto 14:13-30, na tuliloa atu e le fitafita a Farao le fanauga a Isaraelu a'o iai i luma o le sami ulaula. Na iloa lelei e Isaraelu, a leai seisi e faaola iai latou, e maliliu uma pe toe faafoi uma e nofo pologa. O Mose, lo latou taitai na tagi atu i le Atua, ona ia faaola lea iai latou i lona aao malosi. I le Mareko 5:1-5, o se tamaloa na ulufia e le toatele o temoni na faasa'olotoina I se upu se tasi mai le Faaola e matautia. Sa iai se tamaitai sa iai sona faafitauli uiga ese, so'o se masini e alu i le eletise e faaola e latalata iai, e ulufia o ia e le eletise. Mo se faataitaiga, a ki se ili, e le taamilo le ili ae ua amata ona taamilo o ia. A ki se pusaaisa, e maluluina ai o ia, a ki se auli e amata ona ia vevela ai. Ua oo ina lē mafai ona toe ki se masini eletise i lona fale ma ua nofo i le pogisa. Na ou fai iai e aumai ia te a'u ae faapea mai e le mafai ona aumai i se taavale ona e iai le aso na ave ai I se taavale i le falemai, na faaola le taavale ae ulufia o ia e le uila mai le taavale, ma ua ato i fafo ma le taavale. Ona e le mafai ona alu i se taavale, o lea na ou alu iai e vaai, ma na ou fai iai, e pau le mea na te faia, o le tu'uina atu o lona ola ia Iesu aua e mafai ona ia faaola o ia mai le malosiaga o le pogisa. Na tuuina atu lona ola ia Iesu, tatalo se tatalo puupuu, ma sa faaolaina i le taimi lava lena. Na maliu Iesu ma toetu mai e faaolaina le tagata mai lima o satani (1 Ioane 3:8). E lē afaina pe tele ni malosiaga o le pogisa o loo faalavelave ia te oe, a e valaau ia te ia, e na te faasaoloto ia te oe. O Le tamaloa i le sunako e tasi se agaga leaga sa ia te ia (Mareko 1:23-26), o Maria le Makatala e fitu temoni (Mareko 16:9), ma le tamaloa i Katara na iai le toatele o temoni (Mareko 5:1-15) ma na faasaoloto ma faaola uma e Iesu. Ou te folafola atu ua faasaolotoina oe mai soo se malosiaga o le pogisa o loo faapologa ma faasauā ia te oe poo so'o se mea e tau ia te oe, i le suafa o Iesu. Ua maea ona totogi e Iesu le tau o lou faasaolotoga, amata savali ai ua e saoloto. TataloOu te savali i le faasaolotoga atoatoa i so'o se vaega o lou olaga, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

We got Dr Leia Charnin back as we get our favorite waterfowl back on the couch and ask how Katara feels about season 2. Support the show

Ali commemorates the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender by reflecting on what the show means to her, sharing a few silly memories based on what little she saw of it back when it was originally airing, as well as why she's always loved Kataang from the very beginning. Additionally, she expresses her infinite excitement for the new upcoming animated projects from Avatar Studios, including the limited series, Avatar: Seven Havens, and the first theatrical movie featuring the Gaang as young adults titled Aang: The Last Airbender. She also shares her love for the cast of the live-action Netflix adaptation of the series. To close out the episode, she shares a mushy Kataang story she wrote called "An Air of Certainty." "Will you go penguin sledding with me?"

We love her, you love her, so let's all rejoice that Dr Leia Charnin is back! We dive back into the Avatar-verse exploring the journey of Katara, covering her Season 1 arc as she water whips up a lovely cocktail. Support the show

Chris and Shawn list off some of their biggest qualms with Katara (who is one of our favorite characters and we don't forget to discuss how they contribute to her arch and why we love her). Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios #ParamountPlus #Netflix #Nickelodeon #LegendofKorra #Viacom #Paramount

Chris and Shawn pay homage to one of their favorite characters, Katara, and list their most beloved facets of her as a character. Then, if you happen to care, for no particular reason we decide to discuss how to fix the NBA's ratings.Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.comFacebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters#AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios #ParamountPlus #Netflix #Nickelodeon #LegendofKorra #Viacom #Paramount

This latest interview with Pamela Aaralyn, future humans channeler, brings forth the teachings of Dolores Cannon, the Council of Nine, and Millie, a future human from the 2050's. Pamela's world predictions discusses the potential future of humanity, including advancements in technology, travel, medicine, and music. She highlights that mankind is at a turning point where we can choose to remember our true power and shift into a higher level of consciousness. Pamela Aaralyn is a world-renowned Trance Channel, Mystic, Spiritual Teacher, Oracle, Remote Viewer, Galactic Historian. She is also a Sound Healer, Musician & Writer. Pamela is currently a Ph.D. student writing her work in the field of applied consciousness and practical mysticism. With over four decades of dedicated training alongside these spirit guides, Pamela's unique focus lies in her encounters with what she refers to as "Humans from the Future." ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 - Pamela Aaralyn Intro 01:11 - Pamela's Early Psychic Experiences 04:15 - Activation of Spiritual Gifts 05:45 - Training on Time and Bilocation 09:11 - Wisdom from the Council of Nine 12:33 - Challenges of Ascending to Higher Densities 17:21 - Raising Conscious Children 22:17 - The Role of Suffering 23:24 - Earth as the Galactic Library 25:38 - Paradox of Earth's Existence 27:16 - Connecting with Katara, a Parallel Life 35:45 - Channeling Dolores Cannon 42:00 - The Fourth Wave of Volunteers 44:15 - Dolores Cannon on Ancient Civilizations 56:07 - Pamela Channels Millie, a Future Human from 2052 58:24 - Life in 2052: Millie's Perspective 01:08:48 - Climate Change and Its Impact 01:12:33 - Future Medicine and Technologies 01:15:55 - Evolution of the Education System 01:18:43 - Transportation and Energy Advances 01:21:42 - Interactions with Galactic Beings 01:24:06 - The Role of Intuition in Future Professions 01:27:29 - Future of Music and Healing 01:30:09 - Pamela's Ethical Guidelines for Channeling 01:38:14 - Final Trio Questions ___________________ Guest: Pamela Aaralyn | Channeling Humans From the Future Website | https://www.pamelaaaralyn.com/ Work with Pamela | https://www.pamelaaaralyn.com/booking Past Classes & Channelings | https://www.pamelaaaralyn.com/past-classes-and-channelings Pamela's Online Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/PamelaAaralyn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pamelaaaralynofficial/ YouTube | ​⁠​​⁠ @PamelaAaralyn  Host: Emilio Ortiz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel | ​⁠​⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EmilioOrtiz Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense Shop Our Clothing Collection l https://www.unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

This week Chris and Shawn run with a little fan theory that posits Katara as the avatar. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios #ParamountPlus #Netflix #Nickelodeon #LegendofKorra #Viacom #Paramount

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z55yiGTlRt0 Katara reflexiona sobre la profunda conexión espiritual que representa la mediumnidad y la comunicación con seres fallecidos. A través de su don como sanadora, espiritista y médium, nos explica cómo los espíritus de terapeutas, médicos, chamanes y espiritistas continúan ayudando a sanar desde el más allá. Descubre qué es la sanación a través de buenos seres espirituales y cómo esta práctica influye en la salud de quienes la ejercen.-Puedes lograr equilibrio y armonía en tu vida a todo nivel: físico, mental, emocional y espiritual. Elevando tu nivel de consciencia, obtendrás progresos en tu vida de una manera natural. Katara Médium Médium natural con estudios en terapias holísticas: Biomagnetismo, Bioenergética, lecturas kinésicas del aura, maestría en Reiki y Karuna, masaje craneal hindú, Reflexologia, Terapia floral chamánica y próximamente Máster Psi Holística. http://www.katara.cl / katara.medium.oficial_ / katarachile https://x.com/alma_bendita Infórmate de todo el programa en: https://www.mindalia.com/television/ **CON PREGUNTAS AL FINAL DE LA CONFERENCIA PARA RESOLVER TUS DUDAS *** Si te parece interesante.... ¡COMPÁRTELO!! :-) ----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda - Instagram: / mindalia_com - Twitch: / mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

Book 3, Episode 17. In this episode we're discussing "The Ember Island Players." Join us as we discuss which U.S. President Katara is most like, what it takes to play Uncle Iroh, and what is going on with Suki and Sokka. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-appa/support

Noah has a conversation with Katara Washington Patton about depression, anxiety, and worry–how common these struggles are in Scripture and amongst Christians, but how they are stigmatized in the church. They talk about breaking through barriers to reach out for help if you need it, as well as how to be a good friend to someone struggling with their mental health.  Katara Washington Patton is Executive Editor at Our Daily Bread Publishing, and the author of eight books, including her latest Navigating the Blues: Where to Turn When Worry, Anxiety, or Depression Steal Your Hope, an Amazon best-seller.   She is also the author of Successful Moms of the Bible, Successful Women of the Bible, and Successful Leaders of the Bible, among other works.    Katara has worked in the editorial and acquisitions departments at Weekly Reader Corporation, Jet Magazine, Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI), McGraw-Hill, The African American Pulpit, The Chicago Defender, Tyndale House Publishers, and Christian Century Magazine. She is currently also a regular contributor to the daily devotions at Our Daily Bread. You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmrqOJmmqQQ   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.   Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.

We're almost there! The last of the “Life-Changing Zuko Field Trips” episodes and it involves Katara and her mother. Watch as the episode that lit a spark in all Zutara shippers sets sail. Katara confronts her mothers killer with the help of Zuko, as well as setting up of the series finale. Follow Billy and Raul on Twitter @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @SYNSPod

Book 3, Episode 16. In this episode we're discussing "The Southern Raiders." Join us as we discuss the secret meaning behind Sokka's flower necklace, which episode gets referenced by this one the most, if Aang has ever been wise, and the identity of Katara's mom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-appa/support

Šodien Čikāgā turpinās pirmdien startējušais Demokrātiskās partijas Nacionālais konvents – priekšvēlēšanu sanākšana, kam oficiāli jāapstiprina partijas kandidāts ASV prezidenta vēlēšanām. Šīs nedēļas sākumā Savienoto Valstu ārlietu resora vadītājs Entonijs Blinkens jau atkal ieradās Tuvajos Austrumos, lai censtos panākt uguns pārtraukšanu. Bet, turpinoties intensīvai kaujas darbībai frontē, kura kopš nesena laika šķērso ne vien Ukrainas, bet arī agresorvalsts Krievijas teritoriju, ne mazāk spilgtas kolīzijas risinājušās arī šī kara aizmugurē.  Ārvalstu aktualitātes pārrunājam ar politologiem Arni Latišenko un Kārli Daukštu, kā arī Māršala fonda vecāko pētnieci Kristīni Bērziņu. * Uz tramplīna zem stikla griestiem Šodien Čikāgā turpināsies pirmdien startējušais Demokrātiskās partijas Nacionālais konvents – priekšvēlēšanu sanākšana, kam oficiāli jāapstiprina partijas kandidāts nākamajām prezidenta vēlēšanām. Savulaik šie partiju konventi tiešām bija izšķirošās sacīkstes starp valsts galvas amata pretendentiem, taču pagājušā gadsimta pirmajā pusē Savienoto Valstu politikas praksē pamazām nostiprinājās partiju priekšvēlēšanu balsošanas sistēma. Pēdējie prezidenta amata kandidāti, kuri tika izraudzīti partiju nacionālajos konventos, bija republikānis Dvaits Eizenhauers un demokrāts Edlejs Stīvensons 1952. gadā. 1972. gadā priekšvēlēšanu balsojumi visās pavalstīs tika noteikti kā obligāti kā Demokrātiskās, tā Republikāniskās partijas statūtos. Tiesa, šis konvents demokrātiem varēja kļūt par ārkārtas gadījumu, jo, prezidentam Baidenam izstājoties no priekšvēlēšanu cīņas, viņam garantētās pavalstu delegātu balsis automātiski netika ieskaitītas viceprezidentei Harisai. Tomēr jūlija beigās notikušajā kandidātu izvirzīšanas balsojumā viņa bija vienīgā, kas savāca nepieciešamo delegātu balsu minimumu kandidēšanai, savukārt augusta pirmajās dienās notikušajā virtuālās nominēšanas procedūrā viņu atbalstīja gandrīz simts procenti delegātu. Raidsabiedrības BBC reportiere Madlēna Helperte savā vēstījumā pēc konventa pirmās dienas akcentēja šo politiskās stafetes nodošanas izjūtu. Visi runātāji, kuri līdz beidzamajam atbalstīja prezidenta Baidena kampaņas turpināšanu, tagad pauž nepārprotamu atbalstu Harisai; visi tie, kuri tika mudinājuši Baidenu izstāties, tagad neskopojas ar pateicības vārdiem viņam. Paša prezidenta uzstāšanās, kurā viņš vēlreiz atzīmēja savas administrācijas paveikto un vēlreiz piesauca iespējamās Donalda Trampa ievēlēšanas bīstamību, izpelnījās visgrandiozākās auditorijas ovācijas. Konventa kulminācija – par kandidātu nodoto delegātu balsu skaitīšanas procedūra – šoreiz bija gluži formāla augusta sākumā veiktās virtuālās nominēšanas dēļ. Tad nu partijas vadība šo norisi pārvērta krāšņā šovā, kuru vadīja ne vien moderators, bet arī dīdžejs, un kurā delegācijas prezentēja katra savu pavalsti. Savukārt otrās dienas gaidītais vaiņagojums bija eksprezidenta Baraka Obamas un viņa dzīvesbiedres Mišelas Obamas uzstāšanās. Kā eksprezidenta runas nozīmīgākais motīvs tiek uzsvērta nepieciešamība mobilizēties un smagi strādāt, jo demokrātiem uzvara vēl nepavisam neesot rokā. Pamanāmu disonansi konventa visumā festivālsikajā atmosfērā radījuši palestīniešu atbalstītāji  Čikāgas ielās. Lielākoties demonstrācijas ir mierīgas, taču daži, laužoties cauri policijas kordonam pie konventa norises vietas un Izraēlas konsulāta, izpelnījušies arestu. Tilti vai mirāžas? Šīs nedēļas sākumā Savienoto Valstu ārlietu resora vadītājs Entonijs Blinkens jau atkal ieradās Tuvajos Austrumos, lai censtos panākt uguns pārtraukšanu. Pēc tikšanās ar Izraēlas premjerministru Benjaminu Netanjahu viņš paziņoja, ka Izraēla esot piekritusi Savienoto Valstu, Kataras un Ēģiptes kopīgi izvirzītajam plānam, kam, Blinkena vārdiem runājot, jāceļ tilti pāri puses šķirošajām plaisām. Kā norādījis Blinkens, tagad izšķiršanās par pamiera sarunu atsākšanu esot grupējuma Hamas pusē, un, iespējams, vienošanās varētu tikt panākta jau nedēļas laikā. Pašreizējā sarunu procesa pamatā ir trīs posmu plāns, kuru ASV prezidents Baidens publiskoja maija beigās, un kas paredz pakāpenisku Gazas sektorā joprojām gūstā turēto izraēliešu atbrīvošanu, Izraēlai paralēli atvelkot spēkus no ieņemtajām teritorijām un atbrīvojot daļu tās cietumos turēto palestīniešu kaujinieku. Pēc Izraēlas ziņām, 111 izraēliešu gūstekņi joprojām atrodas Hamas rokās, lai gan trešdaļa no viņiem varētu vairs nebūt starp dzīvajiem. Iekšpolitiski iespējamā vienošanās ir Netanjahu valdībai abpusgriezīgs zobens, jo, no vienas puses, pastāvīgi pieaug sabiedrības spiediens panākt atlikušo gūstekņu atbrīvošanu, no otras – radikāli labējās partijas pašreizējā valdībā draud ar tās galu, ja premjerministrs pārlieku piekāpsies Hamas. Pēdējās nedēļās Izraēla ir izvirzījusi jaunus nosacījumus spēku atvilkšanai. Tā vēlas paturēt savā kontrolē joslu gar Gazas sektora dienvidu robežu, lai nepieļautu ieroču kontrabandu no Ēģiptes, kā arī joslu, kas sadala sektoru pa vidu. Palestīnieši, kuri no sektora dienviddaļas atgrieztos savās agrākajās mājvietās ziemeļdaļā, šai joslā tiktu pārbaudīti, lai nepieļautu kaujinieku un ieroču pārvietošanu. Līdz šim Hamas šīs Izraēlas prasības atteicies akceptēt, savukārt pieprasot garantijas, ka Izraēla, panākusi daļas gūstekņu atbrīvošanu, neatsāks karadarbību. Pie tam nav īsti skaidrs, cik operatīva varētu būt saziņa ar Hamas pusi iespējamajā sarunu procesā, ciktāl Jahja Sinvars, kustības līderis, kas pārņēmis varas grožus pēc Ismaila Hanijas nogalināšanas jūlija beigās, rūpīgi slēpjas Gazas tuneļos un ir sazināms vien ar vairāku dienu starplaiku. Ukrainas un Krievijas aizmugures kolīzijas Turpinoties intensīvai kaujas darbībai frontē, kura kopš nesena laika šķērso ne vien Ukrainas, bet arī agresorvalsts Krievijas teritoriju, ne mazāk spilgtas kolīzijas risinājušās arī šī kara aizmugurē. 14. augustā izdevums "The Wall Street Journal" publicēja rakstu ar versiju par to, kā īsti notikusi gāzes vada "Nord Stream" saspridzināšana Baltijas jūrā 2022. gada septembrī. Kā apgalvo izdevums, ideja par šo diversiju Ukrainas militāristu un uzņēmēju aprindās radusies drīz pēc Krievijas plaša mēroga iebrukuma Ukrainā, pie kam biznesa ļaudis apņēmušies segt operācijas materiālo pusi. Sākotnēji plānam piekritis arī prezidents Zelenskis, taču tad no Vašingtonas, kur arī kļuvis zināms par plānu, pienācis uzstājīgs lūgums no tā atteikties. Prezidents esot mēģinājis operāciju apturēt, taču armijas pavēlnieks ģenerālis Zalužnijs, kura pakļautībā darbojusies diversiju grupa, neesot pakļāvies, un tā nu gāzes vads uzgājis gaisā. Kā apgalvots publikācijā, daļēji šie fakti zināmi arī Vācijas izmeklēšanas iestādēm. Raksts "The Wall Street Journal" parādījās teju sinhroni ar informāciju Vācijas presē par to, ka "Nord Stream" lietas sakarā izdots orderis kāda Polijā dzīvojoša Ukrainas pilsoņa arestam, taču minētā persona paguvusi laikus pamest valsti. Tikmēr Vācijas un Polijas specdienestu pārstāvji vairākiem avotiem norādījuši, ka apšaubot Ukrainas atbildību un drīzāk sliecoties domāt par Krievijas specdienestu operāciju nolūkā diskreditēt Ukrainu. Otrs vienādojums ar vairākiem nezināmajiem ir tēma par sarunām, kuras, iespējams, tikušas plānotas starp Krieviju un Ukrainu ar Kataras starpniecību. Sarunu rosinātāja esot bijusi tieši Katara, izvirzot ideju, ka abas puses varētu vienoties turpmāk atturēties no triecieniem pa pretinieka enerģētikas infrastruktūru. Interese bijusi abpusēja, taču sarunas pajukušas neilgi pirms paredzētā sākuma, kad Ukrainas spēki iebrukuši Krievijas Kurskas apgabalā. Tomēr viss vēl neesot zaudēts, iespējams, procesu izdosies atjaunot. Toties notikušas sarunas Azerbaidžānas galvaspilsētā Baku starp tur ieradušos Krievijas vadoni Putinu un viņa azerbaidžāņu kolēģi Ilhamu Alijevu. Acīmredzami ukraiņu spēku operācijas Krievijas teritorijā nav pietiekams iemesls, lai Kremļa saimnieks mainītu savu ārvalstu vizīšu programmu. Oficiāli tikšanās saturs pamatā bijis saistīts ar Krievijas lomu Aizkaukāza reģiona stabilitātes nodrošināšanā, kā arī abu pušu tirdznieciskajiem sakariem. Kā zināms, Krievija īsti neiesaistījās, kad Azerbaidžāna pagājušogad rudenī ar militāru spēku savā labā atrisināja gadu desmitus ilgušo teritoriālo strīdu ar kaimiņvalsti Armēniju par Kalnu Karabahas teritoriju. Putins nu solījis sazināties ar Armēnijas premjerministru Nikolu Pašinjanu, acīmredzot lai mudinātu viņu slēgt mieru ar Azerbaidžānu. Tāpat šīs vizītes sakarā izskanējuši pieņēmumi, ka spriests ticis arī par iespējamu Krievijas naftas tirgošanu uz Eiropu, uzdodot to par Azerbaidžānā iegūtu, un, iespējams, pat par kādu militāru resursu piegādi Maskavai. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.   Eiropas Parlamenta granta projekta „Jaunā Eiropas nākotne” programma.* ​ * Šī publikācija atspoguļo tikai materiāla veidošanā iesaistīto pušu viedokli. Eiropas Parlaments nav atbildīgs par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantošanu.

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Venecuēlas līdera Maduro uzvaras pasludināšana izraisa plašus protestus. Saasinās attiecības starp Izraēlu un šiītu kaujinieku grupējumu "Hizbullāh". Krievijas algotņi no grupējuma "Vagner" ir cietuši ievērojamus zaudējumus kaujās ar nemierniekiem Mali. Aktualitātes pasaulē analizē Atvaļināts vēstnieks, vieslektors Latvijas Universitātē un Rīgas juridiskajā augstskolā Gints Jegermans, politologs Veiko Spolītis un Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra direktors Māris Andžāns. Raķešu un vārdu triecieni Jau nākamajā dienā pēc kustības "Hamās" teroristiskā iebrukuma Izraēlā pagājušā gada 7. oktobrī raķešu un lidrobotu triecienus pret Izraēlas ziemeļdaļu uzsāka arī Libānā bāzētā kustība "Hizbullāh", uz ko Izraēla atbildēja ar prettriecieniem. Pēc jūlija sākumā Izraēlas publiskotām ziņām šī karadarbība prasījusi apmēram simts Libānas civiliedzīvotāju dzīvības, nogalināti arī vairāk nekā 350 "Hizbullāh" kaujinieku. Savas mājvietas nācies pamest apmēram deviņdesmit tūkstošiem libāniešu, evakuēti apmēram sešdesmit tūkstoši Izraēlas ziemeļdaļas iedzīvotāju. 27. jūlijā no "Hizbullāh" kontrolētās teritorijas raidīta raķete, domājams – Irānas ražojuma "Falak-1", trāpīja sporta laukumā Madždal-Šamsas ciematā Golānas augstienēs, Izraēlas okupētajā Sīrijas teritorijā. Šī trieciena rezultātā gājuši bojā divpadsmit bērni un pusaudži, jaunākajam no kuriem bija desmit, vecākajam – sešpadsmit gadi. Izraēlas atbilde sekoja vakar, kad tās lidrobotu triecienā tika daļēji sagrauta ēka Libānas galvaspilsētas Beirutas dienvidu priekšpilsētā, kur atrodas kustības "Hizbullāh" vadības mītne. Trieciena mērķis esot bijis Fuads Šukrs – viens no kustības militārā atzara līderiem, tās raķešu spēku organizators, kaujinieks ar apmēram četrdesmit gadu ilgu stāžu. "Hizbullāh" gan apgalvo, ka Šukrs esot dzīvs. Pasaules medijiem savos virsrakstos piesaucot iespējamu eskalāciju Izraēlas un Libānas islāmistu spēku starpā, eļļu ugunij pielēja Turcijas prezidents Radžips Taijips Erdoans, kad svētdien, 28. jūlijā, uzstājoties savas Taisnīguma un attīstības partijas saietā, paziņoja, ka Turcija varētu iejaukties Izraēlas un "Hamās" karā tāpat, kā tā jau iejaukusies Lībijas pilsoņkarā un Armēnijas un Azerbaidžānas konfliktā par Kalnu Karabahu. Uz to Izraēlas ārlietu ministrs Israels Kacs atbildējis ar ierakstu platformā "X", aicinot izslēgt Turciju no NATO, kā arī salīdzinājis Erdoanu ar kādreizējo Irākas diktatoru Sadamu Huseinu, atgādinot, ar ko beidzās viņa pret Izraēlu vērstā darbība. Kā vaiņagojums šīm spriedzes kāpinājumam ir pirms dažām stundām pasauli aplidojusī vēsts, ka šonakt Teherānā ar precīzu raķetes trāpījumu likvidēts par "Hamās" augstāko līderi uzskatītais Ismails Hanija. Irānas galvaspilsētā teroristiskā grupējuma vadonis bija ieradies uz islāma republikas jaunievēlētā prezidenta Masuda Pezeškjana inaugurāciju. Irāna jau pasludinājusi nelaiķi par mocekli, kura asinis nebūšot velti izlietas; Turcija, Krievija un Katara nosodījušas nogalināšanu. Nav teju nekādu šaubu, ka šo operāciju īstenojusi Izraēla, tā apliecinot savas iespējas atriebties ikvienam pāridarītājam vismaz pāris tūkstošu kilometru rādiusā. Izskan viedokļi, ka atentāts apliecinot Izraēlas valdības nevēlēšanos tuvināt pamieru Gazā, taču ir arī tādi, kas uzsver, ka šis trieciens "Hamās" vadībai dod lielākas iespējas premjerministram Netanjahu attaisnot uguns pārtraukšanu Izraēlas sabiedriskajai domai. Joprojām Maduro… 29. jūlijā Venecuēla notika prezidenta vēlēšanas, kurās vajadzēja izraudzīties valsts galvu uz sešu gadu termiņu ar sākumu nākamā gada janvārī. Notikuma priekšvēsture ir nu jau vairāk nekā vienpadsmit gadus ilgstošais prezidenta Nikolasa Maduro varas periods, kura laikā katastrofāli krities iedzīvotāju dzīves līmenis, vairakkārt izcēlušies plaši protesti, opozīcijai mēģinot panākt varas maiņu, savukārt prezidents turējies varas virsotnē ar politisku manipulāciju un spēka struktūru palīdzību. Četrus gadus ilga pretstāve starp Maduro un alternatīvo prezidentu Huanu Gvaido tomēr noslēdzās ar Gvaido vadītās trimdas pagaidu valdības atlaišanu pērnā gada janvārī, atzīstot, ka tā nespēj panākt reālas izmaiņas valstī. Oktobrī tika panākta vienošanās starp valdību, opozīciju un Savienoto Valstu pārstāvjiem, ka vara garantē nākamo prezidenta vēlēšanu brīvību un godīgumu, pretim saņemot Venecuēlas naftas eksportam noteikto amerikāņu sankciju mīkstināšanu. Tomēr šī gada janvārī varas kontrolētā Venecuēlas Augstākā tiesa liedza dalību vēlēšanās spēcīgākajai opozīcijas bloka kandidātei Marijai Korinai Mačado. Vēl vairāki opozīcijas līderi tika apsūdzēti noziegumos pret valsti, izdodot aresta orderus. Tas viss lika Savienotajām Valstīm atjaunot sankcijas. Galu galā apvienoto opozīcijas bloku „Vienotā demokrātiskā platforma” vēlēšanās pārstāvēja tā priekšsēdētājs, bijušais diplomāts Edmundo Gonsaless. Kaut arī ne tik pārliecinošs kā daži diskvalificētie kandidāti, spriežot pēc aptaujām vēlēšanu dienā, viņš krietni apsteidza Maduro. Tomēr nākamajā dienā publicētie oficiālie rezultāti vēstīja, ka ar nelielu pārsvaru esot uzvarējis esošais prezidents. Lielākā daļa Eiropas, Ziemeļamerikas un Dienvidamerikas valstu, tāpat Japāna un Austrālija, atteikušās atzīt vēlēšanu rezultātus, savukārt savu atzīšanu Nikolasam Maduro jau dāvājušas Ķīna, Krievija, Irāna, Ziemeļkoreja, Baltkrievija, Sīrija, Serbija, Kuba, Bolīvija un vēl dažas citas valstis. Jau drīz pēc oficiālās rezultātu pasludināšanas Venecuēlas galvaspilsētas Karakasas ielās izgāja protestētāji, un lai arī protesti bija mierīgi, varas iestādes tos sagaidīja ar asaru gāzi, gumijas lodēm un arestiem. Tomēr demonstrācijas nav rimušās joprojām. Pēc visa spriežot, Maduro valdībai vairs nav lojāla liela daļa t.s. čavistu – viņa priekšgājēja, 2013. gadā mirušā Ugo Čavesa sekotāju. Pastāvīgi izskan aicinājumi varas struktūru pārstāvjiem pāriet tautas, respektīvi, opozīcijas pusē, taču pagaidām trūkst nozīmīgu apliecinājumu, ka šie saucieni rod dzirdīgas ausis.  Āfrikā "Vāgneram" karsti Pēc privātās militārās kompānijas „Vāgnera grupa” pērngad sarīkotā dumpja un tās līdera Jevgeņija Prigožina un dažu citu komandieru likvidēšanas pieklusa arī ziņas par „vāgneriešu” darbību Āfrikā. Tomēr, kā liecina pēdējo dienu informācija, šie karotāji ekvatora tuvumā joprojām ir sastopami. 28. jūlijā Mali ziemeļos operējošās tuaregu separātistu vienības paziņoja, ka ir smagi sakāvušas valdības spēku vienību, kuras liela daļa bijuši krievu algotņi no „Vāgnera grupas”. Tuaregiem izdevies nogalināt vai sagūstīt vairākus desmitus „vāgneriešu”, pie tam sagrābt nozīmīgu daudzumu Krievijā ražotu ieroču. Dienu vēlāk sakāves fakts tika apstiprināts arī ar „Vāgnera grupu” saistītos platformas „Telegram” kanālos. Vēlāk par sekmīgu uzbrukumu tai pašai kolonai ziņoja vēl viens Mali režīmam naidīgs spēks – ar teroristisko grupējumu „Al-Qaeda” saistītā islāma džihādistu grupa. Savukārt oficiālajos režīma paziņojumos par „vāgneriešu” piedalīšanos nekas nav sacīts, ziņots vien par valdības karaspēka vienības sekmīgu izlaušanos no nemiernieku spēku ielenkuma. Režīms nenoliedz krievu militārpersonu klātbūtni valstī, taču apgalvo, ka tie nav vis „Vāgnera grupas” algotņi, bet Krievijas regulāro spēku instruktori, kuri palīdz Mali armijai apgūt Maskavas piegādāto kara tehniku. Vēl viena interesanta nianse šai stāstā ir Ukrainas Militārās izlūkošanas dienesta pārstāvja Andrija Jusova izteikumi intervijā Ukrainas sabiedriskajai raidorganizācijai „Suspiļne”, ka nepieciešamo informāciju tuaregiem piegādājis viņa resors. Šī, starp citu, nav pirmā ziņa par Ukrainas slepeno dienestu pretdarbību Krievijas ietekmei Āfrikā. Kā zināms, militārā hunta nāca pie varas Mali divos apvērsumos 2020. un 2021. gadā. Līdzīgi procesi pēdējos gados notikuši arī divās Mali kaimiņvalstīs – Nigērā un Burkinafaso. Pagājuša gada septembrī šīs trīs valstis, kuras huntu uzkundzēšanās rezultātā pametušas Rietumāfrikas Valstu ekonomisko apvienību, noslēdza savstarpējas aizsardzības paktu, kas vērsts pret  kaimiņvalstu, kā arī bijušās reģiona koloniālās virsvaras – Francijas – iespējamu iejaukšanos. Jūlija sākumā trīs huntu līderi – Nigēras ģenerālis Abdūrahmane Čiani, Burkinafaso kapteinis Ibrahims Traore un Mali pulkvedis Asimi Goita – parakstīja trīs valstu konfederācijas līgumu. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

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Send us a Text Message.I can't stress this enough.Discussion of the final two episodes of Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender.

Send us a Text Message.The Bridge discusses Episode 5, "Spirited Away" and Episode 6 "Masks" on this episode of the podcast. These episodes explore themes of identity, the masks we wear, and a Prince's sacrifice for his men.

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Katara. Katara is a character from the series Avatar: The Last Airbender and has many fictional abilities (because she's not a real person) that might sound interesting to you. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free Episodes Want an ad-free experience? Follow this link to support the podcast and get episodes with no ads: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ ProLon Get 15% off Prolon's 5-day nutrition program at ProlonLife.com/ICANTSLEEP. Factor Head to FACTORMEALS.com/icantsleep50 and use code icantsleep50 to get 50% off. DoorDash Get 50% off up to $20 and zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code ICANTSLEEP. BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/icantsleep today to get 10% off your first month HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/50icantsleep and use code 50icantsleep for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. Jupiter CBD Oil Save 20% off your first purchase by entering GETSLEEP upon checkout, or click here: https://www.getjupiter.com/share/icantsleep SleepPhones Follow this affiliate link to purchase headphones you can fall asleep with: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=793 then enter the code ICANTSLEEP10 at checkout to receive a discount. This content is derived from the Wikipedia article Katara, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. The article can be accessed at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katara_(Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the adults have ruined the world, it's time for the kids to save it. The Symbolic Simpletons of Symbiosis flex their snark-bending skills while joining Aang, Katara, and Sokka on an adventure across mysterious lands in the Netflix live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season One!”

This episode the stakes are being raised as our heroes speed towards the season climax. Will they get away? Will Lin ever not be iconic? Will Mary Clay ever stop simping over General Iroh? The world may never know, unless.... they listen to the episode....

Interlude time! We talk all the normal stuff but about a property we actually like.

Section 302 podcast Case 11 : நிதிஷ் கட்டாராThe Nitish Katara case involved the brutal murder of a young man in 2002, allegedly due to his relationship with the sister of the accused. Vikas and Vishal Yadav, sons of a politician, were convicted of the crime in 2008. The case drew attention to issues of honor killing and flaws in India's justice system. It remains a landmark case in the country's legal history.Produced by Human PodiumExecutive Producer: Deepika ArunSponsors : MTR Udipi & Maiya PublishingScript: Tamil 360°Narrators: Deepika Arun, DakshinSound Design, Foley, Recording, Mixing and Mastering: L. Baba Prasad at Digi Sound Studio, ChennaiMusic: DakshinDirection Team: Bavya Keerthivasan & Srinithya Sundar#JusticeForNitish #TrueCrimePodcast #NitishKatara #JusticeDenied  #TrueCrime #HighProfileCase #LegalJustice #SocialJustice #VictimsVoice #IndianJudiciary #JusticeForVictims #HonourKilling #MurderMystery #Sec302 #MurderMystery #CrimeStories #JusticeServed #Investigation #CriminalJustice #BehindTheScenes #IntrigueUnveiled #TrueCrimeCommunity #ListenNow #CrimePodcast

This week, we get some backstory on our villains while Korra is trapped in a box. The team mounts a rescue mission to the wrong villain, and Bolin gets his fly zipped by a metal mommy.Black Nerds Create!Follow Delia on Instagram!(And @Deliaistyping on most other platforms!)Check out all of our network's awesome pods!

In this intriguing episode, Bri dives deep into the topic of legacy with guest, CaTyra Polland!As a poet, keynote speaker, and author of her new book, Legacy Beyond Offspring, she's focused on shattering conventional norms by exploring the concept of legacy beyond parenthood. From her own experience to insights from a focus group of childfree individuals, CaTyra discusses the myriad ways to leave a lasting impact without having children.Beyond that, Katara shares her experiences as an author and editor, providing valuable advice to aspiring writers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about creating a meaningful legacy beyond traditional norms. Tune in to be inspired and empowered! Pre-order your book, Legacy Beyond Offspring, here!Connect with CaTyra:+ Instagram @catyrapolland + LinkedIn​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples.Like the show? Leave us a rating & review. If you want to join the conversation, email us at podcast@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com!Stay up to date with Childfree Wealth® by signing up for our newsletter here! Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® here!Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

On today's episode, Robert returns to talk about this rather heavy episode, air temple BnB, and voice actors. Hijinks ensue!The Gang have relocated to Air Temple Island. Amidst the growing fear and tension, The team tries to rally before Korra has a terrifying confrontation with Tarlock.Check out all of our network's awesome pods!

Jeff Bimm from the Draught Daze podcast joins Carmela this week to play our game of connections. Join in, play along, and find out if he'll be back again next week!  Here are today's clues: 1. Jars of Clay tune, SRV's Texas event, Capri, torrent. 2. HIJKLMNO?, park, type of "color", Katara's people. 3. Miles Prower?, Store - to a listener?, "American" film from 1986, follow. 4. lead, Patrick, tabloid, Sun. 

On this episode, we conclude our spotlight on Dev Patel with his latest film, his directorial debut: MONKEY MAN.

A roller coaster ride through Omashu that leaves you questioning - How did they channel the animated fun into these high-stakes, live-action sequences? That's just a glimpse of the exciting dissection we have in store as we discuss the latest episodes of the earth-shattering series "Avatar: The Last Airbender."Dive into the nuances of a world where the bending of elements reflects the complexities of its characters. This episode peels back the layers of the alterations, specifically around the secret tunnel's wall, and how they reshape the original narrative. We debate the darker tones in the new adaptation, from Bumi's aggressive stance to Jet's morally ambiguous journey, and whether these shifts deepen the lore or dilute the essence.Join us as we discuss Aang's capture, Iroh and Zuko's familial ties, and the absence of Sokka and Katara's "creeping crystal" escapade, which we might have kept for its sheer, crystalline charm. And remember to stay till the end for a spirited chat about those cut episodes – were they really non-essential filler or missed opportunities for rich character development?DISCLAIMER: Spoiler alert! "We're Too Literary" will dive deep into the folds of the narrative, characters, and world-building aspects of the media we dissect. Our conversations are filled with analysis and reimagining, which are crucial for offering our take on how the story unfolds. Thanks for tuning in and getting literary with us.

Katara McCarty is the founder of Exhale, an app focused on the mental wellness of Black women. Today, she shares her personal life story with Gwyneth. They talk about how McCarty's work has been informed by a unique survey she conducted in 2023. And what it means to hold space: “I think that holding space takes acknowledging the fullness of the person you're holding space for,” McCarty says. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we continue our spotlight for DEV PATEL with his quirky and moving performance in THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD. 

Ever wondered how Netflix's live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" stands up to the iconic animated series? Join us, Dakota and Anthony, as we passionately discuss the new adaptation's impact on the cherished franchise, delving into the complexities of adapting a beloved story. Discover how the original creators' departure might have shaped the final product, and experience a behind-the-scenes look at the grind of producing content for YouTube amid copyright claims. We also share our nostalgic reflections on the "MonsterVerse" and tackle the shifting perceptions in Star Wars fandom.Grab your lightsabers and anime plushies; this episode is a celebration of narrative arts. We're not just talking about "Avatar"; we're also diving into the Star Wars universe with the "Acolyte" series, exploring the High Republic era and the excitement around the Phantom Menace re-release. Take a walk down memory lane with our thoughts on "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and get hyped with us about the upcoming "Avatar" live-action series. As we analyze the portrayal of iconic characters like Uncle Iroh and Azula, we're unraveling the ties between childhood nostalgia and the re-experiencing of Avatar's deeper themes.Finally, we're comparing the storytelling and pacing of serialized narratives like "One Piece" to "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and pondering the influence creators have on their adaptations. We peek at the future of narrative in both animation and live-action forms, teasing our next topic: Makoto Shinkai's works. From the legacy of voice actors to the essential role of technological innovation in filming, this episode is a deep dive into the heart of geek culture, narrative analysis, and the artistic journey from page to screen.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbAThe Complete MONSTERVERSE Timeline and History - GODZILLA x KONG Recap:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamyXL7Z_n0Twitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowMusic:Eric Godlow Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpkcYps82PdSo0tK5rEIPASupport the show

The reboots, remakes, and sequels of Avatar: The Last Airbender only reminds us that people love the animated television show and the characters who reside in the world. Out of all of the main and beloved characters (Aang, Katara, Sooka, Toph, Zuko) people either know or have headcannoned their futures as adults, couples, and parents. But there has always been one character that even the official sequel show, The Legend of Korra, has never shined a light on. Azula. Fire Lord Ozai's daughter. Prince Zuko's sister. Firebending master. And ultimately arrested and taken away never to be seen again at the end of the show. As always, send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a fic author who would like to be interviewed in the future, at canonicallyincorrectpod@gmail.com Support the author and give them a kudos over on AO3: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Flashes of Fire by The_Pyromancer Thank you to our Patreons, AutumnalRiver and Rillie C., for your continued support! Like us and what we do? Donate to help us do more fun things at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/canonicallyincorrect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join our Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our community discord, and a chance to choose what we feature on the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/canonicallyincorrect⁠⁠

Spoiler alert! Amy and Morgan are back this week to discuss the entire first season of the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender. And yes, we watched the whole series. And yes, we're still not sure who this was for. But we did have expectations (even if we may have lowered them a little) - and we were eager to share our thoughts on whether those expectations were met. During the course of this nearly two hour episode, Amy and Morgan break down the characters, the plot, and the other elements that wove their wave into this series. What did we think about Katara's complete lack of growth? Did diving headlong into the deeper connection between Iroh and Zuko do the characters justice? How did we handle combining four storylines into one at Omashu? Find out this - as well as what musical moment sent Amy into a tailspin - and more on this week's episode! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show chats, extra episodes, deleted scenes and ways to join in live on the show! Find us: https://patreon.com/thelegendaryladies… Want to show your support another way? Leave us a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe to our podcast on all the platforms! Comments or suggestions? Email us at thelegendaryladies@gmail.com Find our hosts online: Kat:  @ComicUno Morgan: @Mojotastic Amy: @Amy_Hyp

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Review for the live action AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER on Netflix! They break down the series and how it compared to the animated series, whether showrunner Albert Kim got the transfer right, their thoughts on the actors and their characters, and what worked and didn't work for them overall in this adaptation of the beloved animated series. #avatarthelastairbender #avatar #netflix  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on AVATAR: The Last Airbender 10:25 Aang, Katara and Saako Strorylines and Actors 24:45 The Fire Nation - Zuko, Iroh, Zhao, Ozai and Azula 38:08 Overall Storyline Thoughts Live Action versus the Animated Series  49:48 Appa and Momo in Live Action 51:32 Thoughts on the CGI, Sets, Costumes 59:45 Favorite Scenes and Moment and Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to us as we discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series) If you would like to give us feedback on how were doing follow us at: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/cd6sNqvnav⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/senornerdpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/senornerdpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ @senornerdpod on Twitter. Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American fantasy drama television series developed by Albert Kim for Netflix. It is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelodeon. The series features an ensemble cast including Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, and Daniel Dae Kim. The series is set in a fictional world where human civilization is divided into four nations based on the four classical elements: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. In each nation, some people known as "benders" can telekinetically manipulate one of the four elements. The story follows the journey of twelve-year-old Aang, the last survivor of the Air Nomads and the next "Avatar" who can master all four elements. The series was first announced in September 2018, with DiMartino and Konietzko attached as both executive producers and showrunners. However, in June 2020, the pair departed the series over creative differences. In August 2021, Kim was officially announced as a writer, executive producer and showrunner. It was released on Netflix on February 22, 2024.[3][4] It garnered mixed reception from critics, with praise for the visuals and production design but criticism for the writing. The series is set in a war-torn world inspired by various Asian and Indigenous cultures where certain people can "bend" one of the four classical elements—water, earth, fire or air. Aang, the "Avatar" and the last living Airbender, is the bridge between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements instead of just one. The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic Fire Nation to conquer the world. With his new companions Katara and Sokka, Aang sets out to master the four elements while pursued by Zuko, the exiled crown prince of the Fire Nation, who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him.[5] Premise[edit]

Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 AtLAB: 5:44 Dune Part 2: 37:28 Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix) Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 4/10 Summary In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to find the world ravaged by the Fire Nation. As the Avatar, the only individual capable of mastering all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air), Aang embarks on a journey to restore balance to the world. He joins forces with siblings Katara, a water bender, and Sokka, a talented Southern Water Tribe warrior, and together they face challenges and adventures as Aang trains to hone his bending abilities and fulfill his destiny. This remix of the beloved animated series bastardizes the core elements of the original story while presenting it through a live-action lens. Cast: Main Characters: – Aang: Gordon Cormier – Katara: Kiawentiio Tarbell – Sokka: Ian Ousley – Prince Zuko: Dallas Liu – Uncle Iroh: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee – Azula: Elizabeth Yu – Fire Lord Ozai: Daniel Dae Kim Supporting Characters: – Suki: Maria Zhang – Yukari (Suki’s mother): Tamlyn Tomita – Gran Gran (Katara and Sokka’s grandmother): Casey Camp-Horinek – Jet: Sebastian Amoruso – The Mechanist: Danny Pudi – Commander Zhao: Ken Leung Episodes Episode 1 Title: Aang Directed By: Michael Goi Written by: Albert Kim & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko Episode 2 Title: Warriors Directed By: Michael Goi Written By: Joshua Hale Fialkov Episode 3 Title: Omashu Directed By: Michael Balfry Written By: Christine Boylan Episode 4 Title: Into the Dark Directed By: Albert Kim Written By: Keely MacDonald Episode 5 Title: The Southern Air Temple Directed By: Lauren Lynex Written By: Lauren Lynex Episode 6 Title: The Spirit World Directed By: Arun A. Mylvaganam Written By: Katie Lovejoy Episode 7 Title: Siege of the North Directed By: Bharat Nalluri Written By: Nicole Yoo Episode 8 Title: Crossroads of Destiny Directed By: Albert Kim & Jabbar Raisani Written By: Albert Kim & Katie Lovejoy Production Produced by (activist) Albert Kim Production Companies Netflix and Rideback Top Production Notes: Positives: Cinematography and Visual Effects: The live-action portrayal of the world is visually stunning, with impressive bending effects and detailed set design. Casting Choices: Some viewers find certain actors, particularly the young leads, to be well-cast and embody the characters’ personalities effectively. Negatives: Pacing and Storytelling Choices: Some critics found the pacing of the first season to be slow and felt the show condensed plot points from the original series, potentially hindering character development and impacting the overall story flow. Deviation from the Source Material: While some viewers appreciate the show’s attempt to adapt the story for a live-action format, others felt certain changes to the narrative or character arcs were unnecessary and took away from the essence of the original. Budget The budget for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix is reported to be $15 million per episode. This means the entire first season, consisting of eight episodes, reportedly cost $120 million to produce. Dune: Part 2 (2024) Out of 10 Why Did Lady Jessica Go Full Super-Villains Darryl: 6.25/10 Brian: 4/10 Summary Picking up after the events of the first film, Paul Atreides seeks refuge with the Fremen, the indigenous people of the harsh desert planet Arrakis. He continues to develop his prophetic visions and abilities, while also forming a bond with Chani, a young Fremen warrior. Meanwhile, the Harkonnens, House Atreides’s bitter rivals, remain in control of Arrakis and continue to exploit its valuable resource, spice. Paul grapples with the weight of his destiny and the potential for a violent future. He must navigate complex alliances and face difficult choices as he ponders the potential consequences of his actions. The film explores themes of revenge, destiny, and the struggle for power. It delves deeper into the intricate world-building of Frank Herbert’s original novel, introducing new characters and factions. Cast and Crew Director: Denis Villeneuve, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts based on Frank Herbert’s novel. Main Cast: – Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides, the young heir who embraces his destiny among the Fremen. – Zendaya reprises her role as Chani, the Fremen warrior who becomes Paul’s love interest. – Rebecca Ferguson is back as Lady Jessica, Paul’s Bene Gesserit mother. – Javier Bardem returns as Stilgar, the leader of the Sietch Tabr Fremen tribe. – Josh Brolin portrays Gurney Halleck, Paul’s loyal warrior mentor. New additions to the cast include: – Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the cunning nephew of Baron Harkonnen. – Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter with a complex role to play. – Christopher Walken joins the cast in an undisclosed role. – Léa Seydoux as Lady Fenring. Other notable crew members: – Hans Zimmer returns to compose the score, building upon the unique soundscape established in the first film. – Greig Fraser serves as the cinematographer, capturing the vast landscapes and intricate details of Arrakis. Dune: Part Two – Production and Budget Production: – Development for Dune: Part Two began after Legendary Entertainment acquired the film and television rights for Dune in 2016. – Director Denis Villeneuve signed on in 2017 with the intention of making a two-part adaptation due to the novel’s complexity. – Originally, production contracts were only secured for the first film. The green light for the sequel depended on the first film’s success. – Despite Villeneuve’s concerns about the sequel’s green light due to the first film’s hybrid release (theatrical and HBO Max), it received the go-ahead, allowing them to move forward. – Filming for Dune: Part Two took place primarily in Jordan, Italy, and Hungary, with additional locations utilized as needed. Budget: – The estimated budget for Dune: Part Two is $190 million, which is significantly higher than the first film’s $165 million budget. – This increased cost can be attributed to several factors, including: – Expanding the scope of the story and world-building compared to the first film. – Bringing in new and established actors with higher salaries. – Creating complex visual effects and sets to bring the fictional universe to life. Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. 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Derek and Noah end their review journey with Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' episodes 5-8! On the menu: Katara and Sokka in the spirit world, the epic meeting of Aang and the Blue Spirit, Zhao the Moon Slayer, Momo's fate, favorite characters, the best fights, their overall thoughts on the season, & more! Let us know your thoughts on the original 'Avatar' series by emailing us at abonibbles@gmail.com or on social media! Check out the links below and connect with us!!   INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    TWITTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   THREADS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.abiteofpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/461OOcf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abiteofpod/message

This week on Nerd's Talking The Podcast, get ready for a thought-provoking episode! We kick things off with a review of "Next Goal Wins," directed by Taika Waititi, which tells the remarkable story of the American Samoa soccer team's journey to redemption after suffering the worst loss in World Cup history. With the 2014 World Cup on the horizon, the team recruits maverick coach Thomas Rongen, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, to help turn their fortunes around. ext, we delve into the highly anticipated Netflix series "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Set in a war-torn world inspired by Asian cultures, the series follows Aang, the Avatar and the only one capable of bending all four elements. Aang, along with his new friends Katara and Sokka, embarks on a quest to master the elements and bring peace to the world, all while being pursued by the exiled Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation, who seeks to capture him to regain his honor. Then, Lafayette gives us a quick review of "Mean Girls," a modern classic comedy from the creative mind of Tina Fey. The film follows new student Cady Heron as she navigates the treacherous social hierarchy of high school, particularly the elite group of popular girls known as "The Plastics," led by Regina George. As Cady becomes entangled in Regina's world, she must learn to stay true to herself with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian. Tune in to this week's Nerds Talking for these reviews and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdstalking/support

Join the From the Spirit World crew as they recap & review the new Netflix live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series! This time, our discussion on Episode 3 “Omashu” talking about Jet & Katara, The Mechanist, Azula, and more. Hosts […]

Matthew Fox reunites with guests Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to wrap up their deep dive into Netflix's live action take on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Did the last two episodes stick the landing or fall short?In the intro, Matthew notes rising excitement across the four days while Riki felt genuine disappointment. Did Paul land closer to one side or the other?Key Discussion Questions:Does Ken Leung deliver one of the all-time great villain performances as Admiral Zhao?Does condensing Katara's waterbending mastery arc shortchange her character growth?Do strong performances help the show transcend uneven writing at times? Is Dallas Liu's Prince Zuko a standout?Did shaping the show for a wider Netflix audience undermine quirks of the original that niche fans loved?Other Questions Tackled:Is the Zuko/Iroh dynamic enhanced by the tearful funeral scene?Was incorporating Northern Water Tribe sexism necessary?Should the missing backstory between Master Pakku and Gran Gran have been included?Will season two deviate more radically from the original animated series?Should training arcs be sacrosanct versus “gifted” natural talent?What direction could Azula's characterization and Lieutenant Jee's arc take?What other Avatar stories could shine in live action down the road?In conclusion, despite significant flaws, Riki and Paul want season two renewed for the cast and crew's sake. But will it stay true to the essence of Avatar going forward? We've started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We've got options for you!Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com

Derek and Noah embark on their quest to review Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' starting with episodes. 1-4! On the menu: Is it a worthy adaptation, destroying the Southern Air Temple, Aang's airbending, the Kyoshi Warriors, King Bumi being a bad friend, the familial relationships of Katara & Sokka and Zuko & Iroh, practical effects vs. CGI, and more! Let us know your thoughts on the original 'Avatar' series by emailing us at abonibbles@gmail.com or on social media! Check out the links below and connect with us!!   INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    TWITTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   THREADS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.abiteofpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/461OOcf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abiteofpod/message

In this episode of the Superhero Ethics podcast, Matthew Fox, Paul Hoppe, and Riki Hayashi continue their in-depth discussion of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. They dive deeper into the complex characters and themes that have made the show a timeless classic, exploring the nuances that have inspired fans for decades, and how they will translate into the Netflix live action version, coming out soon.Key Points:The hosts delve into the character of Sokka and his journey of overcoming sexist attitudes, highlighting the importance of his growth and how it resonates in the martial arts and geeky communities.Katara's role as both a student and a teacher is examined, as well as her choice not to bloodbend, showcasing her moral development and the agency of her decisions.Toph's representation of disability in science fiction and fantasy is praised, highlighting her relatability and the show's understanding of disability representation.The discussion explores the Ba Sing Se storyline and its relevance to ignoring real-world issues.The hosts analyze the show's representations of different Asian cultures and martial arts, discussing the challenges of creating a fantasy world inspired by real-world cultures while avoiding cultural appropriation.Other Topics Covered:Sokka's relationships with his father and ZukoAang's journey of learning and acquiring skillsIroh's transformation and the appeal of "Shredded by Iroh" workout planAppa's role in the show and concerns about CGI in the live-action versionBonus content for members about the various romances in the show! We've started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We've got options for you!Email: ✉️ Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com

Janet and Dante are joined once more by dynamo director, Giancarlo Volpe, as we welcome Aang back to the land of the living in, ‘The Awakening'! After the fall of the Earth Kingdom, Aang wakes up in some alarming new digs with a hair-raising new look (iykyk) as the Gaang makes their way towards unfamiliar Fire Nation territory. Meanwhile, Zuko finds himself feeling uneasy about his long-awaited return home after helping Azula defeat the Avatar, troubled by the question - is there a chance he could still be alive?    Janet and Dante get some insider info from Giancarlo about the elements that make this such a powerful season opener, marvel at the masterful displays of waterbending from Katara, and dive into Dante's strong feelings about Zuko's sinister sister and …her chess playing skills? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices