Xenogears Story Analysis (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast (Ft. Retrograde Amnesia)

In this second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Xenogears, we're joined by Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia to cover a very basic introduction to gnostic cosmology and the opening cutscene of the game--which is filled to the brim with symbolism and foreshadowing! Retrograde Amnesia YouTube:    / @retrogradeamnesia   Timecodes: 1. Introduction To This Week's Guests (0:00) 2. A Fair Warning About So-Called "Spoilers" (4:05) 3. Extra Tidbits Of Dev History (5:38) 4. An Intro To Gnostic Cosmology (12:03) 5. Analysis Of The Prologue/Opening Cutscene (26:52) 6. Spoiler Warning (1:17:06) 7. End Of Spoilers (1:23:03) 8. Wrapping Up (1:35:49) **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT... **Listen On Soundcloud**:   / resonantarc​   **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Join Our Discord Server:   / discord   Patreon Page:   / resonantarc   Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonan... Twitter:   / resonantarc   Facebook:   / resonantarc