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  • Ep. 370 - Holiday Question Hole Special

    Ep. 370 - Holiday Question Hole Special

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    The three finest minds in video games plumb the depths of our listener-submitted Question Hole, dredging up all manner of holiday cheer, the Floridafication of America, and the return of Seaman. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    Barbara Walters20/20

    1: Tradegood asks, what is the best video game to play on a first date? (03:04)

    New Super Mario Bros.Overwatch LeagueLove Letter

    2: Kiko B asks, aside from jumping and running, what are the most important verbs in a platform game? Are there any that don’t get the attention they deserve? (06:28)

    3: Breadytodie asks, which is the better racing game series: Initial D or Wangan Midnight? (07:34)

    Initial D seriesWangan Midnight seriesMotohiro KawashimaYuzo KoshiroDensha de Go! series

    4: Goonbag asks, what’s the most shame you have ever experienced playing a video game? (08:48)

    Duke Nukem ForeverCall of Duty series

    5: Hobart Painsborough asks, why do so many games lie to the player when they say “press any button to continue” when in reality “any button” does not, in fact, allow you to continue? (11:23)

    6: A small rabite asks, is the Mana series the most mismanaged Square-Enix franchise? (12:43)

    Mana seriesFinal Fantasy seriesEhrgeiz: God Bless the RingParasite Eve series

    7: LeFish asks, who is the coolest videogame character whose design is family friendly or specifically aimed towards kids? (13:27)

    Sonic the Hedgehog

    8: Tom Arrow asks, I recently noticed while playing the Dreamcast that a bunch of these games feature an arcade-style race against the clock mechanic. What was the deal with that? (13:43)

    Sega DreamcastEighteen Wheeler: American Pro TruckerCrazy TaxiHydro ThunderJet Set RadioSega Rally seriesTony Hawk Pro SkaterSega SaturnVirtua Fighter series

    9: Connrrr asks, can playing a video game be a form of puppeteering? (15:48)

    10: Michael from Cyprus asks, it was Alain Badiou I think that said “ Most people resort to the certainty of misery than the misery of uncertainty.“ What two Video Games ultimately answer to the two paths? (16:27)

    Alain BadiouHarvestella

    11: LowGuppy asks, what video game most needs a sequel subtitled “On the Beach?” (17:55)

    Dragon Age seriesDead or Alive: Xtreme Beach VolleyballDeath StrandingGreendog: The Beached Surfer Dude!Normy’s Beach Babe-O-RamaWildStorm

    12: Spencergifs asks, what is the best video game that is not played with a controller, mouse and keyboard, or arcade stick (19:19)

    Before Your EyesGroove CoasterTaiko Drum Master seriesArkanoidTempest 2000PongIt Ain’t Over Till The Fat Neighbor Sings

    13: Rice_9 asks, when looking at a new game online, do you watch the video, read the copy, or look at screenshots first? (21:39)

    14: Why Why asks, how do you make destructible items fun to destroy? (22:01)

    Iron SoldierEarth Defense Force seriesAge of Empires series

    15: Psinuxie asks, what are some later games that figured out design fundamentals? (23:29)

    Super Mario Bros.Resident Evil 4Dr. Jekyll Mr. HydeAlien: ResurrectionQuakeDuke Nukem 3DTurok: Dinosaur HunterGoldenEye 007Batman: The Video GameStreet Fighter seriesPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsFortniteBatsugunDonPachiMinecraftBlack & White

    16: Dustin asks, what was a favorite multi-disc game for you? (26:36)

    Final Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy VIIIKoudelkaLost OdysseyBlue DragonShenmueGrandiaMetal Gear SolidDevil May Cry 2

    17: BluntForceMama asks, is GTA 6 late to the party regarding Florida culture? (29:18)

    Grand Theft Auto VIFlorida Man

    18: Anonymous asks, how do one’s actions in the human realm affect which video game world you go to when you die? (30:39)

    Sonic the HedgehogOne Piece

    19: Anders Matsen asks, what specific elements make up a “hang out game?”

    Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universeVR ChatFinal Fantasy XIVA Short HikeInfinity NikkiLegend of Zelda series

    20: Will Heydt Minor asks, is the world ready for Seaman 2? (35:36)

    SeamanSeaman 2: Pekin Genjin Ikusei KitDeadly PremonitionTamagotchi

    21: Kyle Karesh asks, what game series is better to play in chronological order rather than release order? (37:54)

    Legend of Zelda seriesThe Legend of Zelda: Hyrule HistoriaRyū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universe

    22: Cara Esten asks, what video game would make the memory of a traumatic event worse? (38:49)

    TetrisHideo Kojima

    23: Dilson asks, what makes in-game lore compelling? (39:22)

    Mass Effect seriesWarlordsYuji NakaGirl’s GardenNieRDragon Age seriesPac-ManSecret LevelFallout seriesThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimAssassin’s Creed seriesIndiana Jones and the Great CircleAstro Bot

    Credit Report (52:00)

    Recommendations and Outro (52:37):

    Brandon: Do what you canFrank: Help those around youAsh: Keep hope alive

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  • Ep. 369 - Wednesday Difficulty, with Chris Remo

    Ep. 369 - Wednesday Difficulty, with Chris Remo

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    Composer, designer, and puzzler Chris Remo joins the panel to cover how specific instruments evoke moods in games, Mad Libs as branching path narrative, and VR’s Myst problem. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Chris Remo. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    MetroidvaniaHershel and the Hanukkah GoblinsA Christmas CarolCharles DickensScrooged (1988)The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Die Hard (1988)A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)Vince GuaraldiSesame StreetA Christmas Story (1983)How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)Elf (2003)The Elf on the ShelfWill FerrellThurl RavenscroftThe NutcrackerEnglish National BalletSan Francisco Ballet

    1: What’s the right way to modulate crossword puzzle difficulty? (06:04)

    The New York Times crossword puzzleWill Shortz

    2: What particular moods or vibes in video game soundtracks are most closely associated with specific instruments? (12:24)

    VibratoTubular bellsMetaphor: ReFantazioHomerFezSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega GenesisNew jack swingRoland SynthesizersJohn CarpenterDemonschoolDanganronpa

    3: Did any of those Wordle clones have any merit? (16:41)

    WordleTetrisSimple and CleanMad LibsDungeons & DragonsTwenty QuestionsSpelling BeeConnectionsWheel of Fortune

    4: If I haven’t been convinced to get into VR by now, am I beyond reach? (22:53)

    Batman: Arkham ShadowHalf-Life: AlyxBeat SaberOculusMystHalf-Life

    Insert Credit Quick Break: Charles Greenberg (33:27)

    5: Death Strandicoot asks, what are some interesting company interactions or rivalries in gaming? (34:41)

    Regular ShowFunkoItch.ioitch.io says it was taken down by FunkoPinkertonMagic publishers sent Pinkerton agents to a YouTuber’s house to retrieve leaked cardsRockstar GamesRed Dead Redemption IIThe legal dispute between Take-Two, Rockstar, and Pinkerton has endedTengenMario “Super Powers Reach Exclusive Agreement” posterTetrisAtariTommy TallaricoIntellivision

    6: What is the TCM documentary about the making of The Day the Clown Cried of video games? (41:16)

    Citizen Kane (1941)The Day the Clown CriedFrom Darkness to Light (2024)The Tetris Movie (2023)Duke Nukem ForeverGearbox SoftwareHalf-Life: 25th Anniversary DocumentaryPeter MolyneuxProject MiloJay BensonFirewatchJerry LewisPlaying Columbine (2008)Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Burning Questions (47:51)

    Recommendations and Outro (51:34):

    Brandon: Play Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams…Frank: Play Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit with curious kittens if you have the chanceAsh: MouthwashingChris: youtube.com/chrisremo, The Brutalist (2024)

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  • Ep. 368 - Are You There, God? It's Me, The Witcher

    Ep. 368 - Are You There, God? It's Me, The Witcher

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    Frank, Ash and Brandon design games based on historical events, explain the plot of Earth Defense Force, and discover why women have hollow bones. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    Madame Web (2024)Morbius (2022)Venom (2018)Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)Venom: The Last Dance (2024)Eminem original Venom rapGlyceo the DestroyerLucius AureliusMaximus AreliusCaesar MinumusCaesar AgustusHannibalScipio AfricanusThe PopeAssassin’s Creed seriesGames where the final boss is the popeFinal Fantasy XIVFinal Fantasy XIIINights of Azure seriesFinal Fantasy TacticsRodrigo BorgiaThe Young PopeAnti-PopePsycho-PirateDoctor FateMarv Wolfman52 Pickup

    1: What historical events would it be interesting to recreate in a video game? (06:03)

    JFK ReloadedJohn BrownCastle Wolfenstein seriesSherman’s MarchTitan submersible implosionDownwellSuper Mario Bros. 2Ridiculous FishingAmelia ErhartMicrosoft Flight SimulatorBayonettaPurdue

    2: What video game do you like that you believe the greatest percentage of people who have played it do not like? (11:22)

    ForspokenMarvel Midnight SunsFatal Fury seriesDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeJekyllSonic R

    Credit Report (14:58)

    3: Has there ever been an unreleased video game that you were glad never came out? (15:16)

    ConfederateBeavis and Butt-HeadMarble MadnessSonic X-tremeSteven Seagal Is: The Final Option (Prototype) by Crak Atak in 21:44 - Awesome Games Done Quick 2023Desert Bus for HopePenn & Teller’s Smoke and MirrorsDrac’s Night OutHammermanHammer vs. Evil D. in SoulfirePower Factory featuring C+C Music FactoryMake My Video: Marky Mark and the Funky BunchMax Payne (2008)

    4: Explain the lore of Earth Defense Force in 6 minutes (19:51)

    Elden RingEarth Defense Force seriesEarth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

    Insert Credit Quick Break: Puppycam! (25:50)

    5: Rin asks, how often do you use button remapping? (26:32)

    Vampire SurvivorsXbox 360Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemSony PlaystationNeo GeoSega SaturnSNK 40th Anniversary CollectionSuper Mario WorldInfinity Nikki

    6: What’s the best prison or prison sequence in a video game? (34:32)

    WolfensteinPhantasy Star III: Generations of DoomFinal Fantasy IXFable seriesPeter Molyneux

    7: What is the Christopher Nolan’s TENET of video games? (40:27)

    Tenet (2020)Hideo KojimaMetal Gear seriesChristopher NolanLawBreakersCliffy BPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeSuperhotBraidSonic CD

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Famicom Feud - Past Game Awards Winners (44:26)

    Recommendations and Outro (54:01):

    Brandon: Subway (1985), Miho Nakayama’s albums Mind Game, Catch the Night, Angel Hearts and Hide ‘N’ SeekAsh: The Verge’s premium subscription

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  • Ep. 367 - Rings Aren't Coins

    Ep. 367 - Rings Aren't Coins

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    our Insert Credit Panel covers how a video game might be political, new games for dead consoles, and the Jaffe Cut of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)“Penis breath” clipTetrisSpelling BeeSub HuntPalmPilotKatamari DamacyGuitar Hero seriesCircusMadden seriesCall of Duty seriesMortal Kombat seriesMs. Pac-ManSonic the Hedgehog seriesThe Lion KingWordleWords With FriendsMystMilitary Madness AKA NectarisAdvance WarsMega ManBayou Billy

    1: Are all video games inherently political? (04:58)

    CircusGame & Watch Wide Screen: FireAnimal WellMetal Gear Solid seriesMike TysonMike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!Galactic SagaG.I. JoeRoadblockThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

    2: How do video game trailers lose you? (10:38)

    DemonschoolGranblue Fantasy: RelinkHowLongToBeat.com

    3: Which game console has the best library of games released by third parties after its discontinuation? (15:37)

    Atari 7800Sega DreamcastSega GenesisNintendo Entertainment SystemSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemXenoCrisisTanglewoodMad Stalker: Full Metal ForceAsuka 120% seriesGame Boyitch.ioShantaeGame Boy AdvanceYuzo KoshiroStreets of Rage 2EarthionAtari 2600H.E.R.O.Halo 2600

    4: Design a new boot-up screen for the PlayStation 6 (21:00)

    PlayStation 1 boot upSilent Hill 2Silent Hill 2 remakePlayStation 5 boot upPlayStation 2 boot upPlayStation 3 boot upPlayStation 4 boot upPlayStation Studios tagSony’s Universe of Spider-Man CharacersSwitch boot upXbox Series boot up

    5: Captain asks, what makes a video game coin enjoyable to pick up? (27:17)

    Sonic AdventureSonic GenerationsIndiana Jones and the Great Circle would’ve been better as a movieBanjo-KazooieTomb Raider seriesUncharted seriesTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara CroftWhiplashKnuckles’ Chaotix

    6: Frank, what can you tell us about the state of game preservation this year? (33:54)

    Video Game History FoundationPC-FXNewgrounds

    LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - No Man’s Sky (39:25)

    Credit Scores (42:51)

    Recommendations and Outro (42:55):

    Brandon:Do stretches before you go to bed and after you wake upif you have a dog that won’t pee on dirt when it’s wet or cold try getting some mulchWicked (2024)Jaffe:The Marvelous Land of Oz: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin WoodmanAsh:Only see Gladiator II (2024) for Denzel chewing sceneryThe Verge’s premium subscriptionFrank:The return of The Video Game History Hour

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  • Ep. 366 - Xboxen

    Ep. 366 - Xboxen

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    The full Insert Credit panel covers what Xboxes are, Fatal Fury movie casting, and dog football. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    Mr. BonesMr. Bones by Lizstar in 1:12:00 - Awesome Games Done QuickMr. Bones shirtCyber MondaySonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)Yuji NakaNaoto OhshimaSonicKnucklesTailsDr. RobotnikYasushi YamaguchiSonic the Hedgehog 2ShadowSonic the Hedgehog (2020)Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)Charles Pulliam-MooreThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)Jaleel WhiteSteve Urkel

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    1: Is this podcast an Xbox? (04:48)

    XboxXbox continues its push beyond consoles with new ad campaignMicrosoft’s next Xbox, coming 2028, envisions hybrid computingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Game spending is up — and you can thank Call of Duty: Black Ops 6The PenguinMagic: the Gathering

    2: What is the most fortunate accident in video game history? (10:22)

    Street Fighter IIStreet Fighter II TurboSuper Mario 64Sega SaturnSony PlaystationSpace InvadersAlanis Morrisette

    3: Which video game genre on the whole compares best to its correspondent film genre on the whole? (15:29)

    Uncharted (2022)Visual NovelRobert LudlumDuneJack RyanJohn KrasinskiVeggieTalesThe Fast and the Furious seriesMario Kart seriesThe Northman (2022)The Green Knight (2021)

    4: What class should be added in the next Dragon Quest 3 remake? (21:09)

    Dragon Quest III (Super Famicom remake)ThiefDragon Quest III: HD-2D RemakeBeastmasterPictomancerArithmeticianAdelineKirby 64: The Crystal ShardsDragon Quest seriesCartographerDragon Quest VDragon Quest MonstersEarthBoundNessDrackyFinal Fantasy XVIgnisGladiolusPromptoQuinaFinal Fantasy IX

    Insert Credit Quick Break: The Storied Sword, available digitally and physically (26:57)

    5: Pro Skater 4 asks, how would you cast a Fatal Fury movie? (28:36)

    Silent Hill 2Cube (1997)Ezri DaxStar Trek: Deep Space 9One PieceAvery BrooksFatal Fury seriesTerry BogardChris EvansMai ShiranuiScarlett JohanssonAndy BogardChris PrattJoe HigashiTony JaaRaul JuliaGeese HowardPedro PascalNicholas CageJohn LeguizamoThe Menu (2022)Duck KingMarco Rodrigues AKA Khushnood ButtNamorBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)Tenoch Huerta MejíaGarou: Mark of the WolvesBilly KaneScott AtkinsBob WilsonJohn BoyegaSurf DraculaKing of Fighters seriesStreet Fighter seriesVirtua Fighter series

    6: If you could instantly put any game on every iPhone, what would it be? (35:34)

    Songs of Innocence and of ExperienceU2FantasianAstro BotAstro BoyQuincy JonesSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EPSpider SolitaireSnakeNokia N-GageBalatroPokémon GONianticThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordFiMr. ResettiBrain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!Dr. Kawashima

    7: What’s the Air Bud (1997) of video games? (41:02)

    Army Men seriesAir Buddies (2006)Baba Is YouScribblenautsJerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog FootballMarshawn LynchSnoop DoggDavid BeckhamShaqSpace Jam (1996)Michael VickBrett FarveShohei OhtaniJose CansecoStephen CurrySimone BilesXavier WoodsBabe RuthPete Rose

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - Bart Vs. The Simpsons (46:23)

    Recommendations and Outro (54:09):

    Frank: Please donate to the Video Game History Foundation this Giving TuesdayBrandon: more of a review than a recommendation, but The Beekeeper (2024) is like John Wick but not very good and doesn’t make any sense and doesn’t have stakes, “dune scene” from untitled louise weard castration movie, Shangri-La Frontier if you like anime with leveling upAsh: Stream Not Like Us as much as possibleJaffe: One Piece

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  • Ep. 365 - Post-Crisis Sonic 2

    Ep. 365 - Post-Crisis Sonic 2

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    The finest panel in video games covers Sony buying Kadokawa, relitigates what counts as games versus DLC, and brings you the exclusive reveal of the Nintendo Listo. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    Viewtiful JoeBob & GeorgeSMS Power ForumsFanFiction.NetWarlock - World of Warcraft ForumsWorld of WarCraftNeo Geo Pocket

    1: Brandon, two years ago when Microsoft bought Blizzard Activision, you proposed something that would be really funny that Sony could do to retaliate. Do you remember what it was? (05:35)

    Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisitionFromSoftware parent company confirms Sony’s acquisition interestSpike ChunsoftAcquireOctopath TravelerTenchu seriesShinobi seriesStrayDemon’s SoulsMorbius (2022)George R. R. MartinPaRappa the RapperKingdom Hearts seriesPlaystation All Stars Battle RoyaleDanganronpaBloodborne

    2: At what point is a game’s DLC worth judging as its own entity? (12:08)

    Geoff KeighleyThe Game Awards 2024 NomineesElden RingHidetaki MiyazakiElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeD.I.C.E. AwardsEmmy AwardsFortniteMarvel Spider-Man: Miles MoralesFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineAmong UsFinal Fantasy XIV Online: EndwalkerHideo KojimaInternational Game Developers Association

    3: What’s the biggest gulf in difference between a game’s singleplayer and multiplayer modes, and what’s the biggest golf in video games? (21:17)

    Golden Tee Golf seriesDesert GolfingTiger Woods PGA Tour 2005Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06What the Golf?Golf with Your FriendsPangYaMario Party series

    4: What is the Nintendo Listo? (24:58)

    The first mention of the Listo in ep. 363Nintendo AlarmoWii FitBrain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!PalmPilotThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildNintendo SwitchPicrossChocoboGameFAQsPlaydateListicleResetera

    Apology Corner: None of the Hansons from Hanson are dead (32:54)

    HansonThe Hanson Brothers

    5: Feral asks, what are your favorite completely missable areas in video games?

    Metal Slug 3Sonic the Hedgehog 2Hidden Palace ZoneHidden PalaceSonic the Hedgehog 3Christian WhiteheadSonic ManiaCrisis on Infinite EarthsThe Doomsday ZoneStar Wars: OutlawsSuper Mario Bros.

    6: What is the Morbius of video games? (42:50)

    Morbius (2022)Deadly PremonitionThe Callisto ProtocolDead SpacePlaystation All Stars Battle RoyaleFat PrincessSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueThe Sinister SixDead2y Premonition: A Blessing in DisguiseCorecell Technology Co., Ltd.Wicked Monsters: BLAST!Hidetaka SuehiroThe Lord of the Rings: GollumAliens: Colonial MarinesBubsy seriesDragon Age: OriginsJared LetoThirty Seconds to Mars

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Arcade of Our Own (48:37)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:03:37):

    Frank: Maybe play Dragon Quest XI, but more specifically, just lean into being comfortable right nowBrandon: Dark Crystal - Minako Yoshida, The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti, know that the Hakkaider blu-ray is a bad quality transferAsh: (For Geoff Keighley specifically) Get the Flute Guy and ReFantazio Chanting Monk on the same stage to heal the world

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  • Ep. 364 - Way More Chooms, with Kieron Gillen

    Ep. 364 - Way More Chooms, with Kieron Gillen

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    Author and journalist Kieron Gillen joins the panel to cover the golden age of games journalism, Squaresoft’s 1996 SNES licensed X-Men JRPG, and the mysterious Hat Man. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Kieron Gillen. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    Riders on the StormGhost Riders in the SkyThe DoorsGhost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)MutantAmiga PowerEisner AwardsHugo AwardAmigaMister Sinister

    1: What’s the difference between game culture and comics culture? (04:44)

    Jack KirbyTwineAl EwingMarvel Cinematic UniverseGamergate (harassment campaign)Sad PuppiesJim Rossignol

    2: In tabletop game design, how do you make a game that allows players to do anything, while maintaining a unique identity? (10:03)

    Mörk BorgOSRDungeons & DragonsBaldurs Gate IIIBaldur’s Gate 3 is a masterpiece built on a bad tabletop game

    3: What’s the closest a video game has come to ruining your life? (17:19)

    World of WarcraftWorld of WarCraft: The Burning CrusadeClash of ClansPrincess PajamaInfinity NikkiShin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2Sonic Advance 3Nintendo Official Magazine UKCircuit CityWorld of WarCraft: Wrath of the Lich KingMUSHSpace InvadersThe Sims OnlineGrand Theft Auto IV

    4: The year is 1996. Squaresoft wants you to design their final game for the SNES, a licensed X-Men RPG. What have you got? (27:22)

    SquaresoftSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemX-MenImage ComicsJim LeeX-Men 2: Clone WarsX-Men: The Animated SeriesStormRise of the RobotsWolverinePrincess MakerCharles XavierFinal FantasySentinelSpider-ManThe Punisher: The Ultimate Payback!Days of Future PastChrono TriggerCallistoMarrowGiant-Size X-MenCyclopsColossusThunderbirdJean Grey

    5: PersonalMatthew asks, how important is it that someone writing about videogames be “good” at videogames? (34:33)

    MaddenDLSSDigital TrendsKimimi The Game-Eating She-MonsterDemonschoolFinal Fantasy TacticsPersonaShin Megami Tensei

    6: What was the golden age of video game journalism? (40:53)

    Spider-Man 3Mad MenPC GamerTomb RaiderRock Paper Shotgun

    LIGHTNING ROUND: High Scoring (47:22)

    Recommendations and Outro (57:22):

    Kieron: The Power Fantasy, We Called Them GiantsFrank: Go read Kieron’s comicsBrandon: If you’re feeling cold tuck your shirt into your pants, Manga documentary 1982, The Great Cleric if you want some extremely mid anime, follow Brandon on BlueskyAsh: Game Changers on HBO Max

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  • Ep. 363 - Love in the Time of Dragons

    Ep. 363 - Love in the Time of Dragons

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    Your new Insert Credit panel, now including Ash Parrish of The Verge, discusses Dragon Age fanfiction, the best video game music of the last ten years, and a Spice Girls nude code. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Ash Parrish. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    The beginning of this episode features some words from Brandon Sheffield on personal loss, the election, and what we can do going forward. The usual intro begins at (09:01). Thank you.

    Vincent DiamanteGame Developer MagazineDemonschoolVideo Game History FoundationThe VergeGojo IndustriesDandadanMomo AyaseBundle for UkraineThe Insert Credit Forums

    1: Have video games completely realized the concept of importing your data from one game to the next? (20:59)

    Assassin’s Creed seriesLegend of Zelda seriesYakuza seriesGolden Sun seriesMass Effect seriesPokémon seriesDragon Age series

    2: What do people really mean when they talk about learning curves? (27:46)

    Super Mario seriesMetroid seriesCrusader Kings IIISid Meier’s Civilization seriesWarhammer universe

    3: What’s up with video games having “Dragon” in the title and then not having very many dragons? (33:41)

    Dragon Age seriesDragon Quest universeYakuza seriesDrakengard seriesHalo seriesMonster Hunter seriesDragon SlayerPanzer Dragoon seriesDragon’s Dogma seriesSpice GirlsSpice WorldThe Spice Girls nude in the game Spice WorldLara CroftDouble Dragon series

    4: Which video game character is tattooed on the most human bodies? (38:47)

    MarioSonic the HedgehogPikachuRibbit King1-Up MushroomHylian ShieldTriforceSpace InvadersPac-ManSquirtleBulbasaurSnorlaxMagikarpMewGengarSlimeShanghai DragonsOverwatchGenjiHanzo

    The Insert Credit Quick Break: Puppy Cam! (44:34)

    5: Esther Weinbach asks, what is the most important thing you’ve ever learned from a video game? (45:38)

    BioShockBravomanDragon Age seriesCullen RutherfordNieR

    6: Can you think of a single piece of memorable video game music from the past ten years? (54:37)

    UndertaleSonic ManiaYakuza seriesBaka MitaiGunsport seriesCrossniqBorder DownShoji MeguroPersona seriesMetaphor: ReFantazioMasayoshi SokenFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineNieR: AutomataWeight of the WorldStreet Fighter IVIndestructible

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Celebrity Gamers (01:00:09)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:09:00):

    Brandon: Give your coupons to people who seem like they need them, Monoxide Brothers, Megumi Hayashibara’s The Characters Taught Me EverythingAsh: Get a puppy, the What is White French Dressing? episode of Aw, Would You Look At The TimeJaffe: 52 Pickup, the first three seasons of Slayers

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  • Ep. 362 - Official Mario Bong, with Mathew Kumar

    Ep. 362 - Official Mario Bong, with Mathew Kumar

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    Game designer and author Mathew Kumar joins a panel guest hosted by editor Esper Quinn to cover famous famiclones, the latest in Nintendo developments, and Tommy Tallarico’s unexpected ascent into backgammon legend. Hosted by Esper Quinn, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Mathew Kumar. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Snake Eater (Live at Symphony Hall)Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterSonic ManiaSonic Mania OST - Studiopolis Act 2Snow Surfers OST - Ronnie’s ThemeRippin’ Ridersalpha’s video game drum and bass music playlistBomberman HeroJun ChikumaSaori KobayashiSylvan TalePanzer DragoonSylvan Tale シルヴァンテイル組曲/Compose&Arrange：小林早織Every Game I’ve Finished 14>24 by Mathew KumarYakuza 4Makoto DateYakuza 4 Theme “For Faith” (with lyrics)

    1: merritt k asks, what are some of the more interesting bootleg or knockoff consoles? (06:50)

    PegasusfamicloneNintendo Entertainment SystemEA FIFA seriesBattletankCircus CharliePhantom SystemDendyXiao BawangHandheld TV gameFroggerScrambleCommodore 64ZDogAvatar: The Way of Water (2022)Zdinarsik (Z-Dog)Battle CityBombermanPC EngineGhostbusters IIPredator

    2: What The Hell Is Going On At Nintendo? Part II Chapter 2 - Online Network Test (20:16)

    Ash ParrishNintendo’s mysterious Playtest begins to leakMinecraftRobloxPokémon GOSplatoon 3Animal Crossing seriesMario Kart 8 DeluxeFortnite

    3: What The Hell Is Going On At Nintendo? Part III - Nintendo Music (26:50)

    AlarmoWii Shop Channel Main ThemeAnimal Crossing - 5AMNintendo MuseumRosalinaAstro BotMaster Chief

    4: At this point in your life, what would it take to get you to play more video games? (32:34)

    Metaphor: ReFantazioNieRMetroid PrimeCastlevania: Symphony of the NightDemonschoolMartin ScorseseStalker (1979)

    5: Is Tommy Tallarico a backgammon champion now? (40:37)

    Tommy Tallarico’s New Goal Is Becoming A Backgammon LegendTommy TallaricoBackgammon

    6: Alex Jaffe asks, what is the strongest emotion that video games can produce? (43:49)

    Super Princess Peach

    7: If you, somehow, wrote an essay for every game you’ve finished, what would you do with those? (51:04)

    Every Game I’ve Finished 14>24 by Mathew KumarKo-fiKofi AnnanNinja GaidenLlamasoft: The Jeff Minter StoryDigital ExtremesDigital EclipseWarframeDark SectorInternet ArchiveThe Tower of DruagaClive James

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - Magic: the Gathering Cards (58:24)

    Chaos OrbWurmcoil EngineSublime EpiphanySimian Spirit GuideMass HysteriaWaste NotNemesis of ReasonSunfallSword of Feast and FamineOtterball AnticsThraximundar

    Recommendations and Outro (01:10:45):

    Frank: UFO 50Mathew: It’s very easy to replace your showerhead and shower cartridge, Every Game I’ve Finished 14>24 by Mathew KumarBrandon: Mariko Tone - Purple RoseEsper: The YouTube version of this very podcast

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  • Ep. 361 - Specdracular 2024, with merritt k

    Ep. 361 - Specdracular 2024, with merritt k

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    Writer and game designer merritt k joins the Insert Credit panel on the most haunted podcast of the year, delving into how one really evokes fear in games, Skibidi Toilet costumes, and vampire streaming services. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and merritt k. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)The Thing (1982)John CarpenterSonic the HedgehogHalloween (1978)Warhammer 40,000Fledgling ManorGuys: Episode 27The Mist (2007)The Fog (1980)The Exorcist III (1990)The Exorcist (1973)Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)Jamie Lee CurtisRyu

    1: What’s the most you were ever scared by a video game? (08:34)

    Resident Evil 2Silent HillCloverfield (2008)Silent Hill 2Silent Hill 3Phantasy StarWizardryResident Evil 4Amnesia seriesPhantasy Star OnlineYuji NakaBalan WonderworldWorld of WarcraftBurning ManEverQuestRenaissance fairDestiny 2

    2: How do you scare someone in a text or turn-based game where you aren’t required to act immediately? (16:32)

    Dark Souls seriesBloodborneEarthBoundDragon QuestUndertale

    3: What are the best ghosts in video games? (22:26)

    The Addams FamilyFester’s QuestOcean SoftwareBooSuper Mario Maker seriesHungry GhostsPac-ManBilly MitchellSonic & KnucklesSonic ManiaMother 3Bubble GhostGhost Trick: Phantom Detective

    4: What are some last-minute DIY video game costumes our listeners can make at home? (28:03)

    TetrisHarry MasonJames SunderlandOZZY OSBOURNE - “Perry Mason” (Official Video)Grand Theft Auto IIIClaudeUgly SonicDonkey KongRyuTaekwondoThe AtlanticIan BogostSkibidi ToiletGarry’s ModWatch_Dogs seriesinFAMOUS: Second SonHelldivers IILike a Dragon: Infinite WealthAstro BotWarhammer 40,000: Space MarineMiles “Tails” ProwerMiqo’teStrayUFO 50

    5: Nineteenletterslong asks, what are the grossest looking hands in video games? (35:17)

    Yakuza 030 RockElden RingWallmasterShenmueMarvel SnapBalatroDC Heroes UnitedVampire SurvivorsSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueWhy Batman Doesn’t KillSolomon GrundySplatterhouseEthan WintersResident Evil 7Resident Evil: VillageResident Evil 5Resident Evil 6

    6: Without looking anything up, what do you think the “Tails Doll” creepypasta is about? (41:23)

    Tails DollTails Doll CreepypastaSonic AdventureSonic RTraveller’s TalesMetal SonicChristian WhiteheadSonic ManiaSonic CDFive Nights at Freddy’sRad Mobile

    7: What is the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) of video games? (45:41)

    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)Tobe HooperThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)Lifeforce (1985)Deadly PremonitionCaviaKane & Lynch 2: Dog DaysDisco ElysiumThe Cave

    8: Merritt, have you worked on any video games with compelling narratives about awful people? (49:34)

    Fledgling ManorVisual novelBig BrotherWhat We Do in the ShadowsIn Secret PlacesFriday Night Funkin’Vertigo ComicsShade, the Changing ManChakanDemonschoolBaldur’s Gate III

    FRIGHTENING ROUND: Dating Draculas (58:53)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:09:22):

    Merritt: Fledgling Manor on Steam and itch.io, Retro Game Zine Issue 001 - It Came From The Desert,Frank: Vote, and not Republican.Brandon: Vote for Harris regardless of whether or not you like her and her many problems, let’s get those fascists back in the ground where they belong, Hiruko the Goblin (1991), Desert GolfingJaffe: Consider phone banking for the Environmental Voter Project, send us your homemade Horrible Buzzers to possibly hear them in the show!

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  • insert credit #360: tim rogers enjoys 36 xbox 360 games

    insert credit #360: tim rogers enjoys 36 xbox 360 games

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    View the full video for this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7Sfj3quMA

    00:00 - introduction20:06 - #3622:53 - #3525:26 - #3427:50 - #3330:29 - #3233:03 - #3125:41 - #3038:27 - #2941:08 - #2843:50 - #2746:30 - #2648:54 - #2551:56 - #2454:16 - #2356:50 - #2259:41 - #211:02:23 - #201:04:39 - #191:07:07 - #181:09:54 - #171:12:31 - #161:15:03 - #151:17:25 - #141:19:51 - #131:22:38 - #121:25:06 - #111:27:46 - #101:30:26 - #91:33:11 - #81:36:08 - #71:39:02 - #61:41:49 - #51:44:32 - #41:47:07 - #31:49:40 - #2 + #12:00:44 - outroduction

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  • Ep. 359 - Be Curious, with Ash Parrish

    Ep. 359 - Be Curious, with Ash Parrish

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    Ash Parrish of The Verge returns as host to implement new segments, consider community Halo grievances, and weigh evidence that Frank might have been the first person to ever draw a dick in Pictochat. Hosted by Ash Parrish, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Commodore 64Jet-BoysOverwatch LeagueNew York Excelsior“Ante Up” clipM.O.P. - Ante Up (Official Music Video)New jack swingSonic the Hedgehog 3Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasTempoDK RapDK Rap ComposerChap hopFighting Trousers - Professor ElementalMr.B The Gentleman RhymerMath rockNerdcoreMC ChrisMC FrontalotEminemPenny ArcadeGorillazPaRappa the RapperAndy SchatzLMFAO - Shots ft. Lil JonParable of the SowerUrsula K. Le GuinOctavia E. ButlerXenogears / Xenosaga universeEl Shaddai: Ascension of the MetatronAlan RickmanDogma (1999)Metatron

    1: When did animals pivot from enemies to allied NPCs in video games? (13:58)

    Can You Pet the Dog?Tomb RaiderFableCall of Duty 4: Modern WarfareFinal Fantasy XVIDead to Rights: RetributionCall of Duty: GhostsCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareCall of Duty: Infinite WarfareCall of Duty universeKane & Lynch 2: Dog DaysKane & Lynch: Dead MenJeff GerstmannYes, a Games Writer was Fired Over Review Scores

    2: (New Segment) What the hell is going on at Nintendo? Part I - Alarmo (23:00)

    AlarmoShigeru MiyamotoKendrick Lamar - Not Like UsSplatoon 3Charles MartinetRing Fit AdventureAIBOGunpei YokoiWiiNintendo DSPokémon SmilePokémon GOPikmin BloomPokémon SleepDragon Quest WalkPokéwalkerDoomSuper Mario Bros.My Cousin Vinny (1992)

    3: What should Nintendo’s next lifestyle product be? (31:20)

    Wii Vitality SensorPee-wee’s PlayhouseSuper Mario 64Tick Tock ClockWii MusicAnimal Crossing series

    4: What the hell is going on at Nintendo? Part II - Switch Online Playtest (34:15)

    Here’s how to apply for Nintendo’s mystery Switch Online playtestNintendo Switch OnlineGameCubeSuper Mario Bros. 35F-Zero 99SpotPass and StreetPassWolf LinkLego FortniteFortniteMinecraftStanford prison experimentPictoChat

    5: (New Segment) r/OffMyChest (43:00)

    Halo seriesA New Dawn | Halo StudiosMelissa BooneSweet Baby Inc.A paper out of New York University on social media finds “0.1% of users shared 80% of fake news,” and “74% of all online conflicts are started in just 1% of communities”Assassin’s Creed Shadows devs address blowback over game’s ‘historical accuracy’YasukeUbisoft responds to rumors about Tencent’s potential buyoutMasahiro ItoSilent Hill 2MariaStellar BladeAlan Wake IIDisinformation and conspiracy theories cloud Helene recovery efforts in hard-hit areasYves GuillemotStar Wars: OutlawsThe Insert Credit ForumsThe Action Button Discord AKA The Goblin BunkerPrincess Mononoke (1997)Elden RingShachō Eiyūden: The Eagle-Shooting HeroesMortal KombatHyung-Tae KimFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthMaster Chief

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Metaphor: ReFanpastio (01:19:28)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:29:34):

    Frank: Own your media, if you know what Frank means, and Frank don’t mean disks, if you know what Frank meansBrandon: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, 12 Angry Men (1957), don’t forget to watch good things if you’re a person who enjoys trash things, The Matrix Resurrections (2021)Tim: Frankenstein (1931)Ash: The Animatrix (2003)

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  • Ep. 358 - Soak the Hippo, Save the World, with Ash Parrish

    Ep. 358 - Soak the Hippo, Save the World, with Ash Parrish

    · The Insert Credit Show

    Reporter for The Verge Ash Parrish guests hosts our panel as they correctly guess the discourse around Zelda and Dragon Age, briefly review Megalopolis, and develop a free exclusive phrase you can use! Hosted by Ash Parrish, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Portland Retro Gaming ExpoAtariJeff MinterLlamaAlpacaWhat Is a ‘Beige Flag’?NosferatuLumetri scoper/VexillologyGadsden flagHoney badgerRainbow flagPurdue UniversityIndiana University

    1: Are there any games that take heavily from Jewish mythology? (11:01)

    Dante’s InfernoInfernoCastle Wolfenstein seriesNoah’s ArkExileRaji: An Ancient EpicBlack Myth: WukongJourney to the WestDream of the Red ChamberRomance of the Three KingdomsWater MarginOne Thousand and One NightsMajin and the Forsaken KingdomGolemKabbalahSefirotSephirothFinal Fantasy VIIHironobu SakaguchiLost OdysseyFantasianThe Last StoryBlue DragonEtrian Odyssey HDSeinfeld Scene It?

    2: How do you feel about the direction Dragon Age is going? (19:16)

    Dragon Age: The VeilguardDragon Age seriesBaldur’s Gate IIILegoPlaymobilOliver TwistStar WarsBrown paper bag testthe image of Veilguard on Steam tim mentionsMass Effect seriesAvowedSaints Row: The ThirdForspokenFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineCyberpunk 2077The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim1-2-SwitchMetroid seriesSpace Channel 5NanaAi YazawaAi Yazawa’s art of Ulala, with Nana and HachiBloodborne

    3: What is the Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis (2024) of video games? (36:56)

    Megalopolis (2024)Francis Ford CoppolaMike Drucker’s tweetHideo KojimaSimCityMetropolis (1927)Metropolis (2001)Cosmopolis (2012)Casshern (2004)Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)Tomorrowland (2015)Will WrightSporeStupid Fun ClubThe SimsRaid on Bungeling BayThe Conversation (1974)Flash GordonJerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog FootballAlien HominidThe Godfather (1972)Death StrandingTim BurtonLaurence Fishburne

    4: Design a serious triple-A video game about Moo Deng (44:45)

    Moo DengThe Last of UsGod of War: RagnarökHeroesHungry Hungry HipposWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)Screamboat

    5: How can Nintendo make a well-rounded all-ages video game with a female protagonist that isn’t Samus? (48:34)

    Samus AranThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPrincess Peach: Showtime!Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom doesn’t test your intelligence enoughPrincess Peach: Showtime! is clever and playful, but Peach deserves moreAstro BotSuper Smash Brothers seriesMetroid seriesSuper Princess PeachKirby gamesSuper Mario Bros. WonderMario Kart seriesShigeru MiyamotoThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s AwakeningSuper Mario Bros. 2Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerNew Super Mario Bros. U

    6: Design a game starring either Princess Peach or Zelda (56:58)

    Tomb Raider seriesBarbie licenseesSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomThree Dirty DwarvesHyrule WarriorsZelda: The Wand of GamelonZelda’s AdventureThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeSheikMario Kart 8

    LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (01:03:32)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:09:43):

    Frank: Sometimes you should have a burritoTim: See Megalopolis (2024) in theaters. If you want it to be a good movie, watch Metropolis (1927), Metropolis (2001), Nosferatu (1920), and at the lowest framerate possible Intolerance (1916), as well as Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), and also you should have seen The Godfather (1972)Brandon: Reservation Dogs season 3, the original Bubblegum Crisis OVAs, The Left Hand of DarknessAsh: Appleseed (1988), Dandadan

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  • Ep. 357 - Playing Nice, with Jason Schreier

    Ep. 357 - Playing Nice, with Jason Schreier

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    Journalist and author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment Jason Schreier sits for an interview on Blizzard’s many transformations, diversity scores, and what ultimately happened to Starcraft Ghost and Project Titan. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Jason Schreier. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Happy Rosh Hashanah!

    Yom KippurHanukkahSukkotSimchat TorahShemini Atzeret

    1: Was there something about Blizzard in particular that made you want to write a book? (03:21)

    Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by MicrosoftPress Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game IndustryWarCraft seriesStarCraft seriesDiablo series

    2: Did you actually interview more than three hundred people for this book over three years? (06:19)

    EverQuestLeeroy Jenkins

    3: Was there anyone you couldn’t get an interview with? (07:45)

    4: What was your personal investment in Blizzard before writing this book? (08:22)

    WarCraft III: Reign of ChaosStarCraft: Brood WarThe Lost VikingsNorse by Norse West: The Return of the Lost VikingsWorld of WarCraft

    5: How would you describe Blizzard’s brand identity? (11:03)

    PixarMake Love, Not WarcraftOverwatch seriesHearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft

    6: When did the “mergers and acquisitions” era of the video game industry really begin? (12:31)

    Davidson & AssociatesMath Blaster!CUC InternationalSierra EntertainmentSquare EnixAtlusDouble FinePsychOdyssey

    7: Is the “loremaster” a real thing? (16:14)

    Script supervisorBetter Call SaulBreaking BadDC ComicsBatmanWonder Woman

    8: What was the deal with “diversity scores?” (18:42)

    Activision Makes ‘Diversity Tool’ For Overwatch 2, Call of DutyKingDiversity, equity, and inclusion

    9: How involved was Bobby Kotick in development? (20:55)

    Bobby KotickActivisionVivendi GamesMichael MorhaimeAllen AdhamTitanDiablo IVOverwatch 2Overwatch

    10: How did Titan become Overwatch? (26:10)

    Animal Crossing seriesTeam Fortress 2TracerReinhardt

    11: If you had to pick an Overwatch character to be the new CEO of Blizzard, who would be best and who would be worst? (27:15)

    WinstonSoldier: 76ReaperWidowmakerWrecking Ball

    12: EvanArnett asks, in the early 2000s, World of Warcraft was the game most associated with gaming addiction. What was Blizzard’s stance on that? (27:58)

    13: Yeso asks, do you still stand by your EPIC/5 review for Final Fantasy XIII on rpgamer.com? (31:01)

    EXCLUSIVE REVIEW!!! by Jason SchreierFinal Fantasy XIII

    14: Aleph asks, what is the Day the Clown Cried of Video Games? (32:22)

    The Day the Clown Cried (1972)Citizen KaneJerry LewisKrusty the ClownFinal Fantasy Versus XIIIFinal Fantasy XVProject MiloE3 2009: Project Natal Milo demo

    15: Is there a book about games you’d really like to read, but have no interest in writing yourself? (34:44)

    Midway Games

    16: What should readers take away from Play Nice? (37:17)

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Rapid Fire Blizzard Trivia(38:23)

    Recommendations and Outro (42:11):

    Jason: Triple ClickJaffe: 52 Pickup

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  • Ep. 356 - Zeus's Mistress, with ThorHighHeels

    Ep. 356 - Zeus's Mistress, with ThorHighHeels

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    Video essayist and composer ThorHighHeels joins video game historian Frank Cifaldi to answer questions about the Dreamcast’s legacy, the PS5 Pro, and penis worms. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi and ThorHighHeels. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    DreamcastThorHighHeelsGrammy Awards

    Question 1: What does the Dreamcast represent? (02:04)

    VaporwaveShenmuePixiesUp close with Sony’s PS5 Pro — and the 30th Anniversary modelSega GenesisPenny’s Big BreakawayPenny HardawayXboxPlayStation 4The Last of Us: Part IIPlayStation

    Question 2: Is it ever worth getting the Pro version of a console? (07:28)

    PlayStation 3 modelsPlayStation 2 modelsNintendo 3DSNintendo SwitchGame Boy Advance SPNintendo Entertainment SystemMario’s Tribal TattooCybersigilismNirvanaMark Cerny

    Question 3: When in your experience have recent video games been most nakedly attempting to generate a meme? (12:56)

    Borderlands seriesFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthWild BastardsContra Piss CorpsKingdoms of Amalur: ShiteningRatchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalAssassin’s Creed seriesDon’t Shit Your PantsCan You Pet the Dog?Back At It Again at Krispy KremeEarth Defense Force 6All your base are belong to us

    Question 4: What happened to everybody that was making browser flash games? (17:09)

    Trials HDAlien HominidTom FulpBennett Foddy

    Question 5: Which phylum in the animal kingdom has the best monster design? (18:38)

    (Content warning: most of these are links to types of worms)

    PhylumMollusca (Mollusks)Acanthocephala (Thorny headed worms)Acoelomorpha (Without gut)Annelida (Little ring)Arthropoda (Jointed foot)Brachiopoda (Arm foot)Bryozoa (Moss animals)Chaetognatha (Longhair jaw)Chordata (With a cord)Cnidaria (Stinging nettle)Ctenophora (Comb bearer)Cycliophora (Wheel carrying)Echinodermata (Spiny skin)Entoprocta (Inside anus)Gastrotricha (Hair stomach)Gnathostomulida (Jaw orifice)Hemichordata (Half cord)Kinorhyncha (Motion snout)Loricifera (Corset bearer)Priapulida (Penis worms)Phoronida (Zeus’s mistress)Tardigrada (Slow step)Xenoturbellida (Strange flatworm)Vetulicolia (Ancient dweller)

    Question 6: Psynuxie asks, what is the “George R. R. Martin should just hire a ghost writer to finish the series” of video games? (21:50)

    George R. R. MartinA Song of Ice and FireGame of ThronesHideo KojimaMetal Gear seriesYu SuzukiShenmue IIIThe SimpsonsDavid Cage

    Question 7: Ayla asks, what is the most specifically personalized video game recommendation you’ve offered to someone? (28:06)

    Tim RogersUndertaleEarthBoundThe Secret of Monkey IslandThe Sniper 2Beethoven’s 2ndPostalWishbone: Activity Zone

    Question 8: LeFish asks, what game would be most improved with the addition of Satan? (32:46)

    Spec Ops: The LineAce Attorney seriesDaryl F. Gates Police Quest: Open SeasonDaryl GatesSpace Quest series

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Guess the Top 10 Vtubers (35:25)

    Shirakami FubukiMori CalliopeHoshimachi SuiseiKobo Kanaeru**ZilverK**FilianKizuna AIHoushou MarineGawr Gura

    Recommendations and Outro (42:05):

    Thor: ElectroplanktonFrank: King of the Hill

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  • Insert Credit Gaiden #9 - Flapjacks and Threena

    Insert Credit Gaiden #9 - Flapjacks and Threena

    · The Insert Credit Show

    While our panel is scattered, enjoy a Bonus Credit-style arrangement of good conversation among brilliant friends. Featuring Frank’s SDCC misadventures, Brandon’s X-Men 97 opinions, and Tim’s pitch for the Bioshock movie. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    The Insert Credit Patreon

    Horrifying Knowledge Regarding the Flapjack (00:54)

    Brandon summons Frank specifically to inform him of another appalling revelation regarding the insidious British.

    Having a very normal morning on this very normal day., the forum thread Brandon mentionsFlapjackPancakeGranola

    Ep. 348: Pre-show (07:12)

    Frank is going to a cereal panel at San Diego Comic Con. Jaffe got a job as the official Question Answerer in the DC Comics Official Discord Server, and got Cool Gel Foam Headphone Pads. Tim demonstrates his lowly stature with his blown-out headphones, as a visual gag.

    Sylvester the CatTweetyMel BlancRabbit FireDaffy DuckLooney Tunes Golden Collection

    Ep. 348: Extended break (11:20)

    Mimsy has excellent comic timing. Brandon needs a haircut. Frank would listen to some nerds talk about there being too much Star Trek, but is avoiding the Browncoat Meeting Room. Jaffe wonders what a Firefly fan is even like in 2024. Jim Henson is back now. We don’t know if Nurse Nancy can revive people from the dead.

    Warner Bros Discovery Mulling Split To Boost Stock PriceStar TrekFireflyBrowncoatThe RookieNathan FillionBuffy the Vampire SlayerJoss WhedonJohnny DeppJim Henson

    Ep. 349: Pre-show (14:17)

    Special guest Simon Parkin lives very close to The Repair Shop. Brandon enjoys the names of cities that are near rivers. Tim wishes he had a room.

    The Repair Shop

    Ep. 349: Extended break (17:11)

    Tim believes the Dreamcast 2’s slogan should be “en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcast” and invents a future Lightning Round in the process. Brief dog talk!

    DreamcastMahatma GandhiFinal Fantasy VIIDynasty WarriorsRomance of the Three KingdomsKnuckles the EchidnaEchidna

    Ep. 349: Post-show (19:03)

    Tim finds the perfect video game for Queen Elizabeth. Brandon thinks her tiktok channel would be pretty interesting.

    Elizabeth IILand RoverCar Mechanic Simulator 2021: Land Rover

    Ep. 350: Pre-show (20:24)

    Frank shows off a few of his purchases from his time at San Diego Comic Con, and shares a story about being behind enemy lines. Brandon briefly reviews X-Men 97. Funko fans are very special, and get it. Tim shares something with the panel but not with you, and has a very meticulous reason for it.

    Frank’s frame of MC Skat Kat blowing smoke in Paula Abdul’s faceOpposites AttractFrank’s Frank Gorshin artFrank GorshinFrank’s Artist Alley findFrank’s Local Graphic Novel Club purchasesSome art Frank likesFrank’s Art Adams artX-Men ’97Some cereal dorksKelloggs Corn Flakes Bring You Free Dangle-DandiesHulk enjoying Honey-CombKelloggs Stars and Batman PeriscopeTony the TigerFrosted Flakes KangarooA panel being ruinedRobert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as Doctor DoomFunkoBarbie (2023)Hi Ken!

    Ep. 351: Pre-show (32:16)

    Brandon and Jaffe improvise some Seinfeld theme music. Tim’s dog smells unpleasant at time of recording. Frank shares his recommendation. Brandon shares one last Snake Break observation.

    Seinfeld ThemeThe NoteE! News report on the guy who made the Seinfeld themeHungry Snake Woman (1986)

    Ep. 352: Pre-show (35:59)

    Tim wanted to talk about a few more Street Fighter games during the recent episode ranking them. Brandon always ends up making the same person when presented with a character creator. Tim shares what he considers the only way to do it, regarding character creators.

    SkullomaniaStreet Fighter 2010: The Final FightElenaCyberpunk 2077Dragon’s Dogma IISuper Mario Maker series

    Ep. 352: Extended break (38:50)

    Movie talk! Jack Black is in a bunch of video game movies. Frank is not eating pisketty. Brandon ponders the future of seafood. Tim gives his pitch for a Bioshock movie.

    Minecraft Movie Trailer: Jack Black, Jason Momoa Team UpJack Black Steps Away From Tenacious D After Kyle Gass Jokes About Trump Assassination AttemptCento Crushed Red PepperBorderlands (2024) Official Trailer (CONTENT WARNING: THIS LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO A TRAILER FOR THE BORDERLANDS MOVIE, CONSIDER THE RISKS BEFORE OPENING)The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)The Last of Us (TV series)‘Bioshock’ Movie Still in the Works With Reduced BudgetTár (2022)

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  • Ep. 355 - Burger Ring'd By Astro Boy

    Ep. 355 - Burger Ring'd By Astro Boy

    · The Insert Credit Show

    Your Insert Credit Panel takes a look at the failure of Concord, finds the Normandy Beach of Racing Games, and gets ready to Wake n’ Quake. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Question 1: Which games have the nicest fans, and which games have the smartest fans? (04:07)

    Can You Pet the Dog?Brandon BoyerKatamari DamacyAnnapurna InteractiveZachtronics4XThe Sims seriesPokémon seriesFighting game community

    Question 2: What’s the most you’ve been hurt by a video game? (10:45)

    3DO Interactive MultiplayerPlaystation 2Clash RoyalePanzer DragoonCastlevania: Symphony of the NightIncredible CrisisMario Party seriesSplatoon seriesSuper Smash Brothers series

    Question 3: Let’s talk about Concord. Have we seen the death of multiplayer shooters outside the free to play model? (16:43)

    Sony is taking Concord offline on September 6th after disastrous launchConcord grapeConcordJeff GerstmannConker’s Bad Fur DayState of Play | May 30, 2024Overwatch seriesHalo seriesTeam Fortress seriesSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueCyberpunk 2077Sony is pulling Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store and offering full refundsThe Witcher seriesMarvel Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the Galaxy (2014)Guardians of the GalaxyFoamstarsGod of WarLittleBigPlanet / Sackboy seriesPlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleFat Princess seriesFortnitePlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

    Question 4: Which businesses in 1994 would you try to expand arcade cabinets to? (25:33)

    Super Street Fighter II TurboNBA JamMortal Kombat IIDaytona USAHarry Reid International AirportSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportHollywood Burbank AirportO’Hare International AirportMidway International AirportMidway GamesCruis’n USAKiller InstinctTarget CorporationDarius

    Question 5: MoxBagel asks, select the ideal game for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, and Fourthmeal. (34:45)

    Al BundyBonk’s RevengeStar Wars: OutlawsPac-ManSabaccearmarkFord Super DutyFourthmealIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeQuakeAnimal Crossing seriesFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineGran Turismo 7NürburgringNormandy landingsWhite CastleGrand Theft Auto series

    Question 6: Which has the best game design: duck hunting, deer hunting, or fishing? (50:32)

    Waterfowl huntingDeer huntingFishingHitman seriesFinal Fantasy XV

    LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (57:26)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:00:54):

    Tim: Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn

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  • Ep. 354 - FunkoStop

    Ep. 354 - FunkoStop

    · The Insert Credit Show

    Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield convene once again to eulogize Game Informer, give Tim Walz more Dreamcast games, and declare themselves Clown Man. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    CentipedeBerkeley Bowl WestConcord Half Price Books

    Question 1: Game Informer is dead. Let’s talk about it. (03:17)

    Game InformerGameStopSega SaturnFuncoLandFunkoCastlevania: Symphony of the NightPC GamerGameSpotIGNPolygonKotakuGameStop pivots to retro gaming at select locationsMagical ChaseLaserActive

    Question 2: What was the last game you bought in a store? (10:16)

    Final Fantasy XVIBatman: Arkham CityLost Planet 2Final Fantasy IXApollo TheaterFinal Fantasy XVOculus RiftThe Last GuardianWii UTokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

    Question 3: Game Science recently released Black Myth: Wukong to creators with warnings against discussing “feminist propaganda.” What? (15:50)

    Game ScienceBlack Myth: WukongBlack Myth: Wukong team issues bizarre directive to streamersGamergateSaiyukiDragon BallDragon Quest seriesJourney to the WestRick and MortyLies of PPinocchio

    Question 4: What games would you add to Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s Dreamcast library? (21:36)

    Tim WalzVP Candidate Tim Walz Was a Big Dreamcast Fan, and We Think We’ve Found His Favorite GameCrazy TaxiNFL 2KSkies of ArcadiaIllbleedL.O.L.: Lack of LoveSamba De AmigoVice President of the United StatesCrazy Taxi 2Sonic Adventure 2The House of the Dead 2Castlevania: BloodlinesPrincess of MossTiger BalmGodzillaMothraKilikSoulCaliburUtopia bootdiskTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2

    Jaffe’s Snake Break (29:06)

    Snake Eyes (1998)Brian De PalmaPhalotris shawnellaNicolas CageBurmese python

    Question 5: Feral asks, are there any games that you played as a child that you’ve never been able to find, or must have dreamt? (30:05)

    Golden AxeAx Battler: A Legend of Golden AxeThe Legend of ZeldaGolden Axe WarriorNeutopiaSuper Punch-Out!!California ExtremeRoadBlastersMach RiderSuper Mario Bros.Buggy RunThe Cliffhanger: Edward RandyMultibowl

    Question 6: What’s the most underutilized real world location for driving games? (36:17)

    NürburgringGran Turismo 7DF Retro: Gran Turismo - A Driving Retrospective - Part 2: The PlayStation 2 EraGran Turismo 4Road Rash IIOh, Deer!Moo Moo FarmForza Motorsport seriesForza Horizon series

    Question 7: What are the best video games to play on your birthday? (41:54)

    McDonald’s Treasure Land AdventureMcDonald’sBurger KingJack in the BoxSuper Mario Bros. 3Animal Crossing seriesNiGHTS into Dreams…Mega Man 8Rocky II

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Wikipedia Shootout (48:25)

    Recommendations and Outro (01:07:28):

    Brandon: If a big notification pops up when you hit caps lock and you’ve installed Logi Options+ at any point, you can disable that in Logi Options+, and also you should disable the AI stuff in there, They Cloned Tyrone (2023), Star Trek: The Animated SeriesJaffe: Great Pretender

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  • Ep. 353 - Selfish Survival, with Holly Nielsen

    Ep. 353 - Selfish Survival, with Holly Nielsen

    · The Insert Credit Show

    Historian, writer, and narrative designer Holly Nielsen joins Alex and Brandon to cover 19th century party games, Ayn Rand’s The Bachelorette, and David Attenborough narrating Monster Hunter. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Brandon Sheffield and Holly Nielsen. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Ridge Racer series

    Question 1: Based on the state of play in the 19th century, which modern video games would past audiences enjoy the most? (03:03)

    The Jackbox Party PackHidden in Plain SightQuiplashSid Meier’s Civilization seriesMary Todd LincolnHearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft

    Question 2: Y’all seen the news lately? (07:20)

    The video game industry is mourning the loss of Game InformerGame InformerEdgeFortniteMinecraftRobloxA pivotal online hub for ROM hacks goes news-only after two decadesArchive.orgHugh JackmanDeadpool & Wolverine (2024)Unusual Duels Vol 1: The Princess Vs. The CountessArthur Conan DoyleCottingley Fairies

    Question 3: What were the most successful video games of the 16 and 32 bit eras to come from countries that didn’t dominate the market? (17:30)

    Gaelco, S.A.Radikal BikersGaelco Tuning Race ChampionshipTokyo Cop: Special Police ReinforcementWoody AllenWhat’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)Amanita Design s.r.o

    Question 4: Adapt Atlas Shrugged into a video game. (21:57)

    Ayn RandAtlas ShruggedBioShockThe FountainheadEli RothZack SnyderRustPeter MolyneuxPeter Molyneux is back with yet another new take on the “god game”The BachelorThe BacheloretteRyū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza series

    Brandon’s Snake Break (29:06)

    Hungry Snake Woman (1986)

    Question 5: Gaagaagiins asks, other than Saturn Bomberman, what are some ways in which multiplayer games keep eliminated players involved? (30:24)

    Saturn BombermanDodgeballMario Kart seriesPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsDark Souls seriesHit the Ice: The Video Hockey LeagueOctodad: Dadliest CatchCall of Duty seriesPrey

    Question 6: What episode would you pitch for that Amazon Secret Level show? (38:39)

    Amazon Sets Premiere Date for Video Game Anthology ‘Secret Level’God of War seriesMega Man seriesGamescomPac-ManThe Toys That Made UsThe SimsThe Twilight ZoneFinal Fantasy XVIThe BearFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineHarvest Moon seriesAnimal Crossing seriesRoaldBambi (1942)GoombaSuper Mario seriesDavid AttenboroughMonster Hunter series

    Question 7: What is the selecting a thermostat temperature to reflect your priorities in comfort, cost, and environmental impact of video games? (44:58)

    Citizen Kane (1941)DoomPongDragon Quest seriesChrono TriggerMario Party

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Job Interview (50:32)

    Recommendations and Outro (57:49):

    Brandon: Former Glory by Atlas_493, FalloutHolly: Trap (2024)

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  • Ep. 352 - Poster's Delight

    Ep. 352 - Poster's Delight

    · The Insert Credit Show

    Insert Credit reunites to contemplate The Perfect Jump, share earnest pitches for the Bioshock movie, and witness the long-awaited (and possibly last ever) Violence Island Tournament of Champions. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Air BudRocket League

    Question 1: Why do we see floatiness in games as a bad thing? (02:04)

    Super Mario Bros. 2The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildGunsportFezKirby gamesHollow KnightSuper Ghouls ’N Ghosts

    Question 2: Design a brand new status effect that has never been in a game. (07:45)

    Crypto BroCryptocurrencyBitcoinRyū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza seriesGears of WarMario Kart 8

    Question 3: What cost-saving measures would you recommend for the Bioshock film? (13:51)

    ‘Bioshock’ Movie Still in the Works With Reduced BudgetBioShockThe Shape of Water (2017)Guillermo del ToroCabinet of curiositiesAyn RandNicolas CageCameoThe Legend of Zelda manualNicole KidmanFalloutGore VerbinskiChris KohlerMike MikaFree Guy (2021)Minecraft

    Insert Credit Quick Break: Capitalism Is The Constraint by Optimal Monopoly (20:12)

    Brandon’s Snake Break: (21:34)

    Hungry Snake Woman (1986)AlienLebetine viper

    Question 4: Rice_9 asks, what is your favorite video game magazine cover? (24:39)

    Game PlayersGame Players November 1994 coverDonkey KongFunky KongShaquille O’NealShaq FuThe Lion KingEarthworm JimSonic & KnucklesSuper Star Wars: Return of the JediIndiana Jones’ Greatest AdventuresDonkey Kong CountryMortal Kombat IICruis’n USA3DO Interactive MultiplayerAtari JaguarMickey ManiaAtari AgeAtari Age January/February 1983Crazy ClimberDreamcast Magazine August 4/11, 2000FamitsuSusumu MatsushitaGhost ’N Goblins seriesTatsuro YamashitaTreasuresFamitsu June 26, 1992Game DeveloperGame Developer Feb. 2011 (the Minecraft cover)MinecraftKatamari DamacyGame Developer Dec 2004 (the Katamari cover)Keita Takahashi

    Question 5: What is a sokoban? (35:36)

    SokobanVoid StrangerVagrant StorySugoroku

    LIGHTNING ROUND: Violence Island Tournament of Champions (37:17)

    SonicSylvandoBooker DeWittHunterTatsuo in the ship from TruxtonAgent 47Frey HollandAigis

    Recommendations and Outro (49:55):

    Brandon: Weekend Players - Pursuit of Happiness, The Summer Hikaru DiedFrank: You can just buy dehydrated cheddar as powder called DHC, Cento Diced Hot Cherry Pepper Hoagie SpreadJaffe: Leave a 5-star review on iTunes with your vote on whether to return to Violence Island, or destroy it forever!

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