The finest minds in video games and beyond contemplate unique input interfaces, classic adventure games, and a return to Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- With the recent closing of Rooster Teeth, how has machinima developed over the last 20 years? (03:19)
- Design a themed video game controller that ties into a particular brand but would also be fun to use. (10:12)
- What are the most credible depictions of gamers in media? (16:48)
- How do you convince a studio executive they have a bad idea before it’s too late? (23:24)
Insert Credit Quick Break: Labyrinth of Cinema (29:55)
- Irish Carl asks: Rank the corpus of adventure games from Sierra On-Line, Infocom, LucasArts, and Cyan (30:51)
- What are your favorite broad personality archetypes in video game supporting characters? (38:11)
- Which video game would benefit most from the “World of Warcraft Classic” treatment? (43:14)
- How’s the future looking right now for emulation? (46:51)
LIGHTNING ROUND: Violence Island (55:01)
Recommendations and Outro (01:03:24)
Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums
A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:
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Bob’s Burgers
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Teddy
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Jimmy Pesto
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Jay Johnston, ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor, Is Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges
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Mr. Show with Bob and David
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SpongeBob SquarePants
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Mr. Peanutbutter
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Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery
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Rooster Teeth
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Halo series
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Machinima
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Red vs. Blue
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Minecraft
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Great Famine (Ireland)
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Dropkick Murphys
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Skibidi Toilet
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RWBY
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RTX
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#IDARB
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Krusty the Clown
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The Simpsons
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The Homer
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Steel Battalion
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Laurie Anderson’s Puppet Motel
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David Cage
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Wii Remote
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Katamari Damacy
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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
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SCUF Envision
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SCUF Reflex
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Max Payne series
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Groove Coaster series
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Resident Evil series
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TourBox
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Existenz (1999)
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DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor
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This is the actual face you make when playing Aerial Assault on the Game Gear
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Bluesky
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Airheads (1994)
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Aerial Assault
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Game Gear
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Donkey Kong
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Horizon: Zero Dawn
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Breaking Bad
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The Sopranos
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Mario Kart 64
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Doom 3
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Adam Sandler
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Shadow of the Colossus
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Uncut Gems (2019)
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Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed
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TimeSplitters
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Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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Simon Pegg
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Hot Fuzz (2007)
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The World’s End (2013)
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Mission: Impossible
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Scotty
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Elon Musk
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Sierra Entertainment
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Infocom
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Lucasfilm Games
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Cyan Worlds
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Ron Gilbert
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Tim Schafer
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Zork
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A Mind Forever Voyaging
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Myst
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Riven: The Sequel to Myst
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Final Fantasy series
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Blade Runner
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Harlan Ellison: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
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Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
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Tokimeki Memorial
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Maniac Mansion
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Deja Vu: A Nightmare Comes True!!
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Shadowgate
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The Space Bar
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Dennis Hopper
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Microsoft Office
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The Witness
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Barret Wallace
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Ooblets
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Musashi
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Archie Bunker
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Tifa Lockhart
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Aerith Gainsborough
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Judgment series
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Don Quixote
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World of Warcraft Classic
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Final Fantasy XIV
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Bejeweled 3
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Candy Crush Saga
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Angry Birds
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Resident Evil 4
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Devil May Cry
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Wii
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Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu will utterly fold and pay $2.4M to settle its lawsuit
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Dolphin Emulator
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Steam Deck
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Red Viper
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Truxton
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Blazing Lazers
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Rampage
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Fort Condor
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Pepper Roni
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Servbot
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Domasi “Tommy” Tawodi
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Morgan Yu
Recommendations:
Brandon: Johnny’s Selected Seeds instead of Baker Creek Seeds if you’re a gardening type person who wants to avoid funding bad stuff, Gary Jagels, Zindrew Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil
Tim: Xi’an Famous Foods Chili Oil & Crisps Jar
Frank: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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