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**The Insert Credit Show**

A relentlessly on topic smorgasbord of hard hitting video game questions as addressed by a panel of experts. Featuring Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and a rotating group of special guests. Hosted by Alex Jaffe. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original music by Kurt Feldman.

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 151 - Sex Zelda, with Jonathan Kim Sep 21, 2020

Show notes

Special guest Jonathan Kim joins the crew to cover what really matters: recognizing Columns as an essential work.

Questions this week:

Sell me a PS5 (4:23)
Whats The Deal with game names, Jerry? (9:22)
Sega’s neglected canon (15:27)
Best aesthetics in worst games (21:12)
Ideal fighting game cameos ( 26:47)
Patreon Supporter Sam asks: How did Japan’s game industry recover? (33:15)
Scott Pilgrim’s nostalgia timeshifted ten years later (40:54)
Insert Credit as Majora’s Mask NPCs ( 45:14)
Non-hellish game employers (50:53)
The Raid 2 of video games ( 54:01)

LIGHTNING ROUND: This or That (57:52)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 150 - Patreon Question Bonanza Sep 15, 2020

Show notes

In this episode, Insert Credit answers your questions. No, really this time!

Questions this week:

Golok inquires about Capcom remakes (04:55)
Daniel C asks about Japanese hidden gems (07:07)
Beandog asks about getting into the industry (09:12)
Mox Bagel asks about changing time periods for games (11:30)
An anonymous patron asks what the Quibi of video games is (13:40)
Cera Sophia asks about the future of dedicated handhelds (15:47)
Boogie asks about the Playdate (17:52)
Kyle asks which novels are the most like playing games (19:56)
Jesse asks about the current Peter Molyneux of games (22:36)
An anonymous patron asks what the most painful control scheme is (24:40)
Brenton Woodrow asks which five persons or teams should get resources to make a dream game (27:10)
Gigaslime asks about rejecting games based on bad humor (29:22)
Kiko asks which non-mainline Mario jumps best (31:46)
Chris asks which games are chill enough to warrant 80-hour playtimes (33:50)
An anonymous patron asks about designing Sonic in a ruined Earth (36:07)
Josh J asks about improving arcade games on console (39:30)
Jared P asks about “dream game mods” on many levels (42:26)
Sam asks for a decision between freaking, marrying, and killing Yoko Taro, Swery and Yoshiro Mikura (44:53)
David asks for a Bartleby the Scrivener game (46:53)
An anonymous patron asks which game is the best palette cleanser (49:52)
Shane asks about new Funko Pop lines (51:53)
Anders M asks about asymmetrical multiplayer (54:10)
Spencer S asks about Xbox Ones in the psych ward (56:46)
Suda 69 asks about hyperspecific aesthetics in games (58:59)
Anonymous asks about video game webcomic resurgences (01:01:23)
Kind Of Bummed That Mappy Is A Cop asks about VR for dogs (01:03:34)
Andy D asks to redesign the Tour de France series (01:05:44)
Wemblin asks if The Witness was any good (01:07:45)
An anonymous patron asks about recruiting new Creative Directors in AAA games (01:09:47)
MVB asks what thoughts Insert Credit isn’t qualified to discuss (01:12:12)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Pokemon Design (01:15:38)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 149 - The Dunked-On Ratio Sep 07, 2020

Show notes

Breaking: Pregnant Elsa Dies at Dentist.

Questions this week:

Games Requiring Original Hardware (03:33)
Mario 35th (09:18)
Most Difficult Game to Review (15:13)
Good Overworlds (20:56)
Best Dentistry Game (25:10)
What does “Overrated” mean? Question by Patreon Supporter Ricky Bankemper (33:03)
Vlambeer Legacy (40:23)
Unfinished and Abandoned Games (46:36)
Babysitting Diddy Kong (54:13)
Gunsport is the Towerfall of Stadia (1:00:08)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Recc’ing Crew - SNL Edition (1:05:10)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 148 - GaaS Redirects Here Aug 31, 2020

Show notes

It is only through playing Sonic R-Kam Knight that you realize: everyone is a person.

Questions this week:

BGDCOAT (02:22)
Lies, Damn Lies, and Not Actually Playing Video Games (10:25)
Favorite Trains (16:00)
Copy These Game Designs (21:35)
Cloneverwatch Character (26:19)
Best Overshadowed Game Question by Patreon Supporter Dracula Is Behind You! (34:17)
Dream Features for the Switch Update 2021 (40:16)
What we wish “games as service” meant (45:58)
The appropriate time for realism (52:00)
“The Day The Clown Cried” of Video Games (56:15)

LIGHTNING ROUND: DND Alignment Chart for Video Games (1:03:45)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 147 - E pluribus unum, with Gita Jackson Aug 24, 2020

Show notes

E pluribus unum, that means I got mine, go away. This special episode features Gita Jackson!

Questions this week:

The Sims Rule (04:10)
What’s up with Roblox? (10:15)
The line between video games and online gambling (16:49)
What real or fictional location would make a great setting for a Hitman level? (23:10)
G4 Lineup (29:17)
Mario’s New Look Question by Patreon Supporter Known as “Shigeru M.” (39:20)
Apple v. Fortnite (45:57)
The Fables of Fable (51:49)
Have you ever saved a video game for a special occasion? (57:41)
Who are the greatest “Himbos” of video games? (1:02:53)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Fancasting - Mega Man (1:08:52)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 146 - What Is Wrong with Video Games and Nine Other Questions Aug 17, 2020

Show notes

Insert Credit examines the balls on the stuff.

Questions this week:

What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What the hell is wrong with video games?
What can we do to make games better?

LIGHTNING ROUND: How have games gotten better in the last ten years?

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 145 - Saving Blind Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

Insert Credit maneuvers into the Pocket Position.

Questions this week:

Pride (02:57)
Unintended Demographics (08:57)
ACAB (14:28)
T-Shirts (19:41)
Theme Sale: Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception, Battlefield 4, Perfect Dark Zero, Crysis, Tom Clancy’s End War (26:53)
JRPG Pro Athlete Team (33:20)
Missing the Best Part (39:49)
Idea Jealous (45:38)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Gaming Pedigrees: Dog Breed Edition (51:32)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 144 - Demonology Alternative Medicine Aug 03, 2020

Show notes

Dr. Mario Killed MJ and Other Leaks.

Questions this week:

The Aja of video games Question by Patreon Supporter Chris (08:21)
Stage play games Question by Patreon Supporter Emmit (13:59)
Which video game doctor most deserves to have their medical license revoked? Question by Patreon Supporter Kyle (19:29)
Football manager games Question by Patreon Supporter Jordan (25:06)
NeoGeo Pocket, Game Gear, Atari Lynx, and obscure Game Boy games Question by Patreon Supporter Sam (30:17)
Video game Zoom table read Question by Patreon Supporter rootfifthoctave (42:24)
Port into an FMV game Question by Patreon Supporter Mox Bagel (48:48)
If you got eaten by Kirby, what power would he gain? Question by Patreon Supporter Keiko (53:20)
High art movements or techniques for video games Question by Patreon Supporter Anonymous (57:56)
Design the worst video game crossover Question by Patreon Supporter Anonymous (1:04:10)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design Star Wars Edition (1:09:44)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 143 - Every elephant that has ever died Jul 27, 2020

Show notes

In the outer wilds, things are getting pretty world.

Questions this week:

Xbox Series X Presentation Impressions Part I (03:00)
Xbox Series X Presentation Impressions Part II (09:20)
Is the world ready for Dreamcast 2? (15:58)
What are the best games to play when you’re in excruciating pain? (23:27)
The Adaptation Game: Moby Dick (29:30)
What are the most satisfying video game environments to pulverize? Question by Patreon Supporter Breadface (34:48)
Video Game Conspiracy Theories (42:02)
Has a video game ever made you feel like throwing up? (48:49)
On what occasions have game developers genuinely learned from their mistakes? (55:07)
Which video game characters could do Agent 47’s job better than him? (1:01:00)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Designer Drinks (1:07:07)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.