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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. 52 - Demon Negotiation Jul 18, 2013

Show notes

PlayTastin' some Edward James Oatmeal.

Questions this week:

Which game from the video game title generator are we going to design?
Which game do you feel you could write a book about?
In an alternate timeline where 8 bit video games existed in the 1940s, what games would there be in America as propaganda for the war effort?
What was the second-best year for video games?
Other than yourselves, which fringe video game developers would you like to see at the helm of a AAA video game?
What is the best defensive item in a video game?
How would the game publishing industry be different if it were run like the recording industry?
Design a video game to test the aptitude of government officials.
Who is the Pete Best of video games?

LIGHTNING ROUND: Apps to Apples

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'To Make the End of Battle' and 'First Step Towards War' from Ys I and II Eternal Story PS2.

Ep. 51 - Why Not Batman? Jul 10, 2013

Show notes

Insert Credit will immediately consume a chicken leg from a trash can.

Questions this week:

What was the best year for video games?
If California were to sink into the ocean tomorrow, how would it affect video games?
Which long-abandoned video game trope to you feel is long due for a comeback?
How may the concept of bosses translate into nonviolent video games?
IMPROV ZONE: Satoru Iwata answering shareholder questions.
Rank these games from best to worst: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Rock Band, You Don't Know Jack.
What is the best kitchen in a video game?
What is the taking a picture in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa so it looks like you're holding it up of video games?
What was the highlight of Molyjam?
Which video game character would you want to team up with Batman?

LIGHTNING ROUND: Playing Favorites

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'Pursuit ~ Cornered (Variation)' from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney DS and 'Pursuit ~ Lying Coldly' from Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth DS.

Ep. 50 - The Great Mattsby, with Chris Plante Jul 03, 2013

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Insert Credit is content with viewing a jpeg of the iceberg.

Questions this week:

How will Zynga evolve under the man behind the Xbox One?
Which Nintendo 64 game best utilized the Z trigger?
Which pre-existing IP would be the best fit for an adaptation by the Civilization team?
Would you rather play 1,000 hours of Fire Emblem or 1,000 hours of Advance Wars?
How would you run an ARG to promote the actual release of Half-Life 3?
What makes Cavia so great?
Which video game best captures each decade of the 20th century?
What is the Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier of video games?
On which topics would you trust Mario for advice?

LIGHTNING ROUND: Design by Title

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'The Vanishing Sky' from Bullet Witch Xbox 360 and 'Metallic Mario' from Super Mario 64 composed by Koji Kondo.

Ep. 49 - Podcastiversary Jun 26, 2013

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All things Insert Credit.

Questions this week:

For the listeners who missed its glory days, tell us more about the original Insert Credit.
Introduce a new acronym-based term into the video game lexicon.
What games have impacted you the most?
What would the Insert Credit dating sim be like?
IMPROV ZONE: You're a couples counselor, the couple is fighting about their video game preferences.
If you were all permanently exiled from the video game industry, what would you do with your lives?
Design a video game about writing about video games.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What are your favorite moments of the show?
Let's decide our next ranking episode on air right now.

LIGHTNING ROUND: Bottom Line Review: Developer Edition (01:06:08)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'Rydeen' by YMO and 'Bout Theme' from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! NES.

Ep. 48 - Obtain E3, with Christian Nutt Jun 19, 2013

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Insert Credit ranks the most exciting games from E3 with guest Christian Nutt.

The List:

Super Mario World
Titanfall
D4
Mad Max
1001 Spikes
Super Smash Bros.
Knack
Ys: Memories of Celceta
The Wonderful 101
Destiny
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Ryse: Son of Rome
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
The Witcher 3
Final Fantasy XV
Battlefield IV
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Killer Instinct
Watch Dogs

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'Aban Hawkins Theme' from Aban Hawkins and the 1000 Spikes XBLIG.

Ep. 47 - BGGOAT Jun 05, 2013

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What's the best Sega Genesis game of all time?

The List:

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Landstalker
Gunstar Heroes
Shining Force II
Bare Knuckle 3
Thunder Force IV
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Ranger X
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Contra: Hard Corps
Phantasy Star IV
Road Rash II
Monster World 4
Rocket Knight Adventures
Alien Soldier
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Gain Ground
Shining in the Darkness
Shadowrun
Vectorman

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'Bare Knuckle Blitz' from the Streets of Rage Series remixed by WillRock from OCRemix, 'Emerald Hill Zone' and 'Chemical Plant Zone' from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Genesis.

Ep. 46 - Durango Unchained, with Patrick Miller May 21, 2013

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Consolation Prize: Buzzword Hand Grenade.

Questions this week:

Is the Xbox One a video game console?
Is this thing huge?
Is it just me or is the Xbox One controller pretty great?
Let's address the name.
Can the Xbox One see into your dreams?
How many Emmys will Steven Spielberg win in his first of what is sure to be many seasons of his Halo show?
Will the Xbox One change the way we play with dogs in video games forever?
What notes did Satoru Iwata take on the Xbox One presentation?
Complete this sentence: the Xbox One will be the ___ of video games.

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music is from the official Xbox One Unveil Video.

Ep. 45 - Listen Jerk May 15, 2013

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No Lightning Round Because Frank Doesn't Feel Like It.

Questions this week:

With the original Wii, Nintendo got the family together in the living room. How does Nintendo get the whole family into the bathroom?
Brandon Boyer announced a conference called "Horizon" to highlight beautiful games. What alternative conference will we need in 2 years once it becomes as big as E3?
Google.IO has new features -- geofencing, sensors for how you're traveling, and customized Google Maps. Can we use these features to make a fun game?
Let's talk about our favorite speedruns.
Syfy is released a TV/MMO hybrid called Defiance. How would you go about creating consistency between these?
What's the future of selling games to hotel guests?
Let's design games that would actually be fun to play on an ariplane system.
Namco just announced a Pac-Man game based on a show based on the video game. What other franchises should come full circle that way?
Come up with a serious game educating people on misophonia.

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'The Moon' from Duck Tales NES remastered by My New Soundtrack and 'White Castle Town' from The Secret of Evermore SNES.

Ep. 44 - Straight Trippin' with Cool Shoes May 08, 2013

Show notes

Insert Credit is a class of characters with character classes.

Questions this week:

With the release of the new GTAV trailers, let's talk about what games feature the abilities to switch on-the-fly between playable characters.
The new Xbox is rumored to feature linked achievements that can be rewarded across several titles. How do you foresee this being utilized?
Disney gave EA exclusive rights to Star Wars game production. Which studio under EA's auspices should make them?
How can The Sims 4 improve upon previous entries in the series?
IMPROV ZONE: Brandon, you work at the game retail section of a department store in 2003. Tim, you're a nervous 14 year old, trying to purchase DOA XBV while your mom, Frank, is distracted but periodically keeps checking on you.
Craft a themed Humble Bundle for Steam.
What the hell is a MOBA and why should I care?
Does Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon possess our particular brand of preferred hotness?
Sony has hired you to design the competitor to Itadaki Street for the PS4. You can use any characters you want, but must use every feature of the controller.

LIGHTNING ROUND: Apps to Apples (01:02:48)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'MGS3 Theme' performed by YouTube user DSCAccount and 'Hidden Village' from the Twilight Princess OST.

Ep. 43 - Slenderman with Googly Eyes May 01, 2013

Show notes

Higher number of trucks than your average show.

Questions this week:

What game would you most like to play exclusively while getting your hair cut?
What video game adaptation of a film being released this summer would you most like to work on?
What would be the ideal premise for a video game set in Oakland, California?
Which game studio has the healthiest social conscience?
What would we end up with if we fused a western RPG franchise to Studio Ghibli for a reverse Kingdom Hearts?
The Nintendo DS features a game called My Stop Smoking Coach. What should be happening in this game?
After objectivism and patriotism, what will be the next easy low hanging target for the BioShock series?
Which Belmont is best?
What categories would you add to the GamePro formula of rating by graphics, sound, control, and Fun Factor?

LIGHTNING ROUND: Mascot Pitch (01:02:00)

Edited by Blaine Brown. Music: 'Realm Overworld' performed by YouTube user DSCAccount and 'Run' by Danny Baronowsky.

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