The Insert Credit Show

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Ep. 22 - I, Gradius Dec 02, 2012

Show notes

The Four Guys get together to livestream some real talk about fighting game spinoffs, rail shooters, and the Mayan apocalypse.

Questions this week:

Brandon’s homework assignment. Which RPG puzzles have you particularly actually enjoyed? (01:20)
Why don't fighting game spin-offs work out? (06:00)
What are the best ways to implement your phone's GPS into a mobile game? (12:23)
Is there any good reason to keep making rail shooters? (17:40)
How would you redraft ESRB policy? (24:02)
In the context of video games, when is it okay to use the word "epic"? (30:17)
What non-video game jobs would prepare you most to work in video games? (36:55)
How will the impending Mayan apocalypse affect the video game industry? (44:54)
Has there ever been a minigame better than the game it was in? (51:17)
Redesign Minesweeper as a Tetsuya Nomura RPG. (57:52)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Sacred Cow Barbecue (01:04:10)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 21 - Grim Fans Dango, with Patrick Miller Nov 25, 2012

Show notes

Tim, Frank, Brandon and Patrick Miller discuss Skyrim with guns, Tim Schafer's fanbase, and the Fender Stratocaster.

Questions this week:

What is your favorite game where mistakes are as important as what you do on purpose? (01:50)
What will the hallmarks be of the Wii U console generation? (08:07)
What games would be better with guns in them? (14:38)
How would you design a Capcom franchise restaurant? (20:59)
Who would win in a fight between Kratos and Bayonetta? (27:25)
When was the exact point in time that talking about video games in public became socially acceptable? (33:20)
Which artists would you put on the soundtrack for a Metroid movie? (39:48)
DANIEL CLELLAND: What is the Fender Stratocaster of video games? (46:09)
What would a game entirely solicited by Tim Schafer's fanbase be like? (52:25)
How can we make visual novels more popular in America? (59:00)

LIGHTNING ROUND: I'm going to name 12 Japanese pornographic games, and you have to reimagine them as non-pornographic games. (01:08:00)

Edited by Andrew Toups. Music, Brainlord: “Natural Cave”, Shuggie Otis: “Purple”, “Sparkle City”.

Ep. 20 - 9 Cent Convenience Fee, with Patrick Miller Nov 11, 2012

Show notes

Brandon's adventures in the Far East can only mean the return of Patrick Miller! Level editors, the Duckiverse, and swimsuit design are discussed.

Questions this week:

What exactly defines a roleplaying game? (02:03)
JASON YOUNG: Which video games should be used as recruiting devices in the tradition of The Last Starfighter? (08:30)
What would Warren Spector's DuckTales be like? (14:46)
Which video game features the best built-in level editor? (22:55)
You encounter someone who "plays video games for the story." What games can you assume they own? (29:09)
What would happen if a pinball table and a jazz band had a million weird babies? (34:17)
There has not been a female protagonist in a Rockstar game since GTA 1. Can Rockstar make a game within their wheelhouse with a female lead? (39:48)
What would you include in the next Dead or Alive swimsuit pack? (46:15)
What is the most difficult type of video game to review? (51:48)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Bottom Line Reviews: Console Edition (57:10)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 18 - Gamesptoptp Nov 02, 2012

Show notes

The Core Three give us the scoop on Polygon, the LucasArts buyout, and preorder bonuses.

Questions this week:

FRANK: Adapt Sanford and Son into a video game. (01:52)
Are we in the Golden Age of video game journalism? (08:55)
How effective are preorder bonuses as a marketing strategy? (15:10)
What is the best Atlus game? (21:19)
Explaining Dishonored to your mom. (27:30)
What does Disney buying out LucasArts mean for videogames? (34:51)
What expectations can we extrapolate for Portal 3? (41:08)
Why the hell are Square Enix mobile games like 15 bucks? (47:25)
Who is the PT Barnum of video games? (53:51)
What was the deal with that handle on the back of the GameCube? (01:00:19)

LIGHTNING ROUND: MathM: Pitch me some games to relay to my dad, David Jaffe. (01:06:44)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 17 - Halloween SpecDRACULAr, with Vito Gesualdi Oct 28, 2012

Show notes

Vito Ghostualdi joins Frankenstein Cifaldi, The Grim Rogers, and that other guy to share spooky stories.

Questions this week:

Which video game franchises could benefit from a Halloween-themed entry? (04:38)
Explain the relationship between Count Dracula and Death in the Castlevania series. (10:34)
What are some easy video game costume ideas? (17:05)
How do you make zombie games interesting again? (23:23)
Why is Pac-Man chased by ghosts? (30:37)
Come up with a better localized name for the Biohazard series than Resident Evil. (36:55)
What would the Insert Credit DOOM .wad be? (43:26)
Nemesis, Pyramid Head, Scissor Man: KMF? (49:43)
What's the scariest video game ever made? (55:20)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Frightening Round (01:02:17)

Edited by Andrew Toups. Art and Story by Gilbert Smith.

Ep. 16 - Jump on the Giant Chicken, with Kris Graft Oct 19, 2012

Show notes

Gamasutra Editor in Chief Kris Graft shares his opinions on region locking, naming your characters, and the battle capabilities of Fat Princess.

Questions this week:

Christian Nutt’s homework (01:10)
What is the deal with regional lockout? (09:53)
How may video game enthusiasts tastefully decorate their living spaces to reflect their hobby? (16:11)
Let's ruin Halo 4 for our listeners. (22:38)
Which games should come pre-installed with the next version of Windows? (29:08)
What would video games be like if Dead or Alive fans got everything they wanted? (35:31)
XCOM 2012 is to XCOM 1994 as... (43:06)
DANIEL CLELLAND: What's the best mounted weapon in a video game? (49:28)
Who would win in a fight: Sweet Tooth or Fat Princess? (55:46)
Which fictional video game character would you write into the presidential ballot? (01:02:09)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Bottom Line Review (01:08:34)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 15 - Not Famous Anymore, with Christian Nutt Oct 12, 2012

Show notes

Christian Nutt returns by popular demand for discussion of up and coming game developers, the next career move for CliffyB, and promotional t-shirts.

Questions this week:

Think of a popular video game from the past 6 years that you really dislike, and say something nice about it. (07:39)
If you were the curators of The Smithsonian's "The Art of Video Games," what would you put on display? (14:08)
Which up-and-coming rookie game developers show the most promise in their future careers? (20)
Devise Waluigi's solo video game debut. (26:56)
THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS: Design the ideal games for the other panelists, but they can only comment with colder and hotter. (33:24)
What's next for CliffyB? (40:40)
Which video game would be best adapted into an HBO miniseries? (47:00)
What messages would you send back in time to video game companies in 2006? (52:04)
When is it okay and when is it not okay to wear a video game t-shirt? (59:08)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Name the Review (01:04:37)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 14 - Train Hard, with Bennett Foddy Oct 05, 2012

Show notes

QWOP creator Bennett Foddy joins us to talk about stuff. Stuff like Alan Moore, air dropping video games, and an actual Nintendo theme park.

Questions this week:

How do we get people back into arcades? (02:32)
We know what a AAA video game is, but what's an A, AA, or AAAA video game? (08:53)
When is DLC worth buying? (15:17)
What are the best underwater segments in video games? (21:49)
Who is the Alan Moore of video games? (28:07)
If you could send 3 portable games on one device to everybody in the world, what would they be? (35:55)
What would be the attractions of a real Nintendoland? (42:28)
What company should Capcom fight next? (48:51)
How would you explain QWOP/Noby Noby Boy to your mom? (55:17)
My sister asks: Which video game character would have the most trolls on Twitter? (01:02:20)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 13 - Shave and a Haircut, with Justin McElroy Sep 28, 2012

Show notes

Jaffe tries his best not to sound like a psychopath while the host of My Brother My Brother and Me podcast Justin McElroy chats with us about Sony's trophy system, games we got as gifts, and speed running.

Questions this week:

You've been evicted from your home and are being relocated to a city or town from a video game of your choice. Where do you go? (03:26)
What is the philosophical difference between Microsoft's Gamerscore system and Sony's trophy system? (09:38)
Who would win in a fight: Sid Meier or American McGee? (15:40)
LEONARDO: Do you remember any game you got as a gift that you thought would suck, but was actually pretty neat? (22:00)
You have to make a game to appeal to the Brony subculture, but do not have the My Little Pony license. (28:27)
Write instructions to Final Fantasy: The Board Game. (36:20)
What should our cubicle-bound listeners be playing in their browsers at work while the boss isn't looking? (40:18)
Rank these games from best to worst: Mass Effect 3, Borderlands 2, Xenoblade Chronicles, Journey. (46:53)
Yahoo Answers question: PlayStation account hacking addiction? I want to stop but I'm too addicted. (52:56)
What are the hallmarks of a video game ideal for speedrunning? (59:33)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Video Game Name (01:05:50)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

Ep. 12 - (#episodename), with Hamish Todd Sep 21, 2012

Show notes

Action Button Dot Net columnist and Music of the Spheres developer Hamish Todd makes a special appearance to discuss cosplay, surprise sequels, and high luncheon.

Questions this week:

What do we have to look forward to if the Wii U builds itself as a home for potentially dead franchises? (03:42)
If you were judging a cosplay competition, which costumes would be most likely to win? (10:07)
Which console featured the absolute best launch library? (16:17)
What is one video game that you will never, ever play, and why? (22:33)
Who would win in a fight: Doctor Wily or Doctor Robotnik? (28:50)
Do you feel your work is appreciated? (36:30)
What would a Mario game be like where you played as a Goomba? (43:03)
If you could grab the novelization rights to any video game, which would you get, and how would you use it? (49:12)
Which video game soundtracks are most notable for their use of uncommonly heard instruments? (55:36)
What is the worst idea for a game that has never been released that you've ever heard? (01:01:50)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Bottom Line Review (01:08:17)

Edited by Andrew Toups.

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