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Ep. 382 - Proustian Bargaining at GDC 2025 Mar 24, 2025

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Brandon Sheffield subjects well known video game characters who just happen to be attending GDC 2025 to the famous Proust Questionnaire. Yes, we know it’s pronounced “proost.”

SHOW NOTES:

Luigi, via merritt k (00:14)
Rick Taylor, via Derek Yu (07:12)
Astarion Ancunín, via Shannon Liao (11:34)
Squall Leonhart, via Phil Salvador (13:55)
Headcrab, via Laura Michet (17:50)
Samus Aran, via Alx Preston (20:53)
Miles “Tails” Prower, via Liz Ryerson (25:44)
Alan Wake, via Matthew Burns (31:02)
Geralt of Rivia, via Naomi Clark (36:08)
Django, via Nikki Grayson (41:30)
Tim, via David Hellman (45:15)
Princess Peach, via Frank Cifaldi (47:37)

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Hosted by Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 381 - Gamer Water, with merritt k and Eric Silver Mar 17, 2025

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Writer/comedian merritt k joins Ash, Brandon, and guest host Eric Silver to figure out why Pokemon games look bad now, why Insert Credit doesn’t talk about Nintendo, and the LeBron James of Video Games. Watch episodes with full video on YouTubeDiscuss this episode in the Insert Credit ForumsSHOW NOTES:Atari JaguarChun-LiJuriElenaJackbox Party PackMario PartyPrincess DaisyFighters Megamix1: Will mainline Pokemon games ever not look like garbo again? (04:00)Pokémon main RPG seriesPokemon Legends: Z-APikachuMarioSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s FuryRobloxPokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu!The Legend of Zelda series2: What is the best sword or gun in video game history? (10:10)Squall LeonhartGunbladeGreedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too MuchGacktThe DoohickeyAssassins Creed seriesBuster SwordMaster SwordSoul EdgeNeedlerGravity GunPortal GunFarsightPerfect DarkGolden GunDestiny seriesKeybladeKingdom Hearts seriesHoney BlasterX-Blade3: Why doesn’t Insert Credit talk about Nintendo more? (15:06)NintendoChannel FNECSegaTurboGrafxBonk seriesAir ZonkSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemPlayStationSega SaturnFinal Fantasy VIChrono Trigger3DONintendo 64ActRaiserKendo Rage4: What aspects of Insert Credit Show have evolved to outlive other podcasts? (19:55)PC Engine5: If someone discovered a wellspring of video game water, what would we use it for in the real world? (23:24)That One Lady Who Sold Her BathwaterMetal Gear Solid 2Sonic the Hedgehog seriesCommon Side EffectsScavengers ReignEvony OnlineRoyal MatchYeah! You Want "Those Games," Right? So Here You Go! Now, Let's See You Clear Them!6: Alex Jaffe asks, are video games cool? Have they ever been cool? What is the coolest that video games have ever been? (29:17)Linda³NieRBullet WitchPlayStation 2Halo seriesBorderlandsHorse ArmorPlayStation PortableRejectionFM Towns MartyMinnesota TimberwolvesCasio LoopyMagical Shop7: Does your interest in games reflect or influence how you feel about tabletop roleplaying games? (34:26)Dungeons & DragonsFledgling ManorVampire: the MasqueradePalladiumDungeon WorldFiascoMUDsMörk BorgDisco ElysiumBaldur’s Gate seriesDemonschoolCritical RoleDimension 20X-COM series8: What is the LeBron James of video games? (45:38)LeBron JamesKratosWarframeMonster Hunter seriesLuka DončićNBA JamLIGHTNING ROUND: Shoot, Collaborate, and Listen (52:21)Recommendations and Outro (01:00:41):Brandon: Tesla Takedown, 5 Calls, Ninja Busters (1984) if you need to suffer, The Keep (1983)Ash: Make Thai tea with boba at homemerritt: The Insider (1999), Fledgling ManorEric: Thank a Podcast Editor Today, Attach Your Resume, Join the PartyThis week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!Hosted by Eric Silver, with Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and merritt k. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

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Ep. 380 - Gamer Oil Mar 10, 2025

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The finest minds in video games assess their feelings on the current state of the medium, how best to scam gamers, and Midwest Zelda.

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SHOW NOTES:

1: How do you feel about video games right now? (05:53)

2: Rank these from best to worst: the x button, the o button, the square button, and the triangle button. (15:22)

3: What’s the difference between a ROLE playing game, a role PLAYING game, and a role playing GAME? (20:08)

4: Make a video game music playlist to play over the speakers at a dentist’s office. (24:37)

5: Catherine asks, what are some of the most interesting cases of putting out a game again? (29:32)

6: Catherine asks, what do you think is the game most-played by people who "don't play games"? (40:56)

7: Catherine asks, how do you sell snake oil to gamers? (44:38)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Zelda Maker (50:41)

Recommendations and Outro (01:04:32):

Brandon: Naked Killer (1992), California Fire Relief Bundle

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Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 379 - Charmy Bee Is a Freak Mar 03, 2025

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After being assigned the task of playing Knuckles' Chaotix with their romantic partners, our panel returns with questions and opinions.

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SHOW NOTES:

1: How was everyone’s Knuckles: Chaotix experience? (02:25)

2: Explain Knuckles Chaotix (07:24)

Sonic the Hedgehog

3: What did you think of the boss fights? (13:11)

4: Let’s talk about the 32X, and the bonus stages (19:03)

5: VGHF Archive Dive: Knuckles Chaotix (25:45)

6: One of the Good Pauls asks, who would you want to be chained to in a series of platforming challenges? (33:40)

7: What makes for a good multiplayer platforming experience? (37:10)

8: Let’s talk about character variety in one player and co-op games. Who does this the best? (41:04)

Overcooked

9: Why aren’t Sonic and Tails in this game? (46:57)

LIGHTNING ROUND (For Ash Only): Which Sonic Characters are Black? (49:43)

Recommendations and Outro (57:58):

Frank: Chained Together
Ash: 5 Calls, Steam Next Fest
Brandon: Melt-Banana, California Fire Relief Bundle

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Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 378 - Old Weird Game Feast 2, with John Linneman Feb 24, 2025

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DigitalFoundry’s John Linneman joins Brandon Sheffield once again to delve into their video game collections, and contemplate liquid-cooled 3DOs, India-exclusive PS2 games, and the sensation of removing $300 worth of cellophane. Watch episodes with full video on YouTubeDiscuss this episode in the Insert Credit ForumsSHOW NOTES:1: Tomak: Save the Earth Again (02:44)GP32Tomak: Save the EarthPC Genjin2: Pyramid Intruder (06:32)Mega LDLaserDisc3DOThe HiveScavenger 4FM Towns MartySilpheedSega CD3: Congo: The Movie: The Lost City of Zinj (11:56)CongoJurassic ParkMichael CrichtonSega SaturnJohn Romero’s Daikatana4: Thexder (15:14)IBM 8086Nintendo Entertainment SystemGrandia: Digital Museum5: First Kiss Monogatari (19:34)PC-FXBattle Heat!Cutie HoneyTokimeki MemorialPC EnginePsycho-ChaserZero DividePhalanxHuneX6: Galactic Pinball (22:16)Virtual BoyTechnoWarriors (1998)Super MetroidMultiBoy VB Multicart7: Screamin’ Mad George’s Paranoiascape (27:43)Keita AmemiyaZeiram (1991)Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)Nanatsu Kaze no Shima MonogatariMasaya MatsuuraPaRappa the RapperMetamour JupiterShigesato Itoi8: Darius II (31:43)Taito MemoriesPlayStation 29: Pup-Breeder (34:32)10: Tryrush Deppy (37:43)Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)Croc! Pau-Pau IslandBlast Wind11: Ginga Ojōsama Densetsu Yuna (41:46)Ginga Ojōsama Densetsu Yuna 2: Eien no PrincessGinga Ojōsama Densetsu Yuna 3: Lightning AngelGinga Ojōsama Densetsu Yuna FX: Kanashimi no SireneGinga Ojōsama Densetsu Yuna RemixUltraBoxAtari Jaguar12: Skyhammer (47:15)DescentBlade Runner (1982)G-PoliceSniper EliteAlien Vs PredatorTempestDoomBlack ICE White NoiseEJagFestAmiga13: Colors (55:13)GizmondoAlien HominidSticky Balls14: Phase Paradox (59:27)PhilosomaUntil DawnChris RedfieldJ League gamesDino Crisis IIDino Crisis15: Hanuman: Boy Warrior (01:04:28)PlayStation PortableChandragupta: Warrior PrinceRaOne: The GameRaOne (2011)Don 2 the GamePower StoneTron (1982)16: MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head in Virtual Stupidity (01:07:56)Way of the WarriorGate of Thunder17: Asuka 120% Special: BURNING Fest. (01:11:57)Asuka 120% Final: BURNING Fest.Asuka 120% Return: BURNING Fest.Mad Stalker: Full Metal ForceSega Genesis18: ActRaiser 2 (01:15:33)Auto Modellista19: Manic Game Girl (01:18:51)Parasite EveThe SaboteurApexAxel Impact/DT Racer20: Chiki Chiki Boys (01:22:02)Chelnov: Atomic RunnerQuarantineReturn Fire: Maps O' DeathCommand & ConquerTV Sports seriesArzette: The Jewel of FaramoreThis week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

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Ep. 377 - Even More Games of the Year 2024, with Kris Graft Feb 17, 2025

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Friend of the show Kris Graft joins Ash and Brandon diving into the rest of 2024’s games, from GOTY contenders to Soccer 2: The Even More Beautiful Game. Watch episodes with full video on YouTubeDiscuss this episode in the Insert Credit ForumsSHOW NOTES:1: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (03:48)Dragon Age: The VeilguardDragon Age seriesFootball Manager series2: Helldivers II (12:03)Helldivers II3: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (15:04)BalatroIndiana Jones and the Great CircleWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine IIStellar BladeS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylSam BarlowDear EstherLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild4: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (19:15)Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure5: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (20:48)Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIIndika6: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (23:50)Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsCapcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium7: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (25:04)The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom8: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (26:29)Mario & Luigi: Brothership9: Palworld (27:36)Metaphor: ReFantazioPersona seriesPalworldPokémon universeRustDayZ10: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection (30:03)Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionAce Attorney / Gyakuten Saiban seriesShu TakumiGhost Trick: Phantom Detective11: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (32:12)Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenDON'T NOD Entertainment SARLLife is Strange seriesVampyr12: Tokyo Xtreme Racer (37:25)Prince of Persia: the Lost CrownAnimal WellTokyo Xtreme RacerTokyo Xtreme Racer / Shutokō Battle seriesGran Turismo series13: The Rogue Prince of Persia (41:17)The Rogue Prince of PersiaDead CellsHades II14: Dubio (43:23)Dubio15: Cruel (45:18)Cruel16: Hades II (46:31)Hades II17: GranBlue Fantasy: Relink (49:23)GranBlue Fantasy: RelinkGranBlue Fantasy: Versus18: Marvel Rivals (52:52)Marvel RivalsOverwatch19: Thronefall (55:41)Thronefall20: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (56:42)Caves of QudDwarf FortressTales of Kenzera: ZauAbubakar Salim21: Arco (59:55)ArcoThe Last of Us22: South Park the Pinball Machine (01:02:30)South ParkPindigo23: Princess Peach: Showtime! (01:05:28)Princess Peach: Showtime!Super Princess PeachSuper Mario Odyssey24: Unicorn Overlord (01:07:11)Unicorn OverlordFire Emblem: EngageAdvance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot CampTriange StrategyFinal Fantasy XII25: Tomb Raider I•II•III: Remastered (01:11:57)Tomb Raider I•II•III: RemasteredGameFAQs26: Penny’s Big Breakaway (01:14:57)Black Myth: WukongPenny’s Big BreakawayInsert Credit Gaiden #10 - Brandon in Tokyo, 2024Freedom PlanetSonic X Shadow GenerationsSonic SuperstarsNiGHTS into Dreams...27: Pepper Grinder (01:18:58)Pepper GrinderCelesteDrill Dozer28: Castaway (01:20:40)Castaway29: The Crush House (01:22:00)The Crush House30: Read Only Memories: Neurodiver (01:23:38)Read Only Memories: NeurodiverSnatcherDemonschoolHyper Gunsport31: SCHiM (01:25:17)SCHiM32: Sonic X Shadow Generations (01:26:55)Sonic X Shadow GenerationsSonic GenerationsSonic FrontiersBalan Wonderworld33: Black Myth: Wukong (01:30:20)Black Myth: WukongWuxiaStellar BladeInfinity Nikki34: Rise of the Rōnin (01:37:08)Rise of the RōninNiohTenchu seriesDynasty Warriors: OriginsTrek to YomiWo Long: Fallen DynastyNinja Gaiden Black35: Manor Lords (01:40:24)Manor LordsAge of Empires seriesSid Meier's Civilization seriesDune II: The Building of a DynastyCommand & Conquer seriesFinal Fantasy XII: Revenant WingsLIGHTNING ROUND: Brandon’s Remaining Games (01:43:17)Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred HeroesMetal Slug TacticsSlitterheadShadow of the Ninja: RebornThe First DescendantKill KnightCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Shadows of DoubtWizardryAnother Crab’s TreasureNintendo World Championships: NES EditionThis week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Ash Parrish, and Kris Graft. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

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Ep. 376 - Game of the Year 2024 Feb 10, 2025

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Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation, Ash Parrish of The Verge, and Brandon Sheffield of Necrosoft Games choose and rank the twenty-one best video games of the year 2024. Watch episodes with full video on YouTubeDiscuss this episode in the Insert Credit ForumsSHOW NOTES:Credit Report (03:42)BalatroCryptmasterUFO 50Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League1: Frank’s first nomination (09:45)NevaGrisNomada StudioFumito UedaMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterHowLongToBeat.com2: Ash’s first nomination (14:06)Mouthwashing3: Brandon’s first nomination (19:47)Astro BotAstro’s PlayroomApe EscapeSuper Mario seriesAstro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 forThe Game Awards4: Frank’s second nomination (24:26)Derek YuUFO 50Steam DeckGameMakerDigital Eclipse Software, Inc.MSXPC EngineKaizoPixel5: Ash’s second nomination (30:54)Elden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeElden RingGeoff KeighleyHidetaka Miyazaki6: Brandon’s second nomination (36:35)Fantasian: Neo DimensionHironobu SakaguchiTokusatsuPower RangersGodzillaNobuo UematsuEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes7: Frank’s third nomination (42:18)Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownMetroidvaniaCelesteHadesforums.insertcredit.comSuper MetroidUbisoft ends future development on its best game in years8: Ash’s third nomination (47:37)Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessCapcom Co., Ltd.Shinsekai: Into the Depths9: Brandon’s third nomination (52:49)Crow CountryResident EvilResident Evil 410: Frank’s fourth nomination (59:10)IndikaAmnesia seriesMagical realismAndrei Tarkovsky11: Ash’s fourth nomination (01:09:29)Animal WellVideogamedunkeyArkanoid12: Brandon’s fourth nomination (01:18:01)Stellar BladeBayonettaXbox 360Bullet WitchNieRHyung-tae KimBorn Sexy YesterdayLightningFinal Fantasy XIIINieR: AutomataDark SoulsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine IIRoger Dean13: Frank’s fifth nomination (01:24:33)Metaphor ReFantazioAtlus Co., Ltd.Final Fantasy XVIPersona seriesThere’s a reason Metaphor: ReFantanzio’s battle music sounds as cool as it doesSir Mix-A-Lot - I check my bankSir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got BackDolly PartonHenchman 24Kermit14: Ash’s fifth nomination (01:33:31)Final Fantasy VII: RebirthQueen's BloodKingdom Hearts seriesTriple TriadFinal Fantasy VII: Remake15: Brandon’s fifth nomination (01:37:49)Zenless Zone ZeroBlack Myth: WukongmiHoYo Co., Ltd.BlockbusterGacha game16: Frank’s sixth nomination (01:44:37)Arzette: The Jewel of FaramoreLegend of Zelda seriesCD-iShantae seriesFMVEp. 330 - SquadalaFinal Fantasy VIIIGunbladeLimited Run Games, Inc.John Linneman17: Ash’s sixth nomination (01:51:22)The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThe Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningMisophoniaInfinity NikkiLittle Nicky (2000)Marvel SnapPlayStation PortablePlayStation PortalThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild18: Brandon’s sixth nomination (02:02:44)Indiana Jones and the Great CircleHarrison FordTroy BakerIndiana Jones And The Great Circle - Digital Foundry Tech ReviewRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981)PlayStation 2Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Tony Todd19: Frank’s seventh nomination (02:09:58)Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueBatman: Arkham KnightWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastyThe Crimson Diamond20: Ash’s seventh nomination (02:14:52)Ufouria: The Saga 2Dragon Age: The VeilguardBalatroTexas Hold ‘EmsheepleSlice & DiceSlay the Spire21: Brandon’s seventh nomination (02:23:48)Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthRyū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universeResident Evil: VillageAnimal Crossing seriesCrazy TaxiPokemonUnicorn OverlordTHE INSERT CREDIT GAME OF THE YEAR 2024 TOP 21:IndikaAstro BotCrow CountryUFO 50BalatroAnimal WellKunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessMetafore ReFantazio 🇮🇹Queen's Blood (from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)Indiana Jones and the Great CircleElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeMouthwashingPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownNevaInfinity NikkiThe Crimson DiamondArzette: The Jewel of FaramoreFantasian: Neo DimensionLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthZenless Zone ZeroStellar Blade / Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Winner of the Xbox 360 2-In-1 Bargain Value Pak Award)This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!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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Ep. 375 - Like a Destiny, with Ed Zitron Feb 03, 2025

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Journalist, podcaster, and PR person Ed Zitron joins the panel for the reveal of the Video Game History Museum Library, how to tell when a PR person is lying, and a precise rundown of how fucked video games are.

SHOW NOTES:

Credit Report (05:01)

1: Aaron Stewart-Ahn asks, have you ever gotten in serious trouble playing a multiplayer game? (05:12)

2: Frank, tell us about the newly online Video Game History Museum Library (11:01)

3: Who do you think has the best PR team in video games? (19:52)

4: How fucked are video games? (27:31)

5: LeFish asks, rank from best to worst: 1080 Snowboarding, Excitebike, F-Zero, Mario Kart, and Wave Race. (34:13)

6: What is exactly as satisfying in real life as it is to do in a video game? (37:49)

Ace Attorney series

7: What is the Queens of the Stone Age of Video Games? (40:45)

LIGHTNING ROUND: 21 Questions (43:41)

Recommendations and Outro (55:11):

Ed: Better Offline
Frank: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Brandon: Whatever you gotta do to feel better about things you have Brandon’s permission, Star Trek: Lower Decks

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Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield and Ed Zitron. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

Ep. 374 - Cage Rage Gauge, with Aaron Stewart-Ahn Jan 27, 2025

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Screenwriter Aaron Stewart-Ahn joins a panel guest hosted by Esper to cover the current definition of “good graphics,” Nicholas Cage’s sublime beauty, and seeing Attack of the Clones on acid. Watch episodes with full video on YouTubeDiscuss this episode in the Insert Credit ForumsSHOW NOTES:FenrirLight CycleTron (1982)Kingdom Hearts IITronHonda MotocompoShadows of the DamnedMandy (2018)Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3XCyberpunk 2077Keanu ReevesArch MotorcycleAlex WinterBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)Gran TurismoPolyphony DigitalTourist Trophy: The Real Riding SimulatorRoad RashSega SaturnSony Playstation3DOFull Throttle1: Where are your favorite places to hang out in open world video games? (06:20)Throne and LibertyFallout 76The First DescendantWorld of WarCraft: The Burning CrusadeHonor HoldArator the RedeemerFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineRyū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universeBoyhood (2014)KamurochōShenmueSlitterhead2: When is it most obvious that zero research went into a particular video game scene? (15:15)StarfieldAstral LoungeMass Effect seriesGoldenEye 007Far Cry seriesMotor Toon Grand Prix3: Design a video game where the main hero is played by Nicolas Cage. (20:54)Nicholas CageSuperman 64Dead By DaylightLeon KennedyLeatherfaceTekken seriesStanislavski's systemMortal Kombat seriesAvery BrooksShun DiVirtua Fighter seriesJohn BarrymoreCharlie ChaplinBuster KeatonAkumaM. Bison4: Design a video game where the main villain is played by Nicolas Cage. (25:16)Pig (2021)Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceDeath Stranding 2 On The BeachHideo KojimaDan BrownWeezerCats (2019)Megalopolis (2024)Kendrick LamarShroud of TurinRobert De NiroThe Devil’s Advocate (1997)Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyLegend (1985)Tim CurryConstantine (2005)5: Spencer asks, what are games biggest strengths as a medium? (30:56)Street Fighter (1994)WatchmenUltima V: Warriors of DestinyIndika'Sonic the Hedgehog 4' Gets 2027 Release DateCall of Duty seriesHalf-Life 26: What do “good graphics” mean in 2025? (38:11)Super ScalerIndikaFinal Fantasy XFinal Fantasy XVOutRunStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)7: What is the Decemberists of video games? (44:46)The DecemberistsColin MeloyShrek 2 (2004)ShoryukenThe Matrix (1999)The Matrix Revolutions (2003)Dark Souls seriesBloodborneFleetwood MacKate BushKing's FieldDevil May Cry seriesLIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design – Czech New Wave Classics (49:37)Credit Report (57:01)Recommendations and Outro (57:24):Ash: Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Three KingdomsBrandon: And Give My Love to the Swallows (1972), Kin-dza-dza! (1986), exerciseAaron: RejectionThis week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

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Ep. 373 - Switch Boy Advance Jan 20, 2025

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Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield assemble to cover the Switch 2, video game console Marxism, and the shocking return of our most controversial segment.

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SHOW NOTES:

1: merritt k asks, which 90s platformer mascots do you think will never get a cash-in nostalgia-baiting revival? (03:31)