The panel decides on a strict definition of “isekai,” finds hope for the future of video games, and writes a woke, political Big Bang Theory script. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Brandon asks: Are there any video game sequels like Dino Crisis 2? (06:18)
- Apart from the racing genre, when is velocity most important in video games? (12:43)
- What’s the best video game to fit the definition of an Isekai? (17:18)
- Who is the unluckiest person in video games? (23:57)
Insert Credit Quick Break: Meal-Morial Madness 2024 (28:44)
- Owen from NYC asks: Come up with achievements for the arcade game Asteroids. (30:45)
- With new reports of massive video game industry layoffs, is the party over? (36:30)
- Punch up a scene involving video games for The Big Bang Theory (41:06)
LIGHTNING ROUND: Team Sonic vs. Team Mario at the Olympic Games (47:41)
Recommendations and Outro (01:04:13)
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A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:
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Home Improvement
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Tim Allen
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Buzz Lightyear
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Bergamot
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Cymbopogon
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Lavandula
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Earl Grey tea
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Shang Tsung
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Mortal Kombat series
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Dino Crisis series
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Final Fantasy XII
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Final Fantasy XIII
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Onimusha series
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BloodRayne series
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Max Payne series
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Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
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Super Mario Bros. 3
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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Final Fantasy X
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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
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Dark Souls series
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Sonic the Hedgehog series
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
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Super Smash Brothers series
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Space Invaders
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Faster Than Speed
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.hack series
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Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
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Magic Knight Rayearth
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Star Ocean series
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Moon: Remix RPG Adventure
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Another World
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Inuyasha
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Persona series
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Futurama
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Ufouria: The Saga
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Outlander
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Game Developer
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Tekken 8
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Bobby Kotick
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Asteroids
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Hyper Gunsport
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Asteroids: Recharged
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Among Us
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videogamedunkey
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Animal Well
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Cryptmaster
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Devolver Digital
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The Big Bang Theory
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Fortnite
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Young Sheldon
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Boba Fett
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Data
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The Rocketeer
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Darkman (1990)
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Chewbacca
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Spider-Man
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Hudson Hawk
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Din Djarin
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Princess Leia
Recommendations:
Frank: Cryptmaster
Brandon: Do general maintenance, Iron Butterfly - Scorching Beauty, Irish Wish (2024)
Tim: Unfrosted (2024) if you want to watch a movie that has “too punchy” of writing
This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Meal-Morial Madness 2024, and patrons like you. Thank you.
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