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Designer, developer, and educator at the NYU Game Center Jesse Fuchs drops by to talk about the 1989 computer game Prince of Persia! We also talk about Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner and the illuminating, detailed notes he wrote during the game's development!
We also talk about Prince of Persia's legacy and influence, 80s computer games, Broderbund as a company, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode:Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, Dark Souls, Balatro, Adventure, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Myst, Carmen Sandiego, Karateka, Loderunner, Hex, M.U.LE., Phantasmagoria, Animal Well, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Meet Jesse Fuchs - 0:00Computer Games of the 80s - 19:35Gaming in the 90s - 34:50Sisyphus and Dark Souls - 40:00 Introducing Prince of Persia - 54:30No Country for Old Games - 1:13:15Prince of Persia Discussion - 1:38:19The Other Prince of Persia Games - 2:22:18Recommendations and Outro - 2:36:42 Support Jesse Fuchs and his projects:https://gamecenter.nyu.edu/faculty/jesse-fuchs/https://bsky.app/profile/jessefuchs.bsky.social
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Episode Sources and Links: https://www.jordanmechner.com/en/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/04/01/jordan-mechner-prince-persia-karateka/https://www.popot.org/get_the_games.php?game=SDLPoPhttps://www.filfre.net/2016/10/how-jordan-mechner-made-a-different-sort-of-interactive-movie-or-the-virtues-of-restraint/https://www.filfre.net/
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Two guests! Two games! Gooey and McKenna, co-hosts of Flashback 64, a chronological Nintendo 64 podcast, stop by to talk about Pokémon Red and Blue (and Yellow) and the impact they left on their lives. We also talk about the Nintendo 64, how Flashback 64 came to be, their relationship with Pokemon as a franchise, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode:The Legend of Zelda franchise, Mario Kart 64, WinBack, Wave Race 64, Celeste, Celeste 64, and more!
Intro - 0:00Introducing Gooey and mcKenna - 6:20 About Flashback 64 - 25:00The Pokémon Franchise - 45:30Introducing Pokémon Red and Blue - 1:06:00No Country for Old Games - 1:25:40 Red and Blue Discussion - 1:40:40 Recommendations and Outro - 2:35:30
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network. Support Flashback 64 and their projects:https://linktr.ee/flashback64https://linktr.ee/mcklizhttps://www.youtube.com/c/gooeyfamehttps://flashback64pod.podbean.com/https://www.twitch.tv/zeldadungeon
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GREGG RULZ OK! Writer Alex Kane stops by to talk about the incredible 2017 indie sidescrolling adventure game Night in the Woods and the impact it made on his life. We also talk about Alex's career as a writer. Getting into video game journalism, the rust belt, deindustrialization, community, the rot of capitalism, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode: Destiny, Destiny 2, Halo, Minecraft, Friday the 13th: The Game, Morrowind, Knights of the Old Republic, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Dead By Daylight, Canabalt
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Intro - 0:00Introducing Alex - 3:35Alex's Journalist Journey - 17:08 Destiny, Xbox, and Halo - 26:50Friday the 13th: The Game - 33:31Introducing Night in the Woods - 42:51No Country for Old Games - 52:30Night in the Woods Discussion - 59:45 Recommendations and Conclusion - 2:06:55
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The last podcast is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. Digital artist Alzandah stops by to talk about the impact Metroid Dread left on his life! We also talk about Alzandah's artistic inspirations, labor conditions in the video game industry, and put Alzandah's favorite games in a March Madness bracket.
Other games discussed in this episode:Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda series, Dragon's Dogma 2, Abzu, The Sims 4, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Strikers, Doom 2016, Bloodborne, Demon's Souls, Armored Core, Sekiro, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, SSX, Alien Isolation, Max Payne 3, Hollow Knight, Ori and the Blind Forest, Dead Cells, Metroid Samus Returns, Metroid Fusion, and more!
Intro - 0:00Introducing Alzandah - 10:00Speed Bracket - 19:50Our relationship with Metroid - 40:40Introducing Metroid Dread - 44:52No Country for Old Games - 59:10Metroid Dread Discussion - 1:07:30Recommendations and Outro - 2:12:35
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
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Sources:TO BE ADDED LATER
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Are you ready to Rock (Band 2)? Streamer and comedian Will Lepper returns to the show to talk about the beloved Harmonix hit, Rock Band 2. We also talk about the peripheral-based rhythm game phenomenon of the 2000s, the rise and fall and survival of Harmonix, our taste in music, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode: Balatro, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, the Guitar Hero franchise, Hi-Fi Rush, Peggle, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and more!
Catching up with Will - 0:00Music taste and music in video games - 11:21Segment: Jukebox Hero - 33:40Introducing Rock Band 2 - 50:20Rock Band 2 Discussion - 1:14:50No Country For Old Games - 1:51:13Clone Hero - 2:07:14Recommendations and Conclusion - 2:13:50
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Mic the Snare - The Wild World of Rhythm Gameshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtzGCDu-63o
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I wish for a great podcast episode! Alex Kazanas (Artist, One Piece Podcast co-host, Weeb Simpsons creator, and more!) comes on the show to talk about why Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars means so much to him!
We also talk about One Piece video games and anime-to-game adaptations, localization, importing Japan-exclusive titles, other Mario RPGs, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode include: Super Mario World, EarthBound, Shining Force 2, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII, Chrono Trigger, Katamari Damacy, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Super Smash Bros, Pikmin 4, Return of the Obra Dinn, Elden Ring, Tears of the Kingdom, Slay the Spire, One Piece games, Dragon Ball games, Naruto games, Kingdom Hearts 2, Mother 3, Mario Hoops 3-on-3, Mario + Rabbids, Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga, Paper Mario, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
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Wildlife biologist, artist, and co-host of the PokeScience Podcast, Chelsea Connor, stops by to talk about why Capcom's first RPG, Breath of Fire, means so much to her.
We also talk about the challenges of accessing video games on the island country of Dominica, the science and biology behind dragons and Pokémon, the challenges of localization, lizards, magical girls, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode: Pokémon, Professor Layton, Klonoa, Tekken, Street Fighter, Dino Crisis, Super Mario RPG, Secret of Mana, Kirby, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Metroid Fusion, Chrono Trigger, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Introducing Chelsea - 0:00Introducing Breath of Fire - 38:55 No Country for Old Games - 53:30Breath of Fire Discussion - 1:10:10Dragon Biology Lesson - 1:21:06Breath of Fire Continued - 1:27:28Recommendations and Outro - 2:01:04
Sources for this episode:Johnston, Chris. Transcript of Ted Woolsey Interview, 15 Feb. 2007, www.playeronepodcast.com/2007/02/15/transcript-of-ted-woolsey-interview/.
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This is the pod where he casts you. Bailey Meyers (Writer for Honest Game Trailers) comes on the show to talk about Valve's incredible Portal 2 and why it means so much to her! We also talk about Nancy Drew games, Alan Wake, getting emails from your dad about Baldur's Gate 3, and JK Simmons' rich acting career.
Other games covered in this episode include: Threads of Fate, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Mario Party, Gollum, Skull Island: Rise of Kong, Dave the Diver, Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Tetris, Disco Elysium, Alan Wake 2, Hades, Chants of Sennaar, Mirror's Edge, Titanfall 2, Super Metroid, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Cave Johnson here! - 0:00Introducing Bailey Meyers - 5:35Introducing Portal 2 - 47:30No Country for Old Games - 1:04:20Portal 2 - 1:12:44Recommendations - 2:09:00 Outro - 2:21:13
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Additional Resources:Larchuk, Travis. “‘Portal 2’: A Student Video Game, All Grown Up.” NPR, NPR, 19 Apr. 2011, www.npr.org/2011/04/19/135511250/portal-2-a-student-video-game-project-all-grown-up?ps=cprs.
Kiwi Talkz - #126 - Josh Weier Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkPCE-Gzmwc
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Keifer tries his best to host his version of a video game awards show after offering his critiques of The Game Awards in the last episode. What categories will there be? What are his favorite games of 2023? Why is Alan Wake so determined to be a part of it?On a not unrelated note I've recently learned there is mold in my walls. Sorry if that shows in the final product.
Alan Wake Intro - 0:00Opening Ceremony and Acknowledgements - 2:10Gex Returns - 5:45Most Anticipated Game of 2023 - 10:15A Writer Appears - 12:45The GOOTY - 17:00I'm Not Playing That - 25:30Funniest Game Title - 29:42Countdown to the GOTY - 31:43My 5th Favorite Game of 2023 - 37:15My 4th Favorite Game of 2023 - 43:10My 3rd Favorite Game of 2023 - 51:30My 2nd Favorite Game of 2023 - 57:23The Correct and Smart GOTY - 1:02:45The Climax - 1:07:00The Conclusion - 1:14:42
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
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Sources for this episode:Warren, Tom. “Microsoft Lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox Employees.” The Verge, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/1/25/24049050/microsoft-activision-blizzard-layoffs.
2024 - Game Industry Layoffs - Obsidian Publish, publish.obsidian.md/vg-layoffs/Archive/2024
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2023 was one of the best years for video games, but it was one of the worst for the video game industry. In the first episode of 2024, Keifer takes an episode to reflect on the year by analyzing The Game Awards 2023, and explaining how it's symptomatic of the issues plaguing the industry.
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0:00 - Intro and Housekeeping6:22 - The Game Awards 202317:02 - Geoff Keighley versus the World22:25 - The Time Problem27:39 - Games for Impact31:43 - Best Independent Game33:45 - The Sam Lake of it all39:24 - Fixing the Presenters 42:20 - Best Adaptation45:18 - Video Game Layoffs 55:12 - Conclusion
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Sources for this episode:
Time Spent Issuing Awards:
Nolan, Liam. “The Biggest Problem at This Year’s Game Awards Was Disrespecting the Winners.” The Escapist, The Escapist, 8 Dec. 2023, www.escapistmagazine.com/the-biggest-problem-at-this-years-game-awards-was-disrespecting-the-winners/.
IGN - Awards and Speeches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc9Tc4RCYSQ
Layoffs:
2023 - Game Industry Layoffs - Obsidian Publish, publish.obsidian.md/vg-layoffs/Archive/2023.Gach, Ethan. “Last of US Studio Naughty Dog Is Cutting Developers.” Kotaku, Kotaku, 3 Oct. 2023, kotaku.com/naughty-dog-ps5-playstation-sony-last-us-part-3-layoffs-1850893794.
Parvini, Sarah. “The Video Game Industry Boomed during the Pandemic. Now Thousands Are Being Laid Off.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023, www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-11-20/video-game-industry-layoffs.
Zhou, Cissy. “Tiktok Parent Bytedance to Cut 1,000 Gaming Jobs in Strategic Shift.” Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Asia, 27 Nov. 2023, asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/TikTok-parent-ByteDance-to-cut-1-000-gaming-jobs-in-strategic-shift.
Sinclair, Brendan. “EA Restructuring, Laying off 6% of Workforce.” GamesIndustry.Biz, GamesIndustry.biz, 29 Mar. 2023, www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-restructuring-laying-off-6-of-workforce.
Tong, Anna. “Exclusive: Unity Software to Cut 25% of Staff in ‘company Reset ...” Reuters, Reuters, 8 Jan. 2024, www.reuters.com/technology/unity-software-cutting-25-staff-company-reset-continuation-2024-01-08/.SEGA Unionization fight:
Gach, Ethan. “Workers Accuse Sega of Threatening Mass Layoffs over Unionizing.” Kotaku, Kotaku, 15 Nov. 2023, kotaku.com/sega-sonic-union-layoffs-persona-yakuza-1851026309.
Parrish, Ash. “Sega Workers Form Largest Multi-Department Video Game Union in the US.” The Verge, The Verge, 10 July 2023, www.theverge.com/23789935/sega-union-cwa-unionization-activision-blizzard.
Bobby Kotick:
Sorkin, Andrew Ross, and Lauren Hirsch. “California Drops Sexual Harassment Suit in $54 Million Settlement with Activision.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 15 Dec. 2023, www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/business/dealbook/california-activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment.html.
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Kept you waiting, huh? Manu (aka ManuclearBomb) from the NotACast Pod-Cast and My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast, returns to the show to talk about Metal Gear Solid 2 and the impact it made on his life!
We also talk about this game's legacy, its influences, its controversies, and its prescient themes. Not only that, we also give our thoughts on the recently announced live-action Zelda film, discuss the future of the Metal Gear franchise, the recent Master Collection, and what other pieces of media give us "Big Boss Baby vibes."
Other games discussed in this episode: Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Spider-Man 2, Yakuza, Alan Wake, Control, Max Payne 3, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Survivor, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Metal Gear Solid V, Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2.
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
0:00 - Catching Up with Manu13:34 - Live-action Zelda News22:58 - Manu's Gaming Future35:02 - "Big Boss Baby Vibes"44:50 - Metal Gear Solid Delta52:54 - Introducing Metal Gear Solid 21:16:35 - No Country For Old Games1:37:58 - Metal Gear Solid 2 2:58:30 - Recommendations and Outro
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With great podcasts there must also come great responsibility. With okay ones you can get a little silly with it though. Avry Robin Ott, Keifer's best friend and the person who provides this show's artwork, returns to the show to talk about what Spider-Man, the character and the 2018 video game, means to him!
We also talk about our favorite superheroes, superheroes in interactive media, the legacy of Spider-Man, the ideology behind the character and his creators, and more!We also come up with ideas for more superhero video games in a brand new segment: I Need A Hero.
Other games discussed in this episode include: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends Arceus, Hades, Marvel Snap, the Batman Arkham series, and a bunch of Spider-Man games.
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Catching up with Avry - 0:00 Favorite Superhero Games - 21:25Our History with Spider-Man - 34:10Spider-Man Video Games - 52:30I Need A Hero - 1:11:45 Introducing Marvel's Spider-Man - 1:18:45No Country for Old Games - 1:30:00Marvel's Spider-Man Discussion - 1:42:22Recommendations and Outro - 2:53:59
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CONTENT WARNING: Phantasmagoria contains a scene depicting sexual assault. This aspect of the game, as well as the controversy it caused around the time of its release, is discussed in this episode. It is discussed during the No Country For Old Games segment starting at the 57 minute and 45 second mark and is brought up again periodically throughout the episode. Please listen at your own discretion. Episode Description:
Lauren Badillo Milici, writer, poet, and author of Sad Sexy Catholic, stops by to talk about why the uniquely bizarre Sierra point-and-click horror FMV game Phantasmagoria means so much to her!
We also talk about Lauren's horror obsession (games, films, and television), PC games, point-and-click games, FMVs, and get sidetracked a lot!
Other games discussed in this episode: Faith, Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey, Alice is Dead, America McGee's Alice, Alice: Madness Returns, Vampire: The Masquerade, Her Story, Immortality, Inscryption, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie game, Starsky and Hutch, SOMA, Control, Phantasmagoria 2, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
0:00 - Introducing Lauren 38:00 - Introducing Phantasmagoria52:15 - No Country for Old Games1:13:00 - Phantasmagoria Discussion1:58:45 - Phantasmagoria 22:04:00 - Phantasmagoria's Ending2:10:30 - Recommendations and Outro
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Happy Halloween, super ghouls 'n gamers! Andrew Sherman, head of the Moonshot Podcast Network and host of ARGonauts and The Podcast Mines: There But For the Grace of Pod Go We, stops by to talk about the roguelike deck-building game Inscryption and the impact it made on his life!
Also, Keifer got Covid and he's _pissed. _
We also talk about our history with card games and deck-builders, Nintendo DS modding and repair, the best games to play during the Fall season, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode: The Pokémon franchise, the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, Baldur's Gate III, Psychonauts, Night in the Woods, Alan Wake 2, Loop Hero, Wildermyth, Slay The Spire, Into the Breach, Immortality, Metal Gear Solid 2, and more!
Timestamps:00:00 - Keifer's Rant06:50 - Introducing Andrew41:38 - Trading Card Games 54:45 - Autumn Games1:01:45 - Introducing Inscryption1:20:00 - No Country for Old Games 1:29:30 - Inscryption2:37:15 - Recommendations and Conclusion
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HOLD IT! Kev Koeser, co-host of Talking Trek To You, stops by to talk about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and why the series means so much to them.
We also talk about the uniquely great Nintendo DS library, the visual novel genre, adventure games, and more!
Also Keifer nearly drives himself insane with his longest intro yet.
We also talk about AI: The Somnium Files, Ghost Trick, Hotel Dusk, Oxenfree, Kentucky Route Zero, Metroid Prime, Tales from the Borderlands, Tears of the Kingdom, Xenoblade, Zelda Wind Waker, Zero Escape, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Intro - 0:00Meet Kev Koeser - 11:54Introducing Phoenix Wright - 49:27No Country For Old Games - 1:03:41Phoenix Wright Discussion - 1:16:20Recommendations and Outro - 2:16:05
Support Kev and their projects:https://twitter.com/MaxRebosRoadiehttps://twitter.com/TalkTrekToYouhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxrebosroadie.bsky.socialhttps://talkingtrektoyou.podbean.com/
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Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
Theme Music Provided by Mike Pettry:https://linktr.ee/mikepettry
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Mike Pettry, a musician and composer for TV, video games, theatre, and this podcast, comes on the show to talk about the groundbreaking Final Fantasy VII and the meteor-sized impact it made on his life!
We also talk about video game music, how Mike composed the show's awesome theme song, the Final Fantasy franchise, the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, and more!
Other games discussed in this episode include: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, Tears of the Kingdom, Myst, The Journeymen Project, Mass Effect, Stardew Valley, Octopath Traveler, Persona 5, Pokémon, Red Dead Redemption 2.
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.
Meet Mike Pettry - 0:00Our love of Final Fantasy - 14:30Music talk - 23:33Introducing Final Fantasy VII - 40:00No Country for Old Games - 1:09:15 Final Fantasy VII Discussion - 1:16:00 Closing Thoughts - 2:22:05 The music of FFVII - 2:27:45Listener comments and outro - 2:35:15
Theme music provided by our guest, Mike Pettry:https://linktr.ee/mikepettry
Follow Keifer and support the show:https://www.patreon.com/KeifersCornerhttps://linktr.ee/KeiferL
Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
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Can you dig it? Filmmaker and close friend Roman Fruehan comes out to play AND discuss the Rockstar's 2005 beat-em-up, The Warriors. We talk about the game AND the 1979 Walter Hill film it's based on and why they both mean so much to Roman and how they changed his life.
We also talk movies, video game adaptations of films, make Roman rank them in yet another segment of Rank and Cinephile, and talk about Roman's biggest gaming blind spots.
Other games discussed in this episode: The Bouncer, Bomberman Fantasy Race, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, Eternal Darkness, Incredible Crisis, the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Double Dragon, Jet Set Radio, the Yakuza franchise, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.
Support Roman:https://www.instagram.com/revolverroman/
Follow Keifer and support the show:https://linktr.ee/KeiferLhttps://www.patreon.com/KeifersCorner
Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
Theme Music Provided by Mike Pettry:https://linktr.ee/mikepettry
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Filmmaker and YouTube creator AdequateEmily stops by to talk about why Portal is her favorite game of all time! We also talk about being suspended on Twitter, making our dads violently ill through video games, prejudice in video games, licensed games, and more!
Other games discussed in the episode include: The Half-Life series, Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, the Persona series, Nickelodeon video games, The Godfather, Scarface, The Warriors, and more!Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, interviews his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.
Cave Johnson here! - 0:00 Introducing Emily - 3:30Introducing Portal - 48:15No Country for Old Games - 1:04:58Portal talk - 1:22:30Recommendations and outro - 2:08:08
Support AdequateEmily:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOH1FQCrI3EdO3gBjnH0Yxghttps://twitter.com/ImprisonedEmily
Follow Keifer and support the show:https://linktr.ee/KeiferLhttps://www.patreon.com/KeifersCorner
Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
Theme music provided by Mike Pettry:https://linktr.ee/mikepettry
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Kooloo-Limpah! Writer Jameisen Borak comes on to talk about his and Keifer's favorite video game of all time: The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask. Jamiesen talks about why the game means so much to him, and how it affected his life and influenced him as a writer.
Also, The show gets a new theme song and Keifer gets stuck in a time loop.
We also talk about the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, loneliness, how we find peace and happiness in the face of dread, and video games!
Other topics covered in this episode include: Super Mario RPG, Kingdom Hearts, The Final Fantasy franchise, Twin Peaks, Tears of the Kingdom, the Zelda franchise, time loop games, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.
Dawn of a New Theme - 0:00Introducing Jamiesen - 5:57Introducing Majora's Mask - 46:04No Country for Old Games - 1:13:40Majora's Mask talk - 1:26:28Final thoughts and outro - 2:47:00
Follow Jamiesen:https://twitter.com/jamiesenborak
Follow Keifer and support the show:https://linktr.ee/KeiferLhttps://www.patreon.com/KeifersCorner
Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
Theme music provided by Mike Pettry: https://linktr.ee/mikepettry
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Ahoy! Eric Peacock, host of the motion-picture soundtrack podcast Soundtracker, returns to the show to talk about the cozy management game about dying: Spiritfarer! We also talk about death, video game preservation, remakes, music covers, the new John Carpenter game, and indie games!
Other games discussed in this episode: Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, The Warriors, Dead Cells, the Hitman series, Dodgeball Academia, Hades, Disco Elysium, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, Night in the Woods, What Remains of Edith Finch, Life is Strange, and more!
Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences.
Follow Eric and listen to the Soundtracker podcast:https://twitter.com/UweBollockshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1840875https://www.patreon.com/soundtracker/
Follow Keifer and support the show:https://linktr.ee/KeiferLhttps://www.patreon.com/KeifersCorner
Artwork provided by Avry Ott:https://linktr.ee/HotSodaDesigns
Sources for the intro:https://zenodo.org/record/7996492http://gamehistory.org/87percent/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/why-game-archivists-are-dreading-this-months-3ds-wii-u-eshop-shutdown/Interview source:https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spiritfarer-creative-director-when-creating-art-you-have-to-be-vulnerable/1100-6494493/
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