Questions this week:

  1. From Frank Cifaldi: What’s up with E3? (03:47)
  2. How is the Korean video game industry different from other parts of the industry?  (09:45)
  3. What are the biggest headaches in the world of video game translation and localization?  (14:38)
  4. What’s the ugliest video game hardware you’ve ever seen?  (19:42)
  5. What video game eggs would make the best omelettes?  (24:13)
  6. Dirtbag Kory asks: How do you define the Japanese use of the word ‘gear’? (29:45)
  7. Which two game industry figures have never worked together, but really should?  (34:51)
  8. Design a 90’s Master System clone. (39:34)
  9. Is there such a thing as a good webcomic about video games?  (44:14)
  10. Who is the Nathan Fielder of video games?  (48:35)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design – Dame Judi (52:45)

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A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Brandon: The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001), Evil Dead Trap 2 (1992) if you have a strong stomach, Oh, DEER! Soundtrack

Frank: A Forensic Analysis of Earthbound's Deepest Secrets, The Video Game History Hour

Dami: Trick, Vincenzo

Don't miss our watchalong for the Morton Jankel Cut of the Super Mario Bros movie, Friday June 18th at 6:30p/9:30e!

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.