You may have seen this on the forums possibly, but esper is trying something with the podcast where they mix some stock footage with some filters and insert credit-y colors to create a moving looping backdrop for the show on youtube. We're not sure whether this will take off, but we figure the more places to share the better.
Any thoughts are welcome - we're also considering putting some gameplay stuff in here, but then we'd need permission from a bunch of folks each week which seems l...
2021-05-20 04:39:52 +0000 UTC
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Translator and media critic Kazuma Hashimoto joins the panel to cover zabbing bloboids, the three hundred and twenty six pathways of Shadow the Hedgehog, and The Masked Tuber. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Liz Ryerson asks: What’s the hot new genre of video game in the year 2050? (06:11)<...
2021-05-17 06:32:22 +0000 UTC
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A recent guest on the show asked how we always have something to say about every topic, and whether we do research in advance, so I (brandon) thought it might be interesting to discuss the sort of rhythm we've fallen into when answering questions on the show.
First of all, we definitely do not have the questions in advance so can rarely do research (frank sometimes does some on the fly). That's why you might hear us leaning on the same few games for certain examples.
In general ...
2021-05-13 22:34:31 +0000 UTC
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Liz Ryerson rejoins the panel to cover DDR dance pads, Batman games, and Burger Time Royale with Cheese. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- What are we learning about the video game industry from the Apple v. Epic court case? (03:52)
- What would be an interesting game series to play a Shuffler of? (09:04)
- Is there something you’ve wanted to see video games do for a long time, but once they finally did it you weren’t tha...
2021-05-10 04:52:18 +0000 UTC
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Some folks have been asking about the LCD racing game mentioned in the podcast. Here's an article brandon (that's me) wrote about the game back in the day, originally for Game Developer magazine, then later published for gamasutra.
Theoretically there was an interview about this, but danged if we can find it. Maybe it was on insert credit? maybe it was never published? It's very difficult to google!
Here's the article:
2021-05-04 21:53:40 +0000 UTC
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A smorgasbord of content swept neatly off the floor of the cutting room and into The Dirtbag. Marvel as Brandon discusses film, Tim discusses video games, and Jaffe discusses television (The Moving Image Trinity). Can Frank hunt down the specter of a basketball legend haunting the code of a game? Tips, tricks, reviews, previews and more abound in Bonus Credit 8!
A SMALL DESCRIPTION OF EPISODES PULLED FROM:
- (Ep. 179) Brandon, Jaffe and Special Guest Tyriq Plum...
2021-05-04 06:21:49 +0000 UTC
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(Content warning: this episode features The F-Word in the intro)
Jim Stormdancer, developer of Frog Fractions and host of Topic Lords joins the panel to herald/warn of the return of The Noid, how to craft an ARG, and The ...
2021-05-03 04:48:20 +0000 UTC
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hey all!! it was brought to our attention there's no really great way to find each of the Bonus Credit episodes. oops!! each one has now been tagged as Bonus Credit, which should make finding the others a little easier. in addition I've tagged "extra material" for things we drop like Brandon's cool 105 Live playlist, and "lists" for the full write ups of our list episodes.
have fun digging through, I know I just did! -esper
2021-04-30 19:38:23 +0000 UTC
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(Content warning: this episode features some strong swears)
Fanbyte writer and podcaster merritt k sits with the panel to cover the darkness within Viva Pinata, Bad Boy Reggie Fils Aime, and an explanation of what Touhou actually is. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- From Ash Parrish: Congr...
2021-04-26 08:40:52 +0000 UTC
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Game journalist and friend of the show Ash Parrish returns to cover Amiga AI, sexy aliens, and pynball. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- From Heather Alexandra: What game has the tastiest potions? (03:53)
- What’s something you never want to see in a video game again? (08:27)
- Wh...
2021-04-19 06:25:36 +0000 UTC
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After the show, she rediscovered this piece of writing from 2002, recounting her introduction to the site, though not quite getting to where she joins up.
It also includes a small review of a portion of one of tim's early unpublished novels. After the anniversary episode we thought it might be an interesting curio for you all!
http://www.aderack.com/journal/2002/08/udon/
2021-04-13 18:36:53 +0000 UTC
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR PATRONS: this episode features a surprise around the halfway point. Please refrain from discussing this surprise until the episode has gone live in the main feed. thank you!! -esper
Twenty years of insertcredit.com, as remembered by past and present contributors. Featuring Vincent Diamante, Chris Wood...
2021-04-12 09:28:19 +0000 UTC
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You asked for it, you got it! Here are all the lists everyone submitted for our Xbox 36tacular.
Tim's list:
"off the top of his head" list:
lost odyssey
blue dragon
bullet witch
zegapain XOR / NOT
culdcept saga
ninja blade
enchant(ed) arm(s)
students of round
tengai makyo ziria
idolm@ster
dead rising
lost planet
ninja gaiden 2
ridge racer 6
gears of war 2
halo reach
2021-04-05 22:47:37 +0000 UTC
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The panel opens the Dirtbag, joined by game developer and composer Tyriq Plummer. Also covered: petty attract modes, the steamy details of Wario's parentage, and Bleomard Nimoy.
- David asks: What are your favorite home console attract modes? (01:33)
- Big Steve Lasanga asks: is the pursuit of “legitimacy” by prestige games a creative dead end? (04:46)
- Sam asks: Why aren’t there more genr...
2021-04-05 03:47:19 +0000 UTC
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A SMALL DESCRIPTION OF EPISODES PULLED FROM:
- (Ep. 175) Brandon explains the oddity of conversing with someone you've previously only listened to. Special Guest Topher Docfuture Florence is a good sport about it.
- (Ep. 175) Brandon explains who could potentially enjoy the film Pyscho Gore Man and talks about how incredible Mark Dacascos is. Special Guest Topher Docfuture Florence explains what he would have liked Batman: ...
2021-04-03 15:27:14 +0000 UTC
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(Content warning: in the spirit of Xbox 360, this episode features occasional salty language.)
Special guests Kris Graft of Gamasutra and Mathew Kumar of Future Club join the show to rank the Top 20.17 Xbox 360 games of all time, as well as discuss unconventional promotion techniques, vanilla cake, and living to see yourself as a robot.
2021-03-29 06:47:21 +0000 UTC
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Just thought I'd give y'all a heads up that it is happening. Today!! Please anticipate!!! We're gonna have 4 panelists and it is almost guaranteed that somebody will force brandon to keep Vanquish on the list.
There may be discussion of some of the extra weirdo games too (yaris, big bumpin'), cross your fingers.
2021-03-26 18:31:48 +0000 UTC
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Double Fine’s Heather Alexandra joins the panel to cover Jerry Lewis, beating coins out of people, and The Ultimate MacGuffin. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit 20: You encounter someone who, quote, “plays video games for the story.” What games can you assume they own? (7:12)
- What does it mean to be a community manager for ...
2021-03-22 06:04:22 +0000 UTC
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I (brandon) figured I'd share some stats with you after all the recent nonsense, just so you know how we're doing.
When we started the show back up last may, we were getting about 1k listeners per episode, which we thought was pretty good. toward the middle we got up to around 4k. Then about two months ago that jumped to ~7k. Now in the last month+ we've been consistently above 10k listeners per week! This is pretty great we think! And technically it may be more, because our counting m...
2021-03-15 19:29:13 +0000 UTC
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Ash Parrish rejoins the panel to cover Final Fantasy XIV’s superiority, the Screaming Idea, and G4M3R5. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit 86: What games not originally designed for arcades would best make the transition to arcades? (01:58)
- What specifically makes Final Fantasy XIV the best MMO game? (05:17)
- Which games ...
2021-03-15 06:55:43 +0000 UTC
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Topher “Docfuture” Florence joins the panel to cover holographic divorce, appeasement of the Froot Brute contingent, and Lammypedia. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit 31: Design a game for the Star Trek holodeck. (06:36)
- Which games in genres with traditionally minimal or completely absent narratives have the most compe...
2021-03-08 03:41:54 +0000 UTC
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At https://insertcredit.com of course. For now it's focused on displaying the show - you can listen to episodes on the site, click through to see every episode a given person has been on, we have allllll the questions from every episode displayed, custom images (sometimes) and bios for participants (not all filled in!). Overall it's pretty good we think!
We're going to announce it tomorrow, but let us know if you see anyth...
2021-03-05 04:01:26 +0000 UTC
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- (Ep. 171) Tim just wants to chill with Bahubaali. Franks gotta get out of here to make his next appointment.
- (Ep. 171) Brandon is playing Ys III on the PC Engine right now. Frank started it on Genesis once, but didn't get very far. Tim does his Elvis impression.
- Andy Kaufman on the Tonight Show
- (Ep. 172) Brandon got a Hello Kitty Dreamcast and discusses a flower arranging r...
2021-03-03 20:00:58 +0000 UTC
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Liz Ryerson joins your favorite 7/10 podcast to cover the secret origins of CapyGames, the true name of the Saturn, and misunderstanding pixel art. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit #12: Which video game soundtracks are notable for their use of uncommonly heard instruments? (05:07)
- What musicians would you have chosen to celebrate Pokemon’s 25th anniversary? (10:06)
- Which video games are the ...
2021-03-01 01:54:50 +0000 UTC
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I (brandon) figured I'd best make this a new update just to make sure everyone sees it!
So tim has gotten in touch with Jaffe and explained he has to step away for personal reasons, but there's no bad blood between us, and if things change over on his end he may be able to come back and would generally be open to it. So for now, we're just wishing him well and hoping for the best, and carrying on over here. I'll admit it's still a bit confusing how this happened this way, but at least ...
2021-02-28 19:11:40 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks! Brandon here.
You may have noticed that the last episode didn't have tim in it, and you will soon notice that the next one doesn't either. I wanted to address this once we actually really knew what was going on, but I figure I need to tell you all something before patreon clicks over into a new month. The short version is tim appears to have quit the show!?
Basically, on the day of the last recording session, tim sent a message saying he's quitting...
2021-02-27 06:57:32 +0000 UTC
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Hello friends! Brandon here. Do you all use tik tok or no? There isn't a lot of great game content on there and I was thinking we could maybe branch into it. I wouldn't want to do much "face on camera" stuff but I had some ideas for what we could post there, and I'm wondering what y'all think. Here are my thoughts:
1) Our little videos that we post on twitter would be a natural fit. Esper does a great job with these!
2) Little specific anecdotes from me and frank about unusual games...
2021-02-24 04:55:37 +0000 UTC
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Content warning: Brandon says a swear at 53:03, but it’s justified. Special guest Lotte May joins a Tim-less panel to have a chill hangout. This episode is a Chill Version features three new lofi tracks from Kurt Feldman! Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit #14: If you could send 3 portable games to everybody in the world, what wo...
2021-02-22 04:42:20 +0000 UTC
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Permanent tracheal damage, Geoff Keigh3, and Dr. Wowy’s Pee Factory. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit #10: What can we expect from the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie? (4:56)
- Frank’s question: What do you say to someone who wants your career in video games? (10:17)
- Remember E3? It’s back, in streaming digital presentation form! Is there no turning back now? (16:44)
- If we define ...
2021-02-14 21:24:28 +0000 UTC
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Bad jokes, meaningful treehouse hangouts, and the Five Best Video Game Magazines Of All Time. Original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
- Previously on Insert Credit #123: What would be the worst movie to license as a beat-em-up? (02:21)
- What’s keeping big tech companies from breaking into video games after Microsoft? (07:42)
- What is executionally the worst joke you have ever seen in a video game? (13:21)
- Whi...
2021-02-08 00:16:38 +0000 UTC
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