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Ep. 150 - Patreon Question Bonanza

In this episode, Insert Credit answers your questions. No, really this time! Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

 Questions this week:

  1. Golok inquires about Capcom remakes (04:55)
  2. Daniel C asks about Japanese hidden gems (07:07)
  3. Beandog asks about getting into the industry (09:12)
  4. Mox Bagel asks about changing time periods for games (11:30)
  5. An anonymous patron asks what the Quibi of video games is (13:40...

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Ep. 149 - The Dunked-On Ratio

Breaking: Pregnant Elsa Dies at Dentist. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

Questions this week:

  1. Games Requiring Original Hardware (03:33)
  2. Mario 35th (09:18)
  3. Most Difficult Game to Review (15:13)
  4. Good Overworlds (20:56)
  5. Best Dentistry Game (25:10)
  6. What does "Overrated" mean? Question by Patreon Supporter Ricky Bankemper (33:03)
  7. Vlambeer Legacy (40:23)
  8. Unfinished and Abandoned Game...

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Ep. 148 - GaaS Redirects Here

It is only through playing Sonic R-Kam Knight that you realize: everyone is a person. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

Questions this week:

  1. BGDCOAT (02:22)
  2. Lies, Damn Lies, and Not Actually Playing Video Games (10:25)
  3. Favorite Trains (16:00)
  4. Copy These Game Designs (21:35)
  5. Cloneverwatch Character (26:19)
  6. Best Overshadowed Game Question by Patreon Supporter Dracula Is Behind You! (34:17)
  7. ...

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Ep. 147 - E pluribus unum, with Gita Jackson

E pluribus unum, that means I got mine, go away. This special episode features Gita Jackson! Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

 Questions this week:

  1. The Sims Rule (04:10)
  2. What's up with Roblox? (10:15)
  3. The line between video games and online gambling (16:49)
  4. What real or fictional location would make a great setting for a Hitman level? (23:10)...

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Ep. 146 - What Is Wrong with Video Games and Nine Other Questions

Insert Credit examines the balls on the stuff. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

Questions this week:

  1. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  2. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  3. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  4. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  5. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  6. What the hell is wrong with video games?
  7. What the hell is wrong with video games? View Post

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Welcome to the first bonus episode!! These are edited together  (by blaine! thanks blaine) from the before, after, and between bits of our conversations, during which we sometimes talk about games, but usually don't. We present these as an extra thanks to our patrons, and we're still figuring out how long they will remain patron-exclusive... we don't really know how popular these segments will be!

Let us know what you think, and whether you'd like to see more, etc!! We're gonna do...

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Ep. 145 - Saving Blind

Insert Credit maneuvers into the Pocket Position. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

  Questions this week:

  1. Pride (02:57)
  2. Unintended Demographics (08:57)
  3. ACAB (14:28)
  4. T-Shirts (19:41)
  5. Theme Sale: Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception, Battlefield 4, Perfect Dark Zero, Crysis, Tom Clancy's End War (26:53)
  6. JRPG Pro Athlete Team (33:20)
  7. Missing the Best Part (39:49)
  8. Idea Jealous...

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Ep. 144 - Demonology Alternative Medicine

Dr. Mario Killed MJ and Other Leaks. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

 Questions this week:

  1. The Aja of video games Question by Patreon Supporter Chris (08:21)
  2. Stage play games Question by Patreon Supporter Emmit (13:59)
  3. Which video game doctor most deserves to have their medical license revoked? Question by Patreon Supporter Kyle (19:29)
  4. Football manager games Question by Patreon Supporter Jordan (25:06)
  5. ...

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Bonus episodes

Hey folks! We've got bonus episodes coming real soon here. I'm wondering how you all feel about whether they should be patron-only, or eventually unlock, or what.

I'm sort of inclined to keep them patrons-only since they're definitely for the more dedicated listeners (it's all our outside-show banter, basically, life updates, games we've been playing that aren't discussed on the show, etc). But I (brandon)  wonder if folks would feel differently about that, so I'm soliciting your ...

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Ep. 143 - Every elephant that has ever died

In the outer wilds, things are getting pretty world. Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

Questions this week:

  1. Xbox Series X Presentation Impressions Part I (03:00)
  2. Xbox Series X Presentation Impressions Part II (09:20)
  3. Is the world ready for Dreamcast 2? (15:58)
  4. What are the best games to play when you’re in excruciating pain? (23:27)
  5. The Adaptation Game: Moby Dick (29:30)
  6. What are the most satisf...

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Ep. 142 - Football Numbers

We all know what gibs are.  Music Opening and closing theme created by Kurt Feldman.

 Questions this week:

  1. Bryan Cranston Presents the Ford Bronco (02:42)
  2. A $1200 Pac-Man Collector's Edition (08:57)
  3. The Most Audacious Idea Thefts in Video Game History (15:19)
  4. Paper Mario EXP (22:19)
  5. Cashing in on the Cake Meme (28:22)
  6. 2007 IGN Campaign - Question by Patreon Supporter John (34:55)
  7. Does Deadly Pre...

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Ep. 141 - Park My Bricks

Wario may be the Bonk of Nintendo, but unfortunately for him--Sega is back. Music 'Stage 11-2 Theme' from Vice Project Doom-Guitar Cover performed by YouTube user zer0_hunter 6066 and 'Grabbag' from Duke Nukem 3D.

Questions this week:

  1. Nintendo Switch Online (03:38) 
  2. Video Game Reality Shows (09:50)
  3. The Sega Aesthetic (15:49)
  4. Games for Broken Thumbs (22:01)
  5. Improv Zone: Wily vs. Robotnik (27:35)
  6. Have you ever ...

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Patron-submitted question form!

Well, it's been a long time coming, but here's a form for submitting questions to The Dirtbag. I'll also send a mail through to everyone with this info so you can hold onto it and keep it somewhere.

But yeah, we've got a form for submitting patron questions now: https://forms.gle/Ydq6JkL3jjr32Cg88

Obviously don't share it around unless you want your AMAZING PRIVILEGES to go to some rando. And feel free t...

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Ep. 140 - The Other Belmont

In this episode of Insert Credit, we delve into the contents of the latest issue of Game Speculator. Music 'Theme of the Cheetahmen' from Action 52, Remix by YouTube User GaMetal Remix and 'Reincarnated Soul, Part 2 (Stage 1)' from Castlevania Bloodlines. 

Questions this week:

  1. The Legacy of Andy McNamara (05:03)
  2. Is Video Game Box Art Important? (11:41)
  3. Worst Industry First Impressions (17:42)
  4. Video Game Dog Toys (24:20)
  5. <...

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Ep. 139 - The Wonder Bread of People

Play it later, Emulator. Music 'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher - METAL COVER' Cover by the band Ghost Fight featured on YouTube Channel NateWantsToBattle - Give Heart Records, 'Iron Man - 8 Bit Tribute to Black Sabbath' by 8 Bit Universe, and 'Round 1-1 Shooting Ristar' from Ristar The Shooting Star for the Sega Genesis.

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Ep. 138 - Dumb-Like-A-Baby Stupid

There is no 'I' in Top Gear. Music 'Toe The Line' from Wolfenstein - The New Order and 'Blue Level' from Tempest 2000.

 Questions this week: 

  1. The Good Itch (05:02)
  2. Revive a Franchise (13:41)
  3. Greatest Frauds (20:05)
  4. WB Gaming Bid (29:07)
  5. Theme Sale (35:55)
  6. Best Pre-90s Games - Question by Patreon Supporter Samuel (44:33)
  7. Delay Announcement Strats (51:42)
  8. Crouching (58:30)
  9. Charac...

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Our individual "best of PS2" lists

By popular demand, I'm posting our personal "best" lists that we submitted to jaffe before the PS2cular (the post for which is here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-136-ps2cular-38008662).

So let's look at those lists! Here's Frank's, in which he really pared it down!

FRANK'S LIST:

  • Katamari Damacy
  • Ico
  • Raw Danger
  • Metal Gear Solid 3
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Ep. 137 - Raystration 5

The Truth is He Hate You. Music 'PS5 Hardware Reveal Trailer' from PS5 Hardware Reveal Trailer and 'Web Launch' from Spider-Man for the PS4.

Questions this week:

  1.  If This Was E3 (02:06)
  2. Consoles for Cockroaches (07:16)
  3. The Next Hot Exclusive IP for Xbox (12:10)
  4. Console Allegiance (18:04)
  5. Time loop games (23:24)
  6. Fortnite Kart (28:35)
  7. What was missing? (33:57)
  8. Do any games use the new graphics...

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Ep. 136 - PS2CULAR

If it's gotta be one, it's gotta be 2. Ranking games from the PS2. Music 'Magical Sound Shower EuroMix' From OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast and 'Ghost Approaching (Stage 4)' from Bujingai.

Official PS2 Games List:

  1. Raw Danger
  2. R-Type Final
  3. Katamari Damacy
  4. Bujingai
  5. Steambot Chronicles
  6. SMT Nocturne
  7. Silent Hill 2
  8. Chulip
  9. God Hand
  10. Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex
  11. Breath of Fi...

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Ep. 135 - Tim Schafer Definitely Listens to This Show

Gotta Fro Grast, Randomize your Chicken, and head on down to OnlyFranks.com on this week's Insert Credit. Music 'Intro' From Digital Pinball - Last Gladiators and 'Dunes' from Xeno Crisis.

Questions this week:

  1. Jigsaw puzzles (05:36)
  2. The Next Video Game Animal Star (11:24)
  3. Universal Standard Game Length Time (17:37)
  4. Soundtracks to Dance To (24:25)
  5. The Improv Zone: Magazines, YouTube, & Insert Credit (30:19)
  6. The...

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Ep. 134 - Finding the Promontory

Insert Credit has it all: robot turds, dead fish, speedbuns, night candy, and even the satisfaction of having eaten a full meal in one second. Music 'Title Theme' from Sim City SNES and 'PaPaPa Love' from Muscle March.

Questions this week:

  1. Genre Subversion (06:58)
  2. Getting Stuck (13:04)
  3. Good Game Sound Effects (19:18)
  4. Business Games (25:42)
  5. Video Game Marching Band (Parappa Sucks) (31:16)
  6. Brian from Patreon asks ab...

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Ep. 133 - Doom Demon Plate Crash

The Brain Kickstarter

Insert Credit and The Whimsical Shooting Simulator. Music 'The Rival (Black Knight - First Battle)' From Shovel Knight and 'Neonlight Galaxy (Combo Mix)' from Penguin Wars.

Questions this week:

  1. Aging Video Game Stars
  2. The Legacy of the 2010s
  3. Video game preservation in the time of constant updates
  4. What are the hallmarks of a great video game trailer?
  5. The Adaptation Game: Bazooka Joe
  6. Alex ...

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Ep. 132 - Jinn Quest

Everybody's played Journey. You've played Journey.

The Fine Line Between 'Yes, And' and 'Yeah, Actually'. Music 'Title Theme' From Bashi Bazook and 'Vecanti' from Valis IV.

Questions this week:

  1. What would it take to get you actually excited about a new console? (05:10)
  2. This week an English fan translation was released for LSD dream emulator. What is this game and how do you play it? (11:55)
  3. Hideo Kojima fans often praise the themes fo...

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Ep. 131 - Interforce: Heck Fire - The Official Game of the Movie

Sonic is the worst Sonic Character.

Insert Credit Enters the Whack-a-Box Hard Mode Challenge. Music 'Animal Crossing New Horizons Theme' From Animal Crossing New Horizons, Cover by YouTube User FamilyJules and 'Theme 1' from Knack.

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Ep. 130 - Lick the Knife

Frank Cifaldi and the Infinite Magazines.

Agree with each other or get the buzzer. Music '34 t u s k' From Yakuza 0 and 'Move Me' from Ridge Racer Type 4.

Note: we accidentally made this one public for everybody at the same time - next MONDAY we start with patron-first posts! Sorry about that! We're still figuring stuff out over here!

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Ep. 129 - Do Me, Ternal

 

After 10,000 years we're free, et cetera. The insert credit show has returned.

Insert Credit: The only show on the internet in which we weekly deliver the loudest news, reviews, tips, and tricks; fresh-dripped, hot from the  bottom of video games themselves. 

Music 'The Only One' From Astral  Chain and 'Connor Main Theme' from Detroit: Become Human.

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