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Ep. 353 - Selfish Survival, with Holly Nielsen
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Historian, writer, and narrative designer Holly Nielsen joins Alex and Brandon to cover 19th century party games, Ayn Rand’s The Bachelorette, and David Attenborough narrating Monster Hunter. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Brandon Sheffield and Holly Nielsen. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums
SHOW NOTES:
Question 1: Based on the state of play in the 19th century, which modern video games would past audiences enjoy the most? (03:03)
- The Jackbox Party Pack
- Hidden in Plain Sight
- Quiplash
- Sid Meier’s Civilization series
- Mary Todd Lincoln
- Hearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft
Question 2: Y’all seen the news lately? (07:20)
- The video game industry is mourning the loss of Game Informer
- Game Informer
- Edge
- Fortnite
- Minecraft
- Roblox
- A pivotal online hub for ROM hacks goes news-only after two decades
- Archive.org
- Hugh Jackman
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- Unusual Duels Vol 1: The Princess Vs. The Countess
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Cottingley Fairies
Question 3: What were the most successful video games of the 16 and 32 bit eras to come from countries that didn’t dominate the market? (17:30)
- Gaelco, S.A.
- Radikal Bikers
- Gaelco Tuning Race Championship
- Tokyo Cop: Special Police Reinforcement
- Woody Allen
- What’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)
- Amanita Design s.r.o
Question 4: Adapt Atlas Shrugged into a video game. (21:57)
- Ayn Rand
- Atlas Shrugged
- BioShock
- The Fountainhead
- Eli Roth
- Zack Snyder
- Rust
- Peter Molyneux
- Peter Molyneux is back with yet another new take on the “god game”
- The Bachelor
- The Bachelorette
- Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza series
Brandon’s Snake Break (29:06)
Question 5: Gaagaagiins asks, other than Saturn Bomberman, what are some ways in which multiplayer games keep eliminated players involved? (30:24)
- Saturn Bomberman
- Dodgeball
- Mario Kart series
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Dark Souls series
- Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League
- Octodad: Dadliest Catch
- Call of Duty series
- Prey
Question 6: What episode would you pitch for that Amazon Secret Level show? (38:39)
- Amazon Sets Premiere Date for Video Game Anthology ‘Secret Level’
- God of War series
- Mega Man series
- Gamescom
- Pac-Man
- The Toys That Made Us
- The Sims
- The Twilight Zone
- Final Fantasy XVI
- The Bear
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Harvest Moon series
- Animal Crossing series
- Roald
- Bambi (1942)
- Goomba
- Super Mario series
- David Attenborough
- Monster Hunter series
Question 7: What is the selecting a thermostat temperature to reflect your priorities in comfort, cost, and environmental impact of video games? (44:58)
LIGHTNING ROUND: Job Interview (50:32)
Recommendations and Outro (57:49):
- Brandon: Former Glory by Atlas_493, Fallout
- Holly: Trap (2024)
This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.
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Manage episode 436192444 series 55605
Historian, writer, and narrative designer Holly Nielsen joins Alex and Brandon to cover 19th century party games, Ayn Rand’s The Bachelorette, and David Attenborough narrating Monster Hunter. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Brandon Sheffield and Holly Nielsen. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums
SHOW NOTES:
Question 1: Based on the state of play in the 19th century, which modern video games would past audiences enjoy the most? (03:03)
- The Jackbox Party Pack
- Hidden in Plain Sight
- Quiplash
- Sid Meier’s Civilization series
- Mary Todd Lincoln
- Hearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft
Question 2: Y’all seen the news lately? (07:20)
- The video game industry is mourning the loss of Game Informer
- Game Informer
- Edge
- Fortnite
- Minecraft
- Roblox
- A pivotal online hub for ROM hacks goes news-only after two decades
- Archive.org
- Hugh Jackman
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- Unusual Duels Vol 1: The Princess Vs. The Countess
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Cottingley Fairies
Question 3: What were the most successful video games of the 16 and 32 bit eras to come from countries that didn’t dominate the market? (17:30)
- Gaelco, S.A.
- Radikal Bikers
- Gaelco Tuning Race Championship
- Tokyo Cop: Special Police Reinforcement
- Woody Allen
- What’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)
- Amanita Design s.r.o
Question 4: Adapt Atlas Shrugged into a video game. (21:57)
- Ayn Rand
- Atlas Shrugged
- BioShock
- The Fountainhead
- Eli Roth
- Zack Snyder
- Rust
- Peter Molyneux
- Peter Molyneux is back with yet another new take on the “god game”
- The Bachelor
- The Bachelorette
- Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza series
Brandon’s Snake Break (29:06)
Question 5: Gaagaagiins asks, other than Saturn Bomberman, what are some ways in which multiplayer games keep eliminated players involved? (30:24)
- Saturn Bomberman
- Dodgeball
- Mario Kart series
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
- Dark Souls series
- Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League
- Octodad: Dadliest Catch
- Call of Duty series
- Prey
Question 6: What episode would you pitch for that Amazon Secret Level show? (38:39)
- Amazon Sets Premiere Date for Video Game Anthology ‘Secret Level’
- God of War series
- Mega Man series
- Gamescom
- Pac-Man
- The Toys That Made Us
- The Sims
- The Twilight Zone
- Final Fantasy XVI
- The Bear
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Harvest Moon series
- Animal Crossing series
- Roald
- Bambi (1942)
- Goomba
- Super Mario series
- David Attenborough
- Monster Hunter series
Question 7: What is the selecting a thermostat temperature to reflect your priorities in comfort, cost, and environmental impact of video games? (44:58)
LIGHTNING ROUND: Job Interview (50:32)
Recommendations and Outro (57:49):
- Brandon: Former Glory by Atlas_493, Fallout
- Holly: Trap (2024)
This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you.
Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
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