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Ep. 394 - Fortnitification, with merritt k

Added 2025-06-16 07:34:27 +0000 UTC

Writer, podcaster, and friend of the show merritt k joins Frank and Brandon to answer Esper’s questions on intercompany crossovers, the definition of 2.5D, and Gay Fire Emblem. Hosted by Esper Quinn, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and merritt k. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

SHOW NOTES:

1: How do we feel about corporate crossovers in video games? (03:57)

2: What aspects from other media are worth bringing to video games? (09:41)

3: What are some simple things video game developers can do to queer up their games? (13:58)

4: Come up with a trailer for SGF in six minutes or less (20:50)

5: Alex Jaffe asks, in 2025, who is each major console maker’s target market? (26:07)

6: With regards to JRPGs specifically but all games broadly, when do you need to play a game, and when is it okay to just watch a longplay? (32:30)

7: What is a 2.5D game? (39:53)

LIGHTNING ROUND: The A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Game (43:38)

Recommendations and Outro (54:45):

Merritt: If You’re Driving Close Your Eyes, Other Strangeness on patreon
Brandon: Mami Ayukawa - SMILE, TESMart HDMI switcher, support protestors
Frank: Fund people whos creative work you enjoy
Esper: Don’t rank Cuomo, DC Action News

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