Ep. 362 - Official Mario Bong, with Mathew Kumar
Added 2024-11-04 03:36:14 +0000 UTCGame designer and author Mathew Kumar joins a panel guest hosted by editor Esper Quinn to cover famous famiclones, the latest in Nintendo developments, and Tommy Tallarico’s unexpected ascent into backgammon legend. Hosted by Esper Quinn, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Mathew Kumar. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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SHOW NOTES:
1: merritt k asks, what are some of the more interesting bootleg or knockoff consoles? (06:50)
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2: What The Hell Is Going On At Nintendo? Part II Chapter 2 - Online Network Test (20:16)
3: What The Hell Is Going On At Nintendo? Part III - Nintendo Music (26:50)
4: At this point in your life, what would it take to get you to play more video games? (32:34)
5: Is Tommy Tallarico a backgammon champion now? (40:37)
6: Alex Jaffe asks, what is the strongest emotion that video games can produce? (43:49)
7: If you, somehow, wrote an essay for every game you’ve finished, what would you do with those? (51:04)
LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - Magic: the Gathering Cards (58:24)
Recommendations and Outro (01:10:45):
Frank: UFO 50
Mathew: It’s very easy to replace your showerhead and shower cartridge, Every Game I've Finished 14>24 by Mathew Kumar
Brandon: Mariko Tone - Purple Rose
DIRTBAGS: You can submit your questions to the show using this form. And, thanks!
Comments
The YouTube version this week rules! Very happy with the balance between footage and faces. Thanks Esper!
John H
2024-11-05 17:28:31 +0000 UTCMatthew's recommendation section was a JOURNEY and I was glad to go on it haha Great episode everyone, and nice work helming the ship Esper. I learned so much more than I ever expected to about bootleg consoles and bands than I could have guessed.
Dustin Reno
2024-11-05 04:59:03 +0000 UTCMy word, please keep bringing Mathew Kumar on the show. He brings such a unique energy that contrasts well to the regulars and he's so funny.
Psinuxi
2024-11-04 20:52:34 +0000 UTCI stopped playing Metaphor Refantazio for time related reasons. I tend to have like 30-40 mins of gaming time per day, and that's just no way to play these increasingly large JRPGs. If Demonschool can deliver something like the SMT/Persona but streamlined to be enjoyable for someone that doesn't have so much free time, count me even more excited about it!
jtingl
2024-11-04 16:29:12 +0000 UTCYay!
TheBunk
2024-11-04 13:56:58 +0000 UTCYay for Matthew Kumar 🥳
Sam
2024-11-04 03:37:03 +0000 UTC
