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Electric Underground PodcastThe History of Beat Em' Ups (Part 1 - The Pre-Final Fight Era 1980-1989)The History of Beat Em' Ups (Part 1 - The Pre-Final Fight Era 1980-1989). Beat Em' Ups is one of my favorite genres of gaming. However, the history of this arcade staple isn't really widely known or discussed. Today I am joined by Kriegor, a man who knows a ton about the genre's history in detail, and we go through the first era Beat Em Ups, the Pre-Final Fight Era. We have termed this era "Pre-Final Fight" becuase, as we discuss at the end of the video, this Capcom classic CHANGED EVERYTHING. Which is crazy to think about how important Capcom...
2023-01-2654 min
Electric Underground PodcastPsikyo Shoot Em' Up Tier List Ranking! Ft. Super Player @MeriscanPsikyo Shoot Em' Up Tier List Ranking! Ft. Super Player @Meriscan It's time to discuss which Psikyo Shoot Em' Up (shmup) games are the best with a ranking! And today I am joined by one of the best Psikyo players in the western world, @Meriscan ! For those not in the know, Psikyo is one of the most underrated shmup developers and their games are like a cross between CAVE style bullet hell (danmaku) and Raiden style high speed bullets of death. The games that we cover are: Sengoku Ace, Gunbird, Strikers 1945, Sengoku Blade(Tengai), Strikers 1945 II, Zero Gunner, Gunbird 2, Space Bomber...
2023-01-261h 00
Electric Underground PodcastWhat is a Shoot Em' Up? Defining the Genre with Shmup JunkieWhat is a Shoot Em' Up? Defining the Genre with Shmup Junkie. This video has literally been years in the making. As much as we all the love Shoot Em' Up (shmup, STG) genre, what's embarrassing is that, up to this point, over all these decades, there has never been a solid criteria or definition of what a shmup even is. For a genre that is so fundamental you'd think this would have been established by now, but due to the nature of online discourse, this question has never been resolved. Over the years, I have worked on what I think...
2023-01-261h 07
Electric Underground PodcastFight N' Rage Developer Interview! The Creation of the Best Modern Beat Em' Up!Fight N' Rage Developer Interview! The Creation of the Best Modern Beat Em' Up! I'm very excited for today's guest, Sebagames, the developer of Fight N' Rage, my favorite Beat Em' Up of all time! In today's episode we discuss the history of the game, his story and motivation to get such a massive undertaking completed as a solo developer, and of course the possibility of a sequel and what the developers thoughts are on his "creative crisis" in regards to making a follow up. We also discuss classic arcade based design, such as Fight N' Rage, Alien Versus Predator...
2023-01-261h 15
Electric Underground PodcastTrue Last Boss - Amazing or Awful? A Shoot Em' Up (Shmup) DebateTrue Last Boss - Amazing or Awful? A Shoot Em' Up (Shmup) Debate. True Last Boss, the TLB, they are a signature aspect of shoot em' up, shmup, design. Are they fair? Are they outdated and stealing your money? should they be mandatory? Should they be optional? What about TLB's appearing in other genres? Should Super Mario have a true last boss (giga Bowser). What about secret super bosses in RPGs? Today the crew gets back together and Aktane, Boghog, and myself debate this idea. It was a really fun conversation and definitely subscribe to Aktane's channel and check out Bogh...
2023-01-261h 50
Electric Underground PodcastAre Fighting Games Decaying into Drama, Twitch Highlights, And Hype Reaction Videos?Are Fighting Games Decaying into Drama, Twitch Highlights, And Hype Reaction Videos? A discussion with @RedLineFGC . I have been actively involved with the fighting game scene (attending locals, watching majors, etc) since 2012 and over the past ten years it feels like there has definitely been a big shift in tone where the passion for the games have cooled, despite there being more fighting games being produced than ever, and the passion for the internet sub culture, especially drama, has grown. I'm not an arcade purist or anything like that, but I do think there is a balancing point in terms o...
2023-01-261h 09
Electric Underground PodcastThe Nostalgia Economy - We're Addicted! 💉The discussion of how massive and omnipresent the tactic of nostalgia in today's video games and film is a common topic. Very few would deny how potent nostalgia is and how companies will not hesitate to use it. In today's video though, I want to go beyond the usual conversation of the behavior of the studios and companies (the suppliers) and instead focus my attention on the consumers of nostalgia. Why is it so compelling to us? How has it become so pervasive in all of our media? And analyze why I believe the millenial mind (I am one myself...
2023-01-2627 min
Electric Underground PodcastGradius Series Ranking and Tier List! Shoot Em' Up Discussion with @KyoKusaganiGradius Series Ranking and Tier List! Shoot Em' Up Discussion with @KyoKusagani ! There is no Shoot Em' Up (shmup) series more classic and influential than the Gradius series. Konami, in years prior, were a legendary studio and absolutely pushed the genre of shoot em' ups forward in many meaningful ways. Today, I am joined by @KyoKusagani to rank and discuss the Gradius series, as well as related spin off games like Salamander and Parodious. We will go through Gradius 1, Gradius 2, Gradius 3, Salamander/Life Force, Gradius 5, Gradius Gaiden, Gradius 5, Gradius Rebirth, and a few more :-) So you could also c...
2022-08-111h 27
Electric Underground PodcastElden Ring Debate! Is Elden Ring A Masterpiece or Overrated Spam Fest? (Review, Discussion)Elden Ring Debate! Is Elden Ring A Masterpiece or Overrated Spam Fest? (Review, Discussion). Today I am joined by talented Shoot Em' Up Dev Boghog (Mechanical Star Astra + Gunvien) and charismatic Shmup commentator, Aktane, to discuss the open-world phenomenon that is taking over the gaming world, Elden Ring, to debate it's merits and try and work through the hype and unrelenting critical praise to decide if Elden Ring lives up to its reputation or if it is flawed and overrated. Topics we cover are the open world design, the level design, the combat, the boss fights, the visuals, the...
2022-08-113h 21
Electric Underground PodcastBootlegs, Dictators, & Shoot Em' Ups! Gaming in Brazil | Podcast with ShmupsBRBootlegs, Dictators, & Shoot Em' Ups! Gaming in Brazil | Podcast with ShmupsBR. Today on the Electric Underground Podcast/Videocast I speak with @ShmupsBR about his experience playing retro games in Brazil growing up and all the wild stories about playing bootlegs and getting around the rules of a military dictatorship (hardcore!). We discuss a ton of topics in this episode including his top 5 favorite shmups, the modding scene in south america, clone consoles, arcade bootlegs, fights in the arcade, Nintendo, Sega, Master system, NES, NEOGEO, SNES, N64, PS2, import taxes, the ups and downs of youtubing, and so much more...
2022-08-112h 54
Electric Underground PodcastAre Shoot Em' Ups Worth Full Price? What Makes Video Games Valuable? Videocast Discussion w/ Aktane!Are Shoot Em' Ups Worth Full Price? What Makes Video Games Valuable? Videocast Discussion w/ Aktane! With massively popular games coming out right now like Elden Ring (and other Dark Souls like games) the question of how much a video game is worth, especially for older genres like Shoot Em' Ups or other arcade games, is coming up more and more. In a mainstream audience's eyes, its hard to deny that a genre like shmup is often considered less valuable then a massive sprawling RPG like Elden Ring of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. So today, among many other topics, Aktane...
2022-08-112h 49
Electric Underground PodcastSchildmaid MX Developers Interview! New Indie Shmup Podcast!Schildmaid MX Developers Interview! New Indie Shmup Podcast! Today on the podcast (videocast) I sit down with the developers of the new indie shmup Schildmaid MX! In this episode we talk about the history of the game, the journey of the indie game makers, discuss the process of releasing an indie shoot em' up in the year 2022, the infamous barrel roll, releasing on itch.io, developing with Unity, publishing on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox, Steam, and even more in depth topics too. Going over my review, we also share our thoughts on gameplay mechanics like aspect ratio, bullet canceling, rank, an...
2022-02-231h 49
Electric Underground PodcastSchildmaid MX Developers Interview! New Indie Shmup Podcast!Schildmaid MX Developers Interview! New Indie Shmup Podcast! Today on the podcast (videocast) I sit down with the developers of the new indie shmup Schildmaid MX! In this episode we talk about the history of the game, the journey of the indie game makers, discuss the process of releasing an indie shoot em' up in the year 2022, the infamous barrel roll, releasing on itch.io, developing with Unity, publishing on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox, Steam, and even more in depth topics too. Going over my review, we also share our thoughts on gameplay mechanics like aspect ratio, bullet canceling, rank, an...
2022-02-231h 49
Electric Underground PodcastFRESH PERSPECTIVE! Shoot Em' Up Discussion With A New Player, RJB!FRESH PERSPECTIVE! Shoot Em' Up Discussion With A New Player, RJB! In today's episode of the Electric Underground Videocast I discuss the genre with a new a player, RJB, to get a fresh perspective on shmups and to hear his feedback on what ideas and elements of the genre are currently connecting with new players. I really enjoyed the discussion a lot and learned quiet a bit about what elements of the genre we can market research and work towards finding wider appeal. It definitely sounds like the Nintendo Switch, Crimzon Clover World Explosion, CAVE, bullet hell, the PS4, and mult...
2022-02-232h 00
Electric Underground PodcastFRESH PERSPECTIVE! Shoot Em' Up Discussion With A New Player, RJB!FRESH PERSPECTIVE! Shoot Em' Up Discussion With A New Player, RJB! In today's episode of the Electric Underground Videocast I discuss the genre with a new a player, RJB, to get a fresh perspective on shmups and to hear his feedback on what ideas and elements of the genre are currently connecting with new players. I really enjoyed the discussion a lot and learned quiet a bit about what elements of the genre we can market research and work towards finding wider appeal. It definitely sounds like the Nintendo Switch, Crimzon Clover World Explosion, CAVE, bullet hell, the PS4, and mult...
2022-02-232h 00
Electric Underground PodcastShoot Em' Up Youtubers Unite! An Honest Discussion of the Ups and Downs of Shmups On YoutubeShoot Em' Up Youtubers Unite! An Honest Discussion of the Ups and Downs of Shmups On Youtube. In today's episode of the show (with video!), I am joined by Shmup Junkie and Ed Tremblay of Studio Mudprints to catch up on how they have been doing and to talk about our experiences with making content around the best but extremely niche video game genre, shoot em' ups (shmups). Topics of today's show include our thoughts on mini consoles like the PC Engine mini, the ethics of being a fair reviewer without selling out, the difficulty of getting an initial audience...
2022-02-232h 22
Electric Underground PodcastShoot Em' Up Youtubers Unite! An Honest Discussion of the Ups and Downs of Shmups On YoutubeShoot Em' Up Youtubers Unite! An Honest Discussion of the Ups and Downs of Shmups On Youtube. In today's episode of the show (with video!), I am joined by Shmup Junkie and Ed Tremblay of Studio Mudprints to catch up on how they have been doing and to talk about our experiences with making content around the best but extremely niche video game genre, shoot em' ups (shmups). Topics of today's show include our thoughts on mini consoles like the PC Engine mini, the ethics of being a fair reviewer without selling out, the difficulty of getting an initial audience...
2022-02-232h 22
Electric Underground PodcastKetsui World Record Interview with Moglar5K, Featuring Jaimers!Ketsui World Record Interview with Moglar5K, Featuring Jaimers! Earlier this year a speedrunning content creator, fireb0rn, made a video about Moglar5k being a speedrunning child prodigy and changing how Hollow Knight's speedrun is played. After Hollow Knight and speedrunning, Moglar5k then proceeded deep into the arcade genre of shoot em' ups (shump) and after years of practice, innovation, and grinding, broke the World Record for one of the best and most challenging shmups ever made, Ketsui. Moglar5k is one of the most talented gamer I have ever seen and one of the very few...
2021-12-231h 49
Electric Underground PodcastKetsui World Record Interview with Moglar5K, Featuring Jaimers!Ketsui World Record Interview with Moglar5K, Featuring Jaimers! Earlier this year a speedrunning content creator, fireb0rn, made a video about Moglar5k being a speedrunning child prodigy and changing how Hollow Knight's speedrun is played. After Hollow Knight and speedrunning, Moglar5k then proceeded deep into the arcade genre of shoot em' ups (shump) and after years of practice, innovation, and grinding, broke the World Record for one of the best and most challenging shmups ever made, Ketsui. Moglar5k is one of the most talented gamer I have ever seen and one of the very few...
2021-12-231h 49
Electric Underground PodcastDodonpachi SaiDaiOuJou World Record Interview! Questions For a CAVE Superplayer!Dodonpachi SaiDaiOuJou World Record Interview! Questions For a CAVE Superplayer! In today's video I speak with Kayar, a world record holder for Dodonpachi SDOJ! In the interview we talk about his recent superplay and his history as a player. Like his first 1cc, his beginnnings as a touhou
2021-12-2340 min
Electric Underground PodcastDodonpachi SaiDaiOuJou World Record Interview! Questions For a CAVE Superplayer!Dodonpachi SaiDaiOuJou World Record Interview! Questions For a CAVE Superplayer! In today's video I speak with Kayar, a world record holder for Dodonpachi SDOJ! In the interview we talk about his recent superplay and his history as a player. Like his first 1cc, his beginnnings as a touhou
2021-12-2340 min
Electric Underground PodcastShmups On A Speedrunning Podcast! Mark Joins the FrameSavers to Discuss the Dodonpachi Score Glitch!Shmups On A Speedrunning Podcast! Mark Joins the FrameSavers to Discuss the Dodonpachi Score Glitch! Back from the vaccuum of the internet, I am happy to present an episode of my favorite speedrunning podcast, The Frame Savers, where I am a guest and try my best to introduce the infamous Dodonpachi Score Glitch and the competative shmup score scene to a speedrunning audience. This episode was recorded about two years ago, but was not online that long as the host podcast, The Frame Savers, got cancelled shortly after the episode aired. Rather then letting the ep fall into the...
2021-12-231h 12
Electric Underground PodcastShmups On A Speedrunning Podcast! Mark Joins the FrameSavers to Discuss the Dodonpachi Score Glitch!Shmups On A Speedrunning Podcast! Mark Joins the FrameSavers to Discuss the Dodonpachi Score Glitch! Back from the vaccuum of the internet, I am happy to present an episode of my favorite speedrunning podcast, The Frame Savers, where I am a guest and try my best to introduce the infamous Dodonpachi Score Glitch and the competative shmup score scene to a speedrunning audience. This episode was recorded about two years ago, but was not online that long as the host podcast, The Frame Savers, got cancelled shortly after the episode aired. Rather then letting the ep fall into the...
2021-12-231h 12
Electric Underground PodcastPodcast: Inside Japanese Arcades w/ Twilight EX (Part 2)Part 2! Electric Underground Podcast: Inside Japanese Arcades with TwilightEX. In this episode of the podcast TwilightEX and I discuss the Japanese arcade scene and I try to learn more about what the social environment in Japan is like.
2021-12-2337 min
Electric Underground PodcastPodcast: Inside Japanese Arcades w/ Twilight EX (Part 2)Part 2! Electric Underground Podcast: Inside Japanese Arcades with TwilightEX. In this episode of the podcast TwilightEX and I discuss the Japanese arcade scene and I try to learn more about what the social environment in Japan is like.
2021-12-2337 min
Electric Underground PodcastElectric Underground Podcast: Inside Japanese Arcades with TwilightEXSurprise!! As a new perk for my Patrons I have decided that I will release the audio for new Electric Underground Podcast Episodes early, since there is usually a delay between when I finish the audio and have the video ready to upload :-) This video will premier at the end of shmup kumite as a surprise, so keep it on the down low ha ;-)
Cheers!
2021-12-231h 01
Electric Underground PodcastElectric Underground Podcast: Inside Japanese Arcades with TwilightEXSurprise!! As a new perk for my Patrons I have decided that I will release the audio for new Electric Underground Podcast Episodes early, since there is usually a delay between when I finish the audio and have the video ready to upload :-) This video will premier at the end of shmup kumite as a surprise, so keep it on the down low ha ;-)
Cheers!
2021-12-231h 01
Electric Underground PodcastBlue Revolver Developer Interview! (Part 2) The Struggle of Indie "Steam Has All the Leverage"Blue Revolver Developer Interview! (Part 2) The Struggle of Indie "Steam Has All the Leverage." In part 2 of this interview Danbo, the developer of Blue Revolver, discusses the perils of indie game publishing and how many aspects of steam, especially deep sales culture, punish indie developers and how much stronger of an alternative Itch.io is for shmup and other smaller indie genres. We also discuss shmup game design and Danbo's future plans for development! Buy Blue Revolver on itch (more money goes to dev): https://stellarcircle.itch.io/blue-revolver Gameplay Footage from Kiwi's Channel (Subscribe) https://youtu.be/nzoAMxYL5YI Pat...
2021-12-231h 10
Electric Underground PodcastBlue Revolver Developer Interview! (Part 2) The Struggle of Indie "Steam Has All the Leverage"Blue Revolver Developer Interview! (Part 2) The Struggle of Indie "Steam Has All the Leverage." In part 2 of this interview Danbo, the developer of Blue Revolver, discusses the perils of indie game publishing and how many aspects of steam, especially deep sales culture, punish indie developers and how much stronger of an alternative Itch.io is for shmup and other smaller indie genres. We also discuss shmup game design and Danbo's future plans for development! Buy Blue Revolver on itch (more money goes to dev): https://stellarcircle.itch.io/blue-revolver Gameplay Footage from Kiwi's Channel (Subscribe) https://youtu.be/nzoAMxYL5YI Pat...
2021-12-231h 10
Electric Underground PodcastInterview with Blue Revolver Developer (Danbo)! "I'm Interested in Games, Not Ideas" || Part 1The secret ending of Shmup Slam 3 was an interview with Danbo, the developer of one of my favorite shmups, Blue Revolver! In Part 1 of this interview, we talk about his history with the genre, his inspiration for game design, and how he seeks polished fundamental design, over novel gimmicks. Buy Blue Revolver on Itch.io (more money goes to dev): https://stellarcircle.itch.io/blue-revolverBuy Blue Revolver on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/439490/BLUE_REVOLVER/Buy Double Action OST: https://bluerevolver.bandcamp.com/album/blue-revolver-double-action-original-soundtrack Patreon https://www.patreon.com/electricunderground(Bi-Weekly Patreon Exclusive Podcast for $2) Website: http://elect...
2021-12-2359 min
Electric Underground PodcastInterview with Blue Revolver Developer (Danbo)! "I'm Interested in Games, Not Ideas" || Part 1The secret ending of Shmup Slam 3 was an interview with Danbo, the developer of one of my favorite shmups, Blue Revolver! In Part 1 of this interview, we talk about his history with the genre, his inspiration for game design, and how he seeks polished fundamental design, over novel gimmicks. Buy Blue Revolver on Itch.io (more money goes to dev): https://stellarcircle.itch.io/blue-revolverBuy Blue Revolver on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/439490/BLUE_REVOLVER/Buy Double Action OST: https://bluerevolver.bandcamp.com/album/blue-revolver-double-action-original-soundtrack Patreon https://www.patreon.com/electricunderground(Bi-Weekly Patreon Exclusive Podcast for $2) Website: http://elect...
2021-12-2359 min
Electric Underground PodcastStrategic Shmup Marketing and Community Building with UBO (Podcast Part 2)Strategic Shmup Marketing and Community Building with UBO (Podcast Part 2). In this 2nd half of the Electric Underground Podcast, UBO and I discuss his further efforts to support the shmup community on Steam, Reddit, Twitter, and Twitch. Check out UBO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STGshmups https://twitter.com/ShmupDeals STG Shmup Reddit: https://new.reddit.com/r/STGshmups/ STG Shmup Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/STG%20Shmups/ STG Shmup Steam Curator Group! https://steamcommunity.com/groups/STGshmups https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39015759-STG-Shmups/
2021-12-2355 min
Electric Underground PodcastStrategic Shmup Marketing and Community Building with UBO (Podcast Part 2)Strategic Shmup Marketing and Community Building with UBO (Podcast Part 2). In this 2nd half of the Electric Underground Podcast, UBO and I discuss his further efforts to support the shmup community on Steam, Reddit, Twitter, and Twitch. Check out UBO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STGshmups https://twitter.com/ShmupDeals STG Shmup Reddit: https://new.reddit.com/r/STGshmups/ STG Shmup Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/STG%20Shmups/ STG Shmup Steam Curator Group! https://steamcommunity.com/groups/STGshmups https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39015759-STG-Shmups/
2021-12-2355 min
Electric Underground PodcastREVIVING SHMUPS! Marketing Arcade Culture into the 21st Century with UBO [Podcast Part 1]REVIVING SHMUPS! Marketing Arcade Culture into the 21st Century with UBO. In today's episode of the Electric Underground Podcast, we talk about the financial history of the genre and discuss new ideas for marketing shmups to the current gaming audience Check out UBO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STGshmups https://twitter.com/ShmupDealsSTG Shmup Reddit: https://new.reddit.com/r/STGshmups/STG Shmup Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/STG%20Shmups/STG Shmup Steam Curator Group! https://steamcommunity.com/groups/STGshmups https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39015759-STG-Shmups/
2021-12-2354 min
Electric Underground PodcastREVIVING SHMUPS! Marketing Arcade Culture into the 21st Century with UBO [Podcast Part 1]REVIVING SHMUPS! Marketing Arcade Culture into the 21st Century with UBO. In today's episode of the Electric Underground Podcast, we talk about the financial history of the genre and discuss new ideas for marketing shmups to the current gaming audience Check out UBO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STGshmups https://twitter.com/ShmupDealsSTG Shmup Reddit: https://new.reddit.com/r/STGshmups/STG Shmup Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/STG%20Shmups/STG Shmup Steam Curator Group! https://steamcommunity.com/groups/STGshmups https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39015759-STG-Shmups/
2021-12-2354 min
Electric Underground PodcastThe Great Input Lag Debate! Is It A Big Deal Ft. Shmup Junkie!A RARE OCCURRENCE of the internet, two people with different viewpoints on input lag have a respectful discussion around the issue. In this episode, we talk about if and when input lag matters. I also share my thoughts on the Nintendo Life reviews I did and my personal standards for input lag. Hopefully, this episode will put the controversy to bed, or at least make it take a nap for a bit ha. Shout outs to Shmup Junkie for being on the episode, he was a great guest!
Check out his channel!
www.youtube.com/c/ShmupJunkie...
2021-12-231h 27
Electric Underground PodcastThe Great Input Lag Debate! Is It A Big Deal Ft. Shmup Junkie!A RARE OCCURRENCE of the internet, two people with different viewpoints on input lag have a respectful discussion around the issue. In this episode, we talk about if and when input lag matters. I also share my thoughts on the Nintendo Life reviews I did and my personal standards for input lag. Hopefully, this episode will put the controversy to bed, or at least make it take a nap for a bit ha. Shout outs to Shmup Junkie for being on the episode, he was a great guest!
Check out his channel!
www.youtube.com/c/ShmupJunkie...
2021-12-231h 27
Electric Underground PodcastShmup Day! Announcing The Shmup Wiki, Hall Of Records, & Shmup Leaderboard! Episode XXXVIAugust 1st is now officially Shmup Day! Today the Shmup Wiki, Hall of Records, Shmup Leaderboard, and Calice Cup are all announced! In this episode, I talk with Plasmo (Shmup Historian) and Queen Charlene (Creator of Shmup Wiki) about these new projects, their potential to grow the genre, and what the future holds for the genre!
Check out the Shmups Wiki:
shmups.wiki/library/Main_Page
Hall of Records:
shmups.wiki/library/STG_Hall_of_Records
Shmup Open Leaderboard:
electricunderground.io/shmup-leaderb…d-philosophy/
Calice Cup:...
2021-12-231h 06
Electric Underground PodcastShmup Day! Announcing The Shmup Wiki, Hall Of Records, & Shmup Leaderboard! Episode XXXVIAugust 1st is now officially Shmup Day! Today the Shmup Wiki, Hall of Records, Shmup Leaderboard, and Calice Cup are all announced! In this episode, I talk with Plasmo (Shmup Historian) and Queen Charlene (Creator of Shmup Wiki) about these new projects, their potential to grow the genre, and what the future holds for the genre!
Check out the Shmups Wiki:
shmups.wiki/library/Main_Page
Hall of Records:
shmups.wiki/library/STG_Hall_of_Records
Shmup Open Leaderboard:
electricunderground.io/shmup-leaderb…d-philosophy/
Calice Cup:...
2021-12-231h 06
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXV- Twin Galaxies Is ... Complicated (With The Homie, Pearl)In this episode, Pearl and I discuss the submission practices and requirements of the now controversial scorekeeping entity, Twin Galaxies. Pearl has submitted runs to the website before and I discuss with him my concerns about why I have trouble seeing Twin Galaxies as a future home for shmup and arcade game scorekeeping.
All gameplay is from Pearl's channel (check it out and sub):
www.youtube.com/channel/UCabY4rE2DL9UKthjSx0STsw
and definitely check out his awesome mystery run at Shmup Slam 2:
youtu.be/40xRX1IGUlI
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
...
2021-12-221h 25
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXV- Twin Galaxies Is ... Complicated (With The Homie, Pearl)In this episode, Pearl and I discuss the submission practices and requirements of the now controversial scorekeeping entity, Twin Galaxies. Pearl has submitted runs to the website before and I discuss with him my concerns about why I have trouble seeing Twin Galaxies as a future home for shmup and arcade game scorekeeping.
All gameplay is from Pearl's channel (check it out and sub):
www.youtube.com/channel/UCabY4rE2DL9UKthjSx0STsw
and definitely check out his awesome mystery run at Shmup Slam 2:
youtu.be/40xRX1IGUlI
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
...
2021-12-221h 25
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXIV: Electric Underground Podcast's 2nd Birthday! The Lore, the Drama, and the Future!This episode was streamed live and in it I celebrate two years of the podcast and talk about the history of my content, as well as the future. I had fun ha :-)
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
Website:
electricunderground.io/
Twitch:
www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground
STG Revision 2020 Discord:
discord.gg/snRueeH
2021-12-222h 18
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXIV: Electric Underground Podcast's 2nd Birthday! The Lore, the Drama, and the Future!This episode was streamed live and in it I celebrate two years of the podcast and talk about the history of my content, as well as the future. I had fun ha :-)
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
Website:
electricunderground.io/
Twitch:
www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground
STG Revision 2020 Discord:
discord.gg/snRueeH
2021-12-222h 18
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXIII: Gusto Returns After Conquering ADGQ! We Talk About His Experience and Shmup Slam 2After his brilliant showing at AGDQ 2020, Gusto returns to the podcast to discuss his experience and upcoming participation in Shmup Slam 2 (which will take place on my stream Feb 29th, 2020).
Gusto's Twitter: twitter.com/gusyphus
Gusto's Twitch: www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2/
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
Twitter:
twitter.com/Mark_MSX_
Website:
electricunderground.io/
Twitch:
www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground
STG Revision 2020 Discord:
discord.gg/snRueeH
2021-12-2256 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXIII: Gusto Returns After Conquering ADGQ! We Talk About His Experience and Shmup Slam 2After his brilliant showing at AGDQ 2020, Gusto returns to the podcast to discuss his experience and upcoming participation in Shmup Slam 2 (which will take place on my stream Feb 29th, 2020).
Gusto's Twitter: twitter.com/gusyphus
Gusto's Twitch: www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2/
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
Twitter:
twitter.com/Mark_MSX_
Website:
electricunderground.io/
Twitch:
www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground
STG Revision 2020 Discord:
discord.gg/snRueeH
2021-12-2256 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXII: (Part II) Shmups at AGDQ with Gus the Futari MasterSUPPORT GUS And SHMUPS AND TUNE IN FOR HIS RUN JANUARY 8th: Here is the stream schedule (it will auto adjust for your timezone):
gamesdonequick.com/schedule
Part 2 of my interview with Gus.
In this second part, we talk about the different versions of Futari, Gus at Stunfest, and the opportunity for the genre to gain more exposure after Gus's demo at AGDQ.
Gus Stream: www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2
Track 1 from Kof 2003
Track 2 from Robotech
Track 3 from Kof 2003
Track 4 is a remix of Shaun's theme from 3rd strike.
2021-12-2250 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXII: (Part II) Shmups at AGDQ with Gus the Futari MasterSUPPORT GUS And SHMUPS AND TUNE IN FOR HIS RUN JANUARY 8th: Here is the stream schedule (it will auto adjust for your timezone):
gamesdonequick.com/schedule
Part 2 of my interview with Gus.
In this second part, we talk about the different versions of Futari, Gus at Stunfest, and the opportunity for the genre to gain more exposure after Gus's demo at AGDQ.
Gus Stream: www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2
Track 1 from Kof 2003
Track 2 from Robotech
Track 3 from Kof 2003
Track 4 is a remix of Shaun's theme from 3rd strike.
2021-12-2250 min
Electric Underground PodcastEP XXXII: Shmups at AGDQ! w/ Gus the Futari Master (Part 1)At AGDQ 2020, Gus, the Futari Master, will be repping the shmup scene with a demonstration of Mushihimesama Futari Ultra Mode 1.01! In Part 1 of this ep I talk with him about his history with Shmups and Futari. In the upcoming Part 2, we'll talk all about his upcoming AGDQ run as well as his previous demonstrations at Stunfest earlier in the year.
You can watch Gus Stream and practice Futari here:
www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2
All music in the ep is from the Futari Arrange soundtrack you can find on khinsider.
2021-12-221h 02
Electric Underground PodcastEP XXXII: Shmups at AGDQ! w/ Gus the Futari Master (Part 1)At AGDQ 2020, Gus, the Futari Master, will be repping the shmup scene with a demonstration of Mushihimesama Futari Ultra Mode 1.01! In Part 1 of this ep I talk with him about his history with Shmups and Futari. In the upcoming Part 2, we'll talk all about his upcoming AGDQ run as well as his previous demonstrations at Stunfest earlier in the year.
You can watch Gus Stream and practice Futari here:
www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2
All music in the ep is from the Futari Arrange soundtrack you can find on khinsider.
2021-12-221h 02
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXI: To Upload or Not to Upload; The Struggle of Self-Expression Online w/ Resonant ArcThis has been a topic that has been on my mind for months now. I have been a fan of Mike's for a long time and saw that he was struggling with the same issue of trying to communicate his thoughts and opinions with his audience, as well as experiencing upload burnout.
I'm very proud of how this episode turned out and definitely encourage you all to give it a listen, even if it doesn't fit exactly into the narrow specifics of shmups or JRPGs (for Mike's listeners). Whether people want to acknowledge the issues we discuss in the...
2021-12-221h 52
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXXI: To Upload or Not to Upload; The Struggle of Self-Expression Online w/ Resonant ArcThis has been a topic that has been on my mind for months now. I have been a fan of Mike's for a long time and saw that he was struggling with the same issue of trying to communicate his thoughts and opinions with his audience, as well as experiencing upload burnout.
I'm very proud of how this episode turned out and definitely encourage you all to give it a listen, even if it doesn't fit exactly into the narrow specifics of shmups or JRPGs (for Mike's listeners). Whether people want to acknowledge the issues we discuss in the...
2021-12-221h 52
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode Xrd: Part 2, Shmup Score Verification (Trashing on Twin Galaxies is Fun!)In this second part of the episode, we talk about the topic of Japanese world record verification and the future of world records and score keeping. We also talk some trash on Twin Galaxies (which is always fun). We talk about our issues with TG's ignoring of Japanese world records, being generally shady, and their current silly record submission practices (which Pearl had a delightful experience with).
Tracks:
1 = OC Remix, Temple of Life, from Life Force
2= Shrine of Farewell from Hellsinker (Mario Paint Remix)
3= Ojamajo DoReMi (Mario Paint Remix)
4=Fly me to the Moon...
2021-12-221h 00
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode Xrd: Part 2, Shmup Score Verification (Trashing on Twin Galaxies is Fun!)In this second part of the episode, we talk about the topic of Japanese world record verification and the future of world records and score keeping. We also talk some trash on Twin Galaxies (which is always fun). We talk about our issues with TG's ignoring of Japanese world records, being generally shady, and their current silly record submission practices (which Pearl had a delightful experience with).
Tracks:
1 = OC Remix, Temple of Life, from Life Force
2= Shrine of Farewell from Hellsinker (Mario Paint Remix)
3= Ojamajo DoReMi (Mario Paint Remix)
4=Fly me to the Moon...
2021-12-221h 00
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode Xrd: Shmup Cheating and Score Verification, w/ GG Maximo (part 1)speedrunning.
Tracks:
Opening = Swans: Mother of the World
2nd = Bomberman 64: Second Attack Metal cover by ToxicEternity
3rd = Lower Nofair Metal Cover by Steamage (I learned to play this on guitar in highschool, ha)
Closing = Super Mario RPG, Battle with Smithy metal cover byRichaadEB
2021-12-221h 19
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode Xrd: Shmup Cheating and Score Verification, w/ GG Maximo (part 1)speedrunning.
Tracks:
Opening = Swans: Mother of the World
2nd = Bomberman 64: Second Attack Metal cover by ToxicEternity
3rd = Lower Nofair Metal Cover by Steamage (I learned to play this on guitar in highschool, ha)
Closing = Super Mario RPG, Battle with Smithy metal cover byRichaadEB
2021-12-221h 19
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIX: Midtier Are People Too, The Shmup Skill Gap and Grind with KZ the KusoplayerA really fun episode with fellow Shmup Slam Co-Host, KZ the Kusoplayer. In this episode we talk about the struggles of being midtier players and the scene's tendency to only pay attention to top tier level play. We also talk about the grind, getting into scoring versus survival only, and other attitudes we've run up against.
I'm super proud of how this episode turned out, so please check it out.
2021-12-221h 34
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIX: Midtier Are People Too, The Shmup Skill Gap and Grind with KZ the KusoplayerA really fun episode with fellow Shmup Slam Co-Host, KZ the Kusoplayer. In this episode we talk about the struggles of being midtier players and the scene's tendency to only pay attention to top tier level play. We also talk about the grind, getting into scoring versus survival only, and other attitudes we've run up against.
I'm super proud of how this episode turned out, so please check it out.
2021-12-221h 34
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVIII: The Shmup Evangelist, Hustling STG with Frenetic (the Homie)Today the podcast is graced by Frenetic, a co-founder of STG Weekly, contributing member of the overall scene, shmup evangelist, and awesome host of many shmup-meetups over the years.
We talk about the start of STG Weekly, his history with the genre, the Cali arcade scene, as well as some ideas for hustling shmups to a wider audience. We also discuss my idea for a shmup meetup for next year: Shmup Invasion 2020.
2021-12-221h 27
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVIII: The Shmup Evangelist, Hustling STG with Frenetic (the Homie)Today the podcast is graced by Frenetic, a co-founder of STG Weekly, contributing member of the overall scene, shmup evangelist, and awesome host of many shmup-meetups over the years.
We talk about the start of STG Weekly, his history with the genre, the Cali arcade scene, as well as some ideas for hustling shmups to a wider audience. We also discuss my idea for a shmup meetup for next year: Shmup Invasion 2020.
2021-12-221h 27
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVII [Part 2]: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k[Part II]
This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
2021-12-2253 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVII [Part 2]: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k[Part II]
This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
2021-12-2253 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVII: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k [Part I]Episode XXVII: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k [Part I]
EP 27, Breaking the Wall, Getting Good with Kiwi and Moglar5k (part 1).mp3
This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
2021-12-221h 20
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVII: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k [Part I]Episode XXVII: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k [Part I]
EP 27, Breaking the Wall, Getting Good with Kiwi and Moglar5k (part 1).mp3
This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
2021-12-221h 20
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVI: Wine, Cheese, and Hibachies; Stunfest 2019 with PlasmoToday l get the chance to talk with the omega-level homie, Plasmo, about Stunfest 2019! This year was killer as always and we go over everything (at least that I could think of).
Featured players this year were Maribel (playing lunatic Touhou Ten Desires), Kiwi (playing parallel Blue Revolver), and Gus (playing 1.5 and 1.01 Futari Ultra). All the runs are highly recommended viewings.
Links:
Original Stunfest Stream (you can view the Twitch highlights):
www.twitch.tv/os_yom/videos
||Maribel||
Survival Run: youtu.be/eaJI0YaEULo
Scoring Run: youtu.be/G37qKzNU...
2021-12-221h 33
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXVI: Wine, Cheese, and Hibachies; Stunfest 2019 with PlasmoToday l get the chance to talk with the omega-level homie, Plasmo, about Stunfest 2019! This year was killer as always and we go over everything (at least that I could think of).
Featured players this year were Maribel (playing lunatic Touhou Ten Desires), Kiwi (playing parallel Blue Revolver), and Gus (playing 1.5 and 1.01 Futari Ultra). All the runs are highly recommended viewings.
Links:
Original Stunfest Stream (you can view the Twitch highlights):
www.twitch.tv/os_yom/videos
||Maribel||
Survival Run: youtu.be/eaJI0YaEULo
Scoring Run: youtu.be/G37qKzNU...
2021-12-221h 33
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXV: Emulation is Religion + Future of STGSolo Mode. Title pretty much says it all.
Link to GGPO Panel Vid:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9JTIn1SVQ4
2021-12-221h 33
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXV: Emulation is Religion + Future of STGSolo Mode. Title pretty much says it all.
Link to GGPO Panel Vid:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9JTIn1SVQ4
2021-12-221h 33
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIV: Shmupception//Greatest Shmups of All-TimeA crazy huge episode.
Topics Covered:
-EUP Discord Closed
-Greatest Shmups of All Time List
-Why community matters with guests Dingo and Shoryusatsu
Much love for all the members of my discord, the whole thing was so much fun! Also, my infinite apologies to Dingo and Shoryusatsu for their episode getting caught in development hell.
2021-12-212h 47
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIV: Shmupception//Greatest Shmups of All-TimeA crazy huge episode.
Topics Covered:
-EUP Discord Closed
-Greatest Shmups of All Time List
-Why community matters with guests Dingo and Shoryusatsu
Much love for all the members of my discord, the whole thing was so much fun! Also, my infinite apologies to Dingo and Shoryusatsu for their episode getting caught in development hell.
2021-12-212h 47
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIII: Shmup 2018 in Review, Softdrink and Mark Talk About Everything!In 1876 Leo Tolstoy published War and Peace.
In January of 2019 Softdrink and Mark MSX recorded a 2018 Shmup year in review episode and talked about Everything.
Seriously though, I think this is a killer episode and huge thanks to Softdrink for being such an awesome guest.
twitter.com/Softdrink_117
2021-12-212h 11
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XXIII: Shmup 2018 in Review, Softdrink and Mark Talk About Everything!In 1876 Leo Tolstoy published War and Peace.
In January of 2019 Softdrink and Mark MSX recorded a 2018 Shmup year in review episode and talked about Everything.
Seriously though, I think this is a killer episode and huge thanks to Softdrink for being such an awesome guest.
twitter.com/Softdrink_117
2021-12-212h 11
Electric Underground PodcastBros Before Touhou's (Ft. Jaimers)It started as a joke on my discord, but the idea was too funny to resist :-)
Jaimers dropping some serious bars here.
Also, both Jaimers and I are FANS of touhou games, the title is just a play on words.
2021-12-2103 min
Electric Underground PodcastBros Before Touhou's (Ft. Jaimers)It started as a joke on my discord, but the idea was too funny to resist :-)
Jaimers dropping some serious bars here.
Also, both Jaimers and I are FANS of touhou games, the title is just a play on words.
2021-12-2103 min
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XX: Ketsuicast! Destroying DeathTiny with IconoclastIt's the shmup release I have been waiting all year for! It's finally here! Ketsui DeathTiny! In this episode I get the opportunity to talk with Iconoclast, an accomplished shmup player who has been absolutely destroying DeathTiny, among other achievements I don't want to spoil, about the new release and titular arrange mode.
I've had a great time playing this game and talking about it, and I know you are all in for an enjoyable listen :-D Yes, it's a pain importing the game or downloading off the Japanese PSN, but it is definitely worth the effort for any...
2021-12-211h 22
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XX: Ketsuicast! Destroying DeathTiny with IconoclastIt's the shmup release I have been waiting all year for! It's finally here! Ketsui DeathTiny! In this episode I get the opportunity to talk with Iconoclast, an accomplished shmup player who has been absolutely destroying DeathTiny, among other achievements I don't want to spoil, about the new release and titular arrange mode.
I've had a great time playing this game and talking about it, and I know you are all in for an enjoyable listen :-D Yes, it's a pain importing the game or downloading off the Japanese PSN, but it is definitely worth the effort for any...
2021-12-211h 22
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XIX: Pinball + Shmup! An Indie Journey With The Developer Of Demon's TiltOn today's episode, I get the opportunity to interview Adam Ferrando, the developer of Demon's Tilt, a pinball game with serious shmup elements. I have had a great time talking to Adam about his journey as an indie developer, the in-depth mechanics of Demon's Tilt, as well trying out the beta. I strongly encourage my fellow shmup players to check the game out when it releases!
Steam Link:
store.steampowered.com/app/422510/DEMONS_TILT/
Description from Publisher:
Demon’s Tilt is a new retro-styled video pinball game that mixes video pinball with shmu...
2021-12-211h 16
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XIX: Pinball + Shmup! An Indie Journey With The Developer Of Demon's TiltOn today's episode, I get the opportunity to interview Adam Ferrando, the developer of Demon's Tilt, a pinball game with serious shmup elements. I have had a great time talking to Adam about his journey as an indie developer, the in-depth mechanics of Demon's Tilt, as well trying out the beta. I strongly encourage my fellow shmup players to check the game out when it releases!
Steam Link:
store.steampowered.com/app/422510/DEMONS_TILT/
Description from Publisher:
Demon’s Tilt is a new retro-styled video pinball game that mixes video pinball with shmu...
2021-12-211h 16
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVIII: The Chosen One! Interview with Zero Ranger DevelopersOn today's episode, I am extremely excited to be able to talk with the Zero Ranger Developers Ebbo and Eebrozgi. After following this game's development on the forums and then playing the release this year, I was immediately hooked and eager to get these guys on the podcast. I truly feel this game is of the highest quality and give it my sincerest personal recommendation.
In the interview, we cover the games 10 year development history, it's evolving design and inspirations, as well as its potential to bring more players into the shmup community. I am personally a huge fan...
2021-12-211h 31
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVIII: The Chosen One! Interview with Zero Ranger DevelopersOn today's episode, I am extremely excited to be able to talk with the Zero Ranger Developers Ebbo and Eebrozgi. After following this game's development on the forums and then playing the release this year, I was immediately hooked and eager to get these guys on the podcast. I truly feel this game is of the highest quality and give it my sincerest personal recommendation.
In the interview, we cover the games 10 year development history, it's evolving design and inspirations, as well as its potential to bring more players into the shmup community. I am personally a huge fan...
2021-12-211h 31
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVII: The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Prometheus. Dodonpachi and Western World RecordOn today's episode, Prometheus stops by the podcast to drop some serious knowledge. We talk about the history behind Full Extent of the Jam, his process of learning Dodonpachi, his philosophy of learning efficiently, input methods, DDP vs. DOJ, Starcraft Brood War, the state of Dodonpachi, and a bunch more.
I think I did a reasonably good job keeping my inner fanboy contained, huge thanks to Prometheus for coming on the podcast.
2021-12-201h 30
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVII: The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Prometheus. Dodonpachi and Western World RecordOn today's episode, Prometheus stops by the podcast to drop some serious knowledge. We talk about the history behind Full Extent of the Jam, his process of learning Dodonpachi, his philosophy of learning efficiently, input methods, DDP vs. DOJ, Starcraft Brood War, the state of Dodonpachi, and a bunch more.
I think I did a reasonably good job keeping my inner fanboy contained, huge thanks to Prometheus for coming on the podcast.
2021-12-201h 30
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVI: (YB Part II) Eye of the Beholder, The Biology of Seeing ShmupsMr. McCormo is back for part 2 of his interview!
In this follow up we go deep into some pretty technical and possibly divisive topics. We talk about welcoming new players into the scene, emulation versus ports, the merits of arcade sticks, digital versus analog display, the meaning of pixel response time, 240p vs 480i, and the biology behind how we look at shmups when we play.
McCormo has written an article on the subject of seeing shmups:
dunpachi.com/2018/10/11/
Check out his other articles too :-)
2021-12-201h 42
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XVI: (YB Part II) Eye of the Beholder, The Biology of Seeing ShmupsMr. McCormo is back for part 2 of his interview!
In this follow up we go deep into some pretty technical and possibly divisive topics. We talk about welcoming new players into the scene, emulation versus ports, the merits of arcade sticks, digital versus analog display, the meaning of pixel response time, 240p vs 480i, and the biology behind how we look at shmups when we play.
McCormo has written an article on the subject of seeing shmups:
dunpachi.com/2018/10/11/
Check out his other articles too :-)
2021-12-201h 42
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XV: Moe or Not to Moe? Shmup Visual Design with Comic Book Artist Jay ShyOn this week's episode I get the opportunity to talk with an awesome guest, Jay Shy! He is a professional comic book artist and we sit down and have a discussion about overall shmup visual design, anime, as well as specific art styles like cyber punk and moe. I also get to learn more about Jay's experience entering the shmup community and hear his thoughts on how we can make the scene more welcoming.
Check out Jay Shy's youtube!
www.youtube.com/user/shinmegamitalks/videos
2021-12-201h 21
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XIV: The French Connection, Gekko of Shmup Em' All and the French Shmup SceneOn today's episode I get to talk with Gekko of the awesome Shmup em' All podcast. We talk the French shmup scene, arcades, stunfest, the documentary, and the upcoming Ketsui port. Huge thanks to Gekko for breaking the language barrier and coming on the show. The skies above know that my pet cat has a better chance of clearing Garegga than I do speaking French for an hour.
2021-12-201h 21
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XIII: The New Blood (Part I), Shmup eSports, Competition, and EngagementOn this week's episode I am joined by long time listener, first time caller Mr. McCormo. This interview ended up being split into 2 parts, this is the first of the pair. We discuss the possibility of shmups fitting into an eSports format, competitiveness in the shmup scene, and I go on about my idea for revising how we currently record scores.
Also, a new nest of birds was built over where I record, and they weigh in on the conversation.
If you want to check out a more detailed explanation on my score keeping idea and the...
2021-12-201h 18
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XII: Reviewing Shmups with Bullet HeavenOn today's episode I am joined by Ser Flash of Studio Mudprints. Ser Flash is the creator of the famous Bullet Heaven shmup review series on YouTube. It is the longest running shmup review series on Youtube and is still going strong. On today's episode, we talk about the history behind Bullet Heaven, the challenges it has faced, the current state of shmup reviews, personal highlights, and the future of the channel.
A huge thanks to Ser Flash for being super cool and coming on the podcast!
2021-12-201h 56
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode XI: Bring Arcades Back! Interview With EXA Arcadia CEOOn today's episode, I am very happy to have the opportunity to speak with the CEO of EXA Arcadia about the platform, its hardware, the arcade scene today, and how EXA could revitalize arcades on a global level. Big thanks to the CEO of EXA to take the time to talk to me, a host of a humble but passionate podcast. He definitely wins homie award of the year! After this interview I am more excited than ever about the potential of EXA and can't wait to get my hands on one.
Also, in deference to my awesom...
2021-12-201h 42
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode X: Full Circle, Aquas Talks STG Weekly,Arcade Memories, Shmups + Speedrunning, and More!On today's episode life goes full circle where I have come from being a fan of Aquas's STG Weekly series to having him be a guest on the podcast. We talk about shmups in the arcades, the history and current stage of STG Weekly, the power of nostalgia, as well as the relationship between the shmup community and the speedrunning community.
2021-12-201h 43
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode IX: Man or Machine? Setting High Scores with JaimersOn this week's episode my inner fanboy gets the opportunity to sit down and chat with Jaimers, a man (or possibly machine) with a cornucopia of excellent high scores and replays. Check out his twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/jaimers91 and his youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE55fDDW0iq0WlGJIHYzsA
2021-12-201h 18
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode VIII: We'll Always Have Paris, Eaglet and Plasmo Return From Stunfest!This week I am joined by two guests, Eaglet and Plasmo! We discuss their experience at Stunfest 2018 and their Battle Garegga Demonstrations, the EXA Arcadia hardware, and everything in between. If you want details about Shmups at Stunfest, this episode is a juicy t-bone steak :-)
2021-12-201h 17
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode VII: Shmup Streaming with Cloudy Musicwww.twitch.tv/cloudymusic
This week's episode I had the privilege of speaking with Cloudy Music, also known as Keres on the forums, about shmup streaming, shmup design, and widening the shmup audience. I was also inspired by this interview to upgrade my audio equipment by ordering a Blue Yeti Mic, so you can thank Cloudy for the improved audio quality of future episodes.
2021-12-201h 39
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode VI: Clearing Up the PAL FPS Myth with EX Mosquito!This week's episode I speak with EX Mosquito, a UK shmup fan who runs a badass youtube channel and owns a Sega Astro City. EX also clears up some PAL misconceptions for us in the land of NTSC. We talk groovey mame, Street Fighter II, PCB Collecting, and everything in-between.
2021-12-201h 37
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode V: Shmup Collecting ... Hardcore? With Guest Gameboy GuruThis week's episode I talk with FRO, also known as the Gameboy Guru on Youtube, about shmup collecting, shmups on the Switch, and what it means to be a hardcore player versus being a hardcore fan
2021-12-201h 36
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode IV: The Eaglet Has Landed! A Discussion about High Level PlayThis week's episode is a unique one because it is a follow up interview. Eaglet, today's guest, was actually the 2nd person I ever interviewed for the podcast. However, during that first interview, I was not aware of his achievements in Battle Garegga, and did not learn about them till halfway through the interview. So, once the first interview was finished, I decided that I was going to do my homework and ask Eaglet back for an encore performance, which he kindly agreed to do.
I think this episode turned out really well and I highly encourage everyone...
2021-12-201h 00
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode III: Lightning Strikes! A Conversation with the Fabled Shmup MasterOn today's episode, I got the opportunity to speak with Aggro Sky, also known from his youtube channel SHMUP Master. We discussed the behind the scenes aspects of his youtube channel, as well as the experience of playing for the 1cc.
2021-12-201h 26
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode II: Arcades as ArtOn today's episode, I speak with David Payne from Salt Lake City. David, also known as Dpful on these forums, is not only an OG collector of PCB's, but also a musician and a creator of his own unique shmup and arcade cabinets. The name of David's game is "JPO in SLC." David was a fantastic first guest and I think you guys are in for an enjoyable and unexpected listen.
2021-12-201h 37
Electric Underground PodcastEpisode I: Introduction to the ShowI ended up deciding to have this first episode just be a solo podcast where I sort of introduce myself. Moving forward I plan on bringing guests onto the show and having discussions on various topics related to STGs. If your interested on coming on the show as a guest, feel free to reply to this thread or the open call for guests thread.
2021-12-2024 min
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray Podcast#1 - Mark MSX from The Electric UndergroundI have been running a podcast called Comedy Guy for a few years now, talking about comedy and the entertainment industry, mostly in person. Now I'd like to make an online series talking to my favorite gamers and creators. The guests I have on are artists I watch and listen to. I want to get to know them and learn how they do their thing.
You can find the video of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZe15Xt6o-w
In my first episode I talk to Mark MSX from the website...
2021-09-281h 34
MiSTer FPGA Stage EventsMiSTer Discord Stage Event June 3, 2021 Artemio, Aquas, and Mark_MSX #MiSTerFPGAOn this event, Artemio hosts with speedrun record setter Aquas and Electric Underground's host, Mark_MSX, as they discuss #STG shmups, competitive gaming, controls, and performance. #MiSTerFPGA
2021-06-182h 55