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The Insert Credit ShowEp. 417 - Large MangleFrank, Ash, and Brandon hang out and talk about Steam’s censorship, friendslop, and the Never Gonna Give You Up of video games.
Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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“I may be damp, but I have a cheerful character!”
Tootsie Roll
Half Price Books
Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
Jeppson’s Malört
Carly Rae Jepsen
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2025-12-011h 30
Video Game History HourEpisode 145: The 40th Anniversary of the NES: A PRGE PanelAt this year’s Portland Retro Gaming Expo, VGHF director Frank Cifaldi had the pleasure of hosting a panel celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System launch. Frank moderated 3 guests who were at Nintendo of America during this time: Gail Tilden, Marketing; Bruce Lowery, Sales; and Lance Barr, Product Design. This event was particularly special as two of these three guests had never before attended a retro convention. The panel discussion includes many visual elements, including many never shown publicly before, and some pre-recorded messages from additional people of note. If you’re able, you may instead pref...
2025-11-281h 45
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 412 - Specdracular 2025Fearsome Frank Cifaldi, Ash And Bones Parrish, and Brandon Deathfield mash through FMV horror games, nepo babies, and a surprising Alucard cameo in the spookiest episode of the year.
Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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1: Colin Spacetwinks asks, what would be the best horror story to turn into an FMV point-and-clock adventure? (01:43)
The Blair Witch Project (1993)
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2025-10-271h 17
FunFactorULTRA Review Crew Bonus UNLOCKED - Computer Entertainer reviews Super Mario Bros., featuring the Video Game History Foundation [S1B5]ISSUE LINK: Computer Entertainer, Volume 5, Number 3 | Video Game History Foundation Library – Digital ArchiveVHGF HOME: Home | Video Game History FoundationBONUS UNLOCKED!! This week, for our six-month anniversary, we're making one of our favorite bonus episodes available for everyone--one featuring a pair of guests we've been dreaming about landing since before we launched the show: Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador of the Video Game History Foundation They're two of the highest authorities on the planet on retro games, games media, and the culture around it all.The VGHF recently acquired the copyright to the 1980s...
2025-10-211h 19
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 409 - Silent HilfFrank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield cover Silent Hill f, the sacrifice of EA to the monster of private capital, and thirty PlayStation hot takes. Hosted by Esper Quinn, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Laparoscopy
“Don’t you dare throw chunks.”
Tetris Effect
Lumines Arise
Silent Hill f
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Rhythm Heaven
1: Y’all playin’ that Hilf? (05:29)
Silent Hill series
A...
2025-10-061h 09Video Game History HourEpisode 140: The 49 Ways of SinistarHost Frank Cifaldi is joined by documentarian, historian, hacker, and all around cool guy SynaMax to talk about their documentary Resurrecting Sinistar: A Cyber-Archaeology Documentary. The 1983 top-down space shooter arcade game’s unique 49-way joystick allowed players to pilot their spaceship to prevent a giant skull, Sinistar, from forming. SynaMax interviewed developers, restored cut content, and emulated the game itself to better explore the challenges the development team faced due to limited storage and to highlight the importance of source code preservation. SynaMax recently hosted a panel with said developers at the annual classic arcade game show California Extreme...
2025-09-171h 03
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 406 - Sextuple A, with Esper QuinnPodcast Editor and Game Industry Analyst Esper Quinn joins the panel to cover why Silksong’s price doesn’t matter, what the A’s in AAAAA-Game stand for, and the Loudness War. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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GDQ
Peanut Butter the Speedrunning Dog
Ivan Drago
“It’s a Russian taunt”
Void Stranger
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Hollow Knight...
2025-09-151h 01
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 404 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield discuss Demonschool’s release date getting sniped by Silksong, thoughts on lost media, and E3ster. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Dubai chocolate
Labubu
Matcha
Latte
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo Entertainment System
Battlefields of Napoleon
Video Game History Foundation
Nintendo DS
Ac...
2025-08-251h 07FunFactorULTRA Review Crew TEASER: Video Game History Foundation - Super Mario Bros. 1 [S1B5]ISSUE LINK: Computer Entertainer, Volume 5, Number 3 | Video Game History Foundation Library – Digital ArchiveVHGF HOME: Home | Video Game History FoundationA pair of guests we've been dreaming about landing since before we launched the show, Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador of the Video Game History Foundation are two of the highest authorities on the planet on retro games, games media, and the culture around it all.The VGHF recently acquired the copyright to the 1980s game mag Computer Entertainer, and their contemporary review of Super Mario Bros. for the NES might be the only su...
2025-08-2222 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 401 - Let's Gather Some Magic, with Esper QuinnVideo editor, white-blue-black player, and show note writer Esper Quinn planeswalks with the panel to discuss their first experiences playing Magic: the Gathering. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Carddass
Bandai
Capcom
Namco
“Ach! Hans, run! It’s Insert Credit!”
Orzhov Syndicate
Selesnya Conclave
Esper
Obscura
Magic: the Gathering
Ravnica
House Dimir
Street Fighter series
Izzet League
1: Brando...
2025-08-041h 27
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 397 - Regular TaxiFrank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish and https://bsky.app/profile/brandon.insertcredit.com cover Microsoft killing the game industry, the cast of the Street Fighter movie, and the definition of “indie game.” Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Sailor Moon
“Humans are lame. Monkeys are good. Billy is the best.”
Starbucks
Bibendum
Ratatoullie (2007)
Peet’s Coffee
1: What is the Starbucks of video g...
2025-07-071h 19
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 394 - Fortnitification, with merritt kWriter, 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.
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Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity
Moons Over My Hammy
Alem’s Coffee
Metal Slug 2
Elevator Action Returns
1: How do we feel about corporate crossovers in v...
2025-06-161h 01
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 391 - Deploy the WonderSwanThe finest minds in video games reconvene to cover Chicago game industry history, schadefreude, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
An Update to the Insert Credit Prize Wall (03:32)
Pee-wee’s Playhouse
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hot Red Chili Peppers
1: Frank, what’s up with Duelin’ Firemen? (05:57)
Duelin’ Firemen
3DO
Ste...
2025-05-261h 13
The Insert Credit ShowInsert Credit Gaiden #12 - GDC 2025, with Liz Ryerson and Brandon SheffieldThe 2025th Game Developers Conference has ended, and only Liz Ryerson and Brandon Sheffield covered it in the way it was meant to be covered: on-the-floor stories from the industry’s finest minds, and an extensive tour of booths reflecting the state of video games as we know it. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield and Liz Ryerson, with Leaf, Schera Wyss, Frank Cifaldi, K.K. Dream, Alexander Martin, Ty Underwood, Leo Burke, Max Kreiger, and Justin Bortnick. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Chapters:
Brandon talks with Leaf about Funko taking down itch.io (00:00)
Li...
2025-05-031h 40
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 386 - Trapped in the Question HoleFrank, Ash, and Brandon begin an endless and inescapable descent into our listener-submitted Question Hole, and in the process learn to run an inn, make Ash crack up at Metafore ReFantazio again, and mention the same four guys that get mentioned every episode. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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The Price is Right
Press Your Luck
Ep. 385 - David Uncage
2025-04-211h 23
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 385 - David UncageFrank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield answer Alex Jaffe’s questions on A Minecraft Movie, canceling people in gaming, and most importantly, the SCUMPI II. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Downfall (2004)
1: Mike Drucker asks, what’s an exactly correctly rated game? (01:49)
Deadly Premonition
Metacritic
Blue Prince
Mother Brain
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Mari...
2025-04-1452 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 382 - Proustian Bargaining at GDC 2025Brandon Sheffield subjects well known video game characters who just happen to be attending GDC 2025 to the famous Proust Questionnaire. Yes, we know it’s pronounced “proost.” Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Matthew Burns, Frank Cifaldi, Naomi Clark, Nikki Grayson, David Hellman, merritt k, Shannon Liao, Laura Michet, Alx Preston, Liz Ryerson, Phil Salvador, and Derek Yu. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Luigi, via merritt k (00:14)
Rick Taylor, via Derek Yu (07:12)
Astari...
2025-03-2454 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 376 - Game of the Year 2024Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation, Ash Parrish of The Verge, and Brandon Sheffield of Necrosoft Games choose and rank the twenty-one best video games of the year 2024. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Credit Report (03:42)
Balatro
Cryptmaster
UFO 50
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
1: Frank’s first nomination (09:45)
Neva
Gris
Nomada Studio
Fumito Ue...
2025-02-102h 32Video Game History HourEpisode 124: Digital Library LaunchIt’s finally arrived: our digital library archive is now open in early access! Our library team: library director Phil Salvador, director of technology Travis Brown, and artist and engineer Amanda Cifaldi all join foundation director Frank Cifaldi and show producer Robin Kunimune to celebrate and discuss the years-long project sampling just a portion of our physical collection. We highlight the library’s role in facilitating video game research, the importance of fair use, the novel tools and infrastructure we created in this process, legal and ethical considerations, and future plans for and potential of this digital archive.*T...
2025-02-051h 09
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 375 - Like a Destiny, with Ed ZitronJournalist, podcaster, and PR person Ed Zitron joins the panel for the reveal of the Video Game History Museum Library, how to tell when a PR person is lying, and a precise rundown of how fucked video games are. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Ed Zitron. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
Aliens (1986)
Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Predator (1987)
Kirby
Toad
Abba-Zabba
Nintendo DS
Birdo
Credit...
2025-02-0359 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 373 - Switch Boy AdvanceFrank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield assemble to cover the Switch 2, video game console Marxism, and the shocking return of our most controversial segment. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Mount & Blade: Warband
Infinity Nikki
Dropout.tv
Picross series
Frédéric Chopin
Live 105
1: merritt k asks, which 90s platformer mascots do you think will never get a ca...
2025-01-2056 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 372 - Dracula Jerky, with merritt kWriter, game designer, and friend of the show merritt k joins the panel to discuss GDQ runs, the Radiohead of video games, and skeleton bone boobs. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and merritt k. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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alexjaffe.bsky.social
frankcifaldi.bsky.social
adashtra.bsky.social
brandon.insertcredit.com
merrittk.com
mastodon.social
dril
1: If you had to design and perform a...
2025-01-131h 02
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 371 - Insert Credit Annual #6As has become tradition, Insert Credit ranks the best games of all time, or at least 87% of them: the ones the industry won’t sell you anymore. Plus, the first ever spending of credits on Insert Credit Show. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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The Boss
87% Missing: the Disappearance of Classic Video Games
PC Engine
Sega Saturn
OutRun: Online Arcade
As...
2025-01-061h 42
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 368 - Are You There, God? It's Me, The WitcherFrank, Ash and Brandon design games based on historical events, explain the plot of Earth Defense Force, and discover why women have hollow bones. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Madame Web (2024)
Morbius (2022)
Venom (2018)
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
Venom: The Last Dance (2024)
Eminem original Venom rap
Glyceo the Destroyer
Lucius Aurelius
Maximus Arelius
Caesar Minumus
Caesar Agustus
Hannibal
Scipio...
2024-12-161h 01
Aftermath HoursVideo Game History Hour(s) (With Frank Cifaldi) This week, Nathan, Chris, and Luke are joined by Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation, but not until near the end of the episode, because Frank had multiple other podcasts to be on that day (he’s very important). We discuss the unique needs of a video game archive – for example, remote access to games, something the US Copyright Office recently refused to grant after a three-year effort on the part of the Video Game History Foundation and the Software Preservation Network – and what the Foundation has been able to accomplish this year despite a government and indust...
2024-12-062h 08
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 359 - Be Curious, with Ash ParrishAsh Parrish of The Verge returns as host to implement new segments, consider community Halo grievances, and weigh evidence that Frank might have been the first person to ever draw a dick in Pictochat. Hosted by Ash Parrish, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Commodore 64
Jet-Boys
Overwatch League
New York Excelsior
“Ante Up” clip
M.O.P. - Ante Up (Official Music Video)
New jack swing
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Grand Theft Auto: San Andr...
2024-10-141h 42
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 356 - Zeus's Mistress, with ThorHighHeelsVideo essayist and composer ThorHighHeels joins video game historian Frank Cifaldi to answer questions about the Dreamcast’s legacy, the PS5 Pro, and penis worms. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi and ThorHighHeels. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Dreamcast
ThorHighHeels
Grammy Awards
Question 1: What does the Dreamcast represent? (02:04)
Vaporwave
Shenmue
Pixies
Up close with Sony’s PS5 Pro — and the 30th Anniversary model
Sega Genesis
Penny’s Big Breakaway
Penny Hardaway
Xbox
PlayStation 4
The Last of Us: Part II
...
2024-09-2346 min
The Insert Credit ShowInsert Credit Gaiden #9 - Flapjacks and ThreenaWhile our panel is scattered, enjoy a Bonus Credit-style arrangement of good conversation among brilliant friends. Featuring Frank’s SDCC misadventures, Brandon’s X-Men 97 opinions, and Tim’s pitch for the Bioshock movie. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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The Insert Credit Patreon
Horrifying Knowledge Regarding the Flapjack (00:54)
Brandon summons Frank specifically to inform him of another appalling revelation regarding the insidious British.
Having...
2024-09-1644 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 354 - FunkoStopFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield convene once again to eulogize Game Informer, give Tim Walz more Dreamcast games, and declare themselves Clown Man. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Centipede
Berkeley Bowl West
Concord Half Price Books
Question 1: Game Informer is dead. Let’s talk about it. (03:17)
Game Informer
GameStop
Sega Saturn
FuncoLand
Funko
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
PC Gamer
GameSpot
IGN
Polygon
Kotaku
Ga...
2024-09-021h 13
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 351 - Dirtbag von DoomThe panel answers listener questions buried deep at the bottom of our Patreon bag of dirt, and in the process concept Brawl Playing Games, remake The Princess Bride, and gain a time bonus! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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Pikablu
Pokémon series
Phantasy Star IV
Phantasy Star
NESticle
True Detective
Destiny’s Child
Dragon Quest series
Akira Toriyama
Chrono Trigger
Ruby Weapon
Final Fantasy VII
Imagine Games Network
Sai...
2024-08-121h 02
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 348 - Brain HatFrank, Tim and Brandon increase replay value, examine trendy new Mario 64 opinions, and search google for sgdq 2024 recommendations reddit. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
What differentiates a good turn-based battle system from a bad one? (05:15)
How do you maximize “replay value” in a single player game? (14:15)
How do you start watching GDQ? (19:44)
If you had to choose a doctor from a video game to be your GP, who would it be? (30:05)
Spencergifs asks: What are the greatest vide...
2024-07-221h 04
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 347 - Drake's RetaliationThe Insert Credit Panel as you know and love them covers video game history, the Kendrick Lamar-Drake Feud, and one more trip to Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Frank, the original Resident Evil is back from the dead. What took so long? (03:56)
What has never been good in a video game? (09:58)
If all knowledge of video games disappeared overnight but games themselves still existed, what would the most popular one be? (18:14)
Insert Credit Quick Break...
2024-07-151h 11
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 345 - Tater HatersFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover Alex Jaffe’s questions about SGF showcases, the N64 controller, and DQ slime war crimes. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Ash Parrish asks: What’s your dream Summer Game Fest showcase? (05:46)
Why did the Nintendo 64 controller look like that? (14:42)
Write a musical about Akihabara twenty years ago. (20:18)
Insert Credit Quick Break: Mannequin Deposit by The Houseflies (47:25)
Ponda asks: Which video games feature the best eating animations, and why is this...
2024-07-0157 min
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 344 - The Bait & Switch, with Ash ParrishJournalist Ash Parrish of The Verge joins Frank and Jaffe for Nintendo Direct thoughts, Elden Ring as a retelling of Inuyasha, and playersexual companions. Plus, why Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is so important, by Patrick Miller. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi and Ash Parrish. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
2024-06-241h 17
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 341 - Nixon BabiesFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover the best of Sunsoft’s Looney Tunes games, soundtracks for emotions and driving, and 256-bit consoles. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Brandon asks: When do you feel like a video game was made for you? (06:19)
Should we rank the Sunsoft Looney Tunes games? (13:21)
What are the most common lies told in the video game industry? (NOTE: This segment contains MAJOR spoilers for Avengers: Endgame (2019)) (16:28)
What are the best video ga...
2024-06-031h 07
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 339 - How to Like Video GamesFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield develop a new video game show, up our Tallarico quota, and return to Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Let’s try to develop the first episode of Frank’s show with recipes for playing video games (05:30)
When have you fallen out of love with a video game you once liked all the way through playing the first time? (18:05)
What will the eight episode season one arc be for Phoe...
2024-05-201h 22
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 337 - Holland OatsFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield divine the difference between spite and guilt, develop a cool season pass, and steal the International Prototype of the Kilogram. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
When did you first start to feel out of touch with the modern gamer? (06:14)
What role does spite play in video game development? (11:03)
How can developers make the best of it when forced to build a “Season Pass” of post-launch content? (16:47)
What’s the most vindic...
2024-05-061h 02
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 335 - Cyber the HedgehogOur beloved panelists guide you through new developments in CRT photo taking, an all-clown Fallout vault, and Keanu Reeves as Shadow. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
What’s a feature you appreciate in text-heavy games? (00:42)
Frank, how do you achieve the perfect visual representation of what a video game looks like on a CRT? (09:32)
Can we nail down a definition for “easter egg?” (15:29)
Design a Fallout vault. (21:30)
Insert Credit Quick Break: Project 9452, a Texas State trans gaming resear...
2024-04-211h 18
The Insert Credit ShowInsert Credit Gaiden #8 - Even More GDC 2024, with Liz Ryerson, Ty Underwood, Brandon Sheffield, and Frank CifaldiLiz Ryerson and Ty Underwood return to convey the physicalities and vibes of the GDC 2024 Expo Hall, while Brandon and Frank do their best to push preservation. Plus, Liz gives a definitive answer as to whether you should go to GDC. Hosted by Liz Ryerson, Ty Underwood, Brandon Sheffield and Frank Cifaldi. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Segments**:**
Liz and Ty scour the Expo Hall (00:33)
Frank and Brandon cover history at the (36:14)
Liz plays The Deja Vu Game with Evan Balster (51:31)
Liz helps Robert Yang with a dilemma (01:00:24)
Answers to “Is it wo...
2024-04-101h 12
The Insert Credit ShowEp 332 - Your Free Trial Has EndedReturning from GDC, the Insert Credit panel churns out video game guides, Harmony of Excellence, and a new record for mentions of pubic hair. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
How was GDC, Frank and Brandon? (08:34)
How do you write 50 video game guides in a week? (19:05)
Insert Credit Quick Break: 8-Bit Theater 20th Anniversary Complete Script Book Do Not Sue Edition (29:38)
BluntForceMama asks: What would Final Fantasy 7 be called if it was a standalone game? (31:30)
Brandon, tell us...
2024-04-011h 20
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 330 - SquadalaFrank, Tim and Brandon share their thoughts on Akira Toriyama, the genres that defined consoles, and CD-i memories. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Let’s discuss Akira Toriyama’s impact on art, culture, video games, and us personally (08:03)
What’s the most common misconception about video games in 2024? (23:05)
Based on a dream I had, should I learn magic, or Magic: the Gathering? (31:04)
LeFish: Are there any videogames based on works in other media that have been led by the...
2024-03-181h 11
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 325 - Game of the Year 2023, with Kris GraftThe best video game of the year 2023 is decided by VGHF’s Frank Cifaldi, Action Button’s Tim Rogers, Necrosoft’s Brandon Sheffield, and Alienware’s Kris Graft. Also, the design of the Switch 2 is revealed. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Kris Graft. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
The Nomination Process:
Frank Cifaldi’s First Nomination (02:57)
Frank Cifaldi’s Second Nomination (11:34)
Frank Cifaldi’s Third Nomination (15:00)
Brandon Sheffield’s First Nomination (29:40)
Kris Graft’s First Nomination (41:31)
Tim Rogers’ First Nomination (01:00:42)
Brandon Sheffield’s Second Nomination (01:08:25)
Kris Graft’s Second No...
2024-02-123h 18
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 324 - Bocket TinestersTim Rogers hosts the Insert Credit panel this week, exploring Hideo Kojima’s recent announcements, the first working game developer to reach 80 years old, and Korean butt animation. Hosted by Tim Rogers, with Frank Cifaldi, Alex Jaffe, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Choose a video game coming out in 2024 and ask Frank to play it (11:16)
When do you think you’ll stop playing video games, Brandon Sheffield? (26:32)
Did you all see the Hideo Kojima stuff at PlayStation State of Play? (39:44)
Why aren’t there more Hideo Kojima...
2024-02-051h 51
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 323 - NtscworldYour benevolent Insert Credit panel covers Palworld, video game mysteries, and the birth of a new speedrunning category, the 50% run. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Frank asks: What is the proper nomenclature for the Snatcherlike video game? (13:09)
Is Palworld satire? (20:28)
Invent a new speedrunning category (28:40)
Stephanie asks: What’s a video game unsolved mystery or urban legend want solved or confirmed? (39:35)
Which individual video game enemy has killed the greatest number of players globally? (46:47)
If you could sw...
2024-01-291h 25
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 319 - Insert Credit Annual #5As has become tradition, Insert Credit ranks the best games of all time. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Chapters:
The Premise This Year: Metacritic Scores Below 80 (12:29)
Round 1 - Brandon (18:05)
Round 1 - Frank (21:25)
Round 1 - Tim (23:51)
Round 2 - Brandon (26:39)
Round 2 - Frank (31:31)
Round 2 - Tim (35:04)
Round 3 - Brandon (41:32)
Round 3 - Frank (47:24)
Round 3 - Tim (53:48)
Round 4 - Brandon (01:02:46)
Round 4 - Frank (01:06:52)
Round 4 - Tim (01:12:58)
Insert Credit Quick Break: Butter Dorks (01:18:43)
A Little More About God Hand (01:20:03)
Round 5 - Brandon (01:22:41)
Round 5 - Frank (01:29:05)
...
2024-01-012h 53
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 315 - Hut Shack Warehouse EmporiumFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield answer Alex Jaffe’s questions about Nintendo’s last video game ever, committing fraud, and Turds of the Castle. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
What’s still easier for you to do in real life than in a video game? (11:10)
How do you scam the speculative market with a storage container of five hundred copies of an underwhelming NES game? (16:49)
What will be the title of Nintendo’s last game? (24:25)
SpencerG...
2023-12-041h 09
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 312 - Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Expensive TetrisYour beloved Insert Credit Show panel convenes on topics such as Sony Zelda, the Buddha’s Pickle Rick era, and the return of Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Phil Salvador asks: What is a game you love that you would not recommend? (07:02)
What’s the best way to pepper sidequests through an RPG? (12:47)
What’s the difference between a good artist and a good concept artist? (18:08)
What will Link’s first line of dialogue be in the l...
2023-11-131h 20
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 310 - Specdracular 2023Frightening Frank Cifaldi, Terrifying Tim Rogers, and Bone-chilling Brandon Sheffield rank every Resident Evil game after facing a gauntlet of qreepy questions by Affable Alex Jaffe. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
How many different subgenres exist under the umbrella of “horror game?” (04:31)
What are the scariest things in non-horror games? (14:58)
What is the best kind of zombie? (20:19)
Insert Credit Quick Break: See You, Space Cowboy… Cybernetics Catalogue Kickstarter (32:03)
Adapt Bobby Boris Pickett’s “Monster Mash” into a video game...
2023-10-301h 04
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 309 - Jovial DuressFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield answer host Alex Jaffe’s questions and uncover the most Insert Credit thing to ever happen, the latest industry megamerger, and a giant cheese wheel. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
How’d the Atari Jaguar Museum at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo go, Frank? (09:18)
Tina Carter asks: Is taking advantage of a a game’s technical system in a single-player environment “cheating”? (19:33)
What happens now that Microsoft bought Activision? (25:03)
You’re at a family...
2023-10-231h 01
The Insert Credit ShowEp. 300 - The Insert Credit Video GameThe founding members of Insert Credit Show, then known as The Insert Credit Podcast, answer our most frequently asked listener question. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Design the Insert Credit video game. (03:05)
Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums
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Oakland, California
Watch_Dogs 2
San Leandro, California
Cinemark Century Bayfair Mall 16
Central Park
Fruitvale, Oakland, California
Temescal, Oakland, California
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series
J...
2023-08-141h 11Video Game History HourEp. 112: Getting Personal with Frank CifaldiFrank gets a bit reflective and shares how he got where he is today; not just the video game stuff, but the life stuff, too. In this episode: a youth in Las Vegas, underage drinking and overage smoking, dropping out of school, the Wild West of game cataloging, Frank can do it better, how to get sh*t done, thanking your inspiring figures, being a kinder person, dreaming big(ger), trying to find boredom, looking toward Jerry Beck, comics historians are just killing it, and learning from your spouse.
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2023-06-211h 16The Insert Credit ShowEp. 289 - Foamstar RunnerFrank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover that big Sony event, art styles for games, and the thrilling return of Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
How ’bout that Playstation showcase? (05:13)
Other than “realistic,” “cel shaded,” and “pixel art,” name some video game art styles. (18:20)
Write some of those in-game Elder Scrolls books. (24:44)
What would make those in-game Elder Scrolls books worth reading? (27:50)
Insert Credit Quick Break - Sully: A Very Serious RPG (29:42)
LeFish asks: What is the fi...
2023-05-291h 18The Insert Credit ShowEp. 287 - Rated L, with Kat BaileyIGN news director and Axe of the Blood God creator Kat Bailey joins the panel to discuss Metacritic scores, ranked polls, and what the ESRB actually does all day. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Kat Bailey. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Frank Cifaldi asks: What are the best British games? (05:11)
Why doesn’t a Sight & Sound-style poll work for video games? (12:22)
How does IGN review games? (25:33)
If ESRB ratings were literal, which games would actually be for everyone, for teens, and mature? (29:43)
In...
2023-05-151h 10The Insert Credit ShowEp. 286 - Musouls, with Blessing Adeoye Jr.Kinda Funny Games host and producer Blessing Adeoye Jr. joins the panel to cover review scores for video games, Frank’s answer for good adventure game design, and the Capcom Five. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Blessing Adeoye Jr. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
What do people expect from a review of a new game? (06:29)
Who have been the best level designers since Doom? (17:23)
How can a difficult video game puzzle keep players from losing patience and resolve to solve it? (25:06)
Let’s al...
2023-05-081h 14The Insert Credit ShowEp. 284 - Let Me Be Frank, with Simone de RochefortWhat starts as a lively episode with Polygon editor and podcaster Simone de Rochefort becomes something far more interesting when one panelist’s audio goes missing. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Simone de Rochefort. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
From Frank Cifaldi: What is the Criterion Channel of video games? (10:48)
Sega just bought Rovio. Why? (25:29)
Simone, please convince the panel board games are good. (32:26)
What’s the deal with those TikTok videos that all have Minecraft or Subway Surfer footage playing at the...
2023-04-261h 36The Insert Credit ShowEp. 276 - Bye Forever DICE 2023Brandon Sheffield and Frank Cifaldi report from Las Vegas, where they supposedly attended the 2023 DICE Summit, but mostly ran into used game stores and friends of Insert Credit. Featuring Alex Jaffe, Brandon Sheffield, Frank Cifaldi, Chris Kohler, Ally McLean, Mathew Kumar, and Kris Graft.
SEGMENTS
Retro City Games shopping with Chris Kohler (00:51)
Retro City Games shopping with Ally McLean (10:48)
Driving with Chris Kohler, Ally McLean and Frank Cifaldi from Retro City Games to another used game store (16:09)
Brandon discusses the plot of The $cheme (2003) with Ally McLean (25:18)
Getting lost in the car after Retro City Games #2 (27:08)
...
2023-02-271h 26
Video Game History HourEp. 104: Where in North Dakota is Carmen Sandiego?Frank Cifaldi takes the guest seat for this episode and shares the story of the most obscure caper in Carmen Sandiego’s criminal history, a story we shared in a blog post a few years ago. In this episode: we plan a TV series, deep fried steak with a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator, Broderbund’s involvement in the game, attending an unaccredited auctioneering school, this game’s legacy in a parallel world, and Frank’s favorite part of this episode.
Video Game History Foundation:
Podcast Twitter: @gamehistoryhour
Email: podcast@gamehistory.org
Twitter: @GameHist...
2023-02-2356 minThe Insert Credit ShowEp. 274 - Game of the Year 2022Our panel debates the rankings greatest video games of 2022, and devises cryptic inscriptions for each one so that others may follow their path. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.
NOMINATIONS:
Frank Round 1 (08:37)
Tim Round 1 (12:35)
Brandon Round 1 (17:46)
Frank Round 2 (28:29)
Tim Round 2 (33:55)
Brandon Round 2 (36:49)
Frank Round 3 (44:22)
Tim Round 3 (57:18)
Brandon Round 3 (01:04:08)
Frank Round 4 (01:11:09)
Tim Round 4 (01:17:20)
Brandon Round 4 (01:24:33)
Frank Round 5 (01:33:50)
Tim Round 5 (01:47:03)
Brandon Round 5 (01:54:16)
Frank Round 6 (02:02:43)
Tim Round 6 (02:05:34)
Brandon Round 6 (02:10:14)
Frank Round 7 (02:15:14)
Tim Round 7 (02:19:30)
Brandon Round 7 (02:25:14)
Wrap-up (02:36:25)
Visit our forum thread to see the...
2023-02-132h 42The Insert Credit ShowEp. 273 - Insert Credit Annual #4Insert Credit returns to once again rank the best games of all time. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.
NOMINATIONS:
Brandon, Round 1 (05:35)
Frank, Round 1 (10:24)
Tim, Round 1 (13:58)
Brandon, Round 2 (19:15)
Frank, Round 2 (24:45)
Tim, Round 2 (31:41)
Brandon, Round 3 (39:59)
Frank, Round 3 (46:58)
Tim, Round 3 (51:59)
Brandon, Round 4 (58:44)
Frank, Round 4 (01:04:21)
Tim, Round 4 (01:09:11)
Brandon, Round 5 (01:16:35)
Frank, Round 5 (01:19:46)
Tim, Round 5 (01:22:44)
Brandon, Round 6 (01:29:16)
Frank, Round 6 (01:34:01)
Tim, Round 6 (01:36:07)
Brandon, Round 7 (01:39:27)
Tim choosing on Frank’s behalf, Round 7 (01:41:28)
Tim, Round 7 (01:44:16)
View the finalized list at forums.insertcredit.com
A SMALL SELECTION OF...
2023-02-061h 52The Insert Credit ShowEp. 270 - Leisure Suit Locusts, with Cliff BleszinskiGame Designer and Broadway Producer Cliff “CliffyB” Bleszinski joins a very sensual episode to cover what makes good third person shooters, Avatar 2, and disrespecting Hitman. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Cliff Bleszinski. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
From Brandon Sheffield: What makes a good third person shooter? (06:18)
Who has more power, a game director, or a game producer? (14:44)
Design a video game around the Aroma Shooter. (23:27)
Design a sequel to Frank Cifaldi’s Super Sherlock Holmes. (31:25)
Improv Zone: Guess the COG Squadron (37:04)
Seth a...
2023-01-161h 25The Insert Credit ShowEp. 268 - Cake Realizer ButtonThe original panel reunites for Frank Cifaldi’s two point-and-click adventure game recommendations, the best kind of game for Tim Rogers right now, and Brandon Sheffield’s selection as the Whitney Houston of video games. Plus, Bennett Foddy designs a new game for the Steel Battalion controller. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
What’s your favorite tribute to a video game in another video game? (WARNING: This question features minor Death Stranding spoilers) (04:58)
Categorize every type of missio...
2023-01-021h 08The Insert Credit ShowEp. 261 - Clown Insanity, with Andrés Velasco y Coll and Fūnk-é JosephEVO tournament organizer Andrés Velasco y Coll and PC Gamer editor Fūnk-é Joseph join Frank and Jaffe for the new Sonic game, predatory publisher tactics, and Nickelodeon’s Fortnite. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Andrés Velasco y Coll, and Fūnk-é Joseph. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
Questions this week:
Are 3D Sonic games a failed experiment? (04:17)
How do games best emulate being able to fly? (10:03)
What precautions should developers take to avoid being taken advantage of by publishers? (14:11)
How do you curate a video game zine? (18:37)
The Adap...
2022-11-141h 05The Insert Credit ShowEp. 251 - Bye Forever PAX 2022, with Brandon SheffieldBrandon Sheffield reports from the Demonschool booth at PAX 2022, where he shares stories direct from Ian Adams, Frank Howley and our own Frank Cifaldi.
Demonschool Booth Worries (00:14)
A PAX-ish Anecdote, with Ian Adams (02:12)
Day 1 Wrap-Up (03:19)
Hotel Experience (05:06)
Orange County in Newcastle upon Tyne (06:42)
Day 2 and Adventure Game Panel, with Frank Cifaldi (08:53)
Seattle Is Just San Francisco 2 (23:38)
The Last of Us 2 Whiskey Event, with Frank Howley (26:16)
Wrap Up (30:05)
Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Ian Adams, Frank Howley and Frank Cifaldi. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.
2022-09-0534 minThe Insert Credit ShowNot 250 - Violence Island Exhibition and Waiting for TimbotHere’s something different! Episode Not 250 brings you a few of the Who Would Win In A Fight matches from forums.insertcredit.com and delivers swift judgment from Alex Jaffe. Stick around for conversation from Alex, Frank, and Brandon on subjects like Judaism in the Bay Area, Batman: The Animated Series, cultural aesthetic adoption over the decades, and more.
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Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.
2022-08-2233 minThe Insert Credit ShowEp. 231 - The Insert Credit Substitute Teacher Study Hall, with Ash ParrishWhile Alex Jaffe is under the weather, Tim Rogers is stepping in to perform something vaguely resembling hosting duties. Ash Parrish joins the panel to relay Activision news, Sonic 2 The Movie thoughts, and spreadsheet olympics.
Questions this week:
Did y’all see the news? (19:17)
Let’s talk about video game movies. (27:09)
What are some list episodes you guys wanna do? (35:17)
What do we have to say about Street Fighter II sound effects? (46:21)
Recommendations and Outro (49:27)
If you want, you can discuss this episode in the forums!
A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFE...
2022-04-1159 minThe Insert Credit ShowEp. 229 - Bye Forever GDC 2022, with Liz Ryerson and Brandon SheffieldInsert Credit covers GDC 2022 with Liz Ryerson reporting direct from the expo hall on a quest to achieve corporate heaven, while Brandon Sheffield gets quick hits from some prominent attendees and reflects on GDC itself.
Chapters:
Heaven or Corporate Hell: The GDC 2022 Expo Hall, by Liz Ryerson (00:47)
GDC 2022 Reports by Brandon Sheffield: standing in front of a mural (14:32)
hotel report and lumbar pillow (16:34)
fomo (18:47)
Why Is the Whole Idea of Todd Howard Funny? An Investigation, by Kris Graft (21:23)
hodd toward (23:15)
bbc interview about the ukraine bundle (23:49)
piloting through shit, with Rami Ismail (24:35)
an anecdote about gdcs...
2022-03-2858 min
DrunkFriendEpisode 76 - Frank Cifaldi, Video Game History FoundationSend us a textFrank Cifaldi, founder and co-director of the Video Game History Foundation, drops in (@22:30) to discuss what the foundation is up to, how it got started, and some ways you can help. Please visit http://www.gamehistory.org to learn more. In the beginning, Trav and Alex talk about their respective videos from the last couple of weeks, answer an email about the TurboGrafx 16, and another about what teams they choose when playing sports games.Find Frank Cifaldi on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/frankcifaldiFind more of our work at http://ww...
2022-02-181h 28
Challenge Player 1The Importance of Video Game PreservationTalk from Frank Cifaldi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWY7fCXUwE
In Today’s episode we speak about the importance of video game preservation.
There are tons of games we want to be able to experience again, but we simply can’t, which has lead to a lot of gamers resulting in emulation. There is a beautiful talk by Frank Cifaldi at the GDC where he speaks on this eloquently.
What Games do you want to be able to play again? Let us know your thoughts on this topic, do you think comp...
2021-11-2915 minThe Insert Credit ShowEp. 195 - Knuckles' Chaotix Is For Lovers, with Jeff GerstmannGame journalist and Giant Bomb co-founder Jeff Gerstmann joins the panel to cover The Wheelman, phone phreaking, and Super Sushi Pinball.
Questions this week:
Rachel Weil asks: What are you favorite hidden gem video game reviews? (03:20)
What does Frank have to report on his two-week absence to save video games? (09:20)
What’s going on with the video game speculator market? (14:43)
How and why did Giant Bomb become a wiki for video games, and hows that going? (19:57)
Design a game about phone phreaking in the 20th century. (25:48)
Dirtbag Kory asks: In the year 2050, what will be known as...
2021-07-261h 11
The Life & Times of Video GamesGhosts of Games That Never WereWhat about the games that never make it to market? Do they have stories worth telling, or lessons worth learning? These are the ghosts of games that never were.With help from The Video Game History Foundation's Frank Cifaldi, The Strong Museum of Play's Andrew Borman, Games That Weren't author/curator Frank Gasking, Tomb Raider superfan Ash Kaprielov, and a couple of old developer interviews, I round out season four by looking at the life and death (and afterlife) of Half-Life for Mac, Desert Bus, Citizens, and Core Design's Tomb Raider: 10th Anniversary Edition — along with the st...
2021-01-2941 min
The MADEcastFrank CifaldiThis week the podcast gets groovy! We have very special guest Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation on to talk about the 1970s and the Magnavox Odyssey. And as always, enjoy some video game news and recommendations from our lovely hosts.
2020-11-1932 min
Outcast WeeklyPreservazione e storia del videogioco con Frank Cifaldi | Outcast WeeklyNel nuovo episodio “fuori serie” di Outcast Weekly vi proponiamo una lunga intervista (in inglese) a Frank Cifaldi, direttore della Video Game History Foundation, collaboratore di Digital Eclipse sui suoi progetti di retrogaming, storico del videogioco, attivista della preservazione e da poco lanciatosi nell’affascinantissimo Video Game Source Project, che ha esordito la scorsa settimana con uno streaming dedicato al “dietro le quinte” di The Secret of Monkey Island. Nell’intervista, che potete ascoltare in podcast audio o guardare su YouTube, Cifaldi chiacchiera col nostro Andrea Maderna dei suoi progetti, di preservazione, di retrogaming e altro ancora. A favore di chi ha poca...
2020-11-0552 min
Hungry Trilobyte PodcastHungry Trilobyte Podcast Episode 040 - Frank CifaldiFrank Cifaldi is a pioneering figure in the field of video game preservation. He is the director of the Video Game History Foundation, and has contributed to many projects such as the Disney Afternoon Collection and the Mega Man Legacy collection. In this episode, Frank and I discuss the increased focus on video game history in recent years, and how he has managed to use his blog and his career as a developer to uncover new nuggets of gaming history. Spoiler alert: The exact release date for Super Mario Bros. continues to elude us.
See Show Notes at www.AaronBossig...
2020-07-0252 min
RetronautsRetronauts Episode 253: Loving Unloved Consoles and How to Play Old GamesLive from Long Island Retro Expo! Jeremy chats with Rob Russo and Kurt Kalata from HG101 about loving unpopular game systems, then muses on the means and philosophy behind playing old games with VGHF's Frank Cifaldi and MLIG's Coury Carlson.
2019-10-181h 59
Everybody's Talking At OnceBetter Ways to Build Better Stories, with Bryant CannonETAO Podcast, Episode 61.
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Bryant Cannon joins us to discuss Oxenfree, its follow-up Afterparty, and the licensed, now-delisted Night School games that came in between—not to mention his previous mobile work, much of it also now delisted. As such, we talk about the melancholy weirdness of games being delisted, and more broadly, of games being treated as products first and foremost.
But mostly we talk about narratives, and how to weave them into every part of games, and Bryant’s “design-first” engineer...
2019-07-2300 min
RemasterNew Ways to Play and PayOver the last couple of weeks, two new services have been announced — Google Stadia; a game streaming service, and Apple Arcade; a game subscription service. Today we will be looking at what effect they could have on the world of gaming.
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Links and Show Notes: Google Announces Stadia, a Video Game Streaming Service Designed to Change th...
2019-04-031h 29
JogabilidadeDASH #106: Emulação & PreservaçãoRecebemos Gus Lanzetta e Pedro Falcão (diretamente da Socidedade História de Vídeogames do Brasil) para discutir um pouco da história, conflitos e desafios da emulação e seu importante papel na preservação dos vídeo games.
Visite: SHVB
Visite: Video Game History Foundation
Podcast: Export Report
Veja: Dollynho no BOTW
Veja: Steve Jobs apresentando Emulador
Veja: Nintendo Baixou uma Rom
Documentário: Paralelos
Documentário: História do GOG
Palestra: Frank Cifaldi GDC
Review: Zeebo
Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato
2019-03-291h 27
Feminist Frequency RadioFFR 70: GretaThis week on FFR, we’re talking about the new film from Neil Jordan, director of The Crying Game, Interview With a Vampire and others: Greta. Greta is a psychologically terrifying tale of an innocent young woman named Frances (Chloe Grace Moretz) who befriends a lonely, older French woman named Greta (Isabelle Huppert), only to discover that she’s gotten much more than she’s bargained for as Greta’s obsession with her begins intruding on every aspect of her life. Our conversation explores the film’s place in Ebony’s beloved psychobiddy genre, its concerns with loneliness and isolation, a...
2019-03-2757 min
Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game PodcastFrank Cifaldi is saving our history...literallyWe bring on the founder of the Video Game History Foundation, Frank Cifaldi to talk about how important it is to archive digital media and games. We also connect him to SouljaBoy, Indiana Jones and Sharknado!
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2019-03-0559 minRetronautsRetronauts Episode 186: Inside SNK's ArchivesSNK 40th Anniversary Collection producer Frank Cifaldi walks us through the process of creating a definitive playable historic record of SNK's decades-old pre-Neo•Geo catalog.
2018-12-1058 min
Challenger ApproachingNow You're Playing with the PowerDespite their brief popularity, both of these characters left a strange lasting impression on players and collectors the world over. Special guest Frank Cifaldi, founder of the Video Game History Foundation.
2018-12-0900 min
RetroRGB#61 Feat Frank CifaldiThis week’s roundup (#61) features an interview with GameHistoryOrg’s Frank Cifaldi, OSSC pre-orders are open for everyone and more! Available on YouTube (recommended), iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher, or for direct download/streaming. Links to everything discussed are in the YouTube description: https://youtu.be/9-NouAV5nmI
2018-08-082h 10RetroRGB#61 Feat Frank CifaldiThis week’s roundup (#61) features an interview with GameHistoryOrg’s Frank Cifaldi, OSSC pre-orders are open for everyone and more! Available on YouTube (recommended), iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher, or for direct download/streaming. Links to everything discussed are in the YouTube description: https://youtu.be/9-NouAV5nmI
2018-08-082h 10
One Life LeftOne Life Left with Gamasutra -- GDC18 -- Episode 4Our fourth GDC episode sees us missing Kris for the first set of Super-Special Guests, but we manage to get him back partway through the show. Speaking of which, the Super-Special Guests on the show were: Robin-Yann Storm (@rystorm) Joel Nyström (@reallyjoel) Nathalie Lawhead (@alienmelon) Bennett Foddy (@bfod) Robin Baumgarten (@robin_b) Frank Cifaldi (@frankcifaldi) Vincent Diamante (@vincentdiamante) Hosted by: Alex Wawro (@awawro) Kris Graft (@krisgraft) Ann Scantlebury (@scanters) Ste Curran (@steishere) Cheerio! Team OLL (and Team Gamasutra) x
2018-05-161h 01
RetronautsRetronauts Episode 149: TetrisSteve Lin and Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation join Jeremy and Bob to comb through the convoluted story of one of the most popular and addictive video games of all time: Tetris!
2018-04-301h 31
Beyond the FilterBeyond The Filter 21 - Retro Gaming and Digital Preservation with Frank Cifaldihi! this episode i'm joined by Frank Cifaldi, a videogame preservationist and the founder and director of the Video Game History Foundation, as well as working with the company Digital Eclipse on several commercial Nintendo game compilations of note, including The Megaman Legacy Collection and the D....This item belongs to: audio/opensource_audio.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, Ogg Vorbis, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3
2018-02-0100 min
The Weekly CooldownEpisode 5 - Game History, Bard Actions, IGNThis week, Frank Cifaldi ( @frankcifaldi) joins Kamijace to talk about The Video Game History Foundation, and all the good that they're trying to do for gamers! Plus, Hay "Haybay" ( @haybayrhiannon) and "Lahn/Laoni" (https://www.twitch.tv/laoni) join me as we tackle all the week's news! From FFXIV, to Battlefront 2, to Fighting EX Layer, to more sexual assault allegations at IGN, and everything in between.
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2017-11-191h 14
Back in my Play: A Podcast for Nostalgic GamersEpisode 99: Preserving Video Game History w/ Frank CifaldiFrank Cifaldi comes on the show to talk about his efforts to preserve video game history, co-founding the non-profit Video Game History Foundation, the latest project at Digital Eclipse and much more!
2017-03-171h 35
Kotaku SplitscreenGDC 2017, Day 3: Tim Schafer, Kim Swift, Frank CifaldiKirk and Jason finish up at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-03-031h 27RetronautsRetronauts Episode 80: Famicom Boom-era DevelopersTOSE! Towa Chiki! VAP! Meldac! SunSoft! Atelier Double! These are but a few of the studios we (that is, Jeremy, Dr. Sparkle, and Frank Cifaldi) explore in this look at weird, often terrible games made by vanished Japanese developers in the '80s. Be sure to visit our blog at Retronauts.com, and check out our partner site, USgamer, for more great stuff. And if you'd like to send a few bucks our way, head on over to our Patreon page!
2016-11-281h 59
RetronautsRetronauts Episode 76: Preserving Game EphemeraGame preservation advocates Frank Cifaldi, Mike Mika, and Steve Lin of The Video Game History Foundation discuss the challenges and obsessions that drive the search for and archiving of the information and materials surrounding the classics. Be sure to visit our blog at Retronauts.com, and check out our partner site, USgamer, for more great stuff. And if you'd like to send a few bucks our way, head on over to our Patreon page!
2016-10-101h 25
One Life LeftOne Life Left vs Gamasutra at GDC Day 4
Stories! Awards! Pink Pants! Join One Life Left, Gamasutra and twelve more super special guests as we guide you through the ins-and-outs of GDC 2016. On today's show we're joined by Matti Larsson from Zordix, Joseph Humfrey and Tom Kail from inkle, industry legend Lorne Lanning, Steve Meretzky, Tadhg Kelly, Scott Brodie from Heart Shaped Games, Zach Gage, Chris McQuinn from DrinkBox Studios, Steve Gaynor, writer Chris Kohler, and Frank Cifaldi from Digital Eclipse.Cheerio!Team OLL x
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2016-03-181h 12
One Life LeftOne Life Left vs Gamasutra GDC2015 Show #3One Life Left vs Gamasutra GDC2015 Show #3
Recorded live from the Moscone's North Hall in San Francisco, live at GDC 2015, and featuring some NSFW industrial language.
Presented by Simon Byron, Ste Curran, Cara Ellison and (briefly) Christian Nutt, with very special guests:
John Walker (RPS)
Frank Cifaldi (Other Ocean)
Michael Consoli (Cartwheel Games)
Chris Zukowski (Wizard Golf)
Bennett Foddy (foddy.net)
Trent Kusters (League of Geeks)
Forrest Dowling (The Molasses Flood)
John Ingold (Ink...
2015-03-121h 02
Built to PlayBuilt to Play 32: Lost WorldsWe're discussing lost worlds with Robin Arnott of Soundself, Frank Cifaldi of Lost Levels and lost neighbourhoods with Benjamin Rivers of Snow and Ryan Couldrey, director of the upcoming Snow film. Plus in the news, we talk Amazon Fire TV, the five year old who broke in Microsoft, and the nightmarish GAME_JAM
2014-04-2057 min
One Life LeftOne Life Left vs Gamasutra LIVE @ GDC 2013: #5Episode 5. Presented by Ste Curran, Ann Scantlebury and Michael Frederickson with Gamasutra representative Frank Cifaldi and another great lineup of interviewees: Seth Louey and Brian Corrigan (Mad Glory), Steve Gaynor (The Fullbright Company), Matt Boch (Harmonix Music Systems), Eric Zimmerman (NYU) and Georg Backer (Hot Sauce).
As the final lectures of Thursday finish, One Life Left convenes another diverse panel to chat some more about life making games in 2013. Topics include the allure of statistics, portals, secrets, storytelling, the Harmonix Music System, Ahhhcade, the perils of presenting at a conference and "swag". We also get to hear...
2013-04-0259 min
One Life LeftOne Life Left vs Gamasutra LIVE @ GDC 2013: #1Episode 1. Presented by Ste Curran, Ann Scantlebury and Michael Frederickson with special guests Kris Graft (Gamasutra), Charles Cecil (Revolution), Manveer Heir (Bioware), Jonathon Banks (Telltale), Jenn Frank (Unwinnable / Super Hexagon), Leigh Alexander (LIFE, episodes passim), Frank Cifaldi (UBM), Sarah Elmaleh (Voice Actor, p-pop-teacher) and Matthew Burns (University of Washington).
An introduction to One Life Left and Gamasutra's conference-capturing adventure, recorded live at a small gathering on Tuesday evening on the 34th floor of the Marriott Marquis. Topics include the conference itself, industry inclusivity, education, creativity, art direction, journalism, obscenity, hugs, puerility and combinations therein. A few brilliant...
2013-03-271h 00