What *Should* A Character Look Like?

 "If Chun-Li's Thighs are too big it's not going to be good for the meta." Welcome to Brainlords! This week Kyle and Jorge discuss what can go wrong with a character design according to artists and more importantly (and loudly) according to fans. We wrestle with the fact that new versions of a character are caught between our expectation and brand management and talk about what its like adapting a licensed character to 2d, 3d, and real life! It's Brainlords vs our favorite crossovers and the only winner is you, the listener!

Kyle - Cute Monster Props

Jorge - JMV

Edited By David Pinckney

 

THINGS DISCUSSED:

Dragon*Con, Lies of P, Bakeru, Zenless Zone Zero

(0:06:53) What *should* a character look like?

SF4-6, Kong of Fighters, Mark of the Wolf

(0:15:57)  What does Terry Bogart even look like? - Is he a face, vibe, aura, or brand?

(0:21:10) What is the difference between street fighter and King of fighters?

(0:26:44) - Video Game Crossovers were once an opportunity to examine familiar characters in new art styles - how has this changed?

Fortnite, Naruto Ninja Storm, Steven Universe Funko Pops, Daicon IV, Soul Calibur IV

(0:41:10) What defines a character for the fans? 

Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite/1/2, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Time Bokan Yatterman

(0:52:01) When do fans become the arbiters of fan design? 

Mario Wonder, Sonic Generations

(1:06:18) What are your favorites interpretation of a character? Least Favorite?

Bomberman R, Super Puzzle Fighter, Viewtiful Joe, megaman x, 

(1:14:49) How can a characters styles evolve over different games in a franchise?

Hyrule warriors, Smash Bros Series, Persona Series, Fire Emblem Series 

(1:27:54) Wrap Up

(1:31:21) Question Zone: What is your ideal new Smash Bros Characters? - Tornado92

Puyo Puyo Series, Chibi Robo, Shantae, Mischeif Makers 

(1:35:56) Dream Crossover, GO! -Hellhouse MD

Umiwara Kawase, Cave Story, Yume Nikki, Rivals of Aether, Lisa the Painful, Hylics, Off, Space Funeral, Ib Horror Museum 

(1:39:54) Rec Room

Lawnmower Man Directors Cut, Ys and Popfil Mail on the JP Switch eShop, Princess Crown, Frog Monster, Hundreds of Beavers