Ep. 394 - Fortnitification, with merritt k

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

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• Metal Slug 2
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1: How do we feel about corporate crossovers in video games? (03:57)

• Minecraft Steve
• Ichiban Yakuza
• Hatsune Miku
• Sonic Racing: Crossworlds trailer
• Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY
• Super Smash Brothers series
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Solid Snake
• Magic the Gathering - Marvel’s Spider-Man
• Fortnite
• Hank Hill
• Summer Games Fest
• Minecraft
• The Joker
• Rick Sanchez
• Kazuma Kiryu
• Guile

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

• PlayStation Park
• PSX - The Good Shit (20XX Edition)
• Tony Hawk skateboarding series
• Megalopolis (2024)
• Hideo Kojima
• Francis Ford Coppola
• John Romero
• Snoop Dogg

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

• Demonschool
• Commando (1985)
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