Writer, musician, and NYU guest lecturer Liz Ryerson joins the panel to define “Triple A,” genres of kusoge, and film envy. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Liz Ryerson. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.
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- “399, are you out of your mind?”
- Nerdcore
- “Sudo-Derm”
- PC Engine
- MC Frontalot
- MC Chris
- MC Chris - Fett’s Vette
- Gilbert and Sullivan
- George Lucas
1: What was the first triple A video game? (03:55)
- AAA
- Final Fantasy VII
- Metal Gear Solid
- Legend of Zelda series
- Super Mario 64
- Grand Theft Auto III
- Pac-Man
- Pong
- Space Invaders
- Ultima VII: The Black Gate
- Final Fantasy VI
- Chrono Trigger
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Hideo Kojima
- Shenmue
2: Is it easier to write about a good video game or a bad video game? (10:47)
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Hong Kong
- Immortality
- Kusoge
- Backloggd
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- 3DO
- Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
3: What’s the best kusoge? (16:51)
- Deadly Premonition
- The Mystery of Atlantis
- Super Pitfall
- Ed Wood
- Not Treasure Hunter
- Indiana Jones
- Blaseball
- Death Crimson
- Lady Phantom
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