Ep. 431 - Mr. Bustle

About this episode

The episode discusses changes at Microsoft and Sony, the liberation of Cookie’s Bustle, and the Year of the Horse.

Our heroes convene to discuss the changes at Microsoft and Sony, the liberation of Cookie’s Bustle, and the Year of the Horse. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Sunsoft Plastic Man Catwoman Ragman Sandman Sgt. Rock Sega Genesis Game Boy Color Batman Returns (1992) Michelle Pfeiffer “I love you! Don’t reject me!” Mega Max X Maverick Jaeger Guns N’ Roses 1 : What does the landscape of console gaming look like now and in the future? (03:58) Asha Sharma named EVP and CEO, Microsoft Gaming Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity MindsEye developer announces more job cuts while alleging ‘corporate sabotage’ Highguard Overwatch Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Pokémon Pokopia The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Mat Piscatella 2 : When in a video game would you prefer to play as yourself, versus a character with a distinct personality? (12:45) White Men Can’t Jump (1992) White Men Can’t Jump Atari Jaguar Elena Dark Souls series Nathan Drake 3…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex Jaffe, Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield

Topics covered

• Microsoft
• Sony
• Cookie's Bustle
• Year of the Horse

Keywords

• video games
• leisure
• games

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sega Genesis, Game Boy Color, Mega Max X, MindsEye, Overwatch, Atari Jaguar, Street Fighter III, Apple Arcade, Steam Deck 6, Forza

Books & works: Batman Returns, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, White Men Can’t Jump, Final Fantasy XII, God of War, Gacha Machine Forza, The Show, Red Dead Redemption II, The Mane Quest

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