Ep. 441 - Sigmas in the Omegaverse

About this episode

The episode features discussions on various aspects of game design, including flight mechanics and player retention across game series.

The finest minds in video games discuss flying in games, retaining players over the course of a series, and self-lubricating anuses. 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: Zencastr Power Rangers Sailor Scouts “Attention street operators! If you’re not operating Mr. Do!‘s Castle you don’t want to make money!” Mr. Do! Muenster Swiss Mozzarella Goat Cheddar Parmesan Macaroni and Chipotle Mexican Grill La Tur Humboldt Fog Tillamook Cottage Chocolate syrup 1 : How do you make flight feel good? (05:48) Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Earth Defense Force series Panzer Dragoon Wing Cap Steel Battalion Diamond Vince SkyGunner Superman 64 2 : What makes a good shop theme? (10:22) Muzak QVC Earthbound - Buy Something Will Ya! Wii Shop Theme Kmart Persona 5 - Weapons Shop Demonschool - Shopping Jeopardy! Yoshi Super Mario World iMUSE Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 2 3 : What are good ways games can reward you for playing the previous entry in a series? (16:48) BioWare Suikoden series Yakuza…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Jaffe

Guests: Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield

Topics covered

• game mechanics
• player retention
• video game series
• game design
• conference speaking

Keywords

• game design
• flight mechanics
• player retention
• video game series
• conference speaking

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, Earth Defense Force series, Panzer Dragoon, Steel Battalion, Superman 64, Earthbound, Persona 5, Final Fantasy VII Remake series, Silent Hill series, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

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