Ep. 175 - Just Wanna Murder Kids Again , with Topher "Docfuture" Florence

Topher “Docfuture” Florence joins the panel to cover holographic divorce, appeasement of the Froot Brute contingent, and Lammypedia.

Questions this week:

Previously on Insert Credit 31: Design a game for the Star Trek holodeck. (06:36)
Which games in genres with traditionally minimal or completely absent narratives have the most compelling stories? (12:05)
What would Animal Crossing be like if Tom Nook were as villainous as internet memes say he is? (17:38)
Which corporate mascot has the most potential as the star of a great video game? (22:43)
If there was a Friends video game, what would the strats be to speedrun it? (28:59)
Patreon Supporter MoxBagel asks: In an alternate reality your favorite game that deserved a sequel but never got one just had its 10th game. What is it like? (33:31)
What are the good Twitch streams and Let’s Plays for the discerning Insert Crediter? (38:10)
Which video game characters should guest star in the next season of Scooby-Doo, and what should their episodes be about? (43:18)
From Liz Ryerson: What would a DocFuture prestige TV show look like? (48:53)
What is the Police Dogs of video games? (54:05)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Death by Degrees (57:08)

A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED:

Recommendations:

Frank: Phantasy Star IV: Ludonarrative and the Artistic Value of Classic Games

Brandon: The Baddest by Toshinobu Kubota, The Changin’ Times of Ike White (2019), THE ALL NEW insertcredit.com !!!

Topher: Lunatic Obscurity

Edited by Esper Quinn. Original Music by Kurt Feldman.

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