Video Game Reporter Ash Parrish joins the panel to cover unfinished games, Mario’s origins, and the friendship-building return of Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Ash Parrish. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Is Mario Italian? (04:22) From Esper Quinn: If a game offers you a starting class of Warrior, Wizard, Rogue or Cleric, which do you choose and why? (09:30) With Sonic Frontiers and the new Pokemon games we must ask, what does it mean for a game to be finished? (13:15) Do you have any questions for Alex Jaffe? (24:33) Spencer’s Gifts asks: What is the best game with the worst graphics, and what is the worst game with the best graphics? (30:55) Violence Island (36:37) Who or what is the Gritty of video games? (53:06) LIGHTNING ROUND: Dirtbag Diving (55:08) Recommendations and Outro (58:57) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Gunhouse Mr. Hooper Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper The Super Mario Bros. Movie Official Trailer Bob Hoskins The Sopranos Pod Yourself A Gun Yume Kōjō: Dokidoki Panic Diablo series The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Cadash Pokémon Sonic Frontiers Gunsport Hyper Gunsport now wishlistable on steam Sonic Mania Sonic Adventure The Adventures of Batman & Robin Batman: The Video Game Batman: Arkham Knight Gotham Knights The Adventures of Batman & Robin Batman Super Mario Sunshine Super Smash Brothers series Krystal Defender BioShock Infinite David Cage Detroit: Become Human French baguette given UNESCO protection Ex-BioShock Infinite developer explains the viral baguette boy Pong Asteroids Minesweeper A Mind Forever Voyaging Marvel Midnight Suns Dragon Age series PaRappa Rappa Paper Mario PaRappa the Rapper anime opening PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sol Badguy Die-Hardman Gene Kazuma Kiryu Francis York Morgan Phoenix Wright Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Gritty Blinx: The Time Sweeper Command & Conquer: Red Alert Doom Patrol Doom Runners (1997) Recommendations: Brandon: TOUGH BOY by TOM★CAT, Doom Runners (1997) Frank: Don’t give Frank any money, RichWhitehouse.com Ash: Donate to the Video Game History Foundation Winter Fundraiser where donations are matched dollar for dollar until the goal is met, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Marvel Midnight Suns, Marvel Snap Support on Patreon Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!