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. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “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 Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jōgai Rantō!? Shuyaku Sōdatsusen 3DO Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S Super Nintendo Entertainment System