Ep. 431 - Mr. Bustle

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: If you had to lock in video game aesthetics forever, would that point be right now, or another time? (17:36) Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy XIII Yakuza series The bread scene Vagina Bones Steam Next Fest Street Fighter III Scott Pilgrim EX 4: What was the endgame for the Cookie’s Bustle patent troll? (23:59) We’ve freed Cookie’s Bustle from copyright hell. Here’s how. Cookie’s Bustle Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures Mr. Boop Chiitan 4chan Mr. Bones 5: Frank, talk about the weird NextFest experience you had (32:03) Steam Next Fest Fester’s Quest HowLongToBeat.com 230 games came out the first week of 2026: An Investigation. (Jenna Stoeber’s video) Apple Arcade Steam Deck 6: The AV Club’s Catherine Masters asks: Happy year of the horse! What does a AAA horse game on the level of Forza or God of War look like? (41:34) The Patreon.com/insertcredit Gacha Machine Forza series God of War series Turbo MLB The Show series Red Dead Redemption II The Mane Quest The Legend of Khiimori Horses of Hoofprint Bay Shadow of the Colossus Tina Belcher CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 7: The AV Club’s Catherine Masters asks, what would the Pink Pony Club be like as a place in a game? (48:52) Pink Pony Club Chappell Roan Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Crazy Horse Too LIGHTNING ROUND: Year of the Horse - Mane Six (54:56) Twilight Sparkle Fluttershy Rarity Applejack Rainbow Dash Pinkie Pie Recommendations and Outro (01:01:06): Brandon: The second Kekko Kamen movie, Riverbend (1989): 6K Restoration Kickstarter, The Caller (1987), don’t overexert yourself while exercising Ash: Touch grass, move your body, look at the sky Jaffe: Go to physical therapy This week’s Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!