Episode 008: Wait...Are We Depressed, Actually?

Welcome back! On this edition of The Stage Select we’rewelcomed by the internet’s own Brock Wilbur, who gets very introspective onthis thing here that we call video games. Are we using gaming to paper over ourdeep-seated issues? Probably! Is that revelation going to change our behavior?Almost certainly not!00:00 Introduction, getting to know Brock Wilbur17:01 Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, embracingthe 7 out of 10s of the world37:36 Final 2024 video game presidential primarynominations44:19 Justin’s fanfiction54:14 Deleting games that don’t bring joy, Star WarsJedi series, Star Wars Outlaws01:08:52 No Rest For the Wicked01:17:16 Harold Halibut, Eiyuden Chronicles: HundredHeroes01:41:40 Rise of the Ronin keeps going, the music ofFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth02:00:49 Ask Sherwin Williams02:10:04 Final thoughts on Unicorn Overlord02:31:07 Questions, Comments, ConcernsCheck out the blog from Big Nerd Gaming we mentioned:https://bignerdgaming.com/2024/04/16/psa-7-10s-are-good-video-games/Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: [email protected] song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin’ bout video games,With your hosts, you’re in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we’ll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more.  Now we’ll get groovin,’Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions