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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 1H 50M

What *Should* A Character Look Like?

from Brain Lords: Video Games of the Mind · host Cute Monster Props

 "If Chun-Li's Thighs are too big it's not going to be good for the meta." Welcome to Brainlords! This week Kyle and Jorge discuss what can go wrong with a character design according to artists and more importantly (and loudly) according to fans. We wrestle with the fact that new versions of a character are caught between our expectation and brand management and talk about what its like adapting a licensed character to 2d, 3d, and real life! It's Brainlords vs our favorite crossovers and the only winner is you, the listener! Kyle - Cute Monster Props Jorge - JMV Edited By David Pinckney   THINGS DISCUSSED: Dragon*Con, Lies of P, Bakeru, Zenless Zone Zero (0:06:53) What *should* a character look like? SF4-6, Kong of Fighters, Mark of the Wolf (0:15:57)  What does Terry Bogart even look like? - Is he a face, vibe, aura, or brand? (0:21:10) What is the difference between street fighter and King of fighters? (0:26:44) - Video Game Crossovers were once an opportunity to examine familiar characters in new art styles - how has this changed? Fortnite, Naruto Ninja Storm, Steven Universe Funko Pops, Daicon IV, Soul Calibur IV (0:41:10) What defines a character for the fans?  Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite/1/2, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Time Bokan Yatterman (0:52:01) When do fans become the arbiters of fan design?  Mario Wonder, Sonic Generations (1:06:18) What are your favorites interpretation of a character? Least Favorite? Bomberman R, Super Puzzle Fighter, Viewtiful Joe, megaman x,  (1:14:49) How can a characters styles evolve over different games in a franchise? Hyrule warriors, Smash Bros Series, Persona Series, Fire Emblem Series  (1:27:54) Wrap Up (1:31:21) Question Zone: What is your ideal new Smash Bros Characters? - Tornado92 Puyo Puyo Series, Chibi Robo, Shantae, Mischeif Makers  (1:35:56) Dream Crossover, GO! -Hellhouse MD Umiwara Kawase, Cave Story, Yume Nikki, Rivals of Aether, Lisa the Painful, Hylics, Off, Space Funeral, Ib Horror Museum  (1:39:54) Rec Room Lawnmower Man Directors Cut, Ys and Popfil Mail on the JP Switch eShop, Princess Crown, Frog Monster, Hundreds of Beavers

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