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"Survey Says Yes" with Phil Summers14 Nov 202401:33:37

Phil Summers returns to talk all about his latest book 202X: Video Game Reflections. From cover to feedback to design, we dig into the creation behind the book! Plus, Phil watched the Alien movies for the first time, so we had to talk about that.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes 202X: Video Game Reflections Alien for the First Time Making 202X Wrap-Up

Phil Summers

Max Frequency - Max’s home online

Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

"Unpacking a Part of Myself" with Javed Sterritt24 Oct 202401:10:09
"Flying Through the Screen" with Casey Liss19 Feb 202401:50:31
"The Knowledge of Fire" with Brian Henken30 Jan 202402:08:02
"Building the Ephemera" with John Linneman18 Oct 202301:09:00

John Linneman swings by to chat about analyzing games throughout the generations and how John's gaming capture setup works, before lamenting the all-digital future standing before us.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Pivot to Video Guesswork and White Papers DF Retro John's Setups Vanishing Games Wrap-Up

 

John Linneman

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"The Release Date of this House" with Coury Carlson03 Oct 202302:00:49

Coury Carlson sits down with Max to look back at a decade of My Life in Gaming. They go through the origins of the channel, the RGB Master Class series, and the various game rooms/studios Coury's had over the years.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

 

How Long Should a Video Be? The Origins of MLiG Sentimental Save Data Studio Tours & Evolution

 

 

My Life in Gaming

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Born to Test This Stuff" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson30 Aug 202302:40:22

Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson from My Life in Gaming opens up about his passion-fueled creation process before we both just marvel at how the FPGA is powering retro gaming today. Yes, we talk about the RetroTINK 4K. 🤡

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

10 Years of My Life in Gaming The GB, GC, and CD Tangent The MLiG Research Process Filming Documentaries All Powerful FPGAs Back to the TINK 4K Super Chapter Select Racing in Every Mario Kart for St. Jude

 

 

My Life in Gaming

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Sleepovers with GameCube Games" with 8-Bit Music Theory14 Jul 202301:17:50
"Synergy on the Horizon" with Logan Moore08 May 202302:05:17

E3 is dead, long live Keighley-Con! Max and special guest Logan Moore are back for their eighth annual E3 predictions episode.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

E3 Hype is Dead Bad Times at Xbox Nintendo 2023 Predictions
  • Logan's Nintendo Predictions
    1. Nintendo ain't gonna have nothing all summer.
    2. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remaster launches in late 2023.
    3. "Super Switch" will be announced in Fall 2023, have a showcase in early 2024, and launch in first half of 2024.
    4. Metroid Prime 4 will be shown for "Super Switch" and launch in 2024.
    5. A new Nintendo-exclusive Resident Evil game will be announced.
  • Max's Nintendo Predictions
    1. Detective Pikachu and Kid Icarus Uprising are announced for Switch.
    2. Pokémon comes to Nintendo Switch Online
    3. A new Donkey Kong game is announced for Switch.
    4. Super Mario Galaxy 2 will come to the Switch.
    5. DLC for Tears of the Kingdom will be announced. The Switch ports for Wind Waker and Twilight Princess emerge and have content tie-ins to TotK.

 

Xbox 2023 Predictions
  • Logan's Xbox Predictions
    1. Xbox will show off more of Avowed and State of Decay 3.
    2. Persona 3 remake will be announced at Xbox's Showcase.
    3. id Software will tease their next game, but it will not be DOOM-related.
    4. Elden Ring DLC debuts at Xbox's Showcase.
    5. Xbox will stealth release a Double Fine game.
  • Max's Xbox Predictions
    1. Indiana Jones is shown off again because the movie is out soon.
    2. Perfect Dark reemerges.
    3. The Game Pass Family plan arrives in North America, alongside a price bump in the service.
    4. The Splinter Cell remake is on Xbox's stage.
    5. Gears of War Collection announced, possibly with Unreal 5 efforts.
PlayStation 2023 Predictions
  • Logan's PlayStation Predictions
    1. The Last of Us Part III will be formally announced. The game will center around an older Ellie taking care of JJ.
    2. Marvel's Wolverine won't been shown off at all, but it will be mentioned.
    3. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 will be shown off at the PlayStation Showcase and get a new window of 2024.
    4. Ghost of Tsushima 2 will be announced and reveal a new location.
    5. Bluepoint Games reveals their next remake with a 2024 release window.
  • Max's PlayStation Predictions
    1. The Last of Us Factions game is properly revealed. It is announced to launch on PC day and date.
    2. A new Twisted Metal game is revealed to coincide with the TV show.
    3. A PlayStations Studios team is making a major PS VR2 game.
    4. A new Uncharted game is revealed from a Sony San Diego team.
    5. Spider-Man 2 gameplay is shown off. They confirm there is co-op.

 

Logan Moore

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Make Sure the Floor is There" with Ben Smith17 Apr 202301:32:15

Ben Smith takes Max on a deep dive into the world of producing podcasts, live shows, and video games.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Lessons from Five Jobs Ben's Start in Production Editing Process Dynamic Ad Insertion Using Premiere Producing Live Shows Wrap-Up

Ben Smith

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Mind-Boggling Effects" with Chris Johnston08 Apr 202301:29:35

Chris Johnston and Max to go back to the early aughts to explore working on EGM and the heyday of E3. CJ shares about his journey from working in the press to being a video game producer.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

How We Met EGM In Memoriam of E3

 

EGM's Top 100 Games Sonic & Tails in Melee Adult Swim Games Enhance User Experience Lost to Time

Chris "CJ" Johnston

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Get Real Nitty-Gritty" with Dustin Furman20 Mar 202301:45:05

Dustin Furman joins the show to talk about his journey to executive producer of Last Stand Media. Take a peek behind the curtain of production before Max and Dustin chat about PS VR2 and game collecting.

Check out a behind-the-scenes look at how I edit podcasts! I filmed a tutorial editing this episode, which I thought would be a valuable resource for folks. I hope you enjoy!

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome BTTV Origins The Journey to Last Stand Dustin’s Production Process Live Show Production PS VR2 Thoughts & Impressions Retro Game Collecting in 2023 Post-Show: Coffee Cutscene

Dustin Furman

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Pretty Much Dead to Me" with Logan Moore03 Oct 202402:46:54

Logan Moore returns for a classic Millennial Gaming Speak-style episode with our thoughts on the State of Play, the 30th Anniversary PlayStation gear, and revisiting our top ten favorite games of all time.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes Welcome Sony Has Sure Had a Month State of Play – September 2024 The 30th Anniversary Trenches Our Top Ten Games of All Time

Logan Moore

Max Frequency - Max’s home online

Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

"The Power of Radio" with Robert Ashley15 Mar 202301:43:41
"A Passion for Smash" with Peter Spezia09 Mar 202302:02:08

Super Smash Bros. Brawl turns 15-years-old today in North America. Max and the voice of the Brawl community – Peter Spezia – look back on Sakurai's Wii masterpiece as well as the legacy of the weekly weekend podcast discussing the biggest news in anticipation of the game—Show Me Your News.

Download a transcript of this episode here.

The Early History of Brawl The Dojooooooooooooo The Birth of Show Me Your News Brawl's Delays and Dreams The Subspace Emissary The Roster The Stages Wii Love to Play The "End" of SMYN The Legacy of Brawl

Special Thanks to Alex O’Neill, Kelly Brown (TheBuzzSaw), Scott White, Jason (Sariku), and Miles Allen (Super) for their kind words and contribution.

Thank you to Peter Spezia and Dr. Alan Bunney for being voices and friends to the Smash community and myself when I needed that the most.

Easter Egg #1 Easter Egg #3

Peter Spezia

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"The Fear of Nintendo Looms Over" with Phil Summers10 Feb 202301:15:29
"It Should be Intimidating" with Riley Testut06 Feb 202301:19:53
"A Gift to the Zelda Community" with Javed Sterritt20 Jan 202301:02:23

Javed Sterritt from Good Blood and The Hyrule Journals joins Max to dig behind the scenes of his Majora’s Mask documentary Line By Line, explore the thrill of the (research) hunt, and the balance of recreation and authenticity.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Zelda Observations Taking Down and Refining the Doco Like a Treasure Hunt Directorial Challenge Emulation and Authenticity The Hunt for the Quote A Hot Ones Digression

Javed Sterritt

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"A Big ba-Daunt da Daunt" with Scott White15 Jan 202301:16:03

As one of the four Mega Man Battle Network fans in the world, Scott White joins Max to talk about the Blue Bomber's new collection, the love of (and fear of) RPGs, the power of VR, and retro game collecting.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Becoming The Professor The Love and the Daunt of RPGs A Resident Evil Digression Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Retro Collecting and Preservation

Scott White

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"Trawling Through the Wayback Machine" with Matt from I Finished A Video Game06 Jan 202301:26:47

When I watched I Finished A Video Game’s 7+ hour Castlevania retrospective, I had to know how it was made. So I reached out to the creator, Matt, and invited him to the show. We talk about both the history of Castlevania and the daunting task of chronicling the entire franchise.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

A Dad Update Welcome The Start of IFAVG Why Castlevania? Playing 33 Games What can Castlevania do next? IFAVG's Next Video Post-Show: FPGA Emulation

I Finished A Video Game

 

Max Frequency

 

Chapter Select @ChapterSelect

 

Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

"A Pure Time Capsule of How I Feel" with Casey Liss14 Sep 202201:35:55

Casey Liss returns to the show to give Max dad advice.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome St. Jude Big Cameras Being Thankful Preparing the Way The Upkeep of the Baby Life Changing Presence Future Excitement The Canonical Casey Caregiver Chronology

Max Frequency

Chapter Select @ChapterSelect

Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

ATP

Casey's Apps – Peek-a-View and MaskerAid

Casey Liss @caseyliss

"A Growing Individualistic Power" with Colin Moriarty04 Aug 202201:18:15

Colin Moriarty dives into his origins of writing walkthroughs and FAQs before the rise of video. Max and Colin then explore the history and development patterns behind Naughty Dog before the imminent release of The Last of Us Part I.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Starting out with FAQs The True Guide Era of IGN Trophy Guides Rising to Greatness and the Loss of Long-form Writing What Happened to Part V of Rising to Greatness? The Origins of The Last of Us Part I PlayStation Studios' Pattern Factions 2 Wrap-Up

Max Frequency

Chapter Select

Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

Last Stand Media

Colin's Twitter @notaxation

"Absolute Absurdity" with Logan Moore06 Jun 202201:32:45

It is that magical time in the Summer where Max Roberts and Logan Moore get together to predict E3/Summer Games Fest.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome

The Other Podcast – Chapter Select

E3 is Dead, Long Live E3 PlayStation Predictions E3 2022 – Xbox Predictions
  • Logan's Xbox Predictions
    1. Starfield gets a trailer at Summer Games Fest then gameplay at Xbox showcase with no new date.
    2. Jedi Survivor gameplay is revealed.
    3. A Fable trailer with gameplay premieres.
    4. Wolfenstein 3 is officially announced and revealed.
    5. Three new first party games are announced.
  • Max's Xbox Predictions
    1. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is shown on Xbox’s stage.
    2. A Banjo-Kazooie game is announced.
    3. A Game Pass streaming stick device is revealed.
    4. The Indiana Jones game is shown off.
    5. The Last Night reemerges.
E3 2022 – PlayStation Predictions
  • Logan's PlayStation Predictions
    1. God of War: Ragnaök gets September 2022 launch date announced before June ends.
    2. The Last of Us Remake confirmed and Factions will be packaged with it. The game won't be announced until September.
    3. A new Sly Cooper game is announced. It is a reboot.
    4. A new Infamous game featuring Cole is revealed.
    5. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is shown on PlayStation's stage.
  • Max's PlayStation Predictions
    1. Half-Life Alyx is coming to PS VR2.
    2. A major title gets a day and date launch on PC.
    3. Insomniac announces a PS VR2 game.
    4. Death Stranding 2 gets a whacky Kojima trailer.
    5. Sony announces local PS3 emulation on PS5.
E3 2022 – Nintendo Predictions
  • Logan's Nintendo Predictions
    1. The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay shown off, but still no official title.
    2. Bayonetta 3 is delayed to 2023.
    3. Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the first trailer for the Super Mario movie.
    4. A new Donkey Kong game finally revealed.
    5. Metroid Prime 4 is still nowhere to be found.
  • Max's Nintendo Predictions
    1. Bayonetta 3 release date revealed: It is October 28, 2022.
    2. The next DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is out "today!"
    3. Game Boy games/systems are announced for NSO.
    4. Hollow Knight: Silk Song actually shows up.
    5. Metroid Prime 4 gets a trailer.

Max Frequency

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Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

Logan's Twitter @MooreMan12

"Life is Weird" with Razbuten11 Sep 202401:55:11

Razbuten joins the show to explore the balance of creating for oneself and an audience, while also being a parent. If you don’t walk away from this episode with, you know, an existential crisis and an understanding of the universe then you’ve failed.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes I Do YouTube I Hope This Video Doesn’t Suck Consistency Means a Lot of Things Avatar: The Last Airbender

Razbuten
- Razbuten’s YouTube Channel
- Razbuten’s Nebula Channel
- Razbuten’s Patreon
- @therazbuten’s Twitter

Max Frequency - Max’s home online.

Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

"I Have It In My Contract to Write About Survivor" with Ricky Frech28 Apr 202201:37:46
"Go Back to Daddy Microsoft" with Tomas Franzese01 Feb 202201:28:21

Tomas Franzese joins the show to help digest the beefy $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We also chat about Tomas's new job at DigitalTrends and discuss Hollywood tapping into the well of video game IP.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

The Halo Trailer Tomas’s New Job at DigitalTrends Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard The IP and Game Pass Wrap-Up

Max Frequency

Chapter Select

Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143

Tomas’s Twitter @TomasFranzese

Behind the Pixel - How Roger Pokorny Mashes Hip-Hop and Video Games Together24 Nov 202101:06:19
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. I hope you enjoy.

The worlds of hip-hop and video collide, not in the world of DJ Hero, but in the artistic stylings of Roger Pokorny. Through his spunky video essays, Roger takes the energy and vibrancy of hip-hop to talk about pop culture and games. From unique perspectives such as the state of rebooting franchises to the insanity of defending Arkham Origins, Roger’s infectous spirit and style rubs off on all his viewers.

Dope Facts about Roger Pokorny
  • He is the only* other person who understands why we need a new Splinter Cell game.
  • His Tinder profile was edited by Greg Miller.
  • He is a self-taught editor.
Links to articles mentioned in the interview

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“Mozerella Sticks are wild.” — Roger Pokorny via Twitter on Jan. 5, 2018

This episode was originally recorded on December 21, 2017.

Behind the Pixel - GrandPOOBear Turned Playing Games from a Hobby to a Career22 Oct 202101:09:05

Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy.

David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt is a prominent Twitch streamer and Super Mario speedrunner. What started as a hobby as a way to kill time while healing from a snowboarding accident, Poo has gone full time as a streamer with an engaged community. From taking world records for notoriously hard Mario ROM hacks to saving the frames, Poo shares an inside look to the world of speedrunning and Twitch.

Follow GrandPOOBear on Twitch
Follow GrandPOOBear on Twitter
Check out Poo's podcast Warp World

Dope Facts about David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt
  • Poo is always wearing a snapback hat.
  • His favorite game console of all time is the Super Nintendo.
  • Poo is married and his wife is one of the few people that still call him David.
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“The worst people on the Internet are not representative of 99.9% of the people on the Internet.”

— David "GrandPOOBear" Hunt on Behind The Pixel

This episode was originally recorded on August 29, 2017.

"Twitter Tea Leaves" with Peter Spezia25 Sep 202101:39:58

Peter Spezia returns to the show to run through the September 2021 Nintendo Direct. Next month is jam-packed with releases, more Directs, and a new tier of Nintendo Switch Online. The fifth year of the Nintendo Switch is also shaping up to be one of its busiest and best. And of course, Seth Rogen is Donkey Kong.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

The Direct’s Opening Kirby and the Forgotten Land The Next Stretch Nintendo Switch Online - N64 and Genesis "Mario" Film Cast

 

"A 1,000 Labels Falling onto the Floor" with Phil Summers15 Aug 202101:13:00

Phil Summers from Hand-Drawn Game Guides joins the show to talk about his first and wildly successful Kickstarter. From Ninja Gaiden to Metroid, we chat about his approach to writing a guide, as well as drawing them! We also celebrate the return of Metroid during the series’ 35th anniversary.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Hand-Drawn Game Guides Kickstarter The Next Guide
Behind the Pixel - Peer Schneider Shares a Look Inside IGN27 Jul 202101:06:08
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy. Co-founder of IGN, Peer Schneider sits down with Max Roberts to offer a look inside the world's largest gaming website—IGN. Peer shares about bringing video games back on TV, reacting and responding to the audience, and how to keep reporting entertainment and gaming news fresh over the course of 20 years. With 156 million monthly users across 12 platforms, IGN is a massive machine. Join us for a peek at the parts the make it all work and the community that fuels it.

Follow Peer on Twitter @PeerIGN
Follow IGN on Twitter @IGN.

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“If you frequent websites and YouTube channels and Twitch streams and you like something, say so. You do not understand how important it is to laud people for a job well done. And usually, we have this reaction where we want to say ‘That was awesome’ and step away. You can’t do that. Just like when you are angry—so important to give feedback when you are angry or when you disagree, very important to give that feedback—but remember to do it when you like something.”

— Peer Schneider on Action and Reaction with Peer Schneider: Pockets Full of Soup Ep. 48.

This episode was recorded on July 26, 2017.

Behind the Pixel - Danny O'Dwyer's Journey to Making Video Game Documentaries28 Jun 202101:37:20

Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy.

Join Max as he turns the microphone around on the founder of Noclip, Danny O'Dwyer. In September 2016, Danny left his job at Gamespot to pursue a passion for sharing stories through documentaries focused on video games. Max explores Danny's history of using video to tell stories and discusses the future of Noclip, while learning a bit about the documentary process itself. So sit down, grab a pint, and listen to us interview the interviewer.

Follow Danny on Twitter @DannyODwyer and check out his Patreon for Noclip.

Follow Noclip on Twitter @Noclipvideo and watch all the documentaries on their YouTube page.

Dope Facts about Danny O’Dwyer
  • Danny's favorite game is Sensible World of Soccer.
  • Danny hosts a podcast about F1 racing called "Shift+F1." You can listen to it here!
  • I'm not sure if there has ever been a time where Danny did not have some sort of coffee mug near his person.
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"At GDC I had like developers and players and even the people we're interviewing like being so nice, like being so, I think grateful is the word I'd use, which is like flabbergasting to me. Like, we were interviewing people and they were like happy we were doing this." - Danny O'Dwyer from his vlog about Noclip's first six months.

This episode was recorded on May 11, 2017.

"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" with Jerrad Wyche22 Jun 202102:11:21

Jerrad Wyche celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with me. We chat about E3’s return in 2021 with a focus on Nintendo and Xbox. Metroid lives and Starfield has a release date before Halo Infinite. Like I said, it is the most wonderful time of the year.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Overall E3 2021 Impressions Ubisoft’s Avatar and Star Wars Death Stranding Director’s Cut The Sequel to Breath of the Wild
  • Note: I did remember that Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks used the same assets, as well as A Link Between Worlds and Triforce Heroes. This is the first time for a major 3D Zelda release though, since Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask.
Metroid Dread Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Starfield Somerville Wrap-Up
"My Sweet, Sweet Baby Nintendo" with Logan Moore06 Jun 202102:23:56

Logan Moore reunites with Max Roberts for the time-honored tradition of predicting E3. Before that, they chat about Logan’s new job at Comicbook.com and just why he loves the Dark Souls game so much.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome Chapter Select Working in Video Game Journalism What’s the Deal with Dark Souls? Cross-Generational PlayStation Games E3 2021 - PlayStation Predictions
  • Logan’s PlayStation Predictions
    • Spider-Man 2 is Revealed, Black Suit Spidey confirmed
    • BioShock 4 is revealed for the first time, no gameplay shown but the trailer reveals the location at the least
    • Half-Life: Alyx is announced for PSVR 2
    • Ghost of Tsushima 2 confirmed to be in development but it’s very, very far away
    • Konami IP appears, coming to PlayStation as an exclusive
  • Max’s PlayStation E3 Predictions
    • Sunset Overdrive comes to PS5
    • A mascot character returns
    • No new Horizon Forbidden West footage
    • Metal Gear Solid / Snake is in the showcase
    • Final Fantasy XVI gameplay and date
E3 2021 - Xbox Predictions
  • Logan’s Xbox Predictions
    • Halo Infinite multiplayer will be primarily highlighted, alpha/beta date revealed
    • A new Banjo game will finally be announced, being worked on by second party company
    • Battlefield 6 announced to release on Game Pass at launch
    • Wolfenstein 3 is teased, logo shown and that’s it 
    • Psychonauts 2 release date set for August 20th
  • Max’s Xbox E3 Predictions
    • Halo Infinite Beta - Today
    • Starfield only gets a trailer. No gameplay
    • Perfect Dark gameplay and release window announced
    • Bethesda shows off Indiana Jones gameplay
    • Microsoft announces an exclusive from a prominent Japanese developer
E3 2021 - Nintendo Predictions
  • Logan’s Nintendo Predictions
    • Switch Pro isn’t appearing at E3, at least not as a reveal
    • Breath of the Wild sequel will be shown but no release window given
    • Two Smash characters will be announced; Waluigi and Master Chief
    • New Metroid game is announced and Nintendo also comments on Metroid Prime 4’s development.
    • Bayonetta 3 is absolutely showing up
  • Max’s Nintendo Predictions
    • Breath of the Wild sequel shown off with no date
    • Doug Bowser and Bowser, The Koopa King appear on screen together
    • Mario Kart 9 is announced. Holiday 2021
    • New Metroid games do not make an appearance in the Direct
    • The GameCube makes an appearance.
    • 3D Donkey Kong returns
"Peering into My Soul" with wizawhat16 Aug 202402:31:02

Wizawhat swings on by the show to dig into the heart, mind, and soul of making video essays and retrospectives.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes The Outer Wilds Club Overwatch Clones Monstrer Retrospectives Writing and Deadlines Walking Away from Paper Mario Packaging a Video

Wizawhat
- Wizawhat’s YouTube Channel
- Wizawhat’s Patreon
- @wizawhat’s Twitter

Max Frequency - Max’s home online

Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

Behind the Pixel - Yacht Club Games - Kickstarter and the Future of Shovel Knight31 May 202101:14:35
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy.

This time on Behind the Pixel, I talk to Nick "Woz" Wozniak and Ian Flood from Yacht Club Games: The studio behind one of my favorite games of all time--Shovel Knight. Join me as I dig into the early days of their Kickstarter, their on-going stretch goals, and the future of the studio. Listen in to learn all about the crowd funded success and its community centered studio.

Follow Yacht Club Games on Twitter @YachtClubGames and their games and news over at their website.

Nick Wozniak is a pixel artist at Yacht Club Games. Follow him on Twitter @norkwoz.

Ian Flood is a programmer at Yacht Club Games. Follow him on Twitter @Ianmflood.

Listen to the show above or on a podcast service of your choice!

Dope Facts about Yacht Club Games
  • They created the first third-party Amiibo (and should make more).
  • They raised a total of $311,502 on Kickstarter. That's 315% more than their goal of $75,000!
  • Shovel Knight has both a "Butt Mode" and a Jar Jar Binks inspired mode that replaces choice text with the words "butt," "meesa," and "yoosa."
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"We believe in Shovel Knight. We know that the final game is going to be great. We’re so sure of this that we quit our full time jobs to work on it. We’ve poured a massive amount of time, money and effort into our labor of love, but it’s not enough to finish the game. In order to make Shovel Knight a reality, we need you!"- Yacht Club Games from their Kickstarter for Shovel Knight

This episode was recorded on April 11, 2017.

Announcing Chapter Select - A Seasonal Podcast with Logan Moore26 May 202100:09:56

Chapter Select is a season-based podcast. Myself and Logan Moore pick a series each season and play all its entries alongside guests. The twist is we play the first game and then the most recent game, bouncing back and forth until we meet in the middle; allowing us to explore a franchise’s design, legacy, and evolution.

Chapter Select
"A Literal Golden Mine" with Alex O'Neill24 May 202102:27:03

No fancy interview this time, Alex O’Neill joins the show to assess how the new consoles are going and share his disappointments in The Last of Us Part II. Plus, we chat about why 100 hours in Persona doesn’t actually feel like 100 hours.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome PAX 2019 Hosting Kinda Funny Games Daily The Status of Next Gen / Current Gen Alex’s Take on The Last of Us Part II Wrap-Up
"That’s Why They Call Me a Podcast Killer" with Casey Liss08 May 202102:06:19

Casey Liss from ATP and Analog(ue) joins me this time on The Max Frequency Podcast. We chat about how preserving ones and zeros is harder than you may think, flying drones, and celebrating working for yourself. Then Casey asks me about my own joby job.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Welcome DJI Mini 2 Drive to Survive Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit The Internet and Preservation Three Years of being Independent Building a Membership Building iOS Apps The Most Magical Place on Earth
Behind the Pixel - Alex O'Neill - How He Created His Own Gaming Site and Podcast28 Apr 202101:07:54
Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy.

In this episode of Behind the Pixel, I figure out who the heck Alex O'Neill really is. Ever since he replaced me on Millennial Gaming Speak the weekend I got engaged, I've heard rumblings of a fly guy that podcasts for hours on end, knows Greg Miller, and has some thought-provoking things to say about video games. Listen in as I chat with Alex and learn about his living portfolio—Irrational Passions—and the future of the industry. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlFighter27 and his work over at Irrational Passions.

Dope Facts about Alex
  • He is a mad lover of Chipotle
  • He thinks Kingdom Hearts 2 is the best Kingdom Hearts game
  • When Googling his name, the American-born, India-based actor Alexx O'Nell comes up first
Links to articles mentioned in the interview

(Listed in order of publication date)

"This Max character, getting engaged, sounds like a dirt bag."- Alex O'Neill from episode 77 of Millennial Gaming Speak "Why We Want Careers in Games Media." Edit (05/16/2017): The original title of this episode was "An Interview with Alex O'Neill." I decided to change the name to better reflect the podcast and its content for listeners.

This episode was originally recorded on April 7, 2017.

"The Archie Comic Cinematic Universe" with Michael Ruiz25 Apr 202101:42:09
"Sometimes Your Job Really is to Play a Video Game" with Michael Koczwara17 Apr 202101:53:00
"Cuddle Up & Play the Vita" with Roger Pokorny10 Apr 202101:40:38
Behind the Pixel - Kirk Hamilton - From Jazz Teacher to Game Journalist30 Mar 202101:07:54

Part of creating The Max Frequency Podcast was to restore all the episodes of Behind the Pixel, an interview show I did in 2017 for seven episodes. These will be mixed into this feed so that the show can live on podcast services once more. Below are the original show notes, with some light editing. You can check out the original posts here. I hope you enjoy.

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In this inaugural episode of my new long form interview show, I sat down with editor-at-large of Kotaku, Kirk Hamilton. We discuss Kirk's background in jazz music, his journalism career at Kotaku, and how it all jives together. Tune in as I pick Kirk's brain and learn more about one of raddest reviewers in the video game industry.

Follow Kirk on Twitter @KirkHamilton and his work over at Kotaku.

Dope Facts about Kirk
  • Kirk knows his stuff about video games and all that jazz
  • Wrote a positive review using the word "nope" extensively
  • Loves Avatar: The Last Airbender
Links to articles mentioned in the interview

 (Listed in order of publication date)
 • Onward, Pac-Man!
 • Amnesia: A Machine of Pigs Review
 • Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Review
 • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Review
 • Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Review
 • Inside Review
 • Gravity Rush 2 Review

Kirk's first album The Exited Door

"I’m just a musician who landed a cool writing gig."- Kirk Hamilton from his blog post Holding On To San Francisco

Edit (05/16/2017): The original title of this episode was "Ep. 01- An Interview with Kirk Hamilton." I decided to change the name to better reflect the podcast and its content for listeners.

This episode was recorded on January 23, 2017.

"Against the Cruelness of Batteries and Time" with Cameron Hawkins25 Mar 202102:13:49

Cameron Hawkins joins me to chat about starring on one of IGN's premiere podcasts, our shared passion for collecting games, and possibly to settle our differences about Kingdom Hearts.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

A Permanent Temporary Host on Podcast Unlocked

Analogue Pocket and the Physicalality of Games

Collecting Games: The Thrill of the Hunt

Kingdom Hearts

Way to the Dawn KH2 Keyblade

Naughty Dog and the Last Tangent

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Cameron's Twitter

"A Very Different Energy Going On" with Abby Roberts31 Jul 202401:07:30

Abby Roberts takes a seat behind the microphone to share about her dive into the world of podcasts before strolling down memory lane with formative gaming memories.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes Welcome Getting into Podcasts Everyone Has a Podcast Abby’s Gaming Memories Games We Play Together

Abby Roberts

Max Frequency - Max’s home online

Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

"Let's Push Up Our Glasses and Get a Little Nerdy" with Peter Spezia06 Mar 202101:42:31
It Was Inevitable06 Mar 202100:02:49

Surprise, I am back in the podcasting scene. Welcome to my new show with three episodes a month. I hope you enjoy.

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"Everyone Get Together for a Hootenanny" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson01 Jul 202402:56:38

Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson returns to the show to breakdown, review, and celebrate the summer 2024 Nintendo Direct.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes Catching Up Nintendo Direct (Summer 2024) Mario & Luigi: Brothership Fantasian Neo Dimension We Got this Lil’ Chunk Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Dragon Quest III HD–2D Remake Nintendo Switch Online 17+! MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson — My Life in Gaming
- My Life in Gaming’s YouTube Channel
- My Life in Gaming’s Patreon
- My Life in Gaming Stream
- Backloggery Twitch
- Try’s Backloggery

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Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

"Put Me in the Camp of Amp" with Jerrad Wyche17 Jun 202402:37:41

Jerrad Wyche returns catch up with Max about the state of Xbox and dissect the 2024 Xbox Summer Games Showcase.

You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Show Notes Welcome A Lot Has Happened with Xbox Xbox Games Showcase 2024 DOOM: The Dark Ages State of Decay 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metal Gear Solid 𝝙: Snake Eater Perfect Dark Indie Block New Hardware Gears of War: E-Day

Jerrad Wyche
- @JerradWyche
- Controlled Interests

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Chapter Select - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.

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