Listen "Half Sisters and Step Brothers - Video Game Spin-Offs"
Episode Synopsis
This week, we’re welcoming back our good friend Dave for a deep dive into the wild world of video game spinoffs — all inspired by the recent announcements of Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Bonanza!
While we may be more confused that when we started this conversation, we delve into what exactly is a spin-off, can you differentiate spin-offs and sub-series and what makes a great spin-off stand out from the crowd. Plus, we get into the bigger picture: why spinoffs matter, what they bring to gaming, and when they can sometimes even outshine their original series and become established series in their own right.
Get ready for a nostalgic ride, plenty of heated (but friendly!) debate, and a lot of love for the weird and wonderful corners of gaming history.
Brendan - @Tamazoid
Zach - @Eggerino
Dave
Intro music - '8 Bit Ditty' by FoolBoyMedia
Outro - 'Video Game Land' by FoolBoyMedia
While we may be more confused that when we started this conversation, we delve into what exactly is a spin-off, can you differentiate spin-offs and sub-series and what makes a great spin-off stand out from the crowd. Plus, we get into the bigger picture: why spinoffs matter, what they bring to gaming, and when they can sometimes even outshine their original series and become established series in their own right.
Get ready for a nostalgic ride, plenty of heated (but friendly!) debate, and a lot of love for the weird and wonderful corners of gaming history.
Brendan - @Tamazoid
Zach - @Eggerino
Dave
Intro music - '8 Bit Ditty' by FoolBoyMedia
Outro - 'Video Game Land' by FoolBoyMedia
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