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"Certified Yapper" with Mark from Mark's Rec Room

Mark from Mark's Rec Room yaps with Max about his mission to cover all of the Nintendo party games, his dedication to capturing off real hardware, and the dire state of online recipes. Show Notes Star Fox Brothers I Miss the Old Star Fox by Mark I Played EVERY Star Fox Game… Here's What I Learned by wizawhat Sin & Punishment: Star Successor MFP49 - "The Children Yearn for the Mines" with wizawhat Becoming the Party Game Man An Excessively Detailed Wii Party U Retrospective by Mark Iwata Asks: Wii Party Nintendo Cube (NDcube) Hudson Soft An Excessively Detailed Mario Party 9 Retrospective by Mark EGM's Ocarina of Time Reviews Shrek Super Party Sonic Shuffle Dreamcast VMU I Played Nintendo Games for 60 Days to Get My Life Together by Mark Cargodin, Mark's Thumbnail Artist Wii Vitality Sensor A Recipe Management Digression Personal Trainer: Cooking America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking Mela, Recipe App The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook Shorts Philosophy Why do the Koopas Dance? by Mark Painting an Interactive Musical Landscape by Koji Kondo from GDC 2007 The Missing Party Games Fortune Street Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Reveal Animal Crossing Plaza Animal Crossing Plaza Reveal The Animal Crossing Grass Controversy, Explained by Mark Animal Crossing City Folk Deluxe Mod Animal Crossing Deluxe Mod The RECording Room EON Super 64 Retro-Bit Prism GameCube HDMI Adapter Nintendo DS USB Video Capture Board Nintendo 3DS Video Capture Board EVERY MARIO PARTY MINIGAME RANKED by Weegee Plays Which Classic Mario Party Has The Best Minigames? by Mark Mario Party Math Chance Time by KingK Mark's Rec Room - Mark's Rec Room YouTube Channel - Mark's Instagram - Mark's Bluesky 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. Max Roberts' Video Essays - A YouTube channel dedicated to Max's video essays on games.

Sep 4

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1h 43m
06/20/2020

Part I: Naughty Dog by the Numbers

Welcome to Part I of Chasing the Stick: The History of Naughty Dog during the PS4 Era. I decided to break-up the six parts of my history into individual episodes as well, for more choice for you, the listener. This episode explores the genesis of this project and the scope of Naughty Dog’s work from … Continue reading Part I: Naughty Dog by the Numbers →

06/20/2020

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19 min
OCT 29

S7E3 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Light Samus! Dark Samus! Luminoth sympathizer Max Roberts and Ing supporter Logan Moore split a planet in half just to see if Metroid Prime 2: Echoes could follow-up Retro Studios smash hit. Are two worlds better than one or were ambitions squashed like a bug? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Developer – Retro Studios Platform – Nintendo GameCube and Wii Release Date – November 15, 2004 Metroid Prime Trilogy - August 24, 2009 Game Director – Mark Pacini Producers – Bryan Walker, Kenji Miki, and Kensuke Tanabe Composer – Kenji Yamamoto Metacritic – 92/100 Links Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Wikipedia PrimeHack Ikaruga Losing to the Boost Guardian a Whole Bunch Dark Samus Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix Secret Ending Metroid Prime 2: Echoes 100% Ending Soundtrack YouTube This episode was originally recorded on October 25, 2024. Logan Moore - Comicbook.com Max Frequency - Max's home online The Max Frequency Podcast - Join Max Roberts and guests to talk about video games, creativity, and life. This is podcasting at Max's frequency. Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts

Oct 29

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1h 27m
10/04/2023

S6E4 - Pokémon Sword and Shield

The mainline Pokémon series finally heads to the big screen! Childhood friends Max Roberts and Logan Moore hit the gym with their teams for some clanging and banging to become the next undefeated Galar Champion. But has the switch to the telly made the grind too easy or have our hosts outgrown the quest to be the best? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Sword and Shield Developer - Game Freak Platform - Nintendo Switch Release Date - November 15, 2019 June 17, 2020 for The Isle of Armor October 22, 2020 for The Crown Tundra Game Director - Shigeru Ohmori Producers - Junichi Masuda, Hitoshi Yamagami, and Takanori Sowa Composers - Minako Adachi and Go Ichinose Metacritic - 80/100 Links Pokémon Sword and Shield Wikipedia Digital Foundry Sword and Shield Tech Breakdown Soundtrack YouTube This episode was originally recorded on August 6, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max's Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan's Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

10/04/2023

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1h 8m
09/20/2023

S6E3 - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Pokémania has reached its peak! Rivals Max Roberts and Logan Moore are joined by League Champion Peter Spezia to explore Johto and beyond in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver! Did the rush for a sequel impede innovation or did Pokémon evolve into its best form 20 years ago? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Developer - Game Freak Platforms - Game Boy and Nintendo DS Release Date - October 15, 2000 March 14, 2010 for HeartGold and SoulSilver Game Director - Satoshi Tajiri (G/S) and Shigeki Morimoto (HG/SS) Producers - Takehiro Izushi, Takashi Kawaguchi, Tsunekazu Ishihara Junichi Masuda, Shusaku Egami, Hitoshi Yamagami, and Hiroaki Tsuru (HG/SS) Composers - Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, and Morikazu Aoki Go Ichinose, Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda, and Takuto Kitsuta (HG/SS) Metacritic - 87/100 Links Pokémon Gold and Silver Wikipedia Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Wikipedia IGN Review for Pokémon Gold/Silver EGM Issue 138, Pokémon Gold/Silver Reviews WTF Pokémon! HeartGold and SoulSilver Leaked News Pikablu Pokémon Gold and Silver Commercials Celebi Event Pokémon Gold and Silver 1997 Space World Demo Sprites The National Pokédex Soundtrack YouTube Pokémon GSC: National Park - Jazz Cover by insaneintherainmusic Original Soundchat 199: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokémon X and Y Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver This episode was originally recorded on November 12, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max's Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan's Twitter @MooreMan12 Peter's Twitter @PeteSpeakEasy Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

09/20/2023

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1h 46m
04/25/2021

"The Archie Comic Cinematic Universe" with Michael Ruiz

Micahel Ruiz joins me to talk about our shared love of teen angst in media, including our thoughts on Emily is Away . How on Earth does Archie Andrews have 30 abs and survive an underground boxing league? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Crossroads Model Citizens Media Emily is Away Bantam Banter How Skater XL and Session Got Me Back on a Skateboard YIIK: A Postmodern RPG Review — Detached and Subdivided Episode 4: Sometimes Your Job Really is to Play a Video Game with Michael Koczwara WWE 2K20 - Becky Lynch Interview Bantam Banner Ripped Off Max Frequency Model Citizens Media Ricky Frech Relay FM Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review — There is Unrest in the Forest Lost Sphear Review — A Memorable Experience Riverdale is a Masterpiece 'Riverdale' bid farewell to Luke Perry in emotional episode The CW Releases 'Powerpuff Girls' First Look Gorilla Grodd Threatens Barack Obama Emily is Away Emily is Away Moody Rain Chasing the Stick: The History of Naughty Dog during the PS4 Era Kyle Seeley Max Frequency Max's Twitter Michael's Twitter Michael's Instagram

04/25/2021

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1h 42m
08/16/2024

"Peering into My Soul" with wizawhat

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 How Outer Wilds Shook Me To My Core Joining the Outer Wilds Club My Journey to Becoming a Map Maker – Max's First Essay Zelda Stole Fortnite's Best Mechanic – Max's Second Essay MFP20 - "A Gift to the Zelda Community" with Javed Sterritt The Legend of Zelda Trading Cards Overwatch Clones How Overwatch Made Me A Leader Deadlock Hits Over 18,000 Concurrent Players Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop (Whenever you can link to Tank! link to Tank!) Monstrer Retrospectives I Played EVERY Star Fox Game…Here's What I Learned I Played EVERY Pikmin Game to Prepare for Pikmin 4 Is This Pikmin's Turning Point? The History of Breath of the Wild The Legacy and History of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Chasing the Stick: The History of Naughty Dog during the PS4 Era Did You Know Gaming? shumplations "I Hate This Game" – Brian Henken Writing and Deadlines I'M PIZZA TOWER PILLED Every Tool's a Hammer: Life is What You Make It Walking Away from Paper Mario Wiz's Announcement Chapter Select Season 1 – Paper Mario On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Sea of Stars is Building Towards Something Bigger Packaging a Video The Games Saving 3D Platforming I Miss the Old Nintendo i am a dot. Games Where You're NOT the Main Character Gaming for a Non-Gamer New Tenet Trailer Premiering in Fortnite Iron Pineapple Behind the Scenes of Zelda Stole Fortnite's Best Mechanic 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.

08/16/2024

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2h 31m
10/18/2023

"Building the Ephemera" with John Linneman

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 Tech Analysis: Puppeteer PGR loading times Guesswork and White Papers Tech Analysis: The Order: 1886 Digital Foundry vs. Ryse: Son of Rome Puddle Gate Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Digital Foundry Tech Review DF Retro DF Retro: Quake Sega Saturn Analysis - The Impossible Port The Port Corner - Hexen for Sega Saturn Plumbers Don't Wear Ties DF Retro: PlayStation 3 - The 1080p Dream Part 1 - 2006-2007 - Full HD Gaming Tested On The Triple! John's Setups "Born to Test This Stuff" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson – MFP30 "The Release Date of this House" with Coury Carlson – MFP31 John's Setup with the Tink 4K John's A/V Receiver – Marantz SR7015 Atomos Nina V RetroTINK 4K gscartsw gcomp FW900 John's MiSTer Setup Combining the PS2 Retro G.E.M and the Tink 4K Vanishing Games The Xbox 360 Store is closing next year | VGC Horizon Forbidden West: The First PS5 Two-Disc Release! PS5 Slim Announcement "Adorably" All-Digital Xbox Series X Leak Wrap-Up Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore John Linneman Digital Foundry YouTube Channel Digital Foundry Patreon John's Twitter @dark1x John's Bluesky @dark1x.bsky.social Max Frequency Chapter Select Season 0 – The Last of Us Season 1 – Paper Mario Season 2 – God of War Season 3 – Banjo-Kazooie Season 4 – The Fast and the Furious Season 5 – Resident Evil Season 6 – Pokémon Season 7 – Metroid Prime Season 8 – Castlevania

10/18/2023

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1h 9m
02/07/2024

S6E11 - Behind the Scenes of Season 6

We did it. We played every mainline Pokémon game. After 21 months of prep, play, and production, Season 6 has come to a close. It doesn't feel quite real, even as I write this out. I feel like there is still more to do. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can view full show notes, links, and read the original behind the scenes here. Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 1 – Paper Mario Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 2 – God of War Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 3 – Banjo-Kazooie Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 4 – The Fast & The Furious Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 5 – Resident Evil Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 6 – Pokémon This episode was originally recorded on February 1, 2024. Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts

02/07/2024

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22 min
09/06/2023

S6E2 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

It is time for us to go back to the future of Pokémon! Students Max Roberts and Logan Moore study open world experimentation alongside Professor Chris Compendio. Can a mainline Pokémon adventure let players do anything or has Game Freak cooked up a paradox of a game? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Developer - Game Freak Platform - Nintendo Switch Release Date - November 18, 2022 Game Director - Shigeru Ohmori Producers - Akira Kinashi, Toyokazu Nonaka, Takanori Sowa, and Kenji Endo Composers - Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Hiromitsu Maeba, Teruo Taniguchi, Hitomi Satō, and Toby Fox Metacritic - 72/100 Links Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Wikipedia The Living Dex Homeward Bound Chris' Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review Digital Foundry Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Performance Review Soundtrack YouTube This episode was originally recorded on December 30, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max's Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan's Twitter @MooreMan12 Chris' Twitter @Compenderizer Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

09/06/2023

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1h 28m

Max Frequency is a collection of podcasts and a blog by Max Roberts focused on video games, their legacy, and the people impacted by them. Welcome to podcasting at Max's frequency.

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"Certified Yapper" with Mark from Mark's Rec Room

Part I: Naughty Dog by the Numbers

S7E3 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

S6E4 - Pokémon Sword and Shield

S6E3 - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

"The Archie Comic Cinematic Universe" with Michael Ruiz

"Peering into My Soul" with wizawhat

"Building the Ephemera" with John Linneman

S6E11 - Behind the Scenes of Season 6

S6E2 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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