REVIVING SHMUPS! Marketing Arcade Culture into the 21st Century with UBO. In today's episode of the Electric Underground Podcast, we talk about the financial history of the genre and discuss new ideas for marketing shmups to the current gaming audience Check out UBO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STGshmups https://twitter.com/ShmupDealsSTG Shmup...
2021-02-04 03:31:09 +0000 UTC
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A RARE OCCURRENCE of the internet, two people with different viewpoints on input lag have a respectful discussion around the issue. In this episode, we talk about if and when input lag matters. I also share my thoughts on the Nintendo Life reviews I did and my personal standards for input lag. Hopefully, this episode will put the controversy to bed, or at least make it take a nap for a bit ha. Shout outs to Shmup Junkie for being on the episode, he was a great guest!
Check out his channel!...
2021-02-04 02:06:32 +0000 UTC
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August 1st is now officially Shmup Day! Today the Shmup Wiki, Hall of Records, Shmup Leaderboard, and Calice Cup are all announced! In this episode, I talk with Plasmo (Shmup Historian) and Queen Charlene (Creator of Shmup Wiki) about these new projects, their potential to grow the genre, and what the future holds for the genre!
Check out the Shmups Wiki:
2021-02-04 02:05:42 +0000 UTC
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In this episode, Pearl and I discuss the submission practices and requirements of the now controversial scorekeeping entity, Twin Galaxies. Pearl has submitted runs to the website before and I discuss with him my concerns about why I have trouble seeing Twin Galaxies as a future home for shmup and arcade game scorekeeping.
All gameplay is from Pearl's channel (check it out and sub):
2021-02-04 02:04:40 +0000 UTC
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I am sure this will be a controversial video among my fellow retro-gamers, but in this vid I talk about why I don't buy into always having to purchase physical games to "own them", and how digital is the future for ALL video games, even your favorite Super Nintendo or Sega Saturn titles. To me, I think aesthetic appeal is getting conflated with the idea of both personal and global preservation of games. I made this video because I do think there is an underlying marketing motivation for all t...
2021-02-04 02:03:37 +0000 UTC
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Around 2 days ago I deleted my Twitter for the Electric Underground forever. I will not be returning to Twitter either. In this video I explain why I have chosen this course of action and why Twitter is more harmful then helpful for content creators, and for me personally.
You can Definitely still reach me through Youtube, Discord, or Patreon. :-)
Patreon
2021-02-04 02:02:46 +0000 UTC
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This episode was streamed live and in it I celebrate two years of the podcast and talk about the history of my content, as well as the future. I had fun ha :-)
www.patreon.com/electricunderground
Website:
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2021-02-04 02:01:50 +0000 UTC
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After his brilliant showing at AGDQ 2020, Gusto returns to the podcast to discuss his experience and upcoming participation in Shmup Slam 2 (which will take place on my stream Feb 29th, 2020).
Gusto's Twitter: twitter.com/gusyphus
Gusto's Twitch: 2021-02-04 01:56:06 +0000 UTC
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SUPPORT GUS And SHMUPS AND TUNE IN FOR HIS RUN JANUARY 8th: Here is the stream schedule (it will auto adjust for your timezone):
gamesdonequick.com/schedule
Part 2 of my interview with Gus.
In this second part, we talk about the different versions of Futari, Gus at Stunfest, and the opportunity for the genre to gain more exposure after Gus's dem...
2021-02-04 01:54:54 +0000 UTC
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At AGDQ 2020, Gus, the Futari Master, will be repping the shmup scene with a demonstration of Mushihimesama Futari Ultra Mode 1.01! In Part 1 of this ep I talk with him about his history with Shmups and Futari. In the upcoming Part 2, we'll talk all about his upcoming AGDQ run as well as his previous demonstrations at Stunfest earlier in the year.
You can watch Gus Stream and practice Futari here:
2021-02-04 01:54:01 +0000 UTC
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This has been a topic that has been on my mind for months now. I have been a fan of Mike's for a long time and saw that he was struggling with the same issue of trying to communicate his thoughts and opinions with his audience, as well as experiencing upload burnout.
I'm very proud of how this episode turned out and definitely encourage you all to give it a listen, even if it doesn't fit exactly into the narrow specifics of shmups or JRPGs (for Mike's...
2021-02-04 01:42:30 +0000 UTC
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In this second part of the episode, we talk about the topic of Japanese world record verification and the future of world records and score keeping. We also talk some trash on Twin Galaxies (which is always fun). We talk about our issues with TG's ignoring of Japanese world records, being generally shady, and their current silly record submission practices (which Pearl had a delightful experience with).
Tracks:
1 = OC Remix, Temple of Life, from Li...
2021-02-04 01:41:14 +0000 UTC
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speedrunning.
Tracks:
Opening = Swans: Mother of the World
2nd = Bomberman 64: Second Attack Metal cover by ToxicEternity
3rd = Lower Nofair Metal Cover by Steamage (I learned to play this on guitar in highschool, ha)
Closing = Super Mario RPG, Battle with Smithy metal cover byRichaadEB
2021-02-04 01:39:58 +0000 UTC
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A really fun episode with fellow Shmup Slam Co-Host, KZ the Kusoplayer. In this episode we talk about the struggles of being midtier players and the scene's tendency to only pay attention to top tier level play. We also talk about the grind, getting into scoring versus survival only, and other attitudes we've run up against.
I'm super proud of how this episode turned out, so please check it out.
2021-02-04 01:30:36 +0000 UTC
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Today the podcast is graced by Frenetic, a co-founder of STG Weekly, contributing member of the overall scene, shmup evangelist, and awesome host of many shmup-meetups over the years.
We talk about the start of STG Weekly, his history with the genre, the Cali arcade scene, as well as some ideas for hustling shmups to a wider audience. We also discuss my idea for a shmup meetup for next year: Shmup Invasion 2020.
2021-02-04 01:28:26 +0000 UTC
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[Part II]
This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
2021-02-04 01:26:54 +0000 UTC
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This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?"
Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ
Moglar5k Youtube:
2021-02-04 01:25:40 +0000 UTC
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Today l get the chance to talk with the omega-level homie, Plasmo, about Stunfest 2019! This year was killer as always and we go over everything (at least that I could think of).
Featured players this year were Maribel (playing lunatic Touhou Ten Desires), Kiwi (playing parallel Blue Revolver), and Gus (playing 1.5 and 1.01 Futari Ultra). All the runs are highly recommended viewings.
Links:
Original Stunfest Stream (you can view the Twitch highligh...
2021-02-04 01:24:02 +0000 UTC
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I just finished watching the 26 episode Evangelion anime series for the first time. I loved it! I went into watching the show completely blind, I did not know anything about its story, plot, or themes. What I have recorded in this episode is my own raw interpretation of the series. I have not read reviews, read about the show, or listened to other people's ideas. I think this is a fun listen and am curious how it compares to how other people view the series...
2021-02-04 01:22:28 +0000 UTC
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Title pretty much says it all.
Link to GGPO Panel Vid:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9JTIn1SVQ4
2021-02-04 00:17:43 +0000 UTC
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*This guy ended up screwing this poor ep over. He said he would share it with the rivals community and on twitter but never did - probably was too afraid because I talked smack on ultimate or something*
This is the first "unchained" episode of the podcast (non-shmup related). This isn't going to be a super regular thing so no need for my shmup homies to get fired up. A new shmup episode is already in the works.
On this episode I get to talk about an awesome indie &...
2021-02-04 00:00:13 +0000 UTC
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A crazy huge episode.
Topics Covered:
-EUP Discord Closed
-Greatest Shmups of All Time List
-Why community matters with guests Dingo and Shoryusatsu
Much love for all the members of my discord, the whole thing was so much fun! Also, my infinite apologies to Dingo and Shoryusatsu for their episode getting caught in development hell.
2021-02-03 23:56:14 +0000 UTC
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In 1876 Leo Tolstoy published War and Peace.
In January of 2019 Softdrink and Mark MSX recorded a 2018 Shmup year in review episode and talked about Everything.
Seriously though, I think this is a killer episode and huge thanks to Softdrink for being such an awesome guest.
twitter.com/Softdrink_117
2021-02-03 23:49:33 +0000 UTC
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In light of the recent announcement that the Frame Savers Podcast will be entering an indefinite hiatus, I have decided to record this episode of my own podcast in tribute to theirs. I have been a long time fan of the Frame Savers, and was a former sponsor and guest on an episode of their show.
2021-02-03 23:45:13 +0000 UTC
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It started as a joke on my discord, but the idea was too funny to resist :-)
Jaimers dropping some serious bars here.
Also, both Jaimers and I are FANS of touhou games, the title is just a play on words.
2021-02-03 23:42:12 +0000 UTC
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It's the shmup release I have been waiting all year for! It's finally here! Ketsui DeathTiny! In this episode I get the opportunity to talk with Iconoclast, an accomplished shmup player who has been absolutely destroying DeathTiny, among other achievements I don't want to spoil, about the new release and titular arrange mode.
I've had a great time playing this game and talking about it, and I know you are all in for an enjoyable listen :-D Yes, it's a...
2021-02-03 23:41:23 +0000 UTC
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On today's episode, I get the opportunity to interview Adam Ferrando, the developer of Demon's Tilt, a pinball game with serious shmup elements. I have had a great time talking to Adam about his journey as an indie developer, the in-depth mechanics of Demon's Tilt, as well trying out the beta. I strongly encourage my fellow shmup players to check the game out when it releases!
Steam Link:
2021-02-03 23:37:46 +0000 UTC
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On today's episode, I am extremely excited to be able to talk with the Zero Ranger Developers Ebbo and Eebrozgi. After following this game's development on the forums and then playing the release this year, I was immediately hooked and eager to get these guys on the podcast. I truly feel this game is of the highest quality and give it my sincerest personal recommendation.
In the interview, we cover the games 10 year development history, it's evolving ...
2021-02-03 23:30:45 +0000 UTC
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On today's episode, Prometheus stops by the podcast to drop some serious knowledge. We talk about the history behind Full Extent of the Jam, his process of learning Dodonpachi, his philosophy of learning efficiently, input methods, DDP vs. DOJ, Starcraft Brood War, the state of Dodonpachi, and a bunch more.
I think I did a reasonably good job keeping my inner fanboy contained, huge thanks to Prometheus for coming on the podcast.
2021-02-03 23:26:59 +0000 UTC
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Mr. McCormo is back for part 2 of his interview!
In this follow up we go deep into some pretty technical and possibly divisive topics. We talk about welcoming new players into the scene, emulation versus ports, the merits of arcade sticks, digital versus analog display, the meaning of pixel response time, 240p vs 480i, and the biology behind how we look at shmups when we play.
McCormo has written an article on the subject of seeing shmups:
2021-02-03 23:15:43 +0000 UTC
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