Crubcast

We're not afraid to say it. E3 had its pros, but given some space since its demise we've begun to feel that it may have been a net positive for Gamer Week to go away. Do you miss E3? Perhaps you miss the idea of E3? Let us know!

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SHOW NOTES
Here's that bullshot Killzone 2 E3 trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-4HNmuEAKg

Let's make a meme (Ubisoft E3 2015):
https://youtu.be/RCqGxNxjKA8

Ubisoft 2016 E3:
https://youtu.be/UTd-VPD0zCg

Check out Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX (the developer gave us review codes, full disclosure, but to save you a Google):
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/epic-dumpster-bear-1-5-dx-dumpster-fire-rebirth-switch/

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Brody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROX
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt
Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool
Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun

CHAPTERS
00:00 RIP E3
07:15 The case for why E3 should be dead
20:53 The knock-on effects of E3's demise
29:08 Oddities about Summer Games Fest
38:17 What newer game showcases can't replicate about E3
49:07 A reluctance to appreciate the medium
1:02:06 Larkrin's Patreon Question of the Week

We're watching EVERY non-filter episode of the main Pokémon anime and talking about it on our new Patreon exclusive podcast, Podcastémon! This first episode is free to give you a taste of the show, and if you want to listen to us immediately lose our sanity doing this you can join our $10 tier at https://www.patreon.com/crub to listen to more episodes. We've had a ton of fun doing this already, and we guarantee you'll have just as much fun joining us.

MORE PLACES TO FIND US
Crubscribe ► https://bit.ly/Crubcast
Get the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crub
Our Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-Shows
Join our Discord ► https://crub.org/join
Bird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficial
Podcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.org

SHOW NOTES
Here's the filler guide we're using:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRRcvt8VScb_LO-GESJaCxIscFG_sj_0NcNqp_YevIlIp8_yC3HlKMmzRxEoI-B24LDjPpTW9S3PVCY/pubhtml

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFan
Justin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt

As more time goes on, more reboots, remakes, and adaptations keep coming. Today we wanted to discuss what makes them work, what makes them flop, and if its a trend that should continue or not. Also Kevin confidently states that Rift Apart is DOOM For Kids.

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Crubscribe ► https://bit.ly/Crubcast
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Our Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-Shows
Bird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficial
Podcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.org

SHOW NOTES
Come watch some of crub take part in The Charity Room's big annual event, "Charity vs Room 2"! We're raising money for RAD this year and would love to see you there! More details at the link:
https://www.thecharityroom.com

Putting an article to explain Pokemon's "Dexit" here in case you wonder what that's about. Mentioned at around 33:45:
https://sea.ign.com/switch/155438/feature/pokemon-sword-and-shield-controversy-and-dexit-explained

Here is our discussion on games preservation that is mentioned at around 43:30:
https://youtu.be/IJHCJFHOemE

An explainer on the Dean Takashi Cuphead thing, if you want further context. Mentioned at around 49:00:
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-our-cuphead-runneth-over/

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt
Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool
Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun
Trav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuy

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and catching up
02:12 Setting up the topic
05:34 Kevin on how Ratchet Rift Apart is DOOM for kids
10:04 Attempting to clarify the many definitions of remake
19:01 What's often forgotten about with adaptations
24:45 Ninja Gaiden, X-Men, and Sabrina (a problematic trio)
34:21 Empathizing with those who don't like what a reboot turns something into
45:02 What is the value in doing reboots/adaptations?
53:49 Is rereleasing an original media before its remake good? Or should it be included with the remake?
01:01:19 Maybe it's okay for us to let some things go
01:10:27 Closing thoughts and outro

Welcome to the second video game mascot draft! Each of our 4 hosts will pick from a (terrible) list of game mascots to round out their team, in addition to one wild card pick each, to see who has the best shot at winning randomly selected categories. Could Nathan Drake really be a good interior designer? Does Donkey Kong know chess?

MORE PLACES TO FIND US
Crubscribe ► https://bit.ly/Crubcast
Get the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crub
Our Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-Shows
Join our Discord ► https://crub.org/join
Bird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficial
Podcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.org

SHOW NOTES
Here's the first Crub Draft, if you want homework before this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXX4KI-jmWE

BAFTA's most iconic video game characters of all time:
https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/bafta-most-iconic-character-poll-results

Here is "Steps", for when you hit that point and go "Huh":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steps_(pop_group)

For your ease of reading, here are the characters involved. Minecraft Steve, Duke Nukem, Parappa the Rapper, Solid Snake, Qbert, Samus, Agent 47, Ken Masters, Bowser, Nagito Komaeda, Sephiroth, Gordon Freeman, Nathan Drake, Knuckles, T Shaped Tetris Block, Donkey Kong, Goro (with the four arms), Dig Dug, Krystal, Diana Burnwood, Deadman, Miles Morales, Robin (Fire Emblem)

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Justin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt
Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUg
Trav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuy

CHAPTERS
00:00 We are ready to blame Justin once again
03:26 Reading the draft picks
07:14 The start of the draft
32:53 The first category: Best interior decorators
40:45 The second category: Team that will win a game of chess
47:11 The third category: Team that could win America Ninja Warrior
53:37 The fourth category: Which team would be the best boy band
1:00:18 The final category: Team that can cure the common cold
1:04:35 Surprise category: Who would win in Hole in the Wall (?)
1:07:40 A tie???
1:11:14 Chef Kilo's Patreon Question of the Week

Today on the Crubcast we bring you a tale of a creature from Delaware. One so feared for its outrageous fondness for feet that its made waves through all of the...very mountainous regions of Delaware. Please, kick back, make sure you're safe, and join us on this tale of...The Billyhorse.

MORE PLACES TO FIND US
Crubscribe ► https://bit.ly/Crubcast
Get the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crub
Our Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-Shows
Bird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficial
Podcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.org

SHOW NOTES
Here is a link to our beautiful creature:
https://twitter.com/CrubOfficial/status/1699231843017728323

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFan
Justin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt
Trav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuy

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and check-in
01:16 Setting up the topic
05:15 Determining our cryptid's home
08:56 We start talking about feet, sorry, but it makes sense
16:13 Crafting an origin and name for our little freak
28:56 How long has our creature been around? What does it sound like?
35:56 The reveal of the first draft
37:53 Trav begins the second draft
38:48 We begin to tell the canon tale of this cryptid
42:12 We get distracted by how it looks
42:50 The tale resumes
47:58 Its features canonize before our eyes
50:02 Tommy Maxwell's unfortunate involvement
56:32 The creature's sighting in the 1960's
1:01:23 Our creature basically finalizes visually
1:08:26 TheCrazyEven's Patreon Question of the Week