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Yu-Gi-Oh is something I never really got into growing up. Or now for that matter since I've gotten into some things now that I should have gotten into when I was younger. Although I was kind of around it since I was into Pokemon and Magic: the Gathering so it's not a totally 100% new thing to me. Plus the memes.

Good thing I somehow convinced Luke Herr to come back for another session of "Luke Explains Things To Chris that Chris Should Already Know About." This time he takes on Yu-Gi-Oh and a combo shot of games in Forbidden Memories and Dark Duel Stories. Will we be trapped in the shadow realm for attempting this? Only one way to find out!

Learn such things as:

• How well do card games translate into video games?
• Did anyone plan this thing out or did stuff just get thrown at the wall?
• How were kids who watched this not completely traumatized and as a general rule experienced mental breakdowns?
• And so much more!

You can find Luke over on D’OhMance Dawn, Multiversal Q, and RPG Pals Club. Or catch him on Twitter @koltreg or his Patreon, found under Luke Herr.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Use the coupon code “ireadshownotes” for 15% off your order.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.

Intro/Outro Music by Best Day, who doesn't understand a single word of what we said in this episode.

Welcome, fellow gamers and comic book aficionados, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the fiery pits of Hell with Spawn in the Demon’s Hand, the 3D fighting game that brought Todd McFarlane’s iconic antihero to the Sega Dreamcast. Prepare for a wild ride as we explore the game’s demonic delights, from its hellish bosses to its chaotic Battle Royale mode.

Joining us on this infernal journey are none other than Pierce Lydon and George Marston from the podcast Spawnography. These two Spawn scholars will help us unravel the twisted tale of Al Simmons, the military operative turned hellspawn, and his quest for vengeance and redemption. Expect plenty of laughs, deep dives into Spawn lore, and maybe even a few hellish puns along the way.

So grab your chains, summon your necroplasmic powers, and get ready to battle through the underworld with us. It’s time to see if “Spawn in the Demon’s Hand” is a heavenly hit or a devilish dud!

Learn such things as:

• Can Spawn ever really die?
• Do you need a plot to have a good game?
• Who is this? Why are they?
• And so much more!

You can find Spawnography on Twitter, BlueSky, and Instagram, and of course those Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify places.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.

A big thanks to the Transphoria campaign on Kickstarter, as well as “Fun” and Games for the promos today.

Intro/Outro Music by Best Day, who unlocked all of the characters because I said he couldn’t do it.

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Cars! Dinosaurs! It's every little kid's dream! Come listen as Kelsey and Torey from all your favorite podcasting groups on Facebook join the show to talk about Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. Learn such things as:

• Why have we never heard of this comic?
• What famous person worked on the game?
• How bad was the cartoon anyway?
• And so much more!

If you're seeing this then you get to know that WE HAVE A PATREON! Check it out and have a hand in supporting the show. Or if you don't like Patreon there are other options as well.

You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.

You can find Kelsey and Torey hanging out in the Karen & Ellen Roomies group on Facebook, or they also asked me to drop a link to Hutchinstruttin.

Thanks to Roger Reichardt of Gamerheads for that sweet sweet intro drop.

A big thanks to Derek from Rolling Misadventures as well as Katy from Kakebytes for the promos today.

Music by Best Day, who makes better music than Bjork. But then again, who doesn't?

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It's about time I talk to someone on the publishing side of things. Sure, you can self publish and do everything yourself but wouldn't it be nice if there was someone who could help you out with that? Maybe someone like Mike Perkins from 215 Ink perhaps?

I sure hope so because that's who I got. Listen in as I learn from Mike some of what goes into getting a comic into my hands, and be sure to head over to the 215 Ink shop to pick up some of their stuff. Or maybe even look into submitting something you've been working on? I know I have some talented listeners here even if they don't believe me. And when you buy something, because I know you will, be sure to mention that you're friends with me.

Learn such things as:

• How should you send a pitch to a publisher?
• How bad can my art be when I send something in?
• How can I help to get books into people's hands?
• How can you read the first issue of Freaks and Gods for free? Hint, follow this link.
• And so much more!

You can find Mike and 215 Ink over on Twitter @215Ink, Instagram @215Ink, Facebook @215Ink (are you sensing a theme here?) or the official 215 Ink website. You can also check out the 215 Ink Shop or their selection on Comixology.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Use the coupon code “ireadshownotes” for 15% off your order.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.

Music by Best Day, who might maybe have a comic idea. But I really have no idea because I just pulled that out of my ass.

It's not often that I've seen a comic really follow along an entire family tree. Maybe a bit down the line but generation after generation after generation after..... well, you get the idea. Too bad I'm not a expert on the Jostar family legacy.

Good thing David Weinburger from Shonen Flop who thankfully is all over this one. Things will probably get a bit bizarre.

Learn such things as:

• When do family naming conventions go too far?
• Am I crazy for thinking the anime art was made using Jolly Ranchers?
• Why am I forcing David to learn Japanese
• And so much more!

You can find David on Twitter @davidmwein or check out Shonen Flop website and on Twitter @ShonenFlopCast.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Use the coupon code “ireadshownotes” for 15% off your order.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.

A big thanks to 4 Panel, as well as Capes on the Couch for the promos today.

Music by Best Day, who obviously comes from a family legacy of awesomeness.