Historian, writer, and narrative designer Holly Nielsen joins Alex and Brandon to cover 19th century party games, Ayn Rand’s The Bachelorette, and David Attenborough narrating Monster Hunter. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Brandon Sheffield and Holly Nielsen. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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SHOW NOTES:

• Ridge Racer series

Question 1: Based on the state of play in the 19th century, which modern video games would past audiences enjoy the most? (03:03)

• The Jackbox Party Pack
• Hidden in Plain Sight
• Quiplash
• Sid Meier’s Civilization series
• Mary Todd Lincoln
• Hearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft

Question 2: Y’all seen the news lately? (07:20)

• The video game industry is mourning the loss of Game Informer
• Game Informer
• Edge
• Fortnite
• Minecraft
• Roblox
• A pivotal online hub for ROM hacks goes news-only after two decades
• Archive.org
• Hugh Jackman
• Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
• Unusual Duels Vol 1: The Princess Vs. The Countess
• Arthur Conan Doyle
• Cottingley Fairies

Question 3: What were the most successful video games of the 16 and 32 bit eras to come from countries that didn’t dominate the market? (17:30)

• Gaelco, S.A.
• Radikal Bikers
• Gaelco Tuning Race Championship
• Tokyo Cop: Special Police Reinforcement
• Woody Allen
• What’s Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)
• Amanita Design s.r.o

Question 4: Adapt Atlas Shrugged into a video game. (21:57)

• Ayn Rand
• Atlas Shrugged