"Survey Says Yes" with Phil Summers
The Max Frequency Podcast
Phil Summers returns to talk all about his latest book 202X: Video Game Reflections. From cover to feedback to design, we dig into the creation behind the book! Plus, Phil watched the Alien movies for the first time, so we had to talk about that. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Alien for the First Time Making 202X by Lucas M. Thomas Wrap-Up Phil Summers - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
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"Unpacking a Part of Myself" with Javed Sterritt
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Javed Sterritt of Good Blood returns to dig into the creative psyche and figure out just “what is a Good Blood video?” Come bathe in the material as we try to pin down research, creativity, and storytelling. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Thanks Javed Since Last Time… What is a Good Blood Video? Keyed in on the Production Javed Sterritt - - - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
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"Pretty Much Dead to Me" with Logan Moore
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Logan Moore returns for a classic Millennial Gaming Speak-style episode with our thoughts on the State of Play, the 30th Anniversary PlayStation gear, and revisiting our top ten favorite games of all time. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome Sony Has Sure Had a Month State of Play – September 2024 The 30th Anniversary Trenches Our Top Ten Games of All Time Logan Moore - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design,...
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"Life is Weird" with Razbuten
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Razbuten joins the show to explore the balance of creating for oneself and an audience, while also being a parent. If you don’t walk away from this episode with, you know, an existential crisis and an understanding of the universe then you’ve failed. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes I Do YouTube I Hope This Video Doesn’t Suck by Andy Baio Consistency Means a Lot of Things Avatar: The Last Airbender Razbuten - - - - - Max’s home online. - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series...
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"Peering into My Soul" with wizawhat
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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 . Show Notes The Outer Wilds Club Overwatch Clones (Whenever you can link to Tank! link to Tank!) Monstrer Retrospectives Writing and Deadlines Walking Away from Paper Mario Packaging a Video Wizawhat - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
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"A Very Different Energy Going On" with Abby Roberts
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Abby Roberts takes a seat behind the microphone to share about her dive into the world of podcasts before strolling down memory lane with formative gaming memories. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome Getting into Podcasts 🪦 Everyone Has a Podcast Abby’s Gaming Memories Games We Play Together Abby Roberts - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
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"Everyone Get Together for a Hootenanny" with Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson
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Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson returns to the show to breakdown, review, and celebrate the summer 2024 Nintendo Direct. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Catching Up Nintendo Direct (Summer 2024) Mario & Luigi: Brothership Fantasian Neo Dimension We Got this Lil’ Chunk Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Dragon Quest III HD–2D Remake Nintendo Switch Online 17+! MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Metroid Prime 4:...
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"Put Me in the Camp of Amp" with Jerrad Wyche
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Jerrad Wyche returns catch up with Max about the state of Xbox and dissect the 2024 Xbox Summer Games Showcase. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome A Lot Has Happened with Xbox Xbox Games Showcase 2024 DOOM: The Dark Ages State of Decay 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metal Gear Solid 𝝙: Snake Eater , the dev behind MGSΔ Perfect Dark Indie Block New Hardware Gears of War: E-Day Jerrad Wyche - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its...
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"I will be Flabbergasted" with Logan Moore
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Logan Moore and Max celebrate 10 years of Keigh–3 style predictions. I know I said 8 years on the show. Math is hard. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes A Chapter Select PSA Reviewing the 2023 Predictions PlayStation 2024 Predictions Logan’s PlayStation Predictions There will be only one newly announced Sony first-party game at the event. ✅ A goodbye message from Jim Ryan will play and will then be followed by Hermen saying “Hello I am your new daddy” ❌ Sony will tease the existence of the PS5 Pro, but won’t formally show it off until...
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"Daddy Bedtimes" with Scott White
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The Professor himself, Scott White, returns to chat about graduating to the class of Dad, introducing video games to our kids, and the wide world of board games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Welcome Flip Phones, Patches, and Mods Scott! Dad Mode, Execute!! A Baldur’s Gate 3 Digression Baby’s First RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Big Board Game Guy Scott White - - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and...
info_outlineChris Johnston and Max to go back to the early aughts to explore working on EGM and the heyday of E3. CJ shares about his journey from working in the press to being a video game producer.
You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here.
How We Met
EGM
- Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)
- EGM Issue 59, June 1994: Interface - Letters to the Editor
- EGM Issue 59, June 1994: Press Start News
- TurboDuo
- 3DO
- EGM Issue 61, August 1994: PSX Mind-Boggling Effects
- Hasbro Toaster VR Console
- DisneyQuest VR
- Metroid Prime Development
In Memoriam of E3
- GameCube Space World 2000 Demo
- The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker E3 2002 Reveal
- EGM Issue 148, November 2001: Cel-da Debate
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess E3 2004 Reveal
- Crowd Reaction [Warning: Language]
EGM's Top 100 Games
Sonic & Tails in Melee
- EGM Issue 153, April 2002: Sonic and Tails in Melee
- Sonic Brawl Reveal Trailer
- Sega Neptune April Fool’s Joke (Wayback Machine Archive)
- Sega Neptune
Adult Swim Games
- Regular Show
- Correction: The high pitch "Turner" was, in fact, "Frederator," which you can listen to here.
- Robot Unicorn Attack
- Mafia Wars
- Max’s Pitch for Celeste
- Earthblade
Enhance User Experience
Lost to Time
- Video Game History Foundation
- Max's Review of The Last of Us
- “A Passion for Smash” – Celebrating 15 Years of Super Smash Bros. Brawl with Peter Spezia
Chris "CJ" Johnston
- CJ’s Mastodon @[email protected]
- Player One Podcast
- Enhance