The Original Persona 5 Blue 2023-09-29 | In the early 2010s, Persona 4 had taken the RPG world by storm. Even as western shooters and cinematic games took the mainstream market by storm, Persona 4 continued receiving new sequels and adaptations with every passing year. While anticipation had started to run high for Persona 5, most fans didn't notice that the game they were waiting so fervently for was already floating around online—5 years before its eventual release.This video covers and explores the mystery surrounding the original Persona 5 that began circulating online in early 2012. Originally known simply as "Persona 5", it would later be known as the Persona 5: Imagining Project.TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/BOREZET10/01/2024 UPDATE:ATLUSxP5, the original mastermind behind the Imagining Project, has stepped forward and confirmed a continuation of the Persona 5 Imagining Project, currently planned for 2025. While the original ATLUSxP5 Twitter account has been reactivated, they've clarified that the Twitter account wasn't originally made by them; it was made by users posting in the Atlus forum threads and had no direct involvement with the ATLUSxP5's work, hence Minato Hikari's involvement with the account. The original ATLUSxP5 has since reclaimed the Twitter account for their own use, posting new updates on the project's continuation there and on Tumblr.ATLUSxP5's NEW Twitter: twitter.com/sunsutonATLUSxP5's NEW YT channel: youtube.com/@sunsutonATLUSxP5's original Twitter: twitter.com/ATLUSxP5ATLUSxP5's Tumblr: tumblr.com/atlusxp5MUSIC USED:New Days - Persona 4Pursuing My True Self - Persona 4An Uncertain Fate - SkullgirlsTIGHTROPE 「 Title Screen 」- Persona 5: Imagining Project(Tight Rope (Floor Mix) - vividblaze)MORNING WAKE - Persona 5: Imagining Project(Stay Gold - UTRECHT)TAKE YOU HIGHER 「OPテーマ-3」- Persona 5: Imagining Project(Take You Higher - Jabberloop and Satoru Kurihara)ANOTHER STORY 「OPテーマ-4」- Persona 5: Imagining Project(Bedtime Story (Another Story Remix) - Jazztronik feat. YUKI)EPIPHANY - Persona 5: Imagining Project(Epiphany - Monday Michiru)Pulling the Strings - Persona 5: Imagining Project(Mikumo - The Silver Case)JIKA NET TANAKA 「 Super Bonus Round! 」- Persona 5: Imagining Project(ガール ザ ジャップ / Girl The Jump - COPTER4016882)WILD CARD - Persona 5: Imagining Project(Real Clothes [JTK New Remix] - Jazztronik)SOUL CHECK - Persona 5: Imagining Project(Kagerou Daze - Jin)Crimson Wings - Ys IV: The Dawn of YsSelf - Shin Megami Tensei IVBrand New Days - Persona 3: FESSOURCES REFERENCED:gamesradar.com/are-jrpgs-deadtrueachievements.com/n25857/the-long-silent-death-of-the-jrpgdigitalspy.com/videogames/grand-theft-auto/a502740/grand-theft-auto-4-achieves-25-million-lifetime-salesnews.microsoft.com/2007/10/04/global-entertainment-phenomenon-halo-3-records-more-than-300-million-in-first-week-sales-worldwideweb.archive.org/web/20150112062825/http://www.nydailynews.com/news/money/call-duty-modern-warfare-2-destroys-records-day-sales-rampage-article-1.417049trifectamix.tumblr.comgamebanana.com/sounds/53492(Persona 4 mod that includes P5:IP's songs)youtu.be/yKUGwlFJAHwlemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36567(P5:IP fangame)youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3TJcJVwxEOGRhKH4zOU0LfDKelofoDrC(Assinine Syndrome's continuation)youtube.com/@personaperusona3784/videos(guy who has mirrors of the original AtlusxP5 uploads)#Persona5 #Persona #ShinMegamiTensei
Metroid: SR388 - The Other Metroid 2 Remake Blue 2024-06-14 | AM2R might be the most well-known fan remake of Metroid 2, but it's not the only one. Other dedicated Metroid fans tried creating their own remakes of Metroid 2 throughout the mid-2000s, believing that Nintendo wasn't interested in remaking Metroid 2 themselves. While AM2R was the only Metroid 2 remake to ever be completed, there were others, such as Metroid 2 Remixed, MTR, and Metroid Extinction. Among all these attempts at a Metroid 2 fan remake was one that had the potential to rival even the official Metroid releases themselves.Before Samus Returns, there was AM2R; before AM2R, there was Metroid: SR388 by Von Richter - the Metroid 2 fan remake that never was.This is the untold story of Metroid: SR388, its ambitious vision, unique development history, and the vast legacy it ended up leaving behind.TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTHUMBNAIL ART BY: twitter.com/AaronBissessar GF TROOPER & ENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/JackoonZSPECIAL THANKS:- Tokinsom and Betatronic, for sharing their experiences with Metroid: SR388's development, additional script input, providing the original Metroid: SR388 assets, engine test builds, as well as providing the footage of Lysium: Stardiver used towards the end- Infinity's End, for sharing his own experiences with Metroid SR388's development- Hackmi, for sharing his experiences developing Metroid Origins, as well as providing additional clarity and insight regarding MEngine, Metroid: SR388, and Metroid fangames in generalCHAPTERS:00:00 - [INTRO]03:48 - Humble Beginnings05:54 - Metroid: SR388 and Von Richter14:53 - The Return of Metroid: SR38820:45 - The End of Metroid: SR38824:04 - MEngine: A Close Derivative30:22 - Metroid Origins: A Distant Relative33:53 - The Legacy of Metroid: SR38837:39 - [ENDSLATE]MUSIC USED:Inside the Deepsea Metro Subway Car (Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion)IntroCinemaAndTrailer_2006 (Metroid: SR388; Surface remix by Von Richter)Ritual (SIGNALIS)Study Session (Sukeban EP, by Garoad)Audio from the Metroid: SR388 TrailerMiniboss Hideout (Metroid: SR388, by Von Richter)Minor Labyrinth III - A Cave of Exciting New Encounters (Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan)Home (SIGNALIS)Title Screen & Samus's Theme (Metroid: SR388, by Florian)Chozo Ruins & Chozo Wonder (Metroid: SR388, by Florian)Ice Caves (Metroid: SR388, by Von Richter)Order Sector (Splatoon 3: Side Order)SR388 Surface Theme - Demo Mix (Metroid: SR388, by Von Richter)Voyage De Roi (Falcom Special Box '92)#0.1 style - Dedf1sh (Splatoon 3: Side Order)That's the Beginning of the Adventure (Etrian Odyssey III SUPER ARRANGE)Minasoko ni NemureSOURCES:youtube.com/watch?v=Dz-Sfw91A6A (Mirror of the Metroid SR388 trailer)youtu.be/Ba6-DtjuZ8E?si=bkklz2IP8wxy-2KX (Mirror of the extended Metroid SR388 trailer)web.archive.org/web/20080906063440/http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/238689.html (Archive of Von Richter's Metroid SR388 upload on GameTrailers)youtube.com/@MetroidSR388vr (Original Metroid SR388 channel)youtube.com/@MetroidEngine m2k2.taigaforum.com/post/metroid_sr388_teasers.htmlweb.archive.org/web/20080108134510/http://cinodras.net/~vonrichter/mforumsweb.archive.org/web/20081005130452/http://www.metroidsr388.comforums.atariage.com/topic/124767-metroid-sr388-the-fan-gamesmwcentral.net/?p=viewthread&t=12782&page=1&pid=186631forum.cavestory.org/threads/metroid-engine-sr388.6186 (Physix's first post about MEngine)tapatalk.com/groups/am2r/mengine-v0-1-t1355.htmlforum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,3846.0.htmlyoutube.com/@AlexRmetroid (Physix's channel for MEngine uploads)forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,3786.0.html (main MEngine thread)forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,3836 (Infinity's End raises concerns about MEngine)forum.metroidconstruction.com/index.php/topic,3915.0.html (Betatronic and Tokinsom's MEngine concerns thread)forum.prime2d.com/t/metroid-origins-a-game-being-made-in-physixs-mengine/6473 (Metroid Origins release)youtube.com/@Hackmi (Hackmi's channel)#Metroid #Remake #Nintendo
The History of Sampling in Video Game Music Blue 2024-01-12 | What's the one thing that Malcolm X, Adam West's Batman, and a common work printer all have in common? You can hear all of them in various Sonic the Hedgehog songs — and I can prove it.This video is an in-depth exploration of music sampling in video games, covering its long history, showcasing the sheer range of samples used in gaming, and the unique origins behind some of the most iconic samples heard in video game music. Even if you think you know all there is to know about sampling in gaming, there might still be a few surprises in store for you here...A good pair of headphones is highly recommended for this video!TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTHUMBNAIL ART BY: KiwiBoxers over on Discord!INTRO CARD ART BY: twitter.com/ZygAZoonENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/JackoonZSPECIAL THANKS to: Kuri, for editing input and assistance on some of the research!FULL LIST OF VIDEO CREDITS: docs.google.com/document/d/14FYIewkgI0dS7de_IrrkBV4HDd1K7eUgCUuMXa2qnzo/edit?usp=sharingWhile a LOT of research went into this video, I still wouldn't consider it a definitive source on music sampling in gaming by any means. In fact, if you're interested in learning more about how sampling is used in games, then please consider checking out some of the following links!- "VGM Sound Sources" spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JJBlHHDc65fhZmKUGLrDTLCm6rfUU83-kbuD8Y0zU0o/edit?usp=sharing- "Pop Fiction: The Fire Temple Chants," by GameTrailers (RIP)youtube.com/watch?v=U34MFcJdGCo- "SAMPLING in Video Game Music," by ToffeeBunyoutube.com/watch?v=SQTkOUjayW0- "The Samples Used in Silent Hill," by gilmasanyoutube.com/watch?v=xpsXD_kCurQ- "Sonic CD Sample Pack + Some of it's origins," by Collision Chaos Radioyoutube.com/watch?v=mnx7EBUHv_s- "Golden Sun Restored" playlist, by Cyanneyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLtV6mzFBoOTIV3SCiOEKAFoZVqF26ofyf- The Toby Fox Sample Sheetdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10is6jIBxYlPm0Bcaf0KFFw9TE0bph8L0pcXSiz6xs5E/edit#gid=97520973- UNDERTALE Sample Listdocs.google.com/presentation/d/1853ZT02oS3YWlG3Sp7ziQHrpJPXRp-D-QZl1J3Z6edM/edit#slide=id.p00:00 - [INTRO]03:00 - Sample CDs, Composers, and You06:38 - Sample Batch 110:11 - Mystery Samples (Xenogears, Killer7, C&C)14:21 - Sample Batch 216:47 - The Infamous Adam West Batman Sample19:05 - Sample Batch 322:09 - Games that sampled... other games???27:39 - The Obligatory Amen Break Section29:20 - The Less Obligatory Think Break Section30:51 - Conclusion34:00 - [ENDSLATE]MUSIC USED (that isn't already listed in the video):Red Hot Skull ... for Red Mountain - Sonic AdventureHaKox Theme B - Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach ZarathustraFile Select - Super Mario 64U.M.N. Mode - Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur MachtWhere Money Flows Like Water - Skullgirls EncoreDon't Preheat Your Oven Because If You Do The Song Won't Play - Pizza TowerRedial - Bomberman HeroSave & Exist =garage life= - Auto ModellistaBeefzone - DJ Joel (Vinesauce Joel/Vargskelethor)Number One (Sonic R) - Kamikaze Bitch remix, Sonic Jamz: Volume One(youtu.be/N9ShDnpjAD8?si=A2wTmynTApYwNZBD)SOURCES CITED/REFERENCED:factmag.com/2016/06/25/sampling-hip-hop-copyrightmusicradar.com/news/10-classic-sample-packs-changed-electronic-music-1reddit.com/r/XenoGears/comments/7z91a8/what_is_being_whispered_in_knight_of_firegamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/199365-xenogears/73348616youtu.be/Y0S1buCBwGItracklib.com/blog/music-sampling-guidehistoryofinformation.com/detail.php?id=2332https://www.thomann.de/blog/en/a-brief-history-of-sampling/romanolaw.com/2022/10/14/music-sampling-rights-what-you-need-to-knowdiymusician.cdbaby.com/music-rights/clear-samples-to-copyrighted-musicsoundonsound.com/techniques/lost-art-sampling-part-1reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/een5t/tomtthe_mind_of_man_rests_on_a_delicate_balancezero-g.co.uk/pages/company-founderstwitter.com/DingalingGames/status/1682533490011828225abbeyroadinstitute.co.uk/blog/sampling-role-in-hip-hop-and-its-legacy-in-music-productionpressreader.com/australia/computer-music/20181228/282011853459267tulamics.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-the-akai-mpcvox.com/culture/2018/4/16/16615352/akai-mpc-music-history-impact#Sampling #Music #Sonic
Xenoblade 3: The Past, Present and Future Redeemed Blue 2023-06-02 | In 1998, Xenogears was released, beginning the story of the man who would stand tall and shake the heavens. After 25 years, that story has finally come full circle in a way that very few other series have managed to do before or since then.This isn't so much a "review" of Xenoblade 3: Future Redeemed, as it is an exploration and discussion of a select few themes found in Future Redeemed. This video is dedicated to all the phenomenal A fans out there.00:00 - [INTRO]00:30 - The Significance of Future Redeemed04:23 - What IS Xenoblade 3's Core Theme?05:21 - Moebius N: Guardian of the Present09:22 - Na'el Doyle: Avatar of the Past Killer13:38 - Matthew Vandham: Builder of the Future19:02 - Miscellaneous Thoughts21:11 - Closing Thoughts22:14 - [OUTRO]TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/BOREZETAdditional credit goes to fellow Monolith Soft appreciator, Helsionium, whose Xenogears and Xenosaga footage was used through this video: @Helsionium MUSIC USED:Cent-Omnia Region (Day) - Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future RedeemedIn A Limestone Cave - Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra Eagus Wilderness (Day) - Xenoblade Chronicles 3That to Which the Defeated Cling - Xenoblade Chronicles 3Off-seer - Xenoblade Chronicles 3At Our Life's End - Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future RedeemedYesterdale (Day) - Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future RedeemedTwo Worlds and Two Hearts - Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future RedeemedYggdrasil (World Tree) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2Future Awaits (feat. Joanne Hogg) - Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future RedeemedSOURCES CITED:kotaku.com/the-real-story-behind-xenogears-unfinished-disc-2-1796151112siliconera.com/the-origins-of-xenoblades-developmentnintendo.co.uk/News/2018/June/Monolith-Soft-s-Tetsuya-Takahashi-reveals-more-on-Xenoblade-Chronicles-2-Torna-The-Golden-Country-1392565.htmlnintendoeverything.com/monolith-soft-reveals-more-on-xenoblade-chronicles-2-torna-the-golden-country-and-how-it-came-to-bevg247.com/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-interviewnintendo.co.uk/News/2022/February/An-introduction-to-Xenoblade-Chronicles-3-from-Executive-Director-Tetsuya-Takahashi-2168433.htmldestructoid.com/reviews/review-chrono-cross-the-radical-dreamers-edition-remaster-ps4-xbox-one-pc-switch#Xenoblade #XenobladeChronicles3 #NintendoSwitch
Gungrave GORE and The Struggles of South Korean Game Development Blue 2023-05-05 | Gungrave GORE is more than just a long-overdue sequel to Gungrave and Gungrave Overdose: it's possibly the most significant console game to come out of South Korea in nearly 20 years. This is the story of Studio Iggymob and Gungrave GORE's 5-year struggle to break through South Korean's barren console market — no matter the odds.00:00 - [INTRO]02:53 - South Korea and Gungrave GORE's Development11:13 - Smokin' Subpar Style (PRESENTATION)16:23 - A Return to Form (GAMEPLAY)22:41 - Surprising Post-launch Support24:49 - Gungrave GORE and Iggymob's Future27:50 - [OUTRO]TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/BOREZETSpecial thanks to both Kuri and @curtain_fire for their feedback on the script during the video's lengthy writing/research process!MUSIC USED:Flickering Shadows - Plumegeist (it's used as part of the opening SFX)Multiple Personality - Killer7Touch and Go - Tekken 4Fear - Tekken 4Eulenlieder - SIGNALISThe Red Gate - SIGNALISRolling Down the UMN (both versions) - Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach ZarathustraYensen the Boostmaster - Gungrave G.O.R.E.Burning Halloween Town - DeathsmilesDark Dizzy - Mega Man X5Misty Rain - Mega Man ZX TunesA Cue aun Tu Oi / A Red Apple Fell From the Sky - Gravity Rush 2Zero Fill Love - PangYa (Season 4)SOURCES CITED:siliconera.com/interview-gungrave-g-o-r-e-was-once-a-freak-of-a-gamegematsu.com/2022/11/gungrave-gore-now-available-launch-day-interview-with-studio-iggymob#nnntrueachievements.com/n51936/gungrave-gore-interview-iggymobunrealengine.com/en-US/developer-interviews/inside-the-development-of-beyond-the-grave-s-return-to-scumland4gamer.net/games/576/G057667/20220918063gematsu.com/2022/08/gungrave-gore-launches-november-22linkedin.com/posts/kay-kim-240a54128_iggymob-gungravegore-consolgame-activity-6949571776662106112--JBdblog.playstation.com/2021/10/01/gungrave-g-o-r-e-ikumi-nakamura-talks-ikumi-nized-approach-to-character-designsgematsu.com/2019/10/gungrave-gore-art-team-adds-isamu-kamikokuryo-benoit-ferriereyoutu.be/zYXuBQ7U0-ogameshub.com/news/features/gungrave-gore-game-interview-iggymob-33426gamerbraves.com/keyword-destruction-interview-with-kim-min-soo-of-iggymob-on-gungrave-g-o-r-egamerbraves.com/kamikokuryo-and-ferriere-join-the-gungrave-g-o-r-e-teamgamerbraves.com/tgs-2018-gungrave-gore-details-on-features-lore-and-malaysia-is-in-itgamer.ne.jp/news/201809210002gematsu.com/2017/12/gungrave-gore-development-ps4youtube.com/watch?v=X22CVz_kTEYhttps://n.news.naver.com/sports/esports/article/442/0000142787http://m.thebell.co.kr/m/newsview.asp?svccode=00&newskey=202111291708110640101495studybreaks.com/tvfilm/pc-bang-culture-south-korea-gamingseoulz.com/mobile-gaming-market-in-south-korea-full-breakdownseoulz.com/the-gaming-industry-in-korea-a-complete-breakdownhttps://intenta.digital/gaming-industry/video-game-industry-south-korea/seoulz.com/esports-in-korea-a-complete-breakdown-of-the-korean-gaming-cultureyoutu.be/QfV9l9sCkMI4gamer.net/games/999/G999904/20160520098famitsu.com/news/201808/22162551.html (Gungrave VR development history)famitsu.com/news/201712/14147956.html (Gungrave VRrelease day interview)famitsu.com/news/201709/23142574.html (Gungrave VR TGS impressions)4gamer.net/games/392/G039287/20170922150 (Gungrave VR 4Gamer TGS impressions)#Gungrave #GameDevelopment #BottomText
Is Monster Hunter Getting Easier? Blue 2022-11-11 | One of the biggest, longstanding questions of the western Monster Hunter community in the past 12 years, finally answered. This video aims to explore and touch on the unique layers of challenge within Monster Hunter, be it the older games or the more recent releases of World and Rise, and finally determine conclusively whether the series is growing "too easy" or if its playerbase is just growing too skilled as hunters — is it the series or is it the players?00:00 - [INTRO]03:18 - What makes Monster Hunter difficult?08:21 - Designing Around Player Individuality12:51 - A World-altering Change in Design20:14 - Other Misc. Gameplay Elements24:53 - The Multiplayer Factor30:15 - Asking All the Wrong Questions35:41 - [CREDITS]TWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTHUMBNAIL ART BY: KiwiBoxers over on Discord PORTRAIT ART BY: twitter.com/Gavriil_MB1VOICEWORK BY: fiverr.com/cleotorrezzENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/BOREZETBIG thanks to ShawnEX for letting me borrow the God Hand footage from one of his videos! He does some good work, so please consider checking his channel out: youtube.com/c/SGrooveYTMany thanks as well to Krekkov for giving me their blessing to use the art of Hinoa and Minoto early on in the video! MUSIC USED:Sweet Little Cafe - Trials of ManaOne More YesterdaySummer MirageUNDER DEFEAT Extended Tracks - Under DefeatRose-Colored Rhythm - Sonic and the Fallen StarPick of the Litter - SkullgirlsCosmic Psycho - Begin, X68000 ver.Koumajou Densetu 2/Koumajou Remilia 2 - Scarlet Tears (afternoon style)Streets Are HotBeyond the Endless Deep Blue (Elgado Outpost Theme) - Monster Hunter Rise: SunbreakPause Menu - Mario Strikers Charged Sunbreak (instrumental and ENG versions) - Monster Hunter Rise: - SunbreakINTERVIEWS/SOURCES CITED:gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/02/26/looking-back-at-10-years-of-monster-hunter-with-its-producer-capcom-game-informer.aspxusgamer.net/articles/as-monster-hunter-turns-10-can-capcom-finally-make-the-west-listenshacknews.com/article/130654/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-developer-interviewusgamer.net/articles/monster-hunter-4u-director-kaname-fujiokayoutu.be/NEQpBPvUyB0 (Ryozo Tsujimoto Q&A for MH3U)youtu.be/iaIKrXDfkPY (Fujioka & Tokuda interview for MH4U)http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/42880/monster-hunter-generations-e3-interviewventurebeat.com/2016/06/28/monster-hunter-producers-break-down-how-to-add-new-features-and-preserve-the-series-feel/view-allengadget.com/2007-04-22-monster-hunter-interview-extols-the-virtues-of-multiplayer.htmlsiliconera.com/monster-hunter-4-ultimate-director-on-the-least-used-weapons-drop-rates-and-moregamesradar.com/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-developer-interviewdestructoid.com/producer-ryozo-tsujimoto-talks-monster-hunter-3-ultimategamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/300976-monster-hunter-rise/79435450gematsu.com/2018/08/monster-hunter-world-shipments-and-digital-sales-top-10-millioncapcom.co.jp/ir/english/business/million.htmlneoseeker.com/forums/55239/t2037230-weapon-changesgameinformer.com/2019/07/12/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-devs-on-difficulty#MonsterHunter #Sunbreak #DeviljhoTail
MercurySteams Journey From Castlevania to Metroid Dread Blue 2022-01-08 | In a sea of games inspired by Metroid and Castlevania, only one developer has ever worked on both series proper. Starting from the humble beginnings of Mirror of Fate on the 3DS, all the way up to a million-seller on the Nintendo Switch, this video chronicles MercurySteam's side of the long story leading up to the release Metroid Dread.00:00 - Prologue (Chapter 0)03:36 - Mirror of Fate (Chapter 1)13:07 - Metroid: Samus Returns (Chapter 2)26:36 - Metroid Dread (Chapter 3)41:48 - Epilogue46:31 - ENDSLATETWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTWITCH: twitch.tv/bluestigmaENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/sushi_pizza_RRRHUGE THANKS TO: Kuri, for once again providing feedback and some extra footage used in the videoMUSIC USED:Crystal Teardrops - Castlevania: Symphony of the NightOp. 13 - Castlevania: Rondo of BloodEdge of the Sky - Castlevania: Order of EcclesiaSign of Bloodlines - Castlevania 64Ai - Xenosaga FreaksDuel ~ Kill or Be Killed - Fate/ExtraAmami Airport (Vision Quest) - Shin Megami Tensei - Devil Summoner: Soul HackersJENINAPhendrana Drifts - Metroid PrimePhendrana's Edge - Metroid PrimePoint of No Return - EschatosEnding (Extra Track) - Mega Man X5The Game Awards 2021 Orchestral Medley - Do I really gotta list where The Game Awards Orchestral Medley is from? Like, c'mon nowINTERVIEWS AND SOURCES CITED:justpushstart.com/2012/06/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2mirror-of-fate-interviewyoutube.com/watch?v=sFisvXJePmE (E3 2012 interview)youtube.com/watch?v=UYSEHhypu04 (Gamereactor interview)youtube.com/watch?v=89sxyP5HFfQ (NintendoWorldReport interview)relyonhorror.com/in-depth/interview-dave-cox-on-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate (MercurySteam 2013 interview)eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-20-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mercurysteam-konami (Lords of Shadow 2 interview; first public mention of MercurySteam allegations)youtube.com/watch?v=9BCPx2SX7Hk (Samus Returns developer diary)gamerant.com/metroid-samus-returns-producer-yoshi-sakamoto-interviewgamespot.com/articles/e3-2017-metroids-producer-talks-mercurysteams-cont/1100-6450980gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/06/18/samus-returns-39-developers-on-bringing-back-2d-metroid-and-why-mercurysteam-is-developing.aspxeurogamer.net/articles/2017-08-23-returning-to-metroidgameinformer.com/games/metroid_samus_returns/b/3ds/archive/2017/09/04/metroid-made-new-samus-returns-is-a-remake-that-feels-like-an-original-experience.aspxyoutube.com/watch?v=afUI8nIrGgI (Official Development History of Metroid Dread)youtube.com/watch?v=r4sfKoDf0kg (my video on Metroid Dread's development history)gamespot.com/articles/making-metroid-dread-concluding-the-saga-samus-voice-and-cinematic-storytelling/1100-6496856anaitgames.com/articulos/mercurysteam-empleados-condiciones-trabajo (Marta Trivi's feature on the working conditions and allegations against MercurySteam)famiboards.com/threads/metroid-dread-dev-issues-cut-content-salary-punishments-and-more-at-mercurysteam.424/#post-27194 (Peff's translation of Marta Trivi's article)anaitgames.com/noticias/mas-de-cincuenta-desarrolladores-acreditados-en-metroid-dread-han-abandonado-mercurysteam (report on a Redditor's findings that 50+ MercurySteam employees have left the company since Dread's release)#Metroid #Castlevania #MercurySteam
The Complete History of Metroid Dread Blue 2021-07-10 | To some, Metroid Dread is just another new 2D Metroid game. To veterans, it's the rumored video game they've been waiting 16 years for. This is the (mostly) complete history of how Metroid Dread went from a long-rumored Nintendo DS game up to a megaton Nintendo Switch announcement at E3, along with all the stops in between. This video is divided into yearly sections that covers Metroid Dread's development history, leaks, and rumors in chronological order, with a quick breakdown of the sections and what they cover here:00:00 INTRO00:10 Why Is Metroid Dread Significant?02:35 The Initial GameInformer and IGN Leak04:06 Metroid Dread's Listing in Official Nintendo Magazine05:30 "Project Dread" Scan in Metroid Prime 308:03 Liam Robertson's Report of a Metroid Dread Prototype09:44 Metroid Dread Officially Acknowledged10:26 Interviews Shed Light on Dread's Development Status13:31 Liam Robertson's Metroid Video 14:24 The Metroid Series' Darkest Hour16:18 Samus Returns18:07 Why A 2D Metroid Skipped the Nintendo DS18:39 Metroid Prime Trilogy HD and Super Metroid Remake Rumors19:08 Zippo Leaks New 2D Metroid by MercurySteam20:31 Why Metroid Dread Was Initially Cancelled23:58 Mystery of the Second Prototype27:40 ENDSLATETWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTWITCH: twitch.tv/bluestigmaEndslate art by: twitter.com/sushi_pizza_RRRSpecial thanks to SaniKink for the thumbnail art! Please take a look at the original art here: twitter.com/SaniKink/status/1413640581180534784Big thanks to Kuri as well for helping provide extra input on the video, as well as some of the extra gameplay footage used in the video!MUSIC USED:Brinstar Green - Super Metroid (synth remix by Luminist: youtube.com/watch?v=MmLy2Nb9x-A)Zenith [CHAPTER 10] - Ginga ForceU.M.N. Control Center - Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und BöseWarthog Run - Halo 3Foreboding - XenogearsPath to the Truth - Mega Man ZX Advent (ZX Advent Tunes ver.)With the Sky, the Clouds and You - Xenogears (sometimes incorrectly named as "Shevat -The Wind Calls-")Chozo Laboratory - Metroid: Samus ReturnsThe Last Metroid - AM2RBond of Sea and Flame - XenogearsUltraviolet - Megalomachia10/16/2021 UPDATE: Turns out, I missed a fun bit of info. In 2019, Vergeben (of Smash leaker fame) made a post on SSBU's GameFAQs message board about all games he had info on regarding upcoming E3 2019 announcements. Everything in his post, from Code Vein's release date to Deathloop's existence, eventually came to pass. This also included less concrete info on a new Warioware game and the existence of Metroid 5, neither of which would be announced for another 2 years.gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/234547-super-smash-bros-ultimate/77772436?page=2SOURCES USED:https://archive.is/tGxCN (IGN 2005 mailbag)https://archive.is/f0A4D (1UP reporting rumors of Dread's cancellation in 2005)ign.com/articles/2007/08/27/metroid-dread-nearing-completionnintendoworldreport.com/news/14487/retro-dread-reference-in-prime-3-a-coincidencemetroid.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Metroid_Dread#CapCom_comment (07/16/21 UPDATE: Mike Wikan calls Dread reference a joke; archived by Royboyx)https://archive.is/jMQr (CVG 2007: Nintendo denies Dread existence)youtube.com/watch?v=UFpLm3Dg7Yg (Liam Robertson's Metroid video, info about 2008 build)ign.com/articles/2009/06/04/e3-2009-dread-not-deadign.com/articles/2010/03/13/gdc-10-sakamoto-on-metroid-dread-please-be-patientdestructoid.com/metroid-other-m-and-sin-punishment-see-delays (news of Other M's delay that never made it into the video)https://archive.is/cytib (Games™ interview with Other M)web.archive.org/web/20100904145702/http://www.revogamers.net/entrevistas/yoshio-sakamoto-pasado-presente-y-futuro-metroid-690/2.html (archived Revogamers interview)nintendoworldreport.com/translation/23982/yoshio-sakamoto-interview (the translated Revogamers interview)ign.com/articles/2017/06/14/e3-2017-metroid-samus-returns-is-not-metroid-dreadhobbyconsolas.com/listas/asi-hizo-metroid-samus-returns-entrevista-yoshio-sakamoto-279253 (Hobbyconsolas interview)twitter.com/LeakyPandy/status/1199077680945287168twitter.com/LeakyPandy/status/1391800356796080130twitter.com/imranzomg/status/1088839610749181952zippospeaks.blogspot.com/2021/05/why-nintendos-2021-will-be-sequel-to.htmleurogamer.net/amp/2021-06-17-nintendos-sakamoto-on-bringing-metroid-dread-back-from-the-deadgamespot.com/amp-articles/metroid-dread-is-the-realization-of-a-15-year-vision/1100-6493022polygon.com/platform/amp/features/22537280/metroid-dread-interview-yoshio-sakamoto-nintendo-switch#MetroidDread #NintendoSwitch #DevelopmentHistory
How the Wirebug Changes Monster Hunter Blue 2021-05-14 | Out of all the new skills, mechanics, and features introduced in Monster Hunter Rise, the most important one of them all might just be a lil green bug. This is the story of the wirebug, its curious origins, and the development team behind it.00:00 What IS the Wirebug?01:47 Origins of the Wirebug04:33 Why DOES the Wirebug Work?08:39 The Wirebug's Impact on Monster Hunter's future11:07 ENDSLATEHUGE thanks to KiwiBoxers over on Discord for the thumbnail art!INTRO/ENDSLATE ART BY: twitter.com/sushi_pizza_RRRTWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTWITCH: twitch.tv/bluestigmaMUSIC USED:Your Sunset - Tekken Tag Tournament 2Trabelna - Monster Hunter Generations (ending version)Move Me - Ridge Racer Type 4Nebuta - Capcom vs SNK 2Theme of E-102ɣ - Sonic AdventureSally - Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label#MonsterHunterRise #MonsterHunter #Wirebug
From Beyond The Grave - A Complete Gungrave Retrospective Blue 2021-02-12 | An in-depth introduction and overview of the only video game series helmed by Yasuhiro Nightow, the creator of Trigun and Blood Blockade Battlefront: Gungrave. A series known best for its unique blending elements of sci-fi, mafia, gunplay, and revenge together in a single, stylish package.This video covers the two PS2 games (Gungrave + Gungrave Overdose) and the 2003 anime, as well as the unique development and achievements of the Gungrave series since its inception.0:00 - Intro to Gungrave and Yasuhiro Nightow1:56 - Gungrave (PS2)15:43 - Gungrave (Anime)23:54 - Gungrave Overdose35:21 - The Gungrave Franchise's FutureTWITTER: twitter.com/AxelayerTWITCH: twitch.tv/bluestigmaTHUMBNAIL ART: twitter.com/SpecterWhite/status/1358492260824993792ENDSLATE ART: twitter.com/DamnedUsername/status/1201973710309220357The BIG list of music/video credits: pastebin.com/UrrS8wEm#Gungrave #Overdose #Retrospective
