Liam Triforce
Super Mario Sunshine is... Weird (And I Love It)
updated
Sonic the Hedgehog in 3D. A tumultuous run with great ideas scattered and buried throughout a minefield of lost potential. In this video, I take a look at every 3D Sonic game Sonic Team developed in an attempt to understand where we are today.
Thumbnail art by Sammy Tighe twitter.com/TigheSammy
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:28 Ups, Downs and All-Arounds
10:21 Sonic Adventure
42:54 Sonic Adventure 2
59:11 The Dark Age Approaches
1:10:56 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
1:24:03 The Boost Era
1:40:38 New Frontiers
A huge thank you to my patrons and YouTube members for cleaning up my script, including:
Pyrrickong youtube.com/c/DesigningFor
ThePaintHuffer thepainthuffer.newgrounds.com
T Pig
Special thanks to info.sonicretro.org, which was an invaluable resource during my research.
Sources
Retro Gamer - "The Making of: Sonic Adventure"
Polygon - How Sega moved Sonic from 2D to 3D polygon.com/features/2017/4/17/15099400/how-sega-moved-sonic-from-2d-to-3d
GameInformer - Where Sonic Went Wrong gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/11/14/where-sonic-went-wrong.aspx
Sonic Boom Game Grumps Footage youtube.com/watch?v=rJyiWoe3bUg
Electronic Gaming Monthly, September 1997.
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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is an oft overlooked Zelda, bite-sized Zelda game with big ideas. It is all about seeing things from new perspectives, both metaphorically and literally. I love this game!
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A huge shout out to the always fantastic zeldadungeon.net for being a fantastic resource, as always.
Special thanks to KingK!
Sources
videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/game-credits-are-still-a-broken-mess
Zelda sales figures web.archive.org/web/20130202170610/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html
nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/feature_zelda_the_minish_cap_is_all_about_seeing_things_from_a_new_perspective Nintendo Life - Minish Cap & Seeing Things From A New Perspective
youtube.com/watch?v=XOmn7MI7egA Japanese Minish Cap commercial
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Special thanks to my Dad for allowing me to record him playing Super Mario 64 for the first time. Also, special thanks to my brother for helping me film shots of the controllers.
Speedrunners I featured in this video:
Simply twitch.tv/simply
Cheese twitch.tv/cheese
Liam twitch.tv/liam
GreenSuigi twitch.tv/greensuigi
KANNO twitch.tv/kanno
Siglemic (inactive… but I miss the runs) twitch.tv/siglemic
Xiah youtube.com/channel/UClNZewYw4FsmbwfzX11-p3Q
Check out Super Mario 64 Beta Archive here: youtube.com/c/SuperMario64BetaArchive
Check out sm64romhacks.com
Featuring music by
youtube.com/watch?v=C-yhzrCFsA0 desert sand feels warm at night - 新世界の弟子たち (New World Disciples)
youtube.com/watch?v=Pzus3tNules Wet Dry World 1995/07/29 build by Jim Nopedie
youtu.be/HpPYQMnk39g Dire, Dire Docks but it’s underwater.
youtube.com/watch?v=B82gHjDZO6M Scatman’s World 8-Bit by Xiotrion
HUGE list of sources for this video: pastebin.com/1JBmzbhQ
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Development
13:49 The Game
39:05 Speedrunning
52:41 How the Game Has Aged
1:12:29 Beyond the Castle Walls
1:21:22 Enduring Mysteries and L is Real
1:39:03 Every copy of Super Mario 64 is personalized
1:48:01 Conclusion
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Special thanks to:
My good friend Tyler for allowing me to borrow his 3DS to capture footage! This video would not have been possible without him. twitch.tv/tigercowz
ZeldaDungeon for being a fantastic resource, as always! zeldadungeon.net
And all of the Twitch viewers that helped me record these games live!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:17 Visuals
5:45 Core Gameplay
16:52 Items
26:32 Dungeons
39:56 Overworld
1:11:38 The Two Towers
1:21:06 Finale
Sources
zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Permanently_Missable_Items
Aonuma cites the Zelda formula as “aging” and mentions PH’s appeal to casual gamers http://www.gamernode.com/e3-07-the-director-phantom-hourglass-and-zeldas-future
Perfect Strategy for Bombchu Bowling youtube.com/watch?v=asTd9OOAGq0
Dampe Graveyard Heart Piece Footage youtube.com/watch?v=ALgbq0hMGwI
Battle Mode Footage youtube.com/watch?v=tGkwVVjPIes
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A casual recollection of my memories with the Wii, and why I believe it both succeeded and failed in the grand scheme of things.
Check out my Skyward Sword video for more thoughts on the Wii (and also because I am very proud of it) youtube.com/watch?v=Dd5a1P9tbgQ
Lambhoot’s Call of Duty 4 video youtube.com/watch?v=28tUD9jNJiY
Lambhoot’s Excite Truck video youtube.com/watch?v=utbBZ8kV7qA
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:16 Revolution
7:16 Wii Menu and Channels
18:10 Wii Sports
28:33 The Way Wii Play
44:26 Wii Are Tired of Wii
59:06 Wii Say Farewell
1:15:56 Conclusion
Sources:
Forecast Channel Footage youtube.com/watch?v=Sou-N8f_6Rg
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Footage from TheRunawayGuys youtube.com/watch?v=MfZPRH8ySGQ
wired.com/2009/06/super-mario-galaxy-2
wired.co.uk/article/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-dead
The Big Ideas Behind Nintendo’s Wii web.archive.org/web/20071121134859/http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2006/tc20061116_750580_page_2.htm
youtube.com/watch?v=hLOccBorPsA Wii commercials
youtube.com/watch?v=oJYwXL1yc5E reggie interview xplay
denofgeek.com/games/the-wii-was-nintendos-revolt-against-the-gaming-industry
youtube.com/watch?v=wr6Z8iZoDEI check mii out channel footage
web.archive.org/web/20090315052310/http://wii.ign.com/articles/960/960820p1.html NMF disappointed over MadWorld
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/02/cooking-mama-cook-off-highlights-wii-remote-issues
arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/04/why-baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition-wont-be-coming-to-wii-u-or-any-other-consoles
twitter.com/TrentOster/status/192109762689777665
destructoid.com/retro-city-rampage-sales-threshold-hopes-xbla-regrets
gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22974
Wii Blue Light Footage youtube.com/watch?v=m9jQed9ScFU
Everybody Votes Channel Footage youtube.com/watch?v=3VDDXQrqA8A
Nintendo Channel Footage youtube.com/watch?v=KHitugtDCmc
Wii Shop Channel Footage youtube.com/watch?v=OtTxl_MgZKU
Wii Boxing Tutorial youtube.com/watch?v=6qOsmMayJcw
Pikmin 2 Footage youtube.com/watch?v=GUZQWJ_mmFU
SoulCalibur Legends Footage from 10min Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=142tDGB1OSs
Project M Footage from CLASH Tournaments youtube.com/watch?v=HPsAE_PLcbI
Talking Point: Why Skyward Sword Sales Failed to Soar nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/talking_point_why_skyward_sword_sales_failed_to_soar
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Graphic Design by @hotcyder
Special thanks to Wolfalous and @TheKingOfKingK for always believing in me.
Also huge thanks to zeldadungeon.net for being an excellent resource as always!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
10:00 Admiration
46:43 Conflict
1:23:30 Love
1:48:58 Wisdom
Sources:
Beach Bowl Galaxy footage from Typhlosion4President youtube.com/watch?v=_Hbl3Gs5G88
gamedeveloper - Opinion piece from 2012 bringing Skyward Sword’s issues to light gamedeveloper.com/design/analysis-i-skyward-sword-i-proves-that-i-zelda-i-needs-to-evolve
Zeldadungeon - Why Skyward Sword Failed zeldadungeon.net/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-why-it-failed
nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/interview_eiji_aonuma_and_tomomi_sano_shed_light_on_the_legend_of_zelda_twilight_princess_hd
Skyward Sword E3 2010 youtube.com/watch?v=V7BQJ2GKQ3M
Skyward Sword Trailer 2011 youtube.com/watch?v=SMkvcKhVCEk
Nintendo World Report TV - A Defense of the Imprisoned youtube.com/watch?v=nK-Dl5RKU2w
Zeldadungeon - Zelda and Philosophy: Fate and Free Will zeldadungeon.net/zelda-and-philosophy-fate-and-free-will
Iwata Asks - Course Select nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword/Vol-5-The-Dense-Sky-and-Town/1-Inspired-by-Mario-Course-Selection/1-Inspired-by-Mario-Course-Selection-204285.html
Nintendo Support - Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2939/~/the-legend-of-zelda%3A-skyward-sword-%E2%80%93-song-of-the-hero-quest-issue
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Vinesauce - twitch.tv/vinesauce
Red Vox - redvoxband.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Liam Gallagher has joined the chat
4:40 Jackass Forever
24:07 Every movie of all time and maybe a video game or two
1:20:23 Current State of Our Endeavours (as of February 2022)
1:32:10 Vinny finally watches anime (Akira)
1:41:47 Liam finally watches Blade Runner
1:57:56 Red Vox's Visions Thoughts
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#Vinesauce
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:07 Creating an Icon
11:09 Sonic the Hedgehog
25:25 Development of Sonic 2
34:42 Sonic the Hedgehog 2
50:28 Sonic 3 & Knuckles
1:12:59 Interlude - Memories with Classic Sonic
1:17:23 End of an Era
1:21:29 Sonic CD
1:31:49 Conclusion
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Time Travel Overhaul Mod for Sonic CD (2011): gamebanana.com/mods/50080
OVA Knuckles in Sonic Mania: gamebanana.com/mods/244309
Special thanks to Sonic Retro for being a fantastic resource on all things Sonic. Used for a lot of my research.
Also big thanks to KingK for helping me with the script!
Video Sources
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts Footage from NintendoComplete youtube.com/watch?v=lsMiyr9M6lM
Yuji Naka & The Sonic Team Interview youtube.com/watch?v=fHkosWFNRko
Sonic: Birth of an Icon youtube.com/watch?v=LpFIfpbZwK0
Eurogamer - Miyamoto on World 1-1 youtube.com/watch?v=zRGRJRUWafY
Sonic Archives Official - 1990 Sonic and Madonna Tech Demo youtube.com/watch?v=wsbaDltkfTc
Synthetic Frost - Skip the bath in Chemical Plant Zone youtube.com/watch?v=RYF8nNusWOQ
Sonic Panic youtube.com/watch?v=XbshEiRferY
Sonic 2 Japanese Commercial youtube.com/watch?v=KnQdzRXVQ8U
Espyo - The Pit in Sonic 2 youtube.com/watch?v=4LD9Yekzajk
Ashman792 - The Pit Animation youtube.com/watch?v=fDabQqRykgo
Sonic 3 McDonald’s Commercial youtube.com/watch?v=X4z6S6SErYA
Sonic at Macy’s Day Parade in 1993 youtube.com/watch?v=DmTC0m7wQbs
saburoinc3 - Sonic CD Wacky Workbench Generators youtube.com/watch?v=9psDHy2KI-c
Online Sources
Gamerant - Sega Admits it “Betrayed” Fans gamerant.com/sega-betrayed-fans-419
Sonic Producer Admits That Rise of Lyric’s Main Priority Was to be Shipped nintendoenthusiast.com/sonic-producer-admits-that-rise-of-lyrics-main-priority-was-to-be-shipped
Gamerant - Sonic Frontiers' Focus on Quality Over Timeliness is a Good Sign for the Future gamerant.com/sonic-frontiers-sega-sonic-team-quality-delay-rushed-game-history
Sonic the Hedgehog’s rocky history polygon.com/2016/2/8/10756318/sonic-the-hedgehog-great-rocky-history
Yuji Naka Sonic Interview - February 1995 mdshock.com/2018/07/19/yuji-naka-sonic-interview-february-1995
FreeGameTips - Mark Cerny freegametips.com/mark-cerny-who-is-the-genius-behind-playstation-5
Sega-16 - Sega Technical Institute sega-16.com/2007/06/developers-den-sega-technical-institute
Sega-16 - Interview with Mark Cerny sega-16.com/2006/12/interview-mark-cerny
Interview with Brenda Ross, 2001 info.sonicretro.org/Brenda_Ross_interview_by_Deviance_(February_2001)
Sonic 2’s scrapped time travel, courtesy of Yasuhara-san twitter.com/necrosofty/status/866702759357292544
GDC - Classic Sonic Postmortem gdcvault.com/play/1024928/Classic-Game-Postmortem-Sonic-the
Written Sources
“The open sky is blue forever” quote from Naoto Ohshima - pg. 328 of Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works https://readonlymemory.vg/shop/book/sega-mega-drive-genesis-collected-works/
Retro Gamer, Issues 45, 175
Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation
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Special thanks to Wolfalous and KingK:
twitch.tv/wolfalous
youtube.com/c/KingdomKlannad
Also special thanks to Zeldadungeon.net for being a valuable resource as always! zeldadungeon.net
Sources:
IGN - Nintendo’s History at E3 (2004) ign.com/articles/2011/05/12/nintendos-history-at-e3-2004
Nintendo @ E3 2004 youtube.com/watch?v=89GB6bC9_N4
Twilight Princess Reveal youtube.com/watch?v=VE2Dc1sx71U
Iwata Asks - Wind Waker iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/wind-waker/0/1
Iwata Asks - Twilight Princess http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/twilight_princess/0/2
Game Developers Choice Awards - Twilight Princess Writing Award game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20070308/awards.htm
DICE Awards - Twilight Princess Honours interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2007&idGame=858
Eurogamer - Aonuma apologizes for Wind Waker eurogamer.net/articles/news250705zelda
Nintendo World Report - Eiji Aonuma @ GDC 2007 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/13085/eiji-aonumas-gdc-2007-presentation
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
6:12 Choice
45:19 Responsibility
1:04:18 Power
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A casual and nostalgic reflection on the Nintendo GameCube, what it meant to me, and where it stands in the history of its medium. If I didn't mention [insert game here], that's because I either forgot or didn't feel it was important to the thesis of the video.
Valve versus Nintendo write-up (likely incomplete): docs.google.com/document/d/1UlDEZbs94IGFpGjs8tcOeuVg-V4WZNIoe1I7wkBoCWk/edit?usp=drivesdk
Videos on games featured:
Luigi's Mansion Retrospective youtu.be/-0kvqrf28wY
Pikmin Retrospective youtu.be/WaNomnksjxA
Sonic Mega/Gems Collection (technically just a video on Sonic R, but still) youtu.be/WepSmCm4Rpo
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker youtu.be/Ozywlnt7CRY
Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective youtu.be/WBqP3tY3hSw
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:52 A Brief History
7:14 Experiences
27:48 The Fall of the Cube
39:56 Preservation
44:47 One More Time
Sources:
[Vinesauce] Vinny - Cyberpunk is “patched” youtube.com/watch?v=Sj3b9gw0UrE
VidGames - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=XAFMfBzWOBY
Wombo Combo (Original) youtube.com/watch?v=pD_imYhNoQ4
Kiss My Robot - F-Zero AX Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=YjY7bNvEj9k
Sunaneko5241 - Mario Kart Arcade GP Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=3eUd5PAVamU
Deafinition - Rayman Legends Castle Rock Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=rFMCX0NF4wQ
LongplayArchive - Kirby Air Ride youtube.com/watch?v=cS-_zqPj4B8
KingK - Mario Party 4 Retrospective youtube.com/watch?v=ICDMRp6t4QE
TheGamingBritShow - PN03 Review youtube.com/watch?v=CS2vlM4H5JY
Ratchet302 - Viewtiful Joe Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=FMBpkS1pLIE
pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare/install-size-200-gb
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_64_programming_characteristics
ssbwiki.com/Category:Techniques_(SSBM)
web.archive.org/web/20070214011100/http://cube.ign.com/articles/427/427647p1.html
docs.google.com/document/d/1UlDEZbs94IGFpGjs8tcOeuVg-V4WZNIoe1I7wkBoCWk/edit?usp=sharing
nerd.nintendo.com/2021/02/11/SuperMario3DAllStars.html
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Super Monkey Ball is back (hopefully for good). While Banana Mania doesn't feel as tight as the originals, its new engine has purpose, and it serves as an excellent tribute to a timeless pack of levels. Welcome back, my beloved monkeys.
Special thanks to NibrocRock for letting me use the supreme Aiai render! twitter.com/NibrocRock
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#SuperMonkeyBall #BananaMania
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:17 The Call to Adventure
18:48 The Wind Will Guide Us
59:03 Interlude - Tales from the Great Sea
1:04:45 Out of Magic
1:27:49 Seeds of the Future
1:47:38 Courage
Special thanks to zeldadungeon.net and tcrf.net for being fantastic resources in my research.
Check out qwertythezippet’s channel here for a nostalgic treat: youtube.com/user/qwertythezippet
Sources:
kotaku.com/5768870/the-great-zelda-switcheroo
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/25/the-story-of-zelda-wind-waker
eurogamer.net/articles/2013-06-13-the-wind-wakers-missing-dungeons-were-reused-in-other-zelda-games
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We need to be careful, Jill. Every resident in this house is evil. This is an analysis of Resident Evil 7 and Village, from the perspective of a concerned parent. Much like Ethan Winters.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:51 Every Resident in this house is Evil
7:41 Where's everyone going? Bingo?
12:04 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
23:56 Resident Evil Village
38:30 Conclusion
Sources:
RE3 Remake Font by Snakeyboy deviantart.com/snakeyboy/art/Resident-Evil-3-Remake-Font-827854862
http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/resident-evil-4/551775p2.html
ign.com/articles/2013/01/31/resident-evil-will-return-to-its-roots
videogameschronicle.com/news/resident-evils-producer-says-village-was-balanced-based-on-feedback-that-re7-was-too-scary
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:47 Doom + Doom II: Hell on Earth
20:27 Can it run Doom?
25:46 When Doom was doomed
28:50 Doom 3
35:04 Doom 64
39:18 The Slayer's Time is Now
44:25 Doom (2016)
57:29 Doom Eternal
1:18:15 Doom Eternal - The Ancient Gods
1:29:02 Conclusion
Watch Understanding the Music of Doom here if you haven’t seen it! youtube.com/watch?v=K_C_RFa6v90
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Karl Jobst - Documenting speedruns of Doom ports youtube.com/watch?v=Ak-Gu6q3-P8
youtube.com/watch?v=_XY1D_r6YVk
Rebecca Heineman on the 3DO port of Doom youtube.com/watch?v=rBbIil2HPSU
I wish Hugo Martin was my Dad (from Tyler McVicker) youtube.com/watch?v=O5jiZHfpv4w
Rip and Tear mix by Koma youtube.com/watch?v=MbP3cG5mOuM
Doom Eternal X Animal Crossing Animation youtube.com/watch?v=p2qgIlpcZ1w
Tyler McVicker’s interview with Hugo Martin (There are multiple parts, so check out the rest as well!) youtube.com/watch?v=D9m0TjbzcZE
Source ports used:
Chocolate Doom chocolate-doom.org/wiki/index.php/Chocolate_Doom
GZDoom zdoom.org/downloads
ECWolf http://maniacsvault.net/ecwolf
Doom Mods and WADs showcased:
Sigil romero.com
Brutal Doom moddb.com/mods/brutal-doom
Castlevania: Simon’s Destiny moddb.com/mods/castlevania-simons-destiny
Metroid: Dreadnought moddb.com/mods/metroid-dreadnought
Sources
Masters of Doom by David Kushner
Tom Hall - 5 key design lessons I learned directing Wolfenstein 3D gamasutra.com/view/news/297474/Tom_Hall_5_key_design_lessons_I_learned_directing_Wolfenstein_3D.php
It Runs Doom! - Blog documenting the various devices that run Doom itrunsdoom.tumblr.com/tagged/it-runs-doom
2016 breakdown of video game sales by genre statista.com/statistics/189592/breakdown-of-us-video-game-sales-2009-by-genre
How Doom 64 influenced Doom Eternal ign.com/articles/how-doom-64-influenced-doom-eternal-ign-unfiltered
Noclip - Doom Documentary: Part 1 youtube.com/watch?v=PS6SBnccxMA
Designing Doom Eternal’s New and Classic Demons youtube.com/watch?v=uzX09_4hcPc
Marauder kill by Oyff youtu.be/6GJMZWPr2h8
Marauder kill by Lightningbreak youtube.com/watch?v=ADEJ9xXDG2M
Next Generation Magazine, January 1995 issue
ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-franchise-has-earned-3-billion-over-the-last-12-months
Fist Bump! youtube.com/watch?v=SZGjA0O-PsI
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater did a lot for skateboarding and game design, and the franchise was once highly regarded. This video analyzes the series' impact, fall from grace, and everything in between.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
5:46 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
23:44 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
33:34 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
44:46 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
51:58 Tony Hawk's Underground
59:21 Tony Hawk's Underground 2
1:05:56 Downfall
1:20:48 Legacy
Sources:
Tony Hawk - 50 tricks at Age 50 youtube.com/watch?v=8Zx7fFFfPis
Rodney Mullen - Pop an ollie and innovate youtube.com/watch?v=3GVO-MfIl1Q
Jaws vs the Lyon 25 youtube.com/watch?v=4GFIXrybfKg
More kids owned a skateboard than played baseball in 2001 web.archive.org/web/20121102090542/http://ocfamily.com/t-CoverStory_Action_Sports0203.aspx
Top Skater Gameplay - Saturn Memories youtube.com/watch?v=-SGQnUj5duQ
The Making of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater vg247.com/2020/09/03/the-making-of-tony-hawks-pro-skater
Pretending I’m a Superman - The Tony Hawk Video Game Story (Watch this documentary, seriously) youtube.com/watch?v=ROuIDQjYaxE
Tony Hawk’s first 900 at the X-Games in 1999, from Ultimate X - The Movie youtube.com/watch?v=e4QGnppJ-ys
Tony Hawk’s first 900 (ESPN broadcast) youtube.com/watch?v=3pb8XFlRKsI
THPS 100% WR Run - Nami youtube.com/watch?v=6kqamxlgvZI
THPS3 Capture the Flag Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=v69OKMsI0DU
THUG 1-billion point combo on Moscow youtu.be/9Dzy0mLYtEI
Tony Hawk skates first downward spiral loop youtube.com/watch?v=gaf8zHp-iaY
Activision CEO paid too much pcgamer.com/investment-group-says-activision-ceo-bobby-kotick-gets-paid-too-much
Activision/Tony deal from 2002 gamespot.com/articles/tony-hawk-signs-new-deal-with-activision/1100-2875474
THPS5 is a glitchy mess youtube.com/watch?v=JIXkRXYbKaI
Music (in order of appearance):
Home - Almonds
Brian Bright - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Menu Theme
Brian Bright - Gangsta
Home - Left Behind
Home - Drawing the Blinds
Home - Chicken Soup
Home - Glass
Home - Chemical Burns
Home - Surfboard
Home - Intervals (Open Spectrum)
Rage Against the Machine - Guerrilla Radio
Brian Bright - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Menu Theme
Home - 23 (Resting State)
Super Monkey Ball OST - Storm
Hideki Naganuma - The Concept of Love (Jet Set Radio Future OST)
Motorhead - Ace of Spades
Jun Senoue - Metal Harbour (Sonic Adventure 2 OST)
Jun Senoue - Green Forest (Sonic Adventure 2 OST)
Jun Senoue - Choose Your Buddy! (Sonic Adventure OST)
Jun Senoue - Sky Deck (Sonic Adventure OST)
Jun Senoue - Egg Fleet (Sonic Heroes OST)
Goldfinger - Spokesman
A Day at the Races - Jurassic 5
Ofshane - Road Tripzzz
Jun Senoue - Options Menu (Sonic Adventure OST)
Jun Senoue - Glyphic Canyon (Shadow the Hedgehog OST)
Jun Senoue - Lethal Highway (Shadow the Hedgehog OST)
Jun Senoue - Casinopolis (Sonic Adventure OST)
Jun Senoue - Death Ruins (Shadow the Hedgehog OST)
Home - 29 (Resting State)
Home - 18 (Resting State)
Home - Mozzarella Sticks
The Caretaker - Drifting time misplaced
Operatic - Interested in Madness
Home - Scottie Pippen
Goldfinger - Superman
Home - 6 (Resting State)
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In the past, I've discussed how trading quests and seeking out information can shape areas in a Zelda game. For Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and his team chose to implement their incredible new ideas and mechanics around this philosophy in an effort to channel the original Zelda. The result is a wildly entertaining, challenging, puzzling, and ultimately enjoyable couple of games that don't get the attention they deserve. They're not perfect, but they represent a leap of faith for the developers, and for the rest of the series.
Thumbnail illustrations by Nin10ja! twitter.com/nin10ja
Thanks to Rebecca Tripp for letting me use her remix of Tarm Ruins (youtube.com/watch?v=AuEWfWSC-CU), and my brother Daylan for illustrating (instagram.com/daylanb.art)
Also features music by Marble Pawns (marblepawns.bandcamp.com/album/mm)
My video on Link’s Awakening: youtube.com/watch?v=ilRPu_x7jYY
Sources:
Corey Bunnell’s story - kotaku.com/american-says-in-2007-its-his-dream-to-work-at-nintendo-1793403037
Hidemaro Fujibayashi interview - web.archive.org/web/20110930045222/http://www.gpara.com/contents/creator/bn_106.htm
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I have a crush on Din
#Zelda #LiamTriforce
Discussing the impact the music of Donkey Kong Country has had on the series, and ourselves.
Thumbnail by HotCyder (youtube.com/c/HotCyder)
Special thanks to Ben (instagram.com/ben.hallettt), and my brother Daylan (instagram.com/daylanb.art)
Sources:
Factmag interview with David Wise - factmag.com/2014/03/18/double-trouble-ryan-hemsworth-interviews-donkey-kong-country-composer-david-wise
How Music Was Made on Super Nintendo (Contains inaccuracies, which were rectified in this video thanks to David Wise’s input) - youtube.com/watch?v=jvIzIAgRWV0
DKC 25th Anniversary Interview by Shesez - youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34
Sound Test’s Interview with David Wise, Eveline Novakovic and Grant Kirkhope - youtube.com/watch?v=lZpnNsb5HLA
Game Informer Interview with David Wise - youtube.com/watch?v=v_RNM2QlujU
DKC1 Composer Credits - donkeykong.fandom.com/wiki/DK_Jamz
Independent’s interview with David Wise - https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/players/veteran-composer-david-wise-on-donkey-kong-country-battletoads-and-his-chance-start-in-the-games-industry-36266585.html
Understanding Binary Formatted Waveform Data - http://rfmw.em.keysight.com/wireless/helpfiles/n5106a/understanding_waveform_data.htm
Man Tasked With Making Score for a Monkey Riding a Swordfish Underwater Creates Transcendent Piece of Music (satire, but really good satire nonetheless) - thehardtimes.net/harddrive/man-tasked-with-making-score-for-a-monkey-riding-a-swordfish-underwater-creates-transcendent-piece-of-music
Sola & Cola’s Interview with David Wise - youtube.com/watch?v=ain8sBEjx_4
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waveform
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Red Vox - redvoxband.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Preamble
21:44 Creative upbringings, advice
1:06:58 Tomodachi Life memories
1:16:52 Valve and Nintendo tangents
1:46:37 Anime?
1:56:10 Vinny briefs Liam on Star Trek: The Next Generation
2:03:02 Vinny's favourite food/drink?
2:06:56 Red Vox discussion
2:43:06 Closing thoughts
Stock footage here :) youtube.com/watch?v=NtOwzU5Rpp8
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#Vinesauce
Discussing the music of Half-Life, and what the silence in-between songs did for the series, and us.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Half-Life
13:12 Half-Life 2
29:02 The Episodes
35:12 Half-Life: Alyx
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:29 I Don't Know What to Do
8:31 I Don't Know What to Say
35:12 I Don't Want to Die
48:37 But I'm Glad I Could Help
Thumbnail by HotCyder - youtube.com/channel/UC_r8gFeezEBZVnazvbv75pQ
Title coined by Kevin the Arcadologist - youtube.com/arcadology
Featuring music by:
Marble Pawns - marblepawns.bandcamp.com/album/mm
16 yr old (soundcloud.com/16yrold) x Eera (soundcloud.com/eera0) - (youtube.com/watch?v=jRblwK-Mr5A)
The History of Cremia and Romani (Footage) - youtube.com/watch?v=3utkHKRWhWk
Johnny VS Majora’s Mask (Footage) - youtube.com/watch?v=0LALLNQ5JC4
Cremia hugs Link (Footage) - youtube.com/watch?v=Dkl71TygTZ4
Jadusable (Ben Drowned) - youtube.com/channel/UCZ6sE1jUjeloB5uCf1tJrZw
The full story - jadusable.withinhubris.com/Haunted_Cartridge_Arc
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The original Luigi's Mansion is a timeless classic that defines the term "replayable". But its initial impression on critics wasn't great, and it had to develop a cult following later on. Next Level Games then adapted the series into something brilliant of their own that could survive in the modern era. This video aims to discuss, critique, and otherwise document the evolution of Luigi's Mansion.
Thumbnail by HotCyder! youtube.com/user/HotCyderable
Thanks to hatwearinggamer for the Luigi’s Mansion 2 footage! youtube.com/channel/UCLYoNfIlzLAxmRBI01n-hQQ
Check out Game Footage Archive for publicly available footage from games for use in your own projects! youtube.com/channel/UCA6eNMJK7cb67CmE-ZWLLKw
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Luigi's Mansion
24:34 Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
39:23 Luigi's Mansion 3
50:18 Future
Sources:
Pac-Man World 2 & The High Score - youtu.be/yBSS3CKt8U8
How Luigi’s Personality Came About - youtube.com/watch?v=UReCxGzQRvw
Mario and Luigi In-Person Footage - youtube.com/watch?v=bZnKdCtex6I
Luigi’s Mansion 3 @ E3 2019 w/ Bryce Holliday - youtube.com/watch?v=KEq2JCIspvs
Luigi’s Mansion 3 DICE Awards - interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2020&idGame=1700
The Giant Enemy Spider (Jerma) - youtube.com/watch?v=f7cyaC8Q1f8
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0:00 - Intro
2:57 - Development
10:43 - Design
54:07 - Time
Thumbnail by HotCyder - youtube.com/c/hotcyder
Featuring "Zeldawave" by Marble Pawns - youtube.com/watch?v=bHUvykXL8Og
"Water Temple Syndrome" coined by Wolfalous - twitch.tv/wolfalous
Sources:
Ocarina of Time - A Masterclass in Subtext - youtube.com/watch?v=GyUcwsjyd8Q
OOT Development Timeline - tcrf.net/Prerelease:The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time
Iwata Asks: Chanbara in Zelda - http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/1/1
Interview with Miyamoto about Ocarina of Time 「日本語」- web.archive.org/web/20120621110724/http://www.geocities.jp/bgrtype/gsl/words/zeldaokarinatime/zeldatokinookarina.html
Interview with Miyamoto from Nintendo Power, October 1996 - archive.org/stream/Nintendo_Power_Issue001-Issue127/Nintendo%20Power%20Issue%20089%20October%201996#page/n71/mode/2up
The riveting early plot summary for Zelda 64 from Nintendo Power, March 1997 - archive.org/stream/NintendoPower1988-2004/Nintendo%20Power%20Issue%20094%20%28March%201997%29#page/n109/mode/2up
Iwata Asks: The Birth of Z-Targeting - http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/1/2
Super Mario 64 Developer Interviews - http://shmuplations.com/mario64
Iwata Asks: Where Navi Came From - http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/1/3
Pre-Orders Cancelled for Ocarina of Time - ign.com/articles/1998/11/04/ye-snoozed-ye-loozed
“Bottom of the Well” Definition - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottom_of_the_well
The Man Who Saw the Truth (Ocarina of Time Theory) - youtube.com/watch?v=n96y9N9-DTc
Human Short-Term Memory Study - simplypsychology.org/short-term-memory.html#:~:text=The%20duration%20of%20short%20term,a%20process%20known%20as%20rehearsal.
Zelda 64 1996 Footage - youtube.com/watch?v=1XKHQNCtsM0
Zelda 64 Spaceworld 1997 Footage - youtube.com/watch?v=tqbdf1qmtL8
Toei Kyoto Studio Park Footage - youtube.com/watch?v=ytdS2d6rRGI
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#OcarinaOfTime #Zelda #LiamTriforce
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
7:02 Persona 4
52:47 Persona 3
1:08:56 Persona 5
1:34:22 Persona 5 Royal
1:40:53 Conclusion
Sources:
Yamanashi Photos - reddit.com/r/PERSoNA/comments/bin1d2/inaba_in_real_life
reddit.com/r/PERSoNA/comments/faef6c/this_place_looks_familiar
aminoapps.com/c/video-games/page/blog/a-real-life-version-of-inaba-persona-4s-setting-place-in-the-story/rzSe_uaw2NPdKdbWKGl5KWanM3odN
Persona 4 Afterthoughts with Hashino-san - webcitation.org/6YfWZ67ui?url=http://www.1up.com/features/persona-4-afterthoughts
Pursuing My True Self (Upscaled) - youtube.com/watch?v=RjizCnqeJTY
Bullying in Japan - dw.com/en/why-is-bullying-so-vicious-in-japanese-schools/a-46074534
Hiimdaisy Persona 4 Comic Dub - youtube.com/watch?v=w7lj9qI8VFc
Shadow Teddie likes ya cut - youtube.com/watch?v=K1631y3dniQ
Morgana does a Fortnite - youtube.com/watch?v=A-Q9rCDswMc
Extra Footage:
Due to many circumstances beyond my control (and a lack of planning early on), I was unable to capture certain parts of this game by myself. Therefore, I’ve credited channels that I’ve had to borrow from.
Final Day in Inaba - youtube.com/watch?v=niN0wtBXU0s
Final Dungeon - youtube.com/watch?v=CSxdyBVDtnw
Chie Social Link - youtube.com/watch?v=9gGFbho8o9k
Chie Ski Trip - youtube.com/watch?v=WMfW6F9TT8c
Yukiko Social Link - youtube.com/watch?v=5eVYQ7W9qXg
Marie Social Link - youtube.com/watch?v=3eZNCGAnNzk
Kanji Story Footage - youtube.com/watch?v=mpxE1Ix-35Q
Some extra clips also from BuffMaister - youtube.com/channel/UCks_VIIleZT2iDWNipPglUg
Christmas Eve w/ Chihiro - youtube.com/watch?v=ZxJc5FoDQfM
Persona 3 Final Boss - youtube.com/watch?v=m5SoWNweNl4
And a special thanks to KingK for EVEN MORE additional footage, and for just being there while I played through these games.
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In 1993, Doom became one of the world's first immersive video games, and we can attribute a lot of that to Bobby Prince's score. Today, Mick Gordon has adapted the diversity of Doom's soundtrack in a slew of unorthodox and incredible ways. This video explores how Mick was able to do this, what it adds to both games, and why his compositions were so important.
Sources:
doom.fandom.com/wiki/Doom_music
Mick streams Doom Eternal music - youtube.com/watch?v=3lQUuXKW4FQ
Doom Eternal OST Open Letter - reddit.com/r/Doom/comments/gdg25y/doom_eternal_ost_open_letter
Sub-bass explanation (listen with headphones) - youtube.com/watch?v=3jVLQm8Ej2o
Mick Gordon’s pinned comment on this video - youtube.com/watch?v=dbf_car6W60
Mick @ GDC 2017 - youtube.com/watch?v=U4FNBMZsqrY
Mick Gordon hops into Hana Macchia’s stream (follow puppy) - youtube.com/watch?v=lxwL-FCt0iY
Featuring some music by HOME, HEALTH
Doom - Behind the Music Part 1 youtube.com/watch?v=ua-f0ypVbPA
Doom Eternal - The Heavy Metal Choir - youtube.com/watch?v=Zx55zOYnlEg
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Prologue - Worth the Wait
6:44 Meet the Team - Scout
13:17 Meet the Team - Soldier
18:42 Meet the Team - Pyro
26:51 Meet the Team - Demoman
31:42 Meet the Team - Heavy
35:41 Meet the Team - Engineer
42:13 Meet the Team - Medic
46:03 Meet the Team - Sniper
50:11 Meet the Team - Spy
56:21 The Personality of TF2
1:02:39 The Current State of TF2
1:17:41 Conclusion
Music used:
pastebin.com/hXgAQsCY
Sources:
"Ride Behind You" remix by Alex Giudici youtube.com/watch?v=tGsRYIFlPxc
"Playing with Danger" remix by Mastgrr youtube.com/watch?v=8N3dhccOXX0
Black-Suited Spider-Man cover by Niall Stenson youtube.com/watch?v=fc2QniLwj24
"Rocket Jump Waltz" piano cover by Stantough youtube.com/watch?v=B82g0eQWTYI
Quake Team Fortress footage youtube.com/watch?v=gLU41-v16uw
The Pybro youtube.com/watch?v=3FHKq9O3uak
Teleporter Etiquette youtube.com/watch?v=IsbA0-Nevgs
Remove Random Crits from TF2 youtube.com/watch?v=WHvwijT2ss8
How it FEELS to play Sniper youtube.com/watch?v=HjWbtUBKuUc
Be sure to visit creators.tf and have some fun on their community servers!
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Clip from a Raycevick video: youtube.com/watch?v=YgimSolzsN0
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#SonicR #Sonic #LiamTriforce
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:26 Prologue - Prove Me Wrong
12:27 Half-Life: Alyx
53:36 Conclusion
Sources:
Valve opens up about Episode Three - ca.ign.com/articles/valve-explains-why-half-life-2-episode-3-was-never-made
Gabe Newell moves on from the episodic model - mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/newell-weve-moved-beyond-the-episodic-model
HL3 will not be a VR game, says Chet Faliszek - vg247.com/2015/09/24/half-life-3-wont-be-a-vr-game-says-valve-2
Valve is working on three full VR games - engadget.com/2017-02-10-valve-working-on-three-full-vr-games.html
Valve is experimenting with Half-Life in VR - kotaku.com/yep-valve-is-experimenting-with-half-life-in-vr-1689726340
GameSlice Podcast with Gabe Newell and Erik Johnson - soundcloud.com/gameslice/valve
Kerry Davis @ DigiPen - youtube.com/watch?v=9kzu2Y33yKM
The Final Hours of Half-Life: Alyx Preliminary Interview - youtube.com/watch?v=-9K0eJEmMEw
Ozioma Akagha on playing Alyx Vance - hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/life-alyx-star-ozioma-akagha-taking-iconic-role-1258133
HLA Workshop Tools on SteamDB - steamdb.info/depot/1295040
Why You Can’t Use a Crowbar in Half-Life: Alyx - kotaku.com/why-you-cant-use-a-crowbar-in-half-life-alyx-1842491319
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#HalfLife #HalfLifeAlyx #LiamTriforce
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Chapter One - The Classic Era (Sonic 1, 2, 3&K, CD)
35:32 Chapter Two - The "Green Eyes" Era (Sonic Adventure 1&2, Heroes, Shadow)
1:07:09 Chapter Three - The Modern Era (Sonic 06, Unleashed, Colors, Generations)
1:35:52 Conclusion
Thumbnail Art by TrippleJaz - twitter.com/tripplejaz
Sources:
NES Audio - youtube.com/watch?v=la3coK5pq5w
Genesis Audio - youtube.com/watch?v=IGy7HBG3I1c
Michael Jackson in Sonic 3 - youtube.com/watch?v=_Uko0fCp86c
Sonic 3 Soundtrack - info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3/Development/Music
Interview with Naofumi Hataya - Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works
Interview with Spencer Nielsen - sega-16.com/2008/12/interview-spencer-nilsen
Development of Sonic Adventure - info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_Adventure/Development
Jun Senoue Biography - segaretro.org/Jun_Senoue
“Open Your Heart” Info - info.sonicretro.org/Open_Your_Heart
Johnny Gioeli Biography - info.sonicretro.org/Johnny_Gioeli
Jun Senoue Interview - 2002 web.archive.org/web/20021120201236/http://www.sega.com/segascream/developers/post_interviews.jhtml?article=int_junsenoue
Tomoya Ohtani Biography - segaretro.org/Tomoya_Ohtani
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
2:31 The First Dark Age
11:44 Metroid Prime
40:44 Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
1:10:35 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
1:29:21 The Second Dark Age
1:40:17 Conclusion
Special thanks to Hannah Hellwig for providing the voice of Samus Aran! twitter.com/thejediexile21
And a huge thank you to the members of the community for lending their voices to this video!
KingK - youtube.com/user/KingdomKlannad
Pyrrickong - youtube.com/channel/UCJr7DrVt9FEQjys6mWP8Y1w
Rosarrie - twitter.com/rosarrie__
TheAmazingMoist - twitter.com/AmazingMoist
TigerCowZ - twitch.tv/TigerCowZ
FeebTube - youtube.com/channel/UCPCPIvcY5y6d8j2VBqVkzBw
This video features music by Koba - youtube.com/channel/UC7V7rRimWqZ1fhRCV8Y_-tA
Sources:
ca.ign.com/articles/2002/11/15/metroid-prime-roundtable-qa
ca.ign.com/articles/2004/12/18/a-retrospective-the-story-of-retro-studios
ca.ign.com/articles/2009/08/29/a-space-bounty-hunter-in-texas
gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16389
ca.ign.com/articles/2001/02/24/metroid-a-first-person-adventure
ca.ign.com/articles/2000/10/19/making-games-fun-again
metroid.fandom.com/wiki/VM
http://www.vgchartz.com/game/1339/metroid-prime/?region=All
eurogamer.net/articles/news261004ilovetease
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-12-nintendo-animal-crossing-delay-means-avoiding-crunch
nintendoeverything.com/rumor-kensuke-tanabe-and-retro-no-longer-on-good-terms-sakamoto-could-be-new-ncl-producer
metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Spangenberg
gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-offers-metroid-mother-3-fans-a-glimmer-of/1100-6446941
ca.ign.com/articles/2002/11/11/metroid-prime
gamespot.com/reviews/metroid-prime-review/1900-2897768
web.archive.org/web/20080216072058/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200301/R03.0730.1556.03467.htm?CS_pid=220081
Nintendo Power - Issue 163
gamnesia.nintendoenthusiast.com/report-longtime-producer-kensuke-tanabe-is-no-longer-working-with-retro-stu
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Thanks for everything, Dani:
danidchambers.com
Check out RisingJericho: youtube.com/channel/UCtdmvgoVt6xLB4CALkLqPcA
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0:00 Intro
3:58 Prologue - Narbacular Drop
6:59 Chapter One - Portal
25:34 Chapter Two - Still Alive
32:28 Chapter Three - Portal 2
50:10 Chapter Four - The Legacy of Portal 2
Sources and Map Packs:
portal.wecreatestuff.com
portalmaps.wecreatestuff.com
linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0160289616300782
sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360131514001869?via%3Dihub
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131517301215?via%3Dihub
This version of the video has been cut down, and a few scenes with music have since been lost. The uncut version is available here: youtu.be/VG-Ag3zUlcY
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This video features music by Morch Kovalski: youtube.com/user/JackYack13
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#HalfLife #HalfLifeAlyx #LiamTriforce #HLVR
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#SuperMonkeyBall #BananaBlitzHD #LiamTriforce
0:00 Intro
2:03 Act I - The Design of Link's Awakening
13:56 Act II - A Message From a Dream
22:55 Act III - Reawaken
31:49 Conclusion
The Land Before Time Lost Footage: lostmediaarchive.fandom.com/wiki/The_Land_Before_Time_(Original_Uncut_Version)
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#LinksAwakening #Zelda #LiamTriforce
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#Spyro #SpyroReignitedTrilogy #LiamTriforce
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:01 Prologue - Redefining Zelda
3:53 Chapter One - Rethinking the Tutorial
11:57 Chapter Two - Reconstructing the Overworld
20:10 Chapter Three - Reinventing the Dungeons
31:44 Chapter Four - A "Timeless" Masterpiece
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#Zelda #LTTP #LiamTriforce #Retrospective
A very special thanks to Scruffy for the cameo! I love his work, and you should check it out: youtube.com/channel/UCDoKh1xoqKDfUr3YxQBs_1w
Thanks to my friends and viewers (who are by extension, my friends) for participating in this video!
Boldly Wired: youtube.com/channel/UCWxOipOrz_TFtkiGQ7cRqag
Designing For: youtube.com/channel/UCJr7DrVt9FEQjys6mWP8Y1w
MML's Commentaries: youtube.com/user/MML129
PacJeff: youtube.com/channel/UC56T0wVGPfhEJ5u6kbHhZWA
Saint Dicky: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyJ7whgf_hb-nIxwHmxjPg
Jack Gardner
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:46 Prologue - Codename: Dolphin
4:21 Chapter One - Pikmin
22:00 Chapter Two - Pikmin 2
40:08 Chapter Three - Pikmin 3
57:01 Chapter Four - Pikmin 4?
1:03:06 Conclusion
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Sources:
web.archive.org/web/20170904172050/gamespot.com/articles/new-play-control-pikmin-qanda/1100-6205425
IGN Interview, July 2007.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26645/pikmin-coming-to-wii-u
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/11/06/pikmin-short-movies-precursor-to-pikmin-4-miyamoto-says/115972
eurogamer.net/articles/2014-07-20-pikmin-4-in-development-and-very-close-to-completion
gamerant.com/pikmin-4-update-miyamoto
eurogamer.net/articles/2017-06-14-miyamoto-pikmin-4-still-progressing
youtube.com/watch?v=BKJyv4uqsWI&list=PLF0CD73F3876377A5
youtube.com/watch?v=o9kJ8tJ_rXk
Forest of Hope Remix by VanilluxePavillion:
youtube.com/watch?v=wI-ehrcqqAk
Some sources might be missing, please let me know if that's the case!
#Pikmin #Retrospective #LiamTriforce
Listen to the Minecraft soundtrack on Spotify:
Minecraft Volume Alpha - open.spotify.com/album/3Gt7rOjcZQoHCfnKl5AkK7?si=kC5NI1a8Te6QavQO2C7npQ
Minecraft Volume Beta - open.spotify.com/album/7CYDRyFCKtAYJBSpfovLyX?si=hsH627yWTYC6w7kg6mFdwA
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#Minecraft #LiamTriforce #C418 #Soundtrack
Keyword being "most".
Sources:
Mario Maker Interview -youtube.com/watch?v=DLoRd6_a1CI
AVGN Zelda 2 episode - youtube.com/watch?v=sDBfNTf4ORY
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#Zelda #LiamTriforce
"Understanding the Music of..." is a series analyzing particularly exceptional video game music. Let me know if there's a game soundtrack that you think is worth exploring!
Listen to the Max Payne 3 soundtrack: open.spotify.com/album/3UVyUHogFcjirdS5AsmXzG
HEALTH on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6FfjnGXMhxSsJTuGLWBDth
Also featuring live performances of "New Coke" and "Die Slow"
Sources:
youtube.com/watch?v=SNVlb5VPKjI
twowaymonologues.com/2010/06/07/nxne-10-questions-with-health
youtube.com/watch?v=vt654DbT8yk
youtube.com/watch?v=P5KrIvgrlU0
youtube.com/watch?v=rbAHWj1aL2k
youtube.com/watch?v=SNVlb5VPKjI
youtube.com/watch?v=ps0Q0fzbjrs
youtube.com/watch?v=frMcQmyzUZM
youtube.com/watch?v=G-PQDF39sr8
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#MaxPayne3 #YOUWILLLOVEEACHOTHER #LiamTriforce
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:08 Prologue - Forming Valve
4:28 Chapter One - Half-Life
25:58 Chapter Two - The Legacy of Half-Life
32:37 Chapter Three - Following Up a Masterpiece
39:13 Chapter Four - Half-Life 2
1:05:06 Chapter Five - The Legacy of Half-Life 2
1:09:28 Chapter Six - Half-Life 2: Episode One
1:15:15 Chapter Seven - Half-Life 2: Episode Two
1:23:24 Chapter Eight - A Decade of Silence
1:44:53 Conclusion
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This video features music by Morch Kovalski: morchkovalski.bandcamp.com/album/unforeseen-consequences
Intro music by the Project Borealis team: youtube.com/watch?v=cQezIkaLKFA
Half-Life: Decay on PC: moddb.com/mods/half-life-decay
Big ol' list of sources:
forbes.com/sites/oliverchiang/2011/02/15/valve-and-steam-worth-billions
neowin.net/news/gabe-newell-i-learned-more-in-three-months-at-microsoft-than-entire-time-at-harvard
web.archive.org/web/20150211164700/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/296735/features/gabe-newell-my-3-favourite-games
web.archive.org/web/20111126125407/http://www.tcs.cam.ac.uk/story_type/site_trail_story/interview-gabe-newell
soundcloud.com/gameslice/valve
gamespot.com/articles/half-life-2-episode-one-gold-two-dated-three-announced/1100-6151796
gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/09/valve-leaving-episodic-model-behind.aspx
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2007/11/08/rps-interview-episode-ones-david-speyrer
youtu.be/MMYsEJ-vZaQ?t=47
youtube.com/watch?v=UKSUUvxCr2Q
youtube.com/watch?v=FfhvzeuJUMI
deviantart.com/apansenok/art/EPISTLE-3-700898393
deviantart.com/andronix/art/Epistle-3-Tribute-701372667
Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar - It’s a book, you should read it.
marclaidlaw.com/epistle-3
github.com/Jackathan/MarcLaidlaw-Epistle3/blob/master/Epistle3_Corrected.md
If I missed anything, please let me know!
#HalfLife #LiamTriforce
Full "Catch Me If You Can" vocal cover (don't worry, it's free): patreon.com/posts/26359697
Sources:
speedrun.com/Sonic_Riders/run/y6pxnejm
speedrun.com/Sonic_Riders_Zero_Gravity/run/7z0r6xjz
Games featured (in order of appearance):
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Sonic Team, 2008)
Sonic Riders (Sonic Team, 2006)
Crash Team Racing (Naughty Dog, 1999)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 2017)
Featuring music from:
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity - Composed by Kenichi Tokoi, Fumie Kumatani, Hideaki Kobayashi, Tomonori Sawada, Cashell and Runblebee
Sonic Riders - Composed by Tomonori Sawada, Fumie Kumatani, Kenichi Tokoi, Runblebee
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Games featured (in order of appearance):
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007, Retro Studios)
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition (2009, Treyarch)
Link's Crossbow Training (2007, Nintendo)
Footage used:
Metroid Prime 3 Retrospective - youtube.com/watch?v=G958DvTsXuc
Call of Duty 4 Wii Reflex - The Best Motion Controls - youtube.com/watch?v=28tUD9jNJiY
Music from:
Metroid Prime (2002, Retro Studios)
Link's Crossbow Training (2007, Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006, Nintendo)
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#LinksCrossbowTraining #LiamTriforce
Sources:
videogamer.com/news/disney_epic_mickey_2_confirmed_for_wii_xbox_360_and_ps3
cnbc.com/2016/05/11/why-disney-unexpectedly-quite-the-video-game-business.html
Games featured (in order of appearance):
Epic Mickey (2010, Junction Point)
Deus Ex (2000, Ion Storm)
Dishonored (2012, Arkane Studios)
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (2012, Junction Point)
Castle of Illusion (2013, Sega Studios Australia)
Featuring music from:
Epic Mickey - Composed by Jim Dooley
Kingdom Hearts II - Composed by Yoko Shimomura
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#PacManWorld2 #PacMan #LiamTriforce
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#Pikmin #LiamTriforce
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http://www.Dusk.gg
http://www.drinkmore.vodka
http://www.waste.money
http://www.NotFortnite.com
http://www.PewDiePie.exposed
http://www.macoroni.art
And the soundtrack:
http://hulshult.rocks/
And special thanks to Dave Oshry for providing me with early access to the final version of the game!
DUSK is the best immersive sim: twitter.com/FloPerfecto/status/1072339474061905921
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Sources:
kotaku.com/darksiders-3-is-a-mess-1830665514
gamerant.com/darksiders-3-reviews-thc-nordic-response
metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/darksiders-iii
twitter.com/KingdomKlannad/status/1067609766380429312
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