CSB387: The Hypest You've Ever Been For Elder Abuse

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:39) **Brutal Legend 2 Stretch Goal & Double Fine** - The hosts react to a fake Onion article about a Brutal Legend 2 Kickstarter stretch goal, then discuss the original game's issues and Tim Schafer's history with budget management.
• 2 (03:27) **Jack Black's Career Arc & Tenpole Tudor** - A brief tangent on Jack Black's filmography, from *School of Rock* to *Tenacious D* to his modern "chicken jockey" meme era.
• 3 (07:50) **Pat's Streaming Goals & Earthbound Let's Play** - Pat lists his current Twitch streaming goals, including a contractual obligation to do an Earthbound let's play and a dress-up stream for his cat.
• 4 (09:56) **Okami's Pacing Problem & The "Fake Credits" Trope** - The hosts dissect why Okami’s length felt so egregious at the time, comparing it to other games with extended endings like *Nier: Automata* and *Persona*.
• 5 (16:58) **Star Wars: Zero Company (Z-Com) First Impressions** - Woolie gives a detailed review of the new Star Wars XCOM-like, praising its smart mechanics and Star Wars authenticity.
• 6 (24:50) **Bit Reactor Furlough & Studio Mismanagement** - Despite releasing a critically acclaimed Star Wars game, 80% of the studio was furloughed due to financial mismanagement and a lawsuit between co-owners.
• 7 (28:36) **The Importance of Ground-Up Management in Game Development** - A discussion on how the best producers come from QA or programming backgrounds, contrasting them with "artist" CEOs who mismanage budgets.

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