Introducing: Cutscenes (Feed Drop)

Introducing: Cutscenes (Feed Drop)

Author: Left Behind Game Club July 21, 2021 Duration: 52:45
Introducing Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast from three familiar faces to the Left Behind Game Club: Jacob McCourt, Katie Lesperance & Travis Colenutt. The team has already done two full seasons of content with Season 3 launching in late 2021. Check out the show on your podcasting platform of choice: https://plinkhq.com/i/1525162865! This is our first episode about Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!

Hosted by Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt) & Katie Lesperance (@lesperak)

Show Notes:

* 1:10 The Tutorial
* 2:15 What's our personal history with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
* 3:10 The cast in this film is absolutely wild
* 5:40 Scott Pilgrim: The Comic
* 9:10 Recognizing locations in Toronto
* 11:00 Scott is a dork and a jerk
* 13:15 An introduction to Ramona's seven evil exes
* 14:30 Scott Pilgrim vs. Lucas Lee (and the Imperial System)
* 16:55 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Video Game
* 17:20 Scott Pilgrim vs. Roxie Richter
* 20:20 Does this movie work in 2020?
* 25:25 Scott Pilgrim vs. Vegan Todd
* 27:25 Scott Pilgrim vs. Kyle & Ken Katayanagi/Gideon
* 31:55 Jacob rewrites the ending
* 34:10 The density of the dialogue
* 36:35 MinMax (including OST talk)
* 43:25 Critical Hits (from Metacritic.com)
* 47:25 This week's game: Toronto or Nah?
* 50:55 Should this movie be "Cut or Seen"?

Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Stick around for our seven-episode first season airing through the end of September 2020.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @cutscenes_pod and Instagram at @cutscenes_pod and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release!

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Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

Ever find yourself wanting to talk about a game long after the credits roll, or maybe you just need a friendly crew to guide you through a classic you missed? That’s the exact feeling Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast captures. It’s less a formal review show and more like hanging out with a group of passionate friends who treat games like a great book club picks apart literature. The hosts-Jacob, Mike, Moe, Katie, Flora, and Travis-bring a mix of perspectives to each discussion, diving into titles both huge and obscure, from brand-new releases to forgotten gems. Their conversations are built on genuine enthusiasm, aiming to be informative and genuinely funny while maintaining a refreshingly positive space in the gaming world. After years of a regular schedule, this podcast now releases episodes on a more organic timeline, whenever the team has something meaningful to share about a particular game. The best way to jump in is simple: find an episode about a title you adore and give it a listen. You’ll get thoughtful analysis, personal stories, and the sense that you’re part of the club, all from a show that has evolved naturally over time without losing its core, conversational heart.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast
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