GREGG RULZ OK! Writer Alex Kane stops by to talk about the incredible 2017 indie sidescrolling adventure game Night in the Woods and the impact it made on his life. We also talk about Alex's career as a writer. Getting into video game journalism, the rust belt, deindustrialization, community, the rot of capitalism, and more!

Other games discussed in this episode: Destiny, Destiny 2, Halo, Minecraft, Friday the 13th: The Game, Morrowind, Knights of the Old Republic, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Dead By Daylight, Canabalt

Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.

Intro - 0:00 Introducing Alex - 3:35 Alex's Journalist Journey - 17:08 Destiny, Xbox, and Halo - 26:50 Friday the 13th: The Game - 33:31 Introducing Night in the Woods - 42:51 No Country for Old Games - 52:30 Night in the Woods Discussion - 59:45 Recommendations and Conclusion - 2:06:55

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The last podcast is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. Digital artist Alzandah stops by to talk about the impact Metroid Dread left on his life! We also talk about Alzandah's artistic inspirations, labor conditions in the video game industry, and put Alzandah's favorite games in a March Madness bracket.

Other games discussed in this episode: Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda series, Dragon's Dogma 2, Abzu, The Sims 4, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Strikers, Doom 2016, Bloodborne, Demon's Souls, Armored Core, Sekiro, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, SSX, Alien Isolation, Max Payne 3, Hollow Knight, Ori and the Blind Forest, Dead Cells, Metroid Samus Returns, Metroid Fusion, and more!

Intro - 0:00 Introducing Alzandah: 10:00 Speed Bracket - 19:50 Our relationship with Metroid - 40:40 Introducing Metroid Dread - 44:52 No Country for Old Games - 59:10 Metroid Dread Discussion - 1:07:30 Recommendations and Outro - 2:12:35

Select and Start is a video game podcast where the host, Keifer Lirette, talks with his guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences. It is part of the Moonshot podcast network.

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Are you ready to Rock (Band 2)? Streamer and comedian Will Lepper returns to the show to talk about the beloved Harmonix hit, Rock Band 2. We also talk about the peripheral-based rhythm game phenomenon of the 2000s, the rise and fall and survival of Harmonix, our taste in music, and more!

Other games discussed in this episode: Balatro, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, the Guitar Hero franchise, Hi-Fi Rush, Peggle, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and more!

Catching up with Will - 0:00 Music taste and music in video games - 11:21 Segment: Jukebox Hero - 33:40 Introducing Rock Band 2 - 50:20 Rock Band 2 Discussion - 1:14:50 No Country For Old Games - 1:51:13 Clone Hero - 2:07:14 Recommendations and Conclusion - 2:13:50

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