Design Dorks

The fourth of a multi-part series, where we rank the designs of every single Smash Brothers character in the game, based on how well they embody their character and how well they function as a fighting game character. This episode features Smash Brothers Melee, adding bizarre fan-favorites like Ice Climbers and Mr. Game & Watch, as well as introducing the wider world to Fire Emblem through Marth and Roy!

The third of a multi-part series, where we rank the designs of every single Smash Brothers character in the game, based on how well they embody their character and how well they function as a fighting game character. This episode features Smash Brothers 64, adding classic designs like the beginner friendly Kirby, the hyper aggressive Captain Falcon, and the hilariously underrated joke that is Jigglypuff!

The second of a multi-part series, where we rank the designs of every single Smash Brothers character in the game, based on how well they embody their character and how well they function as a fighting game character. This episode features Smash Brothers Brawl, which saw the legendary inclusion of Snake, the not-so legendary design of Sonic, and the apple of Duke's eye that is King Dedede!

The first of a multi-part series, where we rank the designs of every single Smash Brothers character in the game, based on how well they embody their character and how well they function as a fighting game character. This episode features Smash Wii U and 3DS, adding delightful designs like Pac-Man, Bowser Jr., and... wow is Megaman's really that bad?!

Where the last episode we discussed potential Smash characters that excited us from a design perspective, this episode we discussed characters that were the furthest thing from "potential". Ones that would never be added to the game in a million years, but had various aspects of their design that would make them very fun to play in Smash Brothers.

Released roughly midway through Smash Ultimate's DLC lifecycle, we discussed various potential newcomers and how they might appear in the game. The movesets and gimmicks they might have, how their playstyles might be themed, and I don't wanna brag or anything but we got REALLY close to how Steve would end up appearing in the game!

The first episode of the series, discussing the inclusion of Joker in Smash Brothers, what we felt worked with his design, what we felt didn't, and what changes we would choose to make to him!

The May 2022 episode of the Gaiden series, where we discuss the games we played, the news stories we saw, future plans that we have, and answer questions from our listeners! Highlights include the beautiful chaos of Joy Mech Fight duels, a ridiculous amount of (Surprisingly good!) old Batman games, and best of all, the debut of the awesomely talented Yog of the Youtube channel "Crash N' Smash" to create our OST! Thank you Yog!

The March 2022 episode of the Gaiden series, where we discuss the games we played, the news stories we saw, future plans that we have, and answer questions from our listeners! Highlights include Duke's ongoing feud with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, shining a spotlight on the absurdly amazing support Age of Empires receives, and Pyrr giving one of THE BEST performances as he tells the tale of a frustrating video game!

The March 2022 episode of the Gaiden series, where we discuss the games we played, the news stories we saw, future plans that we have, and now (Thanks to Duke not forgetting this time) some thoughts from the listeners! Highlights include gushing about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, more gushing about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, followed by even MORE gushing about Kirby and the Forgotten Land! It's a really good game!