Franchise Festival

Franchise Festival

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Franchise Festival episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 19 - Hyrule Warriors

    The Franchise Festival crew discusses 2014 beat-’em-up Hyrule Warriors. Chris dives into the history of the Dynasty Warriors / Musou series more generally, along with the serendipity of Hyrule Warriors‘ creation, while Hamilton explains ‘Musou fatigue’ and Jasmine details the surprising origins of character weapons. Everyone has a good laugh about the reformed Ganondorf.

    Selected Sources:

    • Game Informer: Hyrule Warriors Interview – Breaking Down The Dynasty Warriors And Zelda Overlap
    • Nintendolife: Interview – Eiji Aonuma and Yosuke Hayashi on Hyrule Warriors and Shigeru Miyamoto’s Definitive Role
    • Nintendo Everything: Another look at the Hyrule Warriors concept art
    • ShaneBrained: All 166 Costumes Origins EXPLAINED – Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition (YouTube)
    • ShaneBrained: All 189 Weapons Origins EXPLAINED – Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition (YouTube)

    Follow the show on Twitter using the handle @franchise_fest, check out our official Twitch channel for streams of new and classic games, and be sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.

    1 hr 59 min
  • Delay: Season 1 Episode 19
    We’re sorry to report that Season 1 Episode 19: Hyrule Warriors will be delayed due to an emergency health situation. We are still planning to publish in early March, so keep an eye on your subscription feed or our website, franchisefestivalpodcast.com. Thank you for understanding!
    1 min
  • Season 1 Episode 18A – A Link Between Worlds Outtakes (Bonus)
    This bonus feature covers content cut from our A Link Between Worlds/Triforce Heroes episode. In these clips, Spencer, Hamilton, Jasmine, and Chris discuss the history of Nintendo EAD, minigames, comparisons with A Link to the Past, and more. Note that audio quality and editing may be a touch rougher than standard episodes.
    Follow the show on Twitter using the handle @franchise_fest, check out our official Twitch channel for streams of new and classic games, and be sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.
    37 min
  • Season 1 Episode 18A - A Link Between Worlds Outtakes (Bonus)

    This bonus feature covers content cut from our A Link Between Worlds/Triforce Heroes episode. In these clips, Spencer, Hamilton, Jasmine, and Chris discuss the history of Nintendo EAD, minigames, comparisons with A Link to the Past, and more. Note that audio quality and editing may be a touch rougher than standard episodes.

    Follow the show on Twitter using the handle @franchise_fest, check out our official Twitch channel for streams of new and classic games, and be sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.

    37 min
  • Season 1 Episode 18 – A Link Between Worlds and Triforce Heroes
    Christian, Hamilton, Jasmine, and Spencer explore the development, gameplay, plot, and localization of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Triforce Heroes. Then they debate the relative merits of building on a bonafide 2D classic and the travails of internet communication in the mid-2010s.
    Please let us know what you like or dislike by emailing [email protected]. You can also find show notes online at our official website and follow @franchise_fest on Twitter for news on future episodes.
    1 hr 51 min
  • Season 1 Episode 18 - A Link Between Worlds and Triforce Heroes

    Christian, Hamilton, Jasmine, and Spencer explore the development, gameplay, plot, and localization of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Triforce Heroes. Then they debate the relative merits of building on a bonafide 2D classic and the travails of internet communication in the mid-2010s.

    Please let us know what you like or dislike by emailing [email protected]. You can also find show notes online at our official website and follow @franchise_fest on Twitter for news on future episodes.

    1 hr 51 min
  • Announcement: Season 2
    Christian announces the topic for Franchise Festival Season 2: Resident Evil. Season 2 Episode 1 is planned to premiere on June 1, 2021 alongside a new Patreon subscription service. More details will be available at franchisefestivalpodcast.com and on our Twitter account, @franchise_fest. Let us know what you think at [email protected].
    2 min
  • Season 1 Episode 17 – Skyward Sword (Part 2)
    Christian, Jasmine, and Spencer explore the story, dungeons, and bosses of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Nintendo's crisis of confidence in the late 2000s and Skyward Sword's connections to From Software level design are discussed. The crew confesses its undying love of timeshift stones.
    Please let us know what you like or dislike by emailing [email protected]. You can also find show notes online at our official website.
    2 hr 17 min
  • Season 1 Episode 17 - Skyward Sword (Part 2)

    Christian, Jasmine, and Spencer explore the story, dungeons, and bosses of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Nintendo’s crisis of confidence in the late 2000s and Skyward Sword‘s connections to From Software level design are discussed. The crew confesses its undying love of timeshift stones.

    Please let us know what you like or dislike by emailing [email protected]. You can also find show notes online at our official website.

    2 hr 17 min
  • Season 1 Episode 16A – 2020 Game of the Year Discussion
    Christian, Hamilton, Jasmine, and Spencer discuss the three best games they played in 2020 before looking ahead to 2021 and what it might bring. Be aware that this conversation has more adult language than typical episodes, so it may not be suitable for all ages.
    In the order they appear, song samples include:
    "Theme of Adol" - Ys I & II"Wretched Shades" - Hades"Blessings (Bamboo)" - Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin"Hummingberg" - Spiritfarer"Picnic Road" - Paper Mario: The Origami King
    Tell us about your favorite games of 2020 by following/tagging @franchise_fest on Twitter or by writing us directly at [email protected].
    1 hr 29 min

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A podcast covering the development of noteworthy video game franchises from the 1980s to present.