Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella
Jan 17, 2025
Join veteran games writer Carolyn Petit from Kotaku and Russ Frushtick from Polygon as they dive into the quirky game Campanella from the UFO 50 collection. They explore its unique gameplay mechanics and the playful rivalry between gaming platforms. The duo also reflects on the nostalgia of classic games, emphasizing the balance between challenge and enjoyment. Don't miss their humorous insights on gaming culture's evolution and the intriguing ties to iconic titles like Alan Wake!
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Early Gaming Memories
- Carolyn Petit's earliest gaming memories include watching her dad play Lunar Lander on a VIC-20.
- She later played Space Taxi on a Commodore 64, which sparked her interest in Campanella.
Spelunky 2 Connection
- Russ Frushtick was drawn to Campanella because of the pilot character's appearance in Spelunky 2.
- He was intrigued by the pilot's story and the games connected to the character.
Alternative Genre Dominance
- The podcast discusses a hypothetical scenario where thrust-like games, instead of platformers, became the dominant genre.
- This thought experiment explores how different starting points could alter video game history.