Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

For this episode of Kirby Conversations, we're looking at the influence popular mecha series had on Kirby: Planet Robobot. To start, it's Mecha History 101, as Bridget and Ky teach Sean about the rich history of Japanese mecha films and TV shows like Mobile Suit Gundam, Gurren Lagann, and more. Then we consider how Shinya Kumazaki seems to have drawn on his personal interest in mecha shows when creating the design and gameplay for Kirby's mechs (including one particularly familiar-looking drill). We also share our experiences with Planet Robobot before turning to Act 2, where Ky and Bridget discuss their love of Gundam model kits, and we all reflect on the joys of playing Kirby as adults in or approaching our thirties. Starting with this episode, we're now also offering extended three-act versions of every show to our Patreon supporters! To get the full, mecha-sized version of this episode later this week, and also receive digital events, prints of Captain Dangerous's photographs, video game download codes, and more, visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/KirbyConversations.Follow us online:Kirby ConversationsBluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.socialIG: @kirbyconversationsThreads: @kirbyconversationsOur other handles:Ky "Captain Dangerous" ParkerIG: @captaindangerousX: @captdangerous64FB: Dangerous PixelsBridgetIG: @no1kirbyfanThreads: @no1kirbyfanX: @Kabula_QueenSean DouglassBluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.socialThreads: @_smdouglass_IG: @_smdouglass_Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/).Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kirby Conversations, Sean and Bridget take to the skies for a look back at Revenge of Meta Knight, one of several games within 1996's Kirby Super Star. From its expertly-paced action to its engaging story, we consider all the things that make this adventure such a terrific example of short-form game design. We also explore some lesser-known aspects of its development, its influences from Japanese history and other media, and how a new arrangement of its theme song even won a Grammy in 2022. Then for Act 2, we look beyond the Halberd to discuss our other favorite video game airships, from Super Mario Bros. 3 to Final Fantasy VII. (Note that our conversation about Revenge of Meta Knight does include spoilers, and from about 25:15 to 27:20 we talk about some Halberd moments from Kirby: Squeak Squad and Kirby: Planet Robobot that could be considered spoilers for those games as well.)You can support this show on Patreon to receive bonus content, digital events, prints of Captain Dangerous's photographs, video game download codes, and more! Check out all the reward tiers, and even join for free, at: www.patreon.com/KirbyConversationsFollow us online:Kirby ConversationsBluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.socialIG: @kirbyconversationsThreads: @kirbyconversationsOur other handles:Ky "Captain Dangerous" ParkerIG: @captaindangerousX: @captdangerous64FB: Dangerous PixelsBridgetIG: @no1kirbyfanThreads: @no1kirbyfanX: @Kabula_QueenSean DouglassBluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.socialThreads: @_smdouglass_IG: @_smdouglass_Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/).Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview for a Patreon-only episode, where Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker describes how she became a professional merchandise photographer with Nintendo, Good Smile, Critical Role, and others. From her first invitation to E3, to an emotional experience at the Good Smile headquarters, this episode is full of stories you won't want to miss. We also speak with Bridget about her incredible collection of Kirby memorabilia, including one very rare Kirby plush worth hundreds of dollars. It's a fun and funny look behind the scenes of how video games get promoted and the popularity of miniature art around the world—from fake food to film sets.For the full episode, you can join us on Patreon, where you can also receive other bonus content, digital events, physical prints of Ky's photos, and more! We also offer a Video Game Subscription and Video Game Subscription Deluxe, where you'll receive regular video games, from mainline Nintendo titles to exciting indie games, just for supporting the show. You can check out all the reward tiers, and even join for free, at: www.patreon.com/KirbyConversationsFollow us online:Kirby ConversationsIG: @kirbyconversationsThreads: @kirbyconversationsBluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.socialOur other handles:Ky "Captain Dangerous" ParkerIG: @captaindangerousX: @captdangerous64FB: Dangerous PixelsBridgetIG: @no1kirbyfanThreads: @no1kirbyfanX: @Kabula_QueenSean DouglassBluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.socialThreads: @_smdouglass_IG: @_smdouglass_Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/).Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Kirby Conversations! For our first episode, we dig into the history of Kirby's 1993 outing Kirby's Adventure—Masahiro Sakurai's sophisticated NES title that not only introduced Kirby's copy ability but also helped save HAL Laboratory during a time of financial crisis. We'll explore the background of its development, its timeless pixel art, Sakurai's unique ability concepts that he never included in the final game, and the sometimes surprising reactions the game got from initial press and reviews. During our 2nd Act, we discuss the things we're looking forward to in 2024, from Princess Peach: Showtime! to Tekken 8, Ky's plan to 3D-print Wind Waker's The King of Red Lions, how the pandemic led to Pokémon card parking lot brawls. (Note that at around 30:37, Bridget does talk about the later levels of Kirby's Adventure and some things that might be considered spoilers.)0:00: Intro and Welcome3:05: Kirby's Adventure Discussion35:13: 2nd Act on what we're looking forward to in 2024You can support this show on Patreon to receive bonus content, digital events, prints of Captain Dangerous's photographs, and more! You can also join our Video Game Subscription and Video Game Subscription Deluxe tiers--where we'll send you regular video games, from mainline Nintendo titles to exciting indie games, throughout the year. You can check out all the reward tiers, and even join for free, at: www.patreon.com/KirbyConversationsFollow us online:Kirby ConversationsIG: @kirbyconversationsThreads: @kirbyconversationsBluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.socialOur other handles:Ky "Captain Dangerous" ParkerIG: @captaindangerousX: @captdangerous64FB: Dangerous PixelsBridgetIG: @no1kirbyfanThreads: @no1kirbyfanX: @Kabula_QueenSean DouglassBluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.socialThreads: @_smdouglass_IG: @_smdouglass_Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/).Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.