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Select and Start

Keifer Lirette
Video Game Preservation
Prince Of Persia
Jordan Mechner
NYU Game Center
Rotoscoping
Game Design
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Guilty Gear Xrd
Fighting Games
Pokemon Red
Pokemon Blue
Cinematic Platformer
80s Video Games
Rez
Tomb Raider
Uncharted
Half-Life 2
Retro Games
Daisuke Ishiwatari
Dead Rising

Against his better judgement, Keifer loves video games. Join him each episode as he interviews various guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences to discover how and why games make an impact on their players. Along the way he also talks about the importance of video game preservation, scrutinizes the shortcomings of the video game industry, and argues for video games a... more

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Writer, editor, and critic Autumn Wright joins me to talk about the Boycott, Divest, Sanction Movement and the Microsoft Boycott.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 6:35 - What is BDS? 9:42 - Boycotting Microsoft 12:58 - We can do it 36:05 - Ideology... more

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After an unscheduled hiatus, Select and Start returns! Shannon Strucci comes on to discuss the polarizing Twin Peaks-inspired open world horror game Deadly Premonition!

We also talk about video game creator SWERY65, mourn the loss of artist David L... more

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Here comes a new podcast! Award-winning podcaster, author, and game designer Jeff Stormer stops by to talk about why the crossover fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom 2 means so much to him!

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Keep on rocking! YouTuber and fighting game aficionado IdolismJ drops in to talk about Guilty Gear Xrd and how it changed his life! We also talk about the fighting game community, what makes a good fighting game, the delightful vision of Daisuke Ishi... more

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Jeff Stormer
An award-winning podcaster, author, and game designer.
Episode: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 with Jeff Stormer
Anthony Barbara
Comic artist, illustrator, printmaker, and toy designer.
Episode: Half-Life 2 with Anthony Barbara
Roman Fruehan
Co-showrunner of Spice, the Savannah Puller Indie Comics Expo
Spice
Episode: Dead Rising with Roman Fruehan
Nate Purkeypile
Video game industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, developer of The Axis Unseen
Independent developer
Episode: Shadow of the Colossus with Indie Dev Nate Purkeypile
Andrew Elmore
Visual designer and composer of video games.
Episode: Rez with Andrew Elmore
Avry Robin Ott
Best friend and roommate
Episode: X-Men Origins: Wolverine with Avry Robin Ott
Emma Shannon
A fellow Moonshot creator and host of Unnatural Selection, a podcast about film adaptations of books.
Moonshot Network
Episode: Octodad: Dadliest Catch with Emma from Unnatural Selection
Jacqueline Swampert
Co-host of Unwise Girls and organizer for a local tabletop and board game community group
Moonshot Network
Episode: Tony Hawk's Underground with Jacqueline Swampert
Alex Kane
Senior editor at a newspaper and video game journalist, author of 'Star Wars, Knights of the Old Republic, Oral History'
Various outlets including IGN
Episode: Night in the Woods with Alex Kane

Host

Keifer
Host of Select and Start, who interviews guests about their meaningful video game experiences, focusing on the cultural significance and preservation of games.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Trite and derivative

    Boring host, unfunny diatribes and lack of quality editing make this an unbearable listening experience. Try cumtown

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VideogamefanNumber1
    Australia5 months ago
  • It’s good!

    And you’re Good if you listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bklynraised
    United States10 months ago
  • A very fun enthusiast podcast!

    Keifer is a great host who speaks with a ton of passion and enthusiasm about video games, both past and present. On top of that he seems to have a strong grasp on how to keep conversations flowing in a manner that makes for an enjoyable podcast, and he does a bang up job with post production editing. Keep up the good work, congrats on 50 episodes and I can't wait to listen to the next 50!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CryptoZookeeper
    United Statesa year ago
  • A celebration of video games and the meaning they hold. Going beyond nostalgia, Keifer examines games as interactive artforms where intention, design and storytelling intersect - and as artforms worth preserving in the face of an ever-evolving consumerist landscape.

    A fun chit chat about iconic games, with depth!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tetriot87
    a year ago
  • Easygoing and Insightful

    A solid podcast, I always look forward to listening when I see a new one pop up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrommy Goppler
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is well-produced and offers a thoughtful perspective on gaming culture, appealing to those who appreciate the art and significance of video games.
Keifer is a great host who speaks with a ton of passion and enthusiasm about video games, making for an enjoyable experience.
Audience feedback indicates that both the content and Keifer's hosting style contribute to a fun and insightful listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations that highlight not just nostalgia, but also critical analyses of the gaming industry and its impact on society.

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Pokémon Red and Blue with Flashback 64
Q: What impact would you say playing this game made on you?
Playing Pokémon Red and Blue got me into video games and kept me into video games for most of my life. It was consistently a part of my life growing up, and I always looked forward to playing new games as they came out.
Guilty Gear Xrd with IdolismJ
Q: What is the impact of Guilty Gear Xrd on your life?
It brought together friends over the years and even led to a wedding of two friends who bonded over the game.
Half-Life 2 with Anthony Barbara
Q: What impact would you say this game made on you personally?
Half-Life 2 introduced Anthony to literature that inspired its narrative themes and influenced his approach to storytelling in his own artwork.
Dead Rising with Roman Fruehan
Q: What do you like about Dead Rising? And what does it do that you wish more video games would do?
Roman expresses love for the goofy storyline, well-defined psychopaths, and the game’s commentary on consumerism and human behavior under strain.

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Focusing on the intersection of personal stories and cultural reflections, the content features discussions with various guests about their significant experiences with video games. Key themes include the exploration of memorable titles, the nostalgic connections formed through gaming, and the broader cultural and artistic implications of video games. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the importance of video game preservation and critiques elements of the video game industry, providing listeners with both entertainment and thought-provoking insights on gaming as an art form.

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1. Jeff Stormer
2. Anthony Barbara
3. Roman Fruehan
4. Nate Purkeypile
5. Andrew Elmore
6. Avry Robin Ott
7. Emma Shannon
8. Jacqueline Swampert

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