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Glass to the Wall Ep.4 Archive: Star Fox Anniversary Special

21.05.2013

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Can I download the episodes?

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What was in Glass to the Wall - Episode 04, though?

Well, since you asked so nicely, here is a brief breakdown:

00:01:01-00:02:11 - Host Adam Riley introduces this special show that focuses on the 20th anniversary of the Star Fox series
00:02:40-00:05:39 - Introductions from Jorge, Susan, Rudy, Aaron, and former podcast host, Ross Marrs!
00:05:53-00:12:32 - Thoughts on when the first game came out, Starwing on the SNES in Europe, when people first got it, and the impact of the Super FX chip
00:12:45-00:16:00 - Discussion about the unreleased Star Fox 2 on the SNES, what it could have been, elements re-used in future Star Fox titles.
00:16:17-00:20:18 - Was Lylat Wars a revolutionary step and is it still the pinnacle of the series so far? How important was the Rumble Pak? Multiplayer was perhaps an overlooked aspect by some
00:20:45-00:24:13 - Renting out of the series - good idea or bad? Star Fox Adventures - would Dinosaur Planet have been better without the Star Fox brand?
00:24:26-00:26:40 - Star Fox Assault, a hit or a miss? What went wrong with Namco Bandai's take on Fox McCloud's antics? Should Fox stick to his ship in every game?
00:26:40-00:28:00 - Crying with tears in his head, talking about marmite and cheese; Ross brings his unique edge to the discussion!
00:28:53-00:32:36 - Q-Games, headed up by former Argonaut developer Dylan Cuthbert - did the team bring Star Fox Command back to the series' roots? Elements of Star Fox 2 included. Did the touch screen path drawing work well?
00:32:41-00:39:06 - Did the 3DS version of Star Fox 64 remain faithful to the N64 original? Thoughts on using 3D and/or the gyroscope, as well as the music being negatively affected. Should more added content have been included? Why was there no online multiplayer?
00:39:11-00:41:23 - Was it a missed opportunity not using motion controls for a Wii version, using the Wii Remote to guide the Arwing?
00:43:57-00:47:30 - How best to use the Wii U GamePad for a future game
00:47:34-00:51:35 - Who, other than Nintendo, would be the best developer for a new Star Fox?
00:51:37-00:53:58 - Favourite quotes from the entire series, and some 'interesting' impressions!
00:53:58-00:55:00 - Outro jingles...

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jesusraz 22.05.2013#1

Two things that pop up from this:

1.) What is your favourite game in the Star Fox series?

2.) Who, other than Nintendo, would be best suited for a new Star Fox game?

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Mush 22.05.2013#2

Adam Riley said:
Two things that pop up from this:
1.) What is your favourite game in the Star Fox series?
2.) Who, other than Nintendo, would be best suited for a new Star Fox game?

Lylat Wars, hands down. Adventures was probably my second favourite game. Although it didn't feel too much like a Star Fox game, I'm a huge fan of Zelda and that's what it reminded me most of. I think I'd like another Adventures style game, but with more flying involved. Sadly, Assault really didn't cut it for me.

There's a few companies that come to mind; Namco, Platinum Games, Treasure and Retro Studios. With support from Nintendo, I reckon any of these companies could make a great Star Fox game.

I'm aware that Namco made Assault, but I thought the flying sections in that were great. (Well, the few sections I did play.)

( Edited 22.05.2013 08:30 by Mush )

jesusraz 22.05.2013#3

1.) The shooting parts of Star Fox Assault were amazing. It was Namco's Ace Combat team that worked on it, I believe. I really liked the drawing element in Command as well.

2.) In the show I said Headstrong, but I actually think Treasure's Sin & Punishment 2 shows how it could make a great Star Fox game!

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Ikana 22.05.2013#4

Just finished listening to eps 3 and 4. Great stuff! Definitely prefer the discussion format. It's like eps 3 and 4 are marmite with cheese, and the first two are marmite without cheese.