# Ep. 431 - Mr. Bustle

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Podcast: [The Insert Credit Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-insert-credit-show-30525)
Published: 2026-03-09T09:40:09+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4211

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Our heroes convene to discuss the changes at Microsoft and Sony, the liberation of Cookie’s Bustle, and the Year of the Horse. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Sunsoft Plastic Man Catwoman Ragman Sandman Sgt. Rock Sega Genesis Game Boy Color Batman Returns (1992) Michelle Pfeiffer “I love you! Don’t reject me!” Mega Max X Maverick Jaeger Guns N’ Roses 1 : What does the landscape of console gaming look like now and in the future? (03:58) Asha Sharma named EVP and CEO, Microsoft Gaming Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity MindsEye developer announces more job cuts while alleging ‘corporate sabotage’ Highguard Overwatch Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Pokémon Pokopia The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Mat Piscatella 2 : When in a video game would you prefer to play as yourself, versus a character with a distinct personality? (12:45) White Men Can’t Jump (1992) White Men Can’t Jump Atari Jaguar Elena Dark Souls series Nathan Drake 3 : If you had to lock in video game aesthetics forever, would that point be right now, or another time? (17:36) Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy XIII Yakuza series The bread scene Vagina Bones Steam Next Fest Street Fighter III Scott Pilgrim EX 4 : What was the endgame for the Cookie’s Bustle patent troll? (23:59) We’ve freed Cookie’s Bustle from copyright hell. Here’s how. Cookie’s Bustle Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures Mr. Boop Chiitan 4chan Mr. Bones 5 : Frank, talk about the weird NextFest experience you had (32:03) Steam Next Fest Fester’s Quest HowLongToBeat.com 230 games came out the first…

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