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Chattycast 31: Go West, Young Man (And Hide)

In which the crew formulates its escape plan for once they betray humanity to the alien overlords.

January 30, 2015 12:30 PM

This week, the Chattycast brings back the dapper Andrew Zucosky. He joins Steve Watts and Daniel Perez to talk about how to go off the grid for five days, gaming slumps, how to best remember the classics, emotional games, and proudest accomplishments. Plus, the crew opens with a moment of silence for friend and fellow Shacker Andrew Yoon, who recently passed away.

Thanks as always to those who provided our topic suggestions this week: Amusatron, ejectorpod, radula, Hemtroll, and themanwiththebriefcase. If you want see your name in lights, keep an eye on Chatty to suggest topics! And, special thanks to Chatty user dael for contributing music to the show, and to Bryan "Doctor Games" Carr for production assistance.

Off-Topic: In one hour, every single human being in the entire world will be looking for you. Your goal is to remain unfound for five days. How would you do it?
Segment 1: How do you break out of a gaming slump?
Segment 2: Are old games best remembered, replayed with emulators, or re-booted?
Segment 3: Which game or series do you have the strongest emotional attachment to? Ever cried while playing a video game?
Segment 4: What is your most proud or impressive gaming record or achievement?

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January 30, 2015 12:30 PM

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- Amusatron
  
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  January 30, 2015 3:46 PM
  
  Thanks for tackling my off-topic hypothetical. You all had some very creative ideas! I especially enjoyed the rocket ship idea.
  
  Here's how I'd do it:
  
  Spend the hour altering my appearance as much as possible, then join the search teams that go out looking for me. Hide in plain sight :-)
  - Daniel_Perez
    
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    January 30, 2015 4:23 PM
    
    Damn! That's a great idea.
    
    My wife had a similar solution. She said she'd go to Japan and dress up in cosplay with one of those anime girl masks. She claims no one would think it's weird over there, although I think 20+ hour trip to Japan from NYC wouldn't work because those on the flight would nab her during travel.
    - SporkyReeve
      
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      January 30, 2015 5:29 PM
      
      My wife and I were more trying to figure out what circumstance would lead to the hypothetical. Our best story was that the aliens give humanity a 5-day deadline to turn you over, or they'll blow up the planet. However, you're the only one who knows how to stop them, and if you turned yourself in they'd blow up the planet anyway.