Noclip Crewcast MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Horses, Majesty
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Dec 5, 2025 Dive into a discussion about the intriguing new MARVEL beat-em-up that captures the essence of classic arcade action. Discover the unique artistry of the mobile game 'Horses', its controversies, and the debate around censorship in gaming. Explore the nostalgic charm of the Simogo Legacy Collection and its impact on preserving mobile gaming history. Finally, they revisit the strategic twists of 'Majesty', highlighting how innovative genre shifts can reshape player experiences.
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Platform Gatekeeping Shapes Game Survival
- Steam's curatorial power effectively decides which indie PC games live or die due to discovery and market share.
- The hosts argue lack of transparency in delistings threatens artistic diversity and small developers' survival.
Developer's Art-House Shift Explains 'Horses'
- Jeremy describes Horses as a farm-parable where horses are naked people with horse masks to explore othering.
- He notes Santoraggione's history of art-house indie games and tonal shifts across their work.
Form Mirrors Message In 'Horses'
- Horses uses black-and-white first-person scenes and live-action intercuts to explore dehumanization and exploitation.
- The game thematically mirrors the controversy of being delisted, reinforcing its own critique.
