Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about fruit in video games. I also feel like I gain new power whenever I eat a strawberry.
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The Topic
What are some of the most famous fruits in video games? How are fruits perceived and used within video games? What’s some of the iconography of fruits that have become part of gaming’s lexicon? How do we feel about fruit?
The Actual Conversation
We talk about how Emma’s farmers market now has strawberries, which Madelyn is jealous about. However, we do also get around to talking about virtual fruits too, including whether the Mario Kart banana peels are and/or were alive. We also get into Vaudeville, slot machines, and other influences on how we think about fruit.
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Enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think in the comments or on social media. Make sure to check out last week’s episode and look forward to next week’s where we’re talking about Syphon Filter and Hollow Knight: Silksong