As promised, here are the notes from the Cho Kusoge! panel I gave at MAGfest 13 last week. I’m editing together a bit of footage from the event still (as well as waiting to see if MAGfest themselves have higher-quality footage), so hopefully that will be available soon as well.
Resources:
I either directly utilized these sources in the course of research for my panel, or feel they would be useful reads for anyone doing further research independently.
General:
Game Catalog wiki – One of my primary sources of research. Lots of info on all manner of titles, kusoge or no. (Japanese)
Kusoge of the Year Wiki – Another central source of info and research. Also of potential interest: Portable KotY Wiki, Eroge KotY Wiki, Otome KotY Wiki. (all Japanese)
Takeshi no Chousenjou:
StrategyWiki Guide
DenofGeek
Hoshi wo Miru Hito:
Retrojrpg article
HG101 article
Maka Maka:
Retrojrpg article
Maka Maka database, complete with information on numerous bugs (Japanese)
Videos:
Cheetahmen II/Smooth Criminal Mashup: the “unofficial” panel intro.
Death Crimson: I edited together short clips from this longplay to show in the panel.
Hoshi wo Miru Hito: I used a sampling of this video in the presentation.
Major Wii: Perfect Closer Bug on Nico Nico Douga
Maka Maka Shuffle Bug Demo on Nico Nico Douga
The Master’s Fighter with commentary on Nico Nico Douga
PlayStation 10-kusoge Selection: 20th Anniversary Edition on Nico Nico Douga
Full Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band playthrough playlist on Nico Nico Douga
Other Stuff to Watch:
Not directly linking these, but you’re probably internet-savvy enough to find them, right?
Fansubs:
Spelunker is a Teacher (Spelunker-sensei) OVA, subbed by Nutbladder
Game Center CX: Ring Ring Tactics compilation, subbed by SA-GCCX
Game Center CX Special: Takeshi’s Challenge Live, subbed by SA-GCCX
Fan Translations: KingMike’s page on Romhacking.net
