The Frustration-Free Challenge of 'Cuphead' (Ep. 55)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss Jason's ever-changing real-life look and how his hairstyles affect his character-creation strategy (1:40), then share their impressions of the new Windows and Xbox run-and-gun game 'Cuphead' (7:30). Next, they bring on brothers and 'Cuphead' co-creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer to explain how they conceived and perfected the game's eye-catching art while delivering difficulty without frustration, and to discuss the benefits and burdens of hype, the game's speedrunning potential, and their newfound financial prospects and future plans (14:25). Lastly, Ben and Jason wrap up with a few words about Ben's upcoming wedding and video game-themed bachelor party (47:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Frustration-Free Challenge of 'Cuphead' (Ep. 55) is an episode from Achievement Oriented by Achievement Oriented & The Ringer.

This episode is 52:24 long.

This episode was published on Oct 6, 2017.

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