text: Ice Cream Factory
January 04, 2019

In this episode of Tubby Talk, Terry, Steve, and Chris talk about the vast world of failed video game mascot games. This dark path takes us to some unexpected places, ranging from manufactured "cool" characters to blatant advertisements to lifeforms composed entirely of balls.

Topics discussed include: Plok, Earthworm Jim, Boogerman, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, Gex, Bubsy, Bonk, Rocky Rodent, and so very many more.

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TwinBee

Konami's 1985 title TwinBee is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up game. Player assume the role of the titular anthropomorphic ship, firing straight ahead at sky-based enemies or dropping bombs on those below. Power ups are acquired through bells, which can be shot to alter their upgrade effects.