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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Bomb Jack

Tehkan's 1984 title Bomb Jack is a single-screen action game. Players assume the role of Bomb Jack, who is tasked with collecting all of the bombs in each level. Collecting bombs fills up a bonus meter at the top of the screen; when the meter is completely filled a power-up appears that allows Bomb Jack to turn all enemies into collectible coins.