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Max Roberts
@maxfrequency.net
Husband. Father. Ghostwriter. Podcaster.

Blog/Podcasts - https://www.maxfrequency.net

Memory Card Newsletter - https://buttondown.com/MaxFrequency

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@maxfrequency
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New episode of the CI Gamecast has me talking with @maxfrequency.net and @themichaeljruiz.bsky.social about PlayStation State of Play, Highguard, hype for Control Resonant, and why none of us have played Chrono Trigger in earnest.
Ep. 274 is LIVE! Jerrad is joined by @maxfrequency.net and @themichaeljruiz.bsky.social to recap the PlayStation State of Play, and discuss their biggest gaming blindspots.

Link to the audio version in our bio.
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Our BIGGEST Gaming Blindspots - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 274
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February 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
New issue of my Memory Card newsletter went out titled "Clip By Clip"

"You ever just stare at a timeline and think 'How am I going to fill this up?'"

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Clip By Clip
👋🏻 You ever just stare at a timeline and think "How am I going to fill this up? There is so much to do. Maybe I'm not cut out for this..." That was me a...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
New issue of my Memory Card newsletter went out titled "Time to Talk"

"The bit I am most nervous about is the basically guaranteed DMCA strike/flag that will hit this video when I upload it, thanks to it basically being a film and video game essay."

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Time to Talk
👋🏻 The script is done. And by done I mean it is in a review process. I've given it a go with the red pen, some friends are taking a look, and I even chucked...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Modding My New 3DS XL for Capture

"I finally did it. After years of longing, hoping, conniving, and hacking ways to record DS/3DS footage, I finally sent mine off to...install a USB-C capture mod on my Majora's Mask-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL. And ohmygoodness."

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February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Art of the Unintentional Masterpiece – @brianhenken.bsky.social

“…Brian has finally, finally re-uploaded part of his original Donkey Kong 64 video essay that has lived rent free in my mind for the last 15 or so years.”

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The Art of the Unintentional Masterpiece – Brian Henken - Max Frequency
The Art of the Unintentional Masterpiece – Brian Henken "There are m
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February 3, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Jason Rubin Leaves Meta

“I suspect he was a major player in the acquisition of Beat Games, bringing Resident Evil 4 to VR, that Batman game I have pledged to play, and the probably-dead-forever VR version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.”

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Jason Rubin Leaves Meta - Max Frequency
Jason Rubin Leaves Meta After 11+ incredible years I’ve decided to leave Meta in March. This was a difficult decision and I have nothing but deep appreciation for Mark and Boz’s leadership, gratitude…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Sir, This is Windows XP

“The video gives me winamp energy.”

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Sir, This is Windows XP - Max Frequency
Sir, This is Windows XP YouTube's algorithm seems to think I would like this song by Gregory Dillon and frutiger dillon titled Windows98. The song is not my cup of tea, but what caught my attention w…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Apple Creator Studio Takes Design Cues From Windows

“This trumps Fandango and F1 ads for me. Ads in the UI is what Microsoft does.”

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Apple Creator Studio Takes Design Cues from Windows - Max Frequency
Apple Creator Studio Takes Design Cues from Windows Apple Creator Studio is here and the launch hasn't been the smoothest. Now, I hopped right on upgrading Final Cut Pro yesterday. Dylan Bates does a…
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January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
S7E6 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

"Samus is back! Chatterbox Max Roberts and fanboy trooper Logan Moore return to the Prime franchise to read the minds of the developers. Was Retro Studios able to go beyond their own classics or was the team frozen in time?"

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S7E6 - Metroid Prime 4 - Beyond - Max Frequency
Samus is back! Chatterbox Max Roberts and fanboy trooper Logan Moore return to the Prime franchise to read the minds of the developers. Was Retro Studios able to go beyond their own classics or was th...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New issue of my Memory Card newsletter went out titled "Anne and Akira"

"Two quotes for you before a brief script update..."

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Anne and Akira
👋🏻 Two quotes for you before a brief script update: "What I do at this point, as the panic mounts and the jungle drums begin beating and I realize that the...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Marathon is Out March 5

"March 5 is closer than I expected, but I don't mind that. The only thing is it is one week after Resident Evil Requiem, so I am a bit cooked."

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Marathon is Out March 5 - Max Frequency
Marathon is Out March 5 Pre-Order Trailer | Marathon I haven't play
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January 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We Wanted to Be Serious About Screen Time. We Changed Our Minds—And Everyone Was Fine - Emily Marler

"I remember her daycare teacher's telling us once that they can tell who are the "iPad kids" and that was not a glowing compliment."

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We Wanted to Be Serious About Screen Time. We Changed Our Minds—And Everyone Was Fine - Emily Marler - Max Frequency
We Wanted to Be Serious About Screen Time. We Changed Our Minds—And Everyone Was Fine - Emily Marler via The Enthusiast "To be fair, we always said we’d introduce video games (active) before televisi…
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January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Guest Appearance on The Very Best Podcast with @jerradw.bsky.social

"The structure is well thought out and Jerrad is a superb host...Keep tabs on this show throughout the year. It'll be a great way to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary."

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Guest Appearance on The Very Best Podcast with Jerrad Wyche - Max Frequency
Guest Appearance on The Very Best Podcast with Jerrad Wyche Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-v
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January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update is Too Fast

"Happy to see more free updates to Switch 1 games for Switch 2, but man, that Turbo Attack mode looks like it was made for kids that watch videos at 2x speed."

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New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update is Too Fast - Max Frequency
New Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update is Too Fast Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – Update Overview
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January 22, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Chapter Select Season 7 Finale Airs Next Week

"The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond episode is a good one. I think you will enjoy it. See you then, bounty hunters."

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Chapter Select Season 7 Finale Airs Next Week - Max Frequency
Chapter Select Season 7 Finale Airs Next Week The title says it all. Next Wednesday, the Season 7 finale all about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will air for Chapter Select. I wrapped editing the audio up…
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January 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
New issue of my Memory Card newsletter went out titled "Crappy Drafts and Cheap Highlighters"

"Creatively, the deck is clear and a crappy draft lies before me."

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Crappy Drafts and Cheap Highlighters
👋🏻 Apologies for the radio silence into 2026. I wish I had a more meaty update for you all (and myself), but 2026 started off on a devastatingly wrong foot...
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January 22, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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My monthly Pokémon interview podcast is now live. I have the privilege of chatting with my friend @maxfrequency.net.

We talk about the ugliest starters, bus drivers scaring us as kids, and why Onix is an underrated Pokémon.

Please take a listen!
The Very Best, a monthly Pokémon interview podcast hosted by @jerradw.bsky.social is now live!

Ep. 1 features @maxfrequency.net, as the two talk Pokémon SoulSilver, Napoleon Dynamite, and traumatic bus drivers.

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IILm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mdd...
January 21, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Reposted by Max Roberts
The Very Best, a monthly Pokémon interview podcast hosted by @jerradw.bsky.social is now live!

Ep. 1 features @maxfrequency.net, as the two talk Pokémon SoulSilver, Napoleon Dynamite, and traumatic bus drivers.

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IILm...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mdd...
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Two is One and One is None – Nintendo 3DS Edition

"It is I, the Ghost of Corrupt Data Past and I have returned to warn thee of SD card failures and the importance of backing up data."

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Two is One and One is None – Nintendo 3DS Edition - Max Frequency
Two is One and One is None – Nintendo 3DS Edition It is I, the Ghost of Corrupt Data Past and I have returned to warn thee of SD card failures and the importance of backing up data. Yesterday, I turn…
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January 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Big Three Predictions 2026

One of my favorite traditions. Be amazed at my accuracy in 2025 and predictions for 2026!

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Big Three Predictions 2026 - Max Frequency
Big Three Predictions 2026 It is that wonderful time of the year once more! I have to make my predictions for the "Big Three"—Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. Honestly, it feels more like the "Big Tw…
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January 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Happy Anniversary to My Favorite Apple Ad—and the MacBook Air

"Not so much a new soul any more, but still as powerful an ad as ever."

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Happy Anniversary to My Favorite Apple Ad—and the MacBook Air - Max Frequency
Happy Anniversary to My Favorite Apple Ad—and the MacBook Air Not so much a new soul any more, but still as powerful an [[
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January 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Apple Creator Studio Announced

"I do wonder if a day may come when the courage of Apple fails, when they forsake one-time purchases and break all bonds of pro users, but it is not this day."

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Apple Creator Studio Announced - Max Frequency
Apple Creator Studio Announced Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of the most powerful creative apps "The apps included with Apple Creator Studio for video editing, music …
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January 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I haven't played Journey in some 13 odd years. Lat night, I returned to the desert and climbed a mountain. Here are my notes.

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Journey Notes - Max Frequency
Journey Notes Spoiler-free description/paragraph WarningSpoilers below! Journey Notes.pdf Journey Stats Started Playing: 1/11/26 Beat: 1/11/26 Total Playtime: 1:43:00 Legacy A sweeping, moving intera…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"Food JPEGs" in Super Smash Bros & Kirby Air Riders – Seth Larson

"A deep dive into just one facet of Mashahiro Sakurai's game developer mind. Seth goes above and beyond here. It's a real fun trip."

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Food JPEGs in Super Smash Bros & Kirby Air Riders – Seth Larson - Max Frequency
"Food JPEGs" in Super Smash Bros & Kirby Air Riders – Seth Larson "Have you ever noticed that the food graphics in Super Smash Bros. and Kirby Air Riders is flat “billboarded” stock images of food? .…
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January 11, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Nintendo's Easy Modes – Scott's Stash

"A timely video from Scott Wozniak...Turns out Scott did the research for me and I was correct."

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Nintendo's Easy Modes – Scott's Stash - Max Frequency
Nintendo's Easy Modes – Scott's Stash A [[Sony's AI Game Help Patent W
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January 11, 2026 at 11:40 AM