Runtime: 53 Minutes
We look back at Parappa the Rapper, originally released for the original PlayStation on November 17, 1997 to North American gamers. We travel back to the early careers of co-creators, Masaya Matsurra and Rodney Alan Greenblatt to tell the story of how PaRappa came to be. As part of our story, we'll look back at the Pippin Atmark gaming console, and top-secret Sony gaming team, Division Zero. We'll talk about PaRappa's brief stint as Sony's mascot right before we talk about our own experiences with the game. Join us for a rhythmic trip down Memory Card Lane.
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PaRappa the Rappa Cover Art:
Wikipedia - PaRappa the Rappa Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - PaRappa the RappaGame-Specific Wiki:
Fandom - PaRappa the Rappa WikiSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - PaRappa the RappaMetacritic:
Metacritic - PaRappa the RappaAdditional Sources:
Rodney Alan Greenblat Website:
Whimsyload.comRodney Alan Greenblat Wiki:
PaRappa the Rapper Fandom - Rodney Alan GreenblatDazzeloids Wiki:
Pippin Fandom - DazzeloidsPippin Atmark Wiki:
Pippin Fandom - Pippin AtmarkWikipedia - Masaya Matsuura:
Wikipedia - Masaya MatsuuraWikipedia - Psy-S:
Wikipedia - Psy-SYouTube - PSY・S - Teenage [PV] (1985):
YouTube - PSY・S - Teenage [PV] (1985)The Untold Story of PaRappa the Rapper:
Playstation Blog - The Untold Story of PaRappa the RapperInterview with Rodney Greenblatt
Interview: Rodney Greenblat, The Mother Of Sony's Almost MarioPaRappa The Rapper Review:
GameSpot - PaRappa The Rapper ReviewParappa The Rapper:
IGN - Parappa The RapperAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes