ExtraCredits posts
Posts: 1775
Files: 3893
When Wishes Come True - Extra Mythology
Vasilisa was a beautiful girl but her stepmother and 3 evil step-sisters had different plans for her. Plans that sent her deep into the woods and into the house of the dark witch named Baba Yaga. A witch who liked snacking on wayward travelers, bringing people misfortune, and occasionally passing along a little misunderstood luck.Looking for more folklore and mythical tales? Then try out the links below!The Dobhar-Chú I The Revenant I The Furies...
Bleeding Kansas - John Brown #3 - Extra History
Senate Representative Preston Brooks caning Senator Charles Sumner for his speech on "The Crime Against Kansas" is an event that showed how polarized the nation had become over slavery. An event that pushed John Brown over the edge. Old Brown was coming, with his militia leading to 56 political killings called Bleeding Kansas.Did we get something wrong in our "John Brown" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear m...
Can a Remade Game Ever be as Good?
Your favorite game is getting a remake and you're cha$ing your childhood nostalgia. When it hits the shelves you realize that this isn't as good as the original..... why is that?The Paradox of Satisfaction I The Danger of AI Art I Tips for Game Devs I Way Too Easy?! I Disneyland Design Heist I The Death of Rockband ILike the art? Download the 4k Wallpapers you see below!
Choosing Violence - John Brown #2 - Extra History
John Brown was an American abolitionist leader who fought for the equality of all races. He helped countless slaves reach freedom in his lifelong pursuit of equality but his use of violence as a necessary tool is highly controversial, even to this day.Did we get something wrong in our "John Brown" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it HERE and get a shout-out...
The Monstrous Otter of Irish Folklore - Extra Mythology
The Dobhar-Chú, Father of Otters, King of Lakes, and the Master Otter of Northwestern Ireland. A Monsterous and Mythological beast that roams Lough Lake with a white pelt and murderous rage!Looking for more folklore and mythical tales? Then try out the links below!The Revenant I Celtic Myths I The Monkey King I Anansi the Spider-ManLike the art? Download the 4k Wallpapers you see below!
Hero or Terrorist? - John Brown #1
John Brown was an American abolitionist leader who fought for the equality of all races. He helped countless slaves reach freedom in his lifelong pursuit of equality but his use of violence as a necessary tool is highly controversial, even to this day.Did we get something wrong in our "John Brown" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it HERE and get a shout-out...
D-Day Nearly Fails - Operation Avalanche #2 - Extra History
Operation Avalanche was not going well. Body counts were quickly adding up and the allied invasion of Italy at Salerno during World War II was looking like a failure. Objectives were being taken back and forth multiple times a day and green allied forces suffered against veteran german soldiers. The Forgotten D-Day was coming to an end.Looking for more one-off history stories? Then try out the links below!Operation Avalance #1 I D-Day - The Great...
Satisfaction not Guaranteed... and THAT's the Point!
Ever wonder why a game leaves you wanting more? Tempting you to play just one more level or not quite getting that last item you need. Games keep you coming back for more and we're here to tell you that satisfaction is NOT guaranteed... and THAT's the point! Game developers are constantly looking at how to utilize the paradox of satisfaction. Creating an experience that doesn't quite satisfy your gaming experience and leaving you in a...
Frederick the Great Wrap-up with Extra History LIES
Welcome Extra Historians to Lies, where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Frederick the Great Series. With questions like, was Walpole really around during all of these wars? How did a 9-year war become called the 7-years war? And what is "negative enlightenment"?Recommended Reading for this series:Frederick the Great: A Military History by Dennis ShowalterIron Kingdom: The Rise and ...
The Forgotten D-Day - Operation Avalanche #1 - Extra History
Operation Avalanche was the allied invasion of Italy at Salerno during World War II and is known as "The Forgotten D-Day".Looking for more one-off history stories? Then try out the links below!D-Day - The Great Crusade I Defense of Poland I Battle of Saipan I Hunting the Bismarck I The Battle of Kursk I WW2: The Resource War ILike the art? Download the 4k Wallpapers you see below!
Pick the Next Extra History Series! "Give Peace a Chance"
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!These four topics were selected from our "Give Peace a Chance" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.Lorenzo the Magnificent: A Life of Art and AssassinationLorenzo de Medici, perhaps more than any other man, personified renaissance Italy. A member of the powerful Medici banking clan, Lorenzo’s family ...
♫ Frederick the Great "King of Prussia" By Tiffany Roman
Watch the video HERE and download the song below.
The Black Dinner - Extra History
The Black Dinner is a dark side of history that starts with a chain of revenge that will reverberate through Scotland and the ages. Contributing to many murders and famous stories that you hear today.Looking for more one-off history stories? Then try out the links below!Death of the Scottish Clans I The Battle of Blair Mountain | Billie Holiday vs The US GovernmentLike the art? Download the 4k Wallpapers you see below!
Europe's Punchiest Undead Myth - Extra Mythology
The Revenant is a Scottish Myth that tells of a scorned and dreadful man that wanders the night with a pack of dogs. His flesh is rotting and his stench is so dreadful that it carries the plague. He prowls the midnight streets for those he may bludgeon and then crawls back to his grave by morning.Looking for more folklore and mythical tales? Then try out the links below!Tales of Zombies I The Wendigo ILike the art? Download the 4k Wallpapers you ...
Who Wants to Live Forever? - Frederick the Great #5 - Extra History
The Battle of Kolin, June 18th 1757. Frederick's army is on the run. The Third Silesian War marked Frederisk's most legendary victories and catastrophic retreats with the Prussians losing nearly 14,000 men but that's not all!! We're going to be going over The Seven Years' War in the most epic sports matchup ever! - Let's get ready to rumble!Did we get something wrong in our "Frederick the Great" video? Is there a p...
Why Using AI Art is Dangerous in Games
Lots of questions come up with the use of AI art. Just how legal is it? Do I own what the AI makes? Is it unethical or too risky to use for my own game's design? Join us as we consult with Game Lawyers Joe Newman and Jonathan Downing to discuss just how to navigate these legal landmines.Looking for more episodes on game design? Then try out the links below!Tips for Game Devs I Way Too Easy?! I Disneyland Design Heist I The Death of Rockband I...
The Extra History Suggestion Survey is OPEN until 2/12
Hello, You Amazing Patreon Members!Our next Extra History theme is Give Peace a Chance!You might've noticed that the channel has been unusuallyheavy on militarytopics recently. Part of that is how the votes broke, and part is what was being suggested, but no more! We all need a break from fighting—so let's give peace a chance.This is a Patron's Choice month... in other words, go nuts! There are no restrictions or themes other than t...
The Seven Years' War - Frederick the Great #4 - Extra History
Frederick the Great has become a common name but this was only the beginning, as a great monarch cannot know peace for long. In 1756 Europe's first world war had begun and Frederick was confident in his military. Priding himself on innovating troops and insuring his military was quick to react but Silesia would continue to be an issue.Did we get something wrong in our "Frederick the Great" video? Is there a particular character you wa...
Doggos of History!
Hello, you Amazing Patreons!I hope you haven't missed our short on Greyfriar Bobby! This is the very first in our sponsored mini-series on "DOGS in HISTORY"The second is right here for your Patreon eyes only! ---> Boy! A Real-Life Hellhound? and we're gonna have two more of the bestest bois coming out over the next few weeks.We're so happy to have the opportunity to do this series because 1.) it's uber cute! And 2.) animal...
So you haven't read Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson?
Pull up a seat as we jack into the sci-fi Metaverse in this cyberpunk novel that centers around Hero Protagonist. A CosoNostra Pizza delivery ninja that wields a mighty katana and is ready to fight hackers who are dealing digital narcotics. Ones written in an ancient Sumerian code by a virtual villain that could send this dystopian future into the apocalypse.Interested in more "So You Haven't Read" Episodes? Then try out the links bel...
Forging a Legend - Frederick the Great #3 - Extra History
April 11th 1741, After The Battle of Mollwitz Frederick, had learned a great deal about war and the people of the world were enthralled by such a small power like Prussia taking over Silesia. Frederick had succeeded at putting Prussia on the map! The first of many great things to come.Did we get something wrong in our "Frederick the Great" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra His...
Final Extra Credits Video! - 3xTR4 cR3d1ts G4m1nG
To celebrate the launch of the new Extra Credits Gaming Channel, Martin & Matt muse about game design while exploring Minecraft. All while dropping hints on how you can enter a raffle to win a gaming console by watching the content on the new channel!ORCHECK OUT THE ACTUAL 3 TIPS FOR JR. GAME DEVS VIDEO HERE!Are you a Junior Game Developer that wants to know more about what you should expect when designing a game? Do you want to know the best way...
The School of Battle - Frederick the Great #2 - Extra History
Frederick the Great would start a fire that would burn through the world but there was one thing standing in his way, his father. After developing a fascination with strategy battlefield tactics and leadership during the War of Polish Succession he was ready to become king. He'd studied philosophy, writing his own book. Hired architects, artists, and planned to fund science and education. However, Frederick soon found being king and talking a...
So You Haven't Read Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut?
Then pull up a seat as we dive into a sci-fi, time-traveling, autobiographical, post-modern, anti-war classic. One that centers on a WWII veteran and stems from the author's own experiences and traumatic events he encountered in the war.Interested in more "So You Haven't Read" Episodes? Then try out the links below!I Animal Farm I The Hound of the Baskervilles I The Sandman I Battle Royale ILike this art? You can download the 4k W...
His Monstrous Father - Frederick the Great #1 - Extra History
Frederick, Crown Prince of Brandenburg-Prussia will become a warrior king and an enlightened monarch that the likes of Prussia has never seen. His climb to power would be great but his childhood was not easy. He would live with mistrust and violence at his heels. With relentless bullying from his own flesh and blood.Did we get something wrong in our "Frederick the Great" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about...
Pick the Next Extra History Series! "Eastern Europe"
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!These four topics were selected from our "Eastern Europe" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.Killing the RomanovsThe Russian Revolution has finally come. The Tsar is deposed, his family in closely-guarded exile. But… what to do now? Nicholas would almost certainly face death for his crimes, and perh...
W4y T00 E45Y!* - 3xTR4 cR3d1ts G4m1nG
To celebrate the launch of the new Extra Credits Gaming Channel, James & Matt muse about quest design while exploring the Castlevania II Simon's Quest. All while dropping hints on how you can enter a raffle to win a gaming console by watching the content on the new channel!ORCHECK OUT THE ACTUAL WAY TOO EASY VIDEO HERE!How clear should your quests be? Should they be easy to understand with exclamation marks across the map or full of deeply hi...
The Path to Pearl Harbor Wrap-up with Extra History LIES
Welcome Extra Historians to Lies, where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Path to Pearl Harbor Series. With questions like, what's the difference between an Admiral and a Commodore? How did the Japanese think they could fight the US, the USSR and hold down all of China at the same time? And what happened to Nomura after the attack?Recommended Reading for this series:The Rising Sun - John...
♫ The Path to Pearl Harbor "4,000 Miles" By Tiffany Roman
Watch the video HERE and download the song below.
Day of Infamy - The Path to Pearl Harbor #6 - Extra History
Japanese fleets are moving into southeast Asia and an attack is imminent. News of this gave President Roosevelt the fuel he needed to side with the British in the war but this only begins a series of misses and communication errors that fail to inform Hawaii, how to avoid the Pearl Harbor attack.Did we get something wrong in our "Path to Pearl Harbor" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask o...
