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The Ringer&#039;s Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss Jason&#039;s ever-changing real-life look and how his hairstyles affect his character-creation strategy (1:40), then share their impressions of the new Windows and Xbox run-and-gun game &#039;Cuphead&#039; (7:30). Next, they bring on brothers and &#039;Cuphead&#039; co-creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer to explain how they conceived and perfected the game&#039;s eye-catching art while delivering difficulty without frustration, and to discuss the benefits and burdens of hype, the game&#039;s speedrunning potential, and their newfound financial prospects and future plans (14:25). Lastly, Ben and Jason wrap up with a few words about Ben&#039;s upcoming wedding and video game-themed bachelor party (47:50).
 
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Ben is a writer, podcaster, and editor who covers culture and sports. He hosts ‘Effectively Wild’ at FanGraphs and previously wrote for FiveThirtyEight and Grantland, served as editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus, and authored ‘The MVP Machine’ and ‘The Only Rule Is It Has to Work.’

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