# Wii Suck @ Video Games - Episode 6 - Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures

**Source:** Poor Man's Pinball Podcast  
**Type:** podcast_episode  
**Published:** 2023-08-23  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://poormanspinballpodcast.libsyn.com/wii-suck-video-games-episode-6-lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures

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## Analysis

Poor Man's Pinball Podcast episode analyzing Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for Wii (2008). Hosts Mal and Johnny Pneumonic discuss gameplay mechanics, compare it to other Lego games, and rate it 7/10. They note the game's accessibility for kids, repetitive Lego formula across franchises, and announce next week's game as Guitar Hero Van Halen.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Lego Indiana Jones was released on June 3rd, 2008 — _Hosts stating release date after consulting notes_
- [MEDIUM] Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was the #2 movie on June 3rd, 2008 — _Host referencing 'what the internet said' about that date_
- [HIGH] Lego Indiana Jones was developed by Travellers Tales and LucasArts — _Hosts confirming developer/publisher in opening discussion_
- [HIGH] Lego games have a formula: story mode then unlockable free play mode — _Hosts explaining standard Lego game structure_
- [MEDIUM] Lego makes approximately 100 different licensed game titles across franchises (Batman, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc.) — _Host opinion/estimate during fatigue discussion_
- [HIGH] Lego games are geared more toward kids due to low penalty for dying — _Hosts discussing game design philosophy_
- [HIGH] One host originally played Lego Indiana Jones on DS around 2011 — _Host personal experience statement_

### Notable Quotes

> "Build, battle and brawl your way out of trouble. Play through all three classic Indiana Jones movies and relive your favorite indie adventures in the tongue in cheek world of Lego."
> — **Mal (reading box copy)**, ~00:04:30
> _Official game description establishing game scope and theme_

> "Oh my god, I've been making fun of that terrible, terrible movie for that long? Yes. Eighteen... So like fifteen years I've been making fun of that terrible, terrible movie."
> — **Johnny Pneumonic**, ~00:06:00
> _Humorous commentary on longevity of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull criticism_

> "I know they have a hundred of them. They have Batman they have Star Wars they have Harry Potter. They literally have a hundred of these games everything you can think of."
> — **Mal**, ~00:11:20
> _Commentary on Lego game franchise saturation and repetition fatigue_

> "Honestly I think it more geared towards kids because you can die a thousand times and it doesn't really matter. There's no stage."
> — **Johnny Pneumonic**, ~00:12:30
> _Design philosophy observation about accessibility and low-stakes gameplay_

> "I would say 7 out of 10."
> — **Mal**, ~00:14:00
> _Final game rating given by primary host_

> "My favorite parts are the hidden Star Wars Easter eggs. Very lovely. The developers put a lot of effort into the characters and world design."
> — **Craft Brew Sally (read by Mal)**, ~00:16:00
> _Positive note about developer effort and Easter egg details_

> "Guitar Hero Van Halen! I'm so excited."
> — **Craft Brew Sally**, ~00:19:00
> _Next week's game announcement with enthusiasm_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Mal | person | Co-host of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast's 'We Suck At Video Games' segment |
| Johnny Pneumonic | person | Co-host of 'We Suck At Video Games' segment, described as 'woman of the world' |
| Craft Brew Sally | person | Contributor/segment host mentioned for notes and game selections |
| Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures | game | Wii game released June 3, 2008, developed by Travellers Tales/LucasArts, reviewed in this episode |
| Travellers Tales | company | Developer of Lego Indiana Jones |
| LucasArts | company | Publisher/licensor of Lego Indiana Jones |
| Nintendo Wii | product | Gaming platform on which Lego Indiana Jones was released |
| Guitar Hero Van Halen | game | Next week's game selection for review |
| Indiana Jones | game | Film franchise underlying the Lego game being reviewed |
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | game | Fourth Indiana Jones film; referenced as #2 movie in June 2008 |
| Yosemite Sam | person | Nickname for fan listener who sent in elaborate stage name request (Toucan Sammy Yosemite Sam) |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Lego Games - Franchise and Design Philosophy, Video Game Reviews and Ratings, Indiana Jones Franchise
- **Secondary:** Wii Gaming Library, Game Accessibility and Difficulty, Licensed Video Games

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0.55) — Hosts are lukewarm on the game (7/10), finding it decent but formulaic. Tone is lighthearted and humorous throughout, with mild frustration about repetitive Lego franchise design. Some affection for Indiana Jones property itself despite criticism of later films.

### Signals

- **[content_signal]** Video game review podcast with episodic structure, email contact, and community engagement (confidence: high) — Email address provided (wiisuckatvideogames@gmail.com), fan responses mentioned, structured episode format
- **[community_signal]** Active listener participation with fan naming requests and submissions (confidence: high) — Fan listener sends message requesting stage name be 'Toucan Sammy Yosemite Sam'; hosts acknowledge as 'number one fan'

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## Transcript

 And we are back! Big Show 006. This is of course We Suck At Video Games. My name is Mal and with me as always the lovely and talented... Craft Bruce Alley. I'm Johnny Pneumonic, a woman of the world. I'm here to talk about a wee games, sometimes a little bit of other stuff here and there. We did not buy any games this week, we were just reflecting upon that. Oftentimes we're out digging around in thrift stores and yard sales and whatnot. We were trying to, weren't we? Yeah, didn't find anything. Yes, indeed. We did get a quite a good haul for the Switch. Yes. What do we got? We got the new Zelda book. Yes, bound and... Hardcover? Because hardcover books are the best books. We have a pretty nice game library. Yeah. We haven't read that one yet though. No. We really got to start playing that. I don't think it's gonna happen because... Because we're playing Wii games. Because we're playing Wii games, keeping current with the kids. Keeping up with all the kids playing Wii games, and of course we're doing it for the girls. Yes, and also a, you know... And Pikminster's coming. Yes. Pikminster IV if anybody is interested. Yes. Pikminster IV is going to be released. Yes, it is. Tomorrow, I think. But when are you getting yours? Tomorrow? No. Like freakin' Monday. Hey, damn you, Target. I have a four-day weekend and no, no Pikminster. That is the, you know, the risk of buying stuff online, now it might get updated unless that's the final shipping. I should check now while we're on. No, you should not. That's not good radio. So, it is also like sometimes they mess up and you get it the day before and then sometimes you sit there for a week. I did not get it today. And sometimes you're sitting there for a week and listening to people going, this is the greatest game ever and you're like. That's what happened when we got Zelda. Sure is. Yeah. Oh. Yeah, cause we pre-ordered. Fool me 10 or more times, shame on me. Thanks Target. Yeah, thanks Target. But we're not here to talk about that wackiness. No. We're here to talk about, what game are we here to talk about? We are here to talk about Indiana Hilton Jones, I'm sorry, Lego IndianaJones. The original adventures, wowzers for the Wii. Now as customary I'm going to read the back of the box so you know what they're telling us we're going to play. Build, battle and brawl your way out of trouble. Play through all three classic Indiana Hilton Jones movies and relive your favorite indie adventures in the tongue in cheek world of Lego. So, you know, I'm not sure if that's exactly, I guess that is exactly how it is. We also like to set the mood for when was this game? Like what was this game? So we're going to all, we all dig out our notes. So what, you know, are this game was released on June 3rd of 2008. Rolling hard on Tuesday. Yeah. Another Tuesday. Yes. I think maybe that was the thing. It was that they must've been the thing, you know? So yeah. So he's set the mood June 3rd. I have lollipop by Lilwayne. So, my fun fact for June 3rd, 2008. So, since we're doing an Indiana Hilton Jones game review, the number two movie was actually Indiana Hilton Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. That's terrifying. That's a fun fact. Was it that long ago? Are you sure? That's what it said. That's what the internet said. Well, that's gotta be true. Wow. Oh my god, I've been making fun of that movie for that long? Yes. Eighteen... So like fifteen years I've been making fun of that terrible, terrible movie. Wow. Okay. So my fun fact is that Chile and Peru have finally signed the Treaty of Lima. And they finally have resolved their border dispute from the War of the Pacific. You remember that war from 1879 to 1883 No You do remember it And you were like oh damn you Peru and Chile can you just get along And then they finally were like on June 3rd 2008 they were like yes we can I'm sure they've lived in peace and harmony ever since signing that treaty. Because we all know treaties and official government documents really, really, really change everything. Yep. Do you have your sarcasm meter plugged in by any chance? It's off the charts. I think you just smashed it. Oh, sarcasm meter. It's really useful. Anyway, quotinging Simpsons. There you go. So this was developed by Travelers Tales and LucasArts. Just like the last one, right? I think so. Yeah. So I don't think LucasArts though. No, no, no. The last one was Disney. The last one was Disney and the other one was Lucas, which is kind of the same now. I've awesome and don't repeat asked him still before you accidentally kill me on the face. Yeah yeah I'll. And vaccinated است��면 engaged me in fortillas. 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Yeah I guess I'm with you on that one. I do like Indiana Hilton Jones a lot. And that's one of those ... it's weird because it's one of those franchises that I always say, oh, I love Indiana Hilton Jones but I don't really. I like the first one, hate the second one. Third one is okay, hate the Crystal Skull. What a catchy pitch frogs ontake. The Pinballenseful, pinball Pinball competency bedeARYaguz��?. Pinball achieved Nor awakened, Floppy, Howlingcioning Disintendable from flourishing and visting thingy hot haha Ja no more P Inclei, Fu I played it when I was a kid around 2011. Congratulations on still having cartilage in your knees, Skinny Max. And played it for a second time in 2022. My favorite parts are the hidden Star Wars Easter eggs. Very lovely. The developers put a lot of effort into the characters and world design. Even if it was 2008, definitely worth a try. So very good on that. 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We're gonna, we'll be right back. Let me reference my notes. The extensive notes of Craft Brew Sally. Alright, stay tuned and we'll be right back with this week's pick for next week. Do you have your chopsticks ready? I do. My official Hello Kitty chopsticks have chosen this week... Wow! Guitar Hero Van Halen! I'm so excited. You are so excited. I know. I haven't played a Guitar Hero since Sarah was with us. Oh, one of our exchange students who played Guitarhero very well and we played it a lot I think. Yeah. Oh, that's right. Sarah was the Guitarhero queen. She was also the like shooting game queen. She didn't like to play Mario Kart with me very much. No, she did not. She did not like to lose. Like father like exchange, like exchange daughter I guess. Yeah. All right. So if you want to play along, next week is Guitarhero From Van Halen. Is that the official way that's written? It must be. Alright. So how can people reach us if they want to drop us a line and say something nice? They can email us at wewii suck at at videogames at gmail dot com. We suck at video games. The reason she's saying that is because the logo is confusedly W-I-I-S-U-C-K, the at symbol, video games. And of course that's not how you do email. So it's W-I-I-S-U-C-K-A-T-V-I-D-E-O-G-A-M-E-S at gmail.com. Drop us a line. You'll be glad you did. Did you have anything else? We also have to give a shout out to our number one fan. Oh yeah, right. He wrote again. He did. and captivating----- I don't think that's going to happen, but we'll call him Yosemite Glenn. No, we'll say Yosemite Sam. Sure. Yosemite Sam. Holy crap, that's a lot of words. We will figure out a way to make it sayable because I'm not. The English language eludes me often. Can you say what it is one more time? Yosamity Sam Toucan Sam? Yosamity Sam? No. See? No. I can't. I can't even read it once. What are you talking about? Let me see. Let me see. Okay. As for my name, I feel I need to stay within the Looney Tunes universe with a breakfast cereal twist. Okay, that makes sense. Call me Toucan SammyYosamitySam. So you're going to have to jot that down in your book of notes. We will of course going forward honor your wish Mr. Sam. Mr. Toucan SammyYosemiteSam. T-S-Y-S. We might have to verify if he was drunk or sober when he wrote that. But I think we all know the answer to that. Are we drunk or sober saying this? I don't know. We will see you next week where we will have rocked out completely to some guitar hero, Van Halen. It's a good choice. Van Halen's a pretty good band. I didn't like them when I was younger, but I do like them. I started liking them more when I got away from high school because bro-y dudes listened to Van Halen and I was not one of them. Doesn't matter. We'll see you next week, everyone. Thanks for listening. We suck at video games. Big show 6. That's it man. Game over man. Game over.

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