Archive for the ‘podcast’ Category
Podcast: Unlicensed Cancellation
This week we are talking about the world of games you didn’t play or weren’t supposed to. A myriad of titles that either live in infamy through stories, developmental disasters, piracy, business decisions, and of course making games without permission from the console manufacturer. Yup, it’s all about Unlicensed or Canceled games.
Podcast: GHX – E3 Hype Train
This week we are foregoing the past and focusing on the future with Pixelated Pints co-host Heffe guesting on the show. We discuss the Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo press events and what it means for the wonderful world of gaming. Don’t worry, we’re back to retro next week.
Podcast: Yakuza Game Club
Yakuza is a series that has always been semi-labeled the “GTA of the East”, which even before we played it we knew wasn’t accurate. In fact, this hidden gem is an action-heavy brawler with great cinematic effect and detailed nuance to things like body language and facial features. We tackle the original PS2 title from Sega that spawned one of the most successful series for the company.
Podcast: Storytelling
We all know story has become one of the major factor’s in a gamer’s decision to buy or play, but it wasn’t always that way. This week we tackle the subject of storytelling traditionally in games, its ongoing progression, and of course some of our personal favorites.
Podcast: Castleroid?
This week we tackle the “MetroidVania” titles in the Castlevania franchise to follow up our initial episode (Devil’s Castle Dracula). Fred and Jam briefly define MetroidVania as a genre, discuss some titles that originated it, and discuss Symphony of the Night – the most prolific of the series – as well as the multiple portable titles that followed.
Podcast: Famiclone Polystation
This week we discuss the underground world of clone consoles. What started as a seedy underground market for people to get illegal game bundles has evolved into highly faithful, legal, re-creations of classic consoles and hybrids thanks to expired patents. We tackle the history of clone consoles – which goes back farther than you think – and the value of this sideways, but popular market.
Podcast: Super Metroid Game Club
This week Fred and Jam tackle the beloved SNES title Super Metroid. Building upon the fantastic foundation of the original, many consider this title to be their favorite game of all time. Well neither of us had ever played it, so we gave it the old college try 20 years after release.
Podcast: Final Fantasy in 3D
This week we are joined by listener Fortengard and Andy from 42 Level One to discuss the original Playstation Final Fantasy games (FF VII – FF IX). Controversy erupts over the endless love and condemnation for VII, the brutal Junction System of VIII, and the all-too-familiar nature of IX. All beloved, the final opinion is that they should all be experienced.
Podcast: Extra Credit – MicroSoft eXtended (MSX)
For this extra credit Fred goes solo to discuss Japan’s only semi-exclusive microcomputer, the MSX. Created by Microsoft as a computing platform, the MSX is responsible for many cart-based titles that found mass success on the NES and even today. It’s an impressive library on one of the most niche worldwide consoles/computers of all time.
Opening Song: Main Theme – Nightmare on the MSX
Sequence 1 break: Intro/Main Theme – Metal Gear on the MSX
Closing Song: Main Theme – Salamander on the MSX
Podcast: It’s Pronounced Zed
This week an America podcast treads where it never should: into the world of British Microcomputers. Don’t worry, we have two Brits, Jam and Mark from Retro Game Geeks, to assist. We discuss the infamous BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and hint at the MSX and Amiga 500 (stay tuned for additional mini-eps on the last two). If you grew up in the US and wonder why Europe makes such a big deal over these microcomputers, this is a must listen.
Gaming History 101 