Episodes
Dr. Mario is a classic Nintendo puzzle game where you play as a plumber-turned-doctor trying to rid the world of viruses by tossing multicolored capsules into a bottle. It's like Tetris with a medical degree! "Wario's Woods" is a game where Toad gets to play Tetris with a grumpy forest of monsters, courtesy of the ever-greedy Wario. It’s basically a colorful, chaotic scramble to align critters and bombs before Wario can say "I'm-a gonna win!" Which one is better? Does it matter? Hosted on...
Published 05/03/24
This arcade classic from 1982 by Namco started the Digger genre proper and we haven't dug ourselves out yet. Players control the titular character, Dig Dug, as he tunnels through underground levels filled with enemies. The objective is to eliminate all the monsters by either inflating them until they burst or by crushing them with rocks. Players use Dig Dug's trusty pump to inflate enemies until they explode, and they can strategically dig through the dirt to create paths and trap enemies. ...
Published 04/26/24
From the mind of Chris Sawyer, Comes the beloved Retro PC Game classic. Step up and take the reins of your very own amusement park. Build, design, and manage the greatest attraction in "RollerCoaster Tycoon" – where the business of fun never ends! Prepare to unleash your creativity and business savvy in this addictively entertaining simulation. The park gates are open – are you ready to become the ultimate RollerCoaster Tycoon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/19/24
From Wolverine on the NES in 1991 to X2:Wolverine's Revenge on the PS2 in 2003, all of these titles share one thing in common. Their titular character and the inability of the developers to fully capture the essense of what makes a good Wolverine game. Most suffer from obscure plots where you scarcly encounter other mutants to poor game controls of a character that is poetry in meat slicing motion. The closest we get to having fun can be found on the GBC as city based platformer typical of...
Published 04/12/24
"Beneath A Steel Sky" is a point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future, developed by Revolution Software and released in 1994. The game unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world, specifically within the confines of a towering city known as Union City, ruled by a dictatorial regime and an all-seeing AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/05/24
Atari's bestselling game of all time!! Step into the void of deep space with "Asteroids," the pulse-pounding arcade sensation of 1979, brought to you by Atari! Prepare to navigate a lone spaceship through an endless asteroid field, where danger lurks in every fragment and survival is the ultimate challenge. With state-of-the-art vector graphics that plunge you into the vastness of outer space, and thrilling gameplay that tests your reflexes and strategy, "Asteroids" delivers non-stop action...
Published 03/29/24
Developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Origin Systems for the MS-DOS, Mac OS, and PC-98. In it, the player controls a hacker who is caught attempting to steal files from the TriOptimum Corporation and is taken to Citadel Station, and cooperates with Edward Diego, an executive from the aforementioned company, to remove the station's AI, SHODAN's ethical constraints in exchange for a military-grade neural implant. For which the hacker is placed into a six month coma. The game...
Published 03/22/24
Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as the first entry in the Chrono series. The game's development team included three designers that Square dubbed the "Dream Team": Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Square's Final Fantasy series; Yuji Horii, creator of Enix's Dragon Quest series; and Akira Toriyama, character designer of Dragon Quest and author of the Dragon Ball manga series....
Published 03/15/24
Inspired by the comic strip of the same name from Mad Magazine, known for its unique blend of strategy, platform, and competitive elements. Developed by First Star Software, the game pits two players, each controlling a spy (one dressed in white, the other in black), against each other in a race to collect secret items from an embassy and escape before the opponent or time runs out. The gameplay is marked by its innovative use of traps, which players set to thwart the other spy while avoiding...
Published 03/08/24
"Advance Wars," released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, is a critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. Set in the fictional continent of Cosmo Land, the game revolves around tactical battles between four nations: Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet, against the invading forces of Black Hole. Players assume the role of tactical commanders, directing units across grid-based maps to achieve various objectives,...
Published 03/02/24
Players control Simba through various stages that mirror the movie's key locations and plot points, starting from Simba's youth as he explores the Pride Lands to his final confrontation with his uncle Scar as an adult. The gameplay involves running, jumping, and battling various enemies, including hyenas and other wildlife, with the mechanics evolving as Simba grows from cub to adult, reflecting his increasing strength and abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/23/24
"Black & White," released in 2001, is a weird ass/minimal hud god game developed by Lionhead Studios and designed by Peter Molyneux. It blends elements of strategy, simulation, and adventure, allowing players to assume the role of a deity governing over a living, reactive world with your god hand and god creature that has his own motivational ai that can be trained to act in a manner that the player encourages. Witness me as your battle other gods for sway over the minions of 5 lands. ...
Published 02/16/24
Superman: The New Superman Adventures, commonly referred to as Superman 64, is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Titus Interactive for the Nintendo 64 and based on the television series Superman: The Animated Series. Released in North America on May 29, 1999, and in Europe on July 23, it is the first 3D Superman game. It is widely considered one of the worst video games ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/09/24
Unreal Tournament' (1999), where only the quickest reflexes and sharpest strategies prevail. Each battle is a symphony of chaos, with weapons like the Flak Cannon and Shock Rifle at our fingertips, turning each skirmish into a test of skill and wits. The arenas, from the cold depths of Facing Worlds to the labyrinthine corridors of Deck16, are battlegrounds where legends are forged. Here, in the heart of UT99, every match is an epic saga of adrenaline, where victory is seized by those bold...
Published 02/02/24
"Prince of Persia", rotoscoped animations and a blend of platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay, set within a Persian palace where the protagonist races against time to save a princess. Its sequel, "Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame" (1993), expanded upon this foundation with enhanced graphics, more complex level designs, and a richer narrative, continuing the Prince's saga against the backdrop of a coup and his quest for identity. Transitioning into the 3D gaming era, "Prince of...
Published 01/26/24
Originally designed as a single game but split due to a shorten development time pressured by a McDonald's promotion that saw the first part released in early 1994 and S&K released late 1994. When played separately, both games offer distinct experiences with their unique levels and gameplay innovations. When combined via the Lock-On Technology, they form a more cohesive and extended narrative, along with the ability to play through both games as any of the three characters (Sonic, Tails,...
Published 01/20/24
Set in the fictional province of High Rock and parts of Hammerfell on the continent of Tamriel. The game's world is noted for its immense size, reputed to be one of the largest in any video game. The player is sent by Emperor Uriel Septim VII to the kingdom of Daggerfall to accomplish two main objectives: to free the ghost of the late King Lysandus from its earthly shackles and to recover an ancient artifact known as the Totem of Tiber Septim. Daggerfall features a massive open world to...
Published 01/12/24
An arcade classic that paved the way for Vehicular Combat games. Know for that sweet ass Peter Gunn theme and hard as balls gameplay. Drive down an endless road of civilians and easy to identify enemy cars trying to run you off the road, shoot you, destroy your wheels with those spinny things and drop bombs on your from a helicopter or take a break and hit the waters in a speedboat. Upgrade your car by calling in the weapons truck. This game has everything...except mercy. Hosted on Acast....
Published 01/05/24
Role-playing games set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed by Interplay Productions. In "Fallout 1," players assume the role of the Vault Dweller, tasked with finding a water purification chip in a wasteland ravaged by nuclear war, featuring turn-based combat, an open-world environment, and a narrative shaped by player choices. Its sequel, "Fallout 2," set decades later, follows the Chosen One's quest to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (G.E.C.K.) to save their drought-stricken...
Published 12/29/23
The Star Wars: X-Wing computer game is the first LucasArts PC game set in the Star Wars universe. Benefiting from the renewed interest in Star Wars sparked by Timothy Zahn's The Thrawn Trilogy and building on the popularity of flight simulation software (Lawrence Holland's three previous World War II air combat games had all been huge successes for LucasArts), X-Wing achieved what few subsequent Star Wars games could by being critically acclaimed, embraced by fans and a financial success....
Published 12/22/23
Each of these games offers a unique experience, showcasing the versatility and charm of the Alex Kidd franchise. Whether it's the classic platforming of "Miracle World", the enhanced features of "The Enchanted Castle", or the action-oriented approach of "Shinobi World", these games stand out as high points in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/15/23
The Game Boy Color (commonly abbreviated as GBC) is an 8-bit handheld game console, manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in Japan on October 21, 1998 and to international markets that November. It is the successor to the Game Boy and is part of its product line. Critics like IGN consider it more akin to a hardware revision than a next generation product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/08/23
Super Mario RPG is a console RPG starring none other than Nintendo's popular character Mario. This game starts off like almost every other Mario game, with Bowser kidnapping Princess Toadstool. However, when Mario goes to Bowser's Keep to save her, a giant sword made by the evil Smithy crashes into the castle and sends Mario, the Princess, and Bowser flying to separate parts of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/01/23
A first-person shooter video game based on the first few seasons of South Park, mostly taking inspiration from the episodes "Starvin' Marvin", "An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig", and "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe". The game is powered by the Turok 2 game engine and was released in 1998 by Acclaim for the PC, Nintendo 64, and Sony PlayStation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/23/23
"CRAZY CLIMBER" is an action arcade game produced by Nichibutsu in 1980. Players control the right hand and left hand of the twin lever, to overcome various obstacles, to climb aiming the top of the skyscraper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/18/23