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Playing With Power: A Mature, Unofficial Nintendo Power Retrospective Podcast The Power Boys
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4.6 • 7 Ratings
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A mature, unofficial issue-by-issue retrospective podcast on Nintendo Power Magazine. Join the Power Boys, a gaggle of guys in their 30s comparing childhood experiences to how the coverage and games hold up today. The banter and asides contain some off-color jokes and adult content, which mostly consist of the hosts making fun of each other. Come for the content, stay for the banter!
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Issue 94 Pt 4 March 1997 - Turok
We finally make it to the end of Issue 94. what should be an addendum to part 3 was just not short enough after the Awards Debacle. so more PWP for you. Enjoy :)
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Issue 94 Pt 3 - NP Power Awards for 1996
We take back the Arizonan hosts John and Ben for another auspicious awards ceremony. We take a simple concept and derail it viciously, often at Mikes expense. enjoy
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Issue 94 Pt 2 - March 1997
We emerge from the Turok expose to cover more games, leading up to the wretched Hunchbank of Notre Dame for Game Boy.
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Issue 94 Pt 1 March 1997 - Turok
Mike and Ivan explore the jungles of Issue 94, featuring Turok. Its all we can handle to get through the jungles of the mail bag, the Jurassic period, and Mario Kart 64.
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Issue 93 Part 2 - Feb 1997 - Mario Kart 64
We begin with the final chapter of the Shadows of the Empire comic which will be sorely missed as it was off the wall. from C3PO's actual purpose, to the artwork, this truly is the shining light of the episode.
we also talk about some other games and the contest of the month.
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Issue 93 Pt 1 - Feb 1997 - Super Mario Kart 64
Mike and Ivan continue our trek through the slough that is 1997, with a Players Pulse read that is meaty as hell, and the n64 graphics still don't hold up well.
Customer Reviews
Amazing show!
You guys are doing such a great job with the show. Finally there is a show that is talking about what really matters in this world. Your show is bringing back so many fond memories of different games keep up the great work guys. I totally recommend the show to everyone!
Not enough knowledge to be interesting
I was really geeked for this podcast when I learned about it, but I’m disappointed by the execution.
These guys don’t really have sufficient knowledge of the system’s history or library to make their discussions interesting. Too often, they make wrong assertions or hypothesize about answers to questions that more well-read Nintendo fans would already know, but never actually look them up to answer them.
And they don’t seem to do much prep before each issue. Prior to reviewing an issue, you’d think maybe they’d try to play a few minutes of the cover-featured games, or do a little more reasearch about things featured in the issue so that maybe they can add some additional background knowledge to the discussion. But they don’t do either of these things.
In summary: This is 2 or 3 non-expert fans stepping through NP issues and cracking off-color jokes. If their humor is on your wavelength, you might like it. If you’re looking to learn history or trivia about Nintendo or its games, you may be disappointed.
Excellent Concept
Not going to lie, when I stumbled across this show I thought, "Talking about Nintendo Power? Hmm I don't know..." But as it turns out the show is engaging and interesting to listen to. If you grew up on Nintendo this show is a must listen.