F-Zero: Mode 7 Hamburger Cars
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We’re officially off to the....races! Matt Storm (Fun & Games/Reignite) returns for the start of SNES coverage as we take a high-speed dive into F-Zero, Nintendo’s flashy, futuristic racer. We break down its roots as a Mode 7 tech demo, the absence of two-player, and why it still kind of rules despite being brutally unfair. We dig into Captain Falcon’s bounty hunting origins, a quick dunk on Final Fantasy XVI, and an earnest longing for the return of real ass game manuals. Fretless/Date Everything! (3:02) Previous History's/Development (16:00) Retro Recollections (37:29) Story...
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Now We're Playing With Power. Super Power.
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Before diving into the Super Nintendo library, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what the console meant to me growing up. From moving into a new home and finding my first real friends, to renting games based on box art and falling in love with RPG's. I’m sharing those early memories, how the SNES shaped the way I play, and a few predictions for what my Top 10 might look like by the end of this journey. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The...
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See You, Space Hedgehog: End Credits
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After two years of playing through Sega’s 16-bit library, I’m closing the book with my personal top 10 picks. Genesis, Sega CD, 32X. The games I loved, the ones that surprised me, and the weird ones I probably like too much. It’s a laid-back sendoff to an era that meant more than I expected. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by...
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See You, Space Hedgehog: How Sega Changed Gaming
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In this episode I dive into Sega’s history - from postwar Japan to the Master System’s global impact, through the highs of the Genesis and the chaos of the Sega CD and 32X. It’s a story of ambition, innovation, and how Sega ultimately undermined its own success. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat...
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108 - Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (w/ Grand Rapidians Play Video Games)
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This week I team up with Ginger and Willie from Grand Rapidians Play Video Games for a chaotic Power Hour sendoff to the Sega Genesis. What starts as an earnest look at Sonic Spinball quickly spirals into stories about mail trucks, vaginal fortresses, buttholes with teeth. and pinball physics that absolutely do not work. And yet, there’s actual insight into why this game turned out the way it did. WARP ZONES SHOW START! (3:25) Previous History's (8:52) Development (13:44) Retro Recollections/Story (24:05) Gameplay (38:05) Oral Fixation (55:08) Presentation (1:06:55) Final Thoughts (1:15:34)...
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From Zelda to Game Dev: Chris Anderson Talks Risk System & Building Newt Industries
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In the premiere episode of “Quest Givers,” I sit down with game developer Chris Anderson of Newt Industries—creators of Risk System, Garbinge, and the upcoming Bangle & Maggie. We discuss how a chance playground meet-up sparked a development partnership, how Chris’s early PC tinkering turned into indie game passion, and the major challenges of the gaming industry. THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: | | Purchase a copy of Risk System at | Purchase Risk System digitally | | -Risk System Giveaway- I’m giving away a free physical copy of Risk System!...
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Episode 107 - ClayFighter (w/ Raging Demon of Kommand List)
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I am joined once again by Raging Demon from the mighty Kommand List podcast to take on the doughy mess that is ClayFighter. Together we dig into the game’s baffling legacy, its claymation presentation, the questionable gameplay, and why it somehow got sequels despite nobody actually liking it. WARP ZONES Fighting Game Round-Up (3:43) Previous History's (15:26) Development (21:58) Retro Recollections (41:42) Story (44:22) Gameplay (53:30) Resume Rampage (1:06:36) Presentation (1:14:46) Final Thoughts (1:21:56) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at by David Craddock The Main...
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Game of The Year (So Far)
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THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Subscribe: | | | | and
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106 - Road Rash (w/ Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover)
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This week Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and I punch and kick our way through a conversation about Road Rash! How many revisions of this game were made before it was released? How does it stack up against Sega's own arcade racers? Is it worth checking out today? Retro Hangover is worth checking out today! Get everything Retro Hangover WARP ZONES Persona 4/Doom talk (3:15) Previous History's (17:52) Development (23:39) Retro Recollections (39:16) Story (42:40) Gameplay (46:09) Who's Rash Is It Anyway? (1:09:08) Presentation (1:15:15) Final Thoughts (1:25:00) THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is...
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105 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (w/ A Novel Console)
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This week Chris Dominguez and I freak the foot and kick some shell talkin' about The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis! Does this game deserve to live under the shadow of Turtles in Time? Why is Shredder so ripped? And why are people perfectly okay with a giant rat casually walking around New York City? Check out everything Chris does: Come hang in the Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Timestamps: (13:47) - Previous History (22:21) - Development...
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