Still Loading #384: Nightfire w/ Mike Laine and British Bond Addict
Release Date: 02/02/2026
Still Loading #390: Super Mario World w/ Zach from Classic Gaming Brothers and British Bond Addict
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When Nintendo transitioned from 8 bit to 16 bit, there was a lot of risk. It was not a sure fire thing that the public would adopt a new system, especially one that did not play the games for the existing Nintendo console they already owned. To help entice consumers they had to come out of the gate swinging and there was no harder punch to throw than launching the system with their flagship game mascot. Mario. For the fourth episode of Mario Month this year I am joined by Zach from the Classic Gaming Brothers podcast and Chris (aka the British Bond Addict) to talk about Mario's jump into the...
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Still Loading #389: Super Mario Bros. 3 w/ Ty Schalter and Darren Hupke
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Hey Paisanos! It's the 3rd episode of Mario Month 2026! This week I am joined by Ty Schalter from the FunFactor podcast and Darren Hupke from Pixels and Polygons to chat about Super Mario Bros. 3! The true (?) sequel to Super Mario Bros. Mario 3 lives in rarified air as a contender for best Mario game along with Super Mario World (which will be next week's episode!). This debate will be forever ongoing but something that is not up for debate is just how amazing and influential this game was and still is. Ty, Darren and I had so much fun getting to dissect this game and it's mechanics. We also...
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Still Loading #388: Super Mario Bros. 2 w/ Brian Riggsbee and Rick Desilets
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For episode 2 of Mario Month 2026 we are talking Doki Doki Pan.... Super Mario Bros. 2. We are talking about Super Mario Bros. 2. Super Mario Bros. 2 is an interesting entry in the Mario series since, as it has been known for a while it was not originally a Mario game. Joining me to discuss all the ins and outs of the game are two first time guests to the show! Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books and Rick Desilets of The D-Pad YouTube channel! We chat about how this game stands out compared to other Mario games, what still works about it, why the lives system is absolute garbage and more. Where...
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Still Loading #387: Super Mario Bros. w/ Try from My Life in Gaming and Ashton Ruby
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The theme for Mario Month this year is back to the classics and I figured what better way to celebrate the Super Mario series than to start out with the OG, The Super Mario Bros. Joining me on this episode are returning guests Ashton Ruby from the Podcurious and Retro Hangover podcasts as well as Try from the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. The 3 of us stroll down memory lane and chat about the game that kicked of the Super Mario series in earnest and just how much this game means to us all these years later. We chat about it's enduring legacy and how it is still fun to play today despite...
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Still Loading Mini #55: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show E11
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Free dance lessons from Shabba Doo!? Dexter Morrill returns for this month's mini episode to break down episode 11 of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. This episode features discussions on the geography of the mushroom kingdom, the logisitics of flying with one wing flapping, plunger machetes and much more! Follow Dexter on social media! Shout-out Song: Game Over Artist: Helynt Original Composer: Koji Kondo Album: Mario & Chill End Song: Dire Dire Docks Artist: Dj-Jo Original Composer: Koji Kondo Album: Smooth McGroove Remixed 2 Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by...
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Still Loading #386: Hitman (2016) w/ Seth from Classic Gaming Brothers
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The finale of The Road to First Light series is here. I am beyond excited for the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive and to close out this series I thought it would be appropriate to discuss at least one game that IO developed, the game that got me into the Hitman series, Hitman 2016. I am joined by Seth from the Classic Gaming Brothers podcast to talk about why this game is so damn good. What makes it unique compared to most other 3rd person action games out there and how it feels like IO is the perfect fit for the Bond license. So grab some coins and some bad acting lessons and...
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Still Loading #385: Everything or Nothing w/ Bill Barber and Thrak
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We have arrived at the last Bond game being covered in this Road to First Light series. This week on the show we are talking James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing and joining me are two friends who are giving me everything and taking nothing, Bill Barber and Thrak from the 3DO Experience podcast among many others. This one had some spicier takes than normal on the show. I know this game is beloved by a lot of fans but this one did not do it for me. Thrak and Bill were kind enough to help balance out my views on it though. We talk about what this game does well and what it doesn't, we talk...
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Still Loading #384: Nightfire w/ Mike Laine and British Bond Addict
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Be careful 007 otherwise you may get caught up in the... NIGHTFIRE! Ok bad parody of a 90s board game commerical jingle aside, this week we are talking about James Bond 007: Nightfire! I'm joined by friends of the show Mike Laine from the Switch 2 the Past Podcast and Chris (aka The British Bond Addict) to talk about, what is in my opinion, the BEST James Bond game (at least so far). We discuss what new things Nightfire brought to Bond games, how it elavated what it's predecesors did but also where it goes wrong (Im looking at you submarine level). Does Nightfire still hold up today? Is...
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Still Loading #383: Agent Under Fire w/ Luigis Apartment and Chris Dominguez
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The road to First Light has begun! This week kicks off a new series on Still Loading to celebrate the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive called 007 First Light. To kick off the series I am joined by Chris from Consoles and Stuff along with Luigi's Apartment to talk about the first Bond game on the PS2/GameCube/Xbox, James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire. We talk about clones, bodies disappearing mid explosion, bad henchmen and uncomfortable amounts of horniness in the game. But it is James Bond so what do you expect. How does this game stack up against other Bond games? Give it a listen!...
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Still Loading Mini #54: The Legend of Zelda Cartoon E10
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When I tell you this episode is filled with Doof I mean it. This week on the show Dexter Morrill and I break down episode 10 of the Legend of Zelda cartoon called Hitch in the Works. Dex and I discuss the teeth of a new character called Doof, links sudden penchant for fishing, Zelda being forced into marrying Gannon with the grim reaper officiating!? Will Dex and I plan the ultimate vow renewal for our respective marriages!? What kind of an episode is this? Follow Dexter on social media! Shout-out Song: Temple Trance Artist: bLiNd Original Composer: Koji Kondo Album: N/A End Song: Time of...
info_outlineBe careful 007 otherwise you may get caught up in the... NIGHTFIRE! Ok bad parody of a 90s board game commerical jingle aside, this week we are talking about James Bond 007: Nightfire!
I'm joined by friends of the show Mike Laine from the Switch 2 the Past Podcast and Chris (aka The British Bond Addict) to talk about, what is in my opinion, the BEST James Bond game (at least so far). We discuss what new things Nightfire brought to Bond games, how it elavated what it's predecesors did but also where it goes wrong (Im looking at you submarine level).
Does Nightfire still hold up today? Is nostalgia blinding me? Find out in this episode!
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Shout-out Song: Gumbold's Safe - from On Her Majesty's Secret Service (LoFi Version)
Artist: Rich Douglas
Original Composer: John Barry
Album: The Spy Who Chilled Me (A James Bond 007 Lofi Project)
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-spy-who-chilled-me-a-james-bond-007-lofi-project/1808713529
End Song: Nearly Civilized
Artist: Esthero
Original Composer: N/A
Album: Nightfire Soundtrack
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