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Grabbing some chains and flannel for this release from EA in 1994 for the 3D0, PS1 and Sega Saturn. While the graphics didn't age well, the Road Rash formula worked well on disc based 32 bit systems with FMV cutscenes and an alternative grunge soundtrack.

NSFW rant on content creators and the FOMO they are creating for PS3 games.

Lots of upcoming events in the Kitty Lunch Hour!

Returning to the shmup genre with a look at a shooter on the TG16. With me to discuss the the 1989 classic is Larry, formerly of the retro gamers Podcast and now cohost of What's in my Popcorn?

Goodwill is resurfacing disks?

Big convention news at the end of the podcast!

Featuring for the first time on the pod a game from the Playstation 2 AND my first time playing a 3D Castlevania game. Igarashi missed the mark bringing SoTN into the third dimension.

Learned about a BoTW variant on Auction Alert.

I fixed a console on the Kitty Lunch Hour.

Another 8-Bit run and gunner that is Nintendo hard and not very forgiving. It's saving grace is a banger of a soundtrack that gets heavy play here on the pod.

Auction Alert is chock full of retro gaming goodness. Some good. Some bad.

Revisiting some classics on the Kitty Lunch Hour!!

ANOTHER action RPG...

ANOTHER Zelda clone...

But this one is a bit better than the pointy eared guy at Nintendo!

Introduction to the housekeeping segment of the podcast, The Kitty Lunch Hour!

Having been in possession of a large Atari Jaguar collection for a couple of months now, I find myself never playing it or finding the need to.

Is it the games?

The "64-bit" graphics?

Looking at the history of the console, it was literally Two Consoles Too Late...

New Tomb Raider is making me nostalgic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt8qjw0DDlU

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CdQZbAdhc/

I delve once more into the survival horror genre with the Japanese horror classic Fatal Frame. A game with eerie atmosphere where your only weapon is a camera. And a folding camera at that...

My holy grail console is on the ShopGoodwill

Pod fade is setting in but I'm not going anywhere.

After a month of slogging away, I finally put the controller down on Working Design's spiritual successor to Landstalker. There was much hope for this game, however, it became very dungeon heavy and the platforming left much to be desired.

https://kotaku.com/struggling-video-game-retailer-gamestop-reportedly-buy-ebay-2000692553

I talk with video game collector, podcaster and content creator Gamer Ahmer about retro video game collecting in the 410 and beyond.

After seeing a Gamer Ahmer video, I travelled to PA and acquired some long box games.

Auction Alert is filled with retro consoles, especially a Neo Geo since the announcement of the retro mini console release.

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Released in 1995, Viacom New Media entered the video game market with a massively marketed puzzle game intended to take on Tetris and Columns.

Released on NINE platforms, Zoop remains in obscurity until jackson picked up his long box copy...

Auction Alert is chock full of sealed Star Wars Big Box PC games.

Starblade Alpha has been all throughout the Midwest, but who cares? I own two copies now...

A video game sequel where the original was not released in the United States and based on a movie franchise that will never get a sequel? A strange little Metroidvania with no boss fights?

We discuss speedrunning the game with Twitch streamer and speedrunner, Prof. Retro (links below..)

A BIG acquisition comes eventually to the PS1 long box collection.

Auction alert is coming from Heritage and long box lot eludes my steady gaze in the hunt for these games!

https://www.twitch.tv/professorretro

In this episode, we dive headfirst into R-Type for the TurboGrafx-16—the sci-fi shooter that defined an era with its brutal difficulty, unforgettable Force pod, and influence on nearly every shoot-'em-up that followed.

Google Lens eludes the collecting masses somehow...

What Shmups (HE SAID IT AGAIN!) are available on Auction Alert?

I finally play a game from the Turbo Grafix-16 library that is a straight Zelda rip off! But the sequel proves to be much better! What happened to Neutopia 3?

Stick It is going to a SGW that is providing very poor customer service and lists their items rather incorrectly.

https://www.vgmaps.com/atlas/

I talk with author Mike Diver about the process of publishing one my favorite references, Retro Gaming: A Byte Size History of Video Games

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Gaming-Byte-sized-History-Video/dp/1912785102

https://numskull.us/products/from-coin-ops-to-table-tops-the-essential-electronic-games?_pos=2&_sid=a8827206f&_ss=r

This video was a labor of love. Between game capture, voice over, "research", recording and editing, probably twenty hours?

It's a look at my PS1 long box collection after collecting a third of the 102 game library.

And my first video "Stick It" is going to myself!

AND, on the first video Auction Alert, we check out my bookmarks on the ShopGoodwills.

Cheers and Enjoy!

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Masterpiece? SotC is video game art that challenges modern video games and asks questions that remain unanswered. How far is too far?

A super Metroid SNES and a rare Nintendo GameCube game on Auction Alert.

My PS4 "library" is growing evermore...

https://shmuplations.com/shadowofthecolossus/

I finally sit down and play my first FF game WHICH is NOT a Final Fantasy game at all and is actually the start of the Mana series. I played the original Gameboy version and found it to be a surprising delight.

Ubisoft is broke and now they have cancelled Prince of Persia Sands of Time!

Project Bernard is leaked by a notabler source (whatever that means) but I add my speculation to the mix.

On Auction Alert, a look at a few of the MANY Nintendo 3DS XL listings commanding Switch prices.

The first game in the "year of the Sequel" is Sega's sophmore entry of the blue blur! I finally unlock Super Sonic and find it to be a hindrance after hours of playing the special stages of the Emerald Hill Zone!

Stewart Cheifet of the public television tech series The Computer Chronicles passed away and I reflect on the show and how it has influenced the podcast and modern media.

I despise the term "boomer shooters" after playing another one on the PS1 Long Box livestream. Some holy grail retro consoles are up for grabs on Auction Alert!

2025 brought many things including Switch 2 and the long awaited sequels of Silksong and Metroid Prime 4. 2025 was the year of the retro Dreamcast AND the not so retro PS4. Also had some wonderful guests on the podcast and found the Wipeout series, which has become GAME OF THE YEAR!

2026 looks to be a year of sequels and more long box game collecting!

Finally doing a deep dive on the Zelda clone for the Sega Genesis that has the look but not the feel of Link to the Past. While there is time travel and cutting grass, the game stresses themes of humanity and ecology. Join me and Corona on a hack and slash that is at times frustrating and sometimes downright bad. At least it has a good soundtrack...

Finding a copy of Soleil or Ragnacenty on eBay will set you back a couple paychecks on Auction Alert.

https://shmuplations.com/shrortcuts/

I sat down with the Switch HD remake of the 2011 capstone in the Zelda franchise before the open world entries. Gone were the motion controls, but the controls still require precision. It's a bright beautiful world of Skyloft, with a watercolor aesthetic I don't much care for.

https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/zelda-skyward-sword/6/4/

It's been 40 episodes since i first discovered what Parasite Eve was and am finally getting around to playing it. Unfortunately, it has me scratching my head, a term I use repeatedly, much like "mitochondria" and other unspeakable terms concerning male reproductive organs in this 1998 action RPG.

A 150th episode podcast retrospective where I get to say sesquicentennial! Six jobs and countless games later, I'm still here talking retro video games!

Featuring a PS1 long box racing game with an alternative soundtrack for the alternative generation of the 90s. A game that has it's roots in Mario Kart and the electronic music of Great Britain.

But after reading the manual, i end up spending twice the costr of the game to buy a controller that has a few hiccups.

Auction alert features the sequel as well as some long box games that caught my eye.

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Introduction of the new "Going Long" Segment talking about game collecting

It's strike three for the Dreamcast as I delve into ANOTHER action RPG that falls short and for once, I actually wished they had made the game a full on RPG!

If you are searching for a Dreamcast though, there are numerous possibilities on the ShopGoodwills including the case and mahual for a REAL RPG!

My first foray into 3D Mario video games began with Super Mario 64 but finding it unplayable, I delved into Super Mario Sunshine. This comes coincidentally during the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise.

Samus is riding a motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4...

I'm locked out of my car causing me to purchase a video game out of guilt and thanks to Catridges Galore!

I blew the dust off the Dreamcast to play Shadow Man and ended up disappointed with technical difficulties that the game presented. Despite being a Metroidvania, I just ended up going in circles and completely stopped playing altogether.

A sealed copy of Flashback is available but you will need a small loan, even with one cent shipping. Don't drink the water in Wisconsin...

https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/07/shadow-man-review

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After five years, I finally played and completed the last of the 2D side scrolling Metroid adventures. However, the game put me at the mercy of handheld gaming on a Nintendo 2DS, which is an ergonomic nightmare.

Fallout season 2 trailer dropped and i am excited

The Patreon is free when you click this link...

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After talking with Super Nicktendo, I decide to see what they hype is about to see why Silent Hill costs $200. My first survival horror game ends badly and leaves me wondering how a remake is going to turn out.

There are copies of SH available on Auction Alert but be prepared to break the piggy bank!

Two Consoles journeys to the flea markets of Baltimore once again in search of video games.  In his quest, he comes across a copy of Gradius III, though he has no SNES to play it on...

Meanwhile, in Joppatowne, a rare treasure awaits as Jackson searches for an elusive copy of Metroid Samus Returns...

On "Between the Headphones," I talk with Nick from the YouTube channel Super Nicktendo about the retro video game market, collecting, physical media and golf!

On Auction Alert, a WATA sealed graded game comes up on ShopGoodwill...

What is value when talking about retro video games?

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Part Schmup. Part Action Adventure. All Fun!

Talking about the hybrid game from the developers of Aleste and Blazing Lazers. Certainly a hidden gem for the NES. Despite difficulty and ability, i conquered Naju is only two days...

Lots of Sega Saturn games are going off at prices way above market. Why?

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We're diving deep into one of the most cinematic, mind-bending, and underrated gems of the 16-bit era—Flashback

That’s right. A game that’s part sci-fi thriller, part platformer, and 100% different. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Blade Runner met PoP you’re in the right place.

Ubisoft confirms that Pop Sands of Time is still being remade.

On Auction Alert, I take a look at sold copies of Flashback, as well as game from past episodes

I come back to the run and gun Playstation franchise by ways of Days Gone. Nostalgia gets the best of me...

007 First Light trailer dropped and it looks pretty bad...

One of the rarest Playstation games is actually a copy of Syphon Filter 3...

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My panel on Retro Video Games and podcasting while trying to overcome the noise...

Rare SNES carts sell on a website other than ShopGoodwill...

I finally decide to sit down with the 16-bit entries into the Castlevania series. Through the miracle of save staes, I made it through some...

With me to talk about these games is Mike form the YouTube channel Dongled!

And on Auction Alert, we see what is out there on SGW!

https://www.youtube.com/@Dongled

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Bethesda shadow dropped a remaster of the twenty year old RPG, so I decided to blow the dust off my original PS3 copy and do a deep dive.

The strategy guide is not cheap and why is that?

My impressions of the hack n' slash action adventure game on the Sega Dreamcast with good voice talent, however bad dialogue...

See what goodies are available for the Dreamcast...

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Finally did a deep dive into the thirty year olf JRPG Chrono Trigger from a dream team of developers. Does it still hold up today?

A couple Nintendo Directs happened with a few tasty tidbits.

I bought a Sega Dreamcast. What lies in the future with this 25 year old console...

Charles Cornell

https://youtu.be/TeCtO_9E0LE?si=_SC-7vFV9anFhrZe

Discussing the precursor to Assassin's Creed from Ubisoft, Pop Sands of Time! A game that was the foundation for a huge franchise and has a remaster yet to be released.

I am a "Xennial." Not sure how I feel about being rebranded.

The PS3 go a new update for Blu-ray stability...

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Jordan Mechner doc about the OG Pop

https://youtu.be/sw0VfmXKq54?si=nUNPuFLMC4Jnyf0l

Talking about the first game of the huge franchise from Ubisoft that has spawned 12 mainline games and a Hollywood action Blockbuster!

Rare Philips CD-i Zelda games on Auction Alert

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Talking about Paperboy for the NES with Adam Blank from the podcast Remember the Game!

Brian Riggsbee has another awesome book out!

Revisiting the Sega Genesis port of the arcade side scrolling classic Rolling Thunder 2!

This sequel didn’t just improve on the original—it refined it. New mechanics, a co-op mode, and a more vibrant color palette made Rolling Thunder 2 feel like an evolution of the series while staying true to its roots. The Genesis port also added a few extras, such as a password system for saving progress and a slightly expanded storyline.

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I ask the long lingering question of whether Goodwill is a "good" company or are they just another corporation out for a profit despite being a non-profit!

The PS4 might surpass the PS2 is new games for the console.

Switch 2 is here. RIP Bob...

Wrapping the highlights of the 2024! Game of the year goes to...

Hope and expectations for 2025. Bob? Silksong? Prime 4?

Playing Soul Blazer to end the year and found a pretty good R&B single while on the hunt for a sold copy.

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A new Superman trailer dropped this week!

I impart my knowledge and experience of the things I have picked up along the way trying to repair video game consoles.

Checking out GW for parts and repair consoles and controllers

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A listener requested Blooper reel podcast! All the missteps and gaffs made while recording the pod.

Sony sold a couple million PS2 consoles magically

ANOTHER SEALED Mario Bros hits ShopGoodwill

https://shopgoodwill.com/item/217715637

https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-confirms-the-playstation-2-has-sold-over-160-million-consoles-worldwide

Acquiring new streaming devices has led me to Stick It!

The PS5 had a new update for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation!

Tried the post apocalyptic action RPG Crystalis from SNK!

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https://shopgoodwill.com/item/216920937

https://shopgoodwill.com/item/217119919

Why play Goldeneye when Domark developed a side scrolling action video game that reminds me a lot of Rolling Thunder 2...

While not perfect, James Bond 007 video games leave much to be desired.

I passed on four GameCube 007 titles since the replay ability of these games is quite low.

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https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199745/remembering-vic-flick-guitarist-for-pop-stars-and-james-bond

https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/games/duel

A special video podcast checking out the Northpoint Flea market, aka the "Dirt Mall" searching for James Bond video games for the upcoming podcast episode!

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Twenty years after it's release, I talk with Albert from his You Tube channel, The Orpheon about the Metroid Prime sequel and the forthcoming Metroid Prime 4 Beyond!

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrpheon⁠

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