Kiwi Kraze – Flightless Birds, Big Adventures!

Grab your boomerangs and join us as we waddle into the wild world of Kiwi Kraze! This week, the Dudes take flight (well… sort of) with New Zealand’s bravest bird in a quirky quest to rescue friends and dodge danger. From hungry cats to sinister sea creatures, we’ll break down the gameplay, music, and memories that make this hidden gem worth revisiting.

Did this feathered hero fly under your radar, or is Kiwi Kraze a nostalgic classic in your nest? Tune in for retro-fitted trophies, fun facts, and our official rating—plus, find out if this kiwi’s adventure still holds up today!

This week on 2 Dudes and a NES, we're strapping on our golf gloves and, disappointingly, leaving our boxing gloves at home for "Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf." Yes, you heard it right – despite what the title might suggest, the only hooks and jabs happening here are against our egos when we miss that easy putt. Join us as we share oddly peaceful trivia, and wonder aloud why Lee Trevino isn't throwing uppercuts. We'll invent some "Retro-Fitted Trophies" that Lee himself would chuckle at, and rate the game on everything but its combat system.

Michael and Justin dig into the notoriously difficult Starship Hector. The dudes aren't exactly expert gamers, so be prepared for a lot of tangents on this one as they may not have made it deep into the game.

It's the Nintendo Switch episode! Not really, but we were so excited to talk about it that it took over our Shadowgate episode. Don't worry, we talk about Shadowgate too. But where is Justin?

Michael and Justin are joined this episode by the sultry sounds of Honorary Dude Joe Kopel as they discuss the unique NES game... Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode!

Thanks for the wonderful Patreon Pick from Mandy... Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers! You'd think it would be the perfect game for Michael and Justin to role play, but alas; it doesn't happen. There is plenty of game talk and tangents to enjoy however.

The Dudes are joined by special guest Matt Raithel of Hive Jump to talk about some Rambo!

The Dudes skip right over the second entry in the Castlevania series and talk about Castlevania III.

What better way to celebrate the freedom of summer than by shooting terrorists? The Dudes do just that as they discuss Freedom Force. 'Merica

This episode is going to be Legen... wait for it... Dairy Wings. No! Sorry, this episode is about Legendary Wings.

We're joined by the No Swear Gamer on this episode to discuss Fester's Quest!

"This game is about the Addams Family?"

-Michael

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Are you ready for 32 tracks of racing thrills!? The Dudes discuss the Rare classic... R.C. Pro-Am.

Michael and Justin discuss the sequel to Contra... Super C!

Michael and Justin enter the highway to the danger zone and play Top Gun for the NES.

This week the Dudes dig into a somewhat hidden Capcom "Zelda-like" game thanks to a Patreon Pick from Chris... it's Willow!

Jeepers Dudes and D-Padders! This is a doozy of an episode. Things tend to get loose when we discuss games in the evening vs. the morning. Lots of tangential talk this episode... including, but not limited to... vomit.

Eat my shorts man! No really, eat em. They are purple and the aliens want purple stuff for some reason. They've got to go.This week, the Dudes discuss the unique and hotly debated Bart vs. the Space Mutants. Some love it, some hate it, some love to hate it. Tune in and find out what the dudes think.

BOO!It’s Halloween time and the Dudes have come together to talk about another horror based game. This time, the Dudes are talking about Nightmare on Elm Street. Joining the Dudes this week is Dude Paul to talk about this game that despite negative reviews the Dudes happen to enjoy.See what the Dudes have to say about this game and be sure to drink plenty of coffee lest Freddy get you……Behind The Scenes LookShout Outs!Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREGoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1gCome find us!Facebook Page Facebook GroupTwitterGoogle+TumblrInstagramTuneInSpreakerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeAndroid AppZazzle StoreAdvertise with us on FiverrSupport us on Patreon

TMNT II still remains on hold. Oh well. It may become a lost episode....However, this week the Dudes sit down with the guys over at the Youtube channel Power Trip Gaming to talk about the game Legacy of the Wizard. They really bring a love and passion for this game that the Dudes may be lacking. This episode is a good listen for a game that has a large cult following.DownloadBehind The Scenes Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUp49IB0jfQShout Outs!Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREAnnouncement's for this week by Ed of the PixelTunes Radio PodcastGoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1gCome find us!Facebook Page Facebook GroupTwitterGoogle+TumblrInstagramTuneInSpreakerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeAndroid AppZazzle StoreAdvertise with us on FiverrSupport us on Patreon

This week the Dudes finally talk about TMNT II: The Arcade Game... NOT!!! Still working on those scheduling issues. Instead, the Dudes tackle another Patreon Pick and this is one that the D-Padders have been asking for for quite some time... Castlevania! Just in time for the month of October. Dun Dun Duuuuuuuuun!Download Behind The Scenes Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPvZGFmKhkShout Outs!Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREAnnouncement's for this week by Professor Alan of the Quarter-Bin PodcastGoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1gCome find us!Facebook Page Facebook GroupTwitterGoogle+TumblrInstagramTuneInSpreakerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeAndroid AppZazzle StoreAdvertise with us on FiverrSupport us on Patreon

How many cat jokes can you make it through before you have to turn off the podcast?

This week the Dudes take a break from talking NES games to talk about a new game with a classic feel. That game is the much acclaimed Super Mario Maker. For the first time Nintendo takes the creator role to the gamer and let's YOU decide the challenges that will face the Italian Plumber this time. Michael talks about his experiences playing the game which makes Justin very jealous because he has yet to get the game. The Dudes also talk about the prospect of creating Dudes levels for the D-Padders to play. Join the Super Mario Maker Facebook group HERE Download Behind The Scenes Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMqGLEiZK5I  Shout Outs! Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREAnnouncement's for this week's segments by Ed Wilson from Pixel Tunes RadioGoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1gCome find us!Facebook Page Facebook GroupTwitterGoogle+TumblrInstagramTuneInSpreakerStitcherSoundCl

This week the Dudes sit down to talk about a more obscure game in the NES gaming world in Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom. This is a game with a strong cult following and that shows in the D-Padders who voted for this game to be talked about by the Dudes. The Dudes have an interesting time talking about a game whose cast is usually reserved for the salad bar. Listen to find out what the Dudes have to say about this game. Retrofitted Trophies Lettuce Begin Delmonte Green Giant Rating Miracle Gro Manure Behind The Scenes Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCMV-XzVZqA Shout Outs! Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREAnnouncement's for this week's segments by Atari ManGoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1gCome find us!Facebook Page Facebook GroupTwitterGoogle+TumblrInstagramTuneInSpreakerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeAndroid AppZazzle StoreAdvertise with us on FiverrSupport us on Patre

Join the Dudes this week as they talk about a Keg of Significant Weight. No wait...that's not it. Oh yeah, Heavy Barrel! That's it! Heavy Barrel brings all the excitement that a child of the 80's could ever want. In this game, you are trying to save the world from Terrorists by assembling a special weapon called Heavy Barrel. The Dudes have a good time discussing this game and hope that you have a good time listening.

This week the Dudes take on a game of epic proportions! That game is none other than American Gladiators, which of course, was based on the classic television hit from the 90's. Joining the Dudes is a brother Dude Matthew. Matthew and Michael go head to head in a history quiz game. Will Michael be able to keep his streak alive? Listen to find out. ' This game tended to fly under the radar for the NES but the Dudes are fond of this one, especially Michael who spent many childhood days playing against his brother in the ultimate test of video game athleticism.

There was perhaps no better visionary to walk through the doors of the President's office at Nintendo than Satoru Iwata. He claimed on multiple occasions that he was not a businessman nor a game designer first but a gamer. This is what separated him from the President's that preceded him. Join the dudes as they sit down to talk about the man Iwata and his legendary role in Nintendo and gaming history.

The Dudes are joined this week by the one and only High Score Dude or Dude Shaun as he is also known by. They sit down to discuss the game Crystalis, which is a lesser known NES classic.Many may have not heard about Crystalis but the game turns into a fun and interesting play for the Dudes. The Dudes talk about all things Crystalis that even includes a quiz game! Can Michael keep his winning record alive? You have to listen to find out.Crystalis is a fun game that has brought entertainment to the many that have played it, just as this podcast will to the many D-padders.Retrofitted Trophies You are the wind beneath my wings - Get the sword of windMom, the fog lamp!! - Find the fog lampRinky Dink - Beat the game at the lowest level possibleWhere's Earth - Get both the wind and the fire swordDo your parents even love you? - Find the psycho armor and shieldThor like- Obtain the thunder swordWaiting for a hero - Play the game between 1997 and 2097Godslayer - Beat the gameGame Rating 90's Ra

ANOTHER PATREON PICK! It is officially the attack of the Patreon picks and the dudes could not be happier about that either. This week however, Dude Justin is on the sidelines with a sick Dudette but never fear Dude Micheal is joined by Hon. Dude George for this week.The game being played was a bit of a cult classic RPG The Bard's Tale. The game has been received with mixed reviews and there are mixed reviews on the podcast (Spoiler alert).The Bard's tale can be a fun and enjoyable but very detailed game. So listen to this episode to hear what the Dudes have to say.Retrofitted TrophiesMario you greedy SOBAnother 300 Gold down the drainBillboard Top 100Platinum RecordYou May AdvanceBullseyeIs That All You’ve GotGimme That GrammyGame RatingA song:Spaceman by the KillersEarned It by The WeekendBehind The Scenes Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba854mGG68IShout Outs!Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HEREAnnouncement's for th

This week the Dudes sit down to talk ANOTHER PATREON PICK! Did we mention that you all are awesome, yeah you, you are awesome. This week's game is a pick by Dude Joe who chose Adventures of Dino Riki.A lesser known title to grace the NES, Adventures of Dino Riki, is a difficult but fun addition to any D-padder's collection. It is a game that plays a lot like other Hudson Soft makes like 1942 but features a caveman instead of a plane.While this game is sure to cause some frustration (OK, maybe a lot) it is worth the pick up and the Dudes spend an enjoyable time discussing it.Retrofitted TrophiesDino A Go-Go: Get the turbo bootsTyrannosaurus Wrecks: Defeat the t-rexDino-snore: Lose on the first levelOh look a time travel machine: Beat stage oneCheck my new invention: Kill all on screen enemies with fireWrong game dude: Kill snifit looking bad guy Game RatingBoth Dudes give the same rating:Dino from the Flintstones Behind The Scenes Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTC-dRB3NNMShout Out

Frustratingly difficult? Maybe. Fun? Depends on who you ask. Classic? For sure. Hold onto your underwear!Ghosts 'N Goblins has a storied history in the video game industry. Starting in the arcade and then later ported to the NES, this game is difficult yet fun. Want to know what the Dudes thought of it? Listen in.The Dudes are really liking all of the Patreon Picks. This is another one. This one is from Mike Vito. Thanks to Mike for yet another Capcom game. We've really got a streak going.Retrofitted TrophiesI Prefer David Lee Roth – Beat AstarothVincent Price Would Be Impressed – Beat the game with no deathsThriller Night – Beat the game in under 30 minWho’s the Big Man Now? – Kill 10 Big menAlbino Hulk – Kill first unicornOh Yes They Call Him the Streak – Beat the level after getting hit by the first bad guyStraight to Satan - Use level select to go straight to satanKing Arthur Most Certainly Would NOT Be Impressed - Lose to the first red devilGame RatingType of GhostPatrick SwayzeGh

The Dudes sit down this week with Eric from the Factory Sealed Podcast to talk about one of the most NES games Mega Man 2. The Dudes spend some time early in the podcast talking with Eric and making some corrections to the Ducktales story that was pointed out by a D-Padder.

While you wait a few more days for the Rockin' Kats episode and subsequent return of 2 Dudes and a NES proper, here is a quick episode for Michael and Justin to get back into the swing of things.

Another Patreon Pick!? Not only is this another pick from our Patreon supporter Dude Shaun, but it's also a widely loved game.It's a Capcom Disney game from the NES era. Do we really need to say anything else? Probably not, but we did sit down and discuss this game quite a bit in this latest episode.

The Dudes sit down to talk another Patreon pick and this week they are joined by the picker Greg from the SNES Podcast. The game that is discussed is a little known classic Astyanax. This Jaleco game may have quietly existed in a massive NES library but brings a lot of fun to the Dudes this week.

Just in time for Easter, the Dudes are here to talk about an Easter Egg. Except this time the Easter Egg is a game itself. The Dudes are talking this week about never released and unfinished game Hyperion. Developed by Yoshio Sakamoto, Hyperion was a very unique game that could have had an impact on future games released on the NES. However, the game was never released and actually gave rise to two famous NES games.Intrigued about this game that never came to fruition? Well give the episode a listen and see what you think about this game that never came to be.

Are you like the Dudes? Do you watch Home Alone all year round? Even when it's not Christmas time? Is your play count on the movie above 500? Well, then why not join Michael and Justin as they discuss the NES adaptation of the movie? Made by (now) famous development studio Bethesda Softworks. This game was voted on by you, the D-Padders, as the 2nd most wanted game for us to talk about. Interesting... Michael and Justin may not have been huge fans of this game but could certainly see why someone would want to play it for nostalgia purposes. So listen in to this episode and also, it's generating a lot of buzz in our brand new High Score Group so come check that out. We also discuss our Patreon campaign a little bit further. Retrofitted Trophies: 7 Going on 30 - Beat the game Moonwalking - Do the moonwalk in the treehouse Game Rating: Type of Trap: Michael: Bear trap Justin: Mouse trap

The Dudes return! And as per dude protocol, they are joined by special guest and back from break specialist John.This week the Dudes dive into the NES classic Super Mario Bros 2. Definitely the most obscure of the Mario games, there is perhaps no other Mario game that has more polar reactions to it. Super Mario Bros 2 brings out the debate about whether it is a great Mario game or a mediocre at best game.While the game gets mixed reviews retrospectively, it certainly was popular. The Dudes dive into this game and all the obscurity that it brings.

What better episode to start over with than Super Mario Bros? The game that started it all: The NES, the podcast, the Dudes' love for gaming in general.

Hiyah! Now that we've got the obligatory hiyah out of the way, the Dudes are joined by Kung Fu master Landon Long of The Retro Junkies Super Show! It's time to kick some tail and save Sylvia!

Rygar? Why not.  Another D-Padder pick as Rygar jumps to the top of the voting list just prior to the new year.

We have Matt Hughson on to talk about Adventures of Lolo as well as his new game Witch n' Wiz!

You can check out Witch n' Wiz here:

https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz

Tune in to the Dudes for a Christmas radio show, complete with your called in memories, songs made up by the Dudes, and other Christmassy talk.

The greatest faceoff in the world of podcasts happens now! Watch Genesis Gems vs. 2 Dudes and a NES as they take on the game... Battletoads & Double Dragon. Who will come out on top?

By popular demand, Justin and Michael discuss Ninja Gaiden. And somehow they refrain from profanity.