Explore every episode of the podcast Region Unlocked
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| The Final Episode of Region Unlocked | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:54:12 | |
Here it is, the end of Region Unlocked. Thank you so much for listening and to all of the amazing people who supported us and helped make this show happen! It has been an incredible five years and we'll never forget it (or if we do forget, it's recorded). We're Cameron and Jake, have an awesome nerdy life and sayonara! Intro- Blossom Town by Heatley Bros Outro- Super Mario 64 End Credits | |||
| The Beginning of the End | 28 Feb 2025 | 01:07:09 | |
What a genuine joy this podcast has been. We can not thank you enough for joining us on this 5 year long journey through our friendship and videogames. This is part one of two episodes where we say our goodbyes to you and the show. We are sad to be ending the show, but all good things must come to an end! Thank you so much for joining us!!! Intro- Blossom Town by Heatley Bros Outro- Still Alive from Portal | |||
| This Season Finale is for the Fans (Ft. You?!) | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:02:56 | |
This is one of our favorite episodes ever and it's because you got to be a big part of it!!! This week, we're talking a bit about Japan, but mostly diving into your own thoughts and audio clips! | |||
| Halo (Ft. Mark Clements!) | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:00:40 | |
It was rare to meet someone with an Xbox that didn't own Halo. If you didn't, you were a sheltered disappointment of a child! Halo told an incredibly engaging sci-fy story, had killer gameplay, and changed console shooters forever. This week, Cameron and Jake are once again joined by Mark to discuss the good ol days of Halo parties and an intense game of trivia! Music: | |||
| The XBOX (Ft. Mark Clements!) | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:52:05 | |
Once upon a time, a console came around that terrified us all! Microsoft came out of nowhere and threatened our love of Nintendo and Sony with an absolute powerhouse of a console! This week, we're once again joined by Mark Clements and discussing some of the best games the XBOX had to offer! Except Halo, that's next week... Music: | |||
| Mario Sports! (Ft. Jason Hook!) | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:02:23 | |
When it comes to random spin offs, Mario is King (and so is Koopa and also Boo). Not only are there tons of Mario sports games out there, but they're actually freaking good! This week, we're once again joined by Jason Hook to talk about the classic Gamecube sports games: Mario Power Tennis, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Superstar Baseball, and Super Mario Strikers! Here-we-go!!! Music: | |||
| Star Wars Strikes Back! | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:03:42 | |
In a giant twist that shocked audiences across the world... we made a second Star Wars episode! Our first Star Wars episode was great, but the Gamecube/PS2 era was absolutely filled with some amazing Star Wars games like Rogue Leader, Lego Star Wars, and Battlefront! Join us as we remember a time a long ago in a galaxy so far away... Music: | |||
| Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Ft. Jason Hook!) | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:56:02 | |
Jason Hook is finally here! This week, we're talking about a few Sega games including the incredibly fast, robot shooty, emerald searchy game for the ages, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle! This game was amazing and perfectly encapsulated the 2000's. Sure there have been other 3D Sonic games since, some good, some bad... but nothing will ever live up to the chaos that was Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. Music: | |||
| Biohazard 4 | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:58:26 | |
Let's spend another full episode rambling about Resident Evil 4! This week we're talking about escorting Sandy Cheeks around, ridiculously video-gamey moments, and some very scary bosses! Who do you think the scariest enemy is? It's the Regenerator. Music: | |||
| Resident Evil 4 | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:53:29 | |
*Rough Australian Accent* WELCOME! Got a good episode for you today, STRANGA! Resident Evil 4 was both Cameron and Jake's first steps into the horror genre many years ago. As scary as they can be, there is also something just so silly and lovable about the Resident Evil series. Join us as we take timid look back at this wonderfully scary game! Music: | |||
| The Nintendo DS | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:58:06 | |
The Nintendo DS was the most technologically advanced piece of gaming we had ever held in our hands and left quite the impression! This week, we're talking about all of the Dual-Screen goodness, history, and gaming memories we can think of! Don't Skip this one. DID you SEE what I did there? Music: | |||
| The Game of the Year Awards! | 01 Jan 2021 | 01:04:00 | |
Cameron and Jake are finally back after a long break and are reflecting on all of the gaming we did in 2020! We have some new games to talk about as well as a ton of awards to hand out! Thank you so much for continuing to listen to our aggressively mediocre video game podcast, we sincerely appreciate it! Please leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! (if you feel we've earned it). It has truly been amazing for us to keep in touch all year through this podcast! Music: | |||
| Animal Crossing Part Two (Ft. Lindsay Nunan!) | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:39:02 | |
We're back with one more episode before wrapping up for the year! Lindsay is still here as we finish up talking about the magical wonder that was Animal Crossing on the Gamecube, followed by some pretty intense Animal Crossing Trivia! Thank you for your continued support, we love you! Music: | |||
| Hokkaido, Fortnite, and Assassin's Creed in Japan! | 24 May 2024 | 00:53:23 | |
Saisho Booty everyone!This week, we have a lot of random things to talk about while also planning a trip back to Japan! | |||
| Animal Crossing (Ft. Lindsay Nunan!) | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:40:05 | |
Animal Crossing was a kids' game that looked like garbage... or so we thought (except it still looks like garbage). This game showed us that not all games needed to be action-packed adventures, sometimes we just need to relax in a chill village with our weird bipedal animal friends! This week, we're talking about everything Animal Crossing. And we're joined by a very special guest! Music: | |||
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:59:59 | |
Nintendo was on a roll with the Gamecube. Every single sequel was miles ahead of its predecessor, and Super Smash Bros Melee was no exception. This game is still the competitive standard to this day! Today, like always, Cameron and Jake go rambling on about memories and whatnot. It's going to be great! Music:
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| Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:59:59 | |
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! just might be the best Mario Kart game ever made. Don't believe us? Just listen to this episode! We're breaking down the items, racers, karts, and levels in this wonderfully unique racer. We have some great memories and a double dash of fun facts. Enjoy! Music: | |||
| Super Mario Sunshine! | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:55:12 | |
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tropical paradise that is Super Mario Sunshine. It may seem normal to us now, but this game was weird... who on earth asked for a Mario game about cleaning up pollution?! Doesn't matter, because it's awesome none the less! At the time of recording, we didn't know this was coming out on Switch! What a fun surprise! Anyway, have a listen as we dive into these wonderfully weird memories. And E. Gadd is clearly the real villainous mastermind in the Mushroom Kingdom. Music: | |||
| Luigi's Mansion | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:51:52 | |
The spooky season is just right around the corner! Perfect time to talk about a very spoopy game! Cameron and Jake are exploring terrifying memories while unraveling a vast conspiracy about this game’s true villain! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| More Gamecube with a hint of Dreamcast | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:55:23 | |
This week we’re talking about one of the best controllers ever made, casting some dreams, and comparing our top 5 multiplayer games for the Nintendo Gamecube. It’s pretty great. Jake also reveals that he's into pirating video games and reservation-based identity theft... Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| The Nintendo Gamecube | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:53:19 | |
The Gamecube changed everything for us Nintendo fanboys. Yea, sure, the PS2 was cool, but did it have a handle like a lunchbox?! Didn’t think so. This tiny cube packed a powerful punch with beautiful games, sound, and long lasting appeal. Today, Cameron and Jake are diving into the facts and the cherished memories of the one and only Nintendo Gamecube! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| Mario's 35th Anniversary! | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:51:35 | |
Welcome to a very special episode about old games that haven't actually come out yet! Today, Cameron and Jake are talking about the special Mario Direct that just happened! We're talking Super Mario 3D World, Game and Watch, Mario Kart, and most importantly, Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Music: | |||
| Us, You, and the PS2 (Ft. Mark Clements!) | 04 Sep 2020 | 01:05:28 | |
This week, we’re taking one final look back at the PS2 and once again joined by Mark Clements, the jerk friend! It has been a lot of fun catching up with these games and this might even be the best episode of our PS2 trilogy of episodes! Expect to hear about the greats like Final Fantasy X, Guitar Hero, Dark Cloud, and more! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| PS2 Games Worth Remembering (Ft. Mark Clements!) | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:56:51 | |
Last week was mostly console facts, but this week we’re reminiscing about our favorite games on the PS2 and what made them so great! Mark is back again to share his expertly crafted PS2 wisdom, and we play a riveting round of Playstation game 20 questions! Expect to hear about the greats like Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| A Gamecube Special from an Award Winning Podcast! | 03 May 2024 | 00:57:32 | |
Holy cow, we're an award winning podcast! Listen in to learn all about it! Also, this isn't the end, we aren't going anywhere! | |||
| PS2 I Love You (Ft. Mark Clements!) | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:56:33 | |
In Season 1, we were pretty biased and mostly focused on Nintendo. We pretty much ignored the PS1 release in 1995. But today, we’re making it up to you with some history of the Playstation 1 and the PS2! But not only that, we also have another guest! One of our close nerdy (jerk) friends, Mark Clements! Cameron sincerely apologizes for his terrible audio! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| The Best GBA Games (Ft. Lindsay Nunan!) | 14 Aug 2020 | 01:06:44 | |
This week, we are diving into the details of our absolute favorite games on the GBA! This time, we are trying something new and bringing in our first guest, Cameron’s wife Lindsay! Will she be very interesting?! Tune in to find out! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| The Gameboy Advance is Back and So Are We! | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:53:14 | |
Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Region Unlocked! We’ve been working hard to bring you an even better listening experience this time around and we’re very excited to get back to talking about what we all love so much, video games! Today, we are diving into the incredible handheld experience that was the Gameboy Advance! We also just joined the 21st century and made a Twitter account to post pictures and videos of stuff we’re talking about, show what Jake is up to in Japan, and have an overall easier time connecting with you! Follow Region Unlocked on Twitter! Music: | |||
| Season One Finale! The Best of the N64! | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:56:23 | |
Just a few weeks before Jake left for Japan, we sat down and started brainstorming a silly idea to make a podcast to stay in touch. We had no idea what we were doing or if we’d even stick with it very long, but here we are! After 19 episodes, we’ve been able to hang out each week and talk about these games that we love so much. This has truly been an awesome experience and we thank you so much for joining us each week (if you even read these descriptions)! This week, we are going to re-examine everything we’ve said so far and create the ultimate shared top ten list of N64 games. Enjoy! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| GoldenEye and Banjo Tooie! | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:56:35 | |
Here we have two very Rare games, 007 Goldeneye and delightful follow up to Banjo Kaooie, Banjo Tooie! Goldeneye was a staple of classic multiplayer fun in the 90’s that just couldn’t be beat, while Banjo Tooie was a massive sequel that both delighted and disappointed. This week, Cameron and Jake are talking about some history and stories about these most excellent games! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Yoshi's Story and Star Fox 64! | 19 Jun 2020 | 00:51:13 | |
What even is a Yoshi? Tune in this week to find out… that we don’t really know either! But either way, we’re going to have a fun time breaking down Yoshi’s Story and Star Fox 64! Thanks for listening, you’re the best. Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Conker's Bad Fur Day and Majora's Mask! | 12 Jun 2020 | 00:53:41 | |
We can’t believe that we’re already running out of games and coming to the end of our Nintendo 64 knowledge! We know there is still a lot we never played, but this is the best we can do! Thank you so much for listening each week, we love doing this! This week, Cameron and Jake are talking about Tony Hawk, Conker’s Bad Fur Day, and the Legend of Zelda (who really isn’t in this game): Majora’s Mask! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| The Super Nintendo | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:57:27 | |
Holy cow, 15 episodes! To celebrate this incredible achievement, Cameron and Jake are looking even further back to our fuzzy memories of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System! This was originally supposed to be our very first episode, but it was so bad that we had to scrap it! But don’t worry, because today (like many old things) it’s being remastered, remade, and rereleased just for you! Thank you for your continued support! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Banjo Kazooie! | 29 May 2020 | 01:12:06 | |
Here we finally are at Cameron’s number one Nintendo 64 game! Banjo Kazooie had everything you could want in an N64 game: adventure, colorful levels, music, weird moles, googly eyes, rhyming witches, gibberish talk, pooping eggs, and so much more! This week, Cameron and Jake are talking about this game’s weird origins, interesting facts, and a quick breakdown of all of the game’s fantastic levels! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Star Wars | 22 May 2020 | 01:06:34 | |
Holy cow, what a time to be alive and a fan of Star Wars in the late 90’s! Even as little kids, we knew that Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon that couldn’t be beat. This week, Cameron and Jake are talking about the N64 classic, Rogue Squadron, as well as the massive hype and excitement that surrounded the release of The Phantom Menace! May the Force be with You! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Remembering the Good Old Days and Embracing the New Ones! | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:29:00 | |
The Ultimate Pen episode is here! This week, Cameron and Jake are talking about some awesome celebrity meet-ups, videogame story telling, and the most magical moments we've ever encountered in games! | |||
| HEY, LOOK, LISTEN! It's Ocarina of Time Part Two! | 15 May 2020 | 01:17:33 | |
Watch out! Cameron and Jake are back this week to talk about the darker adult portion of Ocarina of Time! There is so much to talk about in this game, but we will do our best to jump attack you with some nostalgia and fun facts! Thanks for listening! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Ocarina of Time Part One | 08 May 2020 | 01:08:37 | |
Just like Super Mario 64 before it, Link’s first roll into the 3D world changed the Zelda franchise forever. “Z-Targeting” is still how many 3D adventure games handle combat today! In this episode, Cameron and Jake dive into the facts and wonder of this beautiful and perfect N64 game. Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| The Tenth Episode Special! Featuring DK64! | 01 May 2020 | 01:08:19 | |
Holy cow, we’ve made it 10 episodes! We know there aren’t a ton of you listening, but we love it anyway and sincerely appreciate you sticking with us this far! This week, Cameron and Jake are reflecting on the past episodes and talking about some N64 games that didn’t get their own dedicated episode: Quest 64, Donkey Kong 64, and the Mystical Ninja! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| It's-a Me, Super Mario 64 Part Two! | 24 Apr 2020 | 01:09:10 | |
There was just too much star power for Super Mario 64 to be contained in just one episode! This week, Cameron and Jake are back to wrap up the rest of the journey and discuss their top five music tracks from the game! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Super Mario 64 Part One | 17 Apr 2020 | 01:05:57 | |
Super Mario 64 was the launch title to end all launch titles. Mario’s first leap into the 3D world blew everyone’s minds and set the standards for 3D gaming for years and years to come. In this episode, Cameron and Jake are going to look at the significant differences between the American and Japanese versions, as well as hit you up with some facts and memories! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Gotta Catch 'Em All! | 10 Apr 2020 | 01:17:57 | |
Pokemon rocked our worlds and became a cross cultural phenomenon that continues to go strong today. In this episode, Cameron and Jake take a look back to when it all began. We’re talking Game Boys, Games, Merchandise, Trading Cards, Anime, and even Twitch Plays Pokemon! Pokedex entries provided by Cameron’s wife, Lindsay! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Super Smash Bros. | 03 Apr 2020 | 01:00:34 | |
Super Smash Brothers took our favorite characters and threw them at each other in this brand new type of fighting game. Today, Smash is still held in the highest regard when it comes to technical fighting and perfected chaos. In this episode, Cameron and Jake will explore some history, drink some Pepsi, and discuss the best parts of this game. Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Mario Party | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:43:55 | |
Mario Party took the simple idea of board games and loaded it up with even more chaos, mushrooms, Wario, and of course, Mini-Games. In this episode, Jake and Cameron will talk about one of the best cooperative (or uncooperative) party games ever made as well as our favorite mini-games. Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Diddy Kong Racing | 20 Mar 2020 | 00:55:42 | |
The 90’s gave us no shortage of cart racers, which could make it hard to stand out. Leave it to Rare to mix up the Mario Kart formula and bring us one of the most unique and fun racing adventures out there. In this episode, Cameron and Jake are talking about favorite levels, music, and a very interesting adventure mode! Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Mario Kart 64 | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:52:18 | |
Mario Kart 64 was one of our earliest experiences in multiplayer gaming. It’s fast paced and sometimes frustratingly punishing, but mostly, it's just a lot of fun. In this episode, Jake and Cameron will take a kart drive down memory lane and discuss characters, race tracks, and our favorite experiences. Get in touch: regionunlockedpodcast@gmail.com Music: | |||
| Indie Games (Ft. Aaron Perry!) | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:57:21 | |
This week, we're talking about games made in Indiana (at least I think that is what Indie is short for)! Our guest, Aaron Perry, knows all about making these cool games and he lives in Japan like Jake! We'll explore what makes indie games special, from their unique stories to their creative designs. Don't miss out on this fun chat about the games that are shaking up the gaming world! | |||
| The Nintendo 64 | 28 Feb 2020 | 00:47:50 | |
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Region Unlocked! There's a lot of podcasts out there, especially about video games, but how many of them have one host in the states and the other in Japan?! Just us, (I hope)! Intro- Blossom Town by HeatleyBros | |||
| Welcome to Region Unlocked! | 27 Dec 2019 | 00:02:14 | |
Hello friends, we are Cameron and Jake, and welcome to Region Unlocked! This podcast was started back in December of 2019 when Jake moved to Japan! We thought this would be a great way to stay connected every week while being so far apart! | |||
| Real-Time Strategy (Ft. Malcolm Keyes!) | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:58:41 | |
In this thrilling episode of our gaming podcast, we delve deep into the world of real-time strategy games with the legendary Malcolm Keyes as our special guest. Join us as we explore the evolution of RTS games, from classic titles to the latest innovations in the genre. | |||