Explore every episode of the podcast Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
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| Free Preview Episode: Puppet Masters/ Castle Freaks! | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:57:36 | |
As a special bonus, please enjoy the first episode of my new show, PUPPET MASTERS / CASTLE FREAKS! This is a deep dive into the Full Moon universe of B-movie horror, where my co-host Jarrod Hornbeck and I will be watching and reviewing every movie in this prolific and wild catalog! In this first episode, we cover the original PUPPET MASTER from 1989, the film that started Full Moon Features and inspired a massive franchise. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks wherever you get your podcasts! | |||
| The First Episode of CinemArcade! E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial | 12 May 2023 | 01:15:12 | |
As a free bonus, here's the debut episode of my new show CINEMARCADE, with my co-hosts Jennifer Bannister and Justin Wilhelm! If you want to hear more, subscribe to CinemArcade on Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts! | |||
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (with Mikel Reparaz) | 19 Nov 2022 | 01:06:10 | |
FIRE EMBLEM. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI. Two great tastes that taste great together? That's what we're finding out this week as we play the JRPG mash-up TOKYO MIRAGE SESSIONS #FE! This week, we're joined by one of our faves, Vidjagame Apocalypse host Mikel Reparaz, who helps us talk through this ambitious crossover that takes its two fantasy series and blends them with the world of Japanese pop music. Is this destined for superstardom or is it another one-hit wonder? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker / Kirby and the Rainbow Curse / Yoshi's Woolly World | |||
| Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (with Chris Antista) | 05 Jun 2021 | 01:11:28 | |
It takes two to make a thing go right... but does that holy truth apply to EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO? We're about to find out! This week, we're joined by Chris Antista from the LASER TIME network, who lends his considerable animation expertise as we analyze the unrealized potential of the EPIC MICKEY series! We look back at the history of some of Disney's forgotten characters, plus learn which famous sportscaster was once traded for the rights to a cartoon rabbit! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | |||
| Mass Effect 3 (with Katie Bray) | 29 May 2021 | 01:15:46 | |
This week, we're covering one of the most talked about, and often divisive, games of the last 20 years, the epic trilogy capper MASS EFFECT 3! The rest of the trilogy isn't present on the Wii U, and it can be a lot to jump in on the last chapter of an established series; luckily, MASS EFFECT superfan Katie Bray is on hand to help us dissect the game's rich universe, epic story, memorable characters, and surprisingly solid combat! But does the experience stand on it's own, and does the Wii U version keep up with it's console big brothers? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | |||
| Scribblenauts Unlimited / Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Adventure | 22 May 2021 | 00:57:25 | |
Open up your magic notebook and enter "Wii U Podcast," because this week we're talking about the charming open-ended puzzle adventure SCRIBBLENAUTS! The series drew a lot of attention for it's innovative gameplay, but has the premise aged well? We'll find out by diving in to the open-world adventure UNLIMITED and the wacky DC-comic branded crossover UNMASKED! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mass Effect 3 | |||
| Tekken Tag Tournament 2 / Pokken Tournament | 15 May 2021 | 01:08:23 | |
Put up your dukes, because it's time to see who is the real King of the Iron Fist! This week, we're talkin' TEKKEN, with the long-awaited sequel TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 and the absolutely wild Pokémon crossover, POKKEN TOURNAMENT! We're digging in to the incredibly deep roster of TTT2, encompassing the entire history of the TEKKEN franchise, before unleashing the madness that is a full-on Pokémon fighting game. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week: Scribblenauts Unlimited / Scribblenauts Unmasked | |||
| BONUS! The Classic Era of METROID | 12 May 2021 | 01:37:10 | |
We're so excited to be launching our new Patreon-exclusive deep dive into the METROID series that we thought we'd make the first episode available for free! Over on Patreon.com/ultra64pod, we're playing every single game in the METROID series for a four-part miniseries we're calling Space Jump! This week, we're starting with some incredible heavy hitters: the original METROID, the Game Boy sequel METROID II: RETURN OF SAMUS, and SUPER METROID, arguably the greatest video game ever made. If you like this, head over to Patreon and sign up for as little as $5 a month to hear the rest of this series, plus DOZENS of bonus episodes already recorded! | |||
| SpongeBob Squarepants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge | 08 May 2021 | 01:01:49 | |
Are you ready kids? Because this week we're talking SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: PLANKTON'S ROBOTIC REVENGE, a RATCHET & CLANK-clone starring everyone's favorite porifera. We look into the history of the ridiculously popular character, have a snicker at some unfortunate naming conventions, and push ourselves to the absolutely brink of breaking. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod (Our deep dive on METROID starts Wednesday!) Next week's episode: Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition / Pokken Tournament | |||
| Super Mario 3D World (with Jordan Morris) | 01 May 2021 | 00:58:42 | |
This week, we're talking about one of the Wii U's biggest signature hits, but luckily we've got an amazing guest to talk it through with us! Jordan Morris, host of "Jordan Jesse Go" and creator of "Bubble," joins us this week to talk about the effortlessly fun four-player madness. We're talking cat suits, checking in with Captain Toad, and taking the fight to Meowser. BUBBLE, Jordan's graphic novel based on his podcast, is coming out July 13! Pre-order here or from your local bookstore! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250245557 Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge | |||
| The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct | 24 Apr 2021 | 01:04:04 | |
This week, we're getting sweaty and undead-y with THE WALKING DEAD: SURVIVAL INSTINCT, based on the AMC TV show! The game casts you as breakout character Daryl Dixon, and tries to blend first-person shooting with survival sim elements, so you'll be tampering your zombie-killing with resource gathering and trading. And let me tell you, it sure is a game. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: SUPER MARIO 3D LAND | |||
| Turbo: Super Stunt Squad | 17 Apr 2021 | 00:51:52 | |
This week, we're dipping our toes into the world of DreamWorks Animation with TURBO: SUPER STUNT SQUAD! Based on the 2013 movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Paul Giamatti, TURBO is the story of a snail who wants to race in the Indy 500, so naturally there's a racing game based on this premise, right? RIGHT?! You might be surprised. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct | |||
| FIFA 13 | 03 Apr 2021 | 00:58:07 | |
We're back on the pitch for maybe the last time, and man, a whole lot has changed since the Nintendo 64. We played FIFA 13, the only and only association football game on the Wii U, and we're digging in to the treasure trove of modes and features that this modern soccer title has to offer. We're talking realistic animations, extensive management options, complex player physics, and so much more; is it all a little too much for the casual player or can non-sportos like us find something to like here? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunters: Pro Hunts | |||
| Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper / Hyrule Warriors | 12 Nov 2022 | 01:06:39 | |
It's time to hack and slash our way through endless hordes with some historically-sourced heroes, because this week we're playing two games in the WARRIORS series! Koei's action series helped the company graduate from stodgy strategy RPGs to epic action, and the franchise has gone from Three Kingdoms-era China to Nintendo's mythical land of Hyrule. Does the simple formula still hold up, or has the repetitive gameplay worn out it's welcome like we wear out the Y button? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE | |||
| LEGO Jurassic World | 27 Mar 2021 | 01:09:05 | |
This week, we're discussing LEGO JURASSIC WORLD, the first of our many LEGO games on this show, and it's the best opportunity we've had yet to talk about Jurassic Park! We look at the history of the franchise, look back on the magical year when it was all dinosaurs all the time, and see how this one stacks up to the other LEGO adventures! Was it worth waiting 65 million years, or is it one big pile of shit? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: FIFA 13 | |||
| 007 Legends | 20 Mar 2021 | 00:58:55 | |
We've done our deep dives on games from Bond's heyday, but this week we're looking at the game that may have finally jumped the shark! We played 007 LEGENDS, a FPS that pays tributes to the history of James Bond by letting you play as Daniel Craig's Bond across six different eras of the character. Does Activision's shooter kill the franchise, or is there a secret gem to be found here? And if you want to hear us talk more Bond (like, all of it), head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod to listen to our ongoing series about the games of James Bond! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: LEGO Jurassic World | |||
| Shovel Knight | 13 Mar 2021 | 01:07:40 | |
Dig it, baby: this week, we're talking about indie darling SHOVEL KNIGHT from Yacht Club Games! This humble, spade-bearing hero helped launch a second wave of indie-gaming hits, and has become the unofficial mascot of the indie scene in the process! We talk about the game's inception as a Kickstarter-funded project, the multiple expansions and spin-offs, and dig deep into the influences that went into making this charming action platformer. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: 007 Legends | |||
| Nintendo Land | 06 Mar 2021 | 01:39:10 | |
We're back, baby! New day, new system: we're moving on from the Nintendo 64 and heading out into the untamed wilderness that is the Wii U! For this inaugural episode of Wii Universe, we're taking an in-depth look at the system itself, the rise and fall of the console that was supposed to be heir apparent to the Wii but wound up being one of Nintendo's biggest flops. Then, we're buying a season pass to NINTENDO LAND, the pack-in tech demo/party game that pays loving homage to Nintendo throughout the years! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Shovel Knight | |||
| Bonus: What the Golf? (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:50:15 | |
We've got another bonus episode, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporters Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway, and we're finally answering the question that has plagued gamers for years now: GOLF?? We're playing Triband's goofy, addictive mobile game WHAT THE GOLF, the surprising killer app from the newly-launched Apple Arcade! We dig in to the fast-paced golfing antics and take a look at the history of mobile gaming! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli | |||
| Ultra 64 DD: Legacy Of War, Part 1: The Classic Era of CONTRA | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:25:44 | |
We've just launched our brand-new, Patreon-exclusive series Ultra 64 DD, and to celebrate, we're making the first episode available for FREE! Join us as we do a deep dive into Konami's CONTRA series, starting with six games from the "classic" era of the beloved run-and-gun shooter! If you want to hear more, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up for as little as $5/month! Right now the show is going to air twice a month, but if we hit our $400/month Patron stretch goal, we'll be making U64DD a WEEKLY occurrence! That's twice the Ultra 64 in your earholes! Check it out now at Patreon.com/ultra64pod! | |||
| Goodbye, Nintendo 64... | 23 Jan 2021 | 03:57:39 | |
It's all been building up to this! We're saying goodbye to the Nintendo 64 with a massive final episode! We've aggregated our lists into one definitive ranking of Nintendo 64 games, and we're going over the entire list, sharing memories and thoughts on the games as we go! Again, a massive thank you to everyone who has listened, guested, and helped make this show possible! Stay subscribed! We'll be back with Wii Universe on March 6! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next episode: Meet the Wii U / Nintendo Land!
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| Tonic Trouble | 16 Jan 2021 | 01:02:27 | |
This is it! We've finally done it: the VERY LAST GAME in the Nintendo 64 catalog! It's all been leading to this: TONIC TROUBLE, a forgotten platformer from the creator of RAYMAN! You play as a hapless space janitor who spills a magical tonic onto Earth, making all the world's vegetables come to life, so naturally we have to discuss the moral and ethical ramifications of that. The catalog may be over, but we're not done with the N64 just yet! Tune in next week for an extra-EXTRA-long episode where we look back at the entire show and unveil the definitive ranking of all N64 games! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Goodbye, Nintendo 64... | |||
| Perfect Dark (with Scott Burger and Bennett Williamson) | 09 Jan 2021 | 01:20:04 | |
It's our penultimate game for the Nintendo 64, and we saved a biggie. PERFECT DARK is Rare's high-profile follow-up to GOLDENEYE, and it's one of the most ambitious, technically accomplished, and replayable games on the entire system! Bennett Williamson and Scott Burger are back to help us discuss all the alien conspiracies, counter-operatives, and hidden slices of cheese Joanna Dark's adventure has to offer! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: THE LAST NINTENDO 64 GAME!! | |||
| San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing / Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA /San Francisco Rush: 2049 | 02 Jan 2021 | 00:59:58 | |
We're finally, FINALLY finished with racing games on the Nintendo 64! And we're ending on a high note with Midway's RUSH trilogy! These goofy arcade racers are all about big air and big crashes, but does it deserve to step out of CRUIS'N's shadow and fly on their own futuristic car wings? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Perfect Dark
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| Smurfs 2 / Penguins of Madagascar / Snoopy’s Grand Adventure (with Ailish Collins) | 05 Nov 2022 | 01:08:22 | |
The cheapie movie-tie in genre thrived on the Wii U, but today we're playing our last batch of low-effort platformers based on cartoons! Obviously, our crappy game correspondent Ailish Collins had to return to help us do justice to games based on SMURFS 2, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, and SNOOPY'S BIG ADVENTURE (based on the 2015 PEANUTS MOVIE). Are these titles about the quality levels you'd expect, or are there some surprises? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper / Hyrule Warriors | |||
| Beyond 64: Dwarf Fortress (with Scott Burger and Dan Reese) | 31 Dec 2020 | 01:11:49 | |
We're digging deeper than ever before with this special, Patreon-funded episode! Superstar-tier Patron Scott Burger joins us to discuss DWARF FORTRESS, the esoteric underground hit that's often cited as a direct influence on MINECRAFT! Fellow DF enthusiast Dan Reese is on hand, as well, and we need all the backup we can get: this game is famous for it's high difficulty, prohibitive complexity, and often confusing visual style that uses ASCII symbols instead of graphics. It's our greatest challenge yet! Be sure to check out the Superstar tier over at Patreon.com/ultra64pod if YOU want to join us to talk about any game of your choice! | |||
| Mission: Impossible (with Andy Bowman) | 26 Dec 2020 | 01:10:25 | |
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: check out our latest episode on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, the third-person stealth action game based on the smash-hit 1996 movie! This week we're joined by Andy Bowman from the Monkey Off My Backlog podcast, who has been attempting to set the speed run world record on this game! We'll hear all about Andy's speed running methods, plus a history of the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise and the troubled production history behind this potentially-cool game! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: San Francisco Rush / Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA / San Francisco Rush 2049 | |||
| South Park: Chef's Luv Shack (with Rosie Crow, Dan Reese, and Nicole Vettese) | 19 Dec 2020 | 00:59:44 | |
Hello there, children! We're reassembling the MARIO PARTY crew for one last party, as we dig in to the trivia/party game hybrid SOUTH PARK: CHEF'S LUV SHACK! Dan Reese, Rosie Crow, and Nicole Vettese help us answer a barrage of vaguely scatological trivia questions and play SOUTH PARK riffs on classic arcade games. Plus, we look into the history of Chef/Isaac Hayes, and answer the burning question: birthright or buttwipe? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mission: Impossible | |||
| NHL '99 / NHL Blades of Steel '99 | 12 Dec 2020 | 01:00:21 | |
It's a momentous day here on Ultra 64: after three years, we're finally finished with sports games on the Nintendo 64! This week, we play our last two ice hockey games, EA's NHL '99 and Konami's NHL BLADES OF STEEL '99! We look back on the hockey highlights of 1999, say goodbye to the digitized representation of the Great One, and have another suite of awesome listener letters! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: South Park: Chef's Luv Shack | |||
| Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage | 05 Dec 2020 | 00:53:45 | |
We're saying goodbye to the Nintendo64's few RPGs, and we're sending it off in style. AIDYN CHRONICLES: THE FIRST MAGE is an epic fantasy that came out late in the N64's lifecycle, with a huge world and an eclectic cast of characters. Can this one rise to PAPER MARIO / OGRE BATTLE status or is this just another wannabe QUEST 64? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: NHL '99 / NHL Blades of Steel '99 | |||
| BONUS: The Binding of Isaac (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:54:49 | |
We have a special bonus episode this week, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporters Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway! The guys join us this time to discuss the fascinating cult smash THE BINDING OF ISAAC, which mixes Biblical mythology with scatological humor to create one of the oddest games you'll ever get addicted to! If you want to join us to talk about a game of your choice, sign up for the Superstar tier over at Patreon.com/ultra64pod! Slots are available! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| Re-Volt / Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. | 28 Nov 2020 | 01:05:34 | |
This week, we're inadvertently celebrating the works of Acclaim Studios London as we're following up on last week's busted cart and moving forward into the... future? We played RE-VOLT, an R/C car racing gaming that surprisingly still has a vibrant fan community, and ARMORINES: PROJECT S.W.A.R.M, a first-person shooter based on one of the most obscure comic book properties ever. Plus, twists! Turns! Thrills! Cliffhangers! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage | |||
| Beetle Adventure Racing! / Stunt Racer 64 | 21 Nov 2020 | 00:54:56 | |
Farfegnugen! This week, we're playing BEETLE ADVENTURE RACING and STUNT RACER 64, two fun, light, goofy racers! We look at the history of the VW Beetle, celebrate the last of the Blockbuster rental exclusives, and try to find as many secret routes as we can. Plus, our first unofficial two-parter: RE-VOLT, the third game we meant to play this week, broke down, so it will be attached to our episode next week! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Re-Volt / Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. | |||
| Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (with Matthew Allen, Chris Antista, Mikel Reparaz, and Caleb Sanders) | 14 Nov 2020 | 01:42:52 | |
Kooloo Limpah! Holy hell, we've got a massive, moon-sized episode bearing down on you this week. We're talking about LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK, a game so huge and divisive and complex that we needed to assemble a whole Travelling Wilburys of podcasters just to cover it! We're joined once again by ZELDA superfan Caleb Sanders, and all three hosts of the amazing Vidjagame Apocalypse podcast: Mikel Reparaz, Chris Antista, and Matthew Allen! In addition to our huge discussion, we also have some very exciting new about the future of the show, and a whole suite of awesome letters from listeners. Don't miss this one! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Beetle Adventure Racing / Re-Volt / Stunt Racer 64 | |||
| Wave Race 64 / Hydro Thunder / Polaris SnoCross (with Lynsey Pennington) | 07 Nov 2020 | 00:52:38 | |
It's a wet and wild episode as we attempt to allay our election night anxieties with some booze and boatercycles. This week, we played the N64 classic WAVE RACE 64, the arcade stalwart HYDRO THUNDER, and POLARIS SNOCROSS, one of the few snowmobile racing games, period! Our favorite Lynsey Pennington is on hand to help us talk water physics and generally be slap-happy and silly. ALSO! Next week's episode is going to be a big one; not only have we lined up some amazing guests, but we're discussing LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK, and we're making a big announcement about the future of the show! Don't miss it! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | |||
| Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 1 and 2 | 29 Oct 2022 | 00:57:38 | |
Pac is Bac, in cartoon form! We're playing PAC-MAN AND THE GHOSTLY ADVENTURES 1 and 2, two games based on the popular Disney XD show that briefly brought Pac-Man to a whole new generation. We're contrasting and comparing both games, plus looking at Pac-Man's brief but lucrative history as a platforming star! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: The Smurfs 2 / Penguins of Madagascar / Snoopy's Grand Adventure | |||
| Shadow Man | 31 Oct 2020 | 01:00:50 | |
Just in time for Halloween, we're playing Acclaim's SHADOW MAN. Based on the hit Valiant Comic, it's the story of a man who can move between the worlds of the living and the dead, and it comes with some of the most elaborate and rich backstory of any N64 game. Take a walk on the Deadside with us as we discuss magical teddy bears, snakes with top hats, and maybe the worst marketing decision ever made by a video game company. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Wave Race 64 / Hydro Thunder / Polaris SnoCross | |||
| Top Gear Rally / Top Gear Overdrive / Top Gear Rally 2 / Top Gear Hyper-Bike | 24 Oct 2020 | 01:04:33 | |
We're pulling on our driving gloves once again to play yet another round of racing games! This time, we're covering the weirdly prolific TOP GEAR series, which offers four very different racing experiences, all of which are somehow completely unrelated to the popular TV show. Whether it's hyperactive motorcycles or cars with teeth, we've got you covered! Plus, some amazing discussion questions from listeners! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Shadow Man | |||
| Knockout Kings 2000 / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 2 | 17 Oct 2020 | 01:22:51 | |
This week, we're more than prepared to rumble as we're taking on the sweet science, boxing! We played three boxing games this week: EA's more realistic KNOCKOUT KINGS 2000, and two games in Midway's goofball arcade series READY 2 RUMBLE BOXING! Of course, this means plenty of fascinating history, no small amount of PUNCH-OUT talk, and everyone's favorite: a Michael Buffer minigame. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Top Gear Rally / Top Gear Overdrive / Top Gear Rally 2 / Top Gear Hyperbike | |||
| Beyond 64: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:49:52 | |
Surprise! In honor of my favorite time of year, we're making our latest Patreon episode available to the public for free! If you like this, be sure to check out more than 30 other bonus episodes at patreon.com/ultra64pod! For this month's Beyond 64, we asked our Patrons to put forward some spooky games for us to play for October, and the voters selected FATAL FRAME II: CRIMSON BUTTERFLY! This unique spin on survival horror is considered by some to be the scariest game of all time; does this ghostly shutter-shooter live up to it's reputation? | |||
| Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (with Maddie Copp) | 10 Oct 2020 | 01:16:00 | |
It's all about Nintendo's adorable, insatiable pink puffball this week, as Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins us to play KIRBY 64: THE CRYSTAL SHARDS. The character makes his 3D debut in a big way, offering dozens of new powers and some cute new friends, but does the game itself hold up? Also, we look at the rich, and surprisingly seedy, history of the character, reveal the amazing history behind Kirby's namesake, and ponder the most important question: what does Kirby feel like? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Knockout Kings 2000 / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 | |||
| FIFA Soccer 64 / FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 / FIFA 99 | 03 Oct 2020 | 00:59:18 | |
We're closing out our series on soccer this week with the big daddy of all football games, EA's blockbuster FIFA series! We look at three games from the N64 era that represent a transitional period for the series. Plus, we look at the history of FIFA games, dig into some player histories, and offer a masterclass on how to tell the perfect joke. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | |||
| 007: The World Is Not Enough | 26 Sep 2020 | 00:56:40 | |
GOLDENEYE shook (not stirred) the world when it was released in 1997; so how does the slick, EA-produced sequel stack up? Let's find out! This week, we're playing 007: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and as has become tradition, we watched the corresponding movie as well! Join us to talk confusing multiplayer modes and discuss the fascinating enigma that is Dr. Christmas Jones. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: FIFA Soccer 64 / FIFA 98: Road to the World Cup / FIFA 99 | |||
| Mario Party 3 (with Dan Reese, Rosie Crow, and Nicole Vettese) | 19 Sep 2020 | 01:17:52 | |
We fought through global pandemics and skies choked with ash, but we still managed to squeeze out a socially-distanced four-player session of MARIO PARTY 3! Take that! We're joined once again by our favorite party people Dan Reese, Rosie Crow, and Nicole Vettese as we play through one of the series' most divisive titles, a game that made a lot of big changes that haven't returned since. Plus, Nicole takes us through the clever new Dual Mode, and we discuss the overwhelming cuteness of a little guy named Tumble. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: 007: The World Is Not Enough | |||
| Wetrix / Iggy's Reckin' Balls / Rat Attack! | 12 Sep 2020 | 00:52:58 | |
This week we're taking a trip to the island of misfit N64 games to play three games that don't really fit in anywhere. First, there's the leak-plugging puzzle game WETRIX, followed by the grappling-hook racer IGGY'S RECKIN' BALLS, and then RAT ATTACK, which... also exists. It's the weirdest and wildest selection of games we've encountered so far! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mario Party 3 | |||
| Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion / Turok: Rage Wars | 05 Sep 2020 | 00:58:03 | |
We bid a fond farewell to our dinosaur hunting days as we play the last two games in the storied TUROK series on Nintendo 64! First, it's the surprisingly cinematic TUROK 3 brings Lovecraftian horror (and a pretty rad grappling hook) to the TUROK universe. Then, we play the fast, fun, and goofy arena shooter TUROK: RAGE WARS, with it's cache of amazingly weird weapons. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Wetrix / Rat Attack / Iggy's Reckin' Balls | |||
| Darksiders: Warmastered Edition /Darksiders II | 22 Oct 2022 | 01:14:57 | |
For those who want a little apocalyptic mythology and head-slicing thrown in with their ZELDA, the DARKSIDERS series is here to answer the call! We're playing both Wii U entries in THQ's slick adventure game series, playing as different Horsemen of the Apocalypse as we carve through hordes of demons, angels, and all kinds of creepy-crawlies in between. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventure 1 and 2 | |||
| FREE PATREON PREVIEW: Battletoads 2020 | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:20:10 | |
We're doing something a little different this week: as two self-appointed BATTLETOADS experts, we decided to do a detailed, level-by-level breakdown of the recently released BATTLETOADS reboot! We have a rich, long conversation about all things 'Toads, and it's a ton of fun, so we decided to offer a free preview of it here! If you want to hear the full conversation, plus an additional 30+ episodes on everything from cancelled games to weird imports to beloved hits NOT found on the Nintendo 64, sign up at Patreon.com/ultra64pod for as little as $5 a month! Thanks for your support and we'll see you for our regularly scheduled episode this weekend! | |||
| LEGO Racers / South Park Rally / Mickey's Speedway USA | 29 Aug 2020 | 01:09:36 | |
We've played MARIO KART and DIDDY KONG RACING, but what about all those other cart racers choking on their gravel? This week, we're looking at three kart racers who made an attempt for the kart racing cup: the crafty LEGO RACERS, the gleefully obscene SOUTH PARK RALLY, and the family-friendly MICKEY'S SPEEDWAY USA. Join us as we look at the forgotten Rare game on the N64, talk power-ups from plastic missiles to talking poop, and get caught up on a ton of reader letters! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Turok Rage Wars / Turok 3: Shadows of Oblivion | |||
| House of the Dead: Overkill (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 26 Aug 2020 | 01:04:05 | |
We've got a goregasmic surprise for you this week! As Superstar-tier Patreon supporters, Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway get to join us on air to talk any game of their choosing. And since they're super cool dudes, they chose HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL, the profane, gory, wildly over-the-top lightgun shooter that brought a little welcome grindhouse sleaze to the Wii. We talk about the history of the storied HOUSE OF THE DEAD arcade games, the unfortunate reality of Uwe Boll's film adaptation, and we experience true envy at the Australian-exclusive peripherals our guests are packing. If YOU want to join us on-air to talk about any non-Nintendo 64 game of your choosing, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and check out the Superstar tier! Slots are available! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||