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Andre is joined by Aaron from SuperPod Saga to celebrate the life and times of the Dreamcast classic, the GameArts masterpiece, their favorite RPG ever, Grandia 2. You're gonna have to do better than that to beat us! Fine Time on Twitter: @FineTimePodcast SuperPod Saga on Twitter: @SuperPodSaga Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Check out all the shows on SuperPod Network at superpodnetwork.com! [00:00] Intro & SuperPod Network [07:53] Release, Reception and Legacy [22:23] Graphics and Presentation [40:43] Characters, Dialogue, and Voice Acting [58:21] Plot Oddities and Linearity [01:06:56] Battle System and Dungeons [01:25:13] Music [01:38:04] Random Bits, Criticisms, and Conclusions [01:50:00] See Ya!

Andre tries out the new ports of Doom and Doom II, Steve plays another Atelier game, and then we dive into the presentations over the last week including Gamescom and the Nintendo Indie World + Partner Direct combo platter! Hope you're hungry, because we got the meat! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:38] Andre played the new ports of Doom + Doom II [18:20] Steve played Atelier Totori [29:22] Steve Ruins Shower Break!!! SMH [30:45] Goodbye, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp [34:42] Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 [01:06:02] Break Time! [01:06:43] Nintendo Indie World [01:12:15] Nintendo Partner Direct [01:34:34] See Ya!

One more time, welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! This time Andre and Vin visit the final PlayStation museum with Vol. 5, then a wrap-up discussion including why the museum concept went away and what a Namco Museum could look like today. Also, they rank all five volumes! Thanks for taking this journey with us. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social If you missed Part 1, you can listen here! And if you missed Part 2, you can listen right here! [00:00] Again Hello! [01:11] Welcome To Namco Museum Vol. 5! (Dragon Spirit, The Legend of Valkyrie, Metro-Cross, Baraduke, Pac-Mania) [02:18] Vol. 5: CGI Intro and Loading Animation [05:28] Vol. 5: Museum Layout and Game Rooms [20:34] Vol. 5: Cool Stuff To Look At [24:44] Vol. 5: The Games [32:16] Vol. 5: The Legend of Valkyrie [45:19] Question and Break Time [47:51] Namco Museum Closing Thoughts [01:20:07] Ranking The Volumes [01:28:07] Thanks For Joining Us!

After a chat about SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, we're joined by Brian Riggsbee to talk about his upcoming book 'Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1', and then we dive into all your Summer Mailbag questions! Thanks for listening! Check out Brian Riggsbee's books at Retro Game Books! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:01] SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos [30:22] Brian Riggsbee on Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1 and Retro Game Books [52:32] Welcome To Our Summer Mailbag! [55:07] What restaurant menu item would we make based on a game? [57:46] Do we have a yearly playthrough game? [59:41] Most wanted anime adaption to a game? [01:02:26] Which small developer do we want to see go mainstream? [01:07:15] All About Pizza! [01:13:25] Is Nintendo keeping Christmas releases alive? [01:15:05] What franchise would we reboot? [01:16:42] Is the Nintendo 64 a bottom-tier console? [01:19:08] Saturn, Jaguar, or 3DO game(s) we missed out on? [01:23:23] LIGHTING ROUND!!! [01:29:09] What series from the 8 or 16-bit era would we revive? [01:31:39] What superpower would we gain at the cost of one of our senses? [01:33:28] Next video game crossover? [01:36:12] Most wanted development hell game? [01:37:32] What current food/brand/mascot would make the most shameless video game? [01:40:39] Video game capital of the world?! [01:41:48] What five-year plan would you make for Sega? [01:47:16] Bye!

Welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! In this second installment of this three-part series, Andre and Vin visit Vol. 3 and Vol. 4 of this classic PlayStation compilation series. Enjoy the sights, sounds and wonders of the museum along with us! If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it here. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social [00:00] We're Back! (A Dinosaur Story) [00:38] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 3! (Ms. Pac Man, Galaxian, Phozon, Pole Position II, Dig Dug, Tower of Druaga) [04:12] Vol. 3: CGI Intro and Loading Animation [09:20] Vol. 3: Museum Layout and Game Rooms [21:38] Vol. 3: Cool Stuff To Look At [30:36] Vol. 3: The Games [41:16] Vol. 3: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts [52:54] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 4! (Pac-Land, The Return of Ishtar, The Genji and Heike Clans, Ordyne, Assault) [55:37] Vol. 4: CGI Intro and Loading Animation [01:01:47] Vol. 4: Museum Layout and Game Rooms [01:16:44] Vol. 4: Cool Stuff To Look At [01:21:05] Vol. 4: The Games [01:29:54] Vol. 4: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts [01:38:09] See You Next Time in Part 3!

River City Girls Zero, Baten Kaitos Origins, a taste test of the brand new Peach Pepsi, a review of Burger King's Fiery Menu... wait, I thought this was a video game podcast?! We talk video games too, I promise! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:55] Andre played Baten Kaitos Origins [19:39] Steve played River City Girls Zero [32:00] EVO 2024 Recap with Vin [01:02:19] Peach Pepsi Taste Test [01:06:34] Paramount+ Cancels Halo TV Series [01:11:51] Suda 51 Talks Killer7 Complete Edition?! [01:17:09] Humble Games Is No More [01:22:30] Olympics Ditched Mario & Sonic For NFTs [01:26:06] Steve's Burger King Fiery Menu Review {01:33:27] See Ya!

Guys, gals, and non-binary pals... Welcome to the Namco Museum Tour! Remember when Namco Museum used to feature an actual museum to roam around in and explore? In this first part of a three-part series, Andre and Vin explore the sights, sounds, and wonders of the first two Namco Museum volumes for PlayStation. Don't forget your camera! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social [00:00] Intro: Why the Museum Is Important [16:51] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 1! (Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position, Bosconian, Rally-X, New Rally-X, Toy Pop) [17:59] Vol. 1: CGI Intro and Loading  Animation [21:43] Vol. 1: Museum Layout and Game Rooms [31:35] Vol. 1: Cool Stuff To Look At [39:10] Vol. 1: The Games [50:02] Vol. 1: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts [56:54] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 2! (Xevious, Gaplus, Super Pac-Man, Mappy, Grobda, Dragon Buster) [58:43] Vol. 2: CGI Intro and Loading Animation [01:02:12] Vol. 2: Museum Layout and Game Rooms [01:13:00] Vol. 2: Cool Stuff To Look At [01:20:14] Vol. 2: The Games [01:26:33] Vol. 2: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts [01:32:32] See You Next Time in Part 2!

The grab bag is on: Concord, Arzette, Double Dragon Revive, Game Pass price hike, Exoprimal is over, TOSE in a tough spot, AAA games sales on iOS, and tons more. Join us on this lazy summer pod and vibe out! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Housekeeping & Intro [04:06] Andre played the Concord free beta weekend [19:26] Steve played Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore [28:58] Shower Time [31:24] Goodbye, Exoprimal [43:04] Oh No, TOSE! [46:35] Nintendo teases and announces Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club [53:29] Xbox Game Pass Price Hike [01:00:33] LEGO Horizon Adventures Skips Xbox [01:02:47] Double Dragon Revive: Are We Excited? [01:07:54] AAA Game Sales On iOS [01:16:29] See Ya!

Willow was a childhood VHS favorite, but as we all know, childhood favorites are often hideous in hindsight. How does Willow stand the test of time? Steve and Andre watched it again with adult eyes and re-evaluate this late 80s fantasy classic. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Baten Kaitos, a sad Contra game, a bevy of Limited Run Games announcements, Konami's bizarre Metal Gear presentation, Place Your Bets, and even a couple of grilling tips! Who loves ya baby?! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [05:16] Andre played the remastered Baten Kaitos [20:53] Steve played Contra: Rogue Corps [32:11] Kevin played Dount County [43:58] Shower Time [44:48] OMG NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE BREAKING NEWS!! [47:36] Limited Run Games (LRG3) [01:08:50] Konami, What Is You Doin Baby?? [01:17:09] Grilled Pineapple Snack Break [01:20:29] Place Your Bets! [01:35:55] See Ya!

When it comes to reminiscing about fast food items from days past, who better to trust than two fat guys? Andre and Steve spend some time daydreaming about defunct items from McDonald's, Arby's, Carl's Jr., and more. Are you hungry yet? Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Join us as we dive head first into that incredible Nintendo Direct as well as recap our favorite stuff from Summer Game Fest! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me Check out Andre talking about Dragon Quest on the Still Loading Podcast here! [00:00] Intro [03:53] Best Nintendo Direct of all time? [05:36] Mario & Luigi: Brothership [11:35] Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Fantasian: Neo Dimension, Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports [16:17] Farmagia, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD [21:45] Dragon Quest III HD-2D (Plus I&II!) [27:27] Funko Fusion, The New Denpamen, Metal Slug Attack Reloaded [31:43] Nintendo Switch Online (Four Swords, Zero Mission, N64 Mature 17+), Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero [36:56] Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics [44:26] Super Mario Party Jamboree [46:05] The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [53:07] Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven [59:29] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [01:06:46] Shower Time [01:09:04] Summer Game Fest Recap [01:30:58] Day of the Devs + Devolver Showcase 2024 [01:34:47] Xbox Showcase 2024 Recap [01:51:05] See Ya!

1998 is considered one of the most legendary years in gaming history, with titles like Metal Gear Solid, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Resident Evil 2, and many more. But is that reputation truly deserved? Is that lofty status born out of real opinion, or is it just groupthink? Andre goes at it alone to find the answers. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

After talking Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake, we talk about the latest State of Play featuring Concord, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Marvel Rivals, Until Dawn, Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds and more. We also took a look at this year's Marvelous Showcase featuring the new Story of Seasons and Daemon X Machina, a quick laugh at the Amico situation, and our thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and its box office take. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [03:02] Steve played the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake [23:43] Break Time! [24:43] Dragon Quest HD-2D Trilogy Rumors [28:54] State of Play - May 2024 [56:58] Marvelous Showcase 2024 [01:06:06] LOL @ Amico [01:10:19] Let's Chill, Y'all [01:11:07] Furiosa vs. the Box Office [01:28:18] See Ya!

The PokéPals return! Steve, Vin, and Ampy chat about memorable characters, music, mechanics, and surprises from The Teal Mask, The Indigo Disk, and Mochi Mayhem, the three parts of the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet DLC. Spoilers abound! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social Ampy: @ampyluxe.bsky.social [00:00] Spoiler Warning [00:50] Intro: DLC vs. Enhanced versions [04:00] The Teal Mask: New characters [07:41] The Teal Mask: The new Pokémon [11:51] The Teal Mask: The map design [14:26] The Teal Mask: Our team compositions [17:55] The Indigo Disk: So many Unova teases [20:50] The Indigo Disk: This terrarium is wildin, man [24:19] The Indigo Disk: Musical surprises [27:47] The Indigo Disk: Our new teams [31:14] The Indigo Disk: Even more new characters [35:00] The Indigo Disk: BBQs and multiplayer [38:08] The Indigo Disk: The League Club Room [41:11] The Indigo Disk: Oh, those Paradox Pokémon [43:40] The Indigo Disk: The craziest Pokémon unlock method [48:22] The Indigo Disk: Don't cut class [51:46] The Indigo Disk: It's Really Anime in here [54:40] Mochi Mayhem: Plot shenanigans [56:17] Mochi Mayhem: Pecharunt is busted? [57:55] Did we like this DLC more than Pokémon Sword/Shield: Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra? [01:00:24] Would we recommend this DLC? [01:02:22] The ongoing raid events [01:04:44] The new uniforms [01:05:21] Does this shape what we expect from Pokémon Legends Z-A? [01:06:50] Pokémon Legends Z-A: Our bold prediction [01:07:52] Smell Ya Later!

A trip down the Animal Well, a punishment of Balan Wonderworld, Square Enix's new strategy, the triumphant retrun of JAV Titles: Real Or Fake, and more! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:45] Animal Well [38:30] Let's Break! [40:50] Steve survived Balan Wonderworld [01:05:27] Let's Shower! [01:07:04] Did Our Tears of the Kingdom Sales Predictions Come True? [01:11:46] Square Enix's New Multiplatform Strategy [01:22:20] Marvel Reviving the Marvel Television Banner [01:30:11] JAV Titles: Real Or Fake? [01:38:06] See You Next Time!

Was Excitebike 64 great? Can the Game Boy handle Castlevania Legends? Was Comix Zone ever good in the first place? Steve and Andre do a mini-review roundup of six different games on Nintendo Switch Online. Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Premise [04:04] Blaster Master: Enemy Below [10:05] Excitebike 64 [16:20] Pokemon Trading Card Game [23:11] Castlevania Legends [30:36] Comix Zone [39:23] Alisia Dragoon [47:43] See Ya!

We played Sand Land, Microsoft shuts down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, Nintendo getting close to revealing their next console, a fun little Phoenix Wright ranking game and so much more. Enjoy! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:34] Sand Land [41:18] Break Time! [42:24] Nintendo's New Console Secrecy [50:08] The Helldivers 2 Controversy [59:06] Microsoft Closes Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks [01:01:20] Square Enix Cuts Back [01:18:39] Rank 'Em! Phoenix Wright Jingles [01:30:58] See Ya!

After four long years, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally here, and it's everything we could have ever hoped for and so much more. Andre and Vin talk about key character moments, great music, favorite scenes, and of course those last two chapters in depth in this super-sized FF7 Rebirth blowout! FULL SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE - If you want to keep the experience fresh for yourself, DO NOT LISTEN until you've played the enitre game! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Vin on Bluesky: @lucentai.bsky.social [00:00] SPOILERS AHEAD!! [01:15] Intro and Thoughts  On Previous FF7 Games [09:33] Overarching Thoughts On Rebirth [16:26] Cloud and Sephiroth - Characterization and Voice Acting [23:32] Red XIII and Yuffie Chracter Interactions [28:13] Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith's relationship(s) [36:43] Cait Sith, Beachwear, and Vincent Valentine [41:25] Barret, Corel, and NPCs [47:08] Red XIII's Vocal Performance [49:58] The Turks (Fuck 'Em) [52:18] Music Direction and Key Music Moments [01:08:01] Loveless [01:12:24] Opening Scene with Zack, Junon, and The Bald Bar [01:17:07] Queen's Blood Tournament and Chadley [01:20:00] Back To Nibelheim, Dyne, and Marlene [01:24:17] Costa Del Sol [01:27:26] Gold Saucer Intro and Dio [01:29:44] Moogle Design and Cait Sith's Identity [01:32:26] The Last Two Chapters [02:08:23] The Future and Closing Thoughts [02:18:03] No Promises Await At Journey's End

An absolutely jam-packed show featuing Princess Peach Showtime, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, the Embracer Group splitting into three, the latest Indie World presentation, emulators population iOS, Taylor Swift, the Fallout TV show, and soooooo much more! Thanks for listening! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Chitty Chat [04:44] Steve and Andre played Princess Peach: Showtime! [23:32] Kevin played Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow [41:39] BRB [42:29] Indie World Highlights {Little Kitty Big City, Yars Rising, Europa, ANTONBLAST, Steamworld Heist 2, etc.) [56:36] Nintendo Skips Gamescom [01:01:03] Ex-Blizzard Employee Thinks We Should Tip Companies For Great Games [01:07:52] @Quest64Official's tweet about preservation [01:19:17] Emulators are now on iOS [01:25:30] Embracer Group is splitting into three [01:30:37] BATH TIME [01:32:18] Place Your Bets! [01:46:30] Kevin watched the Fallout TV show [01:52:57] Andre reviews The Tortured Poets Department [02:06:37] See Ya!