GameFellas - The Retro to Modern Gaming Podcast

For episode 22 of GameFellas... Well, we get a little political (but not too much). So I apologize in advance! We brought my brother Dana Smith on to discuss the backlash behind The Last of Us Part 2 and social media controversy in general in relation to gaming. This one got a bit fiery... So be prepared! Topics: The Last of Us Part 2 and the Backlash & Outrage Culture and the Poisonous Nature of Social Media Games Discussed: The Last of Us Part 2, The Last of Us, Breath of the Wild, Super Smash Bros Melee, Paper Mario Origami King, Black Future 88, Final Fantasy 7, Turtles in Time (SNES), Dodonpachi, Mafia, Borderlands 3, Halo The Master Chief Collection, Civilization 6, Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Psikyo Collection (Switch), Avengers, Songs of the Eons Featured Guest: Dana Smith aka Demian Sky Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Technolopithicus Hosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007 Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Moore https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit Co-Host: MarkMSX https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Fwhzr1yeoQ84yC3Isd4Lg Co-Host: Justin Day https://twitter.com/justinday82 

For episode 21 of GameFellas, we have not one but TWO featured guests! LifeSpiller aka Keno from the LifeSpiller79 YouTube Channel as well as the return of Daria from the DariaPlaysRPG's YouTube Channel! LifeSpiller brought the topics while Daria and Mark got in depth with a, quite frankly, "deep" discussion on women in video games and the stereotypes that come along with it. We also talked about games that we have "quit playing" and the reasons why, as well as reminisced about the moment we knew we were officially "gamers." It's a mega sized episode packed full of great gaming discussion. Topics: Games I Quit Playing & The Moment I knew I was a Gamer Games Discussed: Cave Story, Never Alone, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Eternal Legend, Dragon Warrior 3 (NES), Nioh 2, Breath of the Wild, Borderlands 3, Streets of Rage 4, Assassins Creed Black Flag, Re:Core, Control, Red Dead Redemption 2, I Am Alive, The Evil Within, Final Fantasy 7, Starcraft, Super Mario Bros 3, Legend of Zelda (NES), Red Dead Revolver, Doom (2016), Max Payne 3, Shadow of the Colossus, Alien Isolation, Butcher, Fez, Super Mario Odyssey, Smurfs (Atari 2600), Ultima Exodus, Mega Man 2, Super Metroid, Halo (Original) Featured Guest: LifeSpiller79 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lifespiller79 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeSpiller79 Featured Guest: DariaPlaysRPG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ697qvWdKOUmXuvslxNzPg Twitter: https://twitter.com/DariaPlays Hosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007 Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Moore https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit Co-Host: MarkMSX https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Fwhzr1yeoQ84yC3Isd4Lg 

For episode 20 of GameFellas, Justin takes the lead with our special guest Stoo Cambridge from the legendary Sensible Software. Stoo took part in creating many classic games including Cannon Fodder and Sensible Soccer. There is lots of nerdy 80's computer talk as well as a plethora of insight from Stoo on what it was like to be a game developer in the 80's and 90s. Also, if you are a fan of the Amiga, this will be the episode for you! Topics: Stoo Cambridge Career Retrospective, Sensible Software and British Microcomputers &Was the Amiga cut short in it's prime? Games and topics also discussed: Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker, Command and Conquer: Remastered, Secret of Monkey Island, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Metal Arms: Glitch in the System, Tron Killer App 2, GP2X, Cannon Fodder, Xcom 2, Trials of Mana, Amiga 500, ZX81, VIC20, Abductor, Laserzone, Shoot Em Up Construction Set, Battleball, Amiga 1000, Sheep in Space, Wizball, Mega Lo Mania, Sensible Soccer, Galaga, Robotron, Amiga 4000 Special Guest - Stoo Cambridge https://twitter.com/StooCambridge Host - Justin Day https://twitter.com/justinday82 Co-Hosts: Sorren Day https://twitter.com/Megalomania85 Derik Moore https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007

For episode 19 of GameFellas, our featured guest St1ka joins us to talk new games released on retro consoles. St1ka is an expert on this topic and runs a YouTube channel mostly dedicated to it. Believe it or not, there are lots of new games being released on these long "dead" consoles with more each and every year. During the second part of the show we discuss little known games that shaped our formative years. In other words, games that didn't get the recognition they deserved upon release, but that we managed to find and play somehow. We also had a lengthy "what we've been playing" section where we all geeked out over our love for Breath of the Wild. Justin and Derik joined in to round out the four of us. Topics: New Games Released on Retro Consoles & Little Known Games that Shaped Our Formative Years Games Discussed: Legacy of Kain Defiance, ODT (PS1), Dune 2, Dune, Saints Row 4, Super Bloody Hockey, Mutant League Football, Herzog Zwei, Metal Marines, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Harvest Moon (SNES), The Tenth Line, Regalia of Men and Monarchs, Borderlands 3, Breath of the Wild, Octopath Traveler, Pier Solar, Tanglewood, Arkagis Revolution, Irena, Antarex, Xeno Crisis, Tanzer, Paprium, Demons of Asteborg, Virtua Racing, Shovel Knight, Mighty Gunbolt Burst, Silver Valley, Voyahe of a Sorceress Vacation, Project Blue, NES Maker, Axiom Verge, Toejam and Earl, Skool Daze, Bubble Bobble, Sinistar, Bubbles (Arcade), Mad Dog McCree, Lethal Enforcers, Time Crisis, Forgotten Worlds, RPM Racing, Drakkhen, Guardian Legend, Master of Magic Music Interlude Track from the Xeno Crisis OST - Area 3 Dunes Featured Guest - St1ka Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1gYKuDp3g4jt14pRu0KYQ https://twitter.com/St1ka Hosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007 Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Moore https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit Co-Host - Justin Day https://twitter.com/justinday82 

For episode 18 of GameFellas we take it old school! No guests, just the GameFellas. Also, no Zack! Mark takes over hosting duties for the first time and brings with him the topic "Shady Gaming Practices." Or in other words, the worst kind of practices employed by large video game developers to suck as much money as possible from consumers. Look out, it's a hot one! Games Discussion List: Animal Crossing New Horizons, Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Guilty Gear Strive, Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil 4, Rocket League, Ready Player One (movie), Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Fire Emblem 3 Houses, Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, Motorcity Online, Dead or Alive 6, Virtua Fighter 5, Killzone 2, Aliens Colonial Marines, Star Wars Battlefront, Dragon Quest 11, Stardew Valley, Grand Theft Auto 5, WWE 2k30, The Witcher 3 (Switch Version), Super Mario 3 E-Reader, StarCraft Broodwar, Diablo 3, Marvel Heroes, Warcraft 3 Remaster Music Interlude Song: "Knowledge Never Sleeps" from Final Fantasy XIVHost: MarkMSX https://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_ Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007 Co-Hosts: Tony Brasel https://twitter.com/Braselspective Sorren Day https://twitter.com/Megalomania85 

For episode 17 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Stephen Wilds! Stephen is a freelance games writer and journalist who has written for various publications including Playboy, Polygon, Unwinnable and Looper among others. We brought him on this episode to get his take on what it's like to be a writer in the games industry and how he makes a living doing so. Later in the episode we discuss our own experiences with running a gaming website: Gaming Rebellion. Topics: Games Journalism & Running a Gaming Website Games and Topics List: Resident Evil 3 Remake, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy 14, Borderlands 3, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Kentucky Route Zero, Devil Engine, Thunder Force 3, Legendary Wings, Ultimate NES Guidebook, Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Featured Guest: Stephen Wilds https://twitter.com/StephenWilds Hosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky) https://twitter.com/zfunk007 Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Moore https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit Co-Hosts: Nate Rowe https://twitter.com/TheRealShepherb Tony Brasel https://twitter.com/Braselspective

For episode 16 of GameFellas we have not one, but two featured guests! Hungry Goriya, who is a YouTuber and Twitch streamer as well as Andrew Haden from the Retro Island Gaming YouTube Channel. These are the topics we discussed:"Playing 'Mostly' Retro Games In The Modern Era"and"Retro Games that Shocked You"Sorren Day joined us as well as co-host and we also discussed what games we've been playing lately.Games List:Phantasy Star 2, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (NES), Crystalis, Lizard (NES), Waynes World (DOS), Homie D Clown (DOS), Path of Exile, Kentucky Route Zero, Gameboy, Final Fantasy 7, Doom, Doom Eternal, Mega Man X (DOS), Terminal Velocity (DOS), Dragon Age Origins, Metroid (NES), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Vegas Stakes (SNES), Super Mario Land 2 (GameBoy), Elemental Gimmick Gear, Great Greed, Illusion of Gaia, Earthworm Jim, Soul Calibur (Dreamcast), Out of this World, Ghostbusters 2 (DOS), Analogue Pocket, Ultima Exodus, Ultima 4 (SMS)Intermission Song: "Long Journey Home" from Kentucky Route ZeroFeatured Guest: Hungry Goriyahttps://twitter.com/hungrygoriyahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqaOPLC4_LTWCdJIvXvWTghttps://www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriyaFeatured Guest: Andrew Haden - Retro Island Gaminghttps://twitter.com/AndrewHadenRIGhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Zzaskohttps://www.twitch.tv/retroislandgamingHosting, Live Production, Video and Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Host: Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85

For episode 15 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Mike Levy from the Dongled YouTube Channel! Mike was gracious enough to come on the show and discuss some great topics with us: "Games Lost to Time: Arcade Exclusives" and"Top 3 Best and Worst Elements of Modern Games"Tony Brasel and our Producer Derik Moore also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we've been playing.Games List:Witcher 3 (Switch), The Outer Worlds, Gunman Clive, Magic the Gathering Arena, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Mega Man 5 (Gameboy), Majora's Mask, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, Mega Man X8, Mega Man Command Mission, Nemesis (Gameboy), Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Pong, Space Invaders, Computer Space, X-Men Arcade, Simpsons Arcade, TMNT Arcade, Cadillacs And Dinosaurs, Super Buster Bros, Aliens Vs Predator (Arcade), Metamorphic Force, Mystic Warriors, Violent Storm, Night Slashers, Star Wars Arcade (Sega), Ghostbusters (Arcade), Stun Runner, Soul Edge, Super Retrocade, Super Mario 3D World, Seaman, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Final Fantasy 8, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, TMNT Out of the Shadows, No Man's Sky, Shantae and the Half Genie, Phantom Breaker Battlegrounds, Horizon Zero Dawn, Last of Us.Music Interlude: TMNT Arcade Stage 1, Scene 1Featured Guest: Mike Levy from the Dongled YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Dongledhttps://twitter.com/dyhptgHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Hosts:Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Moorehttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeitTony Braselhttps://twitter.com/Braselspective

For episode 14 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Pam from the Cannot be Tamed YouTube Channel! Pam was gracious enough to come on the show and bring a couple of great topics with her: "How to Approach Playing Retro Games Today" and"Once Popular Genres that Need to Make a Comeback"Justin, Sorren and producer Derik also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we've been playing.Games List:Suikoden, Jedi Fallen Order, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Killer Queen Black, Towerfall, Kirby's Dream Course, Super Mario World, Final Fantasy 7, The Outer Worlds, Out of This World/Another World, The Legend of Zelda (NES), Star Tropics, Day of the Tentacle, Donkey Kong Country, Destruction Derby, Atari 2600 Games, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Resident Evil, Portal, The Guardian Legend, Contra Rogue Corps, Outrun, NFL Blitz, Mutant League Football, Nier Automata, Tomb Raider (2016), Wonderful 101, Rayman, Cuphead, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Asteroids (Arcade), Space Invaders, Banjo Kazooie, Yooka Laylee, Streets of Rage 4, Golden Axe, Guardian Heroes, Castle CrashersFeatured Guest: Pam from the Cannot be Tamed YouTube Channelhttps://twitter.com/Jasyla_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwyF_IcyMP86ilsmKD1PcwHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Moorehttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Justin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85

2020 is here and so is a new season of GameFellas! For our first episode of the new year, we have a featured guest, Lance John from the Gifted Sounds Podcast Network. Lance suggested we discuss the differences between PC and Console Gaming as well as debate the future of the hobby. Mainly, are the PS5 and Xbox Series X finally catching up in specs with modern PCs?Games and Topics Discussed:Borderlands 3, The Division 2, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Tenchu (PS1), ESP Ra.De. PSY, Yooka Laylee, New Super Lucky's Tale, Forager, River City Girls, Xeno Crisis, Star Fox 64, Jedi Fallen Order, The Outer Worlds, Tennis for Two, British Micro Computers, Amiga, Mario Paint, Turbo Grafx 16, Oregon Trail, Star Craft Broodwar, Off Road (NES), Xbox Series X, PS5, Wii-UHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Featured Guest: Lance John from Gifted Sounds Podcast Networkhttps://twitter.com/Gifted51https://www.giftedsounds.com/Co-Hosts:MarkMSXhttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Justin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82

For the final episode of 2019, the GameFellas are finally ALL here together! All 7 of us in an epic length episode covering the best and worst video games of 2019 along with what we've been playing lately.Games Discussed:Red Dead Redemption 2, Smite, Armello, Jedi Fallen Order, Zelda Link's Awakening, Cave Story, Katamari Damacy Reroll, Rogue Legacy, Luigi's Mansion 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Project Highrise, Star Fox Zero, Sin and Punishment, Rivals of Aether, Undertale, Vectrex, Aragami, Xeno Crisis (Genesis), World of Xeen (DOS), Anthem, Borderlands 3, Fire Emblem 3 Houses, Google Stadia, Fallout 76, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Shenmue 3, Pokemon Sword and Shield, WWE 2K20, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Cuphead, Outer Worlds, Death StrandingHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Moorehttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85Tony Braselhttps://twitter.com/BraselspectiveMarkMSXhttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Nate Rowehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherbJustin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82

For episode 11 of GameFellas we have our second Featured Guest! Daria, from the Daria Plays RPGs YouTube Channel. She was kind enough to join us in our discussion of the RPG genre of video games.You can find Daria's YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ697qvWdKOUmXuvslxNzPgGames Discussed:The Sinking City, Call of Cthulhu, Buck Rogers (Genesis), Shatterhand (NES), Dodonpachi, Guilty Gear, Doom 2016 (Switch), Star Fox (SNES), Master of Orion 2 (DOS), EVE Online, Akalabeth, Witcher 3, Red Dead Revolver, Arkham Knight, Persona 5, Ultima 7 Part 2: Serpent Isle, Ocarina of Time, MUDS, TradeWars 2002, Ultima 3: Exodus, Diablo, Daggerfall, Drakkhen (SNES), Dragon Warrior (NES), Hero Quest, Warsong (Genesis), Final Fantasy 9, Skyrim, Divinity Original Sin 2, Planescape Torment, Guardian Legend, Undertale, Sigma Star Saga, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Legend of Legaia, Nioh, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Ultima 7 The Black Gate, Breath of the WildDiscussion Topics:The Evolution of RPGs and  How They've Changed&What Elements Create the Perfect RPGHosting, Audio and Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Featured Guest: Daria from Daria Plays RPGshttps://twitter.com/DariaPlaysLive Production: Derik Moorehttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Tony Braselhttps://twitter.com/BraselspectiveMarkMSXhttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_

On this very special episode of GameFellas, we give you: HEAVY METAL! That's right, an episode devoted almost entirely to heavy metal music in video games. We first start with a brief segment on what we've been playing, followed by our favorite video game metal tracks. We then move onto our "name that tune" segment where Derik, Sorren and Tony are tasked with naming that video game metal track. What about you? Can you  name that tune?This is our biggest episode yet and features over 20 tracks from various musicians and even some cover tracks done specifically for this episode by my friend and frequent collaborator Julian V. Feel free to play along with the game show segment and let us know what tracks you recognize in the comments. You can find a list of every artist featured and where to find them below.Games discussed:Lovers In a Dangerous Spacetime, Final Fantasy 1-3 (NES), Monopoly (Switch), Megaman Games, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Mario Kart Tour, Tanzer (Genesis), Dodonpachi 2Music from Part 1:DOOM: E1M1 (At Doom's Gate) - Metal Cover || RichaadEB & ToxicxEternityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZG1eqPEYbY&feature=youtu.beBig Bad Baby Bowser / Big Boss (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island) - GaMetal ft. Andrew Wrangellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbTAr8FB0E&feature=youtu.beMegaman X - "Spark Mandrill"【Metal Guitar Cover】 by Ferdkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du14ehZEoyIMetal Squad (Heavy Metal Remake) - Thunder Force IV by Julian Vhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gPXB6_OlCg&t=2sStreet Fighter 2 Guile theme goes Heavy Metal!!! by Charlie Parra del Riegohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrN6vOq0g0Music from Part 2:Big Mute Blue City (F-Zero) by GaMetalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kWuW1yQ2u4Ninja Gaiden Act 4-2 Metal Version by eman3624https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9r1zbMEO9URip & Tear / Dogma (DOOM 2016) - Metal Cover || BillyTheBard11thhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09x0vc0DblQContra Hard Corps cover by Zubareushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqooZTEIhxoSuper Mario World Ending - Metal Version by Alejandro Hernandezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuOaKQderYY【 Final Fantasy IV (II) - The Final Battle (Zeromus) 】by Torzelanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gzYriz4JXYMetroid Metal - Lower Norfair by Stemagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7-1pJ-DJrkShovel Knight - The Defender | Metal Cover | AHmusic ft. Hells6Bellshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpQmvGTKv48Thunder Force III : Medley (BrainCells & CarboHydroM guitar arrangement)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAzDqKlOaGUTransylvanian Temptation (Castlevania Stages 1 & 3) by Game Overhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEtUGT0wHs4Wind Waker The Legendary Hero - Metal Cover || ToxicxEternityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7f4y57mRXQSuper Mario RPG: Fight Against Smithy - Metal Cover || RichaadEBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrxXwnKrLrcMass Effect Theme (metal cover) by sebdoomhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vAzFZayY7gMega Man X8 GUITAR METAL ARRANGEMENT - "Winged Reploid" [Maverick Rising - 2012]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsauRUjXZrEStarCraft 1 OST - Terran Theme 1 (Metal cover by ProgMuz)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leD7I_gTMtw&feature=youtu.beGuilty Gear XX - Meet Again (Guitar cover)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9M7dsM3364Metal Slug 3 - Midnight Wandering Guitar cover (Zombies level) by Marin Drakehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64KMef3GLBsBomberman 64: The Second Attack AQUANET - Metal Cover || ToxicxEternityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRtdycMxxFsHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk0

For episode 9 of GameFellas, we have a featured guest! Starflight, Toejam & Earl and Doki Doki Universe creator Greg Johnson! He was kind enough to join us to discuss what we've all been playing as well as our discussion topics.Games discussed:Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove, Dead or Alive 6, Soul Calibur 6, Bloodstained, Domina, Kingdom New Lands, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Metal Slug, FIFA 19, No Man's Sky, Divinity Original Sin 2, Fire Truck (Arcade), World of Tanks, Age of Empires, Halo, Star Control 2, Life Force, Grand Theft Auto 3, Inside, Toejam and Earl 3, Streets of Rage 4, Terraria, The Witcher 3 (Switch), Astral Chain, Skyrim, Mass Effect, Sonic Mania, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Tomb Raider, Dragon Age, ET (Atari 2600), Shadow of War.Discussion Topics:The Resurgence of Co-op Gaming&Review Bombing and Unhelpful ReviewsHosting and Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Audio Production by Nate Rowehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherbFeatured Guest: Greg Johnsonhttps://twitter.com/ToejamGregCo-Hosts:Justin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85

On today's episode of GameFellas, we have our first interview! Special guest Benjy Boxer, Co-Founder of Parsec Game Streaming, was gracious enough to give us an hour of his time. Justin and Mark took the helm to ask him some wide ranging questions about his company and his thoughts on gaming in general.Have you ever wished you could play a couch co-op game with your friend who lives a thousand miles away? Well with Parsec, you can! Benjy and his team are creating a service like no other that currently exists. It enables gamers to play games online that otherwise are without online support. Their eventual goal is to have Parsec exist seamlessly in any game with multiplayer functionality. A lofty, but impressive goal. We hope you enjoy our first interview as much as we did!Hosted by Justin Day and MarkMSX:https://twitter.com/justinday82https://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Audio Production by Nate Rowehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherb

On today's episode of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Harvest Moon 64, Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy Tactics, Bushido Blade, Turok, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, No Man's Sky, Star Fox (SNES).Followed by our Discussion Topics:1) Graded Retro Game Collecting&2) Hacking Game Consoles: A Moral Dilemma?Further games and topics covered:WataGames, Retro Game Grading, video game market, Gameboy and Gameboy Advance modding, PSP Modding, Piracy, Nintendo Switch modding and hacking, Nintendo's treatment of hackers and modders.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Justin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82MarkMSX:https://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Derik Moore:https://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit

On today's episode of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Yoku's Island Express, Zelda A Link to the Past, Pop'N TwinBee Rainbow Bell Adventures, Bomberman, Final Fantasy (NES), Final Fantasy 14, Shadowbringers, Final Fantasy 11, Super Mario Maker 2, Blazing Chrome, Mario Kart 8, Cuphead, Joust, Star Fox, Quick Decisions, Divinity Original Sin 2, No Man's SkyFollowed by our Discussion Topics:1) Google Stadia and the Future of Gaming&2) Popular Games That We LoatheFurther games and topics covered:Why Secret of Mana is "not" a Masterpiece, Metal Slug, MegaMan, Sonic and "floaty" physics, Street Fighter 2, Pokemon is over rated, Yoshi's Island is NOT a Super Mario Bros Game, Super Mario Odyssey, Grand Theft Auto disturbs us, Crash Bandicoot, Double Dragon Arcade is the worst Double Dragon, Kingdom Hearts, Mortal Kombat is a shallow experience.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Tony Braselhttps://twitter.com/BraselspectiveJustin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82

On Episode 5 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Blazing Chrome, Soul Calibur 6, Hitman 2, Mario Maker 2, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Cuphead, Star Fox (SNES)Followed by our Discussion Topics:1) DLC - Good, Bad & Dishonest2) Misunderstood Retro GamesFurther games and topics covered:Parsec Game Streaming, DLC on Disc, Street Fighter X Tekken, Dead or Alive 6, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Binding of Isaac, Street Fighter 2, Wing Commander (DOS), Star Wars Battle Front (Reboot), The Sims 4, Dragon Age Origins, Goldeneye 007 (N64), Star Fox 64, Fire Pro Wrestling World, Drakkhen (SNES), HERO (Atari 2600), Pitfall (Atari 2600), Joust, Asteroids Deluxe, Vectrex Console, Star Wars Arcade 1983.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Hosts:Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85Mark MSXhttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Produced/Edited by Nate Rowe and Derik Moorehttps://twitter.com/TheRealShepherbhttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit

For episode 4 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing: Trover Saves the Universe, Immortal Redneck, Forza Horizon 4, Brutal Doom, Super Hot, Bomb Jack, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Solar Jetman       Followed by our Discussion Topics:The Best Game Franchises That Are Currently DormantThe Best Game You've Never PlayedFurther games and topics covered:Earthworm Jim, Intellivision Amico, TimeSplitters Series, Ultima Series, Command and Conquer Red Alert, Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES), Blazing Chrome, Lost Odyssey, Theme Hospital, Dead OPS Arcade, Bruce Lee (Commodore 64), Poy Poy, Dick Tracy (Sega Genesis), Pawarumi, Kick Master (NES), Unloved.     Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Derik Moore and Mark MSXhttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeithttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Co-Hosts:Sorren Dayhttps://twitter.com/Megalomania85Justin Dayhttps://twitter.com/justinday82

For episode 3 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing: Dead or Alive 6, Rolling Gunner, Hitman 2016, Under Night In-Birth, Stellaris, Final Fantasy 7, Secret of Mana, Links Awakening, Uncharted 2, New Super Mario Brothers U, BioHazard Battle, Vapor Trail, Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe.      Discussion Topics:The Mini Console Craze: Fad or Future?PC Store Exclusivity: Scummy Business Practice? Or Good for Competition?Further games and topics covered:Genesis Mini, Turbo Graphics 16 Mini, SNES Classic, NES Classic, Atari VCS, Playstation Classic, 1UP Arcade Machines, Ocarina of Time, Borderlands 3, Phoenix Point, Shenmue 3, The Outer Worlds, Metro Exodus, Epic Game Store, Steam, GOG Galaxy 2.0.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)https://twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Derik Moore and Mark MSXhttps://twitter.com/ithinkibrokeithttps://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Co-Host:Tony Braselhttps://twitter.com/Braselspective