A Gamer Looks At 40
Bill Tucker
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An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time.
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Tales From the Bargain Bin #9 - Chex Quest (PC)
A Gamer Looks At 40
07/04/22 • 34 min
What do you get when you cross a controversial first person shooter with an average breakfast cereal and throw it into 5.7 million cereal boxes? A generation of kids whose first Doom clone was Chex Quest. Join loyal patron, Twitch channel viewer, and my brother-in-law Pete Harney as we discuss this surprisingly solid shooter, favorite breakfast cereals, and the never ending allure of shameless product placement in your local supermarket.
Starring Pete Harney (@cipherxzero on Twitter)
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Ep 47 - The 7th Anniversary Wifey-sode w/Jamie Tucker
A Gamer Looks At 40
07/18/22 • 62 min
When you've been married to somebody for seven years and known them for double that time, it's easy to think you know everything. Luckily for everyone involved, that's never the case. On this special anniversary edition of A Gamer Looks at 40, I chat with my wife, Jamie, about all things gaming. The wrinkle? Jamie isn't a gamer. What starts as a fun conversation about the medium morphs into topics of childhood trauma, gaming while horribly hungover, and thoughts on the level of fandom required to call oneself a "gamer".
Starring the beautiful, stunning, and endlessly entertaining Jamie Tucker.
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05/30/22 • 99 min
When people discuss the Nintendo 64, they talk about the hits. Mario 64, Goldeneye, etc. And that's where we've been living for the last few episodes. But this week, we dive deeper into the console's library and mine memories of the lesser known titles. Sure, we hit on the bangers and commonly discussed games. Can't get through a survey course on N64 games without talking about Mario Kart 64.
But we also attempt to find those precious jewels long forgotten by time and communal taste. And in that journey, try to unearth the raw truth about the Nintendo 64: is it as bad as some say it is or is it simply misunderstood?
Starring (all handles on Twitter):
Bobby Tucker
Greg Sewart (@sewart) of the Player One Podcast (@p1podcast)
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@momfound)
Julian of Nerds Without Pants Podcast (@NWPCast)
Dan of RetroLogic Podcast (@RetroLogicGames)
Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain)
Trevor and Jeff of the New Dad Gaming Podcast (@newdadgaming)
Raji aka SuperNin10Bros (@supernin10bros)
RedAuxPDX (@RedAuxPDX)
Allen Petrozzi
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06/27/22 • 67 min
In the days before websites, social media, and the hellish world of click-bait, we had videogame magazines. They weren't just an information source. They were a window into another world. When you have the funds for give games a year, videogame magazines allowed us to play the titles without owning them. There are few things more nostalgic than flicking through an old Nintendo Power or GamePro.
And of all the magazines available on convenience store shelves, one reigned supreme: Electronic Gaming Monthly. This week, I chat with three former editors of EGM about life at the magazine, tight deadlines, amazing moments and April Fools jokes.
Starring (all handles from Twitter)
Greg Sewart (@sewart)
Chris "CJ" Johnston (@superpac)
Dan "Shoe" Hsu (@DanShoeHsu)
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A Gamer Looks at Camping: A Semi-Tragic Tale w/Pete Harney
A Gamer Looks At 40
07/11/22 • 46 min
What do you get when you take a city kid out of the suburbs and stick him on the edge of a lake in a pop-up camper? A semi-disastrous weekend that makes for a semi-entertaining piece of side content for this very podcast.
Staring Pete Harney (@cipherzero on Twitter)
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Tales From the Bargain Bin #7 - Barbie (NES)
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05/23/22 • 34 min
Back in the late 80's / early 90's, developers didn't factor girl gamers into their production plans. Videogame marketing was (and still is) heavily male skewed and the result was titles like 1991's Barbie for the NES. An ill conceived cash grab for parents who didn't know better, Barbie barely functions as a game and is a prime example of what happens when you don't respect your audience.
And the worst part was, my sister had a copy. And we played it. Alot. Join us as we go on a journey from the female focused gameplay, all the way to the steps of the House of Representatives.
Starring Bobby Tucker.
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Ep 44 - Formed by Final Fantasy 6
A Gamer Looks At 40
06/13/22 • 61 min
Part of the joy of doing this podcast is hearing how games shaped people's lives. If music and movies can do so, why can't videogames? On this week's episode, I chat with professor of game design and studio founder Daniel Greenberg. Where most people can cite moments and memories of Final Fantasy 6, Daniel professes the game as a formative title in his life.
From personal connections, to professional opportunities to academic pursuits, this 1994 Square classic touched nearly every milestone in Daniel's life. Join us as we dive into the memories and have a fascinating conversation about this timeless classic.
Starring Daniel Greenberg. Check out his work at winterion.com.
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Tales From the Bargain Bin #8 - James Bond Jr (SNES)
A Gamer Looks At 40
06/06/22 • 33 min
What do you get when you create an animated TV show filled with teenagers with bad British accents protecting the something from nefarious henchmen? James Bond Jr, the TV show. What do you get when you make a game off this very average cartoon? James Bond Jr the video game. Join my brother and I as we clumsily attempt to fill a 30 minute episode with comments on the game, GameFAQs reviews, and a talk on nuclear fission.
Starring the one and only Bobby Tucker.
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Ep 45 - The Three Questions: Part 3
A Gamer Looks At 40
06/20/22 • 94 min
Before nearly every interview, I assault - I mean - kindly ask my guests three silly questions with the hope of getting equally silly answers. What often occurs is a find side conversation, neat anecdote or touching tale. On this week's three questions episode, we discuss national monuments, game shows, and corporate shakeups. 12 guests, three questions, 90 minutes worth of fun.
Starring in order of appearance (all handles Twitter)
Allen Petrozzi
Ryan aka GamesWithCoffee (@GamesWCoffee)
Dan from RetroLogic Podcast (@RetroLogicGames)
Daniel Greenberg of Winterion Studios (@winterion)
Donnie and Blue of Gamers Week Podcast (@gamersweekpc)
Greg Sewart of Player One Podcast (@p1podcast)
Julian from Nerds Without Pants Podcast (@NWPcast)
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)
Trevor and Jeff from New Dad Gaming (@newdadgaming)
RedAuxPDX (@redauxpdx)
Lord Reverend D of Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast (@Knightfall247)
Seth Sturgill of All N Podcast (@twodollarhero)
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Ep 55 - The Top of the Triforce (Part 1): The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
A Gamer Looks At 40
11/07/22 • 69 min
What can you say about one of the greatest games ever made? How do you cover a game that's been the topic of hundreds, maybe thousands, of articles, review shows, and Twitter arguments? The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past falls into this rarified category. Universally beloved and investigated to death.
The answer is surprisingly easy: tell people stories and personal recollections. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, a cast of Zelda fans and I share stories of our first impressions and favorite moments of this landmark title.
Starring:
Andrew Craig
Blue (@wytersview) and Donnie (@donniegretro) of @gamersweekpc
Greg Sewart (@sewart) of @p1podcast
Trevor and Jeff of @newdadgaming
Lord Reverend D (Knightfall247) of Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast
Joe Corio
Seth (@twodollarhero) of @allnpodcast
Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)
Moses aka @thewellredmage of www.the-pixels.com
@redauxpdx
Music Credits:
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle by Sam Griffin Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9UBqnx8IWM
Zelda A Link to the Past: Dark World - Jazz Cover by insaneintherainmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjo-y_v5Jr0
Zelda Cello - Link to the Past - Credits Theme by CelloBassett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xuuvbQVeo
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How many episodes does A Gamer Looks At 40 have?
A Gamer Looks At 40 currently has 156 episodes available.
What topics does A Gamer Looks At 40 cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Retro, Retro Gaming, Podcasts, Technology and Video Games.
What is the most popular episode on A Gamer Looks At 40?
The episode title 'Tales From the Bargain Bin #9 - Chex Quest (PC)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Gamer Looks At 40?
The average episode length on A Gamer Looks At 40 is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Gamer Looks At 40 released?
Episodes of A Gamer Looks At 40 are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Gamer Looks At 40?
The first episode of A Gamer Looks At 40 was released on Mar 27, 2021.
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@starterquest
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Super enjoyable to listen to deep dives on some of gaming's most famous tent pole series. Wonderful work.
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