Ep 43 - Diamonds and Disappointments: Uncovering the Truth of the N64 Library

05/30/22 • 99 min

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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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Starring the one and only Bobby Tucker.
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