Episode 22: Top 10 Console Hardware Innovations or "Sinking Your Happy Ship"

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08/29/15 • 240 min

It's hard to believe that two decades have passed since Microsoft changed the way we interact with computers with their Windows 95 operating system. We're discussing its legacy and some of our favorite gaming memories tied to the the monumental software. Also, one of us is very excited about cartridges returning as the predominant console distribution method, while the other is a little more skeptical. We continue our focus on the hardware side of development by counting down what we believe are the ten most important console hardware innovations ever surmised. Intro and gaming news: 0:00 Windows 95 retrospective: 1:10:40 Mattel Electronic Football re-issue review: 1:55:25 Import Report (Radia Senki: Reimeihen): 2:12:26 Eye of the Tiger (Sonic Jam): 2:13:58 Stella Obscura (Snail Against Squirrel): 2:19:15 Top Ten Console Hardware Innovations: 2:26:00 Top Ten results and farewell: 3:51:56

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Episode 21: Top 10 Most Overrated Games or "Skanky Aftertaste"

Tim's internet is once again operational and Super Podcast Bros. returns to call out a few games for not being everything they're cracked up to be. The post-E3 lull is over, bringing tons of gaming news including the status of Duke Nukem and a bit of Amiibo news that Andy is (shockingly) not completely upset about. Also, Rocket League has taken the gaming world by storm and we've got a full review of the astoundingly popular motorsports title. Intro and gaming news: 0:00 Listener question (Retro Amiibos): 1:49:54 Import Report (Cocoron): 1:54:34 Eye of the Tiger (Wheel of Fortune): 1:56:27 Rocket League review: 2:02:04 Top Ten Most Overrated games: 2:19:14 Top Ten honorable mentions, listener picks, and results: 3:46:05

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Episode 23: Top 10 Super Mario Games or "Tiny Man Sized Planets"

Three decades ago, Super Mario Bros. was released and altered the course of gaming history forever. To celebrate, we count down the ten greatest Super Mario games released to date. We've also got plenty to say about the Jimmy Kimmel/Let's Play controversy, and are getting very excited about Stern's newest pinball table. This episode also sees the debut of a brand new segment and the announcement of a brand new podcast! Intro and gaming news: 0:00 Import Report (Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa): 1:49:58 Happy Hour (DOS Mario): 1:51:50 Top Ten Super Mario Games: 2:01:21 Top Ten results and farewell: 3:57:30