The Best Games Period
Jack Gardner and Naomi Lugo
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Episode 105 - Kingdom Hearts
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07/23/18 • 64 min
The PlayStation 2 title that blended the magics of Disney and Final Fantasy into one crazy package, Kingdom Hearts captured the imaginations of a generation of gamers with a smorgasbord of previously unthinkable crossovers the likes of which had never been seen in video games before. The action-RPG, though regarded by many as a classic now, seemed to be a big gamble that Disney and Square were only willing to take because of the ailing finances of their respective companies. Now, more years than many would care to admit later, the third official installment of the series seems to be on track to release.
Does the original Kingdom Hearts hold up as one of the best games of all-time?
Outro music: Kingdom Hearts 'Protect Your Kingdom' by Smooth4Lyfe (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03532)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games!
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod
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Episode 54 - The Legend of Zelda
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03/06/17 • 78 min
With the recent release of the Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, another game looms large in the background: The original Legend of Zelda, the 1986 title that started it all and taught us all that it's dangerous to go alone. Nintendo's open world adventure forced players to think beyond the limitations of previous console games, forced Nintendo to change how it made games, almost single-handedly created the Nintendo Power magazine, and became both a cultural and game design touchstone.
Does The Legend of Zelda, with all of its 1986 technical limitations, still hold up over 30 years later?
Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 'The Imprisoning War' by smartpoetic (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03308)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
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The 2016 Holiday Break (Part Two) - How to Start Podcasting
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01/02/17 • 39 min
The second part of our holiday break focuses on answering a question that we've heard a lot over the years: How do you even start podcasting? At first glance the equipment, software, and even the recording space can all seem like insurmountable barriers to entry, but with some perseverance and tenacity, anyone can start a great show! Jack goes in solo to answer a lot of the burning questions surrounding podcasting and how to make your own.
Next week we will return with our best games of 2016 podcast, so stay tuned for us to resume our normal format.
Outro music: Pokémon Diamond Version 'Home Is Where the Luvdisc Is...' by PROTO·DOME (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02199)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
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Episode 106 - Guitar Hero
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07/30/18 • 56 min
Guitar Hero released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, quickly becoming a phenomenon that spawned years of plastic guitar shredding. With a slick, novelty controller and a punk art style, the plucky title became a party attraction everyone could enjoy. Should the game that made the whole world feel like all of their air guitar practice sessions were building up to something special be called one of the best games of all-time?
Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 'The Swaggin' Dragon' by ToxicxEternity (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03766)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games!
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod
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Episode 104 - Ms. Pac-Man
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07/16/18 • 83 min
We're going all the way back to the arcade heydays of video games this week. Pac-Man became one of the biggest games of all-time and paved the way to its strange successor and the first playable woman in video game history. Does it hold up as one of the best games period?
Outro music: Shovel Knight 'Shovel Power' by Jorito (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03758)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games!
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod
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Episode 55 - The Last of Us
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03/13/17 • 80 min
One of the most critically acclaimed titles of 2013, The Last of Us served as the PlayStation 3's swan song. Pushing the system to its limits, Naughty Dog's foray into a grim, apocalyptic vision of the future became a title that would be talked about for years to come for its presentation, pacing, characters, and gripping story. A film adaptation was announced following the massive success of The Last of Us. At the tail end of 2016, Sony unveiled a sequel. This week we take a look at the infected ruins of America as experienced by Joel and Ellie on their road trip through a world where a human life is as cheap as a bullet. Is The Last of Us one of the best games period?
Outro music: The Last of Us 'Sarah' by nckmusic (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02995)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
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Let's Talk About Nintendo's Switch
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01/16/17 • 40 min
With new details of the Switch released, Jeremy and Daniel take a special episode to discuss what we know about Nintendo's next console, its launch line-up, and the potential future of the device. It's not every day that a company launches a new console against two firmly entrenched competitors.
Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 'Ballad on the Sea' by MasterGi (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03304)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod
Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
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Episode 45 - Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
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11/28/16 • 59 min
The early 2000s were riddled with animal mascots and teams trying to make a name for themselves on fledgling consoles like the PlayStation 2. Over a two year period from 2001 to 2002, a triumvirate of platformers released that would expand the genre and set the trends of for the coming generation of games. Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, and Sly Cooper. Jak and Daxter spawned a collection of well regarded titles before fizzling out as Naughty Dog moved on to Uncharted. Ratchet and Clank has been going strong across multiple console generations.
Sly Cooper is a different story. Perhaps the least well remembered of the triumvirate, its trademark mixture of stealth and platforming struggled to find an audience at release. Sucker Punch went ahead and created two more games anyway before moving on to the Infamous franchise, leaving the franchise dormant after its final 2005 entry. Cooper has only recently popped back into public consciousness due to a well-crafted remaster of the trilogy in 2010 and continuation with Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time by Sanzaru Games in 2013. This heartbeat of life led to the announcement of a film back in 2014 that is now slated for release in 2017.
Can Sly Cooper be counted among one of the best games period or does it fall short?
Outro music: Mega Man 3 'Blue Lightning' by Disco Dan (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00464)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
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Episode 107 - Dream Daddy
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08/06/18 • 70 min
Released a year and some change ago, Dream Daddy aimed to offer the world a wholesome experience that combined the drama of raising a teenager with the romance of dating a number of conveniently available dads. With the backing of the Game Grumps and solid writing that deftly navigated around stereotypes and exploitation, the game stood apart from the typical dating sims.
Can a dating sim be considered one of the best games of all-time? And, if so, does Dream Daddy reach those lofty heights?
Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 'Windborne' by Rozovian (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03763)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games!
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod
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Episode 53 - Donkey Kong Country 2 vs. Donkey Kong Country 3 (ft. Dean Stephenson)
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02/27/17 • 101 min
In the mid 90s Nintendo partnered with UK developer Rare to develop a game based on their Donkey Kong character. The resulting game, Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo, temporarily catapulted the animated gorilla into wide popularity. The resulting creative freedom this allowed Rare in potential sequels led to the release of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest in 1995 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble in 1996. Debate over which of the two sequels reigned supreme raged for years. We've invited podcaster and graphic designer Dean Stephenson on the show to help settle the question once and for all in our second versus episode.
You can follow Dean on Twitter @deanrobot - ask about his podcast and shirts (he likes being the middleman for his own stuff!)
Outro music: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 'Sinfonía del Sabio' by Leandro Abreu (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02805)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod
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How many episodes does The Best Games Period have?
The Best Games Period currently has 239 episodes available.
What topics does The Best Games Period cover?
The podcast is about Best, Leisure, Facts, Videogames, Visual Arts, Games, Podcasts, Debate, Video Games and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Best Games Period?
The episode title 'Episode 83 - Banjo-Kazooie' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Best Games Period?
The average episode length on The Best Games Period is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Best Games Period released?
Episodes of The Best Games Period are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Best Games Period?
The first episode of The Best Games Period was released on Nov 30, 2015.
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