Am I Mega, or Man? Today, writer, podcast host, and author of From Pixels to Prose Nadia Oxford returns to the podcast to discuss her connection to Mega Man X (1993) and a serendipitous childhood vacation altered by the rain.

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The Call Me By Your Game podcast is coming to a close.

At the end of 2026, the podcast will ride off into the sunset and regular weekly releases will conclude. Conner here. I've loved making this show and the opportunities that it has afforded me over the last 7 years, and I'm looking forward to shifting my attention towards other creative pursuits. Thank you all so much for listening. Please stay tuned for the rest of the fun down the home stretch.

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This game is bananas! Come along for a ride as we do our best to defeat the evil Badboon. On today's co-op episode Conner hosts Jeremy Schmidt, Nick Costanza, and Amanda Tarver for a deep dive into Sega's 2nd Super Monkey Ball title.

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That's not just an N64 game, that's a Dirtbag N64 game. The Nintendo 64 Diaries continue today as the newbie (Michael Hearn) and the troublemaker (Jeremy Schmidt) arrive just in time to discuss the notable Dirtbag games on the Nintendo 64.

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I'm not sure there's anything more fun than making a list! Today the Top 10 Favorite Games format returns with a crew of buddies in Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo to do the impossible: list their favorite video games of all time.

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Mike Christian - Cowboy Mama improv

Rollerblading, is there anything more cool? Today, writer and podcast host Bridger Winegar joins Conner to discuss the magic and transportive nature of Jet Set Radio (2000).

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Bridger Winegar - I Said No Gifts Podcast - ISNG Patreon - Instagram

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Working as a travel agent in the land of the dead is boring, until something smells fishy. Today, Conner and a group of noir detectives discuss the critically acclaimed adventure game from Lucas Arts and Tim Schafer in Grim Fandango (1998).

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Conner McCabe – Bluesky

If you love something, set it free. And if it's yours, you and your brother will buy it again from a retro store. Today, patented best friend of the show Eddie Martin is back to discuss why Final Fantasy IV (formerly known as II) is important to him.

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Comparing games on different platforms, what's more fun than that? Jeremy Schmidt returns to pen another entry in the N64 Diary and discuss the quirks of cross-platform games on the Nintendo 64.

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The Force is strong with us... again! Today Jedi master Conner is joined by padawans and show favorites Mike Steele and Mikey Stephens to discuss Cal Kestus' latest adventures, Taco Bell orders, and video game ass video games in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023).

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