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CRITICAL! originally started as a podcast covering the history of pro wrestling video games. While wrestling games and wrestling is our bread and butter, we also cover our other interests such as vide... more
FAQs about CRITICAL!:How many episodes does CRITICAL! have?The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.
November 09, 2025Episode 98: The Wild Rings (Xbox)Emulation was not kind to Mongo but I was able to check out The Wild Rings for the original Xbox. A game many aren't aware of but well worth checking out. We also talk about Mortal Kombat fans hatred for Mortal Kombat, lack of variety in modern wrestling, AEW Blood & Guts, Tanahashi vs Okada, and UPW's pitch video....more3h 26minPlay
October 26, 2025Episode 97: Wax NostalgiaAs always, we discuss current topics such as UPW, AEW, figures, but we really get nostalgic for arcades, Degrassi Junior High, and department store built-in restaurants. ...more3h 6minPlay
October 12, 2025Episode 96: New York Comic Con/Basic Fun! WWE WrestleFestThere's quite a lot of stuff coming out of Comic Con, whether it's figures, TV or comics. There's also the disastrous release of Basic Fun's WWE WrestleFest, which should serve as an example for anyone hoping for ports of games featuring licensed characters. ...more2h 41minPlay
October 05, 2025Episode 95: WWF WrestleMania (NES)WWF WrestleMania for the Nintendo Entertainment System is a very bad video game. Very bad. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion feels like it's going to be very good. Bust-A-Move rules!...more2h 50minPlay
September 28, 2025Episode 94: Pro Wrestling (NES)/HAL Wrestling (GB)Today, we look at Pro Wrestling on the NES, a game which would end up becoming very important to the history of the genre. Also, HAL Wrestling,a game that you may not know was developed by Human Entertainment. We also talk figure news, current wrestling and game news and Mongo reviews the new Nightmare on Elm St. 4K set. ...more2h 19minPlay
September 21, 2025Episode 93: Catching UpWe're back! Good thing nothing has happened for the past three weeks. Nothing at all. Just PPVs, UPW footage, the Acclaim showcase, WWE 2K25 DLC, Superhero Simulator tt, Jazzwares and AEW, Mattel reveals, etc.Note: There were some issues with Discord during this episode that I kept in for nondramatic effect. #superherosimulator #keymailer...more2h 57minPlay
August 31, 2025Episode 92: Fire Pro Wrestling WorldFire Pro Wrestling World was a game we waited a long time for even if we didn't necessary know it existed. Did it live up to the high expectations of the Fire Pro series? Also, AEW held a bunch of shows at the 2300 Arena and teased EVIL CLONE HOLOGRAM. ...more2h 47minPlay
August 24, 2025Episode 91: AEW Walk OutWe've been gone for a bit so there's some stuff to catch up on. Such as Mongo's AEW Walk Out, UFC/Paramount, Powertown, Mattel, Raja Jackson, UPW Sam at Gamescom, AEW Forbidden Door and more. Rest in Peace, Jackie Boy...more2h 56minPlay
August 03, 2025Episode 90: Fire Pro Wrestling ReturnsI think it's safe to say this game introduced a lot of people to the Fire Pro series. We also go over (urgh)...Powertown, SummerSlam, Freddy vs Jason, and a bunch more!...more2h 54minPlay
July 27, 2025Episode 89: San Diego Comic Con & Hulk HoganWell, it's been a newsworthy week. We start by covering a lot of news from San Diego Comic Con. We also talk about the trailer for the Mortal Kombat 2 movie. And of course, we have to provide our thoughts on the passing of Hulk Hogan and the reaction of others on social media. ...more3h 31minPlay
FAQs about CRITICAL!:How many episodes does CRITICAL! have?The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.