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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 127 episodes available.
February 02, 2026Episode 104: What If...?What if there was a sequel to the 16 bit WWF games? Well, Mongo's thought a lot about it so we talk about WWF Action Zone! Also, some other ideas. What if a LEGENDARY developer made an ECW game? ...more3h 36minPlay
January 25, 2026Episode 103: Remember the Attitude Era?Mongo is flying solo this week. I would certainly recommend listening if you want to know what Nik Sobic's work was with AEW Games and Fight Forever. Also, what was the other wrestling game YUKES was working on? He's also got details on AEW/Jazzwares, upcoming McFarlane figures and thoughts on UFC and ZUFFA Boxing. ...more1h 9minPlay
January 18, 2026Episode 102: Buriki One (Arcade)Today, it's Buriki One: World Grapple Tournament '99 in Tokyo. A very fun different style fight game that we wish had a sequel and home port. We also talk LOLTNA, pitch a new Fire Pro, the end of AEW and Jazzwares and Mongo really wants a 16 bit WWF game with digitalized actors. ...more3h 37minPlay
January 04, 2026Episode 101: Wrestle Kingdom 20Just a tiny bit shorter than episode 100. We talk Wrestle Kingdom 20 featuring Aaron Wolf's debut and Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement as well as Stardom Dream Queendom, and AEW World's End. Lots of figure news also including the death of Powertown Wrestling....more2h 53minPlay
December 25, 2025100th Episode SpectacularLord almighty, this is a monster. We're joined by special guests to talk, well..pretty much everything. Thanks to everyone who joined us and has supported us throughout the podcast!0:18 Intro11:08 Part 1 rey & Freem4:55:31 Part 2 Bryan of WCW Worldwide6:50:11 Part 3 Melonbread7:37:14 Part 4 Gackdaw9:54:51 NewsMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!...more11h 12minPlay
December 20, 2025Extra CRITICAL!: Bigfoot LifeJust a quick update on episode 100, health and I take a look at Bigfoot Life on Steam. You can poop, play the guitar and use magic Bigfoot powers.#bigfootlife #keymailer...more9minPlay
December 05, 2025Episode 99: Jikkyou Power Pro-Wrestling '96 Max Voltage (SFC)Mongo is flying solo today as I continue to battle this viral infection. He takes a look at Jikkyou Power Pro-Wrestling '96 Max Voltage, a unique title for the Super Famicom that features electrified barbed wire matches and commentary by NJPW's Yoshinari Tsuji. He also talks comic book and figure news and checked out Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman. ...more43minPlay
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
FAQs about CRITICAL!:How many episodes does CRITICAL! have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.