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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 119 episodes available.
July 14, 2024Special Report #8: News of the WeekWe've decided to hold off until next week for the Simple Series so this week we're talking a little bit of gaming and a whole lot of wrestling figure Comic Con speculation. As well as Marvel, DC and terrible fanbases. ...more2h 5minPlay
July 07, 2024Episode 51: WWF SmackDown! & SmackDown! 2We're back, babbby! As promised a few weeks ago, we're looking at the first two Smackdown games for the PSX. We also talk about Virtual Basement lol, UPW looking for a publisher and the craziest news of the week, WWF No Mercy prototypes! New figures! DC Comics! Oh my!...more2h 27minPlay
June 24, 2024Special Report #7: Fire Pro Wrestling 35th AnniversaryWell, our recording software failed on us so a lot of this episode is missing but you do get to hear us talk about the Fire Pro Wrestling 35th Anniversary. Which was..a t-shirt giveaway. We also go over 2K24 DLC featuring the Honky Chunk Man, figures, the Wyatts and the state of wrestling as a whole.Luckily, I was able to call in a special favour from a friend to close out this episode....more1h 33minPlay
June 17, 202450th Episode Spectacular with Freem!This week, we welcome back Freem to discuss WWF No Mercy. Is it really the best AKI game? We also go over the news. The newest VPW2 Freem Edition update, new Fire Pro? Rated Arrrgh DLC, UPW animations and a whole lot more. Here's to another 50 and 80 uncounted Special Reports....more2h 45minPlay
June 10, 2024Episode 49 - Fire Pro Gaiden: Blazing TornadoBlazing Tornado was HUMAN's attempt at an arcade wrestling game. With a much smaller roster than usual, but great presentation. The game would see improvements in its Saturn port which we also go over. We also take a deep dive into the current gaming industry on the week of Summer Game Fest. ...more2h 37minPlay
June 03, 2024Episode 48 - Fire Pro Wrestling: Iron Slam '96Fire Pro Wrestling: Iron Slam '96 was considered by many to be the black sheep of the series. At least, until 2012. The second ever 3D wrestling game released, the game features impressive animations and music but is unfortunately plagued by poor, broken AI and a miniscule roster. Here is our review....more1h 21minPlay
May 26, 2024Episode 47: Fire Prowrestling S: 6Men ScrambleAfter X Premium, 6Men Scramble was the next Fire Pro title that really impacted a lot of people. Not just fans, but wrestlers as well. It still holds up as a fantastic game. We also talk gaming news as always, figures, X-Men '97, and the "Big Rubber Guy" Rene Dupree. ...more2h 56minPlay
May 12, 2024Episode 46: Super Fire Pro Wrestling X/X PremiumX Premium is a landmark wrestling game. If you were new to the series, it was the first game everyone talked about and ignited the fanbase outside of Japan. We also talk the AEW DLC, WWE DLC, status of UPW, X-MEN and more. ...more2h 8minPlay
May 06, 2024Episode 45: Super Fire Pro Wrestling SpecialWe're back with Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special! A really enjoyable Super Famicom title with an infamous story mode. Also, NERVE TESTING, X-Men '97, not buying figures but also ordering figures. More content than you can shake a stick at. ...more1h 49minPlay
April 28, 2024Episode 44: Fire Pro Wrestling Joshi GamesToday we look at the licensed Fire Pro Joshi games released for the Super Famicom and PC Engine CD. Spoilers, Queen's Special rules. We also talk the recent UPW Kickstarter update, WhatsTheStatus, The Great Shake, Rattle & Roll controversary of 2K24 and as always, X-Men. Bub....more2h 51minPlay
FAQs about CRITICAL!:How many episodes does CRITICAL! have?The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.