Matt Bok is back yet again (again!) for an extra long, extra special episode. (Check out episode 16 and episode 26 for his previous episodes). Just in time for the holiday season, we discuss the SNES Classic, NES Classic, Nintendo Switch, Atari Box, and other stuff.
The NES Classic and SNES ClassicVirtua Racing (used the "SVP" chip)Panzer DragoonSuper Mario Advance seriesSuper Mario Advance = Super Mario Bros. 2Super Mario Advance 2 = Super Mario WorldSuper Mario Advance 3 = Yoshi's Island (aka Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)Super Mario Advance 4 = Super Mario Bros. 3SNES had a "mode 7" feature, you can learn about it and F-Zero in this video by Jeremy ParishGames that Matt mentioned as notable "omissions" from the SNES classic:Donkey Kong Country 2Donkey Kong Country 3Super Mario All-StarsZombies Ate My NeighborsSuper Tecmo BowlEarthworm JimTMNT IVSuper Star WarsNBA JamSuper TennisNCAA BasketballSuper Play Action FootballNHL 94NBA Live 95The SNES Classic has indeed been hacked, and there was a message left by NintendoThe Ataribox. As of today, there is a "trailer" and a few photos. That's it.OuyaThe M2 (from Matsushita Group, which is now known as Panasonic)Press conference about the M2 at E2 (1995)Micro Center is a computer store.Blade Runner 2049 trailer (which features the Atari logo)Might be a good time to brush up on your Atari historyRetroN 77, by HyperkinVectrexCheck out episode 035 with my brother Nathan to get some idea of why old consoles don't work so well with newer TVs.Nintendo SwitchThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper Mario OdysseyThe "Mario game on the Wii U with the cats" I assume refers to Super Mario 3D WorldIs Game Boy Classic next?Books by Matt Bok:Anger, Theft, Murder, and Other NicetiesThe Meaning of Being LonelyBroken PeopleCheck out some videos of Matt Bok's standup comedyWant to be on the next episode? You can! All you need is the willingness to talk about something technical.
Theme music is "Crosscutting Concerns" by The Dirty Truckers, check out their music on Amazon or iTunes.