Fine Time

Andre is joined by Aaron from SuperPod Saga to celebrate the life and times of the Dreamcast classic, the GameArts masterpiece, their favorite RPG ever, Grandia 2. You're gonna have to do better than that to beat us!

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[00:00] Intro & SuperPod Network [07:53] Release, Reception and Legacy [22:23] Graphics and Presentation [40:43] Characters, Dialogue, and Voice Acting [58:21] Plot Oddities and Linearity [01:06:56] Battle System and Dungeons [01:25:13] Music [01:38:04] Random Bits, Criticisms, and Conclusions [01:50:00] See Ya!

Andre tries out the new ports of Doom and Doom II, Steve plays another Atelier game, and then we dive into the presentations over the last week including Gamescom and the Nintendo Indie World + Partner Direct combo platter! Hope you're hungry, because we got the meat! Thanks for listening!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[02:38] Andre played the new ports of Doom + Doom II

[18:20] Steve played Atelier Totori

[29:22] Steve Ruins Shower Break!!! SMH

[30:45] Goodbye, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp

[34:42] Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024

[01:06:02] Break Time!

[01:06:43] Nintendo Indie World

[01:12:15] Nintendo Partner Direct

[01:34:34] See Ya!

One more time, welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! This time Andre and Vin visit the final PlayStation museum with Vol. 5, then a wrap-up discussion including why the museum concept went away and what a Namco Museum could look like today. Also, they rank all five volumes! Thanks for taking this journey with us.

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social

If you missed Part 1, you can listen here!

And if you missed Part 2, you can listen right here!

[00:00] Again Hello!

[01:11] Welcome To Namco Museum Vol. 5! (Dragon Spirit, The Legend of Valkyrie, Metro-Cross, Baraduke, Pac-Mania)

[02:18] Vol. 5: CGI Intro and Loading Animation

[05:28] Vol. 5: Museum Layout and Game Rooms

[20:34] Vol. 5: Cool Stuff To Look At

[24:44] Vol. 5: The Games

[32:16] Vol. 5: The Legend of Valkyrie

[45:19] Question and Break Time

[47:51] Namco Museum Closing Thoughts

[01:20:07] Ranking The Volumes

[01:28:07] Thanks For Joining Us!

After a chat about SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, we're joined by Brian Riggsbee to talk about his upcoming book 'Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1', and then we dive into all your Summer Mailbag questions! Thanks for listening!

Check out Brian Riggsbee's books at Retro Game Books!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[02:01] SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos

[30:22] Brian Riggsbee on Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1 and Retro Game Books

[52:32] Welcome To Our Summer Mailbag!

[55:07] What restaurant menu item would we make based on a game?

[57:46] Do we have a yearly playthrough game?

[59:41] Most wanted anime adaption to a game?

[01:02:26] Which small developer do we want to see go mainstream?

[01:07:15] All About Pizza!

[01:13:25] Is Nintendo keeping Christmas releases alive?

[01:15:05] What franchise would we reboot?

[01:16:42] Is the Nintendo 64 a bottom-tier console?

[01:19:08] Saturn, Jaguar, or 3DO game(s) we missed out on?

[01:23:23] LIGHTING ROUND!!!

[01:29:09] What series from the 8 or 16-bit era would we revive?

[01:31:39] What superpower would we gain at the cost of one of our senses?

[01:33:28] Next video game crossover?

[01:36:12] Most wanted development hell game?

[01:37:32] What current food/brand/mascot would make the most shameless video game?

[01:40:39] Video game capital of the world?!

[01:41:48] What five-year plan would you make for Sega?

[01:47:16] Bye!

Welcome back to the Namco Museum Tour! In this second installment of this three-part series, Andre and Vin visit Vol. 3 and Vol. 4 of this classic PlayStation compilation series. Enjoy the sights, sounds and wonders of the museum along with us!

If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it here.

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social

[00:00] We're Back! (A Dinosaur Story)

[00:38] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 3! (Ms. Pac Man, Galaxian, Phozon, Pole Position II, Dig Dug, Tower of Druaga)

[04:12] Vol. 3: CGI Intro and Loading Animation

[09:20] Vol. 3: Museum Layout and Game Rooms

[21:38] Vol. 3: Cool Stuff To Look At

[30:36] Vol. 3: The Games

[41:16] Vol. 3: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts

[52:54] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 4! (Pac-Land, The Return of Ishtar, The Genji and Heike Clans, Ordyne, Assault) [55:37]

Vol. 4: CGI Intro and Loading Animation

[01:01:47] Vol. 4: Museum Layout and Game Rooms

[01:16:44] Vol. 4: Cool Stuff To Look At

[01:21:05] Vol. 4: The Games

[01:29:54] Vol. 4: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts

[01:38:09] See You Next Time in Part 3!

River City Girls Zero, Baten Kaitos Origins, a taste test of the brand new Peach Pepsi, a review of Burger King's Fiery Menu... wait, I thought this was a video game podcast?! We talk video games too, I promise!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[02:55] Andre played Baten Kaitos Origins

[19:39] Steve played River City Girls Zero

[32:00] EVO 2024 Recap with Vin

[01:02:19] Peach Pepsi Taste Test

[01:06:34] Paramount+ Cancels Halo TV Series

[01:11:51] Suda 51 Talks Killer7 Complete Edition?!

[01:17:09] Humble Games Is No More

[01:22:30] Olympics Ditched Mario & Sonic For NFTs

[01:26:06] Steve's Burger King Fiery Menu Review

{01:33:27] See Ya!

Guys, gals, and non-binary pals... Welcome to the Namco Museum Tour! Remember when Namco Museum used to feature an actual museum to roam around in and explore? In this first part of a three-part series, Andre and Vin explore the sights, sounds, and wonders of the first two Namco Museum volumes for PlayStation. Don't forget your camera!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Vin: @lucentai.bsky.social

[00:00] Intro: Why the Museum Is Important

[16:51] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 1! (Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position, Bosconian, Rally-X, New Rally-X, Toy Pop)

[17:59] Vol. 1: CGI Intro and Loading Animation

[21:43] Vol. 1: Museum Layout and Game Rooms

[31:35] Vol. 1: Cool Stuff To Look At

[39:10] Vol. 1: The Games

[50:02] Vol. 1: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts

[56:54] Welcome to Namco Museum Vol. 2! (Xevious, Gaplus, Super Pac-Man, Mappy, Grobda, Dragon Buster)

[58:43] Vol. 2: CGI Intro and Loading Animation

[01:02:12] Vol. 2: Museum Layout and Game Rooms

[01:13:00] Vol. 2: Cool Stuff To Look At

[01:20:14] Vol. 2: The Games

[01:26:33] Vol. 2: Wrap-Up, Questions, and Thoughts

[01:32:32] See You Next Time in Part 2!

The grab bag is on: Concord, Arzette, Double Dragon Revive, Game Pass price hike, Exoprimal is over, TOSE in a tough spot, AAA games sales on iOS, and tons more. Join us on this lazy summer pod and vibe out!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

[00:00] Housekeeping & Intro

[04:06] Andre played the Concord free beta weekend

[19:26] Steve played Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

[28:58] Shower Time

[31:24] Goodbye, Exoprimal

[43:04] Oh No, TOSE!

[46:35] Nintendo teases and announces Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

[53:29] Xbox Game Pass Price Hike

[01:00:33] LEGO Horizon Adventures Skips Xbox

[01:02:47] Double Dragon Revive: Are We Excited?

[01:07:54] AAA Game Sales On iOS

[01:16:29] See Ya!

Willow was a childhood VHS favorite, but as we all know, childhood favorites are often hideous in hindsight. How does Willow stand the test of time? Steve and Andre watched it again with adult eyes and re-evaluate this late 80s fantasy classic.

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Baten Kaitos, a sad Contra game, a bevy of Limited Run Games announcements, Konami's bizarre Metal Gear presentation, Place Your Bets, and even a couple of grilling tips! Who loves ya baby?! Thanks for listening!

Twitter: @FineTimePodcast

Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me

Kevin: @kevinflevin89.fineti.me

[00:00] Intro

[05:16] Andre played the remastered Baten Kaitos

[20:53] Steve played Contra: Rogue Corps

[32:11] Kevin played Dount County

[43:58] Shower Time

[44:48] OMG NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE BREAKING NEWS!!

[47:36] Limited Run Games (LRG3)

[01:08:50] Konami, What Is You Doin Baby??

[01:17:09] Grilled Pineapple Snack Break

[01:20:29] Place Your Bets!

[01:35:55] See Ya!