Hardcore Gaming 101

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Join the HG101 gang as they rank the games YOU nominate in their ever growing list, the Top 47,858 Games of All Time. Brought to you by the one and only HardcoreGaming101.net.

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Hardcore Gaming 101 episodes:

04.19.2024
Road Rash II
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank EA's return to the meanest of streets. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be FIGHT ANGEL — It's one of those fighting games! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content...
04.16.2024
The Silver Case
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Suda51's adventure visual novel for the Playstation. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be FIGHT ANGEL — It's one of those fighting games! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content...
04.12.2024
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank an N64 platformer that's ever so naughty. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be OUT TO LUNCH — Mindscape's super-late-SNES platformer! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much,...
04.09.2024
World of Horror
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank an Indie RPG with "1-bit" pixel art style inspired by the works of Junji Ito. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be OUT TO LUNCH — Mindscape's super-late-SNES platformer! Donate...
04.05.2024
XIII
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Ubisoft's stylish 2003 FPS based on the Belgian comic book. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be CROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS — the first of multiple Crocs! Donate at...
04.02.2024
Star Trek: Borg
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank an ambitious FMV game starring some (two) Next Generation cast members. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be CROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS — the first of multiple Crocs! Donate...
03.29.2024
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
MARCHROIDVANIA LURCHES TO AN AWKWARD HALT! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Castlevania's GBA swan song. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be JEOPARDY! — a game based on the classic American quiz show! Donate at...
03.26.2024
Shaun White Skateboarding
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Ubisoft's benighted attempt at a skateboarding game, starring the only snowboarder you've ever heard of. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be JEOPARDY! — a game based on the...
03.22.2024
Gato Roboto
MARCHROIDVANIA ISN'T FINISHED YET! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank an ultra-high contrast adventure and headache-inducer. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be ZERO THE KAMIKAZE SQUIRREL — the edgy spinoff Aero the Acrobat so...
03.19.2024
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a game that pays homage to JRPGs by overthinking everything about them. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be ZERO THE KAMIKAZE SQUIRREL — the edgy spinoff Aero the...
03.15.2024
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
MARCHROIDVANIA IS HALF OVER ALREADY! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank probably the best game with Madame Web in it. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: DEFENDERS OF TOWNSVILLE — a...
03.12.2024
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos + Ninja Gaiden
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a classic NES sequel that surpasses the original in every conceivable way. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: DEFENDERS OF TOWNSVILLE — a metroidvania starring...
03.08.2024
The Goonies II
MARCHROIDVANIA SURGES FORWARD! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Konami's surprisingly ambitious early Metroidvania. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be BUNNY MUST DIE! CHELSEA AND THE 7 DEVILS — It's crazy! Donate at Patreon to get...
03.07.2024
Lunistice
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a cute 3D platformer from A Grumpy Fox. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be BUNNY MUST DIE! CHELSEA AND THE 7 DEVILS — It's crazy! Donate at Patreon to get...
03.01.2024
Metroid: Other M
MARCHROIDVANIA RETURNS! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the Metroid game that finally got it right! No notes. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be ALEX KIDD: HIGH TECH WORLD — the game that Wikipedia...
02.27.2024
Factorio
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a construction and management sim by Czech studio Wube Software. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be ALEX KIDD: HIGH TECH WORLD — the game that Wikipedia says "caused...
02.23.2024
Streets of Rage 3
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the Streets of Rage game with the kangaroo I think. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be TOMBA! 2: THE EVIL SWINE RETURN -- the game that killed Whoopee...
02.20.2024
Apidya
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a cool Amiga shoot-em-up where you're really tiny and ride on a bee and dive-bomb snails and stuff. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be TOMBA! 2: THE EVIL...
02.16.2024
Project Sylpheed
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank SETA's space combat game for the 360. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE MUTANT VIRUS -- a late NES game unknown even to knowers of late NES...
02.14.2024
Ghost Squad
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a super-serious GWOT-themed light gun shooter from Sega. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE MUTANT VIRUS -- a late NES game unknown even to knowers of late...
02.09.2024
Bug!
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank one bug's battle against a villainous spider queen. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be BROTHERS: A TALE OF TWO SONS -- an emotional adventure game about filial bonds! Donate...
02.06.2024
UnReal World
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a survival roguelike set in Iron Age Finland. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be BROTHERS: A TALE OF TWO SONS -- an emotional adventure game about filial bonds! Donate...
02.02.2024
Golden Axe (Sega Ages 2500 Series)
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a truly weird PS2 remake of Sega's classic fantasy beat-em-up. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be KUNG FOOD -- a Lynx beat-em-up about buff vegetables! Donate at Patreon to get...
01.31.2024
Quake II
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the Quakest of Quakes. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be KUNG FOOD -- a Lynx beat-em-up about buff vegetables! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much,...
01.26.2024
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a fine remix of the first two Pro Skater games. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be WILD RIDERS -- a modernized Enduro Racer meets Jet Set Radio, with a...
01.23.2024
Paper Mario
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Nintendo's super flat follow-up to Super Mario RPG. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be WILD RIDERS -- a modernized Enduro Racer meets Jet Set Radio, with a bit of...
01.19.2024
Mario's Picross
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the square-countingest Mario game ever. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be 100% ORANGE JUICE -- a 2013 video-board-game! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much...
01.16.2024
Entropy : Zero 2
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a particularly ambitious Half-Life 2 mod. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be 100% ORANGE JUICE -- a 2013 video-board-game! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much,...
01.12.2024
Antz Extreme Racing
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a cursed PS2 game where insect celebrities race spiders and roaches and also just run sometimes. A true lake of fire which is the second death. This weekend's Patreon Bonus...
01.09.2024
Silk Road 2
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a game that's sure to please the X68000 doujin action-RPG people. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be DAHNA: MEGAMI TANJOU -- a surprisingly bloody Rastan clone for Mega Drive!...
01.06.2024
Earnest Evans
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank one of the most awkward looking and playing games of the 16-bit era. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SHADOW: WAR OF SUCCESSION -- a 3DO Mortal Kombat...
01.03.2024
Lyle in Cube Sector
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank an indie metroidvania from 2006 that makes the most of its cubes. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SHADOW: WAR OF SUCCESSION -- a 3DO Mortal Kombat clone...
12.30.2023
Deathloop
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Arkane Lyon's 2021 FPS sci-fi time loop mystery thing. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and...
12.27.2023
Psycho Soldier
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank SNK's 1987 arcade game about magical kids who shoot through rubble. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus...
12.22.2023
Snow Bros.
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Toaplan's deeply disturbing take on Bubble Bobble. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be HOME ALONE! (SMD!) Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the...
12.19.2023
MadWorld
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Platinum's high-contrast, ultraviolent gameshow game. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be HOME ALONE! (SMD!) Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to...
12.15.2023
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the arcade game that made Michael Jackson no more or less famous than he already was. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be CHUCKIE EGG! Donate at Patreon to get this...
12.12.2023
Minecraft
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank that game where you punch trees. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be CHUCKIE EGG! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to...
12.09.2023
Metroid Prime
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the Metroid spinoff that managed to successfully crossbreed Super Metroid with Quake. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be PANTOS STORY! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much,...
12.06.2023
I Made A Game With Zombies In It!
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank "2009's most popular Xbox Live Indie Game based on connectivity". This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be PANTOS STORY! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more!...
12.01.2023
Dracula: The Undead
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a graphic adventure version of Bram Stoker's novel, narrated by Bram Stoker. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be FANTAVISION! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much...
11.29.2023
Sifu
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a recent kung fu infused take on the beat-em-up genre. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be FANTAVISION! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow...
11.24.2023
Star Wars: Episode I - Racer
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Lucasarts's surprisingly solid rocket-chariot racer. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be JEZZBALL! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the...
11.21.2023
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a sim game beloved by truck enthusiasts everywhere. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be JEZZBALL! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show...
11.17.2023
Liberation Maiden
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a very Suda51 3DS free range shoot-em-up. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SONIC THE HEDGEHOG POCKET ADVENTURE! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more!...
11.14.2023
Divekick
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the fighting game with three moves, two buttons, and one idea. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SONIC THE HEDGEHOG POCKET ADVENTURE! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content...
11.10.2023
Backyard Baseball 2001
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the second entry in a bizarrely ambitious kids baseball series. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SUPER MONACO GP! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much...
11.07.2023
Five Nights at Freddy's
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the inspiration for a recent hit movie, we're told. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be SUPER MONACO GP! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more!...
11.03.2023
Lester the Unlikely
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the SNES cinematic platformer that delivered the classic escapist fantasy of being a stupid dork who's afraid of everything. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be FREECELL! Donate at Patreon to...
10.31.2023
Bullet Witch
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a game that's about a witch, except that instead of a flying broom she has a gun and instead of doing lots of cool magic she mostly shoots people with her...

What's Hardcore Gaming 101 about?

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Hardcore Gaming 101 episodes:

Road Rash II

The Silver Case

Conker's Bad Fur Day

World of Horror

XIII

Star Trek: Borg

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Shaun White Skateboarding

Gato Roboto

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos + Ninja Gaiden

The Goonies II

Lunistice

Metroid: Other M

Factorio

Streets of Rage 3

Apidya

Project Sylpheed

Ghost Squad

Bug!

UnReal World

Golden Axe (Sega Ages 2500 Series)

Quake II

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

Paper Mario

Mario's Picross

Entropy : Zero 2

Antz Extreme Racing

Silk Road 2

Earnest Evans

Lyle in Cube Sector

Deathloop

Psycho Soldier

Snow Bros.

MadWorld

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Minecraft

Metroid Prime

I Made A Game With Zombies In It!

Dracula: The Undead

Sifu

Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Liberation Maiden

Divekick

Backyard Baseball 2001

Five Nights at Freddy's

Lester the Unlikely

Bullet Witch