The Sega Genesis released in 1989, but it was not until Sonic the Hedgehog would release in June of 1991 that Sega would really begin to gain market share against Nintendo. The release of Sonic as well as an aggressive ad campaign, would lead to Sega bringing serious competition to Nintendo for the first time. Sega followed up the Genesis with creating the Sega CD which brought a new level of audio as well as improved visuals to the system. Unfortunately, Sega released the 32X shortly before the Saturn would release and would essentially mark the beginning of Sega retreating from console manufacturing. We discuss all of that and a whole lot more on this episode of the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast!

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 5:19) - Intro, Game Stor(ies)

(5:20 - 13:31) - Console Variations

(13:32 - 26:35) - Sonic and other mascot platformers

(26:36 - 37:11) - Konami Games, RC Pro AM, Earthworm Jim, Golden Axe, Moonwalker

(37:12 - 51:46) - Sports Games, Shinobi, some other genesis bangers

(51:47 - 1:07:16) - Unique Titles like Toe Jam and Earl, Vector Man, Comix Zone etc. plus Sega Channel

(1:07:17 - 1:18:20) - Shmups, Fighters, 6 button controller

(1:18:21 - 1:38:29) - Sega CD

(1:38:30 - 1:49:09) - 32X

Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast

Intro/Outro music by: 8 Bit Universe

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

The original Xbox first launched on November 15, 2001 (11/15/01). We reflect on what was happening 20 years ago. How did the gaming community feel about Microsoft entering the console arena? What about Xbox made us excited? What were some of the games that were a highlight on the system? Find out right now as we celebrate 20 years of Xbox!

TimeStamps

00:00 - 02:21 Opening/Housekeeping

02:22 - 04:17 Patreon Poll Topic: What are some pet peeves we have about other gamers?

04:18 - 18:29 What were the vibes and feelings of gamers going leading up to and through the launch of the original Xbox?

18:30 - 1:06:32 Highlights from the OG Xbox Games Library

Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast

Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt & Wes discuss their favorite horror (scary) games as well as some lesser known horror games. Additionally, you'll find out what our was our most memorable jump scares and what we consider the scariest game we ever played. Let us know what some of your favorite horror games were over on social media @nerdthusiast or in our YouTube comments section.

Time Stamps

00:00 - 23:42 Intro/Our Favorite Horror or Horror Like Games Wes

23:43 - 31:19 Matt’s favorite horror or horror like games

31:20 - 39:02 Lesser known horror games

39:03 -  49:06 Most memorable jump-scare in a game, Scariest game you ever played

Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast  

Music by: 8 Bit Universe 

Song: Orange Juice 

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt & Wes talk about our favorite N64 games and experiences while celebrating 25 years of the N64!

TimeStamps

00:00 - 03:55 Intro: Wario Ware * Crusin’ blast

03:56 - 18:55 Our favorite N64 Experiences & Accessories

18:56 - 23:29 Price of N64 Cartridges

24:00 - 60:15 Our Favorite N64 Games

Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast

Music by: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt & Wes celebrate the Sega Dreamcast! We discuss our launch day experiences on 9/9/99. What did we think of the 18 games that came out on launch day? Why did the Dreamcast die such an early death? All that and so much more! Get our opinions on this beloved console and all of it's controversy as well.

TimeStamps

00:00 - 5:12 Intro/Patreon Poll topic question

5:13 - 15:48 Our 9/9/99 Experience

15:49 - 36:51 Launch Library

36:52 - 42:43 Why do we love the Dreamcast

42:44 - 58:10 What killed the Dreamcast?

58:11 - Our favorite Dreamcast Games & Oddities

Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast

Music by: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Wes and Matt discuss and show prices for games they currently have in their collections as well as some that they do not have, but would like to own. All prices discussed in the video were taken from Price Charting on July 14, 2021 and were up to date at the time of this recording. Wata and Heritage auctions have record breaking retro game auctions. We also discuss the beloved GBA (Gameboy Advance) and some games we have in our collections that are still sealed.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 39:00 Opening/Retro Game Prices are crazy!/What are some that we own?

39:01 - 45:44 Wata & Heritage Auctions

45:45 - 53:33 GameBoy Advance

53:34 - 1:21:45 What are some of the games we still have sealed?

Art & Graphics by: Bernardo DelCast  

Music by: 8 Bit Universe 

Song: Orange Juice 

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

It lives! We are back with a brand new co-host who has an extensive background in video games, comic books, music and movies! We get to know a bit about his comic book collection as well as his (and Matt's) gaming background in this episode. 

On this episode Matt & Jenny discuss: WB patents the Nemesis engine, CD Project Red gets hacked, Gearbox entertainment is purchased by Embracer Group, our most anticipated game of 2021 and if next generation systems getting easier to get? We also play an audio game of Smash, Marry, Kill with video game franchises! This 

How the game works: 

Smash means you get one more entry in the franchise.

Marry means you will continue to get new games from the franchise.

Kill means no more for the franchise.

#videogames #gamer #retrogames #ps5 #xbox #playstation #xboxseriesx #nintendo

This episode was recorded 2/9/21

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Music by: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt & Jenny discuss their favorite gaming experiences of 2020! (Includeds The Last of Us Part II spoilers!)

TimeStamps

00:00 - 15:13 Opening 2020s sales numbers

15:13- 20:27 Best Gaming Experiences of 2020 (Project Diva)

20:28 - 23:40 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+ 2

23:41 - 26:35 Final Fantasy VII Remake

26:36 - 28:27 Streets of Rage 4

28:28 - 39:56 Persona 5 Royale

39:57 - 48:08 Makes Matt Mad (biggest disappointment for 2020)

48:09 - 51:34 Sackboy: A Big Adventure

51:35 - 1:01:56 Animal Crossing: New Horizons

1:01:57 - 1:06:23 Astro’s Playroom

1:06:24 - 1:13:11 Ori and the Will of the Wisps

1:13:12 - 1:20:17 Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

1:20:18 - 1:27:09 The Last of Us Part II (WITH SPOILERS!)

1:27:10- 1:43:25 GOTY Choices & Our Favorite Console of 2020

Music By: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse

Matt & Jenny recently have played some classic arcade-style racing games and we discuss our thoughts on these. The games we played include Championship PRO-AM, Super Mario Kart, Blur and Burnout 3 Takedown. Clearly most of these games inspired each other and we played them in order of oldest to newest to really see the evolution between Championship PRO-AM, Super Mario Kart and Blur. 

#videogames #gamer #retrogamer #retrogames #ps2 #playstation #snes #nintendo #sega #genesis 

Music by: 8 Bit Universe

Song: Orange Juice

Discover more of their music at: YouTube.com/8bituniverse