In this episode, hosts Harrison and Sheldon celebrate their 101st episode of the podcast, reflecting on their journey through gaming. They discuss their early experiences with video games, particularly their love for Pokémon, and how it shaped their gaming paths. The conversation flows through nostalgic memories of classic consoles like the SNES and N64, touching on the evolution of gaming genres and memorable titles from their childhood. They also debate the merits of racing games, particularly Diddy Kong Racing versus Mario Kart, and share their fondness for games from the PlayStation era, including Spyro and Gex. In this episode, Sheldon and Harrison take a nostalgic journey through their gaming history, discussing memorable games from their childhood, the evolution of gaming guides, and the transition from physical disks to digital downloads. They reminisce about iconic consoles like the GameCube and the impact of handheld devices like the 3DS. The conversation also touches on the rise of online gaming through platforms like Steam, the experience of LAN parties, and the community aspect of MMOs. Throughout the discussion, they reflect on how these experiences shaped their love for gaming and the friendships formed along the way.

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Thank you to Game Chops and RobKTA for the use of our theme song "Goldenrod Game Corner" from the Ultraball album. Go give it a listen!

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating 101 Episodes

02:57 The Gaming Journey Begins

05:52 First Gaming Experiences

08:50 Exploring Early Video Games

11:49 The Evolution of Gaming

14:42 Nostalgic Edutainment Games

17:40 Classic Consoles and Their Impact

20:40 Memorable Characters and Games

23:05 The Evolution of Fighting Games

27:25 Nostalgia for Classic Consoles

29:41 Iconic Games of the Nintendo 64

35:33 The PlayStation Era and Its Classics

43:05 The GameCube: A Unique Gaming Experience

46:37 Nostalgic Gaming Classics

53:37 The Evolution of Handheld Consoles

59:00 The Impact of Multiplayer Gaming

01:05:00 The Rise of Steam and PC Gaming

01:08:52 The MMO Phenomenon

01:11:36 Nostalgia and Gaming Culture