Ozone Nightmare

Today on the 5: Google recently announced the closure of Satdia Games and Entertainment, which would have produced first party games for their Stadia platform. It got me thinking about another Google product that might have worked if it had stuck around just a bit longer.

Tonight I'm joined again by John Linneman, writer and video producer for Digital Foundry. In this episode we're talking arcades, virtual reality, games we'd like to see remade or remastered, and John picks 5 lesser known video game masterpieces.

Joe's List:

1. Bushido Blade
2. Viewtiful Joe
3. Wrecking Crew

John's List:

1. Quake
2. Crusader No Remorse
3. Ridge Racer V

John's 5 Lesser Known Masterpieces:

1. Dynamite Headdy
2. Battle Mania Daiginjou
3. Metal Black
4. Elemental Gimmick Gear
5. Wild Arms 5

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This week we're talking about WandaVision, House Of X / Powers Of X, and Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show!

Today on the 5: My wife and I finished watching the critically acclaimed show Schitt's Creek. It is one of the few shows that is every bit as good as the hype around it.

Today on the 5: Apple recently announced a second extension to the free trial for their streaming service AppleTV+. Many Apple observers are puzzled by the reason, but I have a few guesses.

Today on the 5: The latest episode of How Did This Get Made? got me genuinely curious about finally watching Lawnmower Man 2. I can't tell you that it's a good movie, but it has an interesting angle for a certain type of audience.

Tonight I'm joined by John Linneman, writer and video producer for Digital Foundry. In this episode we're talking video game analysis of elements like SSR and DRS, and John's journey to Digital Foundry. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!

This week we're talking about anxiety, Mechagodzilla, Night Court, and Ninja Death II. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show!

Today on the 5: This week Plex announced a new initiative based around retro gaming called Plex Arcade. This is just the latest move by the company that has me concerned that maybe it's trying to do too much.

Today on the 5: My wife and I have recently started watching a show called Schitt's Creek. It's been widely acclaimed and just ended last year, so I went in hoping for something special. So far, I have not been left down.