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Punch a N*zi month is here! Helping me kick (punch) it off I am joined by Ashton Ruby from the Retro Hangover Podcast and author Aidan Moher to talk about the granddaddy of boomer shooters, Wolfenstein 3D! We talk about how this game set the course for an entire genre of games, how so much of gaming history has traveled in and out of it's orbit and of course, we punch some goddam n*zis.

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Shout-out Song: Wondering About My Loved Ones Composer: Robert Prince Album: Wolfenstein 3D Soundtrack https://youtu.be/cMzhzRi3YZE?si=HmyHFKTtF_2Xp_O0

End Song: Paper Mario: Get Psyched Artist: mikedm92 Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03536

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The Mario Super Show is back! Mario Month may have ended but that doesn't mean we are done talking Mario. Dexter Morrill returns to help me dissect episode 6 of the Super Mario Bros Super Show. We learn about orphan mushrooms, that Koopa is named after a few of the months and lions with a sophisticated pallet.

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Shout-out Song: Daisy Circuit (Mario Kart Wii) Artist: Helynt Album: Mario & Chill 2 https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill-2/

End Song: Pinna Park Beach Artist: Hyper Potions Album: Mario Remixes https://soundcloud.com/hyperpotions/sets/mario-remixes

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There are game's that have cult followings that while I understand why they do, the game just doesnt hit for me. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver falls squarely into the "This was probably good back in the day" camp for me. I see it's merits as a game from 1999 but man is it hard to play now. Joining me on this episode, from the Gaming Memories Podcast, is Kade Call, to help balance out my frustration with the game. We talk about the game's world building, story, mechanics and the logisitcs of remakes.

I'd also like to give a HUGE thank you to Sandbox Strategies PR for sending me a review code of the recent remake. I really honored they were willing to send me one regardless of my experience with the game. And for what it's worth, the remake is good with the exception of a few issues I had, which I mention in the episode.

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Shout-out Song: Necropolis Problem Composer: Kurt Harland Album: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver OST https://youtu.be/wI1SS7F4GUU?si=7MWsK4czgCZBOfp7

End Song: Ozar Midrashim (Knief Remix) Artist: Knief Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_LEgYGZ5c

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Another Mario Month comes to a close. Helping me round out Mario Month this year is Bill from the Gaming and Collecting Podcast to discuss the second game in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. This game is a prime example of a sequel, meaning it's the most sequel I've ever seen a sequel sequel. What did any of that mean? It's a sequel in good and bad ways. Bill and I dissect what works and what doesn't, where we would have liked to see more changed and where maybe they could have changed less. This game was a polarizing one for me but thankfully Bill is a fan and was able to balance it out and I was so happy with how this episode turned out thanks to that balance.

This wraps up Mario Month this year and I cannot thank my guests enough for giving me their time to help me make it a special one. And of course a big thank you to you the listeners! Thank you for coming along for the ride. Mario Month will be back next year.

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Shout-out Song: Title Screen DX (Mario and Luigi Partners in Time remix - by HeathTV) Artist: HeathTV Album: N/A https://youtu.be/0GNX8rE-tzg?si=Er8t_1OI8TuG8Ood

End Song: Super Mario Land (Theme) Remix Artist: Yoann Turpin Album: Chip Songbook Vol.2 https://yoannturpin.bandcamp.com/album/chip-songbook-vol-2

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Practicing origami once was not enough for Mario Month this year! I am joined by Try from My Life in Gaming and Jared from the Play Along Podcast to talk about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. In this giant episode of the podcast we discuss why this game may be one of the darkest Mario games? We talk about how the game updated the Paper Mario formula and we also touch on the last legacy the game has had in the years since it released. . . . We also learn about boat and... unboat...

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Shout-out Song: Fossil Falls (Super Mario Odyssey) Artist: Helynt Album: Mario & Chill 2 https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill-2/

End Song: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Main Theme [Remix] Artist: Player2 & ‪Vector_U‬ Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jO-hAAIG7A https://www.youtube.com/@ProducerPlayer2

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We are gonna have a fine time on this super episode of a podcast. In this episode I am joined by Andre from the Fine Time podcast and Aaron from the SuperPod Saga podcast to talk about Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga!

This game was not what I expected at all, both in good ways and bad ways (but mostly good). It was by far one of the bigger swings I've seen for a Nintendo franchise and it took Mario in some really interesting directions. I really enjoyed getting to chat with Andre and Aaron about this game and see what their experience was like with it.

We also mention Kathy Griffin in this episode. Do with that what you will.

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Shout-out Song: The Kingdom Called Beanbean (M&L Superstar Saga) [Bexico Lofi Remix] "Explorin' With My Bro" Artist: DJ Nooma Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v58cQFHsOWg https://www.youtube.com/@djnooma1534

End Song: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - Battle Theme [Remix] Artist: nintnt Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8IPRaX2Hp0 https://www.youtube.com/@nintnt

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Looks like it's time to dust off my origami skills because this week's episode is all about Paper Mario, specifically the first Paper Mario game for the N64. Joining me to make some paper airplanes are returning friends to the show Nerdbomber and Techtic from the Online Warriors Podcast. For all of us, this was our first experience with the Paper Mario series and we had a great time getting to discuss this game. We talk about the history of the game's development, our perceptions of the game going into playing it for the first time, how it holds up now and much more!

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Shout-out Song: Story of the Stolen Spirits Artist: Snore Lax Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/papermario/

End Song: Toad Town Remix Artist: Player2 & Equalyze Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWCXSMvp5Xo

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MARIO MONTH IS BACK! This year's theme is all RPGs! For the next 5 weeks I will be diving into a different Mario RPG game and of course I had to start off the the original Mario RPG game, Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars.

Joining me to explore Mario's first foray into the RPG genre are friends of the show Matt Storm from Fun and Games Podcast and Eric Gess from the Unlockables Podcast. We discuss this game's legacy, how it setup Mario for future RPG games, why Booster absolutely rules and of course Yoko Shimomura's legendary soundtrack.

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Shout-out Song: Yoshi Island Artist: Doni Album: Goombette https://gamechops.com/goombette/

End Song: Super Mega Ultra Pipe House [Super Mario RPG - Super Pipe House] Artist: DDRKirby(ISQ) Album: Remixes - Volume 1 https://ddrkirbyisq.bandcamp.com/album/remixes-volume-1

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Portal is a triumph of a game and many a note has been written on it's huge success.

Ok enough of that. We are here this week to talk about Portal! The legendary first person puzzle game from Valve. I'm joined by returning guest to the show Andrew Kinsey from The EXP Point but we are ALSO joined by Pilisa Mackey, another EXP Point member and it is their first time on the show! We talk about how we all got into Portal, how the game teaches you to think in Portals, some history surrounding the game and how pervasive it was in gaming culture for a long time and still is to some extent. This one was a long time coming and I am so happy I finally covered Portal on the show!

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Shout-out Song: Portal Radio Loop Artist: Jonathan Coulton Album: Portal OST https://youtu.be/jcxeENnM0yI?si=9MCP2f2ISWVvxPmr

End Song: Still Alive - Raddox Remix Artist: Raddox Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLKKYbADEYk

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16 bit JRPGs are a bit of a nostalgia spot for me. I would actually classify it as more of misplaced nostalgia in that I didn't play a lot of them growing up but playing them now makes me feel nostalgic anyway. This week on the show I was lucky enough to get a review copy of a recently released indie game that takes inspiration from the 16 bit JRPG style.

I'm joined by Sam AKA Storm Beagle to talk about Beloved Rapture, an RPG made in the style of a 16 bit JRPG. He discuss what this game does to stand out compared to other games of it's kind, how effective it's story is, it's battle mechanics and we also debate if the phrase "You silver haired fuck" is a good line or not. As a small spoiler, this game kinda rules and you should go play it, but if you'd like to hear more about it, give this episode a listen!

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Shout-out Song: A Day of Languor Composer: Andreas Kotsamanidis Album: Beloved Rapture OST https://youtu.be/2ysmFcqE8h4?si=-HYpWK8g1wjPZe9S

End Song: Sword in Hand Composer: Andreas Kotsamanidis Album: Beloved Rapture OST https://youtu.be/aO5Y4pzPanw?si=VTzImUj95sFUZFMh

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