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If it doesn’t say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing. Well, we get real today and talk about a top tier 3rd party NES game. Unique vehicles and playstyle, a variety of tracks, plus a popular toy brand to ride off the road with. Nintendo tried to keep this one off the shelves, bunch of bullies... We break down this game, the Game Genie, and a whole lot more on another episode about a high-quality game on a low-quality podcast! 

We also take a trip to 1991 and I’m sure gonna talk about Micro Machines. Plus, we get into the Stone Protectors, more mom movies, Simpsons video games, and more sweet, sweet Mega Man sounds. 

And of course, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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An episode 65 million years in the making, and no we’re not talking about Jurassic Park. Well, I talk a little Jurassic Park. I freakin’ love Jurassic Park...Anyways. Today's episode is on Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for the N64. A perfect way to showcase the 3D capabilities of the brand-new, shiny Nintendo 64. OK it was more matte grey than shiny, but you get it. This game mixes the prehistoric with futuristic, dinosaurs with aliens, and an array of weapons to vaporize them all. Let's get primeval and grab your Tek Arrows because we’ve got T-rexes with frickin’ lazer beams on their heads to take care of! DINOSAURS! 

We also stop by 1997 and talk about a whole bunch of dumb stuff. Did you ever get your membership status at the BK Kids Club? What’s your opinion of Turok versus some other 1997 games like Doom and Quake? And I talk about the Lost World, Jurassic Park. DINOSAURS! 

And of course, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Nintendo. Disney. Capcom. When these 3 get together, it’s usually a pretty good time. Today, we’re taking a magical carpet ride to the 90s and talking about Aladdin for the SNES. I played this game a ton back in the day. We’re gonna break down the game, talk about this Disney classic across multiple systems, and just show Robin Williams some love. So come on down, stop on by, hop a carpet and fly, to another episode of this dumb podcast! 

Let’s stop by 1993 and talk movie theater memories! The Timewarp is full of goodies – Panasonic 3DO – Aladdin trivia – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - POGS. What other sweet Super Nintendo games were you renting back then? 

Surprise, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Time to get weird, time to get crazy, you wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts. Let’s talk the crazy sequel/not-a-sequel that is Super Mario Bros. 2! Spoiler Alert! I love this freaking game. We’ve got a lot of history behind this game. We talk about the legacy of Super Mario Bros. 2 and the mechanics, enemies, themes and music that have stuck with the franchise for decades. Grab a turnip, hop on your magic carpet, and watch out for Phanto as we dig (get it) into this game! 

And we get stuck back in 1988. I love the 80s! We do a mini dive into the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, talk about the Ninja Turtles because I always want to, and I find another excuse to play some sweet Mega Man music.  

And as always, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Finally, a Zelda episode! It may not be the Zelda game everyone has played, but it's definitely the game everyone should! I only played this game with the last few years, and I don't know how this one snuck by me. This game has a little bit of everything:

Link to the Past

Ocarina of Time

Wind Waker

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

It's all there just waiting for you. Come join Zelda, Link, and Ezlo (Hey, it's not Navi at least) on a sweet GBA adventure!

We stop by 2004 and see what 20-year-old Scuba was up to. I blah, blah, blah about old technology of the early 2000s. We talk about adult vs kid cartoons, a certain pants wearing sponge, and I ask you all to go experience the cosmic terror that is The Polar Express. 

And surprisingly, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Let’s get back to the NES this week and talk about a sweet Disney platformer. I grew up on all the Disney classics and when you’re a kid, you just wanna play a game with the cartoons you watched. This game delivered. Great sprites, smooth gameplay, and the amazing 8-bit tunes made this game a big seller and favorite rental. There’s no case too big, no case too small, let’s get to it! 

Somehow, we end up in 1990, and I ramble about cartoons and Beanie Babies. I also go on for way too long talking about ice cream trucks. Also, soooooo many games came out in 1990 I want to do episodes on. And we talk about saving the world, one piece of litter at a time. The power...is YOURS! 

And surprisingly, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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This week we’re heading back to the Sega Genisis. We’ve got a ship to rebuild if we’re ever going to make it home to planet Funkotron. We’re talking ToeJam and Earl! It’s time to get groovy, bust out some sweet beats, and avoid that crazy lady with the shopping cart. What the funk even is this game??? It’s a time capsule for the 90s! 

Plus, we take a trip to 1991 where I talk about how amazing and family friendly the animatronic band is at Showbiz Pizza. They're definitely not creepy at all. AT ALL. I talk about Ren and Stimpy, WWF Wrestling Buddies, and even more old games! It’s time to podcast and chew bubble gum, and I’m all outta gum... 

And surprisingly, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Did humanity peak with the N64? Maybe... Well, today we talk Mario Party 1. Grab your joysticks (and Band-aids) because we’ve got mini games to crush and stars to steal! The word “party” in the title is appropriate, because we used to put in hours on this game back in the day. Nintendo does it again, creating a polished franchise that survives multiple systems and decades. Yeah, I’m gushing, listen in and find out why... 

Plus, we stop by 1999. Y2K!!! I talk about sweet Trapper Keepers, Furbys, Star Wars, Futurama, and finally figure out where I got my nickname from. While we're at it we talk real life board games, and I look through an old Sears Wish catalog. Also, where is the Dino Crisis remake?!? 

And of course, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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Step 1: Take Sonic the Hedgehog 

Step 2: Put Sonic on Sega Game Gear 

Step 3: ??? 

Step 4: Profit! 

Sonic 2 was released on the Sega Game Gear as it should have been. A Sega handheld should have games featuring their best mascot. Unfortunately for Sonic, he just wants to go fast. But can you go fast when you can't see where you're going? Let's break this game down and see if we can find where Sega may have missed out on that important step 3. 

Plus, we stop by 1992. We talk about some sweet Nickelodeon shows from back in the day, those late-night HBO movies our parents didn't know we were watching, and I still ponder to myself... “What is inside of a Stretch Armstrong....?” 

It’s probably sand. 

And of course, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too... 

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