Happy Holidays everyone!  In this special episode to end the year 2019 Greg and George discuss five games that George wanted to talk about that were covered on the podcast in previous years before George became a co-host.  Both good and bad games are talked about here.  We thank you for the support this year and please stay tuned in 2020 as we have more guest hosts and specials lined up already!  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode George and Greg discuss the one SNES FF game that didn't come out in the west -- Final Fantasy V!  Known most for it's deep and rich gameplay due to the job system, the game would not get a release in the west until it's Playstation collection, and has been released a few more times since then.  We discuss the good and bad points of the game, why the SNES version never came out in the west, and how it holds up today.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George look at the two pool (aka billards) games that came out for the SNES -- Championship Pool and Side Pocket!  Although these games have a lot in common with the presentation of the pool table, great jazz music soundtracks, and one and two player game modes, there is also a lot unique in each one.  We discuss the games and what is different about each one of them and compare and contrast them.  The next episode of the podcast will be released on Dec 13th!  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George look at one of the early games in the Fire Emblem franchise!  The third game in the series was released in Japan as Fire Emblem - Monshou no Nazo, and it's divided into two books -- book one is mostly a remake of the original Fire Emblem game and book two is a direct sequel.  None of the Fire Emblem games were released in the west until the GBA, but this game was translated years ago.  We discuss this game and the history of the franchise, how it plays compared to other Fire Emblem games, and if it's worth playing today.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George look at a 'off road' racing game, Super Off Road!  The SNES port of the arcade game Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road (Ivan's name was not included in this version due to licencing issues), it's a game where you or you and another human race versus computer controlled trucks around a course to be the first to finish.  Featuring power ups, aggressive AI, and numerous courses, the game was a success in the arcades and spawned three sequels.  We look at how game looks and plays, how it fares as a arcade port, and if it's fun to play today.   If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode George and Greg look at another Japanese only game -- Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium!  This game with a five dollar game was the last of the Fire Pro Wrestling series to come out on the SNES and was considered to be the best wrestling game ever made, with a legion of loyal fans to this day.  We talk about the game in great detail, covering why it's so good and all of the wrestlers, moves, options, and modes you can do with this game.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George look at a obscure game that some consider a 'hidden gem' on the SNES -- Nosferatu!  Very loosly based off the famous German movie of the 1920's, this game combined elements of Prince of Persia and fighting games with a dash of Castlevania for a very unique game.  Listen to us talk about what makes this game so different and if it works.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George cover another only Japanese game -- Mario's Picross!  A follow up the original Game Boy Picross game, the poor sales of that game in the west caused this souped-up SNES version not to be released outside of Japan -- indeed, the west would not see another Picross game Picross DS.  We explain Picross and how to play it, what's new to the SNES version of the game, and how it holds up today.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George cover a game requested by a Patreon backer -- Super Widget!  In this obscure platformer games, you play as the alien Widget who is trying to help save the planet and the animals on Earth from evil forces.  This game is based off a cartoon that ran in the early 90's and is a sequel to a NES game also based off the cartoon.  We discuss the cartoon and the games, how well the game emulates the look and feel of the show, and how it plays and if it holds up.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!

In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game Bahamut Lagoon!  Another of the classic Square RPG's, this fun tactical RPG has dragons as a key part of your party as you help a group fight versus a evil empire.  Another Square game that has not come out in the West, we discuss this game and how it plays and how it holds up today.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!