VGBS Gaming Podcast

This time on the cast, we leap down the pipeline leading straight to our favorite Super Mario Memories!

Bullshit Homework strikes for the VGBS Crew yet again!

We knew from the beginning that this time would eventually come and it's finally here...Smash TV time that is!!!

"I'd buy that for a dollar!" - except you don't have to as VGBS is completely free and always will be. On with the show!

Bullshit Homework time! We tackle Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx16!

Bullshit Homework is back. It's time to explore Jeffrey Wittenhagen's Black Box Challenge! This is supreme badassary unbound, straight from the ever brilliant Rob Bryant and Sly Dog Studios.

Now, we're not letting the cat too far out of the bag here as we do want to leave much of the exploration goodness for you all to enjoy on your own. Today, we'll concentrate on many of the basics in terms of getting a really strong start on your journey. We share tips and tricks, what to keep an eye out for, and helpful hints regarding stamina and defense that will greatly increase your fighting prowess!

Additionally, there are a few really important special items you'll come across that we offer insight into. Also, we drop a super hint that will give you a huge leg up in regards to collecting currency for status upgrades during your adventure. Finally, we examine pop culture references within BBC and how you can get your hands on this wicked gem!

Our special guest today is Jason Lepine: Currently and heavily involved with Enthusiast Gaming (Nintendo, PlayStation, PC Gaming Enthusiast) and Destructoid.

In this episode, we discuss what initially got Jason into the gaming scene and the motivations behind his current projects. We then chat about how graphical art styles have changed through the generations and how nostalgia can play into which type we personally prefer most. Following that, we go into what it's been like seeing the gaming scene explode and expand ever outward over the past 5 to 10 years, and what is yet to come as the community continues to evolve and starts gravitating towards a universal hivemind mentality. We then ponder what brings YouTube channels to viral stardom levels, the importance of viewer retention, and the algorithms that go into it all. This and much, much more as we flow down the conversational river!

Our special guest panelist, Issa returns to wrap up his trilogy of back to back VGBS episodes.

This time we concentrate primarily on establishing story and character depth in project creation. We explore both sides of the spectrum, covering what makes a well-rounded, in-depth character and story vs. the more cliche side of things where development is generally lacking. From there, we round out the cast with some BSing goodness regarding life, love, and the pursuit of podcast madness!

Issa's back on the attack and we pick up right where we left off from the previous episode.

This time we discuss the issues with video game to film adaptations, citing examples from the Castlevania Netflix Animated Series, and also the films Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Bros. We also take a sneak peek into Issa’s personal Castlevania project idea and why storytelling, character development, and always retaining the continuity and spirit of the series are such integral factors.

In this episode, we're joined by our buddy Issa "The Hero" Kabeer: Nintendo Age stalwart, avid gamer, and aspiring actor.

We delve into something that strongly interests all three of us, which is the topic of interconnecting gaming with other forms and mediums of entertainment. Also on the docket, we have fun discussing Castlevania series theories and thoughts on overall continuity.

We Interview VGBS Kickstarter Backer Christian A. Deitering aka Ferris Bueller, a huge NES Homebrew collector and film creator. This was a really fun conversation and Christian is a really awesome dude!

Topics: