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Time to ruffle those feathers... We’re talking Quackshot today because Disney, ducks, and the 90s just go together so well. Firing up the BLAST processing on the Sega today, grabbing that big, black controller and firing off plunger after plunger. Castle of Illusion, Ducktales, Aladdin, Lion King, there were lots of Disney games out there... So where does Donald land in that colorful lists of game...

Your mission this week: Star Fox for the Super Nintendo. Suit up and hop in that Arwing, because we’re blasting off to the Lylat system. A game so advanced, it required the use of a brand new Super FX chip built right into the cartridge. We’ve got an episode packed with trivia, bonus facts, and more puppet talk than is usual even for this show. Let’s join Fox McCloud and his team to take down Andr...

Don’t have a cow man, I just can’t help talking about The Simpsons constantly. This episode we take a look at the first home release game: Bart vs. the Space Mutants... and what a game it is. This thing is notoriously tough, hard to control, the sound is repetitive and... I kinda like it. Let’s put on those X-RAY specs and see through the painful playthroughs of our childhood. It’s time to take an...

Metroid II: Return of Samus is a sequel that was released exclusively on the Gameboy, 5 years after the original. A direct sequel to Metroid, we see our favorite bad ass bounty hunter Samus Aran getting right back into the alien blasting action. Featuring a mazelike world in the Gameboy’s glorious green color scheme, we blast our way through Metroids, aliens, and our own sanity. Is this game worth...

Racing out from behind Mario Kart 64’s shadow is none other than Diddy Kong Racing, the best kart game on the N64 without Mario in the title. More courses, more vehicles, upgradeable weapons, boss fights, and on and on... So why is this game not talked about? N64 and Rareware gave us some of the best games of our childhood, and then they split up to the heartbreak of us all. So, hop on that hoverc...

Holy podcast episode description, Batman! We’re talking about Batman: The Video Game for the original Nintendo. A certified NES Tough game, mixing hardcore platforming with a fun, new wall-jumping mechanic. It’s time to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight, so let’s break down this game, gadgets, and levels so tough you’ll want to turn your controller into a batarang as it soars across the l...

Let’s crack this egg open. How do you follow a game like Super Mario World? Do you play it easy and just ship a new game with some new levels? Surely, any Mario game is going to sell and make the company money... But that’s where Nintendo and the people behind it differ. Nintendo likes to take chances and has a great track record of those chances working out in the best way. Yoshi’s Island stands...

DOOOOOOOM! A dark, scary game for a dark, scary January. Grab the BFG and let’s talk about everything that makes Doom what it is. The enemies, secrets, and the demon slaying weapons all combine to give us a Doom experience from a new perspective. Did Doom live up to the hype on the N64? What would that Doom 64 multiplayer look like?  Fire up that chainsaw and get the Hell in here!  We travel along...

Let’s solve a mystery, let’s re-write history. Ducktales! WHOOOhOOOO! Another killer combo from the studio that brought you Mega Man. Ducktales is a game that showed a whole generation of kids what licensed games could be....actually fun. We had been burned before by crap games featuring logos of our favorite movies and shows, but no more. This duck brings it to the table with great gameplay, beau...

Move over MCU, this is the original crossover event. Worlds collide in Super Smash Bros. for the N64. A brawling good time rocking those one of a kind N64 controllers. We’ve got Mario, DK, Link, Samus, and many more of the best properties Nintendo has to offer. Get ready to punch, kick, throw, stomp, and generally just smash your opponent around. Podcast Puuuunch!  Where were you on the eve of the...

Sonic had some big shoes to fill with this sequel, and he raced past that finish line in style. The introduction of Tails, the spin dash, and Super Sonic himself add to an already impressive game. You don’t make Nintendo sweat in the 90s and not gain some respect. So, grab yourself a chili dog and let’s talk about our favorite blue hedgehog as we see if Sega really can do what Nintendon’t.  We jum...

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past deserves all its praise and more. Dust off your boomerang, sharpen up your Master Sword, and hit up that hookshot with a little WD-40. We’ll explore all of Hyrule, Dark World, and maybe my mom’s basement in another dumb, retro episode of That Game Rules!  Well, excuuuuuusse me, listeners. But I have to talk about 1991. The Boglins make an appearance, Nintend...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Ninjas, brothers, and as the great philosopher Vin Diesel would say, “something something family.” Can a game be great in 1989, but be terrible in 2025? People are all over the place on this one. We break this NES classic down and talk about our favorite heroes in a half shell, Cowabunga Dudes and Dudettes!  HEY YOU GUUUUYYYYSSS! Stopping by 1989 this week, we talk ab...

Enter that Konami Code and let’s get to the runnin’ and gunnin’. Contra is a top tier tough NES game. Sometimes referred to as one of the hardest games on the Nintendo, a title well deserved. Also referred to as one of the best games ever released for the Nintendo, another title well deserved. Let’s talk about weapons, cheats, and more as we GET TO THA CHOPPA in this week’s episode of That Game Ru...

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine...Now let’s see how well you handle it. It's a galactic good time and we’re ready for Part 2 of Super Mario Galaxy!   We break down galaxies, power ups, music and more. Plus, a mini dive on the Nintendo Wii itself. Let's-a-go!  As always, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too...    Let's waste some more time this...

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for an Italian plumber.”  Neil Armstrong (probably)    Mama Mia! Finally, a chance to redeem myself for that terrible Mario 64 episode. The episode, not the game, I’m only slightly less terrible now. Super Mario Galaxy debuted on the Wii back in 2007. I should have played it more back then, but I’ll make up for it now. This game has it all: the levels...

Banjo Kazooie is another Nintendo and Rare collab, and there’s a reason these are some of the best video games ever made. When this game hit the market, Banjo and Kazooie talon trotted right off the screen and into our hearts. An excellent mix of platforming and puzzle solving mixed with never ending humor and charm. Yeah, I like this game. Let’s talk about history, story, level rankings, and more...

Hi Everybody! It’s Simpsons Arcade time! I was going to advertise this podcast by standing outside and firing a shotgun into the air, but I don’t want Wiggum and his little hooves coming after me. Let this podcast simmer in your brain like a nice steamed ham. If Mr. Curns is listening, remember, I bad want money now. Me sick. Oooh, he card read good.     We take a timewarp to Springfield itself! W...

It’s Mega Man time! We got special weapons, Rush, Proto Man, and all the sprite flickers and slowdown you can manage. Let’s talk levels, robot masters, and the amazing music of another legacy NES game. Is Mega Man 3 better than Mega Man 2? Can you handle all the Mega Man tracks I play during the episode? We’ll break it all down in another buster blastin’ episode of That Game Rules!     We stop by...

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“Where’s my zombies and all my dogs? Throw them hands up and show some love, and I welcome you to Racoon City, I said welcome to Racoon City.” Stock up your ammo and ink ribbons and run, walk, or limp though this episode as we dissect the horror masterpiece Resident Evil 2. This game gives me all the feelings and was hard to cram into an hour episode, so I didn’t - I just keep talking, but we mana...

An epic story about a knight named Arthur and his never-ending quest to find pants! I love a good, challenging game that rewards you while feeding you your lunch. Our brave hero travels beyond graveyards, haunted castles, demonic dungeons, and a journey through the ghoul’s stomach itself. This game is tough but looks good doing it. Let’s break down Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts on the Super Nintendo! Sup...

This week’s episode is on the amazing NES classis Castlevania. A legacy game that spawned sequels across generations, comics and lore, a Netflix series, and a story that continues to this day. This game spawned its own genre of video games, and it all began with a vampire hunter named Simon Belmont. Watch out for those Medusa heads! Let’s go over this whole game and more on a monster mashing episo...

A long time ago, in a basement far, far away... Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire from the N64 on a nice CRT tv. This game took a chance with a new character and story placed within the Star Wars universe we know and love. Let’s dive into Dash Rendar’s story and talk about bounty hunters, wonky N64 controls, wampas, and some of the best music in Star Wars gaming. Punch it, Chewie!    We stop by 199...

This week we head back to the Gameboy to play a Top 3 All Time Gameboy game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. We’ve got some sweet new mechanics, new power-ups, and the introduction of a certain mustachioed villain. Let’s jump, swim, and fly our way through another Mario adventure here at That Game Rules!    We also take a fun trip to 1992. You’ve got the NES and SNES, but did you ever get the...