Absolute Nintendo

Does Konami's short (but difficult) NES duo stick the landing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"Putt-Putt this ain't (Sorry, no windmills or colored balls!)" Don't overlook this entertaining NES sports sim. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Who can take down "the galaxy's fiercest foe?" Whether you call it Contra or Probotector, you (and a friend in two-player co-op) can eliminate "the vile alien war monger, Red Falcon." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Even the most ruthless galaxy-devouring space monster can fall against a powered-up Vic Viper. Konami's Life Force on NES especially excels as a two-player co-op shmup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Which of these early NES billiard games had you hustling your way to 8-bit victory? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Get that 8-bit strike and bullseye or your NES. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

A nostalgic look at the Taito arcade hit turned early NES port. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

These black box NES games would later get new life as 3D Classics on the 3DS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Absolute Nintendo looks at Kirby's Adventure, one of the best NES games ever made. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

The weather outside may be frightful, but only one of these winter-themed NES games is anything close to "delightful." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

In this 50th episode of the Absolute Nintendo podcast, we consider Capcom's take on Disney's The Little Mermaid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and more Disney fun await you (in 8-bit form) thanks to Capcom's Adventures in the Magic Kingdom for the NES. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

From 1987/88, help Mickey (with Minnie in tow) find their 'missing friend' in this Hudson Soft Disney platformer, published by Capcom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Place your bets if either of these can challenge Vegas Dream. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Play the 80s MTV game show on your NES (celebrities not included). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Early 8-bit pinball action from HAL is showcased in this pair of NES carts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

TMNT Tournament Fighters brings "the most devasting street fighting on 8-bit" (and the only one of its kind in the North American market) to the NES during its final days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

These two black box arcade ports show their age but were significant during the North American NES launch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

As Baloo, pilot the mini sea-duck is this challenging, overlooked Capcom Disney Afternoon gem that's "just plane fun." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

It's a skating-themed episode of the Absolute Nintendo podcast, but do these games make a clean landing on the NES, or do they faceplant? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

When aliens take the master computer offline, you must save the day. Wield the legendary Power Blade, and tackle this NES action platformer that's part Mega Man, part Batman, and all fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

Defender II is solid enough, but Millipede is one one of the best classic arcade games of the 80s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

This two-for-one episode looks at the arcade classic, followed by the black box game it inspired. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

What's the best-selling NES (and Game Boy) title from Capcom? Disney's DuckTales! Play as Scrooge McDuck, and search for "the legendary Five Lost Treasures." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support

"How can an iron be a landlord?" This early 8-bit version of the classic board game answers that question while respecting your time with customization options. It also has some great animations and sound effects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trevor-gould/support