Canon Fodder Games

Leisure EN ↓ 93 episodes

Welcome to Canon Fodder, where we play through the video game canon, and we are the fodder. Host Peter Benson is playing and rating the best video games ever made. Most of them, he hasn't played...Yet. He wanted to bring you along on the journey as he played them.

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Episodes

Episode 42 - Ninja Gaiden (1988) 28.07.2025 53:58

This week, Peter discusses one of the most notoriously difficult NES games of all time but also one of the best. Canon Fodder plays the original (sort of) Ninja Gaiden.

Episode 41 - GoldenEye 007 21.07.2025 36:53

This week, Peter discusses an all-time N64 FPS classic. Canon Fodder plays GoldenEye 007.

Episode 40 - Star Fox 14.07.2025 48:21

This week, Peter discusses an SNES rail shooting classic that many think deserves a remake. Canon Fodder plays Star Fox.

Episode 39 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 07.07.2025 53:18

This week, Peter discusses a sports game near and dear to his heart. Canon Fodder plays Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Episode 38 - Inside 30.06.2025 45:21

This week, Peter discusses Limbo's spiritual successor after having played it previously. Canon Fodder plays Inside.

Episode 37 - Death Stranding 23.06.2025 55:15

This week, Peter discusses one of the most divisive, genre-defying games of the modern era. Canon Fodder plays Death Stranding.

Episode 36 - PaRappa the Rapper 16.06.2025 31:48

This week, Peter discusses one of the early rhythm games. Canon Fodder plays PaRappa the Rapper.

Episode 35 - Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty 09.06.2025 55:03

This week, Peter discusses the RTS game that defined the genre as it is understood now. Canon Fodder plays Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty.

Episode 34 - Super Mario Kart 02.06.2025 55:30

This week, Peter discusses the classic kart racer that began a dynasty. Canon Fodder plays Super Mario Kart.

Episode 33 - Mike Tyson's Punch Out 26.05.2025 35:11

This week, Peter discusses a fighting (and licensed) classic. Canon Fodder plays Mike Tyson's Punch Out.

Episode 32 - The Legend of Zelda 19.05.2025 40:40

This week, Peter discusses Shigeru Miyamoto's seminal classic series starter. Canon Fodder plays The Legend of Zelda.

Episode 31 - Doom II 12.05.2025 32:21

This week Peter discusses the almost as good sequel to the godfather of FPS games. Canon Fodder plays Doom II.

Episode 30 - Prince of Persia (1989) 05.05.2025 45:31

This week, Peter discusses an action platformer with many quirks. Canon Fodder plays the original Prince of Persia

Episode 29 - What Remains of Edith Finch 28.04.2025 43:20

This week, Peter discusses a modern walking simulator that has a moving and deep story. Canon Fodder plays What Remains of Edith Finch.

Episode 28 - Space Invaders + VGC list updates 21.04.2025 24:37

This week, Peter discusses one of the original video games that started the whole hobby. Canon Fodder plays Space Invaders. Also, VGC updated its Top 500 about a month ago and CF finally update the numbers and lets you know what new games have been added to the universe.

Episode 27 - The Last of Us 14.04.2025 1:03:01

This week, Peter discusses one of the foundational 3D action adventure games of the modern era. Canon Fodder plays The Last of Us.

Episode 26 - Minecraft 07.04.2025 40:36

This week, Peter discusses the top selling game of all time. Canon Fodder plays Minecraft.

Episode 25 - Hitman: Blood Money 31.03.2025 1:02:29

This week, Peter and Randy discuss an all-time entry in an all-time stealth franchise. Canon Fodder plays Hitman: Blood Money. Also this is the last time (for at least a while) Peter and Randy discuss a game. For now, Peter will be continuing on with Canon Fodder solo.

Episode 24 - TMNT Turtles in Time 24.03.2025 43:42

This week, Peter and Randy discuss a licensed beat 'em up that's actually good. Canon Fodder plays TMNT Turtles in Time.

Episode 23 - Assassin's Creed II 17.03.2025 1:07:30

This week, Peter and Randy discuss an early iteration of an all-time gaming series. Canon Fodder plays Assassin's Creed II.

Episode 22 - Chrono Trigger 10.03.2025 53:29

This week, Peter and Randy discuss one of the most seminal JRPGs of all time. Canon Fodder plays Chrono Trigger.

Episode 21 - Rogue 03.03.2025 35:53

This week, Peter and Randy discuss a true genre-definer. Canon Fodder plays Rogue.

Episode 20 - Her Story 24.02.2025 46:35

This week, Peter and Randy discuss one of the stranger, and more modern, games in the CF universe. Canon Fodder plays Her Story.

Episode 19 - Civilization 17.02.2025 38:01

This week, Peter and Randy discuss another 1991 classic of the 4X strategy genre. Canon Fodder plays Civilization.

Episode 18 - Tecmo Super Bowl 10.02.2025 40:19

This week, Peter and Randy discuss one of the most iconic sports games of all time to coincide with the big game. Canon Fodder plays Tecmo Super Bowl.