Main Quest Podcast

This week Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and I punch and kick our way through a conversation about Road Rash! How many revisions of this game were made before it was released? How does it stack up against Sega's own arcade racers? Is it worth checking out today? Retro Hangover is worth checking out today! Get everything Retro Hangover here! WARP ZONES Persona 4/Doom talk (3:15) Previous History's...

This week Chris Dominguez and I freak the foot and kick some shell talkin' about The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis! Does this game deserve to live under the shadow of Turtles in Time? Why is Shredder so ripped? And why are people perfectly okay with a giant rat casually walking around New York City? Check out everything Chris does: A Novel Console Consoles N Stuff Come hang in the public D...

This week I'm talking about one of the iconic 3D racing games of the 90's, Virtua Racing Deluxe! I dive into the humble beginnings of AM2, Sega's rivalry with Namco, and the rest of the world. And of course if this 32X port is worth coming back to after all these years! Come hang in the public Discord! Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just l...

Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Support the show and get more content just like this on...

The Main Quest is officially 5 years old! Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store ! Timestamps: (24:47) - Very First Quiz (Super Colorado Land) (01:01:30) - Sonic Supercut...

Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find Unlockables/Guiding Keys here! Support the show a...

Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store ! Timestamps: (03...

100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy! I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so special? Why is Sonic CD so memorable? And is it still...

I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today! Check out List Off HERE! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon ! No m...

Do you have the balls  to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today! Check out Leathco on these podcasts: The Afterglow Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon !...

This week on the show I get pummeled into submission by WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game - fortunately my guest, Supes ran down the ramp and entered the ring to bash it over the head with a steel chair! Is this game really the Mortal Kombat of wrestling games? How well does this version of the game hold up?? Check out Supes recommendation The Game Marks Podcast  for more gaming/wrestling cross po...

The final episode of the month has arrived - it's Jurassic Park! I take some time to reminisce about the book and film and of course the game in question. But does it hold up today? How impressive was it against its contemporaries? And what the hell does it have in common with Earthworm Jim?! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get you...

It's a new year and that means starting over! At year 0! It's accidentally Jurassic January and we're talking about another caveman joint, Joe & Mac! Could these be the most based bros in gaming? Are they actually ninja's? This week I'm joined by B-Ross of Super Garbage Day to talk about all of this and cross examine this port between the arcade and Super Nintendo versions! Check out Super Garbage...

It's that time of year! All your favorite gaming outlets, content creators and friends are all screaming about the games they played and which one was their favorite. But what does it all mean? How does a game earn the coveted title of "Game of The Year"? The answer might seem obvious but there's a lot that goes into it and a lot of factors that may keep a game from getting the recognition it dese...

The Main Quest is back! And you bet we're kicking things off with a Sonic game! Picking up where the show left off - I'm still in the middle of my Sega journey and tagging along with me today are Toby and Goobz of Secret Levels! Check out Secret Levels and friends at Bad Secret Media Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself som...

Suit, grab some potions and dive on into this hellish episode on Diablo! This was a Patron selected episode and wouldn't you know it?! He joined the podcast to talk about it. This week SeekYeWisdom drops in once again along with newcomer Shane Koski of the Retro Hangover podcast! Did you enjoy the episode? Want to hear more from my guests? Please do so at the following links: SeekYeWisdom on Twitc...

The long awaited Diablo episode is  nearly  here but first you have to go to school! We can't talk about the game without giving some context on how an idea sprouted a multi-million dollar franchise that persists today.  The history behind Diablo is fascinating and happened by chance. It's easier to chop this into one single episode - and then only bring in the important aspects on the full length...

It's that time of year again! It's a massive celebration of video games from retro to modern, platforming to walking simulators and everything in between! There's ten categories and a HUGE selection of games to be talked about all culminating in my personal top 10 games of 2023. Please take the time to check out this years line-up of contributors: Super Garbage Day Podcast List Off Podcast A Novel...

When a global pandemic eradicates the globe and commercialism is truly dead, Festivus will truly be celebrated! Family, friendship, and unity! Cozy up with a Cerberus in your lap as I read you the spin off story Capcom won't tell.... Support the Main Quest on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself something nice on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic

You flee your vehicle after running a stop sign, stumbling down an alley as you feel Vengeance stalking you from the shadows. Suddenly, the Defender of Gotham appears but fortunately he falls from the building like a sack of rice, he's out of batarangs and cannot hurt you. Today on the show, it's the worst port of Batman Returns! Support the Main Quest on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself something...

GET OVER HERE! Again! Because this week we're leaving Earthrealm to talk about Mortal Kombat II! I'm joined by Raging Demon (Kommand List) and Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) as we test our might against one of the most popular games in the series.  Support my guests! Check out Pixel Project Radio here!   You can find Kommand List here!   Support the Main Quest on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yoursel...

Don't be confused, this episode does not star Mickey Mouse but I will be talking about the first game in the Illusion series! What was platforming like on the Genesis in a world without Sonic? Turns out - a little better than you would think. And with all the money put in the right spot, could Mickey have been poised as the mascot for the 16-bit console?? And most of all, how well does Castle of I...

This was coming eventually - it's yet another Sonic game but this time he brought a friend...well another friend. And I have a friend joining me and it's Danny from the Retro Wars podcast to come unlock the lock on technology that is Sonic & Knuckles! Check out Danny at Retro Wars Podcast ! Support the Main Quest on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Get yourself something nice on ⁠⁠Teepublic

On this very special and final entry of this years Ghoulcade, I'm joined by the one and only Redfox (Knight of The Living Podcast/Drunken Gamers/Super Slash Bros) to talk about the "scariest games of all time". Does Amnesia live up to its reputation? Are the mechanics really that deep or is it all in your head? Did we need to do a power hour to talk about this game? I'll answer that: Yes. Check ou...

Back by popular demand, or by accountable inevitability - The Resident Evil series returns as I dive back into the story and lore once again of Resident Evil 4!  2023 washes away the old and brings in brand new canon as the remake replaces the original (and my original episode) according to our lord and saviors Capcom. So this time I'm not completely remaking what I already made, but am talking ab...