MetalFRO

Shoot the Core-cast

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Each month, members of the RFGeneration.com site participate in a play through of a shoot-em-up game, ranging from classics like R-Type and Gradius to modern "bullet hell" style games, like DoDonPachi and Ketsui. Shoot the Core-cast is an exploration of these games, and our experiences playing them alongside the site members.https://linktr.ee/shootthecorecast

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MetalFRO

Episodes

Episode 045 - Salamander/Life Force (March 2022) 14.04.2022 2:14:09

In Episode 045, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the confusing timeline of Konami's classic Salamander and Life Force games!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 044 - Image Fight (February 2022) 17.03.2022 1:41:22

In Episode 044, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss an Irem classic that just might be too difficult - Image Fight!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 043 - Air Zonk (January 2022) 15.02.2022 2:14:00

In Episode 043, MetalFRO and Addicted bring in Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the TurboGrafx classic, Air Zonk!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 042 - Jackal (December 2021) 22.01.2022 1:46:01

In Episode 042, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a shmup-adjacent game that is a classic on the NES, but a bit more obscure in the arcade: Jackal!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 041 - R-Type III (November 2021) 13.12.2021 1:49:13

In Episode 041, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a classic that made the move from the arcade to home consoles for it's third installment, R-Type III!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 040 - Shikhondo Soul Eater (October 2021) 12.11.2021 1:38:00

In Episode 040, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a more recent shmup that made waves initally, the Korean-developed Shikhondo!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 039 - Assault Shell (September 2021) 07.10.2021 2:14:50

In Episode 039, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by indie developer Someguy of Team Overloaded Studios, to discuss Assault Shell!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 038 - Galaga '88 (August 2021) 18.09.2021 1:34:48

In Episode 038, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the evolution of fixed shooters with Namco's classic Galaga '88!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 037 - Project Starship X (July 2021) 31.08.2021 2:37:46

In Episode 037, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the Rogue-lite shooting game Project Starship X!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 036 - Mercenary Force (June 2021) 11.07.2021 1:21:30

In Episode 036, MetalFRO and Addicted look at the podcast's 1st Game Boy shooter, the oft forgotten, unique & interesting Mercenary Force!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 035 - Gunbird (May 2021) 12.06.2021 1:33:01

In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 034 - Vritra (April 2021) 30.05.2021 2:06:31

In Episode 034, Addicted and MetalFRO analyze a doujin shooter that recalls the classics of the genre, called Vritra!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 033 - Demonizer (March 2021) 16.04.2021 1:31:33

In Episode 033, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at debut shooter from newcomer Iori Branford, the fantasy-themed Demonizer!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 032 - Under Defeat (February 2021) 25.03.2021 1:43:38

In Episode 032, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss a late entry to the Dreamcast, which is also an early entry for developer G.rev - it's Under Defeat!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 031 - Battle Garegga (January 2020) 27.02.2021 3:01:37

In Episode 031, Addicted and MetalFRO are joined by shmup scene luminaries, Plasmo and Mark_MSX, to discuss what is widely considered to be one of the best shooters of all time, Battle Garegga!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 030 - Flight of Pigarus & Top 5 of 2020 (December 2020) 24.01.2021 1:31:12

In Episode 030, Addicted and MetalFRO briefly look at a SMS homebrew caravan shooter, Flight of Pigarus. We also discuss our Top 5 shmups of 2020!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 029 - Jamestown Plus (November 2020) 17.12.2020 1:47:19

In Episode 029, Addicted and MetalFRO have a Thanksgiving feast with an indie shmup that made quite an impression upon its debut, with some added features in the expanded Jamestown Plus.

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 028 - Darius Twin (October 2020) 19.11.2020 1:30:40

In Episode 028, MetalFRO and Addicted have a look at their first game in a classic series, the console-exclusive Darius Twin!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 027 - Kamui (September 2020) 10.10.2020 1:04:40

Addicted and MetalFRO look at an older Japanese doujin title that borrows pretty heavily from one of Taito's signature shmup series. It's Kamui, from Siter Skain!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 026 - ZeroRanger (August 2020) 13.09.2020 1:32:41

Addicted and MetalFRO break down a highly acclaimed indie shmup that hit the scene just 2 years ago, and has already made a huge splash - ZeroRanger!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 025 - Area 88/U.N. Squadron (July 2020) 30.08.2020 1:50:57

MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by the one and only Ser Flash, aka Serraxor, from the Bullet Heaven YouTube series, for a lively discussion about Capcom's U.N. Squadron!

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 024 - Fantasy Zone (May 2020) 13.06.2020 1:47:30

MetalFRO and Addicted explore an early example of the cute-em-up sub genre of shooting games, Sega's classic Fantasy Zone.

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 023 - Steel Vampire (April 2020) 18.05.2020 1:57:48

Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at one of the only games that has come westward from Japanese doujin developer Akiragoya, the quirky Steel Vampire.

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 022 - Gaiares (March 2020) 30.04.2020 2:47:52

Addicted and MetalFRO discuss, at length, the Sega Genesis shooting game classic, Gaiares, and hopefully give you enough reasons to check it out for yourself.

Shoot the Core-cast Episode 021 - Grid Seeker (February 2020) 21.03.2020 1:50:46

Addicted and MetalFRO take on their first Taito shmup, but with an unlikely pick: 1992's Grid Seeker. Findout what we like, don't like, and what makes this game tick!