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Can you believe the Xbox is now 20!? I sure can't and neither can my guest for this episode, Andrew from the EXP Point. In this episode we dive into the history of the console that launched Microsoft into the home console market while also sharing our memories of the system.   End Song: Fly Like a Butterfly (Jet Set Radio Future Remix) Artist: NPC Album: Remixes, etc. Volume 4 https://npccc.bandca...

In this not so mini mini episode, Josh and Dexter are back to discuss episode 7 of Captain N the Game Master! And this week Stephan Reese of the Art of Nintendo Power is also back on! You will definitely want to listen to this one as we break it down and discuss why Princess Lana is so wasteful. Follow Stephan on Twitter ! Go check out his The Interactive Art Collection ! End Song: Beneath a Hollo...

We have come to the end of our scripted dive into the history of the RTS genre. I explain it in more detail in the episode, but the amount of work for these scripted episodes is just getting more and more and I sadly don't have the time to keep up with these monthly scripted episodes. I may continue on with this though at a less frequent pace in the future, we will see. End Song: Hyrule Field Arti...

This week's episode is dedicated to everything Warcraft! Well sort of.... My friends Andrew and Jamie are on to break down Warcraft 1 through 3 and of course talk about the boundless amounts of Warcraft lore. End Song: For The Alliance Artist: Eucatastrophe https://soundcloud.com/eucatastrophe Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www...

It is HERE the 200th episode of the Still Loading podcast! This was a weird new idea for an episode for me but I hope you all enjoy it! I wanted a way to include a lot of friends of the show on the episode andddd well you'll just have to listen to see how I do it! Shout-out to my guests on this episode! Taste Of Dragons The GameCube Was Cool The EXP Point End Song: Funky Bunny Artist: Robotprins/c...

Captain N is back! And this time it's not just Dexter on the episode but also new friend to the show Stephan Reese! Stephan runs a non-profit organization called The Interactive Art Collection though he is probably more famous for running the Art of Nintendo Power account on Twitter where he collects and displays the original pieces of art that were used in the Nintendo Power magazine. Follow Step...

This week's episode marks the return of my buddy Super Smack! I'm really happy to have him back on because we go through is BRAND NEW EP, Neon Blue. Track by track we talk about each song and his influences for them. It was an amazing conversation and an episode you will not want to miss! Check out Neon Blue HERE Or check it out on Spotify HERE Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitb...

We have finally arrived to the first truly big RTS game. The Command and Conquer series is known for popularizing the RTS genre and my friend Bob joins me on this episode to really dive into the nitty gritty of the series. End Song: Act on Instict Remix Artist: SIDNIFY Album: N/A https://sidnify.bandcamp.com/track/command-conquer-act-on-instinct-remix Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://w...

The History of RTS series returns for it's 5th installment! This time we dive into the RTS games right up until the release of Command & Conquer (which may just be the next episode... hint hint) GouldFish On Games Video: https://youtu.be/aD6d0cH0nNA End Song: Sacred Grove Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bit...

The Captain N series has returned! This week we find out what happened to our heroes after last months cliff hanger. Spoiler alert this episode is a little weak. End Song: Contemplation Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Mii Tomo Grooves https://music.djcutman.com/album/mii-tomo-grooves Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stil...

This week on the show we bring back the text adventure! Specifically Goldfinger (cue the song). I'm joined by my friends Mel (Birb) and Chris (Brit) to meander our way through this James Bond adventure. End Song: Hallway To Hell (Castlevania - Heart of Fire) Artist: Joshua Morse Album: VLAD II https://gamechops.com/vlad2/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Sup...

We are back with another mini episode on the history of RTS games! This is part 4 of the series. Who knows how long it will go!? I sure don't. This week we cover games like Mega-Lo-Mania, Command HQ and Dune II! End Song: Mipha's Grace Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podc...

On this new episode I sit down with a fellow Josh! Josh Loveridge the owner and CEO of Stratton Game Studios based out of Ireland. Under the Stratton banner they have published 3 games between Xbox One and PS4. Make sure you check out this episode! End Song: For A Nickel Artist: Joshua Morse Album: Plugged In https://gamechops.com/plugged-in/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbyb...

This episode is all about righting a terrible wrong. A few years ago I did an episode of my 40 for 40 series on this game and in my opinion it was awful. I spent only 20 minutes to cover not only the original Donkey Kong but also Donkey Kong Jr and the original Double Dragon. This is the first part of trying to right that terrible wrong. To help me with that is competitive Donkey Kong player Deare...

ITS A CROSSOVER! I guested on the Cutscenes & Cupcakes podcast this past week and they sent me the audio. I loved our conversation on Ghost of Tsushima and I honestly dont think I could do an episode on my own that turned out this well. Give it a listen and go check out their amazing podcast! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www....

This month's Captain N mini episode is an especially goofy one. Definitely watch this episode before listening because Dexter and I had a ton of fun with it. Why does Mega Man not know what to do with his balls!? Find out on this episode! End Song: Mii Amigos Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Mii Tomo Grooves https://music.djcutman.com/album/mii-tomo-grooves Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www...

On this episode I tried something a little different. This episode is all about Animal Crossing New Horizons, but specifically memories from the 2020 pandemic involving New Horizons. I've talked before about the importance of contextual preservation of video games and this is my stab at just that. Guests on this episode are Twitch streamer OhHeyItsDavid and podcasts/streamers Brian and Jo from the...

Part 3 on the history of the RTS genre is here! This week's episode dives into games like Nether Earth, Modem Wars and Herzog Zwei! This is the episode where we at last arrive at the first "official" RTS! End Song: Dark World Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https...

Final Fantasy VI returns! A few years ago I did an episode on Final Fantasy VI with my friend Jamie. I'm here again talking about this amazing game because I received a review copy of a new FF6 book by Sebastian Deken from Boss Fight Books! To cover this game thoroughly I invited Brian from the Taste of Dragons podcast on to talk about the game and some of it's deeper aspects. I tried covering the...

Dexter Morrill is back with me this week to talk about episode 3 of Captain N: The Game Master! In episode 3 Kevin the game master is hunted by one of his former bullies who claims Kevin isn't the ultimate game master but he is and he's gonna prove it... End Song: Photo Shoot Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Mii Tomo Grooves https://music.djcutman.com/album/mii-tomo-grooves Check out the Bit by Bit Founda...

Gabe Swarr is back! For those who didn't listen to my interview with him earlier this year, Gabe is one of the executive producers for the Animaniacs reboot. And unsurprisingly he is a huge cartoon fan. I invited him on to talk about one of my favorite games ever, Tiny Toon Advantures: Buster's Hidden Treasure! End Song: Laying down Some Patterns Artist: Ultrasyd Album: N/A https://soundcloud.com/...

We continue our series on the history of the RTS genre. Some notable games covered in this episode is Legionnaire and The Ancient Art of War! End Song: Fairy Fountain Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still L...

It's the 20th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance this year! Joining me to discuss Nintendo's official successor to the Game Boy are Mike and Neil from The GameCube Was Cool podcast! We talk about the console's history, how it kept Nintendo afloat during a difficult time and take some time to read some listener memories! End Song: JPEG_Jive Artist: Protodome Album: BLUESCREEN https://protodome.ban...

The Captain N series is back with episode 2! Dexter Morrill and I break down the episode "How's Bayou" and we learn what really needs lubrication or not..... End Song: Getting Ready Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Mii Tomo Grooves https://music.djcutman.com/album/mii-tomo-grooves Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloa...

On this week's episode I am joined by Daniel Greenberg! Dan is a professor at George Mason University who teaches video game design. He is also the owner of Winterion Game Studios! Download this episode I promise you, you won't want to miss it! Check out Winterion Studios! https://winterion.com/ End Song: Special Stage (From Sonic 3) Artist: Player2 Album: Spindash 3 https://gamechops.com/spindash...