That Game Rules!

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past deserves all its praise and more. Dust off your boomerang, sharpen up your Master Sword, and hit up that hookshot with a little WD-40. We’ll explore all of Hyrule, Dark World, and maybe my mom’s basement in another dumb, retro episode of That Game Rules!  Well, excuuuuuusse me, listeners. But I have to talk about 1991. The Boglins make an appearance, Nintend...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Ninjas, brothers, and as the great philosopher Vin Diesel would say, “something something family.” Can a game be great in 1989, but be terrible in 2025? People are all over the place on this one. We break this NES classic down and talk about our favorite heroes in a half shell, Cowabunga Dudes and Dudettes!  HEY YOU GUUUUYYYYSSS! Stopping by 1989 this week, we talk ab...

Enter that Konami Code and let’s get to the runnin’ and gunnin’. Contra is a top tier tough NES game. Sometimes referred to as one of the hardest games on the Nintendo, a title well deserved. Also referred to as one of the best games ever released for the Nintendo, another title well deserved. Let’s talk about weapons, cheats, and more as we GET TO THA CHOPPA in this week’s episode of That Game Ru...

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine...Now let’s see how well you handle it. It's a galactic good time and we’re ready for Part 2 of Super Mario Galaxy!   We break down galaxies, power ups, music and more. Plus, a mini dive on the Nintendo Wii itself. Let's-a-go!  As always, I can't keep the thoughts straight and talk about a whole bunch of other nonsense too...    Let's waste some more time this...

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for an Italian plumber.”  Neil Armstrong (probably)    Mama Mia! Finally, a chance to redeem myself for that terrible Mario 64 episode. The episode, not the game, I’m only slightly less terrible now. Super Mario Galaxy debuted on the Wii back in 2007. I should have played it more back then, but I’ll make up for it now. This game has it all: the levels...

Banjo Kazooie is another Nintendo and Rare collab, and there’s a reason these are some of the best video games ever made. When this game hit the market, Banjo and Kazooie talon trotted right off the screen and into our hearts. An excellent mix of platforming and puzzle solving mixed with never ending humor and charm. Yeah, I like this game. Let’s talk about history, story, level rankings, and more...

Hi Everybody! It’s Simpsons Arcade time! I was going to advertise this podcast by standing outside and firing a shotgun into the air, but I don’t want Wiggum and his little hooves coming after me. Let this podcast simmer in your brain like a nice steamed ham. If Mr. Curns is listening, remember, I bad want money now. Me sick. Oooh, he card read good.     We take a timewarp to Springfield itself! W...

It’s Mega Man time! We got special weapons, Rush, Proto Man, and all the sprite flickers and slowdown you can manage. Let’s talk levels, robot masters, and the amazing music of another legacy NES game. Is Mega Man 3 better than Mega Man 2? Can you handle all the Mega Man tracks I play during the episode? We’ll break it all down in another buster blastin’ episode of That Game Rules!     We stop by...

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“Where’s my zombies and all my dogs? Throw them hands up and show some love, and I welcome you to Racoon City, I said welcome to Racoon City.” Stock up your ammo and ink ribbons and run, walk, or limp though this episode as we dissect the horror masterpiece Resident Evil 2. This game gives me all the feelings and was hard to cram into an hour episode, so I didn’t - I just keep talking, but we mana...

An epic story about a knight named Arthur and his never-ending quest to find pants! I love a good, challenging game that rewards you while feeding you your lunch. Our brave hero travels beyond graveyards, haunted castles, demonic dungeons, and a journey through the ghoul’s stomach itself. This game is tough but looks good doing it. Let’s break down Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts on the Super Nintendo! Sup...

This week’s episode is on the amazing NES classis Castlevania. A legacy game that spawned sequels across generations, comics and lore, a Netflix series, and a story that continues to this day. This game spawned its own genre of video games, and it all began with a vampire hunter named Simon Belmont. Watch out for those Medusa heads! Let’s go over this whole game and more on a monster mashing episo...

A long time ago, in a basement far, far away... Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire from the N64 on a nice CRT tv. This game took a chance with a new character and story placed within the Star Wars universe we know and love. Let’s dive into Dash Rendar’s story and talk about bounty hunters, wonky N64 controls, wampas, and some of the best music in Star Wars gaming. Punch it, Chewie!    We stop by 199...

This week we head back to the Gameboy to play a Top 3 All Time Gameboy game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. We’ve got some sweet new mechanics, new power-ups, and the introduction of a certain mustachioed villain. Let’s jump, swim, and fly our way through another Mario adventure here at That Game Rules!    We also take a fun trip to 1992. You’ve got the NES and SNES, but did you ever get the...

If it doesn’t say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing. Well, we get real today and talk about a top tier 3rd party NES game. Unique vehicles and playstyle, a variety of tracks, plus a popular toy brand to ride off the road with. Nintendo tried to keep this one off the shelves, bunch of bullies... We break down this game, the Game Genie, and a whole lot more on another episode about a high-qual...

An episode 65 million years in the making, and no we’re not talking about Jurassic Park. Well, I talk a little Jurassic Park. I freakin’ love Jurassic Park...Anyways. Today's episode is on Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for the N64. A perfect way to showcase the 3D capabilities of the brand-new, shiny Nintendo 64. OK it was more matte grey than shiny, but you get it. This game mixes the prehistoric with f...

Nintendo. Disney. Capcom. When these 3 get together, it’s usually a pretty good time. Today, we’re taking a magical carpet ride to the 90s and talking about Aladdin for the SNES. I played this game a ton back in the day. We’re gonna break down the game, talk about this Disney classic across multiple systems, and just show Robin Williams some love. So come on down, stop on by, hop a carpet and fly,...

Time to get weird, time to get crazy, you wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts. Let’s talk the crazy sequel/not-a-sequel that is Super Mario Bros. 2! Spoiler Alert! I love this freaking game. We’ve got a lot of history behind this game. We talk about the legacy of Super Mario Bros. 2 and the mechanics, enemies, themes and music that have stuck with the franchise for decades. Grab a turnip, hop on your m...

Finally, a Zelda episode! It may not be the Zelda game everyone has played, but it's definitely the game everyone should! I only played this game with the last few years, and I don't know how this one snuck by me. This game has a little bit of everything: Link to the Past Ocarina of Time Wind Waker Honey, I Shrunk the Kids It's all there just waiting for you. Come join Zelda, Link, and Ezlo (Hey,...

Let’s get back to the NES this week and talk about a sweet Disney platformer. I grew up on all the Disney classics and when you’re a kid, you just wanna play a game with the cartoons you watched. This game delivered. Great sprites, smooth gameplay, and the amazing 8-bit tunes made this game a big seller and favorite rental. There’s no case too big, no case too small, let’s get to it!    Somehow, w...

This week we’re heading back to the Sega Genisis. We’ve got a ship to rebuild if we’re ever going to make it home to planet Funkotron. We’re talking ToeJam and Earl! It’s time to get groovy, bust out some sweet beats, and avoid that crazy lady with the shopping cart. What the funk even is this game??? It’s a time capsule for the 90s!    Plus, we take a trip to 1991 where I talk about how amazing a...

Did humanity peak with the N64? Maybe... Well, today we talk Mario Party 1. Grab your joysticks (and Band-aids) because we’ve got mini games to crush and stars to steal! The word “party” in the title is appropriate, because we used to put in hours on this game back in the day. Nintendo does it again, creating a polished franchise that survives multiple systems and decades. Yeah, I’m gushing, liste...

Step 1: Take Sonic the Hedgehog  Step 2: Put Sonic on Sega Game Gear  Step 3: ???  Step 4: Profit!  Sonic 2 was released on the Sega Game Gear as it should have been. A Sega handheld should have games featuring their best mascot. Unfortunately for Sonic, he just wants to go fast. But can you go fast when you can't see where you're going? Let's break this game down and see if we can find where Sega...

First you draw a circle, then you play this awesome game! Kirby debuted on the Gameboy, but it took the NES to put this pink puffball into the spotlight. It can be both a tough platformer and an easy fun time, while cranking out some great 8 bit music. Let’s talk Kirby’s Adventure today on That Game Rules!  Plus, we stop by 1993, or the late 1900’s as it were. We talk about my love of crappy B hor...