The SNES Podcast

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are joined by guest host Thrak as we discuss one of several Pro Wrestling games that was Japanese only -- Fire Pro Wrestling! A long running franchise which has a small passionate fan base, we discuss how this entry plays and if it's worth playing today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com ...

In this episode Joe and Greg look at the game with perhaps the coolest SNES Box artwork -- Robocop vs Terminator! A video game spin off of the popular comic book series, we discuss how this game differs from the Genesis version (there's quite a lot of changes for once!), how faithful the game is to the source materials, and how i holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB p...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are joined by special guest host Pizza Dinosaur as we talk about the ports of the Fatal Fury arcade games! The SNES got ports of Fatal Fury and Fatal Fury 2 along with an enhanced version of the second game known as Fatal Fury Special. We discuss the games and how well the ports were handled from the powerful arcade SNK hardware to the less powerful...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg look at the platformer Congo's Caper! Either a sequel or a spinoff of Joe and Mac (depending on what country your in), we explore how this game both feels like and does not feel like the past game, as well as how it holds up today. As always thanks for listening! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@y...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are joined by Kris from Stone Age Gamer (and our podcast host) as we discuss one of his favorite games, Cool Spot! Another one of the mascot themed games from the 90's we explore what makes this one different. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SN...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe finish up our basketball spring coverage with a look at the underrated Looney Tunes B-Ball! Play two on two basketball with your favorite Looney Tunes characters in this surprisingly good title. We discuss the game and why it's so fun to play. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as alwa...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at one of the first sports games for the SNES -- Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball! A port of a computer game, in this near future game you coach an enhanced team of players where there are few rules. How does the game play and hold up today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodc...

In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by returning guest host No Swear Gamer (NSG) to discuss another basketball game -- NCAA Basketball! In celebration of March Madness going on right now, we present to you our thoughts on this ground breaking SNES Basketball game with 3D spin around of the court thanks to Mode 7 graphics. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to t...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe is joined by return guest host and huge Mega Man X fan Khodhum to discuss the sequel to the very successful game Mega Man X2! They discuss how the game is even better then the original and how it holds up today. As always thanks for listening! NOTE: Due to a technical problem Greg's side of the audio was lost so it's just two hosts for this episode. Any ques...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe celebrate the recently finished Winter Olympics 2026 with the one Winter Olympics game that came out for the SNES (and other systems), based off the Winter Olympics 94. You play 10 mini games based off real Olympic events complete with opening and closing ceremonies. We discuss the overall package and how well it plays. Any questions, comments, etc...

In this episode Greg and Joe look at a Mortal Kombat-ish fighting game, Weaponlord! Published by Namco and seen as the predecessor to the Soul Caliber games, this brutal game allows you to hack off parts of your enemy as you advance through comic book style battles and setting. We discuss the history and features of this game and how it holds up. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe welcome in 2026 with a look at another 'me to' fighting game clone from the early 90's -- Doomsday Warrior! We discuss the game and how it works, and if it's worth playing today. As always thanks for listening! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The...

In this episode, Greg and Joe cover the first game of 2026 with a obscure shooter! A top down shooter made by Compile (the same company behind such classics as The Guardian Legend), this overlooked shooter was a blast to play. We discuss the game and why it worked for us, and the history and pricing of this rare game. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespo...

Hope everyone had a good holidays! In this episode Greg and Joe again look back at the games we covered in 2025. Listen to the good, bad, and ugly and what really made an impression on us. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is proud to be part of the Geekade network! Please check ou...

In this episode Greg and Joe cover a 'different' wrestling game -- WCW SuperBrawl Wrestling! WCW was the rival league to the WWF that operated in the 90's before being bought and merged into the WWF. We cover the only WCW game on the SNES as we discuss some history of wrestling leagues and how this game plays, and how it compares to the other SNES wrestling games. Any questions, comments, etc can...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe celebrate hockey season by talking about one of the most loved sports video games of all time -- NHL 94! Released several years after the NHL franchise started, this game blends arcade style gameplay with sim management, creating what many consider a perfect balance for anyone to pick up and play. We talk about the game and why it's considered a cla...

In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the video game adaptations of the popular puzzle cartoon, Where's Waldo? Although not as popular as it used to be today, it was a huge success in the 90's and 00's and inspired spin off's such as a comic strip, cartoon, and video games. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it handles it's Where's Waldo theming and gameplay. Any questions, comment...

In this special episode Greg and Joe are joined by returning guest host Sean to discuss one of his favorite SNES games -- Mega Man X! A bold attempt to inject new life into a franchise getting long in the tooth, this game is a classic and we discuss why this is, how the game holds up, and other MM X related topics. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodca...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover a obscure game for the system that neither of us had heard of or played before -- Warlock! A platformer game with some Prince of Persia elements based on two horror movies of the same name, does this game buck the trend of 'bad movies make bad games'? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to t...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast we cover the released and unreleased Barbie games for the SNES. Barbie is a culture icon, but her first showings in video games were....rough. We discuss this and a brief history of the doll and the video games Barbie has been in and go into depth about these two (actually very different) video games. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast we look at one of the most polarization games on the system -- Lester the Unlikely! An action platform game with elements of adventure games, you play someone who is totally not a hero trying to save a princess on a tropical island. Some people love it and some people hate it, so we dig into the game and the matter and how we ended up feeling about it. Any quest...

In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover a remake of remake! The Wizrdry series started for personal computers in 1981 and is considered one of the original great CRPG's, which went on to inspire many famous franchises. The first three games were upgraded for the Famicom (with the first two getting a NES release) and then the games were upgraded slightly AGAIN for a Japanese...

In this episode Greg and Joe cover the SNES ports of the classic action/platformer computer games Prince of Persia 1 and 2! The games were very popular and led to the start of a franchise which is still going strong today. We cover the games and the history of the franchise and how well the games got ported to the SNES. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnes...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg do another two for one bundle package -- we cover both Flintstones games for the SNES! One based off the first live action movie and the other based off the cartoon, these are both platformers but with key differences. We talk about the franchise and these games and how they hold up today, and as always, thanks for your support! Any questions, comm...

In this special episode Greg and Joe cover the four SNES Simpsons games! Made and released during the height of Simpsons mania in the early 90's (nine Simpsons games came out from 1991 to 1994), we discuss the franchise in broad strokes before diving into each game to see how it plays, how it ties into the franchise and how they hold up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB pag...