VGBS Gaming Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by the awesome Jeff Ball, creator of the music for Tiny Barbarian DX! Today’s guest is definitely on our level and we get pretty deep in this one (Don’t we always?). We flow from music to gaming to the crazy distractions in our world today vs. much simpler times when we were kids back in the stone age. Come on in and set a spell!

For our third annual VGBS Live Panel at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018, we are talking about our favorite Hidden Gaming Gems for tons of consoles! Throughout the history of video games there are titles that go unnoticed by the majority of gamers. Let’s sit down and go over a few of our favorite unappreciated games from various generations, both old and new. This is VGBS Live!

The Boys are here, together in one place…comin’ atcha from the VGBS Retroseum! Among many things, we chat about the snowball effect from staying constant and consistent with projects, and the current YouTube demonetization issues along with YouTubers deleting their accounts. Also discussed is a classic DIY issue of not taking care of current project backers, before starting a completely new projec...

All about the Everdrive N8... For this VGBS go-around, we discuss features of the the EverDrive N8, setting it up and getting everything started. This episode also contains SD Card info and comparisons with the PowerPak. In addition, The Boys delve into the wild world of Hacks, Famicom to English Translations, and some of the best places online to find them.

This time on the cast, we leap down the pipeline leading straight to our favorite Super Mario Memories! Starting from the original Mario Bros., we discuss how we first came upon these games and snapshots of what our lives were like during these crucial periods in gaming history. Our princess may be in another castle, but VGBS is right here, right now, and always ready to rock!

Bullshit Homework strikes for the VGBS Crew yet again! In our second love letter to this prized masterpiece, we first talk about Super Smash TV for SNES. We then go into the excellent Smash TV versions on the PS2 (from Midway Arcade Treasures) and also on Xbox CoinOPS. We then cover various types of useful gameplay strategies along with our thoughts as we played through this amazing jewel. Let's g...

We knew from the beginning that this time would eventually come and it's finally here...Smash TV time that is!!! To start off our journey with this glorious classic, we explore and compare different versions that are out there, especially regarding controls and gameplay. From the twin stick perfection of the arcade to the odd and unique nuances of the console port control schemes. We also reminisc...

Bullshit Homework time! We tackle Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx16! The BS Homework road to enlightenment calls to us yet again...in the form of Ninja Spirit! Such a gem from our past and a definite bucket list candidate that simply cannot be denied. So sharpen your katana, dip those throwing stars in poison, load up on bamboo pipe bombs, and untangle that chain-sickle because as you may have gue...

Bullshit Homework is back. It's time to explore Jeffrey Wittenhagen's Black Box Challenge! This is supreme badassary unbound, straight from the ever brilliant Rob Bryant and Sly Dog Studios. Now, we're not letting the cat too far out of the bag here as we do want to leave much of the exploration goodness for you all to enjoy on your own. Today, we'll concentrate on many of the basics in terms of g...

Our special guest today is Jason Lepine: Currently and heavily involved with Enthusiast Gaming (Nintendo, PlayStation, PC Gaming Enthusiast) and Destructoid. In this episode, we discuss what initially got Jason into the gaming scene and the motivations behind his current projects. We then chat about how graphical art styles have changed through the generations and how nostalgia can play into which...

Our special guest panelist, Issa returns to wrap up his trilogy of back to back VGBS episodes. This time we concentrate primarily on establishing story and character depth in project creation. We explore both sides of the spectrum, covering what makes a well-rounded, in-depth character and story vs. the more cliche side of things where development is generally lacking. From there, we round out the...

Issa's back on the attack and we pick up right where we left off from the previous episode. This time we discuss the issues with video game to film adaptations, citing examples from the Castlevania Netflix Animated Series, and also the films Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Bros. We also take a sneak peek into Issa’s personal Castlevania project idea and why sto...

In this episode, we're joined by our buddy Issa "The Hero" Kabeer: Nintendo Age stalwart, avid gamer, and aspiring actor. We delve into something that strongly interests all three of us, which is the topic of interconnecting gaming with other forms and mediums of entertainment. Also on the docket, we have fun discussing Castlevania series theories and thoughts on overall continuity.

We Interview VGBS Kickstarter Backer Christian A. Deitering aka Ferris Bueller, a huge NES Homebrew collector and film creator. This was a really fun conversation and Christian is a really awesome dude! Topics: VGBS Season 1 KS Project Overview Christian's Story Nintendo Age Eras Distribution Options Open Up for Homebrewers Mega Cat Studios Controversy with VG Reproductions Character Likeness Usag...

VGBS is Live at A Video Game Con in New Jersey. Jeff gives an overview of his projects thus far and provides updates on his future endeavors. Rewind Mike is along for the ride and digs into Jeff's psyche to extract further intricate details. The boys also share their love for the NES Homebrew gaming scene, and expound heavily upon the newly released Jeffrey Wittenhagen's Black Box Challenge as wel...

With YouTube popularity expanding into the stellar sphere, some are saying this exposure of information to the masses is ruining the retro game collecting scene as a whole. Hidden gems are continually being brought into the limelight, along with retro game hunting shows giving tips of the trade and inspiring many others to follow suit. Is this rapid influx single-handedly drying up ease of availab...

VGBS is Live at Game On Expo in Arizona. Topics: Panel Opening The Goofy Foot NES Controller! Let's Talk VG Obscurities: -Puzznic (NES) -Flying Warriors (NES) -Ultimate Fighter (SNES) -Mendel Palace (NES) -Mighty Bomb Jack (NES) -Pyros/Wardner (Arcade) -Crime Busters (Famicom Disk System/NES Clone Consoles) -Tailgate Party (NES Homebrew) -Super Russian Roulette (NES Homebrew) -Black Box Challenge...

We talk about one of our favorite non-Nintendo consoles of all time...the TurboGrafx-16 and it's superior Japanese brethren the PC Engine. Come Join us for the great memories! Topics Covered: Intro/Preface Classic Capacitor Issues Cord Extensions Our Initial TG-16 Experiences Bonk Talk Tricky Kick Splatterhouse Gamepad Goodness Cousin Bryan: Mad Genius (RIP) Tracking Down the Consoles Star Soldier...

VGBS is Live at Coleco Expo in New Jersey. Topics: Panel Intros/Backgrounds Author Styles & Differences Publisher Woes Getting YOUR Vision Out There DIY Publishing & Distribution Phoenix IV by Leonard Herman Antoine Clerc-Renaud's Story Dealing with Criticism Patrick Hickey Jr.'s Story The Beauty of a Tangible Item Get that Good Community Karma! Conclusion This is VGBS!

Season 4 begins with a slash! It's time... Topics: Kickstarter Project Overview Who's Affiliated? Digging into the Details! Launch Issues Initial Experience Stories Online Gaming Negatives Death Sequences Abound Abilities, Achievements, & Unlockables Different Jason Skins Single Player Mode Excitement Being the Hunter vs. the Hunted Solo Campaign Possibilities Wrap-Up

Our 3rd Season Finale is finally here! The ever-extending Hylian Path stretches before us again with this exalted and prized gem...Time to do this one some VGBS Justice! Topics Covered --------------- Introduction Timeline Madness Our Initial Experiences LTTP's Linear, Intuitive Nature Fairy Fountain Fun Maxing out Arrows and Bombs Early The Cave of Infinite Rupees Chibi Pa Anime Festival Tourname...

VGBS is Live at ReplayFX in Pittsburgh, PA. Topic Include: Hagen's Alley Books: Past, Present, Future 'NES Oddities' Book Project Breakdown Research: Universally Playable Famicom Games Going down the Homebrew Rabbit Hole Battery Saves & Passwords Pinball & Arcade Machines Nintendo Playchoice-10 & VS. System Jeff's Custom Red Tent Shooting the Dog in VS. Duck Hunt VS. Slalom ahead of it...

In our precursor to the VGBS Season 3 Finale, the boys finally catch up with the gorgeous, hidden gem mega-classic, Vice: Project Doom! This audio journey takes you through each and every stage, offering solid strategies and our individual methods of approach. Many of the bosses seem intimidating at first, but we’ve hammered out effective solutions to their many patterns of destruction. Also inclu...

Kyle and Jeff go over their entire weekend of madness in detail at Midwest Gaming Classic. From the partying to the games, it's all here! Do we find anything to buy from the seller tent? Let's find out... Topics Covered: Jeff's Journey to the Midwest VGBS Heads to MGC Friday Night Arrival Tailgate Party (NES Homebrew) Power Pad Cornhole Fun Spook-o'-tron (NES Homebrew) & The Virtual Boy Retro...

GameCenter CX is a long-running show in Japan about video games! We bullshit about it and talk about our favorite aspects of the series. Topics Covered: GameCenter CX Synopsis Shinya Arino Arcade Field Trips Abound The Northernmost Game Center Travelogue A Look into Japanese Culture Takahashi Meijin, The Real-Life Master Higgins Star Force: Defeating Rarios Season 1 Overview Free Subtitled Episode...