WTFamicom with Dan and Nick

Is it really "GAME OVER" for 2023 already? This year went by faster than Sonic the Hedgehog. It seems like only yesterday we were doing episodes dedicated to dating apps, rotten videogame adaptations, and polygon Bruce Willis. So we figured what better way to sum up the last 12 months than by giving you EXACTLY what you wanted: a playlist of every intro song we've created this year. Are they made...

The first Thanksgiving would be a lot different if everyone was a gamer. Pilgrims playing Fortnite, Native Americans playing Minecraft, and Turkeys sitting on neon-colored gaming chairs and talking to their chat members on Twitch. Those fat birds definitely earned some chill time after being stuffed for centuries, don't you think? On today's bonus episode we chat about videogames that involved a t...

There hasn't been one comic book villian that Superman faced that wasn't eventually defeated by his farmboy brand of truth, justice and the American way. The guy has single-handedly beat otherworldly gods, unstoppable doomsday monsters and even a 90's mullet. But those enemies were nothing compared to the Man of Steel's greatest threat to date - a plastic gaming cartridge. On today's bonus episode...

DEATH - what a guy. Just ask any horror fan and to them he's part Elvis, part Santa Clause and cool as all hell. Unfortunately there are some videogame characters that might disagree with that sentiment. The truth is no pixel or polygon is safe from him and the "game over" screen. But could their deaths have been avoided or were they part of his design? On today's special Halloween episode we take...

"IT HAS BEGUN!". An immortal movie quote said by an immortal sorcerer right before a fighting competition for...mortals. That movie is of course the 1995 film adaptation "Mortal Kombat". But did you know that there was an official animated prequel released a week before the film that included godlike motion capture CGI fights that sort of techincally won an Academy Award? On today's episode we cha...

First, let us clear some things up. No, we do not mention the Wii U once in this episode. Why would we? And no, we do not talk about that famous romantic comedy or even email for that matter. But we do talk about mail and to be more precise, we talk about YOUR mail. Taking inspiration from AOL, and frankly our own laziness, we present our very first dedicated mailbag episode. Join us as we answer...

The apocalypse is coming! Techincally it already came. In 1998 a videogame was released that captured the exact essence of what the end of the world would be like; slow paced action, horny horsemen and a big movie star saying things like "Suck on this!" to people who aren't there. Bruce Willis had also just dropped one of the biggest flicks of his career so of course he followed that up with a vid...

What is The Matrix? To some, it's a simulation we live in covering up a reality of control and deception. To others, it's a 1999 movie where a guy in sunglasses named Larry gives one of the dudes from "Bill & Ted" some pills. Could very well be Gas-X and a Tylenol. Either way, the iconography is undeniable and ripe for videogame inspiration. What if Link took a pill from Zelda? How would Crash Ban...

If you could wish for anything what would it be? Win the TWISTED METAL competition and the host, Calypso, will agree to grant any wish you desire. The downside is that he'll twist it and probably turn you into a watch or toaster for some reason. You never know what you're going to get with him. Fortunately Playstation fans know exactly what they're getting with this franchise and that is vehicular...

Pink Floyd was right - "we dont/need no/edutainment"! That's it, right? Well it should be because any kind of media that tells you learning is fun sucks and that goes double for videogames. When you're young there's no difference between regular Mario and Dr. Mario. They're the same illiterate Italian plumber in my eyes. So what makes a game educational? And when does it stop being fun and just be...

Artificial Intelligence - friend or foe? Just kidding, it's obviously foe. Whether it's used by sleazy movie studios, sleazy videogame companies or even sleazy podcasters, there's no escaping it. The fear of self-aware A.I. is nothing new and today we make it more realistic than ever by joining the revolution! But whose side are we on? On today's bonus episode we cozy up with A.I. and ChatGPT by a...

Age is just a number. BEFORE YOU CALL THE COPS, LET ME FINISH! Age is just a number...when it comes to playable videogame characters. Whether you're a baby-like pink ball with an eating disorder (Kirby) or a geriatric Spartan who wears ashes as a vibe for over a millenia (Kratos), we accept all ages in this space. But why is trying to find out character's actual date of birth so damn confusing? Ar...

When you're old, alot of things start to change. Your back hurts when you get out of bed, people start calling you "sir" or "ma'am" and your taste in videogames doesn't go beyond 16-bit. Fortunately we have the perfect magazine for you that's also old and loves games with outdated graphics - NINTENDO POWER! On today's bonus episode we take a look at Issue 40 from September 1992 and chat fake celeb...

Dog - man's best friend. Loyal to the very end. On occasion though, he might take your car, challenge people to rap battles and try to kiss a flower-girl. It was the 90's, we all did some weird stuff. And no one was weirder than that 2D, hip-hop hero from the original Playstation, "Parappa the Rapper". He's had an anime series, a spinoff, been part of a battle royale, and for over 25 years this do...

"SUE ME" - we've all said it atleast once. Whether it's from a neighbor who thinks we parked too close to his car or directed at an ex who's mad we own a globe when they believe in flat earth. Taking legal action for incredibly dumb reasons is in our nature and it's no different in the videogame landscape. Inspired by Curt Schilling's gaming studio disaster, today's bonus episode is all about lega...

Are Tomatoes a fruit or vegetable? To be honest nobody really f*cking cares. That's because for the past two decades the only thing a tomato has been good for is to help dweebs rate and review movies. On "Rotten Tomatoes" anyone can decide whether a film is rotten (bad) or fresh (good) so we're going to use this tool to watch some videogame movie adaptations and judge for ourselves. On today's sav...

How can you tell if a videogame is real or something else entirely? Could you spot an imposter? What signs give it away? If John Carpenter's "The Thing" and Among Us are any indication, we shouldn't trust anything or anyone! On today's bonus episode we bring you the ultimate in gaming terror: making you choose between our list of real videogames and some impossibly absurd fakes. So get your flamet...

CRUISE. KIDMAN. KUBRICK. In 1999, three Hollywood giants made a film about the fragility of trust and the repercussions of crashing mysterious parties. That same year Nintendo released a game with similar themes and way more sexually taboo results. Of course we're talking about Eyes Wide Shut and Mario Party for the Nintendo 64. What does an artsy erotic thriller have to do with a multiplayer vide...

Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Unfortunately greed can't help your videogame character afford everything in the town shop, even though all they sell are hotdogs and potions for some reason. The only thing that can solve that is the solution to honestly every problem on the planet - MONEY. On today's bonus episode we talk about forms of currency in gaming an...

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! FIND SHELTER! Also make sure all your bad videogames are hidden from post-apocalyptic survivors. Honestly, that's probably the most embarrassing thing people can find out about you after you've turned to ash. It's not your fault though; sometimes you buy a videogame and it just disappoints. There's no sure fire way of knowing if a game is a disaster but a bad game doesn't nece...

In 2013 a videogame was released that changed everything. Compelling story. Revolutionary graphics. Engaging gameplay. Barbie Dreamhouse Party for the Wii had it all! Unfortunately we decided to reluctantly talk about another less well known game from that same year - The Last of Us. Apparently it's a hit game and tv show. But is it a hit in our hearts? On today's bonus episode we discuss the Play...

For our next trick we're going to need a volunteer from the audience. What if I told you I can make something in your life DISAPPEAR by only using videogames? No, I'm not talking about your sex life, well, actually I guess that too. But no, for this trick I need you to simply give in to the greatest gaming illusion known to man -- downloadable content! The fabled DLC. We've all done it whether it...

Dating apps are a lot like modern gaming: you have to pay to get the premium experience, it usually leads to no sex and once you participate you're already kind of a loser. As we get older it's gets harder to date, but we might have found a solution. It's time to switch those preferences to the polygon persuasion. On today's bonus episode we try to find love by swiping right (or left?) on classic...

Welcome to the new and improved WTFamicom! And when we say new we mean "same". And by improved we mean "same" also. Listen, we may not have changed a lot going into the new year but that ends now. Embark with us on an unprecedented journey through the world of new videogames! You heard that right! NEW games! In today's episode we dive deep into games that came out in the last year. From good video...

2022 was insane - we went to jail, we kissed dogs, we streamed on twitch! Well, techincally we didn't do any of those things but we sure had a blast making fun of people that did, especially the dog kissing. For our final episode of the year, we compiled some fun moments from the podcast in one retro-tastic "clip show". See all you crazy gamerz in 2023!