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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 49: Star Fox 64Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 1997 and experience RuMbLe for the first time all over again in Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 64.Smashing Bricks is a retro gaming podcast about revisiting classic video games together to see if they hold up to the rose tint of nostalgia. Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and Starman-Tier Patreon Supporter Britteny (MsMuso in Discord) as we fly across the Lylat System and destroy as many enemies as possible in this 3D on-rails space shooter.
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 48: Grand Theft AutoHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 1997 where we ignore every rule of the road and most other laws, too, in Grand Theft Auto for the PC and Sony PlayStation.Smashing Bricks is a retro gaming podcast about revisiting classic video games together to see if they hold up to the rose tint of nostalgia. Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Kyle Stallock as we engage in a crime spree across three cities.Make sure you listen...
2025-12-1452 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 47: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor LegacyHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 2001 to prevent the world from being flooded with Dark Eco in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy for the Sony PlayStation 2.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest James Batchelor as we jaunt seamlessly between "levels" in this open-world 3D platformer.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes...
2025-11-141h 02
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 46: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 2004...so that we can then travel back to 1964 for some Cold War espionage in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for the Sony PlayStation 2.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Nolan of The New Game Plus Podcast as we infiltrate the Soviet Union in this PS2 stealth-action game.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
2025-10-141h 16
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 45: Klonoa 2: Lunatea's VeilHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 2001 and Dream-walk our way through a strange 2 1/2 D world in Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and brand new guest Jorge Albor of The Experience Points Podcast as we run, jump, grab, throw, airboard, and flap our hand-ears in this PS2 platform game.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks...
2025-09-141h 06
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 44: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the KingHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks travel back to 2003 and fight our way across Middle-Earth in The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and regular guest Kyle Stallock as we hack and slash and make Tolkien proud in this cross-platform melee action title.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now...
2025-08-141h 11
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 43: The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we go back to 2002 and explore a wide-open world with little guidance and zero guard rails in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on PC. Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest James Batchelor as we see all the wonderful sights on the island of Vvardenfell in this open-world western RPG.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! ...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 42: Earthbound Beginnings (aka Mother)Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we head back to 1989 to gather 8 melodies and sing an alien into submission in Earthbound Beginnings (aka Mother) for the Nintendo Famicom.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Jason Fanelli as we fight a multitude of random battles in this 8-bit JRPG.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now...
2025-06-151h 06
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 41: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we spend 3184 Rupees in 2002 money to pay some weirdo to decipher maps in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for the Nintendo GameCube.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and regular guest Anthony LaBella as we sail the Great Sea in the most infamously cartoony Zelda game ever made.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 40: E.V.O.: Search for EdenHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we live the entire geological history of earth (but specifically the year 1992) in E.V.O.: Search for Eden for the Super Nintendo!Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and regular guest Anthony LaBella as we evolve into dozens of creatures in this unique, 16-bit side-scroller.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are...
2025-04-1556 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 39: Baldur's GateHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 1998 and we play the closest thing to single-player Advanced Dungeons & Dragons on our PCs via BioWare's Baldur's Gate!Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest James Carter of the Cane and Rinse podcast as we explore the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms!Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 38: DoomHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we're revisiting 1993 and the world's very first Doom Clone! It's...well, it's DOOM for MS-DOS!Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Kyle Stallock of the brand-new Endgame Recap podcast as we fight the demon hordes of Hell on Mars in this seminal first-person shooter.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes...
2025-02-1459 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 37: FableHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we're revisiting 2004 and the era of chicken-chasing and salad-dodging in Fable for the Microsoft Xbox.Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Leon Cox of the Cane & Rinse podcast as we check the guild for a new quest card in this 3D action RPG.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower tier (and higher) Patreon Patrons! These amazing episodes post...
2025-01-141h 09
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 36: Mega Man 2Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we're heading back exactly 36 years to Christmas Eve of 1988 to defeat the evil Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters in Mega Man 2.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Brian Brandes as we embody the Blue Bomber himself, Mega Man, in this classic Capcom NES game.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower tier (and higher) Patreon Patrons! These amazing...
2024-12-2456 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 35: Tomb RaiderHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we're heading back to 1996 to hunt for mysterious, ancient treasures in Tomb Raider for the Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, and...what the heck is that?! A DINOSAUR?!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony LaBella as we very carefully line up Lara Croft's jumps in this historic action/adventure/platforming title.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower...
2024-12-141h 13
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 34: Knights of the RoundHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we head back to 1991—the golden age of coin-ops—and 491...ish?—the golden age of Camelot—in Knights of the Round for the Arcade...aaaand Super Nintendo!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and Auroch Digital's Peter Willington as we hack, slash, and fail to block incoming attacks in this side-scrolling beat-em-up game with swords!
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower tier (an...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 33: Banjo-TooieHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we're headed to the year 2000 to stop a reanimated witch skeleton from zombifying a cast of cuddly characters in Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest and Editor-in-Chief of GamesIndustry.biz James Batchelor as we collect a shameful number of jigsaw puzzle pieces in this 3D platform adventure.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now...
2024-10-141h 18
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 32: BraidHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back in time to 2008 and then travel back in time repeatedly—perhaps too much—in Braid for Xbox Live Arcade.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Jason Fanelli as we takle some of the toughest time-bending platforming puzzles in this landmark title from Jonathan Blow and Number None.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
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2024-09-1456 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 31: PikminHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, it's 2001 and we've crash landed on a strange and mysterious planet in Pikmin for the Nintendo GameCube!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and special guest Mason from Game Boys in the Wild as we enlist the help of adorable plantimals to explore and locate our lost ship parts in this unique take on the real-time strategy and puzzle genres.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
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2024-08-141h 13
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 30: Silent Hill 2Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we experience the psychological horror of Silent Hill 2 for the PlayStation 2.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and special guest Nolan from New Game Plus as we follow the guidance of a bizzare letter beckoning us to the town of Silent Hill in this 2001 horror game from Team Silent and Konami.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month!
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2024-07-141h 04
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 29: Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi OutcastHey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we use the force...and blasters...and LIGHTSABERS in Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and regular guest Kyle Stallock as we follow the trials and tribulations of Kyle Katarn in Raven Software's 2002 first- and third-person shooter/action game Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast for the PC, GameCube, and Xbox.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 28: Demon's SoulsHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we lull the Old One to its eternal slumber in Demon's Souls.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and regular guest Anthony LaBella as we explore the lands surrounding the kingdom of Boletaria, slaying demons and collecting powerful souls in FromSoftware's 2009 action role-playing game Demon's Souls for the PlayStation 3.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
ALSO: Don't miss the brand new monthly Bonus Episode announcement in today's...
2024-05-151h 13
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 27: Pokemon Red and BlueHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we've gotta catch 'em all in Pokemon Red and Blue.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and Eric from The Board Game Dojo as we strive to be the very best, like no one ever was, in this 1996/1998 Game Boy game from Game Freak and Nintendo.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 26: Final Fantasy IXHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we embark on an journey of existential proportions in Final Fantasy IX.
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Jason Fanelli as we go on an epic adventure to save the world of Gaia in Square's 2000 RPG, Final Fantasy IX, for the Sony PlayStation.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and...
2024-03-151h 10
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 25: Sonic the HedgehogHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we're spiny, spinny, speedy, and blue in Sonic the Hedgehog!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and Leon Cox of the Cane and Rinse podcast as we navigate loop-de-loops, springboards, bumpers, spike pits, lava pools, and enemy robots in 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog for the SEGA Genesis.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community...
2024-02-151h 13
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 24: Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we're heroes in a halfshell, and we're green!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Mark Besada of the Board Game Barrage podcast as we use our swords, bo staff, sais, and nuchucks to fight the foot clan and defeat the evil Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES!
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
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2024-01-151h 10
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 23: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Part 2 - The Retro Replay)Hey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we seal away the evil Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and James Carter of the Cane and Rinse Podcast as we recount our retro replay experiences with Nintendo's Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64. This will be "Part 2: The Present" of this Podcast of Time, a season-ending, double-length episode. "Part 1: The Past" is also available on the podcast feed and features Ocarina of Time's history and legacy, as well as our personal histories with the game.
Make sure...
2023-12-151h 18
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 23: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Part 1 - History and Legacy)Hey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we become the Hero of Time in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and James Carter of the Cane and Rinse Podcast as we delve into the history and legacy of Nintendo's Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64, as well as our histories with the game. This will be "Part 1: The Past" of this Podcast of Time, a season-ending, double-length episode. "Part 2: The Present" will follow immediately with our retro replay experiences and evaluations.
Make sure you listen until the end...
2023-12-151h 05
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 22: Gradius CollectionHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we lose all of our virtual quarters in Gradius Collection!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony LaBella as we pilot the Vic Viper space fighter ship through a series of 5 games in Konami's 2006 compilation release, Gradius Collection, for the Sony PSP.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and chat...
2023-11-151h 09
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 21: Night Trap & Top Horror Games Halloween SpecialHappy Halloween retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we monitor a closed-circuit surveillance system to safeguard a teen slumber party in Night Trap!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Kyle Stallock as we uncover the mystery of the missing kids at the Martin Winery Estate in Digital Pictures' 1992 FMV game, Night Trap, for the SEGA CD.
Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 15th of next month!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this...
2023-10-311h 12
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 20: New Ghostbusters IIHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we combat the paranormal in New Ghostbusters II!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Peter Willington as we zap and trap all over New York City in the little movie tie-in that could, HAL Laboratory's New Ghostbusters II for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Next Episode: An extra biweekly episode in just two weeks! A Halloween Special Episode: Night Trap on SEGA CD with Kyle Stallock!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
2023-10-151h 13
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 19: Pokémon SnapHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we gotta ca...pture them all in Pokémon Snap!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest James Batchelor of GamesIndustry.biz as we try to get the very best photographs we can in this 1999 photography game for the Nintendo 64.
Next Episode: New Ghostbusters II (NES) with Peter Willington!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and chat a...
2023-09-151h 07
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 18: Crash BandicootHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we get repeatedly crushed by a boulder in Crash Bandicoot!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony LaBella as we run, jump, spin, and CRASH our way through the jungle in this 1996 3-ish-D platformer for the Sony PlayStation.
Next Episode: A Mystery Game with a Mystery Guest, to be announced on Discord and Instagram soon!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
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2023-08-151h 10
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 17: Super Mario RPGHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, Shigeru Miyamoto works at Square and Mario comforts a crying Bowser. What?!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and long-awaited guest Jason Fanelli as we explore the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond in an entirely new way in the 1996 role-playing game, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
Next Episode: A mystery game and mystery guest! Keep an eye on Instagram and Discord for the reveal!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this...
2023-07-151h 12
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 16: MystHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we ask (among other things), "What do these levers do?" in Myst!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Kyle Stallock as we we seek to uncover the mysteries of the 1993 point-and-click adventure game, MYST.
Next Episode: A mystery game and mystery guest! Keep an eye on Instagram and Discord for the reveal!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to...
2023-06-151h 09
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 15: Street Fighter IIHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we join an international martial arts competition in Street Fighter II!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Mark Besada as we punch, kick, hadoken, and flash kick our way through the Street Fighter II series for the Arcade...and beyond.
Next Episode: Myst, with returning guest Kyle Stallock!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
Smashing Bricks now has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our growing community...
2023-05-151h 30
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 14: Super Mario SunshineHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, it's fun in the tropical sun in Super Mario Sunshine!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Sadie Flayeh as we clean up Isle Delphino in 2002's Super Mario Sunshine, a water-powered 3D platformer for the Nintendo Gamecube.
Next Episode: Street Fighter II for the Arcade (and everything else), with returning guest Mark Besada of the Board Game Barrage Podcast!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs!
Smashing Bricks now has...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 13: GoldenEye 007Hey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we become 00 Agents in GoldenEye 007!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony LaBella as we...bond...over Rare's classic Nintendo 64 first-person shooter from 1997.
Next Episode: Super Mario Sunshine for the Nintendo GameCube, with returning guest Sadie Flayeh!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs! You're also invited to drop us a line on Instagram or Twitter or via email—smashingbrickspodcast {at} gmail {dot} com—with your comments on Super Mario Sunshine, GoldenEye 007, Comi...
2023-03-151h 38
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 12: Comix ZoneHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we get pulled into the pages of our own comic book in Comix Zone!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Kyle Stallock, a friend and colleague from the good ol' GamerNode days, as we tear through the pages of Comix Zone, a 1995 beat-em-up for the SEGA Genesis!!
Next Episode: GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64, with returning guest Anthony LaBella!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs! You're also invited to drop us a line o...
2023-02-141h 03
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 11: Another WorldHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, it's a particle acceleration experiment gone wrong in Another World!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Neilan Naicker from the Board Game Barrage podcast as we die repeatedly in Another World, a cinematic action-adventure platformer originally released for the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST in 1991!
Next Episode: Comix Zone for the SEGA Genesis, with guest Kyle Stallock!
Make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs! You're also invited to drop us a line on I...
2023-01-161h 59
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 10: CastlevaniaHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we must stop Count Dracula and his minions in Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Mark Besada from the Board Game Barrage podcast as we storm Dracula's Castle in Castlevania, a 1986 action side-scroller for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Next Episode: A mystery game and a mystery guest! (To be revealed soon via Instagram!)
Once I reveal the upcoming game on Instagram, make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show...
2022-12-151h 15
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 9: Wizards & WarriorsHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, it's Wibbley Wobbley Sword! Wait, what?
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Brian Brandes as we venture into the Forest of Elrond to rescue The Princess held captive at Castle Ironspire in Wizards & Warriors, a 1987 action-adventure platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Next Episode: A mystery game and a mystery guest! (To be revealed soon via Instagram!)
Once I reveal the upcoming game on Instagram, make sure you get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs! You're a...
2022-11-2554 min
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 8: Resident Evil 2Hey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we once again enter the world of survival horror in Resident Evil 2!Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and guest Jeffrey Matulef as we explore the Raccoon City Police Department and all its dark secrets while avoiding zombies and other biological horrors in this multiplatform game originating on the Sony PlayStation in 1998. (This episode brought to you by the word "amazing.")Next Episode: Wizards & Warriors for the Nintendo Entertainment System with guest Brian Brandes. Get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 7: MetroidHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we become Space Hunters for the Galactic Federation in Metroid for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony Gnagnarelli as we traverse the maze-like subsurface of the planet Zebes in search of the Metroids, a potential bioweapon that threatens the entire galaxy!
Next Episode: Resident Evil 2 with Jeffrey Matulef.
Get your hands on the game and play through with us before the show airs! You're also invited to drop us a line on Instagram or Twitter with your comments on...
2022-06-071h 26
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 6: 16-Bit X-Men GamesHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, we jump aboard the Marvel hype train and revisit multiple X-Men video games of the early 90s, for two rival 16-bit consoles.
The mutant superheroes dispatch waves of evil-doers in X-Men (SEGA Genesis), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (Super Nintendo Entertainment System), and X-Men 2: Clone Wars (SEGA Genesis). Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony Gnagnarelli as we team up with Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Beast, Psylocke, and Nightcrawler to make the world a better place for all human- and mutant-kind!
Next Episode: Metroid for the Nintendo Entertainment Sy...
2022-04-161h 24
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 5: Donkey Kong CountryHey retro gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks, one of the original videogaming icons barrel-blasts his way into the 90s in the groundbreaking platformer, Donkey Kong Country, for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)!
He's the good guy this time, and will run, jump, roll, climb, swing, swim, and fly through 40 lush levels built with Rare's cutting-edge Silicon Graphics technology! Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and returning guest Anthony Gnagnarelli, as we defend the jungle from King K. Rool and the Kremlings, and go on a perilous adventure to reclaim our stolen banana horde!
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 4: Punch-Out!!Hey retro gamers! Get ready for 42 rounds of exciting boxing action in the World Video Boxing Association!
Today we lace up the gloves for Punch-Out!! (or Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!). Will Little Mac's hard work and rigorous training pay off, 34 years later? Find out on this episode of Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast! Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and my guest George Brandes, as we fight our way up the ranks and vie for the championship belt against towering opponents who definitely make our hero Mac look like his "Little" nickname.
Next Episode: Donkey Kong Country for...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 3: Ecco the DolphinHey retro gamers! Dive into the deep blue sea to play an adorable dolphin game on the SEGA Genesis...or is Ecco the Dolphin more than meets the eye?
Find out on this episode of Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast! Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and GamerNode veteran Anthony LaBella (yes, a different Anthony this time) as we experience revelation after revelation about this game's story, gameplay, history, and influences. It's...out...of...this...world!
Next Episode: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Entertainment System with guest George Brandes.
Get your hands on the...
2021-12-161h 24
Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 2: Ninja GaidenHey retro gamers! It's 80s ninja action on this episode of Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast!
We're running, jumping, climbing, and slashing our way through one of the most foundational ninja videogame classics, Ninja Gaiden for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)! Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and my old friend, first-time podcast guest, the self-proclaimed biggest Batman fan you'll ever meet, a gamer since he was three years old, Anthony Gnagnarelli, as we travel the globe and rise to the challenge of the ever-mounting demonic threat to the world while rocking out to an amazing 8-bit soundtrack! ...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 1: Super Mario Bros. 2Hey retro gamers! Get excited, because this is the premiere episode of Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast! What better game to revisit, explore, and discuss as we kick this thing off than Nintendo's storied sequel for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Mario Bros. 2?!
Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and my first esteemed guest, former Big Red Potion Podcast host, former Joystiq UK Editor, and current PR Manager for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sadie Flayeh, as we go on an adventure back in time and into Subcon, the Land of Dreams!
Next Episode: Ninja Gaiden for the NES wi...
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Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming PodcastSmashing Bricks 0The introductory, proto-episode of Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast.
Welcome! I'm Eddie Inzauto, and I plan to play a lot of classic games with you and my guests over the course of the years ahead. This is a brief episode in which I just lay out the basic premise of the show and let you know which game will be first on the list. (Hint: It's Super Mario Bros. 2)
Thanks for joining me on this adventure! I'll see you next time, in Subcon.
Check out the links below for more content as I create it.
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The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 83: Folklore - A True RPG Board Game?Have designers Nick Blain and Will Donovan of Greenbrier Games done the impossible - make a board game that replicates the tabletop RPG experience in a steamlined, yet gameplay- and narrative-rich experience? Eddie Inzauto might have the answer to that question in today's Folklore review, and it might be a very exciting answer. Listen in on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: @GamerNode...
2018-09-1628 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 76: Gen Con 50Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode
2017-09-131h 00The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 75: Zeal des JahresEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at...
2017-08-1836 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 74: Race for the River City ChancellorshipEddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that...
2017-06-1922 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 73: Energy EmpireEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. it's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com...
2017-04-1136 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 72: Unlock the Escape Room in T.I.M.E!Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...
2017-03-1330 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 71: Flavors of Italian DiceEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...
2017-01-2047 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 70: Journey of a Thousand TilesEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us...
2016-11-3033 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 69: Ancient HorrorEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode
2016-11-0729 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 68: Choose-Your-Own ApocalypseEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode
2016-10-1128 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 67: Suburban MaulEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...
2016-06-2256 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 66: A Deer in Stage LightsEddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this whatcha-been-playin episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode
2016-06-0622 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 65: Catching the VirusThe Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! we've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian...
2016-05-1337 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 64: Ultra Nostalgic Game PlaylistRecently, games that Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli have been playing are turning up the nostalgia dials, be it through familiar characters or mechanics. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot all remind us of some fond element of our gaming histories on this "Ultra" episode number 64 of the Versus Node Podcast. Also, Eddie extols the excellent Plantronics RIG 500E surround sound gaming headset. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa...
2015-11-0449 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 29: Mobilization GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and special guest Sinan Kubba of Big Red Potion and Joystiq fame. The trio discuss mobile gaming - where it's been, the current state of the immensely popular gaming sector, and where it's going in the future. From why Eddie should expand his horizons to where mobile platforms fit in with the coming generation of hardware, this is a conversation worth having and continuing in the months and years to come.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Ground...
2013-07-061h 18The GamerNode ShowVS Node 25: Don't Hate the (Multi)PlayerEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Dan Crabtree are joined (or were at the time of recording on August 26th, at least) by Big Red Potion podcast host Sinan Kubba on this episode of VS Node to chat about all of the different types of multiplayer that gamers have enjoyed over the years. What about games' multiplayer components make them so appealing, and which ones could we do without? What are the best examples of the different types of multiplayer out there, and which games, specifically, are our favorites? Inspired by Eddie's obsession with Dark Souls, this podcast covers far more...
2012-09-231h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 24: The Land of Digital OpportunityOn this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about new opportunities in game development for budding game designers, from the ways small-team games can be funded, to the tools available for the general public to use, to the emerging digital platforms on which these games ca be delivered to their potential audience. And even the end-user becomes the developer sometimes. Give a listen, then play some indies.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Digital Get Down" by...
2012-08-071h 14The GamerNode ShowVS Node 23: E3 2012, Except for Greg #dealwithitE3 2012 is almost here, and the GamerNode staff is gearing up for an awesome show! On this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa talk about what they're most excited to see during the videogame industry's biggest event, followed by their wildest E3 dreams and boldest E3 predictions. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter (hash tag #GNatE3), and right here in the comments section. -Valve #dealwithit
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wily's Castle" by Takashi...
2012-05-2543 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 22: The First ThirdMay 1st, exactly 122 days into the year, is a perfect day to discuss what the GamerNode crew thinks has been great about gaming in 2012, along with the things that have been, well, not so great. Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Jason Fanelli, and Greg Galiffa make their picks, and also discuss which games have been the very best of the first third of the year. GotFTotY, if you will. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter, and GamerNode.com. Tom Hanks and Ken Levine say so.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987...
2012-05-0158 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 20: Through Videogame-Colored GlassesEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Greg Galiffa introduce the brand-new GamerNode website and review philosophy, then expand that discussion to encompass the traditional game review process, why it's outdated, and what changes should be and are being made to improve the readers' experience. How should games critics be talking about games in an effort to elevate the discourse surrounding the medium? What's to be expected from GN and our thoughtful, meaningful, experiential review style moving forward? Listen and find out.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010...
2011-12-1246 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 19: The Industry MacarenaEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy take this pre-holiday-rush opportunity to discuss games that indicate shifts in the industry, then go on to express their disdain for the lopsided yearly videogame release schedule, as well as suggest ways to approach such gamer problems. Catherine, L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Bastion, and more all find their way into this month's show.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Rapunzel" by Shoji Meguro, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Kitajoh, Pablo de Sarasate for...
2011-09-2339 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: July 2011Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about the games, or at least the betas and early code they've played in June and July. The Uncharted 3 and Journey betas, inFAMOUS 2, and the impressive XBLA title, Bastion, are all up for discussion in this Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro audio from the trailer for Supergiant Games' Bastion, 2011.
Links:
Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10756-bastion-review/index.html
Journey Hands-On Preview - http://www.gamernode.com/previews/10690-journey-hands-on-preview/index.html
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2011-07-2039 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 18: PrE-3 ChatterEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy anticipate and speculate about E3 2011. From what the big three - Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft - have in store (Project Cafe, anyone?), to all the big and small titles that will be on display at the show, to predictions about big reveals and the things that will be most impressive, the GamerNode crew exhausts the topic just enough to get prepared for the triple-E extravaganza in Los Angeles next week.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Earth"...
2011-06-0147 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: May 2011Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've played in April and May, and then take a moment to reflect on the Great PlayStation Network Crash of 2011. Games on the playlist include Brink, Portal 2, Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD, Gears of War 3, and SOCOM 4. Things tie up with a lead-in to VS Node 18, this year's pre-E3 show, soon to follow the Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wing Cap Mario" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario 64, 1996.
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2011-05-1839 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: February 2011VS Node is back in action for 2011! Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've been playing this year, and have a grand old time doing it. Games include Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Dead Space 2, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, Two Worlds II, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Stacking, Nier, Bulletstorm, and a hint of PixelJunk Shooter 2.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Take You For A Ride" remix, from Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3, 2011.
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2011-03-0347 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: November 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Tyler Cameron talk about the finer points of the games of November 2010. Kinect, Goldeneye, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Gran Turismo 5, nail'd, The Sly Collection, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, and The UnderGarden are all on the table in this podcast.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Jungle Groove" originally composed by Robin Beanland, Eveline Fischer, and David Wise for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country, 1994.
Links:
CoD: Black Ops review - http://www...
2010-12-0647 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 17: Why We Play GamesEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by GamerNode's Old Skool columnist George Brandes for a discussion about the reasons we play video games, from escapism to competition to simply enjoying a story, and EVERYTHING in between. They also comment on what developers and publishers should be doing to improve their products and the games industry as a whole in light of the things that motivate gamers to play.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "To Zanarkanrd" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square's Final Fantasy X, 2001.
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2010-11-211h 01The GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: October 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree talk about the games of October 2010, as well as offering looks ahead at some of the games that were shown at New York Comic Con.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "The Hero's Journey" by Nitin Sawhney for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, 2010.
Links:
Warren Spector interview - http://www.gamernode.com/interviews/9719-gamernode-sits-with-warren-spector/index.html
Alan Wake: The Writer review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9690-alan-wake-the-writer/index.html
Fallout: New Vegas review - http...
2010-11-1056 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: August 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, Dan Crabtree, and rookie GamerNode staffer Kyle Hilliard talk about the games of August 2010. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, Mafia II, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Metroid: Other M, BioShock 2, Dead Rising: Case Zero, Ys Seven, Shank, and others are examined on a notably sarcastic, but funny and informative show this month. If you're interested in any of these games, check out what the GN crew has to say. "Car battery plus ceiling fan plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw." You'll understand later.
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2010-09-0346 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: July 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, and Mike Murphy discuss the few games that made it to store shelves and download queues during July 2010. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, NCAA Football 11, LIMBO, Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake: The Signal, and Dragon Quest IX comprise the majority of the show, followed by our dread of the money due to be spent this fall on a huge selection of games through year-end.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "I Need Mo' Allowance" by The Beets for Nikelodeon's Doug, 1991.
Links:
BlazBLue: Continuum...
2010-08-0739 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: June 2010 & The VS Node E3 RecapJason Fanelli hosts a dual-purpose VS Node Replay show this month, in which he, Eddie Inzauto, and Dan Crabtree not only discuss the games they've been playing at home, but also recount their experiences from E3 2010. Alpha Protocol, Sin & Punishment, Red Dead Redemption, Singularity, Transformers, Portal 2, XCOM, Dead Space 2, Homefront, WWE All Stars, Journey, Fable III, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Spec Ops, Epic Mickey, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and others find their way into the discussion this time around, and what a lively one it is.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian...
2010-07-071h 07The GamerNode ShowVS Node 15: Critical MassEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by Kyle Stallock and Gamecritics.com's Brad Gallaway for a discussion about videogame reviews and the critical process. The guys explain what they think reviews should accomplish, explore the differences between review and critique, discuss commitment to the process, complain about bad writing, and even touch on "thoughtcrime" versus research, among plenty of other things on this "interesting" show.
Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro: "Please Please Me" by The Beatles, 1963.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
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2010-06-1147 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Shaq-Fu RedemptionTwo shows' worth of No Bounds featuring Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Matt Erazo begins with Shaquille O'Neal, ends with Braid, and covers topics such as Eddie's opulent abode, videogame clones, dirty gamer showers, escapism, and the dystopian future where Capcom is a bad guy.
"Stay sweet."
Versus Node theme and interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www...
2010-06-0309 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: May 2010Jason Fanelli hosts the first edition of GamerNode's VS Node Replay, as he, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree discuss what has been released and what they've been playing during May 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skate 3, Alan Wake, UFC Undisputed 2010, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Red Dead Redemption, Split/Second, ModNation Racers, Blur, and Zeno Clash others are all on the agenda, and the guys have plenty to say about them.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Super Mario Galaxy,"...
2010-06-0149 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 14: All Hyped UpDan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing srategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and surprises than one would be subject to with fewer prior influences? Additionally, will May 2010 spell certain doom for gamers' wallets with the release of 3D...
2010-04-2940 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 2 Recap (aka: The GamerToad Podcast)Mike Murphy recorded a podcast about everything he saw during day 2 at PAX East 2010 as Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and the others listened in, but with some heavy editing and internet magic, GamerNode has managed to come away with a more balanced discussion of the crew's Penny-Arcade Expo day 2 experience. Skate 3, Mafia II, Crackdown 2, APB, Shank, Two Worlds II, Splinter Cell Conviction are all touched upon along with karaoke, drinks, and a panel about the greatest games of all time. The end of the podcast has been left mostly untouched to give faithful VS Node listeners a little taste of...
2010-03-3119 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 1 RecapEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, Matt Boyle, and Taylor Nikola discuss the ups and downs of the first day of PAX East 2010, from game previews, control schemes, and Pokewalkers to after-parties, good eats, and male-pattern baldness. Dementium II, Secret Files: Tunguska, Shank, Splinter Cell Conviction, Prince of Persia: The Forgotton Sands, and more all find a way into the discussion before Jason falls asleep, thus ending the show.
Side note: Ubisoft = Ubiquitous Software.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter...
2010-03-3012 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 13: Do You Want Files With That?Kyle Stallock and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to talk downloadable content in Versus Node's 13th episode. The era of digital distribution is upon us, and more publishers are delivering DLC to consumers as a post-purchase transaction model to both profit from and provide for the gaming community. These passionate members of said community give their thoughts on which practices are actually good for gamers and which they'd rather see take a hike. They also examine a few specific examples to see if they're really worth the money, and discuss the player response to DLC and different...
2010-03-0349 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 12: A Massive EffectTyler Cameron, Mike Murphy, and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli for a roundtable discussion of the Mass Effect franchise. They focus on Mass Effect's impact on players, what it did right, where it went wrong, its significance for gaming, and where we want the sequel to take us, and then Eddie offers up his early thoughts on the first 22 hours of Mass Effect 2 in what turns into a full review of the improved and impressive sequel.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions.
03:14 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison.
29:05 - Interlude 1
29:21 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison, continued.
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2010-01-261h 18The GamerNode ShowVS Node 11: The Game of the Games of the DecadeDan Crabtree, Creighton DeSimone, and Jeffrey Matulef join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to play "The Game of the Games of the Decade." The group narrows down an initial list of 61 titles released between 2000 and 2009 - one by one - to determine a top 10, top 5, and number 1 game of the last decade. A thorough and fun discussion kicks off the new decade with a bang, and our biggest show yet.
00:00 - Intro.
00:52 - Welcome. Guests. Technical difficulties.
02:08 - 2010! Happy New Year! New decade means many "Game of the Decade" lists.
02:51 - The rules of The Game of the Games of...
2010-01-041h 33The GamerNode ShowVS Node 10: Naughty or NiceEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Tyler Cameron laugh through a discussion about morality in videogames, but still manage to think critically about the topic at hand. In an interesting discussion, they approach the material from a variety of angles and come out with some good insight and a better understanding of what makes such systems better or worse.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions. Weather.
01:48 - What we've been playing. Assassin's Creed II, Uncharted 2, Left 4 Dead 2, inFAMOUS, Prototype, and a quick breakdown of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer.
07:56 - Morality systems in games.
09:11 - What makes a videogame morality system a good one?
13:40...
2009-12-0646 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 9: I Did It for the 'ChievosEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree look at a few of the latest releases, then dive into a discussion about videogame achievements, trophies, and rewards in general.
00:00 - Welcome. Achievement unlocked! Introductions.
01:06 - What we've been playing. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and "the scene." Dragon Age: Origins.
07:50 - Natal launch detailed. Coming November 2010 for 80 dollars or less.
09:20 - Achievements and Rewards discussion.
09:33 - Are you an "achievement junkie"?
13:08 - Achievements and trophies as motivation to play.
16:55 - Achievements/trophies reiterating and reinforcing existing in-game goals.
20:02 - Player-created goals and their relationship to achievements/trophies. Developers preempting...
2009-11-1351 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 8: What Are Ya Buyin, Stranger?Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and GamerNode contributor Kyle Stallock cover a number of topics ranging from racism, to Twitter, to console price wars and the business of videogames, finally settling into a discussion of the various methods of video-game distribution, their importance and implications, and the future of videogame sales.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:19 - What we've been playing. Wolfenstein. Street Fighter IV. BlazBlue. Electronic masturbation. The Beatles: Rock Band. Scribblenauts.
04:46 - Scribblenauts word list. 5th Cell response. "Sambo" racism.
06:46 - Twitter in Uncharted 2.
07:37 - Mag Beta. "OMG, it's LIKE CALL OF DUTY, BUT MORE PEOPLE!"
08:26 - Call of Duty: Modern...
2009-09-191h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 7: The Resolution RevolutionEddie Inzauto hosts the biggest VS Node to date, with newcomers Tyler Cameron of GN, Joe DeLia of Big Red Potion, and Creighton DeSimone of Bleep Bloop. The quartet discuss the PS3 Slim, old and new software, competitive gaming, videogame controllers, realism, art direction, console lifespans, and more as they weave in and out of a lengthy discussion about HD gaming.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:11 - Games we've been playing. Layton, Metroid, inFAMOUS, Shadow Complex.
05:05 - Beating Shadow Complex in under 20 minutes, 13 percent of items.
06:25 - Unattainable achievements.
07:49 - News: PS3 Slim.
07:59 - "Slim" name?
08:58 - Console size comparison.
09:41 - Backwards...
2009-08-261h 11The GamerNode ShowVS Node 6: 2009 So FarEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli welcome The Game Reviews contributor Jeffrey Matulef to discuss the best games of the first half of 2009. They crown a king of the hill for January through June, and then look ahead to their most anticipated games scheduled for release between July and December.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
00:54 - Best ames of the first half of 2009.
01:09 - We love inFAMOUS.
05:54 - Jeff cheats! Demon Souls.
08:06 - Punch Out!!
11:06 - Eddie can't get enough Street Fighter IV.
13:57 - Sims 3 and exorcist avatars.
16:35 - Suikoden Tierkreis and DS rpgs.
19:57 - Solution to the Jeff-hasn't-played-it problem.
20:11 - Early 2009 got...
2009-08-091h 04The GamerNode ShowVS Node 5: The Art of VideogamesEddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome Big Red Potion Podcast host Sinan Kubba to Versus Node for a stimulating discussion of games as art, as well as Michael Jackson, mergers, jiggle physics, and more.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:44 - What we've been playing.
01:49 - Sinan's been playing...
03:47 - Christos has been playing...
06:20 - Eddie's been playing...
07:33 - News.
07:38 - Michael Jackson's death.
12:25 - Zenimax Media buying id.
13:30 - Bethesda building FPS library.
14:51 - Mark Jacobs leaving Mythic.
16:43 - Koei Tecmo Ltd. merger.
17:40 - Jiggle physics.
18:53 - Japan's videogame porn.
21:23 - The human form is artistic.
21:51 - Games as art discussion.
22:36...
2009-06-3053 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 3: E3 and ADDEpisode 3 of Versus Node breaks from the normal format in a number of ways, as Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome GamerNode columnist Jason Fanelli to the show for a rousing and meandering (that's a nice way of saying we couldn't keep on topic) discussion of recent news, industry topics, and our hopes and predictions for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:55 - News.
01:01 - Electronic Gaming Monthly to return.
02:20 - Shadow Complex.
04:02 - Midway auction.
04:50 - E3 on the horizon.
05:06 - The Big 3: Who Will Win? - Jason's take.
06:11 - Eddie's take.
07:15 - Christos's take.
08:32 - Eddie is...
2009-06-0142 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 2: Democracy in ActionIn Episode 2 of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about crashes, closed doors, pulling out, losing money, a rumored console redesign, and this show's headline topic, the Golden Joystick Awards nominees.
00:00 - Welcome!
01:08 - GamerNode crash and redesign.
02:38 - Duke Nukem Forever laid to rest. Take Two sues Apogee.
05:03 - Factor 5 shut down.
06:01 - Atari pulls out of E3.
08:06 - Sony reporting huge financial losses.
10:17 - Rumored PS3 Slim.
12:03 - Topic tease: Golden Joystick Awards
12:30 - What we've been playing.
12:35 - Christos: Plants vs. Zombies
13:58 - Eddie: Braid on PC
15:05 - How do you feel about the Golden...
2009-05-1857 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 1: Playing in the SandboxIn the very first episode of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about swine flu's videogame debut, a flash game that outraged religious groups across the globe, homosexuality in gaming, and this show's headline topic, sandbox games.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:44 - What vs. Node is all about.
01:29 - News
02:00 - Swine Fighter
02:30 - Faith Fighter
06:04 - Six Days in Fallujah canceled.
09:33 - Homosexuality non-existent in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
11:13 - Other gay rights issues.
13:15 - What we've been playing.
13:46 - Christos: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
14:44 - Eddie: The Dark Spire
17:16 - What makes a sandbox?
19:05 - Wikipedia definition...
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