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Little Podcast of HorrorsPSYCHOMANTEUMAre you ready to summon spirits from mirrors WITH THE FORBIDDEN MALEVOLENT POWER BESTOWED UPON YOU BY THE GODS OF METAL? Then boy, do we have the episode for you!
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https://framemymirror.com/blogs/styled-by-frame-my-mirror/a-brief-reflection-on-the-history-of-mirrors#:~:text=For%20example%3A,%E2%80%9Celite%E2%80%9D%20dead%20with%20mirrors
https://weekinweird.com/2019/02/07/psychomanteum-haunted-mirror-contact-dead-kindred-spirits/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necromanteion_of_Acheron
https://www.memphis.edu/egypt/exhibit/mirror.php
https://artistrophe.com/mirrors-in-greek-mythology-a-glimpse-into-the-soul/
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2024-02-1554 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast155: Nintendo PlayStation 2019Nintendo's hitting 2019 hard and fast, making the case for the Switch as it enters it third year of break-neck sales.
Vinnk and Sean go over each game to decide Play or Pass, and
"One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2019-04-051h 21
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast154: The Price of Nintendo Switch OnlineNintendo's online service for the Switch was free for longer than they said it would be, but the paywall still took us a bit by surprise. Had Nintendo earned the money?
Sean and Vinnk share their experiences so far with the paid version of the Nintendo Switch Online service, tease how to get the channel for Famicom games on US Switches, and somehow let the newest physical version of Night Trap onto our respective Piles of Shame..."One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis...2018-12-071h 35
Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 152: LIVE! @ No Brand Con 2018 PreviewWe're doing a live streaming video podcast at No Brand Con 2018! So Sean and Vinnk hopped online to work out the kinks, and answer viewer questions in our first Denshimail podcast of the year.
Please join us at No Brand Con in person this Saturday, May 5th, from 8-9:30 PM CDT, or set a reminder for the live YouTube feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQgEfEB1wZQ
Come ready with your questions Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little...2018-05-0450 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast151: Shelf CandyIt's not every game, and not every company, but every once in a while a title will come out that is so badly tested, has a day one patch for a game-breaking bug, or isn't even on the disc or cartridge at all, that the box on the shelf is little more than eye candy.
Sean and Vinnk discuss the phenomenon of game publishers using their paying customers as beta testers, when having an "incomplete" game is acceptable, and what resale value -- if any -- that these games will have in the long te"One More Continue"...2018-03-301h 41
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast150: Happy Nintendo Switch-iversaryIt's been a whirlwind year for the Switch as Nintendo struggles to keep up with higher-than-expected demand, and publishers scramble to find titles to release. Meanwhile, indie developers are enjoying the power vacuum left by the AAA players, and really getting a chance to shine on this funny little charcoal gray box.
Vinnk and Sean look back at how the Nintendo Switch has changed their gaming habits over the past year, which games and consoles they DIDN'T play because the Switch existed"One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and...2018-03-091h 49
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast149: A Sense of AdventureWhen the adventure game genre died off, fans though we'd never see its like again. In an era where action games dominated and AAA titles push the boundaries of budgets and the senses, who would want a calm, puzzle-solving (but also maddening) ADVENTURE?
Lots of people, it turns out.
Sean and Vinnk review two wonderful new adventure games: Oxenfree, by Night School Studio, and the new game by classic adventure game guru Ron Gilbert in the Kickstarted form of Thimbleweed Park"One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk...2018-02-231h 19
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast148: Clean Out Your FridgeBy the end of March 2018, Wii owners will no longer be able to add Wii Points to the Wii Shop. By the end of January 2019, no new purchases, or downloads of existing purchases, will no longer be possible. Everyone's Wii will be no different than a Wii Mini.
Vinnk and Sean try to figure out their final Wii purchases, as the very thing we worried about when this podcast first started will finally overtake Nintendo's first online-aware console: the death of gaming services. In Future Retro,"One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2018-02-021h 15
the MadStage PodcastMSP 053 Pellebon-FarewellSuzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Dana Pellebon and say farewell to the MadStage Podcast after one year of hosting.2018-01-2500 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 052 Whitney Derendinger Artist ProfileSuzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Whitney Derendinger about acting, his other theater work, and the big bushy beard he was growing at the time for an upcoming role.2018-01-1700 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 051 HJ FarrSuzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist HJ (Heather Jane) Farr about her adventures in theatre.2018-01-1000 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast147: Forecast 2018Nintendo dominated 2017 with the launch of the Switch console. What will this mean for 2018? How will third parties respond? Will competition heat up with Sony and Microsoft?
Sean and Vinnk lay out their predictions for the gaming world in 2018, and if their track record is any indication, well...
"One More Continue" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast Network. Sponsor an episode, or listen to other great shows...2018-01-051h 35
the MadStage PodcastMSP 050 Tony Trout Artist ProfileSuzan and Buzz chat with Impresario and Theater Artist Tony Trout, best known for his leadership role in Are We Delicious? Tony talks about his passion for live theatre and the many hats he wears in the local theatre community.2018-01-0300 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 049 Ball Drop BlitzBuzz chats with Lead Producer Simone LaPierre and Director Suzan Kurry about Bartell Ball Drop Blitz 4, a co-production of Know Better Productions and Mercury Players Theatre. "A group of writers, directors, and actors gather on December 30th to pick names, themes, and writing challenges out of a hat. Then – in teams – they create magnificent theatrical mayhem over the next 24 hours, resulting in an awesome New Year’s Eve production that’s the best end-of-year extravaganza!!! The Blitz is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get :) Proceeds will benefit the Bartell in its gala 20th A...2017-12-2700 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 048 Malissa Petterson ProfileSuzan and Buzz chat with Does Everything But Lighting Artist Malissa Petterson on this week's podcast.2017-12-2000 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 047 Harry Potter and the Pet RockBuzz chats with Suzan Kurry (Hermione), Amy Rowland (Harry Potter) and Sam White (director) about Mercury Theater's upcoming production of "Harry Potter and the Pet Rock" at the Bartell. HARRY POTTER and the PET ROCK By Nick Schweitzer Directed by Sam D. White The gang from Hogwarts gets the holiday “panto” treatment! Loaded with slapstick humor, corny jokes, and silly song parodies, this original twist on the beloved tale of the boy wizard will delight kids and adults alike. Cheering for the heroes and booing for the baddies is strongly encouraged in t...2017-12-1300 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 046 Jan Levine Thal KRASS TheatreSuzan and Buzz chat with Jan Levine Thal about Madison's Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre (KRASS). http://krasstheatre.com/2017-12-0600 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 045 Twilight of the Golds-StageQSuzan and Buzz chat with director Louise Stout and actor Gina Gomez about StageQ's upcoming production of Twilight of the Golds at the Bartell Theatre. Twilight of the Golds By Jonathan Tolins Directed by Louise Stout When David learns his sister is pregnant, he and the entire Gold family couldn’t be happier. However, using newly discovered technology, Suzanne learns her fetus will most likely suffer from the same condition as David, being gay. What happens next forces the entire Gold family to confront issues of bigotry, evolution and the limits of...2017-11-2900 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 044 Express Yourself! Spring AwakeningSuzan and Buzz chat with actors Zachariah Sterner and Easton Smith about Express Yourself's upcoming production of "Spring Awakening" at the Bartell.2017-11-2200 min
the MadStage PodcastMadStage Podcast 042 RhinocerosSuzan and Buzz talk with director Katherine Johnson, assistant director Elliott Puckette and actor Stephanie Drahozal about Strollers Theatre's production of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros at the Bartell. Rhinoceros By Eugene Ionesco Directed by Katherine Johnson A rhinoceros rampages through the streets of a small town, shattering the peace. The intruder leaves behind a whirl of chaos and debate as the populace tries to make sense of an inconceivable event. As the dwindling humans are besieged by the growing tide of beasts, one man struggles with his position in this new reality...2017-11-0800 min
the MadStage PodcastMSP 041 Know Better Productions-The White RoseIn their first appearance with MadStage Podcast, Know Better Productions presents The White Rose. Suzan and Buzz talk with Ethan Richard about Know Better Productions and this remarkable play about the group that boldly protested against Naziism in Germany. The White Rose By Lillian Groag Directed by Simone LaPierre The play chronicles the arrest, interrogation and eventual execution of a group of University of Munich students who protested the Nazi regime at the height of World War II. The students assigned to themselves the name White Rose. en.wikipedia...2017-11-0100 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast146: Fool Me TwiceYou may remember a few years ago when we switched up our podcast with No Topic Required. Well, we're at it again, this time with Nerd and Tie!
Trae, Nick, and Gen discuss their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch after its release, and Trae shares a pile so shameful that we may have to retire the segment forever.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast Network...2017-04-011h 12
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast145: Gimmick or GreatnessSometimes decisions made by console manufacturers seems completely crazy, and will never take off. Other times they seem like a natural evolution, but go nowhere. Is it possible to predict which is which?
Ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch, Sean and Vinnk review innovations from the last 30 years, and how they ended up in the annals of game history.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the...2017-02-171h 15Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 143: Predictions Bingo Review (2016)We review our predictions for 2016... with bingo cards!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2017-02-031h 00
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast144: Merry SwitchmasBarely two weeks into 2017, and already some of our predictions have been proven true! (Or false...)
Vinnk and Sean dissect the Nintendo Switch presentation video, share their thoughts on the revelations and features discussed, and decide which games they're getting at launch. Besides Zelda, that is.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast Network. Sponsor an episode, or listen to other great shows at http://LittlePodcast...2017-01-271h 25
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast142: ValueHave you noticed that retro games cartridges are becoming more expensive, while digital versions on various platform are becoming more prolific? What makes a popular game go up in price, while rarer games end up in the trash?
Vinnk and Sean try to figure out of it's supply or demand pushing retro prices higher, and what the value of our non-phyiscal collections will retain in the future -- especially those tied to specific consoles or accounts. Pile of Shame deals with this directly on the"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net...2017-01-061h 13
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast143: Super 2017 RunEveryone who survived 2016 is happy it's gone, gone, gone, so we look forward to the new year with predictions of what's to come (mostly for the Nintendo Switch) in this episode that was TOTALLY recorded in 2017!
Sean and Vinnk make their best guesses at what the next 12 months will bring, once again in bingo card format, and review the criticism of Super Mario Run for iOS, as well as the game itself! (Spoilers: they like it, and some if its pitfalls have been overblown, although there are"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2016-12-301h 25Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 141: Deep Space 1999We discuss Famicom Dojo fan art, Vinnk's introduction to '90s Star Trek, and your questions!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-12-121h 00
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast141: Twenty-Six HundredWhen Vinnk visited the US recently, he encouraged Sean to buy an Atari 2600... perhaps for less than altruistic reasons.
Sean and Vinnk discuss the capabilities of the Atari 2600, how it stacks up to the third generation, and how it's possible that Sean could have gone so long without owning one. Future Retro continues the Atari love with the new Conjoined video game from Joe Grisaffi's comedy horror film of the same name, and Sean admits there's another Atari contemporary console that he's never really played...
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2016-12-051h 04Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 140: After the Steak BetVinnk made his quasi-annual visit to the US to see through the oft-promised steak bet! We discuss the trip, the video we shot while in the same place, and we get through a backlog of voicemails from before, during, and after the Summer Dojo. Plus, your Facebook questions.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-11-211h 00
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast140: Make the SwitchThe Nintendo NX is officially the Nintendo Switch! Will the console/handheld hybrid be revolutionary, or another good idea with poor execution?
Vinnk and Sean delve into the hard news and speculation about what we still don't know about the Switch. Both manage to talk about different aspects of the same game in Pile of Shame. And both try, really try, to use their powers for good.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast139: Pokemon GO Home, You're DrunkLive at Nerd & Tie Expo 2016!
Sean and Vinnk share their favorite Pokemon GO tips and tricks, defend No Man's Sky, review Holy Diver for Famicom, and take audience questions.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-10-2851 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 138: Summer Dojo 2016We talk about the 17 videos we released over the summer, answer your questions, and talk about a new video game console that has controllers too small for human hands.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-10-211h 14
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast138: Nintendo's First Mobile GameWe're back after the Summer Dojo!
Vinnk and Sean review Miitomo, and Future Retro is about a 3DS game you can't buy any more, and a Famicom game that you still can! Probably...
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-10-1454 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast137: March to 2017There will be no Nintendo NX at E3 2016, but they will be showing up the new Zelda Wii U game. Which will now also be an NX game.
Sean and Vinnk wonder what this means for the release of the next installment of the Zelda series, if the full NX system will launch in March, or just one component of the rumored handheld/console hybrid. Also, more Zelda in Pile of Shame, and a decidedly non-Zelda game is Vinnk's Future Retro!
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and...2016-06-0348 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast136: PS4KCould consoles ever be like smart phones? Smart phones cost more, but are subsidized, and people use them all day every day. Could that work for dedicated gaming hardware?
Sean and Vinnk explore the possibilities that a 4K iteration of the PS4 could offer, and respond to rumors about the Xbox One following suit. Vinnk shares a Future Retro on the Famicom with a framerate better than a PS4 running at full HD resolution, and Sean laments the number of games languishing on his PS4 hard drive.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari...2016-05-1350 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 135: Midwest Gaming Classic 2016The Nintendo PlayStation, the rising price of retro games, the merits of Patreon, a new haiku, and your questions!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-04-2246 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast135: Fanservice (with Satoshi Matrix)Aside from the obvious genre implications, there are all kinds of references and in-jokes that developers make tweak the noses of their customers, and get them fired up for their games.
Vinnk and Sean invite Satoshi Matrix to talk about fanservice (both kinds), and some of the most fanservce-y Future Retro (again, both kinds) we can think of. And somehow Vinnk combines Future Retro and Pile of Shame.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This...2016-04-151h 24Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 134: MiitomorphosisOur intial Miitomo thoughts, the secret origin of Sean and Vinnk, and another haiku!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-04-081h 11
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast134: RumorsWith not one but two Nintendo NX hoaxes just before April Fools' Day, several Nintendo hoaxes of years past come to mind.
Sean and Vinnk reminisce about tricks played on the video game community, popular rumors, common misconceptions, and a few wild stories that actually (and/or eventually) turned out to be true.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast Network. Sponsor an episode, or listen...2016-04-011h 23
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast133: Never Complete (with Joe Grisaffi)Forty years after Atari helped rocket home video gaming into the stratosphere (and nearly 35 years after they helped to almost completely crater it), hobbyists have banded together across the globe to solve the niggling quality problems that plagued the original developers, making games so good that perhaps the video game crash may never have happened.
Vinnk and Sean welcome Call of Doodie director Joe Grisaffi to talk about his homebrew Atari games based (loosely?) on several of his films, and why completionists can never truly have everything.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari...2016-03-111h 32Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 133: Waiting for the JoeWe answer a few questions while we wait to interview Joe Grisaffi for Episode 133 (just so you understand where this sits chronologically). Get some Kickstarter updates, learn how to import Japanese PlayStation games, and enjoy our latest haiku!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-03-1145 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 132: Vinnk-Con Panel SubmissionsWhat's up with Vinnk-Con this year? What are some non-gaming uses for a Famicom? We answer these questions, take a voicemail, read a haiku, and more!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-02-2742 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast132: To the BeatRhythm in video games has been around since before there was even the technical capabilities for decent music. The last decade saw a surge in this genre, followed by a precipitous crash.
Sean and Vinnk talk about their respective introductions to the rhythm game genre, where it's lead them, and what they've been playing lately despite the digger the genre has since taken.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you...2016-02-191h 13Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 131: The Kefka Theory of VillanyWe find out there's a Back to the Future game on a very interesting console, and answer your questions!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-02-1237 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast131: Episodic GamingEpisodic gaming has really taken off in the last few years, despite a troubling start. We share what we enjoy about this format, but also what sometimes isn't so great about it, and which games we're still waiting to be finished. Is episodic content here to stay?
Vinnk and Sean examine the perils and the promise of this approach to gaming, and try to figure out what even counts as episodic versus a sequel. And, for the first time in a long time, we share both a Future Retro and Pile of Shame! In the same episode! Mostly...2016-02-051h 08Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 130: Part of the ProblemFamicom Dojo and shows like it have been driving up demand for Japanese retro games. Unfortunately, these exports also drive up prices for the copies still in the country. We answer these questions and more on this week's Denshimail!Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-01-2950 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast130: Still Gathering HerbsAfter a few false starts, Vinnk is starting to play Mass Effect, which brings to mind the difference between such BioWare games, and the Japanese RPGs of our youth. How have RPGs changed? Is the genre even that well-defined any more? And what DOES Vinnk think of Mass Effect, anyway?
Sean and Vinnk talk more about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Future Retro brings up two great games that are so addictive they threaten to grind the rest of the podcast to a halt.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2016-01-221h 34Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 129: Pile of Shame Fest 2016It's a new year, and our shame is greater than ever before. Since we didn't have any Future Retro or Pile of Shame as part of our predictions episode for 2016, we decided to take a look back at all of the games we haven't been playing.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2016-01-081h 10
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast129: Predictions Bingo (2016)It's a new year, so time to make wild guesses about the future, and see if we're right in a year's time!
Vinnk and Sesn take their considerable video game knowledge to bear in order to find out if they can predict the future. And you can play along with the handy Bingo card in the show notes! What will we find out about the Nintendo NX? What's the next big thing in gaming? We have answers! They just may not be correct.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net...2016-01-011h 11Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 128: Your Favorite Video Games are DyingSean returns to DaishoCon, this time not for a live podcast, but a live panel where we begin to unravel the mysteries of battery backup cartridges.. and their eventual demise.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-12-2538 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast128: Physical DLCOnce upon a time games came on physical media. Well, you still can, but now you can download them too. And if that's not enough, you can download MORE game! Well, not any more. Now you need toys to expand your games!
Sean and Vinnk welcome back Zac Shipley of the No Topic Required podcast to talk about Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions, how they allows games to be made that might never be standalone titles, and more Retro than usual in Future Retro.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones...2015-12-181h 36Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 127: #NES30We talk about our Nintendo Entertainment System video, celebrating the one month anniversary of the 30 year anniversary of the release of the NES, and answer your questions
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-12-1147 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast127: Consoles of a GenerationEven if you own multiples, everyone has a favorite console for each generation. But how does one choose which to support, when multi-platform releases are a certainty? And can you choose poorly, or otherwise be surprised?
Vinnk and Sean are joined by Game Dave of RetroWare as they journey through 40 years of game console history, and where they fell at each point along the way, plus pile on the shame with the games that they may never play as newer generations replace the current ones.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2015-12-041h 30
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast126: Toys to LifeThe hiatus is over, and we've played a bunch more games! With titles like LEGO Dimensions jumping on the Toys to Life bandwagon, we start taking a look at some of these games, and take a look back at how Nintendo tried something extremely similar when it brought the NES to the rest of the world 30 years ago.
Sean and Vinnk try to tease out the value of the toys in toy to life games, Sean finally bought Splatoon, and Vinnk explains why sometimes playing on just the GamePad just doesn't cut it.
"Famicom Thrash" and "...2015-11-271h 05Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 126: Nintendo Direct to Your HeartWe review highlights of the Nintendo Direct for 2015/11/12, and take your questions!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-11-201h 20Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 125: The 16-bit WarsWe announce the details of our upcoming Kickstarter, and take your questions about how the campaign will be conducted.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-10-021h 05
the MadStage PodcastTRASH Produced by Theatre LilaThanks for listening! Click below to hear more episodes. Subscribe on iTunes. LIKE 'The Madstage Podcast' on Facebook. Find more great shows at LittlePodcast.com
TRASH
Directed by Jessica Lanius
What do you save and what do you throw away?
Our disposable society has created tons and tons of trash. But the things we throw away aren’t always tangible – sometimes they are the chance to change, to risk, to love. Sometimes trash is the byproduct of greed, a source of beauty, or the result of dest...2015-09-3000 min
the MadStage PodcastWisconsin Wrights recipient Karen SaariThanks for listening! Click below to hear more episodes. Subscribe on iTunes. LIKE 'The Madstage Podcast' on Facebook. Find more great shows at LittlePodcast.com
IN A CLEARING by Karen Saari (Madison, WI) - Thursday, October 1st, 7:30pm Set in a small town in Northern Wisconsin, In a Clearing centers around Mark, a newly recovering alcoholic embarking on a relationship with Pam, a childhood friend who has returned home in the wake of a family tragedy. As Mark copes with sobriety, he begins to suffer from flashbacks to an event that may...2015-09-2300 min
the MadStage PodcastConnect Produced by Madison Contemporary Vision DanceThanks for listening! Click below to hear more episodes. Subscribe on iTunes. LIKE 'The Madstage Podcast' on Facebook. Find more great shows at LittlePodcast.com
Connect
Directed by Sara Rohs
MCVD will be exploring the theme of Human Connection, using concepts such as relationships, aging, the life cycle, and the power of community. This theme is broad enough to be accessible to a diverse audience, but will also serve as a statement that motivates others to love their community and to come together to serve one an...2015-09-1600 min
the MadStage PodcastRAPTURE, BLISTER, BURNThanks for listening! Click below to hear more episodes. Subscribe on iTunes. LIKE 'The Madstage Podcast' on Facebook. Find more great shows at LittlePodcast.com
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN
By Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Sara Beth Hahner
In this award-winning new comedy, Catherine is a rockstar academic feminist and Gwen is a brilliant wife and homemaker; they reunite years after their grad school days, unfulfilled in polar-opposite ways. Each woman covets the other’s life, commencing a game of musical chairs – the “prize” being Gwen’s husband, Don! Throw...2015-09-0900 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast125: Play Old GamesWe really can't say this enough or more clearly: play old games. Don't be discouraged because they might look funny, or require text inputs, or don't have voice acting. Play old games. There's an artistry to old games. Which isn't to say modern games aren't art, because clearly that's nonsense, but there is something to be appreciated in a title that made the most of the technology available. Except maybe N64 games. Those haven't aged well.
Vinnk and Sean rail against the idea that old games are either unplayable, or simply aren't worth playing when there's new stuff...2015-08-211h 14Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 124: Smells Like the NinetiesDid you know that we're old? You will after we answer these questions about our favorite anime. But we also talk about our latest video previewing the Kunio-kun series.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-08-1439 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast124: Retro VGSWhat if a video game system didn't need to connect to the internet for constant software and firmware updates? What if there was no hard drive, and the games were on cartridges? That might sound like a blast from the past, but it's what the aptly-named Retro VGS promises for the future.
Sean and Vinnk welcome Mike Kennedy to talk about the Retro's evolution from a throwback 16-bit system to an infinitely configurable all-in-one platform for modern and vintage gaming.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange...2015-08-071h 30Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 123: Eight Years of Famicom DojoHas it already been eight years? Doesn't feel like a day past five! We answer your questions from Twitter and Facebook about the Famicom Modem, virtual reality, the e-Reader, and more!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-07-311h 08
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast123: ShootersVinnk was never really one for shooters. But that's before he played Splatoon.
Vinnk and Sean discuss the history of shooters, how Nintendo was able to put its own spin on a genre, and then make that previously uninteresting entire genre more appealing. (At least to Vinnk.) Oh, and Sean tries to convince Vinnk to play Mass Effect again, if shooters are his thing now.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought...2015-07-241h 03
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast122: Please UnderstandSatoru Iwata, President and CEO of Nintendo Co. Ltd., died last Saturday at the age of 55. We recorded this mere hours after hearing the news, and it shows. Please understand.
Sean and Vinnk grapple with the news of Mr. Iwata's untimely passing, how he made Nintendo what it is today for good or for ill, and what this means for the company's future.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you...2015-07-1738 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 121: Stuff Vinnk Sent MeAfter our Stuff Vinnk Sent Me video about showing off an A/V mod of a Famicom, we got a lot of feedback for why the quality isn't better, and renewed calls to try RGB mods. Also, despite that the Winter Dojo is over, we have a new spike in viewership, and a tremendous amount of new subscribers thanks to (inadvertently) the Angry Video Game Nerd and his review of the Famicom version of The Legend of Zelda.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you...2015-07-1032 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast121: Everything We Weren't Right About (E3 2015)What do we do now? Every game since Duke Nukem Forever that we were sure would never come out is now coming out. Mother? Shenmue III? Final Fantasy VII Remake? The Last Guardian? Check, check, check, and check. Plus, if you want to play your Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One, Microsoft is going to start allowing that with 100 titles this fall.
Vinnk and Sean weren't right about anything predicted ahead of E3, and -- honestly -- we couldn't be happier. We talk about these games that were "never" going to come out, plus a whole lot more...2015-07-031h 26Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 120: Text Adventures // Mother 3 // Time ParadoxesWe take your questions from our Facebook page, and find some surprisingly deep answers! Yeah, even for the kind of silly ones. Somehow. We just hope we don't change our minds later, and go back in time to undo it, blowing a hole in the universe the size of the Small Magellanic Cloud.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-06-1253 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast120: Don't Let it EndThe Wii U was and continues to be a great system. Unfortunately, third parties don't seem to see it that way, and even more unfortunately that's backed by sales numbers. Console gaming in general is in a decline, but the Wii U's decline may already be underway. Not for lack of great titles, but in ovrall volume.
Sean and Vinnk talk about their favorite Nintendo system since the Super NES, and how it will all end. Sean wonders if he will ever game again, and Vinnk tries to bring him back onboard with Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
2015-06-051h 10Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 119: The End of Winter DojoWe answer questions asked during the 11 weeks of Winter Dojo 2015, track down some promising leads for new videos, talk about our behind-the-scenes experiences, and tease what's coming up later this year on our YouTube channel.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-05-2953 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast119: Konami KollapseIt's a strange thing that's been happening at Konami, not least of which is the public, ugly divorce between the company and Hideo Kojima. But what is happening to them can happen to any AAA publisher -- and more specifically their development studios. What will the gaming landscape look like when the titans of the industry have perished, and will it be better for consumers?
Vinnk and Sean talk about what this means for digital-only gaming artifacts such as PT, bemoan the state of Hudson Soft, revel in the glory of Sega Saturn Bomberman, and review Broken Age...2015-05-221h 14Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 118: No Brand Con 2015Sean (in person) and Vinnk (via Skype) crash the ball pit of the No Mercy Room at No Brand Con to answer your burning questions, and meet up with old college friends. Maybe more of the latter.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-05-0121 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast118: MisakocastSean is gone this week, but Vinnk found someone even better to step in and talk video games: his wife!
Vinnk and Misako discuss her gamer past, and -- in a stunning reversal of what usually happens on Famicom Dojo -- Vinnk explains the Nintendo Entertainment System and North American gaming to someone who grew up only knowing the Famicom.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little...2015-04-2448 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 117: Five More Weeks of Winter Dojo // Midwest Gaming Classic 2015We talk about the six episode of the Famicom Dojo Winter Dojo we've released, and Midwest Gaming Classic 2015. Plus, answer several listener questions in between!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-04-171h 03
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast117: Game Boy is AwesomeIt may be difficult to explain, because Game Boy wasn't the best from a technical standpoint, and not all of the games were the best, but somehow the Game Boy was just the best.
Sean and Vinnk fondly remember 25 years of handheld gaming with Nintendo's little gray dot matrix box that could. For Future Retro Vinnk shares his stories of Quarth, and Sean jumps to the iOS ship to talk about Framed.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net. Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co...2015-04-101h 00Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 116: How to Watch Famicom DojoSean explains where new episodes of the Winter Dojo are being published, and where you can go to be the first to see them.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-04-0304 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast116: Nintendo NeXtNintendo announced a historic deal with Japanese mobile developer DeNA to create a new device-agnostic ecosystem for its unified account system, an ecosystem that will now also include mobile games. Nintendoes what Sega also does, and is going to develop new software on third party hardware for the first time since Atari. Oh, and then there's something about a new Nintendo NX console too.
Vinnk and Sean wonder if this move is savvy or desperate, meant to appease stockholders, or if they plan to be a gamechanger in the mobile market. We also speculate just exactly what this...2015-03-2756 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 115: Gaming Holy Grail // User Engagement // Media EntropySean and Vinnk share their holy grails of gaming, why retro consoles and their media have been skyrocketing in price (related to the first topic), and have... a proposal for you.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-03-2033 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast115: Sega is Dead, Long Live SegaSega will go where no Nintendo has gone before, and only release games on mobile from now on. How is it possible a once-great power in the gaming industry has fallen so far (without being responsible for its near-totall collapse, that is)?
Sean and Vinnk lament the passing of this once-great developer, Vinnk discovers a Super Famicom game he'd never heard of before made by HAL, and Sean... well, there's a lot to be said for digital downloads instead of insisting on physical media.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones...2015-03-1351 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 114: Konami Code // Winter Dojo // PicrossWe talk about why the Konami code exists, answer some other questions from Facebook, and tease what's to come with the Winter Dojo 2015 videos.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-03-0639 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast114: The PC Engine That CouldThe PC Engine was big in Japan, but not so big in the US as the TurboGrafx-16. In the years since the demise of Hudson Soft, the love for one of the smallest consoles on the market is still going strong. Why didn't it get tracking abroad, and why do people love it now?
Vinnk and Sean opine about the most overlooked console of the 16-bit generation, and go through Sean's massive Pile of PC Engine Shame on both HuCards and CD-ROMs. Vinnk reveals he still hasn't really used one of his Christmas presents since returning to Japan...2015-02-271h 03Famicom Dojo Video Game PodcastDenshimail 113: Famicom AV Modding // Vinnk-Con // JewWarioFor our first new Denshimail installment, we answer questions about whether AV modding an original Famicom is sacrilege, what we've been doing since we last released regular videos in 2013, and we chat about the history of Vinnk-Con and its latest installment for 2015!
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
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2015-02-201h 00
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast113: We Just Want Nice ThingsGameCube Adapters and Amiibo are still sold out everywhere. Club Nintendo in North America, whose physical rewards never equaled those of other territories, is about to shut down worldwide. The New 3DS is finally coming to North America, but XL only -- and without a charger -- and region locking keeps alternative inaccessible. If you don't get your 3DS or games new, they're probably out of print (but you can still download them from the eShop). Please tell us, Nintendo of America: why can't we have nice things? We just want nice things.
Sean and Vinnk come back...2015-02-131h 06
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy POWETcastFamicom Dojo Video Game Podcast Intro (2015)It's year five of the podcast, and we're looking to make a fresh start! New format, new segments, new podcast network, and a new logo, but the same old banter about contemporary video games and how they relate to retro game history.
Oh, and herbs gathering. Lots, and lots of herbs.
Details about the podcast, links to related articles, and supplemental audio/video are available at FamicomDojo.TV: http://famicomdojo.tv/podcast
Leave us a voicemail at 608-492-1923, or share your thoughts on Facebook (http://facebook.com/famicomdojo), Instagram (http://instagram.com/famicomdojo), Twitter...2015-02-0607 minFamicom Dojo Video Game PodcastFamicom Dojo Video Game Podcast Intro (2015)It's year five of the podcast, and we're looking to make a fresh start! New format, new segments, new podcast network, and a new logo, but the same old banter about contemporary video games and how they relate to retro game history.
Oh, and herbs gathering. Lots, and lots of herbs.
Vinnk and SeanOrange pixel art by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast Network. Sponsor an episode, or listen to other great shows at http://LittlePodcast.com.
2015-02-0607 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast112: The Osborne Effect (Live at DaishoCon 2014)There are problems with announcing new hardware that's not available everywhere, such as the New 3DS coming out in Japan but not the US, including features that the regular 3DS does not have, yet Nintendo claims that because the North American market hasn't peaked yet with the old hardware that it will hold off releasing it. Instead, we're getting a line of special 3DS designs (never minding that a feature of the New 3DS is removable faceplates).
Vinnk and Sean (well, mostly just Sean) head off to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells for this first-ever live recording...2014-11-2940 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast111: First World ProblemsProblems with video games are already something of a first-world issue, but some of the specifics can be so much worse. Which controller to get for Smash Bros. Wii U? GameCube or a GameCube-like HORI pad? Buy a PS4 on Black Friday, or do it some other time so we don't feel icky? How are we supposed to organize our video game collections when the labels don't wrap all the way around?
Sean and Vinnk assert their privilege this week. We move yet another game from Pile of Shame to Future Retro, and need a little help determining...2014-11-141h 11
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast110: RETRO MagazineMagazines have themselves become a retro medium, but what if someone could use that to their advantage in a dying industry? Double-win if you can tie it to retro video games. That's exactly what we have with our guests this week!
Vinnk and Sean welcome co-founders Mike Kennedy and Mark Kaminski of Retro Magazine to talk about their Year 2 Kickstarter, and their favorite retro games. They also stick around for Future Retro and Pile of Shame to share some really interesting games we (or at least some of us) haven't played before!
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG"...2014-11-041h 07
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast109: The HorrorWhat are your favorite scary games? How about just ones that remind you of Halloween, or are about traditional "scary" critters, but are just too darn cute to be scary themselves? Or, depending on what actually scares you, extreme isolation?
Sean and Vinnk invite Sindra and David back to the podcast for this special Halloween episode! And we may or may not discuss the P.T. Silent Hills demo... JUMP SCARE!!
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net.
This podcast is brought to you by the Little Podcast...2014-10-311h 34
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast108: 10 Minutes About Your Favorite Video GameRob Matsushita is a Madison, WI based filmmaker and playright. More importantly for our purposes he is also host of the 10 Minutes About Your Favorite Movie podcast on the Little Podcast Network. We're big fans of his show, and thought that the best way to get Dojo Disciples to become fans to is to show him how awesome it is through the lens of video games. Fortunately, Rob plays them too.
Vinnk, Sean, and Rob give each other their top five favorite games, and chose one to talk about for ten minutes. Er, apiece. This is Ten Minutes...2014-10-171h 07
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast107: Shelf LifeSome of our favorite Famicom and NES games are nearing the end of their respective lifespans. Famicom Disk System games degrade, no matter how well you take care of them. Cartridge games with battery backups will eventually lose power, along with your data, and never be able to save again. Even the batteries that help consoles like the PS2 and Dreamcase keep time are fizzling out. Is there anything we can do to stop it.
Sean and Vinnk ponder the move to digital media as a way to preserve their game collections, but at what cost? No, literally...2014-10-101h 08
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast106: DenshimailbagWay back when we ended Season 1 of the video series, we announced our new Denshimail segment. While we've answered many of your questions in video forms, we've only been getting more and more of them in the years since. While we'd love to answer many of the in video format, we have a lot of catching up to do!
Vinnk and Sean answer a backlog of voicemails, and a selection of listener and viewer questions asked on Facebook, YouTube, and our email. We'll also try to answer one question per episode from now on!
"Famicom Thrash"...2014-10-031h 11
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast105: Tokyo Game Show 2014We haven't been to Tokyo Game Show in person, but that doesn't mean we haven't been to Tokyo Game Show! Famicom Dojo has had an official presence covering the show in 2013 and 2014. This year we got Mr. Presence on the show to discuss what he saw on the floor this year.
Sean and Vinnk welcome David to the podcast for the first time to talk about how the console market is going, bemoan Square-Enix's risk-averse library, and the difficulty of coming down with Sonic Boom.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http...2014-09-261h 01
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast104: Den of ShameIs it wonderful or worrying that two grown men need a place to store all of their stuff from a childhood that in some ways never ended? Or is doing a podcast and video series about classic video games excuse enough?
Vinnk and Sean have both moved into new houses, and new places to keep all of their cool stuff. Sean rediscovers Punch Out for Wii in Future Retro, and Vinnk tells the harrowing tale of his missing Retron 5 in Pile of Shame.
"Famicom Thrash" and "RPG" theme songs by the Imari Tones: http://imaritones.net.2014-09-191h 09
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast103: 3DS The ThirdIt's a bit later than expected, but the 3DS has finally gotten the second stick (well, a nub really), and enough buttons to make it nearly feature complete with a Wii U GamePad. A herald of things to come for Nintendo, or sheer coincidence?
Sean and Vinnk wonder if this is the next logical step for the 3DS, or merely a placeholder for what's really coming next. Vinnks Zonks out with Future Retro, and Sean tries out a Nintendo classic finally coming to the US on 3DS Virtual Console. Vinnk adds another chapter to his Ace Attorney 5 saga...2014-09-121h 05
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast102: Play It Again, SamusAfter the y cant metroid crawl meme sprang into being upon the release of Super Metroid on the Wii U Virtual Console, Sean recorded a bunch of footage performing tricks in the game, but it's been over a year and we haven't made it into a proper video yet. Sean put out the raw footage on another YouTube channel at the same time Phil was working through the GBA Metroid games. So we decided to talk to Phil about his experience playing through (quote-unquote) old 2D Metroid again!
Sean and Phil talk about replaying the Game Boy Advance...2014-09-0555 min
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast101: Take Your Knight and Shovel ItShovel Knight is more than a retro-styled game made to make you wistful of a bygone era -- it makes you wish that era had never ended, and gives a glimpse of what it may have been like if it hadn't. From emulating an actual Famicom sound chip to sticking almost entirely within the capabilities of the NES hardware, Shovel Knight is nothing less than a work of art. It's also pretty fun to play! And it learns lessons from the last three decades that its proper 8-bit brethren never had time to internalize.
Vinnk and Sean share...2014-08-291h 10