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Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTurok 3: Shadow of Oblivion / Turok: Rage WarsWe bid a fond farewell to our dinosaur hunting days as we play the last two games in the storied TUROK series on Nintendo 64! First, it's the surprisingly cinematic TUROK 3 brings Lovecraftian horror (and a pretty rad grappling hook) to the TUROK universe. Then, we play the fast, fun, and goofy arena shooter TUROK: RAGE WARS, with it's cache of amazingly weird weapons.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com
2020-09-0558 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseLEGO Racers / South Park Rally / Mickey's Speedway USAWe've played MARIO KART and DIDDY KONG RACING, but what about all those other cart racers choking on their gravel? This week, we're looking at three kart racers who made an attempt for the kart racing cup: the crafty LEGO RACERS, the gleefully obscene SOUTH PARK RALLY, and the family-friendly MICKEY'S SPEEDWAY USA. Join us as we look at the forgotten Rare game on the N64, talk power-ups from plastic missiles to talking poop, and get caught up on a ton of reader letters!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Up...
2020-08-291h 09Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseHouse of the Dead: Overkill (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway)We've got a goregasmic surprise for you this week! As Superstar-tier Patreon supporters, Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway get to join us on air to talk any game of their choosing. And since they're super cool dudes, they chose HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL, the profane, gory, wildly over-the-top lightgun shooter that brought a little welcome grindhouse sleaze to the Wii. We talk about the history of the storied HOUSE OF THE DEAD arcade games, the unfortunate reality of Uwe Boll's film adaptation, and we experience true envy at the Australian-exclusive peripherals our guests are packing.  I...
2020-08-261h 04Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMischief Makers (with Neal Crow)Shake shake! This week we're looking at MISCHIEF MAKERS, a unique, 2-D side-scrolling platformer from the legendary developers at Treasure! Noted maker of mischief Neal Crow joins us once again to break down the ball-grabbing, jewel-collecting, monster-shaking action in a title that split our hosts down the middle.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64...
2020-08-2349 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseChopper Attack / Knife Edge: Nose Gunner / Nuclear Strike 64We love the smell of Nintendo 64 in the morning. This week, we're hopping behind the stick for three helicopter (ish) games for the N64: the succinctly titled CHOPPER ATTACK, the on-rails shooter KNIFE EDGE: NOSE GUNNER, and the minor EA blockbuster NUCLEAR STRIKE 64! We're bringing the helicopter fun facts society is craving for a fun and goofy episode about some frankly pretty bad games!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com ...
2020-08-1558 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBanjo-Tooie (with Rosie Crow and Tyler Detrick)With BANJO-TOOIE, Rare may have finally out-Rared themselves. The sequel to BANJO-KAZOOIE takes everything from that game and cranks it to 11; we're talking massive levels, hundreds of characters, first-person bird shooting, statue soccer, turning into an armored truck, and all the unfortunate caricatures you can handle. Luckily, Rosie Crow and Tyler Detrick are on hand to help us sort through the almost overwhelming amount of content packed into this single cart.  Also, don't forget to check out Steve's new podcast, ROGER'S LIST, now available on Apple Podcasts!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  L...
2020-08-081h 06Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniversePokemon Stadium / Pokemon Stadium 2 (with TL Foster)Prepare for battle! This week, we're saying goodbye to the powerhouse POKEMON franchise on the N64 with two of the series' biggest hits: POKEMON STADIUM and POKEMON STADIUM 2! TL Foster (@TravisLFoster) is back to help us check out these truly unique games, which essentially act as Olympic training grounds for your Game Boy playground battles. We discuss the surprising intricacy of the Pokemon battle system, break down our favorite Kids Club minigames, and look at the history of one of Nintendo's strangest and coolest peripheral, the Transfer Pak. Also, check out TL's show "Live From The Poolhouse,"...
2020-08-011h 03Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseCommand and ConquerThis week, we're deploying COMMAND AND CONQUER into perhaps hostile territory, as the RTS classic attempts to take ground on the Nintendo 64. We look back at the history of the once-prolific series, including a deep dive into the dearly departed Westwood Studios, and see if C&C can break the console RTS curse. Also, we're both very tired and overhot this episode, so it gets a little slappy.    Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski    Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw    Theme song: "Truck" by The...
2020-07-2552 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseS.C.A.R.S. / Road Rash 64 / Carmageddon 64Get ready to treat your road rage with a trio of aggressive combat racers! S.C.A.R.S. imagines a horrible future where cars are animals and animals are cars; ROAD RASH 64 has teams of angry bikers wailing on themselves with chains; and CARMAGEDDON 64 takes Roger Corman's DEATH RACE and runs with it, envisioning a future hellscape where zombies rule the world. Join us as we examine the bugnuts origins of animal-based racing, look at the origins of EA's first big series, and... have we found the worst game on the Nintendo 64?! Hosted by Steve Guntli...
2020-07-181h 12Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseRocket: Robot on WheelsFire up your tractor beam and climb into your hot dog car, because this week we're playing the adorable and under-played ROCKET: ROBOT ON WHEELS! This clever little platformer casts you as a helpful robot who tries to save an intergalactic theme park through innovative physics-based puzzles. We dig into the history of it's developer, Sucker Punch, and explore the many surprising ways to play!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podc...
2020-07-1156 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseKobe Bryant in NBA Courtside / Fox Sports College Hoops '99 / NBA Courtside 2 with Kobe BryantThis week we're playing the very last of our basketball games on the N64! We're looking at Nintendo's blockbuster NBA COURTSIDE series, and Fox's much less accomplished COLLEGE HOOPS 99! We dig into the history of Nintendo's partnership with L.A. Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, look into the complicated history of college sports games, and enjoy some fantastic letters from all over the world!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com 
2020-07-041h 07Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMs. Pac-Man Maze Madness (with Corinne Kempen)Slap that little pink bow on your head, because this week we're paying tribute to the first lady of video games, Ms. Pac-Man, with her 2000 puzzle platformer MAZE MADNESS! Corinne Kempen joins us to dig in to the pellet-munching action as Ms. Pac-Man explores ancient Egypt, haunted houses, and ice caves in this charming adventure. Join us as we learn about the history of the gaming icon, enjoy some surprisingly great multiplayer, and beat our arsenal of Pac-puns into the ground!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Ba...
2020-06-2752 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseAutomobili Lamborghini / California Speed / World Driver ChampionshipIt's time for another selection of racing games, the N64 genre that keeps on giving! This week we're playing Titus' AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI, and two from Midway, CALIFORNIA SPEED and WORLD DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP! These games are a nice mix of wild and wacky and straight-down-the-line sim, and one of them might just be the best-looking game on the entire system! Plus, we answer questions from listeners! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64pod...
2020-06-201h 07Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniversePaper Mario (with Maddie Copp)The amazing Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins us this week to look back at the Nintendo 64's biggest and best RPG! The red plumber's last N64 adventure sees him dropping a dimension but gaining a whole universe of fun, with great new characters and a long, adorable quest! Plus, we dig into the history of Mario RPGs, discuss how Bowser is the secret MVP, and try to rein in our burgeoning obsession with Li'l Oinks!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by...
2020-06-1359 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMicro Machines 64 Turbo / Hot Wheels Turbo Racing / Razor Freestyle ScooterCrack open your old toy chest, because this week we're playing three games based on popular kids toys! We played pint-sized party game MICRO MACHINES 64 TURBO, stunt racer HOT WHEELS TURBO RACING, and TONY HAWK-wannabe RAZOR FREESTYLE SCOOTER! Plus: we're finally allowed in the same room again! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcas...
2020-06-0654 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseGex 64: Enter the Gecko / Gex 3: Deep Cover GeckoIt's tail time! This week, we're playing two of the quippiest platformers on the system, GEX 64: ENTER THE GECKO and it's sequel, GEX 3: DEEP COVER GECKO! The sardonic lizard has a deep bench of pop culture references and nowhere else to send them but straight into your earholes! We talk about Gex's origins as the star of the Panasonic 3DO, explore the ethical ramifications of lizard-on-human love, and generally try to keep ourselves from getting a headache.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  The...
2020-05-301h 12Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBody Harvest (with Mikel Reparaz)Fans of GRAND THEFT AUTO, get ready to meet the granddaddy of 3D sandbox games! This week, we're playing BODY HARVEST, the influential early open-world game from the makers of GTA! We're joined by the wonderful Mikel Reparaz (@wikiparaz), host of the Vidjagame Apocalypse podcast, to help break down all the tractor-stealing, bug-blasting, body-harvesting action!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra...
2020-05-2356 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Viscera Cleanup Detail (with Andy Bowman)We've got another special bonus episode for you all, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Andy Bowman! Andy, co-host of the Geek 101 podcast, joins us to chat about his pick: VISCERA CLEANUP DETAIL. This oddball indie casts you as a janitor, tasked with cleaning up after the most brutal horror movie set pieces, and it's... oddly relaxing? Thanks so much to Andy for supporting the show, and if you want to join us to talk about a game of your choice, sign up at the Superstar tier on Patreon.com/ultra64pod!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and W...
2020-05-2044 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMystical Ninja Starring Goemon / Goemon's Great Adventure (with Blair Gorman)GO FOR IT! This week, we're travelling to a wacky, magical Feudal Japan with MYSTICAL NINJA STARRING GOEMON and GOEMON'S GREAT ADVENTURE! Fan-favorite guest Blair Gorman (@SKELETON_BLOOD_) is back to help us tackle these utterly delightful adventure games. We learn about the history of the GOEMON series, learn about the real-life folk hero that inspired the character, and we finally, FINALLY rebrand as the first male stripper podcast!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com...
2020-05-161h 28Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (with Jordan Collins)Surprise! Courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Jordan Collins, this week we're talking about MARIO KART 8 DELUXE, the biggest (and best?) iteration of MARIO KART to date! Jordan joins us to talk about the evolution of the series and walk us through our very first online races! Plus: piranha plant cops-and-robbers! The sad fate of the Wii U! And racing that literally drives us up the wall!  If you want to join us to talk about any game of your choice, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up at the Superstar tier! Slots are l...
2020-05-1354 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWinBack: Covert OperationsDuck and cover! This week, we're talking about one of the most influential games you've never heard of, WINBACK: COVERT OPERATIONS! This scrappy little METAL GEAR-a-like actually invented what we think of as modern cover-based shooters; there effectively is no GEARS OF WAR or UNCHARTED without WINBACK. The game is innovative, but is it any fun to play? Plus: we discuss the dating status of Jean-Luc Cougar, tell the tale of the mysterious villain known as Gunt, and speculate once again just what is in all those damn crates.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  ...
2020-05-0953 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTigger's Honey Hunt (with Mikayla Nicholson)I hope y'all are ready to bounce, because bouncing is what Tigger's do best, and this week we're talking about TIGGER'S HONEY HUNT! Our wonderful Disney correspondent Mikayla Nicholson joins us to look into the history of the residents of the Hundred-Acre Wood. We even watch 2000's THE TIGGER MOVIE to really inundate ourselves in all things T-I-Double Guh- Er, and discover one of the best-looking games on the Nintendo 64!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (the...
2020-05-0255 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseHexen: Beyond Heretic / John Romero's DaikatanaWhat hath DOOM wrought? This week, we're playing two games that budded off from the intensely successful FPS series: the sword-and-sorcery variant HEXEN: BEYOND HERETIC, and JOHN ROMERO'S DAIKATANA, one of the most legendary flops in gaming history from the bad-boy visionary behind id Software's megahit. Is HEXEN a worthy successor? Is DAIKATANA as bad as you've heard? And just what happened during the production of that game? All of these answers and more! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by...
2020-04-251h 17Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMidway's Greatest Arcade Hits, Volume 1This week, I HUNGER... for some classic arcade games! And Midway delivers with MIDWAY'S GREATEST ARCADE HITS, VOLUME 1, a compilation of six beloved games from the golden age of arcades! Join us as we dig into the history of ROBOTRON 2084, JOUST, SINISTAR, ROOT BEER TAPPER, SPY HUNTER, and DEFENDER! Run, run, run, don't walk!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podca...
2020-04-181h 15Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: An Interview with Kaze EmanuarToday, we're dipping our toes into the inspired and unpredictable world of SUPER MARIO 64 ROM hacks, and who better to guide a couple old fuddy-duddies into this world than Kaze Emanuar, the prolific ROM hacking superstar behind MARIO 64: LAST IMPACT, MARIO 64 ONLINE, and SUPER MARIO 64 X OCARINA OF TIME! We interview Kaze about his ROM hacking origins, get his recommendations on what to play, and talk about his upcoming projects.  Also, check out Patreon.com/ultra64pod for a more in-depth discussion of mods and ROM hacks, as well as reviews of two of Kaze's games! That e...
2020-04-1522 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWWF WrestleMania 2000 / ECW Hardcore Revolution / WWF No Mercy / WCW Backstage Assault (with TL Foster and Blake Goetsch)This week, we are saying goodbye to wrestling games on the N64, and we're going in style, talking about two of the most beloved games in the genre, and two that are considered the bottom of the barrel. Wrestling game MVP Blake Goetsch joins us once, and we're also joined by TL Foster, host of Cheap Popcast and a bona-fide wrestling expert, who helps us answer our last lingering questions about the world of sports entertainment! It's our biggest and dorkiest episode yet, and when the dust settles... do we actually like wrestling games now?! Hosted by...
2020-04-111h 27Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseJet Force GeminiCharge up your thrusters and feed your robot dog, because we're taking off with JET FORCE GEMINI! Rare's unsung space shooter may be one of the most divisive titles we've looked at yet! Join us as we dig into the surprisingly massive world of JFG, save furry happy creatures that are definitely not Ewoks, and try to work out our complicated feelings about this game! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64po...
2020-04-0459 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseStar Soldier: Vanishing Earth / Asteroids Hyper 64We're hitting the thrusters and blasting into hyperspace this week, as we take on one of the rarest genres on the N64, 2-D shoot-em-ups! We play the arcade space shooters STAR SOLDIER: VANISHING EARTH and ASTEROIDS HYPER 64, and look into the history of the "shmup," the impact of ASTEROIDS, and debate the appeal of the infamous "bullet hell" game.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podca...
2020-03-2853 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniversePower Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway)It's the most wonderful time of the year: Morphin' Time! This week, we're digging in to the world of POWER RANGERS, and we're joined by two new friends from Australia to help us tell our Zords from our Putties! Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway (from THE SIMPSONS INDEX and THRONE OF GAMES podcasts) join us to look back on the legitimate phenomenon that was POWER RANGERS, and play one of the more infamous games on the system, POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE. Does it live down to it's reputation or are there some coins of power to be found? 
2020-03-211h 14Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Animal Crossing (with Mikayla Nicholson)Let's be honest: the world kinda sucks right now. We need the happy-go-lucky world of ANIMAL CROSSING now more than ever, so we're making our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode available for FREE to help you ride out those quarantine blues.  ANIMAL CROSSING scholar Mikayla Nicholson joins us as we explore the sleeper hit series that was meant to originate on the N64! We play the Japanese ANIMAL FOREST and the Gamecube ANIMAL CROSSING to see how much (or how little) has changed, and Mikayla opens up the time capsule that is her 20 year old memory card... H...
2020-03-1845 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseA Bug's Life (with Mikayla Nicholson)Fans of adorable creepy-crawlies rejoice, because this week we're playing A BUG'S LIFE, the colorful platformer based on Disney Pixar's second-ever film! Mikayla Nicholson joins us as we revisit the original film to see where it ranks among Pixar's canon, discuss the great BUG'S LIFE/ANTZ feud of 1998, and see how the game holds up compared to other Disney platformers!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  ...
2020-03-1450 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseStar Wars: Rogue Squadron (with Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese)We're closing the books on STAR WARS on the N64 this week, as we play STAR WARS: ROGUE SQUADRON, one of the system's most acclaimed! STAR WARS superfans Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese join us as catch up on the world of STAR WARS, discuss the strange and sad history of Factor 5, and see if we can crash into a stormtrooper on the ground with an X-Wing (spoiler: you totally can).  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Pro...
2020-03-071h 15Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Underhero (with Andy Bowman)Never heard of UNDERHERO? Neither had we! Luckily, we were given the chance to talk about it, thanks to our Patreon supporter Andy Bowman, who, as a Superstar-tier Patron, gets to join us on the show to talk about any non-Nintendo 64 game! Andy joins us to talk about this under-the-radar indie title, a charming, funny RPG that draws heavily from PAPER MARIO! It's a fun conversation and a cool game, so thanks to Andy for bringing it to our attention!  If you want to join us to talk about a game of your choice, check out the S...
2020-03-0441 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMike Piazza's Strike Zone / Triple Play 2000 / Bottom of the 9th (with Dan Reese)Whether you're a baseball fan or a baseball hater, rejoice! Because this week we're talkin' baseball for the very last time! Dan Reese joins us to dig in to GT's MIKE PIAZZA'S STRIKE ZONE, EA's TRIPLE PLAY 2000, and Konami's BOTTOM OF THE 9TH! Plus, the great home run record chase of 1998, and an amazing letter from a listener in the heart of the coronavirus outbreak!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podc...
2020-02-291h 11Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Super Smash Bros. Melee (with Jordan Collins)Surprise! We're taking a slight detour off of the Nintendo 64 to talk about an all-time classic for the Gamecube, SUPER SMASH BROS MELEE! This episode is brought to you by our guest Jordan Collins, who subscribed as a Superstar-tier Patron over on Patreon! Jordan joins us to talk about the thriving competitive scene, the series' evolution into an interactive Nintendo museum, and if this is the best SMASH game of all time.  If you want to join us to talk about a non-Nintendo 64 game for an episode just like this, there are two Superstar slots available! Check o...
2020-02-2655 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSuper Smash Bros. (with Keith Granger and Jordan Smith)Falcon PUNCH! This week we're talking about the granddaddy of them all, the Nintendo fighting game that would launch one of the major franchises in gaming, SUPER SMASH BROS! Keith Granger and Jordan Smith join us to get into the hot and heavy four-player action as we discuss the origins of the classic casual fighter, the overpowered awesomeness of Kirby, and our dream SMASH line-ups.  ALSO! As an extra bonus, we'll be releasing a special episode later this week all about SUPER SMASH BROS MELEE, courtesy of our Superstar-tier patron Jordan Collins! It's twice the SMASH, so w...
2020-02-231h 14Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseV-Rallly Edition '99 / Roadsters / Rally Challenge 2000It's everyone's favorite, a trio of random racing games! We played V-RALLY EDITION 99, ROADSTERS, and RALLY CHALLENGE 2000, three largely unremarkable racing games that nonetheless gave us an opportunity to learn about the insane sport that is rally racing! Plus, we got some amazing discussion questions from listeners to help us fill the time! And next week, we'll be playing one of the N64's biggest titles, SUPER SMASH BROS! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.co...
2020-02-151h 02Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseVirtual Chess 64 / Virtual Pool 64This week on the show, we're doffing our smoking jackets and retiring to the parlor for some fine brandy, rich cigars, and games of gentlemanly temperament. Which is to say, we played VIRTUAL CHESS 64 and VIRTUAL POOL 64! Discover shockingly ugly graphics! Bizarrely terrible cameras! And pretty good versions of their respective games?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com ...
2020-02-081h 07Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseClayFighter 63 1/3 / ClayFighter: Sculptor's CutFans of tortured clay puns, your day has come! This week we're talking about CLAYFIGHTER 63 1/3, the third entry in the oddball parody series, and CLAYFIGHTER: SCULPTOR'S CUT, the rarest and most valuable game on the entire N64! We get our hands dirty talking about the history of clay animation, take the developers to task for not spellchecking their manual, and figure exactly what SCULPTOR'CUT offers for our extra several hundred dollars.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Pro...
2020-02-011h 07Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseDiddy Kong Racing (with Lynsey Pennington)We finally get the chance to play one of our most-requested episode: the mega smash hit kart racer DIDDY KONG RACING! Kart racing prodigy Lynsey Pennington returns to help us settle the eternal debate between Rare's kart/plane/hovercraft racer and Nintendo's seminal classic. Plus, we meet iconic N64 characters Banjo and Conker for the first time, and answer the question: is Diddy Nintendo's Poochy? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64po...
2020-01-2553 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseDonald Duck Goin' Quackers / Duck Dodgers starring Daffy Duck (with Zoe Bronstein and Dan Reese)This week, we're making two of pop culture's most iconic ducks face off in a no-holds-barred fight to the finish! Actually, we're playing two pleasant, low-stakes platformers, and we're having a good time doing it. Duck expert Dan Reese and duck novice Zoe Bronstein join us to talk the history of the two famous ducks, find a pretty decent CRASH BANDICOOT analog on the N64, and delve into some of the more... unsavory elements of a duck's anatomy.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  T...
2020-01-181h 10Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSupercross 2000 / Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 / Excitebike 64Blitz them whoops! It's time to rev up for some motocross games! We're pitting EA's realistic dirtbike sim SUPERCROSS 2000, Acclaim's sloppy and goofy JEREMY MCGRATH'S SUPERCROSS 2000, and Nintendo's classic update EXCITEBIKE 64 against each other in a no-holds-barred freestyle match. Plus, history of supercross! Supercross slang! Classic EXCITEBIKE!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcas...
2020-01-111h 03Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSuperman (with Jarrett Galante)It's time to very literally RING in the new year as we delve into the Nintendo 64's most notorious game, SUPERMAN. Comic book superfan Jarrett Galante returns to help us make sense of what many have called the worst game ever made; does it live down to it's reputation or is there anything to salvage? Also, the rich history of Superman in video games! The complicated legal saga of the series' creators! More stuff!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by...
2020-01-041h 04Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseF1 Pole Position 64 / F1 World Grand Prix / Monaco Grand Prix / Indy Racing 2000This week, we're doffing our monocles and stepping into the high-glamour world of Formula 1 racing! We're quenching our need for speed with three F1 racers, F1 POLE POSITION 64, MONACO GRAND PRIX, and F1 WORLD GRAND PRIX, as well as it's American cousin, INDY RACING 2000! Learn the very truncated history of the high-cost, high-risk world of F1 racing, and thrill as we struggle to tell these games apart!  Also, check us out on this week's episode of VIDJAGAME APOCALYPSE, where we join the guys for their GAME OF THE YEAR discussion! Find it wherever you get your podcasts!
2019-12-2853 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseArmy Men: Sarge's Heroes / Army Men: Air Combat / Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 (with Kevin Kim)Break out that random bucket of plastic toys you acquired somehow, because it's time to play ARMY MEN! 3DO's aggressively-marketed series was trying hard to be the next big thing; let's see if there's any reason why it should have been! Kevin Kim joins us to talk plastic warfare, interdimensional portal running, and all the sexism the late 90's video game industry could muster.  Also, don't forget to check us out on Vidjagame Apocalypse this week AND next week! https://www.lasertimepodcast.com/category/videogame-apocalypse/ Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by...
2019-12-231h 07Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniversePokemon Puzzle League (with Nate Pasma)I'm positively giddy! Because this week we're playing one of the all-time great puzzle games, POKEMON PUZZLE LEAGUE, which takes the timeless TETRIS ATTACK formula and gives it an appealing Poke-makeover. Puzzlehead Nate Pasma joins us as we go into a brief history of the POKEMON anime, dig through the dizzying number of modes, and discuss the relative merits of flinging garbage at each other.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podc...
2019-12-1453 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseHercules: The Legendary Journeys / Xena: Warrior Princess: Talisman of Fate (with Nicole Vettese)Sharpen up your knife-frisbees and ready your battle cry, because this week we're revisiting the pinnacle of 90's TV cheese as we play HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS and XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS: TALISMAN OF FATE! Nicole Vettese is back in the studio to help us play through the ZELDA-aping adventures of Kevin Sorbo and the arena fighting game stylings of Lucy Lawless and company. For anyone who wants to know who would win in a fight between Bruce Campbell and Karl Urban, this is the episode for you!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by...
2019-12-071h 04Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMario Golf (with Megan Sutton and Aidan Clements)We're hitting the greens once again, this time with a bunch of Nintendo characters as the Mario Sports franchise kicks off in earnest! Megan Sutton and Aidan Clements join us to talk arcade golf games, sort through the game's surprising number of modes, and debate if Mario is enough to make you forget you're still playing a golf game.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podca...
2019-11-3047 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseStar Wars Episode 1: Battle for Naboo (with Dan Reese)Yippee! This week we're playing STAR WARS EPISODE 1: BATTLE FOR NABOO, and to mark the occasion, we did the unthinkable and rewatched the disastrous 1999 blockbuster THE PHANTOM MENACE to see if it's as bad as we remember (it really, really is)! We're joined by STAR WARS superfan Dan Reese, who gritted his teeth and endured both EPISODE 1 and this car combat game that really pushes the limits of what the human eye can interpret.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by...
2019-11-2353 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBlast CorpsKa-BOOM! This week we're playing that magical unicorn: the underrated RARE game! We're playing BLAST CORPS this week, a racing/destruction/puzzle sim that's really not like anything else out there. We discuss the Zen of video game destruction, the surprisingly deep backstory of the BLAST CORPS universe, and struggle to think of a word to capture our excitement.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podca...
2019-11-1652 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii Universe1080 Snowboarding / Twisted Edge Extreme Snowboarding / Big Mountain 2000Time to get wicked gnarly, brahs, because this week we're shredding the slopes with Midway's TWISTED EDGE EXTREME SNOWBOARDING, South Peak's BIG MOUNTAIN 2000, and Nintendo's first-party smash hit, 1080 SNOWBOARDING! We dig into the history of "snurfing," explore the surprisingly exclusive snowboarding video game genre, and test our knowledge of 90's snowboarding slang!  And don't forget, our Patreon is live NOW, with one exclusive bonus episode ready to go and another one launching this week! Sign up now at patreon.com/ultra64pod!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Upd...
2019-11-0959 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseGoldenEye 007 (with Diana Goodman and Mikel Reparaz)To celebrate 2 solid years of podcasting excellence (don't laugh), we are playing one of N64's biggest titles, and one of the most influential and important games ever, GOLDENEYE 007. To help us tackle this seminal title, we're joined by Mikel Reparaz (@Wikiparaz) of the VIDJAGAME APOCALYPSE podcast, and Diana Goodman (@LeCineNerd) of THIRTY TWENTY TEN! We talk about James Bond, "GoldenEye" the movie, iconic multiplayer, small development teams, and dog costumes, and it couldn't have been cooler if it had been put on ice (shaken, not stirred).  Also, some very exciting news: ULTRA 64 is launching a Patreon! W...
2019-11-021h 30Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNightmare Creatures (with Lynsey Pennington)Happy Halloween week! We're celebrating everyone's favorite spoopy season by playing the horror action game NIGHTMARE CREATURES! Certified horror-head Lynsey Pennington joins us once again to dissect Activision's Victorian era frightfest, which was once on track to be the next big thing in horror games. What happened? Listen and find out! Also, don't forget to tune in next week, because we are finally playing GOLDENEYE 007! And we're joined by some pretty awesome guests, so you won't want to miss it! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo b...
2019-10-2652 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNBA Live 99 - 2000 / NBA Jam 99 - 2000 (with Josiah Coolidge)We're hitting the hoops once again, and our sports correspondent Josiah Coolidge is back to help us figure out just what the hell they did to NBA JAM. The beloved arcade classic has undergone a drastic overhaul; we'll let you know if it's for the best. Plus: NBA LIVE, EA's long-running baller series!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmai...
2019-10-191h 08Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseRobotron 64 / Lode Runner 3D / PaperboyThis week we're playing a trio of coin-op classics updated for the go-go 90s: the N64 version of what may be the greatest arcade game ever made, ROBOTRON 64; the surprisingly fun puzzle-platformer LODE RUNNER 3D; and PAPERBOY, one of the most bizarrely ugly games on this or any system.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Insta...
2019-10-121h 01Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBattleTanx / BattleTanx: Global Assault (with Bennett Williamson)Tanx for downloading! This week, we're tankful to be talking about BATTLETANX and BATTLETANX: GLOBAL ASSAULT, two fast and furious tank fighting games with an unexpectedly bizarre plot. Bennett Williamson joins us to discuss the history of the failed 3DO console, reminisce about scorched teddy bears, and enter a needlessly misogynistic post-apocalyptic future where women are used as currency.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64pod...
2019-10-0552 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWCW Nitro / WWF Attitude / WCW Mayhem (with Blake Goetsch)We fully enter the storied Attitude Era of wrestling this week, the bloody, over-the-top heyday of the sport, as we play through WCW Nitro, WWF Attitude, and WCW Mayhem. Blake Goetsch returns to help tamp down Woody's rage at having to play wrestling games, Steve's ongoing attempts to get into wrestling, plus the rise of our horrifying create-a-wrestler.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  ...
2019-09-281h 12Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMadden Football 64 / Madden NFL 99 - 2002 (with Josiah Coolidge)This is it! Steve finally gets to be done talking about football! And we couldn't have asked for a better series to close out on; these days, MADDEN is the biggest and only-est game in town, so take a trip back to when Madden was only pretender to the crown with these five titles. Sports Correspondent Josiah Coolidge is back to give us some modern context about the series, explore the bizarre, NFL-less first entry, and of course go into the sordid history of the Madden Curse.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by...
2019-09-211h 14Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMario Kart 64 (with Mikayla Nicholson, Lynsey Pennington, and Nicole Vettese)It's a big week for us! It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating by playing MARIO KART 64 with some of our favorite people! Mikayla Nicholson, Lynsey Pennington, and Nicole Vettese are on hand to play one of the N64's signature titles, the game that defined party games for an entire generation, MARIO KART 64! It's one of our most requested games, and we had a blast digging out secrets, discussing favorite tracks, and trying to nail the timing on that boost trick.  Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting us through this goofy little project!  Ho...
2019-09-141h 11Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseChameleon Twist / Chameleon Twist 2We're in grappling-hook heaven this week as we play the tongue-lashing platformer CHAMELEON TWIST and it's sequel, CHAMELEON TWIST 2! This week, Steve gets some of his long-held biases challenged, we reminisce about adorable pet lizards, and we puzzle over why the chameleons look so little like chameleons.  Also: next week is our 100th EPISODE! And to celebrate, we're playing one of the most-beloved games on the entire platform, MARIO KART 64! So tell your friends to check it out! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Sh...
2019-09-0750 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWorms Armageddon (with Doug McCambridge)Everybody do the worm! This week, we're taking on Team 17's classic turn-based strategy game WORMS ARMAGEDDON, and we're joined by none other than Doug McCambridge  of the excellent Good Time Great Movies podcast (@GTGMcast)! We look back into the history of invertebrate warfare, unearth the trove of weird and wacky weapons at our disposal, and discuss the game's status as a collector's item! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com ...
2019-08-3100 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTurok 2: Seeds of Evil (with Natasha McPhaden and Brendan Francis)It's Turok 2 Furious this week, as we revisit the classic series just in time for it's fancy new Switch remaster! Brendan Francis and first-time guest Natasha McPhaden join us this week as we cerebrally bore into the high-expectation sequel, find updates into the world of Turok, and go on a manic monkey hunt!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail...
2019-08-2553 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseRayman 2: The Great EscapeWho says you need limbs to have a good time? This week, we're playing RAYMAN 2: THE GREAT ESCAPE, Michel Ancel's critically-acclaimed 3D platformer, and we're asking the big questions, like: What exactly is a Rayman? Will BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL 2 ever come out? And just what is it with French developers and major downer endings?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra6...
2019-08-1851 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey / Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey 98 / Olympic Hockey Nagano 98 (with Jeff Nelson)This week we're lacing up our skates and taking on The Great One as we play two games starring Wayne Gretzky... and a third that's suspiciously similar. Hockey fan Jeff Nelson joins us to talk about all the fast-paced, arcade-y action of the N64's first-ever 4-player game- and then discuss why the developers seemed to make the exact same game three times.  ALSO! Out new podcast JEST FRIENDS is now available on iTunes! In this limited series, Steve, Woody, and Mikayla Nicholson are attempting to read through David Foster Wallace's daunting masterwork INFINITE JEST, 50 or so p...
2019-08-111h 08Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniversePilotwings 64 / Aero Fighters Assault (with Neal Crow)We're taking to the skies this week, so it's a good thing we have a Crow! Neal Crow returns to help us talk about two high-flying games that take two very different approaches to airplane games: the laid-back tech demo PILOTWINGS 64 and the dogfight-heavy oddity AERO FIGHTERS ASSAULT. Join us as we dig into the history of flight simulators search for hidden secrets in the Pilotwings map, and meet a talking dolphin wearing a hat!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song by...
2019-08-0347 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTom Clancy's Rainbow SixTango down! This week, we're refusing to let the terrorists win by playing TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX, the oft-forgotten N64 port of the classic tactical shooter. The game has some ambitious ideas, but can the N64 hardware keep up? Plus, we look into the hugely successful "Tom Clancy's" brand and search for other literary gaming adaptations.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email...
2019-07-2851 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWorld Cup 98 / Mia Hamm Soccer 64 (with Emma Delaney)In honor of our badass women's national soccer team and their international victory, we're going for the gold with two more soccer games: the slick EA Sports joint WORLD CUP 98, and MIA HAMM SOCCER 64, the first (and maybe only!) female-exclusive sports video game. We're joined by the lovely Emma Delaney to talk ladies, soccer, and ladies soccer in a rowdy and lively conversation. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com 
2019-07-201h 13Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTom and Jerry in Fists of Furry / Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction (with Blair Gorman)The fur flies this week as we play an unusual but strangely perfect pairing of games: TOM AND JERRY FISTS OF FURRY and POWERPUFF GIRLS: CHEMICAL X-TRACTION are two arena fighting games a la POWER STONE, made by the same developer, but with wildly varying quality! The violence may be animated, but believe me, there will be blood: @SKELETON_BLOOD_! That's the Twitter handle for Blair Gorman, artist, musician, and all around cool person, who joins us to geek out about cartoons, concoct some new catchphrases, and bear witness to what might be our most contentious rankings ever! 
2019-07-131h 08Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBuck Bumble (with Jeremy Hatfield)Right about now it's time to talk about biggity-Buck Bumble! This week we're joined by Jeremy Hatfield to discuss the never-was mascot turned internet sensation Buck Bumble! Buck's one and only game ever produced some frustrating gameplay but that theme song sure is a banger.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli; updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Next...
2019-07-0647 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseGolden Nugget 64 (with Nicole Vettese)We put our cards on the table this week with GOLDEN NUGGET 64, the N64's one and only casino game! Card shark (or is it card sharp?) Nicole Vettese joins us as we play through 10 Vegas staples, from poker to craps, and see if there's any fun to be had from digital betting. Plus: obscure gaming laws! Inappropriate hand gestures! Murderous roulette wheels! And more gambling puns than you can shake a pair of dice at!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli; updated logo by Barry Shaw (thanks Barry)  T...
2019-06-301h 09Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseGT 64 / NASCAR 99 / NASCAR 2000Start yer engines, motorheads, because this week we're taking on the world of stock car racing! We played the Gran Turismo clone GT 64, and two NASCAR games; that's right, another block of generic racing games! Thank goodness we have some great discussion questions and letters from our lovely listeners to help us pass the time!  Also, we're now on Instagram! Follow us @ultra64podcast! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twit...
2019-06-221h 09Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBlues Brothers 2000 (with Mikayla Nicholson)Everybody needs somebody to love, but does anyone love BLUES BROTHERS 2000? This week, we played the baffling adaptation of the flop 1998 movie, and as a bonus, we watched the flop 1998 movie with resident film expert Mikayla Nicholson! Join us as we explore the history of the Blues Brothers, meet infamous developers Titus, and try to think of a property LESS worthy of a video game than this movie.  And don't forget out contest for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vinyl soundtrack is on until June 22nd! To enter, retweet the pinned post on our Twitter p...
2019-06-161h 00Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseLegend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (with Caleb Sanders)Hey! Listen! We've got one of the biggest and best games of all time this week! We're joined by amateur Zelda historian Caleb Sanders to dig into the rich history, the confusing timelines, and the troubled production that lead to Ocarina of Time. It's a super-sized episode for a super-sized game. Plus, we're giving away a copy of the Ocarina of Time Soundtrack! It's a beautiful vinyl pressing from IAm8Bit and would make an excellent addition to anyone's collection. There are three ways to enter: retweet our pinned post @ultra64podcast on Twitter for one entry...
2019-06-081h 25Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseShadowgate 64: Trials of the Four TowersWe're delving deep into the dungeons of Castle Shadowgate for SHADOWGATE 64: TRIALS OF THE FOUR TOWERS, a puzzle/adventure/RPG hybrid that puts the "meh" in medieval! We look into the history of one of the most niche genres in gaming, the MacVenture, and explore a rich fantasy mythology that has had surprising staying power.  And don't miss next week, when we cover one of the biggest games of all time, LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME! We'll be giving away a beautiful copy of the soundtrack on vinyl, so don't forget to tune in for your chance t...
2019-06-0253 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBONUS: Full Interview with Dan AmrichAs a special treat, here is the full-length interview with NBA HANGTIME secret character Dan Amrich! We talk about Dan's long career in games journalism, his experience voicing a character in THE SIMS, and having Mark Hamill as a fan! Thanks again to Dan for hanging out with us, and check out his Twitter at @DanAmrich!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  ultra64podcast.com  Next episode: Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers  
2019-05-291h 06Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNBA Hangtime / NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC (with Dan Amrich)Boomshakalaka! This week, we're revisiting our long-lost episode, and we're doing it in style. We played the arcade-sports classic NBA HANGTIME and its sequel, the awkwardly-named NBA SHOWTIME: NBA ON NBC, but we're not in it alone: we're joined by gaming journalist/author/Palette-Swap Ninja lead singer/all-around good dude Dan Amrich, who tells the story of just how he came to be a hidden character in HANGTIME!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com 
2019-05-251h 15Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSouth Park (with Emily Aguila)Open up a box of Cheesy Poofs and get ready to respect our authori-tah, because this week we're talking about SOUTH PARK, the first-person shooter that was the must-have game for edgelords in 1998! Emily Aguila, friend of the show and host of WORLD OF TOMORROW and GOING CAST, joins us to work out our complicated feelings for the show, and our less-complicated feelings about the game.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com Twit...
2019-05-181h 17Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBass Hunter 64 / Bassmasters 2000Gather up your worms and head on down to the ol' fishin' hole, because this week we're going fishing! We played BASS HUNTER 64 and BASSMASTERS 2000, the two sport fishing games for the N64, and we had a hell of time doing it! Join us to discuss our personal fishing histories, argue over the best and worst fishing games, and generally gripe about how hard it is to catch bass!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  Twitter: @ultra64podc...
2019-05-121h 00Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseWheel of Fortune / Jeopardy! (with Dan Reese, Tyler Detrick, and Melanie Strickland)Spin that wheel and phrase all your answers in the form of a question, because we're playing the game versions of game show staples WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY! Tyler Detrick and Melanie Strickland, hosts of the Bard Alcohol Content podcast, and fan favorite Dan Reese are back to talk Trebek, game show history, and weird FMV game show hosts! Plus, the antics of Fungus and Jeff!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com Tw...
2019-05-051h 13Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseInternational Superstar Soccer 64/98/2000 (with Jeremy Hatfield)Get your kit on, ya hooligans, because this week we're talking about soccer for the first time! Jeremy Hatfield returns to help us kick our way through the three games in Konami's INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR SOCCER series on the N64! Plus, we discuss the worldwide popularity of the sport, why it's been slow to catch on in the states, and just who is the best country in the world: Mexico or Portugal?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultr...
2019-04-281h 13Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSpace Station Silicon ValleyOnce again we find ourselves playing a weird game we've never heard of, and once again our amazing listeners stepped up with their own creative, funny plot summaries for SPACE STATION SILICON VALLEY! Join us as we talk about this weird and charming little platformer, discuss how it contains the DNA for GRAND THEFT AUTO, and struggle to keep Steve awake after two days without sleep!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podc...
2019-04-2047 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMario Party 2 (with Nicole Vettese, Rosie Crow, and Dan Reese)The original kombatants return for another round of minigame-fueled mayhem as we make our long-belated return to MARIO PARTY! Rosie Crow, Dan Reese, and Nicole Vettese are back and raring to take the crown back from last time's party champion, Woody. Plus, cowboy hats!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: Ultra 64 Podcast  Next week's episode: Space Station Silicon...
2019-04-1351 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseStarcraft 64 (with Scott Burger)How many video games can claim to be the national pastime for an entire country? STARCRAFT sure can; Blizzard's monumental hit redefined a genre and invented competitive e-sports, but is the N64 port any good? Our old friend Scott Burger stops by to help us find out! Join us as we flashback to our fondest (and most painful) STARCRAFT memories, discuss the seismic impact the game has had on the culture, and of course construct more pylons.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Oct...
2019-04-071h 13Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseUltramanThis week, Dan, Steve, and Woody watch the seminal Japanese kaiju show ULTRAMAN in our ongoing attempt to review 64 things with the word "Ultra" in it. Please, it's really not that complicated, just read the show notes, and stop emailing me asking what this show is!  Hosted by Steve Guntli, Woody Ciskowski, and Dan Reese  Logo by Steve Guntli  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: Don't @ me, I've heard it all  Email: I'm cutting off communications until people start taking us seriously Next week's episode: Ultra Aluminum Fences 
2019-04-0130 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseDuke Nukem 64 / Duke Nukem: Zero Hour (with Lynsey Pennington)Hail to the king (of misogynistic, retrograde toxic masculinity), baby! This week, we're revisiting the uniquely 90's DUKE NUKEM 64 and its spin-off, DUKE NUKEM: ZERO HOUR. Friend of the show Lynsey Pennington is back to help us dig through the sordid history of Duke's inception, wrestling with just how the hell to control these games, and introduce Steve to this mysterious concept called... porn?  Also, thanks to everyone who voted in our listener contest! You have spoken and we have listened: for our 75th episode, we will be playing STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE!  Ho...
2019-03-1759 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNFL Blitz/ Blitz 2000 / Blitz 2001 / Blitz Special Edition (with Josiah Coolidge)It's time to tackle another N64 football franchise, one that hopefully won't make Steve have an aneurysm: we're playing all four NFL BLITZ games, and we're savoring the ultra-violent, arcade-style goofiness. We're joined once again by Josiah Coolidge to talk turbo boosters, late hits, and the NFL's sketchy history of dealing with violence. Plus, Steve gets more facts wrong about football!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email...
2019-02-171h 09Ultra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseAll-Star Baseball 99 - 2001 (with Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese)We're trying something a little different this week! Since baseball is inherently kind of boring to talk about, and since we've already covered it once before, this week Steve and Woody provide running commentary as Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese play ALL-STAR BASEBALL live in the studio! Expect thrilling action, rambling non-sequitors, inappropriate references to 9/11, and lots of cheesy announcer voices!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email...
2018-11-2544 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBust-a-Move 2 / Bust-a-Move 99 (with Nicole Vettese and Kim Turpin)It's time for a bubble-busting puzzle gaming action as the U64 gang (along with Puzzle Game Consultant Nicole Vettese and Steve's dear friend/sworn enemy Kim Turpin) tackle Taito's adorably addictive BUST-A-MOVE series. Join us for an in-depth exploration of dragon genders, terrible cover art, and late-80s hip-hop as we bank shots and break hearts.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com 
2018-08-2548 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNHL Breakaway 98/99 (With Nicole Vettese)Strap on your knife shoes and barrel at the opponent with no regard for your safety: we're playing some hockey! Marvel in the story of the sports game Steve actually owned! Thrill at the exploration of international theme songs! Vibrate in anticipation for the return of Sports Desk Correspondant Nicole Vettese!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli  Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Next week's episode: Bu...
2018-08-1946 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNFL Quarterback Club 98-2001 (with Josiah Coolidge)Are you ready for some football? We're not sure we are, but we're taking a shot anyway. Josiah Coolidge joins us to talk about four entries in the one-time Madden challenger series NFL QUARTERBACK CLUB. Meanwhile, we get into some of darkest territory yet, as Steve works through his issues with football, Josiah works through his issues with FORTNITE, and Woody works through his lack of issues.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli  Music by bensounds.com  ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Em...
2018-06-2457 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseSpider-ManHappy Mother's Day, true believers! Celebrate Mom with an episode about her favorite game: SPIDER-MAN, the lesser-known port of the PlayStation smash! Experience the excitement as Stupendous Steve and Wonderful Woody delve into the sordid history of your friendly neighborhood web-slinger! Thrill as we battle Spidey's old enemies, The Camera and the Cut-Scene Thief! Relive your fondest memories of Shinobi! Excelsior!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli  Music by bensounds.com ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  ...
2018-05-1339 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseFighting Force 64This week, we're taking it to the streets for the quaintly antiquated brawler FIGHTING FORCE 64! We delve into the history of beat-em-ups, discuss the STREETS OF RAGE sequel that could have been, and prove that winners actually do sometimes use drugs as Steve struggles to podcast behind some substantial painkillers.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Next week's episode: All-Star Tennis 99/ MARIO TENNIS!
2018-04-2929 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseScooby Doo Classic Creep Capers (with Lynsey Pennington)This week we played SCOOBY DOO CLASSIC CREEP CAPERS, which pays like a toddler version of Resident Evil. We delve into the rich history of Scooby Doo as a franchise, debate whether anyone actually likes these cartoons, and then a groundbreaking discovery: a lost episode of "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" that we managed to find through sheer luck and coincidence!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com "Stranger Danger" written and edited by Steve Guntli, starring Steve Guntli, Woody Ciskowski, Lynsey Pennington, a...
2018-03-2541 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseVigilante 8/Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense (with Josiah Coolidge)Rev up your engines and strap on your machine guns, because this week we're diving into the sordid history of the briefly-popular car combat subgenre. Steve, Woody, and special guest Josiah Coolidge tackle the TWISTED METAL rip-off VIGILANTE 8 and it's sequel, the aptly-named SECOND OFFENSE. Is the genre worth a second coming, or is it better left on the scrap-heap?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com
2018-02-1838 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMortal Kombat Trilogy/Mortal Kombat 4 (With Scott Burger and Maggie Mae)This week, we perform an ultimate Fatality on the Mortal Kombat seies with a double-dose of ultra-violent brawling action. Steve and Woody are joined by special guest Scott Burger, with a cameo from Maggie Mae for our first-ever edition of Ultra 64 Reader's Theater.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli  Music by bensounds.com  ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Next week's episode: Pokemon Snap
2018-02-0448 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1-3 (with Betsy Sodaro)Man, do we have a great show this week! Not only are we talking about one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, but we're joined by one of the funniest people in the world: Betsy Sodaro, star of Netflix's "Disjointed" and a favorite guest of some of the best podcasts out there (Comedy Bang Bang, With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, Off Book, The Dumbbells, Horny 4 Horror), joins us to talk the Hawk. Plus: we build the ultimate THPS soundtrack album, Woody takes Steve to task for missing a core feature, and we dive into the lurid...
2018-01-2854 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseNagano Winter Olympics 98 (With Nicole Vettese)This week we strive for Olympic glory, but the infuriatingly mediocre NAGANO WINTER OLYMPICS 98 fights us at every turn. Steve and Woody are joined by Olympics fan Nicole Vettese as they attempt to ski, board, luge, and skate through the storied Nagano games. Also, we briefly explore the blatant scam that is OLYMPIC HOCKEY NAGANO 98.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com  ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Next Episode: Mortal Kombat Myt...
2017-12-0337 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseBanjo-Kazooie, with Rosie CrowOn this week's episode, we delve into one of the best 3-D platformers ever, Rare's "Banjo-Kazooie." Steve, Woody, and special guest Rosie Crow explore the history of the storied developer, and ask some hard-hitting questions that the MAN doesn't want us to ask. Plus, kazoos. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Next episode: Nagano Winter Olympics 98/Olympic Hockey Nagano 98
2017-11-2642 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseMario Party (With Rosie Crow, Dan Reese, and Nicole Vettese)On this week's episode, Steve and Woody are joined by their three special guests to wallow in the fun and agonizing frustration of party game OG Mario Party. Is it as good as you remember it? Or will those quirky design choices undo all your progress at the last minute by giving out a bunch of random stars and completely shifting the balance of the game? Featuring Rosie Crow, Dan Reese, Nicole Vettese, and two annoying pets who crash the recording.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowksi Logo by Steve Guntli Music b...
2017-11-1945 minUltra 64 : Wii Universe
Ultra 64 : Wii UniverseFighters Destiny/Fighter Destiny 2On this week's episode, Steve and Woody square off on the big square in the forgotten brawler "Fighters Destiny" and it's "s"-less sequel, "Fighter Desinty 2." Is the game's point-based fighting system a nifty novelty or an iffy design choice? Only one way to find out!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Music by bensounds.com ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com
2017-11-1326 min