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WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #48 - Joystick GigoloWelcome to the new and improved WTFamicom! And when we say new we mean "same". And by improved we mean "same" also. Listen, we may not have changed a lot going into the new year but that ends now. Embark with us on an unprecedented journey through the world of new videogames! You heard that right! NEW games! In today's episode we dive deep into games that came out in the last year. From good videogames we thought we'd hate to bad videogames we thought we'd love - it's all there. We even discuss videogames that take place in the...2023-01-161h 00
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #48 - Joystick GigoloWelcome to the new and improved WTFamicom! And when we say new we mean "same". And by improved we mean "same" also. Listen, we may not have changed a lot going into the new year but that ends now. Embark with us on an unprecedented journey through the world of new videogames! You heard that right! NEW games! In today's episode we dive deep into games that came out in the last year. From good videogames we thought we'd hate to bad videogames we thought we'd love - it's all there. We even discuss videogames that take place in the...2023-01-161h 00
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #34 "Neeb for Speed"Full throttle action! Awesome high speed stunts! Full-on pedal to the metal intensity! We know what you're thinking and yes, these are all phrases that appear on the back of "The Fast and the Furious" DVD case. It's pretty much the extent of our knowledge of street racing, stunts and characters with less personality than Mario. So what better time than now to learn about videogames that repilcate that need for speed! On today's bonus episode we chat about racing games we've played, hated and down right remember incorrectly. Buckle up, noobs, because all roads lead to this.2022-11-2119 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #46 - Streamed HamsIf The Simpsons taught us anything, it's that you can get away with lying by using this one trick - be devilishly clever and replace the word "clams" with "hams". Even 26 years later, Seymour Skinner's method proves that hamming it up is always the best option. But what about videogame "hams"? Gaming is full of people who overreact and there's only one place where they record themselves, you, and all the things they try to hide - Twitch! On today's mouthwatering episode we chat about Twitch streamers and their connection to animated frauds. So stretch those calves, start that stream...2022-11-0753 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #33 "Halloween Face/Off"It's Halloween which means two things: we come up with scary food recipes and we imagine what we'd look like with our enemy's faces surgerically sewn onto our own. Since the second option is way out of our budget range I guess a simple costume change will have to do. On today's spooktabulous bonus episode, we go through videogames that have costumes, masks and disguises as part of their gameplay. You'll never look at candy corn the same!2022-10-2417 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #45 - No Pants Dance RevolutionSEX - it's everywhere. At home, online, in a car behind a church. Lately though we can add one more place it happens just as frequent if not more than the others and that is in the world of videogames. Religious folks and politicians tirelessly try to censor sex in gaming which is ironic given that they are usually hornier than actual gamers themselves. Now we can't do much to help them, but we can definitely play wingman for every gamer out there looking for love or lust in the digital dating scene. On today's X-rated episode we chat about...2022-10-1052 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #32 "Ready Player One Million B.C."One Million B.C. - man discovers the use of rocks and fire. They also discover how to cover up their small junk and try to get the attention of women that want nothing to do with them. Fast forward to 2022 A.D. and things are pretty much the same with the latter. There was a time in between though where the desire to become a caveman conquered every visual medium including videogames. So join us on this Paleolithic bonus episode as we go over all the times cavemen bonked their way into gaming culture and then immediately got frozen...2022-09-2612 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #44 - Of Mice and MenuSSHHHH! Can't you see we're trying to read here!? Oh, it's not a New York Times Best Seller? That's because it's gaming literature, nerd! Boring codex entries from space. Barely legible diaries from scientists. Books written by actual squid monsters. Come to think of it, all of this sounds terrible. Why read this? What's the point? Hell, you can even skip dialogue in videogames too. Half of videogame mascots are downright illiterate anyway. From Resident Evil to Skyrim, literature has crept its way into our pixelated pastime but we're here to remove the bookmark. On today's paperback episode, we chat...2022-09-1252 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #31 "Tased and Confused"In 1999 you were probably doing one of two things - preparing for Y2K or playing a PS1 game where you can tase a guy long enough they would catch on fire. On today's bonus episode we take on a highly classified mission that involves mystery, murder and a main character who is pretty much a raging sociopath. Lock on to your target and hit that roll button because we're talking about the gaming franchise that didn't know when to quit - Syphon Filter.2022-08-2915 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #43 - NEScape PlanIt's a place that goes by many names. To the people inside it's "Slammer", "Big House" and "Club Fed". If you've only ever seen it in a videogame it's known simply as prison. And if that's the extent of your knowledge then we are in some deep, deep trouble. What's the layout of this place? Is Wario a guard we can pay off? Should I hide PS1 games in my butt again? On today's detained episode we talk about prison levels and characters that got locked up. We even chat about our own arrest records and discuss some gaming characters...2022-08-1559 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #30 "Loot Who's Talking"Babies -- either you have them or you hate them. Nine times out of ten people fall in both categories. You probably had to sell your entire videogame collection just to afford to raise one. And it's not like you know what they're thinking or this would be a helluva lot easier. But what if you did? And what if they sounded like Bruce Willis? And what if somehow babies made from polygons and pixels invaded your life? In today's bonus episode we take a look at newborns in gaming and what they might sound like if they tried to...2022-08-0114 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #42 - Pour Some Sugar on MeleeARE YOU READY TO ROCK? HOW 'BOUT EVERYBODY IN THE BACK! WE CAN'T HEAR YOU! No, seriously we can't because we're getting old. All we do nowadays is wear old band shirts and talk about old videogames. We live in the past 24/7 and we're total frauds. But isn't that what rock n' roll is all about - pretending you're someone else? Wouldn't it be cool if bands made videogames where they made you think you ARE the band? On today's rocking episode, we take you up the stairway to heaven to discuss bands that have tried their hand in the...2022-07-1855 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #29 "Super Nindependence Day"In the year 1776 a bunch of dudes in frilly wigs signed history's biggest piece of paper in Philadelphia. Over 200 years later an alien was punched in the face by a Philly rapper turned actor. Who's to say which act was greater for the gaming industry? On today's bonus episode we talk Independence Day videogames inspired by the 1996 film and also games starring some of our favorite founding fathers. So get them fireworks lit and in the wise words of Ben Franklin, "let's kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy"!2022-07-0415 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #41 - Wet HUD American SummerIt's finally beach season, folks! Grab your sunscreen, oversized flips flops and the beach towels you stole from your ex and let's hang ten! We won't be joining you because if video games have taught us anything, it's that beach levels are quite dangerous. They're filled with 90's soda mascots, future space marines and even monkeys on surf boards - it's a real freak show. On today's episode we dive in to some famous (and infamous) summer getaway levels that involve sand, waves, and one very angry sun. So grab that sex-on-the-beach you aren't having and prepare to get beach...2022-06-1357 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #28 "Wed Dead Redemption"GAME OVER. It's a saying you will hear on two occasions in your life - from your TV screen when you die in a videogame and when you eventually decide to get married. On today's bonus episode, we discuss gaming couples who tied the knot and also some who didn't survive the pixelated realm of "happily ever after".2022-05-3014 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #40 - WiiNNERS DON'T USE DRUGSBUSTED! Shut your mouth, spread your legs and hand over any illegal drugs you have! And if this is anything like a videogame you probably used those drugs to slow time or assist you during the filming of the Street Fighter movie. Since the 80's, the FBI has monitored drug use in gaming so we're renting out a van that says FLOWERS on the outside and finally monitoring them back! On today's episode we talk about drug levels, infiltrate gaming addiction and more. So grab your plain clothes, and let's go find some people to narc on.2022-05-0955 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #27 "Like Mother, Like Brain"Women belong in gaming, period. And when we say "women" by that we mean "brains". And when we say "in gaming" we really mean "in jars, deep in outer space". Regardless we support them. On today's bonus episode we take an in-depth look at one of the most important female figures in videogame history - Mother Brain from 1986's NES classic 'Metroid'.2022-04-2513 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #26 "Ready to Rumble Pak"Do you have what it takes to get in the ring with some of the greatest wrestling legends ever? Forget Hulk Hogan and The Rock! Our custom roster of athletes will suplex the hell out of those turds and pin them in three. On today's bonus episode we discuss some of the wrestling videogames we played growing up and unearth actual custom characters we created 22 years ago in the Nintendo 64 game "Wrestlemania 2000". Oil up, lace your boots, and get ready to rumble pak!2022-04-1117 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #39 - It's Always SONY in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA - known for a giant cracked bell, bad cheesesteaks and being in 15 minutes of the film 'National Treasure'. But did you know it has also been the setting for a plethora of videogames? Of course you didn't! We figured it was our job not only to shine a light on these games but to also teach you everything we know about our lovely city. On today's episode we'll teach you how to talk, take a bus, and even get out of drug-related situations like a true Philadelphian. So make sure you grab your jawn and drink some wooder, gamer...2022-03-281h 17
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #25 "Mascot Mayhem"What makes a mascot? Is it the cool clothes, the reckless attitude, the finger-wagging guilt they inherit by association? Who knows and frankly, who cares? In today's bonus episode we sift through a cavalcade of videogame characters that for one reason or another, have sold their soul to sell a game. Get your system-specific hats ready and let's get talkin about these freaks!2022-03-1414 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #38 - Genesis Does What Vatican'tThere are two questions we should ask ourselves before we die - what is God's plan and how many videogame consoles did he own growing up? He's not a real gamer if it's less than three, bottom line. From the onset, religion in videogames has always been a taboo topic - but why? On today's episode we finally get real and take a theological approach to our favorite hobby. So in the name of the Father, Son and Sega Genesis...let's pray.2022-02-211h 06
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #24 "Brick Rolled"If you build it, they will come. And as long as LEGO keeps building video game adaptations of properties, we'll be here to play them! On today's bonus episode, we talk about those adorable Danish bricks and what movies (or people!) we would like to see as the next big LEGO game.2022-02-0715 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #37 - 1-UP All NightJust as Mario finishing every level, we have finished 2021 only to find out our princess is in another castle. But the joke is on her because last year was ugly and we hated her anyway. So aside from resolutions to trim our gaming diet we also proudly present the first episode of the new year. Today we talk about games we played for hours without sleep, bad ideas from friends, funerals for nuns, the trolls of twitter and much more! So tell us, gamer - are you ready for your second playthough?2022-01-1852 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #23 "Lord of the Flies: The Video Game"On today's bonus episode, we discuss the 1954 novel "Lord of the Flies" and its themes of human impulse, individuality, and the loss of innocence. Just kidding, we just put videogame characters on an deserted island and see who kills who first.2021-12-2714 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #36 - Holiday Gift Guide 2021It's that time of the year again, folks! Grandmoms are biting each other for Black Friday deals, dogs and cats are kissing under the mistletoe - it's total madness. So leave it up to us to help deliver you the best deals every gamer wants and needs this Christmas with our biannual "Holiday Gift Guide". These are the can't-miss, must-have presents that you DON'T want to go without. So pour another glass of expired eggnog, pull out that credit card that's not yours and zero in with gamer focus: it's shoppin' time!2021-12-0649 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #22 "GG, Jeff G!"They say that "life, uh, finds a way". And with that we finally found a way to dedicate an entire episode to the only videogame appearance (probably) of the weirdest actor ever - Jeff Goldblum. Join us in watching the secret ending of a 1997 Jurassic Park game no one remembers - not even Goldblum himself!2021-11-2208 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #21 "Grind Theft Auto"The Grand Theft Auto series is known for many controversial moments but there was only one that made us want to take all our clothes off. On today's bonus episode we talk about the infamous "Hot Coffee Mod" from GTA: San Andreas and its terrifying VR potential.2021-11-0810 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #35 - Alone in the DorkCAUTION - THOSE THAT ENTER THIS PODCAST EPISODE WILL BE SPOOKED ON SIGHT! If that warning didn't scare you away then you are brave enough to join us for our very first spooktacular Halloween episode. What horror games were the best? What moments scared us to death? Why is Kevin Spacey in a Call of Duty game? Trust us - you'll shudder once you hear all the answers. So enter if you dare and don't forget your flashlight. Trust us, strange things happen in the dork.2021-10-2552 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #20 "American Psycho Mantis"Boss battles come and go but only one has ever tried to question your gaming library while doing it. In today's bonus episode we shine the spotlight on "Psycho Mantis" from Metal Gear Solid and his unorthodox method of doxxing.2021-10-0810 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #20 - "American Psycho Mantis"Boss battles come and go but only one has ever tried to question your gaming library while doing it. In today's bonus episode we shine the spotlight on "Psycho Mantis" from Metal Gear Solid and his unorthodox method of doxxing.2021-10-0810 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #34 - Simp BizkitSidekicks. They get in the way more than they get to the goal. They're like heroes... but not really. Video games are no different. Our digital journeys are filled with countless sidekicks, companions, simps - call them what you want - and they drive us crazy with ill-timed commentary, horrible aim and "block the doorway" physics. Why can't we get away from them? When will they get the hint that we aren't interested in them sexually? In today's episode we take the time to do extensive research on all of gaming's most popular NPCs. Are they helping us for the...2021-09-2044 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #34 - Simp BizkitSidekicks. They get in the way more than they get to the goal. They're like heroes... but not really. Video games are no different. Our digital journeys are filled with countless sidekicks, companions, simps - call them what you want - and they drive us crazy with ill-timed commentary, horrible aim and "block the doorway" physics. Why can't we get away from them? When will they get the hint that we aren't interested in them sexually? In today's episode we take the time to do extensive research on all of gaming's most popular NPCs. Are they helping us for the...2021-09-2044 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #19 "HALO History"In 2021, Bill Gates got divorced. He now has an ex-wife. But before all that, in 2001 we were introduced to his first "X" and the video game that was destined to change the industry forever. In today's bonus episode we talk about our history with the flagship franchise of the original Xbox - HALO!2021-08-3011 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #19 "HALO History"In 2021, Bill Gates got divorced. He now has an ex-wife. But before all that, in 2001 we were introduced to his first "X" and the video game that was destined to change the industry forever. In today's bonus episode we talk about our history with the flagship franchise of the original Xbox - HALO!2021-08-3011 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #33 - The Notorious B.F.G.Mars and Hell have alot in common. Both are orange in appearance and can be annoyingly hot. Kind of like lasagna. But unlike that Italian dish, the other two were visited by bulky action heroes and at one point also contained the most coveted video game weapon of all time - the BFG. On today's episode, we went to Hell and back to bring you everything we know (and didn't want to know) about DOOM, the weapons, the games, the comic book and much more. So without further ado..."Rip & Tear"!2021-08-091h 14
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #33 - The Notorious B.F.G.Mars and Hell have alot in common. Both are orange in appearance and can be annoyingly hot. Kind of like lasagna. But unlike that Italian dish, the other two were visited by bulky action heroes and at one point also contained the most coveted video game weapon of all time - the BFG. On today's episode, we went to Hell and back to bring you everything we know (and didn't want to know) about DOOM, the weapons, the games, the comic book and much more. So without further ado..."Rip & Tear"!2021-08-091h 14
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #18 "Cruise Controller"Winner of 3 Golden Globe Awards and 3 Academy Award nominations. You know the man. Now it's time to get to know his video games. On today's bonus episode, we take a deep dive in the gameography of Tom Cruise and every time he never showed up in them.2021-07-2814 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #18 "Cruise Controller"Winner of 3 Golden Globe Awards and 3 Academy Award nominations. You know the man. Now it's time to get to know his video games. On today's bonus episode, we take a deep dive in the gameography of Tom Cruise and every time he never showed up in them.2021-07-2814 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #32 - Ehrgeiz and DollsLet's be honest: fighting games suck. We can button mash & keep holding the block button all we want in Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat or some random one-off (see: this episode's title), but it's all BS. Honestly, who could stand there and take a 25 hit combo to the face and not be instantly dead? On today's episode we pause our game, check the moves list and get in the ring with some of gaming's most overrated and even unknown competitive fighters. The jig is up. The gloves are off. Who's got next?2021-07-1257 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #17 "Are Video Games Art?"Famous film critic Roger Ebert once declared that video games could never be art. But did he ever take in account if art could be video games? In today's episode we showcase two pieces of art that could very well prove Mr. Ebert wrong. (Also on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vFaqOpkp6KM)2021-06-2811 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #17 "Are Video Games Art?"Famous film critic Roger Ebert once declared that video games could never be art. But did he ever take in account if art could be video games? In today's episode we showcase two pieces of art that could very well prove Mr. Ebert wrong. (Also on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vFaqOpkp6KM)2021-06-2810 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #31 - Poké DiemThe year is 1996. It is a blissful time of ALF, pogs and Tupac. However, a dark animal abuse simulator was on the horizon. It was Pokémania! But where do you even begin - the cards, the anime, the hundreds of video games? On today's episode, we'll expertly guide you through the entire Pokémon franchise as best we can. From Abra all the way to Zubat! And we won't even hide the fact that we would rather be talking about literally anything else. And we mean ANYTHING!2021-06-1458 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #31 - Poké DiemThe year is 1996. It is a blissful time of ALF, pogs and Tupac. However, a dark animal abuse simulator was on the horizon. It was Pokémania! But where do you even begin - the cards, the anime, the hundreds of video games? On today's episode, we'll expertly guide you through the entire Pokémon franchise as best we can. From Abra all the way to Zubat! And we won't even hide the fact that we would rather be talking about literally anything else. And we mean ANYTHING!2021-06-1458 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #16 "8-Bit Box Office"In today's episode of OMGame Boy, we challenge Hollywood to finally take a chance on these video games that haven't hit the big screen yet. We even come up with a few classic films we think would be amazing games. So grab your Wii-mote and popcorn and meet us at the theater!2021-05-3116 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #16 "8-Bit Box Office"In today's episode of OMGame Boy, we challenge Hollywood to finally take a chance on these video games that haven't hit the big screen yet. We even come up with a few classic films we think would be amazing games. So grab your Wii-mote and popcorn and meet us at the theater!2021-05-3116 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #30 - The Super WTFamicom Bros. Super Show!Scusi the interruption, paisonos! We're celebrating our monumental 30th episode in the least embarrassing way we can thing of by watching the MOST embarrassing thing Nintendo has ever produced - 1989's "The Super Mario Bros Super Show!". We discuss two episodes of the classic cartoon that taught us more about plumbing than we could have ever imagined. So strap yourself in, pile on that pasta and let's get that gabagool!2021-05-101h 12
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #30 - The Super WTFamicom Bros. Super Show!Scusi the interruption, paisonos! We're celebrating our monumental 30th episode in the least embarrassing way we can thing of by watching the MOST embarrassing thing Nintendo has ever produced - 1989's "The Super Mario Bros Super Show!". We discuss two episodes of the classic cartoon that taught us more about plumbing than we could have ever imagined. So strap yourself in, pile on that pasta and let's get that gabagool!2021-05-101h 12
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #15 "The Legend of Zelda Rubinstein"What hasn't been said about "The Legend of Zelda"? For 35 years, it continues to capture the hearts of anyone that ventures into the magical land of Hyrule to help Link save the princess, stop Ganon and save the world. Today, we pay homage to it by not paying homage to it. Instead we're celebrating Zelda Rubinstein, the actress from the 1982 film "Poltergeist". (YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/GTryTTCqqTc)2021-04-2310 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #15 "The Legend of Zelda Rubinstein"What hasn't been said about "The Legend of Zelda"? For 35 years, it continues to capture the hearts of anyone that ventures into the magical land of Hyrule to help Link save the princess, stop Ganon and save the world. Today, we pay homage to it by not paying homage to it. Instead we're celebrating Zelda Rubinstein, the actress from the 1982 film "Poltergeist". (YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/GTryTTCqqTc)2021-04-2310 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #29 - Konami Code of ConductWe live in a society where humanity adheres to certian codes. Moral codes. Codes of Law. Garage Door Codes. Codec Code frequencies. But what if there was just one code that rose above the rest. A code so powerful and universal it transcended all of space and time as we knew it. In today's episode, we dissect the most famous video game cheat of all time - the Konami Code. I think now is as good a time as any to UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START the revolution, don't you?2021-04-1244 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #29 - Konami Code of ConductWe live in a society where humanity adheres to certian codes. Moral codes. Codes of Law. Garage Door Codes. Codec Code frequencies. But what if there was just one code that rose above the rest. A code so powerful and universal it transcended all of space and time as we knew it. In today's episode, we dissect the most famous video game cheat of all time - the Konami Code. I think now is as good a time as any to UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START the revolution, don't you?--- 2021-04-1244 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #14 "S.T.A.R.S. Struck!"In 1996, "Resident Evil" was released and took the world by storm and helped define the survival horror genre. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, we take a look at the live-action intro (and the actors themselves) to see where this hell all started. So watch along while listening and join us in Raccoon Forest!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-2614 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #14 "S.T.A.R.S. Struck!"In 1996, "Resident Evil" was released and took the world by storm and helped define the survival horror genre. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, we take a look at the live-action intro (and the actors themselves) to see where this hell all started. So watch along while listening and join us in Raccoon Forest! (YouTube version also available - our reactions start at 2:00 mark! https://youtu.be/EiSElTizuHI)2021-03-2613 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #13 "Wacko Mojacko"Everyone knows that Michael Jackson is no stranger to the world of video games. But did you know he also made a cameo in an obscure game from 1993? In this episode of OMGame Boy, we take a look at "Strike Squad", a sci-fi real-time strategy game that introduces you to a King of Pop from out of this world - MOJACK!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-1211 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #13 "Wacko Mojacko"Everyone knows that Michael Jackson is no stranger to the world of video games. But did you know he also made a cameo in an obscure game from 1993? In this episode of OMGame Boy, we take a look at "Strike Squad", a sci-fi real-time strategy game that introduces you to a King of Pop from out of this world - MOJACK! (YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/tEzP1n1s06I)2021-03-1210 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #28 - Gamerz Rule, Parents DroolHave you ever found yourself chugging Mountain Dew, eating Doritos and telling your parents to get out of your room? US TOO! In today's episode, we discuss some of the worst parents in video game history and why we shouldn't listen to them. Also on this episode we celebrate important moments in gaming history in our brand new segment - "This Day in Gaming History"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-2658 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #28 - Gamerz Rule, Parents DroolHave you ever found yourself chugging Mountain Dew, eating Doritos and telling your parents to get out of your room? US TOO! In today's episode, we discuss some of the worst parents in video game history and why we shouldn't listen to them. Also on this episode we celebrate important moments in gaming history in our brand new segment - "This Day in Gaming History"!2021-02-2656 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #12 "Rest in Pixels"In a very special episode of OMGame Boy, we discuss the difficult subject of death in video games. And by that we really mean that we pick gaming characters we wished stayed dead in games and never got another chance to continue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-1212 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #12 "Rest in Pixels"In a very special episode of OMGame Boy, we discuss the difficult subject of death in video games. And by that we really mean that we pick gaming characters we wished stayed dead in games and never got another chance to continue. YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/-Cwa40Kad7k2021-02-1211 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpisode #27 - Mario'd with ChildrenIn our first new episode in four months, we talk about what we have been up to during our hiatus. What kind of video games did we play? Is it possible for someone to be an incel, simp, virgin and cuck all at once? Do Wario and Waluigi have the same private parts as us normal humans? All these questions are answered along with many other surpises. So in the wise words of our friend Solid Snake - "Kept you waiting, huh?"--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2021-01-221h 19
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #27 - Mario'd with ChildrenIn our first new episode in four months, we talk about what we have been up to during our hiatus. What kind of video games did we play? Is it possible for someone to be an incel, simp, virgin and cuck all at once? Do Wario and Waluigi have the same private parts as us normal humans? All these questions are answered along with many other surpises. So in the wise words of our friend Solid Snake - "Kept you waiting, huh?"2021-01-221h 18
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastOMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #11 "The Cake is a Lie: A True Story"Remember when memes weren't a thing? Well, we can thank 2007's "PORTAL" for that. It introduced us to one of the most famous lines in video games as well as the very first gaming meme to go viral - "THE CAKE IS A LIE". On today's bonus episode, we discuss the meaning behind the meme. Be warned, this episode is NOT gluten-free.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-1414 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #11 "The Cake is a Lie: A True Story"Remember when memes weren't a thing? Well, we can thank 2007's "PORTAL" for that. It introduced us to one of the most famous lines in video games as well as the very first gaming meme to go viral - "THE CAKE IS A LIE". On today's bonus episode, we discuss the meaning behind the meme. Be warned, this episode is NOT gluten-free.2020-12-1413 min
WTFamicom: A Gaming PodcastEpsiode #26 - 2020 VisionTHE FUTURE IS NOW! The year is 2020 and we have yet to experience flying cars, a nuclear holocaust or even cyperpunk biker gangs. In other words, video games are full of shit. In today's episode, we compare our present to the "future" video games have predicted over the years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-2152 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #26 - 2020 VisionTHE FUTURE IS NOW! The year is 2020 and we have yet to experience flying cars, a nuclear holocaust or even cyberpunk biker gangs. In other words, video games are full of shit. In today's episode, we compare our present to the "future" video games have predicted over the years.2020-09-2151 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #10 "Polygon But Not Forgotten"Who is the greatest PlayStation mascot of ALL TIME? If your answer was not Sony's failed 1995 God-like being known as "Polygon Man", then you are probably normal. On today's bonus episode, we give the purple piece of trash the send-off he deserves.2020-09-0414 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #25 - Virtual Boy, Oh BoyIn 1995, Nintendo released the "VIRTUAL BOY" - a portable virtual reality/home console hybrid that was capable of bringing serious long-term harm to your eyes, your posture, and if you owned one, most likely your pride. Join us as we uncelebrate the quarter century existence of this disappointing mess. VR you ready?2020-08-141h 14
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #9 "Wii-kend at Bernie's"What does gaming and the 1989 comedy classic "Weekend at Bernie's" have in common? Absolutely nothing. But, like Bernie when he hears Caribbean music, that isn't going to stop us! On today's bonus episode, we talk about the greatest crossover that no one knew they wanted!2020-07-2712 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #24 - Yippee ki-play: A Die Hard RETROspectiveWhen you think of action, suspense, cowboy taunts and bad hairlines, only one name comes to mind - DIE HARD. One of the greatest action movies of all time produced two of the best licensed video games of all time and we're here to prove it! Today's episode shines a light on "Die Hard Trilogy", "Die Hard Arcade" and a special surprise game that proves John McClane was ALWAYS in the wrong place at the wrong time.2020-07-061h 17
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #8 "The Curse of Madden"Gracing the cover of any Madden game has been the bane of athletes for the past 20 years. In this bonus episode, we decide who deserves to get destroyed by putting them on the cover and watching their life fall apart.2020-06-1513 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #23 - Buy me THRILL KILL or go to hell!THIS EPISODE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY! If you're reading past this point, that means you are ready to hear about the most important unreleased game of all time. On this episode we talk about the ultra controversial fighting game for the original Playstation, 1998's "Thrill Kill". This game had it all - gore, postal workers, BDSM, the devil, tapeworms. Everything except a release date.2020-05-181h 05
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #7 "Metal Rear Solid""Metal Gear Solid" is story of a man dealing with his inner demons while trying to prevent the world from nuclear disaster. We are of course NOT talking about Solid Snake, but the real hero of those games - Johnny Sasaki. In today's bonus episode, we remember the story of gaming's most famous case of diarrhea.2020-04-2712 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #22 - Mortal Kommentary : 25 Years/25 MinutesThe film adaptation of "Mortal Kombat" came out 25 years ago and we wanted to do something special for the occasion. Instead of just talking about the film, we decided to also record commentary of the first 25 minutes that you can listen to while watching the movie yourself! Enjoy our love letter to the greatest video game movie produced to cinema in the last 1000 years.2020-04-131h 11
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #6 "Quarantine Roommates"In a special "QUARANTINE" episode of our bonus show, we discuss which video game characters we would love (and hate) to be stuck with during this national crisis.2020-03-3013 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #5 "Rejected Mega Man Villains"In a special MEGA-episode of OMGame Boy, we dig through the history of Mega Man villains that didn't make the cut and deserve a second chance in the spotlight.2020-03-1637 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #21 - How to rate your DRIVERUber. Lyft. They are just pretenders to the throne. In today's episode, we talk about the original rideshare app - DRIVER. We take a ride with undercover cop/retired racecar driver John Tanner to examine what makes the PS1 game such a timeless classic over 20 years later.2020-03-091h 27
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #4 "Grand Theft Mutants"Today's bonus episode imagines a world where our favorite superheroes from the pages of Marvel and DC are the main characters of the biggest sandbox in gaming.2020-02-2412 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #20 - Wii're BoredWhat is worse than playing a board game with people and wishing you were dead? How about playing a Nintendo Wii adaption of a board game and still wishing you were dead? In this episode we take a look at the gaming team ups so boring it can only be enjoyed by AARP members.2020-02-101h 06
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #3 "Top Gaming Moments of the Decade"Why do we love video games? Join us on a special extended "OMGame Boy" episode where we discuss the moments that shaped us this past decade and why is it never safe to get glass in your butt.2020-01-2038 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #19 - From Russia With FunThe year was 1984. People around the world were craving a video game that would advance their intelligence beyond the comprehension of normal humans and possibly change the very fabric of our being. Instead we got TETRIS, the Russian tile-matching puzzle game that farted its way across America to become one of the most addicting (and duplicated) video games ever created. This is the tale of Tetris and why it sucks.2020-01-131h 04
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #2 "How Lucky For Them"Our second bonus episode is about possibly one of the MOST famous exchanges in cinema ever - the Kano/Goro dinner scene from the 1995 "Mortal Kombat" film.2020-01-0411 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickOMGame Boy #1 "STEAM'd Hams"Pocket-sized podcasting begins! On our very first bonus episode, we dig through the trenches of each other's Steam library and come out with excuses that would make Seymour Skinner proud.2019-12-2212 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #18 - Holiday Gift Guide 2019Having trouble thinking of the perfect gift for the ultimate gamer? We can help with our very first Holiday Gift Guide! Games, Toys, Accessories AND MORE!! End your shopping with a bang with these hidden gems and "under the radar" picks!2019-12-0959 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #17 - Controller in Chief: A Gaming ElectionWhat does it take for someone to become "Controller in Chief"? In this monumental episode, YOU decide the fate of gaming with the very first election for Video Game President in 2020! We picked the candidates from games that have Presidents and put them through a rigorous process of placing them in parties that reflect their views, history and credentials. May the best polygon win!2019-11-241h 45
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #16 - A Star War is BornToday we talk about the unsung, unmemorable and probably unshowered heroes of gaming's most famous war. We go over the classic 90's games "Dark Forces" and "Shadows of the Empire", and even come to the conclusion that a multimedia project is a really dumb idea. Also in this episode, one of our host deals with some personal issues that has a deep connection to this franchise.2019-11-111h 31
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #15 - No Donkey Kong Country for Old MenHow many times have you passed a construction site and visualized a disabled gorilla kidnapping a hooker and berating an Italian immigrant? Join me and my special guest (and brother) Chris, as we discuss the torid history of the reigning champion of 80's arcades and the king of questionable parenting - Donkey Kong!2019-11-031h 48
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #14 - The Duke of HurlWhat did you want to be when you grew up? A talk show host? A doctor? A blonde, sexist, violent beefcake who changed gaming forever? I know I did! Join us as we take a look at the origins of the "King of Gaming" himself, Duke Nukem, and how he went from a mild-mannered dork who loved soda to a guy who tried to stick his dork into anything that moved. Amazing what a 5 year difference can do! Also in this episode, I officially induct Nick into co-host status and dub him "Nicktendo".2019-10-171h 32
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #13 - Hedgehogwild: The Legacy of SonicWe dive into the deep blue on this episode! SONIC - the mascot that launched a 16-bit revolution. Who influenced him? Bill Clinton? Was it Michael Jackson from 'Thriller'? Was Tails a boy or a girl? My guest and I get "Knuckles" deep in Sonic lore as well as questioning his religious beliefs.2019-09-271h 08
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #12 - Accessibility of AccessoriesMy frequent guest Nick and I discuss the days where gaming accessories were shittier and added no real value to the game but were also perfection in every way. Also we might have finally figured out that the Game Genie might have been a pedophile.2019-09-2056 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #11 - The Odd World of Retro ToonsMovies based on video games are strange beasts. Animated cartoons based on video games are something completely different. In this episode I explore oddities in the world of animated cartoons based on games. ALSO - I pull out an old interview I did with a famous actor in my ongoing "Retro Interview" segment.2019-09-1121 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #10 - Famicom FAQJoin me as I take you back to 1983 to the release of the world's most important gaming console. I give you the details on how this system birthed the Nintendo recognition the world knows today.2019-09-0629 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #9 - Ground Control to Major TomikronRemember "Omikron The Nomad Soul", that dumb cyberpunk game starring David Bowie that came out in 1999? If you don't remember it, me and my guest Nick are here to remind you what it was (BAD!), what it definitely was not (GOOD!) and how many times you need to use the jump button in this game (NONE WHATSOEVER!)2019-08-291h 05
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #8 - Disney Infinity WarHow many Disney Infinity figures did you own? If your answer is more than five, you're a huge loser. JUST LIKE ME! Anyway, here is the story of the disappointment that was the toys-to-life video game experiment "Disney Infinity" and the second life it unexpectedly received. Johnny Depp gets a special shout-out in this episode and not in a good way.2019-08-2430 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #7 - WTFinal Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy VII is the greatest game ever, right? I wouldn't know. Never played it and don't intend to. Today I'm joined again by my guest Nick so he can tell me what is up with Cloud's hair and what he would do if he actually met the game in real life. I can neither confirm nor deny the actions would be sexual2019-08-1947 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #6 - (non)Films in GamingThe Rock! Sean Connery! Bruce Willis! Hollywood tries to ruin video games all the time, that's nothing new. But what if games tried to ruin Hollywood instead? In today's episode, we look at situations where bankable stars and million dollar ideas weren't enough to save these blockbuster titles.2019-08-1635 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #5 - Gaming Conspiracy TheoriesBet you didn't know that some video game release dates were tied to some of the biggest moments in history, huh? Join me as I connect the dots (or draw them myself) to uncover the seedy underbelly of gaming conspiracy theories.2019-08-0924 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #4 - (non)Gaming in FilmsIn today's episode, we discuss moments in films that involve gaming to some degree but do not make a lick of sense. Topics include Game Gears, Game Boys, and Freddy Kruger.2019-08-0428 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #3 - Legacy of PEE: A Soul Reaver RetrospectiveTo commemorate 20 years of "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver" this August, my special guest Nick and I try to figure out what went wrong with the Legacy of Kain series and how the fuck they peaked after two games.2019-07-3155 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #2 - Kinect RespectWe run down the history of the failed yet succesful Xbox motion control device - the Kinect! Why the hell was it so popular? Was it secretly Skynet in disguise? All these questions and more are answered along with a tale of how I eventually acquired one free of charge. Yup, I stole one.2019-07-3032 min
WTFamicom with Dan and NickEpisode #1 - GN'R GamingWelcome to the WTFamicom Podcast! In our debut episode, we discuss the correlation between gaming and one of the greatest rock bands ever. Here is a hint - It's Guns N' Roses. Here is another hint - they are in a bunch of video games that you probably didn't realize!2019-07-2934 min