The Frame Savers

This episode was recorded live from AGDQ 2019, as part of GamesDoneQuick's panel series. Join us as we talk with the man with the golden gloves, sinister1, about Punch-Out!! speedrunning, the history of the speedrun, and it's storied history of blindfolded appearances at marathons. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com Merch -...

If you could inhale other speedrunners and copy their powers, what powers would you get? Maybe better splits? Maybe take their world records? We'd like to think that you could copy their single-minded obsession with perfection in decades-old children's video games. Or maybe just an umbrella or a sword or something. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com...

When you pop open a can of Pringles, not only are you popping open fun times, but also delicious ones. Win/win. This wacky homebrew game is here to bring all of the joy you would expect from a delicious can of Pringles-brand potato snacks, but in high-intensity video game form. The problem is, once you pop, will you have the will to stop? Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord -...

Whoa, is that ya boi, Lil Games Done Quick Recap, comin at ya with another fresh mixtape? We got the games. We got the speedruns. We got the jokes. You'll especially love our new track featuring DJ Spikevegeta titled "Well, That's Never Happened Before". Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com Merch - http://merch.theframesavers.com Guest -...

In this somewhat self-serving pocket episode, John and Chad talk about what went right for us in 2018 and what we want to do better in 2019. Thanks for the memories, and here's to another great year. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com Merch - http://merch.theframesavers.com

Mega Man 11 (not to be confused with Mega Man II) is the hottest Mega Man released in 2018, and if you're the only person on the block who didn't buy a copy, then I'm sure you had your reasons. Be thankful for this episode with renowned speedman MooMooAkai; we almost released a 2-hour supercut of all of the voice lines from the game instead. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord -...

You ever have a retro gaming podcast for three years and use a song from a game as the intro but never do an episode about it or really talk about it in any meaningful way? Really, that's just us? That feels like a general experience. Anyways, listen to this episode where John atones for our sins by talking to street brawling expert yelsraek about River City Ransom. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon -...

It's that time of year with the warm, cozy fire, kindly old men climbing down chimneys in red coats, and giving gifts. Speaking of giving gifts, we exchanged games and we both had a really great time doing it. Well, "great time" is somewhat debatable, but we did both play the games and then we talked about them. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com Merch...

In the 90s, everybody was making enviro-conscious cartoons, but if everybody was jumping off a bridge, would you? Nonetheless, even if you don't remember the Widget cartoon (who does?), we did get two pretty cool video games out of it. Both are cool games, and even better speedruns. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://discord.theframesavers.com Merch -...

In this episode, we continue our streak of Sega Genesis coverage by talking about everybody's favorite rising star, Ristar. Now consider, by the time you've read that sentence, your brain has already picked a team and decided how to pronounce the name Ristar. We agree on a pronunciation, but do you agree with us too? The only way to find out is to listen. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers...

Might as well just call us the Genesis Podcast at this point with all the great Sega content. Golden Axe is a classic arcade-style beat-em-up with characters with names like Gilius Thunderhead, Ax Battler (who fights with an axe, surprisingly), and Tyris Flare. The game speaks for itself, but in this episode, John speaks about it anyways. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord -...

Have you ever seen a game so decidedly average that if you had to split your game collection in half based on quality, you'd have to cut the game down the middle to put half in each pile? Wait, why are we cutting games? Who is forcing you to do this? Sometimes these metaphors really get away from you. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

The arcade shmup scene isn't necessarily a topic you'd expect to see on a speedrunning podcast, but there are many parallels between the speedrunning scene of 5-10 years ago and the modern shmup scene. Strategies as trade secrets, video proof, and organization of records are all part of the growing pains of competitive single-player communities. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord -...

You can't just punch your problems away... Pardon, just heard from our producer, turns out you *can* punch all your problems away. My mistake. Streets of Rage 2 is argued by some ("incorrectly" -Chad) to be the greatest beat-em-up of all time, and we look into why that is with our guest Lrock. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest -...

Please wake up. P҉ĺ͠é̶as̡e͟ ̸̸ẃák̶͟e ̴͞͡ù̴̡p̷̵̀!̶ Don't fall asleep. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

Playing Parasite Eve is the equivalent of a two-year biology degree from a non-accredited institution, and it's a lot quicker and will save you a lot more money, so it's a win-win really. In another Halloween episode, we talk with Palmer about this unique action RPG. This game is so goofy that it's impossible not to love it. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Merch - http://merch.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon -...

John introduces you to the *other* Castlevania trilogy? The whole Belmont clan fits comfortably in your pocket now. Kill Dracula while you stand in line at the grocery store. Fight fleamen at the dentist. Smash skeletons at your bar mitzvah. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

What's in a name? That which we call a Castlevania game by any other name would still be as fun? Well, as it turns out, the answer is yes. Even without the typical trappings of Dracula and the Belmont clan, a classic Castlevania styled-game made in 2018 still rocks. In this episode, we manage to talk for almost two hours about a glorified pre-order bonus, and we aren't ashamed to admit it. This modern faux-retro game has a lot to offer! Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch -...

October is here, and autumn is in the air. The leaves are changing colors, and the scent of pumpkin spice wafts out the door of every Starbucks, but for us at The Frame Savers, it's time to get out our spookiest and scariest games for your consideration. On this TFS Pocket, Chad breaks down which Ghostbusters games are poltergreat and which are just ghastly. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers...

This is listener selected episode #5, and we are finally digging in to this ground-breaking game. Thankfully, since we didn't know much, MunchaKoopas was happy to come offer his wisdom in spades. We "trowel"ed the map in search of adventure? Shovels. Website - http://www.theframesavers.com Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/theframesavers Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - http://www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - http://www.twitch.tv/munchakoopas Sponsor: The Electric...