A Gamer Looks At 40

When Mario's Claymation visage first landed in my mailbox in the summer of 1988, I was a Nintendo fan. After tearing into that inaugural issue of Nintendo Power, I was a devotee. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, I chat with the architect of this incredible periodical, Gail Tilden. During our conversation, we discuss her beginnings in the industry, the creation / curation of the magazine, and the unique culture that allowed Nintendo Power to become a window to a world of games I'd never experience otherwise. SONG COVERS: Super Mario Bros. Main Theme - Can I play ALL the parts on 1 guitar?? by TV on Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWqD-bjjR14 MARIO 2 on CLASSICAL GUITAR - Basically the hardest thing I've ever played by Sam Griffin Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hASvFH3w1Ik Super Mario Bros Theme - Overworld (Nintendo New Acoustic Classical Fingerstyle Guitar Cover) by Jonas Lefvert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33uaug_BV7g Final Fantasy 1 - Town Theme (Nes Acoustic Classical Guitar Fingerstyle Music Tabs Cover) by Jonas Lefvert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpJ7j8M6dtw My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

You think you know a guy. Podcast with him for almost 5 years, talk about Marvel movies, guest on almost 100 of his show's episodes. And then, in a time of need, when asked to suggest a game for a last minute Tales From the Bargain Bin, he foists this piece of junk upon me. That man is Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found, the game is the Rocketeer for the SNES and if you know this strange shoot-em-up, you're already feeling my pain. Join Mike and I as we fail to talk about the movie, discuss World War 2 museums and bemoan the strange, strange experiment that is The Rocketeer video game. My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

While we were stomping Goombas and hunting ducks, Japanese gamers were embarking on epic NES adventures. When the missing Final Fantasy 2 and 3 were finally released to the West, fans were excited. Finally, we could try those missing 8-bit epics without downloading sketchy emulators and learning Japanese. While the reality never lived up to the hype, the NES sequels earned the respect of the community, even if they didn't quite live up to the loft standards of 1 and 4. On this edition of A Gamer Looks at 40, we explore this JRPG two-some and do some memory mining of our very own. STARRING (All handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink) Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire) @Dancarnate Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova) Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) Moses aka @thewellredmage of the-pixels.com and Gamelogica on YouTube Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok) Ryan aka @GameswCoffee SONG COVERS FINAL FANTASY II: 'Town' | Classical Guitar by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZwJ-Ap82Fo Final Fantasy II - Tower of the Magi (Harp Solo) by Harpsibored - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdMwNDcl1Bs My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

On Part 1 of our two part exploration of the original Final Fantasy, we talked intros and first impressions. For Part 2, we start by talking about the game's many inspirations and the amazing moments that blew our 10 year old minds. A mixed bag of topics that somehow ties into the overall theme of this series: Final Fantasy 1 is a classic for a reason, warts and all. Oh, and we talk about Warmech. Lots and lots of Warmech. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire) @Dancarnate Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod) Matt of the Backlog Busters (@skinnymattk) Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage) Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok) Ryan aka @GameswCoffee SONG COVERS Final Fantasy: Main Theme (String Quartet) - ft. Israfelcello by Patti Rudisill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii3IEp4UiL8 Let The Battle Begin | Final Fantasy VII | MES by Mariachi Entertainment System - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRvwScxf1Kw My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

When Final Fantasy hit North American shores in 1990, it sparked an RPG revolution in the West. Gamers like myself and many of my friends fell in love with the interesting mechanics, player expression, and overarching story. These days, Final Fantasy 1 feels like a relic of an era gone by. As a cultural artifact, it's significant but whether it's worth playing, even on the spiffy new re-masters, is under debate. But not on this podcast. Join over a dozen of my friends and fellow Final Fantasy fans and I as we discuss our first time playing the title, the mechanics, and the lasting legacy of a game that's more than worth visiting, even if it's for the first time. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink) Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire) @Dancarnate Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) J.R. Sommerfeldt (@sommerfeldt_r) Jody aka (@bakuiel) John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod) Kyle of the The RPG Podcast (@TheRPGPodcast) Matt of the Backlog Busters (@skinnymattk) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova) Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage) Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok) Ryan aka @GameswCoffee Wade aka (@ProfNoctis) SONG COVERS Final Fantasy 1 - Town Theme (Nes Acoustic Classical Guitar Fingerstyle Music Tabs Cover) by Jonas Lefvert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpJ7j8M6dtw Final Fantasy 1 - Chaos Temple (Acoustic Classical Fingerstyle Guitar Cover Music Theme Tabs) by Jonas Lefvert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9jZXqPPbt0 Final Fantasy - "Opening Theme" 【Metal Guitar Cover] by Ferdk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5-T3nPBG3Y Final Fantasy: Main Theme (String Quartet) - ft. Israfelcello by Patti Rudisill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii3IEp4UiL8 My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

Outside of The Legenda of Zelda, no videogame franchise is more closely tied to music than Final Fantasy. From emotional resonance to supporting gameplay to auditory storytelling, the themes of Final Fantasy are the stuff of legends. So much so, we've been listening to live orchestral versions of these pieces for decades. Enter Distant Worlds, a long running orchestra series that brings the music of Final Fantasy to the greatest stages in the world. Join series conductor and director Arnie Roth and I as we talk how Distant Worlds became a sensation, the community surrounding it and the joys of playing to packed, rapt audiences night after night. STARRING: Arnie Roth @Mustin Ryan aka @gameswcoffee SONG COVERS CHOCOBO BAND - Liberi Fatali (Final Fantasy VIII) [Official Music Video] 4K by Chocobo Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRRqiMaBwrI Final Fantasy VII: Prelude (Harp Cover) + Pedal Harp Sheet Music by HarpistKT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZLJRVl8-HI My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

LJN The name alone brings shockwaves of terror to retro gamers everywhere. But what was it like back in the day? Join podcaster Michael Colby and I as we discuss three titles: The Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six. And be sure to check out Michael's show Jack Billings Presents: Haunted Apartment Complex - https://open.spotify.com/show/1hi3mFv6Cezcf0WsmsTsxl?si=06eb950e96f94182 Support the Show.

Last week, we looked at the various nuts and bolts of the Final Fantasy franchise to see what it structurally needed to be a member of the family. On this week's episode, we explore personal stories, connections made, and communities built over this landmark series of games. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink) Carson Clark (@DesireeKorrupt) Josh of Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod) Kyle of the The RPG Podcast (@TheRPGPodcast) The Let's Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova) Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok) Ryan aka @GameswCoffee Wade aka (@ProfNoctis) SONG COVERS Final Fantasy VII: Prelude (Harp Cover) + Pedal Harp Sheet Music by HarpistKT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZLJRVl8-HI) Final Fantasy X - Sight of Spira - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover - Super Guitar Bros by Super Guitar Bros (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QeRS-DnC_8) My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

From its humble beginnings as a "last gasp" for a fledgling game designer to the billion dollar monolith it is today, Final Fantasy's rise from niche to mainstream mirrors videogames as a whole. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we launch our multi-month deep dive into the world of this storied franchise, meet some of its super fans and try to answer the unanswerable: what makes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink) @GameswCoffee @Dancarnate James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@retrofits7618) Josh of Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod) Kyle of the The RPG Podcast (@TheRPGPodcast) The Let's Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova) Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok) Wade aka (@ProfNoctis) SONG COVERS FINAL FANTASY SERIES: 'Prelude' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth Guitar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyBNW_-MpTI) Final Fantasy I - Battle Scene & Victory Fanfare | Live Cover by EXTRA LIVES (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch0t14NCKbU) Final Fantasy IV - Melody of Lute (Harp Solo) by Harpsibored (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVvwUzdJQeE) Calm Before the Storm from Final Fantasy X - Nobuo Uematsu (Renaissance Lute Cover) by Lute Game Covers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S40iFMeARTw) My Website: agamerlooksat40.com My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

When A Gamer Looks at 40 first launched in May of 2021, my intention was for it be a year long project. To date, I've been at it for over two and half. So, it's time for a break! On this episode, I announce a three month hiatus from producing new episodes for the show. Give this quickie a listen to learn why the break, what to expect during the pause in new work, and what to look forward to when AGLA40 makes a triumphant return on March 4th, 2024. JOIN THE DISCORD!! --> https://discord.gg/PFd2xVbpEM My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

Another week, another chance to share even more videogame stories from the gaggle of lovely people I got to chat with over the last few months. Enjoy Side Quests Volume 8, Intros Part 2, etc, etc! STARRING (all handles from Twitter X) Brian aka @DayandKnightly Cat Blackard (@NeonFeline) of the Mother, She Wrote Podcast (@EarthBoundPod) Ian aka @teacherbloke85 Jodi aka @Bakuiel Lucas White aka @HokutoNoLucas Jonathan (@DaEgg123) and Katie (@earthbound64) J.R. Sommerfeldt (@sommerfeldt_r) Kyle VonKubik of Read Only Magazine (@obeykube) My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the show

Whenever I get the opportunity to chat with people about games, the conversation rarely stays on topic. Invariably, my guest and I start jibber-jabbering about all sorts of gaming related topics. In this action packed addition to my Side Quests series, we learn the backstories of a few of my favorite guests from the last four months of podcast interviews. Volume 8 is coming next week! STARRING (all handles from Twitter X) Dan aka Captain Gingerbeard (@ScurvyBay) Joe of SNES is Life Podcast (@SNES_is_Life) Matt of the Backlog Busters (@backlog_busters) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Rigney of the Reliving Retro Podcast (@Reliving_Retro) Robert P. Ottone, author of The Triangle (@RobertOttone) Ryan aka @Retro64__, Designer and artist for @SmashRemix, @Mother_Encore, @mother__squared, and @MotherForever Sam of the RetroLogic Podcast My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the show

Rather than swelter in the Austin sun listening to music or attending one of the many festivals in town, I decided to pony up a few bucks and fly to Oregon to attend the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. I expected a giant convention where I'd spend too much money on retro goodies, check out a panel or two and see my pals at Gamer's Week host a competition. What happened was infinitely more impactful and special. Join me as I share a full recap of the weekend that was including on-the-floor interviews, spicy hot takes and a surprisingly emotional conclusion I never expected. My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

While Madden was always a good time, EA's NHL Hockey was video game magic. As a starry eyed street hockey goalie in West Caldwell, New Jersey, NHL '94 was my escape. My opportunity to pretend I was Marty Brodeur, if only on the screen. A masterpiece of control, gameplay, and pure joy, the early NHL games set the gold standard for sports simulations, a mark that few games every reached. Join myself and executive producer Richard Hilleman as he shares story after fascinating story about the creation of this one of a kind experience. My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the show

With football season in full swing and hockey just getting started, my mind drifts to the games of yesteryear. And for my 11 year old money, there was no finer distraction than EA's Madden and NHL franchises. Join EA developers Troy Lyndon and Richard Hilleman as they discuss the birth of these classic games, the technological marvels that made them possible and their storied legacy. NOTE: In this episode, we look at Madden only. Next week, we'll focus on NHL! STARRING: Troy Lyndon: https://troylyndon.biz/ Richard Hilleman My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

Take it from somebody who appreciates every single one, there's nothing better than passionate fans. Gaming communities can run the gambit from welcoming to toxic, engaging to gatekeeping. Whenever people are around people, people will do people things. The community surrounding Earthbound is unique in both its welcoming nature and wide variety of people involved. Over 30 years worth of fans populate sites like starmen.net and mother4ever.net. And they all have one thing in common: an overflowing love for an incredible series. On this week's episode, I chat with three people representative of the community as a whole: a curator, a YouTube creator and a couple brought together by the power of an epic game franchise. STARRING (all handles from Twitter X) Cat Blackard (@NeonFeline) of the Mother, She Wrote Podcast (@EarthBoundPod) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Kody Nokolo (@KodyNOKOLO), webmaster of mother4ever.net (@MotherForever_) Ryan aka @Retro64__, Designer and artist for @SmashRemix, @Mother_Encore, @mother__squared, and @MotherForever Jonathan (@DaEgg123) and Katie (@earthbound64) SONG COVERS Earthbound - Home Sweet Home by Sam Griffin Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR4bhLhTvns Onett - Earthbound Cover - Guitar and Mandolin by Box Monkey Studios - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En6Wu4a28jk Battle Vs. a Weak Opponent - Battle Theme 1 - EarthBound - Mother 2 by Jorge Fuentes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhlC3pbJYgA EarthBound - Eight Melodies (Music Box Cover) by Mr. Music Box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72WsNIhp_MA My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the show Support the Show.

Some say a game is only as good as its ending. While I think that's an inaccurate statement, if the adage is true, than Earthbound is a masterpiece. A culmination of theme, character arc, story and emotion, this game's final encounter and conclusion is among the best of the 16 bit era. Join myself and a joy filled crew of fellow adventurers as we discuss the final moments of Earthbound. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Cat Blackard (@NeonFeline) of the Mother, She Wrote Podcast (@EarthBoundPod) Celeste (@faeriecrypt) of Another Zelda Podcast (@AnotherZeldaPod) Dan aka Captain Gingerbeard (@ScurvyBay) Ian aka @teacherbloke85 Kyle VonKubick (@obeykube) of Read Only Magazine Lucas White (@HokutoNoLucas) Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Rigney of the Reliving Retro Podcast (@Reliving_Retro) Robert P. Ottone, author of The Triangle (@RobertOttone) Sam of the RetroLogic Podcast SONG COVERS Earthbound Town Medley - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover by Super Guitar Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koX4XLkB5sY My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

A passing glance at a mid-90's Game Pro magazine would likely reveal an ad or two for Earthbound. Not a mention of deep themes, relatable characters and a story that crosses the ages. Nope! Master Belch and "This Game Stinks". Luckily, this wonderful SNES experience is more than the claims of its marketing and my cast of nine are here to tell you exactly why. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Cat Blackard (@NeonFeline) of the Mother, She Wrote Podcast (@EarthBoundPod) Celeste (@faeriecrypt) of Another Zelda Podcast (@AnotherZeldaPod) Dan aka Captain Gingerbeard (@ScurvyBay) Kyle VonKubick (@obeykube) of Read Only Magazine Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Rigney of the Reliving Retro Podcast (@Reliving_Retro) Robert P. Ottone, author of The Triangle (@RobertOttone) Sam of the RetroLogic Podcast SONG COVERS Earthbound Town Medley - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover by Super Guitar Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koX4XLkB5sY EarthBound: Dusty Dunes Desert Tex Mex cover by Steven Morris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMiHMEh6qUw My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

Fuzzy Pickles! The first time a diminutive photographer stopped my game to take a snapshot of my team, I felt two things: joy and minor annoyance. Joy because it was a charming moment of connection for my crew and annoyance because I'm a modern gamer dad who has precious seconds to spare. But regardless of where I land, it was a big moment. On Part 2 of our ongoing Earthbound saga, my friends and I discuss their favorite moments, the great (and not so great) in-your-hands play and some odd side diversions more than worth your time and attention. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Celeste (@faeriecrypt) of Another Zelda Podcast (@AnotherZeldaPod) Dan aka Captain Gingerbeard (@ScurvyBay) Ian aka @teacherbloke85 Kyle VonKubick (@obeykube) of Read Only Magazine Lucas White (@HokutoNoLucas) Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk) Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Rigney of the Reliving Retro Podcast (@Reliving_Retro) Robert P. Ottone, author of The Triangle (@RobertOttone) Sam of the RetroLogic Podcast SONG COVERS Earthbound Town Medley - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover by Super Guitar Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koX4XLkB5sY Because I Love You: Earthbound [Tenor Sax Cover] by Sab Irene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opoR2v6xoM0 My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.

When Earthbound landed on American shores in 1995, nobody knew quite to make of it. In an RPG landscape where Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger ruled supreme, a silly game about farts and fuzzy pickles didn't garner much interest. At least according to the marketing. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and Earthbound has grown from 16 bit outcast to the stuff of legends. On this initial decent into the heart of Giygas, a cast of 12 intrepid explorers share their initial impressions of the game, the aforementioned marketing, and how the game hits us now as world weary adults. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Cat Blackard (@NeonFeline) of the Mother, She Wrote Podcast (@EarthBoundPod) Celeste (@faeriecrypt) of Another Zelda Podcast (@AnotherZeldaPod) Dan aka Captain Gingerbeard (@ScurvyBay) Ian aka @teacherbloke85 Kyle VonKubick (@okaykube) of Read Only Magazine Lucas White (@HokutoNoLucas) Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk) Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found) Mustin, music producer (@Mustin) Rigney of the Reliving Retro Podcast (@Reliving_Retro) Robert P. Ottone, author of The Triangle (@RobertOttone) Sam of the RetroLogic Podcast SONG COVERS Earthbound Town Medley - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover by Super Guitar Bros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koX4XLkB5sY My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.com My Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D Support the Show.