Lost Joystick Network

What better gift to give that special person in your life on Valentine's Day than a podcast about DuckTales? Let's be honest.. this game has everything you should be looking for in a game.. Drama, intrigue, money, greed, and a final race to the top against your archrival. And isn't that what Valentine's Day is really about? Actually, let me check Google really quickly... Hmmm.. interesting.. I see...... It seems it is not.

Well here's that Halloween-centric episode that we all look forward to in February of each year. So fire up your pumpkin spice lattes and prepare yourself to be whisked away to Golvellius. (Also, just between us.. the game isn't really that "Halloween-y".. keep that between you and I, capiche?)

Episode number two in our backlog remediation plan (and number 57 in our hearts) centers around one of the most famous on-rails FPS FMV games for the SegaCD. Yep.. you guessed it.. Sewer Shark. Also, it's in the title of the episode so we're really not that impressed that you guessed it. Unless you're under forty years old.. then it's impressive that you've even taken the time to read this far.

Well well well.. what do we have here? Looks like a "new" episode of our show. Well I have good news and bad news. The good news is there's a backlog that we will be posting over the course of the next few days. The bad news is there was a backlog that needs to get posted over the new few days. Now with that out of the way, let's get to what we're all here for: FULL FRONTAL NUDITY -- Thank you for listening! Please give us five stars and all of your wildest dreams will come true.

Do you like running fast, jumping hurdles or competing in family fun and fitness?.... Yeah, we don't either, but if you think you are fast and you want to talk about the proverbial "great white whale" of the NES (ironically he lost his leg and we are talking about a running game...Ahab lost the leg, Mike and Jay are talking games) then you are in luck. Buckle up it's a wild ride, this episode is packed with collecting, stories of the chase, math lessons and rants.... Did we find a copy of Stadium Events? You will have to listen to find out. Thank you for listening. We appreciate you all!

Let's whisk away to Yuria. A land where the reptile fiend Death Adder has invaded every village and massacred thousands. Doesn't sound very appealing does it? Well, what if we told you that when you get there you're going to assume control of one of three powerful heroes who's only mission is to overthrow Death Adder and bring peace to Yuria, using a combination of melee and magic attacks? OK, we can tell you're still not convinced. So what if, when you're one of these three heroes, you also get to kick squirrels and ride Bizarrians? Yeah.. we can see that moved the needle. You're in, aren't you? So let's all head to Yuria and take on Death Adder. It's time to save the King and his daughter and reclaim the legendary Golden Axe.

Well, this is it. Are you ready to step into the world of high-risk video game investing? If so, THIS is your chance. Chase Peridot, AKA the "Retro Gem Miner" has agreed to waive his standard appearance fee in the hopes that he can enlighten unsophisticated collectors. -- That's right.. RGM is willing to teach you everything you need to know about video game investments, including an up-to-date review of his Seven Golden Rules for Video Game Investing and which video game-adjacent food items currently on store shelves that you should be looking at investing in. -- So don't forego this rare opportunity to get inside the mind of one of the brightest stars in investing. It's time to stop being a scrud and start ruling the social media airwaves. Are you willing to accept that everything you've ever known about collecting video games is WRONG and start understanding the right way to do it? You'd better be if you're going to listen to this episode.

The boys are back (finally) and this time they're discussing another certified banger: Illusion of Gaia for the Super Nintendo. -- If you've ever thought "I'd like to listen to some old guys talk about a game where a pig sacrifices himself for the betterment of humanity" then do we have good news for you. So tune in and find out what drove Hamlet to this lowly state. -- Thank you so much for listening. We appreciate your patience with us. We also appreciate you!

Town and Country Surf Designs: Wood and Water Rage. The name just rolls off the tongue. Developed by Atlas and published by the clowns at LJN, this is a simple game that reminds us of a simpler time. A time where cats in tuxedos avoid seagulls while surfing. So we hope you'll take a few minutes out of your busy day to listen to our thoughts on one of the most 80's games in the NES library. - As always, thank you for listening! We appreciate anyone who really does take time to listen to our insane rants.

Well.. here we are.. Episode 50. And man.. did we come correct. Quake for the PC is the subject. When people talk about the bangeriest of bangers, Quake is in that discussion. -- So tune in and see what the crew thinks of the game that helped do things like create online deathmatches, popularize eSports, and prevent thousands of nerds from ever kissing a girl. -- Thank you for tuning in. We appreciate your support. Tell a friend about the show, even if it's just as simple as "wanna hear something that sucks?"

Yars' Revenge.. sounds ominous and, come to find out, it is. The LJN squad dug into the story of this 1982 classic from Atari and man.. there's a lot to unpack. To us, the most impressive part of the backstory of Yars' Revenge is that the primary antagonist was able to destroy an invincible cannon. That could not have been an easy task to take on, but it's true. So tune in to the latest episode to find out more about things like "what is a 'Yar'", "how do you pronounce 'Qotile'?" and "are these nerds playing 'Tears of the Kingdom'?". - As always, we appreciate you listening. We really do. We keep saying it, but it's true. Thank you!

It's time to get gritty.. but with some legit electro music pumping in the background. Streets of Rage 2 a certified banger, as well as Yuzo Koshiro's aural masterpiece. So tune in and give us a listen. The whole crew chimes in on what many consider to be one of the must-haves for the Sega Genesis / MegaDrive. - Thank you all for listening! We appreciate every single one of you. If it wasn't for you, we'd be nothing.. or maybe even less. OK definitely less.

Spring is in the air, which means it's time for baseball. Well.. it used to mean that, back when people cared about baseball. The good news is that people still care about Baseball Stars for the NES. Well.. at least a few of them, who all happen to be on this show. - It also means that it's time for the Midwest Gaming Classic! Come find our booth at the vendor hall. And if you are reading this in the future, just know that you missed your opportunity to meet us and that we really had a good time. - Please leave us a five-star review on your podcast aggregator of choice. If you leave us a review and show us at MGC, you get a free copy of Super Mario Bros 3 for the Famicom (while supplies last!). - As always, thank you so much for listening and interacting. We love that you are a part of our community and always look forward to hearing from you. - https://linktr.ee/lostjoystick

Now we know that a lot of people are going to complain and say "Oh wow.. the LJN guys are doing another NES game. *YAWN*". Well that's just not true. We played the Famicom version of Parodius Da! and the Famicom is NOT the NES. And before you get all uppity about how we also played the PAL version of the game, remember that it's generally regarded as the "nes" in Europe. To us, that's just not the same thing. - Remember, if you see us at Midwest Gaming Classic, show us your 5* review of the show and you'll get a free copy of Super Mario Bros 3 for the Famicom. Also, if you tell us "Buy me Bonestorm or go to Hell!", you'll get 10% off everything in the booth. - Thank you for listening! We really do appreciate it! - #parodiusda #parodius #parodiusfrommythtolaughter #konami #8bit #retrogaming #podcast #podcasting #retrogamingpodcast #vicviper #twinbee #pentarou #salamander #gradius #parody #catboat #1990

The year in 1988 and you're Bill Rizer AKA Mad Dog, one of America's two most cunning, courageous, and ruthless soldiers from the Special Forces elite commando squad. Also, you look almost exactly like Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Predator", other than your perfect flat-top haircut. Your partner, Lance Bean, goes by Scorpion and also resembles someone from "Predator". You have both been chosen to stop Red Falcon and bring peace to the planet. You see, Red Falcon has been running the long con. They've been waiting thirty years to take over Earth and now.. the time has come. Can this dynamic duo defeat the dastardly detractor and dodge disaster? Tune in and find out! - Thank you to everyone who listens, hangs out on the livestreams, and tells your friends about the show. We say this a lot, but you really are appreciated. - Find us at https://linktr.ee/lostjoystick - #contra #nes #runandgun #konami #podcast #podcasting #retrogaming #retrogamingpodcast #bill #lance #maddog #scorpion #billrizer #lancebean #predator #konamicode #contracode #upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart #30lives #nintendo #nintendoentertainmentsystem #8bit #1988

We were joined by the one and only Michael Chiaramonte, NES programmer extraordinaire, to discuss a game that many people regard as one of the best of all-time: "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" for the Super Nintendo. -- Come listen and find out what the crew thought of this classic. Also, you can find Mr. Chiaramonte hanging in The Collector's Quest patreon-only Discord or on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/clearvus -- So come come hang with us! And if you like what you hear, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We truly appreciate it!

When you do research about classic video games, you learn things. Take Double Dragon III, for example. We learned that Bimmy Lee may be the most loyal partner in the world. His girlfriend has been kidnapped (AGAIN) so he and his brother, Jimmy set out on a mission. A mission to KICK ASS all over the world, in an attempt to find Marion and rescue her. - Or maybe it's Jimmy Lee that's TRULY the most loyal. Think about it. He is always right there, ready to lend a helping hand in the constant need to rescue his brother's girl. - Or maybe it's you: our loyal listener. You listen to us prattle on for hours at a time about games like RBI Baseball. You must have the patience of a saint, and for that we thank you. - Thank you for listening. We truly appreciate every one of you that chooses to spend a part of your day with us. #onelove

So you think you're radical, huh? Yeah? HOW radical? Because we've got news for you JACK.. you will NEVER be as radical as Casey. Oh, you don't know who Casey is? Your Radical Meter just dipped into oblivion, poser. Casey is KID CHAMELEON and he's the toughest, coolest head in town. He REFUSES to be beaten. Yeah, that's right. So come join the LJN crew and listen us fawn all over the coolest kid in the neighborhood. Kid Chameleon could steal your car and your girl if he wanted to, but he's not a jerk. No, he's.. KID CHAMELEON

"Mega Man 2." What else do you need to say? If you have a podcast like we do, the answer is "quite a bit, actually". Mega Man 2 makes us wonder: are there people that DON'T like this game? We here at LJN like to imagine there aren't. And lets be honest.. even if they do exist, are those really the kind of people you'd want to be associated with? The answer is no. - As always, thank you for listening! We appreciate each and every one of you. If you are ever so inclined, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or within your podcast aggregator of choice.

The crew is lucky to be joined by friend of the show and co-host of The Collector's Quest podcast, Tyler Wilkin. We used our time wisely and discussed one of the bangeriest Atari 2600 bangers of all-time: Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns. We are here answering the tough questions like "what's the deal with this stupid rat" and "does Quickclaw have some sort of neurological disorder"? Also, why is Pitfall Harry's young niece lost in the depths of these uncharted caverns in the middle of Peru? If you want to find out, tune in and listen! Or, if you don't, just listen to the beginning and dip out when we get into the game itself. It's cool. We know you're busy. As always, thank you for listening. It means a lot to us that you're willing to waste your time listening to us talk when we are sure there are better things you could be wasting it on. If you like what you hear, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.. or anywhere they'll let you. Hop on Yelp!, check-in to your local Bojangles, and mention the show in your review.