Long-running game club podcast Cane and Rinse has a blockbuster dual-header episode this week, covering both Konami's beloved 1989 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and 1991's The Simpsons arcade games. It's a mix of covering the history of these classic titles and the hosts/guests providing personal anecdotes of their experiences with both titles. Host Leon Cox also shares stories … [Read more...] about Cane And Rinse Canes And Rinses The Turtles And Simpsons Arcade Games
Archives for April 2021
Noclip Doc Goes Behind The Scenes Of Astro’s Playroom
Anyone that's been able to procure a PlayStation 5 since its November launch knows what a gem of a game Astro's Playroom is. It's simultaneously a great platformer and a perfect demonstration of what the Dual Sense controller can do. Now, Noclip provides a behind the scenes look at the making of this awesome game in their latest documentary—their first in 4K. Told via interview … [Read more...] about Noclip Doc Goes Behind The Scenes Of Astro’s Playroom
Save Crystal Host Reminisces About Blockbuster And Rental Exclusives
I haven't yet watched The Last Blockbuster, a documentary about the rise/fall of Blockbuster Video and the last store standing in Bend, OR (trailer embedded below—it's available to stream on Netflix). But podcaster Justin Kern uses it as a jumping-off point for this episode of Save Crystal to reminisce about rental stores and the experience of renting games as well as the … [Read more...] about Save Crystal Host Reminisces About Blockbuster And Rental Exclusives
Donnie Reece On Starting The PSVG Podcast Network, Finding Co-Hosts
This week’s guest is Donnie Reece, founder of the PSVG (that’s Play Some Video Games) podcast network and host of The Nintendo Shack and Xbox Empire. We chat about how a fateful Game of the Year podcast became the catalyst for PSVG, his ability to find amazing co-hosts, structuring a Patreon, and more in this episode. Donnie Reece on Twitter (@EatTheHype)PSVG websitePSVG … [Read more...] about Donnie Reece On Starting The PSVG Podcast Network, Finding Co-Hosts
Writer, Comedian Mike Drucker Stops By Good Game Nice Try
Writer, Comedian and author of Boss Fight Books' Silent Hill 2 tome Mike Drucker guests on this week's Good Game Nice Try. In addition to talking Silent Hill 2 and unreliable narrators in games, Drucker shares some stories of his time working as a localization writer at Nintendo, the best/worst games he's ever played and the games besides Silent Hill 2 he'd want to write … [Read more...] about Writer, Comedian Mike Drucker Stops By Good Game Nice Try
Gamers Share Their Origin Stories On How It Started: How Gamers Became Gamers
We as gamers all have different roads into this hobby. Whether it was the arcades that hooked you, or you played Super Mario Bros. at a friend's house, or maybe it was Pokémon on a hand-me-down Game Boy—the the stories of how we got introduced to games and how each of us have evolved as gamers make for interesting radio. So why not a podcast dedicated solely to those memories. … [Read more...] about Gamers Share Their Origin Stories On How It Started: How Gamers Became Gamers
NWRTV Interviews Whisker Squadron Dev About The Game, Kickstarter Campaign
While Nintendo revisiting Star Fox seems unlikely, indie developer Flippfly's been inspired to take up the mantle, launching a Kickstarter campaign to finish making a procedurally generated shooter of the same vein. John Rairdin of Nintendo World Report's YouTube channel has posted an interview with developer Aaron San Filippo about the game, its Star Fox inspirations, and the … [Read more...] about NWRTV Interviews Whisker Squadron Dev About The Game, Kickstarter Campaign
Rally Racing Game Podcast Power Drifting Covers Sega Rally 2
Power Drifting is a niche within a niche kind of podcast, focusing specifically on rally racing video games. The very first episode of the show a little over a year ago covered Sega Rally, Sega's groundbreaking rally racing game released in arcades and on the Saturn. One year and a couple weeks later, they've arrived at covering Sega Rally 2, one of Sega's best racers. Take a … [Read more...] about Rally Racing Game Podcast Power Drifting Covers Sega Rally 2
April 2021 Second Player Creator Member Roundup
We could not continue doing the Second Player website, twitter account, and podcast without the support of our members. If you're not a member, you can support our efforts and join at this link. And if you're a creator, we'll include your latest work in a roundup post each month just like this one! And, we hold a Zoom get-together each month too to talk shop, ask questions, … [Read more...] about April 2021 Second Player Creator Member Roundup
Starting And Growing A Gaming Podcast With The Hosts Of PlayNation
In addition to highlighting video game podcasts and YouTube videos I also do a podcast about video game podcasts. In the newest episode I talk to Joe Quinn and Micah Magruder, former co-workers and hosts of the PlayNation Podcast, a weekly show covering games and topics around the PlayStation ecosystem. We talk about how their show started, how they landed on a name/format, … [Read more...] about Starting And Growing A Gaming Podcast With The Hosts Of PlayNation
Axe Of The Blood God Celebrates 300 Episodes Talking RPG Pioneers
Recently freed from their prior home as part of US Gamer, RPG-focused podcast Axe of the Blood God celebrates their 300th episode this week. Hosts Kat Bailey and Nadia Oxford take this momentous occasion to chat about RPG pioneers—the games from which sprung what we know of as modern console and PC role-playing games. A really fun episode especially if you like digging into … [Read more...] about Axe Of The Blood God Celebrates 300 Episodes Talking RPG Pioneers
Don’t Miss MinnMax’s Oral History Of PopCap Games
Ben Hanson's been one of the best interviewers in gaming for a long time now, previously with Game Informer and now with MinnMax. His latest work is a doozy of a piece: an oral history of PopCap games, collecting interviews with former employees, designers, etc. for one big four-hour-long video (or in podcast form if you're a MinnMax Patreon patron). I have obviously not … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss MinnMax’s Oral History Of PopCap Games
Make Way For The Best Video Game Podcasts And Videos Of March 2021
Another month gone, which means it’s time to present to you a list of the best gaming podcasts and videos that we wrote about in March 2021. If you’re looking for a new podcast or channel to follow, these are our top recommendations from the month. So take a listen or watch of this great work. In case you missed them, you can also go back and go through everything we covered … [Read more...] about Make Way For The Best Video Game Podcasts And Videos Of March 2021
The Third Fleet’s First Impressions And Discussion Of Monster Hunter Rise
Whether you're new to the series with Monster Hunter Rise or a series vet, you're likely to really enjoy the discussion in this episode of The Third Fleet. Hosted by Monster Hunter YouTubers Rurikhan and Gaijin Hunter, the episode talks in non-spoilery terms about their time with the game so far. A perfect companion to your journey into the game. The Third FleetHosted … [Read more...] about The Third Fleet’s First Impressions And Discussion Of Monster Hunter Rise
Omega Metroid Provides Comprehensive History Of Metroid Dread
We have covered the Omega Metroid podcast a few times already here and with good reason—it's a great show dedicated around a classic game series covering some of its most important milestones. Last time, that was a two-episode arc about Other M. Now, they've put together a comprehensive history of Metroid Dread, a mythical/canceled project for the Nintendo DS that was long … [Read more...] about Omega Metroid Provides Comprehensive History Of Metroid Dread