S1 E1 • SNES SuperScope vs Sega Menacer

In this episode we dare to compare the two official light guns for the SNES and Sega Genesis. Plus we babble a lot. Which plastic light gun is the best? Games shown: SNES - Super Scope 6 in 1, Yoshi's Safari, Battleclash, X-Zone Genesis - Menacer 6-in-1, T2 The Arcade Game. Sega CD 32X - Corpse Killer Notes: *First episode. We thought of the name "Game Sack" about 5 minutes before we shot the episode. *480p only. Shot with the old Canon XL1. *This is the only episode which has an unboxing.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2011

S1 E2 • 16-Bit Street Fighter II + 3DS

We compare Street Fighter II for the various 16-bit systems of the day (but not Super SF2) plus we briefly give our thoughts on the new 3DS system which is in 3D. Crazy! Games shown: SNES - Street Fighter II Turbo. Genesis - Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition. PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 - Street Fighter II Champion Edition. 3DS - Pilotwings Resort. Notes: *Quick look at the 3DS system in the beginning. *Shot before episode 1 was released on Youtube. *First episode in HD (720p). *First episode shot with the Canon 7D which would be used in many future episodes.

Première diffusion : 11 avril 2011

S1 E3 • 8-Bit 3D Gaming: NES vs SMS

Both the NES and Sega Master System offered games in 3D looooong before the 3DS was an itch in Nintendo's pants. But how do they compare? Here we examine the games that were released in 3D in the 8-bit era for the NES and SMS. *Please note: We did not include Famicom LCD shutter goggle games because we do not have that. Sad but true. NES - Rad Racer, 3-D World Runner SMS - Blade Eagle 3-D, Space Harrier 3-D, Out Run 3-D, Zaxxon 3-D, Poseidon Wars 3-D, Maze Hunter 3-D, Line of Fire, Missile Defense 3-D

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2011

S1 E4 • Random Battle 1

This is our first Random Battle episode. Jen randomly pulls out a game for Dave to endorse and one for Joe to endorse. Which of these two randomly selected games is better than the other? This episode: Rambo III (Sega Master System) vs Panzer Dragoon Saga (Sega Saturn). SMS - Rambo III, Rambo: First Blood Part 2, Operation Wolf Saturn - Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, Panzer Dragoon Saga Genesis - Rambo III Xbox - Panzer Dragoon Orta

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2011

S1 E5 • Naxat Video Pinball Games

This time we talk about the best video pinball games ever, Alien Crush, Devil's Crush and Jaki Crush! Which one is best? TurboGrafx-16 - Alien Crush, Devil's Crush. SNES - Jackie Crush. Genesis - Dragon's Fury, Dragon's Revenge. Wii - Alien Crush Returns

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2011

S1 E6 • Mario vs Sonic - Which is Best?

We compare Mario video games to Sonic video games. Who is the better character and who has the better games? What do YOU think? Games Shown: Genesis - Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, Knuckles. Master System - Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2. Sega CD - Sonic CD. Saturn - Sonic R, Sonic Jam. PS3 - Sonic 4 Episode 1, Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing. NES - Super Mario Bros 1, 2. SNES - Super Mario World, Super Mario All Stars, Super Mario Kart. Nintendo 64 - Super Mario 64, Super Mario Kart 64. Gamecube - Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Kart Double Dash. Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure 1, 2. Wii - Sonic & the Secret Rings, Super Mario Galaxy ,Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros Wii Note: *Made solely to attract new viewers and invite controversy. It worked! It's also the first episode which required any sort of complex editing. *This is also the most viewed episode to date.

Première diffusion : 8 mai 2011

S1 E7 • Controllers for the 8 and 16-Bit Era Systems

This time we give you our thoughts on some of the many available controllers for the 8 and 16-bit systems.

Première diffusion : 15 mai 2011

S1 E8 • Tetris and Other Puzzle Games

Puzzle games are an enticing genre for many. So we're here to babble about it. Dave handles mostly Tetris games and Joe handles mostly non-Tetris games. Also, Dave reveals an idea for next week's episode... NES - Tetris (Nintendo & Tengen), Dr. Mario. GameBoy - Tetris, Dr. Mario. Virtual Boy - V-Tetris, 3D Tetris. SNES - Tetris & Dr. Mario, Tetris 2, Kirby's Avalanche, Wario's Woods. Nintendo 64 - The New Tetris, Dr. Mario 64, Pokemon Puzzle League. Dreamcast - Sega Tetris. DS - Tetris DS, Meteos. Wii - Tetris Party Deluxe. Genesis - Colums, Columns 3, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. PSP - Tetris

Première diffusion : 22 mai 2011

S1 E9 • Rally Racing Games

Like rally racing games? So do we. Don't like rally racing games? Well, you should. Saturn - Sega Rally Championship. Dreamcast - Sega Rally Championship 2. PS3 - Sega Rally Revo, Dirt 3. Xbox - Rallisport Challenge, Rallisport Challenge 2.

Première diffusion : 30 mai 2011

S1 E10 • NES Zapper vs Sega Light Phaser

Shooting guns at games on your TV screen was an awesome thing to do back in the late 80's. Here we look at many games available for the popular Zapper and Light Phaser guns. Which has better games? Which is the better gun? NES - Duck Hunt, Gumshoe, Wild Gunman, Hogan's Alley, To the Earth, Mechanized Attack, Freedom Force, Shooting Range, Operation Wolf, The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Bayou Billy. SMS - Safari Hunt, Marksman Shooting & Trap Shooting, Operation Wolf, Laser Ghost, Gangster Town, Rescue Mission, Shooting Gallery, Assault City, Space Gun, Wanted, Rambo III, Missile Defense 3-D.

Première diffusion : 6 juin 2011

S1 E11 • Retro Gaming on HDTVs and Video Connections

Want to hook that old-school gaming console up to your spiffy new LCD or Plasma HDTV? Or would a standard definition CRT be better for your retro gaming needs? NES - Kid Kool, Gumshoe, Marble Madness, Mega Man 2. SNES - Castlevania Dracula X. Genesis - Ys III, Sonic

Première diffusion : 13 juin 2011

S1 E12 • Gaming Collectables and Whatnot

What happens when your obsession with video games goes beyond the games themselves? Find out the sad truth in this episode. *No games were featured at all in this episode, only game-related items. *Shortest episode

Première diffusion : 20 juin 2011

S1 E13 • The TurboGrafx-16

Not nearly enough people appreciate the TurboGrafx-16. Here we take a look at a few of the many things that make it so special. TurboGrafx-16 HuCard/CD - Splatterhouse, Military Madness, Dracula X, Magical Chase (JP version), Star Parodia, The Legendary Axe, The Legendary Axe II, R-Type, Ys Book 1&2, Ys III Wanderers from Ys, Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, JB Harold Murder Club. Turbo games shown briefly: Street Fighter II Champion Edition, Fatal Fury 2, Art of Fighting, Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire.

Première diffusion : 27 juin 2011

S1 E14 • Star Odyssey + Random Battle 2

A first look at the new RPG for the Genesis/Mega Drive as well as another Random Battle. Which two games fight it out this time? R-Type (Master System) and Axelay (SNES). If you are interested in Star Odyssey, check out: http://www.starodysseygame.com Genesis - Star Odyssey, Blue Almanac SNES - Axelay SMS - R-Type

Première diffusion : 4 juillet 2011

S1 E15 • Final Fight and Streets of Rage

This week we take a look at two of the most popular beat 'em ups from the 16-bit era and also a little-seen game. Arcade - Final Fight. SNES - Final Fight, Final Fight Guy, Final Fight 2, Final Fight 3. Sega CD - Final Fight CD. Genesis - Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, Streets of Rage 3. Saturn - Final Fight Revenge

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 2011

S1 E16 • Some Cool 16-Bit Ninja Games

This time we take a look at some (not all) ninja games on 16-bit systems. Which system has the best ninja games? And which particular ninja game rules them all? Games Shown: Genesis - Revenge of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer, Shinobi III. TurboGrafx-16 - Shinobi, Ninja Spirit. SNES - Hagane, Legend of the Mystical Ninja

Première diffusion : 25 juillet 2011

S1 E17 • Controllers for the 32-Bit Era and Beyond

This is a re-release of an older episode. This one was originally banned in Germany because of a song used in the intermission. Now that segment has been reworked and re-edited (for the better, in my opinion) and the entire world can see it. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode! This time we give you our thoughts on some of the many available controllers for the 32-bit systems and beyond, the ones that we have, anyway.

Première diffusion : 1 août 2011

S1 E18 • Road Rash (16-Bit and Up) & Game Force Boulder

This time we take an in-depth look into the awesome Road Rash series (16-Bit and up) and also tour an awesome video game store which is very refreshing in contrast to most crappy stores these days. http://www.gameforceboulder.com Game Force Boulder song and lyrics written by Joe Redifer. Lyrics available upon request. No wait... scratch that. It'd be amusing to see what people *think* the lyrics are saying. Genesis - Road Rash, Road Rash 2, Road Rash 3. Sega CD - Road Rash. 3DO - Road Rash. Saturn - Road Rash. Playstation - Road Rash, Road Rash 3D, Road Rash Jailbreak. Nintendo 64 - Road Rash 64. GameBoy Advance - Road Rash Jailbreak.

Première diffusion : 7 août 2011

S1 E19 • Arcade vs Console 1

Welcome to the first installment of Arcade vs Console. This is where we dare to compare two arcade games to the home console ports of that same game. In this episode it's Earth Defense Force by Jaleco vs Super Earth Defense Force for the SNES and Fantasy Zone by Sega vs a whole bunch o' home console ports of that particular game. Saturn - Space Harrier, After Burner

Première diffusion : 14 août 2011

S1 E20 • Sidescrolling Run 'n Guns

We all know what Contra is, or at least we should. So let's take a look at it and some other run n gun games that are somewhat similar. This is a fantastic genre that is more crowded than we initially thought! NES - Contra, Super C. Genesis - Gunstar Heroes, Midnight Resistance, Contra Hard Corps. GameBoy Advance - Gunstar Super Heroes. SNES - Contra III, Gun Force. Neo Geo - Cyber Lip, Metal Slug 4. Saturn - Metal Slug. DS - Contra 4. Playstation - Gunners Heaven. Wii - Contra ReBirth. PS2 - Contra: Shattered Soldier. PS3 - Hard Corps Uprising MONTAGE: E-SWAT, Contra Force, The Terminator, Demolition Man, Alien Soldie, Realm, Operation C, Rolling Thunder 3, Rendering Ranger R2, Journey to Silius, E-SWAT, Contra Advance, C: The Contra Adventure, Dinosaurs for Hire, Earthworm Jim, Turrican, Nightmare Busters, The Adventures of Batman & Robin

Première diffusion : 24 août 2011

S1 E21 • Wonder Boy vs Adventure Island

We take a look at the Wonder Boy series as well as Adventure Island. Is the Adventure Island series always trying to play catch up? Arcade - Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. SMS - Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, Wonder Boy in Monster World. NES - Hudson's Adventure Island, Hudson's Adventure Island II, Hudson's Adventure Island III, Adventure Island IV. GameBoy - Adventure Island, Adventure Island II. SNES - Super Adventure Island, Super Adventure Island II. Game Gear - Revenge of Drancon, Wonder Boy III. Genesis - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, Wonder Boy in Monster World, Monster World IV. TurboGrafx-16 - Bikurriman World, Monster Lair, Dragon's Curse, Dynastic Hero, New Adventure Island. Wii - Adventure Island: The Beginning

Première diffusion : 4 septembre 2011

S1 E22 • Dare to Compare: Versions of Blackthorne and Batman

This is our first Dare to Compare episode. Here we dare to compare the various versions of Blackthorne against each other as well as versions of Batman games based on the 1989 Batman movie. However, we never get around to comparing Blackthorne to Batman as that would be too... random SNES - Blackthorne. 32X - Blackthorne. GameBoy Advance - Blackthorne. Arcade - Batman. NES - Batman. Genesis - Batman. PC Engine - Batman. GameBoy - Batman

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2011

S1 E23 • Four Games with Disappointing Sequels

Ever play a great game when a sequel is announced and you get really excited for it because the first game was so great? The game finally comes along and it's, well... not quite what you had hoped for? Arcade - Rastan, Space Harrier, Planet Harriers. SMS - Rastan, Space Harrier, Space Harrier. Genesis - Rastan Saga 2, Strider, Strider Returns, Space Harrier II. Playstation - Strider 2. NES - Tetris. SNES - Tetris 2. 32X - Space Harrier. Game Gear - Space Harrier. NES - Space Harrier PS2 - Space Harrier Saturn - Space Harrier.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2011

S1 E24 • Four Games with Superior Sequels

A followup from our last episode where we looked at games with disappointing sequels, here we take a look at a few games where the sequels outshined the original. NES - Ghosts 'n Goblins, Mike Tyson's Punch Out/Punch Out. Saturn - Ghosts 'n Goblins. Genesis - Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition, Super Street Fighter II. Saturn - Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter Remix, Virtua Fighter 2, Super Street Fighter II X. 32X - Virtua Fighter. SNES - Super Punch Out, Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Street Fighter II. Arcade - Street Fighter. TurboGrafx-16 - Fighting Street, Street Fighter II Champion Edition. 3DO - Super Street Fighter II Turbo. SMS - Street Fighter II. PS3 - Street Fighter IV.

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 2011

S1 E25 • Portable Videogame Systems

As requested, this time we take a look at as many portable game systems as we could get a hold of. Which is your favorite portable system for your on-the-go entertainment? GameBoy - TMNT. GameBoy Color - Metal Gear. GameBoy Advance - Super Hang-On, Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, Legend of Zelda Four Swords. DS - Feel the Magic XX XY. 3DS - Super Monkeyball 3D. Game Gear - Ristar. TurboGrafx-16 - Soldier Blade. Genesis - Barney's Hide and Seek Game. Lynx - Rygar. Neo Geo Pocket Color - Neo Turf Masters. Wonderswan - Final Fantasy II. PSP - Ys Seven. iOS - Angry Birds

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 2011

S1 E26 • Some Games We Don't Want to Talk About

Sometimes we have a hard time deciding which games we want to talk about in a given episode. But there are quite a few we don't want to talk about, some of them may even be pretty popular games. Of course, some are just bad games, period. We're ready for that THUMBS DOWN button to catch on fire once everyone hears of a certain series we don't want to mention on the show. Hey, we all have opinions! :) SNES - Bubsy. Genesis - Bubsy, Bubsy II, John Madden Football, Jeopardy, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. 3DO - John Madden Football. 32X - Mortal Kombat II. Arcade - Mortal Kombat.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 2011

S1 E27 • Halloween

Halloween is an awesome time of year, but what are some games which will help you get in the Halloween mood? SNES - Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Ghoul Patrol, Super Castlevania IV, Demon's Crest. Genesis - Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Haunting Starring Poulterguy. GameBoy - Gargoyle's Quest. NES - Gargoyle's Quest. Xbox - Silent Hill 2. PS3 - Limbo. MONTAGE: Demon Souls, Nosferatu, Uninvited, Kid Dracula, House of the Dead, Devil's Crush, Jaki Crush, Maniac Mansion, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Splatterhouse, Splatterhouse Wanpaku Grafitti, Ghostbusters, Mansion of Hidden Souls, Ghosts n' Goblins, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins, Friday the 13th, Fester's Quest, Resident Evil 5, Monster in my Pocket, Mr. Bones, Cotton, Alan Wake, Decapattack, Master of Darkness, Dead Rising, Vampire Savior

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 2011

S1 E28 • Thunder Force & Cotton

In this episode we look at two great shooter series'. Cotton isn't tremendously well-known and Thunder Force is, but they both still need more love. Shooters are great. What is your favorite shooter series and why? Games Shown: Arcade - Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams. Neo Geo Pocket Color - Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams. TurboGrafx CD - Cotton Fantastic Night Dream. Playstation - Cotton: Fantastic Niight Dreams. SNES - Cotton 100%, Thunder Spirits. Genesis - Panorama Cotton, Thunder Force II, Thunder Force III, Thunder Force IV/Lightening Force. Saturn - Cotton 2, Cotton Boomerang, Thunder Force V, Thunder Force Gold Pack 2. Dreamcast - Rainbow Cotton. Sharp X1 - Thunder Force. Sharp X68000 - Thunder Force II. PS2 - Thunder Force VI.

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2011

S1 E29 • Four Underrated Games

Here we look at 4 games that really should get more attention than they originally did and currently do. Even though these might have been popular games, they should have been MORE popular. What games do you think are underrated? Games Shown: Gamecube - Pikmin. Genesis - Ghostbusters, Gain Ground, Road Blasters. Arcade - Gain Ground. SMS - Gain Ground. TurboGrafx CD - Gain Ground. PS2 - Gain Ground. Sega CD - Road Avenger. Saturn - Road Blasters. iOS - Road Blaster

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 2011

S1 E30 • Guilty Pleasures

Do you have any games that you enjoy more than you think you should? So do we! Games Shown: GameBoy Advance - Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland. NES - Kirby's Adventure. Genesis - Hard Drivin', Race Drivin', NHL '94, Curse, Crystal's Pony Tale. SNES - NHL '94.

Première diffusion : 13 novembre 2011

S1 E31 • Modern Warfare 3 & Battlefield 3

Dave loves his FPS games, but Joe isn't a huge fan of the genre yet. Will Joe try to somehow wedge some retro games into this episode? Games Shown: PS3 - Battlefield 3, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. 32X - Wolfenstein 3D, Doom. Genesis - Zero Tolerance, Beyond Tolerance, Battle Frenzy, Cybercop, Toy Story, Duke Nuk 'Em 3D

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2011

S1 E32 • Some Notable Vertical Shoot 'em Ups

This time we take a look at four impressive overhead/vertical shooters that you should check out to see if you enjoy. It's a vast genre with many games. Which ones do you like to see on the show? Also, do you prefer vertical or horizontal shoot-em-ups? Games Shown: TurboGrafx-16 - Soldier Blade, Raiden. Genesis - MUSHA, Raiden Trad, Divine Sealing. Playstation - Raystorm, The Raiden Project. Saturn - Galactic Attack, Layer Section 2. SNES - Raiden Trad. Jaguar - Raiden. Lynx - Raiden.

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 2011

S1 E33 • Games That Cause Polarizing Opinions

Ever have a strong opinion of a game only to find out that quite a few people have the exact opposite opinion and feel just as strongly about it as you do? This time we look at some games that seem to cause plenty of internet fights. Games Shown: SNES - Yoshi's Island. Sega CD - Sonic CD. Gamecube - Super Mario Sunshine. Dreamcast - Shenmue, Shenmue II. Xbox - Shenmue2.

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 2011

S1 E34 • The 8 and 16-Bit Disney Games

What are some of the best Disney games made in the 8 and 16-bit era? What is the worst? These aren't rhetorical questions, we're really wondering! Maybe we'll find out in this episode. Games Shown: Genesis - Aladdin, The Great Circus Mystery, Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion, Fantasia. SNES - Aladdin, The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse, Magical Quest 3. NES - Aladdin, Duck Tales, Duck Tales 2. GameBoy Color - Aladdin. SMS - Aladdin, Castle of Illusion, Land of Illusion, Legend of Illusion. Montage: Mickey's Ultimate Challenge, Mickey Mousecapade, Gargoyles, Adventures in the Magic Kingdom, Donald Duck, Deep Duck Trouble, Lucky Dime Caper, Quackshot, Maui Mallard, Goof Troop, Pinocchio, Bonkers, The Jungle Book (all versions), The Little Mermaid (all versions), The Lion King (all versions), Tale Spin (all versions), Darkwing Duck (all versions), Beauty and the Beast (all versions), Chip and Dale Recue Rangers, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers 2, Donald Duck Mahou no Boushi, Mickey's Safari in Letterland, Pocahontas, Mickey Mania, Mickey's Playtown Adventure.

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 2011

S1 E35 • Let's Play Soukyugurentai

We try our hands at the "Let's Play" genre of YouTube, if there is such a thing. It's not a permanent change, so don't worry. We picked a Japan-only vertical shooter called Soukyugurentai for the Saturn which offers two-player simultaneous play. Let us know what you think of this episode even if you hate it so much that it causes you chronic constipation. Games Shown: Saturn - Soukyugurentai. Genesis - Forgotten Worlds

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 2011

S1 E36 • SNES Shoot 'em Ups

We spend Christmas taking a look at a lot of (though not all) shoot-em-ups for the SNES. There might be more good ones than you think. Games Shown: SNES - Gradius III, UN Squadron, Phalanx, Parodius, Chatting Parodius Live, Super R-Type, R-Type III, Space Megaforce, Firepower 2000, Axelay. TurboGrafx-16 - Blazing Lazers, R-Type. SMS - Power Strike.

Première diffusion : 22 décembre 2011

S1 E37 • After Burner

This time we talk about the popular jet fighter game! Games Shown: Arcade - After Burner, After Burner II NES - After Burner (Tengen & Sunsoft) SMS - After Burner Genesis - After Burner II PC Engine - After Burner II Sega CD - After Burner III 32X - After Burner II Complete GameBoy Advance - Sega Arcade Gallery - After Burner Saturn - Sega Ages After Burner Dreamcast - Shenmue 2, Yu Suzuki Gameworks PS2 - 3D Ages - After Burner II PSP - After Burner Black Falcon PS3 - After Burner Climax

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 2012

S1 E38 • Out Run

This time around we look at one of the most influential racing games ever... Sega's Out Run! Games Shown: Arcade - Out Run, Turbo Out Run, Outrunners SMS - Out Run, Out Run 3D, Battle Out Run, Out Run Europa Genesis - Out Run, Turbo Out Run, Out Run 2019, Outrunners PC Engine - Out Run Game Gear - Out Run GameBoy Advance - Sega Arcade Gallery - Out Run Saturn - Sega Ages Out Run Dreamcast - Shenmue 2, Yu Suzuki Gameworks PS2 - Sega Classics Collection - Out Run Xbox - Out Run 2, Out Run 2006: Coast 2 Coast Xbox 360 - Outrun Online Arcade

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 2012

S1 E39 • Rail Shooters

How about some rail shooters (or shoot-em-ups)? While obviously we can't cover ALL rail shooters in a single episode, we look at a few notable and worthy ones. Ahh, so many rails, so little time. Games Shown: SNES - Starfox Sega CD - Silpheed N64 - Starfox 64, Sin and Punishment Saturn - Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon Zwei Xbox - Panzer Dragoon Orta Dreamcast - Rez PS2 - Rez, Silpheed The Lost Planet Xbox 360 - Rez HD Wii - Sin and Punishment Star Successor

Première diffusion : 15 janvier 2012

S1 E40 • Overhead Run 'n Guns

When Game Sack was exactly half as old as it is now, we covered side-scrolling run and gun games. So naturally now it's time to cover the overhead variety. Games must meet all 3 criteria: 1: Overhead (ish), 2: running around on foot (either real feet or robo-feet) and 3: shooting things. Games Shown: Arcade - Ikari Warriors Saturn - Commando, MERCS, Gun.Smoke NES - Commando, Gun.Smoke, Ikari Warriors, Ikari Warrirors 2 Victory Road SMS - MERCS Genesis - MERCS TurboGrafx CD - Last Alert Neo Geo - Shock Troopers, Shock Troopers 2nd Squad Xbox 360 - Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 MONTAGE: Alien Syndrome, Crossfire, Rambo: First Blood Part 2, Rambo III, Elemental Master, Super C, Contra III, Twinkle Tale, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Blaster Master, Cal. 50, Smash TV, Bloody Wolf, Crackdown, Out Zone, The Ninja, Total Carnage, Heavy Barrel, Gauntlet, Gauntlet IV, Fester's Quest, Fray Xak Gaiden, Soldiers of Fortune, Time Soldiers, Undeadline, Predator 2, Final Zone, Final Zone 2, Pocky & Rocky, Pocky & Rocky 2. Dungeon Explorer (TG-16 & Sega CD), Isolated Warrior, Guerilla War

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2012

S1 E41 • The Pioneer LaserActive

A LaserDisc player that plays Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 games as well as giant, LaserDisc-based games? Yup. Games Shown: LaserActive Mega LD - Space Berzerker, Pyramid Patrol, Hyperion, Triad Stone, Road Blaster/Prosecutor, 3D Museum, I Will: The Story of London, Rocket Coaster, Virtual Cameraman, Virtual Cameraman 2, The Great Pyramid. LaserActive LD-ROM2 - Vajra, Manhattan Requiem, Quiz Econosaurus, Angel Mate Genesis - Sonic the Hedgehog TurboGrafx-16 - Legendary Axe Sega CD - Road Avenger iOS - Manhattan Requiem

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 2012

S1 E42 • Casual Games

Everything from games for the casual gamer or games that are themselves casual that are meant to be played at your leisure. Not every casual game is meant for grandma. Do you have any favorite casual games or do you hate the concept altogether? Games Shown: Wii - Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Animal Crossing City Folk SNES - Mario Paint Genesis - Art Alive! N64 - Animal Crossing Gamecube - Animal Crossing DS - Animal Crossing Wild World Xbox 360 - Test Drive: Unlimited

Première diffusion : 5 février 2012

S1 E43 • Left in Japan 1

Here we talk about games that didn't get a western release and were on sale only in Japan (and other parts of Asia). These games should have had a wider audience in their time. What games do you think were unjustly left in Japan? Games Shown: Genesis - Golden Axe III, Gleylancer SNES - Cosmo Game: The Video Playstation - Hermie Hopperhead Saturn - Bulk Slash, Battle Garegga Arcade - Cosmo Gang: The Video

Première diffusion : 12 février 2012

S1 E44 • Six Great 8-Bit Platformers

We're back and this time we're looking specifically at platforming games on 8-bit systems. Dave chooses three for his dear NES and Joe chooses 3 for the venerable Master System. Will we choose exactly what most people first think of? Games Shown: NES - Wizards and Warriors, Ninja Gaiden, Castlevania SMS - Kenseiden, Ninja Gaiden, Masters of Darkness

Première diffusion : 26 février 2012

S1 E45 • More Underrated Games

We're revisiting an old topic this week and dishing out some more underrated games. These games need more love. Games Shown: SNES - Batman Returns NES - Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu, Bucky O' Hare TurboGrafx-16 - Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu Genesis - Sonic Crackers 32X - Knuckles' Chaotix PlayStation - Jumping Flash! Xbox - Gunvalkyrie

Première diffusion : 4 mars 2012

S1 E46 • TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine Shoot 'em Ups

That's right, another episode dedicated entirely to the TurboGrafx-16 system! But this time we're focusing strictly on the shoot-em-up genre. And this system has TONS of shooters, most of which never left Japan. Games Shown: TurboGrafx-16 - Air Zonk, Side Arms TurboGrafx CD/Duo - Super Air Zonk, L-Dis, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire, Side Arms Special, Forgotten Worlds, Rayxanber II, Rayxanber III, Spriggan, Spriggan Mark 2 Genesis - Forgotten Worlds Sega CD - Lords of Thunder Montage: Blazing Lazers, Sinistron, R-Type, Gradius II, Soldier Blade, Super Raiden, Zero Wing, Metamor Jupiter, Psychic Storm, Image Fight II, Dragon Spirit, Fantasy Zone, Download 2, Galaga '88/'90, Super Darius, Super Darius 2, Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams, Magical Chase, Ai Cho Aniki, God Panic, Sylphia, Ordyne, Psychosis, Avenger, Aero Blasters, Star Parodia

Première diffusion : 11 mars 2012

S1 E47 • Whatever Happened to ActRaiser & Alex Kidd?

Two once-promising series abruptly came to a grinding halt. We look at all of the games and possible reasons for their discontinuance. Games Shown: SNES - ActRaiser, ActRaiser 2. SMS - Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Alex Kidd The Lost Stars, Alex Kidd High Tech World, Alex Kidd BMX Trial, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, Anmitsu Hime. Genesis - Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. Arcade - Alex Kidd The Lost Stars. Saturn - The Yakyuken Special

Première diffusion : 18 mars 2012

S1 E48 • Left in Japan 2

We're taking a look at even more fine import games for retro consoles this time! Games Shown: SNES - The Firemen Genesis - Devil Hunter Yohko Sega CD - Keio Flying Squadron SMS - Megumi Rescue NES - Kid Dracula GameBoy - Kid Dracula Saturn - Keio Yuugekitai, Sengoku Blade, Burning Rangers Playstation - Wonder 3 Arcade Gears

Première diffusion : 25 mars 2012

S1 E49 • The Nintendo GameCube - Review

The GameCube as a system was a really overlooked and under-regarded by the mass gaming public in its time. Here we take a look at some of the exclusives you may have missed. NOTE: We should have had Super Mario Sunshine in this video, at least in the montage. We had covered it a couple of times before so that's why it's not in here. But still, it should be. So know you know why. :) Games Shown GameCube - Luigi's Mansion, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Metroid Prime, Rougue Leader, Wave Race Blue Storm, F-Zero GX, Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2 Nintendo 64 - Wave Race 64 Xbox - Super Monkey Ball Deluxe Montage: Batallion Wars, Mario Golf, Kirby Air Ride, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, WarioWare Inc, Pikmin 2, Mario Party 6, 1080¡ Avalanche, Custom Robo, Odama, Animal Crossing, Final Fantasy - Crystal Chronicles, Geist, Wario World, Starfox: Assault, Mario Kart: Double Dash, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, Eternal Darkness, Paper Mario - The Thousand Year Door, P.N. 03, Chibi Robo, Fire Emblem: The Path of Radiance, Resident Evil Zero, The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker

Première diffusion : 8 avril 2012

S1 E50 • Donkey Kong Country & Valis

We decided to take a closer look at two unrelated series and this time it's all about Donkey Kong Country and the lesser-known Valis series. 16-Bit platforming action! Games Shown: SNES - Donkey Kong Country, Dounkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, Super Valis IV Genesis - Valis, Syd of Valis, Valis III NES - Valis TurboGrafx CD - Valis, Valis II, Valis III, Valis IV

Première diffusion : 15 avril 2012