• Ep 103: Final Fantasy 4 (Part 3) - All The Things We Didn't Talk About Yet
    May 27 2024

    As we put a bow on our virtual round table regarding Final Fantasy 4, there's still so much to discuss. In this, the third and final installment on FF4, we take a shotgun approach to the stories by sharing - well - all the things we didn't on the previous episodes. We talk themes, story, logos, sound effects, and one particularly nasty wall in this omnibus episode.

    STARRING (all handles from Twitter)

    Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire)
    Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)
    John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt)
    Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
    Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
    Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI)
    Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage)
    Moses aka @thewellredmage of the-pixels.com and Gamelogica on YouTube
    Mustin, music producer (@Mustin)
    Ryan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (THERyanLindsay)
    Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming)

    SONG COVERS

    Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (Piano Cover) by Animalisa Keys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUFeCJ7T5c

    Final Fantasy 4 / IV Guitar Cover - Theme of Love by Sam Griffin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79Ntl3pyHc

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep 102: Final Fantasy 4 (Part 2) - Moments and Characters
    May 20 2024

    Last week, we started the FF4 fire by documenting our initial impressions. On this week's episode, we go deeper into the big (and small) moments that left an impact along with the characters that made this SNES launch title a game to remember.

    STARRING (all handles from Twitter)

    Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire)
    Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)
    John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt)
    Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
    Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
    Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI)
    Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage)
    Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found Podcast (@mom_found)
    Moses aka @thewellredmage of the-pixels.com and Gamelogica on YouTube
    Ryan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (THERyanLindsay)
    Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming)

    SONG COVERS

    Final Fantasy IV - Overworld Main Theme - Classical Guitar Cover by Atomix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hux9iMPdYkQ

    Final Fantasy 4 Celtic Moon Track 5 Main Theme by Ozzylifeson Soundtracks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX2vIjZgxuY&list=PLBCFB68C388EC836D&index=5

    FINAL FANTASY IV: 'Rydia's Theme' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgsyimjKsxk

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ep 101: Final Fantasy 4 (Part 1) - Introductions Into a Brave, New World
    May 13 2024

    In the winter of 1991, Final Fantasy 2 stormed onto North American shores as an SNES launch title and was met with middling enthusiasm. US gamers were too busy stomping Goombas and driving hovercrafts to worry about turn based combat and wandering in circles.

    But for those who took the plunge, they discovered not only a love for the series but a new genre to adore. Join myself and a host of fans as we share our earliest recollections and memories of Final Fantasy 2 - I mean, 4.

    STARRING (all handles from Twitter)

    Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games (@HawkHellfire)
    Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)
    John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt)
    Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)
    Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)
    Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI)
    Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage)
    Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found Podcast (@mom_found)
    Moses aka @thewellredmage of the-pixels.com and Gamelogica on YouTube
    Mustin, music producer (@Mustin)
    Ryan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (THERyanLindsay)
    Wade aka (@ProfNoctis)

    SONG COVERS

    Final Fantasy IV - Welcome to Our Town (Harp Solo) by Harpsibored - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvnWlk5OyO0

    Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (Piano Cover) by Animalisa Keys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUFeCJ7T5c

    FINAL FANTASY IV: 'Rydia's Theme' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgsyimjKsxk

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Tales From the Bargain Bin #20 - M.U.S.C.L.E. (NES)
    May 6 2024

    Wrestling and videogames. The two combined conjures up images of late night sleepovers hopped up on Jolt Cola, Pixie Sticks and sweaty man-beasts. But for two brothers in Northern New Jersey, our first blush with digitized pugilism was M.US.C.L.E. on the NES. Join Bobby and I as we explore old wrestling games, Fallout, obscure manga, and diminutive plastic collect-em-all figurines from the late 80's.

    Play M.U.S.C.L.E. in browser here: https://www.retrogames.cz/play_059-NES.php

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    36 mins
  • Ep 100: The Birth of Nintendo Power w/ Gail Tilden
    Apr 29 2024

    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

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    55 mins
  • Tales From the Bargain Bin #19 - The Rocketeer (SNES)
    Apr 22 2024

    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.

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  • Ep 99: Final Fantasy 2 and 3: The Forgotten 8-Bit Adventures
    Apr 15 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Ep 98 - Final Fantasy 1: An Enduring Saga (Part 2)
    Apr 8 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 35 mins