Vgbs Gaming Podcast

We knew from the beginning that this time would eventually come and it's finally here...Smash TV time that is!!! To start off our journey with this glorious classic, we explore and compare different versions that are out there, especially regarding controls and gameplay. From the twin stick perfection of the arcade to the odd and unique nuances of the console port control schemes. We also reminisce a bit about our own initial experiences back in the day as we get prepped for the Smash TV Bullshit Homework episode to come! "I'd buy that for a dollar!" - except you don't have to as VGBS is completely free and always will be. On with the show!

Bullshit Homework time! We tackle Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx16! The BS Homework road to enlightenment calls to us yet again...in the form of Ninja Spirit! Such a gem from our past and a definite bucket list candidate that simply cannot be denied. So sharpen your katana, dip those throwing stars in poison, load up on bamboo pipe bombs, and untangle that chain-sickle because as you may have guessed...Oh yes, it's time.

Bullshit Homework is back. It's time to explore Jeffrey Wittenhagen's Black Box Challenge! This is supreme badassary unbound, straight from the ever brilliant Rob Bryant and Sly Dog Studios. Now, we're not letting the cat too far out of the bag here as we do want to leave much of the exploration goodness for you all to enjoy on your own. Today, we'll concentrate on many of the basics in terms of getting a really strong start on your journey. We share tips and tricks, what to keep an eye out for, and helpful hints regarding stamina and defense that will greatly increase your fighting prowess! Additionally, there are a few really important special items you'll come across that we offer insight into. Also, we drop a super hint that will give you a huge leg up in regards to collecting currency for status upgrades during your adventure. Finally, we examine pop culture references within BBC and how you can get your hands on this wicked gem!

Our special guest today is Jason Lepine: Currently and heavily involved with Enthusiast Gaming (Nintendo, PlayStation, PC Gaming Enthusiast) and Destructoid. In this episode, we discuss what initially got Jason into the gaming scene and the motivations behind his current projects. We then chat about how graphical art styles have changed through the generations and how nostalgia can play into which type we personally prefer most. Following that, we go into what it's been like seeing the gaming scene explode and expand ever outward over the past 5 to 10 years, and what is yet to come as the community continues to evolve and starts gravitating towards a universal hivemind mentality. We then ponder what brings YouTube channels to viral stardom levels, the importance of viewer retention, and the algorithms that go into it all. This and much, much more as we flow down the conversational river!

Our special guest panelist, Issa returns to wrap up his trilogy of back to back VGBS episodes. This time we concentrate primarily on establishing story and character depth in project creation. We explore both sides of the spectrum, covering what makes a well-rounded, in-depth character and story vs. the more cliche side of things where development is generally lacking. From there, we round out the cast with some BSing goodness regarding life, love, and the pursuit of podcast madness!

Issa's back on the attack and we pick up right where we left off from the previous episode. This time we discuss the issues with video game to film adaptations, citing examples from the Castlevania Netflix Animated Series, and also the films Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Bros. We also take a sneak peek into Issa’s personal Castlevania project idea and why storytelling, character development, and always retaining the continuity and spirit of the series are such integral factors.

In this episode, we're joined by our buddy Issa "The Hero" Kabeer: Nintendo Age stalwart, avid gamer, and aspiring actor. We delve into something that strongly interests all three of us, which is the topic of interconnecting gaming with other forms and mediums of entertainment. Also on the docket, we have fun discussing Castlevania series theories and thoughts on overall continuity.

We Interview VGBS Kickstarter Backer Christian A. Deitering aka Ferris Bueller, a huge NES Homebrew collector and film creator. This was a really fun conversation and Christian is a really awesome dude! Topics: VGBS Season 1 KS Project Overview Christian's Story Nintendo Age Eras Distribution Options Open Up for Homebrewers Mega Cat Studios Controversy with VG Reproductions Character Likeness Usage Issues TecmoBowlers.com & Timewalk Games Tale AdvancedPillow The Mist Toggles' Boneless GB Cart Mother to Earth - A Doc about Earthbound Nintendo: Cease and Desist! Delving into the Mind of Memblers Black Box Challenge (NES Homebrew) Straightforward vs. Esoteric Games Determining Your Target Audience The Bits of Yesterday Doc What the Future Holds for Christian

VGBS is Live at A Video Game Con in New Jersey. Jeff gives an overview of his projects thus far and provides updates on his future endeavors. Rewind Mike is along for the ride and digs into Jeff's psyche to extract further intricate details. The boys also share their love for the NES Homebrew gaming scene, and expound heavily upon the newly released Jeffrey Wittenhagen's Black Box Challenge as well as plans for a strategy guide! Wrapping up the panel, we have a special Mega Man treat featuring Rewind Mike and Dan Bulich that you won't want to miss!

With YouTube popularity expanding into the stellar sphere, some are saying this exposure of information to the masses is ruining the retro game collecting scene as a whole. Hidden gems are continually being brought into the limelight, along with retro game hunting shows giving tips of the trade and inspiring many others to follow suit. Is this rapid influx single-handedly drying up ease of availability and causing prices to skyrocket, or is there much more to take into consideration here? Much like any evolutionary process, the retro scene has taken on a life of its own and is constantly in a state of flux. Is not being able to hinder or manipulate this natural intellectual progression considered crying over spilled milk? Let's find out!

VGBS is Live at Game On Expo in Arizona. Topics: Panel Opening The Goofy Foot NES Controller! Let's Talk VG Obscurities: -Puzznic (NES) -Flying Warriors (NES) -Ultimate Fighter (SNES) -Mendel Palace (NES) -Mighty Bomb Jack (NES) -Pyros/Wardner (Arcade) -Crime Busters (Famicom Disk System/NES Clone Consoles) -Tailgate Party (NES Homebrew) -Super Russian Roulette (NES Homebrew) -Black Box Challenge (NES Homebrew) -Knight 'n' Grail (Commodore 64) -Legends of Owlia (NES Homebrew) -Space Invaders (Famicom) -Galaxian (Famicom) -Goonies (Famicom/Playchoice-10/VS System) -Space Harrier (Famicom) -Legend of Prince Valiant (PAL NES) -Banana Prince (Famicom/PAL NES) Panel Closing This is VGBS!

We talk about one of our favorite non-Nintendo consoles of all time...the TurboGrafx-16 and it's superior Japanese brethren the PC Engine. Come Join us for the great memories! Topics Covered: Intro/Preface Classic Capacitor Issues Cord Extensions Our Initial TG-16 Experiences Bonk Talk Tricky Kick Splatterhouse Gamepad Goodness Cousin Bryan: Mad Genius (RIP) Tracking Down the Consoles Star Soldier Series PSP Modding Emulation Market Value: Then & Now Japan vs. America (PCE vs. TG-16) Shady Seller Tactics Cheap Card Sleeve Alternatives Ripping ISO Game Files to CD PC Engine Memories Controversy Turbo EverDrive SuperGrafx & Other Obscurities Henshin Engine & The Homebrew Scene Scoring a Recapped Turbo Express Neutopia II & Lords of Thunder Sealed! Erased, Over, Out

VGBS is Live at Coleco Expo in New Jersey. Topics: Panel Intros/Backgrounds Author Styles & Differences Publisher Woes Getting YOUR Vision Out There DIY Publishing & Distribution Phoenix IV by Leonard Herman Antoine Clerc-Renaud's Story Dealing with Criticism Patrick Hickey Jr.'s Story The Beauty of a Tangible Item Get that Good Community Karma! Conclusion This is VGBS!

It's time to go down to Elm Street and see what's behind that red door... Topics : Introduction Favorite Nightmare Film? The Brilliance of the Original The Strength of Dream Warriors Our 1st Freddy Experiences Pop-Culture Personified Marketing to Younger Audiences Wes Craven: Genius Rising How the Concepts of Freddy were Born Patricia Arquette > Tuesday Knight New Nightmare Foreshadowing Scream Craven Ushers in Postmodern Horror The Original NOES Ending Wes Craven vs. Robert Shaye Layne Staley Resemblance NOES Video Games: Past & Present Craven Taps into our Primal Nature Dreams = Infinite Possibilities Freddy's Dead Fun & Oprah Noodlemantra What Sets the Glove Apart? Conclusion

Season 4 begins with a slash! It's time... Topics: Kickstarter Project Overview Who's Affiliated? Digging into the Details! Launch Issues Initial Experience Stories Online Gaming Negatives Death Sequences Abound Abilities, Achievements, & Unlockables Different Jason Skins Single Player Mode Excitement Being the Hunter vs. the Hunted Solo Campaign Possibilities Wrap-Up

Our 3rd Season Finale is finally here! The ever-extending Hylian Path stretches before us again with this exalted and prized gem...Time to do this one some VGBS Justice! Topics Covered --------------- Introduction Timeline Madness Our Initial Experiences LTTP's Linear, Intuitive Nature Fairy Fountain Fun Maxing out Arrows and Bombs Early The Cave of Infinite Rupees Chibi Pa Anime Festival Tournament Tale Item Drops & Respawn Rates "Perhaps we had better start from the beginning..." Kakariko Village The House of Infinite Bombs Toughest Heart Containers to Acquire The Light World Palaces Anti-Fairy Powder Trickery Acquiring All 4 Bottles/Jars Getting the Master Sword! The Dark World Dungeons Ganon's Tower The Final Showdown BS Zelda & The Satellaview The Chris Houlihan Room The Comic Four Swords Spiritual Sequels & Fan Hacks Zelda Randomizer Conclusion

VGBS is Live at ReplayFX in Pittsburgh, PA. Topic Include: Hagen's Alley Books: Past, Present, Future 'NES Oddities' Book Project Breakdown Research: Universally Playable Famicom Games Going down the Homebrew Rabbit Hole Battery Saves & Passwords Pinball & Arcade Machines Nintendo Playchoice-10 & VS. System Jeff's Custom Red Tent Shooting the Dog in VS. Duck Hunt VS. Slalom ahead of its Time VGBS BS Homework in a Nutshell Can NES Flash Cart Voltage Cause Issues? VGBS Season 1 Kickstarter Project "And now, for a taste of things to come." Neo Geo and the Homebrew Scene NES Dumpster Find Tale vs. Raccoons! Presentation Windup This is VGBS!

In our precursor to the VGBS Season 3 Finale, the boys finally catch up with the gorgeous, hidden gem mega-classic, Vice: Project Doom! This audio journey takes you through each and every stage, offering solid strategies and our individual methods of approach. Many of the bosses seem intimidating at first, but we’ve hammered out effective solutions to their many patterns of destruction. Also included are detailed graphical descriptions of what puts this puppy on the top tier of the NES treat heap. Spanning over 90 minutes, we attempt to expose and bring to light a game no old school collection should be without.

In our 3rd love letter to the F13 Series, Kyle & Jeff theorize and share more thoughts about making the timeline work in ways that would make the most sense. We also address popular fan questions and talk about our thoughts regarding where Crystal Lake could actually be located according to evidence provided in the films. Finally, we discuss many classic cast members and what other notable films and TV shows they are associated with.

Kyle and Jeff go over their entire weekend of madness in detail at Midwest Gaming Classic. From the partying to the games, it's all here! Do we find anything to buy from the seller tent? Let's find out... Topics Covered: Jeff's Journey to the Midwest VGBS Heads to MGC Friday Night Arrival Tailgate Party (NES Homebrew) Power Pad Cornhole Fun Spook-o'-tron (NES Homebrew) & The Virtual Boy Retro TV The Terror of Room 150... Saturday Begins: Panel Time! (Check out VGBS Live 13) The Quest to Play All Arcades at MGC Sunday Comes All too Soon Checking out the Seller Tent (Finally!) Scorpion vs Kylefucious This is VGBS!