Are you on the hunt for the priceless artifact of Donkey Kong Universe chat? The resident archaeologists of DK Vine, the world's longest-running news and entertainment source for all things DKU, embark on a weekly podcast adventure! The Kongversation digs up yesterday's nostalgia while riding the rails of current events, discussing pulse-pounding topics pertaining to all things Donkey Kong Country and related properties: Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, Dinosaur Planet, Yooka-Laylee, Sea of Thieves, a ...
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We, unlike most video game buffs, loved the "Donkey Kong Country" cartoon. Join Goldy, Sys, and Mario as we watch and react to every episode of DKC and provide insightful critical analysis.
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A podcast that is nuts. Literally, Raaz Belajji sits down to talk about a different type of nut every episode. From Planter's Peanuts to Necky's Nuts, which is a boss in the game Donkey Kong Country. Join Raaz and take a deep dive into the nuts we all love and enjoy. Stay nuts!
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Podcast de videojuegos, cine y sci-fi con un humor particular donde contamos las últimas noticias del mundillo consolero, analizamos juegos recien salidos , de importación y retro, hablamos de series de sci-fi, lo último del cine de Hong Kong, anime y mitología japonesa.
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Every week, we look at the gaming experiences of the past, through the eyes of the present! We’ll discuss each game’s historical context, as well as provide a verdict as to whether a given game is worth your time to visit, or revisit, today.
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'ahh the good ol' days..' Whats the most nostalgic part of old school gaming? Is it collecting like we did with comic books? Is it the iconic music? Is it reliving some of the most meaningful memories of our younger years? We cover everything from comics, movies and voice acting to chronological timelines and some in-depth reviews. Join our podcast for a look back at our fondest memories in pop culture and some of the most toughest video games in the industry!
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Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.
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Hear the show live on Mondays at 4:30pm Pacific/7:30pm Eastern on www.ocrockradio.com. Download the TuneIn or Live365 app and search OC Rock Radio on your smart phone.
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Join Rico, Jeff, and Joe for our game of the month discussions. We also talk about all things related to video games!
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3 average guys talking about great games and which one is better......do it....
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A podcast featuring Sam and friends, playing old video games on consoles like the Atari 2600, Nintendo, SEGA Master System, SNES, SEGA Megadrive, Gameboy and Playstation.
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Rainwave's video game music podcast.
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Peter Thomas and Cody Haltom co-host an exciting adventure through the wonder and magic of video game music. From 8-bit classics through to modern, orchestral masterpieces, each episode is dedicated to a specific game, where we do a deep dive into what makes the music wonderful... or terrible! We share our fondest memories of our first encounters with the game, as well as some of our top tracks to jump start you into the marvelous world of video game music!
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'Never Be Game Over' is a gaming podcast from Chris Sykes, Mike Kissane and Sam Mitchell where each episode we look back at a video game and discuss its pros, cons - and then score it out of ten in four core areas, eventually giving the game a ranking in our definitive Hall of Fame
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It is THE FUTURE! A devastating natural disaster has wiped out ALL OF HUMANITY. But just before the population of Earth met its demise, beings from a far-off galaxy made first contact and miraculously managed to save a SINGLE HUMAN MALE. It has become the responsibility of this sole survivor to recall the centuries of human culture that have been erased. His mission: To relay to his newfound alien brethren Earth’s most profound and beloved tales from across film, television and literature (t ...
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Bonus Barrel - Gaming Pod You like games? Well we love them! It's not a contest, okay? We're four people who gather together like a fleshy Voltron to talk about various games and game topics. Overall, I give this podcast a 3.3 out 10 and it has a 27 on Metacritic. We're currently on hiatus, but hey, maybe we'll return!
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A married couple talks about their love of everything Nintendo! Join us as we talk about our fondest memories of NES/SNES era games and give our impressions on modern Nintendo games.
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The End of Splatoon 3 & The Power of Community - #275
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Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK) guests this week and we talk about the Grand Festival closing out regular updates for Splatoon 3. We do a retrospective on the game and the impact it has had, and remember our friend and community member Ivy. We also cover the gaming news, including the PS5 Pro reveal, more layoffs, walkouts and turmoil in the industry, an…
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What do you get when you take a company like Bungie and ask them to develop a martial arts infused, 3D action extravaganza? If you guessed Oni, you'd be right! Learn why Bungie came to be, discover how Oni was made, and listen in as we determine whether it's worth your time to punch and kick a bunch of bad guys in the face using fully free-form 3D …
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Mini 031 - Super Mario Party Jamboree at PAX West
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Super Mario Party Jamboree was playable at PAX West, which coincided with the announcement that Pauline would be making her Mario Party debut in the game. Coincidentally, DK Vine's resident Pauline simp was on hand to give us some show floor first impressions!By www.DKVine.com
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Garbanzo Quest Developer SPILLS THE BEANS!! - #274
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We’re joined by game developer Zachary Gardner to discuss the release of Garbanzo Quest! What was it like making this interesting mix of platforming and bullet heck style gameplay, which also acts as a love letter to Super Mario World? We also cover recent Nintendo and gaming news, including previews for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Ma…
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Grab your nearest mech suit, install a couple of upgradable weapons, and join me as we discuss one of the best titles on the Neo Geo Pocket Color, Biomotor Unitron! Learn how the game was made, discover why another pop culture fad from the 90s heavily inspired its creation, and find out whether it's still worth your time to attempt to become the Un…
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It's Mr. Machacek! Rare's longest-tenured employee joins the Kongversation to trade in the QA for some Q and As and discuss his storied career. From programming Donkey Kong Land and It's Mr Pants to devising Stop 'N' Swop across Rare's N64 titles, we get to the heart (and into the pants) of some long-standing rumors and misconceptions from the last…
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Emio – The Smiling Man Has Us Grinning - #273
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This week, we investigate the newest Nintendo release, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, with guest Michael Domangue. Are Nintendo fans ready for a M rated visual novel? We give you our impressions! We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including PAX West, the newest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, Paulin…
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It's time to get strategic as we tackle the real-time strategy classic, Command & Conquer! Learn how the game was made, discover why a sci-fi novel from the 1960s directly contributed to the eventual creation of the game, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to micromanage a crew of dedicated soldiers on a futuristic bat…
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Leave it to the Kongversation to spend three hours talking about the beaver. The Gnawty, that is. The very first enemy seen in the Donkey Kong Country series. A hapless rodent for all seasons in Banjo-Kazooie! And a right bother in Donkey Kong 64. Are Gnawties iconic, or are they just a dam joke?By www.DKVine.com
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RGN #39- Special Guest, Till Paris of Broken Arcade!
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We're back, gamers! In this episode, we chat about arcade cabinets! From restorations to the community of enthusiasts, we go full nostalgic with our Guest, Till Paris of @BrokenArcade !
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Indie World / Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reactions (Discussion) - #272
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Nintendo gave fans a double feature preview of upcoming games this week with the combined Indie World and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase presentation. We’re here to guide you through the highlights of the announcements and trailers. We also cover all the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Gamescom, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp s…
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What do you get when you take some of the most diverse gameplay mechanics to ever exist in an 8-bit title, sprinkle it with some product merchandising wishful thinking, and turn the difficulty up to 11? The answer to that question is Battletoads, one of the more famous, and some would say infamous, games ever released for the Nintendo Entertainment…
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It's DK Vine's silver jubilee! First broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine on August 22, 2024, Hyle and Mitchell reflect on how a Donkey Kong and Rare website founded in 1999 has stubbornly refused to die. Featuring messages from the DK Vine staff and friends of the show, it's a celebration of the enduring power and communal bonds of fandom!…
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Making a Gameboy Color Game in 2024: Zephyr's Pass Interview - #271
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We’re joined by developer Aaron Gadol to talk about his game Zephyr’s Pass, which is releasing this month physically for the Game Boy Color. What are some of the limitations of developing for old hardware and what are some of the anxieties around printing to a physical cartridge? We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, including the Nintendo Mu…
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Episode 100 - Ranking the Pantheon (Year 2)
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Join me as we celebrate our two year anniversary of the podcast, with a definitive, at least as of today, ranking of our top 10 Pantheon entries from the past year! It's been a heck of a year, and I've loved making this podcast - I can't wait to see what the future has in store! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign u…
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1231 - Destination DKU: Willow Woods
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To better understand where Conker ended up, we need to first understand where he came from. Hyle and Dustin explore his hometown of Willow Woods, as seen in Conker's Pocket Tales, and piece together how it fits in with the lands of Bad Fur Day and the rest of the Donkey Kong Universe!By www.DKVine.com
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Can the Switch EVER Beat the PS2? - #270
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This week we’re catching up with the news. Nintendo held a quarterly financial meeting and gave their latest Switch sales. Will the Switch be able to outsell the PlayStation 2? In addition, the news roundup includes a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, more industry layoffs and closures, the country of Turkey banning Roblox, and…
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Episode 99 - Serious Sam: The First Encounter
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Join me as we boomer shooter our way through endless hordes of alien beings, as we discuss Serious Sam: The First Encounter. Learn about the founding of its creator, Croteam, discover what inspired that group of developers to create Serious Sam, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to mow down a ton of bad guys inhabiting …
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30 years ago, an iconic video game character was born in the English Midlands, becoming Rare's breakout star and growing to be an adopted Nintendo mainstay standing alongside their homegrown favorites. Hyle and Cameron discuss the design evolution of Diddy Kong, from his earliest days as a new look for Donkey Kong Jr. to his status as a Video Game …
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King Dedede v. King K. Rool - SPECIAL #25
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In this special episode, we return to our debate format with Summer and David taking sides and duking it out over whether King K. Rool from the Donkey Kong Country series or King Dedede from the Kirby franchise is the superior video game monarch. Who will win, and who will perish? Give it a listen and help us decide. Check out the video version on …
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Episode 98 - Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine
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Join me on an intergalactic adventure transporting...camels, as we dive into the FMV on-rails shooter, Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine! Learn how the game was made, discover what modern mega billionaire contributed to its development, and listen in as we determine whether it's worth your time to fight the law and blast off into space with a tr…
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Hyle and Jeff "Listup" their top 10 Donkey Kong Universe games! Which elite titles from the past 30 years made their lists? Why did some controversial picks make the cut, while some widely beloved entries fail to reach the tiptop of the Tiptup? Hopefully, neither of the hosts is too Tanktup to make their case!…
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Nintendo Controllers Through Time - #269
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Brian Bonnet guests and we talk about the evolution of Nintendo’s controllers and our favorite controller designs. We also cover the gaming news, including the layoff of the Humble Games staff, the World of Warcraft union at Blizzard, video games at the Olympics, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Su…
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It's time to destroy everything in sight, as we tackle the hard hitting destruction derby classic, Blast Corps! Learn how the game was made, discover why destroying buildings is simply fun, and find out whether playing around in a sandbox of wanton mayhem is still worth your time, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming…
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1228 - Donkey Kong Country in Summer of ‘94
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Which period of time is the least discussed from the height of Donkey Kong Country Mania? The months before Donkey Kong Country Mania! The Kongversation goes back 30 years to the summer of 1994 when Nintendo of America announced DKC, and their whole new attitude, to the world at the Summer Consumer Electronics Show!…
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Nintendo World Championships Whiffs the S Rank - #268
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This week, we chat about Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with guest Nick Napolitano. The game has a great concept, especially for speedunners, but does it stick the landing? Additionally, Nick shows off his Deluxe Set physical edition! We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Bethesda unionizing, tons of Splatoon ann…
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Episode 96 - Flight of the Amazon Queen
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Dust off your adventuring mouse, limber up your point-and-click finger, and prepare for a swashbuckling experience as we dive into the world of Flight of the Amazon Queen! Learn why the game was made, discover how LucasArts inspired nearly every aspect of the experience, and find out whether you should join Joe King on an Amazonian adventure, even …
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1227 - Sea of Thieves: Season Twelve
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Season of Thieves: Season 12 introduced new tools and mechanics, some a long time coming, that further evolved Rare's bestselling pirate adventure. However, as the gameplay possibilities expanded, the game's narrative integrity degraded. Welcome to the Sea of Thieves season where ghost parents used a magic sword off-screen to remember their daughte…
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Ranking Every Donkey Kong Country Game - #267
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This week we’re ranking every Donkey Kong Country game. Out of the franchise's long, storied history, which one will take top banana? Listen as we give the Switch Headz official ranking. We also cover the week’s gaming and Nintendo news, including the new M-rated Emio Nintendo game, Nintendo’s summer magazine, Nintendo’s lack of crediting translato…
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Episode 95 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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It's time for another simian adventure as we tackle the second game in the Donkey Kong Country series, Diddy's Kong Quest! Discover how the game was made, learn why Rare believed it could make a better game than its predecessor, and find out whether it's still worth your time to jump, roll, and spin your way through the jungle, even today! Join the…
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Expresso the ostrich has never reached the stature of Rambi, Squawks, or Enguarde in the menagerie of Animal Buddies in the Donkey Kong series. But he's come close. And despite being mostly known for the original Donkey Kong Country, he's had one of the more diverse and storied careers out of not just the Buddies, but all DK characters! The Kongver…
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How Games Get Age Ratings ft. Jared from Devolver - #266
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We’re joined by Jared Stults from Devolver Digital to talk about age ratings and the process of working with the ESRB, PEGI, CERO and the various different international ratings boards. We also cover the week’s gaming and Nintendo news, like updates to F-Zero 99 and Switch Sports, the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope game trial, and much more. As alw…
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Join me on a trip into an alternate dimension dreamworld, as we explore the Sega Saturn classic, NiGHTS Into Dreams! Learn how the game was made, why it can trace its lineage to the very first Sonic the Hedgehog title, and discover whether flying through nightmares and dreamscapes is still worth your time, even today. Join the discussion on Discord…
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The Donkey Kong Universe has been in a severe game drought since 2019, but it's been even longer if you've been counting since the last original, standalone Donkey Kong game (10 years) or the last Banjo-Kazooie title (16 years). How does a diehard fanatic of any or all of these franchises cope? Hyle is joined by Josh Wallen from off of the Geek Cri…
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Nintendo's Strained Relationship with its Biggest Fans ft. CelloKat & Katie Shesko - #265
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We’re joined by video game music artists CelloKat and Katie Shesko to discuss Nintendo’s often combative relationship with content creators. Nintendo has been shutting down fan games, emulation sites, YouTube channels, and sheet music distributors, often through use of DMCA, or the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Why is Nintendo so aggressive and …
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Press the pedal to the metal as we discuss one of the most influential racing titles of all time, Sega's Virtua Racing! Learn how the game was made, discover the differences between the various home ports of the title, and find out whether it's still worth your time to experience Virtua Racing's brand of polygonal racing goodness, even today! Join …
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1224 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Call Sack!
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We answer some of the calls we've received on the DK Vine Hotline (1-202-630-VINE) over the summer game announcement season concerning Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Yooka-Replaylee, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more!By www.DKVine.com
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How the Last Year of the Switch Stacks Up - #264
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The latest Nintendo Direct surprised everyone with some big first party games coming when it seems like the end of the Switch’s life. Is this normal for the end of a Nintendo console? Robert Segovia joins us to look back at the end of Nintendo’s home console generations to see if any patterns emerge. We also discuss the gaming and Nintendo news, to…
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Grab your lightgun of choice and join me as we tackle the arcade classic, Operation Wolf! Learn about the evolution of lightgun technology, discover why Operation Wolf was made in the first place, and listen in to see if it's still worth your time to embark on an action packed set of military-themed missions, even today! Join the discussion on Disc…
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Celebrating 20 years, Rare's overlooked and underappreciated Game Boy Advance gem Sabre Wulf followed up Sabreman's revival in Banjo-Tooie with a sprawling, innovative adventure unlike anything else in the GBA library. Hyle is joined by gaming collector and handheld aficionado Freezer to discuss one of the DKU's more obscure branches!…
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A Surprising, Late Stage Nintendo Switch Direct - #263
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We got the June 2024 Nintendo Direct this week and we’ve got thoughts to share. What were our favorite announcements? How does this Direct stack up? We also cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Nintendo going after sheet music, leaker drama, the Mario movie sequel being dated, and much more. As always, we close with the ga…
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We discuss the recent 30-second ad for the upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World!By www.DKVine.com
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1222 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Nintendo Direct
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Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin discuss today's Nintendo Direct and the surprisingly logical decision it announced: the definitive version of Donkey Kong Country Returns!By www.DKVine.com
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Episode 91 - Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
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Grab your flashlight and your Pajama Man mask, and join me on a junior adventure into the world of Pajama Sam! Learn why Humongous Entertainment was founded, discover how the game was made, and learn whether it's still worth your time to face your fear of the dark, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up …
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1221 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Playtonic
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Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by the Cartoon Gamer for a robust and lively chat on all things Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic's recently announced enhanced remaster of the original Yooka-Laylee!By www.DKVine.com
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Summer Game Fest: Our Thoughts (and Prayers) - #262
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Summer Game Fest returned this past weekend along with the Xbox showcase and tons of other digital presentations. We give our thoughts on the experience as a whole and highlight our favorite announcements, trailers, and games. We also cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the Mega Man Game Boy games coming to NSO, Steam Nex…
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Episode 90 - Sounds of the Classics: Listener Grabbag Volume 1
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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is another of our deep dives into some of the classic soundtracks from those games. In today's episode, we'll look at a selection of games and songs submitted by all of you, along with your own personal comments and…
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1220 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Xbox Showcase
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Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine discusses the 2024 Xbox Showcase! While lacking any grand Banjo-Kazooie revival announcement or even an update on Everwild, we did get the expected Sea of Thieves trailer... and the surprise trailer for another long-awaited Rare franchise reboot.…
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1219 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Kickoff!
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Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine kicks off its Stinky Ape Summer by discussing what's possibly on deck concerning Rare and Donkey Kong in the upcoming game showcases from Xbox and Nintendo... and what was just revealed by Playtonic in the form of Yooka-Replaylee!…
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The Ethics of Golf vs. Video Game Golf - #261
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Is playing golf video games more ethical than playing golf IRL? Which has a greater environmental impact? Which is better for you? More fun? In this wide ranging discussion, we’re joined by Dan Murphy (DCD) to talk about golf, video games, climate change, consumption, modern systems, and the types of things that are okay in video games but not in r…
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