Best Marvel Vs Capcom Podcasts (2024)

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#096 - "Did You Know That SMB2 Is..." (Doki Doki Panic) 2:14:05

7M ago2:14:05

2:14:05

If Nintendo was right in keeping Lost Levels away from the NES, the unpredictable rise of speedrunning, what your favorite Mario character says about you, and questioning the truth of the familiar claim that SMB2 is "just" a reskin... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MageCast X feat. the Well-Red Mage, CriterionX, and special guest Joe Bourrie. Th…

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#095 - "No Japanese Required" (Famicom) 1:54:51

7M ago1:54:51

1:54:51

Your favorite imports you've never played and why they didn't come to the West in the first place, the differences between translation and localization, and why the Famicom isn't merely the "Japanese version of the NES"... this is MageCast X feat. the Well-Red Mage, CriterionX, and special guest Joe Bourrie. The cast of mages is back, so please enj…

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#094 - "Welcome Back, Raven" (Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon) 2:48:02

8M ago2:48:02

2:48:02

Catching up with a content creator from the Aloha State, finding an analogy for Hawaiian history in Armored Core, breaking down the assemblage of an AC, and how to interact with a game's difficulty positively... this is MageCast X feat. the Well-Red Mage, CriterionX, and special guest Mekel Kasanova. Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Red's Twitch Cr…

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#092 - "A Colossal Return" (Shadow of the Colossus) 1:49:43

9M ago1:49:43

1:49:43

Nostalgia vs new experiences, improving upon a masterpiece, facing the colossi of grief, methods for dealing with loss, and asking if the hero is the hero of his own story... I'm the Well-Red Mage with CriterionX and this is MageCast X! Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Red's Twitch Crit's Twitch TeePublic Music: "Prologue" & "Revived Power"…

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#091 - "New Game Plus" (MageCast X remake) 1:25:51

9M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Introducing MageCast X, the newly rebranded podcast! Meet returning host Moses aka the Well-Red Mage and Jared aka CriterionX as we start this new journey once again. Yes, the Cast of the Mage is back with more episodes, more guests, and more in-depth discussion on the way. Hear about how this project came to fruition and what the future holds for …

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Doctor Sleep/The Shining 1:26:49

1+ y ago1:26:49

1:26:49

This week JD Oliva from Super Hero Speak is joining me to talk about the genius of Stephen King's DOCTOR SLEEP but we can't have Doctor Sleep without THE SHINING So get ready for a super deep dive into these Kingverse classics as we cover not just the books but the movies as well JD is an established author that is currently running a Kickstarter f…

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#090 - "Tears of the Dragon" (Breath of Fire II) 2:31:52

1+ y ago2:31:52

2:31:52

Where to start with the Breath of Fire series, Katt vs Nina, populating township, the immense suffering and sadness of the dragon tears, and the formative experience of Capcom's darkly religious 16-bit classic... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Patrick Kulikowski! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Disco…

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#089 - "Back to Loc Lac" (Monster Hunter Tri) 1:30:18

1+ y ago1:30:18

1:30:18

The innovations of Monster Hunter on the Wii, the challenge of underwater combat, restoring what was lost when the online servers went down, and the importance of game preservation... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. InusualZ from MH3SP! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePublic Teesprin…

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#088 - "The Textual Revolution" (King's Quest) 1:25:37

1+ y ago1:25:37

1:25:37

The key differences between adventure and role-playing games, tinkering with the Adventure Game Interactive engine, existing in a game world vs trying to beat it as quickly as possible, and how to make classic adventure games cool again... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. John Roo of The Retro Room! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Pat…

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#087 - "Jurassic World of Warcraft" (Total War: Warhammer II) 2:02:31

1+ y ago2:02:31

2:02:31

Tabletop wargaming in the 90s, the difference between strategy and tactics, macromanaging and micromanaging for the uninitiated, and how to rise up lights in Australia... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. @KhaylAdam! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePublic Teespring Novella on Amazon Gu…

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#086 - "Wanna Take You For A Ride" (Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes) 2:21:03

1+ y ago2:21:03

2:21:03

American, Japanese, and Australian arcades, #FreeMvC2, the best characters not in the game, the death of 2D AAA animation, and why more fighters need a color edit mode... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. David Giltinan! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePublic Teespring Novella on Amazo…

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#085 - "Channel-6 Player Melee in Manhattan" (TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) 1:54:16

2y ago1:54:16

1:54:16

The lasting appeal of the TMNT, the original voice cast for the 4 shell-heads, the turtles as personality archetypes, and how to nail retro authenticity without being tempted to subvert expectations... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Kevin Decristofano from the Ninja Turtle Nerds Podcast! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join …

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#084 - "Simon SNEZ" (Super Castlevania IV) 1:45:19

2y ago1:45:19

1:45:19

The dark lord of censorship and the puritanical cultural movement fueling it, what makes a game a horror game, fake Castlevania titles, the future of Castlevania, and so much delicious Mode 7... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Roger from Gamerheads and Pure Nintendo! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Joypad Lad giveaway: joypadlad.com/…

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#083 - "An Introvert's Guide to Geology, Dating, and Horticulture" (Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town) 2:07:45

2y ago2:07:45

2:07:45

The idealized work of video games contrasted with the manual labor of real life, the value and practicality of play, the very first farm sim, and how casual is not a dirty word ... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. JR Sommerfeldt of Indierabbitree! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Joypad Lad giveaway: joypadlad.com/pages/giveaway Patreo…

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#082 - "You're Gonna Need A Bigger Podcast" (Jaws) 1:57:17

2y ago1:57:17

1:57:17

A randomized single-screen permadeath shmup roguelike with a stalker enemy, top-down overworld, and RPG elements, speedrunning and shark week, fishing games and horror movies, and the odd surprise of an LJN game that's better than the movie it's based on... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. 8-bit Steve! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 …

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Legacy Series: Marvel vs Capcom 56:02

2y ago56:02

56:02

Back from a long hiatus our hero EightBitRay returns to the podcasting fold and he's brought in his good friend DSquare from Omega Level Nerds to talk about the history and legacy of the MARVEL VS CAPCOM series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegorillabrainpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters…

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#081 - "Hayao Miyazaki's Legend of Zelda" (Crystalis) 2:01:00

2y ago2:01:00

2:01:00

Oppenheimer, the Cold War, the Bomb, and Crystalis, a hidden gem or cult classic? Plus learning to forgive the negative qualities of retro games chalked up to their contextual limitations while holding them accountable for bad design decisions... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Steve aka RetroDeathRow! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10…

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#080 - "Do the Mario" (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix) 1:50:38

2y ago1:50:38

1:50:38

How Dance Dance Revolution lived and died on home consoles, how classical music actually fits the Marioverse, and how to think of rhythm games as timing-based games if you're not so musically inclined... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Yemmy the Ferret and Ryan Craig aka mathman1024! Joypad Lad promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzs…

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#079 - "Finger Prince" (Elden Ring) 2:06:32

2y ago2:06:32

2:06:32

Navigating the swamps of difficulty discussion, inspirations behind FromSoft's latest going all the way back to the NES, two very different approaches to designing an open world, and the benefit of letting a new game experience sit and relax like a good steak... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Gary and Kole from Duckfeed and Bonfi…

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#078 - "Super Mario's Second Family" (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening) 1:43:27

2y ago1:43:27

1:43:27

We are the music makers but are you the dreamer or merely part of someone else's dream...? I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Chris Osborne of Play Comics podcast! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePublic Teespring Novella on Amazon Guests: @playcomicscast playcomics.com Links: the-pixels.com/2016/0…

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#077 - "A Lynx to the Past" (Radical Dreamers) 1:17:40

2y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

A chronological interpretation of the Chrono series in earnest pursuit of Magus and Schala, a deep dive into the lore of Cross and Trigger, and how the direct cause and effect of Radical Dreamers still remains relevant to the series today... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. ChronoKatie! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Joi…

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The King Of Games 2000! Honourable Mentions 1:41:13

2y ago1:41:13

1:41:13

Today's episode could alternatively be called, Honourable Mentions or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Hate Vagrant Story. What else didn't make the cut for the King of Games 2000? Paul, Kelly, and Chris and Shane from Retro Hangover have all the answers! Listen and find out! Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/regionfreegamers Talk to us! https://…

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The Best And Worst Of Licensed Games! ft. Sean Seanson 2:30:00

2y ago2:30:00

2:30:00

Today, Kelly, Mike, and Arnaldo are joined by special guest and obscure PlayStation game connoisseur, Sean Seanson! First we open up the show talking about Sean's YouTube channel, its growth and the ups and downs of creating a niche channel before moving on to our favourite licensed games, starting with Danger Girl for the PS1 (25:00) followed by T…

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#076 - "Ted Sephiroth" (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin) 2:16:26

2y ago2:16:26

2:16:26

Nomura's Big Reveal, a Final Fantasy multiverse, how to hijack a creative project with bad marketing, how to love an experience whilst acknowledging its flaws, and *sigh* Anakin Skywalker... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Julian from Nerds Without Pants podcast! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch Te…

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The King Of Games 2000! Crazy Taxi vs. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 1:05:11

2y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

It's time for the semifinals in our tournament to determine the greatest video game of the year 2000! For such an important episode we've got Kelly, Anthony, Paul, and special guests Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover podcast and sometimes nintendhost, LPTyger! Crazy Taxi has been something of a Cinderella story so far, but will it find its glass …

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The ULTIMATE Guide To Tower Defense Games! 2:15:46

2y ago2:15:46

2:15:46

Today it's Mike, Kelly and Paul talking about the most disrespected genre in video games, Tower Defense! The crew starts out talking about recent video game and anime purchases because we're a bunch of nerds and we can't help ourselves (3:30) before moving on to how Tower Defense games even got started and evolved to the well oiled machine we see t…

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#075 - "Abzulutely not a Swimulator" (Abzu) 2:02:52

2y ago2:02:52

2:02:52

What is a game? What is play? Join me as we explore these questions, discovering the myths of Abzu, the identity of the Diver, walking simulators and environmental storytelling, plus the Hawaiian state fish... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST fear. Bill Tucker of A Gamer Looks At 40 podcast! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join…

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#074 - "Games On Consoles Deader Than Uncle Ben" (Spider-Man) 2:14:31

2y ago2:14:31

2:14:31

The uniqueness of Spider-Man as a character, the difficulty adapting him to games, the Uncle Ben storytelling trope, an overview of more Spidey games than you can shake a web cartridge at, choosing between Tobey, Andrew, and Tom, and what IS retro anyway...? I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. voice actor @Voxgizer! Promo code: RED10 …

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The King Of Games 2000! Skies of Arcadia vs. Marvel vs Capcom 2 1:19:28

2y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Another quarterfinals matchup today with Arnaldo, Paul, and special guest Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover podcast determining whether Dreamcast darlings Skies of Arcadia or Marvel vs. Capcom 2 move on to the semifinals! Will the sky pirates be able to battle their way through or will they get taken for a ride? Listen to find out! Patreon! https…

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What Have We Been Playing? Last Cloudia, Dicey Dungeons, Xenoblade Chronicles, and more! 2:14:00

2y ago2:14:00

2:14:00

Today Kelly, Mike, Arnaldo, and Paul are talking about what games we've been playing lately! Paul starts things off with Psyvariar Delta (8:00) and Dicey Dungeons (26:15). Arnie needs an entire segment to go over Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (44:30) followed by Mike with our second shmup of the day, Image Striker (1:16:30) and then our …

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#073 - "Hell March Madness" (Command & Conquer: Red Alert) 1:28:21

2y ago1:28:21

1:28:21

War as entertainment, time travel in video games, winking at the camera, love for the underappreciated RTS genre, and the lost or maybe not so lost art of the FMV... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. John aka Sector 6! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePublic Teespring Novella on Amazon Guests: @Se…

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The King Of Games 2000! Final Fantasy IX vs. Crazy Taxi 1:05:46

2y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

We're now into the quarterfinals of The King of Games 2000, and Arnaldo, Kelly, and special guest Shane Koski of the Retro Hangover podcast are here to see which of Final Fantasy IX or Crazy Taxi will make it through to the semifinals! Will one of Sega's reckless taxi drivers manage to run over Square's strangely proportioned fantasy heroes? Listen…

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Why Vanillaware Is Deeper Than Just Two Dimensions 1:41:36

2y ago1:41:36

1:41:36

Today Arnaldo, Kelly, and Paul are talking about one of our favourite 2D game developers, Vanillaware! The crew starts off talking about George Kamitani and the origins of the developer (5:00) and their first game, Princess Crown (12:50). Yes, we absolutely discuss the origin of the name 'Vanillaware' (22:30) followed by the first two games under t…

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#072 - "The Divine Absurdity" (Final Fantasy VI) 2:17:55

2y ago2:17:55

2:17:55

The cinematic language of 16-bit RPGs, the lost art of character development, Nobuo Uematsu's favorite works, and why Jaws doesn't need a backstory... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. actor, filmmaker, martial artist, streamer, and cosplayer Philip Hartshorn! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twitch TeePubl…

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The King Of Games 2000! Skies of Arcadia vs. Grandia II 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

On today's episode of the King of Games 2000 we've got Geoff, Kelly, and special guest Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover podcast breaking down whether it's Grandia II or Skies of Arcadia moving on to the next round of our tournament to crown the greatest game of the year 2000. Somehow, by sheer luck, all four Dreamcast games in this tourney got m…

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The Paper Mario Series and How It Embraces Originality 2:13:58

2y ago2:13:58

2:13:58

Today Arnaldo and Paul conclude a trilogy four years in the making with their final (or is it?....) look at Intelligent Systems, this time through their sometimes beloved Paper Mario series! The show starts off with the first proof of concept for the Mario RPG, uh.. Super Mario RPG! (6:00) The N64's RPG magnum opus Paper Mario is next (27:00) follo…

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#071 - "Cry Me To The Moon" (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island) 2:15:57

2y ago2:15:57

2:15:57

The illusion of simplicity and Shigeru Miyamoto fighting the fat cats, the Super FX2 chip, the bookends of the SNES, creating an emotional connection between characters that do not speak, and the perfect utility of the worst sound effect in the world... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is Mage Cast feat. streamer of nuance, Criterion27! Promo code: R…

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#070 - "The Fateful Eight" (Octopath Traveler) 2:04:45

2y ago2:04:45

2:04:45

Pixel art style vs substance and those iconic HD-2D visuals, nostalgia as an economy, the strongest and weakest vignettes in Octopath, and a whole lot of perspectives on the prerequisites for enjoying grinding in RPGs... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. Ryan from Games with Coffee and Cory from Popzara! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Jo…

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The King Of Games 2000! Diablo 2 vs. Deus Ex 1:04:49

2y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

On this episode of the King of Games 2000, we've got Arnaldo, Kelly, and special guest Shane Koski of the Retro Hangover Podcast breaking down which of Diablo 2 or Deux Ex will move on to the next round of this tournament to crown the greatest game of the year 2000. Will the Illuminati push Deus Ex over ultra polished heroin simulator Diablo 2? Lis…

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What Have We Been Playing? Huntdown, Umarangi Generation, Metroid: Zero Mission, and more! 1:54:50

2y ago1:54:50

1:54:50

Today it's Arnaldo, Mike, and Paul having a casual chat about Werthers Originals, Tom Brady, and, of course, what video games we've been playing lately! Arnaldo starts us off comparing Dr. Lautrec And The Forgetten Knights to Nicolas Cage (8:00) followed by Paul gushing over what Technocop should have been: Huntdown (25:00). Mike is up next with th…

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#069 - "Mageality, Flawless Podcast" (Mortal Kombat) 2:14:19

2y ago2:14:19

2:14:19

It's time for a bit of the old ultraviolence: we're talking Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter, the necessity of the ESRB, politicians blaming video games for everything since 1992, and that amazing song from the movie... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is Mage Cast feat. winner of Best Gaming Podcast from the Moscow International Film Festival, Vladim…

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#068 - “For England, Mage” (GoldenEye 007) 2:04:07

2y ago2:04:07

2:04:07

What's aged worse: GoldenEye 007 for N64 or James Bond himself? What does it even mean to age well? Plus, soundtrack, slapfights, and screen peeking... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. @RetroLogicGames, @ABXY_Reviews, and @SanityCrypto! It's a 4-player free-for-all podcast! Promo code: RED10 Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord…

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The King Of Games 2000! Crazy Taxi vs.Jet Set Radio 1:24:37

2y ago1:24:37

1:24:37

Although we said goodbye to Geoff late last year, he'll always be in our hearts, and also on mp3s of King of Games 2000 episodes we recorded months ago and are finally releasing now. Including this one, co-hosted by Anthony and Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover podcast - a Dreamcast only battle featuring Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio! If you're wo…

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2021 Year In Video Games! 2:20:57

2+ y ago2:20:57

2:20:57

Today, Arnaldo, Kelly, Mike, and Paul are here to talk about the year we all thought would be great, but in fact, was not: 2021! Except when it comes to video games, where we had a lot to celebrate! The show starts off on a bizarre tangent with tales of hypothermia and river survival before moving on to our first GOTY category, our favourite non-20…

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#067 - “Tim Burton’s A Bug’s Life” (Hollow Knight) 1:52:02

2+ y ago1:52:02

1:52:02

The unfettered creativity of secondary sources of funding, the inspirations of yesteryear on the world of Hallownest, how things remain special when they remain rare, and the weeping and gnashing of teeth in Hell... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is MAGE CAST feat. writer and editor David Krane from @AllSourceGaming! Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join ou…

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The King Of Games 2000! Pokemon Gold/Silver vs. Counterstrike 1:22:24

2+ y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

The King Of Games is back, baby! This time we're holding a no holds barred tournament to determine the best video game of the year 2000! And we're doing it as a collaborative effort with the Retro Hangover podcast! So today, please join Arnaldo, Paul, and special guest Shane Koski of Retro Hangover as we determine which game gets the boot in this f…

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The Bizarre Adventure of Alternate Reality Games 2:05:20

2+ y ago2:05:20

2:05:20

Today it's Arnaldo, Mike, and Paul diving deep into the weird world of Alternate Reality Games! After reminiscing about the previous Christmas, the crew starts off talking about what exactly Alternate Reality Games are (19:15) followed by what is considered the first ARG, Majestic, and arguably the most famous one, the Halo 2 ARG, ilovebees (33:50)…

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#066 - "The Return of the Queen" (Metroid Dread) 1:48:00

2+ y ago1:48:00

1:48:00

The controversy surrounding Metroid Dread, difficulty vs accessibility, challenge vs fairness, the trustworthiness of reviews vs first impressions, and why slapping an easy mode on everything doesn't solve everything... I'm the Well-Red Mage and this is Mage Cast feat. Bill Tucker of A Gamer Looks At 40! Patreon Join Buzzsprout Join our Discord Twi…

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Κουμπιά στο Ξύπνημα SE05E13 - The Past, Present and Future of FGs 17:00

2+ y ago17:00

17:00

50ο επεισόδιο! Για να γιορτάσουμε αυτό το κοσμοιστορικό (λέμε τώρα) γεγονός, σήμερα ρίχνουμε μια ματιά στο από που ξεκίνησαν τα fighting games, πότε ήταν το απόγειό τους, την πτώση τους, την ανάστασή τους, το ομογενοποιημένο σήμερα, ενώ ρίχνουμε και μια ματιά σε ένα πιθανό μέλλον τους. Ουφ, μεγάλη πρόταση. Όλα αυτά με την πατροπαράδοτη γκρίνια, για…

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Collecting Video Games In 2021 2:11:56

2+ y ago2:11:56

2:11:56

Today it's Kelly, Arnaldo, Mike, and Paul talking about the roller coaster that is collecting video games over the last ten years. We start off talking about how we became game collectors and what kind of video games we collect (3:30), before moving on to a discussion about the past and future of the collector's edition video game (30:00). Next up …

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