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On the Season 2 debut of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies , we travel to Bermuda, an Atlantic island whose history spans centuries and continents. Once uninhabited, Bermuda became a vital stop in transatlantic trade, a maritime stronghold, and a cultural crossroads shaped by African, European, Caribbean, and Native American influences. Guests Dr. Kristy Warren and Dr. Edward Harris trace its transformation from an uninhabited island to a strategic outpost shaped by shipwrecks, colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the rise and fall of empires. Plus, former Director of Tourism Gary Phillips shares the story of the Gombey tradition, a vibrant performance art rooted in resistance, migration, and cultural fusion. Together, they reveal how Bermuda’s layered past continues to shape its people, culture, and identity today. You can also find us online at travelandleisure.com/lostcultures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Explore the retro video games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog every two weeks as lifelong pals Mike & Jaymo are joined by a whole host of new and old friends. Each episode is a new set of retro games from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as they further their quest to research & review all 250+ games available on the Nintendo Switch Online catalog. So dust off your d-pads and game on, everyone.
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Explore the retro video games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog every two weeks as lifelong pals Mike & Jaymo are joined by a whole host of new and old friends. Each episode is a new set of retro games from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as they further their quest to research & review all 250+ games available on the Nintendo Switch Online catalog. So dust off your d-pads and game on, everyone.
Josh Covel from the Still Loading podcast and his frequent guest Dexter Morrill join Mike and Jaymo to fly too close to the sun in Kid Icarus (NES, 1987) as part of an epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, Mike finally gets to talk too much about Captain N: The Game Master as we learn about Still Loading’s episode-by-episode watch through mini-series, how Kid Icarus was one of the first games to use the MMC1 mapper chip to scroll the screen in two directions, and even-more ground-breaking, how the game manual has more nudity than the average Nintendo release. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:50) Welcoming Josh from the Still Loading podcast (5:04) Welcoming Dexter (9:45) Captain N Retro-spective (17:54) Kid Icarus (1:06:30) NintenDO or NintenDON’T You can find the Still Loading podcast anywhere you get podcasts, at https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ and on BlueSky and Instagram as StillLoadingPod Dexter can be found at https://www.dexter-morrill.com and his artwork can also be seen on the cover of Old School Gamer Magazine https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/ Kid Icarus Manual : https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAAVE.pdf Nintendo Dream magazine issue 118 Captain N 106: Wishful Thinking | WildBrain Superheroes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbaLHACaeNs Nintendo Themes (On the Spot) - PLAYER PIANO | Player Piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs654PYe3qw&t=70s Kid Icarus by fruitbatsalad in 21:58 - Summer Games Done Quick 2020 Online | Games Done Quick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ppZSr1Pi3g…
Ryan (Warboss5) is rejoining the party for another quest with Mike and Jaymo as they play Phantasy Star IV (Sega Genesis/Megadrive, 1993), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we discuss when it’s appropriate to search through someone else’s belongings, try to figure out just how much Phantasy Star IV was really borrowing from Star Wars, and examine the virtues of direct translation compared to reinterpreted dialogue when translating media for an American audience. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:05) Welcoming Ryan (4:45) Phantasy Star IV (39:00) Mini-Game Minute: Insanonyms (43:28) Phantasy Star IV Cont’d (1:21:58) NintenDO or NintenDON’T You can find from Warboss5 on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 ) and Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/warboss5.bsky.social ). The audiobook that he’s recording, Mortzeel's Lost & Found, can be found on the author's web site: https://www.nickcennamosmith.com/ Phantasy Star IV manual: https://manuals.sega.com/genesismini/pdf/PHANTASY_STAR_IV.pdf Sega Visions Issue 23, February/March 1995, p20-21 | Archive: https://archive.org/details/Sega_Visions_Issue_23_February-March_1995/page/n23/mode/2up The 100 Best Sega Genesis Games by Miguel Concepcion and Kevin Wong | Complex: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/miguel-concepcion/the-100-best-sega-genesis-games Phantasy Star IV [MD/G – Beta / Unused Stuff] | Unseen64: https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/14/phantasy-star-iv-mdg-beta/ Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium - Animation Sample Video | The Cutting Room Floor: https://tcrf.net/Phantasy_Star_IV:_The_End_of_the_Millennium#Animation_Sample_Video…
Our theme song-genius Kristal Fields is back on board with her friend Nick to talk Metroid (NES, 1987) and Metroid II: Return of Samus (Game Boy, 1991) with Mike and Jaymo as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll work out just what a Metroid really is, where the Narpas Sword that World of Warcraft ‘borrowed’ from this series came from, in way the Alien franchise influenced Planet Zebes, and how Justin Bailey could help you see Samus in a whole new “revealing” light. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:57) Welcoming Kristal (1:49) Welcoming Nick (3:43) Metroid (59:55) Metroid II: Return of Samus (1:26:40) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Find Kristal on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revoltingingenue/ Find the Lazy Circles on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelazycircles/ Metroid manual : https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAAQE.pdf Metroid 2 manual : https://metroid.retropixel.net/games/metroid2/manual/metroid2_manual.pdf Famicom Disk System: The More You Play It, the More You'll Want to Play! [Disk 1] | Originally Vol 118 of Nintendo Dream in 2004, translation on Metroid-Database: https://web.archive.org/web/20161021110628/http://www.metroid-database.com/m1/fds-interview-p4.php Metroid: Zero Mission Director Roundtable by Craig Harris | IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/01/30/metroid-zero-mission-director-roundtable?page=3 Metroid Password Generator : https://www.truepeacein.space/ Metroid FlawlessNES Playthrough [ No Hit / Damage / Death ] | Slackanater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHXzXMbfv5Y Nintendo Power #26, July 1991 : https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-026-july-1991/page/n57/mode/2up Metroid Recon : https://metroid.retropixel.net/…
Colleen is taking off into Pilotwings (SNES) and Pilotwings 64 (N64, 1996) with Mike and Jaymo on board as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll look at how Mode 7 graphics were originally destined for flying insects, argue over both American sea monsters and if these games should count as Mario games, remember the shuttle program, and spoil one of the big twists of The Phantom Menace (but an album did it first). Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:14) Welcoming Colleen (5:09) Pilotwings (34:30) Pilotwings 64 (1:17:45) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Pilotwings manual : https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/SNES/Pilotwings_-_SNES_-_Manual.pdf Pilotwings 64 manual : https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/N64/Pilotwings_64_-_Nintendo_64_-_Manual.pdf Dragonfly (Pilot Wings) [Beta – SNES] | Unseen64: https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/14/pilotwings-snes-proto/ Track by Track - The Dark Side of the Moon Redux | Roger Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNtZawT1iJY&t=292s Pilotwings 64 Speedrun in 33:39 by Graviton - Live at SGDQ 2013 | Graviton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieL3eLRgpp8…
Sarah and Kyle Ford from Stream Team party down with Instagram’s Jaclynfrances in the hit party game that birthed a franchise: Mario Party on the Nintendo 64. Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog has never been more wild! In this raucous episode, we kick off the first annual Blooper Games! Play along with a series of wacky mini-games as our guest hosts attempt to match their auras with retro title screens, test their memory of behind-the-scenes trivia, and try to name as many Mario characters as they can before the clock runs out. We dive deep into Bowser’s closeted political affiliations, test the ethical boundaries of AI servitude, and litigate the controversial court case that rubbed Nintendo fans the wrong way… Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:06) Welcoming Jackie, Sarah, and Kyle (3:42) Intro to Mario Party (6:12) Blooper Games Round 1: EnTitled Screens (13:15) Mario Party Trivia (30:11) Blooper Games Round 2: Thanks for the Number-ies (32:00) JoyPros of Mario Party (58:14) Blooper Games Round 3: Sigma-bet! (1:01:12) JoyCons of Martio Party (1:06:27) NintenDo or NintenDon’t (1:09:27) Blooper Games Awards Ceremony (1:11:02) Outro You can find poetry and pics from Jaymo’s wife Jackie at https://www.instagram.com/jaclynfrances Sign up for Kyle’s thought-provoking newsletter at https://newsletter.houseofkyle.com/ Want to talk movies and television with Sarah? Join streamteam.club or hit Kyle up on the SwitchAroo Discord! Mario Party Manual : https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_N64/Manual/formated/Mario_Party_-_1999_-_Nintendo.pdf Voice Actor Says Wario Was Originally Intended To Be A German Character by Casey | SiliconEra: https://www.siliconera.com/voice-actor-says-wario-originally-intended-german-character/ That Time Nintendo Gave Gloves to Mario Party Players as Part of a Lawsuit by by Jason Capp | NintendoLink: https://www.nintendolink.com/2022/09/07/that-time-nintendo-gave-gloves-to-mario-party-players-as-part-of-a-lawsuit/ Why Senior Citizens Love the Wii by Laura Conaway | NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2009/07/why_senior_citizens_love_the_w.html…
Twitch streamer RiRiYells and the Underrated movie podcast’s Derick McDuff are instrumental in exploring The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Game Boy / Game Boy Color 1993/1998) as Mike and Jaymo continue on season 3 of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll learn t how Link’s Awakening was like an afterschool project with a life of its own, try to figure out the boundaries of reality in this Lynchian entry of the franchise, and discover how so many unexpected Nintendo characters were snuck into Link’s Awakening roster of enemies. Think you can name them all? Play along with our trivia round: CameO or CameNo? Last but not least, stay tuned until the end of the episode for our first-ever Ranking Retro segment, where we decide the pecking order of the first 5 games in the prolific Zelda series. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:12) Welcoming Derick from the Underrated movie podcast (1:32) Welcoming RiRiYells (4:02) The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (35:54) Mini-Game Minute: Cameo or CameNo (1:24:24) Ranking Retro (1:27:18) NintenDO or NintenDON’T You can find more from Derick and the Underrated movie podcast at https://underratedmoviepodcast.com/ wherever you get your podcasts and on social media. You can join RiRiYells on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/ririyells Link’s Awakening manual : https://www.gamesdatabase.org/game/nintendo-game-boy-color/legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-dx Iwata Asks| Volume 2 : The History of Handheld The Legend of Zelda Games : https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/zelda/1/0/…
As we wrap up our season-break episodes of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, Mike and Jaymo dive into their gaming adventures during this downtime. Mike shares his experience with the emotional journey of the To the Moon series, discussing its unique storytelling and how it resonates on a personal level. Jaymo, on the other hand, introduces listeners to the exciting open beta of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a long-awaited sequel that blends 2D fighting with modern graphics. The duo also explores Piczle Cross Adventure, a puzzle game that adds a narrative twist to the classic Picross format, and Jaymo's rekindled love for Marvel Snap, now with new features and a fresh publisher. Finally, Mike is checking out space shipping game Starstruck Vagabond, but Jaymo is predicting some star-crossed lovers. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts to catch all the exciting content coming your way. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com for more updates and to join our Discord community! Game on, everyone! (0:00) Intro (1:20) To the Moon Series (10:46) Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (17:13) Piczle Cross Adventure (22:30) Jaymo's turn at Balatro (28:15) The return of Marvel Snap (32:00) Starstruck Vagabond (42:34) Wrap-Up and Season 3 Preview Show notes created by https://headliner.app…
It’s time to cross swords over Animal Crossing! In this episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, Jaymo continues his break from researching, reviewing, and playfully ribbing all 250+ games in the Nintendo Switch Online retro catalog. Today, he faces off against returning guest Lisa from the Geek Pop Podcast in a competition to see whose Animal Crossing island has the best house, villagers, and overall theming. Their guest judge is fellow Geek Popper and Animal Crossing aficionado, Big Chris; he brings his wit and wisdom to the islands of Jaymorea and Cacahuete to declare one tropical paradise as The Bells of the Ball! Which isle will make him smile? Will he blush at Jaymo’s Classic Art Peep Show? Or will he go flush at the sight of Lisa’s infamous Toilet Gardens? Which villagers will have him in a gift-giving frenzy, and who deserves to be voted off the island? Come along on this jovial journey; you can even judge the custom creations for yourself using the Dream Addresses listed below! Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Welcoming Lisa & Big Chris (5:05) Animal Crossing: Past, Present, & Future (15:40) Loved Island Competition: Round 1- Islands & Theming (25:12) Loved Island Competition: Round 2- The Villagers (32:28) Loved Island Competition: Round 3- House & Home (39:49) Winners, Losers, & Geek Poppy Plugs Lisa’s Dream Address (Cacahuete): DA-1617-7429-0168 Jaymo’s Dream Address (Jaymorea): DA-9883-8979-8371 You can find Lisa, Chris and the whole Geek Pop podcast at https://geekpoppodcast.wordpress.com/ as well as on Twitter (geekpoppodcast), Instagram (geekpop), and Facebook (GeekPoppin).…
Join Mike and Jaymo for another engaging episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, as they continue their break from the usual Nintendo Switch Online catalog to dive into Jaymo's top twenty games of all time. This episode is packed with nostalgia, excitement, and a few surprises as they explore the games that shaped Jaymo's gaming journey. The discussion kicks off with the thrilling announcement of the Switch 2, sparking debates about backward compatibility and the potential for enhanced gameplay experiences. Mike and Jaymo share their thoughts on the new Joy-Con features and the intriguing Mouse Con peripheral, pondering how these innovations might impact their gaming adventures. As they transition into Jaymo's top 20, Mike and Jaymo cover the best video game finish they've ever had, some of their favorite multiplayer modes, and what it takes to make Sonic really shine. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts to stay updated for the exciting launch of Season 3. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com to find all our social media links and join our Discord to share your thoughts on this episode or what you'd like to hear in future ones. We want to hear about your top games too! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:03) Nintendo announcement: Switch 2 (12:14) Jaymo's Top 20 Games Overview (55:42) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app Check out Jaymo talking about Street Fighter III: Third Strike on the Cable Club League podcast: https://www.thecableclub.com/ep-32-if-the-boys-wanna-fight-you-better-let-em-street-fighter-iii-third-strike/ Some of the other games we talk about have been discussed before on The Old SwitchAroo, and you can check out those episodes as well Mario Kart 64: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/s1e15-rainbow-road-warriors/ Splatoon 3: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/lite-switch-march-22-2024-x-men-97-balatro-burnout-paradise-and-more/ Marvel Snap: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/lite-switch-april-5-2024-marvel-snap-tangle-tower-slipstream-rogue-space-and-more/ Sonic the Hedgehog 2: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/s2e01-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-or-welcome-to-the-next-level/ Street Fighter III: Third Strike: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/lite-switch-jan-15-2025-street-fighter-iii-the-duck-detective-sonic-galactic-and-more/…
Join Mike and Jaymo for a laid-back season-break episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a breather from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what they've been playing during the offseason. This time, it's all about the games that have captured their attention while they gear up for the exciting launch of Season 3. Jaymo kicks things off with his love for retro fighting games, diving into his experience on the Cable Club League podcast where he championed Street Fighter 3: Third Strike. He shares nostalgic tales of college arcade days and the game's crunchy mechanics that keep him coming back. Meanwhile, Mike explores the quirky world of Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, a noir-inspired mystery game that's as entertaining as it is unique. They also touch on Marvel vs. Capcom Collection, a nostalgic trip through classic crossover fighting games, and Jaymo's recent venture into Sonic Galactic, a fan-made game that imagines what a true Sega Saturn Sonic the Hedgehog game might have been. With discussions ranging from arcade nostalgia to modern indie gems, this episode is a delightful mix of gaming past and present. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts so you're ready for the exciting launch of Season 3. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com to find all our social media links and share your thoughts on this episode or what you'd like to hear in future ones. We'd love to hear about the games you're playing, too! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:03) Street Fighter III: Third Strike (8:07)Marvel vs. Capcom Collection Nostalgia (9:45) Mike's Take on Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (15:19) Exploring Sonic Galactic (19:29) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app Check out Jaymo on Episode 32 of the Cable Club League (https://www.thecableclub.com/) podcast to talk about Street Fighter III: Third Strike at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16MNSYhIeLE To hear our friends Derick and RiRiYells talk about the Ace Attorney movie, check out the Underrated movie podcast (https://underratedmoviepodcast.com/) episode https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/underrated/episodes/Ace-Attorney-e2q14g4…
Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. In this special SPOILER-FILLED episode, the boys are joined by two lifelong Sonic fans, Jaymo’s brothers Justin & Jonathan, to recap and review the 2024 hit movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. After a quick rundown of Sonic’s various multimedia appearances over the last three decades, our panel spin-dashes through nearly every aspect of the blockbuster threequel, from its eye-catching posters, amusing Japanese rebranding, subversive Cyberpunk easter egg, and even a scene-by-scene recap of the movie that’s got everyone across the country rushing to their local cinema. Thanks for tuning in, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts so you're ready for the exciting launch of Season 3. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com to find all our social media links and share your thoughts on this episode or what you'd like to hear in future ones. Or even better, join our Discord and play a round or two of Star Wars: Hunters with our lovely community! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:29) Poster Impressions & Tubular Trivia (13:11) Recap Pt 1: Enter Shadow (19:01) Recap Pt 2: Unlikely Alliances (27:38) Recap Pt 3: Crybaby Backstory (31:48) Recap Pt 4: Super-Powered Showdown (39:08) Recap Pt 5: Welcome to the Final Level (52:48) JoyContest: Ranking the Reels (58:38) NintenDo or NintenDon’t (1:01:55) Outro…
Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. In this very special episode, the boys are joined by SwitchAroo alums Bryan & Lisa to rank all 16 characters in the Switch/mobile free-to-play hero shooter, Star Wars: Hunters (coming soon to PC!) After recapping their personal histories with the Star Wars franchise, our intrepid hosts pit the heroes from each class against each other in a fight to the finish. It's Sith vs Jedi, Wookiee vs Ewok, and more Droid-on-Droid violence than the galaxy can handle! May the Force be with them, in all ways! Thanks for tuning in, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you're ready for the exciting launch of Season 3. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com to find all our social media links and share your thoughts on this episode or what you'd like to hear in future ones. Or even better, join our Discord and play a round or two of Hunters with our lovely community! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (4:00) Getting to Know the Panel (13:30) Round 1: Close-Range Damage Class (26:37) Round 2: Long-Range Damage Class (37:20) Round 3: Tank Class (52:15) Round 4: Support Class (59:40) Final Round: Which Hunter is the Huntest? (1:04:00) Outro/Outtakes Find Bryan on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/bryanlee) You can find Lisa and the whole Geek Pop podcast at https://geekpoppodcast.wordpress.com/ as well as on Twitter (https://x.com/geekpoppodcast), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geekpop/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GeekPoppin/). Explore the Star Wars: Hunters universe at https://starwarshunters.com/, and get hyped for the PC launch on January 27th!…
Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. This episode explores the newly released Nintendo Music app, a service that has quickly captured Jaymo's heart with its ambient tracks from beloved Games like Animal Crossing. Meanwhile, Mike shares his thoughts on the app's limited content and hopes for its future potential. They also discuss the shifting landscape of console gaming, with Jaymo diving into the accessibility of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass and Mike and Jaymo reminiscing about the nostalgic thrill of hotel gaming. Additionally, Jaymo shares his experiences with the Meta Quest 3, highlighting the immersive boxing game Thrill of the Fight, and the physics-based RPG Blade and Sorcery: Nomad, which brings a Dark Souls aesthetic to virtual reality. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you're ready for the exciting launch of Season 3. Visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com to find all our social media links and share your thoughts on this episode or what you'd like to hear in future ones. We'd love to know your favorite Nintendo music tracks! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:03) Nintendo Music App Discussion (13:46) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (23:54) Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania (32:14) Meta Quest 3 and Thrill of the Fight (36:20) Blade and Sorcery: Nomad (40:45) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app…
Celebrate the end of another season of The Old SwitchAroo with the 16th-bit Retro-spective Season 2 Finale as Mike and Jaymo reflect on their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode Mike and Jaymo go head-to-head as they're quizzed on this season’s games from all our wonderful guests in “Guess Hosts”, we look at the high and low scores of the season in The Old Switcharoonies, and we see if Jaymo’s been doing the reading in “RTFM, People”. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (3:31) Introducing Guess Hosts with Kat from KatCanSew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09aLi9u4NVxxjasCLNsndw (6:10) Q1. S02E01 - Justin (7:47) Q2. S02E01 - Jonathan (10:06) Q3. S02E02 - Cori (11:30) Q4. S02E03 - Derick from the Underrated movie podcast - https://underratedmoviepodcast.com/ (13:53) Q5. S02E04 - Jordan from Arcadiology - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ql7rukdzlUxlrQcsTW3As (15:52) Q6. S02E05 - Twich's SSJ3Butch - https://www.twitch.tv/ssj3butch (18:15) Q7. S02E06 - Kristal from the Lazy Circles (21:31) Q8. S02E07 - Margo - Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.librarian (23:27) Q9. S02E08 - Warboss5 - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warboss5 (26:40) Q10. S02E09 - Bryan - Instagram http://instagram.com/bryan.s.lee (28:58) Q11. S02E10 - Twitch's SSJ3Butch - https://www.twitch.tv/ssj3butch (32:14) Q12. S02E11 - Kurosh from The KJP Show - https://www.youtube.com/@kujoprime (34:40) Q13, 14. S02E12 - Lisa from Geek Pop podcast- https://geekpoppodcast.wordpress.com/ (39:48) Q15. S02E13 - Kai - Instagram https://instagram.com/captainprincesskitty (42:58) Q16, 17. S02E14 - Josh and Nick from Smashing Game Time - https://smashinggametime.com (46:41) Q18 - Brad from Arcadiology - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ql7rukdzlUxlrQcsTW3As (53:11) Title Speed Run (54:35) The Old SwitchAroonies Award Show (1:18:16) RTFM, People (1:34:23) The Old SwitchAroo Swish List (1:36:34) Outro Don’t forget to visit our Discord ( https://discord.gg/ug6MX9gCkZ ) and vote for the best and worst games of Season 2! Jaymo’s Pokemon Tumbr Post https://www.tumblr.com/mrnerdteacher/183130449599/4-reasons-why-basing-the-first-live-action-pokemon…
Brad from Arcadiology helps us mine for rare gems looking at two games from Treasure, Gunstar Heroes (Genesis, 1993) and Sin and Punishment (N64, 2000), as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at how Treasure cut their teeth with McDonalds, what giant robots and kaiju can teach us about dealing with loss, and why it is that Sin and Punishment has the weirdest grip on the Nintendo 64 controller we’ve seen. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Welcoming Brad from Arcadiology (3:36) Gunstar Heroes (46:28) Sin and Punishment (1:21:54) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Brad can be found on the Arcadiology podcast on Spotify (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcadiologypodcast) and wherever else you get podcasts Gunstar Heroes manual : https://manuals.sega.com/genesismini/pdf/GUNSTAR_HEROES.pdf Sin and Punishment manual : https://www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_SinAndPunishment_EN.pdf "Masato Maegawa 'Gunstar Heroes' Supervisor" - Masterpiece Album: Vol 12 Gunstar Heroes | Sega https://www.sega.jp/fb/album/12_gunstar/interview1.html “Iwata Asks - Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies” [with Masato Maegawa] by Satoru Iwata | Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Sin-and-Punishment-Successor-of-the-Skies/Iwata-Asks-Sin-and-Punishment-Successor-of-the-Skies/1-The-N64-Controller-Provides-Inspiration/1-The-N64-Controller-Provides-Inspiration-214087.html…
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We scare up Nick and Josh from Smashing Game Time to blast through Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES, 1993) and Ghoul Patrol (SNES, 1994) as we take a detour from Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at why chainsaws were replaced with axes when Zombies went overseas, Jaymo gets burned by how much difference a flamethrower can make, try to figure out how much of Ghoul Patrol’s original game design is peeking through, and dabble in some light true-crime podcasting as we touch upon the American jazz-loving serial killer the Axeman of New Orleans. Plus in another episode’s bonus blog rambling, Mike digs into many more of the film and general pop culture references that are infesting Zombies Ate My Neighbors: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/blog/zombies-ate-my-references/ Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Welcoming Nick and Josh (5:12) Zombies Ate My Neighbors (55:56) Ghoul Patrol (1:06:04) Minigame Minute: ?tahw yaS (1:08:08) Ghoul Patrol (continued) (1:27:30) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Smashing Game Time is a weekly video game podcast hosted by two (sometimes three) brothers who grew up gaming together. When they’re not talking about the news of the week or what they’re playing, they’re sitting down with developers to chat about new and upcoming games. You can find Smashing Game Time anywhere you get podcasts, on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7liJsLEwOz8_UjUs55Uw) and at https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/zombies-ate-my-neighbors-and-ghoul-patrol-switch/ Zombies Ate My Neighbors manual : https://archive.org/details/zombies-ate-my-neighbors-usa/ Ghoul Patrol manual : https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/SNES/Ghoul_Patrol_-_SNES_-_Manual.pdf Interview: Toshiyasu Morita (SOA Technical Director) by Ken Horowitz | Sega-16: https://www.sega-16.com/2008/02/interview-toshiyasu-morita/ Zombies Ate My Neighbors by teddyras in 36:44 - SGDQ2019 - Games Done Quick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF6l_n6HVaQ Ghoul Patrol Speedrun - 21:45 [WR] - Le_Hulk: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1604831288…
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Kai raises the stakes as our grim-grinning guest comes out to analyze Castlevania (NES, 1987) and Castlevania: Legends (Game Boy, 1997) as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we whip our way through all the questions other podcasts are afraid to ask: Just how animated can Simon Belmont get? What was the secret ending that got Sonia Belmont fired from the Castlevania canon? And of course, what IS a man? Plus, Mike and Kai Hammer away at the cryptic credits of Castlevania in the Monster Match for another graveyard smash, with a full exhumation over on our web site of Castlevania's Crazy Cinema Credits (https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/blog/castlevanias-crazy-cinema-credits/). Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:18) Welcoming Kai (4:22) Castlevania (37:27) Minigame Minute: Monster Match (47:11) Castlevania (continued) (58:44) NintenDISorDAT (1:01:20) Castlevania Legends (1:29:24) NintenDO or NintenDON’T You can find Kai on Instagram at captainprincesskitty (https://instagram.com/captainprincesskitty) Castlevania Anniversary Collection : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/castlevania-anniversary-collection-switch/ Castlevania manual Castlevania Legends manual : https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Castlevania-Legends-Game-Manual.pdf Castlevania - Developer Commentary | Shmuplations: https://shmuplations.com/castlevania/ 9 Most Annoying Enemies in Video Game History by Emma Boyle | WhatCulture: https://whatculture.com/gaming/9-most-annoying-enemies-in-video-game-history Castlevania by Komrade in 12:59 - SGDQ2018 - Games Done Quick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1f-THEfjM Castlevania Legends by TempestMask1000 in 26:39 - Summer Games Done Quick 2024 - Games Done Quick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCqC5gfGN58…
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Things really fall into place when Lisa from the Geek Pop Podcast connects with three Mario-related drop-puzzlers — Yoshi (NES, 1990), Wario’s Woods (NES, 1994), and Dr. Mario (Gameboy, 1990) — as Mike and Jaymo continue their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll study how Yoshi gave birth to Pokemon , reveal Wario’s Woods connection to Japanese radio comedians, and expose Dr. Mario’s little-known original profession! For another dose of Dr. Mario, check out Mike and Jaymo’s first take on the franchise with Dr. Mario (NES) and Dr. Mario 64 (N64) back in Season 1, Episode 6 (https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/episode-6-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-megavitamins/). Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Welcoming Lisa (7:17) Yoshi (27:54) Wario’s Woods (53:19) Dr. Mario (1:09:15) NintenDO or NintenDON’T You can find Lisa and the whole Geek Pop podcast at https://geekpoppodcast.wordpress.com/ as well as on Twitter ( geekpoppodcast ), Instagram ( geekpop ), and Facebook ( GeekPoppin ). Yoshi manual : https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Yoshi.pdf Wario’s Woods manual : https://gameadvanceplaythroughs.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/5/8/11580409/__warios_woods_instruction_manual.pdf Satoshi Tajiri (Game Freak) vs. Tsunekazu Ishihara (Creatures) Talk | Nintendo Online Magazine: https://web.archive.org/web/20151113010805/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/taidan1/page02.html Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda On The Making Of Yoshi And Pokemon by Alistair Wong | Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/game-freak-director-junichi-masuda-on-the-making-of-yoshi-and-pokemon Super Mario Adventures #10 | Nintendo Power Issue 41, October 1992, page 62: https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-041-october-1992/page/62/mode/2up…
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Derick McDuff of the Underrated movie podcast returns and brings Kurosh Jozavi of the The KJP Show to talk Kirby Super Star (SNES, 1996) and Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (SNES, 1997) with Mike and Jaymo, continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll check out all the Kirby Super Star game modes, debate the drawbacks of Kirby’s animal companions in Dream Land 3, try to see through how the SNES pseudo hi-res mode allowed it to easily display transparencies, and reveal a rare cameo appearance from the voice of Masahiro Sakurai himself! Kurosh, Derick, and Mike also go head-to-head-to-head to see who can snag the most G from a vault of obscure references in The Great Cave Offensive. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:52) Welcoming Derick (1:15) Welcoming Kurosh (5:48) Kirby Super Star (43:00) Mini-Game Minute: The Price is Fight (54:23) Kirby Super Star (continued) (1:11:56) Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (1:47:28) NintenDO or NintenDON’T (1:57:31) Derick’s Final Thoughts You can find more from Derick and the Underrated movie podcast at https://underratedmoviepodcast.com/ , wherever you get your podcasts, and on social media. This Kirby episode wasn’t enough Popstar for you? Then check out the Aug. 12, 2024 episode (#143) of Underrated to hear Jaymo and Derick in the groove on Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Kurosh and the KJP Show: A Gaming Experience is on YouTube at @kujoprime (https://www.youtube.com/@kujoprime) Kirby Super Star manual : https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAQE.pdf Kirby’s Dream Land 3 manual : https://archive.org/details/kirby-s-dream-land-3-1997-nintendo Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 6: Kirby Super Star by Akinori Sao : https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/News/2017/October/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-SNES-developer-interview-Volume-6-Kirby-Super-Star-1298937.html…
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Zelda streamers RiRiYells and SSJ3Butch return to clash swords with Mike and Jaymo discussing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES, 1991) and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords (GBA, 2002), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll take our first step into trying to understand the wild world of Zelda randomizer runs, try to figure out if Link to the Past is better on the SNES or Game Boy Advance in NintenDISorDAT, and the best and worst of Link to the Past’s cavalcade of enemies. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord , voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Welcoming RiRi (1:51) Welcoming Butch (5:02) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (44:32) Mini-Game Minute (1:01:13) NintenDISorDAT (1:28:19) Four Swords (1:44:22) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Follow RiRi on Twitch at RiRiYells (https://www.twitch.tv/ririyells) Butch on Twitch at SSJ3Butch (https://www.twitch.tv/ssj3butch) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manual : https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAEE.pdf The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past and Four Swords manual : https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/The-Legend-of-Zelda-A-link-to-the-Past-Four-Swords-Game-Manual.pdf Discussion Between Miyamoto & Horii - originally from Game Staff List Association Japan: https://glitterberri.com/developer-interviews/miyamoto-horii-discussion/ The Top 100 Games of All Time (2007) | IGN: https://web.archive.org/web/20080917190825/http://top100.ign.com:80/2007/index.html IGN (2007) The Top 100 Games of All Time - Readable list | Video Game Canon: https://www.videogamecanon.com/lists/ign-2007/ Special Bonus Contest - Nintendo Power Issue 16 (September/October 2007): https://archive.org/details/nintendopowerissue016septemberoctober1990/page/n11/mode/2up Gallery: A Link to the Past Enemies | ZeldaDungeon.net: https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Gallery:A_Link_to_the_Past_Enemies Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past SNES Japanese Commercial #1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpHzLYHkwA…
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Long-time friend Bryan steps into the ring with Mike and Jaymo in the ring for Punch-Out!! (NES, 1987) and Super Punch-Out! (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we match up Punch-Out!! and Super Punch-Out!! in a head-to-head bout sponsored by the Cable Club podcast. We’ll debate whether Punch-Out!! holds up or not with Mr. Dream replacing Mike Tyson, unveil the hidden two-player mode in Super Punch-Out!!, and marvel at the insane levels that Punch-Out!! speed runners have achieved. Will these two games be O.K. or K.O.ed? Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:17) Welcoming Bryan (7:35) Punch-Out!! vs Super Punch-Out!! (1:34:05) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Find Bryan on Instagram at bryan.s.lee (https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee) and YouTube as bryanlee Episode sponsor The Cable Club Podcast is also available on YouTube @TheCableClubPodcast Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! Manual : https://archive.org/details/mike-tysons-punch-out-nes-hiresscans Super Punch Out!! Manual : https://archive.org/details/super-punch-out-usa 10 Things You Didn't Know About Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! On NES by Reycarlo Abella | GameRant: https://gamerant.com/mike-tyson-punch-out-nes-trivia/ Profile: Minoru Arakawa by Glen Bayer | Nsidr: https://www.nsidr.com/archive/profile-minoru-arakawa/ Which Punch Out!!! Boxer is the Biggest Cheater?/Infractions | Bumbles McFumbles Wiki Which Punch Out!! Boxer is the Biggest Cheater 2 - The Rumble in the Jungle - Bumbles McFumbles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_JCv-ldJXU Super Punch-Out!!'s Secret Two-Player Mode Discovered After 28 Years by Kat Bailey | IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/super-punch-out-secret-two-player-mode-discovered Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! in 14:46.48 (World Record) - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOm8tJZUv9I Blindfolded Punch-Out in 18:03.54 (World Record) - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc9XE6zns7A Mike Tyson's Punch-Out - 2 player 1 controller blindfolded speedrun w/ sinister1 @ AGDQ 2020 [23:39] - zallard1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4HnZ4-_HzI Summoning Salt's World Record Explained - Bismuth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STVeGPkqHtQ The Quest to Beat Matt Turk - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBR9ypSOTGQ World Record Progression: Mike Tyson - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt1DFNSNbRk The History of Blindfolded Punch-Out - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZT6JEOC3D8 The History of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out World Records - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1r_9yiKG4 The History of Super Punch-Out World Records - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRF6LTEYLBA…
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Ryan (aka Warboss5 ) rejoins Mike and Jaymo as they dive deep into the classic RPGs Breath of Fire (SNES, 1993) and Breath of Fire II (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we explore the origins of the Dragon Clan, debate the merits of archaic turn-based combat, and discover the hidden depths of these two epic tales. Ryan shares his love for old RPGs and how Breath of Fire II’s intriguing storyline and character development kept him hooked. We also discuss the quality-of-life improvements in the sequel, the peculiar translation quirks, and the unforgettable moments that make these games stand out. Along the way we also touch upon Japanese toilet ghosts, facehuggers, and, for some reason, the Gilligan’s Island castaways. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Welcoming Ryan (6:00) Breath of Fire (40:08) Mini-Game Minute: Rosetta Stone (43:13) Breath of Fire Cont’d (51:40) Breath of Fire II (1:36:07) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Ryan on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 Breath of Fire manual : https://archive.org/details/breath-of-fire-usa Breath of Fire II manual : https://archive.org/details/breath-of-fire-ii-us Dragon Ball GTFS Commentary | Episodes 20-22 - FourStarBento (Discussion of Japan and spoilers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG9xcR5O7ow&t=7m34s Japanese Breath of Fire II Commercial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ieCeUa-8o Power Profiles: Keiji Inafune - Nintendo Power Issue 220 ( October 2007): https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-220-october-2007/page/80/mode/2up Mike’s party gets wrecked by the witch Nimufu : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esr_L3kwlMQ&t=15640s…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo are joined by Margo (aka TikTok’s Mrs.Librarian ) as they go down the tubes playing Super Mario Bros (NES, 1985) and The Lost Levels (NES, 1986) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we try to figure out if the Super Mario Bros box art is a snuff graphic, Mike and Margo go toe-to-toe in Super Mario trivia with Mario Mythbusters, and we trace the origin of the Kaizo Mario craze back to a rare floppy-disk-based Nintendo console not released in North America! Then stick around for NintenDISorDAT, as we debate if these games are better played in the original NES format or their glammed up re-releases from the 1993 SNES compilation Super Mario All-Stars. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. PS: Think you’re Jump Man enough to take on Jaymo’s Kaizo-level? Enter the course code 6H4-GWQ-SDG in Super Mario Maker 2! Plus, if you upload a screenshot to the Mini-Game Minute section of our Discord proving you reached the flagpole, you might win a special prize (if you’re fast enough, that is!) (0:00) Intro (1:07) Welcoming Margo (3:19) Super Mario Bros. (10:53) Mini-Game Minute: Mario Mythbusters (18:23) Super Mario Bros. Cont’d (37:51) Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (56:02) NintenDISorDAT (1:01:21) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Follow Margo on TikTok: @mrs.librarian : https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.librarian Super Mario Bros. Manual : https://archive.org/details/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-NES-1985 Super Mario All-Stars Manual : https://bdjogos.com.br/manuais/870-super-mario-all-stars-super-nintendo-manual-usa.pdf Super Mario Bros 2 The Lost Levels Japanese Commercial - VG Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWsZCoGFLwg Super Mario Bros. Any% Speedrun in 4:54.631 *WR* - Niftski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khu9BB2g4Ks Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Any% 8-4 Speedrun in 7:51.956 (without loads) *WR* - Niftski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL0Lcei_nio World Record Progression: Super Mario Bros - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdAkY7RfajY 4-2: The History of Super Mario Bros.' Most Infamous Level - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1AHCaokqhg Super Mario Bros: The Human Limit - Summoning Salt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rIJNT7dCmE Super Mario's Invisible Difficulty Settings - Game Maker's Toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkvyYTSKTQY…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Kristal returns to join Mike and Jaymo for two more “street” fighting games: Fighter's History (SNES, 1994) and Doomsday Warrior (SNES, 1993), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we dig into the extremely French reason Capcom lost its plagiarism lawsuit against Data East over Street Fighter 2 similarities, try to determine if Doomsday Warrior was really meant as an early-90s environmental cautionary tale, and Mike and Kristal even put their Geo-Guesser skills to the test playing "Where in the World is Karnov's Winnebago?" Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:08) Welcoming Kristal of The Lazy Circles (6:39) Fighter’s History (30:08) Mini-Game Minute: Where in the World is Karnov’s Winnebago? (32:43) Fighter’s History Cont’d (42:47) Doomsday Warrior (1:15:13) NintenDO or NintenDON’T Find the Lazy Circles on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelazycircles/ Find Kristal on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/revoltingingenue/ Fighters History manual: https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/SNES/Fighters_History_-_SNES_-_Manual.pdf Doomsday Warrior manual: https://archive.org/details/doomsday-warrior-snes-instruction-booklet…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Twitch streamer SSJ3Butch joins Mike and Jaymo for three animal platformers, Mappy-Land (NES, 1986), Flicky (Sega Genesis, 1991), and Spanky’s Quest (SNES, 1991), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we also check out Mappy: The Beat, the 2013 Mappy animated series produced by webcomic creators Scott Kurtz and Kris Straub, discuss Flicky’s appearances in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and marvel at the high honors awarded to anyone that could prove they were a Natsume Game Master in Spanky’s Quest. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Promo for Strange and Beautiful Network (0:38) Intro (1:49) Welcoming Butch (4:05) Mappy-Land (29:16) Flicky (49:32) Spanky’s Quest (1:22:15) NintenDO or NintenDON’T (1:28:12) Hodag Talk Follow Butch on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/ssj3butch Strange and Beautiful Network - https://www.strangeandbeautiful.club/ Mappy-Land Manual : https://archive.org/details/MappyLandNESHiResScans Flicky Manual : https://segaretro.org/Flicky#Mega_Drive_version Spanky’s Quest Manual : https://archive.org/details/spankys-quest-usa The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: Volume 3 by John Szczepaniak: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/books/the-untold-history-of-japanese-game-developers-volume-3/ (Post-outro hodag) I Know What I Saw: Modern-Day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore by Linda S. Godfrey: https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Saw-Modern-Day-Encounters/dp/0143132806…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Jordan Carothers swoops in from the Arcadiology podcast to join Mike and Jaymo as they barrel roll through the Star Fox trilogy (Star Fox on the SNES, Star Fox 64 or Lylat Wars on the Nintendo 64, and Star Fox 2 on the Super NES Classic) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we divebomb through the history and impact of the Star Fox trilogy, including the groundbreaking tech of the Super FX graphics chip and the industry-shaking inclusion of the Rumble Pak. We'll also explore how Star Fox 2 languished from when it was completed in 1995 to when it was finally released in 2017. We even get a little amorous with the Arwing pilots in a silly game of “Marry, Fox, Kill!” You can find Arcadiology (where Jordan and the Wiggens brothers play and rate a new arcade game every two weeks) on most podcasting platforms. You can also check out the Apr. 2, 2024 episode (#13) (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcadiologypodcast/episodes/Arcadiology-13-Joe--Mac-Returns-1994-e2hrkbg) to hear when Mike joined the Arcadiology (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcadiologypodcast) crew to talk about Joe and Mac: Returns (1994). Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:13) Welcoming Jordan from Arcadiology (5:34) Star Fox trilogy (22:15) Joy Pros (46:39) Minigame Minute: Marry, Fox, Kill (49:23) Joy Cons (54:19) High Score and 30 Years Ago (1:02:59) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Star Fox manual : https://archive.org/details/star-fox-usa-rev-2 Star Fox 64 manual : https://www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_LylatWars_EN.pdf Star Fox 2 manual : https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/starfox2/html/USen/index.html “Do Star Fox Pilots Really Have to Amputate Their Legs?“ - CBR: https://www.cbr.com/star-fox-characters-legs-amputated/…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins Mike and Jaymo this episode to try to catch 'em all on film for an a-Mew-zing exploration of Pokemon Snap (1999) from the Nintendo 64 as part of an epic quest quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In between reminiscing about our favorite parts of Pokemon Snap, we'll also explore how this game evolved from a Jack and the Beanstalk game, what Pokemon's absence kept Pokemon Snap at only 63 possible Pokemon instead of 64, and have our own real-world Pokemon Snap showdown that may make you see the game through a new lens. It's 'wonderful'! You can find more from Derick through his linktree for the Underrated movie podcast (https://linktr.ee/underratedmoviepodcast) wherever you get your podcasts as well as on social media. You can check out the Feb. 26, 2024 episode (#131) to hear Mike and Derick's conversation about Drew Goddard's "Bad Times at the El Royale". Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:58) Welcoming Derick McDuff (4:51) Pokemon Snap (9:41) Pokeon Snap Trivia : Behind the Camera (28:04) Joy Pros (54:10) Snap Judgments Mini-Game (1:02:02) Joy Cons (1:18:22) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Pokemon Snap manual : https://www.retrogames.cz/download_N64_manual.php?id=1090…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Welcome back to The Old Switcharoo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. Tonight Jaymo is joined by cosplay influencer Bryan Lee along with fellow cosplayer/Disney-enthusiast Phuong to review Season 1 of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus. After recapping the show with a little amateur poetry we pit each story from this groundbreaking series against one another in a single elimination bracket until a winner is declared 'Best Episode from X-Men '97: Season One!' Thank you for listening, and be sure to follow our special guests on social media to check out all their cosplay creations and musical dabblings https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee https://www.youtube.com/@BryanLee https://www.instragram.com/the.glass.phoenix Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed, and be sure to check out next week's episode when we zoom in on Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo 64. You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (5:10) "To Me, My X-Men" vs "Mutant Liberation Begins" (11:24) "Fire Made Flesh" vs "Motendo" (17:45) "Remember It" vs "Lifedeath" (22:37) "Bright Eyes" vs "Tolerance is Extinction" (36:11) Semi-Finals Round 1 (39:23) Semi-Final Round 2 (48:58) Finals (53:15) And the Winner is...…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, and ocean enthusiast Cori Gibb dive into "Ecco the Dolphin" (1992) on the Sega Genesis in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this splashy episode we explore the unseen alien invasion that sunk Atlantis, Jacques Cousteau's hilarious foray into 90's marketing , and the shockingly clever way dolphins get high beneath the waves. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to or follow The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) " We Doing Filmographies " Promo (0:47) Intro (7:17) Box Art: Dolphin Two Ways (9:34) Ecco the Dolphin Trivia Deep-Dive (20:12) Joy Pros (44:09) Joy Cons (1:08:49) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Ecco the Dolphin manual : https://segaretro.org/File:Ecco_The_Dolphin_MD_US_Manual.pdf Dolphin Speak: Did A Dolphin Really Say "Seaweed"? - The Dodo: https://www.thedodo.com/dolphin-speak-did-a-dolphin-re-495261229.html Ecco The Dolphin Commercial with Jacques Cousteau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyeddBqSb1A Speedrun by Bluegrass at Summer Games Done Quick 2014 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAybWLFfkb8 Speedrun by GrimShins at Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lXr6MSpqKw…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
The Old Switch-a-roo is back and better than ever! Mike, Jaymo, and his boisterous brothers Justin and Jonathan spin dash through "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this fast-paced episode, we deep-dive/debate to create a Zone Tier List, grapple with the moral gray areas of retro-gaming Robin Hoods, discuss if Tails really brings anything to the team, and mostly just try to avoid getting punched! Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our brand-spanking-new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:19) Back-to-Back Box Art (12:11) Trivia the Hedgehog (18:48) Joy Pros (30:14) Zone Tier List (1:01:02) Joy Cons (1:06:20) & Knuckles (1:09:02) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Get ready to hit the rewind button on your consoles, because Mike and Jaymo are here with the final installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Lite Switch before they blast into season two! In this episode, our dynamic duo takes a break from their usual retro roundup to chat about their recent gaming exploits and the exciting media landscape that's merging the worlds of video games and television. Jaymo kicks things off with an update on his journey through the Splatoon 3 roguelike, where he's inching closer to the true ending. He also dives into the fiery new addition to Marvel Snap, where Red Hulk's power grows with your opponent's unspent energy, adding a sizzling layer of strategy to the game. Mike, on the other hand, is still ensnared by the card-flipping mayhem of Belatro, where unlocking jokers is a high-stakes game. He's also ventured into the enigmatic world of The Room 4: Old Sins, unraveling occult mysteries through a puzzle box of an attic. The gaming chatter doesn't end there! The guys discuss the animated X-Men '97 series, with a special nod to an episode that'll resonate with retro game lovers. Plus, they share their surprise and curiosity over Comedy Central's announcement of a Golden Axe animated series and ponder whether Knuckles will punch up the Paramount Plus lineup. For a dose of co-op nostalgia, Mike recounts his complete playthrough of Shredder's Revenge with a friend, while Jaymo reflects on the game's unlimited credits and if they lose the challenge of the classic arcade experience. As they gear up for season two, Mike and Jaymo tease the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 episode featuring Jaymo's brothers and invite you to join the hype train. So make sure to subscribe, follow, and leave a review for The Old Switch-a-roo on your favorite podcast platform. Don't miss out on the season two premiere dropping on April 24, where the conversation zooms into Sonic speed. Until then, visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com for all things retro gaming, and share your thoughts on what you're excited to hear next season. Game on, everyone, and keep it retro with Mike and Jaymo! (0:00) Intro (0:55) Champion Cinema podcast promo (1:15) Splatoon 3 Updates (2:58) Bellatro's Card-Capturing Craze (4:57) Marvel Snap (7:18) X-Men '97 and Gaming TV (8:22) Golden Axe Animated Series Speculation (10:18) Knuckles Series Anticipation (11:46) The Room 4: Old Sins - Puzzle Box Mysteries (14:09) Shredder's Revenge: A Beat 'em Up Binge (19:43) Season Two Teaser: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (20:17) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Plug in your controllers and power up your nostalgia, because Mike and Jaymo are back with another episode of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch! While we eagerly await the launch of season two, our favorite gaming gurus are here to share their off-season gaming adventures, from reaching Infinite in Marvel Snap to unraveling the mysteries of Tangle Tower. Join Jaymo as he brags about his ascent to the highest ranks in Marvel Snap's X-Men vs. Avengers season, and hear Mike's thoughts on the charming detective game Tangle Tower, where murder, mystery, and a quirky cast collide. The guys also delve into the vibrant world of Splatoon 3's DLC, where Jaymo's ink-slinging prowess shines in a kaleidoscope of color. But that's not all! Mike has been entranced by the MMO roguelike Slipstream: Rogue Space, where Twitch-based teamwork is key to surviving the starry expanse (and a shout out to RiRiYells for captaining the ship). And Jaymo's been getting his retro fix with Flicky, a Sega Genesis classic that's all about timing and arcade nostalgia. As the countdown to season two continues, our hosts tease the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 episode featuring Jaymo's brothers, and they want your thoughts on the soon-to-be-released Knuckles series. Will it be a hit or a miss? Chime in with your predictions! Ready your ears for April 24, 2024, when The Old Switch-a-roo returns with a speed-dashing start to the new season. Until then, subscribe, follow, and join the conversation on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you can connect with Mike, Jaymo, and fellow retro enthusiasts. Don't forget to rate and review if you love the show. Game on, everyone, and stay retro! (0:00) Intro (0:57) Marvel Snap Infinity Rank Achievement (2:24) Tangle Tower: A Detective's Delight (7:02) Splatoon 3 DLC: A Colorful Conclusion (10:01) Slipstream: Rogue Space and Community Gaming (13:51) Flicky and the Genesis Gems (15:06) Season Two Teaser: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (15:52) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Dive into another installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch, where Mike and Jaymo take a break from the retro game deep dives to chat about their current gaming escapades and other geeky pursuits. In this laid-back episode, our dynamic duo discusses everything from the mesmerizing roguelike card game Belatro to the colorful ink-splattered world of Splatoon 3's new expansion. Mike shares his newfound appreciation for Burnout Paradise, revisiting the high-speed chases with a fresh perspective, while Jaymo recounts his experience with the X-Men '97 Fan Event and the animated series' triumphant return (featured in the bonus Screentime episode ). The guys also touch on the arcade nostalgia with Joe and Mac Returns and tease the upcoming Starfox series exploration with special guests from the Arcadiology podcast. So, whether you're into illegal poker hands, hovering DeLoreans, or squid kids in a grayscale dystopia, this episode has something for every type of gamer. Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo so you won't miss out on the grand return with season two, starting on April 24, 2024, where the conversation will speed into Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with some returning special guests. Visit us at https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com for all our socials, blog posts, and more gaming chatter. Drop us a review or your thoughts on this episode - we're all ears! Game on, everyone, and stay tuned for more retro revelry with Mike and Jaymo. Show notes created by https://headliner.app 0:00 Intro 0:55 X-Men '97 5:13 Joe and Mac: Returns 10:38 Star Fox 13:21 Balatro 25:18 Splatoon 3 33:48 Burnout Paradise 43:16 Outro…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
The off-season fun continues with a new spin-off series, The Old Switch-a-roo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. In our exciting first episode, Jaymo is joined by longtime friend and cosplayer extraordinaire Bryan Lee. The boys reminisce about their once-in-a-lifetime night at the X-Men '97 Fan Event at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in downtown Hollywood. The mutant lovers then gush about their impressions of the new streaming series, detailing "X Spoiler-Free Ways that the X-Men's X-citing Return X-Ceeded our Wildest X-pectations!" Thank you for listening, and be sure to follow our special guest on Instagram where you can check out all his fabulous fits and Hollywood hijinks. https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed. Don't miss when our first episode of season 2 is released on April 24, 2024! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:47) March 13th Fan Event at the El Capitan Theatre (7:17) Spoiler-Free Impressions of the First Three Episodes (14:32) Dat Intro! (19:00) The Mind-Blowing Animation (23:43) TV-14 (28:12) Allegorical Urgency (31:52) Ultra Combo! (33:45) A Voice Cast for All-Time, Always (36:42) MORPH! JEAN! (41:33) Easter Egg Hunt (44:00) Fashionistas (45:35) Runtime Rundown (49:57) Outro…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
In our first season break episode, Mike & Jaymo dish on games they've been playing that aren't part of the Nintendo Switch Online retro catalog. Mike dives into an alternate career path as a magic murder investigator with 2018's "Return of the Obra Dinn." He also recaps his experience at "Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles and his efforts to catch a shiny level 1 Azelf. Jaymo's gearing up for Marvel Snap's "Avengers vs X-Men" update and testing the waters by streaming on The Old Switch-a-roo's Twitch account: https://www.twitch.tv/theoldswitcharoopodcast . We also compare/contrast Marvel Snap to Mike's card game frames-of-reference, Magic: The Gathering and the long-out-of-print Star Wars: CCG. There's also some excitement from Jaymo for Princess Peach: Showtime! coming out later this month. Will either of us play it on release day? Probably not. But it still looks fun. We've also both been playing some N64 Pokemon Snap, but you'll have to tune in to season two to find out if we catch 'em all! (Protip: Mike's Twitch stream is already up on his YouTube channel ). Thank you for listening, and join us next time as we talk more games that came out this millennium. Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed and so you don't miss when our first episode of season 2 is released on April 24, 2024! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo remi-NES on all 40 games featured in season one of their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this very special recap episode, we explore the obscure eccentricities of Mike's favorite games, debate which season one games have aged the best, and invite you to play along in back-to-back battles of Name That Chiptune! Thank you for listening. Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, and cross stitch influencer KatCanSew powerslide through "Super Mario Kart", "Mario Kart 64", and "Mario Kart: Super Circuit" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this full-throttle episode, we expose the seedy underbelly of the Mushroom Kingdom, carve out a 'Mount Rushmore' of Mario Kart munitions, and call out the most disrespectful typo in 64-bit history! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our Kat's charming menagerie of cross stitch projects at https://www.youtube.com/@katcansew Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (4:51) Super Mario Kart (42:22) Mario Kart 64-Trivia/JoyPros (59:59) The Mount Rushmore of Mario Kart Items (1:05:36) Mario Kart 64-Tracks/JoyCons (1:27:26) Mario Kart: Super Circuit (1:50:21) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our wry friend Ryan) club their way through "Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics" and "Prehistorik Man" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part Two of this mammoth two-part episode, we dig deep into prehistory as the boys discuss the wrong way to woo a cavewoman, an Xbox game so blasphemous it triggered international controversy (for real this time), and a previously undiscovered connection to the Rayman universe! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our guest host's impressive catalog of VODs at http://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 Subscribe to @theoldswitcharoo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:53) Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics (25:25) Prehistorik Man (1:10:34) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our old friend Ryan) meander-thal their way through "Joe & Mac" and its pseudo-sequel "Congo's Caper" on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part One of this dino-sized two-part episode, track the evolution of the caveman-genre as the boys discuss the rampant bodyshaming of the early 90's, an Xbox game so blasphemous it triggered international controversy, and what happens when Cro-Magnon Man collects all seven Dragonballs! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our guest host's impressive catalog of VODs at http://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (9:41) Joe & Mac (52:49) Congo's Caper (1:23:44) To Be Continued...…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike & Jaymo hit a grand slam as they swing & steal their way through "Baseball" (NES) and "Super Baseball Simulator 1.000" (SNES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Today's episode covers all the bases, including the manipulative math behind MLB's "greatest" player, a rare glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe's poorly written fan-fiction, and even an impromptu musical finale at the bottom of the ninth! Thanks for listening, and be sure to follow The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:53) Baseball (NES) (29:55) Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 (SNES) (1:05:55) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (1:11:13) Bonus Bits: Where Have All the Co-Hosts Gone?…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, & Twitch personality RiRiYells form a Triforce of wisdom as they search and slash their way through the "The Legend of Zelda" (NES) and "Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link" (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Treasures in store include uncovered audio of the franchise's first-ever speaking role, the steamy undertones of Link's "heart meter," and the most infamous glitch on the NES (but not the one you think!) Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our illustrious and always-entertaining guest host at www.twitch.tv/ririyells ! Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on www.theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:37) The Legend of Zelda (54:32) Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link (1:54:45) NintenDo or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo rev & race their way through Excitebike (NES), Vs. Excitebike (NES), and Excitebike 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Today's stunts include some far-fetched foresight for the Fast & Furious franchise, a detour through outrageous and outdated Nintendo peripherals, and a Mario racing game that time forgot! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (7:03) Excitebike (27:53) Vs. Excitebike (45:19) Excitebike 64 (1:18:37) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (1:25:00) Bonus Bits: Pride Cometh...…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo blast & bomb their way through Xevious: The Avenger (NES) and Star Soldier (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Along the way, they'll fly through Vietnam war themes, hidden messages in source code, and the Foreigner Belt. Let us know if you think Star Soldier is a NintenDO or a NintenDON'T. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:39) Xevious: The Avenger (37:21) Star Soldier (1:01:34) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo flip out with Justin and Jonathan as they play Pinball (NES) and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! On the table will be how pinball become legal in the US, how to find success in Las Vegas, and the misleading works of author Betsy Byars. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (14:40) Pinball (NES) (35:20) Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (1:19:24) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo swallow up Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy), Kirby's Adventure (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Float on over as they debate Jigglypuff's crab-like evolutionary history, pay tribute to old timey burlesque, and debate how dark matter does (or does not) work. Let them know whether you think Kirby's Dreamland 2 is a Ninten-Do or Ninten-Don't! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:47) Kirby's Dreamland (33:07) Kirby's Adventure (1:00:31) Kirby's Dreamland 2 (1:25:16) NintendDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo are practicing medicine without a license with Dr. Mario (NES) & Dr. Mario 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! It's just what the doctor ordered as Mike and Jaymo discuss how Dr. Mario ties in to modern medical practices, what makes a good puzzle game, and Chinese console law. Let them know whether you think Dr. Mario and Dr. Mario 64 are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (3:48) Dr. Mario (39:07) Dr. Mario 64 (1:03:16) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, Justin, & Jonathan hack/slash their way through Golden Axe (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Golden Axe 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Golden Axe (26:52:00) Golden Axe 2 (39:38:00) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (45:06:00) Jaymo's NintenDad!…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike, Jaymo, & Kristal spin-kick their way through Street Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Virtua Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (7:25) Street Fighter 2: Box Art & Trivia (33:09:00) Street Fighter Roster Royale (41:57:00) Street Fighter 2: Joy Pros & Joy Cons (1:12:14) Bonus Game! (1:16:51) Virtua Fighter 2 (1:46:35) NintenDO or NintenDON'T…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike & Jaymo dig & dodge their way through Mario Bros (NES), Dig Dug 2 (NES), and BurgerTime Deluxe (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (4:31) Mario Bros. (NES) (25:40) Dig Dug 2: Trouble in Paradise (NES) (45:43) BurgerTime Deluxe (Gameboy) (1:01:58) The Titular Moment (1:04:27) NintenDO or NintenDON'T BurgerTime "Creepy" Commercial https://youtu.be/tjJ0Tl3WENQ?si=ta1wZw_EgDRBRMmL BurgetTime "Theme Song" Commercial https://youtu.be/p8Nd3YbFwis?si=p6qGl0_H-M6RPTI8 Big thank you to Golden Bolt for teaching me Dig Dug's troubled history. Check out their video! https://youtu.be/BDELyiJUkCo?si=NS7JGwiBcjxQUiR8…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike & Jaymo grind their way through Shining Force (Genesis/Mega Drive) and Shining Force 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:51) Shining Force (Joy Pros) (25:15) Shining Force or Shining Farce? (33:07) Shining Force (Joy Cons) (35:12) Shining Force 2 (1:14:57) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (1:21:24) Shining Force (Ending Spoilers)…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
Mike and Jaymo serve up hot takes on Tennis (NES, 1984), Super Tennis (SNES, 1991), Smash Tennis (SNES), and Mario Tennis (N64, 2000) in their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Mike starts off with a crash course of tennis basics, Jaymo argues that a tennis game is the first speaking role for Mario, the story mode that Smash Tennis set up but then hid is explored, and they match up Mario Tennis' modes to determine if items are better or worse for tennis gameplay. Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, social media, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:30) Tennis 101 with Dr. Lund (18:02) Tennis (NES) (34:41) Super Tennis (SNES) (49:07) Smash Tennis (SNES) (1:01:53) Mario Tennis (N64) (1:23:40) NintenDO or NintenDON'T PS: Big thanks to Gametropolis for teaching us so much about Smash Tennis. Check out their video here ! Tennis manual Super Tennis manual Smash Tennis manual Mario Tennis manual Top 25 Hudson Soft Video Games: Listing The Best Ever Made by Lewis Lewin - FandomSpot List of Rumors and Urban Legends Nintendo Power Issue 135, August 2000 , page 20 for Shigeru Miyamoto…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
It's morphin' time as Mike & Jaymo deep dive into Kid Chameleon (Sega Genesis, 1992), Claymates (SNES, 1994), & Jelly Boy (SNES, 1995) on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Along the way they'll try to figure out why the early 90s seemed so obsessed with having kids get trapped in video games, how game manuals at rental stores used to be community resources, and some flashbacks to old lenticular covers. Then, let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com , where you'll find access to our Discord, social media, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Kid Chameleon (Sega Genesis) (22:50) Claymates (SNES) (37:51) Jelly Boy (SNES) (52:03) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Kid Chameleon manual Claymates manual Jelly Boy manual Kid Chameleon and Kid Chameleon: Back to Unreality Comic Run…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo | A Nintendo Switch Online podcast
The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo
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