PC Episode Five - We Can Be Heroes (of Might and Magic)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! With the presents opened and the holiday feast polished off, what better way is there to spend your time off than with an engrossing turn-based PC game like Heroes of Might and Magic? In this episode, longtime Heroes fans Jake and James take you on a noble quest through each entry of the series, plus go over the finer points of Heroes strategy. Might or Magic, Black Dragon or Titan, no matter which side you're on, we can all agree that this is one series nobody should miss!

Podcast Available At:
http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC5.mp3       

Music Featured In This Episode:

Barbarian Town Theme - Heroes of Might and Magic
Grass Theme - Heroes 2
Main Menu - Heroes 3
Searching for a Dream - Heroes 4
Main Menu - Heroes 5
Multiplayer Menu - Heroes 6
Summer Plains - Heroes 6

Episode Seven - Enos Lives On In Our Hearts

It was a big time, when big men played PlayStation games that came in absolutely huge plastic (and cardboard) cases! That's right, in this episode we explore the early games of the PSOne's library and the evolution of the so-called "long boxes" they resided in. While perhaps not as acclaimed or as enduring as the succession of hits that would propel the system to prominence in the years to follow, the first year or two of PlayStation games still have the power to charm and impress as they chronicle a future gaming giant in the midst of finding its footing.

Podcast Available At:
http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC7.mp3         

Music Featured In This Episode:
PlayStation Boot Up
Rhythm Shift - Ridge Racer
West Coast - King's Field
Eiji's Theme - Battle Arena Toshinden
Pyramid, Part One - Warhawk
Peace of Mind (Save Room Theme) - Resident Evil

PC Episode Four - Prepare for Battle(Tech)!

In this episode Jake takes us back to the eighties to introduce the PC games based off of FASA's landmark BattleTech tabletop gaming series, including the venerable MechWarrior franchise. Coupling a vast and incredibly detailed universe with engaging role-playing and simulation mechanics, this is a series that any fan of mechanical mayhem can't afford to miss.

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC4.mp3     

Music Featured In This Episode:

Title - MechWarrior
Title - BattleTech
Title - MechCommander 2
Bar - MechWarrior

Episode Six - A Turbo Powered (PC) Engine of Destruction

A solid hit in Japan that suffered an also-ran existence in North America, the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine is home to a remarkable library of games, the extent of which is only now being uncovered by teams of dedicated researchers. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite TG-16 titles and ponder the mystery that is Johnny Turbo.        

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC6.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:

Overture - Castlevania Dracula X: Rondo Of Blood
Title Music - China Warrior (The Kung Fu)
To Make the End of Battle - Ys Book 1 & 2
Title Screen - Lords of Thunder
Stage 1 - Gate of Thunder
Main Theme - Double Dungeons
Ending - Bonk's Revenge (PC Genjin 2)

GOG.com Crusader Creator Interview

As mentioned in our last podcast, Good Old Games currently has Crusader: No Remorse available for purchase. Just recently they've posted a detailed interview with the creator of the Crusader series, Tony Zurovec, that should make for interesting reading for anyone who wants to learn more about how the series came about.  Fans of this action-packed series should definitely check it out!

The Link:

http://www.gog.com/en/news/your_questions_about_crusader_answered_by_tony_zurovec   

Scenes From Wizard World - Part Six

Film dissectors and fellow Milwaukee-ans Jay Bauman and Mike Stoklasa of Red Letter Media. Notice Mr. Bauman's great Videodrome shirt.

PC Episode Three - No Remorse, No Regret, No... Reservations?

In this episode, actions speak louder than words as Jake tells us about the Crusader series from Origin and its silent Silencer protagonist. Listen and find out why these are some of the finest action games to grace the PC!

Podcast Available At:
http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC3.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:
Regret - Crusader: No Regret - PC
Phil - Crusader: No Regret - PC 

Scenes From Wizard World - Part Five

James calls in Cyclops for an assist! Behold, Optic Blast!

Scenes From Wizard World - Part Four

Allan and his opponent battle for supremacy.

Scenes From Wizard World - Part Three

Storm and Dark Phoenix!

Wizard World Chicago: Day Two - Comics, Cosplayers, and Corgis...

In this episode we bring you a look back on our second day at Wizard World, where we met prominent comic artists and illustrators, perused the video games for sale on the floor, and where Allan took on all comers for dog naming rights.  

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WizardWorldDay2.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:
Ending - Comix Zone - Genesis

Scenes From Wizard World - Part Two

Allan and Jade, Scorpion, and Rogue!

Scenes From Wizard World - Part One

James crosses the Green Hill Zone to meet a gaming legend!

Wizard World Chicago: Day One - The Con Is On!

Wizard World Chicago may be done for the year, but our work has only just begun! This podcast is the first of our dispatches from Wizard World, wherein we detail some of the things we saw and did on Day One of the convention. It's the next best thing to actually being in a room with people talking about the con, so we hope you enjoy it and get ready for our impressions of the rest of the show in the next few podcasts to come!   

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WizardWorldDay1.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:
Bonus Stage - Shadow Dancer - Genesis

It's The Wizards' World; We Just Live In It

This weekend the WVITC gang is headed to Chicago for the Wizard World Comic Con! In addition to an overwhelming number of comics, figures and other pieces of pop culture paraphernalia for sale, Wizard World also plays host to a wide collection of actors, creators and other celebrities from nearly every corner of the entertainment industry. We'll be taking notes on this field trip, so watch this space for our impressions of the show in the days to come!        

Episode Five - This Ain't No Game!

In this episode we team back up with Allan of Level Up Games to bring you a discussion about our favorite and not-so-favorite video game movies, plus we touch upon some of the difficulties inherent in bringing games to the big screen. Finally, we muse about what games we'd like to see get the Hollywood treatment.

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC5.mp3       

PC Episode Two - Life's A Garden (or Lost Civilization/Asteroid)... Dig It!

In the second episode of our PC-centric podcast series, resident PC gaming expert Jake leads us on an expedition to unearth two classic LucasArts adventures: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and The Dig. Grab your fedora and keep your PenUltimate charged, because in these adventures you'll be excavating something bigger than the sandbox at the park.

Music Featured In This Episode:
Plato's Lost Dialogue - Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis - PC/Mac
Tomb Spire Ambiance - The Dig - PC/Mac
 
Podcast Available At:


http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC2.mp3

Episode Four - Hip To (Not) Be Square

For this week's podcast, we liberated cities, befriended innumerable allies, and banished the forces of darkness from every land to shed some light on our favorite SNES RPGs not made by Square! When it comes to RPGs on the SNES, Square-developed games usually come to mind, and for good reason! However, there is a wealth of quality titles made by other companies that deserve a closer look, so we hope this episode will bring back fond memories for some and lead to the discovery of new favorites for others.        

Music Featured In This Episode:
Title Screen - ActRaiser - SNES
Lonely Town - Soul Blazer - SNES
Title Screen - Breath of Fire - SNES
Ruins - Brandish - SNES
Onett - Earthbound - SNES
Thunder (Revolt) - Ogre Battle - SNES
Rococo Town - Robotrek - SNES
Overworld - Terranigma - SNES
Eight Melodies - Earthbound - SNES

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC4.mp3

PC Episode One - Everything Is Under (Star) Control

In the first of our PC game-centric podcasts, resident PC gamer Jake explains the origin and lineage of the Star Control series. If you don't know an Ur-Quan from a Spathi, you might just be missing out on one of the best sci-fi games ever made!

Music Featured In This Episode:
Now and Forever (Ur-Quan Theme) - The Ur-Quan Masters (Remix) - PC
Hyperspace - Star Control 2 - 3DO 

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC1.mp3

Episode Three - Fun In Store

We go on location to bring you an interview with Allan, owner of Level Up Games in Whitewater, Wisconsin, where we learn about his favorite games and what it's like to run an independent game store. Also up for discussion are Captain N and living dead sightings after bar close in a college town.

Music Featured In This Episode:
Opening - Operation Wolf - Arcade
Dracula's Castle - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - PS1/Saturn/PSP/XBLA
Paranoid (Black Sabbath) - Rock n' Roll Racing - SNES
Magmoor Caverns - Metroid Prime - GCN
Ending - The Ninja Warriors - Arcade

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC3.mp3

Episode Two - Rise From Your Grave!

Welcome to the Next Level! The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive is the theme for this episode, where we focus on talking up some of our favorite lesser-known titles from the Sega side of 16-bit! But first we recap our time at this year's Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, followed by the return of PC guy Jake, wherein he explains the history of Sierra's Quest for Glory series.

Music Featured In This Episode:
Title - Sword of Vermillion - Genesis
Title Theme - Quest for Glory - PC
Theme - Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness - PC
Player Phase 1 (Friendly Fight) - Warsong - Genesis
Burn Daisy - Crusader of Centy - Genesis
Dome of Laya - Phantasy Star III - Genesis
Ending Credits - Shining Force II - Genesis

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC2.mp3

Episode One - Eight (Bits) Is (Are) Enough

In this episode we take on the 8-Bit era, featuring the Sega Master System, Game Boy, Game Gear, and of course, the NES! Also in this episode we introduce our resident PC games specialist Jake, who provides a rundown of the major shareware platformer games available on the PC.

Music Featured In This Episode:
Stage One - Heiankyo Alien - Game Boy
Opening - Super Mario Bros. Deluxe - Game Boy Color
Dungeon 2[PSG ver.] - Phantasy Star - Sega Master System
Medivo - Jazz Jackrabbit - PC
Hocus Pocus - PC
Title Theme - Golgo 13: The Mafat Conspiracy - NES
Title Theme - Solstice - NES
BGM 2 - Ashura - Sega Mark III
Game Over[FM ver.] - Phantasy Star - Sega Mark III

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC1.mp3

Episode Zero - Prelude to the Beginning

This is where it all started - our first experimental podcast! I and my co-host James got together to talk about our experiences playing games over the years and also our personal top five lists.

Music Featured In This Episode:
Zero's Theme - Mega Man X - SNES
Corneria - Star Fox - SNES
The Tense Teacher - Incredible Crisis - PS1
Fanfare 1 ~ Lucca's Theme - Chrono Trigger - SNES
On the Ground - Battle in the Jungle - Metal Gear Solid 3 - PS2
The Place of Death[Japan ver.] - Phantasy Star 2 - Mega Drive
Last Wave - OutRun - Arcade

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCZero.mp3

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