Episode Nine - Neo Geology

In this episode we take on the system that prided itself on being bigger, badder and better than the competition: SNK's Neo Geo. Although a common fixture in arcades due to the popularity of the Multi Video System cabinet's versatility, most of the Neo's mystique lies in its home console incarnation, which is host to some of the rarest and most expensive games around. Thanks to SNK's continuing efforts to port Neo Geo games to a variety of formats however, there are plenty of ways to experience what the system has to offer without having to take out a second mortgage to pay for it all. Whether it's a shooter, platformer, puzzle game or fighter, each Neo Geo game bears the mark of SNK's inimitable style. Even though SNK's hardware manufacturing days came to an end with the brilliant but short-lived Neo Geo Pocket portable system, the Neo Geo brand name continues to represent the legacy of a company dedicated to doing things its own way. 

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC9.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:

Neo Geo Boot Screen
Dale of Evil Gods - Magician Lord
Code X - The Super Spy
Geese Howard's Theme - Fatal Fury
Wood Planet - Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy
Italy Stage - The King of Fighters '94
End Title - Metal Slug

PC Episode Six - Epic MegaGaming

The PC is not known as a platform for shooters (shmups) or fighting games, but in this episode we feature two shareware classics from Epic MegaGames that challenge that perception: Tyrian and One Must Fall: 2097. As if the chance to blast countless enemy ships in a frenzied firefight or reduce a friend's prized fighting robot to scrap wasn't incentive enough to try these games, both of them are available as freeware. If two great games for free sounds good to you, dial into your favorite BBS and get to it!

Episode Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCPC6.mp3   

Music Featured in this Episode:

Menu (Main Theme) - One Must Fall: 2097
Power Plant - One Must Fall: 2097
Tyrian, The Song - Tyrian

Episode Eight - Compact Disc - interactivity

Is it an educational device masquerading as a game machine, or an early example of the do-everything set-top box concept now realized in the PS3 and Xbox 360? The Philips CD-i is an anomaly that would have quietly faded into obscurity if it weren't for its infamous games featuring beloved Nintendo characters, but there's more to it than that. In this episode, we seek out some of the more memorable and innovative titles for the system that still have the potential to entertain and possibly even educate. Now, get to the train and blow The Guardian's lights out! 

Podcast Available At:
http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC8.mp3               

Music Featured In This Episode:

Main Menu/Map Screen - Link: The Faces of Evil
Nortinka - Link: The Faces of Evil
Psychic Roulette - Burn:Cycle
System Software - Burn:Cycle

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)