KowCast Krossover - Wizard World Chicago 2016

WVITC is pleased to announce a special crossover episode with the KowCast, the official podcast of Kowabunga Comics of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Join James and special guests Kenton and Kevin as they recap the sights, sounds, and other sensory impressions of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2016!

Please follow the link below for the episode:
http://kowabungacomics.com/podcast/2016/09/06/kowcast-ep-11-wizard-world-chicago-recap/
       

Episode Thirteen - What Dream(cast)s May Come

Fifteen years after the Sega Dreamcast's launch, there still hasn't been a system with a game library quite like that of Sega's final home console. WVITC returns to take a look at the Dreamcast's greatest hits, misses, and many of the games in between which helped to ensure the system's place in the hearts of players around the world. Stop by Tom's Hot Dogs for a bite to eat, and don't forget to study up on the Four Wude, because we won't stop until we find Lan Di!    

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC13.mp3

Music Featured in this Episode:

Sail Over the Storm (Maxi's Theme) - Soul Calibur - DC
Rock It On - Jet Grind Radio (Jet Set Radio) - DC
Blue Pirates' Theme - Skies of Arcadia - DC
The Theme of Alexia - Resident Evil: Code Veronica - DC
Main Theme - Shenmue - DC
Desert Stage - Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 - DC
Segagaga March - Segagaga - DC

                

Episode Twelve - Electronic Gaming Nintendo Pros

Prior to the internet's explosion in popularity, video game magazines were an indispensable part of gaming culture. From reviews to previews, cheat codes to reader mail, they helped foster a common language of video games and created awareness of a larger gaming community. In this episode, we focus on the gaming magazines that had an impact on us growing up, and also take a look at the future of the medium and its new wave of print-on-demand publications. Don't forget to subscribe now and save 70% off the newsstand price!

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC12.mp3  

Music Featured In This Episode:

Olga Breeze - Darius II - Arcade
Passing Breeze - OutRun - Arcade
Taneo Dance Fever - Incredible Crisis - PSOne
Jagajogo - Panic! (Switch) - Sega CD

Episode Eleven - Mana From Heaven

Formerly one of Square's flagship properties, the Mana/Seiken Densetsu series began on the Game Boy but is best known for the 1993 smash SNES hit Secret of Mana. Each subsequent game in the series has struggled in the shadow of that landmark title, but they admirably tried to do something different while creating a consistent "World of Mana" between them. Even the Square USA-developed and Mana-inspired Secret of Evermore managed to stand apart, thanks to smart writing and a presentation designed to appeal to Western audiences. In this episode, we take a look at each of the major entries in this revered-yet-divisive series and offer our thoughts on its enduring popularity.

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC11.mp3 

Music Featured In This Episode:

Rising Sun - Final Fantasy Adventure/Seiken Densetsu - GB
Tell a Strange Tale - Secret of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 2 - SNES
Meridian Child - Seiken Densetsu 3 - SFC
Podunk, 1995 - Secret of Evermore - SNES
Earth Painting - Legend of Mana - PSOne
Angel's Fear - Secret of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 2 - SNES

Episode Ten - Scared Silicon

In terms of delivering shocks, scares and suspense to audiences, electronic games have proven that they can be just as effective as whatever's playing at the local cineplex. In this episode, thrills and chills await as spooky game aficionado Ty drops by to help us discuss the games that go out of their way to make players as uncomfortable as possible, yet keep them coming back for more. Just be sure to keep your sanity meter topped up while you listen, or else who knows what might happen?       

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITC10.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:

Don't Cry Jennifer - Clock Tower - SFC
Engineering - System Shock 2 - PC

Special Episode - Live At The 2012 Midwest Gaming Classic

Held this past March 24th and 25th, the 2012 Midwest Gaming Classic was the biggest one yet. Naturally, the WVITC crew was in attendance and we even brought back a souvenir for those who couldn't make it: a special episode recorded live from the show floor/basement! The hallways at the show might have been narrow, but the range of discussion in this show is not! Plus, join us at the end for a special auditory journey back to 1986.

Podcast Available At:

http://mothershabooboo.com/ken/WVITCLiveAtMidwestGamingClassic2012.mp3

Music Featured In This Episode:

Captain Neo - Darius - Arcade
Pa.Ma.Di (On The Way Home With A Perm) - Cameltry - Arcade
Main Theme - Top Landing 

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