The (New) Joy of Gaming Podcast - Episode Twenty-Five
The Top 10 Best Games for the Nintendo 64
On this episode of The (New) Joy of Gaming Podcast, we continue our journey to select “The Top 10 Best Games (for Every Console)”, and this time we’re turning our gaze to the Nintendo 64 - a beloved but also controversial console that revolutionized the gaming space and provided the definitive roadmap for what 3D gaming could be. But along with its bona fides as a groundbreaking piece of tech, the N64 was unfortunately held back by a weird controller, a lack of 3rd-party support, and the baffling decision to stick with game cartridges over optical media. But regardless, the N64 is a system that has endured, and that’s thanks in large part to games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, and many, many more.
Our goal for this episode is to create the ultimate list of N64 games that we’d recommend to gamers - both new and old - who want to experience the absolute best that the console has to offer. And although the N64 doesn’t have a huge library, there were still more than enough amazing experiences for us to have trouble narrowing things down. So if you haven’t experienced the N64 for yourself, we’re here to recommend the 10 best places to start. And if you are already well-versed, join us for this wonderful trip down memory lane.
Run of Show:
00:10 - Introduction and History of the N64
33:10 - The Top 10 Best Games for The Nintendo 64
01:18:23 - Honorable Mentions and Stories Behind the Games
01:33:40 - Closing Words and Social Media
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Episode 28 - The Last of Us and Game Sequels Wishlist
Episode 27 - The Epic E3 2013 Episode
Episode 26 - Xbox One, Kinect 2, (and our 3 opinions)
Episode 25 - Horror in Gaming: Past, Present, and The Evil Within
Episode 24 - Bioshock Infinite
Episode 23 - Prequels of War and Heart of the Swarm
Episode 22 - An Ode to the JRPG
Episode 21 - Playstation 4 and the Advent of Next Gen
Episode 20 - An Upbeat Look at Death in Gaming
Episode 19 - What We've Been Playing, Magfest Recap, and More!
Special Edition - The Social Politics of Gaming
Episode 18 - Games of the Year 2012
Episode 17 - Games, More Games, and Gaming Journalism
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