We're back for Episode 122!
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: Gradius 3 (SNES) vs. Thunderforce III (Genesis)
We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.
Episode Guide
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8:38 - Quick Questions
36:18 - Patreon Song
41:33 - Eric's Take - State Of Gaming 2024
1:02:02 - Tea Time With Tim - Switch 2
1:18:30 - News
2:16:06 - Battle Of The Systems: Gradius 3 (SNES) vs. Thunderforce III (Genesis)
News -
(cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/mobile-fc-creation-kit-turns-the-nintendo-famicom-into-a-handheld
(Eric) New Shooter Looks Like Cuphead Meets Doom - https://kotaku.com/fps-retro-cartoon-shooter-mouse-new-trailer-gameplay-1851093499
(Tim) - New Ultimate 64 / Ultimante 1541 Firmware – Major update with network / internet capability, Assembley 64 online game database instant game search, download and run the game. Control C64 from webinterface via browser upload and run games also REST API.
https://ultimate64.com/Firmware
(Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/evercades-indie-heroes-collection-3-arrives-early-next-year
(Eric) - World's First Flash Cart for Nintendo Switch Unveiled - https://isp.page/news/hackers-appear-to-have-created-a-working-switch-flash-cart/#gsc.tab=0
(Tim) - Thrust, the classic Gravitar style game famously released for the C64 with legendary music by Rob Hubbard a previously unlreased DOS version has now been found and has been made available by Frank Gasking over at Games That Weren’t.
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2023/09/thrust/
(Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/amiga-mini-the-a500-gets-new-firmware-and-a-free-game
(Eric) Castlevania SON on Saturn patched and updated - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/saturn-fans-can-now-play-the-ultimate-version-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night
(Tim) Forest Saver - Save the Trees in this new Commodore 64 game by INTOINSIDE
https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/12/forest-saver-save-trees-in-this-new.html
(Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/atari-owns-almost-half-of-polymega-maker-playmaji
(Eric) - New Gamecube ODE drive – Flippydrive (solderless) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/usd38-flippydrive-ode-lets-you-keep-your-gamecubes-optical-drive
(Cody https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/a-new-shenmue-fangame-dreams-of-saturn-has-released-just-in-time-for-christmas
(Eric) Kid beats Tetris - https://www.popsci.com/technology/tetris-beat-kill-screen/
(Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/check-out-these-sega-dreamcast-and-mega-drive-wireless-headphones
(Eric) - Hyperkin's Portable Genesis / Mega Drive Docks Like A Nintendo Switch - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/hyperkins-portable-genesis-mega-drive-docks-like-a-nintendo-switch
(Cody)- https://www.gamecrate.com/hidden-disc-booting-function-in-alien-resurrection-ps1-game-revealed-after-over-20-years
(Eric) - Earthbound 30th Anniversary - https://gamerant.com/earthbound-30th-anniversary-nintendo-celebration-plans-what/
(Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/sinden-light-gun-old-school-arcade-blasting-on-your-modern-day-tv
(Eric) a way to unlock an extended Bomberman SS prototype inside of an old Sega demo disc that was bundled along with some Sega Saturn consoles in Japan. - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/new-bomberman-patch-unlocks-hidden-prototype-in-saturn-demo
(Cody) - https://retrododo.com/robocop-vs-predator-is-a-new-game-boy-style-fan-game/
(Eric) - New add-ons coming for Atari Gamestation Pro - https://youtu.be/YW5QVaKkUSQ?si=vYhT59PbeNmws9Pe
(Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/paku-paku-is-pac-man-simplified-and-its-fantastic
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Episode 108 - Electronic Chicken McNuggets + Battle Of The Systems: Best 8-Bit Cartridges - Parsec (Ti99/4A) vs Temple of Rom (TRS-80 Color Computer)
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Episode 105 - Tim Plays Foxy Games + 6 Good Arcade Sequels
Episode 104 - What’s Up Mr. Cheezle! + News + Pricey Cart Battle
Episode 103 - Through The Ages Gameshow! + 6 Good Games On Evercade
Episode 102 - Finally, SONIC vs. MARIO Handheld Battle + Retro NEWS!
Episode 100B - The B Stands For Bobby Dazzler! + 50 Top 16Bit Video Games Of All Time
Episode 100A - We celebrate our 100th episode! + News + Patreon Meetup!
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Episode 98 - Now We’re Cooking! - 6 Good Cooking Games
Episode 97 - 2022 In Review + Battle Of The Systems Nam1975 vs Operation Wolf
Episode 96 - A Pre-School Song For Our Patrons! + 6 Good Bow And Arrow Games
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Episode 93 - THE FUNK OF 40,000 YEARS! + 6 Good Atari Jaguar Games
Episode 92 - What’s a Walk-A-Bout Shmup?! - Battle Of The Systems - Gun.Smoke (NES) vs Elemental Master (Genesis)
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