RetroNick: Games Collector // Classic Generation
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81Catharis: NiGHTS into Dreams
Back in 1996, the N64 was just coming out and our TurboGrafx-16 and Genesis were beginning to show their age. My brother and I lobbied for a new system, and Super Mario 64 just looked so dazzling, even though the PC games we were playing at that time looked better. We didn’t care. It was Mario. It was free-roaming 3D.... Read more
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Off the Wagon and In the Business
Stop me if you’ve heard this one! Nineties kid loves the idea of Dungeons and Dragons, but has no idea what the game is all about, what you need to get started, or how to play. Magic the Gathering comes out and pretty much scratches that itch, until that teen realizes that he might have an addiction to getting the... Read more
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Intelligent Qube Review
Does anyone remember Playstation demo discs? Sony used to release these things periodically in an effort to promote upcoming releases and give consumers a chance to sample gameplay for titles coming down the pike. There were always a few good games, a token sports game, a dud or two… and sometimes a game that you just didn’t understand at all. That... Read more
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Episode 75: Just Die Already!
In which the gang gets together to talk about frustrating boss fights in honor of our new web series, Boss Fights! To mark this occasion, we've invited back special guest Stephanie of the U-Pick Video Game charity to sit back, relax, and talk about bosses that were annoying as shit. Read more
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Episode 74: Frank Uses Phoenix Down
We celebrate the return of Frank and the reunion of the CBG Podcast. You may remember back in August of 2013 when the show was seemingly dead. Well, now Frank has his Internet situation figured out, and the dynamic duo is back to kick ass and take names. Your cast: Nick, Harold, and Frank Read more
