April 18, 2026
Eric and Nick head down into the dungeon in Legacy of the Wizard! We journey into this rather obtuse NES title discussing the Drasle family, gameplay, manual, and our personal histories. Join us in part one and listen in!
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March 31, 2026
Eric and Nick blast off to adventure with Cybernator for the SNES! We review this classic mecha run' n' gun and try our hardest to avoid comparing it to Metal Warriors (spoiler: we don't). Listen up!
February 13, 2026
Nick and Eric battle their way into the Fortified Zone! Listen in as we try to figure out what the heck is going on in this so-called zone. Also, please visit https://gofund.me/23b4a5263 to help Diego!
January 31, 2026
Eric returns just in time to help a city under siege! We take a look at ESWAT for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive. Can we defeat the terrorist group E.Y.E.? How many shocking facts about them can we discover? Listen in to find out!
December 27, 2025
Dale and Nick return to a nameless world to conclude their adventure in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest! We reunite all five crystals, weigh in on Reuben(s), and finally give our review. Huzzah!
December 21, 2025
Dale and Nick continue their adventure in the unnamed world of Mystic Quest! Listen in as we chat generally about the game and recount our tales of rescuing two more crystals!
November 21, 2025
In this episode Dale and Nick begin their Mystic Quest! They chat it up about the gameplay, their respective pasts with this game, and take a look at the manual (especially the artwork). Is this a real Final Fantasy game? Does Benjamin have a last name? What does Moebius have to do with this title? Listen in and find out!
November 12, 2025
A special announcement about the game of Life!
October 31, 2025
In this episode, Eric and Nick are off to McDonaldland to help Ronald recover his Magic Bag! Is M.C. Kids a delicious meal, or is it undercooked? What is CosMc? Why doesn't Officer Big Mac just arrest Hamburglar? Listen and find out!
October 3, 2025
In this episode, Eric and Nick check out the NES port of arcade classic Rolling Thunder! How good of a port is this? Did rogue publisher Tengen drop the ball? What is Geldra? Where did Eric first see this game? Tune in and find out!
September 26, 2025
In this episode we take a look at Biker Mice From Mars, a racing game based on the 90's cartoon of the same name. Listen in as we take a look under the hood. Does Biker Mice still handle well? Or does it need a tune up?
September 15, 2025
Help! Eric and Nick are stranded on a remote island! Join us around our kindling as we discuss this Gameboy title. We fireside chat about the island's flora and fauna, what it takes to survive, and how to eventually escape. Listen in and learn all of our island survival tips!
August 29, 2025
This episode Eric and Nick take a look at Quackshot for the Sega Genesis/ Megadrive. Is this game a hit, or does Quackshot miss the mark? Grab your plunger gun & join us to find out!
August 21, 2025
Monsteropolis needs our help! Eric and Nick take on Dr.Wily in the original Mega Man on NES! How does it hold up? Is the storied difficulty as bad as they say? What does Journey have to do with this? Tune in for the answers to all these questions and more!
August 8, 2025
In this episode, Eric and Nick head to Metropolis in Superman for the NES! Over the years, Superman hasn't usually fared well in video game adaptations, is this 1987 title more of the same? What's a cub reporter? And what's up with Subway Superman? Listen in and find out!
June 13, 2025
Eric and Nick head to Moberry to check out Tail'Gator for the Gameboy! Join us as we jump, swim, and tail whip our way through this Natsume title.
June 4, 2025
Eric and Nick battle against the Armada of Annihilation in Axelay! How does this somewhat lesser-known shmup hold up? Listen in and find out!
December 13, 2024
Eric and Nick revisit an old friend, Super C! We chat about all things C before battling our way past hordes of alien mind-controlled soldiers, then hunker down for a review.
November 21, 2024
In this episode, Eric and Nick have a general chat about the idiosyncrasies of Golden Axe Warrior before continuing the quest to murder Death Adder and save the world! Also review.
November 7, 2024
Eric and Nick journey into the world of Golden Axe Warrior! This week we delve into this shameless Zelda clone's history, gameplay, take a peep at the manual, and finally begin the quest in earnest! Listen well, adventurers!
September 26, 2024
Eric and Nick dust off their Dragon Swords to battle evil in Ninja Gaiden Shadow on Gameboy! We review the game and answer the age-old handheld question: How does it compare to its' console version? Listen in and find out! Or else!
September 19, 2024
This episode, Eric and Nick explore Arkista's Ring for the NES! Is this rarely heard-from game an overlooked hidden gem? Does it hold up after over 30 years? Why do we hate ninjas so much? Tune in and find out! Or else!
August 22, 2024
Eric and Nick slither their way uphill while reviewing this NES title from Rare. How does this oddball hold up? Is it better than a tongue lashing? Do you have to be European to platform isometrically? Listen in and find out!
August 3, 2024
This week, Eric and Nick discuss their general thoughts on this unique game before returning to and finishing the search for Eden. What was Gaia's plan for us and the Earth? What has been manipulating the crystals? Is E.V.O. worth selecting naturally? Listen in and find out!
July 26, 2024
Eric and Nick dive into ancient waters in their first foray into E.V.O.! Join us as we break down the game's history, discuss our personal histories with it, and attempt to devour every living thing under the sea!
July 11, 2024
Eric and Nick are joined by Dale in another Off-Duty episode! We chat about what we've been up to during our unplanned vacation, what we've been playing lately (both retro- and not) as well play an unabashedly biased trivia game. Tune in and tune out! Or else!
May 3, 2024
This is it! Dale and Nick avenge the death of Michael and stop the nefarious plans of the evil Thon! After saving 2050 Seattle, we then review the game and compare it with it's SNES counterpart! Is it wiz? Tune in and find out, chum!
April 4, 2024
The coverage of Shadowrun on Sega Genesis continues! This week Dale & Nick delve into the mysterious world of magic, then take a look at the shadowrunners available in 2050 Seattle. Then, it's back to business as we investigate Renraku's involvement in Michael's death.
March 28, 2024
This week, Dale and Nick hit the streets of 2050 Seattle to solve a murder! We chat for a bit about the matrix (not the film) and the manual before grabbing our passports and returning to our level by level coverage of Shadowrun for the Sega Genesis!
March 20, 2024
At long last, Dale and Nick return to Seattle! It's time to take a look at Shadowrun on the Sega Genesis. We discuss the many differences between it and it's SNES counterpart and spend some time delving into the many character building options. So grab your cyberdeck and listen in!
March 14, 2024
This week, the Cartridge Commandos venture to the besieged world of Atomica to help against the Nukies! We tackle Atomic Punk for the Gameboy, a game in the Bomberman family. Does it live up to it's pedigree? Can it bring bombing fun to a portable system? How punk rock is this game? Tune in and find out!
February 22, 2024
It's awards season! Eric and Nick are joined by Dale to discuss the '93 Nesters! Listen in and hear our thoughts on the winners, losers, and sometimes perplexing nominations!
February 14, 2024
In this episode, Eric and Nick speak of the devil! Devil World, that is! We review this lesser-known effort from such luminaries as Shigeru Miyamoto, Koji Kondo, and Takashi Tezuka. How does it's early 80's arcade gameplay hold up? Listen in and find out!
January 5, 2024
Eric and Nick finish up their re-coverage of Super Mario Bros! We take a look at our personal histories, chat generally, break down the game from world 2-1 to 8-4, and finally review this classic game! Does it hold up? Have our hearts changed in 7 years? Tune in and find out!
December 1, 2023
Eric and Nick revisit a classic game you may have heard of: Super Mario Bros! Listen in as we talk about some SMB history, gameplay, and take a look at the manual before liberating World One from the Turtle Tribe. Pasta Power!
November 2, 2023
Eric and Nick flip, climb, and slash their way through Run Saber for SNES! We discuss and review this action platformer and ponder the origins of the villainous Dr. Bruford's name.
October 18, 2023
This week, Eric and Nick are freed from a hard labor camp to fight for America! And rescue POWs! Join us as we battle our way through several jungles and a cave full of mysterious glowing stone faces in this Sega Master System classic!
October 4, 2023
The President has been kidnapped by ninjas! Are you a bad enough dude to listen in?
September 21, 2023
This is it! Eric and Nick have Butch Cavendish on the run! After taking some time for a general chat, we hop back in the saddle for more western adventures! Then we go to great guns to slaughter the remaining men in the Southwest, and finally rustle up some reviews!
September 14, 2023
This week, Eric and Nick don masks and journey back to the old west to rescue the President! Join us as we help townsfolk and slaughter the male population of several cities! Is this game an unsung hero of yesteryear, or just another licensed cash grab? Listen in and find out!
September 6, 2023
This week, Eric and Nick take a look at Avenging Spirit for the Gameboy! Does this game have what it takes to possess our affections? Can they rescue the kidnapped Gennifer? Will we solve the mystery of Kate Hunt? Listen in to find out!
August 31, 2023
At long last, Eric returns! This week, he and Nick resume the quest to free the world from Tanzra's evil! We have some general chat, finish off the level-by-level, and review Actraiser 2!
August 23, 2023
This week, Dale and Nick battle their way through Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight for the NES. We explore how this outlier fits into the Street Fighter franchise and ponder the mysteries of Cybotics while back-flipping our way from planet to planet! Is this game as bad as it's reputation? Tune in and find out!
August 4, 2023
Strap on your skates, Cartridge Commandos! This week Dale and Nick take on Rollergames for the NES! We take a look at the truly bizarre TV show of the same name before giving the game our usual deep dive. How does it hold up? Did Ultra games do the show justice? Why so many alligators? Tune in and find out!
July 5, 2023
This is it! Dale and Nick will finally face the nefarious Drake and finally uncover the secrets of the plot against Jake Armitage! Then, after setting things right in future Seattle, it's review time, baby! Listen in and find out where this unsung hero ranks!
June 17, 2023
Dale and Nick return to 2050 Seattle to solve the mystery of why Jake Armitage was geeked! Who would do this and why? Why is a sinister Jester spirit antagonizing us? Does it count as a clown? Why are there clowns in Seattle in 2050? This week, we try to crack these conundrums and more! P.S. clowns are creepy and gross.
June 9, 2023
This week, Dale and Nick return to the mysterious case of Jake Armitage and the conspiracy against him in our coverage of Shadowrun on the SNES. We take a look at the game's manual, discuss our personal histories with the game, and have a classic general chat before heading back to the streets to clear Jake's name!
May 25, 2023
Dale and Nick join to forces to explore the dystopian future of 2050 in Shadowrun! In this episode, we discuss the game's history and it's unique gameplay before tearing into some level-by-level! Listen in, chummers!
May 3, 2023
The evil demon Tanzra has returned! Only Eric and Nick can save the good people's souls from the seven deadly sins! Join us on this noble quest as we talk about this late-ish SNES title and sequel to a game close to both of our hearts!
April 12, 2023
Eric and Nick welcome Dale back for another Off- Duty! We discuss our recent gaming habits, dip into the mail bag, and Eric cheats shamelessly at a quiz!
March 30, 2023
This week Eric and Nick do a double take on Double Dragon! We will compare and contrast the game's port on the Sega Master System with last episode's NES version. Which one will come out ahead? Who is the better damsel in distress, Marion or Mary Ann? Is she the same Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island? We will answer some of these questions and more!
March 9, 2023
It's time to take a look at a classic NES staple, Double Dragon! Join Eric and Nick as they battle their way through the possibly-post-apocalyptic streets of a city to save Marion! And a cat!
February 23, 2023
It's time to save the world by punching! Eric and Nick join forces to take on the evil General Gus Grover in Shatterhand on the NES. How does the late NES title fare nowadays? Is it a hidden gem? Or merely an overlooked oddity? Tune in and find out!
February 9, 2023
This week, Eric and Nick take on Trax! How does this Gameboy tale of the little tank that could hold up? How does Eric feel about tiny motorcycle sprites? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
February 3, 2023
Eric and Nick are back and ready to race for their lives in Top Gear for the SNES! Listen in as two automotive numbskulls check out this old school racer!
December 22, 2022
Eric and Nick tackle a somewhat lesser known title for the Sega Genesis, Valis 3! Is it worth the time check out this anime- inspired action platformer, or does it fall short? Tune in and find out!
November 23, 2022
This week, Eric and Nick do a little general chatting and then begin to break down the game dungeon by dungeon! Is this magnificent bastard of a game just too devilish? Find out all this and more!
November 3, 2022
At long last, Eric and Nick are man enough to tackle the second quest of The Legend of Zelda! Is it as tough as they say? We'll go through our some history, some gameplay and even tackle the first dungeon in the first part of our coverage of this classic!
October 6, 2022
This is it! Dale and Nick take mass transit to where our quest began: Bowser's Castle! Join us as we put the hurt on the Smithy Gang and then review the game!
September 23, 2022
In this episode, Dale and Nick are in Nimbus Land where it's time to right some wrongs, learn a bit about our precious Mallow's past, and, of course, go star hunting! Let's-a-go!
September 17, 2022
Ladies and gentlemen, we present a new type of podcast from Cartridge Command! Dale, Eric, and Nick discuss some retro "news," wax nostalgic about some games, throw out some juicy personal info, and even chat about a few modern games!
September 9, 2022
It's time for Dale and Nick to finally rescue Princess Peach! But that's not the end of our journey, for there are still stars to find. Join us for the next leg of Super Mario RPG!
September 1, 2022
In this episode Nick interrogates Dale for a few and then they resume their quest, from Moleville to Booster's Tower!
August 25, 2022
The adventure continues! Dale and Nick continue their quest! They battle their way from Frogfucious to the revolting Bowyer! Join us, adventurers!
August 18, 2022
In this second installment on Super Mario RPG, Dale and Nick share their general opinions on the game and begin their level-by-level coverage of this SNES classic!
August 8, 2022
We have returned! In this episode, Nick and fresh-faced Cartridge Conscript Dale take a look at the crossover classic Super Mario RPG! We get started by gabbing about the game's history, our history with said game, the game's mechanics and characters, and then a look at it's manual. Does it hold up? Tune in and find out!
July 15, 2022
Don't take a wrong turn at Albuquerque, because we know what's up, Its Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle for the NES! So many kids owned this game, did any of them actually ask for it?
July 7, 2022
The game is Bond, James Bond 007, for the Gameboy! Find out if we get shaken or stirred while playing this late Gameboy action RPG!
June 23, 2022
And Were Back!! Talking about Twinbee, Pop'n Twinbee, that is! While not released in the US for a while, this shoot em up has won our hearts, find out how in this weeks show!
May 12, 2022
If you played this as a kid you were pretty lucky, either to be in Japan or have the Sega Channel! This week we play Golden Ax 3 for the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive!
May 6, 2022
This week we take you through each and every room of this Maniacal Mansion and wrap things up with our review!
April 13, 2022
When a PC game is ported to the NES, it's not always pretty. Luckily, Maniac Mansion for the NES is pretty awesome! We cover the game-play mechanics, SCUMM system, and the surprisingly deep history in Pt 1
March 30, 2022
Could this game be responsible for Mario Kart and Off Road Racing? Nick and Eric find out as they play RC Pro Am for the NES!
March 24, 2022
When one Puzzle game just isn't enough we cover two! Find out why Nick was pleasantly surprised by both Qix and Kwirk for the GameBoy!
March 7, 2022
I am vengeance, I am he night, I am the best old school batman game! It's time to get back to Gotham as we play the Adventures of batman and Robin for the SNES!
February 23, 2022
Once again we go back to back, compare the Sega version to the Nintendo! This week dive into the Genesis version of Dick Tracy! Spoiler alert, it looks so much better!
February 18, 2022
Break out your 2 way radio watches and yellow trench coat because were calling Dick Tracy! Does this NES Game retain the bold bold colors and fun of the hit movie? Listen in and find out!
February 9, 2022
This week we wrap things up in the world tree as we continue with Faxandu for the NES pt 2!
February 2, 2022
Don't let the boring cover art fool you, this classic action rpg is full of charming style, and a lot of keys! Nick and Eric break down the game-play and History in pt 1 of Faxanadu for the NES!
January 28, 2022
Hello true believers! This week the Amazing Spider-man swings his way onto the GameBoy! Can the garish green of this handheld do the old webhead justice? Listen in and find out True believers!
January 13, 2022
We're back! We hope you didn't lose your head over our brief hiatus but if you did your in good company! This week we play the bizarre Genesis/Megadrive game Decap Attack!!
December 17, 2021
In this very special episode of Cartridge Command we tell you whats been up with the guys and their lack of shows, also Arcade memories!
November 25, 2021
It's time to take a look at one of the more notable entries in the bloated 90's fighting game market! How does this arcade port hold up? Is it Killer Instinct or Killer It-Stinks? Tune in and find out!
November 2, 2021
Is it possible for a game to transform from a derided piece of garbage into a respectable cult classic? Yes, possibly, but that's not the case with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES!!!
October 24, 2021
We celebrate our 250th episode by playing one of the most expensive NES games, but also one of the best! This week we extol the beautiful backgrounds of Little Samson!
October 11, 2021
We wrap up coverage of a really great metroid game! It's part 2 of Metroid 2: Return of Samus!
October 2, 2021
It's time for Eric & Nick to take a look at a perhaps overlooked entry in the storied Metroid franchise! How did Samus fare in her first portable outing? Listen in and find out!
September 27, 2021
Is this Sega's answer to Tetris? Kinda; it's complicated! This week we play Columns for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive!
September 17, 2021
It is the 90's and there is time for Klax, or at least that's what they said! 30 years later we play Klax for the Sega Genesis!
September 10, 2021
Eric and Nick take a look at one of the first shoot 'em ups on the SNES! Can the M.A.X. stop the foul Bacterion? Does this Slow down ridden port stand the test of time? This week Gradius 3!
August 28, 2021
Some time, some crimes go slipping through the cracks, but these two Commandos are picking up the slack! This week we play the very late NES release Rescue Rangers 2!
August 21, 2021
Ninja Gaiden is a very hard game! Ninja Gaiden is a very good game! Did Eric finally beat Ninja Gaiden? Find out as we play Ninja Gaiden for NES!
August 13, 2021
This week we play a lesser known game produced by Shigeru Miyamoto! It's Mole Mania for the GameBoy, and surprise surprise its really good!
August 4, 2021
This is it! After some General Chat, Avatars Abby and Nick conclude their quest! Having proven our moral worth, this week we venture forth and explore three castles, eight dungeons, and even the Stygian Abyss! Then we review the game! Excitement abounds!
July 28, 2021
Abby and Nick continue to delve into Ultima 4! We talk about our histories with this game and its manual, then take a tour of Britannia's many towns and villages! Join us in our quests for self- perfection!
July 21, 2021
OGRPG returns with Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar! We take on the Nes port of a beloved entry in a storied RPG franchise. We break down the game's inter-connected systems that set it apart from other games, and start our quest in the town of Britannia!
July 9, 2021
Did you spend your Nintendo youth looking down on other platforms Castlevania games? We did, and boy did we miss out! This week the guys play Castlevania Bloodlines for the Sega Genensis/Megadrive!!
July 2, 2021
If you love Shmups, we're sorry because this weeks game is not one! Skyblazer is a pretty fun action platformer! It's ok i always thought it was a shmup too! Its Skyblazer for the Super Nintendo!
June 24, 2021
This week find out which Cartridge Commando is the Black Spy! The MAD Magazine comic come to life as we play Spy vs Spy for the NES!
June 19, 2021
It's time we tackled the 194X series, but were not torturing ourselves with the first one! Its 1943 for the NES, the good one!
June 3, 2021
This is it! In the conclusion of our coverage of the first games in the Pokemon franchise, we talk to Pokemon veteran Holden about each of the 151 Generation One Pokemon! Do we trash your faves? Listen in and find out!
May 26, 2021
We finally play Pokemon Red and Blue! It's 4 parts long, all are out now!
May 21, 2021
In our third episode of PokeMay we learn more about the history of Pokemon and detail our paths to next few badges! Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! Oh wait, actually we do.
May 19, 2021
We continue PokeMay by discussing our respective histories with Pokemon as well as our thoughts on our first foray into the franchise! Then we truly begin our quest to be the best! We're blasting off again!
May 9, 2021
You've asked, and we have delivered! This week begins our exploration of the Game Boy classic Pokemon!
April 28, 2021
We just covered a Game with a questionable movie based off of it, so you know what that means! Cartridge Command Movie Club continues give the usual treatment to the classic Mortal Kombat film from 1995!
April 21, 2021
Once again we step up to defend the Earthrealm in the ancient ritual of Mortal Kombat! This week we discover the power of friendship in Mortal Kombat 2 for the SNES!
April 12, 2021
Nick and Eric leave behind their childish ways, and grow from VectorBoys to VectorMen! This week we play the late Genesis Gem VectorMan!
April 5, 2021
This week we play the first of three Final Fights for the SNES, and find out how it ties into the wider CapcomVerse!
March 27, 2021
Oh no, there goes Nintendo Go Go GODZILLA! Can you make an interesting game about a giant near unstoppable monster? This week Godzilla: Monster of Monsters for the NES!
March 22, 2021
This week its a Konami game featuring everyone's favorite green anthropomorphic animal! Yes Bucky O' hare! But really this is, what if Konami had a Megaman!
March 11, 2021
Sadly our time with Shantae has to end. But don't worry Nick and Eric Discuss the game at length and roll through its many levels first. Its part 2 of Shantae for the GameBoy Color!
March 3, 2021
Nick and Eric discus their newest game yet, and its almost 20 years old! This week is Shantae for the Game Boy Color!
February 16, 2021
Wrapping up Sonic 3, and Spoiler alert, this might be the best Sonic we've played yet!
February 11, 2021
This week, we take a look at the third entry in the Sonic franchise! Does it hold up to it's predecessors? Is Michael Jackson involved? Do you remember J.J. Fad? Find out the answers to these questions and more- or else!
February 2, 2021
This is it! The Secret of Manauary has come to an end. The guys talk about the games big finale and review Secret of Mana for the SNES!
January 25, 2021
It's meat and potatoes time as Nick and Eric roll on through most of the game. New magic is covered and so many Bosses are defeated this week!
January 17, 2021
As the Secret of Manauary rolls on, we discuss the music of the game, it's manual, and make it all the way to the second continent!
January 11, 2021
The quest begins! This week we chat about this classic for a bit before beginning the Secret of Mana in earnest! Salamando!!!
January 2, 2021
It's the Secret of Manauary!! This episode we begin our month long exploration of the classic Super Nintendo game the Secret of Mana!
December 29, 2020
It's the Holiday season and that can only mean one thing...Its time to play another Home Alone game! Is the SNES version better than the NES? Find out as we play the Super Nintendo Home Alone game!
December 18, 2020
We jump, swim, and hover our way through the many levels of Blaster Master, and of course review this NES Gem!
December 15, 2020
Climb into your jumping tank and start searching for your runaway frog! This week nick and Eric play a game that is much better than its story, Blaster master for the NES.
December 7, 2020
Back to the Game Boy this week as we explore a Ghosts and Goblins Spinoff, and find out its not soul crushingly brutal! We play Gargoyle's Quest!
November 30, 2020
We close our versus series with the Super Nintendo version of Jurassic Park! Did you know it had first person sections? Nick and Eric had forgotten, so listen in to find out if it's still playable after all of these years!
November 23, 2020
The console wars rage on, and this time we bring in the dinosaurs! This week we play Jurassic Park for the Genesis! We think you know what happens next week.
November 13, 2020
And so we explore the other side of the scarab ! Nick and Eric play Aladdin for the Super Nintendo, is this the best Aladdin Game?
November 8, 2020
We try to keep things pretty easy going here at Cartridge Command, but this week we stoke the fires of controversy! Nick and Eric play Aladdin for the Genesis, is this the best Aladdin Game?
November 1, 2020
What happens when you mix Rescue Rangers with Castlevania? You might get something like Monster in My Pocket! Nick and Eric play this Konami tie in game that's better than it prob should be this week for the NES!
October 26, 2020
You are Commander Gun Nac and it's up to you to save the artificial sun! This week Nick and Eric discover what might be their favorite shmup on the NES!!
October 18, 2020
Grab a slice of anchovy and chocolate pizza, because we’re playing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game we wanted instead of the first one! Is it as totally tubular as we remember? It's TMNT 2- the Arcade Game for the NES!!
October 11, 2020
What if a great Nintendo game was given an anime skin and ported to the GameBoy? Could it be as good as the original, is it better? Find out as we play Bionic Commando for the GameBoy!
October 3, 2020
This week Nick and Eric touch fuzzy and get dizzy as we discuss the finer points of Yoshi's Island and break down its many world's and bosses! It's part 2 y'all!
September 24, 2020
And lo Yoshi's Flutterjump was born! Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's island has so much going on we could barely cover the gameplay in this episode! So tune in and hear what this Super NES game is all about!
September 17, 2020
Whoah! 200 episodes!!! We celebrate with some Q&A and cover the 1992 Nester Awards!
September 7, 2020
So many levels, so little time! We wrap up our level coverage and give our final thoughts about Contra Hard Corps!
September 5, 2020
It's time Nick and Eric got Hard Corps, Contra Hard Corps, that is! We blast through this unsung gem in the Contra crown for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
August 27, 2020
Nick and Eric dive straight into the level and why this game is so hard! It's part 2 of Battletoads for the NES!
August 22, 2020
This is it! We’ve finally gotten around to Battletoads! Is it the soul crushingly hard game we all remember? Yes! Ans we don't even get into the levels this episode!! We commiserate about the NES version of Battletoads!
August 16, 2020
Have we played this game before? I feel like we have, but then we haven't played any point and click's yet....This week nick and Eric Detect their way through Deja Vu for the NES!
August 9, 2020
Are we playing the worst Mega Man 2? It is certainly not the hardest! This week nick and Eric take on the confusingly named Mega Man 2 for GameBoy!
August 1, 2020
This is it! We finally finish up Phantasy Star! After defeating Lassic and the nefarious Dark Falz, Abby and Nick review this RPG classic!
July 24, 2020
Another adventurous installment of Phantasy Star! In our third expedition, we wrap up some business on Motavia and explore the entire frozen planet Dezoris! Also grinding.
July 17, 2020
We resume our quest this week! We meet new allies, do some interplanetary traveling, and grind our butts off!
July 10, 2020
Surprise! OGRPG finally returns! We begin our adventure in the Algol Star System with a gameplay/ mechanics breakdown and discussion, then delve into the game proper!
July 3, 2020
Who doesn't love a Sci-Fi Western? This SNES rarity certainly shot its way right into Nick and Eric's hearts, so saddle up and join us as we play Wild Guns!
June 25, 2020
Let's get back to the Kingdom of Oasis and wrap things up! This week, Nick and Eric walk you through the adventure and review this unsung Genesis/Mega Drive gem!
June 18, 2020
What lies Beyond the Oasis? Sadly it is not the Gallagher brothers, but is a pretty interesting action RPG! Join us as we go through the mechanics and general impression in part one of Beyond Oasis for the SEGA Genesis/ Mega Drive!
June 4, 2020
Nick and Eric finally dive into sports, and we start with the most popular one in the world... soccer/ football! This week we play the turn based- yes, turn based-Tecmo Cup Soccer Game!
May 21, 2020
What is a Xexyz? Apparently it's 50%, platform 50% shmup, but what percent good? We play through the very interesting Xexyz for the NES this week!
May 17, 2020
Is this the worst Castlevania? Koji Igarashi thinks so, but do Nick and Eric? Surprise, they don't! This week the guys play Castlevania Legends for the Gameboy!
May 9, 2020
Nick and Eric blast their way through the many bases and level of Metal Warriors for SNES and wrap things up with a review in this part 2!
May 1, 2020
Finally! It’s Mecha time! We're climbing into some giant robots and fighting our way through an unsung gem! This week we discuss all of the mechanics and Giant robots in pt 1 of Metal Warriors for the SNES!
April 24, 2020
Zip up your leathers because were hitting the road on the Sega Genesis! Bust some bikers with us as we talk about Road Rash!
April 17, 2020
Cowabunga! It’s up to Mikey to rescue the turtles and crew in this Gameboy metroidvania! Nick and Eric have a shell of a time playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 - Radical Rescue this week! P.S. Sorry for the quarantine audio quality!
April 13, 2020
In these strange and uncertain times it’s nice to dream a bit. Perhaps you dream of drugging creatures with candy and climbing inside them- Nemo certainly does! This week we play Little Nemo: the Dream Master for the NES!
April 1, 2020
Time to wrap up our Zelda 2 coverage! We talk about the beautiful manual, quest through all of Hyrule in part 2, and give our review!
March 25, 2020
We've saved a big one for the apocalypse, and it might be here! Journey back to Hyrule as Nick drags Eric into playing one of his favs, Zelda 2! Will Eric change his mind about this unloved NES classic? Find out in part one this week!
March 18, 2020
Have you ever wanted to race at over 400 kph? Do we? Will Nick and Eric make it into the winners’ circle or explode in a fiery death against the wall? This week we take F-Zero for a spin, and try our best at this SNES Classic!
March 11, 2020
This week we take control of one our most unusual characters yet, the star-child known as Ristar! Nick and Eric find out what it would be like having a fraction of stretch powers but only in our arms, as we play Ristar for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
March 4, 2020
Nick and Eric slam their way through every remaining level of Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land! We finish up part 2 with our review and could this be our least favorite "Mario" game yet?
February 26, 2020
For the first time we take control of Wario! That's right, Mario's childhood nemesis is our main character this week in the confusingly named Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land, and to make it more confusing this is our part 1!
February 19, 2020
The Gremlins are back, and this time they are made of electricity and vegetables! Does this game explain any of that, no! At least you get to fight the spider-gremlin in Gremlins 2 for the NES!
February 13, 2020
It’s tiny, it’s tooney, this game’s a little looney! It’s Tiny Toon Adventures for the NES! Is this the good Tiny Toons game? We find out this week!
February 5, 2020
It's time to finish up our coverage of Mega Man X2, as we discuss it’s beautiful levels and review this SNES sequel!
January 30, 2020
It's time we got back, back to the future- Mega Man's future, that is! This week Nick and Eric are delighted to find out they actually haven't played this sequel. So charge up for Mega Man X2 pt 1 for the Super Nintendo!
January 22, 2020
Ax Battler and friends return to once again reclaim the Golden Axe! Is this a worthy sequel, or a shallow cash in? Find out as Nick and Eric talk Golden Axe 2 for the Sega Mega Drive/ Genesis!
January 15, 2020
Nick and Eric are going very old school Nintendo this week as they play though some of the big N's earliest games! Do any of these simple classics hold up? It’s Game and Watch Gallery for the Gameboy!
January 8, 2020
Capcom takes the classic shoot 'em up formula, tweaks it a bit and throws it back to the wild west! Nick and Eric blast their way through Hickstown as they play Gunsmoke for the NES!
January 2, 2020
What if the serious Symphony of the Night Character Alucard was a goofy kid? Well he was and is in this once Japanese- exclusive Famicom game, Kid Dracula!
December 25, 2019
This week we battle through Brawl Brothers, a '93 beat 'em up from Jaleco on the Super Nintendo! Scumthugs beware!
December 18, 2019
CobraLalalalalala!! Now it’s time to go through all of the Cobra baddies and levels as we wrap up our coverage for G.I. Joe: the Atlantis Factor for the NES!
December 11, 2019
Yo Joe! Cobra is back and has found Atlantis, now you and a team of 90's-designed Joes must stop them. This week, we talk game play and our experiences with this pretty good sequel!
December 5, 2019
Do you wish you had more power? The power to strike down many plant- based enemies? If so, the classic Sega Master System shoot ‘em up Power Strike is for you!
November 29, 2019
It’s a lil Thanksgiving episode to tide over our friends and fans until next week!
November 20, 2019
Its time to go through the seemingly never ending worlds of Kid Chameleon! This game has over 100 levels and a bunch of weird enemies, that we discuss and review as we wrap up our coverage of this Genesis/MegaDrive "classic"!
November 14, 2019
Are you intrigued by the recent advances of virtual reality? Follow Nick and Eric into what we thought it would be, as we enter the Virtual world of Kid Chameleon! In part one, we talk all about the Kid's many cool helmets and and chat up this Sega Genesis/Mega Drive platformer!
November 6, 2019
This week, we play the good Ghostbusters game and surprisingly, it's for the Gameboy! Good ol Hal Labs brings this delightful romp, confusingly named New Ghostbusters 2!
October 30, 2019
What happens when your favorite movie becomes a video game? Usually nothing good, and this week’s game proves it! Nick and Eric try to find a smidgen of good in Ghostbusters for the NES!
October 23, 2019
Do you like ninjas? Do you like dogs? If you answered yes to both, we have the game for you- Shadow Dancer: the Secret of Shinobi ! In this Shinobi sequel for the Genesis/MegaDrive you and a dog tear up New York!
October 16, 2019
This week we ride our faithful Yoshi into the sunset, or maybe drop him into a pit. That's right we're wrapping up Super Mario World with part 2! Explore the many lands with us before we review this SNES classic!
October 9, 2019
With the debut of the Super Nintendo, there also came Super Mario World! In part one we talk the history of the game and break down its new mechanics!
October 3, 2019
At long last, Abby & Nick complete the time loop! We save the world before it needed saving; then we reflect on the merits of an influential classic!
September 30, 2019
We are back! This week, Abby and Nick resume the quest and restore two more orbs!
September 18, 2019
We wrap up the Commandies with our Sega and NES awards this week! Thanks to everyone for listening and here's to another 150 episodes!
September 13, 2019
150 episodes! Can you believe it? We barely can, and to celebrate we’re having our first awards show! It's time for the Commandies!
September 5, 2019
This week we whip, climb, and fly through every level, and wrap up with our thoughts on this amazing game! It's part 2 of Castlevania 3 for the NES!
August 29, 2019
Once again Nick and Eric return to Castlevania, but this time we have 3 new companions! Witness the origin of Alucard and friends as we begin our coverage of Castlevania 3 for the NES!
August 21, 2019
Do a barrel roll, because we're playing Fox McCloud's first adventure! This week it's Star Fox for the Super Nintendo!
August 14, 2019
It's time to play one of the few games to mix action, strategy, and an old school arcade feel! We fight our way through the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive game Gain Ground in this week’s show!
August 7, 2019
In the third installment of our adventures in Final Fantasy on the NES, Abby and Nick manage to restore power to two, count 'em, TWO magic orbs! Join us and find out what we killed this week!
August 3, 2019
The fantasy finally continues! This week we truly begin our quest as Nick and Abby battle their way through pirates, elves, and wizards! Oh my!
July 19, 2019
As Eric drives across this big country we take a break from our usual format. This week Abby steps up and returns to help explore the first of many Final Fantasies!! Its part one of Final Fantasy for the NES!
July 11, 2019
It's Movie time again Commandos, and that means special guest Abby is back to help us muddle through another crazy game adaption! This week we watch Alyssa Milano in Double Dragon the Movie!
July 4, 2019
It’s time for quadruple Dragons, or is it triple Dragons? You have four playable characters in the third Double Dragon game, so join Nick and Eric as we figure it out! It’s Double Dragon 3 for the NES!
June 26, 2019
All good things must come to an end, and so shall our Link's Awakening coverage! We talk about the rest of the overworld and dungeons this week and wrap up with our review!
June 19, 2019
It's time to fight some goombas, hang out with a chain-chomp, and grab a Yoshi, but not in a Mario game! We talk about the strange wonderfulness that is Link's Awakening in part 2 this week!
June 13, 2019
This week the guys adventure to Koholint Island and join Link for one of his strangest adventures! It’s part one of the Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening for the Game Boy!
June 5, 2019
It's beach season, and the guys were wondering if it was safe to go back in the water? Nick and Eric revisit Jaws for NES and give it the full command treatment!
May 29, 2019
This is it! Nick and Eric talk about their newfound love of this game and we rescue a mermaid in Part 2 of the Goonies 2 for the NES!
May 23, 2019
Are the Goonies still good enough? Nick and Eric try to uncover the mystery of Goonies 2 in this first of two parts! They break down the game and go over the convoluted history of this NES classic!
May 15, 2019
This week it's time for madness! Not March Madness, or Mario Madness, but Marble Madness for the NES! Mayhaps this game will make us merry, or maybe miserable? Is our mantra Make Mine Marble?
May 8, 2019
Do you like flying and Mode 7 graphics? If so, this is your week because Nick and Eric glide through the classic Super Nintendo flight sim Pilotwings!
May 2, 2019
This week we uncover a hidden gem for the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive! Nick and Eric discover what makes Alisia Dragoon such an interesting game!
April 24, 2019
Are you ready for a tag team of NES wrestling games? We sure hope so because Nick and Eric struggled through both Pro Wrestling and Wrestlemania for this week's show!
April 17, 2019
Did Balloon Fight’s secondary mode need a sequel? Yes it did, well Eric thinks so! Is Nick sold on Balloon Kid for Game Boy? Listen to this week's episode and find out, Commandos!
April 10, 2019
The cat’s out of the megabag, Nick and Eric really like Mega Man 4! This week we wrap up the levels and boss strategies, and review this NES gem!
April 5, 2019
Is this the beginning of the end for Mega Man? Does the addition of a charged shot make the bosses too easy? Find out as we go over all the new weapons in Mega Man 4 for the NES!
March 28, 2019
The X-men are back and this time they are 16 bit! Sega throws down the mutant gauntlet with an entry for the Genesis/ Mega Drive. Surely this game has to be better than the NES title of the same name... right?
March 20, 2019
I love the Power Blade, it's so bad! No really, we actually do like this Nintendo gem that is often overlooked! This week we review Power Blade for the NES!
March 14, 2019
It's non-stop boss mayhem as we roll through the level-by-level and wrap up with a review of the awesome Sega game, Gunstar Heroes!
March 7, 2019
It is time to play a true Genesis/Mega Drive hidden gem! If you like running and gunning, you will love Gunstar Heroes!
February 28, 2019
The guys take another trip to Transylvania in the confusingly named GameBoy sequel Castlevania II Belmont's Revenge!
February 21, 2019
It's disaster time, as we talk scenarios and general chat! This week we wrap up with our review of Sim City for Super Nintendo.
February 14, 2019
Nick and Eric take a tour down Sim memory lane as they play through the Super Nintendo classic Sim City! In part one they go through the many mechanics of this seminal Sim game!
February 7, 2019
We Finish up our Nester coverage with the introduction of the Super Nintendo! Its 1991's Nintendo Power Awards!
January 30, 2019
Once again Nick and Eric return to hallowed halls of Nintendo Power to find out how their best of the year awards for 1990 stack up!
January 24, 2019
This week we talk about The Adventures of Bayou Billy on the NES, it’s nefarious reputation, and 8-bit self-flagellation! Thanks, Konami!
January 16, 2019
Before Ryu Hayabusa, Sega had their own ninja, Joe Musashi! We fight our way through the Sega Master System port of Shinobi this week!
January 9, 2019
Can the Game Boy handle the awesome action of the Contra series? Nick and Eric shoot down any rumors that it can't as they discuss Operation C for the Nintendo Game Boy on this week’s show!
January 3, 2019
The guys tackle their first On-Rails Shooter as they zap through Operation Wolf for the NES!
December 27, 2018
Join us for an impromptu look back on our favorite reviews culled from over 100 games! A few stinkers also join in the fun as we revisit the Ghost of Episodes Past and see how our reviews have evolved over the series!
December 19, 2018
It's the final lap for our coverage of the original Mario Kart as we talk about the game in general and go through each track! Get our final thoughts as we review Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo!
December 13, 2018
Is this the beginning of the Kart genre? Does it matter when a game like Super Mario Kart sets the standard that all will be judged on? We start exploring the first entry in part one of this Super Nintendo classic!
December 6, 2018
This week we wrap up our coverage of Streets of Rage 2 with a level-by-level and our review of this awesome Genesis/ Mega Drive game!
November 28, 2018
Nick and Eric round out the Sega streak with one if their true classics! Roam the Streets of Rage 2 in this better-in-every-way sequel as we go over the gameplay and our thoughts in this Part One for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
November 21, 2018
Not for the faint of heart, this week Truxton batters our brains and spirits! Join Eric, Nick, and Tom the Bomb as we attempt to defeat the nefarious Gidan Empire! It's Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive shooter Truxton!
November 8, 2018
Before there was Sonic, there was Alex Kidd! This week, Nick and Eric play through Sega's first mascot platformer- Alex Kidd in Miracle World!
November 1, 2018
Sega continues to earn their place with the mature audience in this week's blood- soaked entry! Nick and Eric hack through Splatterhouse 2 for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
October 24, 2018
There are amazing duos all though entertainment history- Abbot and Costello, Pryor and Wilder, and then there's Joe and Mac! Where do these guys fit in, at least in Video game history? Find out as the guys play and review Joe and Mac for the SNES!!
October 18, 2018
Well here we are. At some poin,t we had to talk about the game many consider the worst of the NES. This week, Nick and Eric unsuccessfully attempt to beat, but successfully review The Uncanny X-Men for the NES!
October 10, 2018
Nick and Eric return to the Game Boy this week, and are surprised by this NES sequel! Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters isn't just an awesome name, it turns out it’s also an awesome game!
September 27, 2018
Every year, Nintendo Power readers were given the chance to vote on their favorite games in various categories. As kids, Nick and Eric took this affair very seriously. As adults the guys go back over the first two years' results for the Nintendo Power Awards, and see how the winners stack up!
September 19, 2018
This is it! Nick and Eric wrap up their epic three-part series with the final levels and a review! Where do they rank it in the annals of NES History? Find out this week as we finish up Super Mario Bros. 3!
September 12, 2018
This week the guys return to Super Mario Bros 3 and discuss what makes this entry in the series so great! It's part two for this NES classic, where Nick and Eric also start to break down each new world!
September 5, 2018
It's our 100th episode and we’re celebrating in style by playing Super Mario Bros. 3! We start our multi-part series on the classic NES platformer that really pushed the genre to a new level. It's all about gameplay and what’s new in this first episode!
August 29, 2018
In the winter of 1989, the children of the United States were desperately yearning for information regarding Super Mario Bros 3. At just the right moment, it looked like their collective prayers were answered- in the form of a movie. This week, the Crew watch and review The Wizard, a film starring Fred Savage- and a few video games!
August 22, 2018
Oh Thunder Force 3, where have you been? Nick and Eric find this shoot ‘em up gem on the Genesis/ Mega Drive! Does this metal-driven space shooter thrash the guys or will they write their own ballad to it? Find out on this week’s show!
August 15, 2018
It's time to hit the court... the dodge ball court, that is! Nick and Eric serve up a fun breakdown of the NES 2-player gem, Super Dodge Ball!
August 8, 2018
This week, we finally make it to Dracula's Castle and work our way through the excruciating final levels of Super Castlevania IV for Super Nintendo! We also do our review, of course!
August 1, 2018
Simon Belmont is back, and no Dracula or candlestick is safe from his 16-bit upgrade! Nick and Eric take a crack at Super Castlevania IV for the Super Nintendo, and find out if this game is all Mode 7, or has some real meat in it's walls!
July 25, 2018
It's time to play everyone's favorite jellybean- focused retro game! Wait, the one that's not a Sonic spinoff! This week, we review the strange NES classic A Boy and His Blob!
July 18, 2018
At the height of turtlemania, we were given this NES game! While it did not satiate our ninja turtle appetite at the time, perhaps it has aged better than we remember? Find out as Nick and Eric review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES!
July 11, 2018
What could be better than a werewolf? How about a weredragon! Perhaps even a werebear? Okay, maybe not. This week, we find out if the Genesis/ Mega Drive classic Altered Beast leaves the guys howling!
July 4, 2018
Wait, don't dismiss this podcast about Game Boy pinball games, like Nick almost did! We're flipping between two titles from HAL Laboratories as we explore Revenge of the Gator and Kirby's Pinball Land!!!
June 27, 2018
Nick and Eric go through all 8 games in 1 podcast, and most of the are good! We wrap up Kirby Superstar for the Super Nintendo in part two!
June 20, 2018
Kirby is back again and brawling his way onto the Super Nintendo! In part one we talk about the game's history and go through all the crazy upgrades to Kirby's already awesome copy abilities! Let's explore Kirby Super Star for the Super NES!
June 18, 2018
This is it! The final pieces of the puzzle that is Crystalis fall into place! Nick and Eric wrap up and review Crystalis, the NES Action- RPG classic!
June 13, 2018
The adventure continues as we chat more about Crystalis, and begin our level- by- level analysis of this NES classic in part two!
June 7, 2018
What is a Crystalis? Why is this largely forgotten NES game one of Nick's favorites? Find out in part one of this week's podcast as we chat about the NES action- RPG Crystalis!
May 30, 2018
Straight from Planet Funkotron, Toejam and Earl are here for a wild and wacky adventure! Find out if sharks are the opposite of bees and other fun facts as the guys talk about one of their favorite Genesis/ Mega Drive Games. It's Toejam and Earl!
May 23, 2018
Dr. Wily just won't quit with these evil robots! Nick and Eric face down a who's who of Mega Man 1 and 2 bosses and find out if this Game Boy game is another sad port. This week it's Mega Man- Dr. Wily's Revenge!
May 16, 2018
Nick and Eric take on Billy and Jimmy as we rumble into Double Dragon II for the NES! Its year 19XX and the guys are hoping this brawler isn't too rough on them!
May 9, 2018
It's time to strap on your six gun and saddle up, Comandos! This week we're galloping through the wild west in Sunset Riders for the Super Nintendo! Does this arcade port hold up? Listen in and see how this bucking bronco of a game treated the Command Crew!
May 2, 2018
We return to the land of Chaos Emeralds! Its time to run through Sonic 2 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and it turns out we have some different opinions of this classic sequel!
April 25, 2018
This week, Nick and Eric take on the action puzzler Adventures of Lolo! Does this simple game still have the charm to sink its hooks in? Find out as we discuss and review this NES classic!
April 18, 2018
Does the Game Boy have any good shooters? Could one of its best be historical and squad based? Find out this week as we discuss Mercenary Force for the Game Boy!
April 11, 2018
Nick and Eric roar through the many lands of Wonderboy III - The Dragon's Trap this week and review this Sega classic!
April 4, 2018
Wonderboy is back, and this time hes not a boy! This week we tame the many animal forms of Wonderboy III - The Dragons Trap for Sega Master System! Does this 8-bit Action RPG hold up? Find out in part one!
March 28, 2018
Alright Commandos, we finish up our level- by- level and review this swinging Capcom classic in part two of Bionic Commando for the NES!
March 21, 2018
What if there were an action platform game with no jump? Well there is! Bionic Commando swings to the NES, and our two hosts must grapple with this lack of jumping! This week we begin part one of Bionic Commando for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
March 14, 2018
Contra is back, and this time on the Super Nintendo! Nick and Eric make their way through the hardest Contra we've played yet. Is it nearly as fun as the two NES classics? Find out when we talk Contra 3: The Alien Wars for SNES on this week's show!
March 7, 2018
Crashing through the sky, comes a fearful cry, Cobra! Cobra! Cobra! Will their evil forces crush Nick and Eric's willpower to finish this Nintendo game? We take G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero level- by- level and review this NES action classic!
February 28, 2018
He'll fight for freedom wherever there is trouble, G.I. Joe is there! Nick and Eric take on this 80's franchise game released in the early 90's, and are relieved to find it's pretty good! How good, you ask? Find out in part one of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero for NES!
February 21, 2018
Marvel's own Spider-Man swings into the Cartridge Command Center! We play most people's favorite wall crawler game, but does it hold up, or does this Spidey game creepy dance out of our hearts? Find out as we talk Spider-Man Vs The Kingpin for Sega Genesis!
February 15, 2018
This week we wrap up the Guardian Legend, with part 2 of our show! This is an epic level- by- level that features a lot of fun super weapons, so check it out!
February 7, 2018
The NES proves that it is the king of hybrid games with The Guardian Legend! Did Eric finally beat this awesome shooter/ action RPG, and has Nick finally discovered which weapon works best for each boss? These riddles are answered and more part one of this epic breakdown!
January 31, 2018
This week we tackle the first handheld Belmont outing! Does Castlevania: The Adventure stack up to it's console brethren, or is it another weird Game Boy outlier? Tune in and find out!
January 24, 2018
R-Type Supers it's way to the SNES! Were Nick and Eric leveled by this brutal game? This week we talk Super R-Type for the Super Nintendo!
January 17, 2018
We are the night! This week Nick and Eric play Batman: The Video Game for the NES! We find out if it's as hard as we recall, and if this could be the best licensed NES game!
January 10, 2018
What if Conan the Barbarian had its own beat 'em up? Would this game be Golden Axe? Does this barbarian setting make Nick swoon or seethe? Find out this week as we go through Golden Axe for the Sega Genesis!
January 3, 2018
We take a break from our regular format this week as Eric makes Nick watch Street Fighter - The Movie! Was this movie as awful as you thought? Have I ruined one of Nick's favorite games? Cartridge Commando Abby joins us as we discuss and review this "classic" movie!
December 27, 2017
Join us this holiday season for the beloved classic Home Alone! Based on the hit film this Gem gets the minisode treatment as Nick and Eric try and find some cheer inside this NES Game!
December 20, 2017
This week we wrap up our unexpectedly epic coverage of the NES hidden gem, Clash at Demonhead! Find out if this is a recommend from Nick and Eric!
December 13, 2017
Where is the fabled Demonhead? Who will be clashing there? Did you miss out on this NES hidden gem Clash at Demonhead like Eric? We begin our in-depth discussion of this unsung hero of the Nintendo library this week!
December 6, 2017
We take Mega Man X level-by-level, and get to the bottom of the age old mystery of the Kuwangers! Check out part 2 of Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo!
November 29, 2017
Mega Man makes the Mega jump to the 16-bit generation! Is this game full of Mega growing pains, or is it possibly the best Mega Man game of all time? Find out as we review Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo!
November 23, 2017
How many wizards and how many warriors? The answer might surprise you! We play the NES classic Wizards and Warriors on this week's show!
November 15, 2017
The tail end of the arcade era comes home with Street Fighter 2! Is it fun and fast, or has the conversion left this fighting game slow and clunky? Find out as we talk about the Street Fighter 2 for the SNES!
November 8, 2017
What is a Turrican? Is it a hybrid toucan/ hurricane? Nope! It's a super suit, and we're climbing in! This week we're talking about Mega Turrican for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
November 1, 2017
What strange world will we visit this spooky season? Why, possibly the strangest on the Nintendo! This week, we play Monster Party for the NES!
October 25, 2017
Eric convinces Nick to play another Donkey Kong game, this time for the Game Boy! Did Nick hate this one too, or is it now on his short list? Find out as we talk Donkey Kong '94 for Game Boy!
October 18, 2017
Do we have what it takes to defeat the Dynamite Kid? Will both of us even face Iron Mike? Can we even survive Don Flamenco? Find out this week, when we discuss and review Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! for the NES!
October 11, 2017
This week we learn how to deal with a kidnapped girlfriend the right way - by beating up the youth in River City Ransom for the NES!
October 4, 2017
This is it! We finally wrap up our extended coverage of the classic Zelda game, A Link to the Past! Nick and Eric talk all of the Dark World palaces, and give our final thoughts and review, so listen in!
September 27, 2017
This week, Nick and Eric make it to the Dark World, and and discuss the finer points of Octorok design! This is part two of Zelda: A Link to the Past for Super Nintendo!
September 20, 2017
Well, we finally hit Episode 50, and to celebrate we're talking one of our all-time favorites! This week we discuss the weapons and items in part one of Zelda: A Link to the Past for Super Nintendo!
September 13, 2017
Will Nick and Eric be able to quiet the Streets of Rage? We tackle this Sega Genesis /Mega Drive game, and see if it lives up to the hype!
September 6, 2017
This week, we tackle two classic comic book inspired games for the Game Boy! Which will be our favorite? Batman or TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan?
August 30, 2017
This week we explore every level of Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts, and let you know if we think this game is worth your time! Join us in part two as we explore this Super Nintendo hit!
August 23, 2017
Can we handle a sequel to one of the toughest games of all time? Not in one episode! So tune in to part one of Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts for the SNES, and find out if we've got what it takes to beat this brutal game!
August 16, 2017
Head back into the 80's, it's time to roll through your your three favorite action franchises in one game, and that game is Contra for the NES!
August 9, 2017
This week we Kontemplate Mortal Kombat and Kompare versions across Konsoles! Join us on a blood Kode Kraze, Kartridge Kommandos!
August 2, 2017
This week, Nick and Cartridge Commando Abby take an impromptu look at Dragon Warrior for NES. Is the grind too much? Does this quest drag on? Join us and find out!
July 26, 2017
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the Podcast, we unleash Jaws on NES! Eric and Cartridge Commando Bill try and defend this much-maligned game in this weeks Minisode!
July 19, 2017
Mario is back on Game Boy, and now must fight his childhood friend Wario! Does that tiny screen do their epic battle justice? We discuss Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins in this week's episode!
July 12, 2017
The eternal struggle between the Belmont clan and Count Dracula started here! Is Castlevania as brutal as we remember? Listen in and find out if we beat it and if we find Christopher Bee!
July 5, 2017
What is a Rygar, why does he fight the bizarre creatures he does, and what's up with all the giant dudes? Don't worry- we crack the code and actually figure out a lot about this classic NES game!
June 28, 2017
Does Mickey have what it takes to fight a dragon, a guy, and the coolest Disney villain ever? We discuss Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse for the Genesis/ Mega Drive and find out!
June 21, 2017
This week we take you through the many worlds and bosses that Samus must face in this part two of Super Metroid!
June 14, 2017
Your favorite intergalactic bounty hunter rolls into the Cartridge Command Center. In part one this week, we debate her home planet's name, discuss her arsenal, and if Super Metroid is the best SNES game!
June 7, 2017
Hold tight for an Emergency Minisode as we discuss the sordid world of game Passwords, and get an update on Friday the 13th and more!
May 31, 2017
The Pink Puffball is back! Does this Game Boy game hold up to the NES adventure? Do you wear a fish like a wet suit? Find out in this week's episode!
May 24, 2017
Are we wise enough to handle Ys with ease? We tackle Ys: The Vanished Omens on the Sega Master System!
May 17, 2017
Grab a buddy and find out if Jackal for the NES holds up! We did, and we'll discuss the Konami co-op classic this week!
May 10, 2017
Put on some Vision Streetware, lace up your Vans, and comb your bangs over one eye, because we're playing Skate or Die for the NES this week!
May 3, 2017
Is this the best game staring a worm in a super suit? Listen in as we play Earthworm Jim 2 and discover if it's still as groovy as we thought!
April 26, 2017
It's time to rip up your jeans and break out the flannel, we're going back to the most X-treme of decades. Revisit the 90s as we play Comix Zone, a quirky view into the comics, games and music of that weird decade!
April 19, 2017
Join us for a pint sized adventure with another part of the Disney Afternoon crew! We find out if Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers for the NES is as good as it looks through the haze of our nostalgia on this weeks show!
April 12, 2017
Mario steps out of the Mushroom Kingdom and takes a turn for the weird in Super Mario Land for the Game Boy! Join us as we discuss this pint-sized adventure!
April 5, 2017
It's time to head into Hyrule! We venture forth in search of the Triforce of Wisdom and finally get to saving Princess Zelda in this episode!
March 29, 2017
The Legend of Zelda for the NES is a gaming masterpiece, and we're about to gush uncontrollably about it's many greatnesses! This week we discuss the revolutionary gameplay and meteoric impact of this classic game!
March 22, 2017
This week we focus on learning the 3 R's: Rocking, Rolling, and Racing! Let's burn rubber across the galaxy in Rock 'n' Roll Racing for the SNES!
March 15, 2017
Mega Man is back in his third game on the NES! Explore the evolution of the franchise with us as we try(and fail)to not compare it to it's predecessor!
March 8, 2017
Do you like ninjas? Do you like robots? We love both and use one to fight the other in this fast paced Genesis/ Mega Drive classic!
March 1, 2017
Does the U in U.N. Squadron stand for Unicorn? Will you feel the need for speed after playing this game? Is this SNES classic shoot em' up still worth playing? Listen to this week's show and find out!
February 22, 2017
Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES! Do we need to say more? This is the game that filled out Mario's roster! Listen in to find out who we run with and how we roll through Subcon!
February 15, 2017
This week we take a journey into the world of crime, mutants, robots, clones, and aliens! Grab your laser whip, hop in your combat sports car, and join us as we unravel the mysteries of Vice: Project Doom for the NES!
February 8, 2017
We dive deep into one of Sega's first franchises, as Wonder Boy kicks it up a notch to take on knights and dragons! How does It hold up? Find out on this weeks episode Wonder Boy in Monster Land for the Sega Master System!
February 1, 2017
This might be the best Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive game you've never played! One of us certainly thinks so! Check out this week's episode to discover who's got a new fave!
January 25, 2017
Is this the best Turtles game on a Nintendo system? Will you be craving pizza after listening to this episode? Listen in and find out!
January 18, 2017
You've had to play at least one of these two classic puzzle games! So listen to Nick and Eric discuss their finer points!
January 11, 2017
We take control of ninja Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden II for the NES. Was it as easy as Nick remembers, or as hard as Eric does? Listen in and find out!
January 4, 2017
We explore the origin of the series on the NES this week, as we discover if this game is the solid foundation of stealth that Metal Gear is known for!
December 28, 2016
This week we swing through the jungle with Donkey Kong Country! Do we find his millions of lost bananas? Do we enjoy ourselves while trying? Listen in to find out!
December 21, 2016
What classic NES game are we talking about this week? Is it Pony Tails? Cotton Tails? No, Duck Tales, wooooo ooo!
December 14, 2016
What is part god sim and part beat 'em up? It's Actraiser for the SNES! Join us as we discuss this strange gem!
December 7, 2016
The original outing of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog! Does his speed hold up? Can he ever compare to Mario? Find out as we talk about the first Sonic for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive!
November 30, 2016
Life Force, the oddly named awesome shoot 'em up! Is it as good as we remember? Find out as we talk about this classic NES game!
November 23, 2016
Do you prossess the patience and knowledge to best Dracula? Did we? Find out as we discuss Castlevania 2!
November 16, 2016
Is Kid Icarus for the NES as hard as they say? We chat about the winged warrior this week!
November 10, 2016
Are you a huge Kirby fan? Do you wonder why Smash Bros. has a tomato in it? We talk about the classic NES game Kirby's Adventure!
November 2, 2016
This week, we ponder the age-old mystery: is this the best Mega Man for the NES? Maybe of all time? Listen along and you be the judge!
October 26, 2016
We celebrate Halloween with the NES game Friday the 13th! Is it really as ugly as they all say? Or is there beauty hidden beneath a hockey mask? Find out with us!