Ever want to know what happened behind the scenes at the biggest videogame magazine of late 90's / early aughts? Former editor of EGM magazine, Greg Sewart, shares stories about life at the magazine, what we've lost with the decline of print media, and journalistic integrity. It's a timely conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Follow Greg Sewart on Twitter @sewart Player One Podcast: https://www.playeronepodcast.com/ Generation 16: https://www.youtube.com/c/sewart Support the show...
Oct 18, 2021•48 min•Ep. 22
While most of my friends and I were knee deep in our SNES fandom in the early 90's, another contender was making waves and taking names. The Sega Genesis, or the Mega Drive outside North America, was becoming a cult classic and an irritating bug in the ear for those of us still fighting the Bit Wars. Year later, I've come to appreciate the Genesis for it's unique take on 16 bit gaming and some of the classics on the system. Join me and a panel of Sega crazies as we discuss the Genesis. Starring ...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
War. War never changes. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we examine a strange time in gaming history where friendships hinged on consoles and fandoms more than sports teams and musical taste. And yes, since it's still happening today, we examine the phenomenon through modern eyes and try to sort out why we're still battling over which system is best. Staring: Greg Sewart of Player One Podcast (@sewart and @p1podcast on Twitter) Steve Luzader Jeff and Trevor from New Dad Gaming Podcast (@n...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 20
When I was in college, my first job was as an after-hours janitor in an elementary school. Brian, also known as Since Spacies on Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube, started his professional career as a Sega game counselor. On this week's episode, Brian shares his unique position as a part of Sega's most exciting era along with personal stories of his history with games . Starring: Brian aka Since Spacies - @sincespacies on Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube Check out Level Zero Podcast - @levelzeropod on Tw...
Sep 20, 2021•55 min•Ep. 19
The world of retro videogame collecting is in a strange place. Once an opportunity to rebuild the libraries, and memories, of childhood, the hobby's become big money and big business. On this week's episode, we look at retro collecting from two perspectives - through the stories of the collectors and the point of view of a retro retailer. Starring: Ryan aka @retrogamebrews on Twitter and Twitch. Jeremy aka @ducksindisguise on Twitter and Twitch. George aka G to the Next Level (@gtothenextlevel o...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 18
The SNES was THE RPG machine. Dozens of genre classics were developed for the system in the early to mid 90's. And while we deep dived into one of them last week, this episode is all about the best of the rest. Time to celebrate an amazing array of world class titles on this week's A Gamer Looks at 40. Starring Moses Norton aka @thewellredmage on Twitter. Bobby Tucker Steve Luzader Mike Albertin from Games My Mom Found Podcast (@momfound) Blue Williams (@wrytersview on Twitter) Darryl (@MysterTh...
Aug 30, 2021•59 min•Ep. 17
A game so beloved by the world it warrants it's own episode, Chrono Trigger is a defining moment in the genre of JRPG's. Join myself and a cast of fellow Chrono Crazies as we delve into the heart of what makes this legendary title worthy of every accolade it's ever recieved. Starring: Moses Norton of the-pixels.com (@thewellredmage on Twitter). Mike Albertin of Game My Mom Found Podcast (@momfound on Twitter) Ryan of RGB High Score (@retrogamebrews on Twitter). Darryl (@MysterThou on Twitter) Su...
Aug 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 16
Ready for a random complication of memories, thoughts, and opinions? Side Quests Vol 2 has you covered. Our largest episode yet features rental stories, recollections of the Intellivison, Mario 3 competitions, demo discs, and descending into parental madness. A grab bag of good times! Starring: Andrew Craig Andy of Cafe, BTW (@LoveRetroBTW on Twitter) Jeremy aka @ducksindisguise on Twitter Steve Luzader Daryl aka @MysterThou on Twitter Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found Podcast (@momfound on Tw...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
One a charming platformer that saved the SNES from Bit War irrelevance, the other a planet scouring adventure the likes nobody had seen before, Super Metroid and Donkey Kong Country ruled the 16 bit landscape. Join myself and a cast of fellow fans as we look back on these classic titles one memory at a time. Starring: Blue Williams (@wrytersview on Twitter) Jeremy aka @ducksindiguise on Twitter Joe Corio Trevor and Jeff from the New Dad Gaming Podcast (@newdadgaming on Twitter) Bobby Tucker Supp...
Aug 09, 2021•44 min•Ep. 14
While we can all agree the SNES was a landmark console, it's nothing without the titles to play on it. In this episode, we share stories of the games that marked our history with this 16 bit wonder. From the familiar classics to weird relics of a bygone era, this episode covers them all! Starring Blue Williams (@wrytersview on Twitter) Greg from the Level Zero Podcast (@LevelZeroPod on Twitter) Bobby Tucker Steve Luzader Jeremy (@ducksindiguise on Twitter) Joe Corio Trevor from New Dad Gaming Po...
Aug 01, 2021•49 min•Ep. 13
For kids of my generation, the Super Nintendo equaled magic. A sea change evolution from our tired NES's, it captured our imaginations in immeasurable ways. On this episode, we talk about the console, our memories of how we acquired it, and some of the standout titles that made it sing. Staring: Blue Williams Bobby Tucker Greg of the Level Zero Podcast (@LevelZeroPod on Twitter) Steve Luzader Jeremy aka Ducks in Disguise (@ducksindiguise on Twitter) Justin of the Baseball and Whatever Podcast (@...
Jul 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 12
It's amazing when a character changes your life. When a bunch of pixels on a TV screen touches you in a way no other medium can manage. Ryan from the Games With Coffee blog shares three personal stories of how he was sculpted by Sonic the Hedgehog. Ryan's Story: https://normalhappenings.com/2020/06/23/sonic-the-character-that-defines-ryan-from-games-with-coffee/ Ryan's Fan Ficton Epic, Mobius VII: https://gameswithcoffee.com/fanficton/mobius-vii/ Support the show...
Jul 19, 2021•42 min•Ep. 11
In this two part episode, we explore how The Legend of Zelda helped shape a person's life for the better and tell a cautionary tale of the tragic ramifications of skipping 16 bit dialogue boxes. Starring: Andrew Craig Greg of the Level Zero podcast (@levelzeropod on Twitter). Check out Classic Game Fest at classicgamefest.com. Runs July 24th and 25th in Austin, TX at the Palmer Events Center. Tickets still available as of this recording. Support the show...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 10
Y'all keep talking about it, so I'll keep recording it! On this episode of AGLA40, we continue to deep dive into our beloved Game Boys. Not only do we hear more about the games that made it special, we show some love to the competition and talk for days about Links Awakening. Join me for another 100 miles further down the Game Boy Highway. Support the show
Jul 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 9
In 1989, a grey brick dropped from the heavens into the laps of a generation of bored kids on road trips across the world. Join me and a crew of fellow portable gamers as we explore the Game Boy phenomenon through the stories of our time with it. Guests: Joe Coiro Blue Williams: @wrytersview on Twitter Ryan aka RBG High Score: @Retrogamebrews on Twitter Trevor Alexander: Co-host of New Dad Gaming (@newdadgaming on Twitter) Michael K Hughes: Co-host of Games My Mom Found (@momfound on Twitter). B...
Jun 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 8
With over 700 games in the North American NES library, fans had a huge library to pick from. From classic titles to hidden gems, from well worn classics to anthropomorphic tomatoes, this week's guests mine the length and breadth of this legendary catalog. As always, if you have a story to share on A Gamer Looks at 40, send me a message on Twitter at @agamerlooksat40 or an old school email at agamerlooksat40@gmail.com Guests: Blue Williams: @wrytersview on Twitter Michael K Hughes - @KaidanXain o...
Jun 21, 2021•39 min•Ep. 7
In the course of doing the interviews that make up these episodes, there are dozens of side stories and anecdotes that simply don't fit in a standard episode. Side Quests is the place where I collect those tidbits into a digestible package for everyone to enjoy. Featuring stories from: Shaan Shirazi Blue Williams - @wytersview on Twitter Moses Norton - @thewellredmage on Twitter Trevor Alexander - co-host of the New Dad Gaming Podcast, @NewDadGaming on Twitter Joe Coiro Support the show...
Jun 14, 2021•43 min•Ep. 6
Part 2 of our scuba dive into the world of Mario is a straightforward putt that takes numerous twists and turns. I chat with Moses Norton aka The Well Red Mage about who Mario is as a character, as an ideal, as a design, as a player surrogate, and as a piece of enduring video game history. Follow Moses at @thewellredmage on Twitter. Check out his newest project at www.the-pixels.com. Support the show
Jun 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 5
Discussed and dissected for the last 35 years, Mario is the most recognizable video game character in the history of ever. What can a 40 year old with a microphone in Texas add to the conversation? Do what I hope this show does well - highlight the personal opinions, recollections, and memories of this world famous plumber. Thanks for listening! Guests: Blue Williams - @wrytersview on Twitter Michael K Hughes - @KaidanXain on Twitter Joe Corio Trevor Alexander of the New Dad Gaming podcast - htt...
May 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 4
Have you ever been on the outside looking in? When you pick a side that runs counter to popular consensus, the feeling of isolation can be real. But what if that divide wasn't your choice? Join Joey and I as we tell the story of a Sega kid in a Nintendo world. Staring: Joe Coiro. The man has no social media or plugs, so if you see him in the street, slap him a high five. Support the show
May 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 3
If you were born in the 80's or 90's, chances are you've stepped foot into an arcade. A magical place where kids could be kids in a maze of electronic entertainment wasn't just an excuse to plunk quarters into Mortal Kombat. It was a society all to it's own and inspired a generation of kids to make videogames a part of who they are. On this episode, we go from cabinets in shady establishments to arcades the size of a full sized office and everywhere in between in search of the heart behind this ...
May 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 2
What starts as a depressing film about PTSD, runaways, and childhood drownings became the first time kids saw moving footage of Super Mario Bros 3. We weren't there for the drama. We were there for the reveal. Listen as my best friend Joey and I recount our personal experience of seeing The Wizard in theaters. We were 8, the hype was real, and the moment was forever etched into the back of our memories. Support the show
May 15, 2021•18 min•Ep. 1
Got 89 seconds? Spend them learning about A Gamer Looks at 40, a brand new podcast documenting the history of video games through the stories of those who lived it. Support the show
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