Take a look back at the ATFP crew's first year on the air with this random collection of clips cobbled together in no discernible order... Some are funny, some are thoughtful, and some are just weird, but they all remind us why we love listening to these guys blabber on about the games we remember so fondly.
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Luke's trials with Sony customer support, Mikeatron's tribulations with an exploding face, and the triumphant(?) return of the original 400lb gorilla in Donkey Kong Country! This episode's music: "Donkey Kong Country Medley" by Nain Anglais (opening); "Fear Factory" by Anton Norling (closing)
The ATFP crew discusses one of the strangest 8-bit action/puzzlers, Clu Clu Land!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the horrors of the 2D-to-3D transition period, resetting a game for 5 hours for a silver trophy, and the seminal Neo Geo arcade shooter, Metal Slug! This episode's music: "Rocket Lounger" by virt (opening & closing)
The ATFP crew discusses Popo and Nana's one and only adventure, Ice Climber!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the most terrifyingly annoying sound in video games, Mikeatron's infinite loop of teleport block purgatory, and the first two adventures of the legendary Blue Bomber, Mega Man 1 & 2! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening); "Mega Man 2 - Stage Select and Metal Man" by The Advantage
The ATFP crew discusses the first NES head-or-gut punching game, Urban Champion!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Leif's inability to remember what he's talking about, Luke's inability to spell simple words, and Hudson's attempt to create a mascot for the TurboGrafx-16, Bonk's Adventure! This episode's music: "Prehistoric Xmas" by DJ Pretzel (opening & closing)
The ATFP crew discusses the most exciting newspaper delivery game of all time, Paperboy!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses spending 300 hours on a single game, synthesized voices on 8-bit systems, and the super-pink NES cute-fest Kirby's Adventure! This episode's music: "The Ballad of Sir Kibbles" by Suzumebachi (opening); "Creampuff Starship" by analoq (Closing)
The ATFP crew discusses the most homoerotic shooter ever made, Cho Aniki!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the importance of backward compatibility, Capcom's propensity for hurting people, and the insanely difficult Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts! This episode's music: "Ghosts 'n Goblins" by The Advantage (opening); "Ghosts 'n Goblins" by The Minibosses (Closing)
The ATFP crew discusses one of Luke's favorite multiplayer NES games, Super Dodgeball!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the past and future of indie games, Mikeatron's "Rubber Fist" rating scale, and the unclassifiable Genesis fright-fest Haunting Starring Polterguy! This episode's music: "Polterguy's Dilemma" by Tony Berkeley , Michael Bartlow> , and Don Veca (opening & closing)
The ATFP crew discusses Christina's obscure childhood favorite, Metro Cross!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses terrible writing in good video games, uses the word "Random" 273 times, and ruminates on the goofy Genesis cult-classic ToeJam & Earl! This episode's music: "ToeJam & Earl Theme Song" by John Baker (opening); "Mellow Groove" by John Baker (closing)
ATFP is at PRGE! On this special BONUS episode, Luke interviews Rick Weis, John Hancock, and Chuck Van Pelt, three of the primary organizers of Portland Retro Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service
ATFP is at PRGE! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses getting their moms into video games, the buyer's confusion (not remorse) of game collectors, and the Pacific Northwest's premier classic gaming event, Portland Retro Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service
On this special BONUS episode, Adam Dorsey joins the ATFP crew to discuss tragic childhood video game purchases, the merits and flaws of acheivements, motion-controlled Heavy Rain, and Adam's uncomfortable excitement for Dance Central! This episode's music: "Ikari Warriors" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
ATFP is at PAX! On this special BONUS episode, the ATFP crew discusses the growth and expansion of PAX, capacity crowds for live D&D, and Mikeatron and Jeff's lesbian relationship! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2 - Flashman" by The Advantage (opening & closing)
ATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Mikeatron's really good dump at PAX, the good, the bad, and the ugly of PAX cosplay, and some other crap about video games or something! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
ATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses peeing with the R Trigger, annoying PAX panel question-askers, and Patrick's unhealthy obsession with Duke Nuke 'Em! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening); "Backseat Driver" by Leif Chappelle (closing)
ATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew welcomes special guest Jeff Kalles of Penny Arcade and discusses hypocritical geek elitism, emotional impact in video games, and the sanitary nature of vinyl! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the phenomenon of Blizzard, games that sucked their lives away, and the SNES action-adventure legend Super Metroid! This episode's music: "Metroid" by The Minibosses (opening); "Brinstar" by Stemage (closing)
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses rediculous Vegas hotel rooms, the relativity of rarity, and one of the largest events in classic video gaming, the Classic Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service (opening & closing)
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses everyone buying Limbo, awesome ComiCon counter-protesters, and one of the most famous SNES RPG's of all time, Final Fantasy IV! This episode's music: "Battle With the Four Fiends" by The Black Mages (opening); "Into the Darkness (Celtic Moon Version)" composed by Nobuo Uematsu and performed by Maire Breatnach (closing)
The ATFP crew discusses Bub and Bob's first adventure, Bubble Bobble!
The ATFP crew discusses Nintendo's family-friendly jouster, Balloon Fight!
On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses stealing broken X-Boxes, heroes with loaded pants, and the TurboGrafx horror-fest Splatterhouse! This episode's music: "SplatterHouseMix" by Jose Rodriguez (opening); "Splatterhouse, Cathedral" by Nino (closing)
The ATFP crew discusses the most famous giant monkey in video game history, Donkey Kong!
