The show finally, and rightfully returns to the Sega Genesis with the sequel X-Men 2: The Clone Wars! Joining me are brothers Alex and Luke of Low 5 Gaming as we discuss our love for the franchise and comics and what our thoughts are on the changes made to this beloved Sega game. Show Alex and Luke some love over at Low 5 Gaming Consider donating to the Patreon Official Links (Instagram/Twitter/Merch etc) Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 86
This week I'm releasing a special Patreon episode here on the main feed! It's a great conversation I had with Chris of A Novel Console about the entire Star Fox franchise from its inception to last gasps of air. Where should the franchise go from here? What could be remade and what are our favorite games of the bunch?? Give some love to A Novel Console Consider donating to the Patreon Official Links (Instagram/Twitter/Merch etc)...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Every once in awhile a phenomenon arises from out of nowhere and for the podcast it's Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins! In the podcasting world there's no rhyme or reason an episode hits, but this one did! So bare down and nash your teeth as we explore one of the most difficult games on the NES! Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free episodes and much more! Further support the show by visiting the merch store ! Treat yourself to something...
Aug 14, 2023•48 min
This week on the podcast we're revisiting my 3rd and most popular Zelda episode on Link's Awakening! https://www.playalongpod.com/ Check out Play Along Podcast https://www.playalongpod.com/ Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free episodes and much more! Further support the show by visiting the merch store ! Treat yourself to something nice, we know you deserve it!...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 59 min
It's only appropriate we're getting to revisit such a "classic" episode of the podcast during this special run. It's the episode on Donkey Kong Classics!
Jul 03, 2023•52 min
This week we're revisiting an episode I did on a modern indie darling, Hades! This was the first time I was joined by long time friend of the show Eric Gess of Unlockables Podcast (formerly Sidequest Podcast) as we talked about how Xbox Live Arcade shaped modern indie gaming, how Hades sprouted from the frustration of working within EA and how much this game took over our lives. Check out The Unlockables HERE! Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to a...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 21 min
This summer we're taking a look back at some of the most popular episodes of the program and with Keigh3 right around the corner and my E3 coverage from 2021 being in the top 10 most listened to episodes, this is the perfect time to revisit this tiny time capsule. How many of these were released? How many were broken? And how many do you even remember existing in the first place?! Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free episodes and much more! F...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Time has not been kind to early Genesis games. Everyone remembers Sega post Sonic, but don't really talk about what it was like before Sonic. Unless you're from the UK.And though B-Ross from Super Garbage Day is not English, him and I share fond memories of growing up with The Revenge of Shinobi. How does this compare to everything that came before it? Why is the soundtrack so damn good?! WHY IS SPIDER-MAN HERE?!? And does the game still hold up today?? Check out Super Garbage Day: Website Youtu...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 85
On the pilot episode of the Main Quest Matinée Ryan and Keith sell you on the idea of why they deserve to talk about film adaptations of their favorite video games! But really it is about them and their love of movies, what films have affected them the most and what their favorite genre's are. And they wrap the discussion up by asking the question: Do film adaptations of video games need to exist? They also discuss the rules for the new program because these movies are being ranked baby! So if y...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
If you thought commercialism within the gaming market died in the 80's, you're terribly mistaken. As you can see from the games I've covered so far, I couldn't escape the licensed games that plagued the store shelves. Taz-Mania is one of those and to help carry the burden that is this Genesis game is Josh from Still Loading. We recount our memories of Looney Tunes becoming the zeitgeist for middle America "attitude" and try to decide if this game still stands the test of time. Find Josh and Stil...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 84
Here is just a small sample of a Patreon exclusive episode about the Star Fox franchise! I was joined by Chris Dominguez from A Novel Console. You can find what they do HERE! Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free episodes and much more! Further support the show by visiting the merch store ! Treat yourself to something nice, we know you deserve it!...
May 12, 2023•21 min
GET OVER HERE! Because today on the show I am joined by Mortal Kombat enthusiast and host of MK Podquest Neal! We fall into a deep pit of history of this inaugural game and not only speaking to its importance to Sega's success but how it helped changed the very foundation of how we consume video games as a form of media. Find Neal and everything he does: MK Podquest Crew Expendable Neal's Retro Gaming Page Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free epi...
May 01, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 83
And before you know it, Player Vs Podcast is coming to and end. But there's still one game left to talk about! We're still in the realm of Playstation and what else goes better together than them and Squaresoft? The RPG juggernaut of the 90's is in their prime and experimenting more than ever, with Einhänder being their first foray into the shooter genre. How well does this game stand out from their regular output? And does it still hold up today?! Wanna support the show AND get more content? Ch...
Apr 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 82
Now that the podcast has been around for 3 years, I can now draw a circle, use a fork and play well with other podcasts! This would usually be time best used for bragging and what I have or haven't accomplished for the show but this episode isn't about the past. Instead it's about looking ahead and what the future will bring along with some big announcements! But most of all, it's a solid 20 minutes of appreciation for everything you diehards have gave to me. Onward to year 4! Find more Main Que...
Apr 20, 2023•25 min
The 90's were a wild time. Video games were becoming adolescents, a new competitor hit the market, Nintendo was no longer King and 3D gaming was the wave of the future. Video games were no longer bound to a flat plane of existence, there's no way we would ever go back to that! Wait, no, that's wrong. This is the type of thinking that did Punky Skunk in. If it wasn't bad enough that it was another mascot platformer, it also came out at the wrong time. But can it bust out from those 1998 restraint...
Apr 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
This is what happens when a dare comes to fruition! Let's hope both parties get what they want out of this because Player VS Podcast/Listener Request Month rolls on with a Super Nintendo game that drowned in the ocean full of mascot platformers. Ardy Lightfoot does a lot to separate itself from the pack but to what extent? Did Ardy have enough going for it that it could've done better with a great marketing push? Listen and find out! Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store!...
Apr 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 80
Player VS Podcast is BACK! Another year, another batch of episodes you dear listeners have picked for me. And we're kicking the year off with a late Playstation game Silent Bomber! Hear as I struggle to pronounce the main characters name just as much as the voice actors. Is this Metal Gear for babies? Does the game need to veer off into Resident Evil territory? Speaking of Resident Evil, what's the deal with the voice acting? It's the sunset years of the Playstation, but does this game still hol...
Apr 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 79
We're after the emeralds once again! It's one half of a larger game, Sonic The Hedgehog 3! I know, I know, Sonic hasn't had the best of showings here on the podcast but this time he's got some back up from Belt Buckle Bill (Two Guys One Game/The Reviews Brothers) as we both discuss how the game was made, what happened for it to get split in half, and whether or not it holds up today. If you're coming from the Sonic 1 & 2 episodes...you might be in for a surprise! Find Belt Buckle Bill: Commo...
Mar 20, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 78
Ooga booga! Arggle brigagla's episode, reoccurring ooga arggle Paul bugga bugl bork borgle. Snarkus burg Core Design's earliest ooga, Chuck Rock! Bork borgle bruggle blug burg arggle? Booga arggle brigglel gurrrrggaa borgle? Bissglag gunga grug drabble! Follow Paul on his errands HERE , and more from him HERE! Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the show! [email protected]...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 77
Imagine being a child in the early 90's, being into dinosaurs, and something like Primal Rage is released. Dinosaurs and other primordial beasts battling it out on your home consoles!?! A dream come true, right? Right?! Well we're gonna find out as I talk about the hoops Atari jumped through to get the game made and what it's like to play now! Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the show! [email protected]
Feb 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 75
When Sonic burst onto the scene it shook the gaming scene to its foundation with flashy graphics, fast paced action and infectious music. It kicked in the door of the house Nintendo helped create and made itself at home and Sega a name to be aware of. Of course a sequel would be the first thing on Sega's mind, right? Well...not exactly. The history of Sonic 2 isn't as cut and dry as you might think, and as far as the gaming holding up today....well that seems to be contentious as well...so this ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 74
Yo dawg! This is gonna be the most happenin', chillaxin' episode on the scene! So sit right down as I set you up with tha most craziest game on the Genesis so far, Toejam & Earl! This game had people sayin' whhhaaaat?!? Hell, even Sega said whhaaaat?!? But it ain't no sweat, cuz there were 3 more games, son. And I'm gonna tell ya all about 'em. For real. Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the show! [email protected]...
Feb 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 73
What's cooler than being cool? Strapping on your VR helmet and diving into a video game that has been kidnapping and killing children in your neighborhood in which you apply a dozen powerups to get yourself through over 100 levels to prove you can make it out alive unlike the filthy casuals before you. Yup, that's Kid Chameleon, and to help me break it down beyond that I have Twin Galaxies world record holders Willie and Ginger from Grand Rapidians Play Video Games on to talk about one of STI's ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 72
After a handful of Genesis episodes, and several dozen Nintendo games, it's finally the opposite side of the console war. Sonic The Hedgehog was the anti-Nintendo missile Sega needed that finally broke the industry wide open and offered up the competition some people were looking for. Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast joins the quest today as we talk about why this game is so important and what it's like playing it today... Check out and support Retro Hangover HERE! Support the show ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 71
Brought to you LIVE! (sort of) from the Main Quest theater, it's the 3rd celebration of an entire year in video games! This year's show is bigger than ever! There's a lot to take in and a ton of games to talk about. Special thanks to everyone involved in making this the biggest celebration in gaming on the internet and of course a MASSIVE thanks to everyone who has checked out the show over the past year! Enjoy your gaming! GOTY Contributors: Secret Levels Podcasat Grand Rapidians Play Video Gam...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 50 min
It's a brand new year and I'm starting it with a relaxed fit episode. I'm putting down the controllers, shelving the games and answering your questions! There's a little something for everyone...and I mean EVERYONE...how much of a retro gamer am I? Where can you buy a bidet? What's my favorite franchise? Disco Elysium?? And pet names! Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the show! [email protected]...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Another year of the Ghoulcade concludes with an extensive talk on the genre I wouldn't have a gimmick without, horror video games! This week I am joined by the guru of ghastliness, the authority on agony, Ryan from List Off Podcast to go down memory lane and touch on various games throughout the genres short but storied history and what the future may bring for one of our favorite genres! Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the s...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 70
This special edition of the Ghoulcade marches on as I discuss one of the more niche games on the Genesis, Haunting Starring Polterguy. Corporate greed, malicious intent, dark money, and bears in hell. This game has it all. It's like the Sims but if you could create a haunted house! But does it hold up today? Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write in to the show! [email protected]...
Dec 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 69
Happy Horror Days! Better late than never, it's the 3rd annual Ghoulcade! We're kicking the month off with a man that has a pantheon of Lunar curses. Or perhaps just cursed from hell. It's Altered Beast! Phil from Deleted Saves rises from his grave as we break down the development and gameplay, and wax poetically about Sega's early years in the market. Catch Deleted Saves: Homepage Twitter Instagram Support the show further and DRIP HARD @ the Redbubble store! Follow the show on Instagram Write ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 68
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