Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! On this week's episode I am joined by my friend Jordan to talk about an absolute classic? We dive into the Sonic Christmas Blast special from 1996 and it is well.... Boy its something that's for sure. End Song: Joy to Pallet Town Artist: Tee Lopes Album: Video Games Xmas https://gamechops.com/video-game-xmas-tee-lopes/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to b...
Dec 21, 2020•57 min
Cissy Jones is on the podcast today! Andrew and Dreahna from the EXP Point join me today in this kind of joint interview with her and we talk about her work on the Owl House as well as her now released game Call of the Sea! (Which you should all go and play) Cissy is one of my favorite guests from this year and I think you will all enjoy this episode! End Song: Quick Chip Jam Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Free to Stream https://gamechops.com/free-to-stream/ Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://ww...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Do you love XTREME SPORTS!? Then you probably loved Rocket Power when it came out in the late 90s/early 2000's. This weeks episode I had a wonderful conversation with Andy McElfresh who was one of the lead writers and developers for the show! We talk about how he got his start in the entertainment industry, his work on Rocket Power and where he is now! Definitely check out this episode of the show, especially for your XTREME people out there. End Song: I Am Error Artist: DJ Cutman Album: The Tri...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
This week on the podcast Kayle and Jerica from the JK! Games! Podcast join me to talk about arguably the best game on the PlayStation 3, The Last of Us. We dissect the story and banter about who the real villain of the game is. Follow JK! Games! on social media! Instagram Twitter Facebook End Song: Bonetrousle (Undertale) Artist: Flexstyle Album: Skeleton Brothers https://gamechops.com/4476-2/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://w...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This episode is a first for the show! In this week's episode I am joined by Mike Mika, a game designer from Digital Eclipse and Other Ocean. We talk about how he got started in the industry, his work with Disney on some of their games and a little bit of his work with the Video Game History foundation! This is definitely an episode to check out. End Song: Nostalgia Breaks Hearts Artist: Protodome Album: BLUESCREEN https://protodome.bandcamp.com/album/bluescreen Check out the Bit by Bit Foundatio...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this week's episode I am joined by the twitch streamer Xwater to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We talk about his journey to collecting 900 korok seeds all while breaking the game down in detail! Find Xwater on social media and Twitch! Twitch Twitter Instagram End Song: Prince Sidon Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 32 min
This week's episode is on a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. This week Dexter Morrill comes back onto the podcast to talk about what video game preservation is and why its important to preserve video game history! Contact Dexter! Twitter Instagram https://www.dexter-morrill.com/ Check out the Video Game History Foundation! https://gamehistory.org/ End Song: Wow Artist: Robotprins/Rymdkraft Album: Friend Force 2 https://robotprins.bandcamp.com/album/friend-force-2 Check out the Bit...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 37 min
This week on the show I am joined by nerdcore rapper Super Smack! We talk about how he first got into gaming and how video game music helped him find his own sound as an artist. It was great to get to know him and I hope to have him back on the show! End Song: Screens (ft. Schaffer the Darklord, LEZ the Lexicon Artist, Kadesh Flow) Artist: Super Smack Album: N/A https://song.link/CcqnDWp7GcjmM Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://w...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This is it! This is the finale for the Summer of PlayStation 2! This episode's format is a little different from my usual ones. My first guests on the podcast are the first people I knew who got a PS2, my Aunt and uncle, and they have quite a story of how they got their PS2! Later I am joined by Nerdbomber and Techtic from the Online Warriors podcast to go a little further into the history of the console and it's legacy. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss! Check out the Online ...
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Some mountains are scaled. Others are slain. This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Shadow of the Colossus! Andrew from The Experience Point on YouTube joins me to break the game down. We go through our emotional journey with the game while also throwing out some interesting facts about the development of the game! This is also the 2nd to last episode for the summer of PlayStation 2! Next week is the big PS2 retrospective. Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://www.youtube.co...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr 45 min
We are coming into the home stretch for the Summer of PS2! This week on the show Andrew from The EXP Point joins me to talk about the classic PS2 title Ico. We also go on random tangents about gross foods? Download the episode to learn more! Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdjwhu7mCSQZ_2f8V-61g End Song: Ocarina Of Time Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfounda...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min
BONUS EPISODE! This special bonus of episode of the podcast kind came out of no where. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dexter Morrill who is working on a children's book that focuses on video game history! We talk about his idea to make video game history more kid friendly and how he approached writing a children's book on it. Please check out Dexter's kickstarter and lets get this book funded! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/byte-sizedbooks/video-game-history-in-an-illustrated-childrens...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Just in time for the ooky spooky season, this weeks Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Castlevania: Curse of Darkness! Justin comes back onto the show to talk about one of his favorite video games on the PS2. We also find time to rant about our issues with big tech companies. Cause you know, they have so much in common with Castlevania right?? End Song: A Bloody Beginning Artist: Nokbient & bLiNd Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/a-bloody-beginning-nokbient/ Check out the Bit by Bit...
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 15 min
The Grand Theft Auto is a series I never was really able to get into. So I'm thankful James from the Know Geeks Allowed Podcast joined me for this weeks Summer of PlayStation 2 episode to talk all about it! We talk about some of the controversies surrounding the game and also share a few personal stories. End Song: Retroid Prime Artist: DJ-R Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/dj-r-retroid-prime/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://w...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 26 min
This week I have a jam packed episode for you all. This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Final Fanyasy X! Joining me for this episode the gamer David himself, Game Dave. Dave and I break the FF10 down in depth and also tangent into aspects from the other Final Fantasy games. Do you miss RPG world maps? This is the episode for you! Do you like random battles?? This is also the episode for you! Download and check it out! Check out Game Dave on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/...
Sep 20, 2020•2 hr 32 min
The Kingdom Hearts series has made it's triumphant return to the podcast! This week, first time guest, Dreahna and I talk about Kingdom Hearts 2! We talk about the ridiculous story of the Kingdom Hearts series, which worlds we like, which would we would like to see and more! End Song: Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts) Artist: Coffee Date Album: N/A http://smarturl.it/cdbeloved Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stil...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 10 min
This week's summer of PS2 is all about when Dungeons and Dragons meets the PlayStation 2! Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance is an action role playing game based in D&D 3rd edition rules and using the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. In layman's terms? Lots smashy smashy hits with swords. End Song: Spear of Justice Artist: Arcien Album: https://gamechops.com/hopes-and-dreams/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stil...
Sep 06, 2020•54 min
This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 is episode is all about another PS2 classic, God of War. Josh has his friend Greg come onto the podcast to talk about one of his favorite games. They also talk about whether they prefer gameplay or story in video games, the merits of both and how God of War meets both of those preferences. Check out Greg's movie! https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Have-Adventure-Greg-Poppa/dp/B07RP3BJ3Q End Song: Heartache Artist: Arcien Album: https://gamechops.com/hopes-and-dreams/...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 19 min
NINJAS! This episode for the Summer of PS2 is all about Shinobi by Sega. Kade from the Gaming Memories podcast joins Josh to talk about the first 3D entry in the classic Sega series. They talk all about the game and even find time to reminisce on the 3 ninjas movies. End Song: Mystic Cave Artist: Dj CUTMAN Album: Spindash 3 https://gamechops.com/spindash-3/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 21 min
It's another fighting game for this week's episode for the Summer of PlayStation 2! This episodes dives into Soulcalibur 2 and all it's glory. Josh invites his friend Jay on to discuss the game, the ins and outs of competitive fighting games and more! End Song: Fighting Artist: Mykah Album: Triple Triad https://gamechops.com/triple-triad/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
KAMEHAMEHA! This episode is all about Dragon Ball Z Budokai! Josh invite's his friend Blaine onto the podcast to talk about one of his favorite PS2 games. Besides talking about the game they have also dive into the logistics of crab core music. How does it relate to Dragon Ball? It doesn't. But you should still listen to this episode anyway. End Song: Vast Poni Canyon Artist: CG5 feat. GlitchxCity Album: Ultraball https://gamechops.com/ultraball/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www....
Aug 09, 2020•57 min
In this BONUS episode of the podcast I had the privilege of speaking with Cissy Jones! Cissy is most well known for voicing Delilah in Firewatch but she has also lent her voice to numerous other projects like Half-Life Alyx, The Walking Dead and Life is Strange! I had so much fun talking with her and I hope you all enjoy the episode! End Song: Run And Gun (La Tale (Western Gun Run)) Artist: Joshua Morse Album: Arcade Attack! https://gamechops.com/arcade-attack/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundatio...
Aug 05, 2020•52 min
DEVIL MAY CRY. This week Josh invites his friend Cody on to discuss the game that launched the series! They talk about game mechanics, story, the setting and most importantly, how cool Dante is. End Song: Hallway to Hell Artist: Joshua Morse Album: VLAD II https://gamechops.com/vlad2/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 38 min
For this week's Summer of PlayStation 2 episode Josh invites his friend Brenna on to talk about the game Okami! Download the episode and learn about this stunning game and it's amazing art style. End Song: Scumbag Alley VIP Artist: Mykah Album: BASStion https://mykah.bandcamp.com/album/basstion Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 22 min
This week on the podcast Josh and his friend Brian are talking Katamari Damacy! The Katamari series is one of the most unique and strange series in gaming and this episode dives deep into the first installment in the series. End Song: Katamari on the Rocks Artist: Dj Jo Album: Katamari Dance With Me https://gamechops.com/katamari/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod...
Jul 19, 2020•56 min
The Summer of PS2 continues to roll along and this week's episode is devoted to discussing Metal Gear Solid 2! Joining Josh this week is Erika Gwynn, host of the Apex and the Abyss podcast and co-host of the Monster Madness podcast! They dive into the game and talk about the development of the game and their personal experiences in it. Download the episode and check it out! End Song: Millennium Future Stardust Speedway (Sonic CD) Artist: RobKTA Album: Club Needlemouse https://music.gamechops.com...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 30 min
It's a BONUS episode of Still Loading! This week Josh interviews composer Gareth Coker about his work on Ori and the Will of the Wisps as well as his work on Minecraft and Ark: Survival Evolved! They dive into Gareth's gaming memories, some of his musical pet peeves and more! End Song: Main Theme Album: Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Original Soundtrack) Artist: Gareth Coker https://www.amazon.com/Will-Wisps-Original-Soundtrack-Recording/dp/B0859G9KH1 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https:/...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 36 min
The third week of the Summer of PlayStation 2 is here! This week Josh invites his friend Ben on to talk about the 3rd series of the major PS2 platformers, Sly Cooper. Download the episode and listen to this deep dive into the first game of the series, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. End Song: Asgore (Undertale Remix) Artist: dj-jo Album: N/A http://smarturl.it/AsgoreDj-jo Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Week 2 of the Summer of PS2 is here! On this episode Josh invites Tristan on to take a deep dive into the original Ratchet & Clank game from 2002! Does this game still hold up to modern standards? What is a R.Y.N.O. !? Download and find out! End Song: Breakfast with K.K. [ 7 AM ] Artist: Ben Briggs & ectogemia Album: Animal Cross - K.K. and Friends https://gamechops.com/kk-and-friends/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://w...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min
The summer of PlayStation 2 is here! All throughout this summer (and a little into the fall) we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the PS2! To kick it all off we are talking about the FIRST game in the Jak and Daxter series, Jak and Daxter the Precursor Legacy. End Song: Bright and Early [ Wild World Main Theme ] Artist: Ben Briggs & ectogemia Album: Animal Cross - K.K. and Friends https://gamechops.com/kk-and-friends/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation....
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
