Everyone's favorite cuddly firebreather is finally making his appearance on Still Loading. This episode dives into the first game in the Spyro serie, Spyro the Dragon. I'm joined by my good friend Chris (@britishbondaddict) to talk about Insomniac's landmark PS1 3D platformer. We discuss why this game was so important for sony, how it feels to control today and we debate over if the music is good (I may have some hot takes). End Song: Ice Ice Dragon Artist: RobKTA + Starstorm Album: N/A https://...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 5 min
Its another not-so-mini mini episode! It is the penultimate episode of our Captain N series and we are covering episodes 5 and 6 of season 3! Dexter of course is back and we break down the episodes A Tale of Two Dogs and Battle of the Basketball Know-it-Alls. This month we finally see the return of the entire N team being all together in an episode! And Mother Brain's crew is here too! End Song: Mega Man 3 Snake Buster Artist: Shinray Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03767 Check out the B...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This episode has long been in the making. Back in August I shared on social media that I finally was having my mom on the show, though I kept it vague as to what she was coming on to talk about. This episode is a bit hard to describe what it's about, but at it's core it is a very personal episode for me. I'm joined by my Mom, my friend CJ and my friend Jamie to talk about the various memories of gaming growing up. And while this isn't focused solely on memories of a games, console or genre; it i...
Nov 05, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Nostalgia, as they say, is one hell of a drug. This week on the show I'm revisiting a game I covered A LONG time ago, in fact this topic was originally covered in the 2nd episode ever of the podcast! But that episode, along with 5 or 6 others, is hidden away over on soundcloud; so I figured it was about damn time I cover it again. This week I am talking about one of my favorite childhood games, an obscure Mac game called Power Pete (later renamed to Mighty Mike). Joining me to help me break down...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
October can't end without me at least TRYING to play a spooky game! I'm joined by my good friend Lukas Eggen from the LAN Parties Podcast to discuss the Tarsier Studios' puzzle platform horror adventure game Little Nightmares. I'm not normally a fan of horror games but it was a lot of fun getting to explore this little game. Lukas and I discuss the game's themes, mechanics and more. Does this game show the darkness hidden in all of us? Or is it a representation of how the world can wear us down?...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Video game history has had a special place in my heart for quite some time. I've done a full episode on the topic with my Captain N co-host Dexter, I include history about all the games I cover in each episode and I interview people who write books on game history. It's a topic that I'm very passionate about. Joining me today on the show is Stephen Frost, who is the head of production at the game developer Digital Eclipse. Digital Eclipse is the studio responsible for the Atari 50 collection and...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In this month's Captain N episode Dexter and I get to return to Castlevania and Tetris! The two episodes from season 3 that we cover are episodes 3 & 4, Return to Castlevania and Totally Terisized. Learn all about the Simon Belmont Awards, the confusion of names on gravestones and why this Tetris episode scared the crap outta Dexter when he was a kid! End Song: Vampire Killer Artist: James Landino Album: Smooth McGroove Remixed 2 https://gamechops.com/smooth-mcgroove-remixed-2/ Check out the...
Oct 08, 2023•55 min
FRESH MEAT! This week on the show I am joined by Shane Koski from the Retro Hangover Podcast to discuss the first entry in the iconic Blizzard series Diablo. Shane and I go a little off the rails while somehow staying on topic? We discuss how the game's mechanics were super influential at the time, how the game's loot system is so unique and even we find some time to debate what having fun in a game really means. Check out Retro Hangover HERE End Song: Diablo "Wet Grass Inspired" Artist: AmIEviL...
Oct 01, 2023•2 hr 42 min
It's been quite some time since I have covered an Uncharted game. I started a Naughty Dog series a long while ago and went through all the Uncharted games made by Naughty Dog and FINALLY I am rounding out my coverage of the game series with a wonderful discussion on Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a Vita title that helped shape more of the Vita than you know and featured a lot of new an unique mechanics because of it being on the Vita. I am joined by Bill Barber from the Gami...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 28 min
The final season of Captain N is HERE! Season 3 is a little different than 1 and 2 for a few reasons, but notably the episodes are only 10 minutes long now! So to compensate for that Dex and I are covering 2 episodes of season 3 for each episode of our ongoing look into the show. Not gonna lie either, these episodes have been the wildest yet... End Song: Born To Rave Artist: Graz and E*Tank Album: Super Standards https://gamechops.com/graz-and-etank-born-to-rave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundat...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Licensed games are interesting. Either they are phenomenal adaptations like GoldenEye and Spiderman 2, or they are absolute garbage like Superman 64 or (insert most Simpsons games here). This week on the show I had a chat with author Chris Carton, who has written a book all about games that are based on movie licenses. We talk about his research process, how many games he covers in the book, what movies he wish had games and so much more! Check out his book HERE Find Chris's other books HERE Fol...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
As with every decade, there are hobbies and activites that propell beyond just a temporary fad. Skateboarding had growing and waning periods of popularity but after the release of a small little game called Tony Hawk's Pro Skater it propelled into the stratosphere. I'm joined this week by Dave from Remember 64 and Jiggy from the YouTube channel Jiggy Lookback to discuss the iconic skateboarding video game. While it may not have been the first skating game it sure as hell set the standard for the...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 45 min
One of my favorite parts of podcasting is getting to meet some of the incredibly talented people that lend their voices to help our favorite characters come to live. Joining me this week on the show is actress, voice over artist and improvisor Elizabeth Saydah. We talk about her performance as Riley in the recently released Oxenfree 2, improv and we even find time to talk about what her favorite smell is. End Song: Star Festival Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World 2 https://gamechops.com/supe...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
It's BACK! Last year I released an episode called "Final Fantasy Fantasy Draft" which was a 2.5 hour long episode where 4 guests tried to "draft" their ideal Final Fantasy while competing with each other. It was basically what happens when Final Fantasy and fantasy sports mixed. Luckily, there is no knowledge of fantasy sports required to enjoy this episode! Just tune in and enjoy this celebration of all things Final Fantasy This time there are some new things added/changed! Ther are 4 new guest...
Aug 20, 2023•3 hr 12 min
It's hard to believe but we have reached the finale of season 2 of the Captain N series. There is only one season (more like half a season) left of the show. Dexter Morrill and I break down episode 13 of season 2, Germ Wars. What is a video virus? Why does Kid Icarus have an arrow for everything and yet nothing? And apparently Kevin is actually the only human on the N team? Even though season 1's finale involved Mega Man becoming a real boy? Find out the answers to all of this and more in this m...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min
It seems like more and more indie games are causing big waves in the gaming zeitgeist. One of the earlier examples of this is the game being covered in this episode. I am joined by Anthony from the Indie Diarist Podcast to discuss the acclaimed indie game To the Moon. We discuss some of the game's history, its thematic material and how it affected us personally. We discuss the morality explored in this game and how sometimes just one line can really affect you. It was an amazing discussion and I...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 35 min
This episode has been a LONG time coming. I am joined by Kade from the Gaming Memories Podcast to talk about one of my personal favorite games, Medal of Honor. The original Medal Of Honor games holds a VERY special place in my heart as it was something my dad and I bonded over and sparked my interest in World War 2 history. Kade and I dive into the game's history, how it changed the FPS genre and much more! Check out Gaming Memories HERE End Song: Terra Artist: Tee Lopes Album: N/A https://gamec...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 49 min
What episode topic could POSSIBLY follow a full 2.5 hours retrospective on the Famicom? Of course it is a breakdown of basically the first Nintendo movie, The Wizard. I am joined by two wonderful returning guests to discuss this bizarre film. Jared from the Play Along Podcast and returning from last week and Stephan Reese also known as the Art of Nintendo Power. We discuss how carving your name into a tree could be a good business card, the logistics of twinkie truck delivery routes and we argue...
Jul 23, 2023•2 hr 10 min
The Famicom, known as the Nintendo Entertainment System over here in North America, is arguably one of the most important systems of all time. Well it turns out this year is the 40th anniversary of the console's launch in Japan so it is WELL overdue for me to cover it here on Still Loading. To help me discuss this legendary system I am joined by Stephan Reese from the non-profit Interactive Art Collection (also known as The Art of Nintendo Power on Twitter), Try from the YouTube channel My Life ...
Jul 16, 2023•2 hr 22 min
This month's Captain N is by far one of the STRANGEST episodes of the show so far (and that's saying something...). Dexter and I are joined by our good friend Gabe Swarr. Gabe specifically requested to join us for this episode and I am SO glad he did. This episode may be listed as mini in the title but it is ANYTHING but mini. Join us in this wild journey as we learn about the Captain N treatment of Paperboy. End Song: RushRushRush (Mykah's Turbo Charged Remix) Artist: Mykah Album: N/A https://w...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min
This episode was chosen by my wonderful Patrons! I'm joined by game journalist Kate Gray to discuss the visual novel 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors. We discuss the themes and story of the game in depth while poking a bit of fun at it's writing. I had a wonderful time discussing this game and am very grateful my patrons chose this one. End Song: Bayou Boogie Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World 3 https://gamechops.com/slw3/ Follow Kate Gray on Twitter and Instagram ! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundat...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The time has come FINALLY for me to discuss Sega's iconic beat 'em up franchise Streets of Rage. I'm joined by Chris from Retro Hangover and Coury from My Life in Gaming to discuss the first game in the series. What makes this game stand out from other beat 'em ups? Why is the music so damn good? This was my first time playing this game and I had a lot of fun trying to answer those questions and more on this episode. Find Retro Hangover HERE Find My Life in Gaming HERE Find Here's My Question Fo...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min
I'm a huge fan of niche game history and this week's episode is about as niche as it gets. I'm joined by Bill from the Gaming and Collecting podcast to take a look at Sega's first ever console, the Sega SG-1000. The SG-1000 released the same exact day as Nintendo's Famicom (known as the NES/Nintendo Entertainment System here in the North America). Bill and I talk about the console, it's games and what the system did for Sega moving forward. If you have ever wanted to dive into an obscure corner ...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Jala-Chan returns! I'm joined by Dexter and Jala to discuss episode 11 of season 2 for Captain N the Game Master, I Wish I Was a Wombatman. What started as a bizarre 1-off character in season 1 episode 3 has turned into its own full-length episode. We break down all the zaniness of this episode and talk a disturbingly long time about wombat nipples. End Song: Impending Something (Marble Madness - Stage 2) Artist: Doni Album: Button Masher Remastered https://gamechops.com/button-masher/ Check out...
Jun 11, 2023•56 min
Rounding out this brief BioSHOOK series is a massive episode on BioShock Infinite with friend of the show Mick Arcade. Infinite is one of the those games that has become polarizing over the years but Mick and I both love it. In replaying the game for this episode I FINALLY understood the story and it was so much fun to discuss. Listen in as Mick and I test out our theories of constants and variables and determine which Elizabeth is the real one. End Song: Botanic Panic (James Landino Remix) Arti...
Jun 04, 2023•2 hr 47 min
Somewhere under the sea there is always a man and there is always a city. This episode kicks off a semi-impromptu series on the show where me and a few guests get BioSHOOK. I'm talking BioShock with Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio. Rick and I dive (pun VERY intented) into the world of Rapture, an underwater city away from the prying eyes of the world. We explore BioShock's themes, gameplay and so much more. Would you kindly follow along on our journey through Rapture? Follow Pixel Project ...
May 28, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Which game is the King of games!? This is a little bonus is a trailer for an amazing series I was got to be a part of called King of Games '92, hosted by my good friends Chris and Shane over at Retro Hangover. I've been meaning to share this for some time and have been forgetting to, so here it is! A trailer for the King of Games 1992. Find Retro Hangover HERE
May 26, 2023•2 min
KAKAROT!!! That's right, this week on the show I got to chat with the original voice of Goku from Dragonball Z, Ian James Corlett. We spoke about how he got started in voice acting, the challenges of being a writer and director on top of voice acting, and we even found some time to chat about James Bond! Check out Ian's website HERE Follow The re:ACTORS on instagram HERE The re:Actors website HERE End Song: The Inventor (Dr. Wily) Artist: ABSRDST Album: Boss Beats https://gamechops.com/boss-beat...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Captain N has some wild moments in it and in this month's episode it is no different. Dexter and I our joined by Jala-Chan of Jala-Chan's Place to break down season 2 episode 10 of Captain N the Game Master, The Trojan Dragon. This month's episode features such seminal moments such as Simon discovering her needs a safety bucket, eggs that look like buttholes, dragons with manicures and so much more! Find Jala HERE End Song: Hyrule Castle (Courage) Artist: James Landino Album: Link to the Future ...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Video Game history can be such a tough subject to really know where to start with. There is so much out there so how can somone who is interested know where to start? This week I am joined by game developer and author Michael Hart to talk about his recently release book "Secrets of Video Game Consoles" which I personally think is a good starting point to learn about game history. I spoke to Michael about why he wanted to write the book, what challenges he faced in researching it, his gaming memo...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
