On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris return from their week off to bring you… suffering. July is apparently an absolutely abhorrent month for video games, as this edition of the 10 20 30 40 brings almost nothing of value. How do they maintain their sanity through such imposing boredom? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, Nintendo gets tariff money and their customers see none of it, physical game sales are down, Sony’s arcade stick gets delayed, and everything’s on fire. There’s a new prohibitively expensive Donkey Kong LEGO set though, so that’s cool!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris starts a weekly streaming show with his daughter, Dan REALLY likes Moss, and they both have plenty of thoughts on Avengers: Doomsday.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris bring you the next entry in the SAG Standouts series, where they determine the five games that best define a platform. This time, they’re attempting their first major challenge, the NES. With such a vast and influential library, how will they narrow their lists down to just five games? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, Sony keeps tripping over themselves, Microsoft indulges in some of the highest layoff numbers we’ve seen, Nintendo battles minerals, and changes are coming to the Evercade.
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris tries the Yoshi demo, and continues to enjoy the heck out of both Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove. Meanwhile, Dan
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris finally make it to the next entry in the Alphabet Soup-er Series with EarthBound. What did Dan make of this cult classic RPG?
Then, in Week Old News, things went by at a pretty rapid pace because Dan was boiling alive, but there was still plenty of time to discuss Sony’s decision to stop making physical games, and the seemingly real existence of Metroid Ravenous.
Finally, in the Checkpoint, we had to make it go by even faster because it reached an absurd temperature in Dan’s annex, so Kris gave some quick Rhythm Heaven and Star Fox impressions, and discussed his recent Bit Brigade concert.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris board the SAG Cartoon Express for a classic episode of Captain N: The Game Master. Why is this show so completely insane? Why do King Hippo and Mother Brain look the way they do? Why is Simon Belmont basically Vanity Smurf? Let’s discuss.
Then, in Week Old News, Nintendo is building a new building, while everything everywhere continues to get more and more expensive. Pl;us, the Steam Machine reveals its lofty price, Grand Theft Auto VI reveals its lofty price, Sega announces some Sonic reissues with a lofty price, and did we mention everything’s expensive?
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris makes his way through Deltarune Chapter 1, and spreads the unbridled joy of the Rhythm Heaven Groove demo, while Dan finishes off Mina the Hollower and some other stuff too!
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris recap the final batch of Not-E3 showcases, including Xbox’s bid for an audience, and a somewhat baffling Nintendo Direct. What big game announcements were made? How many forgettable indie showcases were there this time? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, the industry follows up its trailer season with its favorite pastime… layoffs! Plus, Xbox exclusivity is weird, September is going to be busy, and more!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris gives Mina another go, and enjoys the heck out of both Masters of the Universe and the Star Fox demo. Meanwhile Dan polishes off the recent Resident Evil, still loves Dungeon Crawler Carl, and continues to enjoy Mina the Hollower.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris recap the final batch of Not-E3 showcases, including Xbox’s bid for an audience, and a somewhat baffling Nintendo Direct. What big game announcements were made? How many forgettable indie showcases were there this time? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, the industry follows up its trailer season with its favorite pastime… layoffs! Plus, Xbox exclusivity is weird, September is going to be busy, and more!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris gives Mina another go, and enjoys the heck out of both Masters of the Universe and the Star Fox demo. Meanwhile Dan polishes off the recent Resident Evil, still loves Dungeon Crawler Carl, and continues to enjoy Mina the Hollower.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris recap the first batch of Not-E3 showcases, including Summer Game Fest, and one heck of a PlayStation State of Play. What big game announcements were made? How many forgettable indie showcases were there? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, Yacht Club Games is safe… for now, Vampire Survivors gets wet, there’s a new more affordable Morph on the way, Nintendo crosses over with Crocs, and more!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris gives the skinny on Bubsy 4D, but isn’t super hot on Mina the Hollower. Meanwhile Dan also played Mina the Hollower and enjoyed it a bit more, shows his kids friends what’s what in Marvel vs. Capcom, and more!
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris bring board the SAG Cartoon Express for an episode of Pole Position. It has nothing to do with poles, nothing to do with positions, and nothing to do with the game it’s apparently based on. But is it any good? Let’s find out!
Then, in Week Old News, Subnautica 2 sells enough to win a bet, the Amico is just as big a mess as it seemed, Billy Hatcher almost had a VERY different name, and more!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris has a run-in with Bubsy, gets stuck in Arkanoid, and has a field day. Meanwhile, Dan gets some listener mail, watches wrestling with his kids, dives into the Tales series, and looks forward to Mina the Hollower.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris bring you the May 10 20 30 40, featuring the launch of the Atari 7800, Super Mario RPG, Uncharted 4, Doom 2016, and more!
Then, in Week Old News, Sony goes out of its way to make sure everyone hates them, there are some amusing new Mortal Kombat figures on the way, Rumbleminze ports another NES classic, and more!
Finally, in the Checkpoint, Dan has to drive kids around, so Kris talks about the Mario Wonder DLC, doesn’t talk about Mortal Kombat II, and everyone loves Red Lobster.
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On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris tackle the next entry in the SAG Standouts series! This month’s console is the Vectrex, and they try their darndest to determine which five Vectrex games best represent the system. How did it go? Just how different is vector graphics emulation from the real thing? Let’s find out! Then, in Week Old News, someone tries to blow up Nintendo, Subnautica 2 is a huge success, and eBay puts GameStop’s offer right where it belongs. Finally, in the Checkpoint, Dan rather enjoyed The Punisher: One Last Kill, even though it was WAY more than one. Meanwhile, Kris saved a dog, loves Arkanoid, and has no small amount of choice words for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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