In this episode of 40 Something Gamers, hosts Markivus Nious and Scharonne Herrington welcome actor and podcaster Lawson Nuland for a nostalgic and thought-provoking conversation about gaming’s past, present, and future.<br />From the origins of Lawson’s podcast Super Wall Jump—a name inspired by classic Super Mario mechanics—to deep dives into console wars, franchise consistency, and the evolution of how we consume games, this episode blends humor, insight, and genuine love for gaming culture.<br /> What We Talk About:<br /><ul><li>The story behind the Super Wall Jump Podcast</li><li>Mario vs. Sonic — why consistency matters in game design</li><li>First consoles, shared family gaming moments, and the rise of PS2, PS3, and Steam</li><li>How Nintendo carved out its own lane and won the modern console war</li><li>Cross-platform gaming and what the future may hold for consoles</li></ul><br />Whether you grew up blowing into cartridges or discovered gaming through digital storefronts, this episode hits home on why nostalgia, quality, and community keep gaming timeless.<br /> Listen now and join the conversation. <br /><br />Support the Show<br /> Like, Subscribe, and Follow 40 Something Gamers on your favorite podcast platform Support independent creators and rep the culture with official merch: <a href="https://nious-media.printful.me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nious-media.printful.me</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40-something-gamers-podcast--5073028/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40-something-gamers-podcast--5073028/support</a>.