Still Loading Podcast

Two years ago I finally crossed the original Sonic the Hedgehog game off my backlog. I am following up that episode by covering the sequel for backlog month this year! I am joined by returning guests, Zach from the Classic Gaming Brothers Podcast and my good friend Jordan Kuhns to break down the speedy hedgehog's sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. As always I ask the age old question, which name for the antagonist is better... Dr Egghead or Dr Robotnik? But we also talk about the game and what not. Follow Classic Gaming Brothers on Bluesky HERE Check out their Podcast/Website HERE Follow Jordan on Bluesky HERE Shout-out Song: Sky High Artist: NoTuX Original Composer: Masato Nakamura Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03613 End Song: Chemical Burn Artist: OverShield Original Composer: Masato Nakamura Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03495 Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

There are monumentally important games that come out and don't get the recognition they deserve. They are heralded by the people who have played it as one of the best and many game developers cite it as an inspiration. Andre from Fine Time joins me on this one to dive into the Quintet SNES launch title ActRaiser. ActRaiser is one of the games I described above. A game that doesn't get as much recognition even though it deserves it and is cited by game devs as a inspiration and building block for games to come. Dre and I break all this down. We discuss what makes this game unique, strategies for ruling our people, cherub cheeks and a whole lotta biblical references. Follow Andre on Bluesky HERE Follow Fine Time on Bluesky HERE Check out Fine Time's Link Tree HERE Shout-out Song: Thy Followers Artist: Russell Cox Original Composer: Yuzo Koshiro Album: FX3 Remastered https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00745 End Song: Fillmore Freestyle Artist: MkVaff Original Compsoer: Yuzo Koshiro Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00211 Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Only in the last few years have I finally delved into the Remedy-verse of video games. Two years ago I played Alan Wake for the first time and this year my Patrons chose Max Payne as one of my backlog month games (an episode on which you will hear in a month or so!). I also played Control this year. This game is just straight vibes man. It builds such a fully realized world and it was a joy to both explore it and discuss it in this episode. I am joined by Matt Storm from the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Try from My Life in Gaming to break down the game that basically started the Remedy-verse as we know it today! We discuss the skill trees, the exploration, the story. We cover it all and you should REALLY play this game before getting to the spoiler section of the episode. Follow Matt on Bluesky HERE Check out "Fun" & Games Podcast HERE Check out My Life in Gaming on Bluesky HERE Check out My Life in Gaming on YouTube HERE Shout-out Song: Survivors Artist: Jake Kaufman Album: FX3 Remastered https://virt.bandcamp.com/album/fx3-remastered End Song: Choppastyle Artist: Jake Kaufman Album: FX3 Remastered https://virt.bandcamp.com/album/fx3-remastered Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

We come to speak of the glory of.... HERCUFLEAS! This week on the show Dexter Morrill returns to break down episode 14 of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! We go back to mythological times and learn about the very real Great Balls of Fire that King Koopa wants to steal to.... roast.. marshmellows.... Follow Dexter on social media! Instagram BlueSky Shout-out Song: Fourty Eight Hours (Super Mario 2) Artist: Dj Cutman Original Composer: Koji Kondo Album: Volume III https://djcutman.bandcamp.com/album/volume-iii End Song: Underground Pipe Society [Super Mario Bros. 3 - World 7 Map] Artist: DDRKirby(ISQ) Original Composer: Koji Kondo Album: Volume 1 https://ddrkirbyisq.bandcamp.com/album/remixes-volume-1 Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Once in a while a game comes along and enrages you beyond any words you have in your vocabulary but that game simultaneously also provides you with one of the most profound experiences you have ever had playing a video game. NieR Replicant is that game to me. Returning to the show is my good friend Andrew Kinsey from The EXP Point to help me break it all down. We discuss what this game does well, why I loathe it, why its amazing and why I never want to play it again. Shout-out Song: Ancient Dreams Artist: Dj Mystix, Sabivee Original Composer(s): Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Keiichi Okabe, Takafumi Nishimura Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02474 End Song: Kaine (Absolution) Artist: DigiE, Katskachi Original Composer(s): Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Keiichi Okabe, Takafumi Nishimura Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03390 Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod