Post by: Jonnyboy117 on April 12, 2009, 12:40:00 AM
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Episode 141: Lindy Won't Fit!
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Jon is out of town this week, but the rest of us soldier on without him for a slightly shorter episode. Greg has started Final Fantasy IV and has impressions of Space Invaders Extreme 2, plus news on the fate of Fatal Frame 4. James has decidedly Old Business -- he bought a Virtual Boy! Jonny is enjoying the new Prince of Persia, but he has some issues with courtship and marriage in Dragon Quest V.
The latter half of the show begins with the conclusion of our Secret of Mana discussion. We got a bit farther in the game, tried out the multiplayer, and talk more about the game's influences, including the obscure and wonderful Crystalis for NES. Your forum comments center on the multiplayer feature, and it brings up an interesting subject: does it work in spite of, or because of, the grinding aspects?
Finally, we read a few of your emails and get into topics like high-speed SD cards, British game characters, and Virtual Console discounts. Jon will return next week as we pay tribute to Super Metroid on its 15th anniversary!
Credits:
This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their new album, Rocket Number 9, directly from the record label, or download it from iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
Post by: Stratos on April 12, 2009, 04:18:47 PM
D/Ling now.
I did listen to 103 again for fun and I have decided that it is my favorite episode ever :D
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 12, 2009, 04:37:14 PM
There were other LED colors available at the time. Yokoi selected red because it was the cheapest at the time to use. He originally wanted it to be full color but realized it would be way too expensive.
I knew that the games came with a recommendation to stop after 15 minutes or so, but I never knew they had a option to have the game automatically pause for you.
Post by: Stratos on April 12, 2009, 11:24:37 PM
You made Vertical Force sound good. Makes me want to try and find a Virtual Boy. The only experience I have with one is playing a demo system at a KB Toys way back in 1995 when I was 9 years old.
There were other LED colors available at the time. Yokoi selected red because it was the cheapest at the time to use. He originally wanted it to be full color but realized it would be way too expensive.
I knew that the games came with a recommendation to stop after 15 minutes or so, but I never knew they had a option to have the game automatically pause for you.
Think of it being similar to the 'take a break' screens in Wii Sports except a lot more frequent.
I got a VB for $24 plus a good number of games for $5 a pop during it's market downfall.
There are enough people on the forums that it would be neat to have an episode of RetroActive where we all played the VB plus whatever games we can get our hands on.
Here is a great site that chronicles anything and everything involving the VB and has a lot of information on the abandoned VB demos and projects like Star Fox, Goldeneye 007, Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country 2. (http://www.virtual-boy.org/) Bet y'all didn't know some of those games were in development!
Post by: ShyGuy on April 13, 2009, 03:35:50 AM
Post by: Crimm on April 13, 2009, 09:35:00 PM
Who wants to write Crimm a fan letter?
I'm terrified. I knew saying that was a tragic decision the minute after I said it.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 13, 2009, 09:36:28 PM
BTW Mr. Wormhead seems to be a sleepy head during the podcast.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 15, 2009, 03:07:38 PM
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Post by: TofuFury on April 18, 2009, 01:53:57 AM
Also enjoyed the Secret of Mana discussion. I have it on my wii, but I'm not that far into it and couldn't join the discussion. I'd love to play it one day with my friends.
Post by: Crimm on April 18, 2009, 02:10:55 AM
James is driven by passion. He really hits his stride when discussing Ace Combat, Pokemon Mystery Anything, Ubisoft, or Sony. Otherwise you'll poke the bear and get mixed reactions, depending on whether he's hibernating or not.
I just need to take up drinking before we record from now on.
Post by: Tybo68 on April 18, 2009, 04:41:58 AM
Post by: Stratos on April 18, 2009, 06:46:21 PM
James is driven by passion. He really hits his stride when discussing Ace Combat, Pokemon Mystery Anything, Ubisoft, or Sony. Otherwise you'll poke the bear and get mixed reactions, depending on whether he's hibernating or not.
I just need to take up drinking before we record from now on.
Isn't that what IGN does half the time on Game Scoop? Sometimes they go a bit overboard but they are funny to laugh at.
That's a good idea. I want to see you guys actually have another episode like 103. That WAS and still IS the best podcast I have ever listened to.
QFT I'm keeping it permanently on my iPod.
Let Crimm "host" another 'cast sometime. Or we could give him his own show :D
Didn't you guys say that there was an attempted forum member podcast that failed to materialize. I've been dabbling in podcastery and am interested in helping start that if it has stalled.
Post by: Crimm on April 19, 2009, 01:56:01 AM
That's a good idea. I want to see you guys actually have another episode like 103. That WAS and still IS the best podcast I have ever listened to.
That really was traumatic to record.
Post by: Tybo68 on April 19, 2009, 04:11:16 AM
I'm guessing the editing process was just as traumatic?That's a good idea. I want to see you guys actually have another episode like 103. That WAS and still IS the best podcast I have ever listened to.
That really was traumatic to record.
Post by: Crimm on April 19, 2009, 11:16:10 PM
Post by: Stratos on April 22, 2009, 05:16:41 PM
I might not have edited that one. Maybe I did, but I don't remember doing it.
He's feigning a memory lapse. I think he did edit it!
