beloved game

Return to Super Mario Bros.

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When the Dudes sat down to reminisce about one year in podcasting, one issue kept coming up. Neither Dude felt that they had done the early games justice. With so many awesome segments and so much better organization coming out of the later episodes, they felt like the show should go back and revisit some of those early episodes.

What better episode to start over with than Super Mario Bros? The game that started it all: The NES, the podcast, the Dudes’ love for gaming in general.

Hopefully, this time they have done right by this wonderful game. If not, maybe expect another return in a year?

Retrofitted Trophies

Now You’re Plumbing with Fire – Obtain fire flower

Hammer Time – Kill all hammer throwers on 8-3 without fire flower

Who Says Plumbers Don’t Make Bank – Collect 100 coins

Well Spit Fire – Beat the game without dying and having a fire flower

Do a Little Dance / Break It Down Mario – Do the vine dance

Poor Poor Plumber – Beat the game without collecting any coins

The Fireman Special – Jump to the top of every flag pole in the game

All Righty Then – Beat the game and never press “left”

It Just Doesn’t Seem Right – Kill Bowser with fireballs in 8-4

I Know a Secret… Shhhhhh, Don’t Tell – Run across the top of 1-2

I am Mario, I am Immortal – Beat the game without dying

Pole Vaulter – Jump over the flag

Pacifist Mario – Never kill anything and only defeat Bowser by dropping the bridge

Dagnabbit Princess – Beat the game and realize that you just start over

Game Rating

Type of Icon:

Michael – Michael Jordan

Justin – Bill Gates

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Behind The Scenes Look

Shout Outs!

Little Nemo: The Dream Master

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Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz… huh? Oh, you woke us up. We were trying to play some Little Nemo: The Dream Master with Dude Jay.

As long as you’re here, why not take the time to listen to us talk about this wacky game from Capcom based on a really old comic strip (1905!). We hit up a few tangents, but basically stay on track this time.

Oh! And Michael blows through another worthy opponent in the “Justin’s Historical Tidbits and Trivia” Quiz Show!

Michael’s Quiz Record: 4 Wins – 2 Losses

Retrofitted Trophies

Oops, too soon – Jump on the animal before it’s ready

This is not the “Dave reads from Wikipedia” train – Beat the House of Toys level (a TADPOG reference, Jay says you are welcome Dave and Tyler)

Mega Man ain’t got nothing on me – Defeat the nightmare king using only charge shots

Haven’t we met before – Beat the same enemy 10 times

I got this in the bag – Beat the game without breaking a controller

Call child protective services – Watch the cutscenes between levels

Well, now I have no hair – Beat the game

Wannabe Mario – Get thrown into the spikes by the train

Finally, I’m out of the fungus – Beat the first level

Un-mentioned trophy – Watch the very end of the “Behind the Scenes” footage to hear it (WARNING: Very explicit)

Game Rating

Candy:

Strawberry Hard Candy (Old People Candy)

Black licorice… no wait… Giant Jawbreaker

Milk Duds

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Behind The Scenes Look (WARNING: Last 5 minutes contains explicit content)

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Shovel Knight

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Bo bo bo bonus episode!!!! The Dudes gather together round the fire with some other dudes and talk about the NES classic… Shovel Knight. Oh wait! This isn’t a classic NES game. It’s a new game. Why would the Dudes be talking about this one?

Shovel Knight might be a new game, but it’s brimming over with classic NES nostalgia. Much like the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast, Shovel Knight is a true love letter to the Nintendo Entertainment System. Justin and Michael truly feel like it needs to be talked about. Well, Justin hasn’t actually played it yet, but that’s why the Dudes brought on some guests. Nick Stephens (NES Podcast, Genesis Gems) and Rob McCalllum (Nintendo Quest) help flesh out this awesome discussion of Shovel Knight.

Game Rating

Type of Garden Tool

Rake

Hoe

Mattock

Self Propelled Push Mower

Automatic Garden Tiller

Spade

Behind The Scenes Look

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Kid Icarus

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This week the dudes get their mythology on with Kid Icarus. Kid Icarus was a famous game that was brought into the gaming world by none other that Nintendo’s R&D 1. Much like other games brought to the NES from R&D 1 (ahem…. Metroid), Kid Icarus brings a lot of fun, frustration and ultimately enjoyment.

In the show the guys talk about their experiences playing this game and their many frustrations. They also bring in many tangents as usual. The show also features a few embarrassing moments, that the listener will enjoy.

There is also a quiz game that puts Justin on the spot this time , with horrible results. The Dudes love talking this NES classic and we hope that you enjoy the show as much.

Happy listening

Retrofitted Trophies

Pit’s Perilous Puberty – Get the ending where Pit becomes an adult

By the Beard of Zeus – Beat the game

Wannabe Plutus – Max out your currency

Cheater’s never prosper, your credit’s no good here – Use a password cheat and fall into immediate debt

Adephagia made me do it – Drink from the cup of life, when your life is already full

Mastered the way of Hermes – Plug in controller 2 to get lower prices in the shop

 

Game Rating

Type of Wine

Sherry

Riesling

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Behind The Scenes Look

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Dude Story: An NES Bromance

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Have you ever wanted to know the story of how Justin and Michael met? Or how their relationship flourished? No? Really??

Well, the dudes are going to tell you anyway. Michael is in the process of moving and has all of his NES stuff packed away. No games to play. No accessories with which to tinker. But instead of skipping this week’s episode, the dudes have decided to record an episode about mostly nothing. Enjoy!

Want to hear an episode about an NES game? Try one of these gems… TMNT, Mega Man, Contra, Startropics, or Deadly Towers!

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Startropics

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The Dudes are joined this week by honorary Dude Hickman. The three dudes discuss the obscure (yes, Aaron Hickman is a fan of the obscure, like his podcast) game StarTropics.

StarTropics is a game that for those that experienced it, was loved. What’s not to love? Yo-yos? Awesome. Baseball equipment used as weapons? Again, Awesome. Plus the game carries with it a fun time that is reminiscent of Zelda. Although Dude Justin had to make an early exit this week, Dude Michael and Dude Hickman dive deep into the game.

Other than talk about the game, the Dudes cover several topics and hilarity ensues. Also Michael takes on Dude Hickman in another round of historical tidbits and trivia quiz game.

Michael’s Quiz Record: 3Wins – 2Losses

Retrofitted Trophies

King of the Ocean – Talk to the dolphin

Mike Jones Who!? – Talk to the town people and find out your name

Knowing is half the battle – Beat the cobra

It’s a secret to everybody – Get on the shape and enter the code

Second Hand Nightmare – Buying the game second hand and not having the code

I ain’t afraid of no ghost! – Beat the ghost boss

Game Rating

Kid’s Toy:

Basketball

Paddle Ball

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Behind The Scenes Look

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Batman

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Dudes are vengeance. Dudes are the night. Dudes are… talking about BATMAN!

The dudes are joined this episode by Rob Luther of many podcasts fame (Turtle Flakes, Genesis Gems, The Retro Junkies Super Show, etc.) and he really helps Michael out in the quest department. He also cheats at quizzes… hoser.

BATMAN is a beloved game by many a D-Padder and it’s surprising that it hasn’t been recommended yet. Nevertheless, the dudes take it upon themselves to bring a ton of great dialog about this game. Be sure and give this show a listen this week if you are a fan of the game or if you have never played it. You are guaranteed to want to give it a go afterwards.

Michael’s Quiz Record: 2Wins – 2Losses

Retrofitted Trophies

Low Blow Hero/Nut Shot Hero – Beat every opponent by crouching and punching

Who’s Laughing Now? – Murder JOKER

Honey, I Blew Up the BATMAN – Make BATMAN burst into flames by dying

BATMAN the Horologist (it’s a real word people) – Climb the clocktower without taking damage

Stay With Me – Complete a level with one bar of health

Wannabe Bill Gates – Defeat the

Wanna See a Magic Trick – Hide in the corner during the first boss fight so the boss can’t hit you

Call the EPA – Get to level 3 and realize the chemical plant has been dumping

Purple Rain – BATMAN makes it rain with bullets

Gotham Is Now Safe Thanks To the Purple Knight – Beat the game

Don’t You Know I’m a Martial Artist – Beat the game with only your fists

That’s Batastic – Beat the game without using cheats

Game Rating

Type of Nocturnal Animal:

Mike: Racoon

Justin: Bat eared fox

Rob: Owl

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