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Marble Madness

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They’re back!!! The Dudes are joined by none other than the bringer backer himself… Slapper Bags!!! aka John as they discuss Marble Madness.

Turbo button? There is a turbo button!? The dudes really show their expertise at this game. Be sure and listen.

We have a new logo! Which means, we’ve now opened a store full of sweet 2 Dudes swag. Come check it out:

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Nightmare on Elm Street

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BOO!

It’s Halloween time and the Dudes have come together to talk about another horror based game. This time, the Dudes are talking about Nightmare on Elm Street. Joining the Dudes this week is Dude Paul to talk about this game that despite negative reviews the Dudes happen to enjoy.

See what the Dudes have to say about this game and be sure to drink plenty of coffee lest Freddy get you……

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Legacy of the Wizard

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TMNT II still remains on hold. Oh well. It may become a lost episode….

However, this week the Dudes sit down with the guys over at the Youtube channel Power Trip Gaming to talk about the game Legacy of the Wizard. They really bring a love and passion for this game that the Dudes may be lacking. This episode is a good listen for a game that has a large cult following.

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Castlevania

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This week the Dudes finally talk about TMNT II: The Arcade Game… NOT!!! Still working on those scheduling issues. Instead, the Dudes tackle another Patreon Pick and this is one that the D-Padders have been asking for for quite some time… Castlevania! Just in time for the month of October. Dun Dun Duuuuuuuuun!

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Super Mario Maker

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This week the Dudes take a break from talking NES games to talk about a new game with a classic feel. That game is the much acclaimed Super Mario Maker. For the first time Nintendo takes the creator role to the gamer and let’s YOU decide the challenges that will face the Italian Plumber this time.

Michael talks about his experiences playing the game which makes Justin very jealous because he has yet to get the game. The Dudes also talk about the prospect of creating Dudes levels for the D-Padders to play.

Join the Super Mario Maker Facebook group HERE

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Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom

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This week the Dudes sit down to talk about a more obscure game in the NES gaming world in Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom. This is a game with a strong cult following and that shows in the D-Padders who voted for this game to be talked about by the Dudes.

The Dudes have an interesting time talking about a game whose cast is usually reserved for the salad bar. Listen to find out what the Dudes have to say about this game.

Retrofitted Trophies

Lettuce Begin

Delmonte

Green Giant

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Miracle Gro

Manure

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American Gladiators

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This week the Dudes take on a game of epic proportions! That game is none other than American Gladiators which of course was based on the classic television hit from the 90’s.

Joining the Dudes is a brother Dude Matthew. Matthew and Michael go head to head in a history quiz game. Will Michael be able to keep his streak alive? Listen to find out. ‘

This game tended to fly under the radar for the NES but the Dudes are fond of this one, especially Michael who spent many childhood days playing against his brother in the ultimate test of video game athleticism.

Retrofitted Trophies

The Winslow Special – Lose the game

Steve Urkel Will be Impressed – Beat the eliminator

Blue Hair Don’t Care – Beat the game

Red Hair don’t stare – Lose at the game

Pit of Death – Knock one of the gladiators off of anything

Zakk Wylde Would be Impressed – Guitar twang after winning joust

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Family Matters Character:

Stevil

Stefan

Judy

 

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Crystalis

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The Dudes are joined this week by the one and only High Score Dude or Dude Shaun as he is also known by. They sit down to discuss the game Crystalis, which is a lesser known NES classic.

Many may have not heard about Crystalis but the game turns into a fun and interesting play for the Dudes. The Dudes talk about all things Crystalis that even includes a quiz game! Can Michael keep his winning record alive? You have to listen to find out.

Crystalis is a fun game that has brought entertainment to the many that have played it, just as this podcast will to the many D-padders.

Retrofitted Trophies

You are the wind beneath my wings – Get the sword of wind

Mom, the fog lamp!! – Find the fog lamp

Rinky Dink – Beat the game at the lowest level possible

Where’s Earth – Get both the wind and the fire sword

Do your parents even love you? – Find the psycho armor and shield

Thor like- Obtain the thunder sword

Waiting for a hero – Play the game between 1997 and 2097

Godslayer – Beat the game

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90’s Rapper:

Bone Thugs N Harmony

LL Cool J

Biggie Smalls

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The Bard’s Tale

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ANOTHER PATREON PICK! It is officially the attack of the Patreon picks and the dudes could not be happier about that either. This week however, Dude Justin is on the sidelines with a sick Dudette but never fear Dude Micheal is joined by Hon. Dude George for this week.

The game being played was a bit of a cult classic RPG The Bard’s Tale. The game has been received with mixed reviews and there are mixed reviews on the podcast (Spoiler alert).

The Bard’s tale can be a fun and enjoyable but very detailed game. So listen to this episode to hear what the Dudes have to say.

Retrofitted Trophies

Mario you greedy SOB

Another 300 Gold down the drain

Billboard Top 100

Platinum Record

You May Advance

Bullseye

Is That All You’ve Got

Gimme That Grammy

Game Rating

A song:

Spaceman by the Killers

Earned It by The Weekend

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Adventures of Dino Riki

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This week the Dudes sit down to talk ANOTHER PATREON PICK! Did we mention that you all are awesome, yeah you, you are awesome. This week’s game is a pick by Dude Joe who chose Adventures of Dino Riki.

A lesser known title to grace the NES, Adventures of Dino Riki, is a difficult but fun addition to any D-padder’s collection. It is a game that plays a lot like other Hudson Soft makes like 1942 but features a caveman instead of a plane.

While this game is sure to cause some frustration (OK, maybe a lot) it is worth the pick up and the Dudes spend an enjoyable time discussing it.

Retrofitted Trophies

Dino A Go-Go: Get the turbo boots

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks: Defeat the t-rex

Dino-snore: Lose on the first level

Oh look a time travel machine: Beat stage one

Check my new invention: Kill all on screen enemies with fire

Wrong game dude: Kill snifit looking bad guy

 

Game Rating

Both Dudes give the same rating:

Dino from the Flintstones

 

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Ghosts ‘N Goblins

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Frustratingly difficult? Maybe. Fun? Depends on who you ask. Classic? For sure. Hold onto your underwear!

Ghosts ‘N Goblins has a storied history in the video game industry. Starting in the arcade and then later ported to the NES, this game is difficult yet fun. Want to know what the Dudes thought of it? Listen in.

The Dudes are really liking all of the Patreon Picks. This is another one. This one is from Mike Vito. Thanks to Mike for yet another Capcom game. We’ve really got a streak going.

Retrofitted Trophies

I Prefer David Lee Roth – Beat Astaroth

Vincent Price Would Be Impressed – Beat the game with no deaths

Thriller Night – Beat the game in under 30 min

Who’s the Big Man Now? – Kill 10 Big men

Albino Hulk – Kill first unicorn

Oh Yes They Call Him the Streak – Beat the level after getting hit by the first bad guy

Straight to Satan – Use level select to go straight to satan

King Arthur Most Certainly Would NOT Be Impressed – Lose to the first red devil

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Type of Ghost

Patrick Swayze

Ghost Dad

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Mega Man 2

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The Dudes sit down this week with Eric from the Factory Sealed Podcast to talk about one of the most NES games Mega Man 2. The Dudes spend some time early in the podcast talking with Eric and making some corrections to the Ducktales story that was pointed out by a D-Padder.

Eric is a Mega Man expert and that really shows throughout the episode. Not only does he know about Mega Man 2 but all Mega Man in general. The Dudes talk all things Mega Man 2 and really get into this game.

The Dudes really enjoyed playing this beloved game and certainly enjoyed talking about it. Hopefully, you will enjoy listening as well.

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Call me Barry Allen – Get through Quick Man stage without using Time Stop

Gear Head – Beat Metal man

Runnin’ on Fumes – Use no E tanks the entire game

Now that’s how you make an entrance – Jump into the Boss gate

Michael Trophy – Defeat Bubble Man

You’re not hard core – Kill all enemies with metal blades

Ain’t got no time for this – Skip heat man disappearing platform using item 2

Pea Shooter – Use only the mega buster

Taming the Dragonzord – beat the mega Dragon without getting hit

 

Game Rating

Type of Blade

Machete

Katana

Schimitar

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Ducktales

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Another Patreon Pick!? Not only is this another pick from our Patreon supporter Dude Shaun, but it’s also a widely loved game.

It’s a Capcom Disney game from the NES era. Do we really need to say anything else? Probably not, but we did sit down and discuss this game quite a bit in this latest episode.

Also, as is our latest style, we did a high score challenge. But… this time we had an awesome prize donated to us by Dude Shaun: A copy of the remastered version of Ducktales! Congratulations to Derek Fletchall for winning the prize!

If you want to participate in our future high score challenges or post a high score for any previous game we’ve covered, come join our High Scores!! Facebook Group.

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Retrofitted Trophies

If It Floats, It’s a Witch – Beat the Transylvania boss

Fore! – Use your golf swing to get an object

A Prize In and Of Itself – Defeat the Yeti (A Sacred Beast)

I Feel Bad About This… Really – Kill 5 rabbits

Donald Would Be Impressed – Beat the game on hard

King ‘o the Ducks – Collect $10 million

Orkin Man on the Moon – Defeat the Moon Rat

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Rich Person:

Justin – Elon Musk

Michael – Bill Gates

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Astyanax

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The Dudes sit down to talk another Patreon pick and this week they are joined by the picker Greg from the SNES Podcast. The game that is discussed is a little known classic Astyanax. This Jaleco game may have quietly existed in a massive NES library but brings a lot of fun to the Dudes this week.

Astyanax is an action adventure game that is set in a mythological dream world where a teenage boy has been trapped. It is a game that brings a lot of fun and enjoyment but few NES gamers know about.

Join the Dudes as they discuss this game and perhaps play it yourself to see what you think

 

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I Love to Bash – Clear an entire stage only using the axe

Justin’s new mic attacks – Get 9 lives

Madam I think you need to see a doctor – Beat Medusa

Daphne – Beating Cesar

Bursting with Energy – Get a full power bar

Rosebud- Beat the game

Who needs weapons anyway – Beat 10 enemies with no weapons

Tom Arnold Would be Impressed – Score over 800,000

Protector of the Kingdom – Finish the game with 1 life and no continue

Got it paid – Beat the level rent

Putin Rejoiced-  Losing on Level 4-1

Sweet Feed- Pick up some life

Ping Pong Paddle John- Smack a pile of goo and killing it before it becomes a monster

Game Rating

Greek Character

Hercules

Achilles

Aphrodite

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Hyperion

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Just in time for Easter, the Dudes are here to talk about an Easter Egg. Except this time the Easter Egg is a game itself. The Dudes are talking this week about never released and unfinished game Hyperion.

Developed by Yoshio Sakamoto, Hyperion was a very unique game that could have had an impact on future games released on the NES. However, the game was never released and actually gave rise to two famous NES games.

Intrigued about this game that never came to fruition? Well give the episode a listen and see what you think about this game that never came to be.

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Hand-eye coordination of an astronaut – Beat the 1st level without getting hit

Shouldn’t you be on an old building – Kill 5 Gargoyles on level 2

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Type of Invention:

Michael – Shamwow

Justin – Flobee

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Home Alone

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Are you like the Dudes? Do you watch Home Alone all year round? Even when it’s not Christmas time? Is your play count on the movie above 500?

Well, then why not join Michael and Justin as they discuss the NES adaptation of the movie? Made by (now) famous development studio Bethesda Softworks. This game was voted on by you, the D-Padders, as the 2nd most wanted game for us to talk about. Interesting…

Michael and Justin may not have been huge fans of this game but could certainly see why someone would want to play it for nostalgia purposes. So listen in to this episode and also, it’s generating a lot of buzz in our brand new High Score Group so come check that out HERE.

We also discuss our Patreon campaign a little bit further. Feel free to support us HERE.

Retrofitted Trophies

7 Going on 30 – Beat the game

Moonwalking – Do the moonwalk in the treehouse

Game Rating

Type of Trap:

Michael: Bear trap

Justin: Mouse trap

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Super Mario Bros. 2

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The Dudes return! And as per dude protocol, they are joined by special guest and back from break specialist John.

This week the Dudes dive into the NES classic Super Mario Bros 2. Definitely the most obscure of the Mario games, there is perhaps no other Mario game that has more polar reactions to it. Super Mario Bros 2 brings out the debate about whether it is a great Mario game or a mediocre at best game.

While the game gets mixed reviews retrospectively, it certainly was popular. The Dudes dive into this game and all the obscurity that it brings.

Retrofitted Trophies

Girl Power Trophy to Princess Peach

Boom goes the dynamite – Kill 5 enemies with POW block

Little Nemo – Beat the game without dying

Over Easy – Beat Ostro

Yes, We All Wear Masks – Steal the key

Magic Carpet Ride – Steal a carpet

Triathlon Trophy – Beat the game as Mario

High Jump Trophy – Beat the game as Luigi

Long Jump Trophy – Beat the game as Peach

Weight Lifting Trophy – Beat the game as Toad

Blistex Trophy – Beat the game

Game Rating

Type of Vegetable:

John: 8 out of 10 onions

Michael: an onion

Justin: Radish

 

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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Wasn’t Zelda I an adventure of Link as well?

The Dudes are joined by the incredible Jay of Nintendo Quest! He has beat this game; so that right there makes him 100% more able to talk about this game than the Dudes.

And that’s exactly why it’s great that Justin and Michael bring on guests. This is a really interesting episode with lots of great game talk.

Don’t forget to support Jay and his Nintendo Quest documentary on Kickstarter. Only a few days left.

Retrofitted Trophies

Godfather’s Special – Kill 5 mini horse heads

Where are my pants? (Easy Access) – Play the game and look at Link

The Dirty Birdy – Defeat Thunderbird without taking a hit

Live Mountain – Make it past death mountain

Conquer the Crag… the Agro Crag – Make it through Death Mountain without destroying your controller or TV

Lady of the Night – Get “healed” by a lady in town

Game Rating

Type of mountain:

Michael – Mt. Olympia

Justin – K2

Jay – Mt. Everest

 

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Kung Fu

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Hiyah! Now that we’ve got the obligatory hiyah out of the way, the Dudes are joined by Kung Fu master Landon Long of The Retro Junkies Super Show! It’s time to kick some tail and save Sylvia!

Kung Fu is a great arcade port that has quick, addictive gameplay. Sit back and listen as the Dudes discuss techniques, boss designs, and high scores galore!

Retrofitted Trophies

This One’s for Matthew – Kill the boomerang guy

Shaq Fu Who? – Defeat the big black guy (aka The Giant)

Die in the Dog – Getting killed in a dog pile

Bruce Lee’s 2nd Cousin – Beat the game without dying

Ankle Attack of Death – Kill a boss by only using sweep kicks

Groundhog Day – Beat the game 3 times in a row

You Broke My Stick! – Beat the stick boss

How Much for a Dozen? 5000 – Perform the 5000 point jump kick

Mama Said Knock You Out – Lose to the 4th level boss (aka Mr. X’s mom)

Sweep the Leg Johnny – Defeat Mr. X by only using sweep kicks

Game Rating

Type of karate move:

Michael – Roundhouse kick

Justin – Crane kick

Landon – High jump kick

 

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Rygar

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Rygar, oh Rygar. An arcade port that turned into something entirely different.

It’s been a while since the Dudes have released an episode. Holidays, sickness, and just general life stuff has been in the way. But the Dudes won’t let that stop them. They are back on track (for now) and ready to talk some Rygar.

So sit back and listen as Justin and Michael dig through this arcade turned adventure game. Does it stack up against recent platformers on the show? Listen in and find out.

This game was highly requested by the D-Padders in the new poll that is available to determine which games the Dudes should cover next. You can visit that poll HERE and make your requests known.

Retrofitted Trophies

Who turned over the cinderblock? – Kill 4 rolly poly enemies

It’s a me Rygar! – Jump on 10 turtle shells

Who needs a rope when you’ve got this in your pants? – Get the grappling hook and never use a rope to climb again

Crotch rocket – Use the grappling hook

Arbor day is a stupid holiday anyway – Kill 4 trees

If Captain America and Iron Man had a baby – Obtain the armor powerup

Game Rating

Type of Shield:

Michael – Zelda’s wooden shield

Justin – Prototype shield

 

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Battletoads & Double Dragon

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Dudes and Hosers abound! It’s the crossover of the century featuring the podcast rivalry that has listeners buzzing.

The Dudes meet up this week with the guys over at Genesis Gems to hash out their differences and talk about the crossover game Battletoads and Double Dragon. They may have been tricked to get there but it certainly ended up being worth it.

In this episode one of the greatest Beat ’em ups is discussed. Trust the Dudes, you do not want to miss this episode.

Now, take off!!

Not really, please stay and listen.

Sweet art by D-Padder Joe Kopel

Sweet art by D-Padder Joe Kopel

 

Retrofitted Trophies

You’ll get warts – Beat the game as a Battletoad

No Shame – Beat Abobo

Would the real Bimmy Lee Please stand up – Can’t get past the First Level

Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto – Beat the robot in level 2 and use it’s leges to beat up other Shadow Warriors

Brotherly Love – Beat in 2 player as Billy and Jimmy

Pound Sand – Pound 3 bad guys into the ground

You dirty rat you killed my brother – Playing as Double Dragon characters with one dying by being killed by Big Blag

What’s the time, Hammer Time! – Pound 5 bad guys into the floor

Pogo a go go – Use Pogo attack

Cave man special move – beating the girl by throwing her by her hair

Sonic Boom – Beating the Guile look a likes on stage 2

Polly want a cracked skull – Beat the birds in stage 3

Do what Sega can’t – Beat the NES version

Came in like a wrecking ball – Kill 5 crows with the wrecking ball as a Battletoad

Be a gentleman – Get through Roper’s stage without hitting the ladies with the whips

 

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Type of Gem

 

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Ninja Gaiden

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Hiyah! Watch out for that ninja attack! The Dudes return from a trip to the ninjutsu class at ITT Tech with the task of playing Ninja Gaiden.

All they have to do is beat the game in order to earn their quadruple black belt. Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen this week. They do however podcast about this hotly anticipated game.

This game was highly requested by the D-Padders in the new poll that is available to determine which games the Dudes should cover next. You can visit that poll HERE and make your requests known.

So sit back, relax, and listen as the dudes vent their frustrations and share their love for this game. Somehow they managed to refrain from cursing on air. Family friendly you know.

Retrofitted Trophies

Go Ninja Go Ninja Go – Beat the game in under 15 minutes

Who’s Your Daddy? – Release your father from posession

Oh! A “guy”den – Get surrounded by enemies

I Got The Bad Boy in Garland, TX – Obtain the fire wheel

Ornithologist Be Darned – Kill a bird

Your Father Would Be Impressed – Beat the game without taking damage

Tecmo Black Belt – Beat the game

Way of the Monk – Beat the game only killing enemies that you have to kill

Blade Runner – Beat the game without using powerups, only your sword

Justin Harrell is a jerk – He is.

Game Rating

Ninja Weapon Rating

Michael – Shuriken

Justin – Nunchucks

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