Jeepers Dudes and D-Padders! This is a doozy of an episode. Things tend to get loose when we discuss games in the evening vs. the morning. Lots of tangential talk this episode… including, but not limited to… vomit.
Vladimir Putin
Bart vs. the Space Mutants
StandardEat my shorts man! No really, eat em. They are purple and the aliens want purple stuff for some reason. They’ve got to go.
This week, the Dudes discuss the unique and hotly debated Bart vs. the Space Mutants. Some love it, some hate it, some love to hate it. Tune in and find out what the dudes think.
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Marble Madness
StandardThey’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.
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Nightmare on Elm Street
StandardBOO!
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
StandardTMNT 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.
Behind The Scenes Look
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Castlevania
StandardThis 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!
Behind The Scenes Look
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Super Mario Maker
StandardThis 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.
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Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
StandardThis 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
Rating
Miracle Gro
Manure
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Heavy Barrel
StandardJoin the Dudes this week as they talk about a Keg of Significant Weight. No wait…that’s not it. Oh yeah, Heavy Barrel! That’s it! Heavy Barrel brings all the excitement that a child of the 80’s could ever want. In this game, you are trying to save the world from Terrorists by assembling a special weapon called Heavy Barrel. The Dudes have a good time discussing this game and hope that you have a good time listening.
Retrofitted Trophies
A Fiver
Ah-nold
Team America
Pocket Full of Keys
You can’t Touch This
Pyro maniac
Game Rating
Type of Gun
.22 Rifle
9 MM
Behind The Scenes Look
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American Gladiators
StandardThis 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
Game Rating
Family Matters Character:
Stevil
Stefan
Judy
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Crystalis
StandardThe 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
Game Rating
90’s Rapper:
Bone Thugs N Harmony
LL Cool J
Biggie Smalls
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The Bard’s Tale
StandardANOTHER 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
Behind The Scenes Look
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Adventures of Dino Riki
StandardThis 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
Behind The Scenes Look
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Ghosts ‘N Goblins
StandardFrustratingly 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
Game Rating
Type of Ghost
Patrick Swayze
Ghost Dad
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
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2 Dudes Go Biweekly
StandardBIG PODCAST NEWS!
After much thought, Justin and I have decided to go officially biweekly. This might seem like a bummer at first, but if you think about it, we’ve been really going biweekly on accident over the past few months anyway. We feel like it is going to be a good thing and here’s why…
1. More time to spend on each game. We can play the games longer. Hopefully, we’ll come up with better commentary and potentially more thoughtful retro-fitted trophies.
2. We can have more Patreon funds to spend on game giveaways. I’m not going to lie, the $75 goal being met is awesome, but I may have underestimated the cost of buying and shipping each episode’s game for four episodes a month. We won’t be able to cover it. But two games a month? We’ve got this!
3. This is a biggie for us. WE CAN COMMIT TO A DEFINITE RELEASE DATE. Right now, it’s kinda up in the air as to when we have time to schedule, record, and edit all within a week. I know some podcasts do it and do it well, but we don’t feel like we are able to do that. We usually trickle the episode out after a week’s time. If we feel like we have time to record “bonus” episodes and release them outside of the regular biweekly window we will, but you will still be guaranteed an episode twice a month.
So, Justin and I have both committed to releasing an episode every first and third… wait for it… #wedNESday! This week might be a little late as we make the transition, but expect the episode after this week’s episode to release promptly on June 17th.
-Dude Michael
Mega Man 2
StandardThe 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.
Retrofitted Trophies
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
Behind The Scenes Look
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Ducktales
StandardAnother 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!
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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
Game Rating
Rich Person:
Justin – Elon Musk
Michael – Bill Gates
Behind The Scenes Look
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Astyanax
StandardThe 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
Retrofitted Trophies
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
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
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Meatball Monsters
StandardAstyanax was a game I didn’t get excited about when I first heard the name as a kid. It could have been because I had a hard time spelling it, or because I thought it was some kind of food fungus ointment, kind of like Tinactin, only without the boom and inflated face of John Madden.
BOOM! TOUGH ACTIN’ ASTYANAX FOR ALL YOUR MYTHOLOGICAL INSPIRED FOOT FUNGUS!
However, as Michael Kelso tends to you, he gives me a game that I care so little about and makes me care about it, usually unintentionally, or promising me lavish gifts like a box of Slim Jims so I can practice my Macho Man impression or a signed copy of a box of Crest 3D toothpaste signed by the god of dental hygiene himself, Rob Luther. Astyanax is one of those games that requires a few tries before you can really appreciate it, or in my case, chuckle at what you’re seeing. In the case of today’s article, the focus here is on ordinary things are in this game if you really stop to strip it all done to the bare bones. However, in doing so, you’re left with a lot of questions, but fortunately, your ol’ pal Atari Man, he has all the answers for you.
A day in the life of young Roche consists of waking up in some dingy, dark, dank, probably cold(did the Greeks ever think of paying their heating bills? What, they can have a “big fat” wedding, but they can’t make sure Roche isn’t so freezing he has to pull out his heavy footie pajamas?) and putting on an outfit that not only looks silly in general, but looks like something created by the dual efforts of Big Van Vader and Grimace from The McDonald’s commercials. Is Roche really the mysterious 1980s wrestler The Purple Nurple???
SMELL MY ARMPIT! IT’S TIME, IT’S TIME, IT’S PURPLE NURPLE SUIT TIME!!!
Speaking of this outfit, and the physical makeup of this kid in general, how does he go from looking like a punching bag for most people in the cut scenes to somebody who could DDT every monster he faces? I’m consulting with Zeus for a drug screening. I mean, you can’t really blame Roche for this, it’s his silly parents pressuring him into doing this stuff. What’s the meaning of all of this anyways?
As bad as you might feel for Roche, as far as the silly outfit and parental peer pressure to look like the next Brock Lesnar, I DON’T feel bad for the fact his axe sounds like it couldn’t cut through a block of cheese, never mind an enemy, but hey, if you’re a brash kid who gets this fire axe from God and doesn’t return it, you get what’s coming to you. Did he listen to all of God’s instructions? No, of course not! That’s kids these days, always grabbing mystical fire axes and running off without finding out how it works, what the warranty is on it, and walking all over my prize Carolina blue grass, well guess what, pal, next time I see you on my lawn I’ll-
Wait, where was I going with that?
It’s a good thing that for all the bologna(and it’s not even fresh) that’s going on in this game, with young whippersnappers taking steroids, wearing ugly suits, and using a fire axe unsupervised, it’s a good thing that there’s something in this game I love so much, it helps me look past the glaring parental miscues from Roche’s folks, and the fact people are dumb enough to find courage in some random teenager and his axe of flame. Come on, finding courage in inanimate objects. What’s next? People harnessing energy from their mouth?
Nobody asked you, Rob.
Two words, meatball monsters.
Oh no, this isn’t Atari Man having some kind of nightmare that just so happened to arrive after eating a meatball sub, this is the one monster that shows up in the game, first dropping(or is it spinning?) down, looking like a big brown meatball. This is no ordinary meatball, it’s one that turns into what appears to be a two headed monster. Be afraid, be very afraid! For never in the history of man has there EVER been a two headed monster that’s brought good news, joy, and happiness! That’s right, Roche, say your prayers, because there’s NOTHING that can save you now, not even your fire butter knife! A two-headed monster! How merciless! How evil! How-
Sigh. I give up.
Spoiler Alert! Roche beats the two headed meatball monster with the power of Sesame Street, and just a little dash of grated parmesan cheese.
About the author:
Atari Man is a 33-year-old video game small business owner, retro enthusiast, and writer. He’s a good guy, just don’t get trapped in an elevator with him if you don’t know who Ace Harding or the VTech World Wizard are.
Defender of the Crown
StandardLots of Robin Hood talk, cat jokes, and call backs in this episode of 2 Dudes and a NES. Also, a little bit of talk about the NES game… Defender of the Crown.
The Dudes received a lot of feedback this week telling them how awesome the Amiga version of this game is. Well, get ready to be disappointed because this show is called 2 Dudes and a NES.
We’re kidding of course. Another great episode in the books even if this wasn’t the best port of the game.
Retrofitted Trophies
Kevin Costner Would Be Impressed – Use Robin Hood to beat the game
Don’t Blink – Win at jousting
Putin Rejoiced – When the red team conquers the map
Wooo Hooo – Win at the mace battle
Did you say Abe Lincoln? – Beat one of the mini games with your eyes closed
Holy Moly – Blow the biggest hole in the castle wall
Game Rating
Type of Robin Hood movie:
Michael – Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood
Justin – Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
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NES/Nintendo Junk Box
StandardHey Dudes! The NES/Nintendo Junk Box is happening! We will be sending it out starting the first week of May and continuing it on a quarterly schedule as long as we have $30 worth of Patreon support. So what is it exactly?
I will start by filling a Large Flat Rate Priority Mail box with Nintendo and NES related stuff both from my personal collection and with the money provided by the Patreon support. I will send it on to the first person on the list. That person takes out what they want and refills it with more Nintendo goodies before sending it on to the next person. It keeps going until it ends up back to me, the original sender. If you want participate, here’s what you need to know:
2) This first round will be limited to 15 people. Justin and I are 2 of those people so that means 13 D-Padders. However, because the people who support the Patreon campaign make this happen, they will get first priority.
3) All Nintendo stuff is fair game, but NES stuff is obviously preferred. Ideally the box would be at least 25% to 50% NES related.
4) Please be fair with what you take out and put in (That means only 1 copy of Deadly Towers is allowed!)
5) Try to reuse the original box if possible and feel free to decorate. It costs around $15 to $18 to ship to the next person. You will have to cover this cost.
6) Please try to ship it out within one week of getting it.
7) US only. Sorry to our foreign D-Padders.
Pa Pa Patreon!
StandardWe do the podcast for the love of it… for the love of community we’ve created. However, we think we can make the show and community better. And that’s going to cost us more money than we’ve already put in.
Basically, we want to make some improvements to the website, podcast, and community. Better audio through better equipment, better website interaction, more game giveaways, etc.
The show will continue on as is… for free… same quantity and quality (well, maybe better quality but not worse). However, if you want us to sound better and giveaway more awesome swag, consider making a donation.
We already have some great people supporting us. We have reached 3 milestone goals already. You should be hearing some better audio by now and Justin will have a new mic within the next couple of episodes. We no longer need to take on sponsors to support our bandwidth costs. And… we are going to start a quarterly NES/Nintendo “Junk Box”! Stay tuned for details on that.
With all that being said, we have a lot more plans for the show and a couple of more milestone goals to fulfill. Who doesn’t want us to give away the game each show or start doing videos/twitching? Nobody, that’s who!
To help support us, visit our site on Patreon.com today!
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Blue Haired Trumpeters
StandardMichael Kelso is a really trusting guy as it relates to what I post on this fine website. Well, it’s either that or he leads such a boring life that something I find particularly funny or interesting entertains him. Seriously, Kelso, go out and get some sun or something, your life is a precious thing to be wasting on the futile efforts of Atari Man to bring such hilarity to the masses. Fine, suit yourself, but when your license plate goes missing I don’t want to hear anything. I digress. Once again, Michael has tasked me with playing a game I’ve never played on the NES before, nor had any intentions of playing ever, in Defender Of The Crown.
Now look, I get the whole appeal of this game. It was cool to play this way before Robin Hood: Men In Tights came onto the scene, and even before Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick were enjoying a battle at Medieval Times, but I think, in retrospect, most of us who did play this title will soon realize it isn’t the swordplay, the jousting, or anything else featured in this game that truly steals the show and gives us that epic adventure we were longing for as children. No, friends, not since the days of King Arthur has there been quite an interesting musical act quite like..
The blue haired trumpeters.
Why is their hair blue? There’re many speculations really, everything from them being a mysterious race of humans who mated with Smurfs or are of some direct descent from them. Other people think this is how the group Blue Man Group was formed, which is another strong theory. Neither theory can be proven, however. My opinion is that once again more foes fell to the trickery of one Latrine of the Robin Hood: Men In Tights movie after refusing to help her gain the affections of The Sheriff Of Rottingham. They were punished by losing their golden locks and replacing them with what appear to be heads of 7 Eleven Slurpees. Whichever theory you subscribe to, the important thing here is to know that back in those days, as the direct descendant of the rapper Snoop Dogg, Snoopus Maximus once said, and I quote, “There ain’t no party like a blue hair party, cuz a blue hair party don’t stop.” He may have also unnecessary thrown in a letter G as well. I don’t know. I wasn’t there, now was I? Get off my back, woman!
Ahem. It does beg the question, how much more money would Robin Hood movies grossed had these blue-haired little weirdos been in the films? Would people care less about whether Robin Hoods could speak with an English accent? Would townspeople care less about their villages being burned down in the name of Mel Brooks? As a fellow trumpeter, I can tell you, it’s not an easy job sounding that good, and I can say with certainty that a large portion of Defender Of The Crown sales should have been spent trying to find a cure for middle age blue hair, but sadly, it never was.
No friends, the people at Defender Of The Crown thought it was more beneficial to create scenes where a knight in full armor stands looking out onto the crowd, with nothing but an empty elementary school flag pole as a weapon.
I pledge allegiance to the blue haired people of medieval England.
About the author:
Atari Man is a 33-year-old video game small business owner, retro enthusiast, and writer. He’s a good guy, just don’t get trapped in an elevator with him if you don’t know who Ace Harding or the VTech World Wizard are.
Hyperion
StandardJust 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.
Retrofitted Trophies
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
Game Rating
Type of Invention:
Michael – Shamwow
Justin – Flobee
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Ed from PixelTunes Radio
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Project Z.A.P. aka Hyperion
StandardAs a young gamer, one of my greatest joys was uncovering an Easter egg in a game, or perhaps a glitch, something that wasn’t always intended to be found, sometimes something to benefit your adventurous search, or other times when it was simply the calling card left from a disgruntled programmer. It really didn’t matter to me, because I felt like I was a part of something special, something secretive. I’m pretty good at keeping secrets by the way, unless, of course, there’s a bowl of mashed potatoes or Angry Beavers merchandise involved, in which case, I’m sorry, but I’m spilling the beans. Today’s Atari Man Loves features a game I’m sure you’ve all heard of from the vast annals of video game history, a little ditty I like to call Hyperion.
What’s that? You never heard of Hyperion? Well, that’s no surprise really, as most of us diehard NES fans have only just heard of it recently. Turns out one day, many moons ago, when Nintendo was hopping with testers and game counselors working their butts off to make sure products were swell (and better than anything Sega could produce-zing!) they were tasked with reaching a certain quota. In the case of counselors, it was the amount of gamers they assisted, testers of course, testing a certain amount of games. Should one complete this task they were given a pretty sweet gift, a cartridge copy of Hyperion. Only those people employed by Nintendo in either of these jobs had a chance to get this title, and even then, only if they reached their quota. Talk about unlocking items and trophies! Hyperion can only be described by some as an arcade style Mega Man, but that’s a pretty vague description. What is known is it kept a high score and had no real story as far as the levels went. You blasted your way through as you needed to, and relied on your hand-eye coordination for jumps along the way.
Still lost? Allow me to elaborate. Hyperion was an early title for Nintendo, a prototype created by gaming genius Yoshi Sakamoto, the brains behind the title Gumshoe, and better-known title he created after it, maybe you heard of it, Metroid. It was to utilize both control ports in the NES, using both the Zapper gun and controller, but as a lot of geniuses are prone to do (and trust me, I would know) Sakamoto was ahead of his time, as very few games since prior to the market crash were brave enough to utilize two controllers. Sakamoto was insistent that this would help the NES stand out from the pack, but Nintendo was hesitant and thought North American gamers would have a difficult time adapting to the idea of using a Zapper and a controller at the same time. Testers and game counselors LOVED the game and would often play it, should they attain it, in between calls. Still, Nintendo just wasn’t convinced. Not wanting to let his ideas go to waste, Sakamoto pulled apart the nucleus of his idea and created two games. Care to guess what they were?
Gumshoe and Metroid!
Recently, Hyperion has been released on rom and the few sites that have it so far have already begun experiencing server problems from the sheer amount of feedback from diehard NES collectors who are doing the next best thing to mugging an old NES tester or breaking into the home of a NES game counselor.
So what do I love about Hyperion? I love anything that is the spark, the catalyst, to other games and pieces of video game history we are more familiar with. Any game can become a piece of history, but I think it’s easier to be the more popular ones. Even they had to begin somewhere though, and Hyperion, with it’s underrated soundtrack, tight controls, and innovative concept for the time, could have become something that we’d be talking about in the same breath as the game it loosely copied (before it even came out mind you, figure that out), Mega Man, or even The Legend Of Zelda, we’ll never really know.
What we do know is I need to wrap this up, because I haven’t played my daily dose of Hyperion today, and that’s just not a good day to be alive, I say.
About the author:
Atari Man is a 33-year-old video game small business owner, retro enthusiast, and writer. He’s a good guy, just don’t get trapped in an elevator with him if you don’t know who Ace Harding or the VTech World Wizard are.
Home Alone
StandardAre 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
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast.
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NES Kevin
StandardSo I never played Home Alone on the NES. Sue me. I was never really a big fan of the movies either, but I had a good reason. When I was a kid, I was constantly being compared to Kevin McAllister and asked by various family members to do his whole screaming bit, so it was almost like I wasn’t able to be myself because I had to be ready on cue for whenever anyone asked me to do that stupid scream. However, as in every case of Atari Man Loves, I had to find one thing about this game that I loved most of all, and I think, to keep with the theme of this article so far, I’m going to say, without question, it is the NES depiction of my childhood doppelganger.
For you see, dear readers, is it just me or is NES Kevin trying to tell us something? No, not that the coders are horrible, or the developers did a shoddy job of creating him, that goes without saying, but that in truth, the folks behind this game were all fascists nightmares (dressed like a daydream-high five Tay) who made it apparently clear that if you were going to be a sprite in their game you had to have a nearly identical hair and pants combo? For crying out loud, even his eyebrows and possibly his eyes are blonde! Blonde hair, blonde eyes, sounds pretty Gestapo to me. Why do dead German dictators have to ruin decent NES games? Don’t they have anything better to do, like the can-can or be used over and over again in YouTube videos complaining about some current event that they weren’t even alive to see happen?
I hate that Atari Man, always spoiling my plans for using Home Alone as Nazi propaganda!
Anyways, one thing NES Kevin does have going for him is an array of weapons. Oh no, I’m not talking about those little boxes you find as you go through the game. I’m talking about things like black shoes and a black shirt. That’s right, you blonde fascists, NES Kevin is still a human being and he’s going to let you know that by dressing like a combination beat poet/coffeehouse barista, and let me tell you something, he’s got some alliteration and a shot of espresso coming right at you, pal! More importantly than this show of individual freedom is NES Kevin’s ability to not only change his hairstyle and clothing (as seen when the Wet Bandits are caught) but judging by that scene alone, Kevin has the ability to change himself from a boy to what appears to be a 28-year-old blonde fascist who admires Lloyd Christmas’ haircut from Dumb and Dumber. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Let me ask you something, can Super Mario or Sonic do that? Can they go from wearing beatnik clothes to an ugly turtleneck while doubling their age? I think not!
I suppose I’d be excited too, looking older than I really am at the drop of a hat. Think of all the time saved you could be wasting making a fake ID.
So yes, NES Kevin, Atari Man loves your crazy hijinks, questionable spontaneous aging skills, and the ability to also change hairstyles and clothing at a whim long before The Sims was but a glimmer in the eyes of Maxis. I will salute you with a glass of chocolate milk, an old gangster movie, and by slapping Brut on my face and screaming…you know, like people used to ask me EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE.
…I hate you.
Sigh, it’s a tough gig being Atari Man.
About the author:
Atari Man is a 33-year-old video game small business owner, retro enthusiast, and writer. He’s a good guy, just don’t get trapped in an elevator with him if you don’t know who Ace Harding or the VTech World Wizard are.
Super Mario Bros. 2
StandardThe 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
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Nick from Nineties Entertainment Show, Genesis Gems, and Metroidvania Mayhem
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Residual Light
StandardThe race for us, these blinded mice concludes…for now, that impending pendulum keeps tick, tick, tocking, and return I must, but for now the time is mine, mine and mine alone.
No longer must I feign the interest, to care for your obvious forecast of small talk with a hint of cats and dogs, for the sun could have his hat on, yet I no longer give a toss.
Whilst again I refrain, from the modern and mundane…. your popular references always go over my head, immersion in the game, each weekend the same, as I live in my own bobble of amusement.
This outside world no longer holds any relevance or meaning to my soul, for now this weekend is mine, mine and mine again, and I shall do as I see proud.
Pursing the games as much as I can, enjoying the lonely mists of irrelevance that life leads me to, a journey that many people dare not travel I find myself a secluded recluse bound by nothing, yet knowing all..
A lone ranger you may say, I’ve been sitting inside all day, the curtains closed, whilst the NES and I play.
It’s eventually happened, I’ve finally been cast in life as a lonely silhouette, constrained to this earth to live in the shadow of one’s former self.
Residual light glistens the through the slits in my curtains, the street lights beckons like a robin to the spring, the continue music plays and the alarm bell rings.
Monday is here, regrets not to adhere, I shall do as I see proud.
About the author:Baz
Baz hates writing in the 3rd person but has been an avid gamer since that once fateful 4th birthday when a certain Italian plumber fell down many many holes.
Since then it has been onward and downwards failing to leap over many other holes, but with such a persistent nature that shall not be changing anytime soon.
A fan of games old and new Baz’s favourite systems are the Nes & Playstation 1. Other lifelong hobbies would include mostly reading a lot, copious amounts of music and having a good ol‘ giraffe, preferably down the boozer!
Return to Super Mario Bros.
StandardWhen 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
Video
Coming soon!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Nick Stephens of the NES Podcast, Genesis Gems, and Metroidvania Mayhem
- Special thanks to our sponsor: Heavenly Mushroom
- Special thanks to our sponsor: The Idle Man
- Special thanks to our sponsor: G&T Podcast
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
StandardZelda 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
Video
Coming soon!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Rob of Nintendo Quest
- Special thanks to our sponsor: Heavenly Mushroom
- Special thanks to our sponsor: The Idle Man
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Kung Fu
StandardHiyah! 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
Video
Coming soon!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Jesse of Bring Me Your Torch
- Special thanks to our sponsor: Heavenly Mushroom
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
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Rygar
StandardRygar, 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
Video
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Aaron Hickman of Retro Obscura
- Special thanks to our sponsor: Heavenly Mushroom
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
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Battletoads & Double Dragon
StandardDudes 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.
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
Game Rating
Type of Gem
Video
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Aaron and Paul of Retro Obscura
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
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Ninja Gaiden
StandardHiyah! 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
Video
Coming Soon!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Doug Peyton of Consider This Podcasting
- Special thanks to our sponsor: Square Breathing Windows Phone Meditation App
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Swamp Thing
StandardInto the Green! The dudes find themselves in another world this week and with them are the guys from the Comic Nerds Unite Podcast. While in the Green the Dudes and Comic Nerds decide to play a little Swamp Thing for the NES and read some Swamp Thing comics. (Because what else would you do in a metaphysical swamp)
While in the Green the guys decide to record not one but two podcasts, so after listening to this episode, you should go over to the Comic Nerds Unite podcast and hear the Dudes there.
Swamp Thing Nerds Unite! The Dudes are invaded in the green by Marc and Tim of the Comic Nerds Unite podcast to talk about Swamp Thing.
Retrofitted Trophies
Don’t wipe boogers on the sofa – Beat level 1 without a swamp booger
Jump the Shark – Correctly jump over fish robot
Swamp Thing created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson – Think about the 9 issues of Swamp Thing you read before playing while rocking your child to sleep
Ah, this polution – Get killed by a tin can
A Better NIght – Taking this game out and putting another game in
Don’t pollute – Put the game in the recycle bin
Game Rating
Swamp Booger Rating
Video
Coming Soon!
Behind The Scenes Look
We did a sweet crossover with this episode! Check out Comic Nerds Unite!
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Also featuring “Born On the Bayou” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Francisco Ruiz of Retro Rewind Podcast
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Bubble Bobble
StandardMichael has some new pets. Two little dinosaur dragon dudes. Unfortunately, they like to eat Cascade and blow bubbles. Those bubbles then in turn trap things and kill them. Nasty bubbles they are. Our old friend Soundboard Mario is no more thanks to those dastardly bubbles, but you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out how it happens.
Join the dudes in discussing this great game. Bubble Bobble was one of Justin’s favorite games growing up. It was rented from the trailer many times. Michael has played it a ton growing up too. Expect a lot of good nostalgia and love for this game. Enjoy!
Retrofitted Trophies
Oh, hoooooold A, I was waaay off – Realize that you can hold A to bounce on bubbles
Go buy a lottery ticket – Kill a beastie with lightning while popping another
Dude, your girlfriend looks like me – Beat the game as player 2
Come to Papa – Kill all the enemies by letting them come to you
Bubble Chain – Pop 7 beasties at the same time
If it wasn’t for these pennies – Kill all enemies with speed shoes
Game Rating
Type of soap:
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Bob from Flagons and Dragons
- Thanks to the sweet sponsor Jason Bax and his podcast $elf Made Entrepreneur!
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Little Nemo: The Dream Master
StandardZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz… 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
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look (WARNING: Last 5 minutes contains explicit content)
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Jesse of the Bring Me Your Torch podcast.
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Super Dodge Ball
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This week the dudes take on each other in a game of dodge ball. Well, not really but they do play Super Dodge Ball for the NES. The Dudes also share many childhood stories about both dodge ball and broken collar bones.
Super Dodge Ball is a classic and at times overlooked game in the NES library. The dudes dive into the many components of this NES classic with an Olympics and Saved by the Bell feel (huh? Listen and find out).
While Super Dodge Ball may not have won the attention of many, it found it’s way into the Dudes home and they will tell you all about it and whether this is a solid pick up.
Happy Listening!
Retrofitted Trophies
Wait this isn’t Mario – Get hit while flickering thinking you will be invincible
Enter the Matrix – Dodge a ball during the game’s slow downs or flickers
Here we go Screech, kick that Commie’s hiney – Beat the game
Sam of the Dead – Beat Team Shadow (Zombie Team)
Game Rating
Type of playground equipment:
Merry Go Round
Tetherball
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Josh from 40 going on 14
- Thanks to the sweet sponsor Jason Bax and his podcast $elf Made Entrepreneur!
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Friday the 13th
StandardGuess what? Halloween episode! Bet you guys saw this one coming.
The Dudes screw up this week and use up their Friday the 13th game on a day not labeled Friday the 13th… Oh well, at least it is Friday.
Now the big question on the table is whether this game is any count. Here’s a hint: It’s made by LJN.
*SPOILERS* Michael and Justin aren’t huge fans of this one. However, it is still a great episode (the dud games usually are) and we hope you enjoy it. Does this game really live up to its hype of being terribly awful?
Retrofitted Trophies
David, Meet Goliath – Defeat Jason only using rocks
Oh my God I’m Dying, Oh my God I’m Dying – Play the game for an hour
Counselor of the Month – Beat the game without losing any kids
Is That Thing Cashmere? – Acquire Jason’s Mom’s Sweater
We Don’t Need No Water, Let That Mother $%$#^# Burn – Light all the fireplaces
Brush My Teeth You Will Not – Beat the game
Game Rating
Type of Summer Camp Activity
Arts and Crafts
Washing Dishes
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Doug Payton from “Consider This!” Podcasting at http://ctpodcasting.com
- Thanks to the sweet sponsor Jason Bax and his podcast $elf Made Entrepreneur!
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
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
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by Jake ‘virt’ Kaufman. Check him out HERE
- Sweet box designed by Deviant Art artist – Hananas-nl (http://hananas-nl.deviantart.com/art/Shovel-Knight-Black-Box-1-365379111)
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
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
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Phil Swindell From The Show Notes Guy at http://shownotesguy.com/
- Thanks to the sweet first ever sponsor Jason Bax and his podcast $elf Made Entrepreneur!
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
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!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Also, sweet intro song provided by Isaac Tessman
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Ed Wilson of the PixelTunes Radio podcast.
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
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
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Bob Morsch of the Flagons and Dragons podcast.
- GoFundMe for Elliot Crabtree can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/bw0d1g
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
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
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Professor Alan of the Quarter-Bin Podcast.
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Mega Man
StandardThe Dudes may not have been on their A game when it came time to do the episode on Faxanadu but they attempt to redeem themselves this week as they review one of the more famous games for the NES. And redeem, the Dudes do, as they talk about this all time great.
Mega Man holds a spot in all NES fans’ hearts. As one of the first side scrolling shooters with graphics that were impressive for the NES, Mega Man has become one of the most beloved games in history. This also sparked one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time.
If you have been a 2 Dudes fan or just now finding them, this show is a must listen. Joining the Dudes this week is Rob Maher who designed a game that definitely has drawn influences from Mega Man.
Want to know more? Want to learn more about Mega Man or at least hear some Dudes talk about? Do yourself a favor and give this episode a listen.
Retrofitted Trophies
D-D-D-Do ya have it?! Guts! – Beat the Gutsman stage
Fire Proof – Beating Fireman without taking a hit
Ice Ice Baby – Beat Iceman stage and do running man in celebration
Training for the World’s Strongest Man – Beat a stage while holding a rock
Go work on the theory of relativity – Beat Dr. Wiley
If it wasn’t for this jaundice – Beat yellow cyclops
There can only be 1 – Beat copy cat Mega Man
Cut the cord – Beat Elecman with Cutman ability
Tom Arnold Would Be Impressed – Beat the game without taking a hit
Game Rating
Type of Menial Task:
Mike: Chopping and Hauling Wood
Justin: Hammering Nails
Rob: Cleaning the house
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Chris of Pop Mockers
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Linkstravaganza
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Faxanadu
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With a game library as massive as the NES, there will come a time when the Dudes discuss a game that not even they are experts on. Never fear! The Dudes search far and wide to bring in others that know the game well so that the listeners will not suffer (we think).
This week the Dudes talk about the RPG Faxanadu and they bring in special guest Aron Robison to help them out. Aron is a Faxanadu Guru and he sits down to talk with the Dudes about this game. While the Dudes have never got to the end of this game, Aron has and he tells us about the last time he beat the game.
While being a more obscure NES title, Faxanadu had some fame in its time. It was one of the early RPG’s and it had a place on Nintendo Power’s top 30 games for some time. For more on this game, give the Dudes a chance and have a listen.
Retrofitted Trophies
Meditative State – Get to the Guru
Gots me lots of golds – get 1500 gold from the king
Magic Missile – Use deluge to kill one of the spiky dwarves
Armed to the teeth – buy the best of everything
Gym Class Trophies- martial arts power
Jerkin’s for Jerks – Upgrade your armor
It’s a me Mario – make it to 2nd town just jumping over everyone
Jacks Wild – Get your first J key
Game Rating
Magic Spell:
Hungry Pit
Confuse
Wish Spell
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Forum
http://nesdudes.boards.net/thread/68/faxanadu
Notice: The music at the end of the episode is not for the next game the Dudes discuss. Mega Man 4 music was incorrectly put in when it should be Mega Man.
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Kyle Murphy!
- Check out Aron on Factory Sealed
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Tecmo Bowl
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‘Tis the season… the football season. Football season is underway and the dudes can’t think of a better way to kickoff (get it?) this time of the year than with a discussion about Tecmo Bowl. Tecmo Bowl is hands down one of the greatest football games to ever come out on any system. Be sure and listen to the dudes gush about it for a solid 70 minute run time.
Well, they don’t talk about Tecmo Bowl the whole time actually. Pay close attention as Michael and Justin also talk a little bit about general football (a subject in which Michael is not well versed) and rental stores. They also talk about the adult section of said rental stores (Oh no! Family friendly tarnished again?). Near the end, the dudes discuss some general podcast news and friends south of the border, so stick around for the whole thing.
Apologies to any D-Padders hoping to hear from Paul “Sweet” of Retro Obscura as technical difficulties prevented him from being on the show for more than 10 seconds. Apologies to Paul too while we’re at it. Sometimes those darn computer thingies just don’t act right. Just listen to an episode or two of Michael and Justin’s old show “Retro Thought Pod” and you’ll know that these guys are prone to technical hiccups.
Technical issues aside, this might be one of the best episodes yet. A great game and plenty of humor sprinkled into several tangents. Hope you enjoy!
Retrofitted Trophies
Ditka – Beat the game with Chicago
Good Game, But No Super Bowl – Win a game as Miami
You Better Get a Bright Orange Vest – Score a safety.
Quit Being a Jerk and Take a Knee – Score 5 touchdowns in one game.
Game Rating
Wide Receiver Route:
Michael – Deep Post
Justin – Hail Mary!
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Breaker & Bayn’s Power Hour
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
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The dudes return this week with a classic that has been the most requested game among the listeners. That’s right, the Dudes are finally going to talk about Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.
Joining the dudes this week is a long time friend and Punch Out guru John. John wrote the article for the website regarding Punch Out called the Ten Count. This is suggested reading to go along with this week’s show.
The dude’s go a little long this week as they go through each frighter individually and leave very little out in this weeks’ game discussion. Plus, this game has a few Japanese names for Justin to butcher, as well as multiple stories of Michael finding the cart, as he has several copies of this game (what better game to have multiple copies of right?).
We hope you enjoy this week’s show and the Dudes went all out in this week’s episode to try not to disappoint.
Retrofitted Trophies
Go Back to Making Cars – Beat Piston Honda
Go Get You Some Rogaine You Big Bum – Knock out Bald Bull during his charge attack
Nighty Night – KO MR. Sandman
Holyfield’s Revenge – Knock Tyson’s ear off (Not possible….. or is it?)
Game Rating
Type of Punch:
Jab
Uppercut
Haymaker
Video!
Behind The Scenes Look
Shout Outs!
- Sweet tuneage provided by The Wii Guy (Who is now an honorary dude: The Wii Dude). Check him out HERE
- Video Provided by Underrated Retro
- Announcement’s for this week’s segments by Dude Hickman of Retro Obscura
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Podomatic!