Worth it or Worthless: A Retro Game Podcast

Episode 107: Punch-Out!! (Nintendo Entertainment System)

On this episode of the show, the boys take a beating in an NES classic.

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• Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274

• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Punch-Out (NES) on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!_(NES)

Punch-Out Tips from TheGamer.com

https://www.thegamer.com/punch-out-tips-tricks-beat-reach-mike-tyson-nintendo/#how-to-get-back-some-of-your-energy-between-rounds 

Punch-Out Walkthrough on GameFAQS by user Johnsondaddy

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/563452-punch-out/faqs/49112 

Punch-Out Gold on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/game/famicom/punch-out-gold 

Mike Tyson Upset with Nintendo Article by CBS Sports

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-takes-issue-with-nintendos-re-release-of-punch-out-having-mr-dream-as-final-boss/ 

Punch-Out on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!! 

Punch-Out Wii Playthrough by Nintendo Complete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blC0btSL7Cg 

Episode 106: Castlevania: Bloodlines (Sega Genesis)

On this episode of the show, the boys tour the European countryside on their way to kill Dracula for the fourth time.

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• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/

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• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Castlevania: Bloodlines on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Bloodlines 

Castlevania: Bloodlines on Fandom

https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Castlevania:_Bloodlines 

Episode 105: Mega Man X (Super Nintendo)

On this episode of the show, the boys save the world from Maverick Reploids.

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• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/

• Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274

• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Mega Man X (Game) on Wikipedia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_X_(video_game)

Mega Man X (Franchise) on Wikipedia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_X 

Mega Man X Boss Order

https://www.psu.com/news/mega-man-x-boss-guide-boss-order/ 

Episode 104: Yoshi’s Island (Super Nintendo)

On this episode of the show, the boys get digested. They also digest legions of Baby Bowser's minions... but it's fine because it looks super cute!

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• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/

• Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 

• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Yoshi's Island on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshi's_Island

Episode 103: Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1/PSP/iOS)

On this episode of the show, the boys finally 300-kick Final Fantasy Tactics into the podcast feed after making an honest attempt to dive deeper than just scratching the surface. Spoiler alert: They failed...

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• Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274

• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Final Fantasy Tactics on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Tactics

Final Fantasy Tactics: Best Characters and Jobs by J7Jase on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R77qB7VeIkc

Recap of  Final Fantasy Tactics by Oni Black Mage on YouTube

https://youtu.be/GiJXxc9ySPI

Final Fantasy Tactics: 10 Tips to Get Started by Resonant Arc on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEfHmnzVMKY

Final Fantasy Tactics: Best Setups for Each Unique

https://brightrockmedia.com/2019/12/16/fft-builds-and-setups-final-fantasy-tactics/

Good All Around Party Thread on GameFAQs

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/937312-final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions/62226175

Episode 102: Bubble Bobble (Arcade/Nintendo Entertainment System)

On this episode of the show, the boys descend into the madness of the Cave of Monsters to rescue their girlfriends.

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• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/

• Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274

• Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Bubble Bobble on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Bobble

Episode 101: Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse (Nintendo Entertainment System)

On this episode of the show, the boys return to Castlevania to slay Dracula again, for the third time, but it's actually the first time...?

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• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula's_Curse 

Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse on Fandom.com

https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse

List of Best and Worst Selling Castlevania Games by TheGamer.com

https://www.thegamer.com/castlevania-best-selling-games-series-didnt-sell/

Pub Meeple Ranking Engine

https://www.pubmeeple.com/ranking-engine 

 

Episode 100: Celebrating 4 Years of the Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, the boys look back through the history of the show and hand out some awards. They talk about what the podcast does well, what the podcast doesn't do so well, and the things about the show that are just, plain, weird.

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Episode 99: DOOM (PC/Switch/Xbox One)

On this episode of the show, the boys play the sequel to Chex Quest.

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SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

DOOM (Video Game) on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game)

DOOM (Franchise) on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(franchise)

Episode 98: RollerCoaster Tycoon (PC/iOS)

On this episode of the show, the boys stop playing their baby consoles and appreciate the mind-melting graphics available on PC in one of the greatest games of all-time, RollerCoaster Tycoon.

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• Full show notes: https://worthitorworthless.com/podcasts/98-rollercoaster-tycoon/

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

RollerCoaster Tycoon (Video Game) on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon_(video_game)

RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series) on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon

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Segment Break Music:

Track: 3 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVEfKS5hlnU

Artist: Curly

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AE4o0hck4magAI2urzzlh

Album: Nook & Chill

https://gamechops.com/nook-and-chill/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Dire Dire Docks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaLnMAkSJes

Artist: Helynt

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wM3tYsLm3LMfEKIkl5SmY?si=37pqOn2VSfCe-_MaQvOiRA

Album: Mario & Chill

https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Aquatic Ambience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrXGkRvjjX4

Artist: Helynt

https://helynt.bandcamp.com/music

Album: Super Lofi World

https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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• GameChops music is provided with a Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/