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Here at Worth it or Worthless, we take off our nostalgia-tinted glasses to review retro games and decide if they're good by today's standards and whether they're worth the price of admission.
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Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
1 hr 22 min
On this episode of the show, the boys race through The Fast and Nick Furious.
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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
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Research:
The Punisher (Video Game) on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Punisher_(1993_video_game)
Punisher Arcade Playthrough by NintendoComplete
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
1 hr 14 min
On this episode of the show, the boys take a beating in an NES classic.
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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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:
Punch-Out (NES) on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!_(NES)
Punch-Out Tips from TheGamer.com
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
Punch-Out on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!
Punch-Out Wii Playthrough by Nintendo Complete
Jul 25, 2023
Jul 25, 2023
1 hr 25 min
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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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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
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Research:
Castlevania: Bloodlines on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Bloodlines
Castlevania: Bloodlines on Fandom
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
1 hr 41 min
On this episode of the show, the boys save the world from Maverick Reploids.
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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
1 hr 10 min
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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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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
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Yoshi's Island on Wikipedia
Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
1 hr 38 min
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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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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:
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
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
Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023
1 hr 12 min
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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• Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless
• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2022
1 hr 17 min
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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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• 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
Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
1 hr 14 min
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.
• Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show!
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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
1 hr 7 min
On this episode of the show, the boys play the sequel to Chex Quest.
• Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show!
• Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f
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• Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com
• Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/
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