Worth it or Worthless: A Retro Game Podcast
 

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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.

Episodes

Episode 92: Superman 64 (Nintendo 64)

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys kick off Hatepril with one of the worst games they've ever played, Superman 64.

• 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

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AFFILIATE LINKS:

Worth it or Worthless is supported by our readers and listeners. As such, at no extra cost to you, if you buy something through our links, we might make a small commission. For more info, check out https://worthitorworthless.com/how-we-make-money

• Superman 64 on eBay

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Superman 64 on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_64

Titus Interactive on Wikipedia

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

Superman 64 Cheats on GameFAQs

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/n64/198862-superman-the-new-superman-adventures/cheats

Superman 64 Cheats on TVTropes.org

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/Superman64

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Manual:

Superman 64 Manual

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_N64/Manual/formated/Superman_-_1999_-_Titus_Software.pdf

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Price Guide:

Superman 64 on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?q=superman+64&type=prices

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Good Egg Galaxy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NaTOi_Q-pc

Artist: Helynt

https://helynt.bandcamp.com/music

Album: Super Lofi World 2

https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world-2/

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Avalanche

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KucFQ2MnoLs

Artist: Mega Ran, RandomBeats, Lost Perception, ConSoul

• https://megaran.com/

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/73VO0ncAlT1yAWhpzVQlOy?si=jg-knOQtQveDLnSjFfHpLg&dl_branch=1

• https://lostperception.bandcamp.com/

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LG33KZvUgJFGJxjezCIKP

Album: Black Materia: The Instrumentals

https://gamechops.com/black-materia-the-remake-instrumentals/

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Theme of Samus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TTcY-N5bBk

Artist: Tune in with Chewie

https://linktr.ee/tuneinwithchewie

Album: Samus & Chill

https://gamechops.com/samus-chill/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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• The short selections of music that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.

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

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Episode 91: Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64)

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys race through a beloved classic on the N64, Go-Kart Bun Bun Battle Smash.

• Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show!

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• Bounty Rules: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

• Retron 5 Review: https://worthitorworthless.com/reviews/retron-5-review/

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AFFILIATE LINKS:

Worth it or Worthless is supported by our readers and listeners. As such, at no extra cost to you, if you buy something through our links, we might make a small commission. For more info, check out https://worthitorworthless.com/how-we-make-money

• Mario Kart 64 on eBay

• Mario 8 Deluxe on eBay

• Nintendo eShop Gift Card on Amazon

• Nintendo Switch Online Service on Amazon

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Mario Kart 64 on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart_64

Blue Shell on Wikipedia

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

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Manual:

Mario Kart 64 Manual

https://fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_MarioKart64_EN.pdf

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Price Guide:

Mario Kart 64 on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=mario+kart+64

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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: Time to Smash

http://smarturl.it/timetosmash

Artist: Electrik Dave & DJ Cutman

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fa7VeJiRl6OZiOlFb45lY

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IwzmBTWI4CzUNsZM7Zqd8

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Wii Shop Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BlpbfQzYxE

Artist: DeFalco

https://linktr.ee/defalcomusic

Album: Wii Shop Channel

https://smarturl.it/wiishop

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/

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Giveaway Info:

For the month of March 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit (North American Code) for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until March 31st, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in April, 2022.

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

Rules/info can be found at: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

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Episode 90: Super Mario Strikers (GameCube)

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys take a break from burning down Bowser and his minions to play the beautiful game... with electric fences.

• 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

• Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless

• Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless

• Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast

• Bounty Rules: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

• Retron 5 Review: https://worthitorworthless.com/reviews/retron-5-review/

 

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Worth it or Worthless is supported by our readers and listeners. As such, at no extra cost to you, if you buy something through our links, we might make a small commission. For more info, check out https://worthitorworthless.com/how-we-make-money

• SUPPORT US when you buy a copy of Super Mario Strikers on eBay

• SUPPORT US when you buy a copy of Mario Strikers Charged on eBay

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Super Mario Strikers on Wikipedia

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

Next Level Games on Wikipedia

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

Super Mario Strikers on MarioWiki.com

https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Strikers

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Manual:

Super Mario Strikers Manual

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_GameCube//Manual/formated/Super_Mario_Strikers_-_Nintendo.pdf

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Price Guide:

Super Mario Strikers on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?q=Mario+strikers&type=prices

Mario Smash Football on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pal-gamecube/mario-smash-football?q=mario+smash+football

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Segment Break Music:

Track: New Donk City (From "Super Mario Odyssey")

https://gamechops.com/nelward-new-donk-city/

Artist: Nelward

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTaGvsHmMy792DWeT6HbGA

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Overworld

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76E_cLnUZlk

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: Flying Mario

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3AETCO-3s

Artist: Helynt

https://helynt.bandcamp.com/music

Album: Super Lofi World 2

https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world-2/

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/

______________________________________

Giveaway Info:

For the month of March 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit (North American Code) for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until March 31st, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in April, 2022.

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

Rules/info can be found at: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

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Episode 89: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo Entertainment System)

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys stomp and burn their way through Bowser's forces to save the princess once again in the third best-selling game on the NES!

• 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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• Bounty Rules: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

 

AFFILIATE LINKS:

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• Support us by buying a copy of Mario 3 on eBay (affiliate link): https://ebay.us/s0NSjW

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Mario 3 on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros._3

List of Best Selling NES Games of All-Time on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_video_games

Mario 3 Treasure Ship info on MarioWiki.com

https://www.mariowiki.com/Treasure_Ship

Mario 3 Cheats on GameFAQs

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/525245-super-mario-bros-3/cheats

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Manual:

Mario 3 Manual

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAACE.pdf

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Price Guide:

Mario 3 on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?q=super+mario+bros+3&type=prices

Super Mario All-Stars on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=super+mario+all-stars&go=Go

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Underwater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwQDDGd8oUA

Artist: Helynt

https://helynt.bandcamp.com/music

Album: Super Lofi World 2

https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world-2/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Game Over

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2neLXxQ2ks

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: 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/

______________________________________

• The short selections of music that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.

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

______________________________________

Giveaway Info:

For the month of March 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit (North American Code) for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until March 31st, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in April, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

Full rules can be found at: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

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Episode 88: Cruis’n USA (Nintendo 64)

Tuesday Feb 15, 2022

Tuesday Feb 15, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys race from California to Washington DC with their eardrums bleeding the entire time.

• 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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SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Cruis'n USA on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruis%27n_USA

The Cruis'n Franchise on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruis%27n

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Manual:

Cruis'n USA Manual

https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/N64/Cruis-n_USA_-_Nintendo_64_-_Manual.pdf

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Price Guide:

Cruis'n USA on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=cruis%27n+usa

Cruis'n World on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=cruis%27n+world

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Waluigi Pinball

http://smarturl.it/Waluigi

Artist: Player 2

https://www.producerplayer2.com/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Victory Fanfare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPftoFdMr1Q

Artist: Rifti Beats

https://www.youtube.com/c/RiftiBeats

Album: Chocobo & Chill

https://gamechops.com/chocobo/

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/

_______________________________________

• The short selections of music that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.

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

_______________________________________

Giveaway Info:

For the month of February 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit (North American Code) for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until February 28th, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in March, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

Full rules can be found at: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

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Episode 87: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Game Boy Color)

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022

On this episode of the show, the boys head back to Dream Land and get eaten by Anti-Kirby in one of the finest Zelda games they've ever covered on the podcast.

• 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

• Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless

• Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless

• Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast

• Bounty Rules: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Link's Awakening on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link's_Awakening

Link's Awakening Walkthrough on ZeldaDungeon.net

https://www.zeldadungeon.net/links-awakening-walkthrough/tail-cave-game-boy-color/

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Manual:

Link's Awakening DX Manual

https://manualzz.com/doc/23835755/the-legend-of-zelda--link-s-awakening-dx---manual

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Price Guide:

Link's Awakening on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=zelda+link%27s+awakening

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Music:

Track: Breath of the Wild

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3o7MwVVFo

Artist: Mikel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnXahMrROT0_LwtzH65nKQ

Album: Zelda & Chill

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

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Fairy Fountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaMpXK8cpVM

Artist: Mikel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnXahMrROT0_LwtzH65nKQ

Album: Zelda & Chill

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

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Dark World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvi3VTLzSfM

Artist: Helynt

https://www.youtube.com/user/helynt1

Album: Legend of Synthwave

https://gamechops.com/synthwave/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Ocarina of Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AysrSoY1GdM

Artist: Mikel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnXahMrROT0_LwtzH65nKQ

Album: Zelda & Chill

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

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

_______________________________________

• The short selections of music that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.

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

_______________________________________

Giveaway Info:

For the month of February 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit (North American Code) for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until February 28th, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in March, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

Full rules can be found at: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

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Episode 86: 1943: The Battle of Midway (Nintendo Entertainment System)

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022

On this episode of the show, against all odds, the boys go from being stranded on a desert island to actually fighting for an island in Capcom's 1943!

• 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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• Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast

• Bounty Rules: https://worthitorworthless.com/bounty/

 

SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

1943: The Battle of Midway on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1943:_The_Battle_of_Midway

 

1942 on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1942_(video_game)

 

1943: The Battle of Midway cheats on GameFAQs

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/587059-1943-the-battle-of-midway/cheats

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Manual:

1943: The Battle of Midway Manual

https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_NES/manual/Formated/1943-_The_Battle_of_Midway_-_1988_-_Capcom_Co.,_Ltd..pdf

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Price Guide:

1943 on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=1943&go=Go

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Music:

Track: Chocobo

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

Artist: Rifti Beats

https://www.youtube.com/c/RiftiBeats

Album: Chocobo & Chill

https://gamechops.com/chocobo/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Time to Smash

http://smarturl.it/timetosmash

Artist: Electrik Dave & DJ Cutman

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fa7VeJiRl6OZiOlFb45lY

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IwzmBTWI4CzUNsZM7Zqd8

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Hydrocity

https://gamechops.com/faseeh-hydrocity-ft-joshua-kruszyna/

Artist: Faseeh (feat Joshua Kruszyna)

https://www.youtube.com/user/gottagofas

https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/14641361

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Mako Reactor

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

Artist: Mega Ran, RandomBeats, RoboRob, Rifti Beats, DJ Cutman

• https://megaran.com/

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/73VO0ncAlT1yAWhpzVQlOy?si=jg-knOQtQveDLnSjFfHpLg&dl_branch=1

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dy5LypMH5vMuSVASxS1Rg?si=1zZ6u84TTryc5gtiIZMdcA

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fcn14wWIwWrnXAv89ovBk

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IwzmBTWI4CzUNsZM7Zqd8

Album: Black Materia: The Instrumentals

https://gamechops.com/black-materia-the-remake-instrumentals/

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/

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Bounty Rules:

For the month of January 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit for the Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until January 31st, 2022. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in February, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Up to 3 extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

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Episode 85: Our Top 13 Desert Island Arcade Ports

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022

On this episode of the show, against all odds, the boys managed to get themselves stranded on a desert island. For the fourth time. Luckily, they brought some arcade ports along with them!

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SHOW NOTES:

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Our Picks (Alphabetical Order):

  1. 1943: The Battle of Midway (NES)
  2. Arkanoid (NES)
  3. Bubble Bobble (NES)
  4. Contra (NES)
  5. Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast)
  6. Dance Dance Revolution (PS1)
  7. House of the Dead 2 (Dreamcast)
  8. Knights of the Round (SNES)
  9. NFL Blitz (N64/PS1)
  10. Rampart (NES/Famicom)
  11. Sunset Riders (SNES)
  12. Tekken 3 (PS1)
  13. TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)

Honorable Mentions:

  • Captain America and the Avengers (GEN)
  • Galaga: Demons of Death (NES)
  • NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC (PS1/Dreamcast)
  • Rampage 2: Universal Tour (We didn't realize until AFTER we recorded that this WASN'T an arcade port. Sorry!)
  • TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)

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Price Guide:

https://www.pricecharting.com/

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Music:

Track: Professor Sycamore's Theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5GT5XmDEq8

Artist: Jokabi

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIVJDSKlA6TujMe1d11V5w

Album: Chilltendo

https://gamechops.com/chilltendo2/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Segment Break Music:

Track: New Donk City (From "Super Mario Odyssey")

https://gamechops.com/nelward-new-donk-city/

Artist: Nelward

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTaGvsHmMy792DWeT6HbGA

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Absolute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbLxCJHB6ic

Artist: Mega Ran, RandomBeats, RoboRob

• https://megaran.com/

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/73VO0ncAlT1yAWhpzVQlOy?si=jg-knOQtQveDLnSjFfHpLg&dl_branch=1

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dy5LypMH5vMuSVASxS1Rg?si=1zZ6u84TTryc5gtiIZMdcA

Album: Black Materia: The Instrumentals

https://gamechops.com/black-materia-the-remake-instrumentals/

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/

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Bounty Info:

For the month of January 2022, one lucky participant has the chance to win $20 in credit for the Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox.

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until January 31st, 2021. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in February, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

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Episode 84: Bible Adventures (Nintendo Entertainment System)

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021

On this episode of the show, the boys get biblical.

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SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Bible Adventures on Wikipedia

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

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Manual:

Bible Adventures Manual

https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Bible-Adventures-Game-Manual.pdf

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Price Guide:

Bible Adventures on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?type=prices&q=bible+adventures

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Music:

Track: Carol of the Lost Woods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1zCRZWf3hY

Artist: Tee Lopes

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Va-8NnzTuV-Yv-JlyuQsQ

Album: Video Game Xmas EP

http://smarturl.it/VideoGameXmas

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Segment Break Music:

Track: 3AM

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: Wii Shop Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BlpbfQzYxE

Artist: DeFalco

https://linktr.ee/defalcomusic

Album: Wii Shop Channel

https://smarturl.it/wiishop

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: Legend of Zelda

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

Artist: Helynt

https://www.youtube.com/user/helynt1

Album: Legend of Synthwave

https://gamechops.com/synthwave/

Label: GameChops

http://gamechops.com/

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• The short selections of music that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.

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

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Giveaway Info:

For the month of December 2021, one lucky participant has the chance to win a $20 North American Nintendo eShop code!

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until December 31st, 2021. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in January, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

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Episode 83: Rampart (Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom/Arcade)

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021

On this episode of the show, the boys explore the origins of the tower defense genre in a few different versions of Rampart!

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SHOW NOTES:

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Research:

Rampart on Wikipedia

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

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Manual:

Rampart Manual

https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Rampart.pdf

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Price Guide:

Rampart on PriceCharting

https://www.pricecharting.com/search-products?q=rampart&type=prices&sort=name&broad-category=video-games&console-uid=®ion-name=all&exclude-variants=false

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Music:

Track: Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEAf8paImSY

Artist: Holder

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbuxKG_nG2LZ10KBWPPomA

Album: Undertale Remixed

https://gamechops.com/undertale-remixed/

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Segment Break Music:

Track: Pokémon Gym

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MDKkRfPZE

Artist: Mikel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnXahMrROT0_LwtzH65nKQ

Album: Poké & Chill

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

Label: GameChops 

http://gamechops.com/

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Track: The Legend of Zelda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfE0lfw1v68

Artist: Mikel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnXahMrROT0_LwtzH65nKQ

Album: Zelda & Chill

https://gamechops.com/zelda-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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• Clips of GameChops music are presented in shortened forms with minor volume adjustments and fades (with the exception of the music at the end of the show, which isn't shortened)

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

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Giveaway Info:

For the month of December 2021, one lucky participant has the chance to win a $20 North American Nintendo eShop code!

To enter, simply listen to the "Bounty" segment of the episode and submit your answer in the form of a direct message or email to any of our social media profiles or to one of the hosts on Discord (links above/info in the episode).

Entries will be accepted until December 31st, 2021. After which a random winner will be chosen and announced on an episode of the podcast in January, 2022 (the winner will be contacted after the episode goes live).

Extra entries can be earned from joining our Discord and leveling up on the server by chatting! This does require the participant to enter the main bounty segment via a direct message still. The Discord entries will not be counted if the user does not submit an appropriate direct message entry.

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