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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
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
On this episode of the show, the boys go on a totally unnecessary adventure to "save" Dream Land in one of the most beautiful games on the NES, Kirby's Adventure.
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Kirby's Adventure on Wikipedia
Masahiro Sakurai (Game's Director) on Wikipedia
Satoru Iwata (Game's Producer) on Wikipedia
Game Boy Advance Longplay [032] Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land by World of Longplays on YouTube
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Manual:
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Price Guide:
Kirby's Adventure on PriceCharting.com
Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: Dark World [YouTube]
Artist: Helynt [YouTube]
Album: Legend of Synthwave
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Time to Smash
Artist: Electrik Dave & DJ Cutman [Spotify]
Album: Time to Smash
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Wii Shop Channel
Artist: DeFalco [Spotify]
Album: Wii Shop Channel
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Korok Forest [YouTube]
Artist: Mikel [Spotify]
Album: Zelda & Chill 2
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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• The few short selections that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself.
• The GameChops music which is heard during the episode is mostly presented in shortened selections with slight adjustments to things like overall gain and audio fades. It is provided with a Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys are pleasantly surprised when they actually BEAT one of Capcom's finest games on the NES.
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (Video Game) on Wikipedia
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers Speed Run Times on SpeedRun.com
Interview: Sonic Mania Composer Tee Lopes by user SEGAbits on YouTube
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Manual:
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Manual
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Price Guide:
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: Deck the Bros [YouTube]
Artist: Tee Lopes [YouTube]
Album: Video Game Xmas EP
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Tittle Screen [FreeMusicArchive.org]
Artist: SawSquareNoise
Album: Dojokratos [FreeMusicArchive.org]
License: CC BY 4.0
Track: The Little Broth [FreeMusicArchive.org]
Artist: Rolemusic
Album: The Black Dot [FreeMusicArchive.org]
License: CC BY 3.0
Track: The Black Kitty [FreeMusicArchive.org]
Artist: Rolemusic
Album: The Black Dot [FreeMusicArchive.org]
License: CC BY 3.0
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• The few short selections that can be heard during our discussion of the game's soundtrack are from the game itself and from Pokémon Blue.
• GameChops music is provided with a Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Changes made to SawSquareNoise's Tittle Screen: A shortened selection of the track is heard with audio fades in an out and a slight adjustment to the overall gain of the track.
• Changes made to Rolemusic's The Little Broth and The Black Kitty: Shortened selections of the tracks can be heard throughout the episode with basic audio fades in and out.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys explore a whole new world of beautiful 16-bit animation in one of the best selling games on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in Disney's Aladdin!
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EXTRA LIFE/CHRISTMAS PARTY STREAM:
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12/18/20, 6pm-9:30pm [eastern] at https://www.twitch.tv/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Aladdin (Virgin Games Genesis Game) on Wikipedia
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Manual:
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Price Guide:
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: Green Hill Zone (feat. Wish on the Beat) [YouTube]
Artist: Coffee Date [Spotify]
Album: Coffee Date [GameChops.com]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Pokémon Gym [Spotify]
Artist: Mikel [YouTube]
Album: Poke & Chill [GameChops.com]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Megalovania [From "Undertale"] - Trip Hop Remix [Spotify]
Artist: Flexstyle [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: The Great Sea (Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [YouTube]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [GameChops.com]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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- The few short selections 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/
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys discuss their top 10 retro games for parties and holidays. The list ranges from the Super Nintendo and Genesis/Mega Drive all the way up to the Wii and beyond. They also discuss their top 5 modern party games!
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• Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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EXTRA LIFE [RAISING MONEY UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR!]:
Join the Worth it or Worthless Team if you want to participate!
Our stream: https://www.twitch.tv/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Our Retro Game List:
- Bomberman - [Jordan]
- Halo - [Dan]
- Mario Kart - [Dan & Jordan]
- Mario Party - [Dan & Jordan]
- NBA Jam - [Dan]
- NFL Blitz - [Dan]
- Perfect Dark - [Dan]
- Super Smash Bros. - [Dan & Jordan]
- Tetris (Multiplayer) - [Jordan]
- Worms Armageddon - [Jordan]
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Our Modern Game List:
- Castle Crashers - [Dan & Jordan]
- Killer Queen Black - [Jordan]
- Overcooked - [Dan]
- Towerfall Ascension - [Jordan]
- You Don’t Know Jack & Jackbox Party Packs - [Dan & Jordan]
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Videos:
Evolution of Bomberman Games 1983-2018 by Andrew Louis on YouTube
Mario Party 3 (N64) - Story Mode Longplay by Mariofan 98 Longplays on YouTube
Magical Tetris Challenge For the Nintendo 64 Two Player VS by Airdondon on YouTube
Nintendo 64 Longplay [034] Worms Armageddon by World of Longplays on YouTube
Killer Queen Black (Switch) Review by Nintendo World Report TV
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Music:
Track: Song of Healing [YouTube]
Artist: Mikel [Spotify]
Album: Zelda & Chill 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Outset Island [YouTube]
Artist: Mikel [Spotify]
Album: Zelda & Chill 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Zelda's Lullaby [YouTube]
Artist: Mikel [Spotify]
Album: Zelda & Chill 2 [Spotify]
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/
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys play one of the unsung heroes of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive from some of the same developers that made Contra 3: The Alien Wars.
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• Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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EXTRA LIFE:
Join the Worth it or Worthless Team if you want to participate!
11/14/20, 9am-9pm (eastern) at https://www.twitch.tv/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Gunstar Heroes [Game Gear] on The Cutting Room Floor
Treasure (Developer) on Wikipedia
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Manual:
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Price Guide:
Gunstar Heroes on PriceCharting.com
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Videos:
Gunstar Heroes: The Complete History by Slope’s Game Room on YouTube
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Music:
Track: Game Over [YouTube]
Artist: Jokabi [Spotify]
Album: Chilltendo [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Windfall Island [YouTube]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Dreamer [Spotify]
Artist: Doni [Spotify]
Album: The Streets (of Rage) [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: The Bubbledrone (Mega Man 2 - Bubble Man) [YouTube]
Artist: Doni [Spotify]
Album: Button Masher Remastered [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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- The few short selections 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/
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys celebrate Halloween with the a cult classic on the SNES.
Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for interesting retro game content as well as updates on the show!
Everything else that we're doing (plus our Discord invite link): https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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EXTRA LIFE:
Join the Worth it or Worthless Team if you want to participate!
11/14/20, 9am-9pm (eastern) at https://www.twitch.tv/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors on Wikipedia
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Cheats on GameFAQs
Zombies Ate My Neighbors IGN Review
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Manual:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors SNES Manual
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Price Guide:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors on PriceCharting.com
Zombies [PAL SNES] on PriceCharting.com
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Videos:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors (Sega Genesis vs Snes) Side by Side Comparison by User VCDECIDE on YouTube
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Music:
Track: FLESH FLASH [Spotify]
Artist: Joshua Morse [Spotify]
Album: VLAD [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Organ Part of the Intro Music:
Track: A Bloody Beginning [Spotify]
Artist: nokbient [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Megalovania [From "Undertale"] - Trip Hop Remix [Spotify]
Artist: Flexstyle [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Blood Demon [Spotify]
Artist: Mega Flare [Spotify]
Album: Hunter [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Hunter [Spotify]
Artist: Mega Flare [Spotify]
Album: Hunter [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Lavender Town (From "Pokémon Red & Blue") [Spotify]
Artist: James Landino [Spotify]
Album: Ultraball [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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- The few short selections 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/
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys get down with the sickness in one of the final North American releases for the SNES.
Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for interesting retro game content as well as updates on the show!
Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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EXTRA LIFE:
Join the Worth it or Worthless Team if you want to participate!
11/14/20, 9am-9pm (eastern) at https://www.twitch.tv/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Tetris & Dr. Mario on Wikipedia
Itelligent Systems (Developer) on Wikipedia
Hirokazu Tanaka (Composer) on Wikipedia
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Manual:
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Price Guide:
Tetris & Dr. Mario on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: Underwater (Super Mario World) [Spotify]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Flying Mario (Super Mario Galaxy) [Spotify]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Good Egg Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy) [Spotify]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Windfall Island (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [Spotify]
Artist: Helynt [Spotify]
Album: Super Lofi World 2 [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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- The few short selections 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/
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys race their way to the loser's circle in Excitebike on the NES and Vs. Excitebike on the Famicom Disk System.
Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for interesting retro game content as well as updates on the show!
Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
Akito Nakatsuka (Composer) on Wikipedia
Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link on Wikipedia
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Videos:
Excitebike Arcade by razorbulan on YouTube
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Manual:
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Price Guide:
Excitebike on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: Mushroom Bounce (Super Mario Bros.) [Spotify]
Artist: bLiNd [Spotify]
Album: NESteryears [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Dirty Coins (Super Mario Bros.) [Spotify]
Artist: bLiNd [Spotify]
Album: NESteryears [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Trapped in a Pokéball (From "Pokémon Trading Card Game") [Spotify]
Artist: Dj Cutman (feat Belthesar)
Album: Ultraball [Spotify]
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Melee (Smash Bros Remix) [Spotify]
Artist: James Landino [Spotify] & Smooth McGroove [YouTube]
Album: Smooth McGroove Remixed [Spotify]
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/
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys have a tr-tr-tricky time trying to snowboard.
Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for interesting retro game content as well as updates on the show!
Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
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SHOW NOTES:
Research:
SSX Tricky on How Long to Beat
SSX Tricky Guide on GameFAQs by PHounshell
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Videos:
[TAS]SSX Tricky Garibaldi Show 4,617,230 PS2 GAMEPLAY by PS2TASVideosCh on YouTube
[Long Play] SSX Tricky - Zoe World Circuit by MadWolf on YouTube
[Longplay] SSX 3 with Mac (Xbox One) by Daggy898 on YouTube
SSX (2012): Full Game by omgspoilers on YouTube
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Manual:
SSX Tricky (Xbox) Manual on Archive.org
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Price Guide:
SSX Tricky on PriceCharting.com
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Music:
Track: 7 PM (Spotify)
Artist: Jokabi (Spotify)
Album: Chilltendo
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Fairy Fountain, Game Over, & Snowpoint City (Spotify)
Artist: Jokabi (Spotify)
Album: Chilltendo
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/
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
On this episode of the show, the boys finally have a good time with a Battletoads game!
Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for interesting retro game content as well as updates on the show!
Everything else that we're doing: https://linktr.ee/wiowpodcast
SHOW NOTES:
Battletoads on Steam (non-affiliate link)
Battletoads on the Microsoft Store (non-affiliate link)
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Segment Break Music:
Track: Kakariko Village
Artist: Mikel (YouTube)
Album: Zelda & Chill
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Title Screen
Artist: Mikel (YouTube)
Album: Poké & Chill
Label: GameChops: http://gamechops.com/
Track: Wii Shop Channel (Spotify)
Artist: DeFalco (Spotify)
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/