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Back in May over on our new podcast, Low-Res High-Def, we released this episode as a run up to the newest Zelda game hitting the shelves. If you are a fan of podcasts about gaming, movies and all things geekdom, this is the kind of content you're missing out on.Take a listen, then head on over to www.lowreshighdef.com to subscribe and hear a new episode every week.

Over on our new podcast, Low-Res High-Def, we're celebrating May the Fourth with special guest and fellow podcaster Ryan Jenkins, of Tara & Ryan's Princess Diaries. Join us as we dive down a Star Wars musical rabbit hole and talk about the songs (old and new) that delightfully transport us back to that Galaxy Far, Far Away.Subscribe to the show and catch all of the latest episodes on www.lowreshighdef.com

Over on our new show, Low-Res High-Def, we're joined by semi-regular guest-host Jay Gunn, and occasional guest-host Mark Zamora to give our spoiler-filled review of the first entry in the Nintendo Cinematic Universe.Enjoy this bonus episode, and subscribe to our new podcast on www.lowreshighdef.com.

Long-time podcasting partners and the geniuses* behind The Editing Bay and The 16-Bit Gladiators, Joel Bernsen and Joe Cucinotti return! Raised on Spielberg, Star Wars and the NES, they bring their retro lens to current nerd-culture every week, chatting about video games, film, TV and everything in between. Their morning-radio approach and off-color commentary make for a podcast any geek will love.Subscribe and listen now on www.lowreshighdef.com

On the 12th day of Christmas, the Gladiators gave to me, their end-of-year wrap up episode where they talked about the best games we played in 2021.

Ever since video games went 3D, this genre has flourished to become one of the more dominant types of gameplay. This week we discuss some of our favorite FPSs, and dig up the old "video games are training grounds for mass shootings" argument.

We discuss the phenomenon of timed-gameplay and the masochists who engage in it.

We live in a golden age of gaming, where any title ever released can be ripped, copied and loaded onto any number of modern machines. And it's all made possible thanks to this ingenious method, which is the topic of this week's show.

For many, the name Lucas is synonymous with film franchises that we (mostly) love. But for gamers, it represents a quirky sense of humor and refinement of the point-and-click adventure genre. And, of course, a s**t-ton of Star Wars games.

It's our first annual Halloween episode, where we hack and slash our way through some of our favorite games to play during the spooky season.

A good game can often become great thanks to the colorful characters that play along with (or against) us. Guest host Luke Hawkins joins us to rank some of our favorite sidekicks and non-playable characters in gaming.

The newest Metroid game is finally upon us, so Jay swings by to give us his initial impressions of the first half of the game. Does it top Super Metroid, or fall closer to Other M? Minor spoilers ahead, but nothing you haven't seen in the trailers.

It's been 35 years since the original, and almost 5 years since the last entry in this OG Nintendo series. And with a new 2D sequel just days away, we're taking a look back at all of the games featuring our favorite intergalactic bounty hunter.

What dresses in all black, is a master at stealth, carries throwing stars, and is extremely lethal? And also lives in the sewers and eats pizza? And also is Batman (maybe)? The answer is the topic of this week's show, as we explore some of our favorite games starring ninjas.

From organizing falling blocks, to solving intricate Rube Goldberg machines, this week we're talking all about games that tickle your brain and make you feel smarter (or, in some cases, very very dumb).

The Nintendo Switch and Valve's forthcoming Steam Deck are the culmination of decades of evolution in portable video game systems. This week we honor the handhelds that paved the way, from the Atari Lynx and Sega Game Gear, to the venerable Nintendo Game Boy and all of its successors.

We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of Nintendo's 16-bit juggernaut, and taking a look back at the hardware, they hype, and of course, the games.

Whether you're slapping a plastic bass in Guitar Hero, or stomping on a grid of colored arrows in Dance Dance Revolution, there's no denying the appeal and popularity of music based rhythm games.

Inspired by the recent 2020 Olympics, this week we're tackling the topic of sports games. Special guest Tes Akinpelu tags in, and the crew gives our mini-reviews of The Suicide Squad, Marvel's What if...?, and the trailer for Star Wars: Visions.

What happens when you take the side-scrolling, map-dwelling action of Metroid, and mix it with the RPG elements of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? Well, you get a genre of video games that continues to iterate some 30 years after the originals.

In our first cross-over episode, the hosts of Tara & Ryan's Princess Diaries join us as we take a trip to Toontown to explore some of our favorite games featuring characters from the House of Mouse.

With superhero movies gracing the big screen (and small screens) once again, we're using our x-ray vision to look back at some of the more notable video games featuring our favorite men (and women) in tights.

By land, by sea or by air, racers have been a staple of gaming since the beginning. This week we explore some of our favorites, ranging from Excitebike on the NES to more recent entries like The Crew 2.

Hey, Listen! It's the 35th anniversary of this beloved franchise, so we're taking a look back at all of the main-line adventures of Link in Hyrule (and beyond). We also delve into what makes this series so special, and where future games will take us.

We all have those games that we bought on day 1 with the intent of plowing through in a weekend, only to have it collect dust for months (or years), unplayed. This week we're confessing the games in our "to play" lists that we just haven't gotten around to yet. Also, we give our reactions to the games announced at this year's E3, and theorize about BOTTW2.

In this follow-up to our "Movies based on Video Games" episode, we talk about our favorite film franchises that transitioned to the world of gaming (both successfully and not so much).

We're back with another music themed episode, and this time Mark and Luke are chiming in with some of their favorite tracks from video games old and new. Get ready to have at least one of these tunes stuck in your head.

Special guest and video game developer Ryan Jenkins gives us a peak behind the curtain as we talk about some of the most notable open world games.

We live in a golden age of gaming, where anyone with the right software and talent can create and publish games for the whole world to play. This week we chat about some of our favorite games from independent developers.

Bowser, Ganon, Dr. Wiley, Dracula...some of the best video game moments come from those end-of-game boss battles. This week we're talking about some of our favorite big baddies that kicked our asses and left a lasting impression.

May the 4th is just around the corner, so we're firing up the hyperdrive to talk about some of our favorite (or notorious) video games based on that galaxy far, far away.

With the release of a new film 25 years after the original, it's time to revisit the franchise that brought "fatality" into the gaming lexicon. We dissect the games and review the latest entry in the MKCU.

This week we take a peak behind the curtain to praise the makers of some of our favorite video game franchises. And special guest Jason Forno regales us with tales of celebrity run-ins at Blockbuster Video.

From the Sega Saturn to the Nintendo Virtual Boy, gaming has had its fair share of failed consoles. This week we go dumpster diving to uncover some of the most notorious and try to determine where they went wrong.

Over on our sister podcast, The Editing Bay, we assemble one last time to review the Zack Snyder cut of DC's Justice League, in all of its square, black & white glory. Check out our thoughts in this bonus episode, then subscribe and revisit all of our episodes from the last 6+ years on editingbay.com.

This week we're turning up the headphones and listening to some of our favorite video game jams. We talk about (and listen to) some of the music that made us jump, cry, laugh and have panic attacks. 

The term is a bit broad, but we take a stab at defining the genre and offering up some of our favorite games. Special guest Paul Cline joins the Gladiators as we talk Action RPGs.

Have you ever wondered what Thomas the Tank Engine would look like in Resident Evil? What about a version of Doom with nothing but Tim Allen? This week we examine the wonderful and wacky phenomenon known as modding.

This week we reminisce about our time (and quarters) spent in the glory days of video arcades, and the variety of game experiences they have to offer, from shooters to racers to 4-player co-ops and beyond.

Hollywood has been making big-screen adaptations of video games ever since they debuted on small screens more than four decades ago. This week we butter up the popcorn and revisit some of the most note-worthy films based on popular game franchises.

When Street Fighter II dropped into arcades in 1991, it introduced a new genre of video games and spawned hundreds of copycats. Special guest Ralph Woods joins the Gladiators this week as we dive into the world of competitive brawlers. Fight!

This week we have a super-sized episode for a super franchise that has spanned over 35 years. In honor of the recent release of Super Mario 3D World, we're looking back at all of the mainline Super Mario games (including some dubious entries). Let's a-go!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to bond with your significant other than by sharing in some 2-player action...video games, that is. Special guests Mark Zamora and Joe & Joel's wives join us this week as we tackle the topic of co-op games.

Special guest Mark Zamora joins the Gladiators as we discuss the scourge of modern gaming.

Guest host Jasin Jasinski enters the ring this week as we discuss some of the best (and worst) franchise reboots in gaming, from Sonic the Hedgehog to God of War, and maybe even a little Leisure Suit Larry.

This week we get in touch with our softer side as we reminisce about games that touched our emotions. Sometimes that means mourning a beloved character, feeling the joy of accomplishment, or just shitting our pants in terror.

2020 was a dumpster fire of a year, but at least we had video games to make us feel joy. As we put the final nail in this year's coffin, we look back on some of our favorite games that we played in 2020.

With the holidays fast approaching, we reach back in time to recall our Christmas morning video game surprises, and whether they were treasure or trash.

We get our first hands-on reviews of the newest consoles, the minimalist Xbox Series X and the chonky PS5. Luke Hawkins joins the Gladiators to give his 2 cents, and discover what AOC really stands for.

With a new generation of consoles released this week, we take a trip down memory lane and swap tales of our favorite video game consoles of all time.

In our premiere episode, we team up with our sister podcast The Editing Bay to review the film debut of Sega’s fury mascot. We also share our memories and first experiences with the Blue Blur, and why none of us owned a Genesis.