Bonus Barrel - Gaming Pod

Our topic this episode is the SNES classic, Donkey Kong Country. We also talk about Switch rumours, Ghost of Tsushima and the Netflix series High Score.

Rob and Seigi talk about games they think everybody should play.

Rob and Seigi talk about the recent PS5 reveal and what thoughts remained after they played What Remains of Edith Finch.

Hey Hey! This time, Rob, Leff and Seigi talk about the SNES RPG classic, Earthbound.

A Knockout! This week on Bonus Barrel, Rob and Seigi discuss the 2017 indie shooter Cuphead.

On this episode, Rob talks about his love of Terrace House, we don't care about E3 and the indie platformer Celeste.

Rob, Shelby and Seigi play the indie Metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Stay safe!

Hey Hey! Our main topic this episode is Dr. Mario. We take a look at series as a whole plus some other shenanigans.

This week on Bonus Barrel, Rob and Leff talk about the FFVII demo and our main topic is Untitled Goose Game. *honk*

Happy Valentine's Day! This year we play another Michaela Laws classic, Valentine Panic!

This week we got lazy and didn't prepare a topic so we rambled about nonsense from start to finish: Rob gets high and watches Cats = 00:02:34 Sean's Top 4 Winter Break activities: #1 Playing RE2 with his family = 00:05:57 #2 Played lots of Warcraft = 00:06:50 #3 Watched Star Wars Rise of Skywalker and doesn't want to hear anyone else's opinion = 00:08:32 #4 Watched His Dark Materials = 00:09:26 Seigi opines about Star Wars Rise of Skywalker = 00:12:15 Rob's 2019 game tally = 00:26:51 Seigi's failed game tally = 00:34:48 Sean's non-tally game tally = 00:37:29 2020 goals = 00:39:03 Animal Crossing vs FFVII Remake = 00:43:02

Where we answer more questions about our Game Development experience.

This week we answer Game Development questions from some of our dear listeners.

This week on Bonus Bonus Barrel, a conversation with Derek (dege13) from the Two Dorks Channel and the Dollar Dorks podcast. Find more about Derek here: https://linktr.ee/djchew31 Music Credits: "Mud Mix" (by Scott Peeples, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00511) "man sieht sich galaxie" (by analoq, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01180) "Launch the Cow!" (by MkVaff, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03643) "Unraveling the Mystery" (by DarkMessenger, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01669)

The final countdown of our updated Top 100 list. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

On this episode, we continue our updated Top 100 Games countdown. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Hey Hey! At long last, episode 200 is here. To celebrate this milestone, we are updating our top 100 games list from 3 years ago (BB100). This time, P1 joins the fun and makes the list much more interesting. Also, we introduce the Bonus Barrel Hall of Fame. On this episode we cover games #100 all the way up to #50.

This week on Bonus Bonus Barrel we have GG from the Hungry Goriya Youtube Channel. Find more about her in her channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/hungrygoriya Music Credits: "Ce pays me rend mauvais" (By Nurykabe, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01853) "Trollbash" (By Subliminal Labs, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00044) "Underground Riddims" (By MkVaff, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00514) "Indian Ragga" (By MkVaff, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00184) "Will's Journey" (By Wintermute, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00894)

This time, a heartfelt conversation with Duke from Retro Nonsense. Retro Nonsense Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hcVewAmVJQ3n21S_ocuqg Music featured in this episode: "Have You Met Sir Belmont?"(Nostalvania, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03458) "Hot Machine, Cold Surface" (Ben, Prunty, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02998) "Insurrection" (Krispy, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01354) "1-01 Preluematsude" (Jeff Ball, https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/1-01-preluematsude-jeff-ball) "Tempest Mix" (MkVaff, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00134)

This week our main topic is SUPERHOT, the most innovative game we've played in years! Also in this episode, Spider-Man shenanigans, Google Stadia and more.

Rob lost his mic splitter and while we were waiting for him to find it, an interesting conversation about innovation in games and the greatness of BoTW formed and then Rob joined in and we got side tracked. Later this week, BB199 will be released.

This week on Bonus Bonus Barrel, a conversation with Josh (aka Frantic) from the Frantic Thoughts podcast. Josh's podcast: https://frantic.podbean.com/ Music Credits: "Minecraft - Wet Hands" (Atlas Eyes, https://soundcloud.com/atlaseyes/minecraft-wet-hands-lofi-edit) "Mario Maker 2 Main Theme Remix (prod. Dat E.D.)" (Dat E.D., https://soundcloud.com/ethan-dempsey-169575234/mario-maker-2-main-theme-remix) "Sarah" (nckmusic, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02995) "God of War Trap Remix | (Musicality Remix)" (Musicality [Remixes], https://soundcloud.com/musicality-beats/god-of-war-trap-remix-musicality-remix) "Make Eggs, Eat Eggs" (Ben Briggs, https://soundcloud.com/bbriggsmusic/yoshi)

This week's topic is the indie puzzle game, Gorogoa. We also talk about netflix guilty pleasures, game dev shenanigans, games as art and more. Music Credits: Gorogoa OST by Joel Corelitz "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus BB we have a couple of very special guests, Eric and Melissa from the MightyQDawg Youtube channel. This interview series is an exploration of the impact of video games in our lives. However, often we also have to explore the dynamics of our gaming habits in the people around us and viceversa. On this episode, the QDwags tell us about their gaming as individuals, content creators, loving couple and parents. You can find more about them in their Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMightyQDawg All Sega Master System music covers in this episode: "Wanta Phanta" (analoq, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00953) "No One Can Do It Better" (djpretzel, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00655) "Dark Tortoise" (moonove, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01191) "Sonic 2 Re-Imagined (Game Gear/Master System) - Sky High Zone" (Tee Lopes, https://soundcloud.com/teelopesmusic/sonic-2-re-imagined-game-gearmaster-system-sky-high-zone) "Passing Breeze (Latin Jazz Samba 2010 Edition)" (DJ-AKX, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02175)

Pam from the the Cannot Be Tamed Youtube channel joins us this week to talk about StarTropics. Also, lots on the Fire Emblem for the Switch. Bam! Pam's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwyF_IcyMP86ilsmKD1Pcw Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

In this episode of Bonus Bonus Barrel, Seigi finally interviews Leff, co-host and practically co-founder of this podcast. Music featured in this episode: "Mario for Airports (1-1)" (by zachaction, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03559) "Minecraft C418 - Sweden Remix" (by G-Hitt, https://soundcloud.com/g-hitt/minecraft-c418-sweden-remix) "A Bell is Tolling Remix"(by Doni, https://soundcloud.com/donicordoni/secret-of-mana-bell-is-tolling-remix) "Kirb Your Enthusiasm" (by Brandon Strader, halc, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03085) "Maverick Twilight" (by Leisurebeam, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03835)

Hey Hey! This week we talk about the beloved SNES Classic RPG, Secret of Mana. (Disclaimer: if you love Secret of Mana, you might not live this episode) Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Happy (belated) Canada Day! On this episode, Sean (P1) comes to the show to comment on the last episode. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week in Bonus Barrel, we couldn't keep on topic and E3 was ok. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Barrel, we sort of review E3 and we are kinda excited about it and review the newest Pokémon movie, Detective PIkachu. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Barrel, we try to talk about Overrated Games. Also, this episode is a weird one because one of the voice tracks was not recorded and was added in post-production. Sorry! Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

P1 joins us this week to talk about his most recent streaming endeavours, gaming and the PS1 classic Resident Evil. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Hey Hey! This week we don't have a topic so we talk about work. Bleep bloop. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Barrel, the BB crew and guest Kevin from the late NameCast play the indie classic Papers, Please. Also in this episode, new Persona 5 stuff, Stadia, Rob's Retro Room and a new Zelda game? Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week we are playing a game recommended by our dear listener, Core. Also in this episode, generic marios, sexy pokemen and all the other usual stuffs.

Our bodies were not ready. Rob and Seigi wing it this week and talk about game stuff that happened recently like Reggie retiring, game collecting pains and last week's awesome Nintendo Direct.

Hey Hey! It's our Valentine's Day Special again. As it is tradition, we have for the 4th year in a row, non-listener friend of the show Jordan, who as every year, made us play a Dating Sim game. This time, the game we played is Monster Prom, a very interesting multiplayer take on the genre. Also in this episode, Rob reads us the history of Valentine's day, we all describe our dream dating sim, Rob and Shelby review A Look Back and more!

Hey Hey Hey! This week, we tell stories of old and remember some of our favourite browser games. Also, Sentai talk, Seigi is confused about Nintendo's 2019 and Shelby and Rob go watch the new Dragon Ball Super movie. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Anniversary Special! It was 4 years ago when we uploaded our first episode and to celebrate it, we've decided to open the BBVault and upload our unreleased pilot episode, which we jokingly called "Game Bobu". This recording happened without much planning, after Rob and I went together on a game hunt and then decided to record ourselves talking about the games we just got. We thought it was fun to do, but back then we thought it was lacking, so ended up never releasing it but tried again the following week and that became the first official episode of Bonus Barrel instead of this older one. We think it's very nostalgic and we hope you enjoy it. Happy BBDay!

This week our main topic is the Sega Genesis classic, Ristar. Also! Shelby plays the RE2 Remake demo, Rob retro damages Florence, BB Update, Rob's Retro Room and a special cameo near the end. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Last episode of the year! Rob and Seigi talk about playing lots of games and our favourite ones we played in 2018. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Winter Solstice! To celebrate the various festivities around this time of the year, we decided to play the wintery cold NES title, Ice Climber. Also in this episode, our thoughts about the Video Game Awards, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and much more. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Barrel, we play Super Bomberman for the SNES. Also in this episode, the new Pokemans, facial hair, travel recounts and Sentai talk. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Barrel we have a guest. His name is Kevin. You've probably heard him on here before. Rob talks Pokémanz, Leff talk Cthulu and we get a surprise from Japan. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Hey! PIKMIN! This week on this bonus barrel, we talk about Smash Ultimate, the perpetual youth and nepotism of Masahiro Sakurai, rob has something to positive to say about digital games, blizzard con, mobile games and more! Our main topic is a game many regard as the best game of all games, one of game's sacred cows, Super Metroid. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

Hey Hey! We are back after an unexpected mini-hiatus. This week in Bonus Barrel, our main topic (was supposed to be anyways) Horror Mechanics. Also in this episode, we can't get hyped for Smash Ultimate, Canon Pikachu's gender, Disney live action remakes, some video game remakes we would want to play, Nintendo stuff is too expensive, Nintendo Online, Rob and Shelby love them puns, the new Venom movie, Phoenix Wright-gate and more. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This is the 200th track in this Soundcloud account and to celebrate this quasi-milestone, this special episode of Bonus BB is a recut of episodes 100, 101, 102 and 103 of Bonus Barrel, where we revealed our top 100 games of all time (from back in November 2016). I've listened to these episodes many times, so editing this one allowed to to fix a few audio and transition issues and also have the whole list in one single run. This will probably the last Bonus BB for a while, making these takes a lot of time and I've run out of pre-recorded material and ideas.

Special guesst P2! Man, we love that guy - and he's back. WHAT A TREAT. Who doesn't love that guy? No Leff this week though. Is it personal? This we week we play a game with P2, talk Socks as underwear or not? An epic misspeaking by Rob enrages Shelby and starts an EXPLOSIVE (mild) tiff that spans .. a minute or two? We almost talk about TGS, Rob complains about nonsense, and so forth. The main event though - The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang. Who's hyped? I AM! Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "Catnip" (Azureflux, https://soundcloud.com/azureflux/meow) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on Bonus Bonus Barrel, our guest is Sean, from the Cartridge Bros, otherwise known as Player 1 or P1. We talk about life memories, fact checking P2, gaming in the military and other fascinating topics. Music Credits: "Ophilia, the Cleric - Jazz Trio Remix" (Sera, https://soundcloud.com/sera_official/octopath-traveler-ophilia-the-cleric-jazz-trio-remix) "Final Fantasy Prelude Remix" (Christos Skordoulis Walker, https://youtu.be/cFmgxhwNisg) "Mass Effect 2 - Galaxy Map Theme (Rodder remix)" (Rodder, https://youtu.be/i2vBgjvHkoo) "Child Of Light, Leave Your Castle Chiptune Remix" (Push To Pull, https://youtu.be/gYx9N--i8fc) ４２０　Ｍａｃｉｎｔｏｓｈ　Ｐｌｕｓ（ＨＡＲＭＯＮＩＣ　Ｆｉｎａｌ　Ｆａｎｔａｓｙ　７　Ｓｔｙｌｅ　Ｒｅｍｉｘ）(maki ligon, https://youtu.be/bJ-7f61FBTU)

This week on Bonus Barrel, the main topic is Left 4 Dead 2, which the crew played together, a first in BB history. Also in this episode, we talk about the new Smash Bros. Ultimate direct, Shelby is playing Titanfall 2, Horror Movie Corner and Leff has a new job. Music Credits: "Chibi Ninja" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/chibi-ninja) "We're all under the stars" (Eric Skiff, https://soundcloud.com/eric-skiff/were-all-under-the-stars)

This week on this bonus episode of Bonus Barrel, Pam from the Media Mavens podcast and the Cannot Be Tamed youtube channel has a fascinating talk with Seigi about life, gaming and the joys and challenges of creating content. Music credits: "TMNT 4 - Neon Night Riders REMIX" (Remy Q., https://youtu.be/C8HR-_QDbAQ) "Monkey Island theme" (iwamoto, https://soundcloud.com/iwamoto/monkey-island-theme) "Dead Rising 2 Velvet Vapor wave"(Sea Lake, https://youtu.be/vS4C9WCHJdc) "Rayman Legends" (Bikram Boi, https://soundcloud.com/bikramboi/rayman-legends) "Rosenthorne" (The Wingless, https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00607)