Electronic Game Fair: A Let’s Play Podcast

This month we played a sample platter of Jeff's favorite genre to finally understand the appeal of this long-running genre. Sick soundtracks, lots of bullets, and powerups galore await as we get into 3 of the genre's best. (00:00:25) Intro (00:01:39) Jeff (00:09:39) Big Mo (00:33:51) JJ (00:55:44) SHMUPs intro (01:00:50) Blazing Lazers (01:08:58) Lords of Thunder (01:12:34) Mushihimesama (01:20:28) Game Ranking (01:25:44) Game Selection Next Month's Game: Kingdom Hearts II Follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram

This month, we cover possibly the greatest mech game ever made (?) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Was this episode originally supposed to be timed with the release of the game somewhat, yes, but so glad we played it and got into this previously arcane series at the best time. (00:00:31) Intro (00:02:01) JJ (00:18:45) Jeff (00:27:18) Big Mo (00:43:29) Armored Core (01:08:47) Game Ranking (01:13:05) Game Selection Next Month's Game: SHMUP Grab Bag (Blazing Lazers, Lords of Thunder, and Mushihimesama) Follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠ Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our ⁠Discord⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

We've emerged from our long slumber, and what better way to kick things back off with an incredibly delayed GOTY 2023 episode. We finally give games we played up to 18 months ago their flowers, and we give our top 10s from an absolute banger past year, too. A programming note: we are back from hiatus, and do have our next 2 episodes in the hopper. We recorded a bit out of order, so excuse any continuity errors in here, but here's our upcoming schedule for those who forgot: Next month: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon July: SHMUP Grab Bag - Blazing Lasers, Lords of Thunder, and Mushihimesama (never announced on an episode, not gonna lie we got too intimidated by Dwarf Fortress) August: Kingdom Hearts II Follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠ Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our ⁠Discord⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

It's been a while, but we're back with an episode on the N64 action platformer Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. We find plenty to enjoy in the game's unique sense of humor and hefty technical achievements. Before that though, we've got a hefty segment of other games we've been playing, featuring Tears of the Kingdom spoiler talk, a shocking twist from Eric, and a very special guest! Next Episode: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram (00:00:27) Intro (00:01:29) Eric (00:06:36) Big Mo (00:43:01) JJ (01:00:41) Jeff (01:18:02) Eric Part 2 (01:24:39) Goemon (01:44:44) Final Thoughts (01:46:00) Ranking (01:52:19) Game Selection (02:02:51) Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

This month we played the 2020 indie RPG Omori, and definitely had some feelings about its combat, dark plot beats, and unique setting. On top of that, it's been months since we recorded an episode, so we have a TON of other games to talk about at the top of the show. Content warning for self-harm, suicide, and depression. (00:00) Intro (01:39) What Eric's Been Playing (03:23) What Big Mo's Been Playing (27:21) What JJ's Been Playing (54:51) What Jeff's Been Playing (01:30:27) Omori discussion begins (01:55:00) Omori final thoughts and ranking (02:00:14) Eric's Next Game (02:08:33) Outro Nest Month's Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon for the N64 Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

All aboard for this month's episode on the Nintendo Switch train line simulator Densha de Go! Hashiro Yamanote Line. Ride the rails with us as we discuss the ridiculous optional controllers, navigating Japanese menu screens, and pleasing all our rail fans by tooting our horn. It's a weird one, folks! Next month: Omori for the Nintendo Switch and PC Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

Our game this month is The Missing: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories, the 2018 puzzle platformer from Japanese indie designer Swery65. The game mixs lots of heady topics in its narrative with an unusual style of gameplay, but do the 2 halves add up to a satisfying whole? Content warning for self-harm, suicide, and transphobia. Next month's game: Densha de Go! Hashiro Yamanote Line for the Nintendo Switch Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

This month we discuss Live A Live, a beloved SNES RPG with ideas far ahead of its time. We all played the 2022 Switch remake, and have thoughts on its unique gameplay structure, new art style, and some questionable voice acting. Next month: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

It's time to talk about our favorite games we played in 2022! But first we take some time to introduce you to each of our personal canons, the games we think really define our tastes throughout the years. Join us for our longest {and most personal) episode to date. A programming note: We've got our JJ Macfield and Densha De Go episodes in the can, but due to scheduling haven't recorded Live A Live yet, so the next couple episodes might come out in a shuffled order. It'll be a fun surprise! Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamefair/message

We gotta go fast this month as we discuss Sonic Adventure 2, the game many fans would call the peak of the series. We're joined by Sonic superfan Haytham to guide us through this Dreamcast classic, most of us for the first time. Why are Knuckles and Rouge's levels so bad, and why did one of us play this game twice? This plus all the horny Sonic character talk you expect, because of course. Also the creator of Sonic was arrested for insider trading while we recorded this episode, did we do this? Next month: Live A Live for the SNES and Nintendo Switch Follow us on Twitter Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Some of us tried to go outside to fully experience the Konami GBA cult classic Boktai, but thanks to the wonders of modern technology, most of us didn't have to leave the house. Does the sun sensor really add anything to this stealth action game, and how much secret Kojima is actually in here? We found out this month. Next episode: Live A Live for the SNES/Switch Email us at egfpodcast@gmail.com https://www.twitter.com/gamefairpodcast Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Is it an FPS? An adventure game? A "first-person action-adventure with second-person elements"? We find out this month when we play Geist, the inventive but disappointing Gamecube ghost adventure. And one of us finds out what all the fuss is about this "Fortnite" the kids these days are into. Next Month's Game: Sonic Adventure 2 for the Dreamcast Follow us on Twitter Send us an email at egfpodcast@gmail.com Join Our Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We're back with a look at the PS1 dual-stick trailblazer, Ape Escape. We talk all about these crazy monkeys, their way too many spin-offs, and a ton of other games we've been playing! Special thanks to Chuhai Labs for providing us early access to their new game, Cursed to Golf, to discuss on the show. And stay tuned to the end for a special anniversary ranking update with a twist you won't see coming! Twitter Email Us Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We're back with a cornucopia of golf games to talk about, especially a forgotten PS4 gem! Twitter Email Us Discord --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We're on a short hiatus from the main pod, but we'll be back soon with our episodes on Ape Escape and Disaster Report! Meanwhile here's the second episode of our ill-advised golf project, featuring a deep dive on one of our favorite golf games so far! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month, we braved the CDi emulation waters to play Zelda's Adventure, widely known as one of the worst games of all time. We're joined by special guest Alex (@Pope_Ghost on Twitter) to break down where this lies in the Legend of Zelda series, and maybe why it's slightly better than you might think. And we announce a bonus episode for next month! Next month's game: Ape Escape for the PS1 / Disaster Report for the PS2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Well, we did this to ourselves. We vote on these games and we messed up. This month we played the absolute definition of a DS cash-in licensed trash pile, Homie Rollerz. We're not happy about it either, but we found enough to talk about in this shovelware "classic". There's like 10 minutes of this episode where we basically write a GameFAQs guide for this game, so it was all worth it. Next month's game: Zelda's Adventure for the CDi Send your questions and thoughts on the games we play to egfpodcast@gmail.com and join our brand new Discord at https://discord.gg/b5bnfm4XYU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month we tackled Volition's 2017 shooter Agents of Mayhem, their spiritual sequel to the Saint's Row franchise. It's..... fine? All in all a pretty chill month before next month's hell game. Next Episode: Homie Rollerz (sorry) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Welcome to the first real episode of our mini-pod on golf video games! We're gonna play every single one! It's a bad idea! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Welcome back! This month we discussed Vagrant Story, the PS1 RPG by Square. Do you like systems? Stats? Menus? Vagrant Story has more than you can shake a stick at, and we tried our best to navigate this cool-looking mess of a game. Next month's game: Agents of Mayhem --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Surprise! We're doing something very dumb: attempting to play every golf video game ever. We're gonna play them all, rate them all and rank all 329 (that we know of right now) of them. In this short intro episode, we talk about why golf games have always appealed to us, and the basic idea of the project. These will be short episodes released between main feed episodes, as a little golf treat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month we checked out Psychonauts 2, Double Fine's long-awaited sequel to the cult classic platformer. Was it worth the long wait? We definitely think so. Next month's game is Vagrant Story for the PS1. And stay tuned to the end for the announcement of our new side project! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month we take a look at Skullmonkeys, a PSX platformer made entirely in claymation. Did anybody like this game? Absolutely not. But did we have a good time talking about much we hated it? Yes. Next month: Psychonauts 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We stuck around after a marathon recording session to discuss our favorite games of 2021! Enjoy the bonus episode, and look forward to our January episode on Skullmonkeys for the PS1, coming soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We return sooner than you thought (it's still a monthly podcast, trust us) with a look at Kentucky Route Zero. Join us as we delve into this stylish, emotional adventure game that has a lot to say about the world we live in today, even for a game that started coming out in 2013! Next Episode: Skullmonkeys for the Playstation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

We're back! After a longer than planned hiatus, we return with a look at the Squaresoft PS1 RPG Brave Fencer Musashi. It's a rough one, folks, but perhaps we found some diamonds in the rough. By which we mean the unbearable minigames. Next time: Kentucky Route Zero --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month we played Okami, the Capcom Zelda-like classic! Why did we never play this game before, just how much did we love it, and how much is too much when it comes to 100%ing a game? Next month: Brave Fencer Musashi for the PS1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

This month we played Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times for the Nintendo DS. Did we find this Animal Crossing riff to be a magically good time, or did we flunk out of wizard school? Listen and find out! Next month's game: Okami --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message

Welcome to Electronic Game Fair: A Let's Play Podcast. Every month, we select a game, be it one we love, one we've never finished, or one we've never heard of, and play through it to get together to discuss it with friends. We begin our monthly journey with Earthbound, the Super Nintendo RPG classic, discussing its unique sense of humor, memorable characters, and maybe questionable design choices. Next month's game: Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times for the Nintendo DS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamefair/message