From The Shelf Games

In this weeks episode Nick and Austin discuss what they believe are two of the most polarizing games to come out in recent memory (and one game Austin just can't fall in love with for some reason.) As we begin to get back in to the swing of this and nailing down the new format, we just wanted to tack a second and say thank you to those of you that choose to support us. It means a lot :) Intro song:"Technoir" by BotnikDiscord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

We didn't mean to take such a long break but we did. A lot of it was that this thing is ultimately our hobby and when life got stressful, it was one of the first things that took. We're back though, and glad we are. :) Intro song:"War" by IdlesDiscord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Did you know that Super Metroid was a project Nintendo had basically no interest in funding? Did you know that it was willed into existence by a small team who annoyed Nintendo until they (reluctantly) said yes? Lot's to learn in this weeks episode! It's also our first time ever having a guest on the show and he crushed it.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/heartsupporthttps://www.twitch.tv/heartsupporthttps://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Max Payne is the story of a cop who loses everything. It's also the story of a small development studio creating their first (and not only) MASSIVE hit. Remedy changed video games forever with the creation of Max Payne and this is that story.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Persona 5 is one of Nick's favorite games of all time. In this episode we sit down and talk about the development but also THE ENTIRE PLOT. I (Austin) have long said I'd play this game but this episode has me more excited than ever to eventually dive into this prolific RPG. This episode features HEAVY SPOILERS.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

For many years no one thought that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater could be dethroned. All of those people were wrong. This week we're talking about the legendary skateboarding series, SKATE. EA Skate Intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eklrb70uqboDiscord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzleAustin FC - SW:-6774-2387-8397Nick FC - He's at work and will send later LOL

In celebration of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the boys revisit a classic series filled with mostly amazing titles. It's never been easy to make people understand what's so appealing about Animal Crossing but we hope in this weeks episode we can offer at least a little bit of clarity or maybe, just a few laughs.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/N7qkC3FSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

What if I told you that an entire game could be defined by one single mechanic? Spider Man 2 was a revolutionary super hero game that changed what super hero games would look like for years to come. In this weeks episode we dive into why that it is.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

This week the guys sit down and talk about a game that's part of a series that has existed since 1988. In fact, this was a series that Nintendo never intended to bring to the US but were convinced by Nintendo of America to give it a shot. We'd probably never have gotten Fire Emblem in the US if it wasn't for Nintendo of America and Advance Wars!Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

It's not often that a series is made that creates something unique that so many other games go on to copy. In the case of the Arkham games, it's their perfect and seamless combat. We talk about their legacy, the perfect cast, and tons more in this week's episode! Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media: https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpod https://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbee https://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

This week we take a trip south of heaven. We're talking the rebirth of a series many thought was never getting another entry after the lukewarm release of Doom 3.Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

She's a witch, her hair is her clothes, she's British, and she's got a bone to pick with her daddy. This week we talk about Bayonetta! Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

It's not a lake - it's an ocean. This is the final statement of Alan Wake. Alan Wake was a cult hit psychological thriller hit from 2010. You a fan of Twin Peaks or X-Files? This episode is for you!Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuBright Falls Miniseries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX6J0yy-qKMSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Did Travis Touchdown buy a lightsaber on Ebay? This week we talk about Suda51's ultra-violent masterpiece, No More Heroes.Discord! - https://discord.gg/REMcjwXFox News Violent Games - https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/samantha-nerove-why-so-many-mass-murders-study-impact-of-violent-video-games-and-impose-age-restrictionsSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Before they take a brief break, Nick and Austin wanted to sit down and discuss some of the games they loved this year. Meanwhile, Austin has a misinformed opinion and Nick makes it his duty to correct and shame him as many times as possible.Thank you for everything this year and we're so excited to come back in 2020 with more episodes, more games, and more friendship. Happy Holidays!Discord --> https://discord.gg/BbZa4b

Can Sonic really make the JUMP from 2D to 3D? What is a narrative heavy Sonic game like? Is this game just held up by nostalgia? Let's talk about it!Discord! Join up! - https://discord.gg/bpCnscuSonic X-Treme Cover - https://tinyurl.com/sdy4febTikal Photo - https://tinyurl.com/smdjravSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Can a spin-off game really live up to it's mainline series? And it's still canon? Persona 4 Arena is a tried and true Persona game but it's not a JRPG...it's a 2D fighter. In this episode we discuss the collaboration between Atlus and Arc to turn this beloved JRPG series into a fast but deceptively simply 2D fighter. Did they succeed?

Rise and shine Mr. Freeman. This week we are diving into the story of everyone's crowbar wielding mute, Gordon Freeman. Half Life 2 is considered to be one of the best PC games of all time only succeeded by it's predecessor, Half Life. In this episode we talk about the immense pressure Valve put themselves under to not only create a sequel worth playing, but going above and beyond the expectations of everyone. Put on your hazard suit and grab your gravity gun, it's going to be a bumpy ride.- Half Life Documentary https://tinyurl.com/uvg42nc- Episode 3 https://tinyurl.com/r92spp2

Skyrim. A game almost everyone loves, right? Well, it's complicated. This week we dive into the development of Skyrim. It's a wonderful game filled with so many wonderful stories and side quests but it also has a bevy of issues. We talk about it's engine that tends to feel dated and the code behind that engine. Like most games in Bethesda's first party catalog, it's marred with constant crashing and bugs (both silly and game breaking). So, you may not like what we have to say but who are we if we aren't honest?- Touch The Skyrim - https://bit.ly/2OgfMHm- The Creation Engine Dive - https://bit.ly/2OggyEg

This week we talk about the re imagining of a waning franchise. Somehow Sony Santa Monica Studio went back to the drawing board with Director Cory Barlog and made God Of War into one the most beautiful narrative experiences ever created in a video game. No Context Wishmaster - https://imgur.com/a/eC2einoGoW E3 Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW8hQRTAik4&t=365sCory Barlog Reaction - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FuVi21OlUMzQ-BAdfePJgRaising Kratos Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJZWKBDXXFY

There's something very bizarre about pushing one of your most popular creators to the edge and ultimately terminating your relationship with him. Metal Gear Solid V was Hideo Kojima's last Metal Gear game and, despite it's unfinished state, is a masterpiece in mission design. The player is given complete freedom. So then, why did Konami push him out?

Another spooky one this week. The game we pulled From The Shelf is Until Dawn. The debut horror game from Supermassive Games, this is absolutely a cult classic. Boasting several types of horror, Until Dawn hit shelves with almost no marketing but slowly pulled fans on board with it's unique take on the genre. This is one of my favorite PS4 games of all time and it scared the crap out of me in my two play throughs. Thank you guys for listening! We love you!

Biohazard 4! This game is widely considered to be one of, if not, THE most influential horror games of all time. This week we spend some talking about the troubled development of the game, the villagers calling you dirty words, and how it's basically just Disney's "My Date With The President's Daughter" so buckle up!- Biohazard 4 Early Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_5kwX0LZAc- Villager Translations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzvnl-noW2A

This week we decided to get into the mood of October with a spooky one. We're talking about the indie triumph, Outlast. A game that I would easily put on the top of my list as one of the best horror games of all time and easily one of the scariest. A game so scary, I had to put it down 30 minutes into it. We talk a lot about the beginnings of the studio and how the game almost didn't get made and even talk about how yes, Rule 34 applies to even this game. Thanks for listening!Gamasutra Article - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/234588/Horror_in_the_Making_How_Red_Barrels_outlasted_Outlast.phpGames Industry Article - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-14-from-zero-to-15-million-the-story-of-outlastRubber Johnny - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYcQdlvt5REOutlast Early Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x50VspjFnTk

We're back!! We took a couple weeks off unintentionally because even though Dr. Ian Malcom says "Life finds a way" it also finds a way to get in the way. Life's been crazy for Austin but the boys are back with a loose discussion on the Nintendo 64, it's weird accessories, games they loved (and didn't) and as always, a little nonsense thrown in for good will.64DD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64Bx0WKh7Mhttps://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

This week on the show we talk about Eric Sparrow....I mean Tony Hawk Underground, Austin nerds out about Session being in early access, Nick recites a Chronicles Of Riddick meme, and we talk about why THUG is the best Tony Hawk game in the series.Face Scan - https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/09/tony-hawk-face-scanOral History of THUG by Blake Hester - https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-oral-history-of-thugTony Hawk Series Film - https://twitter.com/THPSfilmSpider Man Video THPS2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i4lsZ_BNc0Brobot Skateboards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeu--IEaoa4https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

This week we pulled down Star Fox 64. Born from the ashes of two inferior games (Star Fox and Star Fox 2 for the SNES) this game was truly a masterpiece created for the Nintendo64. Other episode content includes Nick talking shit about Sonic Adventure and calling Piccolo a good father??? Thanks for listening!Notes:Nintendo Puppets -https://bit.ly/1MJx85qStar Fox Map - https://bit.ly/2m0kQDYFox's Father - https://bit.ly/2m26W4fhttps://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGhyP-jF2SInc1Q4tF7Pxg?view_as=subscriberhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Welcome back everybody for Episode 7! This week we talk all about Pokemon Red/Blue/Green. This weeks game was picked out by Austin and still holds a very special place in his history because it was one of the first handheld games he ever fell in love with. Thanks for being with us so far!Notes:Boundary Break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFipK2gfL78All about the music - https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2016/02/01/the-music-of-red-blue-yellow/https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGhyP-jF2SInc1Q4tF7Pxg?view_as=subscriberhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

A day late and a dollar short. This week we dive in to the LEGENDARY Ocarina of Time. Do people love this game for nostalgia only or is there truly something special here? We also share a brief discussion on the importance of preserving video game history. Hidden Arwing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIRZiMhaY68National Videogame Museum - http://nvmusa.org/Social Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

So sorry for the delay! We're a couple days late but we're back. This week we break down Bioshock and we learn that this game almost didn't get made. Did you know that Bioshock is widely considered the first game that proved to the mainstream that video games were an art form and not just for children? We're currently working on setting up a community Discord server so be on the look out for that!GE Building - https://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID017.htmBioshock Book - https://amzn.to/2LbVKezBioshock Wiki (Read some lore!) - https://bit.ly/2zrAR9OSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

We've made it to 4 episodes! Is that a number to celebrate? I have no idea. This is our best episode yet! This week we are talking about Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch. There are many things to say about this game but above all else, this game is a bright light in a dark world. It would make the most unhappy person crack a smile. I think Nick and I smiled the whole time we recorded this. Enjoy!Fastest SMO Speedrun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlXTkmdKt_4Peach Outfits OMG! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFQfoKU7h8ISocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

We’re back for another one! This week we are wrapping up our Kingdom Hearts III series. We’ve learned a lot and still don’t understand even more. We talk a little about if hype killed this game, if it's just a PS2 title in the wrong era, and how the Toy Story mechs are even better than the Fortnite ones. If you’ve stuck with us, thank you! KH III Secret Ending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn2N8utOnOw&t=39sKH Series Lore Summary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV2DcmIK1rUSocial Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

For this weeks episode we dive into the strange and, frankly, convoluted world of Kingdom Hearts 2. We wanted to be perfectly clear, we aren't the authority on KH lore. In fact, we're barely competent. The reason we're talking about these games is to give you a brief look into their bizarre stories but also, to show you that even when you don't understand what's going on...there's still something to love here.**26:15** We didn't know there was a Manga. I may have started purchasing them from Amazon...**26:37** Barry Kramer's "Good Enough Summary of KH" - https://bit.ly/2FWcUfR**47:31** Saix is present at the battle but Axel tells us the info**59:10** Battle Of 1000 Heartless - https://bit.ly/2T6Zxgs Social Media:https://twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://instagram.com/fromtheshelfpodhttps://twitter.com/eyyohbeehttps://twitch.tv/eyyohbeehttps://twitter.com/nicksmizzle

Welcome to Episode 1 of From The Shelf Games. In this episode Austin and Nick dive into Kingdom Hearts, a game riddled with issues from gameplay to story...but we still love it. Show Notes: We state that Ansem appears on the beach in BBS but it's actually Dream Drop Distance.Did we get anything else wrong? Maybe you disagree with our thoughts? Email us @ fromtheshelfpod@gmail.comKH Secret Ending ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyf571ybJxkSocial Media:twitter.com/fromtheshelfpodinstagram.com/fromtheshelfpodtwitter.com/eyyohbeetwitter.com/nicksmizzle

In this inaugural episode Austin and Nick take some time to introduce themselves and explain what you can come to expect from the show in the coming weeks. Thanks for joining us!