101 Video Games That Made My Life Slightly Better sprang forth from a pub conversation about how dull most ‘Best Games of All Time’ lists are, and has since evolved into a sprawling multimedia leviathan. Listen to us bang on about old (and sometimes new) games that made us smile, interspersed with t…
It’s here! It’s here! The long-awaited sequel to 101 Video Games! Well, almost. Next week our new series of podcasts begins – 101 Films You Should Have Seen (Probably). To whet your appetite we have a short introduction to the … Continue reading →
In part 2 of our round up of the games that didn’t quite make it, Lewis questions why on earth he didn’t write anything about these frankly brilliant games: Click below to listen to the podcast directly through this site: … Continue reading →
We know, we know. Surely Post 101 was the end of this thing? Well it was. Kind of. But we couldn’t finish without having a not-so-quick look at the games that didn’t quite make the magic 101. The games that … Continue reading →
Format: Dreamcast Genre: Racing, Arcade, Sandbox Released: 1999 Developer: Hitmaker Here at 101 Video Game Towers we often enjoy games that somehow turn mundane activities into fun adventures. Yes, you may have a good time being a space fighter pilot, or the heroic saviour of a post apocalyptic wasteland, … Continue reading →
Format: Xbox 360 Genre: Action Role-Playing Released: 2008 Developer: Bethesda Game Studios So, Fallout 3. It’s buggy. Occasionally awkward to control. The in-game characters sometimes know stuff they shouldn’t and/or the conversations get stuck in odd loops. It is also … Continue reading →
Welcome, wanderers of the SuperInformationCanalPath, to the Podcast of Champions: an entire 26 minutes (count ’em!) dedicated to the MIGHTY BEINGS of Amiga Power (and other, lesser gaming magazines). Pay attention as we DISSEMINATE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION about Stuart N Hardy, … Continue reading →
Format: Playstation Genre: Survival Horror Released: 1998 Developer: Capcom It’s been quite a journey for this podcast. Way back in early 2008, right at the very beginning of the blog, Ian decided he was going to write a post about … Continue reading →
Another year, another 101 Video Games That Made My Life Slightly Better Christmas Special Podcast. During the last Christmas Special Ian made the bold claim that it would be the only Christmas Special, as we would have finished the blog … Continue reading →
Format: Xbox 360 Genre: Third-Person Shooter Released: 2009 Developer: Terminal Reality (SCENE: The Ghostbusters are facing Gozer. He/She/It speaks to them in a voice that can be heard throughout Metropolitan New York and parts of New Jersey). GOZER: SUBCREATURES! GOZER … Continue reading →
Welcome to the 1st BEST EVER CONSOLE FINAL! I think we would all agree it’s a been one hell of a journey. Over the weeks we’ve seen Japanese women slapping each other, Big Daddy, Miss World Competitions, the image of … Continue reading →
The Semi Finals of any competition are always stressful. So close to the final yet so far. The Semi Final of The Best Ever Console Competition is of course no different. If anything, it’s worse. If you think the pressure … Continue reading →
It’s the Quarter Finals of the Best Ever Console Competition on 101 Video Games! More importantly it’s the swimwear section of the contest. Unfortunately the ‘PC’ brigade have nothing better to do than attack an innocent competition, somehow suggesting that … Continue reading →
LADIEEEEEEEZ AND genelmen, welcome to Round Two of the Best Ever Console Competition! This week we have a very special guest star on the podcast – Shirley Crabtree, aka BIG DADDY himself. Due to contractual reasons and the fact that … Continue reading →
It begins. The already legendary 101 Video Games Best Ever Console Contest! Or Competition! Or Thing! To be honest we’ve not properly agreed on a title. Anyway, listen as Lewis and Ian discuss, debate, argue, call each other names and … Continue reading →
Ah childhood. Scrumping for apples. Jumpers for goalposts. Pooh sticks. Quarter pound of penny sweets. Scraped knees and muddy faces. And of course, a time call your friend a d*ckhead because they happen to have a different console to you, … Continue reading →
Scene: A group of ape-like creatures approaches an enormous black obelisk. The creatures become agitated, whooping and howling as the skitter back and forth in confusion and fright. The braver of the creatures start to approach th obelisk, and the … Continue reading →
Format: GameCube Genre: Survival Horror Released: 2002 Developer: Silicon Knights Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American romantic fantasy film scripted by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The film uses elements of science fiction, nonlinear narration … Continue reading →
Olé olé, olé olé, olé olé, olé olé PIZZA HUT HUT HUT! It’s the 101 Video Games Made My Life Slightly Better World Cup Special Podcast. If you love football and if you love video games then you’ll love two … Continue reading →
Format: Xbox 360 Genre: Fighting/Stealth/Adventure Released: 2009 Developer: Rocksteady Studios SCENE: WAYNE MANSIONS. BILLIONAIRE BRUCE WAYNE, THE SECRET IDENTITY OF THE BATMAN, SITS IN HIS LIBRARY, BROODING. HIS FAITHFUL MANSERVANT, ALFRED, HANDS HIM A RED TELEPHONE… COMMISSIONER GORDON: ‘Batman?’ BATMAN: ‘Yes Commissioner Gordon?’ … Continue reading →
Format: Dreamcast Genre: First Person Shooter Released: 2000 Developer: id Quake III Arena. Bane of Degrees. Annoyer of Female Housemates. Enemy of Social Life. King of multiplayer FPS games on the Dreamcast circa 2000. Yes Lewis and Ian step into the … Continue reading →
Romance can be a tricky thing. One person’s romance is another person’s schmaltzy nonsense. If you’re wondering how to enjoy Valentines’ Day in a suitably romantic fashion we recommend going to a fancy restaurant, ordering a good bottle of red, then putting … Continue reading →
Celebrate us reaching our half way point on the blog by listening to yet another 101 Video Games Podcast! This time we discuss the strange history of Video Games on TV. If Video Killed the Radio Star will … Continue reading →
Format: Xbox 360 Genre: Rhythm Action Released: 2009 Developer: Harmonix [The scene – Abbey Road Studios, June 1962…] Paul: Mr Martin, Mr Martin, we’ve got a great idea for our band. George: Yeah Mr Martin, its well gear. George Martin: Now … Continue reading →
It’s the 101 Video Games That Made My Life Slightly Better Christmas Special Podcast! Listen as we ramble about games we got at Christmas, games that Lewis played this year that Ian didn’t, Gants Hill roundabout, Avatar, Guy … Continue reading →
It's finally here, the first 101 Video Games That Made My Life Slightly Better podcast! Continue reading →