Each month, members of the RFGeneration.com site participate in a play through of a shoot-em-up game, ranging from classics like R-Type and Gradius to modern "bullet hell" style games, like DoDonPachi and Ketsui. Shoot the Core-cast is an exploration of these games, and our experiences playing them…
In episode 081, MetalFRO and Addicted dive into a Toaplan classic that was a watershed moment for the genre, Kyuukyoku Tiger, aka Twin Cobra!
In episode 080, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a modern update to a Neo Geo shoot-em-up that most of us didn't get to play until recently, Razion EX!
In episode 079, MetalFRO and Addicted blast off into outer space in 2 different timelines to save the universe from a madman in Silpheed!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In episode 076, MetalFRO and Addicted recruit Darius superfan Gojiguy to help them complete the Summer of Sashimi trifecta by finally covering the complexity that is Dariusburst!
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted look at a spooky shooter that delves into the nightmares from the perspective of a child's inner mind - NeverAwake!
In episode 074, MetalFRO and Addicted dig into an indie developed shooter from a seasoned programmer that's heavily inspired by classics - Crisis Wing!
In episode 073, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome Gojiguy to continue the Summer of Sashimi event to discuss the 3rd arcade game in the series, Darius Gaiden!
In episode 072, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by a special guest to kick off the Summer of Sashimi event to discuss the legendary Taito shoot-em-up game, Darius!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In episode 070, MetalFRO and Addicted look at one of the top DOS shoot em up games from the mid-90's, and a sentimental favorite for MetalFRO, the legendary Tyrian!
In episode 069, MetalFRO and Addicted compare different versions of a Namco arcade classic that took a winning formula and updated it for the late 80's, Dragon Spirit!
In episode 068, MetalFRO and Addicted take a look at a Sega Mega Drive classic that didn't come to the West for over a decade - Gleylancer!
In episode 067, MetalFRO and Addicted explore 3 shooters for Sega's Game Gear platform , the GG Aleste trilogy!
In episode 066, MetalFRO and Addicted briefly look at a handful of DOS shoot-em-ups from the early 90's!
In episode 065, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome Mark_MSX of The Electric Underground to talk about Danmaku Unlimited 3!
In episode 064, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a fresh take on an old classic - Cotton Reboot!
In episode 063, Addicted and MetalFRO examine a doujin shmup from a prolific developer that harkens back to the 16-bit era, Terra Flame!
In episode 062, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a doujin shooter that's been around a while, but just got a Steam release - KAIKAN!
In episode 061, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss Sega's shmup-adjacent rail shooter, the Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon!
In episode 060, Addicted and MetalFRO look at what was to be the swansong for Irem's flagship shooting game series, R-Type Final!
In episode 059, Addicted and MetalFRO dive into a recent indie shooter that made a splash when it released, the retro-styled Super XYX!
In episode 058, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at a game that didn't make it out of Japan until more than 15 years after its initial release, Star Parodier!
In episode 057, Addicted and MetalFRO dig in to the 2nd game in Konami's venerable STG series, Gradius II!
In episode 056, Addicted and MetalFRO get in-depth on the 8th main numbered entry in the Touhou series, Imperishable Night!
In episode 055, MetalFRO and Addicted dig into a Taito classic with a storied development history, none other than Metal Black!
In this Focus Shot episode, MetalFRO and Addicted bring on shmup expert Mark MSX of The Electric Underground to talk all things Mushihimesama!
In Episode 054, MetalFRO and Addicted talk about a goofy indie shooter that's now celebrating its 10th birthday, the incomparable Super Amazing Wagon Adventure!
In Episode 053, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome long time listener Corkman to the podcast to talk about the Toaplan classic Fire Shark!
In Episode 052, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome guest Rena to the show to dive into the lore, game mechanics, & scoring of Deathsmiles!
In Episode 051, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome developer Ben to the podcast to talk all about his debut shooting game Operation STEEL!
In Episode 050, Addicted and MetalFRO finish up the Summer Of Raiden and discuss what some consider to be the pinnacle of the original series, Raiden IV!
In Episode 049, Addicted and MetalFRO continue the Summer Of Raiden with a look at the 1st in what might not have been a Raiden game, Raiden Fighters!
In Episode 048, Addicted and MetalFRO kick off the Summer Of Raiden by looking at the very first game in the series!
In Episode 047, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome in long time participant zoydo for a rousing discussion on G-Darius!
In Episode 046, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the underappreciated Neo Geo shooter, Viewpoint!
In Episode 045, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the confusing timeline of Konami's classic Salamander and Life Force games!
In Episode 044, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss an Irem classic that just might be too difficult - Image Fight!
In Episode 043, MetalFRO and Addicted bring in Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the TurboGrafx classic, Air Zonk!
In Episode 042, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a shmup-adjacent game that is a classic on the NES, but a bit more obscure in the arcade: Jackal!
In Episode 041, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a classic that made the move from the arcade to home consoles for it's third installment, R-Type III!
In Episode 040, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a more recent shmup that made waves initally, the Korean-developed Shikhondo!
In Episode 039, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by indie developer Someguy of Team Overloaded Studios, to discuss Assault Shell!
In Episode 038, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the evolution of fixed shooters with Namco's classic Galaga '88!
In Episode 037, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the Rogue-lite shooting game Project Starship X!
In Episode 036, MetalFRO and Addicted look at the podcast's 1st Game Boy shooter, the oft forgotten, unique & interesting Mercenary Force!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In Episode 034, Addicted and MetalFRO analyze a doujin shooter that recalls the classics of the genre, called Vritra!
In Episode 033, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at debut shooter from newcomer Iori Branford, the fantasy-themed Demonizer!
In Episode 032, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss a late entry to the Dreamcast, which is also an early entry for developer G.rev - it's Under Defeat!
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