Podcasts about Donkey Kong

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by Donkey Kong, Russ Taff, and Dionne Warwick.

I give my big Dragon Con recap of the panels I hosted. While I didn't get to do much else, I did go into the arcade once and got to play some games. We also talk about why the biggest cosplay group was not from a movie or TV series, but from a book. The Steam Frame has finally gone on sale - for some buyers. A reservation system was used and sadly I did not win the lottery to give Valve my money, and probably won't for a year or so, as there is definitely not enough supply to meet demand, even with the price being higher than many people wanted to pay. Recompilations are becoming the new Generative AI battleground, as many people who did not want to take the time to learn how to develop software now use Generative AI tools to develop the software that they want - like making old games run on current hardware with different art and sounds. Some groups are fighting against this, and the Donkey Kong 64 Randomizer community is creating DK64 Recompiled without using GenAI. This leads to a discussion about GenAI usage in hobbyist development, as people who merely had ideas and dreams can now actually execute those ideas without dealing with knowledgeable people. We talk about one restoration team in Commodore 64 history now credits Claude with their project working at all, and they state that their restoration would not exist without GenAI - despite having an original developer from 1986 on the team. (He also uses Claude exclusively today.) We do touch on the doomerism of "AI will kill us all" (it won't) and that the majority is actually perfectly fine with Generative AI usage.

Will the Switch 2 be the first Nintendo console I don't own? 0:00 - I'm playing the Another Code games. They're okay... 8:17 - The Kathy Rain games are good! 15:05 - To buy or not to buy a Nintendo Switch 2. That was the question before the price increased If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube.  (A technical issue forced me to split the stream in two.  Second part here.)  Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen.  Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner.  It is in the public domain and free to use.  Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 7:00 PM@eathdemon​​iv been playing sky 2nd chapter remake lol 7:01 PM@eathdemon​​anso highest revewed game of the year lol 7:01 PM@eathdemon​​it is lol 7:02 PM@eathdemon​​yes, yes I will be getting that oot remake, the analog camera controls alone worth it 7:07 PM@Sheekago​​Hey Andrew et all 7:07 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Hello 7:10 PM@Sheekago​​You missed buying the Switch 2 before the price hike. What's got you considering it now? 7:13 PM@Sheekago​​LOL yep, that'll earn his trust. 7:15 PM@Sheekago​​A detective with a heart. 7:17 PM@Sheekago​​Are some of the villains just people wearing a ghost sheet? 7:20 PM@Sheekago​​You didn't get hooked by 1-2 Switch!?! 7:21 PM@eathdemon​​I did not buy a wii or wiiu I bought both switch/switch 2 lol 7:21 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Switch 2 released on June 5, 2025 7:22 PM@Sheekago​​I didn't buy Switch 2 until this year. DK Bananza is fun, but I haven't played it much since I bought it. I've been playing Switch games that run better on Switch 2. 7:23 PM@Sheekago​​I did also just get the new Fire Emblem 7:24 PM@jaredknisely6213​​if you are dragging it out, we already know the answer buddy 7:24 PM@Sheekago​​Please don't make it be a cliffhanger and you reveal on your next podcast if you got the new Switch 2. Same Andrew time, same Andrew channel... 7:24 PM@eathdemon​​im sorry im too much of a ppokemon mark 7:25 PM@eathdemon​​so I brought it last dec 7:25 PM@Sheekago​​Splatoon Raiders looks like they just took Salmon Run from Splatoon and made it it's own game. No thank you. 7:25 PM@eathdemon​​nope oot is prity much one to one for your taste 7:26 PM@Sheekago​​Welcome Tour I think? 7:27 PM@addictedtochaos2​​I haven't played anything in almost a year, just haven't had the time. 7:29 PM@eathdemon​​in my case it is b/c I have a gamming pc lol 7:30 PM@Sheekago​​The new Joy Cons are better... but I still use my Switch Pro controller instead. 7:30 PM@Sheekago​​They still feel too small and uncomfortable. 7:30 PM@LeeShowrons​​Hey 7:31 PM@Sheekago​​Mario Galaxy 3? 7:31 PM@LeeShowrons​​yeah, and I wish they could just stick with one console so I don't have to keep buying new ones. 7:32 PM@Sheekago​​Can you see the sweat glimmering on the avatar in Fitness Boxing Switch 2 Edition? 7:32 PM@LeeShowrons​​I doubt we're gonna get a Mario galaxy three. I would want a Mario Odyssey 2 7:33 PM@Sheekago​​Yeah, I want to replay Link's Awakening on Switch 2 eventually. 7:33 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Plus now you have Metroid Ravenous to look forward to. 7:34 PM@LeeShowrons​​well, for me, the direct was disappointing 7:34 PM@Sheekago​​@addictedtochaos2 Metroid Ravenous definitely on my wishlist 7:34 PM@eathdemon​​oot remake largly what I wanted which was oot modern controls. 7:35 PM@eathdemon​​all I ever wanted was analog comera controls, and I got that lol 7:35 PM@Sheekago​​I hope they added a few new things to OoT Remake. 1:1 remake would be boring, to me. 7:35 PM@eathdemon​​yp its a good dinasor planet lol 7:36 PM@Sheekago​​Humming the tunes to activate the ocarina is not enough to make it feel fresh to me 7:36 PM@LeeShowrons​​it's not that many switch 2 first party exclusive yet 7:38 PM@LeeShowrons​​A lot of people are most likely going to switch over to the switch if Sony keeps with digital only 7:38 PM@eathdemon​​I think dongons are guna be prity simaler to the og 7:40 PM@eathdemon​​it will be a bit the 3d mario team was the one that made donkey kong bananxa 7:45 PM@Sheekago​​I always tried to match the tempo of the song. I like the idea of immersion, but add more things to make it feel fresh. 7:45 PM@eathdemon​​hate to be the barrer of bad news, most cartages are just key cards 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Most third party games from the big publishers are key cards, oddly enough smaller publishers are more often complete on cart. 7:46 PM@LeeShowrons​​well, game key cards are still shareable and physical 7:46 PM@Sheekago​​@eathdemon Not all cartridges are Key cards. Nintendo is having all their games (except Pokopia) full on cart. Capcom though, all their games feel like key carts. 7:48 PM@eathdemon​​I think link looking like a doll is a bit weird, but otherwise im ok with it 7:48 PM@Sheekago​​He's sweating from all the pressure of saving Hyrule. 7:49 PM@Sheekago​​Maybe Hyrule is in England? So much fog, rain and just bleak looking. 7:50 PM@Sheekago​​YES. They went overboard with all the detail they added to Link. 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2​​I forget what it is called, but they appear to be based on a type of puppet. 7:51 PM@Sheekago​​I'm surprised they didn't add pimples to Link, 5 o'clock shadow to adult Link. Maybe pit stains on his clothes. 7:52 PM@humanoidcorn4476​​[message retracted] 7:52 PM@eathdemon​​even if thats true they messed up kinda b/c he is hyrulen, not from the farost lol 7:53 PM@Sheekago​​Link is dead inside from not having a fairy so long/ 7:54 PM@Sheekago​​The redead, the ones that lock you in place with the screams 7:56 PM@eathdemon​​not intreasted in kirby :) 7:57 PM@Sheekago​​Kirby definitely looked interesting. It reminded me of that Jim Carrey movie, The Truman Show 7:59 PM@Sheekago​​You have to give thumb wresting in Switch Sports Re... ah who man I kidding. It looked boring as hell. 8:00 PM@Sheekago​​LOL 8:00 PM@Sheekago​​I KNEW IT 8:01 PM@Sheekago​​I was on the fence too, but I'm a Nintendo Fan. I couldn't resist. 8:02 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter just came out on Switch 2, complete on cart. 8:02 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Donkey Kong will eventually go on sale. 8:03 PM@Sheekago​​The Switch Nintendo games are on sale 30% off in their Customer Appreciation sale. Switch 2 games are not. They don't appreciate us THAT much. 8:04 PM@Sheekago​​Mario Wonder, Kirby and the Forgotten World have $20 upgrades. I don't know about Pikmin 4. 8:05 PM@Sheekago​​Onimusha IS on Switch 2 8:07 PM@addictedtochaos2​​They are $20 because they came with extra content as well. 8:08 PM@addictedtochaos2​​Jean Reno 8:09 PM@jaredknisely6213​​so shilling out 500 for the zelda version 8:09 PM@jaredknisely6213​​was not in the plans 8:10 PM@Sheekago​​I didn't think Mario Wonder's extra content was good enough for the $20. Kirby, maybe worth it, but I haven't gotten it. 8:11 PM@eathdemon​​use that window ac :) 8:12 PM@Sheekago​​I had Amazon gift cards and only paid $30 out of pocket for Switch 2.

The Game Deflators pick the greatest platformers ever then each builds a $200 ideal collection, balancing nostalgia and value in gaming. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Platformers and Budgeting Games 01:14 Super Mario All-Stars Plus World 06:14 Ratchet and Clank 10:57 Sly Cooper 13:02 Donkey Kong Country 3 16:36 Mario 64 19:33 Crash Bandicoot 22:34 Spyro 26:21 GRIS 29:17 Castlevania 32:36 Rayman Legends 36:29 Speedrunners 2 39:36 Little Big Planet 44:20 Sonic Mega Collection 46:55 Inside/Limbo 51:08 Screen Bound John and Ryan kick off the episode by debating their picks for the top platformer games in video game history. From timeless staples like Super Mario and Donkey Kong to cult favorites like Sly Cooper. Along the way, they provided current pricing breakdowns and shared why each game resonates with them, blending personal passion with collector insight. Each host receives $200 to compile their ideal video game collection. They walk through their strategies, explain the titles they prioritized, and break down how they balanced nostalgia and value. It's a fun exercise in budget collecting that highlights the different ways gamers approach building a library. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

Arrancamos con Lo + Fresco y el regreso de uno de los grandes clásicos de la historia: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nintendo ha mostrado el primer gameplay del remake y ha confirmado su lanzamiento para el 5 de noviembre en exclusiva para Switch 2. Hablamos de sus nuevos controles, cámara libre, doblaje, música, mejoras visuales y de la polémica por su nuevo estilo artístico, mucho más realista y que está dividiendo a la comunidad. Un remake tremendamente ambicioso que llegará, además, apenas dos semanas antes de GTA VI.En Made in Japan hablamos del regreso de BlizzCon, con Blizzard recuperando sus grandes franquicias. Diablo V llegará en 2029, StarCraft regresará convertido en un shooter de mundo abierto para 2030 y World of Warcraft: Forever traerá una nueva experiencia basada en el clásico WoW. También repasamos los nuevos contenidos para Warcraft III, Overwatch y Hearthstone y analizamos una BlizzCon potente, aunque con una ausencia evidente: nuevas IP.En Noticias tenemos un día complicado para Sony. La compañía abandona PHYSINT, el proyecto de Kojima, y poco después Xbox amplía su colaboración con Kojima Productions y se hace cargo del proyecto. Y para rematar, llegan las reviews de Wolverine, que se queda alrededor del 78 en Metacritic y recibe críticas por su repetitividad, poca variedad y algunas decisiones de diseño.También hablamos de Xbox y de su particular una de cal y otra de arena. Disc-to-Digital sigue creciendo e incorpora juegos de Ubisoft como Assassin's Creed y Far Cry, mientras Microsoft introduce límites mensuales en Xbox Cloud Gaming según el nivel de Game Pass: 15 horas para Ultimate, 10 para Premium y 5 para Essential.Nos vamos al Retro Gaming con el retraso de Neo Geo AES+ hasta septiembre de 2027 por problemas de suministro, aunque PLAION mantiene las reservas y ofrece compensaciones. Además, repasamos la avalancha de recompilaciones nativas de clásicos como Super Metroid, Gran Turismo 2, Donkey Kong 64, GoldenEye 007 y OutRun.También hablamos de DLSS 5, cuya librería apareció accidentalmente en NBA 2K27 y fue rápidamente analizada por la comunidad de modders. Las primeras pruebas muestran un coste de rendimiento importante, con pérdidas de hasta un 40-50% de FPS, mientras Nvidia trabaja en optimizar la tecnología.Y nos ponemos las gafas para hablar de Steam Frame, el nuevo visor de realidad virtual de Valve, que llegará el 18 de septiembre desde 1.049 euros. Las primeras reviews destacan su comodidad, SteamOS y streaming inalámbrico, aunque su elevado precio frente a Quest 3 es su principal problema.Como siempre, pasamos por Titulares, con el impacto del nuevo avance de GTA VI en las ventas de PS5 Pro y las previsiones de Take-Two, la nueva colección de LEGO basada en PlayStation, el estado de The Witcher 4, la actualización de Mario Kart 8 Deluxe y los nuevos juegos de Xbox Game Pass.Y terminamos con Quemando Controles, donde Nacho nos cuenta a qué está jugando con Switch 2, Project Zomboid y DOOM: The Dark Ages, mientras Dani se mete con Silent Hill F, The Operator y Super Mario World. Y, como siempre, cerramos con vuestros comentarios.Recuerda que puedes apoyar al programa y escuchar nuestros podcasts antes que nadie a 320 kbps desde nuestra web de Patreon.RETRO Super Metroind: https://github.com/mstan/SuperMetroidRecompDonkey Kong 64: https://github.com/Rainchus/Donkey-Kong-64-RecompiledCannonball: https://github.com/djyt/cannonball

Caitlyn is back from maternity leave (welcome, baby Clara!) and Steve and Lisa are just home from their annual Labor Day weekend at Universal Orlando, this year with a new addition: a full day at Epic Universe before Halloween Horror Nights. First up, an honest Epic Universe review now that the park has had time to settle in. Is Express Pass worth it? (Short version: if you're only there for one day, yes, and note that Epic's Express is a separate ticket that isn't included with the Universal hotel unlimited Express perk.) We talk about the jaw-dropping walk into Super Nintendo World, why Mine-Cart Madness and Ministry of Magic were down until the afternoon and what a Universal team member told us about ride safety sensors and reset times, how long the Express lines really were, and the difference between Stardust Racers green and yellow (think Slinky Dog on overdrive versus a lap-bar coaster that's more intense than VelociCoaster). Plus the food finds: the DK Crush float in the Donkey Kong barrel mug, pumpkin juice and quiche for breakfast in the Wizarding World, a hidden German restaurant down a back alley in Paris, and Burning Blade Tavern. And a warning about the stairs. So many stairs. Then it's on to Halloween Horror Nights: how the new Stay and Scream wristband setup works, why the gates opened late, whether HHN Express is worth paying more than the admission ticket (we did all 10 houses in about four hours), and our picks for the best houses this year, including the Ozzy Osbourne tribute, Sinners, Hellraiser, Stranger Things, Jack and Oddfellow, Madlands, and the delightfully corny H.R. Bloodengutz house. We also cover the scare zones (the Fortnite zone got so packed security was routing people around it), the improved food booths, the all-new closing show, and the annual tradition of buying $100 worth of Universal umbrellas. We wrap up with a surprise reunion with Bob from the original Mouse Chat crew and a story about the time Disney gave us a real recording studio to tape an episode. Mouse Chat is sponsored by Pixie Vacations. Ready to plan your Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, or Disney World vacation? Our agents plan it for free at PixieVacations.com. Questions or comments for the show? Email us at comments@mousechat.net.

Ihan ei vielä sitten kuitenkaan päästy pelikerhorytäkkään asti käsiksi, mutta sen sijaan saatiinkin kyllä muuten varsinainen hullun mylly kyllä pyörimään. Jaksossa kun kuitenkin oli pitkästä aikaa jopa neljä(!) osallistujaa (Hazuki, Tootsi, Oselot Andzerx), kaksi isompaa laitejulkaisijan videopelitarjontakoosteen läpikäyntiä, muistelua vuodesta 2001 ja sen parhaista peleistä ja puhetta niistä itse peleistä niin maan pirusti. Tootsi oli tutustunut toiseen nollaryhmään Star Wars Zero Company:n avulla, Andzerx oli jatkanut retroilua niin vanhempien Pokemonien, Metal Gearin kuin Tony Haukankin kanssa kun taas Ose oli pelaillut vähän kauhuelokuvapelejä (Directive 8020) sekä kauhistuttavia pelejä (Donkey Kong 64) ja Hazuki vuorostaan oli tutustunut Namcon vanhempiin ihmeohjaimiin sekä seikkaillut animeavaruudessa Orbitalsin voimin. Kyllä tällä yhden työpäivän saa kulumaan joten luurit päähän ja raita rahisemaan.  01:56:40 Uutiset: State of Play more like State of Playstation Nintendo Direct Double Trouble 08.09 & 09.09 03:08:33 Top 3: Vuoden 2001 parhaat pelit 04:37:03 Edellinen kahden viikon kysymys: Päräyttikö nähdyt GTA VI -matskut? Musiikit: Final Fantasy X – Wandering ORBITALS – Accelerating Destiny Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir – Investigation Rushing Beat (SFC) – The Beginning Rogue Flight – Takeoff The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Zora’s Domain Batman – Return of the Joker (NES) – Stage 3 Gran Turismo 4 – My Home/Home AM2R – Credits Kahden viikon kysymys: Mitä peliä pelasit kun 9.11 tapahtui?

Episode #440 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hop into the nearest questionable-looking mine cart, release the brake, and immediately regret every decision that led them here. From haunted ruins and glowing mushroom caves to muddy swamps, abandoned factories, ancient shipyards, and whatever OSHA nightmare Donkey Kong has waiting underground, we're taking a ride through one of gaming's most beloved traditions: the mine cart. We'll race canaries, dodge Ganados, help Nancy Drew make an escape, survive a few tracks that probably haven't been inspected since 1995, and somehow even bring a tiny dog along for the ride. So keep your hands and feet inside the cart, lean into the turns, and whatever you do, don't look down! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Escape from Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon [Kevin Manthei, 2005] Moodymaze Marsh -Minecart- from Yooka-Laylee [David Wise, 2017] Mine Cart from Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok [Rich Douglas, 2022] Shipyard Minecart Ride from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [Hajime Wakai, 2011] Look Out Behind Us! -Factory- from Rail Chase 2 [Maki Morrow & Seiichiro Matsumura, 1995] Moleville Mountain Rail from Super Mario RPG Remake [Yoko Shimomura, 2023] Lost Labyrinth Zone -Act 2- from Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I [Jun Senoue, 2010] Racin' With Mary from Banjo-Tooie [Grant Kirkhope, 2000] Minecart Escape from The Dog Island [Eriko Chubak, 2007] Thrill Ride! from Resident Evil 4 Remake [Kota Suzuki & Nozomi Ohmoto, 2023] World 3 Minecart from Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries [Vicky Fysika, 2018] JunimoKart -Glowshroom Grotto- from Stardew Valley [Eric Barone, 2016] Balankanche Mine from Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure [Lee Scott, Robert Higgins & David Kneuper, 1995] Mine Kart Madness from Donkey Kong Bananza [David Wise/Naoto Kubo, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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Bill and Tony, two of the three founders of Run It Back a brand-new gaming lounge and card shop located in Grayslake. Open for less than two weeks at the time of recording, the business has already made a fantastic impression on the community. Bill and Tony share their vision of creating a welcoming "third space" for all ages, featuring PC and console gaming stations, a retro gaming room, card tournaments, and a shop carrying Pokémon, sports cards, and more. Building Community Through Gaming: The Story and Strategy Behind Run It Back in Grayslake Welcome to another in-depth feature from the heart of Grayslake! Today, we're diving into the inspiring journey of Run It Back, a gaming lounge and card shop that's quickly becoming a local favorite. Based on a recent episode of the Discovery and Grayslake podcast, we'll break down the main themes, actionable tips, and expert insights shared by founders Bill and Tony. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast, a small business owner, or someone passionate about community spaces, there's a wealth of knowledge here for you. Table of Contents The Power of Local Roots and Friendship Choosing the Right Location: Visibility and Community Creating a Multi-Generational Gaming Space Blending Retro and Modern Gaming Experiences Making Collectible Cards Accessible and Fun Building Community Through Events and Tournaments Flexible Pricing and Memberships for All Partnering with Local Businesses Leveraging Online Platforms for Growth Continuous Improvement and Community Feedback Final Thoughts: The Hometown Advantage 1. The Power of Local Roots and Friendship  Key Insight:   Bill and Tony's story is rooted in long-standing friendship and local ties. Both grew up in the Grayslake area, attended local high schools, and have deep connections to the community. Actionable Advice: Leverage Local Networks:** If you're starting a business, tap into your hometown connections. Familiarity with the area and its people can help you understand community needs and build trust quickly. Build with Friends:** Shared history and trust among founders can make the entrepreneurial journey smoother and more resilient. Expert Tip:   Don't underestimate the value of local goodwill. People love supporting businesses run by "one of their own." 2. Choosing the Right Location: Visibility and Community  Key Insight:   Run It Back's founders prioritized visibility and accessibility when choosing their location. After their first choice fell through, they pivoted quickly, relying on local tips and their own knowledge of the area. Actionable Advice: Scout for High-Visibility Spots:** Look for locations near other popular businesses or community hubs. Foot traffic and easy access are crucial for new ventures. Be Flexible:** If your first choice doesn't work out, stay open to alternatives. Sometimes, the "second best" option turns out to be the perfect fit. Expert Tip:   Ask friends, family, and local business owners for leads on available spaces. Word-of-mouth can uncover hidden gems. 3. Creating a Multi-Generational Gaming Space  Key Insight:   Run It Back is intentionally designed to welcome all ages—from kids to adults, casual players to hardcore gamers. Actionable Advice: Segment Your Hours:** Dedicate early hours to families and kids, and reserve late-night slots for adult gamers. This ensures everyone feels comfortable and catered to. Offer Something for Everyone:** Combine video gaming, card games, and board games to appeal to a broad audience. Expert Tip:   Position your business as a "third space"—not home, not work, but a welcoming community hub. 4. Blending Retro and Modern Gaming Experiences  Key Insight:   The founders are passionate about reviving the social, in-person gaming experience, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. Actionable Advice: Create a Retro Room:** Set up classic consoles (think Atari, Donkey Kong, Mario Party) alongside modern PCs and consoles. This attracts both older gamers and curious younger players. Encourage Social Play:** Design your space to foster face-to-face interaction—couches, shared tables, and group tournaments. Expert Tip:   Host "throwback nights" or themed events to celebrate gaming history and bring generations together. 5. Making Collectible Cards Accessible and Fun  Key Insight:   Run It Back started as a card shop and remains committed to making collecting accessible, especially for kids. Actionable Advice: Combat Scalping:** Keep prices fair and offer free packs or affordable options for young collectors. Diversify Inventory:** Stock popular lines like Pokémon, Magic, and sports cards, but also introduce niche or international games (e.g., Azuki from Japan). Educate New Collectors:** Host "how-to" sessions or beginner nights to help newcomers learn the ropes. Expert Tip:   Use online platforms like Whatnot to reach a broader audience and move high-value inventory, but keep your in-store experience welcoming and inclusive. 6. Building Community Through Events and Tournaments  Key Insight:   Events are at the heart of Run It Back's community-building strategy, from casual tournaments to movie watch parties. Actionable Advice: Host Regular Tournaments:** Use simple, inclusive formats (e.g., names in a hat, double elimination) and keep entry fees low. Offer Prizes:** Even small rewards can boost participation and excitement. Create Social Events:** Movie nights, watch parties, and themed gatherings foster a sense of belonging. Expert Tip:   Encourage friendly competition and sportsmanship. Make sure your staff sets the tone for a welcoming, respectful environment. 7. Flexible Pricing and Memberships for All  Key Insight:   Run It Back offers a range of pricing options to suit different needs and budgets. Actionable Advice: Hourly Rates:** $10/hour for consoles, $12/hour for PCs. Free Board Gaming:** Keep some activities free to lower the barrier to entry. Membership Tiers:** Offer monthly memberships with perks like free hours, discounts, and exclusive access. Event Packages:** Birthday party packages ($299 for two hours) make the space accessible for special occasions. Expert Tip:   Regularly review your pricing to ensure it remains competitive and accessible, especially for families and young gamers. 8. Partnering with Local Businesses  Key Insight:   Collaboration with nearby businesses (like Papa John's for pizza) enhances the customer experience and strengthens community ties. Actionable Advice: Cross-Promote:** Work with local restaurants, shops, and service providers to offer bundled deals or special promotions. Support Each Other:** Refer your customers to neighboring businesses and vice versa. Expert Tip:   Joint events (e.g., pizza and gaming nights) can draw larger crowds and introduce your business to new audiences. 9. Leveraging Online Platforms for Growth  Key Insight:   Run It Back uses platforms like Whatnot, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord to build its brand and connect with customers. Actionable Advice: Sell Online:** Use auction sites to reach collectors beyond your local area. Stay Active on Social Media:** Share updates, event announcements, and behind-the-scenes content to keep your community engaged. Build a Discord Server:** Foster ongoing conversation and community among your most dedicated fans. Expert Tip:   Your website should be more than a digital business card—include inventory updates, event sign-ups, and community resources. 10. Continuous Improvement and Community Feedback  Key Insight:   Bill and Tony are committed to evolving their offerings based on customer feedback and community needs. Actionable Advice: Solicit Feedback:** Regularly ask customers what they'd like to see—new games, events, or amenities. Stay Agile:** Be willing to pivot or expand your offerings as trends and interests shift. Celebrate Milestones:** Mark anniversaries, big tournaments, or community achievements with special events. Expert Tip:   Transparency and responsiveness build loyalty. Let your community know you're listening and adapting. 11. Final Thoughts: The Hometown Advantage  Run It Back's story is a testament to the power of local roots, friendship, and a genuine desire to serve the community. By blending nostalgia with innovation, and prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility, Bill and Tony have created more than just a gaming lounge—they've built a new "third space" for Grayslake. If you're in the area, stop by, say hello, and experience the magic for yourself. And if you're building your own community-focused business, take a page from Run It Back's playbook: stay rooted, stay flexible, and always put people first. Connect with Run It Back Instagram & Facebook:** Look for the big neon "Run It Back" sign Website:** Coming soon with inventory and event updates Discord:** Join to connect with fellow gamers and collectors Subscribe to the Discovery and Grayslake podcast for more local stories, and remember: a couple of random acts of kindness can make all the difference. See you next time!

“Get the heck out of the way and let really talented, great people do great work, and be there and support them. The satisfaction is just off the charts.”Doug Bowser is the retired President & CEO of Nintendo of America, and current Board Member of Hasbro. Doug is a sales and marketing executive whose nearly four-decade career runs from consumer goods to video games, having led Nintendo of America through a decade of historic growth. Doug led operations across the Americas from 2019 through the end of 2025. During his tenure, Nintendo grew on the strength of the Nintendo Switch — one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time — and he oversaw the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, which became the best-selling console of all time in its initial sales period. Doug also expanded Nintendo's licensed merchandise business, opened the company's San Francisco flagship store, and led its re-entry into the Brazilian market. Prior to joining Nintendo, Doug spent 8 years at Electronic Arts, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, and before that, he spent 23 years at Procter & Gamble in sales leadership roles across Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Doug earned his degree in Communications from the University of Utah — where he later returned as Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker, and where, playing endless hours of Donkey Kong, he first fell for video games. Today he serves as an Independent Director on the board of Hasbro.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

Happy Pot Luck Saturday! Chipped beef on toast, scalloped potatoes with the cornflake crunch, Pong, and the Trash-80. We're firing up the home computer and video game boom of the '70s and '80s. We talk Atari, Intellivision, Commodore 64, Apple II, Nintendo, Pac-Man, Pitfall, stacks of quarters at the arcade, and the infamous E.T. game. Plus, why the watered-down games at home made the arcade that much more exciting. We talk about word processors, electric typewriters, scientific calculators, handheld football games, old-school cash registers, and the simple joy of pushing a button and hearing that click. Then it's broken joysticks on Christmas morning, toys without batteries, and the bleak day-after-Christmas return line. It's a Pot Luck Saturday with Trash-80s, Atari cartridges, computer clubs, retro toys, Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Donkey Kong, and a time when Pong really was enough. We'll Talk Shawtly! Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Donkey Kong is back again! After being freed by DK Junior in the last game he has decided to take revenge on.....Stanley the Bug Man?! Hmm, he'll see how that goes! Ben and Wes also take on TX-1, Joshi Volleyball, and Save Me, Brave Knight in this week's super episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Patrick and Mark spent the week in a pressure cooker labeled The Duskbloods and the DK Challenges, with a ticking clock on opportunities to do both. What did the guys think of FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive, and were they able to make progress in the Donkey Kong challenge before time runs out? Plus, the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase hits next week, Terranigma, the legendary SNES RPG that never made it to North America, is finally getting a release, and more.The guys also talk about:A listener comment on their ranking of enemy armies (inspired by the Salmonids).Patrick dives back into Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved.The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta kicks of this Friday.Should Mark buy Elden Ring or wait for The Duskbloods? Or both?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Two grown adults have an intense discussion about toys for children while feeling only minimal shame. That's because the erudite sophistication of Donkey Kong transcends cheaply molded plastic, raising the intellectual stimuli of wagging around miniature figurines of cartoon gorillas and monkeys to that of the most learned pursuits. Plus, an all-new palm tree!

Thank you to Notion for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.notion.com/kitandkrysta and try out Notion today!Thank you to CashApp for sponsoring this episode! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/vtl4t6ru Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast  for full disclosures.*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Hello and welcome to episode 236 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! We have another amazing guest this week - Kevin Bayliss. Kevin is a former Rare artist/character designer and is the person that designed Donkey Kong for Donkey Kong Country and he also created Diddy Kong! WOW! Kevin has so many amazing stories to share about his time at Rare and we can't wait for you all to hear it. Also in this episode, there are even more Zelda 40th Anniversary leaks and huge news for Kingdom Hearts 4. All this and more is coming right up. 0:00 - Special Guest month continues13:54 - Welcome Kevin Bayliss1:21:48 - News news news1:57:01 - Games we're playingFollow Us! https://www.patreon.com/kitandkrystahttps://twitter.com/kitandkrystahttps://www.tiktok.com/@kitandkrystahttps://www.instagram.com/kitandkrysta/http://www.facebook.com/kitandkrysta/https://bsky.app/profile/kitandkrysta.bsky.social-Kit & Krysta

The Backlog Attack concludes(?) with the beloved Donkey Kong 64 and a fresh start with Persona 5 Royal. Also: More 1000xRESIST, and some Slay the Spire just because. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Slay the Spire (12:28) - Backlog Attack update (21:30) - 1000xRESIST (30:52) - Donkey Kong 64 (54:59) - Persona 5 Royal (1:16:31) - Outro

Pyrrhic Kong (Designing For) returns to the show to try to find the commonality that makes the modern Donkey Kong character so appealing to generations of fans. Is there any consistency in the portrayal and gameplay mechanics of the heir to the 1980s arcade legend? Did what Rare intend for the character hold up over the years? Can we make sense of the times the character felt lost? And why has Bananza's depiction of DK been so pleasing to the majority of his fans?

Crown King Fine the Tipping Guru. As the home and away season comes to a close, Finey, like the AFL Dockers, has top spot under lock and key. Kev, like the AFL Swans, is in second spot and that is where the similarity ends. The battle for the all important and less embarrassing third spot is on like Donkey Kong. Ken holds a one point lead over SJ Peak. If that is not enough excitement for one week, wait - there's more. Thanks to questions supplied by our listeners (both of them) the origins of each panellists' football loyalties is revealed along with the answer to the question: What did you want to be when you grow up? The program also contains Logie references, mindless waffling, piss taking, questionable cricket selections, unqualified racing references, general gibberish and verbal flatulence of an epic nature. Have your boarding pass ready for inspection. Ruck ON!!!! Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis Producer - Chris Gates © 2026 Howdy Partners Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This final regular episode of the podcast features the politics, economics, and cultural developments of 1980s Japan as the Shōwa Period came to a close in 1989. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed this journey through Japanese history with me.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms! 

We're back for Episode 184 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color 10:22 - Quick Questions40:36 - Patreon Song44:54- Tea Time With Tim - Summer Of Vic-2059:18 - Eric's Take - Anbernic RG Rotate1:32:56 - News2:33:28 - The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color News Notes - https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/e/episode-184-the-summer-of-vic-the-dreaded-battle-of-puzzle-platformers-mario-vs-donkey-kong-on-gba-vs-toki-tori-on-game-boy-color/ Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

We're back for Episode 184 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color   10:22 - Quick Questions 40:36 - Patreon Song 44:54- Tea Time With Tim - Summer Of Vic-20 59:18 - Eric's Take - Anbernic RG Rotate 1:32:56 - News 2:33:28 - The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color   News -    Cody – Holy Crap this looks good on a stock A1200! https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/07/mega-milv-bullet-hell-amiga-shooter-by.html#more  Eric - The Neo Geo Shmup 'Project Neon' Is Coming To Modern Consoles, Starting Today With Xbox Platforms - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/the-neo-geo-shmup-project-neon-is-coming-to-modern-consoles-starting-today-with-xbox-platforms  Tim - Hyper Runner: Futuristic Racing Challenge for Amiga looks amazing - Hyper Runner is a classic time-based racing game set in a futuristic world. The player is given a choice of 5 different vehicles, each with their own characteristics, as well as a choice of 12 pilots that further modify the overall capabilities, namely maximum speed, acceleration, maneuverability, and durability. Available for pre-order (Thanks Time Extension)  https://rasterwizards.itch.io/hyper-runner  Cody – Fun modern style Pachinko/RogueLight games for C64 https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/06/comchinko-let-your-balls-drop-in-this.html#more  Eric - SuperStation One's Delayed 'Console Mode' Is Available Now - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/superstation-ones-delayed-console-mode-is-available-now  Tim – From Modretro the makers of the M64 comes the M64 AV Adapter. Designed for the HDMI output on the M64 that would allow you to plug the HDMI from the M64 into this adapter and then output to CRTs via the connections on the AV Adapter. Not confirmed yet, but this could likely work with any HDMI input and output to common CRT connection formats. (Thanks to Retro RBG)  https://modretro.com/products/m64-av-adapter  Cody – Whats up with Evercade Lately?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/evercade-doom-collection-plus-evercade-nexus-doom-edition-officially-announced  Eric - Everdrive 64 “Pro” Announced - https://retrorgb.com/everdrive-64-pro-announced.html    Tim – Super MarioLand GB reimagined - What if Super Mario Land came out much later, when the devs had more experience with the Game Boy hardware, what if it looked more like SML2? In this re-de-make-imagining you can play the first level to imagine a world where that scenario is a reality (if only a little!)  https://2bitcrook.itch.io/super-mario-land-1-and-1-half  Cody – Free Game of the Month! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/i-cant-believe-this-game-is-free-gradius-and-thunder-force-collide-in-doujin-shmup-spolous-ii    Eric - Are Amiga & Commodore Getting The Band Back Together?   https://retrododo.com/are-amiga-commodore-getting-the-band-back-together/  Eric – TAC-2 has been revived! - https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/commodore-is-bringing-back-a-legendary-80s-joystick-and-im-hyped-to-see-the-microcomputer-maker-delve-into-retro-controllers/     Tim – Little fun Mario based shooter for the SMS – Goomba Invaders. The Goomba's have had enough of being stomped on, this time they are Invading, and nothing will stop them. You play as the BROS, your mission is to blast these Invaders back to wherever they came from. Luckily, you have an unlimited amount of ammo.  https://brig78cx.itch.io/goomba-invaders-sms    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña dive deep into their hands-on review of Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2! Danny breaks down why he believes it is easily the best exclusive title on the Switch 2 so far, praising its highly addictive single player adventure, massive customization, and slick drop-in co-op mechanics. Meanwhile, Riana shares her perspective as a first time Splatoon player.Highlights The Best Switch 2 Exclusive Yet? – Danny explains why Splatoon Raiders tops his list of Switch 2 games so far (even over Donkey Kong) and highlights its massive success with record-setting user scores on Metacritic. A Refreshing Single-Player Focus – Unlike past entries that prioritized competitive multiplayer, Splatoon Raiders puts player experimentation and a deep single-player story campaign at the forefront. Tanks, Gadgets & Loadout Customization – A breakdown of the three core tank classes (Speed, Power, and Tactical), weapon varieties like paint rollers and chargers, and specialized gadgets like Blast Boots and Shot Pots. Sensory Overload & Visual Style – Riana shares her thoughts as a newcomer to the series, praising the kid-friendly aesthetic while noting how chaotic the screen can get on higher difficulties with timers, boss health bars, and ink everywhere. Co-op "Call for Help" Mechanics – How the game allows stuck players to call in random online players for assistance, earning bonus rewards together without needing voice chat or complex ping systems. Hideout & Base Progression – Insight into upgrading your player base, trying out new builds in the shooting range, discovering lore relics, and using compasses to hunt down hidden map locations.

We take a retrospective journey through the historical milestones that built the video game industry. From Atari's Pong accidentally launching the arcade boom to Nintendo saving its American division with Shigeru Miyamoto's Donkey Kong, we explore how these foundational hits changed entertainment forever. We also examine Toru Iwatani's pizza-inspired Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov crossing the Iron Curtain with Tetris, and how Super Mario Bros. defined the home console experience. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our historical retrospectives? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are officially sitting on the precipice of the Greatest Rivalry Tour — South Africa versus New Zealand — and, quite frankly, everybody is starting to lose their minds.The All Blacks are in South Africa. The tour is happening. The hype machine is fully operational. And with the first Test still a good few weeks away, we have reached that wonderful stage where there is almost no actual rugby to analyse, so naturally everybody is just speculating about absolutely everything.The South Africans, in particular, are talking an extraordinary amount of shit about how dominant they're going to be. In some quarters, the All Blacks have already been written off completely.And then you've got people like Tony, who for reasons that may or may not be grounded in reality, are starting to feel... quietly confident.Is that confidence justified?Is it delusion?We'll find out soon enough.Until then, this podcast is basically speculation about speculation, followed by some more speculation, as everybody gets increasingly worked up about a series that hasn't even bloody started yet.There is, however, some actual rugby to talk about.The All Blacks take on the Stormers this weekend in the first little taste of the Greatest Rivalry Tour. What sort of team do the All Blacks put out? What do the Stormers look like without their Springboks? And why, despite all of that, are we still weirdly nervous about it?Meanwhile, the Boks are just popping over to Argentina for a casual one-off Test against a slightly depleted Los Pumas side — which, let's be honest, they will probably absolutely rinse.But all of that is merely the entrée.The real thing is coming.The All Blacks are in South Africa. The Springboks are waiting. The shit-talking has begun. The nerves are building. The optimism is getting dangerously high.It's stressful. It's exciting.And it is officially on like Donkey Kong.

I will be moderating two panels at the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo from July 31-August 2nd in Atlanta! Microsoft restores an unrestorable 25 year old account that was hacked after learning the user was a prominent content creator. Valve has says that the RAM crisis is going to get worse, as they are seeing leading indicators that prices will rise even more for consumers in 3-6 months time. A new update to SteamVR and a new Great On Frame page means that the Steam Frame release is imminent. (But not Tomorrow.) Then we talk about the Donkey Kong LEGO set as well as talking to Jamie from OLR about how messy our office spaces are and home videos we have on analog media.

What could museums learn right now — from their competitors?What's happening out there that museums should know about? How can museums compete with a sports venue that has 18,000 seats, each with its own interactive controller? What do IP, KPI, and F&B mean? What if museums went out and learned from theme parks, advertising, corporate centers … and even casinos? Renée Hampton (Strategic Partnerships Manager, Electrosonic) discusses “What Museums Can Learn from Casinos, Theme Parks, Sports, and More” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: eye tracking, Donkey Kong, and Cirque du Soleil.Talking Points:1. What sports experiences … can teach museums2. What theme parks … can teach museums3. What advertising activations … can teach museums4. What corporate briefing centers … can teach museums5. What casinos … can teach museumsHow to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/ Guest Bio:Renée Hampton is passionate about bringing creativity and multidisciplinary partnerships into the way organizations design and build experiential attractions across industries. As Strategic Partnerships Manager at Electrosonic, she collaborates with architects, interior designers, exhibit designers, fabricators, media producers, and technology partners to develop innovative technology solutions for institutions, owners, and operators. With a background spanning film production, real-time interactive media production, and experiential events, Renée combines creative and technical expertise with partnership strategy, project management, and business development. She is dedicated to building strong relationships that help create immersive environments connecting people with spaces, stories, and technology through the power of design.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode:Renée via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-hampton/ Renée via Email:renee.hampton@electrosonic.com or renee.e.hampton@gmail.com Electrosonic:https://www.electrosonic.com/ Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly email about exhibitions for museum leaders and teams. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/ 

Photo by Michael Martine, Hamptonville, North Carolina, Oct 2018 Published 27 July 2026 e562 with Andy and Michael M – EMFCamp recap, whole lot of LEGO love, the game of life, a Playdate mini MMO, AR assisted murals and a whole lot more! Andy and Michael M start off with a recap of Andy's experiences at EMF Camp while Michael R is away for this episode.  Andy shares his experiences, describes the “Monumental GameBoy”, how visitors to his campsite enjoyed playing his LEGO pinball machine and his updates to the EMF badge (such as Pigs in Space!).  Check out the show notes below for a few visual links, including the Joust game for the Tildagon badge and more.  Michael M went to an event at a local arcade in Chapel Hill and only noticed as he was leaving that they too had a Joust cabinet game. Andrzej Marczewski wrote an article in gamified.uk about the game of life – not the one by Hasbro or Conway – rather the game of life itself with resources to manage and protect.   Andy and Michael enjoyed Andrzej's take, especially how he treated progress and score.  Going from the macro to the micro, the team also took a look at the Playdate miniMMO PointlessQuest.  Andy may give this a shot on his Playdate soon!  Next, it's on to LEGO, and there are so many new cool drops from Billund.  Andy already mentioned his pinball table during the EMF recap.  After checking out the playable Donkey Kong game, the pair then takes a look at the new Star Trek Enterprise 1701 bridge.  With 8 minifigs from the original series, and features such as the rocking command chair, transporter room actions and troubling Tribbles, there's something for every Star Trek fan. And the team just loved just how many LEGO bricks it took to make the Enterprise bridge set. Then, Andy and Michael take a look at how an artist created a mural using sketchar.io augmented reality – just like using transparencies and an overhead projector from days of yore.  If that doesn't ring a bell, have a look at the YouTube from the Computer History Museum below.    Many thanks to @lxs@fosstodon.org for sharing this mural designing video with us!   Who is your favorite original Star Trek character?  Have your bots

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If you are looking for a review of the odyssey, you wont find it here, but we have other exciting news. Like Disney cuts Pixar staff, even after making a billion dollars. Or Is Nintendo justified in telling consumers to stuff it after tariff refunds? PlayStation ain't budging on ditching discs, and some sales numbers back them up. But hey, at least we got a trailer for Avengers Doomsday!

This week we're joined by Grant Kirkhope, the award-winning composer behind some of gaming's most iconic soundtracks, including Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, Donkey Kong 64, Viva Piñata, Mario + Rabbids, and so much more. Join us as we talk with Grant about the music that shaped his life, the lasting legacy of game soundtracks, nostalgia, creativity, pop culture, and how one composer helped define the sound of an entire generation of gaming.Special Guest - Grant Kirkhopehttps://www.grantkirkhope.com/ IG: @grantkirkhopecomposerX: @grantkirkhopehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/52kyuqw6IKrI3kzllwYcvd?si=S8JoTVZIQUS9EgLfTQeLogHost: Jared Gonzalez. Cohosts: Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez. ⁠https://linktr.ee/razzledazzleshowpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On this week's Amigos, we stuff our swag bags full of diamonds and slam the vault doors shut to review Lock 'N' Chase, the classic 1981 arcade bank heist that tests your reflexes against a relentless squad of chasing constabulary.

Mario Kart Tour is shutting down on September 30th. Hyle and David react to the news, taking stock of the loss of another DKU game. At least we didn't spend any real money on it, right? *checks bank statements* Oh, no.

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For this week's show we're joined by Remap Radio's Patrick Klepek to discuss D-Topia, Denshattack!, the latest on Xbox's rapid downsizing, and the singular experience of bringing your kid to their first R-rated movie.CHAPTERS:(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:09) Intro(00:00:46) What's new with Patrick Klepek(00:01:06) The Backrooms and a kid's first R-rated movie(00:07:16) What is influencing this generation of creatives?(00:13:53) How did the experience at the theater go?(00:25:05) Our first horror movies(00:34:58) Other horror movies for the youth(00:38:04) Watching the commentary before the movie(00:42:48) First Break(00:42:49) The Video Games(00:43:03) D-topia | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 14, 2026(00:58:23) Denshattack! | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Jul 15, 2026(01:02:17) 007 First Light | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | May 27, 2026(01:19:17) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 09, 2026(01:35:19) Mio: Memories in Orbit | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] | Jan 20, 2026(01:37:53) Donkey Kong 64 | [Nintendo 64] | Nov 22, 1999(01:39:13) Hyperfist | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 10, 2026(01:40:36) Penguin Lifter | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 13, 2026(01:43:16) Second Break(01:43:17) More from the Xbox and Microsoft news(02:03:04) Asha Sharma added to Jobs and Productivity Task Force?(02:07:51) Strikes and Layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona(02:20:13) Glen Schofield is retiring(02:27:09) Emails(02:49:47) Wrapping up(02:51:12) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:53:31) See ya!

The news has officially come out that Nintendo is CEASING production on the original Switch console in Europe... but with massive sales reported for Rhythm Heaven Groove that begs the question of whether or not we've seen the end of Switch 1 games being produced. Nintendo clearly wants to push Switch 2 games, but with a userbase of 150 million+, Jordan and David discuss the potential future of Nintendo's console operating alongside their new system. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as new LEGO sets for Pokemon and Donkey Kong, David's experience at SGDQ, rumors of a new Switch 2 OLED model, Wario Land and other games added to Nintendo Classics NSO, Mario Kart Tour coming to and end, Xbox and Playstation continuing to ruin the game industry and MUCH more in a packed OOPS ALL NEWS episode! As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:38 News & Rumors 0:31:59 Xbox & Playstation Updates 0:55:50 The Death of the Switch 1:14:09 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

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... until it isn't - which may be the case on Wednesday evening, after this podcast has been released onto an unsuspecting world, but at the time of me writing this IT is very much in a state of STILL maybe COMING HOME. Obviously I'm talking about football. Football. It's coming home... On that note, welcome once again to the podcast edition of the world's longest running video game radio show, in the English language, One Life Left! This week we ponder Develop week party options, last minute meeting requests, football (obviously), EU not stopping Sony, Xbox getting battered in Brazil, a Steam refunds tantrum, LEGO loving Donkey Kong, Isabelle Rodriquez (who are you??) and much RESPEC!! Can't help but notice we got ZERO letters this week - was it too hot to write, maybe, dearest listeners?? That's absolutely no excuse - I manage to write consistently poorly in all weathers! Was the threat of us deleting all your games not enough?? Good grief... Well you have One Week Left (of this season) to get your letters to us before we all jet off on our Summer hols!! Send them to us at team@onelifeleft.com or join our Discord, have a natter, play some Vanity Projects and drop us a letter there! Link below! TTFN,Team OLL x Links: The OLL Everything Link (that might currently be broken!)http://hello.onelifeleft.com/ The OLL Discord Link!https://discord.gg/pdtGYvFx8r The Maraoke Everything Link!https://hello.maraoke.com Mindset GO! Link!https://mindset.game/ Block Words Link!https://blockwords.app/ The Shure link!https://tag.gs/OneLifeLeft_Shure Reviews: Rise of the Tomb RaiderResident Evil VIIYoshi and the Mysterious BookPringles Poptopia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week! Xbox's brutal restructuring and its Game Pass reckoning, ongoing backlash to Sony killing physical discs, new Game Boy/GBA games on NSO, and a Donkey Kong arcade LEGO set. Plus: Rhythm Heaven Groove, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Night Trap on 32X, Vampire Crawlers, and your questions on bad games worth remaking, a handheld PS6, and whether this is the next crash. Join us, won't you?  https://youtube.com/live/2Hheq6P-9go News Resetting Xbox Xbox studio news Microsoft Xbox is the new Burning Platform | Jon Kimmich guest post The Cruelest Part Of Xbox's Layoffs - Jason Schreier PS physical news backlash Why PlayStation Is Killing Discs (Despite The Fan Revolt) - Jason Schreier NSO GB/GBA games - Wario Land and others LEGO Donkey Kong What'cha Been Playing Rhythm Heaven Groove Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Night Trap Vampire Crawlers Other Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Games I Completed - 2025 Digging for Isix: A Digital Pictures History Socials Greg Streams on Twitch Player One Podcast on Twitch Greg Sewart's Patreon Player One Podcast Patreon Player One Podcast Discord Subscribe to the podcast Follow us on Blue Sky at p1podcast.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:35:42

In the very early '80s, the world as a whole had come down with Pac-Man fever. But this condition wasn't formally diagnosed until budding musicians Buckner & Garcia released their hit album of the same name in 1982. Slapped together to address the then-recent fad known as "video games," this collection of songs took pop culture by storm—but the duo behind it failed to follow up on their tribute to arcade mania. This week on Retronauts, join Bob Mackey, Henry Gilbert, and Drew Mackie (of Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games) as the crew digs into this novelty album and learns how to Do the Donkey Kong.Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Into the Aether back to the show this week to discuss the "most significant restructure in Xbox history", Sony first party games declaring their physical disc status, and Lego potentially doing another arcade cabinet set.The Playlist:Brendon: Wax Heads, Backyard Baseball 2026, Meccha ChameleonChristian: Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJeff: Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedParting Gifts!

It's Donkey Kong's 45th birthday, so we're climbing ladders, dodging barrels, and celebrating one of the greatest arcade games ever made! Join us as we explore the history, memories, and monkey business behind Nintendo's legendary gorilla. Donkey Kong changed video games forever, introduced the world to Mario, and inspired decades of sequels, cartoons, toys, and unforgettable moments. Grab a banana and a hammer as we celebrate 45 years of arcade greatness on Enjoy Stuff!   News Starlog Magazine Returns – The legendary science fiction magazine is making a comeback this November after 17 years away, complete with a new print edition, podcast, and newsletter  Godziburst & Godzilla Scramble Figures – Bandai is introducing two imaginative new collectible toy lines that let fans customize Godzilla or collect colorful transforming kaiju with playful designs. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been loving the excitement of the 2026 World Cup, catching matches whenever he can. He talks about how intense the competition has been and why soccer's global popularity is easy to understand once you experience the drama of the tournament. Shua finally watched the concluding chapter of Good Omens and appreciated the heartfelt ending given to Aziraphale and Crowley. He shares why the series is a great fantasy adaptation and why the final episodes delivered satisfying closure. MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Lately Jay has been adding locations from Spider-Noir, with some familiar locations that were used in other noir films. We also spotlight a memorable sequence from Spider-Man Homecoming featuring Vulture descending through the atrium of Atlanta's iconic Marriott Marquis Atlanta. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy The Arcade  It's on like Donkey Kong! This week we're celebrating one of the most influential arcade games ever created as Donkey Kong turns 45! We look back at the game's unlikely creation, the debut of Mario, memorable characters, fun trivia, and the surprising history behind Nintendo's famous ape.   Along the way we test our memories with Donkey Kong trivia, imagine ridiculous birthday presents for DK, revisit the franchise's many games, compare it to other classic pop culture icons of the early '80s, and present a special investigative news report exposing the hilariously unsafe construction site that OSHA definitely should have shut down decades ago. Are you good at Donkey Kong? Could you beat Billy Mitchell? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Barrels and Monkeys" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

The wondrously talented Chris Stanley sits in Bobby's chair and finds out that Jay has a deeply troubling problem with celebrities. Big Jay turns into a needy child when someone famous connects with him through text. He wrote gushing messages recently to Jerry O'Connell, but in the past he overshared with actor Ryan Hurst, Andrew Dice Clay, and two members of Korn. Mike Finoia and Chris coach Jay as he tries to reach out to Jerry O'Connell yet again. Jay is not trying to learn a lesson about boundaries. Mike Finoia can be found on SiriusXM's "Saturday Night Shakedown" and Chris Stanley can be heard on "The Bennington Show!" *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mario is one of the most recognizable characters in the world, but who is he really? Tonight on the Nintendo PowerCast, we're exploring Mario's history, personality, career, relationships, and how a simple arcade character became the face of Nintendo and the biggest icon in video games. From Jumpman and the original Donkey Kong to Super Mario Bros., Mario 64, the Mushroom Kingdom, and the modern era, we're breaking down what makes Mario more than just Nintendo's mascot. Join the conversation and tell us what Mario means to you. Subscribe for Nintendo news, discussions, reviews, reactions, and more from the Nintendo PowerCast. Play it Loud! Discord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh Instagram: https://instagram.com/n64josh Facebook: https://facebook.com/n64josh Website https://n64josh.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broadcast live on https://www.twitch.tv/dkvine on July 9th, 2026, Hyle and Dustin honor the 45th anniversary of the original Donkey Kong game! We discuss ho the series has rebuilt itself since the 40th anniversary, while examining how Donkey Kong Bananza has helped recontextualize the arcade roots with the Donkey Kong Country games. Then we ask what do the next 45 years look like for the franchise, sharing some bold predictions between now and 2071!

Will Patrick and Mark be forced to rename the Slippy B. DeFrog Award for Achievement in Obnoxious Characters? The new, great Star Fox game has the guys reconsidering their position. Plus, Patrick revisits Donkey Kong 64 to see if his thoughts on the game have changed after all these years, an update on Nintendo's new headquarters, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick attempts to get into Xenoblade Chronicles once again.A crisis of faith looms with the release of the newest Kirby Air Riders amiibo.Takashi Tezuka not fully retiring from Nintendo after all.An (almost) record setting sales start for the Switch 2 in America.New DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3.A Star Fox-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup takes off in July.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Courtney returns to the Kongversation to discuss Donkey Kong 64's arrival on Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Classics! How does it play on the Switch and Switch 2, especially compared with how it performed on the Wii U? And how are we now feeling about the original 3D DK platformer in light of Donkey Kong Bananza?

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!New Zealanders had the nickname of Enzedder, which was supplanted by what nickname that shares its name with a flightless bird?According to John Green's book, what disease links cowboy hats, the assassins of WWI, and New Mexico becoming a state?Which nymph offered Odysseus immortality if he stayed with her on the island of Ogygia?What is the name given to the fast-drying painting medium involving egg yolks?The Volga flows into the north end of what sea?In the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game, what does Donkey Kong throw at Mario, who was known as Jumpman at the time?Which renaissance artist painted "The Birth of Venus"?Sam "Mayday" Malone, the bartender in Cheers, played what position for the Boston Red Sox?Which other insect species does the Viceroy species imitate?Premier Cru is a French term that can be used for skincare products but, is normally associated with what?Which country's flag has the most unique colors in it?The name of which Indian currency is from the sanskrit for "coined silver" or "wrought silver"?The entire cast of a film with what specific designation includes Annie Hartley, Adolphe Le Prince, Joseph Whitley, and Sarah Whitley?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

This week! 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, LEGO Batman, Forbidden Solitaire, Mixtape, Bubsy (the original!), Donkey Kong 64 on NSO, Steam Deck price increases, Dragon Quest XII, Fable delays, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/UxJd6sOb4Vk News Donkey Kong 64 coming to Nintendo Switch Online N64 library (June 4) Steam Deck price increase ($300 on the 1TB OLED, now $949) Dragon Quest XII development rebooted (now titled Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams) Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition coming to Switch 2 (September 24, no upgrade path or save transfer) Fable delayed to February 2027 Games Mixtape (Beethoven & Dinosaur / Annapurna Interactive) Forbidden Solitaire (Grey Alien Games / Night Signal Entertainment) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (TT Games / Warner Bros. Games) 007 First Light (IO Interactive) Forza Horizon 6 (Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Prologue demo available; full game June 18) Other Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (Limited Run Games / Atari) JAWS: Retro Edition (Limited Run Games; Enhanced Edition by Jeremy Parish) Player One Podcast Discord Player One Podcast on Patreon Greg Sewart on Patreon Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. Follow us on Blue Sky at p1podcast.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:26:08

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