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Episode 119: The Great N64 Kart War — Mario Kart 64 vs. Diddy Kong Racing🏁 Two legendary N64 racers. Two passionate gamers. One ultimate showdown!This week on Brewtendo Weekly Brew, Ralph and Dave settle one of the greatest debates in Nintendo 64 history: Which is the better game, Mario Kart 64 or Diddy Kong Racing?Dave has long defended his belief that Diddy Kong Racing is the superior N64 racer, but Ralph isn't about to let that claim go unchallenged!We're putting these two classics head-to-head in a 100-point championship showdown, judging everything from their iconic soundtracks and controls to their single-player campaigns, multiplayer mayhem, replayability, and overall experience.Does Mario Kart 64's legendary four-player chaos and timeless gameplay give it the edge? Or does Diddy Kong Racing's ambitious Adventure Mode, multiple vehicles, and memorable boss battles make it the true king of N64 racing?🎮 Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing, discuss the latest gaming news, and take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of Nintendo 64 couch multiplayer.🍺 BREW CREW, IT'S YOUR TURN!Are you Team Mario Kart 64 or Team Diddy Kong Racing? Let us know in the comments which game deserves the crown and why!Follow Brewtendo on Spotify, share this episode with your retro gaming friends, and join us every week for more gaming discussions, nostalgia, and friendly arguments.Until next time, we do what we can! 🍻#Brewtendo #WeeklyBrew #MarioKart64 #DiddyKongRacing #Nintendo64 #RetroGaming

🎮 Brewtendo Weekly Brew 118 - The Wizard (1989): California!"It's so bad!" 🧤This week, Ralph and Dave take a nostalgic road trip back to 1989 to revisit The Wizard, the cult-classic Nintendo movie starring Fred Savage, Jenny Lewis, and Luke Edwards!Was it a heartfelt adventure about family and friendship, or just one giant Nintendo commercial? We break down the movie's memorable moments, the legendary Power Glove, Video Armageddon, and the unforgettable reveal of Super Mario Bros. 3!Plus, we share 10 little-known facts about The Wizard, discuss the latest video game news from the past two weeks, and talk about what we've been playing and watching.Grab your NES controller, pack your bags, and join the Brew Crew as we head to CALIFORNIA! 🌴🎮🔥 BREW CREW, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🔥🎮 Did you watch The Wizard growing up, or did you discover it years later?🧤 Did you actually own a Power Glove? Was it awesome or completely terrible?🏆 Could you have beaten Jimmy at Video Armageddon?💬 Head over to Instagram @brewtendo and tell us your favorite memory of The Wizard or the NES era! We want to hear your stories, hot takes, and childhood gaming memories. Your comment might even get a shout-out on a future episode!🍻 HELP US GROW THE BREW CREW!⭐ Follow Brewtendo on Spotify so you never miss an episode!⭐ Give the show a 5-star rating if you're enjoying the podcast!📲 Share this episode with a friend who grew up playing Nintendo, and challenge them to a little retro gaming nostalgia!❤️ Every follow, rating, comment, and share helps us reach more gamers who love this stuff as much as we do!Brewtendo - Now You're Playing With Power! 🍻🎮📸 Instagram: @brewtendo#Brewtendo #WeeklyBrew #TheWizard #Nintendo #NES #SuperMarioBros3 #PowerGlove #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #80sNostalgia

🎮🍺 Brewtendo Weekly Brew #117 - Resident Evil 4This week, Ralph and Dave are joined by Chuck, our Resident Evil expert, for a deep dive into one of gaming’s most influential titles — Capcom’s Resident Evil 4.First, we catch up on what we’ve been playing and cover the latest video game news.Then we head to the village to talk RE4’s wild development history, Leon’s return, Las Plagas, the Merchant, Ashley, unforgettable enemies and bosses, and the gameplay innovations that changed third-person action games forever.We also debate Original vs. Remake, rank RE4 within the Resident Evil franchise, and finish with 10 Resident Evil 4 facts you may not know.Grab a drink, organize your attaché case, and watch out for chainsaws.🎮🍺 Welcome to Weekly Brew #117.

🎮🏆 Brewtendo Weekly Brew #116 - Achievement UnlockedAchievement Unlocked! This week, Ralph and Dave dive into the history of one of gaming’s most addictive features: Achievements and Trophies.Long before Gamerscore and Platinum Trophies, gamers were already being rewarded for their accomplishments — including Activision’s legendary Atari-era patches that players could earn by mailing in photographic proof of their high scores.We trace that idea through the launch of Xbox 360 Achievements and Gamerscore in 2005, the arrival of Steam Achievements, and Sony’s introduction of PlayStation Trophies in 2008. We also break down how Achievements and Trophies actually work, the rise of achievement hunting, easy Platinums, missable trophies, brutal multiplayer requirements, ridiculous grinds, and that painful feeling of finishing a game only to see… 43% complete.Plus, we ask the big questions: Is a Platinum more satisfying than 1000G? Have Achievements changed what it means to actually “beat” a game? And should Nintendo finally introduce a universal Achievement system?Before the main topic, Ralph and Dave also crack open the latest gaming news in The Weekly Brew.🍺 Grab a drink, check your Gamerscore, count those Platinums, and join us for another round of the Brewtendo Weekly Brew!🎮 Follow us on Instagram: @brewtendo

Brewtendo Weekly Brew #115 - Grand Theft Auto VI: Everything We KnowVice City is calling. 🌴🎮This week on Brewtendo Weekly Brew, Ralph and Dave are diving headfirst into one of the most anticipated games ever: Grand Theft Auto VI.We break down everything we know so far about Rockstar’s return to Vice City and the state of Leonida, including Jason and Lucia, the story, world, gameplay, vehicles, music, GTA Online, release plans, editions, and the biggest questions still surrounding the game.Before heading to Vice City, we also crack open the latest video game news from the past week and talk about what we’ve been playing.🍺 On this episode:The latest gaming newsEverything we know about GTA VIJason & LuciaVice City & LeonidaGTA VI’s soundtrack and radioRelease date & editionsWhat’s happening with GTA Online?Where’s the PC version?What GTA VI needs to deliver after more than a decade of anticipationGrand Theft Auto V arrived in 2013. Now, 13 years later, a new era of Grand Theft Auto is finally approaching.Grab a drink, hop in, and take a ride through Vice City with us.🎙️ Hosted by Ralph & Dave🍺🎮 Brewtendo

🗡️ Brewtendo Weekly Brew #114 - The Legend of Zelda 40th AnniversaryIt’s dangerous to go alone… so Ralph brought Dave!This week on Brewtendo Weekly Brew, Ralph and Dave celebrate 40 years of The Legend of Zelda and break down the huge announcements from Nintendo’s latest Zelda Direct.The guys dive into the return of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, discuss its modernized take on one of the most influential games ever made, and debate just how much Nintendo should change when remaking a classic.Plus, we talk Zelda’s anniversary celebrations, new collectibles and hardware, the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, what was missing from the Direct, and the biggest question of all:Where should The Legend of Zelda go next?Should Nintendo continue the massive open-world approach of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom — or is it finally time for traditional Zelda dungeons, items and progression to make a comeback?Grab your Master Sword, pour yourself a brew and join us for Brewtendo Weekly Brew #114! 🎮🍺

Brewtendo Weekly Brew — Episode 113: Final Fantasy VIIThis week on Brewtendo Weekly Brew, Ralph is joined by Tony and Paul for a trip back to Midgar as we revisit one of the most influential RPGs of all time: Final Fantasy VII. ⚔️☄️We dive into the game’s journey from Nintendo to PlayStation, its groundbreaking 1997 release, Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith, Tifa, the Materia system, that unforgettable soundtrack, and the moments that helped turn FFVII into a gaming legend.Then we look at everything that came afterward—from Crisis Core and Advent Children to Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth—and discuss how Square Enix has reimagined a classic nearly three decades later.And, of course, we close out the show with our Top 10 little-known Final Fantasy VII facts!🎙️ Featuring Ralph, Tony & PaulGrab a drink, equip your Materia, and join us for Episode 113 of Brewtendo Weekly Brew! 🍺🎮#Brewtendo #WeeklyBrew #FinalFantasyVII #FFVII #FinalFantasy #JRPG #RetroGaming #PlayStation #GamingPodcast

🎭 Brewtendo Weekly Brew #112 – Persona 5Take your heart! This week, Ralph and Dave dive into Atlus’ legendary Persona 5. We explore the game’s development, unforgettable Phantom Thieves, stylish turn-based combat, incredible soundtrack, Palaces, Confidants, and the expanded Persona 5 Royal.Plus, we catch up on what we’ve been playing, break down the latest gaming and pop-culture news, and close things out with 10 Persona 5 facts you may not know!🎮 Grab your mask, summon your Persona, and join the Phantom Thieves for Weekly Brew #112!

🎮 Brewtendo Weekly Brew #111 — Super Smash Bros.EVERYONE IS HERE! 💥This week, we’re stepping into the arena to celebrate the legendary Super Smash Bros. series! From its humble beginnings to becoming one of gaming’s biggest crossovers, we’re looking back at the franchise that brought gaming icons together for the ultimate battle.Plus, we catch up on what we’ve been playing and this week’s biggest gaming news.🍺 Grab a drink, pick your main, and join us for Weekly Brew #111!

Brewtendo Weekly Brew #110 — The Nintendo Game Boy 🎮Grab some fresh batteries because Brewtendo Weekly Brew is going portable!This week, Ralph, Dave, and Tony celebrate the history and legacy of one of the most important handhelds ever created: the Nintendo Game Boy.We look back at the story behind Nintendo's little gray brick, the philosophy of legendary designer Gunpei Yokoi, its 1989 debut, launch lineup, legendary games, and how the Game Boy managed to dominate a generation despite more technologically advanced competition.We also share 10 things you might not know about the handheld, and talk about our own memories of a system that helped make gaming something you could take anywhere.But first, we catch up on what we've been playing and break down the latest video game and pop-culture news from the past week.🕹️ This week on the Brew:Nintendo Game Boy • Gunpei Yokoi • Tetris • Pokémon • Zelda • Mario • Metroid • Game Boy memories • Retro gaming • Gaming news & more!🎙️ Brewtendo Weekly Brew — Episode 110Retro games. Good brews. Good times.Follow @Brewtendo for more retro gaming, news, nostalgia, and questionable opinions about video games.