Still Loading #253: Final Fantasy IX

More Mario is never a bad thing. Dexter Morrill jumps back on the show to break down episode 7 of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In this episode we discuss the intricacies of the tax system in the mushroom kingdom, Mario being rude to a foreign exchange student, King Koopa turning into a giant and much more! Follow Dexter on social media! Instagram BlueSky Shout-out Song: Please Select Player (From "Super Mario Bros. 2") Artist: Qumu Album: N/A https://qumu.lnk.to/PleaseSelectPlayer End Song: Overworld (From "Super Mario Bros. 2") Artist: Qumu Album: N/A https://smarturl.it/smb2overworldqumu Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

The finale of Punch a Nazi month is here! Helping close out this series are two friends of the show, Diamond Feit from Retronauts and Chris Baines from the YouTube channel Rewind Arcade! We dive into the classic NES Bionic Commando! We talk about the game's history, talk about the mechanics of arm swinging, the sheer amount of violence in this game and much more. Follow Diamond on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/feitclub.bsky.social Follow Chris on Bluesky and Instagram! https://bsky.app/profile/rewindarcade.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/rewindarcadevg/ Watch Rewind Aracade on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RewindArcade Shout-out Song: Armed and Dangerous Composer: Palpable Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01803 End Song: Proceed Without Caution Composer: Sir_NutS Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02765 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

We started off Punch a N*zi month by taking on Mecha Hitler and now we are continuing the series with some resistance. I'm joined by Dave Pietrangelo from the Remember 64 podcast to talk about the second installment in the Medal of Honor series, Medal of Honor: Underground. This game approached WW2 from a different direction than the first game. Instead of an American soldier you play as Manon Batiste, a french resistance fighter. Dave and I break down Manon's journey as she avenges her brothers death and helps liberate her home country. This game means a lot to me and it means even more now. If you have not played this game I highly recommend it. Check out Remember 64 on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/remember64show.bsky.social Shout-out Song: Each Night He Comes Home To Me Composer: Michael Giacchino Album: Medal of Honor Underground Soundtrack https://youtu.be/3O0oNxl26S4?si=OiHwWnszckRhvYd3 Intro Soundclip: Medal of Honor Underground Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WVpqO3jOuk End Song: Escape From Casablanca Composer: Michael Giacchino Album: Medal of Honor Underground Soundtrack https://youtu.be/fE-ZXYH4ONc?si=h1uIaD3rq_U8g8Dv Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Punch a N*zi month is here! Helping me kick (punch) it off I am joined by Ashton Ruby from the Retro Hangover Podcast and author Aidan Moher to talk about the granddaddy of boomer shooters, Wolfenstein 3D! We talk about how this game set the course for an entire genre of games, how so much of gaming history has traveled in and out of it's orbit and of course, we punch some goddam n*zis. Follow Aidan on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/aidanis.fun Check out Ashton on Retro Hangover Podcast! https://linktr.ee/retrohangover Shout-out Song: Wondering About My Loved Ones Composer: Robert Prince Album: Wolfenstein 3D Soundtrack https://youtu.be/cMzhzRi3YZE?si=HmyHFKTtF_2Xp_O0 End Song: Paper Mario: Get Psyched Artist: mikedm92 Album: N/A https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03536 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

The Mario Super Show is back! Mario Month may have ended but that doesn't mean we are done talking Mario. Dexter Morrill returns to help me dissect episode 6 of the Super Mario Bros Super Show. We learn about orphan mushrooms, that Koopa is named after a few of the months and lions with a sophisticated pallet. Follow Dexter on social media! Instagram BlueSky Shout-out Song: Daisy Circuit (Mario Kart Wii) Artist: Helynt Album: Mario & Chill 2 https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill-2/ End Song: Pinna Park Beach Artist: Hyper Potions Album: Mario Remixes https://soundcloud.com/hyperpotions/sets/mario-remixes Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

There are game's that have cult followings that while I understand why they do, the game just doesnt hit for me. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver falls squarely into the "This was probably good back in the day" camp for me. I see it's merits as a game from 1999 but man is it hard to play now. Joining me on this episode, from the Gaming Memories Podcast, is Kade Call, to help balance out my frustration with the game. We talk about the game's world building, story, mechanics and the logisitcs of remakes. I'd also like to give a HUGE thank you to Sandbox Strategies PR for sending me a review code of the recent remake. I really honored they were willing to send me one regardless of my experience with the game. And for what it's worth, the remake is good with the exception of a few issues I had, which I mention in the episode. Check out everywhere Kade and the Gaming Memories Podcast is! https://beacons.ai/gamingmemories Shout-out Song: Necropolis Problem Composer: Kurt Harland Album: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver OST https://youtu.be/wI1SS7F4GUU?si=7MWsK4czgCZBOfp7 End Song: Ozar Midrashim (Knief Remix) Artist: Knief Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_LEgYGZ5c Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Another Mario Month comes to a close. Helping me round out Mario Month this year is Bill from the Gaming and Collecting Podcast to discuss the second game in the Mario & Luigi series, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. This game is a prime example of a sequel, meaning it's the most sequel I've ever seen a sequel sequel. What did any of that mean? It's a sequel in good and bad ways. Bill and I dissect what works and what doesn't, where we would have liked to see more changed and where maybe they could have changed less. This game was a polarizing one for me but thankfully Bill is a fan and was able to balance it out and I was so happy with how this episode turned out thanks to that balance. This wraps up Mario Month this year and I cannot thank my guests enough for giving me their time to help me make it a special one. And of course a big thank you to you the listeners! Thank you for coming along for the ride. Mario Month will be back next year. Follow Bill on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/gandcstudios.bsky.social Check out the The Gaming and Collecting Podcast! https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames Shout-out Song: Title Screen DX (Mario and Luigi Partners in Time remix - by HeathTV) Artist: HeathTV Album: N/A https://youtu.be/0GNX8rE-tzg?si=Er8t_1OI8TuG8Ood End Song: Super Mario Land (Theme) Remix Artist: Yoann Turpin Album: Chip Songbook Vol.2 https://yoannturpin.bandcamp.com/album/chip-songbook-vol-2 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Practicing origami once was not enough for Mario Month this year! I am joined by Try from My Life in Gaming and Jared from the Play Along Podcast to talk about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. In this giant episode of the podcast we discuss why this game may be one of the darkest Mario games? We talk about how the game updated the Paper Mario formula and we also touch on the last legacy the game has had in the years since it released. . . . We also learn about boat and... unboat... Follow My Life in Gaming on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/mylifeingaming.bsky.social Follow Play Along Pod on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/playalong.bsky.social Shout-out Song: Fossil Falls (Super Mario Odyssey) Artist: Helynt Album: Mario & Chill 2 https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill-2/ End Song: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Main Theme [Remix] Artist: Player2 & ‪Vector_U‬ Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jO-hAAIG7A https://www.youtube.com/@ProducerPlayer2 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

We are gonna have a fine time on this super episode of a podcast. In this episode I am joined by Andre from the Fine Time podcast and Aaron from the SuperPod Saga podcast to talk about Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga! This game was not what I expected at all, both in good ways and bad ways (but mostly good). It was by far one of the bigger swings I've seen for a Nintendo franchise and it took Mario in some really interesting directions. I really enjoyed getting to chat with Andre and Aaron about this game and see what their experience was like with it. We also mention Kathy Griffin in this episode. Do with that what you will. Follow Andre on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Follow Fine Time on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/fineti.me Follow Aaron/SuperPod Saga on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/superpodsaga.com Shout-out Song: The Kingdom Called Beanbean (M&L Superstar Saga) [Bexico Lofi Remix] "Explorin' With My Bro"  Artist: DJ Nooma Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v58cQFHsOWg https://www.youtube.com/@djnooma1534 End Song: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - Battle Theme [Remix]  Artist: nintnt Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8IPRaX2Hp0 https://www.youtube.com/@nintnt Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Looks like it's time to dust off my origami skills because this week's episode is all about Paper Mario, specifically the first Paper Mario game for the N64. Joining me to make some paper airplanes are returning friends to the show Nerdbomber and Techtic from the Online Warriors Podcast. For all of us, this was our first experience with the Paper Mario series and we had a great time getting to discuss this game. We talk about the history of the game's development, our perceptions of the game going into playing it for the first time, how it holds up now and much more! Follow Nerdbomber on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/ownerdbomber.bsky.social Follow Techtic on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/techtic.bsky.social Follow The Online Warriors on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/onlinewarriors.bsky.social Shout-out Song: Story of the Stolen Spirits Artist: Snore Lax Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/papermario/ End Song: Toad Town Remix Artist: Player2 & Equalyze Album: N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWCXSMvp5Xo Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast