Episode 094 – Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990)
Episode 094 – Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are lifting huge apples and boxes to save our scantily clad mouse friend! From 1990, we’re playing Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers by Capcom for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the excellent title theme from the game.
- 29:00 – Emails! How ARE your wife and kids?
- 44:30 – We can’t end the episode without helping some people, in… Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 50:00 – Snifferoo. Can we save Professor Einstein in next week’s game?
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, and mentioned on the show, the first Rescue Rangers game is affordable, at $17 for the loose cart, although it’s $55 for the box, manual and cart. But the sequel? Much like DuckTales 2, it was another Capcom-Disney collaboration that came out toward the end of the NES’ lifespan. So, it’s $217 for the loose cart of Rescue Rangers 2, and $593 for the box, manual and cart.
– You can read more about Rescue Rangers here. As mentioned on the show, the title themes are done by the same guy, and they’re both fantastic.
– As the often do, Uproxx’s Lindsay Kimble has five facts about Rescue Rangers here.
– Also, from Disney’s Twitter account, Rescue Rangers with real chipmunks.
Episode 093 – Lode Runner (1983, 1987)
Episode 093 – Lode Runner (1983, 1987)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are digging holes, and climbing ladders and shimmying across ziplines, to avoid enemies! From 1983 for the PC and 1987 for the NES, we’re playing Lode Runner by Broderbund.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which covers the jaunty tunes in the first 30 seconds or so of gameplay.
- 22:15 – This week, we hear from some people about why Lode Runner is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 27:00 – Emails! A lady thinks that Donnie guy from last week sounds really sexy.
- 41:30 – We can’t end the show without helping some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 47:00 – Snifferoo. An early guess, but next week’s game is going to score high on the DuckTales meter!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, the NES version of Lode Runner is pretty affordable, at $9 for the loose cart and $28 for the cart, box and manual. It’s been released on a bunch of other platforms as well, and god-knows how many times for the PC, so you can easily score a copy for less than $10.
– The license for Lode Runner is held by Tozai Games, and their website is here. They also hold the license for Spelunker and R-Type now.
– As we are sometimes wont to do, we talk a lot about Fallout on this episode, and specifically, New Vegas. The trophy guide Steve mentions is available here.
– You can see Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle, which has similar gameplay, in this YouTube video.
Episode 092 – Rush’n Attack (1985)
Episode 092 – Rush’n Attack (1985)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving America by invading other countries, seemingly! From 1985, we’re playing Rush’n Attack by Konami for the Arcade and NES. Special guest – Backsack! And others!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the title theme from the game.
- 27:30 – Emails! We hear from some star-crossed lovers, and the man of the previous half-hour.
- 43:45 – We love to help people, so… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 50:30 – Snifferoo. What are we playing next week? Who knows!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Rush’n Attack is pretty affordable nowadays, as long as you just want the cart. It runs $7 for the game only, to $25 for the cart, manual and box. New, boxed copies go for $200.
– As mentioned on the podcast, the sequel looks… less than impressive.
– Hey, it’s Dabney Coleman on The Tonight Show!
Episode 091 – Final Fight (1989, 1991)
Episode 091 – Final Fight (1989, 1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are punching our way to peace! From 1989 and 1991, we’re the arcade and Super Nintendo versions of Final Fight by Capcom.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the character select screen from the arcade version, and the awesome laughing of a bad guy.
- 37:00 – Emails! We hear from an important diplomat, and others.
- 53:45 – Ask the sweet boys! Got kicked in the balls extremely hard two hours ago?
- 58:45 – Snifferoo. A special guest returns to the show next week for a super cool NES game!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, pretty much all of the Final Fight games are worth money. They range from $14 for the loose cart of the original, to $172 for the NES spinoff.
Episode 089 – The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (1991)
Episode 089 – The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are trying our best to collect 100 stars and juggle three items at all times! Because we’re friggin’ eggs! From 1991, we’re playing The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy by Codemasters and the Oliver Twins for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of the 60-second musical loops from the game. They’re actually not bad the first few times, but then, you hear them another 500 times.
- 36:30 – Emails! Who won best podcast this year?
- 50:00 – It’s a new year, but we’re still helping people with… Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 58:00 – Snifferoo. Kick, punch, it’s all in the mind!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy isn’t too pricey, at only $11 for the loose cart. However, it’s $80 if you want the box and manual, which as we mention on the show, is like a god damn novel.
– We mention a “Let’s Play” by the Oliver Twins on the show, and you can access it here.
Episode 088 – 2016 Awards!
Episode 088 – 2016 Awards!
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are re-playing the best and worst from the previous year! It’s our second annual awards show! Special guests: Pascal’s Pager, Amanda and Mattyboy!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro! So many special guests! So many awards and listings!
- 1:07:00 – The Ask of the Year! One of the most prestigious awards ever!
- 1:10:30 – Emails! Lots of questions, from new and old contributors, in this AWARDS SHOW ceremony!
- 1:25:30 – It’s the award EVERYONE was waiting for… Sweetest Baby Boy of the Year!
- 1:30:00 – Snifferoo, kind of! And a stinger.
Episode 087 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
Episode 087 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are embracing the best aspects of turtle power! From 1989, we’re playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Konami (Ultra) for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the hypnotic 15-second loop from the first stage.
- 39:50 – Emails!
- 53:30 – It’s time to… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:01:00 – A snifferoo, as well as an outtake!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, TMNT is pretty affordable by itself, just $7 for the loose cart. It’s $29 for the box and manual as well.
– Wikipedia has a good entry on the Konami vs. Ultra distinctions.
– Hardcore Gaming explains why TMNT is so “weird” versus other Turtles media.
Episode 086 – Die Hard Arcade (1996)
Episode 086 – Die Hard Arcade (1996)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are walking across broken glass to save the president’s daughter! From 1996, we’re playing Die Hard Arcade for the Arcade and Saturn by Sega!
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SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Die Hard Arcade is a hella rare game for the Saturn. It’s $46 for just the game, and $66 for the box and manual. So if you see it, scoop it up!
– The Die Hard Christmas trailer we used for the Snifferoo last week can be found here.
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features thespians Chris Farley and Jeff Daniels talking about Die Hard.
- 33:00 – Emails! Ole Scooty has lots of asks this week.
- 43:00 – We once again help a lot of people, as it’s a holiday edition of… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 53:30 – Snifferoo. We get back to some hardcore gamin’ next week, with absolutely nooooo product placement.
Episode 085 – Rogue Squadron (1998)
Episode 085 – Rogue Squadron (1998)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are zipping through the galaxy a long, long time ago, blasting down ships! From 1998, we’re playing Rogue Squadron by Factor 5 and LucasArts for the Nintendo 64 and PC.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which has the John Williams-esque opening theme from Rogue Squadron.
- 28:15 – We move right along and then past Comments, Concerns and Questions!
- 29:15 – Emails! Why don’t we like them Sega games? And it’s Jimmy Blizzards!
- 48:30 – It’s everyone’s favorite segment, even more than the actual show most times! It’s time to… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 53:30 – Snifferoo. Ho ho ho! We cover one of the best Christmas games ever! (NOTE: Strong language!)
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Rogue Squadron is pretty affordable. It’s about $7 for the loose cart, or $14 if you want the box and manual as well. It hasn’t been re-released in another format, so that N64 cart is your best bet if you can’t find the PC version nowadays.
– By the way, a little movie called Rogue One is coming out soon. That’s kind of why we played this one.
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Episode 090 – PaRappa the Rapper (1997)
Episode 090 – PaRappa the Rapper (1997)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rapping! From 1997, we’re playing PaRappa the Rapper by NanaOn-Sha for the Playstation.
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TIMESTAMPS
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, PaRappa is surprisingly valuable! It’s around $45 for the disc only, since it doesn’t really come with a manual. Having the insert does up the value by a buck or two, though.