Episode 248 – The Sims (2000)
Episode 248 – The Sims (2000)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a deep, story-driven SIMULATION of life! From 2000, we’re playing The Sims, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, for the PC. We’re joined by Amanda, a Friend of the Show and someone who has sunk her 10,000 hours into the franchise for expertise.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of the dynamite commercials from the original game. You can see a compilation of them here.
- 34:00 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 57:30 – Emails!
- 1:01:45 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:06:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re playing a puzzler that some people LOVE.
Episode 247 – Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver (2000)
Episode 247 – Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver (2000)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are AGAIN catching them all. From 2000, we’re playing Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color! Huell isn’t here, but we’re joined by Steve’s old reporting buddy Jake!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a jaunty tune from the pokemons!
- 30:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like Herzogs and DuckTales.
- 48:30 – Emails!
- 1:00:45 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re embracing a new language and a new way of life.
Episode 246 – Pocky & Rocky (1993)
Episode 246 – Pocky & Rocky (1993)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are honoring a revered Japanese animal, as we learn all about tanukis! From 1993, we’re playing Pocky & Rocky by Natsume, based on IP from Taito, for the SNES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a jaunty tuneeee from this game.
- 26:00 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 39:30 – Emails!
- 46:30 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 51:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re gonna catch them all… AGAIN!
SHOW NOTES
- We mention some images on the show. You can find the one you’re looking for here.
Episode 245 – Big Smo Presents A Clip Show (2020)
Episode 245 – Big Smo Presents A Clip Show (2020)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are we are on vacation, but don’t fret – we have some fresh content from our back catalog for you! Presented to you by Big Smo, please enjoy.
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TIMESTAMPS + CHAPTER NAMES
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a special word from friends of the show Smo and Dr. Stephen Hawking.
- 0:45 – We Remember Wilson Phillips
- 3:50 – Todd’s Parenting Corner
- 9:35 – Steve Narrates His Typing
- 12:30 – Smo and… Dan?
- 21:00 – Baby Boy Ribs
- 24:30 – Hello Pascal’s Pager, and Poop!
- 28:00 – … And Goodbye Pascal’s Pager!
SHOW NOTES
Content for this episode comes from chopped material from Super Mario Bros. 2, The Guardian Legend, SimCity, Pitfall, Moon Patrol, the all email edition and the Warcraft series.
Episode 244 – The Sweeties (2019)
Episode 244 – The Sweeties (2019)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, and we’re joined by Friend of the Show Cosmo / Big Smo. It is The Sweeties 2019! And somewhat surprisingly, this is NOT a family friendly show.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the traditional AWARDS SHOW music. Then, we talk our favorite – and least favorite – games of 2019!
- 49:00 – Thanks to Steve, we seamlessly segue into the other awards, just like in 2018!
- 1:19:00 – Snifferoo. You might remember us from other episodes we did!
Episode 243 – Twinkle Star Sprites (1996 + 1997)
Episode 243 – Twinkle Star Sprites (1996 + 1997)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pew, pew, pewing our way through a puzzle action game! From 1996 and 1997, we’re playing Twinkle Star Sprites by ADK and published by SNK for the Arcade and Neo Geo.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a little ditty from the game!
- 15:30 – Todd DOESN’T have reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! But, we do the rest of our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 25:30 – Emails!
- 38:30 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 43:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, it is our annual, star-studded affair!
Episode 242 – Batman Returns (1993)
Episode 242 – Batman Returns (1993)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are working our way through a winter wonderland of clowns and cats. From 1993, we’re playing Batman Returns, developed and published by Konami, for the Super Nintendo.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features jaunty music from The Bat Man’s game.
- 28:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 42:30 – Emails! … no, wait. Voicemail!
- 48:00 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 55:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re twinklin’ some stars.
- 56:30 – Blooperonie! Burning too much material before the show.
Episode 241 – Mole Mania (1997)
Episode 241 – Mole Mania (1997)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a HIDDEN GEM from Nintendo’s great master Miyamoto. From 1997, we’re playing Mole Mania, developed and published by Nintendo, for the Game Boy. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Dale!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a jaunty tune from the game!
- 29:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 47:45 – Emails!
- 1:03:00 – Snifferoo! Next week, we’re REALLY exploring the studio space on the topic of collector cups.
- 1:04:30 – Blooperoonie. Rolllll that beautiful commercial footage!
SHOW NOTES
- Definitely check out Dale’s blog and his thoughts on the Game Boy at his blog!
Episode 240 – Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend (1995)
Episode 240 – Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend (1995)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are in the shoes of a pool and ACTING legend. From 1995, we’re playing Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend, developed and published by Data East, for the Saturn and Sega Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features some of the “ACTING!” from this wonderful game.
- 17:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 31:30 – Emails!
- 37:00 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 40:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re getting into the hysteria of certain voles.
SHOW NOTES
Episode 239 – Double Dragon (1987 + 1989)
Episode 239 – Double Dragon (1987 + 1989)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using whips, baseball bats and knives to rescue our girlfriend from a gang! From 1987 and 1989, we’re playing Double Dragon, developed by Technos Japan and published by Taito, for the Arcade and the NES. We’re joined by friend of the show and famed director Paul Christian Glenn, a.k.a. Pascal’s Pager!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a great pop culture moment for this game.
- 35:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 50:00 – Emails!
- 59:00 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:08:15 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re playing pool and watching some FANTASTIC acting.
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