Episode 166 – M.C. Kids (1992)
Episode 166 – M.C. Kids (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are indulging in the most American things of all – product placement, corporate synergy and the pollination of HOT IP! From 1992, we’re playing M.C. Kids by Virgin Games for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the bizarre McKids clothing line commercial floating around the Interwebz.
- 32:00 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 37:30 – Emails! Followed by New News at 45:30.
- 49:00 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 56:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re playing Game Boy games!
SHOW NOTES
- As mentioned on the show, a programmer for M.C. Kids has an awesome blog on the game and how it didn’t get the support it deserved. He also did another article on how the team programmed the game itself.
Episode 165 – Last Action Hero (1993)
Episode 165 – Last Action Hero (1993)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are jumping THROUGH enemies and getting the crap beat out of our movie avatar! From 1993, we’re playing the truly dreadful Last Action Hero by Teeny Weeny Games and Bits Studio for the NES and SNES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a montage of some funny Ahnold quotes. Remember these, instead of his work in this movie.
- 29:30 – Todd somehow managed to find reasons why Last Action Hero is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 37:30 – Emails! We talk pets in games. Followed by New News, at 46:30.
- 52:30 – We help some people, in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 59:00 – Snifferoo. A summer of product placement continues! Huzzah!
Episode 154 – Ninja Spirit (1990)
Episode 154 – Ninja Spirit (1990)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing the first perfect 10 from EGM, a surprisingly fun ninja-SHMUP! From 1990, we’re playing Ninja Spirit by Irem for the TurboGrafx-16 and the Arcade.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is from Steve’s favorite short film, “A Ninja Pays Half My Rent.” It’s incredible, and you can watch it here.
- 35:00 – Todd has reasons why Ninja Spirit is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 39:30 – Emails! We get stacks and stacks and stacks and stacks of letters. That is followed up by New News. (But, no ASK this week.)
- 56:30 – Snifferoo. We’re going old school mech combat for next week! To the roots of the ole RTS!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, and as mentioned on the show, Ninja Spirit remains high-valued because of its quality. The loose game goes for $48.68, and the box and manual up the price to $60.
– Per the Internet, Ninja Spirit was released for the arcade in 1988, but the title screen for the Turbo version states 1990. So, that’s the year that Steve mentions throughout the show.
Episode 150 – Tomb Raider (1996)
Episode 150 – Tomb Raider (1996)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are dual-wielding as we raid tombs and extinct lots of animals! From 1996, we’re playing Tomb Raider by Core Design, and published by Eidos, for the Sega Saturn and Sony Playstation. We’re joined by Friend of the Show and raidin’ fan Amanda!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of the many wonky Lara Croft / Tomb Raider commercials. I would link to them, but they’re all kind of skeevy. Watch at your own risk.
- 39:30 – Todd has reasons why Tomb Raider is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 46:00 – Emails! Followed by New News, but, we don’t help anyone this week. (Meaning, no Ask the Sweet Boys.)
- 1:00:00 – Snifferoo. What are we covering next week? WHO KNOWS?
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, most Tomb Raider games are in the $7 to $15 range, whether we’re talking new or old. You can get them on pretty much every god damn system at this point, too.
– Some news that came after we finished recording: If you own some of the PC versions, you might be eligible for a free remaster.
Episode 147 – Golden Axe (1989)
Episode 147 – Golden Axe (1989)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our swords and axes to ‘boop’ elves and enemies! From 1989, we’re playing Golden Axe by Sega for the Arcade and Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the audio from a commercial for the game. There is a longer, more confusing UK commercial here, though.
- 27:00 – Todd has some reasons why Golden Axe is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 34:00 – Emails! Huzzah!
- 42:00 – A quick New News segment this week. This just in: The new Secret of Mana sucks!
- 47:00 – As always, we help some people before signing off with… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 52:00 – Snifferoo. Oddly, we’re playing as scientists next week! Scientists with swords. Confusingly.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Golden Axe is pretty affordable. The base game and sequel are about $12 to $15, and they can also be found on most Sega re-release carts and online stores. The awful Beast Rider game goes for $5 to $7.
Episode 146 – Kid Dracula (1993)
Episode 146 – Kid Dracula (1993)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as a sweet lil baby Alucard! From 1993, we’re playing Kid Dracula by Konami for the Game Boy.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the excellent title theme from the game, as well as some music from stage one.
- 30:30 – Todd Brisket has some reasons why Kid Dracula is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 37:00 – Steve has an absolutely seamless segue for the Voicemails feature, which is not new.
- 43:00 – Emails! Followed by New News, and a mini-update on our longest Kickstarter whipping horse.
- 55:00 – As always, we try to help some people with… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:01:00 – Snifferoo. We are shirtless, and swingin’ our axe around next week! Is that code? You’ll have to listen and find out!
SHOW NOTES
– As discussed on the show, according to Price Charting, Kid Dracula is shockingly valuable! The loose cart is worth $69, and the box and manual up the price to $559. There are only about three sales per year, too, so it’s in short supply.
Episode 145 – Yo! Noid (1990)
Episode 145 – Yo! Noid (1990)
This week in Your Parents Basement, in honor of National Pizza Day we are playing as a pizza-stealer in order to save New York City, for some reason! From 1990, we’re playing Yo! Noid, developed by Now Production and published by Capcom, for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of them funny Domino’s commercials from back in the day. Avoid the Noid! (Even though you’re oddly playing as him in this game.)
- 33:45 – We hear from one of our favorite reviewers again, as Todd has a segment explaining why Yo! Noid is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 44:00 – Emails! We move right along to the email portion…of the show.
- 51:00 – New News! Now with theme music!
- 56:15 – We help some people, in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 59:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re getting spooked! But, in a cute way!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Yo! Noid is pretty reasonably priced. The cart costs about $10, with the box and manual upping the price to $42. (And by the way – The site is now updated, and offers more information!)
– The shockingly good sequel to the game is available here.
Episode 142 – The Little Mermaid (1991) and Ariel the Little Mermaid (1992)
Episode 142 – The Little Mermaid (1991) and Ariel the Little Mermaid (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are dealing with a mer-person showdown! From 1991, we’re playing The Little Mermaid by Capcom for the NES, and from 1992, we’re playing Ariel the Little Mermaid by Blue Sky Software for the Genesis!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the surprisingly good NES midi theme!
- 36:00 – Todd has some reasons why the NES version is… The Most Best Game of All-Time.
- 41:30 – Emails! Followed by Steve’s New News.
- 56:45 – We get back to helpin’ some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:01:30 – Snifferoo! It’s not even October but we’re getting SPOOPED next week!
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