Episode 224 – Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy (1993)

Episode 224 – Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy (1993)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are living our best lives, finally, as we take on the role of cats in fighter jets! From 1993, we’re playing Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy, developed by Flare II and published by Atari for the Jaguar. (Hey, it’s the first Jag game we’ve covered!)
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features pretty much the only music in this game.
- 36:00 – Todd (somehow!) has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 48:30 – Ohhhh kids, you’re in for a treat! It is another edition of… Vidya Game Theater.
- 55:00 – Emails!
- 1:01:00 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:05:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re playing a CLAYSIC game that is especially aligned with Nintendo Power!
Episode 218 – Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari (1992)

Episode 218 – Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving our human girlfriend, even though we are a hairy gorilla! Bodacious! From 1992, we’re playing Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim / LJN, for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features a commercial from a competing Town & Country IP holder.
- 24:00 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our regular, fun features, like grading manuals and DuckTales.
- 39:00 – It is another fun edition of YPB Theatre!
- 44:30 – Emails!
- 58:30 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys. It is one of our most vexing questions yet!
- 1:05:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re dusting off some old IP, and reheating it to make the hottest of the hot IP!
Episode 194 – Ice Climber (1985)

Episode 194 – Ice Climber (1985)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are scaling up frozen platforms! From 1985, we’re playing Ice Climber by Nintendo for the NES. And a warning – This week’s show has some language that isn’t appropriate for the sweetest of baby boys.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the nifty 8-bit tones of the main theme.
- 23:00 – Vidya Game Theater returns! And it is maaaaagical.
- 32:30 – Todd has reasons why this is… The Most Best Game of All-Time! Followed by our usual rankings.
- 42:45 – Emails!
- 1:01:45 – We help some people in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:08:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re on the heels of one of the world’s most famous spies.
- 1:08:45 – Blooperoonie! Sometimes we do extensive show prep, while other times, not so much.
Episode 138 – Ecco the Dolphin (1992)

Episode 138 – Ecco the Dolphin (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are swimming through the oceans, attempting to rescue friends from aliens! From 1992, we’re playing Ecco the Dolphin by Novotrade International and published by Sega for the Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the odd, discordant music of the opening level.
- 39:00 – Todd does some great research, and finds a script for some… Vidya Game Theater.
- 46:30 – Emails!
- 58:00 – We really help someone, in… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 1:03:45 – Snifferoo. It’s our magical, yearly tradition!
Episode 098 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1994)

Episode 098 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1994)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are getting killed by bats, rats and traps in one horrible game! From 1994, we’re playing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Hudson Soft for the Super Nintendo.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the trailer from the 1991 movie version.
- 19:00 – Todd performs his magic, as he unearths more gold for another segment of… Video Game Theater. (WARNING! Strong language.)
- 24:30 – We have a Most Best Game of All-Time segment! From the Most Best Gift Giver!
- 27:15 – Emails!
- 40:00 – Next week, we’re playing a deeeeeep, story-driven game for the Nintendo 64.
Episode 078 – Civilization (1991)

Episode 078 – Civilization (1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing for just ONE MORE TURN, we promise! From 1991, we’re playing Civilization by MicroProse (and later Firaxis and Spectrum HoloByte) for the PC and Super Nintendo. Our special guest is Amanda, Steve’s friend from his college newspaper!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which has a moment of glory from Steve.
- 30:45 – It’s time for another installment of Video Game Theater! This time, with music! AND EMOTION.
- 38:00 – Emails! Who would we rather kiss?
- 48:45 – Hoooo boy, it’s the return of… Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 58:00 – Snifferoo. Things get SPOOKY next week, as in honor of Halloween, we’re playing one of the toughest game series of all-time!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, the Super Nintendo version of Civilization is about $20 for the loose cart, and $47 for the box and manual. The actual PC game is free on a lot of sites, and Freeciv is (as the name implies) free and awesome.
– Civilization 6 came out last week, and with that, there was a bunch of stuff out on the series. (And hey, that’s why we did the show this week too.) Brian Fung of The Washington Post scored an interview with Sid Meier. And he likes to play as the Romans.
Episode 075 – Sunset Riders (1991)

Episode 075 – Sunset Riders (1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slingin’ six guns around! From 1991, we’re playing Sunset Riders by Konami for the arcade, Sega Genesis and SNES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features some of the nifty sound effects from the game.
- 27:00 – It’s time for another installment of Video Game Theatre! The classiest art around.
- 32:00 – Emails! The long boat ride continues for one listener.
- 48:00 – Ask the Sweet Boys! So much wisdom! So many asks!
- 54:00 – Snifferoo. Next week’s game stars at least one actor from Growing Pains.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Sunset Riders goes for $74 for the SNES cart, and $31 for the Genesis cart. It hasn’t really been re-released in proper form.
– TV Tropes has a good page on Sunset Riders.
Episode 062 – Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja (1988)

Episode 062 – Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja (1988)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are BAD enough dudes to rescue the president! From 1988, we’re playing Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja by Data East for the Arcade and NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the patriotic title theme.
- 31:00 – It’s another esteemed edition of Todd Brisket’s Video Game Theater!
- 40:30 – Emails! Pets are very important.
- 57:30 – Snifferoo. WHO YOU GONNA CALL???
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Bad Dudes for the NES is pretty cheap, at $6.05 for the loose cart. The box and manual costs about $24.50.
– Know Your Meme has a page on being a Bad Enough Dude.
– Defunct Games has a neat collection of what reviewers said about Bad Dudes when it came out.
Episode 118 – Mortal Kombat (1992)
Episode 118 – Mortal Kombat (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are beating the crap out of all challengers, and ripping out spines and hearts in the process! From 1992, we’re playing Mortal Kombat by Midway for the Arcade, Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.
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TIMESTAMPS
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Mortal Kombat is still pretty affordable nowadays. The Genesis version is $6 for the cart, and $9.99 for the manual and box too. Despite being inferior, the SNES version is a bit more, $9.25 and $22.99, respectively.