Ben recently attended the 2024 Portland Retro Game Expo to host a booth featuring the PC-FX. We discuss PRGE attendees' reactions to the PC-FX. (more…)
Phantasy Star Online is an iconic title in early online console gaming. But a small menu added between versions unleashed the player's capabilities. (more…)
Phantasy Star Online played a massive role in popularizing online console games at the turn of the century. However, I often struggle to convey its…
Licensed games, especially those aimed at kids, are easy to dismiss and ignore as a traditional game player. However, Princess Poki helped me see the…
In this episode we discuss Sparkling Feather, an SRPG/TRPG for the PC-FX with a large and diverse cast. Your relationship with them and their trust…
Respectful game criticism can be tough, especially when being critical. Alex Fraioli recently had to walk that line when creating a video criticizing the narratives…
I talk with SnowyAria about our shared interest in "Bad" and "Kusoge" titles, including what makes them worth playing and loving. (more…)
Fan Translations exploded. I talk to Matt La France, a 20-year veteran, about why he got involved, how the scene developed, and his future outlook.…
The Xeno series has a long history, going back 25 years. What’s connected across the 10+ games? Where can you start without being lost? What…
This episode features Vinnk from Famicom Dojo! We discuss the evolution of the PC-FX aftermarket in Japan and how the pricing and availability of hardware…