That Game Rules!

This week we head back to the Gameboy to play a Top 3 All Time Gameboy game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. We’ve got some sweet new mechanics, new power-ups, and the introduction of a certain mustachioed villain. Let’s jump, swim, and fly our way through another Mario adventure here at That Game Rules! 

We also take a fun trip to 1992. You’ve got the NES and SNES, but did you ever get the NCS? Plus, we talk old movies, a Su...

If it doesn’t say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing. Well, we get real today and talk about a top tier 3rd party NES game. Unique vehicles and playstyle, a variety of tracks, plus a popular toy brand to ride off the road with. Nintendo tried to keep this one off the shelves, bunch of bullies... We break down this game, the Game Genie, and a whole lot more on another episode about a high-quality game on a low-quality podcast! 

An episode 65 million years in the making, and no we’re not talking about Jurassic Park. Well, I talk a little Jurassic Park. I freakin’ love Jurassic Park...Anyways. Today's episode is on Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for the N64. A perfect way to showcase the 3D capabilities of the brand-new, shiny Nintendo 64. OK it was more matte grey than shiny, but you get it. This game mixes the prehistoric with futuristic, dinosaurs with aliens, a...

Nintendo. Disney. Capcom. When these 3 get together, it’s usually a pretty good time. Today, we’re taking a magical carpet ride to the 90s and talking about Aladdin for the SNES. I played this game a ton back in the day. We’re gonna break down the game, talk about this Disney classic across multiple systems, and just show Robin Williams some love. So come on down, stop on by, hop a carpet and fly, to another episode of this dumb po...

Time to get weird, time to get crazy, you wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts. Let’s talk the crazy sequel/not-a-sequel that is Super Mario Bros. 2! Spoiler Alert! I love this freaking game. We’ve got a lot of history behind this game. We talk about the legacy of Super Mario Bros. 2 and the mechanics, enemies, themes and music that have stuck with the franchise for decades. Grab a turnip, hop on your magic carpet, and watch out for Phan...

Finally, a Zelda episode! It may not be the Zelda game everyone has played, but it's definitely the game everyone should! I only played this game with the last few years, and I don't know how this one snuck by me. This game has a little bit of everything:

Link to the Past

Ocarina of Time

Wind Waker

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

It's all there just waiting for you. Come join Zelda, Link, and Ezlo (Hey, it's not Navi at least) on a sweet ...

Let’s get back to the NES this week and talk about a sweet Disney platformer. I grew up on all the Disney classics and when you’re a kid, you just wanna play a game with the cartoons you watched. This game delivered. Great sprites, smooth gameplay, and the amazing 8-bit tunes made this game a big seller and favorite rental. There’s no case too big, no case too small, let’s get to it! 

Somehow, we end up in 1990, and I ramble abou...

This week we’re heading back to the Sega Genisis. We’ve got a ship to rebuild if we’re ever going to make it home to planet Funkotron. We’re talking ToeJam and Earl! It’s time to get groovy, bust out some sweet beats, and avoid that crazy lady with the shopping cart. What the funk even is this game??? It’s a time capsule for the 90s! 

Plus, we take a trip to 1991 where I talk about how amazing and family friendly the animatronic ...

Did humanity peak with the N64? Maybe... Well, today we talk Mario Party 1. Grab your joysticks (and Band-aids) because we’ve got mini games to crush and stars to steal! The word “party” in the title is appropriate, because we used to put in hours on this game back in the day. Nintendo does it again, creating a polished franchise that survives multiple systems and decades. Yeah, I’m gushing, listen in and find out why... 

Plus, w...

Step 1: Take Sonic the Hedgehog 

Step 2: Put Sonic on Sega Game Gear 

Step 3: ??? 

Step 4: Profit! 

Sonic 2 was released on the Sega Game Gear as it should have been. A Sega handheld should have games featuring their best mascot. Unfortunately for Sonic, he just wants to go fast. But can you go fast when you can't see where you're going? Let's break this game down and see if we can find where Sega may have missed out on that import...

First you draw a circle, then you play this awesome game! Kirby debuted on the Gameboy, but it took the NES to put this pink puffball into the spotlight. It can be both a tough platformer and an easy fun time, while cranking out some great 8 bit music. Let’s talk Kirby’s Adventure today on That Game Rules! 

Plus, we stop by 1993, or the late 1900’s as it were. We talk about my love of crappy B horror movies, another Blockbuster sto...

Donkey Kong Country is a contender for a top 3 spot on almost every “Best of SNES” list. Featuring stunning 3D rendered graphics, atmospheric music, and captivating gameplay. Nintendo and Rare managed to turn an OG villain into an IP strong enough to lead the launch of their new system over 30 years later. Let’s talk Donkey, Diddy, Cranky and all our other favorite Kongs in a barrel blasting episode of That Game Rules! 

Plus, we st...

Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza! We’re talking TMNT 3: Radical Rescue for the Gameboy. Heroes in a half shell fighting in a mega man style metroidvania? Shut up and take my money! This game was near the end of the Gameboy lifecycle, and it shows in the best ways. Grab some ‘za and let’s look at this classic. Cowabunga dudes! 

Plus, we kick some shell all the way back to 1993 and talk turtlemania. I gu...

Follow me adventurer! Stock up on your potions, grab some mana biscuits, and buff up that raid party because we're heading to Azeroth! What a massive game to attempt to talk about in one episode. This definitely ain’t no Gameboy game here. I attempt to break down this game for some new players talking races, classes, spells, talent trees, professions, and more loot than you can fit in your netherweave pouch. 

We also head back to t...

Kid Chameleon is about as SEGA as SEGA gets. We’re talking leather jackets, sunglasses, hoverboards, and everything else extreme from the 90’s. Kid Chameleon is a solid, challenging 2D platformer with a terrible soundtrack. Also, a hatchet wielding, hockey mask wearing maniac? 

1992 was a great year for cartoons and I get sidetracked talking about X men and the Batman animated series. We also talk more about the mom and dad movies ...

Let’s talk the Blue Bomber today in another episode of That Game Rules! Mega Man II is an amazing NES Classic. We talk Robot Masters, weapons, levels, the freakin MUSIC, and the love the developers put into this game. 

While we’re in 1988 we talk old movies and toys. Did you ever own those crappy Tiger Electronic handhelds? Do you have a list of “mom movies” you like because they were always on in the background?  

And of course, I...

It's Back to the Future meets Secret of Mana! Another hidden gem of the SNES RPG library. We travel to Evermore, where our hero and his best puppy head out for adventure. 

We also stop by 1995 to chat about movies, cartoons, and toys from the 90s. Did you have any Street Sharks growing up? Have you seen a Goofy Movie? Trade in your talons for gemstones and grab a bone for your dog, let's goooooooo!

Let's waste some more time this w...

Grab your baby penguins and toss 'em off a cliff, we're checking out Super Mario 64 this week!

We head back to 1996 and talk movies, shows, games. Then we get into this N64 classic, talking levels, power ups, controls, music. In the end we give this baby some awards and determine if That Game Rules!

What was your favorite level? Is Mario 64 over hyped - or is it the stepping stone needed to get gaming where we are today?

Thanks aga...