Super Nintendo Exploration Squad

The Book of Megadrive Arrives again with a Halloween SPOOKTACULAR. Instead of playing the game we said we were going to, we decided to make a quick fun Halloween episode that imploded under the weight of the game being too goddamn weird.This is the second attempt.What we thought was a half finished piece of garbage turned out to be a sprawling maze of Completely Original Evil Circus imagery, with puzzles and mysteries that are still not completely known to us. There’s no game we’ve ever played quite like this one. Come with us we brave this circus, this...Nightmare Circus if you will. It’s a ghoulishly good time except when it’s a total pain in the neck like a vampire bite. [Additional Halloween Joke Here].Topics discussed include Shrug’s Lecture on Carl May pt 1, Maggot Tubes, What’s on Ramona’s Mind, Ambulatory Table Saws, What Ever Happened to Tim Burton, a wide array of Jacks, Puppetry, Creepypastas, U-Program Technology, and much much more!Starring @false_city, ramona_lf, @shrugopolis, and @automatictige

Can you believe it? We're frickin back.In this episode, we talk about fairy wives and how we love them, why dragons don't have arms, horny cannibalism, lettuce demons, and phallic platforming obstacles. Oh, and King of Demon/Majuuou.Starring: AutomaticTiger, Closed, Shrug, Stavekoff, Tulpa and VastleCania. And stay tuned to the very end for a guest appearance from Rudie!!

Vastlecania gives the Megadrivers their toughest job yet: talking about a very simple arcade game for longer than it would take to play through the dang thing.Fortunately, Bonanza Bros also turns out to be one of the better games we’ve played on the cast so far. This is a breezy episode of heroic crime capers, close calls, and childhood nostalgia.Topics Discussed include: The ethics of clonecest, Z-Axis abuse, Mario’s religion, dirigibles, people made of plastic, Andre the Giant, pyramids, arcade games vs ARCADE games, and Tumblr role-play blogs.Featuring the Megadriving of: @Automatictiger, Notbov, @Ramona_lf @shrugopolis, and @VastleCania

The book of Megadrive opens on Devilish: The Next Possession! Yet another entry in the crowded dark fantasy action adventure breakout/pinball hybrid genre. Yeah, we know, ANOTHER ONE? This game inspired more rage than any other game on the cast so far somehow.In it we discuss male nudity in statuary, etymology of gender in the mandragora, hateful blue orbs, topping, cornbusting, Awesome Possum, scrotal trees, and much more.Starring: AutomaticTiger, Notbov, Shrug Ramona, and Vastlecania!

VastleCania was in the woods without phone service, and Somebody (cough rudie cough also tiger) decided to abuse their power and record a podcast about...an NES game???? What the heck.I haven't even listened to this yet so I have no idea what's going to happen. I guess it's about Mission Impossible on the NES, I think Rudie edited it?? I have been told it stars Automatic Tiger, Bachelor, Rudie, Shrug, and Tulpa. The first five minutes were really good!! <3

The Book of Megadrive opens on the final original installment in Westone’s Wonder Boy series. Fantasy, adventure, conveyor belts, and fat cat-birds abound in this late 16-bit era gem. And you get to play as a girl too!In this episode we discuss: Killer Mike, Fat Bird Cats, Zoroastrianism, The Campbellian Monomyth, Funky Jumping, A Major Improvement to Shadow of the Colossus, why the queen has a room full of body builders, where the hell the IV comes from “Monster World IV”, and much more.Starring Automatic Tiger (@automatictiger), Ramona (@lonelyfrontier), Shrug (@shrugopolis), Stavekoff, and Tulpa (@memorioustulpa). With a special appearance from VastleCania (@VastleCania) and contributions from Notbov!

In this episode, we talk about destroying balls, delicious buns, Search Engine Optimization for bathrooms, and neo-piz. Oh, and TaeKwon-DoTaekwondo is a Super Famicom title that was released exclusively in Japan and South Korea in 1994. The game is based around the Korean martial art of Taekwondo, featuring realistic techniques, such as kicking people in the balls until they fall over. It features nineteen fighters with their own special moves, and players are also given the option of creating their own custom fighters. The game can be played in either Japanese or Korean.Starring: Automatic Tiger, Haché, Ramona, Rudie, Shrug, and Tulpa.

The radical Megadrivers return to discuss a true hidden gem of a Tactics RPG! Langrisser 2!Learn all about careful positioning, deliciously colorful graphics, a fantastic soundtrack, demonic swords and...the Master of Breasts.This one gets a little horny, y’all.Starring Notbov, Ramona, Tulpa, and Automatic Tiger.

The signal lit up the sky - a newly discovered prototype SNES game was released! The SNEXploration crew is on the case and ready to fill your earholes with our regular blend of criticism, trivia, and garbage that nobody should ever be subjected to.Atmosfear is a prototype game released in 2019, but developed in 1994, based on the VHS Board Game series Nightmare/Atmosfear. It's a platformer where an asshole interrupts you for no reason and makes weird stuff happen. And we played the heck out of it!Starring: Automatic Tiger, Cassie Mewn, OneSecondBefore, Shrug, Tulpa, and VastleCania

In this episode, we discuss Sean Connery as Gandalf, the horniness of wizards, poop, and committing acts of violence. Oh, and Troddlers.Troddlers is best described as Lemmings meets Solomon's Key - guide tiny stupid Troddlers towards the exit by placing and removing blocks of various flavors. It features 100 single player levels and 50 co-op  levels, plus a completely unexplored War mode. Starring: Rudie, Shrug, Tulpa, AutomaticTiger, and VastleCania

In this episode, we discuss the terrible consequences of comic book crossover movies, getting kicked in the balls at a Chick Fil-A, Danny Glover's huge pants, and the true strength of owls. Oh, and Alien vs. Predator.The Alien vs. Predator we're talking about is the first of FOUR video games about predators hunting aliens, although they are all completely unrelated and made my different companies. This game is what can loosely be called a Beat-Em-Up. You play as the predator and utterly destroy as many xenomorphs as possible using a large array of moves, such as Punch, Kick, and Laser.Starring Automatic Tiger, OneSecondBefore, Shrug, Tulpa, and VirtualClint

In this premier episode of The Book of Megadrive, our team of radical mega drivers explores a previously uncharted frontier: Sega. Our first intrepid adventure is licensed action game Exo Squad, based on the cult ‘classic’ cartoon of the same name.In this episode we discuss space racism in cartoons for children, Martian labor rights, time crime, birthing chambers, motion sickness, high-top fades, and of course, pressing left to crouch.Starring: Automatic Tiger, Meauxdal, Ramona, Rudie and Shrug!

In this episode, we discuss the flatulent origins of the band Hawkwind, the socioeconomic implications of race-based fantasy games (again), dreaming of Taylor Swift, and the joy of spreadsheets. Oh, and Wizardry I-II-III - Story of Llylgamyn.Wizardry is an ancient dungeon crawling game, and the re-release we played was a JP-only downloadable compilation of the first three! It is actually relatively straightforward other than its bizarre origins!Starring: Automatic Tiger, Meauxdal, Shrug, Tulpa, and VirtualClint. With a brief and wonderful guest appearance by Ramona. 

In this EXTRA SPECIAL episode, we sit down around a table somewhere in the United States and talk about a video game. In person! We're all there! We discuss environmental woes of birds, snow facsimilies of forgotten masters, how much we love Shrug, and mayonnaise. Oh, and Vs. Collection.Vs. Collection is a multi-tap minigame collection released only in Japan. There are 4 games and at least one of us liked each of them. Except Egg Game. We do not talk about Egg Game.Starring: Meauxdal, OneSecondBefore, nocode, Automatic Tiger, Shrug, Tulpa, and the inescapable VirtualClint. And there's a surprise at the end that...you're just not gonna believe.

In this very special Halloween episode (OOPS), we play Shrug's game choice, Demon's Crest! But in the meantime, we also talk about the importance of formation in ancient warfare; the kabbalistic tree of life and its inversion, the demon tree of...death; Lacan; Beyblade; and demon dick.Starring: Shrug, AutomaticTiger, OneSecondBefore, Tulpa, Sakurina, and VirtualClint

In this episode, we talk about the Dallas of Japan, slap fighting, the His Girl Friday licensed platformer, and Gimli. Oh, and Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures.Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures is a licensed platformer and the first game to have a truly unanimous opinion from all cast members. Guest hosted by Rudie, host of Hinge Problems, another Selectbutton Gaiden podcast,Starring: Shrug, Tulpa, AutomaticTiger, Bachelor, and Ramona.

Sorry for the long break, folks!!! Clint just sold and then bought a house, and is also the only editor, so this episode (recorded in late August) is just now coming out! Wow! Next episode should be out soon too.In this episode we discuss dumb ways to die in medieval Europe, Birthdays, horny anime, and what it's like to be attacked by a group of angry clerks. Oh, and Daikaijuu Monogatari.Daikaijuu Monogatari is a JRPG in the mold of Dragon Quest. It was released only in Japan, but we played the (slightly tainted by right wing politics) English translation released in 2015! This sure is a game!!!Starring Automatic Tiger, Shrug, Stavekoff,  Tulpa, and VirtualClint

Surprise! It's another episode. I hope you're prepared for us to talk about Gundam, being boiled alive, historical gundams, portugues missionaries, racist gundams, and Michael Bay. Oh, and Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu.Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu is a platformer/mech action/minigame collection/brawler that does a bit of...well, everything. The Japan only sequel to Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, released in 1993, and...yeah, we loved it.Starring: AutomaticTiger, Bachelor, Sakurina, Shrug, Tulpa, and VirtualClintKoto music played about halfway through can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImvrPNHVTl8

In this episode, we discuss the short and hazardous road to becoming a dictator, the REAL reason Tamagotchi left their home planet, the best virtual pets that don't exist, and organic soccer balls. Oh, and Tamagotchi Town.Starring Automatic Tiger, Bachelor, OneSecondBefore, Shrug, Tulpa, and VirtualClint.Links:The Tamaogotchu music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5WsyN3GWUg&t=0s&list=PLtzBqajn4vZvzfp00IqA0WdWl9L7I5YSt&index=4And here's the whole video it came from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjdviZ8-lLc&t=0s&list=PLtzBqajn4vZvzfp00IqA0WdWl9L7I5YSt&index=5The Onahole Tamagotchi nobody has documented: https://twitter.com/BachelorSoft/status/1023653984035323904The Swan Song gundamgotchi episode we discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HncoAK8qRlgJapanese Tamagotchi animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtHSuELsc0&index=6&t=0s&list=PLtzBqajn4vZvzfp00IqA0WdWl9L7I5YSt

Oops! It's been a month and no podcast, wow. Well, here we are again, discussing Joshi, the Shakespearean aspirations of one Keanu Reeves, working yourself to death, and Bachelor's new idol youtube series. Oh, and Bishoujo Wrestler Retsuden - Blizzard Yuki Rannyuu!! Starring Bachelor, nocode, Tulpa, VirtualClint and new guest Ramona!Here's the fansite I mentioned around 1:05: https://web.archive.org/web/20070108042639/http://mywebpages.comcast.net:80/arwinn/bgw/index.htmlThe song used during the Salaryman Corner was Fastest Man on Earth by Jahzzar. It is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.