Daily Daze: Too Many Games Podcast

After taking a short break, Mr. Pacario returns with some thoughts concerning Dragon Ball Super, the long-awaited revival to the venerable Dragon Ball Z. Is this new series a proper continuation to what made Z so dramatic, epic, and endearing, or is it just the same old, same old? Or worse, does it betray the very foundation that made Z so great? With no preconceptions, Mr. Pacario tries to decide.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Taking a break from everything Dragon Ball, this week we venture back into gaming's domain with a stirring Great Gamer's Quiz. As always, the idea is to score a perfect '10'--or, at least, to beat your friends as a stream of questions are funneled your way. And this time, the theme is music; ten of gaming's top musical scores will soon greet your ears, so...even if you fail miserably, this should still be a bright delight to your ears. Happy listening!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Part 2 of a newb's journey through the bombastic world of Dragon Ball, GT-style! Yes, after hopscotching around Z's greatest moments, it's time to endure its strange off-shoot, a series some love, but many more love to hate. Is GT really so awful? Having no serious attachment to Goku and company beforehand, maybe your humble host can uncover the truth, or at least a compromise between the extremes.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

No gaming talk this week--instead, it's all about Dragon Ball! Or rather, my late entry into the series. That's right, I'm just now really appreciating a show many have adored now for over a generation. So take this episode as you will--a newb sharing his thoughts on an epic he's just beginning to understand...but can't wait to talk about!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Anxious to prove your gamer cred? Need to prove your Nintendo devotion? Desperate to prove your Game Boy expertise? Then behold this handy quiz, designed to let you, gamer extraordinaire, to outshine the rabble with your gaming brilliance. Good luck, and may the pasta be with you!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Collecting miniaturized arcade games has become all the rage as of late, and New Wave Toys with its Replicade line of classic minis has been at the forefront of the movement. Indeed, after a couple of stumbles, the company has just released its latest creation--a remarkable "tinyfied" take on Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition. Is it worth a collector's dollars? Tune in and see!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Time is perhaps a game's greatest enemy--a title once heralded as an "instant classic" or a "perfect 10" can often seem surprisingly average, even lackluster, a mere decade later. So, in this episode, Mr. Pacario picks out some of these games that "haven't aged well" and defends their once good name.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Unlike most art forms and hobbies, gaming is always changing--always caught in a constant state of flux, which can be a good or bad thing. This week, there's a lot of news to unravel concerning Nintendo and some exciting home arcade developments. So, yeah, a double whammy of "Mama Mia!" and "Cowabunga!" awaits ya!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Gaming is perhaps the world's most celebrated hobby today, but once upon a time, most hadn't even seen a video game before. What broke that barrier? Many would claim Pong, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, or Super Mario, but there's another title instrumental to gaming's monstrous success--Taito's Space Invaders. In today's episode, Mr. Pacario examines the crucial influence this one game had on the budding pastime, then cherrypicks its finest sequels.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

'Tis time to test your gaming expertise once again, this time with a Contra-style, machine gun bevy of tricky trivia. In other words, a perfect test while you drive to work, run errands, or are just hanging around bored with your friends. Good luck getting a perfect score, though!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The Dreamcast celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, which means a mountain of memories and some wistful tears for those who know the system well. Hence this brief retrospective, which reminds gamers, one more time, why Sega's final system may well have been its greatest.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

For twenty years, Doug Walsh was the king of his domain, pumping out over 100 video game strategy guides during the course of his illustrious career. And then, like waking from a dream, it was suddenly over--this off-kilter offshoot of the gaming biz had cast its final secret. Now wincing in the aftermath, Mr. Walsh provides a sobering look into the peculiar world that was the strategy guide industry.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

This episode is dedicated to all those who remember blowing into cartridges, fiddling with fussy memory cards, poring over stacks of Nintendo Powers, and completing various other strange, game-related rituals. Yes, for those who remember, this episode will be a sublime flight to the past. And for those who have never touched a cart or written down a password...be prepared to have your minds blown. Check out his occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The Great Gamer's Quiz is back on the attack, tasking would-be enthusiasts to prove their gaming expertise. This time, it's all about sound and chime, asking that players strive to remember the title each beat, voice sample, death note, and cinematic diddy originates. It's a test of memory, rapid recall, and focused listening--the perfect challenge for any individual or group of friends anxious to prove their gaming worth. Have fun!Check out his occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

This week, it's a scattershot blast of gaming news ranging from Mario Maker masterpieces and Nintendo acting naughty to some encouraging early buzz regarding both the Sega Genesis Mini and the second Angry Birds movie. Fortunately, Mr. Pacario is here to make sense of it all.Check out his occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Of all the games in the Zelda franchise, perhaps none contain the same mix of whimsical wonder and tragic, existential dread as the Game Boy's Link's Awakening. Indeed, the game is receiving a Nintendo Switch update for this very reason, but despite packing some plastic, updated graphics, the game seems to be forgetting--or ignoring--what made the original such a standout. Mr. Pacario explores why this newer version may not be the update fans were hoping for.For more about Link's Awakening's wonders and stumbles, check out Pacario's blog right here: https://www.giantbomb.com/profile/pacario/blog/a-useless-reboot-why-the-new-links-awakening-is-a-/131058/ Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Are sequels usually superior, or inferior, to the originals? For film, the latter is usually the sad reality, but with video games...the answer is not always so easy. Indeed, gamers have long argued the respective merits of a number of gaming duologies, from Mega Man 2 and 3 to Pac-Man and his fairest counterpart. And so, Mr. Pacario enters the fray, examining five sets of classic, controversial gaming pairings in hopes of finally settling the timeless question--which game is truly greater?Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Another Great Gamer's Quiz enters the fray, this time to test your musical IQ concerning a random assortment of gaming's greatest hits...well, at least mostly! Can you defame your friends by nailing that perfect score, or rather, will you only disgrace yourself? 'Tis time to find out! Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Konami has finally unveiled, in full, its upcoming mini console, and the news is both good and bad depending on one's perspective. Mr. Pacario analyzes what's known about the system so far--especially that line-up of "fifty" games--to see whether this really is the sweet machine for which fans have always dreamed. (Second upload due to an error in the original version.)Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

While gaming has seen great changes in the 21st century, perhaps the hobby's greatest milestone came from the outside--in other words, YouTube. No other platform has connected gamers, raised controversies, highlighted the obscure, and been the bane of developer and "professional" journalist alike than the Google-owned network. Indeed, the service is a retro-maven's delight, with almost too many gaming channels and personalities to sift through. But no worries! Mr. Pacario is here to share his own fave YouTube celebrities and indie journos!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music