Daily Daze: Too Many Games Podcast

Super Mario Maker 2 is out, but... without Super Mario Bros. 2! What?! Indeed, the beloved dark horse of the franchise is nowhere to be found in Nintendo's newly released sandbox. To better lament its absence, Mr. Pacario is dedicating this latest edition of The Great Gamer's Quiz to everything Mario 2. Can you nail that perfect score? It won't be easy...Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Forget emulation! How about miniaturization? Indeed, there's a company called Numskull dedicated to preserving that endangered species known as the arcade cab via perfect, immaculate miniature. With Pac-Man already released and several more machines on their way, the arcades of yore are fast returning, albeit in tinier form! Mr. Pacario takes a look at this upcoming line of pristine collectibles.Numskull's line of "Quarter Arcades" can be found here: http://www.numskull.com/quarter-arcades/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 gaming systems of today might pack plenty of power, but they definitely lack some of the quirky personality and experimental spirit that made their predecessors so memorable. Feeling wistful, Mr. Pacario glances back at the previous generation, wondering why so many of its creative ideas were ultimately left to wither.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Like The Lord of the Rings and A Game of Thrones, The Legend of Zelda series has its own legion of fans who adore it with an almost religious intensity. Indeed, do you belong amongst the throngs of these true believers, or rather, are you just a passing pretender? The Great Gamer's Quiz holds the answer! It's just like yanking the Master Sword, but in podcast form!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Limited Run Games is a noble enterprise, existing to preserve digital-only games by converting them into physical form. And collectors everywhere were pleased...for a while. Yet, growing claims of greedy profiteering and poor customer service has robbed the company of its original prestige. Are things really as bad as they seem? Mr. Pacario analyzes the situation, offering his own unique take on the once righteous startup. Check out Pacario's blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to String Player Gamer (https://www.youtube.com/user/mangdiws) and Smooth McGroove (https://www.youtube.com/user/SmoothMcGroove) for their respective acapella pieces!Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music.

Everyone says gaming is more than just pretty graphics, and they're right! It's all about the music, too. Indeed, most of history's greatest games are accompanied by some terrific, unforgettable scores. In this episode, we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with a musical medley of gaming's wondrous past.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

'Twas a big week in gaming--Nintendo finally shows off its upcoming Super Mario Maker 2, revealing all sorts of goodies, while Sega does the same with its Genesis Mini, unveiling another slew of awesome titles. Although very different products, they're both wonderful explorations of gaming's past. Mr. Pacario ponders the promise of both.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Welcome to another edition of The Great Gamer's Quiz, that zesty test of everything gaming. Are you anxious to prove your gamer's prowess over your friends? Have a hankering for video game history? Simply bored on the way to work? Then this test is for you! May you make the gaming gods proud.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Those who collect video games understand all too well the intrinsic pains and pleasures that come with the hobby. Indeed, as vintage games seep deeper into the past--and the number of folk seeking them grows and grows--forming that "perfect" collection can prove both a pricey and intimidating endeavor. Hopefully, these sixteen tips will help collectors great and small to finally procure their own holy grails. Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover musicThanks to Zuntata for the Darius remix!

Today, video games are both the world's most popular pastime and most ubiquitous art form. But long ago, the future of gaming wasn't so certain. Indeed, back during the Crash of '83, many considered the medium passé and even dead. What saved the art that everyone now takes for granted? Many things, but one more than any other: the advent of the scrolling screen. Mr. Pacario explores this magical revolution.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 Great Gamer's Quiz returns, here to help you prove your superiority to all those "lesser" and "so-called" gamers out there. This time, players must survive twenty questions spread over four rapid-fire rounds, each containing its own tricky theme. It's a test for the ages...and a pretty fun one, too!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Is Nintendo the King of Creativity? Depends on the series! 3-D Mario games are filled with life and wonder, but the plumber's 2-D outings are decidedly less ambitious. Will the Big N ever give fans the great, 2-D Mario masterpiece they've been pining for since the '90s? Mr. Pacario ponders the situation.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Finally, The Great Gamer's Quiz returns, testing your gaming cred as you drive to work, eat a burger, or run laps at the gym. There's more to life than just Mario, indeed, and these questions will reveal just how much you actually know about the platforming genre, and really, about the hobby itself. The gaming gods are watching; do you deserve a spot at their table?Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Over the past decade, gamers were treated to some of the best portable gaming the industry had to offer in the form of the slick n' powerful Playstation Vita, and the magical, graphical trickery of the Nintendo 3DS. Sadly, the former is being phased out while the latter isn't far behind. In homage to both, this show's goal is to highlight the best titles each platform has to offer. Note: Due to some technical snafus, the audio is not at its usual optimum quality. Apologies!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The indie scene is huge amongst gamers now. But long before the term "indie" was coined, there was a similar movement; known as "Homebrew," these talented folks are still creating incredible titles for dead or ancient systems. Here, Mr. Pacario checks out the amazing NESMaker, which allows anyone to be a game developer, and Champ Games, one of the most talented developers in the Homebrew biz!Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario NESMaker can be found here: http://www.thenew8bitheroes.com/Champ Games can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/champdotgames/Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover musicUpdate: LGR's CHAMProgramming episode is about eight minutes long.

Nintendo has long flirted with VR technologies, its most notorious attempt being the fascinating "not quite portable, not quite VR" Virtual Boy machine. And now, Nintendo is trying again with its equally quirky Labo VR line of products. Will this end in similar failure? Mr. Pacario explores the history of Virtual Reality itself to find out.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The Great Gamer's Quiz returns in this bite-sized quiz to test one's knowledge, and ears, regarding some of history's greatest shoot 'em ups and their respective soundtracks. Indeed, any self-respecting gamer and/or shooter fan should be able to identify a least some the iconic pieces within. Will you prevail...or fail?Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Mr. Pat Contri, known in video game circles as "Pat the NES Punk," has a new book approaching, and it's a doozy! A catalogue of every SNES game ever released in the West, it's a stunning Nintendo tribute with engaging articles, pictures, retrospectives, celebrity pieces, and some cool surprises. Indeed, it might be the greatest book of its kind. And guess what, yours truly, Mr. Pacario, is a contributor! Check out a preview here, then go to the Kickstarter page for even more details: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/contricode/super-nintendo-library-guide-book-of-all-800-snes?ref=discovery_recommendationsCheck out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The legendary Link's Awakening is being remade for the Switch, while the Wii U's great success--Super Mario Maker--gets a sequel packing even more zany features. Excellent news, right? Well, probably...but here's why fans of the originals have reason to be a little worried.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Nintendo, Nintendo, Nintendo...why doesn't Sega get more love? In this edition of The Great Gamer's Quiz, we pay our respects to the other side, testing the love and knowledge of both casual and hardcore fans alike. Only the truest of disciples will nab that perfect score.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/PacarioThanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music