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Masterpiece? SotC is video game art that challenges modern video games and asks questions that remain unanswered. How far is too far? A super Metroid SNES and a rare Nintendo GameCube game on Auction Alert. My PS4 "library" is growing evermore... https://shmuplations.com/shadowofthecolossus/

I finally sit down and play my first FF game WHICH is NOT a Final Fantasy game at all and is actually the start of the Mana series. I played the original Gameboy version and found it to be a surprising delight. Ubisoft is broke and now they have cancelled Prince of Persia Sands of Time! Project Bernard is leaked by a notabler source (whatever that means) but I add my speculation to the mix. On Auction Alert, a look at a few of the MANY Nintendo 3DS XL listings commanding Switch prices.

The first game in the "year of the Sequel" is Sega's sophmore entry of the blue blur! I finally unlock Super Sonic and find it to be a hindrance after hours of playing the special stages of the Emerald Hill Zone! Stewart Cheifet of the public television tech series The Computer Chronicles passed away and I reflect on the show and how it has influenced the podcast and modern media. I despise the term "boomer shooters" after playing another one on the PS1 Long Box livestream. Some holy grail retro consoles are up for grabs on Auction Alert!

2025 brought many things including Switch 2 and the long awaited sequels of Silksong and Metroid Prime 4. 2025 was the year of the retro Dreamcast AND the not so retro PS4. Also had some wonderful guests on the podcast and found the Wipeout series, which has become GAME OF THE YEAR! 2026 looks to be a year of sequels and more long box game collecting!

Finally doing a deep dive on the Zelda clone for the Sega Genesis that has the look but not the feel of Link to the Past. While there is time travel and cutting grass, the game stresses themes of humanity and ecology. Join me and Corona on a hack and slash that is at times frustrating and sometimes downright bad. At least it has a good soundtrack... Finding a copy of Soleil or Ragnacenty on eBay will set you back a couple paychecks on Auction Alert. https://shmuplations.com/shrortcuts/

I sat down with the Switch HD remake of the 2011 capstone in the Zelda franchise before the open world entries. Gone were the motion controls, but the controls still require precision. It's a bright beautiful world of Skyloft, with a watercolor aesthetic I don't much care for. https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/zelda-skyward-sword/6/4/

It's been 40 episodes since i first discovered what Parasite Eve was and am finally getting around to playing it. Unfortunately, it has me scratching my head, a term I use repeatedly, much like "mitochondria" and other unspeakable terms concerning male reproductive organs in this 1998 action RPG. A 150th episode podcast retrospective where I get to say sesquicentennial! Six jobs and countless games later, I'm still here talking retro video games!

Featuring a PS1 long box racing game with an alternative soundtrack for the alternative generation of the 90s. A game that has it's roots in Mario Kart and the electronic music of Great Britain. But after reading the manual, i end up spending twice the costr of the game to buy a controller that has a few hiccups. Auction alert features the sequel as well as some long box games that caught my eye. patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Introduction of the new "Going Long" Segment talking about game collecting It's strike three for the Dreamcast as I delve into ANOTHER action RPG that falls short and for once, I actually wished they had made the game a full on RPG! If you are searching for a Dreamcast though, there are numerous possibilities on the ShopGoodwills including the case and mahual for a REAL RPG!

My first foray into 3D Mario video games began with Super Mario 64 but finding it unplayable, I delved into Super Mario Sunshine. This comes coincidentally during the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise. Samus is riding a motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4... I'm locked out of my car causing me to purchase a video game out of guilt and thanks to Catridges Galore!

I blew the dust off the Dreamcast to play Shadow Man and ended up disappointed with technical difficulties that the game presented. Despite being a Metroidvania, I just ended up going in circles and completely stopped playing altogether. A sealed copy of Flashback is available but you will need a small loan, even with one cent shipping. Don't drink the water in Wisconsin... https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/07/shadow-man-review patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

After five years, I finally played and completed the last of the 2D side scrolling Metroid adventures. However, the game put me at the mercy of handheld gaming on a Nintendo 2DS, which is an ergonomic nightmare. Fallout season 2 trailer dropped and i am excited The Patreon is free when you click this link... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

After talking with Super Nicktendo, I decide to see what they hype is about to see why Silent Hill costs $200. My first survival horror game ends badly and leaves me wondering how a remake is going to turn out. There are copies of SH available on Auction Alert but be prepared to break the piggy bank!

Two Consoles journeys to the flea markets of Baltimore once again in search of video games.  In his quest, he comes across a copy of Gradius III, though he has no SNES to play it on... Meanwhile, in Joppatowne, a rare treasure awaits as Jackson searches for an elusive copy of Metroid Samus Returns...

On "Between the Headphones," I talk with Nick from the YouTube channel Super Nicktendo about the retro video game market, collecting, physical media and golf! On Auction Alert, a WATA sealed graded game comes up on ShopGoodwill... What is value when talking about retro video games? ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate