Ultra 64 : Wii Universe (Steve Guntli)
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| 02 Jul 2022 | Terraria / Steamworld Collection | 00:52:27 | |
Can you dig it? This week, we're playing two hit indie games that center all around the moving of dirt! Firstly, we're playing TERRARIA, a 2D MINECRAFT clone that is one of the 10 best-selling games of all time! Then, we're playing STEAMWORLD COLLECTION, a compilation of two games, STEAMWORLD DIG and STEAMWORLD HEIST, that might just become your new small-scale favorites. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Wii Sports Club / Rabbids Land | |||
| 29 Feb 2020 | Mike Piazza's Strike Zone / Triple Play 2000 / Bottom of the 9th (with Dan Reese) | 01:11:17 | |
Whether you're a baseball fan or a baseball hater, rejoice! Because this week we're talkin' baseball for the very last time! Dan Reese joins us to dig in to GT's MIKE PIAZZA'S STRIKE ZONE, EA's TRIPLE PLAY 2000, and Konami's BOTTOM OF THE 9TH! Plus, the great home run record chase of 1998, and an amazing letter from a listener in the heart of the coronavirus outbreak! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
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| 05 Feb 2022 | Need For Speed: Most Wanted U / Fast & Furious: Showdown / Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver | 00:58:50 | |
Racing games were a dime a dozen on the Nintendo 64, but they're a rare treat on the Wii U, and this week we're playing three of them! Firstly, we're playing the AAA racing adventure NEED FOR SPEED: MOST WANTED; then, it's all about family as we saddle up with FAST & FURIOUS: SHOWDOWN; finally, we're breaking out the interlocking orange tracks to play the multi-vehicle stunt racer HOT WHEELS: WORLD'S BEST DRIVER! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Madden NFL 13 | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | Call of Duty: Black Ops II / Call of Duty: Ghosts | 00:59:32 | |
This week we're cracking into one of the biggest series of all time, the unstoppable juggernaut that is Activision's CALL OF DUTY! The series has been dominating sales charts and online bandwidth for years, but for those of us who tune in and out of the series, is there still anything to recommend from the earlier generation? We'll find out this week as we play CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II and it's sequel, CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE shipping with promo code UNIVERSE at manscaped.com! #ad #manscapedad Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Jeopardy! / Wheel of Fortune | |||
| 03 Jul 2021 | Wii Fit U | 01:00:01 | |
This week, the Sweaty Boyz are playing are playing a fitness game... on the hottest day in our state's history! What perfect timing! We're busting out the old Balance Board to play WII FIT U, the follow-up to one of Nintendo's biggest hits of all time! We put the game through it's paces and try out it's nerdy new Fit Meter pedometer while trying not to pass out from the heat! It's a fun one this week y'all. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! / Finn & Jake Investigations | |||
| 25 Jun 2022 | LEGO City Undercover / LEGO The Hobbit / LEGO The Lego Movie Videogame / LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (with Neal Crow) | 01:00:17 | |
We've played a lot of LEGO games on this series, and today we're fitting the final bricks into place! Neal Crow returns to the show to help us talk about a random roundup of LEGO games. First, we're playing the fast and funny cop comedy LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER. Then, we're playing three movie adaptations, one based on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT trilogy, another based on STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, and finally we're closing it out in-house with the adaptation of THE LEGO MOVIE! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Terraria / Steamworld Collection | |||
| 04 Sep 2021 | Minecraft: Wii U Edition / Minecraft: Story Mode | 01:14:39 | |
We're covering a ton of ground this week; we're discussing nothing less than the biggest game of all time, and we've rarely been more out of our depth! MINECRAFT is a sensation unlike anything else in gaming history, but our intrepid hosts have almost no experience with the block-busting blockbuster, so we've tagged in an actual 9-year-old to help us get our bearings. Plus, we're looking at the Telltale Games adventure MINECRAFT: STORY MODE, a star-studded interactive movie set in the MINECRAFT universe! It's gonna be a fun one, y'all! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Twitch: twitch.tv/ultra64podcast Next week's episode: StarFox Zero/ StarFox Guard | |||
| 28 Dec 2019 | F1 Pole Position 64 / F1 World Grand Prix / Monaco Grand Prix / Indy Racing 2000 | 00:53:49 | |
This week, we're doffing our monocles and stepping into the high-glamour world of Formula 1 racing! We're quenching our need for speed with three F1 racers, F1 POLE POSITION 64, MONACO GRAND PRIX, and F1 WORLD GRAND PRIX, as well as it's American cousin, INDY RACING 2000! Learn the very truncated history of the high-cost, high-risk world of F1 racing, and thrill as we struggle to tell these games apart! Also, check us out on this week's episode of VIDJAGAME APOCALYPSE, where we join the guys for their GAME OF THE YEAR discussion! Find it wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Superman | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | ZombiU | 01:01:09 | |
Crank up your flashlights and keep your cricket bats at the ready, because this week we're travelling to foggy London to take on the zombie apocalypse with Ubisoft's ZOMBIU! This launch game set out to be Ubi's Wii U killer app, and uses the GamePad in some of the most creative ways we've seen so far; do the game's ambitious survival mechanics make it memorable, or is this just one more for the zombie horde? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Paper Mario: Color Splash | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | Funky Barn | 00:44:08 | |
We were prepared to bring you some MADDEN football action in time for the Super Bowl, but our game disc had different plans, so we've pulled the ultimate audible. Instead of high-impact gridiron action, we're going down to the farm with the goofy sim FUNKY BARN! While we're going in with zero preparation and no research, we try to capture the essence nonetheless. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Angry Birds Trilogy / Angry Birds Star Wars | |||
| 04 Jul 2020 | Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside / Fox Sports College Hoops '99 / NBA Courtside 2 with Kobe Bryant | 01:07:30 | |
This week we're playing the very last of our basketball games on the N64! We're looking at Nintendo's blockbuster NBA COURTSIDE series, and Fox's much less accomplished COLLEGE HOOPS 99! We dig into the history of Nintendo's partnership with L.A. Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, look into the complicated history of college sports games, and enjoy some fantastic letters from all over the world! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Rocket: Robot on Wheels | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | BONUS: Mortal Kombat, Part 1 | 00:52:41 | |
Happy New Year! As a special bonus to celebrate our flawless victory over 2021, here's part one of our new Ultra 64 DD series on the MORTAL KOMBAT series. In this episode, we're covering the first 4 arcade classics, and the seismic cultural impact they had on the early 90s and beyond. To hear the rest of the series, as well as more than 100 more episodes on everything from METROID to LEGACY OF KAIN, sign up at patreon.com/ultra64pod! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Twitter: @ultra64podcast Instagram: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2020 | Mario Party 3 (with Dan Reese, Rosie Crow, and Nicole Vettese) | 01:17:52 | |
We fought through global pandemics and skies choked with ash, but we still managed to squeeze out a socially-distanced four-player session of MARIO PARTY 3! Take that! We're joined once again by our favorite party people Dan Reese, Rosie Crow, and Nicole Vettese as we play through one of the series' most divisive titles, a game that made a lot of big changes that haven't returned since. Plus, Nicole takes us through the clever new Dual Mode, and we discuss the overwhelming cuteness of a little guy named Tumble. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: 007: The World Is Not Enough | |||
| 30 Apr 2022 | Injustice: Gods Among Us / LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes /LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham | 01:01:47 | |
We're assembling heroes this week in every sense of the word! This week, we're closing the loop on both BATMAN and MORTAL KOMBAT by playing some games that highlight the best of both. First, the NetherRealm-developed fighting game INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, where DC heroes and villains throw down in a MK-esque battle royale! Then, we're checking back in with the LEGO series for two of the Caped Crusader's best selling titles, LEGO BATMAN 2 and 3! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Guitar Hero Live | |||
| 13 May 2020 | BONUS: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (with Jordan Collins) | 00:54:18 | |
Surprise! Courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Jordan Collins, this week we're talking about MARIO KART 8 DELUXE, the biggest (and best?) iteration of MARIO KART to date! Jordan joins us to talk about the evolution of the series and walk us through our very first online races! Plus: piranha plant cops-and-robbers! The sad fate of the Wii U! And racing that literally drives us up the wall! If you want to join us to talk about any game of your choice, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up at the Superstar tier! Slots are limited, so act fast! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod
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| 26 Feb 2022 | Super Smash Bros. For Wii U | 01:09:44 | |
One of Nintendo's biggest franchises is back, and while the name may be clunky, the thrills are real. We played SUPER SMASH BROS. FOR WII U, the game that expanded the series onto multiple platforms and made the series a sort of living Hall of Fame museum! We dig deep on the features and gameplay, mess with the ridiculous number of control options, and see if we can make a convincing argument for this game over ULTIMATE. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Planes / Planes: Fire and Rescue / Cars 3: Driven to Win | |||
| 15 Oct 2022 | Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD | 00:58:49 | |
Hop into the King of Red Lions and hoist your sails, because this week we're playing one of the most beloved games in one of the most beloved series of all time! LEGEND OF ZELDA: WIND WAKER HD is a completely remastered edition of the 2003 GameCube game, featuring a gorgeous native 1080p transition and some subtle but welcome changes to the overall gameplay. While the original game was derided for it's bold new cartoon art style, it's gone on to enjoy a long life as a fan favorite. We're finding out how well this one has held up over the years, and why it might be one of the best arguments yet to dust off your Wii U. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Darksiders / Darksiders II | |||
| 09 Nov 2019 | 1080 Snowboarding / Twisted Edge Extreme Snowboarding / Big Mountain 2000 | 00:59:03 | |
Time to get wicked gnarly, brahs, because this week we're shredding the slopes with Midway's TWISTED EDGE EXTREME SNOWBOARDING, South Peak's BIG MOUNTAIN 2000, and Nintendo's first-party smash hit, 1080 SNOWBOARDING! We dig into the history of "snurfing," explore the surprisingly exclusive snowboarding video game genre, and test our knowledge of 90's snowboarding slang! And don't forget, our Patreon is live NOW, with one exclusive bonus episode ready to go and another one launching this week! Sign up now at patreon.com/ultra64pod! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Blast Corps
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| 12 Dec 2020 | NHL '99 / NHL Blades of Steel '99 | 01:00:21 | |
It's a momentous day here on Ultra 64: after three years, we're finally finished with sports games on the Nintendo 64! This week, we play our last two ice hockey games, EA's NHL '99 and Konami's NHL BLADES OF STEEL '99! We look back on the hockey highlights of 1999, say goodbye to the digitized representation of the Great One, and have another suite of awesome listener letters! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: South Park: Chef's Luv Shack | |||
| 21 Mar 2020 | Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 01:14:24 | |
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Morphin' Time! This week, we're digging in to the world of POWER RANGERS, and we're joined by two new friends from Australia to help us tell our Zords from our Putties! Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway (from THE SIMPSONS INDEX and THRONE OF GAMES podcasts) join us to look back on the legitimate phenomenon that was POWER RANGERS, and play one of the more infamous games on the system, POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE. Does it live down to it's reputation or are there some coins of power to be found? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth / Asteroids Hyper 64 | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | BONUS: The Kid Icarus Trilogy (with Elliot Jay O’Neill) | 01:03:53 | |
We've reached the very last episode of Bonus 64, and we're closing it out by playing an unheralded Nintendo series with one of our favorite friends and supporters! Elliot Jay O'Neill is back to discuss the KID ICARUS series! From it's origins as one of the earliest NES games to it's long-delayed revival on the 3DS, old Pit has had a fascinating trajectory over the last nearly 40 years. We're playing the infamously tough original, it's Game Boy sequel OF MYTHS AND MONSTERS, and the strange and ambitious 3DS launch title KID ICARUS: UPRISING! Prepare for amazing 3D shooting and some serious hand cramps! This marks the last of our Patreon-supported bonus episodes, but we still have more than 200 bonus eps available for just $5 a month at Patreon.com/ultra64pod! We want to thank Elliot and all of our Patrons once again for all the amazing support over the years! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Instagram: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2020 | V-Rallly Edition '99 / Roadsters / Rally Challenge 2000 | 01:02:09 | |
It's everyone's favorite, a trio of random racing games! We played V-RALLY EDITION 99, ROADSTERS, and RALLY CHALLENGE 2000, three largely unremarkable racing games that nonetheless gave us an opportunity to learn about the insane sport that is rally racing! Plus, we got some amazing discussion questions from listeners to help us fill the time! And next week, we'll be playing one of the N64's biggest titles, SUPER SMASH BROS! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Super Smash Bros. | |||
| 08 Feb 2020 | Virtual Chess 64 / Virtual Pool 64 | 01:07:44 | |
This week on the show, we're doffing our smoking jackets and retiring to the parlor for some fine brandy, rich cigars, and games of gentlemanly temperament. Which is to say, we played VIRTUAL CHESS 64 and VIRTUAL POOL 64! Discover shockingly ugly graphics! Bizarrely terrible cameras! And pretty good versions of their respective games? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: V-Rally 99 / Roadsters / Rally Challenge 2000 | |||
| 23 May 2020 | Body Harvest (with Mikel Reparaz) | 00:56:12 | |
Fans of GRAND THEFT AUTO, get ready to meet the granddaddy of 3D sandbox games! This week, we're playing BODY HARVEST, the influential early open-world game from the makers of GTA! We're joined by the wonderful Mikel Reparaz (@wikiparaz), host of the Vidjagame Apocalypse podcast, to help break down all the tractor-stealing, bug-blasting, body-harvesting action! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Gex 64: Enter the Gecko / Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | House of the Dead: Overkill (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 01:04:05 | |
We've got a goregasmic surprise for you this week! As Superstar-tier Patreon supporters, Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway get to join us on air to talk any game of their choosing. And since they're super cool dudes, they chose HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL, the profane, gory, wildly over-the-top lightgun shooter that brought a little welcome grindhouse sleaze to the Wii. We talk about the history of the storied HOUSE OF THE DEAD arcade games, the unfortunate reality of Uwe Boll's film adaptation, and we experience true envy at the Australian-exclusive peripherals our guests are packing. If YOU want to join us on-air to talk about any non-Nintendo 64 game of your choosing, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and check out the Superstar tier! Slots are available! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 20 May 2020 | BONUS: Viscera Cleanup Detail (with Andy Bowman) | 00:44:16 | |
We've got another special bonus episode for you all, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Andy Bowman! Andy, co-host of the Geek 101 podcast, joins us to chat about his pick: VISCERA CLEANUP DETAIL. This oddball indie casts you as a janitor, tasked with cleaning up after the most brutal horror movie set pieces, and it's... oddly relaxing? Thanks so much to Andy for supporting the show, and if you want to join us to talk about a game of your choice, sign up at the Superstar tier on Patreon.com/ultra64pod! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod
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| 27 Jun 2020 | Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness (with Corinne Kempen) | 00:52:35 | |
Slap that little pink bow on your head, because this week we're paying tribute to the first lady of video games, Ms. Pac-Man, with her 2000 puzzle platformer MAZE MADNESS! Corinne Kempen joins us to dig in to the pellet-munching action as Ms. Pac-Man explores ancient Egypt, haunted houses, and ice caves in this charming adventure. Join us as we learn about the history of the gaming icon, enjoy some surprisingly great multiplayer, and beat our arsenal of Pac-puns into the ground! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside / NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant / Fox Sports College Hoops '99 | |||
| 24 Oct 2020 | Top Gear Rally / Top Gear Overdrive / Top Gear Rally 2 / Top Gear Hyper-Bike | 01:04:33 | |
We're pulling on our driving gloves once again to play yet another round of racing games! This time, we're covering the weirdly prolific TOP GEAR series, which offers four very different racing experiences, all of which are somehow completely unrelated to the popular TV show. Whether it's hyperactive motorcycles or cars with teeth, we've got you covered! Plus, some amazing discussion questions from listeners! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Shadow Man | |||
| 08 Aug 2020 | Banjo-Tooie (with Rosie Crow and Tyler Detrick) | 01:06:27 | |
With BANJO-TOOIE, Rare may have finally out-Rared themselves. The sequel to BANJO-KAZOOIE takes everything from that game and cranks it to 11; we're talking massive levels, hundreds of characters, first-person bird shooting, statue soccer, turning into an armored truck, and all the unfortunate caricatures you can handle. Luckily, Rosie Crow and Tyler Detrick are on hand to help us sort through the almost overwhelming amount of content packed into this single cart. Also, don't forget to check out Steve's new podcast, ROGER'S LIST, now available on Apple Podcasts! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Chopper Attack / Knife Edge: Nose Gunner / Nuclear Strike 64
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| 06 Mar 2021 | Nintendo Land | 01:39:10 | |
We're back, baby! New day, new system: we're moving on from the Nintendo 64 and heading out into the untamed wilderness that is the Wii U! For this inaugural episode of Wii Universe, we're taking an in-depth look at the system itself, the rise and fall of the console that was supposed to be heir apparent to the Wii but wound up being one of Nintendo's biggest flops. Then, we're buying a season pass to NINTENDO LAND, the pack-in tech demo/party game that pays loving homage to Nintendo throughout the years! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Shovel Knight | |||
| 03 Sep 2020 | FREE PATREON PREVIEW: Battletoads 2020 | 00:20:10 | |
We're doing something a little different this week: as two self-appointed BATTLETOADS experts, we decided to do a detailed, level-by-level breakdown of the recently released BATTLETOADS reboot! We have a rich, long conversation about all things 'Toads, and it's a ton of fun, so we decided to offer a free preview of it here! If you want to hear the full conversation, plus an additional 30+ episodes on everything from cancelled games to weird imports to beloved hits NOT found on the Nintendo 64, sign up at Patreon.com/ultra64pod for as little as $5 a month! Thanks for your support and we'll see you for our regularly scheduled episode this weekend! | |||
| 31 Dec 2022 | Goodbye, Wii Universe | 04:11:52 | |
Our five-year journey has come to an end! This week, we're looking back at Wii Universe with an epic-length retrospective of the series. We're giving our definitive final ranking of all Wii U games, sharing some stats and stories from throughout the show, and generally just trying to fight back the tears. Thank you, thank you, thank you once again to our incredible listeners for coming on this goofy little adventure with us for the last five years, and we'll see you again down the line! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Email: ultra64podcast.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | Bonus: What the Golf? (with Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway) | 00:50:15 | |
We've got another bonus episode, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporters Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway, and we're finally answering the question that has plagued gamers for years now: GOLF?? We're playing Triband's goofy, addictive mobile game WHAT THE GOLF, the surprising killer app from the newly-launched Apple Arcade! We dig in to the fast-paced golfing antics and take a look at the history of mobile gaming! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli | |||
| 10 Oct 2020 | Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (with Maddie Copp) | 01:16:00 | |
It's all about Nintendo's adorable, insatiable pink puffball this week, as Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins us to play KIRBY 64: THE CRYSTAL SHARDS. The character makes his 3D debut in a big way, offering dozens of new powers and some cute new friends, but does the game itself hold up? Also, we look at the rich, and surprisingly seedy, history of the character, reveal the amazing history behind Kirby's namesake, and ponder the most important question: what does Kirby feel like? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Knockout Kings 2000 / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing / Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | Pikmin 3 | 00:53:06 | |
Get ready to experience the brutality of nature... in the most adorable possible way, of course. This week, we're playing PIKMIN 3, which for a long time was considered THE reason to own a Wii U! This third chapter in Shigeru Miyamoto's strategy/action hybrid adds three new astronauts, two new varieties of Pikmin, and tons of new abilities, locations, and secrets to find. So get up off your Dapper Blobs and help us take out some bulborbs! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code UNIVERSE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Rodea the Sky Soldier / Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero | |||
| 12 May 2021 | BONUS! The Classic Era of METROID | 01:37:10 | |
We're so excited to be launching our new Patreon-exclusive deep dive into the METROID series that we thought we'd make the first episode available for free! Over on Patreon.com/ultra64pod, we're playing every single game in the METROID series for a four-part miniseries we're calling Space Jump! This week, we're starting with some incredible heavy hitters: the original METROID, the Game Boy sequel METROID II: RETURN OF SAMUS, and SUPER METROID, arguably the greatest video game ever made. If you like this, head over to Patreon and sign up for as little as $5 a month to hear the rest of this series, plus DOZENS of bonus episodes already recorded! | |||
| 27 Aug 2022 | Disney Infinity / LEGO Dimensions | 01:01:07 | |
This week, we're putting away childish things... after we're done playing with them, of course, because we're knocking out the last of our toys-to-life games! After the wild success of SKYLANDERS, everyone wanted in on the plastic-figurine-as-game-pieces craze, and these two games are the most prominent rivals to Activision's pioneering series. Firstly, we're playing DISNEY INFINITY, which has the benefit of Disney's massive backlog of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters to play with. Then, we're playing LEGO DIMENSIONS, which plumbs the multiverse for a wild array of characters and items that you'll actually build in real-life. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mario Kart 8 | |||
| 03 Apr 2021 | FIFA 13 | 00:58:07 | |
We're back on the pitch for maybe the last time, and man, a whole lot has changed since the Nintendo 64. We played FIFA 13, the only and only association football game on the Wii U, and we're digging in to the treasure trove of modes and features that this modern soccer title has to offer. We're talking realistic animations, extensive management options, complex player physics, and so much more; is it all a little too much for the casual player or can non-sportos like us find something to like here? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunters: Pro Hunts | |||
| 21 Nov 2020 | Beetle Adventure Racing! / Stunt Racer 64 | 00:54:56 | |
Farfegnugen! This week, we're playing BEETLE ADVENTURE RACING and STUNT RACER 64, two fun, light, goofy racers! We look at the history of the VW Beetle, celebrate the last of the Blockbuster rental exclusives, and try to find as many secret routes as we can. Plus, our first unofficial two-parter: RE-VOLT, the third game we meant to play this week, broke down, so it will be attached to our episode next week! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Re-Volt / Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. | |||
| 19 May 2022 | BONUS: Cogmind (with Scott Burger) | 00:53:49 | |
As a special treat for you, we have a new bonus episode courtesy of one of our top-tier Patreon supporters! The great Scott Burger returns with another dizzyingly complex and smart game, the indie roguelike COGMIND! Made by just one programmer over the course of several years, COGMIND casts you as a newly-sentient robot trying to escape a research lab, and offers more than 1000 different ways to customize yourself to do so! If you want to join us to talk about any game of your choice, check out the Wonder Red tier at patreon.com/ultra64pod! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast
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| 30 Jul 2022 | Madden NFL 13 / Brunswick Pro Bowling / Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (with Josiah Coolidge) | 01:06:17 | |
This is it! The very last batch of sports games we will ever play on this show! We're delving into a wide range of sports today, but luckily we've got our old favorite Josiah Coolidge back in the studio to provide his expert insight! We're closing out sports by revisiting the MADDEN franchise with MADDEN NFL 13; then we're hitting the lanes with BRUNSWICK PRO BOWLING; finally, Mario and the gang are facing off for a game of MARIO TENNIS: ULTRA SMASH! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song" "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Splatoon | |||
| 23 Dec 2019 | Army Men: Sarge's Heroes / Army Men: Air Combat / Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 (with Kevin Kim) | 01:07:46 | |
Break out that random bucket of plastic toys you acquired somehow, because it's time to play ARMY MEN! 3DO's aggressively-marketed series was trying hard to be the next big thing; let's see if there's any reason why it should have been! Kevin Kim joins us to talk plastic warfare, interdimensional portal running, and all the sexism the late 90's video game industry could muster. Also, don't forget to check us out on Vidjagame Apocalypse this week AND next week! https://www.lasertimepodcast.com/category/videogame-apocalypse/ Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: F1 Pole Position 64 / F1 World Grand Prix / Monaco Grand Prix / Indy Racing 2000 | |||
| 18 Jul 2020 | S.C.A.R.S. / Road Rash 64 / Carmageddon 64 | 01:12:00 | |
Get ready to treat your road rage with a trio of aggressive combat racers! S.C.A.R.S. imagines a horrible future where cars are animals and animals are cars; ROAD RASH 64 has teams of angry bikers wailing on themselves with chains; and CARMAGEDDON 64 takes Roger Corman's DEATH RACE and runs with it, envisioning a future hellscape where zombies rule the world. Join us as we examine the bugnuts origins of animal-based racing, look at the origins of EA's first big series, and... have we found the worst game on the Nintendo 64?! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Command and Conquer | |||
| 05 May 2023 | A Special Announcement! | 00:04:42 | |
Just dropping in real quick to announce a few exciting new projects coming very soon! | |||
| 20 Jan 2019 | 40 Winks | 00:42:21 | |
You're not dreaming: there's a brand new Nintendo 64 game on the market, and this week, we're playing it! 40 WINKS, the long-gestating port of a 1999 Playstation game, has finally arrived on the N64 after a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign. We decide if this 3-D platformer was worth the wait! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com YouTube: Ultra 64 Podcast Next week's episode: Off-Road Challenge/Monster Truck Madness 64/Destruction Derby 64 | |||
| 28 May 2022 | Tank! Tank! Tank! / Runbow / Tumblestone | 00:51:06 | |
This week we're gathering up a few odd little games that don't quite fit in anywhere else, but darn it they'll always have a home with us! First, we're playing the bare-bones arcade port TANK! TANK! TANK!, which promises three times the tanks of the average game. Then, we're playing RUNBOW, a fast-paced, stylish platformer/racer which supports up to nine players for wild local multiplayer. Finally, we're talking about TUMBLESTONE, a small but addictive indie match-3 puzzle game. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: YourShape: Fitness Evolved 2013 / Zumba Fitness World Party | |||
| 16 Jul 2022 | New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Lugi U | 01:06:08 | |
The brothers are back! This week, we're playing two of the premier games for the Wii U: the side scrolling throwback NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U and it's standalone spin-off NEW SUPER LUIGI U! We're gonna dive deep into some of Mario's most successful and beloved games of all time, plus take a look back at that most iconic of times, the Year of Luigi! This episode earns a full Steve-chievement. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: DuckTales: Remastered / Phineas and Ferb: The Quest for Cool Stuff | |||
| 10 Jul 2021 | Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! / Finn & Jake Investigations | 01:07:19 | |
Come on, grab your friends, because this week we're playing two games based on the charming and influential animated series ADVENTURE TIME! Join Steve the Dog and Woody the Human as we play the hack-and-slash throwback EXPLORE THE DUNGEON BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW, and the point and click adventure game FINN & JAKE INVESTIGATIONS! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Marvel's Avengers: Battle For Earth / LEGO Marvel Superheroes / LEGO The Avengers | |||
| 17 Apr 2021 | Turbo: Super Stunt Squad | 00:51:52 | |
This week, we're dipping our toes into the world of DreamWorks Animation with TURBO: SUPER STUNT SQUAD! Based on the 2013 movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Paul Giamatti, TURBO is the story of a snail who wants to race in the Indy 500, so naturally there's a racing game based on this premise, right? RIGHT?! You might be surprised. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct | |||
| 07 Nov 2020 | Wave Race 64 / Hydro Thunder / Polaris SnoCross (with Lynsey Pennington) | 00:52:38 | |
It's a wet and wild episode as we attempt to allay our election night anxieties with some booze and boatercycles. This week, we played the N64 classic WAVE RACE 64, the arcade stalwart HYDRO THUNDER, and POLARIS SNOCROSS, one of the few snowmobile racing games, period! Our favorite Lynsey Pennington is on hand to help us talk water physics and generally be slap-happy and silly. ALSO! Next week's episode is going to be a big one; not only have we lined up some amazing guests, but we're discussing LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK, and we're making a big announcement about the future of the show! Don't miss it! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | Mario Party 10 / Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (with Corinne Kempen) | 00:54:11 | |
This week, we're checking back in with the MARIO PARTY series, and making an appearance at an amiibo Festival as well! Corinne Kempen joins us as we play MARIO PARTY 10 and ANIMAL CROSSING: AMIIBO FESTIVAL, two board game-style adaptations of Nintendo characters that take very different approaches to the genre. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Lego City Undercover / Lego The Hobbit / Lego The Lego Movie Videogame / Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | BONUS: Animal Crossing (with Mikayla Nicholson) | 00:45:27 | |
Let's be honest: the world kinda sucks right now. We need the happy-go-lucky world of ANIMAL CROSSING now more than ever, so we're making our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode available for FREE to help you ride out those quarantine blues. ANIMAL CROSSING scholar Mikayla Nicholson joins us as we explore the sleeper hit series that was meant to originate on the N64! We play the Japanese ANIMAL FOREST and the Gamecube ANIMAL CROSSING to see how much (or how little) has changed, and Mikayla opens up the time capsule that is her 20 year old memory card... Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod
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| 13 Jun 2020 | Paper Mario (with Maddie Copp) | 00:59:06 | |
The amazing Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins us this week to look back at the Nintendo 64's biggest and best RPG! The red plumber's last N64 adventure sees him dropping a dimension but gaining a whole universe of fun, with great new characters and a long, adorable quest! Plus, we dig into the history of Mario RPGs, discuss how Bowser is the secret MVP, and try to rein in our burgeoning obsession with Li'l Oinks! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Automobili Lamborghini / California Speed / World Driver Championship
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| 21 Nov 2021 | Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (With Zack Strong) | 01:00:18 | |
EDIT: So, so sorry for all the technical hiccups this week; we have no idea what's causing them, but this should take care of all final issues. One of the best-selling ZELDA games of all time makes the leap to the Wii U with a stellar visual upgrade, but do the clearer visuals cast the game's flaws into relief? That's what we're discussing this week, as we're joined by our friend Zack Strong to talk LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS HD! The game offers some of the coolest dungeons and items in the series' history, but does the languid pace and too much backtracking weigh the game down? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: ESPN Sports Connection | |||
| 19 Feb 2022 | Angry Birds Trilogy / Angry Birds: Star Wars | 00:55:10 | |
This week, we're playing the console versions of the games that defined early mobile gaming! First, we're diving into the bird-flinging phenomenon with ANGRY BIRDS TRILOGY, containing the original smash-hit ANGRY BIRDS, it's follow-up ANGRY BIRDS SEASONS, and the movie tie-in ANGRY BIRDS RIO. Then we're taking the irate avians to outer space with ANGRY BIRDS: STAR WARS! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Super Smash Bros. For Wii U | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | BONUS: amiibo (with Elliot Jay O’Neill) | 01:03:24 | |
Our good friend Elliot Jay O'Neill is back for another bonus episode! This time, instead of discussing a particular game, we're diving deep into amiibo, Nintendo's answer to the toys-to-life craze! Unlike SKYLANDERS, amiibos are more free-floating, working with several games rather than having one platform built around them, and this has helped them endure longer than the competition. We look deep into the history of the figures, discuss their collectible value, and try to pinpoint the lasting appeal of the slickly-designed figures. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 31 Jul 2021 | Super Mario Maker (with Aaron George) | 01:02:42 | |
This week, we're playing one of the Wii U's biggest homegrown hits, the innovative and intuitive game-building game SUPER MARIO MAKER! Friend of the pod Aaron George returns to help us cover the fascinating world of homemade MARIO stages, from the simplest platforming stages to multi-level epics requiring pinpoint precision. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskoswki Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: NBA 2K13 | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | BONUS: Disco Elysium (with CJ Baker) | 01:05:38 | |
It's time for another bonus episode, courtesy of our awesome Aussie Patreon supporter CJ Baker! This time, CJ joins us to play DISCO ELYSIUM, a trippy, funny, singularly cool RPG/murder mystery! We dig into the game's fascinating genesis and extoll the merits of making friends with the voices in your head as we explore the intensely detailed world of Revachol. Sign up at the Wonder Red tier at patreon.com/ultra64pod if you want to join us on-air to talk about a game of your choice! And thanks again to CJ for being an awesome guest! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 16 Jan 2021 | Tonic Trouble | 01:02:27 | |
This is it! We've finally done it: the VERY LAST GAME in the Nintendo 64 catalog! It's all been leading to this: TONIC TROUBLE, a forgotten platformer from the creator of RAYMAN! You play as a hapless space janitor who spills a magical tonic onto Earth, making all the world's vegetables come to life, so naturally we have to discuss the moral and ethical ramifications of that. The catalog may be over, but we're not done with the N64 just yet! Tune in next week for an extra-EXTRA-long episode where we look back at the entire show and unveil the definitive ranking of all N64 games! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Goodbye, Nintendo 64... | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | Assassin’s Creed III / Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag | 01:16:07 | |
This week, we're taking a leap of faith with one of the biggest franchises of the last 20 years! Ubisoft's ASSASSIN'S CREED series became a cultural phenomenon when it debuted in 2007, with each subsequent game only getting bigger. We're looking at the two Wii U entries this week: first, we're travelling back to the American Revolution-set ASSASSIN'S CREED III; then, it's all aboard for the golden age of piracy with the swashbuckling ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | |||
| 06 Nov 2021 | Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed / Hello Kitty Kruisers (with Lynsey Pennington) | 01:07:17 | |
If you're going to steal, you might as well steal from the best, and this week we've got two games who attempt to bite MARIO KART's style. Local kart-racing enthusiast Lynsey Pennington is back to help us play the SEGA-themed SONIC AND ALL-STARS RACING TRANSFORMED, followed by HELLO KITTY KRUISERS, which brings beloved Sanrio characters to the blacktop. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: ESPN Sports Connection | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | BONUS: Metroid Dread (with Joshua Weber) | 01:01:36 | |
This bonus episode brings us back into the world of METROID for Samus' latest, and biggest, adventure yet. We're joined once again by our awesome Patreon supporter Joshua Weber to talk about METROID DREAD, the latest in Nintendo' cult classic series that managed to claw it's way out of development hell to become the best-selling game in the franchise! Sign up at the Wonder Red tier at patreon.com/ultra64pod if you want to join us for an episode of your choice! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 17 Jul 2021 | Avengers: Battle For Earth / LEGO Marvel Super Heroes / LEGO Marvel's The Avengers (with JR Ralls) | 01:25:01 | |
Assemble! This week we're talking about The Avengers, that tiny little superhero team that went from comic book obscurity to world-conquering media franchise! We're joined this week by JR Ralls, host of Talking Terrific Television, as we dig into three title featuring Earth's mightiest heroes. First, the very strange Kinect port AVENGERS: BATTLE FOR EARTH, and then we're getting blocky with two LEGO games, MARVEL SUPER HEROES and MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS! Excelsior! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Gianna Sisters: Twisted Dreams | |||
| 01 Oct 2022 | Bayonetta / Bayonetta 2 | 01:08:26 | |
It's time to strap some guns to your feet and get real sexy, because this week we're playing the wildly over-the-top action epic BAYONETTA series! From the creators of DEVIL MAY CRY, BAYONETTA features a hypersexual heroine, a gleefully nonsensical plot, and some of the best action gameplay around. Thanks to a nice bonus disc included in the Wii U-exclusive BAYONETTA 2, we're playing both games in the series so far, grappling with some of the themes of the series and discussing Nintendo's bizarre decision to adopt Bayonetta as one of their own. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Sonic: The Lost World / Sonic Boom: The Rise of Lyric | |||
| 06 Aug 2022 | Splatoon | 00:52:23 | |
Prepare to get splatted, because this week we're playing SPLATOON, the most successful original IP on the Wii U! We're talking all about the history of this squid-filled delight, and how Nintendo brought their own unique spin to the arena shooter genre! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Family Party 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade / Wii Party U | |||
| 26 Feb 2020 | BONUS: Super Smash Bros. Melee (with Jordan Collins) | 00:55:50 | |
Surprise! We're taking a slight detour off of the Nintendo 64 to talk about an all-time classic for the Gamecube, SUPER SMASH BROS MELEE! This episode is brought to you by our guest Jordan Collins, who subscribed as a Superstar-tier Patron over on Patreon! Jordan joins us to talk about the thriving competitive scene, the series' evolution into an interactive Nintendo museum, and if this is the best SMASH game of all time. If you want to join us to talk about a non-Nintendo 64 game for an episode just like this, there are two Superstar slots available! Check out patreon.com/ultra64pod. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | Shadow Man | 01:00:50 | |
Just in time for Halloween, we're playing Acclaim's SHADOW MAN. Based on the hit Valiant Comic, it's the story of a man who can move between the worlds of the living and the dead, and it comes with some of the most elaborate and rich backstory of any N64 game. Take a walk on the Deadside with us as we discuss magical teddy bears, snakes with top hats, and maybe the worst marketing decision ever made by a video game company. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Wave Race 64 / Hydro Thunder / Polaris SnoCross | |||
| 20 Mar 2021 | 007 Legends | 00:58:55 | |
We've done our deep dives on games from Bond's heyday, but this week we're looking at the game that may have finally jumped the shark! We played 007 LEGENDS, a FPS that pays tributes to the history of James Bond by letting you play as Daniel Craig's Bond across six different eras of the character. Does Activision's shooter kill the franchise, or is there a secret gem to be found here? And if you want to hear us talk more Bond (like, all of it), head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod to listen to our ongoing series about the games of James Bond! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: LEGO Jurassic World | |||
| 05 Jun 2021 | Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (with Chris Antista) | 01:11:28 | |
It takes two to make a thing go right... but does that holy truth apply to EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO? We're about to find out! This week, we're joined by Chris Antista from the LASER TIME network, who lends his considerable animation expertise as we analyze the unrealized potential of the EPIC MICKEY series! We look back at the history of some of Disney's forgotten characters, plus learn which famous sportscaster was once traded for the rights to a cartoon rabbit! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | |||
| 27 Nov 2021 | ESPN Sports Connection | 00:54:17 | |
What hath WII SPORTS wrought? Well, ESPN SPORTS CONNECTION for one thing! This week, we're playing Ubisoft's attempt at the casual-gaming phenomenon, featuring six different minigames with GamePad control! Join us for all your favorites: tennis! Golf! Soccer! Football! Baseball!... Kart racing? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mighty No. 9 | |||
| 04 Dec 2021 | Mighty No. 9 | 00:46:04 | |
It's the return of MEGA MAN... sort of. MIGHTY NO. 9, from former Capcom legend Keiji Inafune, apes the style and gameplay of the Blue Bomber almost exactly, but something has gone missing during the game's famously tortured production. This week we're charting the game's early Kickstarter success and long road to release, and seeing if this game and it's army of child robots lives down to it's reputation. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Batman: Arkham City / Batman: Arkham Origins | |||
| 15 Jan 2022 | Axiom Verge (with Aaron George) | 00:53:08 | |
One of the very last games to get a physical release on the Wii U, the hit indie AXIOM VERGE had a long, strange trip to hitting the console. This week, our old friend Aaron George stops by to help us decide if this Metroidvania was worth the wait. We're charting the history of the game's one-man production, talking about the cool indie publisher Limited Run, and figuring out why it took almost 5 years for the goodie-laden Multiverse Edition to come out. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Legend of Kay: Anniversary | |||
| 18 Sep 2021 | Wipeout 3 / Wipeout: Create & Crash (with Delaney Saul) | 00:57:33 | |
Who's got big balls? WIPEOUT does, apparently! This week, we're playing two games based on the summer game show sensation, and we're tagging in our friend Delaney Saul to help us manage the madness! We played WIPEOUT 3, which attempts to capture the obstacle course goofiness of the show in a simple platformer, and WIPEOUT: CREATE & CRASH, which lets you customize your own courses! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Twitch: twitch.tv/ultra64podcast Next week's episode: Transformers Prime / Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark | |||
| 16 May 2020 | Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon / Goemon's Great Adventure (with Blair Gorman) | 01:28:34 | |
GO FOR IT! This week, we're travelling to a wacky, magical Feudal Japan with MYSTICAL NINJA STARRING GOEMON and GOEMON'S GREAT ADVENTURE! Fan-favorite guest Blair Gorman (@SKELETON_BLOOD_) is back to help us tackle these utterly delightful adventure games. We learn about the history of the GOEMON series, learn about the real-life folk hero that inspired the character, and we finally, FINALLY rebrand as the first male stripper podcast! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Body Harvest
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| 18 Dec 2021 | The Wonderful 101 | 00:48:57 | |
Wonder-eyes, Red! This week, we're playing THE WONDERFUL 101, a weirdo cult artifact and one of the Wii U's most notable exclusive releases! PlatinumGames' hyperactive action game puts you in control of up to 100 masked superheroes who can join together into elaborate shapes to help fight an alien invasion! It's all super creative, but is it any fun? Happy holidays to everyone! We'll be taking a slight break through the end of the year but Wii Universe will be back January 1! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next episode: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist | |||
| 07 May 2022 | Guitar Hero Live | 01:02:15 | |
We're saluting those about to rock this week with GUITAR HERO LIVE! GUITAR HERO was a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon that spurred most everyone to drop money on colorful plastic guitars, but a glut of sequels and imitators overwhelmed the market. LIVE is Activision's attempt to revitalize the series, with a new play style, a live stage show aesthetic, and an ambitious streaming service for new songs. We break down the new style of play and decide if this new spin on a classic formula is worth your time! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mario & Sonic at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games / Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games | |||
| 05 Dec 2020 | Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage | 00:53:45 | |
We're saying goodbye to the Nintendo64's few RPGs, and we're sending it off in style. AIDYN CHRONICLES: THE FIRST MAGE is an epic fantasy that came out late in the N64's lifecycle, with a huge world and an eclectic cast of characters. Can this one rise to PAPER MARIO / OGRE BATTLE status or is this just another wannabe QUEST 64? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: NHL '99 / NHL Blades of Steel '99 | |||
| 15 Aug 2020 | Chopper Attack / Knife Edge: Nose Gunner / Nuclear Strike 64 | 00:58:54 | |
We love the smell of Nintendo 64 in the morning. This week, we're hopping behind the stick for three helicopter (ish) games for the N64: the succinctly titled CHOPPER ATTACK, the on-rails shooter KNIFE EDGE: NOSE GUNNER, and the minor EA blockbuster NUCLEAR STRIKE 64! We're bringing the helicopter fun facts society is craving for a fun and goofy episode about some frankly pretty bad games! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Mischief Makers
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| 05 Mar 2022 | Disney Planes / Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue / Cars 3: Driven to Win | 00:53:49 | |
This week, vehicles have eyes and all rules are out the window! We're playing three games that take place in the Disney/Pixar CARS universe. Firstly, we're taking to the skies with PLANES and PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE, two games based on the surprise hit spin-off films. Then, we're playing CARS 3: DRIVEN TO WIN, a high-octane racing game featuring everyone's favorite metal shells full of meat! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultras64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Sing Party U / The Voice: I Want You | |||
| 19 Jun 2021 | Game & Wario (with Neal Crow) | 01:20:32 | |
Waaaaaaah! Nintendo's resident bad boy takes a crack at his own NINTENDOLAND-style minigame collection that could only exist on the Wii U! Superfan Neal Crow is back on hand to talk us through the game's 16 minigames. We also look back on the history of Wario and his ascension to Nintendo's arbiter of weirdness, from his days of platforming immortality (literally) to the gonzo WARIOWARE games! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Rapala's Pro Bass Fishing / Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunter Pro Hunts | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (with Vidjagame Apocalypse) | 01:20:28 | |
This is it! After dozens of games and hundreds of hours of gameplay, we've arrived at the VERY LAST GAME in the Wii U catalog! To celebrate this momentous event, we had to bring in some of our favorite guests for one of the most influential games of the last decade! The entire Vidjagame Apocalypse crew (Matthew Allen, Chris Antista, and Mikel Reparaz) join us to talk LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD. This game dropped day-and-date with the release of the Switch, so the Wii U version tends to be overlooked, but it can't be denied that this game forever changed how we think about ZELDA and reinvented how we approach open-world games. Join us as we dig in to this massive adventure, and be sure to come back next week for our FOUR-HOUR final episode spectacular! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week: FINAL EPISODE! | |||
| 26 Jun 2021 | Rapala Pro Bass Fishing / Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts | 01:06:14 | |
We're hitting the great outdoors from the safety and comfort of our couches this week! We're talking about RAPALA PRO BASS FISHING, the one and only dedicated fishing game on the Wii U! We're also revisiting two games from our so-called "lost episode," CABELA'S DANGEROUS HUNTS 2013 and CABELA'S BIG GAME HUNTER: PRO HUNTS; have these games aged any better in the interim? Have we developed a taste for outdoor sportsmanship? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Wii Fit U | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Ring Fit Adventure (with Elliot Jay O'Neill) | 01:06:16 | |
It's Sweaty Boyz: International Edition as we welcome back Sydney's favorite son Elliot Jay O'Neill to play RING FIT ADVENTURE, Nintendo's coveted pandemic-era workout game! RING FIT tries to synthesize RPG mechanics with a robust fitness app, but does it succeed as a hybrid or is it trying to serve too many masters? Find out now! If you want to join us on-air to talk about a game of your choice, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up at the Wonder Red tier! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod | |||
| 10 Dec 2022 | Paper Mario: Color Splash | 01:01:35 | |
The PAPER MARIO series made it's big debut back in the N64 games, and it was one of our highest-rated titles on that entire system. But over the years, the series has lost some of it's luster as it drifted a bit from it's RPG mechanics. PAPER MARIO: COLOR SPLASH may be almost unrecognizable as an RPG, but how does it stand on its own merits? We're digging into that this week, with this colorful, gorgeous-looking adventure! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64podcast Next week's episode: Assassin's Creed III/ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | |||
| 06 Jun 2020 | Micro Machines 64 Turbo / Hot Wheels Turbo Racing / Razor Freestyle Scooter | 00:54:25 | |
Crack open your old toy chest, because this week we're playing three games based on popular kids toys! We played pint-sized party game MICRO MACHINES 64 TURBO, stunt racer HOT WHEELS TURBO RACING, and TONY HAWK-wannabe RAZOR FREESTYLE SCOOTER! Plus: we're finally allowed in the same room again! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Paper Mario | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper / Hyrule Warriors | 01:06:39 | |
It's time to hack and slash our way through endless hordes with some historically-sourced heroes, because this week we're playing two games in the WARRIORS series! Koei's action series helped the company graduate from stodgy strategy RPGs to epic action, and the franchise has gone from Three Kingdoms-era China to Nintendo's mythical land of Hyrule. Does the simple formula still hold up, or has the repetitive gameplay worn out it's welcome like we wear out the Y button? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles X | 01:07:58 | |
The XENOBLADE series has been kicking around in some form or another since the late 90s, but it's only recently that it has ascended to a Nintendo-blessed blockbuster franchise. This week, we're playing the Wii U-exclusive entry in the series, XENOBLADE CHRONICLES X, which takes on more of a spacefaring sci-fi aesthetic with faster combat and big honkin' mechs to drive around. We're digging deep into the origins of the series, and seeing how this one compares to the rest of the highly-acclaimed RPG series. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Ben 10 Omniverse / Ben 10 Omniverse 2 / Monster High: Ghoul School / Monster High: 13 Wishes | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | BONUS: An Interview with Kaze Emanuar | 00:22:55 | |
Today, we're dipping our toes into the inspired and unpredictable world of SUPER MARIO 64 ROM hacks, and who better to guide a couple old fuddy-duddies into this world than Kaze Emanuar, the prolific ROM hacking superstar behind MARIO 64: LAST IMPACT, MARIO 64 ONLINE, and SUPER MARIO 64 X OCARINA OF TIME! We interview Kaze about his ROM hacking origins, get his recommendations on what to play, and talk about his upcoming projects. Also, check out Patreon.com/ultra64pod for a more in-depth discussion of mods and ROM hacks, as well as reviews of two of Kaze's games! That episode and many others are available now for only $5 a month! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod
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| 29 Aug 2020 | LEGO Racers / South Park Rally / Mickey's Speedway USA | 01:09:36 | |
We've played MARIO KART and DIDDY KONG RACING, but what about all those other cart racers choking on their gravel? This week, we're looking at three kart racers who made an attempt for the kart racing cup: the crafty LEGO RACERS, the gleefully obscene SOUTH PARK RALLY, and the family-friendly MICKEY'S SPEEDWAY USA. Join us as we look at the forgotten Rare game on the N64, talk power-ups from plastic missiles to talking poop, and get caught up on a ton of reader letters! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Turok Rage Wars / Turok 3: Shadows of Oblivion | |||
| 07 Mar 2020 | Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (with Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese) | 01:15:28 | |
We're closing the books on STAR WARS on the N64 this week, as we play STAR WARS: ROGUE SQUADRON, one of the system's most acclaimed! STAR WARS superfans Josiah Coolidge and Dan Reese join us as catch up on the world of STAR WARS, discuss the strange and sad history of Factor 5, and see if we can crash into a stormtrooper on the ground with an X-Wing (spoiler: you totally can). Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: A Bug's Life | |||
| 04 Jun 2022 | YourShape: Fitness Evolved 2013 / Zumba Fitness World Party | 00:51:44 | |
We're back on our fitness grind, and this time we chose NOT to play them on the hottest day of the year! First, we're getting tone with Ubisoft's YOURSHAPE: FITNESS EVOLVED 2013, and then we're dancing around the globe with ZUMBA FITNESS WORLD PARTY! Listen now to lose a guaranteed* five pounds! (*not a guarantee) Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Watch Dogs | |||
| 08 May 2021 | SpongeBob Squarepants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge | 01:01:49 | |
Are you ready kids? Because this week we're talking SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: PLANKTON'S ROBOTIC REVENGE, a RATCHET & CLANK-clone starring everyone's favorite porifera. We look into the history of the ridiculously popular character, have a snicker at some unfortunate naming conventions, and push ourselves to the absolutely brink of breaking. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod (Our deep dive on METROID starts Wednesday!) Next week's episode: Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition / Pokken Tournament | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | Sonic Lost World / Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric | 00:55:50 | |
We've played a few games featuring Sonic in supporting roles, but this week, the Blue Blur is taking the spotlight with two games that showcase multiple sides of his gaming persona! First, we're playing SONIC LOST WORLD, a 2D/3D throwback to the heyday of the character when the only rule was, "Gotta Go Fast!" Then, we're looking at the TV-based adventure SONIC BOOM: RISE OF LYRIC, which holds the ignominious distinction as the lowest-rated and lowest-selling game in the whole series; does it transcend it's reputation or has it been fairly maligned? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD | |||
| 02 Apr 2022 | Rodea: The Sky Soldier / Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero | 01:04:12 | |
We're travelling to magical, anime-inspired worlds this week! Firstly, we're taking flight with RODEA: THE SKY SOLDIER, the oft-delayed action game from the creator of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG! Then, we're looking at SHANTAE: 1/2 GENIE HERO, a breakthrough Kickstarter success that finally gave the plucky, hair-whipping heroine her first proper hit! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE shipping with promo code UNIVERSE at manscaped.com! #ad #manscapedad Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: The Croods: Prehistoric Party / The Penguins of Madagascar | |||
| 23 Apr 2022 | Jeopardy! / Wheel of Fortune (with Ailish Collins) | 00:58:23 | |
We're revisiting a couple of classic game shows this week! It's been a while since we played JEOPARDY and WHEEL OF FORTUNE on the Nintendo 64; how have the games changed in the interim? Ailish Collins returns to help us spin that wheel and question those answers! And she may have underestimated Steve's propensity for trivia... Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Injustice: Gods Among Us / LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes / LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham | |||
| 27 Mar 2021 | LEGO Jurassic World | 01:09:05 | |
This week, we're discussing LEGO JURASSIC WORLD, the first of our many LEGO games on this show, and it's the best opportunity we've had yet to talk about Jurassic Park! We look at the history of the franchise, look back on the magical year when it was all dinosaurs all the time, and see how this one stacks up to the other LEGO adventures! Was it worth waiting 65 million years, or is it one big pile of shit? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: FIFA 13 | |||
| 03 Oct 2020 | FIFA Soccer 64 / FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 / FIFA 99 | 00:59:18 | |
We're closing out our series on soccer this week with the big daddy of all football games, EA's blockbuster FIFA series! We look at three games from the N64 era that represent a transitional period for the series. Plus, we look at the history of FIFA games, dig into some player histories, and offer a masterclass on how to tell the perfect joke. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | |||
| 25 Apr 2020 | Hexen: Beyond Heretic / John Romero's Daikatana | 01:17:25 | |
What hath DOOM wrought? This week, we're playing two games that budded off from the intensely successful FPS series: the sword-and-sorcery variant HEXEN: BEYOND HERETIC, and JOHN ROMERO'S DAIKATANA, one of the most legendary flops in gaming history from the bad-boy visionary behind id Software's megahit. Is HEXEN a worthy successor? Is DAIKATANA as bad as you've heard? And just what happened during the production of that game? All of these answers and more! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Tigger's Honey Hunt | |||
| 23 Aug 2020 | Mischief Makers (with Neal Crow) | 00:49:53 | |
Shake shake! This week we're looking at MISCHIEF MAKERS, a unique, 2-D side-scrolling platformer from the legendary developers at Treasure! Noted maker of mischief Neal Crow joins us once again to break down the ball-grabbing, jewel-collecting, monster-shaking action in a title that split our hosts down the middle. Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episodes: LEGO Racers / South Park Rally / Mickey's Speedway USA | |||
| 12 Jun 2021 | The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | 01:01:28 | |
Zounds! This week, we're packing up our rucksacks and heading out on a fantasy adventure with THE BOOK OF UNWRITTEN TALES 2, a charming sleeper hit that tries to breathe new life into the point-and-click adventure genre. This one casts you as four unlikely heroes trying to unite a fractured kingdom in a tongue-in-cheek adventure. Combine this episode with you podcast player and then use it on your ears! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Game & Wario | |||