That 8-Bit Shitshow

Season 2 Afterparty

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:29 GMT

That's a wrap on Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow. We look back on an epic season and undertake a definitive ranking of all the games we have looked at so far. There are also more details on Lock-Inn Festival and the upcoming season 3. Hold onto your lug nuts kids!

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Final Fantasy

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:29 GMT

Rounding out Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow is one of the most influential JRPGs of all times - Final Fantasy. A game that has spawned a 15 strong mainline series plus countless spin offs and beloved characters. We look back at the origins and roots of this extraordinary series. And drink beer, we always drink beer.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:42 GMT

Few games capture a moment in time as well as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Not only a great game but a cultural icon of the late 90s. We jump in and remind ourselves how old the first entry feels and then cover the history, development and impact of the game.

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Guacamelee 2

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:40 GMT

The Day of the Dead inspired 'Guacamelee 2' is one of the best modern metroidvanias and we can't wait to look at the development, design and gameplay of this instant classic.

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Waynes world

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:00:15 GMT

There was a time where every movie had to have an unnecessary tie in game. This time we're looking at Wayne's World. An unlikely choice that is surely very difficult to translate into a video game?

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Mega Man 2

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:57 GMT

Mega Man was one of our favourite games of season 1. This week we are jumping into the sequel to find out why this is one of the most well remembered games of all time.

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Shaq Fu

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:00:57 GMT

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Metal Gear

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:19 GMT

This week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we look back at Kojima's first entry into the incredible Metal Gear Franchise. An entirely new approach to game design led this to be one of the most influential titles of all time and cemented Kojima as one of the most important game designers in history.

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:16 GMT

In one of our most divisive episodes we play a game that Ad loves and Tom hates. How does it hold up by today's standards?

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Metroid

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:55 GMT

Not many games have an entire genre named after them. This week we play one that does. Metroid on the NES introduced gamers to a whole new style of game design and one of the most beloved bounty hunters of all time.

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Command & Conquer

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:00:54 GMT

This week, Ad and Tom are talking about Command and Conquer. The game that threw RTS into the mainstream and popularised the genre for many in the 90's. Certainly one of our favourite memories and a great look back at this seminal game.

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Pong

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:00:21 GMT

This week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we look at the very origins of videogames. We are talking about Atari's Pong, and the people that led it into existence. Released in 1972 Pong has its origins in 1958 and is strangely linked to the atomic bomb. Find out how on this weeks show.

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Sonic the Hedgehog

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:37 GMT

To open season 2 we start with one of our favorite games of all time. Sonic The Hedgehog had a permanent home in our Mega Drives and we go back to take a look at the game that made Sega a household name in the 90's

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Season 1 Afterparty

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:59 GMT

Season 1 of That 8-bit Shitshow is a wrap. We look back on the highs and lows of the season and talk about our plans for season 2. We also have a banging super cut of all our funniest parts at the end. Thank you for listening!

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Season 1 Reel

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:58 GMT

Season 1 of That 8-bit Shitshow is a wrap. We have a banging super cut of all our funniest parts. Thank you for listening!

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Doom

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:48 GMT

This week we are reviewing Doom. One of the most influential and important videogames in the history of videogames. We look back on ID software's history and the people behind this epic shooter.

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Grand Theft Auto

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:19 GMT

This week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we play one of the most important and influential games of all time. Grand Theft Auto paved the way for open world games, we look back on the history development and reception and give our own thoughts on what made this special.

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Robocop vs The Terminator

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:54 GMT

The big daddy of all playground discussions. Who wins? Robocop or Terminator? This concept was brought to life in the early 90's by none other than Frank Miller and after the comics was made into one of Virgin's most memorable games. Join Adam and Tom to find out how this came about and how the game holds up today.

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Donkey Kong Country

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:56 GMT

This week we dive into the game that set Rare on the path to becoming one of the most beloved Nintendo second party developers of all time. Join Adam, Tom, Donkey and Diddy as we look back on a bona fide classic and one of the most influential games of the 16 bit era.

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The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:28 GMT

This week Ad and Tom check out the first video game to feature the Simpsons. We joint Barholemew J Simpson as he gets rid of purple things and collects hats. Did Garry Kitchen really invent the Kitchen? Find out here!

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Shovel Knight

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:31 GMT

This week we play one of the greatest retro inspired platfomers of all time. Shovel Knight combines elements of all the old games you love. Join Ad and Tom for a beer as we talk about this fantastic game.

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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:00:23 GMT

This week Adam and Tom play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker on the Mega Drive. A game where Jacko hunts for children whilst other adults try to stop him. Yes this is real.

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Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:00:06 GMT

This week we really are playing a game so you don't have to. We visit one of the worst games on the NES published by notorious shithouse LJN.

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Super Mario Kart

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:00:45 GMT

Another look at the origins of a great series. This week we play Super Mario Kart on the SNES. In some ways the series has come a long way, in other ways its exactly the same. Lets see what makes Mario Kart tick.

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Mega Man

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 23:00:16 GMT

Adam and Tom revisit a bona fide classic. The game that spawned one of the most popular 2d platform franchises in history. Does it live up to the legacy of the series or does it suffer from 'first game' syndrome?

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Aladdin

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 23:00:20 GMT

This week we played all three versions of Aladdin! Join Adam and Tom on their journey through the cave of wonders to find out which game is the diamond in the rough! Spoilers: Jafar is a dick.

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Faxanadu

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:12 GMT

This week Adam and Tom play Faxanadu. What mysteries lie in the elven village? Are the dwarves really dwarves? And is that really enough golds?

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Altered Beast

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:21 GMT

In the first episode of That 8-Bit Shitshow we review Altered Beast for the Sega Mega Drive.

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