Get Played Tiers of The Kingdom: Video Game Physical Media Formats
Aug 11, 2025
Join a lively discussion filled with nostalgia as the hosts rank video game physical media formats and unbox Magic: The Gathering booster packs. Humor shines through as they explore the quirky designs of cartridges from Famicom to NES. The excitement continues with a hilarious fan casting session for a Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation. Listen in as they share personal stories about trading cards, gaming experiences, and the absurdities of modern entertainment, making for an entertaining dive into gaming culture.
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An Exhaustive, Overwhelming Format List
- Matt assembled an exhaustive list of game formats back to 1972 for their tier exercise.
- The scope made the topic entertaining but unexpectedly overwhelming.
Why Gamers Blew On NES Cartridges
- Nick recalls the NES's slot-loading design made cartridges unreliable and "blowing" common practice.
- That hardware quirk shaped user habits and console reputations for years.
CDs Enabled A New Era Of Games
- Hosts rank CDs S-tier because they unlocked video, speech, and orchestral game content.
- CD's storage leap changed game presentation and industry possibilities.