The Besties Nintendo Dares You to Become a Speedrunner
Jul 26, 2024
This podcast episode challenges the hosts to become elite speedrunners in Nintendo games. They discuss their experiences with Nintendo World Championships and Dungeons of Hinterberg, blending classic gameplay with modern mechanics. The episode also touches on the nostalgia of Nintendo games, the value of Nintendo Switch Online, and the unique gameplay of Dungeons of Hinterberg. Exciting potential for a future episode on a Spycraft game is teased.
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Not for Kids
- Avoid introducing children to classic games through this challenging format.
- Kids may find the experience frustrating and unenjoyable.
Spider-Man History Fail
- Justin McElroy attempted to showcase Spider-Man's gaming history to his child.
- However, the Atari 2600 version's clunky web-shooting mechanics led to disinterest.
Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Play Dungeons of Hinterberg, an indie game blending dungeon crawling with social links.
- Build relationships with characters to unlock new abilities and opportunities.