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Players control Simba through various stages that mirror the movie's key locations and plot points, starting from Simba's youth as he explores the Pride Lands to his final confrontation with his uncle Scar as an adult. The gameplay involves running, jumping, and battling various enemies, including hyenas and other wildlife, with the mechanics evolving as Simba grows from cub to adult, reflecting his increasing strength and abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Black & White," released in 2001, is a weird ass/minimal hud god game developed by Lionhead Studios and designed by Peter Molyneux. It blends elements of strategy, simulation, and adventure, allowing players to assume the role of a deity governing over a living, reactive world with your god hand and god creature that has his own motivational ai that can be trained to act in a manner that the player encourages. Witness me as your battle other gods for sway over the minions of 5 lands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superman: The New Superman Adventures, commonly referred to as Superman 64, is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Titus Interactive for the Nintendo 64 and based on the television series Superman: The Animated Series. Released in North America on May 29, 1999, and in Europe on July 23, it is the first 3D Superman game. It is widely considered one of the worst video games ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unreal Tournament' (1999), where only the quickest reflexes and sharpest strategies prevail. Each battle is a symphony of chaos, with weapons like the Flak Cannon and Shock Rifle at our fingertips, turning each skirmish into a test of skill and wits. The arenas, from the cold depths of Facing Worlds to the labyrinthine corridors of Deck16, are battlegrounds where legends are forged. Here, in the heart of UT99, every match is an epic saga of adrenaline, where victory is seized by those bold enough to claim it. Step into the arena, if you dare, and join the ranks of warriors etched into the annals of the Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Prince of Persia", rotoscoped animations and a blend of platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay, set within a Persian palace where the protagonist races against time to save a princess. Its sequel, "Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame" (1993), expanded upon this foundation with enhanced graphics, more complex level designs, and a richer narrative, continuing the Prince's saga against the backdrop of a coup and his quest for identity. Transitioning into the 3D gaming era, "Prince of Persia 3D" (1999) marked a significant shift with its three-dimensional environment, evolving the series with more dynamic exploration and combat, albeit facing mixed reviews due to technical challenges. Each game in the series not only reflects the technological advancements of its time but also the growing ambition in video game storytelling and design, with the series becoming progressively more intricate and immersive in its depiction of the Prince's adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the development of Sonic and Knuckles, the evolution of video game technology, stumbling upon old Nickelodeon cartoons, gameplay of Sonic 3 and Knuckles, archival preservation of video games, analyzing Sonic games, Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble, memes and game guessing, Zeno Gears confusion, Ubisoft controversy, a promising new game, and Prince of Persia's influence.

Set in the fictional province of High Rock and parts of Hammerfell on the continent of Tamriel. The game's world is noted for its immense size, reputed to be one of the largest in any video game. The player is sent by Emperor Uriel Septim VII to the kingdom of Daggerfall to accomplish two main objectives: to free the ghost of the late King Lysandus from its earthly shackles and to recover an ancient artifact known as the Totem of Tiber Septim. Daggerfall features a massive open world to explore, with towns, dungeons, and a wilderness filled with various creatures and characters. Players can engage in quests, interact with NPCs, join guilds, and explore at their own pace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An arcade classic that paved the way for Vehicular Combat games. Know for that sweet ass Peter Gunn theme and hard as balls gameplay. Drive down an endless road of civilians and easy to identify enemy cars trying to run you off the road, shoot you, destroy your wheels with those spinny things and drop bombs on your from a helicopter or take a break and hit the waters in a speedboat. Upgrade your car by calling in the weapons truck. This game has everything...except mercy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Role-playing games set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed by Interplay Productions. In "Fallout 1," players assume the role of the Vault Dweller, tasked with finding a water purification chip in a wasteland ravaged by nuclear war, featuring turn-based combat, an open-world environment, and a narrative shaped by player choices. Its sequel, "Fallout 2," set decades later, follows the Chosen One's quest to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (G.E.C.K.) to save their drought-stricken village. Expanding upon its predecessor, "Fallout 2" offers a larger world, more complex quests, and deeper storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Star Wars: X-Wing computer game is the first LucasArts PC game set in the Star Wars universe. Benefiting from the renewed interest in Star Wars sparked by Timothy Zahn's The Thrawn Trilogy and building on the popularity of flight simulation software (Lawrence Holland's three previous World War II air combat games had all been huge successes for LucasArts), X-Wing achieved what few subsequent Star Wars games could by being critically acclaimed, embraced by fans and a financial success. Players assumed the role of Keyan Farlander, a young pilot in the Rebel Alliance, and were given the opportunity to pilot the eponymous X-wing, as well as the Y-wing, and the A-wing, in a number of key battles leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.