Player Start E30 - Our E3 Impressions

On the 30th episode of Player Start,  Miguel & Chris weigh in on their thoughts of this years e3.  Talking about the pros & cons of the Xbox One, Ps4, & Wii U announcements.  They also drop in some game recommendations and other random bouts of madness.  Enjoy!

Here's the link: Player Start Podcast E30

Player Start E29 - Random Music Podcast Vol 2.  Blast from the Past

On this episode,  Miguel & Chris share some of their favorite songs from their favorite systems.  Chris takes team Sega and brings forth 6 songs from the mighty Genesis.  Miguel counters with some songs from various Nintendo Handhelds over the years.  Much fun is to be had.  Here's the song list:

Chris' Tracks:

- Landstalker - Lyle Heads out:

  10:04 - 11:25

- Shining Force 2 - Battle Theme 2:

  16:35 - 18:14

- Shadowrun - Bar Music 2:

  26:27 - 28:21

- Phantasy Star IV - Behind the Circuit:

  39:05 - 40:14

- Castlevania Bloodlines - Stage 1:

  47:58 - 49:52

- Zombies Ate My Neighbors - No Assembly Required:

  58:28 - 1:01:18

Miguels Tracks:

- Super Mario Land - Oh Daisy:

  1:08:21 - 108:41

- Legend of Zelda Oracle of Seasons - Tarm Ruins

  1:16:16 - 1:17:41

- Pokemon Emerald - Route 104

  1:22:17 - 1:23:48

- Castlevania Portrait of Ruin - Jail of Jewel

  1:28:53 - 1:31:14

- Fire Emblem Awakening - Conquest

  1:39:07 - 1:45:31

- Gunpey - Level 7

  1:51:15 - 1:54:35

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E29

Enjoy!

Player Start E28 - Xbox One - One console to rule them all?

   On this Episode,  Miguel & Chris are joined by Eric & Chris (another one!) from Broken-Arcade.com.  We all share our thoughts on different areas of the just announced Xbox One.  From our thoughts on the conference itself, to used game functionality, always online, and more.  So,  if you missed the conference itself or haven't seen any of the news yet.   There's no need to fear!  Player Start and Broken-Arcade are here!

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E28

Player Start E27 - Video Game Collectibles,  what we have & what we want.

   Miguel & Chris are back after a long hiatus (We know our legions of fans missed us.....).  On this episode, we talk about what video game collectibles we own or have owned over the years.  Also some really rare stuff out there that we wish we owned.  Enjoy!!!


Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E27

Player Start E26 - More talk of this so called NextBox.  Plus other things

On this episode,  Miguel & Chris weigh in more on the information out there about the Next Xbox, the PS4, and the current state of the Wii U.  They give more of their opinions on these topics plus about motion control and speculate about exclusives for both the PS4 and NextBox(Durango, Xbox 720, whatever the hell you want to call it).  

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E26

Player Start E25 - Random Music Podcast Vol. 1

On this episode,  Miguel & Chris talk about what games they have been playing.  Chris attempts to convince Miguel to finish Bioshock Infinite so they can have a Spoilerific podcast on it.  Chris also mentions finishing his debut Android game, Mr. Stickman (Link to Store page below).  They also share some random (no theme) tracks with you.  Here's what they have:

Miguel's Picks:

Mega Man X - Spark Mandrill Stage
13:07 - 14:56
Castlevania Circle of the Moon - Nightmare
22:36 - 24:05
Pokemon Black & White 2 - Champion Iris Battle
31:57 - 33:41
Legend of Zelda 2 - Town Theme
39:01 - 40:41
Fire Emblem Awakening - Don't speak her name
48:19 - 51:41

Chris' Picks:

Minecraft - Sweden
57:09 - 1:00:30
Hotline Miami - Miami 2
1:11:14 - 1:14:25
XCom Enemy Unknown - Ready for Battle
1:19:44 - 1:21:05
Mass Effect - Normandy Theme
1:29:25 - 1:31:41
Dead Rising - Mall Theme 3
1:41:35 - 1:43:05

Enjoy!!!

Here's the Link for the Podcast: Player Start Podcast E25
Here's the Link for the game: Mr. Stickman Store Page

Player Start E24 - A 2nd look at the upcoming consoles, technology and Indies

   On this episode,  Miguel & Chris talk more about the upcoming consoles (what we know and what we've heard), the importance of Indie games (now and in the future), and Chris goes nuts over the Oculus Rift (seriously badass).  They also talk a little about what games Miguel has been playing (Chris has been too busy finishing his Android game, Mr. Stickman).  Enjoy!!!

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E24

Player Start E23 - Platforming Game Music Vol 1 - Fajita Times:

On this episode,  Miguel & Chris talk about their favorite platformer tracks.  They also try British accents and end the podcast with a deep discussion about fajitas.  Here's the tracks they picked with the times.

Chris' Picks:

Metroid 2 - Surface of SR-388: 2:14 to 3:25
Ninja Gaiden - Unbreakable Determination: 8:22 to 9:23
Super Mario Bros 2 - Ending: 17:46 to 19:30
Duck Tales - Moon Theme: 26:15 to 27:26
Skate or Die 2 - Mall: 34:29 to 36:09
Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone: 42:10 to 43:58

Miguel's Picks:

Super Mario Bros 3 - Athletic: 50:49 to 52:37
MegaMan 3 - MagnetMan: 58:26 to 59:09
Donkey Kong Country - Title Theme: 1:05:50
Castlevania SOTN - The Tragic Prince: 1:12:13 to 1:14:36
Contra Shattered Soldier - Venus: 1:25:30 to 1:27:07
Little Big Planet - Volver a Comenzar: 1:34:20 to 1:38:12

Enjoy!!!

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E23

Player Start E22 - The Worst is yet to come...

  On this episode.  Miguel & Chris share horror stories of some of the worst games they have ever played.  Share in some of these painful memories as they talk about such games as Dark Castle, Superman 64, Time Killers, Virtual Hydlide, Mortal Kombat Special Forces & more.  So join us in the fun (and by that I mean horrible scarring awfulness), and don't forget your straight jacket!


Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E22

Player Start E21 - Random Battle! Music of RPGs I

   On this episode,  Miguel & Chris bring forth some of their RPG music favorites.  So level up with us on this assortment of fine tracks.  Here's what we chose:

Miguel's Picks:

- Final Fantasy Tactics - Unavoidable Battle

- Legend of Mana - Wanderers Path

- Super Mario RPG - Bandits Way

- Kingdom Hearts - Fragments of Sorrow

- Final Fantasy VI - Forever Rachel

Chris' Picks:

- Elder Scrolls III Morrowind - Road Less Travelled

- Penny Arcade 3 - New Arcadia

- Lord of the Rings Vol 1 - Title Theme

- Cthulhu Saves the World - Rust and Scrap

- Chrono Trigger - Tyrano Lair

Enjoy!

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E21

Player Start E20 - Here comes a new challenger! Music of Fighting Games

  On this episode, Miguel & Chris sample some tracks from there favorite fighting games.  Chris also issues a correction to last weeks Ps4 podcast, regarding used games playing on the system.  Here's the tracks:

Chris' Picks:

- Mortal Kombat - Character Select

- Fatal Fury 2 - Big Bear

- Street Fighter 2 - Ken

- Guilty Gear X2 Reload - Good manners and customs

- Capcom vs SNK 2 - Happiness

Miguel's Picks:

- Killer Instinct 2 - TJ Combo

- King of Fighters 94 - Psycho Soldier

- Samurai Shodown 2 - Wan Fu

- Darkstalkers - Demitri

- Soul Calibur 2 - Link

Enjoy!

Here's the link: Player Start Podcast E20

Player Start E19 - Announcing a new contender,  The Ps4!!!  

 On this episode,  Chris & Miguel talk about last nights Sony Event.  Where they unveiled the Playstation 4 or Ps4.  We weigh in on our opinion of the event,  the ups and downs of what we know so far, and expectations placed on Microsoft after the announcement.  Once more information about the Durango (Xbox 360 Successor) is out, then we will compare both systems.  



Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E19

Player Start E18 - Insert Coin! The Sounds of Arcade Beat Em Ups!

   On this episode of Player Start,  Miguel & Chris sample some songs from their favorite beat em up games from Arcade and Consoles, a few current ones but most back from the 90's (not the 1890's).  Here's the list of tracks we selected for your listening pleasure.

Miguels tracks:

- Double Dragon Arcade - Mission 4 Final Stage

- River City Ransom - Crossing the Burb

- Streets of Rage 2 - Dreamer

- Splatterhouse - Jennifer

- Altered Beast Arcade - Close in upon me (Stage 2)

Chris' tracks:

- X-Men Arcade - Junk Factory

- Guardian Heroes - Rough and Ready

- Scott Pilgrim vs the World - Another Winter

- TMNT Arcade - Fire (Burning Building)

- Sunset Riders Arcade - Stage 1

Enjoy!

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E18

Player Start E17 - Violence and Video Games

  On this episode,  Miguel & Chris get more serious and talk about real world issues.  They give their opinions on guns (sharing some of their experiences to back up their feelings) and touch on the issues of the shootings.  Also, mentioning some of the topics and things brought up by different poliiticans and other figure heads.  For everyone listening,  this was just a topic we felt we wanted to get a few things off our chests about.  In no way shape or form is this podcast an attempt to change peoples views or challenge their opinions by making ours right.  This is a very big issue for gaming right now and we felt like weighing in on it with out thoughts.  With that I hope everyone enjoys this episode.


Here's the link:  Player Start Podcast E17

Player Start E16 - Junction Function: Music of Final Fantasy

  On this Episode,  Miguel & Chris pay homage to the Final Fantasy series by selecting some of their favorite tracks for your listening pleasure.  (Mainly FF games pre X).  Here's our picks:

Chris:

Final Fantasy VI - Slam Shuffle (Zozo Theme)

Final Fantasy VIII - Maybe I'm a Lion

Final Fantasy - Matoya's Cave (MSX Computer version)

Final Fantasy VII - Cosmo Canyon

Final Fantasy IV - Mt. Ordeals

Final Fantasy VI - Terra's Theme (Overworld)

Miguel:

Final Fantasy IV - Land of Dwarves

Final Fantasy V - Lenna's Theme

Final Fantasy VI - Celes' Theme

Final Fantasy VII - Overworld Theme

Final Fantasy VIII - Waltz for the moon

Final Fantasy IX - Crossing those hills (yes THOSE hills!)

Enjoy!


Here's the LInk:Player Start Podcast E16

Player Start E15 - A look into the upcoming year of console releases



On Episode 15 of Player Start,  Miguel & Chris discuss their views on console vs pc gaming.  Also discussing rumors, facts, and their opinions about many upcoming consoles for this year.  We touch on PC Gaming, Wii U, Ps4 (Orbis), Xbox720 (Durango), NVIDIA Shield, and the Ouya.  Giving our gripes and hopes for each one.  This is going to be a big year for gaming.

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E15

Player Start E14 - Who's the Boss Music Podcast 

(minus Tony Danza)

  

   On the 14th episode of the Player Start Podcast,  Miguel & Chris do another music themed one,  this time about bosses in video games.  They chose 12 tracks in all, here's what they picked:

Colaborated Picks:

Chrono Trigger - Battle with Magus

Final Fantasy IV - Dreadful Fight

Final Fantasy VI - Atma Weapon

Ninja Gaiden - Boss theme

Miguel's Picks:

Super Metroid - Mother Brain

Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles - Dance of Illusions

Pokemon Platinum - Cynthia Battle

Final Fantasy Tactics - Ultima the Perfect Body

Chris' Picks:

Cthulhu Saves the World - Push through once more

Phantasy Star IV - Laughter

Earthbound - Sanctuary Guardian

Persona 3 - Master of Tartarus

Here's the Link: Player Start Podcast E14

Enjoy!!!

Player Start E13 - 2012 A year in review

  On the first episode of 2013 (and our 13th episode),  Chris and Miguel review 2012.  Giving us their personal top 5 gaming lists, some honorable mentions, and their biggest letdown of 2012 (A game that really pisses Chris off).  They also weigh in on what games they enjoyed over the holidays.  Happy new year everyone!  Glad the world didn't blow up a few weeks ago!

Here's the Link:  Player Start Podcast E13