TBC 40: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Posted on 12/27/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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After years of waiting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out. As the sequel to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom is the follow up to one of Nintendo’s most highly acclaimed games. After hundreds of hours in Hyrule, Scott, Glen, and Nathan recount their time in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the final episode of the Two Button Crew Podcast.

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TBC 039: Super Mario 64

Posted on 09/28/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Super Mario 64 is a landmark title in video games. It helped usher in the 3D era of gaming, created the template for collectathon platformers, redefined what it meant to be a Mario game, and enchanted generations of Nintendo fans. Join Nathan and Glen as they talk about one of the most influential and beloved video games of all time!

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TBC 038: Kirby’s Adventure

Posted on 07/20/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Kirby’s second outing was a landmark title for the series. Not only was it our favorite pink marshmallow’s first game on a home console, it also marks the debut of his signature copy abilities. Join Glen and Scott as they discuss the finer points of Kirby’s Adventure (and nearly every other game in the series) in this episode of the Two Button Crew Podcast!

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TBC 037: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Posted on 05/06/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Mario hasn’t had the best luck with cinematic adaptations, that is until now. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out and nabbing box office high scores. Is it worth the hype? Glen, Nathan, and Scott are here to share their thoughts on Mario’s big return to the big screen.

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TBC 036: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

Posted on 04/06/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Two hours, two persons, two buttons. Glen and Nathan once again wander off the beaten path to bring you this in-depth discussion of the 2009 Nintendo DS cult-classic, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors.

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TBC 035: Splatoon 3

Posted on 03/04/2023 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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The latest installment of Splatoon has been out for a few months now and is making waves among fans. In that time, Glen and Nathanael have delved the depths of Alterna, waged Turf Wars, and endured countless shifts at Grizzco to bring you this extended deep dive into Splatoon 3!

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TBC 034: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

Posted on 11/08/2022 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Klonoa returns once more thanks to the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series collection for Nintendo Switch. Despite its acclaim, the game has remained relatively obscure. Join Glen and Nathan as they discuss examine the gameplay, design, and story of Namco’s beloved cult classic.

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TBC 033: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2

Posted on 08/24/2022 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Neither video game movies nor Sonic have the best track record, but despite the odds, Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel were runaway successes. Join Glen and Nathan as they analyze and review both movies.

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TBC 032: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Posted on 05/21/2022 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus breaks new ground for the historic gaming franchise, enabling an unprecedented sense of freedom in the world of pocket monsters. Join Glen and Nathan of Nathan Blake Games as they discuss the latest entry, what worked and what didn’t, and what this means for the future of the Pokémon series.

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TBC 031: Metroid: Dread

Posted on 11/26/2021 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Metroid: Dread: long-rumored, long-awaited, and highly anticipated. Now it’s here for us to enjoy – the finale in a famed 35-year franchise. Scott & Glen have dug into the game and explored its secrets, as well as researched the development history of the mysterious title. This is about as deep of a dive into Metroid Dread as you could hope for, so fasten your earbuds and come along for the show!

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TBC 030: Metroid: Zero Mission

Posted on 09/28/2021 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Metroid: Dread is almost upon us, and that sentence alone still sounds like a miracle to Metroid fans who have been waiting for a new 2D entry in the series for nearly two decades. Scott & Glen are swept up in the excitement, and are here to revisit Samus’ origins in Metroid: Zero Mission, a GBA remake of her original NES outing. After both hosts replayed the game on Wii U Virtual Console, they sit down to discuss its merits as a Metroid game, and debate a bit about that adding ending sequence. Come along for the ride!

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TBC 029: Dos and Don’ts of Console Design

Posted on 03/27/2021 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Happy four-year Switchaversary! We can’t believe Nintendo’s little hybrid/home console has gotten this old. When the Wii U turned four, it was just about lights out for that console. With this many years of Switch under our belts, we wanted to discuss the Dos and Don’ts of Console Design. Creating a console is a juggling act for Nintendo… power, but not too much. Cheap materials, but not so cheap that durability is sacrificed. Many other factors go into the Research and Development that results in the Nintendo systems we know and love. Where has Nintendo nailed it in the past, and where have they missed the mark? From our perspective, what needs to be changed and done differently on the rumored “Switch Pro”? Listen in for Scott’s and Glen’s thoughts.

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TBC 028: A Talk with the Tarantos

Posted on 02/27/2021 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Matthew Taranto is a prevalent figure in the Nintendo fandom, having created the longrunning comic series called Brawl in the Family. Joining forces with his brother Michael, they went on to become game developers and produced Tadpole Treble, which is now available (with new content) on Nintendo Switch. Most recently, Matthew has teamed up with the legendary “Gamemaster” of Nintendo, Howard Phillips to produce an illustrated tell-all book about Nintendo called Gamemaster Classified. With so many amazing projects under their belt, it was an honor to sit down with the Taranto brothers and spend an hour discussing their exciting and successful careers as, essentially, professional Nintendo fans.

00:00 – Introduction
00:52 – Brawl in the Family
19:35 – Tadpole Treble Encore
38:42 – Gamemaster Classified
47:21 – Smash Ultimate Character Picks
51:18 – What’s Next?

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TBC 027: Ring Fit Adventure

Posted on 01/22/2021 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Scott and Glen have been playing Ring Fit Adventure for over a year, so it’s time to check in and see how the routine is going. How does the game hold up in the long term? Is it a fun RPG, or just a lame excuse to squeeze a ring a few times? Listen in!

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TBC 026: Spin-Offs!

Posted on 12/05/2020 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Nintendo did it again. They spun-off the Legend of Zelda into Hyrule Warriors, and now Hyrule Warriors is spinning back into Breath of the Wild with the latest entry—Age of Calamity! But what exactly defines a spin-off, and what are some of Nintendo’s best and worst attempts? The TBC band is back together to discuss those very questions. Get listening!

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TBC Table-Top R.P.G. Podcast 11 A Zelda Table-Top R.P.G. Adventure

Posted on 11/01/2020 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. With the boss key in hand, Trouse, Oscar, and Sigil prepare to face off with the Spring Shrine’s final challenge.

Cast

Sigil: Scott

Trouse: Nathan Blake

Oscar: Simeon

Sage: Glen

Music Credits

“Divinity”
Nostalvania
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

“Boss Battle”
Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Original Soundtrack
Nintendo

“Boss Clear”
Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Original Soundtrack
Nintendo

“Link’s Epic”
Joshua Morse
25 Year Legend: A Legend of Zelda Indie Game Composer Tribute
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

TBC Table-Top Podcast 10 A Zelda Table-Top R.P.G. Adventure

Posted on 10/24/2020 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our heroes have overcome their toughest opponent yet! What could the Diara have been guarding? And how will it help the team as they continue to explore the ancient ruins?

Cast

Sigil: Scott

Trouse: Nathan Blake

Oscar: Simeon

Sage: Glen

Music Credits

Divinity
Nostalvania
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

“This Cave Is Creepy”
Obtuse
Legend of Zelda: Threshold of a Dream
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

“Inception”
Mustin
Legend of Zelda: Threshold of a Dream
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

“Monkey King”
Koji Kondo
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Original Soundtrack
Nintendo

“The Guru”
The OC Jazz Collective
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

TBC 025: Paper Mario: The Origami King

Posted on 10/14/2020 by Scott — No Comments ↓

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Paper Mario is back! Whereas the last few entries in the series were not received warmly, Nintendo fans were slightly more optimistic about this particular outing. Maybe because Nintendo has been serving up first party hit after hit on the Switch. Maybe because the developers finally seemed to hear our feedback about certain things like attacks-as-inventory being bad or battle companions being good. Even with a more positive outlook, many decided to sit back and wait for reviews before plopping 60 crisp dollar bills down for this origami adventure. Glen and Scott have spent a lot of time with the title and are here to talk about every detail.

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TBC Table-Top Podcast 09 A Zelda Table-Top R.P.G. Adventure

Posted on 10/13/2020 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our heroes now have a taste of the dangers that await them in the Spring Shrine. Our heroes have bested many foes and are now ready to delve into the depths of the dark, dank, and dangerous dungeon.

Cast

Sigil: Scott

Trouse: Nathan Blake

Oscar: Simeon

Sage: Glen

Music Credits

Divinity
Nostalvania
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

Full Moon Cello
Theophany
Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Threshold of a Dream
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

Middle Boss
Koji Kondo
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Nintendo

The Guru
The OC Jazz Collective
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

TBC Table-Top: Episode 08 A Zelda Table-Top R.P.G. Adventure

Posted on 09/26/2020 by Glen — No Comments ↓

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Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. Our heroes now have a taste of the dangers that await them in the Spring Shrine. They’ve defeated the chuchus, but how will they fair against the lizalfos awaiting them in the next chamber?

Cast

Sigil: Scott

Trouse: Nathan Blake

Oscar: Simeon

Sage: Glen

Music Credits

Divinity
Nostalvania
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

Thelonius Temple
MC
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)

The Guru
The OC Jazz Collective
OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org)