Boss battles come and go but only one has ever tried to question your gaming library while doing it. In today's bonus episode we shine the spotlight on "Psycho Mantis" from Metal Gear Solid and his unorthodox method of doxxing.

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OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #20 "American Psycho Mantis"

Sidekicks. They get in the way more than they get to the goal. They're like heroes... but not really. Video games are no different. Our digital journeys are filled with countless sidekicks, companions, simps - call them what you want - and they drive us crazy with ill-timed commentary, horrible aim and "block the doorway" physics. Why can't we get away from them? When will they get the hint that we aren't interested in them sexually? In today's episode we take the time to do extensive research on all of gaming's most popular NPCs. Are they helping us for the good of the mission or, as Mr. Durst would say, did they do it all for the nookie?

Episode #34 - Simp Bizkit

In 2021, Bill Gates got divorced. He now has an ex-wife. But before all that, in 2001 we were introduced to his first "X" and the video game that was destined to change the industry forever. In today's bonus episode we talk about our history with the flagship franchise of the original Xbox - HALO!

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #19 "HALO History"

Mars and Hell have alot in common. Both are orange in appearance and can be annoyingly hot. Kind of like lasagna. But unlike that Italian dish, the other two were visited by bulky action heroes and at one point also contained the most coveted video game weapon of all time - the BFG. On today's episode, we went to Hell and back to bring you everything we know (and didn't want to know) about DOOM, the weapons, the games, the comic book and much more. So without further ado..."Rip & Tear"!

Episode #33 - The Notorious B.F.G.

Winner of 3 Golden Globe Awards and 3 Academy Award nominations. You know the man. Now it's time to get to know his video games. On today's bonus episode, we take a deep dive in the gameography of Tom Cruise and every time he never showed up in them.

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #18 "Cruise Controller"

Let's be honest: fighting games suck. We can button mash & keep holding the block button all we want in Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat or some random one-off (see: this episode's title), but it's all BS. Honestly, who could stand there and take a 25 hit combo to the face and not be instantly dead? On today's episode we pause our game, check the moves list and get in the ring with some of gaming's most overrated and even unknown competitive fighters. The jig is up. The gloves are off. Who's got next?

Episode #32 - Ehrgeiz and Dolls

Famous film critic Roger Ebert once declared that video games could never be art. But did he ever take in account if art could be video games? In today's episode we showcase two pieces of art that could very well prove Mr. Ebert wrong. (Also on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vFaqOpkp6KM)

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #17 "Are Video Games Art?"

The year is 1996. It is a blissful time of ALF, pogs and Tupac. However, a dark animal abuse simulator was on the horizon. It was Pokémania! But where do you even begin - the cards, the anime, the hundreds of video games? On today's episode, we'll expertly guide you through the entire Pokémon franchise as best we can. From Abra all the way to Zubat! And we won't even hide the fact that we would rather be talking about literally anything else. And we mean ANYTHING!

Episode #31 - Poké Diem

In today's episode of OMGame Boy, we challenge Hollywood to finally take a chance on these video games that haven't hit the big screen yet. We even come up with a few classic films we think would be amazing games. So grab your Wii-mote and popcorn and meet us at the theater!

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #16 "8-Bit Box Office"

Scusi the interruption, paisonos! We're celebrating our monumental 30th episode in the least embarrassing way we can thing of by watching the MOST embarrassing thing Nintendo has ever produced - 1989's "The Super Mario Bros Super Show!". We discuss two episodes of the classic cartoon that taught us more about plumbing than we could have ever imagined. So strap yourself in, pile on that pasta and let's get that gabagool!

Episode #30 - The Super WTFamicom Bros. Super Show!

What hasn't been said about "The Legend of Zelda"? For 35 years, it continues to capture the hearts of anyone that ventures into the magical land of Hyrule to help Link save the princess, stop Ganon and save the world. Today, we pay homage to it by not paying homage to it. Instead we're celebrating Zelda Rubinstein, the actress from the 1982 film "Poltergeist". (YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/GTryTTCqqTc)

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #15 "The Legend of Zelda Rubinstein"

We live in a society where humanity adheres to certian codes. Moral codes. Codes of Law. Garage Door Codes. Codec Code frequencies. But what if there was just one code that rose above the rest. A code so powerful and universal it transcended all of space and time as we knew it. In today's episode, we dissect the most famous video game cheat of all time - the Konami Code. I think now is as good a time as any to UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START the revolution, don't you?

Episode #29 - Konami Code of Conduct

In 1996, "Resident Evil" was released and took the world by storm and helped define the survival horror genre. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, we take a look at the live-action intro (and the actors themselves) to see where this hell all started. So watch along while listening and join us in Raccoon Forest! (YouTube version also available - our reactions start at 2:00 mark! https://youtu.be/EiSElTizuHI)

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #14 "S.T.A.R.S. Struck!"

Everyone knows that Michael Jackson is no stranger to the world of video games. But did you know he also made a cameo in an obscure game from 1993? In this episode of OMGame Boy, we take a look at "Strike Squad", a sci-fi real-time strategy game that introduces you to a King of Pop from out of this world - MOJACK! (YouTube version also available - https://youtu.be/tEzP1n1s06I)

OMGame Boy mini-cast: Episode #13 "Wacko Mojacko"

Have you ever found yourself chugging Mountain Dew, eating Doritos and telling your parents to get out of your room? US TOO! In today's episode, we discuss some of the worst parents in video game history and why we shouldn't listen to them. Also on this episode we celebrate important moments in gaming history in our brand new segment - "This Day in Gaming History"!

Episode #28 - Gamerz Rule, Parents Drool

Welcome to "WTFamicom" -- The gaming podcast for people who hate gaming podcasts. Join Dan and Nick as they dive deep into the topics you're too afraid to ask about (or never cared for) within the gaming world. It's the best polygon nonsense you'll ever hear!

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