The Games You Deserve gang is on their holiday break, so this episode is made up of "deleted scenes" and bonus material from previous S2 episodes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Games You Deserve. See you in the new year!
Check out the 12 days of Sarge at: https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Erik is the King of Fall Guys
16:06 - The awesomeness of Discord
31:38 - JBall talks about why he loves SRG.
42:32 - Compilation of Smitty Stories
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Erik prepares for the 12 days of Sarge, Smitty talks about the awesome SRG Discord community, and Dan asks the Dogfathers about their collecting-based New Year's resolutions.
Check out the 12 days of Sarge at: https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Video Games are non-essential?
12:25 - Coming together as a Discord community
25:45 - The 12 days of Sarge
36:08 - Our gaming resolutions
48:53 - The Dogfathers' collecting resolutions
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
This week we welcome Sega Master Tim, a former Sega games counsellor (and current collector) from Australia. As well, Smitty, Erik and Dan all look back on the year and talk about their favorite 2020 moments.
Check out Sega Master Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Segamastertim
The Heave Ho and Pikuniku Special Reserves are on sale now: https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - What games we've been playing lately
11:25 - Interview with Sega Master Tim
34:45 - A look back on 2020
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Erik, Dan and JBall break down the upcoming Special Reserves for Heave Ho and Pikuniku, then Dan interviews the creators of Pikuniku. Finally, we dive deep into the origin stories of how Smitty, Dan and Erik all met and started the podcast.
The Heave Ho and Pikuniku Special Reserves are on sale at high noon Texas time December 1st: https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - What's included in the The Heave Ho and Pikuniku Special Reserves
21:03 - Interview with Arnaud and Remi from Sectordub about the creation of Pikuniku
39:49 - When Erik met Smitty
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Tech Guru Marc Saltzman reunites with his old friend Smitty to talk about his career as a tech/video game journalist. Plus, Smitty breaks down the new Serious Sam 4 figurines now available at specialreservegames.com. And Erik talks about his first week owning a PlayStation 5.
Follow Marc for the latest tech news and reviews: https://marcsaltzman.com/
The Serious Sam 4 PC Special Reserve and collectible figurines are available now: https://specialreservegames.com/games/serious-sam-4/
Time stamps:
1:10 – Erik's review of the PlayStation 5
10:00 – Interview with Marc Saltzman
52:20 - Serious Sam 4 collectible figurines
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"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
In celebration of the release of the PlayStation 5, Erik and Dan discuss the history of Sony's best-selling video game console. Plus, Dan counts down his top 5 video game controllers of all time, and Erik runs down everything that comes in the upcoming Serious Sam 4 PC Special Reserve.
The Serious Sam 4 PC Special Reserve goes on sale November 17th at high noon Texas time: https://specialreservegames.com/games/serious-sam-4/
Time stamps:
1:12 – Happy PlayStation 5 release day!
12:35– The History of PlayStation
43:30 – Dan's Top 5 video game controllers of all time
47:29 - Serious Sam 4 PC Special Reserve
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"Long Time Coming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Erik and Dan welcome YouTuber John Riggs, who kicked off his YouTube career by eating old Batman breakfast cereal, then went on to create some awesome video game related content.
You can check out John's channel here.
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time stamps:
1:12 – Welcome, John Riggs!
10:30 – Diving deeper into John's YouTube content
21:53 – The power of Nostalgia marketing
32:48 - The state of physical collecting
50:43 - John's favorite obscure titles.
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
What's on your holiday wish list? Erik asks the Dogfathers what they want for Christmas. Smitty & Dan sit down virtually with Alex Muttoni, co-founder of Le Cartel, to talk about their games Mother Russia Bleeds and Heave Ho. Then, things get serious as Smitty talks about the next Special Reserve Games release: Serious Sam 4 for PC.
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time stamps:
1:12 – Halloween is over!
10:30 – The Dogfathers’ Holiday Wish Lists
26:25 – Interview with Alex Muttoni, Co-founder of Le Cartel
52:15 – Serious Sam 4: coming soon to SRG
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Transition music from Heave Ho: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoblh0oeHWkGDHlysKzekkCrWL99e_Oqy
Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
This week we welcome Kert Gartner, maker of video game trailers, to the podcast. Plus, Erik and Dan discuss their favorite puzzle video games, and Dan counts down his Top 5 last-minute video game Halloween costume ideas.
Follow Kert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kertgartner
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Best puzzle games
17:48 - Video game trailer creator Kert Gartner
48:23 - Top 5 easy video game costumes
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Chase Pulse by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
This week the GYD crew welcomes Alex Handy from the MADE (Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment) to talk about how he started a video game museum, and about how you can help keep that museum running. Plus, JBall checks in on SRG social media, and Erik & Dan discuss the best party video games.
Support the MADE and help it find a new home: https://www.themade.org
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Dr. Jonathan Ball with your SRG social media responses
19:52 - Interview with Alex Handy from the MADE video game museum
48:24 - Erik and Dan's best party video games
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Cyborg Ninja by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
What is your favorite video game box art of all time? Smitty, Erik and Dan talk about theirs, including some "so bad, it's good" ones. They also welcome Stephan Reece, curator of The Art of Nintendo Power to the podcast. And, up next for Special Reserve Games: Pikuniku and Heave Ho!
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Best and worst video game cover art
31:20 - Interview with The Art of Nintendo Power
58:41 - Pikuniku and Heave Ho!
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Rhinoceros Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
What's your favorite scary video game? Smitty, Erik and Dan talk about theirs and reminisce about renting games from Blockbuster Video. Plus, Smitty gives us the scoop on what's up next at Special Reserve Games.
The Signature Editions and Special Reserves of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse are on sale now at https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:06 - Our favorite horror video games
16:34 - Renting video games from Blockbuster Video
36:46 - Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto
47:43 - What's coming next at Special Reserve Games
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
In honor of the Special Reserve release of Crossing Souls, SRG Creative Producer Dr. Jonathan Ball joins Erik and Dan to discuss the best films of the '80s and to check in with The Dogfathers on their favorites. They also talk about when game mechanic ties in to the story of video games, and the recent PS5/Xbox Series X preorder troubles.
Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse go on sale at high noon Texas time on September 29th: https://specialreservegames.com/
Time Stamps:
1:21 - Awesome '80s movies!
18:52 - The Dogfathers' favorite films of the '80s
24:02 - When game mechanics are part of the story
38:33 - The botched Playstation 5/Xbox Series X preorder
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Smitty talks about the super-cool collector's bundles included with the physical releases of Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse (coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch September 29th) while Dan interviews Dmitris from The Modern Vintage Gamer YouTube channel. Erik wraps things up by exploring the roots of the "roguelike" game genre.
Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse go on sale at high noon Texas time on September 29th: https://specialreservegames.com/
Check out the Modern Vintage Gamer here.
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Playstation 5 announcement and pricing
4:54 - Crossing Souls and The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
20:38 - Interview with the Modern Vintage Gamer
48:00 - The first "roguelike" game: Rogue
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Season 2 of Games You Deserve begins with Smitty catching us up on everything happening at Special Reserve Games. Then, Dan interviews a retro-gaming TikTokker, The Modern Retro Corner. And Erik's stoked about Nintendo's 35th Anniversary celebration of Super Mario Bros.
The Switch Special Reserve of Ruiner is only available until September 18th: https://specialreservegames.com/games/ruiner/
Check out the Modern Retro Corner on TikTok and YouTube!
Time Stamps:
1:06 - What's new at SRG? Art prints!
19:39 - Interview with the Modern Retro Corner
45:18 - Super Mario's 35th Anniversary
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
This audio documentary about the history of Nintendo was previously released in parts throughout the first season of Games You Deserve. We've now compiled it into a single episode for your listening convenience.
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Check out our limited edition Special Reserve art prints: https://specialreservegames.com/art-prints/
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
In this deleted segment from Episode 7: Smitty's South American Adventure, Erik educates Smitty and Dan about the very early days of video games.
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The Ruiner Switch Reserve is now available for preorder: https://specialreservegames.com/games/ruiner/
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
In this deleted segment from Episode 11: The Art of Collecting, Smitty, Erik and Dan discuss the very first Special Reserve - Shadow Warrior 2 - and the origin story of Special Reserve Games.
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Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number are coming to PS4 August 25th: https://specialreservegames.com/games/hotline-miami-collection/
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Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
In this deleted segment from Episode 13: The Art of Special Reserve Games, Art Director Mike Sanders talks with Smitty and Erik about the creation and design of the iconic Special Reserve boxes.
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The Gris Switch Single is available for pre-order until August 21st, 2020: https://specialreservegames.com/games/gris/
The Carrion Switch Reserve is also available for pre-order until August 21st, 2020: https://specialreservegames.com/games/carrion/
And the Ruiner Switch Reserve will be available for pre-order August 25 - September 18, 2020: https://specialreservegames.com/games/ruiner/
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
Smitty talks about what's coming next for Special Reserve Games: new website, new games, some previously unannounced stuff... Also, Erik concludes his audio documentary about the history of Nintendo in the final chapter of Fire Flower: From Paper to Pixels. And we take a look back on the first season of Games You Deserve.
The new Special Reserve Games website is now live! https://specialreservegames.com/
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Time Stamps
1:09 - The new SRG website!
12:17 - More details on Carrion & Gris
28:34 - The final chapter of Fire Flower
42:13 - End of season 1 montage
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Podcast production by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Intro theme music by Jesse Hamel
