Ultra 64 : Wii Universe

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Devil's Third (with Mikel Reparaz) Aug 07, 2021

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It's one of our most requested episodes! This week, we're covering DEVIL'S THIRD, the infamous flop from famed NINJA GAIDEN developer Tomonobu Itagaki! We're joined once again by Vidjagame Apocalypse host Mikel Reparaz as we dig into the game's exceptionally rocky development period, talk about the now-defunct online mode, and find out if this game really lives down to it's reputation.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: NBA 2K13

Super Mario Maker (with Aaron George) Jul 31, 2021

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This week, we're playing one of the Wii U's biggest homegrown hits, the innovative and intuitive game-building game SUPER MARIO MAKER! Friend of the pod Aaron George returns to help us cover the fascinating world of homemade MARIO stages, from the simplest platforming stages to multi-level epics requiring pinpoint precision.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskoswki

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: NBA 2K13

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Jul 24, 2021

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This week, we're talking about one of the most unlikely comeback stories in gaming history! The original GREAT GIANA SISTERS was released in 1987 and immediately pulled from shelves for being way too similar to SUPER MARIO BROTHERS; 25 years later, the series returned with the Kickstarter-funded GIANA SISTERS: TWISTED DREAMS, a gorgeous and decidedly non-Mario platformer!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Super Mario Maker

Avengers: Battle For Earth / LEGO Marvel Super Heroes / LEGO Marvel's The Avengers (with JR Ralls) Jul 17, 2021

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Assemble! This week we're talking about The Avengers, that tiny little superhero team that went from comic book obscurity to world-conquering media franchise! We're joined this week by JR Ralls, host of Talking Terrific Television, as we dig into three title featuring Earth's mightiest heroes. First, the very strange Kinect port AVENGERS: BATTLE FOR EARTH, and then we're getting blocky with two LEGO games, MARVEL SUPER HEROES and MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS! Excelsior!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Gianna Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! / Finn & Jake Investigations Jul 10, 2021

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Come on, grab your friends, because this week we're playing two games based on the charming and influential animated series ADVENTURE TIME! Join Steve the Dog and Woody the Human as we play the hack-and-slash throwback EXPLORE THE DUNGEON BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW, and the point and click adventure game FINN & JAKE INVESTIGATIONS!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Marvel's Avengers: Battle For Earth / LEGO Marvel Superheroes / LEGO The Avengers

Ring Fit Adventure (with Elliot Jay O'Neill) Jul 07, 2021

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It's Sweaty Boyz: International Edition as we welcome back Sydney's favorite son Elliot Jay O'Neill to play RING FIT ADVENTURE, Nintendo's coveted pandemic-era workout game! RING FIT tries to synthesize RPG mechanics with a robust fitness app, but does it succeed as a hybrid or is it trying to serve too many masters? Find out now!

If you want to join us on-air to talk about a game of your choice, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up at the Wonder Red tier!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

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Wii Fit U Jul 03, 2021

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This week, the Sweaty Boyz are playing are playing a fitness game... on the hottest day in our state's history! What perfect timing! We're busting out the old Balance Board to play WII FIT U, the follow-up to one of Nintendo's biggest hits of all time! We put the game through it's paces and try out it's nerdy new Fit Meter pedometer while trying not to pass out from the heat! It's a fun one this week y'all.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! / Finn & Jake Investigations

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing / Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts Jun 26, 2021

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We're hitting the great outdoors from the safety and comfort of our couches this week! We're talking about RAPALA PRO BASS FISHING, the one and only dedicated fishing game on the Wii U! We're also revisiting two games from our so-called "lost episode," CABELA'S DANGEROUS HUNTS 2013 and CABELA'S BIG GAME HUNTER: PRO HUNTS; have these games aged any better in the interim? Have we developed a taste for outdoor sportsmanship? Find out now!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Wii Fit U

Game & Wario (with Neal Crow) Jun 19, 2021

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Waaaaaaah! Nintendo's resident bad boy takes a crack at his own NINTENDOLAND-style minigame collection that could only exist on the Wii U! Superfan Neal Crow is back on hand to talk us through the game's 16 minigames. We also look back on the history of Wario and his ascension to Nintendo's arbiter of weirdness, from his days of platforming immortality (literally) to the gonzo WARIOWARE games!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Rapala's Pro Bass Fishing / Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunter Pro Hunts

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 Jun 12, 2021

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Zounds! This week, we're packing up our rucksacks and heading out on a fantasy adventure with THE BOOK OF UNWRITTEN TALES 2, a charming sleeper hit that tries to breathe new life into the point-and-click adventure genre. This one casts you as four unlikely heroes trying to unite a fractured kingdom in a tongue-in-cheek adventure. Combine this episode with you podcast player and then use it on your ears!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Corinne Kempen

Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com

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Next week's episode: Game & Wario