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Elmo's Letter Adventure/ Elmo's Number Journey Aug 04, 2018

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This week, we're tackling the two most baby-oriented games to ever exisit, ELMO'S LETTER ADVENTURE and NUMBER JOURNEY. We delve into the history of Sesame's Street's divise red monster, and struggle with our all-too-human urge to dunk on games made for children too young to safely operate a Nintendo 64.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Theme Song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)

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Next week's episode: Cruis'n USA/ Cruis'n World/ Cruis'n Exotica

Dark Rift / Deadly Arts / Dual Heroes Jul 28, 2018

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It's a 3-D triple feature, in that we have three fighting games that all start with D, and have literally no other characteristics! Join us as we struggle to find a stand-out character, give SPACE JAM a much-needed dressing-down, and crown a new worst game!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

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

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Next week's episode: Elmo's Letter Adventure / Elmo's Number Journey

Mega Man 64 Jul 21, 2018

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The legendary Blue Bomber makes his one and only appearance on the N64, and we couldn't be happier, because it gives us a chance to gush about one of our favorite classic game characters. Engage in exuberant robot monkey dancing with us as we delve into the history of the robot formerly known as Rockman, and find out if the character can survive the transition to 3-D.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowksi

Logo by Steve Guntli

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

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Next week's episode: Dark Rift/Deadly Arts/Dual Heroes

Starshot: Space Circus Fever Jul 14, 2018

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It's a big week at Ultra 64! Not only did we get a new theme song, courtesy of the amazing band The Octopus Project, but we found a way to outsource a lot of our work for this episode onto YOU, our brilliant audience! This week, we played STARSHOT: SPACE CIRCUS FEVER, and we had no idea what this game was about, so we reached out to our listeners to submit their own ideas, and you guys delivered in a big way! Tune in to hear all the amazing responses, and then brace yourself for the weirdness of what this French import is ACTUALLY about.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

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

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Next week's episode: Mega Man 64

Quake/Quake II (with Phil Ortego) Jul 08, 2018

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Do you feel that rumbling? It must be the seismic impact of id Software's seismic hit, QUAKE, and it's sequel, QUAKE II! Our old buddy Phil Ortego joins us this week to talk about id's other great shooter franchise, and see if these genre classics translate well to the N64. Also, some forbidden words, dueling Carmacks, and plenty of love for Nine Inch Nails.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week's episode: Starshot: Space Circus Fever

Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs Jul 01, 2018

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This week, we try out the ambitious shooter/strategy hybrid BATTLEZONE: RISE OF THE BLACK DOGS, and discover a series that has stealthily developed a cult following that is still thriving to this day. We discuss the gulf that exists between PC and console gamers, wrestle with some flawed mechanics, and marvel at just what a crazy year 1998 was for games.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week's episode: Quake/Quake II

NFL Quarterback Club 98-2001 (with Josiah Coolidge) Jun 24, 2018

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Are you ready for some football? We're not sure we are, but we're taking a shot anyway. Josiah Coolidge joins us to talk about four entries in the one-time Madden challenger series NFL QUARTERBACK CLUB. Meanwhile, we get into some of darkest territory yet, as Steve works through his issues with football, Josiah works through his issues with FORTNITE, and Woody works through his lack of issues.

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week's episode: Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs

Star Fox 64 (with Brendan Francis) Jun 17, 2018

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Strap on your Rumble Pak! It's time to head into the deep space of the Lylat System with everyone's 3rd favorite anthropomorphic furry space guardian. It's Star Fox 64! Relive the glory days of doing a barrel roll and receiving VHS tapes from Nintendo Power magazine. Only on Ultra 64!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week’s episode: (NFL Quarterback Club)

MRC / Penny Racers / Ridge Racer 64 Jun 09, 2018

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Get ready for a triple dose of vehicular excitement fired straight into your ear holes! It's Ultra 64's first of many racing roundups! We played MRC, Penny Racers, and Ridge Racer 64. We also discuss unrelated video game movies, music and lifeskills. Will any of these games cruise past our low expectations? What does MRC really stand for? Why does Woody have to keep playing Penny Racers? Tune in and find out!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week’s episode: Star Fox 64

Tetrisphere / Magical Tetris Challenge / New Tetris (with Nicole Vettese) Jun 03, 2018

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Today on Ultra 64, we explore the N64's contribution to the legacy of the most important puzzle game ever. We play Tetrisphere, Magical Tetris Challenge, and the New Tetris! Learn about the history of Tetris, why Tetrisphere has a super confusing name, how Minnie Mouse makes terrible cookies, and angry rantings hidden in the code of New Tetris. Only on Ultra 64!

Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski

Logo by Steve Guntli

Music by bensounds.com

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Next week’s episode: Generic Racing Game Round 1: MRC, Penny Racers, Ridge Racer 64