For a Short Subgame, Gourmet Race is Still a Feast for Speedrunners
In this episode we're off to the races, revisiting the Gourmet Race from Kirby Super Star. This short subgame gave us our first taste of Kirby racing back in 1996, and while it may just take a few min...
6 Aug 202538min
One-Hit Wonder: Surviving Kirby's Dream Land at Maximum Difficulty
While Kirby games are known for their accessibility, they also have a reputation among some for being on the easy side. But even if a particular game isn't hard enough for you, there are always ways y...
23 Jul 20251h
Shippin' Out: How Flagship Became Known for Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and Kirby
In this episode we're looking back at the history of Flagship—a unique studio founded by Final Fight/Street Fighter II creator Yoshiki Okamoto. Flagship received startup funding from Nintendo, Sega, a...
9 Jul 202547min
More E3 Stories with Captain Dangerous + Summer Games 2025
The summer is upon us (at least in the U.S.), and with it comes a bevy of new game announcements from events like Summer Game Fest and the Steam Next Fest. And in the spirit of summer game festivals, ...
25 Jun 202557min
How the Switch 2 Improves Kirby Star Allies and Other Switch Titles
Bridget has acquired a Switch 2, so for this episode she's sharing her first impressions and what's she's been playing on it so far. We also go over the significant performance boost she's seeing for ...
11 Jun 202536min
In 1999, Japanese Parents Really Wanted to Defeat Their Kids in Smash Bros.
After Smash Bros. was first released in Japan in 1999, players flocked to the game's website, where Masahiro Sakurai posted survey results, game tips, and even answered players' emails. There are ream...
28 Mai 20251h 8min
Listeners Ask Us Some of Their Trickiest Questions Yet
We're back with more listener questions this week, including some of the trickiest questions we've gotten so far. What are the hardest Kirby games to speedrun or 100%? What are our top three favorite ...
14 Mai 202552min
Does the N64 Super Smash Bros. Still Hold Up Today? (With Flashback 64)
How well does the original Super Smash Bros. hold up today? Who better to help us answer that question than our friends Gooey and McKenna of Flashback 64, the chronological Nintendo 64 podcast. Togeth...
30 Apr 20251h 22min
