Ultra 64

It takes two to make a thing go right... but does that holy truth apply to EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO? We're about to find out! This week, we're joined by Chris Antista from the LASER TIME network, who lends his considerable animation expertise as we analyze the unrealized potential of the EPIC MICKEY series! We look back at the history of some of Disney's forgotten characters, plus learn which famous sportscaster was once traded for the rights to a cartoon rabbit!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Book of Unwritten Tales 2 

This week, we're covering one of the most talked about, and often divisive, games of the last 20 years, the epic trilogy capper MASS EFFECT 3! The rest of the trilogy isn't present on the Wii U, and it can be a lot to jump in on the last chapter of an established series; luckily, MASS EFFECT superfan Katie Bray is on hand to help us dissect the game's rich universe, epic story, memorable characters, and surprisingly solid combat! But does the experience stand on it's own, and does the Wii U version keep up with it's console big brothers? Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two 

Open up your magic notebook and enter "Wii U Podcast," because this week we're talking about the charming open-ended puzzle adventure SCRIBBLENAUTS! The series drew a lot of attention for it's innovative gameplay, but has the premise aged well? We'll find out by diving in to the open-world adventure UNLIMITED and the wacky DC-comic branded crossover UNMASKED!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Mass Effect 3  

Put up your dukes, because it's time to see who is the real King of the Iron Fist! This week, we're talkin' TEKKEN, with the long-awaited sequel TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 and the absolutely wild Pokémon crossover, POKKEN TOURNAMENT! We're digging in to the incredibly deep roster of TTT2, encompassing the entire history of the TEKKEN franchise, before unleashing the madness that is a full-on Pokémon fighting game.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week: Scribblenauts Unlimited / Scribblenauts Unmasked 

We're so excited to be launching our new Patreon-exclusive deep dive into the METROID series that we thought we'd make the first episode available for free!  Over on Patreon.com/ultra64pod, we're playing every single game in the METROID series for a four-part miniseries we're calling Space Jump! This week, we're starting with some incredible heavy hitters: the original METROID, the Game Boy sequel METROID II: RETURN OF SAMUS, and SUPER METROID, arguably the greatest video game ever made.  If you like this, head over to Patreon and sign up for as little as $5 a month to hear the rest of this series, plus DOZENS of bonus episodes already recorded! 

Are you ready kids? Because this week we're talking SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: PLANKTON'S ROBOTIC REVENGE, a RATCHET & CLANK-clone starring everyone's favorite porifera. We look into the history of the ridiculously popular character, have a snicker at some unfortunate naming conventions, and push ourselves to the absolutely brink of breaking.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod (Our deep dive on METROID starts Wednesday!)  Next week's episode: Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition / Pokken Tournament 

This week, we're talking about one of the Wii U's biggest signature hits, but luckily we've got an amazing guest to talk it through with us! Jordan Morris, host of "Jordan Jesse Go" and creator of "Bubble," joins us this week to talk about the effortlessly fun four-player madness. We're talking cat suits, checking in with Captain Toad, and taking the fight to Meowser.  BUBBLE, Jordan's graphic novel based on his podcast, is coming out July 13! Pre-order here or from your local bookstore! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250245557 Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge 

This week, we're getting sweaty and undead-y with THE WALKING DEAD: SURVIVAL INSTINCT,  based on the AMC TV show! The game casts you as breakout character Daryl Dixon, and tries to blend first-person shooting with survival sim elements, so you'll be tampering your zombie-killing with resource gathering and trading. And let me tell you, it sure is a game.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by the Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: SUPER MARIO 3D LAND

This week, we're dipping our toes into the world of DreamWorks Animation with TURBO: SUPER STUNT SQUAD! Based on the 2013 movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Paul Giamatti, TURBO is the story of a snail who wants to race in the Indy 500, so naturally there's a racing game based on this premise, right? RIGHT?! You might be surprised.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com) ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

We're back on the pitch for maybe the last time, and man, a whole lot has changed since the Nintendo 64. We played FIFA 13, the only and only association football game on the Wii U, and we're digging in to the treasure trove of modes and features that this modern soccer title has to offer. We're talking realistic animations, extensive management options, complex player physics, and so much more; is it all a little too much for the casual player or can non-sportos like us find something to like here?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 / Cabela's Big Game Hunters: Pro Hunts 

This week, we're discussing LEGO JURASSIC WORLD, the first of our many LEGO games on this show, and it's the best opportunity we've had yet to talk about Jurassic Park! We look at the history of the franchise, look back on the magical year when it was all dinosaurs all the time, and see how this one stacks up to the other LEGO adventures! Was it worth waiting 65 million years, or is it one big pile of shit? Find out now! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: FIFA 13

We've done our deep dives on games from Bond's heyday, but this week we're looking at the game that may have finally jumped the shark! We played 007 LEGENDS, a FPS that pays tributes to the history of James Bond by letting you play as Daniel Craig's Bond across six different eras of the character. Does Activision's shooter kill the franchise, or is there a secret gem to be found here?  And if you want to hear us talk more Bond (like, all of it), head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod to listen to our ongoing series about the games of James Bond!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme Song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: LEGO Jurassic World

Dig it, baby: this week, we're talking about indie darling SHOVEL KNIGHT from Yacht Club Games! This humble, spade-bearing hero helped launch a second wave of indie-gaming hits, and has become the unofficial mascot of the indie scene in the process! We talk about the game's inception as a Kickstarter-funded project, the multiple expansions and spin-offs, and dig deep into the influences that went into making this charming action platformer.  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: Patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: 007 Legends 

We're back, baby! New day, new system: we're moving on from the Nintendo 64 and heading out into the untamed wilderness that is the Wii U! For this inaugural episode of Wii Universe, we're taking an in-depth look at the system itself, the rise and fall of the console that was supposed to be heir apparent to the Wii but wound up being one of Nintendo's biggest flops. Then, we're buying a season pass to NINTENDO LAND, the pack-in tech demo/party game that pays loving homage to Nintendo throughout the years!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Shovel Knight 

We've got another bonus episode, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporters Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway, and we're finally answering the question that has plagued gamers for years now: GOLF??  We're playing Triband's goofy, addictive mobile game WHAT THE GOLF, the surprising killer app from the newly-launched Apple Arcade! We dig in to the fast-paced golfing antics and take a look at the history of mobile gaming!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli

We've just launched our brand-new, Patreon-exclusive series Ultra 64 DD, and to celebrate, we're making the first episode available for FREE! Join us as we do a deep dive into Konami's CONTRA series, starting with six games from the "classic" era of the beloved run-and-gun shooter!  If you want to hear more, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up for as little as $5/month! Right now the show is going to air twice a month, but if we hit our $400/month Patron stretch goal, we'll be making U64DD a WEEKLY occurrence! That's twice the Ultra 64 in your earholes! Check it out now at Patreon.com/ultra64pod! 

It's all been building up to this! We're saying goodbye to the Nintendo 64 with a massive final episode! We've aggregated our lists into one definitive ranking of Nintendo 64 games, and we're going over the entire list, sharing memories and thoughts on the games as we go! Again, a massive thank you to everyone who has listened, guested, and helped make this show possible! Stay subscribed! We'll be back with Wii Universe on March 6!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next episode: Meet the Wii U / Nintendo Land!  

This is it! We've finally done it: the VERY LAST GAME in the Nintendo 64 catalog! It's all been leading to this: TONIC TROUBLE, a forgotten platformer from the creator of RAYMAN! You play as a hapless space janitor who spills a magical tonic onto Earth, making all the world's vegetables come to life, so naturally we have to discuss the moral and ethical ramifications of that.  The catalog may be over, but we're not done with the N64 just yet! Tune in next week for an extra-EXTRA-long episode where we look back at the entire show and unveil the definitive ranking of all N64 games!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Goodbye, Nintendo 64...

It's our penultimate game for the Nintendo 64, and we saved a biggie. PERFECT DARK is Rare's high-profile follow-up to GOLDENEYE, and it's one of the most ambitious, technically accomplished, and replayable games on the entire system! Bennett Williamson and Scott Burger are back to help us discuss all the alien conspiracies, counter-operatives, and hidden slices of cheese Joanna Dark's adventure has to offer!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: THE LAST NINTENDO 64 GAME!!

We're finally, FINALLY finished with racing games on the Nintendo 64! And we're ending on a high note with Midway's RUSH trilogy! These goofy arcade racers are all about big air and big crashes, but does it deserve to step out of CRUIS'N's shadow and fly on their own futuristic car wings?  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Perfect Dark