Ultra 64

We're doing something a little different this week: as two self-appointed BATTLETOADS experts, we decided to do a detailed, level-by-level breakdown of the recently released BATTLETOADS reboot! We have a rich, long conversation about all things 'Toads, and it's a ton of fun, so we decided to offer a free preview of it here! If you want to hear the full conversation, plus an additional 30+ episodes on everything from cancelled games to weird imports to beloved hits NOT found on the Nintendo 64, sign up at Patreon.com/ultra64pod for as little as $5 a month! Thanks for your support and we'll see you for our regularly scheduled episode this weekend! 

We've played MARIO KART and DIDDY KONG RACING, but what about all those other cart racers choking on their gravel? This week, we're looking at three kart racers who made an attempt for the kart racing cup: the crafty LEGO RACERS, the gleefully obscene SOUTH PARK RALLY, and the family-friendly MICKEY'S SPEEDWAY USA. Join us as we look at the forgotten Rare game on the N64, talk power-ups from plastic missiles to talking poop, and get caught up on a ton of reader letters!  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: Turok Rage Wars / Turok 3: Shadows of Oblivion 

We've got a goregasmic surprise for you this week! As Superstar-tier Patreon supporters, Elliot Jay O'Neill and BT Calloway get to join us on air to talk any game of their choosing. And since they're super cool dudes, they chose HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL, the profane, gory, wildly over-the-top lightgun shooter that brought a little welcome grindhouse sleaze to the Wii. We talk about the history of the storied HOUSE OF THE DEAD arcade games, the unfortunate reality of Uwe Boll's film adaptation, and we experience true envy at the Australian-exclusive peripherals our guests are packing.  If YOU want to join us on-air to talk about any non-Nintendo 64 game of your choosing, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and check out the Superstar tier! Slots are available!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod 

Shake shake! This week we're looking at MISCHIEF MAKERS, a unique, 2-D side-scrolling platformer from the legendary developers at Treasure! Noted maker of mischief Neal Crow joins us once again to break down the ball-grabbing, jewel-collecting, monster-shaking action in a title that split our hosts down the middle.  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 episodes: LEGO Racers / South Park Rally / Mickey's Speedway USA 

We love the smell of Nintendo 64 in the morning. This week, we're hopping behind the stick for three helicopter (ish) games for the N64: the succinctly titled CHOPPER ATTACK, the on-rails shooter KNIFE EDGE: NOSE GUNNER, and the minor EA blockbuster NUCLEAR STRIKE 64! We're bringing the helicopter fun facts society is craving for a fun and goofy episode about some frankly pretty bad 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: Mischief Makers   

With BANJO-TOOIE, Rare may have finally out-Rared themselves. The sequel to BANJO-KAZOOIE takes everything from that game and cranks it to 11; we're talking massive levels, hundreds of characters, first-person bird shooting, statue soccer, turning into an armored truck, and all the unfortunate caricatures you can handle. Luckily, Rosie Crow and Tyler Detrick are on hand to help us sort through the almost overwhelming amount of content packed into this single cart.  Also, don't forget to check out Steve's new podcast, ROGER'S LIST, now available on Apple Podcasts!  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: Chopper Attack / Knife Edge: Nose Gunner / Nuclear Strike 64   

Prepare for battle! This week, we're saying goodbye to the powerhouse POKEMON franchise on the N64 with two of the series' biggest hits: POKEMON STADIUM and POKEMON STADIUM 2! TL Foster (@TravisLFoster) is back to help us check out these truly unique games, which essentially act as Olympic training grounds for your Game Boy playground battles. We discuss the surprising intricacy of the Pokemon battle system, break down our favorite Kids Club minigames, and look at the history of one of Nintendo's strangest and coolest peripheral, the Transfer Pak. Also, check out TL's show "Live From The Poolhouse," wherever you get your podcasts!   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: Banjo-Tooie 

This week, we're deploying COMMAND AND CONQUER into perhaps hostile territory, as the RTS classic attempts to take ground on the Nintendo 64. We look back at the history of the once-prolific series, including a deep dive into the dearly departed Westwood Studios, and see if C&C can break the console RTS curse. Also, we're both very tired and overhot this episode, so it gets a little slappy.    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: Pokemon Stadium / Pokemon Stadium 2 

Get ready to treat your road rage with a trio of aggressive combat racers! S.C.A.R.S. imagines a horrible future where cars are animals and animals are cars; ROAD RASH 64 has teams of angry bikers wailing on themselves with chains; and CARMAGEDDON 64 takes Roger Corman's DEATH RACE and runs with it, envisioning a future hellscape where zombies rule the world. Join us as we examine the bugnuts origins of animal-based racing, look at the origins of EA's first big series, and... have we found the worst game on the Nintendo 64?! 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: Command and Conquer 

Fire up your tractor beam and climb into your hot dog car, because this week we're playing the adorable and under-played ROCKET: ROBOT ON WHEELS! This clever little platformer casts you as a helpful robot who tries to save an intergalactic theme park through innovative physics-based puzzles. We dig into the history of it's developer, Sucker Punch, and explore the many surprising ways to play!  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: S.C.A.R.S. / Road Rash 64 / Carmageddon 64 

This week we're playing the very last of our basketball games on the N64! We're looking at Nintendo's blockbuster NBA COURTSIDE series, and Fox's much less accomplished COLLEGE HOOPS 99! We dig into the history of Nintendo's partnership with L.A. Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, look into the complicated history of college sports games, and enjoy some fantastic letters from all over the world!  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: Rocket: Robot on Wheels 

Slap that little pink bow on your head, because this week we're paying tribute to the first lady of video games, Ms. Pac-Man, with her 2000 puzzle platformer MAZE MADNESS! Corinne Kempen joins us to dig in to the pellet-munching action as Ms. Pac-Man explores ancient Egypt, haunted houses, and ice caves in this charming adventure. Join us as we learn about the history of the gaming icon, enjoy some surprisingly great multiplayer, and beat our arsenal of Pac-puns into the ground!  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: Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside / NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant / Fox Sports College Hoops '99

It's time for another selection of racing games, the N64 genre that keeps on giving! This week we're playing Titus' AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI, and two from Midway, CALIFORNIA SPEED and WORLD DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP! These games are a nice mix of wild and wacky and straight-down-the-line sim, and one of them might just be the best-looking game on the entire system! Plus, we answer questions from listeners! 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 (write in to tell us your N64 crush!)  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: Patreon.com/ultra64pod Next week's episode: Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness

The amazing Maddie Copp (@othatsraspberry) joins us this week to look back at the Nintendo 64's biggest and best RPG! The red plumber's last N64 adventure sees him dropping a dimension but gaining a whole universe of fun, with great new characters and a long, adorable quest! Plus, we dig into the history of Mario RPGs, discuss how Bowser is the secret MVP, and try to rein in our burgeoning obsession with Li'l Oinks!  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: Automobili Lamborghini / California Speed / World Driver Championship   

Crack open your old toy chest, because this week we're playing three games based on popular kids toys! We played pint-sized party game MICRO MACHINES 64 TURBO, stunt racer HOT WHEELS TURBO RACING, and TONY HAWK-wannabe RAZOR FREESTYLE SCOOTER! Plus: we're finally allowed in the same room again! 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: Paper Mario 

It's tail time! This week, we're playing two of the quippiest platformers on the system, GEX 64: ENTER THE GECKO and it's sequel, GEX 3: DEEP COVER GECKO! The sardonic lizard has a deep bench of pop culture references and nowhere else to send them but straight into your earholes! We talk about Gex's origins as the star of the Panasonic 3DO, explore the ethical ramifications of lizard-on-human love, and generally try to keep ourselves from getting a headache.  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: S.C.A.R.S. / Road Rash 64 / Carmageddon 64

Fans of GRAND THEFT AUTO, get ready to meet the granddaddy of 3D sandbox games! This week, we're playing BODY HARVEST, the influential early open-world game from the makers of GTA! We're joined by the wonderful Mikel Reparaz (@wikiparaz), host of the Vidjagame Apocalypse podcast, to help break down all the tractor-stealing, bug-blasting, body-harvesting action!  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: Gex 64: Enter the Gecko / Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko 

We've got another special bonus episode for you all, courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Andy Bowman! Andy, co-host of the Geek 101 podcast, joins us to chat about his pick: VISCERA CLEANUP DETAIL. This oddball indie casts you as a janitor, tasked with cleaning up after the most brutal horror movie set pieces, and it's... oddly relaxing? Thanks so much to Andy for supporting the show, and if you want to join us to talk about a game of your choice, sign up at the Superstar tier on Patreon.com/ultra64pod!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod   

GO FOR IT! This week, we're travelling to a wacky, magical Feudal Japan with MYSTICAL NINJA STARRING GOEMON and GOEMON'S GREAT ADVENTURE! Fan-favorite guest Blair Gorman (@SKELETON_BLOOD_) is back to help us tackle these utterly delightful adventure games. We learn about the history of the GOEMON series, learn about the real-life folk hero that inspired the character, and we finally, FINALLY rebrand as the first male stripper podcast!  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: Body Harvest   

Surprise! Courtesy of our Superstar-tier Patreon supporter Jordan Collins, this week we're talking about MARIO KART 8 DELUXE, the biggest (and best?) iteration of MARIO KART to date! Jordan joins us to talk about the evolution of the series and walk us through our very first online races! Plus: piranha plant cops-and-robbers! The sad fate of the Wii U! And racing that literally drives us up the wall!  If you want to join us to talk about any game of your choice, head over to Patreon.com/ultra64pod and sign up at the Superstar tier! Slots are limited, so act fast!  Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Steve Guntli / Updated logo by Barry Shaw  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast  Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod