Legion Gaming Podcast

Episode 87: Indiana Jones

Vito, @8bitbarrister, joins me this week in his long requested episode to revisit the movies and games of Indiana Jones! Indy's first adventure in gaming was way back in 1982 with Raiders of the Lost Ark on the Atari 2600 and we're uncovering the history and chronicling some of his greatest, and in some cases, worst journeys. An archaeological aural tour wouldn't be complete if we didn't talk about the films either, so we dive into the history of the series and revisit most of the games that tried to adapt those stories. We cover most of the games across each generation including 2024's truly incredible Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by the immensely talented team at MachineGames. 
 
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Episode 86: Duke Nukem 3D

Come get some! This week we're hailing to the king and uncovering the history and impact of 1996's Duke Nukem 3D. Duke originally started with a couple of side-scrolling platform shooters and once Apogee saw DOOM in 1993, they realized it was time to bring him into the world of 3D. From there, they renamed themselves 3D Realms and eventually released one of the earliest examples of an immersive first-person shooter based on familiar real world locations. We'll also talk about how Duke's signature personality came to be and how it's just as important to the game as its interactive and expansive levels. 
 
0:00 - 27:00: Catch up and what we've been playing
27:28: Duke Nukem 3D
 
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Episode 85: The Launch of the NES

For episode 85 we're taking you all the way back to 1985 and uncovering the story of the launch of the NES! As one of the greatest and most influential systems of all time, Nintendo's first home console revitalized an industry that almost entirely collapsed on itself in the early 80s. This week, we're chronicling everything that led up to the launch of the NES including Atari's rise to console dominance and the crash that ultimately impacted how Nintendo positioned its system as an entertainment system the whole family can enjoy. 
 
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Episode 84: Die Hard (with Vito)

This week, Vito (@8BitBarrister on Instagram) joins me in revisiting the original Die Hard trilogy of movies and chronicling many of the games that have been adapted from the franchise. Die Hard is among the most iconic action movies ever made and spawned a surprising amount of games beginning with the NES in 1992, a pair of iconic 32-bit releases with Die Hard Arcade and Die Hard Trilogy, and up to a disastrous and troubled Gamecube release in Die Hard: Vendetta. This series is one of our favorites so come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs and talk about the history of Die Hard games!
 
 
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Episode 83: Super Mario RPG

In 1996, Square and Nintendo decided to collaborate and create one of the Super Nintendo's last great games. Super Mario RPG masterfully weaved the action-platforming Mario was known for with Square's incredible JRPG gameplay. The result was one of the more interactive RPGs that broken the static conventions of the genre and introduced a battle system that had much broader appeal than anything Square had done with the iconic Final Fantasy series. For its 30th anniversary,  Deucy and I revisit the story of how Super Mario RPG came to be and dive into its faithful remake. 
 
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Episode 82: The Best 16-bit Games (with Mike and Randy)

This week we've invited our friends Mike and Randy to count down our Top Five Favorite 16-bit Games EVER! Narrowing down five of the best games and five honorable mentions wasn't easy from an era that defined timeless classics. Sega and Nintendo's fierce console war saw both systems release some of the most influential games of all time. Their lasting impact has inspired countless modern games and a thriving retro community. We have a wide variety of games in our respective lists that also reflect our tastes and personalities. Check out our episode and let us know what you think!
 
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Episode 81: Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil: Requiem has just released and today we're revisiting one of the best games ever made to celebrate the ninth installment of one of our favorite series. Resident Evil 4 was a major turning point for RE and made a huge impact across gaming when it released on the Gamecube in 2005.  We're chronicling the six years it took to develop and the four different versions that existed before RE creator Shinji Mikami took the director's chair to complete Resident Evil 4's mission to reinvent the series. With this reinvention came a new story starring Leon with no ties to Umbrella, and controversially, a new focus on action-oriented gameplay over the survival-horror terror that defined Resident Evil. We cover a lot including RE4's pre-history and the  'Capcom Five', so enjoy this episode before you once again visit Raccoon City in Requiem.
 
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Episode 80: GameBoy Advance

The GameBoy Advance is turning 25 later this year and we wanted to revisit Nintendo's iconic portable gaming successor to talk about its biggest games and hidden gems. The original GameBoy had one of the longest lifespans of any console and helped Nintendo dominate portable gaming for multiple generations. The GBA finally released 12 years after its predecessor and was an instant hit thanks to its strong game library and because it was essentially a portable SNES with even more 3D capabilities. I take you through its inception in the mid-90s as "Project Atlantis" and it's much-anticipated launch before Deucy and I revisit the GBA's most significant games and some of our favorite hidden gems. 
 
Join us in two weeks with our new episode covering Resident Evil 4!
 
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Episode 79: Our Top 10 First-Person Shooters

This week's episode is a listener request! DilutedThought on Instagram sent a message and shared his Top 10 First-Person Shooters EVER and asked that we do an entire episode talking about Our Top 10 First Person-Shooters. FPS games have been among the most-played and top-selling genres over the last 30 years and this list was insanely difficult with such a broad topic. We, of course, have a lengthy list of games we have as honorable mentions that we had to talk through before we get to our individual Top 10's. Let us know what we missed or what is on YOUR list by emailing us or finding us on Instagram. Feel free to also email us with episode ideas or things you might want to hear from us! 
 
 
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Episode 78: 35 Years of Sonic on the Genesis (with Juan)

It might be shocking to hear, but Sonic the Hedgehog was released 35 years ago this year! The iconic blue blur's debut did the impossible when it pushed Sega to unbelievable heights and toppled Nintendo as the console market leader in the early 90's. I'll take you through where Sega and Nintendo were  between the Genesis' 1989 launch and Sonic's Summer 1991 release. We're covering the development and history of the original trilogy (& Knuckles) and Sonic CD so check it out and let us know what you think!
 
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