Doors and Dungeons Gaming Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsUnearthing Japan's hidden gems of gaming that rarely cross the ocean. With Doors and Dungeons you'll have an opportunity to hear about games you may not know, from consoles and computers you may never have played. Of course we'll hit on many beloved classics as well, so enjoy it all!
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Episode 1: The Crypt 01 - Power Sokoban - Isles of Sea and Sky
June 18, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWelcome to the Crypt, final resting place of Doors and Dungeons Season 4! Today's episode discusses two "Puzzlevania" games, Power Sokobon for the SNES, and the newly released Isles of Sea and Sky for PC. Both are awesome games that you should check out, especially if you like a more open world approach to pushing boxes! As always, please support us on Patreon (so I don't have to myself!) I've been paying the hosting fees for this podcast for several years on my own, and I can bare...
Episode 3: 3rd Floor 03 - Ancient Aliens in Games (Pt. 2)
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe VERY long awaited part two of a discussion in 2020 about ancient alien motifs in games is finally here! The 3rd Floor's remaining episodes will be available now, and a new season of the podcast will start in just a few days! It's been four years, but I've finally reached the place where I can get back to work on making this podcast interesting. And you can help! I've been paying the hosting fees for this podcast for several years on my own, and I can barely afford it. If you jo...
Episode 4: 3rd Floor 04 - Ancient Aliens in Games (Pt. 3)
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes - 51 MBThe VERY long awaited part three of a discussion in 2020 about ancient alien motifs in games is finally here! The 3rd Floor's remaining episodes will be available now, and a new season of the podcast will start in just a few days! It's been four years, but I've finally reached the place where I can get back to work on making this podcast interesting. And you can help! I've been paying the hosting fees for this podcast for several years on my own, and I can barely afford it. If you ...
Episode 5: 3rd Floor 04 - Number One Final Fantasy 1
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis is an episode I recorded sometime late in 2021, in an attempt to get back to podcasting. However, the trauma and struggle were still way too real, so it didn't get released. You'll really get a feel for how much Final Fantasy 1 means to me in my life journey, for what that's worth! The 3rd Floor's remaining episodes will be available now, and a new season of the podcast will start in just a few days! It's been four years, but I've finally reached the place where I can get bac...
Season 4 - The Crypt Trailer
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 33 seconds - 927 KBYes, I know how I sound. Here's a very tiny peak at what I have planned for Season 4, "The Crypt." It's called that because sometimes in the multi-floor tower of life, we fall straight down to the lower dungeon depths, and who knows what adventure we'll find there! Maybe you'll find treasure buried! Or maybe you'll... gift the podcast... treasure? Pirates? Patreon? Something? We only need $25 a month to keep the podcast funded. Blackbeard would be ashamed of us! (Though Anne Bonny m...
3rd Floor 02 - Ancient Aliens in Games (Pt. 1)
October 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBAliens? Aliens! Today is part one of a three part in-depth conversation on Japan’s fascination with Ancient Aliens theory and esotericism during the late 80s and early 90s. In the first part we explain the theory a little and why it became popular in Japan, then discuss Relics, Treasure of Usas, and Chrono Trigger!
Episode 2: 3rd Floor 02 - Ancient Aliens in Games (Pt. 1)
October 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBAliens? Aliens! Today is part one of a three part in-depth conversation on Japan’s fascination with Ancient Aliens theory and esotericism during the late 80s and early 90s. In the first part we explain the theory a little and why it became popular in Japan, then discuss Relics, Treasure of Usas, and Chrono Trigger!
Episode 1: 3rd Floor 01 - Famicom Disk System
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWelcome to our 3rd seaso- err, floor! Here to kick off the 3rd floor are Rowan and Tom, in a special collaborative effort! Please check out the prequel episode that I did for Platforms and Pitfalls about 5 very famous Famicom Disk games! https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/2020/9/15/platforms-and-pitfalls-episode-26
3rd Floor 01 - Famicom Disk System
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWelcome to our 3rd seaso- err, floor! Here to kick off the 3rd floor are Rowan and Tom, in a special collaborative effort! Please check out the prequel episode that I did for Platforms and Pitfalls about 5 very famous Famicom Disk games! https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/2020/9/15/platforms-and-pitfalls-episode-26
Sidequest 6 - Clock Tower
April 23, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 41.6 MBAre you prepared to be scared? Turn out the lights and turn on... Clock Tower. Support our passion on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Follow on Twitter @doordunpodcast Join the Discord discussion https://discord.gg/jGaBMDZ
Sidequest 5 - Clock Tower
April 23, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 41.6 MBAre you prepared to be scared? Turn out the lights and turn on... Clock Tower. Support our passion on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Follow on Twitter @doordunpodcast Join the Discord discussion https://discord.gg/jGaBMDZ
2nd Floor 07 - PC-88 Pt. II - The Games
April 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBDragon Slayer! Snatcher! Star Trader! So much more! There's so many games to talk about on the PC-8801 that it's hard to choose, but in this episode we randomly discuss some of the games which interested us. TechFury's Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/techfury90 Doors and Dungeons Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/doorsanddungeons Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Discord https://discord.gg/PMzdQSX
Episode 7: 2nd Floor 07 - PC-88 Pt. II - The Games
April 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBDragon Slayer! Snatcher! Star Trader! So much more! There's so many games to talk about on the PC-8801 that it's hard to choose, but in this episode we randomly discuss some of the games which interested us. TechFury's Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/techfury90 Doors and Dungeons Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/doorsanddungeons Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Discord https://discord.gg/PMzdQSX
Sidequest 5 - Revenge of 2020
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFor the first episode of 2020, I introduce you to my wife Sarah, tell you about COVID19 junk, and talk about Pokemon, Mario, Animal Crossing, and more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOTTY89oOFVwdRMV8m-Rvg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/doorsanddungeons/
Sidequest 4 - NES Aging Cartridge
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIt's a holiday gaming mystery! The $1800 NES Aging cartridge! What is it? Where did it come from? Is it real or fake? Find out more about this unique (or not?) cartridge! Orochi's Youtube video (spoilers) can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iRb6cfmBK0 Orochi's blog is here https://famicoms.net/ Rolemusic's albums https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic
Sidequest 3 - Akihabara
November 23, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBLast weekend, Tom Lipschultz, SQPat, RadicalR, and I went on a shopping trip to Akihabara! Skip the Super Potato, we hit up the good ones! BEEP, Suruga-ya, and Traders 1 were our retro-PC gaming stores of choice.
2nd Floor Episode 06 - PC-88 Part 1
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week we're (finally) getting to my favorite Japanese retro PC, the NEC PC-88! (Or "hachi-hachi" as Japan calls it.) Joining me is special guest, Techfury, who has worked extensively behind the scenes in retro PC communities. This week is all about hardware, and next week is THOSE PC-88 GAMES!!! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7S3Yuj2 And Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
Episode 6: 2nd Floor 06 - PC-88 Part 1
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week we're (finally) getting to my favorite Japanese retro PC, the NEC PC-88! (Or "hachi-hachi" as Japan calls it.) Joining me is special guest, Techfury, who has worked extensively behind the scenes in retro PC communities. This week is all about hardware, and next week is THOSE PC-88 GAMES!!! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7S3Yuj2 And Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
Episode 5: 2nd Floor 05 - Link's Awakening
October 27, 2019 01:50 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIt's time to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (one of my favorite games of ALL TIME) as well as its new remake for Switch! Special thanks to John Szczepaniak for info that (I believe) came from his book The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753FFL1P?ref_=series_rw_dp_labf Please contribute on Patreon if you really love this podcast, it would help greatly these days! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
2nd Floor Episode 05 - Link's Awakening
October 27, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's time to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (one of my favorite games of ALL TIME) as well as its new remake for Switch! Special thanks to John Szczepaniak for info that (I believe) came from his book The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753FFL1P?ref_=series_rw_dp_labf Please contribute on Patreon if you really love this podcast, it would help greatly these days! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
2nd Floor Episode 04 - QuestLord and Game Dev Story
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBWelcome back! Today we're discussing two retro-inspired games for smartphones/devices, QuestLord (and QuestLord 2) and Game Dev Story. Our guest is Eric Kinkead, developer of QuestLord! Follow him on Twitter: @lavalevel and http://www.questlord.com/ Also, here's a link to my guest appearance on the more awesome Platforms and Pitfalls podcast! https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/2019/4/15/platforms-and-pitfalls-episode-10-japanese-western-rpgs-with-doors-and-dungeons ...
Episode 4: 2nd Floor 04 - QuestLord and Game Dev Story
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBWelcome back! Today we're discussing two retro-inspired games for smartphones/devices, QuestLord (and QuestLord 2) and Game Dev Story. Our guest is Eric Kinkead, developer of QuestLord! Follow him on Twitter: @lavalevel and http://www.questlord.com/ Also, here's a link to my guest appearance on the more awesome Platforms and Pitfalls podcast! https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/2019/4/15/platforms-and-pitfalls-episode-10-japanese-western-rpgs-with-doors-and-dungeons ...
Sidequest 2 - Stardew Valley
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBI have a few thoughts I really want to share on Stardew Valley and how it has impacted me over the last couple of weeks. Since I waited so long to release an episode, I thought I'd throw this in as a bonus. Enjoy!
Sidequest 1 - SKALD: Against the Black Priory
June 22, 2019 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWelcome to Doors and Dungeons Sidequests, shorter mini episodes about gaming news or just whatever I'm playing! Today I want tell you about a Kickstarter for an awesome retro RPG. Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scapeit/skald-against-the-black-priory Twitter: @SkaldRpg
Episode 3: 2nd Floor 03 - Castlevania Oddities
June 20, 2019 06:40 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBRowan and Tom are here to talk about three of the lesser discussed Castlevania titles, Vampire Killer for the MSX, Castlevania Judgment, and Castlevania Harmony of Despair! Special Guests - Rowan from Platforms and Pitfalls https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls Tom - Twitter @wyrdwad My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Discord https://discord.gg/mNhKgEq
2nd Floor Episode 03 - Castlevania Oddities
June 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBRowan and Tom are here to talk about three of the lesser discussed Castlevania titles, Vampire Killer for the MSX, Castlevania Judgment, and Castlevania Harmony of Despair! Special Guests - Rowan from Platforms and Pitfalls https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls Tom - Twitter @wyrdwad My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Discord https://discord.gg/mNhKgEq
Episode 2: 2nd Floor 02 - Atlantean - PC Engine (Part 2)
April 14, 2019 11:41 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBI join Aetherbyte to discuss the bizarre development of the horizontal shooter, Atlantean! There's some funny stories here, as well as a sneak peak for the next episode! Sunteam Paul's PC Engine Bible: http://www.pcengine.co.uk/ Find out more about Aetherbyte Studios: http://www.aetherbyte.com/ Join the new Discord server! https://discord.gg/6VFjpjG Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Check out the new Instagram and Facebook Page to be dazzled by old...
2nd Floor Episode 02 - Atlantean - PC Engine (Part 2)
April 14, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBI join Aetherbyte to discuss the bizarre development of the horizontal shooter, Atlantean! There's some funny stories here, as well as a sneak peak for the next episode! Sunteam Paul's PC Engine Bible: http://www.pcengine.co.uk/ Find out more about Aetherbyte Studios: http://www.aetherbyte.com/ Join the new Discord server! https://discord.gg/6VFjpjG Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Check out the new Instagram and Facebook Page to be dazzled by old ...
Episode 1: 2nd Floor 01 - PC Engine (Part 1)
March 31, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWelcome to the 2nd Floor! Come and learn all about the AWESOME 90's console PC Engine with Michelle and the creator of Aetherbyte Studios. Wild stories will abound! Find out more about Aetherbyte Studios: http://www.aetherbyte.com/ Join the new Discord server! https://discord.gg/6VFjpjG Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Check out the new Instagram and Facebook Page to be dazzled by old tech!
2nd Floor Episode 01 - PC Engine (Part 1)
March 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWelcome to the 2nd Floor! Come and learn all about the AWESOME 90's console PC Engine with Michelle and the creator of Aetherbyte Studios. Wild stories will abound! Find out more about Aetherbyte Studios: http://www.aetherbyte.com/ Join the new Discord server! https://discord.gg/6VFjpjG Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons Check out the new Instagram and Facebook Page to be dazzled by old tech!
Episode 9: 1st Floor 09 - Santa Claus' Treasure Chest
December 20, 2018 12:27 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBMerry Christmas! It's time to hear stories about Christmases present, Christmases past, and Christmases... uhhh... digital? Major thanks to the Lazy Game Reviewer on Youtube (and Twitter) who kindly used his star power to help me get some of your awesome Christmas stories! https://www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee Also as promised, here is my Michellybells Youtube channel, so you can see my videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/swordmasterharuka Lastly, a lot of cool music was in t...
Episode 9 - Santa Claus' Treasure Chest
December 20, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBMerry Christmas! It's time to hear stories about Christmases present, Christmases past, and Christmases... uhhh... digital? Major thanks to the Lazy Game Reviewer on Youtube (and Twitter) who kindly used his star power to help me get some of your awesome Christmas stories! https://www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee Also as promised, here is my Michellybells Youtube channel, so you can see my videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/swordmasterharuka Lastly, a lot of cool music was in th...
Episode 8: 1st Floor 08 - Rusty
December 17, 2018 14:18 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe long-awaited Rusty episode is here! Learn all about this leather-bound Castlevania clone! Check it out at https://46okumen.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/DoorDunPodcast Become a Patreon patron! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
Episode 8 - Rusty
December 17, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThe long-awaited Rusty episode is here! Learn all about this leather-bound Castlevania clone! Check it out at https://46okumen.com/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/DoorDunPodcast Become a Patreon patron! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons
Episode 7: 1st Floor 07 - Thanksgaming!
November 26, 2018 15:44 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, I give thanks for some of my all-time favorites! Ys, Castlevania, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and more! Now you can give back to the podcast at Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons MelodYs and HarmonYs https://melodysandharmonys.bandcamp.com/releases
Episode 7 - Thanksgaming!
November 26, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, I give thanks for some of my all-time favorites! Ys, Castlevania, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and more! Now you can give back to the podcast at Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/doorsanddungeons MelodYs and HarmonYs https://melodysandharmonys.bandcamp.com/releases
Episode 6: 1st Floor 06 - Popolocrois
November 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPoPoLoCrois is the cutest, most endearing, sometimes dark, (and always hard to capitalize) fairytale RPG that you've quite possibly never played! Gather around the fireplace as Tom Lipschultz delights us with tales from PopoloCrois! (PoPoLoCrois?)
Episode 6 - Popolocrois
November 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPoPoLoCrois is the cutest, most endearing, sometimes dark, (and always hard to capitalize) fairytale RPG that you've quite possibly never played! Gather around the fireplace as Tom Lipschultz delights us with tales from PopoloCrois! (PoPoLoCrois?)
Episode 5: 1st Floor 05 - PC-98
November 14, 2018 13:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBJoin Michelle and the members of the 46okumen PC-98 fan-translation group, as we dive just below the surface of the murky ocean of gaming that is the NEC PC-98 personal computer! (I promise it isn't entirely hentai games.) https://46okumen.com
Episode 5 - PC-98
November 14, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBJoin Michelle and the members of the 46okumen PC-98 fan-translation group, as we dive just below the surface of the murky ocean of gaming that is the NEC PC-98 personal computer! (I promise it isn't entirely hentai games.) https://46okumen.com
Episode 4: 1st Floor 04 - Thinking Rabbit
November 03, 2018 14:59 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBJoin Michelle and special guest, Tom Lipschultz, as we collide with the quirky company Thinking Rabbit! We'll discuss time travel, Humphrey Bogart, murderous clowns, the Ottoman Empire, and 8 Eyes!
Episode 4 - Thinking Rabbit
November 03, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBJoin Michelle and special guest, Tom Lipschultz, as we collide with the quirky company Thinking Rabbit! We'll discuss time travel, Humphrey Bogart, murderous clowns, the Ottoman Empire, and 8 Eyes!
Episode 3: 1st Floor 03 - Sokoban
October 25, 2018 08:16 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBI'm finally returning after a long break, due to everything from trips abroad, health issues, and work chaos. Here's a special episode before the PC-98, it's Sokoban! (Also spelled Soukoban!)
Episode 3 - Sokoban
October 25, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBI'm finally returning after a long break, due to everything from trips abroad, health issues, and work chaos. Here's a special episode before the PC-98, it's Sokoban! (Also spelled Soukoban!)
Episode 2 - Deep Dungeon Adventure
August 13, 2018 06:52 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBJohn Hassink talks about Deep Dungeon Adventure and several other MSX titles! John Hassink can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnhassink Michelle's Youtube can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/swordmasterharuka/ Doors and Dungeons is on Twitter @doordunpodcast
Episode 2: 1st Floor 02 - Deep Dungeon Adventure
August 13, 2018 06:52 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJohn Hassink talks about Deep Dungeon Adventure and several other MSX titles! John Hassink can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnhassink Michelle's Youtube can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/swordmasterharuka/ Doors and Dungeons is on Twitter @doordunpodcast
Episode 1: 1st Floor 01 - The MSX Computer
August 07, 2018 06:21 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBIn the first episode of Doors and Dungeons Gaming Podcast, we talk with composer John Hassink about the MSX computer. Follow on Twitter: @doordunpodcast
Episode 1 - The MSX Computer
August 07, 2018 06:21 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBIn the first episode of Doors and Dungeons Gaming Podcast, we talk with composer John Hassink about the MSX computer. Follow on Twitter: @doordunpodcast