That 8-Bit Shitshow
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Season 2 Live now! New episodes every Thursday.
Adam and Tom get together every week to play and review old games over a beer. We run through the history, development and release of our choice and then discuss our time playing.
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Episodes
Season 2 Afterparty
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 56.7 MBThat's a wrap on Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow. We look back on an epic season and undertake a definitive ranking of all the games we have looked at so far. There are also more details on Lock-Inn Festival and the upcoming season 3. Hold onto your lug nuts kids! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Final Fantasy
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBRounding out Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow is one of the most influential JRPGs of all times - Final Fantasy. A game that has spawned a 15 strong mainline series plus countless spin offs and beloved characters. We look back at the origins and roots of this extraordinary series. And drink beer, we always drink beer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 52 MBFew games capture a moment in time as well as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Not only a great game but a cultural icon of the late 90s. We jump in and remind ourselves how old the first entry feels and then cover the history, development and impact of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guacamelee 2
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Day of the Dead inspired 'Guacamelee 2' is one of the best modern metroidvanias and we can't wait to look at the development, design and gameplay of this instant classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waynes world
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 46.5 MBThere was a time where every movie had to have an unnecessary tie in game. This time we're looking at Wayne's World. An unlikely choice that is surely very difficult to translate into a video game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mega Man 2
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBMega Man was one of our favourite games of season 1. This week we are jumping into the sequel to find out why this is one of the most well remembered games of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shaq Fu
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Metal Gear
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we look back at Kojima's first entry into the incredible Metal Gear Franchise. An entirely new approach to game design led this to be one of the most influential titles of all time and cemented Kojima as one of the most important game designers in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBIn one of our most divisive episodes we play a game that Ad loves and Tom hates. How does it hold up by today's standards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Metroid
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBNot many games have an entire genre named after them. This week we play one that does. Metroid on the NES introduced gamers to a whole new style of game design and one of the most beloved bounty hunters of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Command & Conquer
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week, Ad and Tom are talking about Command and Conquer. The game that threw RTS into the mainstream and popularised the genre for many in the 90's. Certainly one of our favourite memories and a great look back at this seminal game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pong
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we look at the very origins of videogames. We are talking about Atari's Pong, and the people that led it into existence. Released in 1972 Pong has its origins in 1958 and is strangely linked to the atomic bomb. Find out how on this weeks show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sonic the Hedgehog
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 53.1 MBTo open season 2 we start with one of our favorite games of all time. Sonic The Hedgehog had a permanent home in our Mega Drives and we go back to take a look at the game that made Sega a household name in the 90's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1 Afterparty
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.8 MBSeason 1 of That 8-bit Shitshow is a wrap. We look back on the highs and lows of the season and talk about our plans for season 2. We also have a banging super cut of all our funniest parts at the end. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1 Reel
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.38 MBSeason 1 of That 8-bit Shitshow is a wrap. We have a banging super cut of all our funniest parts. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doom
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MBThis week we are reviewing Doom. One of the most influential and important videogames in the history of videogames. We look back on ID software's history and the people behind this epic shooter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grand Theft Auto
August 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we play one of the most important and influential games of all time. Grand Theft Auto paved the way for open world games, we look back on the history development and reception and give our own thoughts on what made this special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robocop vs The Terminator
August 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThe big daddy of all playground discussions. Who wins? Robocop or Terminator? This concept was brought to life in the early 90's by none other than Frank Miller and after the comics was made into one of Virgin's most memorable games. Join Adam and Tom to find out how this came about and how the game holds up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donkey Kong Country
August 06, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThis week we dive into the game that set Rare on the path to becoming one of the most beloved Nintendo second party developers of all time. Join Adam, Tom, Donkey and Diddy as we look back on a bona fide classic and one of the most influential games of the 16 bit era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week Ad and Tom check out the first video game to feature the Simpsons. We joint Barholemew J Simpson as he gets rid of purple things and collects hats. Did Garry Kitchen really invent the Kitchen? Find out here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shovel Knight
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week we play one of the greatest retro inspired platfomers of all time. Shovel Knight combines elements of all the old games you love. Join Ad and Tom for a beer as we talk about this fantastic game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week Adam and Tom play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker on the Mega Drive. A game where Jacko hunts for children whilst other adults try to stop him. Yes this is real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we really are playing a game so you don't have to. We visit one of the worst games on the NES published by notorious shithouse LJN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Super Mario Kart
July 01, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 33.2 MBAnother look at the origins of a great series. This week we play Super Mario Kart on the SNES. In some ways the series has come a long way, in other ways its exactly the same. Lets see what makes Mario Kart tick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mega Man
June 24, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAdam and Tom revisit a bona fide classic. The game that spawned one of the most popular 2d platform franchises in history. Does it live up to the legacy of the series or does it suffer from 'first game' syndrome? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aladdin
June 17, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week we played all three versions of Aladdin! Join Adam and Tom on their journey through the cave of wonders to find out which game is the diamond in the rough! Spoilers: Jafar is a dick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Faxanadu
June 11, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week Adam and Tom play Faxanadu. What mysteries lie in the elven village? Are the dwarves really dwarves? And is that really enough golds? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Altered Beast
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 36.7 MBIn the first episode of That 8-Bit Shitshow we review Altered Beast for the Sega Mega Drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.