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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! On this week's episode I am joined by my friend Jordan to talk about an absolute classic? We dive into the Sonic Christmas Blast special from 1996 and it is well.... Boy its something that's for sure. End Song: Joy to Pallet Town Artist: Tee Lopes Album: Video Games Xmas https://gamechops.com/video-game-xmas-tee-lopes/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Cissy Jones is on the podcast today! Andrew and Dreahna from the EXP Point join me today in this kind of joint interview with her and we talk about her work on the Owl House as well as her now released game Call of the Sea! (Which you should all go and play) Cissy is one of my favorite guests from this year and I think you will all enjoy this episode! End Song: Quick Chip Jam Artist: DJ Cutman Album: Free to Stream https://gamechops.com/free-to-stream/ Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdjwhu7mCSQZ_2f8V-61g Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod Want to buy some Still Loading merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast

Do you love XTREME SPORTS!? Then you probably loved Rocket Power when it came out in the late 90s/early 2000's. This weeks episode I had a wonderful conversation with Andy McElfresh who was one of the lead writers and developers for the show! We talk about how he got his start in the entertainment industry, his work on Rocket Power and where he is now! Definitely check out this episode of the show, especially for your XTREME people out there. End Song: I Am Error Artist: DJ Cutman Album: The Triforce of Bass https://gamechops.com/triforce-of-bass/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week on the podcast Kayle and Jerica from the JK! Games! Podcast join me to talk about arguably the best game on the PlayStation 3, The Last of Us. We dissect the story and banter about who the real villain of the game is. Follow JK! Games! on social media! Instagram Twitter Facebook End Song: Bonetrousle (Undertale) Artist: Flexstyle Album: Skeleton Brothers https://gamechops.com/4476-2/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This episode is a first for the show! In this week's episode I am joined by Mike Mika, a game designer from Digital Eclipse and Other Ocean. We talk about how he got started in the industry, his work with Disney on some of their games and a little bit of his work with the Video Game History foundation! This is definitely an episode to check out. End Song: Nostalgia Breaks Hearts Artist: Protodome Album: BLUESCREEN https://protodome.bandcamp.com/album/bluescreen Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

In this week's episode I am joined by the twitch streamer Xwater to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We talk about his journey to collecting 900 korok seeds all while breaking the game down in detail! Find Xwater on social media and Twitch! Twitch Twitter Instagram End Song: Prince Sidon Artist: Helynt Album: Legend of Synthwave https://gamechops.com/synthwave/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week's episode is on a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. This week Dexter Morrill comes back onto the podcast to talk about what video game preservation is and why its important to preserve video game history! Contact Dexter! Twitter Instagram https://www.dexter-morrill.com/ Check out the Video Game History Foundation! https://gamehistory.org/ End Song: Wow Artist: Robotprins/Rymdkraft Album: Friend Force 2 https://robotprins.bandcamp.com/album/friend-force-2 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week on the show I am joined by nerdcore rapper Super Smack! We talk about how he first got into gaming and how video game music helped him find his own sound as an artist. It was great to get to know him and I hope to have him back on the show! End Song: Screens (ft. Schaffer the Darklord, LEZ the Lexicon Artist, Kadesh Flow) Artist: Super Smack Album: N/A https://song.link/CcqnDWp7GcjmM Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This is it! This is the finale for the Summer of PlayStation 2! This episode's format is a little different from my usual ones. My first guests on the podcast are the first people I knew who got a PS2, my Aunt and uncle, and they have quite a story of how they got their PS2! Later I am joined by Nerdbomber and Techtic from the Online Warriors podcast to go a little further into the history of the console and it's legacy. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss! Check out the Online Warriors Podcast! https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com/ End Song: The Speed in My Soul Artist: CG5 & Hyper Potions Album: N/A https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-speed-in-my-soul-single/1522814375 Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Some mountains are scaled. Others are slain. This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Shadow of the Colossus! Andrew from The Experience Point on YouTube joins me to break the game down. We go through our emotional journey with the game while also throwing out some interesting facts about the development of the game! This is also the 2nd to last episode for the summer of PlayStation 2! Next week is the big PS2 retrospective. Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdjwhu7mCSQZ_2f8V-61g End Song: Soaring Illusions Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

We are coming into the home stretch for the Summer of PS2! This week on the show Andrew from The EXP Point joins me to talk about the classic PS2 title Ico. We also go on random tangents about gross foods? Download the episode to learn more! Follow The EXP Point on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdjwhu7mCSQZ_2f8V-61g End Song: Ocarina Of Time Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

BONUS EPISODE! This special bonus of episode of the podcast kind came out of no where. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dexter Morrill who is working on a children's book that focuses on video game history! We talk about his idea to make video game history more kid friendly and how he approached writing a children's book on it. Please check out Dexter's kickstarter and lets get this book funded! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/byte-sizedbooks/video-game-history-in-an-illustrated-childrens-book End Song: Aquarium Park Artist: Helynt Album: Super Lofi World https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Just in time for the ooky spooky season, this weeks Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Castlevania: Curse of Darkness! Justin comes back onto the show to talk about one of his favorite video games on the PS2. We also find time to rant about our issues with big tech companies. Cause you know, they have so much in common with Castlevania right?? End Song: A Bloody Beginning Artist: Nokbient & bLiNd Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/a-bloody-beginning-nokbient/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

The Grand Theft Auto is a series I never was really able to get into. So I'm thankful James from the Know Geeks Allowed Podcast joined me for this weeks Summer of PlayStation 2 episode to talk all about it! We talk about some of the controversies surrounding the game and also share a few personal stories. End Song: Retroid Prime Artist: DJ-R Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/dj-r-retroid-prime/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week I have a jam packed episode for you all. This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 episode is all about Final Fanyasy X! Joining me for this episode the gamer David himself, Game Dave. Dave and I break the FF10 down in depth and also tangent into aspects from the other Final Fantasy games. Do you miss RPG world maps? This is the episode for you! Do you like random battles?? This is also the episode for you! Download and check it out! Check out Game Dave on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDave End Song: (Yuna Tropical house Remix) Artist: Will & Tim Album: N/A https://gamechops.com/yuna/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

The Kingdom Hearts series has made it's triumphant return to the podcast! This week, first time guest, Dreahna and I talk about Kingdom Hearts 2! We talk about the ridiculous story of the Kingdom Hearts series, which worlds we like, which would we would like to see and more! End Song: Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts) Artist: Coffee Date Album: N/A http://smarturl.it/cdbeloved Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week's summer of PS2 is all about when Dungeons and Dragons meets the PlayStation 2! Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance is an action role playing game based in D&D 3rd edition rules and using the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. In layman's terms? Lots smashy smashy hits with swords. End Song: Spear of Justice Artist: Arcien Album: https://gamechops.com/hopes-and-dreams/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

This week's Summer of PlayStation 2 is episode is all about another PS2 classic, God of War. Josh has his friend Greg come onto the podcast to talk about one of his favorite games. They also talk about whether they prefer gameplay or story in video games, the merits of both and how God of War meets both of those preferences. Check out Greg's movie! https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Have-Adventure-Greg-Poppa/dp/B07RP3BJ3Q End Song: Heartache Artist: Arcien Album: https://gamechops.com/hopes-and-dreams/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

NINJAS! This episode for the Summer of PS2 is all about Shinobi by Sega. Kade from the Gaming Memories podcast joins Josh to talk about the first 3D entry in the classic Sega series. They talk all about the game and even find time to reminisce on the 3 ninjas movies. End Song: Mystic Cave Artist: Dj CUTMAN Album: Spindash 3 https://gamechops.com/spindash-3/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

It's another fighting game for this week's episode for the Summer of PlayStation 2! This episodes dives into Soulcalibur 2 and all it's glory. Josh invites his friend Jay on to discuss the game, the ins and outs of competitive fighting games and more! End Song: Fighting Artist: Mykah Album: Triple Triad https://gamechops.com/triple-triad/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod