The Virtually Human Podcast

Episode 15 - Unreleased, Japanese and Homebrew Games

For the final episode of this podcast, I wanted to briefly discuss all the Japanese, Homebrew and Unreleased games for the system.

Episode 14 - 3-D Tetris

3-D Tetris is the final officially released game for the Nintendo Virtual Boy in North America!  Unfortunately, it's not a great game.  There have been bad Tetris games in the past, but I think that this might be one of my least favorites. Join me as I discuss the gameplay and odd s...l...o...w...n...e...s...s of 3-D Tetris.

Episode 13 - Nester's Funky Bowling

Nester's Funky Bowling is does exactly what it says on the tin: a bowling game, with funkiness, starring Nester. NFB has some pretty amusing animations that play after each throw.  Those animations are well done, though they do get on your nerves if you play for a long time. The bowling mechanics are well-implemented and quite fun. The developer was a contract developer out of Utah, who typically programmed licensed games for the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance. Next time, I discuss 3-D Tetris, the final game released in North America.   I'm a proud member of the Retro Junkies network - located at http://theretrojunkies.com [http://theretrojunkies.com]   I also run a podcast about EM and bingo pinball located at http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com]   Lastly, I am bringing a custom-built machine for the public to play at the White Rose Gameroom Show in York, PA.  Come check it out!

Episode 12 - Waterworld

Waterworld was poorly received, critically.  In this episode, hear far more than you would ever like to hear about the story of Waterworld and the enemies therein. I also make the argument that this is a very good game! Try it!  You'll like it!   Proud member of the Retro Junkies network at http://theretrojunkies.com [http://theretrojunkies.com]   If you like pinball, you may enjoy my other show, For Amusement Only: http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com]   Thanks for listening - only two more episodes remain of games that were officially released in North America!

Episode 11 - Vertical Force

Vertical Force is another of the third party releases for the Virtual Boy. It's a vertically scrolling space shooter, and my favorite game on the system. Multiple power ups for your ship, and a special drone system with really smooth, useful controls make this game fantastic. There are two planes, or altitudes, in which you, your drones, and your enemies can fly.  Skillful movement between these layers are key to your survival. Climb in the Ragnarok and start flying!