VGBS Gaming Podcast — NESmaker

In a grand New Year's episode, Tristan and Jeff delve deep into the annals of gaming history, celebrating the iconic NES Aftermarket luminary, RetroUSB. They journey through its storied legacy, chronicling pivotal game releases and unveiling the untold tales of the company's ascent in the gaming community. As whispers circulate of an era's twilight, our hosts ponder: Is this truly the culmination of a golden epoch? Amidst their exploration, they spotlight the enthralling TEVI—a Metroidvania masterpiece infused with the vibrant spirit of anime and the frenetic challenge of bullet hell. The duo also regales listeners with riveting tales from their...

Tristan and Jeff dive deep into the 2023 NESDEV Competition, meticulously playing through all 24 entries. Together, they offer insightful synopses for each game, discussing various facets and sharing their personal gameplay experiences. Assigning a letter grade to each entry, they also ponder whether these titles would have graced the shelves as full-fledged physical releases during the Nintendo Entertainment System era. Leveraging their collaboration with a licensed third-party publisher, they extend potential avenues and opportunities for aspiring developers to have physical releases on both modern and retro consoles. They also provide awards based on the following categories: Art and Style Sound...

Tristan and Jeff finally are able to get together to BS about Video Games! In this episode, they review the BS Homework game Project Starship X which is a vertically scrolling roguelike shmup. Also, since Super Mario Bros Wonder has come out, is it good? Plus they go over Tristan's time at the Portland Gaming Expo, talking Evercade and their future, plus the NESmaker Kiosk idea that was announced on social media and who exactly is that for... This is VGBS!