Worth it or Worthless: A Retro Game Podcast

Worth it or Worthless: Retro Games, Gaming, and Collecting (NES, Game Boy, SNES, Sega Genesis, N64, PS1, PS2, Xbox, GameCube)
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Here at Worth it or Worthless, we take off our nostalgia-tinted glasses to review retro games and decide if they're good by today's standards and whether they're worth the price of admission.

  1. 03/26/2024

    Episode 108: The Punisher (Genesis)

    On this episode of the show, the boys race through The Fast and Nick Furious. • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: The Punisher (Video Game) on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Punisher_(1993_video_game) Punisher Arcade Playthrough by NintendoComplete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lrZJkn97HU

    1h 23m

  2. 10/17/2023

    Episode 107: Punch-Out!! (Nintendo Entertainment System)

    On this episode of the show, the boys take a beating in an NES classic. • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Punch-Out (NES) on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!_(NES) Punch-Out Tips from TheGamer.com https://www.thegamer.com/punch-out-tips-tricks-beat-reach-mike-tyson-nintendo/#how-to-get-back-some-of-your-energy-between-rounds  Punch-Out Walkthrough on GameFAQS by user Johnsondaddy https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/563452-punch-out/faqs/49112  Punch-Out Gold on PriceCharting https://www.pricecharting.com/game/famicom/punch-out-gold  Mike Tyson Upset with Nintendo Article by CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-takes-issue-with-nintendos-re-release-of-punch-out-having-mr-dream-as-final-boss/  Punch-Out on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!  Punch-Out Wii Playthrough by Nintendo Complete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blC0btSL7Cg

    1h 15m

  3. 07/25/2023

    Episode 106: Castlevania: Bloodlines (Sega Genesis)

    On this episode of the show, the boys tour the European countryside on their way to kill Dracula for the fourth time. • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Castlevania: Bloodlines on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Bloodlines  Castlevania: Bloodlines on Fandom https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Castlevania:_Bloodlines

    1h 25m

  4. 06/06/2023

    Episode 105: Mega Man X (Super Nintendo)

    On this episode of the show, the boys save the world from Maverick Reploids. • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc   SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Mega Man X (Game) on Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_X_(video_game) Mega Man X (Franchise) on Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_X  Mega Man X Boss Order https://www.psu.com/news/mega-man-x-boss-guide-boss-order/

    1h 41m

  5. 05/02/2023

    Episode 104: Yoshi’s Island (Super Nintendo)

    On this episode of the show, the boys get digested. They also digest legions of Baby Bowser's minions... but it's fine because it looks super cute! • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274  • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc  SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Yoshi's Island on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshi's_Island

    1h 11m

  6. 04/04/2023

    Episode 103: Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1/PSP/iOS)

    On this episode of the show, the boys finally 300-kick Final Fantasy Tactics into the podcast feed after making an honest attempt to dive deeper than just scratching the surface. Spoiler alert: They failed... • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc   SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Final Fantasy Tactics on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics: Best Characters and Jobs by J7Jase on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R77qB7VeIkc Recap of  Final Fantasy Tactics by Oni Black Mage on YouTube https://youtu.be/GiJXxc9ySPI Final Fantasy Tactics: 10 Tips to Get Started by Resonant Arc on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEfHmnzVMKY Final Fantasy Tactics: Best Setups for Each Unique https://brightrockmedia.com/2019/12/16/fft-builds-and-setups-final-fantasy-tactics/ Good All Around Party Thread on GameFAQs https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/937312-final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions/62226175

    1h 39m

  7. 01/17/2023

    Episode 102: Bubble Bobble (Arcade/Nintendo Entertainment System)

    On this episode of the show, the boys descend into the madness of the Cave of Monsters to rescue their girlfriends. • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/ • Some of our favorite game music/chiptunes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teF05Z7WiNhvi31rJDs7L?si=83b4b2db3f594274 • Music from the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EvAmTw3h6gJCrYjmqLXGB?si=a3e6a1517ce64abc   SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Bubble Bobble on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Bobble

    1h 13m

  8. 12/07/2022

    Episode 101: Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse (Nintendo Entertainment System)

    On this episode of the show, the boys return to Castlevania to slay Dracula again, for the third time, but it's actually the first time...? • Follow us @wiowpodcast on Twitter and Instagram for more retro game content as well as updates on the show! • Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kQ9nV6f • Support us on Patreon for early access to EXTENDED episodes (and to vote on topics for the show): https://www.patreon.com/worthitorworthless • Worth it or Worthless merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorthItOrWorthless • Retro gaming articles: https://worthitorworthless.com • Where we typically find game prices: https://www.pricecharting.com/   SHOW NOTES: _____________________________________ Research: Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula's_Curse  Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse on Fandom.com https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse List of Best and Worst Selling Castlevania Games by TheGamer.com https://www.thegamer.com/castlevania-best-selling-games-series-didnt-sell/ Pub Meeple Ranking Engine https://www.pubmeeple.com/ranking-engine

    1h 17m
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Here at Worth it or Worthless, we take off our nostalgia-tinted glasses to review retro games and decide if they're good by today's standards and whether they're worth the price of admission.

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    Worth it or Worthless: Retro Games, Gaming, and Collecting (NES, Game Boy, SNES, Sega Genesis, N64, PS1, PS2, Xbox, GameCube)
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    113
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