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Top 47k Ep 742: Disco Elysium + Asura Blade

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank ZA/UM's combat-lite, crazy-heavy tribute to the Infinity Engine RPGs of yore. Then stick around, because special guest ViviMayoi [https://m.twitch.tv/vivimayoi] stops by to discuss ASURA BLADE: SWORD OF DYNASTY,...

Contra: Operation Galuga

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/contra-operation-galuga/

Wayforward returns to the Contra series with a new 2.5D sorta-remake of the first game.

Sonic Generations

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/sonic-generations/

A 2D/3D tribute to past Sonic games, with an expanded port due later this month.

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/arzette-the-jewel-of-faramore/

An unlikely tribute to the Zelda CD-I games, featuring intentionally goofy cutscenes and some much improved action.

Airplane Mode

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/airplane-mode/

Not an airplane sim, but an airplane passenger sim.

Bonus Get 322: Steel Harbinger

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Mindscape's bizarre FMV-Run & Gun hybrid that indie developers should be imitating, but somehow aren't.

Top 47k Ep 741: Return to Castle Wolfenstein + T&C Surf Designs

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Gray Matter Studios' strong 2001 refresh of Id's other classic FPS. Then stick around, as we chat up Atlus's NES sports game based on Australian T-shirts.

Dragon Warrior's Forgotten Prophet

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dragon-warriors-forgotten-prophet/

A deep cut Dragon Quest reference resurrected in Dragon Quest Builders....but only in the Japanese version.

October Patreon Podcast Poll

Last year, we picked a winter themed game to air in December, but forgot that it was summer in the Southern hemisphere. As a make good to everyone South of the equator, we're picking from summer games this time!

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/arzette-the-jewel-of-faramore/

A side-scrolling action-RPG that's a loving homage to the Zelda CDi games.

Bonus Get 321: Devil May Cry 2

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the benighted sequel to Capcom's influential action series.

The Anime Influence of Side Arms

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/the-anime-influence-of-side-arms/

Capcom's shoot-em-up Side Arms takes plenty of inspiration from Mobile Suit Gundam, among other 70s and 80s anime.

Top 47k Ep 740: Dusk + Operation Neptune

Join the HG101 gang and special guest Mallick (https://www.twitch.tv/superelectricviolence) as they discuss and rank a fast-paced, horror-themed shooter inspired by the Quake generation. Then stick around for one of those only-on-HG101 games...

Amazing Bomberman

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/amazing-bomberman/

Released exclusively for the subscription-based Apple Arcade service for iOS devices, Amazing Bomberman embraces music as its central conceit, combining rhythm gam...

MLB Power Pros

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/mlb-power-pros-mlb-power-pros-2008/

Konami's attempts to bring the popular Jikkyou Powerful Pro baseball series to English speaking audiences.

Bonus Get 320: Grow Cube

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a game that looks like Minecraft meets Captain Toad Treasure Tracker. Probably doesn't play like it, though.

Sega Console Classics Vol. 1 is now available!

Sega Console Classics Vol. 1

PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j01487l46sw6hfcszg89c/HG101_Presents_Sega_Conso...

Top 47k Ep 739: Weaponlord + It's Mr. Pants

Join the HG101 gang as we discuss and rank the most Rob Liefeld-lookin' fighting game of all time. Then stick around as we raise awareness of Rare's forgotten GBA puzzler!

Iron Meat

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/iron-meat/

A retro indie take on classic Contra, with beautifully gruesome pixel art style

Bonus Get 319: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a surprisingly ambitious GameBoy castleroid.

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/wing-commander-iii-heart-of-the-tiger/

Our Wing Commander article returns with the first full FMV Entry.

A Highland Song

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/highland-song-a/

A mountain climbing game which contains elements of cinematic platforming, adventure, survival, and some rhythm game minigames.

Top 47k Ep 738: Alien vs. Predator (Arcade) + Dicey Dungeons

THE FINAL EPISODE OF LATE SUMMER AND EARLY AUTUMN OF ARCADE IS UPON US! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Capcom's highly polished AVP brawler. Then stick around as we take our chances with Lady Luck!

Beyond Shadowgate (2024)

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/beyond-shadowgate-2024/

A NES-style sequel to the death-heavy MacVenture point-and-click adventure.

Bonus Get 318: Superliminal

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a surreal indie puzzle game!

The Maestromusic

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A Japanese PS1 rhythm game packaged with a baton controller.

Top 47k Ep 737: RoboCop (Arcade) + Subnautica

THEN PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF LATE SUMMER AND EARLY ATUMN OF ARCADE 2024 IS AT HAND! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a visually rich, gameplay poor arcade adaptation of Paul Verhoeven's subversive sci-fi classic. Then stick around! Because the HG101 gang goes on to rank and discuss an indie scuba-diving adventure!<...

Bonus Get 317: Peridium

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a fungus-themed indie adventure game that only HG101 would dare to rank.

Shredded Secrets

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shredded-secrets/

 A cutesy 2D platformer set inside of a school, created by a team of middle school girls.

Top 47k Ep 736: Tekken 3 + Muppets Studios Presents: You're the Director

LATE SUMMER & EARLY AUTUMN OF ARCADE SHUFFLES FORWARD! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the Tekken where Tekken became Tekken. Then stick around for the game where you tell a Frog and Pig what to do!