Gradius 2 [NES] - The Famicom Classic the West was Denied & 1CC Delta Run SHMUP Master 2018-04-23 | SHMUP Master Presents: Gradius 2 - An Introduction to a classic we never got in the West. Followed by a 4 way simultaneous 1cc run featuring Brasel the Gamer, The Bug Doctor and Nefarious Wes.Gradius 2 is of course, the sequel to the mighty Gradius, the SHMUP that arguably kick-started the entire genre. Sadly, upon it's initial launch in the arcades in 1988, it never left Japan. The game was however ported to the Famicom (and MSX) the same year, and the PC-Engine CD-ROM in 1992, but these ports never saw the light of day outside of Japan. Eventually, both versions were released to the West but not until nearly two decades later in 2006 and 2007 on the Gradius Collection (PSP) and Wii Virtual Console respectively. Overall, Gradius 2 is a bonafide classic. Every version of the game has something unique to offer. From the arcades smooth graphics and sounds, to the PC-Engines extra stage. But the version that really stands out is the Famicom port (it also features a unique stage). Mainly because it is just so technically impressive for a game on an 8-bit system. The soundtrack in particular is one of the best you will ever hear on the NES/Famicom. The soundtrack on this port is also arguably the best of the bunch as well and features many completely unique tunes. Combine that with a multitude of boss fights, hordes of enemies on screen at once, space dragons, solar flares, not to mention a speed zone and epic boss rush, and you've got yourself a SHMUP like no other on Nintendo's 8-bit hardware.I've wanted to cover the Famicom/NES version of Gradius 2 since I first found out about it several years ago. It's similarities to Life Force/Salamander were striking, but they are really quite different as well. I truly feel like this game, especially the NES/Famicom port is an under appreciated gem. Certainly worthy of the SHMUP Master treatment.If you recall my first Gradius video, then you will remember that it was a side by side 1cc featuring 2 simultaneous runs. Well, since Gradius 2 was such a quantum leap forward in comparison to the original, I wanted to up the ante accordingly for my video as well. For Gradius 2, I recruited 3 friends to help me 1cc this game. I then combined all of our footage and synced it up so you can watch and compare all 4 runs in real time. We all also recorded commentary together while watching the footage. I also animated every boss in the game, created custom overlays for each stage, and added an intro and outro discussion section at the beginning and end of the run.Brasel the Gamer did his own video on Gradius 2 which launched the same day as this one. You can find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=CRsO1R1mIvMNefarious Wes also released his solo run with commentary, which you can find here:youtube.com/watch?v=CRsO1R1mIvMMy solo run will be available in the near future. So keep an eye on the channel!*All SHMUP Master footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.*Brasel the Gamer and Bug Doctors footage was captured on original NES model 1 consoles using RCA cables.*Nefarious Wes captured footage using a Retron 5 through HDMI.*All 4 of us used original Gradius 2 Famicom cartridges. Myself, Bud Doctor and Brasel the Gamer used the Hyperkin Famicom adapter which allowed us to use the Gradius 2 cartridge on the North American NES console.
Outrage Culture and Social Media - GameFellas #22 SHMUP Master 2020-08-31 | #VideoGames #TheLastofUsPart2 #OutrageCulture #SocialMediaFor episode 22 of GameFellas... Well, we get a little political (but not too much). So I apologize in advance! We brought my brother Dana Smith on to discuss the backlash behind The Last of Us Part 2 and social media controversy in general in relation to gaming. This one got a bit fiery... So be prepared!Topics:The Last of Us Part 2 and the Backlash&Outrage Culture and the Poisonous Nature of Social MediaGames Discussed:The Last of Us Part 2, The Last of Us, Breath of the Wild, Super Smash Bros Melee, Paper Mario Origami King, Black Future 88, Final Fantasy 7, Turtles in Time (SNES), Dodonpachi, Mafia, Borderlands 3, Halo The Master Chief Collection, Civilization 6, Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Psikyo Collection (Switch), Avengers, Songs of the EonsFeatured Guest: Dana Smith aka Demian SkyChannel: youtube.com/user/TechnolopithicusHosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Host: MarkMSXyoutube.com/channel/UC0Fwhzr1yeoQ84yC3Isd4LgCo-Host: Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
Games I Quit Playing - GameFellas #21 SHMUP Master 2020-07-27 | #VideoGames #RetroGames #Podcast #StreetsofRage4For episode 21 of GameFellas, we have not one but TWO featured guests! LifeSpiller aka Keno from the LifeSpiller79 YouTube Channel as well as the return of Daria from the DariaPlaysRPG's YouTube Channel! LifeSpiller brought the topics while Daria and Mark got in depth with a, quite frankly, "deep" discussion on women in video games and the stereotypes that come along with it.We also talked about games that we have "quit playing" and the reasons why, as well as reminisced about the moment we knew we were officially "gamers." It's a mega sized episode packed full of great gaming discussion.Topics:Games I Quit Playing&The Moment I knew I was a GamerGames Discussed:Cave Story, Never Alone, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Eternal Legend, Dragon Warrior 3 (NES), Nioh 2, Breath of the Wild, Borderlands 3, Streets of Rage 4, Assassins Creed Black Flag, Re:Core, Control, Red Dead Redemption 2, I Am Alive, The Evil Within, Final Fantasy 7, Starcraft, Super Mario Bros 3, Legend of Zelda (NES), Red Dead Revolver, Doom (2016), Max Payne 3, Shadow of the Colossus, Alien Isolation, Butcher, Fez, Super Mario Odyssey, Smurfs (Atari 2600), Ultima Exodus, Mega Man 2, Super Metroid, Halo (Original)Featured Guest: LifeSpiller79Channel: youtube.com/user/lifespiller79Twitter: twitter.com/LifeSpiller79Featured Guest: DariaPlaysRPG'sChannel: youtube.com/channel/UCZ697qvWdKOUmXuvslxNzPgTwitter: twitter.com/DariaPlaysHosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Host: MarkMSXyoutube.com/channel/UC0Fwhzr1yeoQ84yC3Isd4Lg
The Amiga with Special Guest Stoo Cambridge of Sensible Software - GameFellas #20 SHMUP Master 2020-07-13 | #Amiga #SensibleSoftware #SensibleSoccer #CannonFodderFor episode 20 of GameFellas, Justin takes the lead with our special guest Stoo Cambridge from the legendary Sensible Software. Stoo took part in creating many classic games including Cannon Fodder and Sensible Soccer. There is lots of nerdy 80's computer talk as well as a plethora of insight from Stoo on what it was like to be a game developer in the 80's and 90s. Also, if you are a fan of the Amiga, this will be the episode for you!Topics:Stoo Cambridge Career Retrospective, Sensible Software and British Microcomputers&Was the Amiga cut short in it's prime?Games and topics also discussed:Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker, Command and Conquer: Remastered, Secret of Monkey Island, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Metal Arms: Glitch in the System, Tron Killer App 2, GP2X, Cannon Fodder, Xcom 2, Trials of Mana, Amiga 500, ZX81, VIC20, Abductor, Laserzone, Shoot Em Up Construction Set, Battleball, Amiga 1000, Sheep in Space, Wizball, Mega Lo Mania, Sensible Soccer, Galaga, Robotron, Amiga 4000Special Guest - Stoo Cambridgetwitter.com/StooCambridgeHost - Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82Co-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitVideo & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007
New Games Released on Retro Consoles - GameFellas #19 SHMUP Master 2020-06-08 | For episode 19 of GameFellas, our featured guest St1ka joins us to talk new games released on retro consoles. St1ka is an expert on this topic and runs a YouTube channel mostly dedicated to it. Believe it or not, there are lots of new games being released on these long "dead" consoles with more each and every year. During the second part of the show we discuss little known games that shaped our formative years. In other words, games that didn't get the recognition they deserved upon release, but that we managed to find and play somehow. We also had a lengthy "what we've been playing" section where we all geeked out over our love for Breath of the Wild. Justin and Derik joined in to round out the four of us.Topics:New Games Released on Retro Consoles&Little Known Games that Shaped Our Formative YearsGames Discussed:Legacy of Kain Defiance, ODT (PS1), Dune 2, Dune, Saints Row 4, Super Bloody Hockey, Mutant League Football, Herzog Zwei, Metal Marines, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Harvest Moon (SNES), The Tenth Line, Regalia of Men and Monarchs, Borderlands 3, Breath of the Wild, Octopath Traveler, Pier Solar, Tanglewood, Arkagis Revolution, Irena, Antarex, Xeno Crisis, Tanzer, Paprium, Demons of Asteborg, Virtua Racing, Shovel Knight, Mighty Gunbolt Burst, Silver Valley, Voyahe of a Sorceress Vacation, Project Blue, NES Maker, Axiom Verge, Toejam and Earl, Skool Daze, Bubble Bobble, Sinistar, Bubbles (Arcade), Mad Dog McCree, Lethal Enforcers, Time Crisis, Forgotten Worlds, RPM Racing, Drakkhen, Guardian Legend, Master of Magic Featured Guest - St1kaChannel: youtube.com/channel/UCd1gYKuDp3g4jt14pRu0KYQtwitter.com/St1kaHosting, Video, Audio and Post Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Host - Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
Shady Gaming Practices - GameFellas #18 SHMUP Master 2020-05-27 | #VideoGames #LootBoxes #DLC #EAFor episode 18 of GameFellas we take it old school! No guests, just the GameFellas. Also, no Zack! Mark takes over hosting duties for the first time and brings with him the topic "Shady Gaming Practices." Or in other words, the worst kind of practices employed by large video game developers to suck as much money as possible from consumers. Look out, it's a hot one!Games Discussion List:Animal Crossing New Horizons, Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Guilty Gear Strive, Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil 4, Rocket League, Ready Player One (movie), Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Fire Emblem 3 Houses, Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, Motorcity Online, Dead or Alive 6, Virtua Fighter 5, Killzone 2, Aliens Colonial Marines, Star Wars Battlefront, Dragon Quest 11, Stardew Valley, Grand Theft Auto 5, WWE 2k30, The Witcher 3 (Switch Version), Super Mario 3 E-Reader, StarCraft Broodwar, Diablo 3, Marvel Heroes, Warcraft 3 RemasterHost: MarkMSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Hosts:Tony Braseltwitter.com/BraselspectiveSorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85
Video Games Media: Websites and Journalism - GameFellas #17 SHMUP Master 2020-04-20 | #VideoGames #VideoGamesJournalism #GamingRebellionFor episode 17 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Stephen Wilds! Stephen is a freelance games writer and journalist who has written for various publications including Playboy, Polygon, Unwinnable and Looper among others. We brought him on this episode to get his take on what it's like to be a writer in the games industry and how he makes a living doing so. Later in the episode we discuss our own experiences with running a gaming website: Gaming Rebellion.Topics:Games Journalism & Running a Gaming WebsiteGames and Topics List:Resident Evil 3 Remake, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy 14, Borderlands 3, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Kentucky Route Zero, Devil Engine, Thunder Force 3, Legendary Wings, Ultimate NES Guidebook, Plumbers Don't Wear TiesFeatured Guest: Stephen Wildstwitter.com/StephenWildsHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbTony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
What If You Only Played Old Games? - GameFellas #16 SHMUP Master 2020-03-23 | #VideoGames #RetroGames #PodcastFor episode 16 of GameFellas we have not one, but two featured guests! Hungry Goriya, who is a YouTuber and Twitch streamer as well as Andrew Haden from the Retro Island Gaming YouTube Channel. These are the topics we discussed:"Playing 'Mostly' Retro Games In The Modern Era"and"Retro Games that Shocked You"Sorren Day joined us as well as co-host and we also discussed what games we've been playing lately.Games List:Phantasy Star 2, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (NES), Crystalis, Lizard (NES), Waynes World (DOS), Homie D Clown (DOS), Path of Exile, Kentucky Route Zero, Gameboy, Final Fantasy 7, Doom, Doom Eternal, Mega Man X (DOS), Terminal Velocity (DOS), Dragon Age Origins, Metroid (NES), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Vegas Stakes (SNES), Super Mario Land 2 (GameBoy), Elemental Gimmick Gear, Great Greed, Illusion of Gaia, Earthworm Jim, Soul Calibur (Dreamcast), Out of this World, Ghostbusters 2 (DOS), Analogue Pocket, Ultima Exodus, Ultima 4 (SMS)Featured Guest: Hungry Goriyatwitter.com/hungrygoriyayoutube.com/channel/UCrqaOPLC4_LTWCdJIvXvWTgtwitch.tv/hungrygoriyaFeatured Guest: Andrew Haden - Retro Island Gamingtwitter.com/AndrewHadenRIGyoutube.com/user/Zzaskotwitch.tv/retroislandgamingHosting, Live Production, Video and Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Host: Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85
Games Lost to Time: Arcade Exclusives - GameFellas #15 SHMUP Master 2020-03-04 | #VideoGames #Arcade #PodcastFor episode 15 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Mike Levy from the Dongled YouTube Channel! Mike was gracious enough to come on the show and discuss some great topics with us: "Games Lost to Time: Arcade Exclusives" and"Top 3 Best and Worst Elements of Modern Games"Tony Brasel and our Producer Derik Moore also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we've been playing.Games List:Witcher 3 (Switch), The Outer Worlds, Gunman Clive, Magic the Gathering Arena, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Mega Man 5 (Gameboy), Majora's Mask, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, Mega Man X8, Mega Man Command Mission, Nemesis (Gameboy), Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Pong, Space Invaders, Computer Space, X-Men Arcade, Simpsons Arcade, TMNT Arcade, Cadillacs And Dinosaurs, Super Buster Bros, Aliens Vs Predator (Arcade), Metamorphic Force, Mystic Warriors, Violent Storm, Night Slashers, Star Wars Arcade (Sega), Ghostbusters (Arcade), Stun Runner, Soul Edge, Super Retrocade, Super Mario 3D World, Seaman, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Final Fantasy 8, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, TMNT Out of the Shadows, No Man's Sky, Shantae and the Half Genie, Phantom Breaker Battlegrounds, Horizon Zero Dawn, Last of Us.Featured Guest: Mike Levy from the Dongled YouTube Channelyoutube.com/user/Dongledtwitter.com/dyhptgHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Co-Hosts:Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitTony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
How To Approach Retro Games In The Modern Era - GameFellas #14 SHMUP Master 2020-02-13 | #VideoGames #VideoGameGenres #PodcastFor episode 14 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Pam from the Cannot be Tamed YouTube Channel! Pam was gracious enough to come on the show and bring a couple of great topics with her: "How to Approach Playing Retro Games Today" and"Once Popular Genres that Need to Make a Comeback"Justin, Sorren and producer Derik also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we've been playing.Games List:Suikoden, Jedi Fallen Order, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Killer Queen Black, Towerfall, Kirby's Dream Course, Super Mario World, Final Fantasy 7, The Outer Worlds, Out of This World/Another World, The Legend of Zelda (NES), Star Tropics, Day of the Tentacle, Donkey Kong Country, Destruction Derby, Atari 2600 Games, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Resident Evil, Portal, The Guardian Legend, Contra Rogue Corps, Outrun, NFL Blitz, Mutant League Football, Nier Automata, Tomb Raider (2016), Wonderful 101, Rayman, Cuphead, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Asteroids (Arcade), Space Invaders, Banjo Kazooie, Yooka Laylee, Streets of Rage 4, Golden Axe, Guardian Heroes, Castle CrashersFeatured Guest: Pam from the Cannot be Tamed YouTube Channeltwitter.com/Jasyla_youtube.com/channel/UCzwyF_IcyMP86ilsmKD1PcwHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking: Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85
Console VS PC Gaming - GameFellas #13 SHMUP Master 2020-01-30 | #ConsoleVSPCGaming #PS5 #XBOXSERIESX2020 is here and so is a new season of GameFellas! For our first episode of the new year, we have a featured guest, Lance John from the Gifted Sounds Podcast Network. Lance suggested we discuss the differences between PC and Console Gaming as well as debate the future of the hobby. Mainly, are the PS5 and Xbox Series X finally catching up in specs with modern PCs?Games and Topics Discussed:Borderlands 3, The Division 2, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Tenchu (PS1), ESP Ra.De. PSY, Yooka Laylee, New Super Lucky's Tale, Forager, River City Girls, Xeno Crisis, Star Fox 64, Jedi Fallen Order, The Outer Worlds, Tennis for Two, British Micro Computers, Amiga, Mario Paint, Turbo Grafx 16, Oregon Trail, Star Craft Broodwar, Off Road (NES), Xbox Series X, PS5, Wii-UHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Featured Guest: Lance John from Gifted Sounds Podcast Networktwitter.com/Gifted51giftedsounds.comCo-Hosts:MarkMSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
GameFellas Episode 12: The Best and Worst Video Games of 2019 SHMUP Master 2019-12-26 | For the final episode of 2019, the GameFellas are finally ALL here together! All 7 of us in an epic length episode covering the best and worst video games of 2019 along with what we've been playing lately.Games Discussed:Red Dead Redemption 2, Smite, Armello, Jedi Fallen Order, Zelda Link's Awakening, Cave Story, Katamari Damacy Reroll, Rogue Legacy, Luigi's Mansion 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Project Highrise, Star Fox Zero, Sin and Punishment, Rivals of Aether, Undertale, Vectrex, Aragami, Xeno Crisis (Genesis), World of Xeen (DOS), Anthem, Borderlands 3, Fire Emblem 3 Houses, Google Stadia, Fallout 76, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Shenmue 3, Pokemon Sword and Shield, WWE 2K20, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Cuphead, Outer Worlds, Death StrandingHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production and Fact Checking by Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Tony Braseltwitter.com/BraselspectiveMarkMSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbJustin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
GameFellas Episode 11: RPG Talk with Featured Guest - Daria Plays SHMUP Master 2019-12-12 | #RPG #DariaPlaysFor episode 11 of GameFellas we have our second Featured Guest! Daria, from the Daria Plays RPGs YouTube Channel. She was kind enough to join us in our discussion of the RPG genre of video games.You can find Daria's YouTube Channel here:youtube.com/channel/UCZ697qvWdKOUmXuvslxNzPgGames Discussed:The Sinking City, Call of Cthulhu, Buck Rogers (Genesis), Shatterhand (NES), Dodonpachi, Guilty Gear, Doom 2016 (Switch), Star Fox (SNES), Master of Orion 2 (DOS), EVE Online, Akalabeth, Witcher 3, Red Dead Revolver, Arkham Knight, Persona 5, Ultima 7 Part 2: Serpent Isle, Ocarina of Time, MUDS, TradeWars 2002, Ultima 3: Exodus, Diablo, Daggerfall, Drakkhen (SNES), Dragon Warrior (NES), Hero Quest, Warsong (Genesis), Final Fantasy 9, Skyrim, Divinity Original Sin 2, Planescape Torment, Guardian Legend, Undertale, Sigma Star Saga, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Legend of Legaia, Nioh, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Ultima 7 The Black Gate, Breath of the WildDiscussion Topics:The Evolution of RPGs and How They've Changed&What Elements Create the Perfect RPGHosting, Audio and Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Featured Guest: Daria from Daria Plays RPGstwitter.com/DariaPlaysLive Production: Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Tony Braseltwitter.com/BraselspectiveMarkMSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_
Star Fox - 100% No Damage Completion Run (SNES) SHMUP Master 2019-11-21 | #StarFox #NoDamageStarFoxRun #SNESThis is it! My biggest challenge yet, and after 5 months of practice I finally did it! The first ever (as far as I've seen) perfect run of Star Fox on the SNES (Route 1 aka Level 1). There is no tool assistance, no emulators, no cheating, no tricks, just massive practice and a bit of luck to get it done.Before the run itself is a roughly 17 minute discussion about the Star Fox series in general and my struggle to pull off this feat. I brought on my friend and fellow shmup enthusiast MarkMSX from the Electric Underground as co-host to get his insight and thoughts on game as well. If you'd like to jump straight to the run itself you can do so at the 18:00 mark.I also uploaded 9 of my practice runs and the raw, no damage run itself. You can view them in this playlist if you'd like to see my progress over the months:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23y0Xm-EVZatLSUM5jc-G6XMhe7v9IqII'd also like to thank Jeroen aka, strafefox from the Splash Wave channel for sending me his 3D Star Fox renders to use for my intro. It's very much appreciated! If you don't know about his AMAZING gaming documentary styled YouTube Channel, you can find it here:youtube.com/user/strafefoxAlso a big thank you to MarkMSX for coming on with me for the commentary. If you don't know about this channel and podcast, The Electric Underground, you can check it out here:youtube.com/channel/UC0Fwhzr1yeoQ84yC3Isd4Lg
GameFellas Episode 10: Video Game Heavy Metal Extravaganza! SHMUP Master 2019-11-04 | On this very special episode of GameFellas, we give you: HEAVY METAL! That's right, an episode devoted almost entirely to heavy metal music in video games. We first start with a brief segment on what we've been playing, followed by our favorite video game metal tracks. We then move onto our "name that tune" segment where Derik, Sorren and Tony are tasked with naming that video game metal track. What about you? Can you name that tune?This is our biggest episode yet and features over 20 tracks from various musicians and even some cover tracks done specifically for this episode by my friend and frequent collaborator Julian V. Feel free to play along with the game show segment and let us know what tracks you recognize in the comments. You can find a list of every artist featured and where to find them below.Games discussed:Lovers In a Dangerous Spacetime, Final Fantasy 1-3 (NES), Monopoly (Switch), Megaman Games, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Mario Kart Tour, Tanzer (Genesis), Dodonpachi 2Music from Part 1:DOOM: E1M1 (At Doom's Gate) - Metal Cover || RichaadEB & ToxicxEternityyoutube.com/watch?v=TZG1eqPEYbY&feature=youtu.beBig Bad Baby Bowser / Big Boss (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island) - GaMetal ft. Andrew Wrangellyoutube.com/watch?v=-hbTAr8FB0E&feature=youtu.beMegaman X - "Spark Mandrill"【Metal Guitar Cover】 by Ferdkyoutube.com/watch?v=du14ehZEoyIMetal Squad (Heavy Metal Remake) - Thunder Force IV by Julian Vyoutube.com/watch?v=4gPXB6_OlCg&t=2sStreet Fighter 2 Guile theme goes Heavy Metal!!! by Charlie Parra del Riegoyoutube.com/watch?v=BqrN6vOq0g0Music from Part 2:Big Mute Blue City (F-Zero) by GaMetalyoutube.com/watch?v=8kWuW1yQ2u4Ninja Gaiden Act 4-2 Metal Version by eman3624youtube.com/watch?v=i9r1zbMEO9URip & Tear / Dogma (DOOM 2016) - Metal Cover || BillyTheBard11thyoutube.com/watch?v=09x0vc0DblQContra Hard Corps cover by Zubareusyoutube.com/watch?v=wqooZTEIhxoSuper Mario World Ending - Metal Version by Alejandro Hernandezyoutube.com/watch?v=KuOaKQderYY【 Final Fantasy IV (II) - The Final Battle (Zeromus) 】by Torzelanyoutube.com/watch?v=6gzYriz4JXYMetroid Metal - Lower Norfair by Stemageyoutube.com/watch?v=Q7-1pJ-DJrkShovel Knight - The Defender | Metal Cover | AHmusic ft. Hells6Bellsyoutube.com/watch?v=DpQmvGTKv48Thunder Force III : Medley (BrainCells & CarboHydroM guitar arrangement)youtube.com/watch?v=dAzDqKlOaGUTransylvanian Temptation (Castlevania Stages 1 & 3) by Game Overyoutube.com/watch?v=OEtUGT0wHs4Wind Waker The Legendary Hero - Metal Cover || ToxicxEternityyoutube.com/watch?v=f7f4y57mRXQSuper Mario RPG: Fight Against Smithy - Metal Cover || RichaadEByoutube.com/watch?v=FrxXwnKrLrcMass Effect Theme (metal cover) by sebdoomyoutube.com/watch?v=2vAzFZayY7gMega Man X8 GUITAR METAL ARRANGEMENT - "Winged Reploid" [Maverick Rising - 2012]youtube.com/watch?v=QsauRUjXZrEStarCraft 1 OST - Terran Theme 1 (Metal cover by ProgMuz)youtube.com/watch?v=leD7I_gTMtw&feature=youtu.beGuilty Gear XX - Meet Again (Guitar cover)youtube.com/watch?v=D9M7dsM3364Metal Slug 3 - Midnight Wandering Guitar cover (Zombies level) by Marin Drakeyoutube.com/watch?v=64KMef3GLBsBomberman 64: The Second Attack AQUANET - Metal Cover || ToxicxEternityyoutube.com/watch?v=pRtdycMxxFsHosting, Video & Audio Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Live Production by MarkMSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Co-Hosts:Derik Moore:twitter.com/ithinkibrokeitSorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Tony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
GameFellas Episode 9: Co-Op Gaming & Review Bombing with Featured Guest Greg Johnson SHMUP Master 2019-09-23 | For episode 9 of GameFellas, we have a special guest! Starflight, Toejam & Earl and Doki Doki Universe creator Greg Johnson! He was kind enough to join us to discuss what we've all been playing as well as our discussion topics.Games discussed:Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove, Dead or Alive 6, Soul Calibur 6, Bloodstained, Domina, Kingdom New Lands, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Metal Slug, FIFA 19, No Man's Sky, Divinity Original Sin 2, Fire Truck (Arcade), World of Tanks, Age of Empires, Halo, Star Control 2, Life Force, Grand Theft Auto 3, Inside, Toejam and Earl 3, Streets of Rage 4, Terraria, The Witcher 3 (Switch), Astral Chain, Skyrim, Mass Effect, Sonic Mania, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Tomb Raider, Dragon Age, ET (Atari 2600), Shadow of War.Discussion Topics:The Resurgence of Co-op Gaming&Review Bombing and Unhelpful ReviewsHosting and Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Audio Production by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbFeatured Guest: Greg Johnsontwitter.com/ToejamGregCo-Hosts:Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85
GameFellas Episode 8: Interview with Benjy Boxer, Co-Founder of Parsec Game Streaming SHMUP Master 2019-09-11 | For episode 8 of GameFellas, we have our first interview! Benjy Boxer, Co-Founder of Parsec Game Streaming was gracious enough to give us an hour of his time. Justin and Mark took the helm to ask him some wide ranging questions about his company, and gaming in general.Have you ever wished you could play a couch co-op game with your friend who lives a thousand miles away? Well, with Parsec you can! Benjy and his team are creating a service like no other that currently exists, enabling gamers to play games without online support, online. Their eventual goal is to have Parsec exist seamlessly in any game with multiplayer functionality. A lofty, but impressive goal. We hope you enjoy our first interview.Hosted by Justin Day and MarkMSX:twitter.com/justinday82twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Video Production by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Audio Production by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherb
GameFellas Episode 7: Graded Retro Game Collecting & Hacking Game Consoles - A Moral Dilemma? SHMUP Master 2019-08-28 | #NintendoSwitchHacking #RetroGameGradingFor episode 7 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Harvest Moon 64, Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy Tactics, Bushido Blade, Turok, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, No Man's Sky, Star Fox (SNES).Followed by our Discussion Topics:Graded Retro Game Collecting&Hacking Game Consoles: A Moral Dilemma?Further games and topics covered:WataGames, Retro Game Grading, video game market, Gameboy and Gameboy Advance modding, PSP Modding, Piracy, Nintendo Switch modding and hacking, Nintendo's treatment of hackers and modders.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82MarkMSX:twitter.com/Mark_MSX_Derik Moore:twitter.com/ithinkibrokeit
GameFellas Episode 6: Google Stadia & Popular Games That We Loathe SHMUP Master 2019-08-16 | #GoogleStadia #GameStreamingFor episode 6 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Yoku's Island Express, Zelda A Link to the Past, Pop'N TwinBee Rainbow Bell Adventures, Bomberman, Final Fantasy (NES), Final Fantasy 14, Shadowbringers, Final Fantasy 11, Super Mario Maker 2, Blazing Chrome, Mario Kart 8, Cuphead, Joust, Star Fox, Quick Decisions, Divinity Original Sin 2, No Man's Sky.Followed by our Discussion Topics:Google Stadia and the Future of Gaming&Popular Games That We LoatheFurther games and topics covered:Why Secret of Mana is "not" a Masterpiece, Metal Slug, MegaMan, Sonic and "floaty" physics, Street Fighter 2, Pokemon is over rated, Yoshi's Island is NOT a Super Mario Bros Game, Super Mario Odyssey, Grand Theft Auto disturbs us, Crash Bandicoot, Double Dragon Arcade is the worst Double Dragon, Kingdom Hearts, Mortal Kombat is a shallow experience.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Tony Braseltwitter.com/BraselspectiveJustin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
GameFellas: Best of Episodes 1-5 SHMUP Master 2019-08-05 | The Best of GameFellas, episodes 1-5. In this abbreviated highlight video you will find all the best and most interesting bits from our previous 5 episodes. Topics are below:-The Stagnation of the Elderscrolls Series-Why Super Mario Bros the Movie is Terrible-A Goofy NES game called Kick Master-Why Secret of Mana is NOT a Classic- The Educational Value of Minecraft-The Runaway Success of CupHead-Is Ocarina of Time Actually Timeless?-Thoughts on the Intellivision Amico-In Defense of Goldeneye 007-Thoughts on the Epic Store Exclusivity Deals-Shenmue 3 Epic Store Exclusivity-DLC and Microtransaction Discussion-Outtakes and Funny Bits Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowe and Derik Mooretwitter.com/TheRealShepherbtwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Mark MSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82Tony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
GameFellas Episode 5: DLC - Good, Bad & Dishonest and Misunderstood Retro Games SHMUP Master 2019-07-26 | For episode 5 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing:Blazing Chrome, Soul Calibur 6, Hitman 2, Mario Maker 2, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Cuphead, Star Fox (SNES)Followed by our Discussion Topics:DLC - Good, Bad & Dishonest&Misunderstood Retro GamesFurther games and topics covered:Parsec Game Streaming, DLC on Disc, Street Fighter X Tekken, Dead or Alive 6, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Binding of Isaac, Street Fighter 2, Wing Commander (DOS), Star Wars Battle Front (Reboot), The Sims 4, Dragon Age Origins, Goldeneye 007 (N64), Star Fox 64, Fire Pro Wrestling World, Drakkhen (SNES), HERO (Atari 2600), Pitfall (Atari 2600), Joust, Asteroids Deluxe, Vectrex Console, Star Wars Arcade 1983.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowe and Derik Mooretwitter.com/TheRealShepherbtwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitCo-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Mark MSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_
GameFellas Episode 4: Game Franchises Currently Dormant & The Best Game Youve Never Played SHMUP Master 2019-07-16 | For episode 4 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing: Trover Saves the Universe, Immortal Redneck, Forza Horizon 4, Brutal Doom, Super Hot, Bomb Jack, Toejam and Earl Back in the Groove, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Solar Jetman Followed by our Discussion Topics:The Best Game Franchises That Are Currently DormantThe Best Game You've Never PlayedFurther games and topics covered:Earthworm Jim, Intellivision Amico, TimeSplitters Series, Ultima Series, Command and Conquer Red Alert, Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES), Blazing Chrome, Lost Odyssey, Theme Hospital, Dead OPS Arcade, Bruce Lee (Commodore 64), Poy Poy, Dick Tracy (Sega Genesis), Pawarumi, Kick Master (NES), Unloved. Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Derik Moore and Mark MSXtwitter.com/ithinkibrokeittwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Co-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82*Apologies, from 1:02:05-1:03:31 an editing error led to all of the screen blanking out except the game footage.
GameFellas Episode 3: Mini Console Craze & PC Store Exclusivity SHMUP Master 2019-06-28 | For episode 3 of GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing: Dead or Alive 6, Rolling Gunner, Hitman 2016, Under Night In-Birth, Stellaris, Final Fantasy 7, Secret of Mana, Links Awakening, Uncharted 2, New Super Mario Brothers U, BioHazard Battle, Vapor Trail, Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe. Discussion Topics:The Mini Console Craze: Fad or Future?PC Store Exclusivity: Scummy Business Practice? Or Good for Competition?Further games and topics covered:Genesis Mini, Turbo Graphics 16 Mini, SNES Classic, NES Classic, Atari VCS, Playstation Classic, 1UP Arcade Machines, Ocarina of Time, Borderlands 3, Phoenix Point, Shenmue 3, The Outer Worlds, Metro Exodus, Epic Game Store, Steam, GOG Galaxy 2.0.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Derik Moore and Mark MSXtwitter.com/ithinkibrokeittwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Co-Host:Tony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
GameFellas Episode 2: Games that Defined an Era & Best and Worst Video Game Movies SHMUP Master 2019-06-05 | For this episode of the GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing, followed by our discussion topics: Games that Defined an era & Best and Worst Video Game Movies.Games and topics covered during the episode: Alone in the Dark Movie, Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe, Bloodrayne Movie, ChuChu Rocket, DayZ, Dead Cells, Dead or Alive Movie, Doom Movie, Dragon Buster, Dragon Quest Builders, FIFA 19, Final Fantasy 7, Minecraft, Mortal Kombat Movie, Mortal Kombat 11, Rampage Movie, Resident Evil Movie, Sega Dreamcast, Soul Calibur, Street Fighter the Movie, Super Mario Brothers the Movie, The New Zealand Story, Ultima Online, Warcraft the Movie, Yoshi's Crafted World, Silent Hill Movie.Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Justin Daytwitter.com/justinday82
GameFellas Episode 1: Best and Worst Examples of Retro Game Franchises Still Around Today SHMUP Master 2019-05-29 | For the inaugural episode of the GameFellas, we first talk about what games we've been playing, followed by our discussion topic: The best and worst examples of retro game franchises that are still around today.Games and topics covered during the episode: Smash Bros Melee and Ultimate with competitive gaming, Final Fantasy 14, No Man's Sky, DOOM 2016, Doom 3, Diablo on GOG.com, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Divinity Original Sin 2, Sonic Adventure 2, Mega Man Series, Skyrim, Street Fighter 5, Capcom Fighting Games, X-Com Series, Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Super Mario Odyssey, Ninja Gaiden series (reboot), Fire Emblem Awakening. Hosted by Zack Smith (Aggro Sky)twitter.com/zfunk007Produced by Nate Rowetwitter.com/TheRealShepherbCo-Hosts:Sorren Daytwitter.com/Megalomania85Mark MSXtwitter.com/Mark_MSX_Derik Mooretwitter.com/ithinkibrokeitTony Braseltwitter.com/Braselspective
Toejam and Earl: The Genesis and Evolution of the Series SHMUP Master 2019-03-01 | The SHMUP Master is branching out! In my first non-SHMUP video I cover every game in the Toejam and Earl series and examine how the series has evolved since 1991. With the help of Toejam and Earl co-creator Greg Johnson, we take you through the ins and outs of each game in typical, SHMUP Master style. Loads of animation, fancy editing, and attention to detail went into this one. It was an 8 month journey that coincides with the launch of a brand new Toejam and Earl game: Back in the Groove. Enjoy!
Contra: Hard Corps [GENESIS] 1cc, No Death Run w/Commentary, Fang, Route D SHMUP Master 2019-01-17 | This is the debut of Run N Gun games on the SHMUP Master channel! And what better way to start than with the amazing Contra: Hard Corps on the Sega Genesis!Hard Corps has 4 playable characters (each unique with their own weapon sets) as well as branching paths and 6 different endings. This creates a plethora of ways in which someone could choose to 1cc this game. I decided to go with the hardest route first. I took "Route D" aka the Lab/Fight route. This is the longest path you can take with a total of 7 stages. I also used the character Fang as he is the most difficult to use overall. Although he does have some advantages such as extremely powerful weaponry.This is far and away the most difficult game I have ever attempted to one life clear. If I wasn't already so familiar with it from playing for many years, it would haven taken me a lot longer. Regardless, it offered a formidable challenge. In the future I may attempt to clear the game with different characters and paths.Lastly, this is not meant to be a speed run, but rather a showcase of Contra: Hard Corps. I also neglected to use the Fang exploit that allows you to fire your charge shot rapidly.Helping me with commentary is special guest Kevin Bhall. Check out his channel if you get a chance:youtube.com/user/NIGH11/videosAnd as always, all SHMUP Master footage was recorded using an RGB cable on a model 1 Sega Genesis and then run through a Framemeister upscaler for maximum clarity. The capture card used was an Elgato 4k60 Pro at 60fps and upscaled to 4k resolution. An original cartridge of Contra: Hard Corps was also used.
SHMUP Master 2019 Update SHMUP Master 2019-01-08 | Channel Update for 2019. Future goals and thoughts about the previous year.
Life Force [NES] 1CC, No Death Run, Longplay w/Commentary SHMUP Master 2018-12-10 | This is my 1cc, no death run of Life Force/Salamander on the NES featuring commentary. This run took about a week of practice to accomplish, although 30+ years of experience helped for sure! As always, real hardware and an actual Life Force cartridge was used to capture this run.*All SHMUP Master footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps. An Elgato 4K60 Pro Capture Card was also used for recording.
Price and Nostalgia: The SHMUP Masters Most Expensive and Most Nostalgic Games SHMUP Master 2018-11-26 | I was tagged by Tony Brasel from the Braselspective and Andrew Haden from Retro Island Gaming to do a couple of top games lists. The first will be my top 10 most expensive Sega Genesis games and the second will be my top 5 most nostalgic games of all time.As usual, I tried to keep it interesting and put as much effort into this video as I would any other. This includes both "top" lists, presented in my usual style with lots of editing, animation etc. And a trip down memory lane to talk all about my memories growing up as a gamer. I hope you enjoy!Tony Brasel: youtube.com/user/braselthegamerRetro Island Gaming: youtube.com/user/Zzasko
Video Games, Collecting and Conventions! SHMUP Master 2018-09-12 | SHMUP Master Presents: Game Collecting and MoGameCon 2018!In this video I take a trip to Missouri and Illinois to visit with friends, game hunt at local stores and attend the Missouri Game Convention. I also talk about my pickups and what I've been playing lately, all while filming in the great out doors. There is also... Karaoke... Yeah... As usual, feedback and suggestions are always welcome!
The SHMUP Master VLOG: Episode 3 - Ruminations of an Anxious Mind SHMUP Master 2018-06-22 | Episode 3 of my SHMUP Master VLOG is the most personal video I have done. I decided to not only talk about my upcoming projects and shout outs, but to also fill you in on what's been going on in my world lately. Things have been rough for me on an emotional level as of late, so I figured I'd have some fun with that theme. I hope everyone enjoys!Links and Shout Outs:My article on anxiety at Gaming Rebellion: gamingrebellion.com/2014/09/video-games-medicating-an-anxious-mindThe Electric Underground Podcast - A Podcast Devoted to SHMUPS: soundcloud.com/user-306325657Special thanks to Kevin Bhall for doing the custom smoke animations I used for the "YouTuber" segment. You can find more of his brilliant work here: youtube.com/user/NIGH11
Heavy Blow (Heavy Metal Remake) - Gradius 2 SHMUP Master 2018-05-07 | A Heavy Metal cover of HEAVY BLOW, the stage 3 music for the Famicom version of Gradius 2. Performed by: Julian V "Kogasu"youtube.com/user/scorchbird
Gradius 2 [NES/Famicom] 1cc, No Death Run, Longplay w/Commentary SHMUP Master 2018-04-30 | This is my 1cc no death run of Gradius 2 on the NES/Famicom featuring commentary. If you'd like a more in depth look at the game and a collaborative, 4 way 1cc run, you can check out my other video here:youtube.com/watch?v=WCb7pNUZeWM*All SHMUP Master footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.*This game was played using an original Famicom cartridge of Gradius 2. I used the Hyperkin Famicom Adapter so that it would work on the North American Hardware.
The SHMUP Review: Pawarumi SHMUP Master 2018-03-19 | The SHMUP Review: PawarumiFor my very first episode of "The SHMUP Review", I am covering Pawarumi, a modern shooter released in 2018 by indie studio Manufacture 43. With this new series I will focus on reviewing modern SHMUPS as well as giving you the knowledge you need about the game and whether or not it is worth buying.As for Pawarumi, it's an ambitious game for a small studio and has a pretty unique weapon system that compliments it nicely. It's also rendered completely in gorgeous 3D (albeit, the gameplay is 2D in nature). The game also has a pretty unique look in terms of it's artistic style, a "Neo-Aztec" look if you will. And of course, as you'd expect, there is some frantic, intense shooting reminiscent of many games in the Bullet Hell genre.So what did I think of it? Watch the video and find out!Special thanks to Manufacture 43 for providing me with a review code to check out their game. It is greatly appreciated!*All footage was capped in true 4K at 30fps and played on a high end gaming rig using Steam
The SHMUP Master VLOG: Episode 2 - The Game Room Tour SHMUP Master 2018-02-28 | In my second VLOG episode, I do a few quick shout outs and updates followed by... THE GAME ROOM! Granted, it's not anywhere near the insanity of a lot of these guys you see on YouTube with their wall to wall game collections. Mine is a bit more modest... Shall we say, quality over quantity perhaps?From my decent sized collection of Sega Genesis games, to my modest collection of NES and SNES carts, to my console graveyard, it's all here and in plain view. Complete with loads of cat hair and in beautiful 4k. Old beat up video games never looked so good!Special thanks to T-Rex Space Station for the SHMUP challenge and for creating some great gaming vids. PLEASE go sub to his channel, he deserves more than he has. You can find it here:youtube.com/channel/UCcSWxLFn8clc8pYRl06sHjg
An Introduction to The Guardian Legend [NES] & 1CC Run in SHMUP Mode SHMUP Master 2018-02-12 | SHMUP Master Presents: An Introduction to The Guardian Legend, followed by my 1CC run of the game in SHMUP mode with commentary.This is the first of several videos I will be releasing on this game in 2018. I have been wanting to cover The Guardian Legend since the inception of this channel. It took me a while to finally commit to it because, well, it's a massively influential game for me and for gaming in general. So I wanted to make sure I gave it the absolute best treatment possible.The first several minutes of the video are a tribute of sorts. This sequence was originally created for a collaboration last year on my friend Brasel the Gamer's channel. I decided to re-write the script, re-tweak the video, have Jared Waldo come back and narrate it, and re-render in 4k. So it looks and sounds a lot better than it did previously. I also figured it would make a good trial run for my upcoming, much bigger video on The Guardian Legend. And for people who aren't familiar with the game, a good primer of what to expect.At the 2:20 mark, the 1cc run officially begins. I do my usual commentary, but I wanted to present this run in a special way, while still maintaining the emphasis on the game footage and not detracting too much from it. I experimented with a lot of ideas in my previous "Legendary Wings" video, to mixed results and reception. So this time I wanted to still give a top notch presentation, but with the footage front and center at all times.As for the actual presentation, I animated every boss in the game, in 4k (and it took forever, many sprites I had to rip myself). And presented them to the side of the screen as they pop up in the game. So you get a nice clear view of the bosses while I am fighting them. The Guardian Legend has a TON of sprite flicker when you are fighting the bosses, so I figured that presenting them on the side, in crystal clear 4k would let people see them like they've never been seen before.One last note, The Guardian Legend is unique in that it is a hybrid game that can be played two different ways. You can play through the entire game proper, which is a combination of an over world map which you traverse and explore, with RPG elements and SHMUP "dungeons", or you can play the game in pure SHMUP mode. In order to unlock SHMUP mode you must first complete the game proper where you will receive the password TGL. Input this password at the beginning of the game and you can play all 23 SHMUP levels in sequential order and the game becomes a pure shooter. Pretty neat stuff!I hope everyone enjoys the video and as always, feedback and suggestions for future videos are always welcomed!*All SHMUP Master footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.*An Extreme Cap U3 lossless capture card was used to capture this run in 1080p. It was then upscaled to 4k for the clearest possible picture quality on original hardware.
The SHMUP Master VLOG: Episode 1 - Is This Thing On? SHMUP Master 2018-01-29 | My first VLOG episode for SHMUP Master! I will apologize in advance for my lack of energy (and the bead of sweat that kept appearing above my lip), I had gotten food poisoning the night prior and was not feeling particularly great. But the show must go on! I was also working out kinks in my lighting and as a result, the color temperature fluctuated a bit, hopefully it wasn't too distracting. In this inaugural episode I talk about my goals with SHMUP Master in 2018 (there are a lot), give some shout outs and layout the law for what I want this channel to be going forward. Feedback is always welcome and I'd LOVE some suggestions as to what people think of the ideas for this year and what games I should cover. Here are links to all the people/games/channels I mentioned in the video:Pawarumi:youtube.com/watch?v=9qAUkYxaExA&t=6sRaiden V:youtube.com/watch?v=3DnONEFudH8Kogasu:youtube.com/user/scorchbirdWally Wallcakes:youtube.com/channel/UCNCiftAQNP16TiNMkb6hS1wRetro Island Gaming:youtube.com/user/ZzaskoBrasel the Gamer:youtube.com/user/braselthegamerNefarious Wes:youtube.com/channel/UCGFSO4BJ2XJuphfbNVjd28wImport Gaming FTW:youtube.com/user/jimmyhapaInput 3 TV:twitch.tv/input3tv
Insector X (Genesis) 1CC Run w/Commentary Feat. Nefarious Wes -Hard- 1676900 Points SHMUP Master 2018-01-22 | This is my Insector X 1CC/1LC run on Hard difficulty with commentary. It was recorded using an RGB cable on a model 1 Sega Genesis and then run through a Framemeister upscaler for maximum clarity. The capture card used was an Elgato 4k60 Pro through OBS Studio at 60fps and 1080p resolution.This run is what I would like to consider a throwback to the early days of my channel. I kept the produced segment as simple and basic as possible. I also tried to match my early style of making videos from 2014 (warts and all). This idea came about due to a friend of mine, Nefarious Wes, challenging me to attempt a 1cc of this game due to it's extreme difficulty. I accepted his challenge and after a month of practice, I managed to pull it off. Wes came along for the ride and we both did the commentary together.One of the toughest things about Insector X is the fact that there are no shields and if you get hit once, you die. Therefore I had to play absolutely perfect in order to capture this run, where as many of the previous games I tackled, I was allowed more than one hit. All in all Insector X is a pretty solid, albeit, basic early SHMUP on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. It's worth checking out if you haven't, and if you want to try and beat it normally, it is pretty forgiving when it comes to continues and free lives.And be sure to check out Nefarious Wes and his channel:https://t.co/7NCjblPoD1As always, enjoy the run and any feedback is appreciated!*Note* You may notice some "jitter" in the footage here and there. Insector X has some normal jitter within the gameplay, but for whatever reason, it was exacerbated by recording the game. It's a strange phenomenon that I was unable to solve, despite trying two different capture cards and 3 different capture software programs. It isn't too bad, but it does get distracting in a few parts.
Gradius [NES] - Dueling 1CC Runs - Feat. Brasel the Gamer SHMUP Master 2017-12-09 | SHMUP Master Present: Gradius [NES]Gradius is a game that requires no introduction. It is one of the most well known and influential SHMUPS ever created. Everything that can be said, has been said about this game. There are more 1CC runs of Gradius on YouTube than possibly any other SHMUP. Not to mention there are also countless videos and articles showcasing and explaining why Gradius is such an important and memorable game in the pantheon of SHMUPS. What more could possibly be said or done? Why would I choose Gradius to do a video on? Well, with some help from my good friend Brasel the Gamer, we found a way to do something different. A collaboration! And something that I *think* has never been done before.For quite a while now, the idea of "dueling" 1CC runs has been tossing around in my head. And by dueling I mean two runs, playing at the same time, perfectly in sync with each other, recorded by two different people. A comparison showcase of skills so to speak. In order to do this, I had to find the right person for the job. And luckily for me, Brasel stepped up to the plate and pulled it off, thus making my idea a reality.Brasel and I both recorded commentary together, commenting on the runs while they were playing simultaneously. Hopefully the result is interesting to watch and our play styles, while similar at times, often diverged quite a bit. I also did what I usually do, which was spice things up a bit (although not too much) with a nice overlay. I also created a 5 minute "instruction manual tour" at the beginning while Brasel and I shared our history with Gradius. Complete with every enemy in Gradius, reanimated in full 1080p! Hope everyone enjoys!Feedback and suggestions for future videos are always welcomed!*All SHMUP Master footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.*All Brasel the Gamers footage was captured via a model 1 NES through composite input.Please visit and subscribe to Brasel the Gamers Channel: youtube.com/user/braselthegamerAlso, please visit http://www.gamingrebellion.com. The official home of SHMUP Master!
Legendary Wings [NES] - A Graphical Guided Tour & 1CC Run SHMUP Master 2017-11-14 | SHMUP Master Presents: Legendary Wings [NES]Legendary Wings is a SHMUP ported from the arcade to the NES in 1988 by Capcom. There isn't anything particularly great about it, but it's a fun, albeit easy romp. It's worth playing if you love 8-bit SHMUPS and don't want to deal with a super difficult game. This was the quickest I have ever been able to capture a 1cc run, which took me roughly 2 nights. I planned on just releasing the run with an overlay but then started adding things... and a month later, ended up with a fully produced video to go along with my 1cc run of the game.I'm fairly confident that no one has done a video quite like this before. I took the idea I started with my HyperZone video and expanded on it quite a bit. The end result is a "graphical guided tour" of sorts for Legendary Wings. I animated most of the enemies and bosses in the game and used them throughout my run to create a "video" outside the video, if that makes sense. My intention was to add to the experience of a game that is perhaps, a bit bland to watch at times. Hopefully spicing it up this way makes the game a bit more interesting than it actually is.Feedback and suggestions for future videos are always welcomed!*All footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.Also, please visit http://www.gamingrebellion.com. The official home of SHMUP Master!
Old Capital (Remake) - HyperZone SHMUP Master 2017-08-27 | A cover of the stage 3 music in HyperZone on the SNES titled "Old Capital".Performed by: Julian V "Kogasu"Written by: Jun IshikawaKogasu's Channel: youtube.com/user/scorchbird
HyperZone SNES WR Speedrun [23:27] SDA Verified w/Commentary SHMUP Master 2017-02-17 | You can find my in depth companion article for this speed run at Gaming Rebellion. I talk about speed running in general and what it takes to complete a speed run, step by step: http://www.gamingrebellion.com/2017/02/hyperzone-lesson-crafting-world-record-speed-runThe raw video of my run, with and without commentary will be posted at Speed Demos Archive in the coming weeks. I will post the link here when it becomes available.As for the video on this channel, this is my "World Record" run of HyperZone on the Super Nintendo complete with custom overlay, commentary and sprite work from the game. It was verified by SDA (Speed Demos Archive) and as far as I can tell, there is no one that has beaten this game faster. I put "World Record" in quotations because quite honestly, there aren't a lot of people vying for the title. None the less though, I was able to beat the previous run by TheSuperSNES by roughly 24 seconds. I owe the runner PJ a big debt of gratitude for his correspondence as well as giving me tips to help save time. You can view his run here: youtube.com/watch?v=4Kb3RzhA5cs&t=179sSpeedrunning isn't something you would normally associate with the SHMUP genre. But due to HyperZone, in essence, being a racer/SHMUP hybrid, it works as you must concentrate on not losing speed. There isn't any way to actually gain speed though, as you accelerate to 448 and no faster, but there are a plethora of things that will slow you down. So obviously, in order to pull off a great speed run you need to avoid as many obstacles and enemies as possible, as well as beat the bosses as fast as you can (among other tricks).I should also mention that this is the first speedrun I have ever completed. I have tried quite a few over the years but for one reason or another was never able to complete one. This time though, I finally managed to pull it off. It took 3 months of practice (as well sporadic play over the past 20+ years) and a whole lot of determination in order accomplish it. I feel it's a fairly entertaining run to watch and I tried to give an informative commentary track as well.Also something new I did for this run was create an overlay for the video to showcase the games ships, enemies, bosses etc. I also kept track of my score and played around with some cool effects. My hope is that it added to the experience of the run in a positive way. It's an idea that has been going around in my head for a while as a way to visually enhance my runs. Hopefully people agree.As is SHMUP Master tradition (and SDA rules), I used original hardware to capture the run. In this case, a SNES Mini model SNS-101, a Framemeister upscaler hooked up to an Extreme Cap U3 Capture Card for 1080p 60FPS footage. Although you may notice some distortion in the game footage. For whatever reason, (probably all the vertical scrolling and fast action) YouTubes VP9 encoding HATED this game.*Special thanks to Patrick ‘PJ’ DiCesare. Without his amazing run I probably never could have pulled this off. Please check out his YouTube channel for LOTS of awesome speed runs: youtube.com/channel/UCTnU4Ffbehftics2IPq46_w*Also a special thanks to Flying Omelette who runs THE HyperZone Shrine. The lengths he went to in order to explore every facet of this game is quite frankly, astounding. He was also awesome enough to rip most of the sprites, which I used here in this article. For that, I am grateful as you won’t find complete sprites for this game anywhere else on the net. You can find the website here: http://www.flyingomelette.com/shrines/hyperzone/hyperzone-index.php
SHMUP Master End of the Year Update: feat. HyperZone, Forgotten Worlds and Ports! SHMUP Master 2016-12-23 | SHMUP Master End of the Year Update:In this video I ramble on about my future plans for SHMUP Master. I discuss the games I've been working on which include the SNES scroller HyperZone and the Capcom 1988 shooter Forgotten Worlds and it's litany of ports.
Abadox NES Review and 1CC/1LC Longplay SHMUP Master 2016-11-04 | SHMUP Master Presents: Abadox - The Deadly Inner WarIn this video I combined a roughly 6 minute review of Abadox and my 1CC/1LC no death run of the game. If you'd like to jump straight to the run you can do so at 5:49This episode actually came about by accident as I was not planning on covering this game anytime in the near future. But when I got my new RGB modded NES I ended up giving it a shot and was able to capture the run without too much difficulty. Abadox is a relatively simple but fun SHMUP which I feel I was able to showcase pretty well in my run of the game.The review/produced section of the video was basically me experimenting with different effects, animation and editing techniques. I would best describe it as a fun experiment. So if you find that portion of the video a bit odd, I won't blame you :).The produced portion of this vid was also a massive technical challenge for me. On top of that, it was nearly lost. In the month since I captured my run of the game, we not only had a hurricane hit Florida, which delayed my production by over a week, but my computer crashed as well. Luckily, I had a backup copy of my work. However, when I went to import it into my editing software on my new PC, it wouldn't load. It took me another week to work it out and finally get my video up and running again (I was forced to re-do many of the effects though once I got it up again, which took more time), only to have more issues rendering it. Finally, I was able to get the video rendered (which took around 8 hours due to what I'm assuming was a corrupted file). And here it is! The Abadox video that almost wasn't!Feedback and suggestions for future videos are always welcomed!*All footage was captured on an original NES Model 2 console (modded for RGB Output) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.Also, please visit http://www.gamingrebellion.com. The official home of SHMUP Master!
SHMUP Collecting: 12 Games From The 16-Bit Era SHMUP Master 2016-09-21 | SHMUP Master Presents: An episode dedicated to the various 16-bit SHMUPS I have found in the past couple months. Not only do I give you my take on each game, but also the story behind how I found them. It's an unscripted, off the cuff episode where you get the real SHMUP Master, warts and all. Although you can expect the usual high production values, because even an unscripted episode has to go through post production!Feedback and suggestions for future videos are always welcomed!*All footage was captured on a model 1 Sega Genesis console and SNES Mini (both pictured in the video) through a Framemeister using RGB at 60fps.Also, please visit http://www.gamingrebellion.com. The official home of SHMUP Master!
Metal Squad (Heavy Metal Remake) - Thunder Force IV SHMUP Master 2016-08-23 | A Heavy Metal Cover of the infamous METAL SQUAD, the stage 8 music in Thunder Force IV.Performed by: Julian V "Kogasu"Written by: Toshiharu Yamanishi, Takeshi Yoshida, Naosuke AraiKogasu's Channel: youtube.com/user/scorchbird
Where!/Strike Out (Heavy Metal Remake) - Thunder Force IV SHMUP Master 2016-08-22 | Covers of the songs "Where!" & "Strike Out", the interlude and boss themes for "Fomalhaut", the boss of stage 4 in Thunder Force IV. "Where!" is a sort of electronic, menacing sounding song while "Strike Out" is a balls to the wall metal anthem. Performed by: Julian V "Kogasu"Written by: Toshiharu Yamanishi, Takeshi Yoshida, Naosuke AraiKogasu's Channel: youtube.com/user/scorchbird
Evil Destroyer (Heavy Metal Remake) - Thunder Force IV SHMUP Master 2016-08-19 | A Heavy Metal Cover of Evil Destroyer, the boss theme for "Gargoyle Diver" in Thunder Force IV, stage 1.Performed by: Julian V "Kogasu"Written by: Toshiharu Yamanishi, Takeshi Yoshida, Naosuke AraiKogasu's Channel: youtube.com/user/scorchbird
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