Makopowered Gaming 5th Anniversary - Weekend Rental Special - feat. SO MANY GUESTS! Makopowered Gaming 2025-05-20 | Makopowered Gaming and Weekend Rental turn 5!That's right, five years ago, Makopowered Gaming debuted with the first episode of Weekend Rental, on Dick Tracy for the NES, and it's been a wild ride since then!To commemorate this milestone, we asked a bunch of friends of the channel to come celebrate with us, and you're welcome, too! Check out each of their contributions below, and be sure to check out all of their channels:01:47 - @GenerationPixel 07:08 - @FriendsAndGamingYT 11:59 - @SuperJim 14:52 - @MarlattMedia 16:55 - @okgamergirl 23:17 - @ComputerLabHighjinks 28:53 - @SeanSeanson 31:49 - @smashedbrothersgaming234 42:06 - @Steadysphere Thank you again to all of the collaborators, all of the friends of the channel, all of the subscribers, and just everyone who has stuck with us for the past five years!Support Makopowered Gaming via Patreon:patreon.com/MakopoweredGamingSupport Makopowered Gaming via Ko-Fi:ko-fi.com/makopoweredFollow Makopowered Gaming on Facebook:facebook.com/makopoweredgaming on Twitter:twitter.com/games_studentFind Makopowered Pixel Art merch here:teepublic.com/user/makopowered#channelanniversary #retrogaming #weekendrental #obscuregames #collab #videogames #gaming #gamingcommunity
Little Mermaid NES - Weekend Rental Ep 35 w/Guest Narrator Chiron Barron - Makopowered Gaming Makopowered Gaming 2025-08-08 | What's this?! A new Weekend Rental episode so soon after the fifth anniversary video?! Well, this one's been in the works for over a year, and in the episode, guest narrator Chiron Barron looks at The Little Mermaid for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Emerging from the Capcom/Disney collaboration of the NES era, it is often overlooked when discussing the games that came out of that collaboration. Does it deserve to be, or is it a jewel of the sea?Watch to find out!Weekend Rental is a show where we look at games that, while not widely considered classics or sometimes even good, are still worth examining and maybe even playing despite themselves.Special thanks to Chiron Barron for guest narrating!Support Makopowered Gaming via Patreon:patreon.com/MakopoweredGamingSupport Makopowered Gaming via Ko-Fi:ko-fi.com/makopoweredFollow Makopowered Gaming on Facebook:facebook.com/makopoweredgaming on Twitter:twitter.com/games_studentFind Makopowered Pixel Art merch here:teepublic.com/user/makopowered#disneygames #disneygaming #nesgaming #retrogaming #disneyprincess #capcomgames #gaming #nintendo
Quantum Fighter may say HAL, but was really by Human Entertainment #retrogaming #retro #nostalgia Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-19 | HAL may have published Kabuki Quantum Fighter, but it was made by Human Entertainment, a studio known for weird, quirky game experiences
Eddie Gilbert rounds out WCW NES roster along with... Michael Hayes #retrogaming #80swrestling Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-16 | Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert rounds out the WCW roster with... *Sighs* Michael P.S. Hayes, just post-Fabulous Freebirds
Ricky Steamboat & Rick Steiner both showed up in WCW NES before going to the WWF -Feat. STEINER MATH Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-14 | Ricky Steamboat and Rick Steiner were both key figures in the early days of WCW, so it makes sense that they're here in the NES game. They just wouldn't be for long, as both would leave for the WWF shortly after the game's releaseAlso, STEINER MATH!!!
Kevin Sullivan, not yet Taskmaster, got a spot in WCW NES #retrogaming #80swrestling #wcwwrestling Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-10 | Kevin Sullivan, he of Taskmaster (no, not THAT Taskmaster, the wrestling one) and Dungeon of Doom fame, appeared in WCW NES
Dr Death Steve Williams was in WCW NES... The same year he left for AJPW #retrogaming #80swrestling Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-09 | Dr. Death Steve Williams was in WCW long enough to get a spot in the WCW NES game, but he left for All Japan Pro Wrestling the year of the game's release
Mike Rotunda may have been in WCW NES, but fans knew him by a different name by then #retrogaming Makopowered Gaming 2025-04-08 | WCW for the NES might have been Mike Rotunda's first video game appearance, but fans already knew him as IRS in the WWF at that point
The Road Warriors were the cover stars for WCW on the NES.. before leaving for the WWF #retrogaming Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-31 | The Road Warriors got the front box art of WCW for the NEs, but they would be gone from the company within a year
Ric Flair, while not the cover star for the WCW NES game, was one of its key wrestlers #retrogaming Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-28 | Ric Flair would show up in the inaugural WCW NES game... shortly before leaving for the WWF WITH the WCW title belt!
Lex Lugers run in WCW ended shortly after his NES game appearance #retrogaming #80swrestling #wcw Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-26 | Lex Luger left WCW shortly after appearing in the WCW NES game - a decision he likely regretted in retrospect
Even in 1990, Sting was The Guy for WCW, including the NES game #wcw #retrogaming #wrestlinggames Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-24 | ...
The WCW NES game we got was NOT the first game for the company! #wcw #retrogaming #wrestlinggames Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-23 | Before WCW was World Championship Wrestling, it almost got a game under its initial company name, Universal Wrestling Corporation. The game was basically finished when it was shelved, not to be seen until a ROM was unearthed in 2019
Palawan Temple in Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine N64 is a platforming gauntlet Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-19 | Nothing highlights the issues with Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine like the Palawan Temple section of the game
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine drew heavy inspiration from the OG Tomb Raider Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-18 | It is pretty clear that Indy was cribbing from Lady Croft's notes. This is fair though, because those notes were taken from the classes given by Dr. Jones
Indiana Jones has had a Troubled History (TM) with game consoles #retrogaming #indianajones Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-17 | Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine hoped to break the thread of iffy console games for the archaeologist
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine N64 faced... challenges with its release Makopowered Gaming 2025-03-16 | This is why we didn't see Indy N64 in more stores when it was released
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine N64 - Weekend Rental Ep. 36 - Makopowered Gaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-12-09 | Thanks to a special donation by Geek Guilt, this episode of Weekend Rental looks at Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine for the Nintendo 64 (N64)! The first time Dr. Jones would see a 3D game on consoles, the question is does this collaboration between Lucasarts ('Lucas Arts'?) and Factor 5 crack like a whip, or is it a dusty relic?Watch to find out!Weekend Rental is a show where we look at games that, while not widely considered classics or sometimes even good, are still worth examining and maybe even playing despite themselves.I didn't intend to put this out day and date with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - I've been working on this video for months. It just sorta happened!Huge thanks to Marc over at Geek Guilt for the repro cart and sponsorship!Find Geek Guilt here:geekguilt.comSupport Makopowered Gaming via Patreon:patreon.com/MakopoweredGamingSupport Makopowered Gaming via Ko-Fi:ko-fi.com/makopoweredFollow Makopowered Gaming on Facebook:facebook.com/makopoweredgaming on Twitter:twitter.com/games_studentFind Makopowered Pixel Art merch here:teepublic.com/user/makopowered#indianajones #n64 #n64games #retrogaming #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #nintendo #lucasarts #2000sgaming
Ghostbusters Wii expands on the library ghost from the first movie #ghostbustersgame #ghostbusters Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-19 | Ghostbusters the Video Game for the Nintendo Wii expands on the backstory and lore of the librarian ghost from the 1984 movie, making her significantly more important to the plot of both the movie and the game
Why are the lightsabers so underpowered in Jedi Power Battles PS1?! #ps1games #starwarsgames #ps1 Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-18 | The lightsabers in Star Wars Episode I Jedi Power Battles for the Sony PlayStation are severely underpowered - either that, or the battle droids got a MAJOR upgrade
The Lightsaber colors in Jedi Power Battles PS1 are odd, but explainable #ps1games #starwarsgames Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-17 | If you're familiar with the prequels, the lightsaber colors in Star Wars Episode I Jedi Power Battles for the Sony PlayStation (PS1) may seem weird, but it can be explained... Except for one.
Star Wars Episode I PS1 makes lightsaber deflection easy- When it works. ft. @SeanSeanson #ps1games Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-16 | One thing Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace for the Sony PlayStation makes really easy is using the lightsaber to deflect blaster shots - all you have to do is hold down a button. It just may not work all the time...
Star Wars Ep. I PS1 has some... Awkward moments with Amidala and Jar Jar ft.@SeanSeanson #starwars Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-15 | In Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace for the Sony PlayStation (PS1), Amidala needs help despite her protestations, both with protecting herself and wrangling Jar Jar
Why doesnt Rescue the Embassy Mission allow players to negotiate? #nesgames #rainbowsixsiege #nes Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-14 | Rescue the Embassy Mission for the Nintendo Entertainment System wears its ideology on its sleeve and in its gameplay. It would have been cool to have the option to negotiate with the enemies, though...
Rescue the Embassy Mission has the weirdest rappelling ever #nesgames #retrogames #rainbowsixsiege Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-13 | The rappelling in Rescue the Embassy Mission for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) has the most finicky rappelling ever. Rainbow Six Siege and The Division were never like this!
Resident Evil 3 PS1s Nemesis has an unmistakable purple throbbing hand d*ck #rebhfun #residentevil Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-12 | The Nemesis in Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for the Sony PlayStation shares another attribute in common with the archetypal slasher killer - an impotent ph*llus. This time, it takes the form of the Nemesis' big purple throbbing hand d*ck
Why does Superman have an issue with bullets in Shadow of Apokolips PS2?! #superman #ps2games Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-11 | Superman Shadow of Apokolips for the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) makes the same mistake games like Superman for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) make - giving Superman a health meter and making him vulnerable to bullets
Superman Shadow of Apokolips PS2s combat isnt as bad as Superman 64... But its close #superman Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-10 | While the combat in Superman Shadow of Apokolips for the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) isn't as broken as Superman 64, there are definite issues which make it the least polished of the various game mechanics
WWF Wrestlemania NES gameplay reflects the wrestlers characters more than it seems #wwegames #wwf Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-09 | While at first glance, the gameplay in WWF Wrestlemania for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) seems to be one note, there are subtle ways that it stays true to the wrestlers' individual personalities
WWF Wrestlemania NES has some fun music cues beyond wrestler themes #wwegames #wwf #wwe #nesgames Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-08 | When David Wise (yes, THAT David Wise) composed the music for WWF Wrestlemania on the NES, he made sure that there were some fun musical nods to the WWF beyond just entrance music
The Horde Sega Saturn deals w/the Tragedy of the Commons via Gameplay #thehorde #sega #retrogamez Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-07 | The Horde uses gameplay systems and mechanics to comment on the tragedy of the commons, which is an unexpected twist for what is ostensibly a light-hearted game!
The Horde on the Sega Saturn has a... Complicated relationship with... Cows? #sega #thehorde #retro Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-06 | There's a bit of a disconnect between the narrative function of cows in The Horde for the Sega Saturn, and the way that they're incorporated into gameplay
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves NES highlights the outlaw community being built #nesgames #retrogaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-05 | As the player makes their way through Robin Hood Prince of Thieves for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), they get to see the effect their actions have on the people they rescue and support.
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves NES one-on-one sword fights leave something to be desired #nesgames Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-04 | While the concept behind the one-on-one sword fights in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is cool, the execution doesn't quite live up to the swashbuckling intent.Guest narrated by Morgan Fics
Small Soldiers PS1 includes several nods to Star Wars #gaming #starwars #ps1games #smallsoldiers Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-03 | Small Soldiers for the Sony PlayStation (PS1) makes several references to Star Wars, both through gameplay and audio/visuals
Small Soldiers PS1s approach to main character Archer is... Conflicted #smallsoldiers #ps1games Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-02 | Because Archer is presented with more indigenous trappings in Small Soldiers for the Sony PlayStation (PS1), there is a question of whether the 'noble savage' characterization is intentional or not
The Everything or Nothing PS2 cast had some real heavy hitters! #retrogaming #jamesbond #ps2games Makopowered Gaming 2024-08-01 | For James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing on the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), EA not only managed to get all of the regular James Bond cast from the Pierce Brosnan era, but also some big names as Bond girls and villains!
Everything or Nothing PS2s title upholds the Bond lineage in a unique way #retrogaming #jamesbond Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-31 | While not named after one of Ian Fleming's novels or stories, James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing for the Sony PlayStation 2 still maintains tradition with its choice of title.
007 Everything or Nothing was always meant to be the next James Bond film #jamesbond #ps2games #ps2 Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-30 | EA had positioned James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing as an entry in the James Bond film franchise from the very start, so it's no surprise that the writers the brought on had some strong Bond cred to their names
Goldeneye w/Mario Characters evokes the 1993 film?! #supermariobrosmovie #romhack #n64 #goldeneye Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-29 | The changes made in Goldeneye with Mario Characters for the Nintendo 64 (N64) call to mind not just the game franchise (although there is definitely that), but also the feel of the infamous 1993 live-action movie with Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo
Goldeneye w/Mario Characters is more than just a multiplayer mod #goldeneyen64 #n64games #romhack Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-28 | There is a lot of thought and effort that went into the single player campaign of Goldeneye with Mario Characters for the Nintendo 64 (N64), making it far more than just a multiplayer mod
Goldeneye with Mario Characters modders have a strong pedigree #goldeneyen64 #mario #romhack #games Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-27 | The modders behind Goldeneye with Mario Characters, including @Graslu00 , have a strong pedigree with the original game, making them uniquely suited to creating a ROM hack for it!
Dragon Ball Kart 64s 2D assets are impressive, but the 3D conversion leaves something to be desired Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-26 | The 2D assets in Dragon Ball Kart for the Nintendo 64 are impressive, but the 3D asset conversions are... not as eye-catching, shall we say.
Dragon Ball Kart features lots of well-implemented fan service nods #n64 #romhack #dragonballz Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-25 | From track details to Master Roshi, Dragon Ball Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64 (N64) has lots of fun fan service nods throughout
Dragon Ball Kart 64 is more than just a few sprite swaps! #n64 #romhack #romhacks #dragonballz Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-24 | Dragon Ball Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64 (N64) clearly has more care and attention put in to it than just swapping out a couple of sprites
Silent Hill Shattered Memories phone apps add a new layer to the game #horrorgaming #retrogaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-23 | The smartphone in Silent Hill Shattered Memories for the Nintendo Wii offers a variety of apps which all function and call to mind not just other Silent Hill games, but Fatal Frame!
Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a horror game, but not a survival horror game #horrorgaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-22 | With the changes made to the series' gameplay, Silent Hill Shattered Memories for the Nintendo Wii is a horror game, but not a survival horror game
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - a remake/reboot/reimagining all at once #retrogaming #horrorgaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-21 | Silent Hill Shattered Memories for the Nintendo Wii isn't just a remake of the Sony PlayStation (PS1) game, or a reboot, or just a reimagining - it's all three at once, and is its own unique thing
The visuals for the Wii version of Ghostbusters have aged surprisingly well #ghostbusters #wiigames Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-20 | Sure, it was done because of system limitations, but in opting for a more stylized graphical look, the Wii version of Ghostbusters the Video Game has aged far more gracefully than the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions
Ghostbusters games need more Winston #ghostbusters #wiigames #gaming #retrogaminglife #2000sgaming Makopowered Gaming 2024-07-19 | 2009's Ghostbusters the Video Game was, to that point, only the third game in the franchise's history to feature Winston Zeddemore in a prominent role. We need more Winston!
