In which Roo tells of the magical tale of Mr. Atari. Editing by the magical Matt Burkett.The Musical! (Echo Screen Live #78)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2016-03-31 | MUSICALS! Who doesn't love them? ... Besides the Commodore. Roo tries his best to convince Commie to embrace the showtune, and also discuss why musicals are not only everywhere you least expect, but also powerful teaching tools: from learning about the first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to why you shouldn't feed plants human blood.
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Follow Commodore on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/itsthecommodore And Roo at: http://twitter.com/Roo_CotGWAutonomous Vehicles and You! (Echo Screen Live #76)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2016-02-18 | KITT? The Batmobile? Benny the Cab? As self-driving cars become reality, what form will they take? Will the government really let your car hurtle you down the road at breakneck speeds on its own? Or is it all just a bunch of hype?
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Follow Commodore on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/itsthecommodore And Roo at: http://twitter.com/Roo_CotGWObligatory Star Wars Episode (Echo Screen Live #73)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2016-01-07 | Star Wars came out a few weeks ago, if you've been completely oblivious. So now we're contractually obligated to talk about it due to nerd decree. Specifically, does this signal a rebirth for the franchise that fans were hoping for? How does it compare to the other movies, and will it sustain Disney's Marvelization of the Star Wars Universe?
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Follow Commodore on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/itsthecommodore And Roo at: http://twitter.com/Roo_CotGWThe State of Sci-Fi TV (Echo Screen Live #72)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-12-10 | Years after talking about the change from the SciFi channel to SyFy, the guys talk about the state of TV Science Fiction, and whether it's just fine, waning for good, or about to resoundingly roar back.
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Follow Commodore on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/itsthecommodore And Roo at: http://twitter.com/Roo_CotGWPlayStation Turns 20 (Echo Screen Live #68)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-09-17 | This month marks 20 years since the PlayStation launched in North America, and changed the landscape of gaming forever. The guys discuss the PS1, its impact, and how it affected Sony's strategy in the gaming world.
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Follow Commodore on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/itsthecommodore And Roo at: http://twitter.com/Roo_CotGWMisappropriation of Geek Culture (Echo Screen Live #66)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-08-06 | The recent release of the Adam Sandler vehicle, Pixels, has reignited a frequent argument lately - is geek culture being misused by people solely for their own gain? And if so, is that really the problem some make it out to be? The guys discuss, along with news and your questions!
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Thank you to Shane of Rerez for the thumbnail: http://www.youtube.com/user/RerezTVThe Legacy of Satoru Iwata (Echo Screen Live #65)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-07-16 | The unfortunate passing of Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has caused the gaming world to pause in reflection to respect a giant of the industry, and the guys take time to discuss how his legacy and leadership style will influence others for years to come.
Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.E3 2015 Wrapup (Echo Screen Live #63)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-06-18 | Another E3 has passed, and the guys discuss the good, the bad, and the Nintendo of 2015's biggest gaming trade show!
That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.The Place of Politics in Video Games (Echo Screen Live #61)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-05-21 | Politics and video games go together like peanut butter and motor oil - or do they? The intersection of these topics has been happening for decades, but are video games the correct battlefront to argue about feminism, violence, and free speech? Or is it just an artistic medium that is meant to be enjoyed?
That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.The Rise and Fall of G4 (Echo Screen Live #58)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-04-09 | At the turn of the century, G4 and TechTV showed a promising future of geek-related content in mass media. But after a merger, the channel faded and eventually ceased to exist by 2014. What happened, could it have been avoided, and what does it say about geek content in new media?
That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
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That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
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That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
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That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!
Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.2015... You mean were in the future? - Echo Screen Live #52ClanOfTheGrayWolf2015-01-15 | Chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.
Are we back? We're back! It's 2015, which means hoverboards and flying cars are right around the corner... or not. The guys explore the future tech shown in Back to the Future 2 and see just how plausible it really is today - or if we even really want it.
That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live!Freemium Games... Amirite? - Echo Screen Live #51ClanOfTheGrayWolf2014-12-04 | Chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”.
So, freemium games... they're popular to hate, yet also popular as ever. So what's to be done - or should anything be done? The guys word vomit their thoughts on freemium games, and their future.
Roo is back with yet another 8-Bit Gem... but not one you might expect. Back to the Future on the NES has a horrible reputation, as well as the company that released it -- LJN. But is that criticism fair? Well, considering it's the subject of this episode, you can guess as to what Roo thinks. Find out way more than you ever wanted to about this maligned game on today's episode!
Android Wear. Samsung Gear. Google Glass. Calculator watches. Wearable tech is grabbing tons of headlines lately - but is it the answer to a question no one asked? The guys share their opinions. Plus - Sony enters the virtual reality arena vs. Oculus Rift. Who will win?
Roo is back again with a casualty of the "cutesy character flood" of 1993. Plok looks like any number of platformers on the Super Nintendo, but look deeper and you'll find one of the most original and fun games on the system. With a worthy challenge, to boot!16-Bit Gems - Game Quickie: Yoshis SafariClanOfTheGrayWolf2013-06-22 | There were a handful of Super Nintendo games that featured the Super Scope. Yoshi's Safari sure was one of them...
Roo brings back 16-Bit Gems in style with the finale of the 4-part Dragon Quest retrospective! After looking at the history of RPGs, the Super Nintendo remakes of DQ 1&2, and the modern classic of Dragon Quest VIII, he brings things back to the most popular entry in the series - Dragon Quest III. Find out why this game was so popular across the Pacific, and how even this 15+ year remake makes it accessible to modern audiences.60 Hours of Super Nintendo - Charity Marathon Live Stream DetailsClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-12-12 | Donate to the V Foundation here: http://goo.gl/Wcuc2 Get more info and watch the marathon live (December 14-16) here: http://clanofthegraywolf.com The V Foundation on CharityNavigator.org: http://goo.gl/smnDL
Please join us from noon, December 14, 2012 through midnight on December 17 to watch us play 60 hours of Super Nintendo games and raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research!
The perks for donating are:
-- Any amount: Entry into daily drawings for $20 Wii/Xbox Live/PlayStaion Network cards (winner's choice!), video game perler art, and Steam codes!
-- $25: In addition to the above perk, you'll be entered into a drawing for our grand raffle prize - any video game released in 2012 (your choice)!
-- $50: In addition to the above perk, you will receive an exclusive Clan of the Gray Wolf 128MB MicroSD card (while supplies last) -- that's like 91 3.5″ floppy disks!
-- $75: In addition to the above perks, you will be able to choose ANY Super Nintendo game for us to play (if we don't have it, we'll get it!) Please request your game & what time we should play it during the marathon as a note in the "Dedication" section while donating.
-- $100: In addition to the above perks, you will present us with a challenge for your selected game! The challenge must be time based, and be no longer than 20 minutes. (For example: Beat Stage 1-1 in Super Mario World within 10 minutes) If we beat your gamer's challenge, our friends at VideoGameAuctions.com will donate an extra $25 to the V Foundation!
-- $150: In addition to the above perks, you will receive a Super Nintendo game from Roo's personal library. It may be complete in box. It may even be rare... -ish.
From December 14-16, we're going to hold our 4th annual Video Game Marathon for Charity, broadcast live on clanofthegraywolf.com (which is also where you can donate). All proceeds will be given directly to the V Foundation, which awards all proceeds to cancer research.
We're planning a 60-hour gaming marathon utilizing the Super Nintendo, which is one of the most famous game consoles of all time. Games on the playlist include classics like Super Mario World, the Legend of Zelda, Super Metroid, and many other classic favorites. There will be milestone challenges, contest prizes, and general chicanery to be had by all!The Video Game Years - 1980 (Pt. 1): Pac-Man, Atari Breaks OutClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-11-14 | You can watch Part 2 right now at: http://retrowaretv.com/the-video-game-years-1980-pt-2-centipede-battlezone-sierra-berzerk-pinball-games
It's the 80′s, and The Video Game Years are back! Some new guests join the old gang to tackle the most significant decade of gaming - starting with a look at Pac-Man, Sega's Monaco GP, Atari's break out year and more!
16-Bit Gems is back! After a short hiatus, Roo continues his mini-retrospective on the Dragon Quest series. This time, he looks at the definitive versions of the first two games, and examines how they influenced dozens of console RPGs to come. So grab your horned hat and watch the slimes draw near - the Dragonlord's not going to leave Tantegel Castle alone without a fight!16-Bit Gems - Extra #2: Cleaning Retro Video Game CartridgesClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-07-01 | For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com
Roo shows you some tips and tricks to make your neglected video game cartridges look like new... -ish. Clean your retro games and keep history alive in the latest 16-Bit Gems Extra!
Feel free to share your tips and tricks for repairing cosmetic damage in the comments below!Painful Memories in Gaming: Castlevania - Symphony of the NightClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-07-01 | Playing video games instead of studying... what could possibly go wrong?
Bubsy's one of the worst video games ever made... or is it? Let's take a quick look and actually give it a critical eye.16-Bit Gems - #31: Dragon Quest VIII (PS2) [64-Bit Gems]ClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-04-01 | Roo takes advantage this April 1st to talk an RPG that gets just about everything right - Dragon Quest VIII, for the Playstation 2. Watch for an explanation of why this is a game any JRPG fan can't pass by.
For the record - the reason this is an April Fools' video is because the series is normally called "16-Bit Gems". This IS a great game, just not 16-Bit. ;)16-Bit Gems - #30: Rise of the RPG - A HistoryClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-03-22 | Roo presents a retrospective on the history of the video Role-Playing Game - running from tabletop wargames up through Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy - and discusses their impact on the genre as a whole. Learn about the major players - including Gygax, Garriott, Woodhead, Horii, Sakaguchi - and how their efforts led to the 16-bit RPG renaissance.
For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.comThe Video Game Years - 1977 (Part 1)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-01-11 | The Video Game Years are here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in our favorite hobby's past.
Watch Part 2 of The Video Game Years: 1977 right now at http://retrowaretv.com/the-video-game-years-197716-Bit Gems - #29: Pac-Man 2 (SNES, Genesis)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2012-01-04 | A Pac-Man game is a Pac-Man game is a Pac-Man game, right? Not when it's Pac-Man 2 - Namco's unexpected foray into point and click adventure. While it threw Pac-fans for a loop in the 90's, we can look back now and give this quirkly little title its due. Find out why it's worth your Pac-time in this Pac-episode.
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For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com2011 CD-i Charity Marathon PrizesClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-12-07 | Watch and donate to the 60-hour CD-i Marathon for the American Cancer Society from December 9th through 11th, 2011 at http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com3rd Annual CotGW Charity Gaming Marathon - 3 Days of CD-iClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-11-28 | From December 9-11, Clan of the Gray Wolf is holding our 3nd annual Video Game Marathon for Charity, broadcast live on clanofthegraywolf.com (which is also where you can donate). All proceeds will be given directly to the American Cancer Society, which is an organization that collects funds for cancer research, prevention, and patient support.
We're planning a 60-hour gaming marathon utilizing the Phillips CD-i, which was one of the first CD-based video game consoles, launched in 1991. Games on the playlist include classics like Dragon's Lair, 7th Guest, Myst, and the infamous CD-i Mario and Zelda titles. There will be milestone challenges, contest prizes, and general chicanery to be had by all!
For more information, visit clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #28: Clock Tower (SNES)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-10-30 | Believe it or not, there were survival horror games before Resident Evil. Not many... but still. Clock Tower for the Super Nintendo was one of the pioneers of the genre, bringing creepy atmosphere, a chilling plot, and homicidal children all together in full 2-dimensional glory. Find out why everyone should give this overlooked gem a chance this Halloween.
For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #27: Sunset Riders (SNES, Genesis)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-10-22 | This Konami arcade classic was ported to both the Super Nintendo and Genesis, but how well did they stack up to each other? And which one took quite a departure from the initial version? Roo examines each in this rootin'-tootin' episode.
For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #26: Super Adventure Island II (SNES)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-10-08 | We all know what we're in for when we play an Adventure Island game: Puzzles, swords, magic, and... downthrusts? No, Super Adventure Island 2 may not be the game you'd expect, but it's so much more. Join Roo as he shows off his favorite game in this storied series, as well as its surprising pedigree. Zelda 2: The adventure of Link anyone?
For more of our content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.comThe Way Games Work - NES ZapperClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-09-04 | The Zapper for the Nintendo Entertainment System was the most popular light gun ever for a home video game console. Now it's time to find out how it works: it's quirks, it's compatibility with modern technology, and yes - even the myths that surround it.
For more content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #25: Soul Blazer (SNES)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-07-22 | To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Clan of the Gray Wolf, Roo completes the Gaia trilogy by taking on the game that started it all - Soul Blazer. One of Quintet's earliest titles, this game set up the action RPG style that was used to such brilliance in Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma. So settle in for an examination of the cornerstone of one of the best "series" the Super Nintendo had to offer.
Find more exclusive content at http://www.clanofthegraywolf.comE3 2011: Nintendo Wii U Hands-On ImpressionsClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-06-23 | Watch and hear Roo's hands-on impressions of the Nintendo Wii U from E3 2011 (partially live from the Nintendo booth, partially from the comfort of his home a week later). How well does the touch screen work? Are the graphics any better than an Xbox 360 and PS3? How hot were the Nintendo booth babes? Find out here.
For more E3 coverage and other video game content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #24: Pulseman (Genesis/Mega Drive)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-06-03 | What did the developers of Pokemon develop before there was Pokemon? Games about mad scientists who impregnated artificial cyberspace life forms in order to create unholy abominations of electricity and matter... obviously. Luckily, this unlikely plot for a game belongs to a great 2D platformer by the name of Pulseman. A (mostly) Japanese exclusive, the West finally has a chance to sample this classic.
For more of our content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.comSummer 2011 Update - E3, Anniversary, & MoreClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-05-21 | You know you want to find up what CotGW has planned for the next month...
For more content, visit our site: http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #23: seaQuest DSV (SNES/Genesis)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-05-13 | Ah, seaQuest. Wait, didn't we do this one? About the sci-fi show from the 90's with the large ship, boy genius, and opening monologue that... oh SEAquest! Right, that old game that most people didn't know existed and the rest derided. Well behind that deep blue exterior lies the heart of a solid entry in the world of sci-fi TV franchise liscensed video games. See for yourself in this episode on seaQuest DSV.
Disclaimer: "seaQuest DSV" is a registered trademark of Universal Television, Amblin Entertainment, and NBC. No infringement implied. Video is strictly for entertainment purposes.16-Bit Gems - #22: Lufia II (SNES)ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-04-29 | Let's face it - Square dominated the RPG market in the 16-Bit era. However, their long shadow covered up several gems from little-known developers that deserve to see the light of day. In this case, that gem is Lufia II, the sequel that's actually a prequel and was able to perfect the gameplay mechanics of the day in order to create a game that was more than the sum of its parts. Not many have played it - but most who did became Lufia fans for life.
For more of our content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.com16-Bit Gems - #21: North & South (NES) [8-Bit Gems]ClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-04-02 | It's amazing that it took Roo until April 1st to review this - one of his favorite games for the NES. North & South is a strategic action platformer about the Civil War that was created by a French company and based off of a Belgian comic. What's so strange about that? You'd have to be quite the fool to pass up this unheralded classic from the 8-bit era.
For more of our content, visit http://www.clanofthegraywolf.comLegend of Zelda Second Quest Charity AnnouncementClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-04-01 | Sunday, April 3rd at 3PM EDT, 12PM PDT, Pat and Roo will play The Legend of Zelda: The Second Quest in order to raise money for Americares.org in support of Japanese tsunami relief. Watch and donate at clanofthegraywolf.com or thepunkeffect.com!The Way Games Work - Wii Remote & MotionPlusClanOfTheGrayWolf2011-02-14 | It may be old news by now, but the Wii remote still has some interesting technology up its sleeve. Find out how it works, learn a few tricks, and discover if it can coexist with curious kittens.