The Press Playcast

Episode 26 - Bully

Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and Steven (Disposed Hero), as we discuss our May playthrough of Bully, a Rockstar title original released on the PS2.  In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite features and mechanics in the game, differences we noted between the PS2 and 360 versions, the story, music, and give our takes on how this title compares to Rockstar's other releases. If you played Bully with us last month, or if you are interested in possibly adding this title to your collection, this podcast is a must listen. And who knows, if you happened to post on our discussion thread last month, it's possible that some of your thoughts on the game were mentioned!  As always, we are happy to hear any additional points of emphasis on this game, and any critiques on or accolades for the podcast on our discussion page (linked below).  We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the game more. 

We hope you enjoy our show.  Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen! 

Episode 26 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17001.0

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:22

Bully Discussion - 0:01:50

Conclusion  - 1:18:31

Music:

Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)

Episode 25 - Ys: Books I & II

Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, long-time member and RF Gen contributor, Addicted, as we discuss our April playthrough of Ys Books I & II.  In this episode, we discuss the various versions of the games we played, the story, music, and the peculiar gameplay "bump" mechanic that makes Ys stand out among its contemporary RPGs. If you played Ys Books I & II with us last month, or are thinking of getting started on this classic series, this podcast will be a welcomed listen. As always, we are always happy to hear your thoughts on these games and our podcast on our discussion page (linked below) and are always happy to respond to and discuss the game more. So, how do these games match up to their contemporaries?  Are the Ys games RPGs or do they take more from the classic action/adventure games of their time?  And, what memory did one host "make" while finishing Book I? You can get the answers to these questions and more by listening to this month's podcast this month!  

We hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on the thread linked below.  Also, be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen! 

Episode 25 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=16796.0

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:27

Ys Books I & II - 0:01:55

Conclusion  - 1:39:00

Music:

Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)

Episode 24 - Life is Strange

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, the bright-eyed and fun-loving, YouTube sensation, JRock the GameRocker, as we discuss our March playthrough of Life is Strange.  In this episode, we discuss the story, gameplay mechanics, and soundtrack, and do a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the game and talk about the decisions we made and how they ultimately impacted our experiences. If you played Life is Strange with us last month, or have played it before, I think this podcast should be a must listen. As always, we are always happy to hear your thoughts on the game and our podcast on our discussion page (linked below) and are always happy to respond and discuss the game more. So, how did all five of us like the game?  Which Blackwell Academy ladies were some of us crushing on?  And, which one of us clearly despises Yoko Ono? You can get the answers to these questions and many more by tuning into our podcast this month!  

We hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on the thread linked below.  Also, be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen! 

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:28

Life is Strange - 0:02:12

Conclusion  - 2:45:57

Music:

Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)

Episode 23 - Folklore

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, Pam (a new RF Generation member and host of the YouTube channel Cannot Be Tamed) as we discuss Folklore, a title solely released on the PS3. Folklore was an early title on the PS3 and a game that many consider a "hidden gem" for the console.  So, how did the game stack up with our hosts and guest this month, and would we recommend that you add it to your collection?  Listen to our podcast this month and find out.  

We hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on the thread linked below.  Also, be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen! 

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:23

Folklore - 0:1:47

Q&A with Pam - 1:39:28

Conclusion  - 2:10:02

Episode 22 - Super Mario Bros. 3 & Super Mario World

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, Doug (nupoile), as we discuss the ever so popular, and participation-breaking, January playthroughs, Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) and Super Mario World (SNES). You might be surprised at some of our takes on these classics, so you really don't want to miss this episode. Again, we hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on the thread linked below.  Also, be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership.

Episode 22 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=16261.0

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:25

Super Mario Bros. 3 - 0:02:02

Super Mario World - 0:59:24

Conclusion  - 1:51:44

Music:

Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)

Episode 21 - Run n' Gun Competition & Best of 2015

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and Steven (Disposed Hero) as we discuss December's run n' gun competition games (Contra, Rolling Thunder 2, and Metal Slug 3). Also, be sure to stick around as we also discuss our favorite/least favorite playthrough games of 2015 and even mention a few that surprised us. You really don't want to miss this episode, since it's our favorite to record during the year....and a few of us have broken into the "spirits" to celebrate another successful season! Again, we hope you enjoy our show and be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us out. 

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:00:29

Run n' Gun segment start - 0:01:28

Contra - 0:08:50

Rolling Thunder 2 - 0:27:55

Metal Slug 3 - 0:40:02

Best of 2015 - 0:55:50

Conclusion  - 2:57:27

Music:

Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)

Episode 0 (Origins) - Parasite Eve & Kingdom Hearts

Our gift to you for the 2015 holiday season is a true blast from the past!  We hope that you enjoy our pilot episode of the RF Generation Playcast. This is a previously unreleased show that we presented to the administrators of rfgeneration.com for approval to start another site podcast. Join singlebanana, Fleach, GrayGhost81, and techwizard as we discuss our time with Parasite Eve for the PSX and Kingdom Hearts for the PS2. 

Show Notes:

Intro - 0:02:04

Parasite Eve - 0:03:25

Kingdom Hearts - 1:00:29

Conclusion - 1:51:34 

Episode 20 - Secret of Evermore & Gravity Rush

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and Steven (Disposed Hero) as we discuss November's retro and modern playthroughs.  On the retro side, Rich, Floyd, and Steven discuss the first Square title actually developed in the U.S. (though it never made it to Japan) Secret of Evermore for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. In the modern segment, Shawn and Steven discuss one of the most acclaimed games for the Playstation Vita, the action-packed Gravity Rush. We hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on our discussion thread linked below.  Also, be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership.  

Show Notes:

Intro 0:00:32

Secret of Evermore 0:02:00

Gravity Rush 1:34:08

Conclusion 2:42:47

Episode 19 - Castlevania: Bloodlines & Resident Evil (Remake)

Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich, Shawn, and Steven as we discuss October's retro and modern playthroughs.  On the retro side, Rich and Steven discuss Sega's only U.S. Castlevania release, Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Sega Genesis. During the modern segment, Shawn and Steven discuss the first installment of the most popular survival horror series of all time, Resident Evil. We hope you enjoy our spooky show and please leave us some feedback on our discussion thread.  

Intro 0:00:45

Castlevania: Bloodlines 0:02:26

Resident Evil 1:24:44

Conclusion 2:37:33

Episode 18 - Metal Gear Solid & Indigo Prophecy

Serendipity graces the latest episode of the PlayCast as we play the first Metal Gear Solid during the launch of Phantom Pain, the newest installment in the series; next we delve into Indigo Prophecy on its tenth anniversary.

SHOW NOTES

Intro 0:00:31
Metal Gear Solid 0:02:07
Indigo Prophecy 1:35:20
Conclusion 2:47:04