WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss Sega's flagship series for the Genesis, Shinobi, and the three games released for this home console. Join us as we each games' ninja-esque, run-n-gun gameplay mechanics, their graphics, and music. In this month's Concertcast, the guys discuss their Top 6 tunes about "cars." Yeah, it's a little weird... but it works. In what order do the guys rank these games, and which ones would they recommend for your collection? Who is a big fan of the music in this series and who thinks it's just, "meh?" And which one of the boys is a closet Blood Hound Gang fan? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 89 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19675.0
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In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game on the original XBox that many consider a "hidden gem." Released as a means to increase XBox sales in Japan, Phantom Dust is a 3rd person arena battler with "card" mechanics. Join us as we discuss the game's complex gameplay mechanics and its unique graphical and musical styles. In this month's Concertcast, the guys reveal their Top 6 tracks that celebrate life. Is Phantom Dust the gem that others claim it to be, or is it better left in the dust? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 88 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19625.0
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In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game that mayyyyyy.... be considered a "hidden gem" on the SNES, developer Ukiyotei's Skyblazer. Join us as we break down this pricey action/platformer and determine whether it's worth your hard earned cash, or best left in your retro game store's display case. During our Concertcast segment, we list our Top 6 breakup songs of all time. Will Shawn actually enjoy Rich's retro pick for July's playthrough? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 87 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19598.0
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In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) are joined by long-time friend and former co-host of the show, Disposed Hero to discuss June's playthrough, Metal Gear Solid 2. Join us as we sift our way through this winding narrative and give our thoughts on the gameplay, environments, music, and sounds. While Shawn is an avid supporter of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, this is Rich's first experience with MGS2. Will their opinions of the game differ or be the same? Tune in and find out!
Also be sure to check out this month's Concertcast, which features an event that we've never tried before, an album fantasy draft. This month's topic: Top 6 Grunge Albums. We want to know from our listeners, who has the best list?
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 86 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19591.0
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On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/...ion-playcast/id1038953364
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In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) are joined by Concertcast....Collectorcast co-host and friend Bil (wildbil52) to discus the indie, Metroidvania hit, Axiom Verge. As usual, we discuss the ins-and-outs of the gameplay, the graphics and environments, the sounds, and unlike other episodes, spend a great deal of time on the story. In this month's Concertcast segment, the boys add to your summer listening playlist as they dive into their favorite albums of 1997. Will Shawn's first experience with the game be favorable? And will Rich and Bil come away loving Axiom Verge as much as they did when first playing it? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 85 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19581.0
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In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) turn hepcats as they discuss Super Giant's indie darling, Transistor, and create a list of recommended jazz albums in this month's ConcertCast segment. Shawn is admittedly not a big fan of SG's first title, Bastion, so how will returning to play another game by this developer fair? The guys breakdown all of the ins and outs of the game, including gameplay mechanics, graphics, and the game's lush soundtrack. Is Transistor a crumbling utopian, sci-fi adventure that you should add to your collection or download queue? Stay tuned and fine out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 84 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19564.0
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In this month's episode of the Playcast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) tackle a lesser known, but apparently, widely disliked RPG for the original Playstation, Eternal Eyes. Join them as they discuss this Pokemon-like, magic heavy title, and breakdown the gameplay, story, graphics, and sound. In the ConcertCast, the guys reveal their Top 10 R&B and soul songs of the 1960's, and of course, there are a few honorable mentions. Do you fancy Japanese body pillows? And is Eternal Eyes a game you should add to your collection, or is it as awful as its North American cover art? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 83 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19548.0
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled tom foolery to bring you the April 2021 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we announce our May Community Playthrough title, reveal our shoot 'em up club game, and of course, thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals last month. Thanks for keeping it on Channel 3 and please continue to keep you and your loved ones SAFE!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
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In this month's episode of the Playcast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) kick it back to the days of the NES and the magic of Disney, as they discuss a handful of Capcom titles they played in February: DuckTales, Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers, and The Little Mermaid. In the ConcertCast, the guys reminisce about the best 5 shows that they've attended, and even take a little time to mention their worst. If you're a fan of bidets or are on the fence about buying one, then this is definitely the show for you. What Disney franchises do the guys and their listeners think would make for good video games? And, how do these Disney Capcom titles rank amongst each other? Tune in and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 82 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19535.0
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled pot o' gold tracking to bring you the March 2021 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we hold the raffle for our Annual Fund Drive, announce our April Community Playthrough title, reveal our shoot 'em up club game, and of course, thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals last month. Thanks for keeping it on Channel 3 and please continue to keep you and your loved ones SAFE!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
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I am extremely pleased to report that we surpassed our fund drive goal of $1500.00, by raising $1935.00 during the month of February! We appreciate all of our members who helped us out last month. I will be conducting the prize drawing very soon, so be sure to keep an eye on the forums for the video.
Members who donated since the last update include:
zophar53
douglie007
shaggy
Voodoo Monkey
Cowtipp Neo
zagnorch
Disposed Hero
Fokakis79
ugr
Marriott_Guy
Wempster
bsr241
thegirlg33k
Undergarmentality
Verniet NH
Tachi
Duke.Togo
nupoile
Brycer345
GUILE2
NMErikson
Thanks again to all who donated during this fund drive! Your support is very appreciated.
As you many of you know, our site is currently conducting its annual fund drive to help with the server costs for 2021. So far, we have had a good turnout and I am happy to report that with our donors' generous pledges, we are at 74% of our $1,500.00 goal! This is the last week for donations, and we are SO close to reaching our goal! (you can donate here: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal), so be sure to donate during this time to get in on the raffle of great prizes donated by our staff. You can now find a listing of all of the raffle prize lots HERE. However, the staff at RF Generation would first like to take a moment to thank those who have donated since the last update:
St0rmTK421
ericeskapade
toze3
blcklblskt
gamereviewgod
singlebanana
Thank you all for your support! Please remember to PM me the email address you donated with, so that we can properly thank you during our weekly updates and provide you with the proper number of raffle tickets. If you donated recently and do not see your name, you may have donated after we pulled numbers. If you don't see it, just send me a PM and I will check on your donation status.
Grand total raised so far: $1,110.00
We interrupt your regularly scheduled panicked, last-minute candy and flower shopping to bring you the February 2021 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we provide you with an update for our Annual Fund Drive, announce our March Community Playthrough title, reveal our shoot 'em up club game, and of course, thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals last month. Thanks for keeping it on Channel 3 and please continue to keep you and your loved ones SAFE!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
Continue reading All Our News Are Belong To You: February 2021 Edition
On February 1st, we officially kick off our annual RF Generation Community Donation Drive (though all donations today also count toward our total raised!). Our goal again this year is to raise at least $1500 by February 28, 2021. This money will be used to pay server costs. We hope that you will consider contributing to keep RF Generation a free, fun, and useful site for yourself, other members, and those who haven't been fortunate enough to find us yet. We only ask that you donate what you can and even a small amount, like a few bucks, goes a long way and is very appreciated.
Donations are accepted via PayPal and you can donate through the following link: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal. PLEASE be sure to PM me (singlebanana) your RF Generation handle and the email address you used to donate (or include your screen name with your donation via PayPal) so that we can thank you on the front page and determine your number of raffle tickets; only your handle will be used and all donation amounts are private.
Raffle tickets you ask? For those of you who donate at least $10, you will be entered into a raffle for some fantastic prize lots. We currently have several items donated by some of our generous members (prize lots to be posted soon). We are still accepting donations for prize lots, so if you have any items to donate, please reach out to singlebanana via PM. Rules for this raffle are listed below.
Thank you for your donations to the site and we hope that RF Generation will remain your #1 choice for tracking your collection for years to come!
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled New Year's resolutions to bring you the January 2021 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we announce our February Community Playthrough game, reveal our shoot 'em up club title, and of course, thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals last month. Thanks for keeping it on Channel 3 and please continue to keep you and your loved ones SAFE!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
Continue reading All Our News Are Belong To You: January 2021 Edition
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