State of the Show Address and AMA - April 2023

State of the Show Address and AMA - April 2023

Author: Bill Tucker April 13, 2023 Duration: 40:36
Hear ye, hear ye! Come hither friends and noble people to hear tales of the past and dreams of the future. And questions asked my brethren on Discord. On this month's State of the Show, I discuss the Zelda series, share the schedule for the next couple of months, talk about a new project and answer questions asked by my amazing Discord community. Thanks for checking out the show! My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/ag...

Hosted by Bill Tucker, A Gamer Looks At 40 is a personal and often nostalgic audio documentary that frames the evolution of video games through intimate, firsthand accounts. Instead of dry historical timelines, each episode unfolds like a conversation among friends, gathering personal recollections from a diverse group that includes family members, fellow enthusiasts, gaming journalists, and developers who were there. This podcast digs into the cultural and technological shifts of the last three decades, exploring how gaming intersected with everyday life, from the living room console to the arcade cabinet. You’ll hear specific, sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories that collectively paint a richer picture of this dominant leisure activity. The tone is reflective and grounded, focusing on the human experiences behind the pixels and soundtracks. By prioritizing these individual narratives, the series offers a unique lens on society and technology, making it more than just a history lesson. It’s about the memories formed around games, the communities they built, and the personal milestones they accompanied. Listening to this podcast feels like uncovering a shared scrapbook, where each story adds another piece to understanding how interactive entertainment became woven into our collective culture.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Ep 110: Final Fantasy 6 (Part 5) - The Mama Terra Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
In the midst of my nearly 20 interviews for this Final Fantasy 6 series, one conversation stood out as unique. And sometimes, those chats need to exist on their own. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we meet Mama T…
Ep 109: Final Fantasy 6 (Part 4) - The Kefkasode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:21
If you were to build a Mount Rushmore of Final Fantasy antagonists, Kefka Palazzo would have to be included. A mastermind of nihilism, this clown prince grows from general to deity in the space of Final Fantasy 6's runti…
Ep 106: Final Fantasy 6 (Part 1) - Intros and First Impressions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:15
From the second the title faded from my 19 inch Zenith CRT and the opening montage began, I was an insta-fan of Fina Fantasy 3/6. Nothing could have prepared me for the epic adventure that awaited me. An experience rich…
State of the Show Address and AMA - Summer 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:39
Before I spend the next month and a half speaking all sorts of sugar about Final Fantasy 6, I figured I'd fill in the time with a quick pod update and AMA session. Silly questions get answered seriously, life mistakes ar…
Tales From the Bargain Bin #21 - NBA All Star Challenge (SNES) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:01
When I asked Justin Hamm of The Stage Select Podcast which game he would like to do for Tales From the Bargain Bin, he immediately responded, "NBA All Star Challenge on the SNES". Almost too quickly. Turns out, Justin wa…
Ep 105: Final Fantasy 5 - The Forgotten Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:02
While North American gamers dined on Mystic Quest, our pals in the East were chowing down on Final Fantasy 5. Full of customization, intrigue and a killer soundtrack, this game was often considered unattainable aside fro…
Ep 104: Final Fantasy Mystic Quest - The Entry Level Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:59
While Final Fantasy was already a Japanese phenomenon, things here in the states were slower to gather steam. FF4 did well in stores, but nowhere near the numbers overseas. So, what to do with Final Fantasy 5? Release th…