The Frame Savers show

The Frame Savers

Summary: Half casual retrogaming, half review show, half speedrunning, half math illiteracy. Join us every week as we talk about some of your favorite video games and some you've never heard of. Learn the history of the games and their speedruns, often featuring members of the community to provide their unique insights and expertise.

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 TFS Pocket 27 - The Adventures Of Star Saver | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:15

Another pocket, another johncarls Game Boy recommendation! Listen as John dives into The Adventures of Star Saver! This game has it all! Mechs! Dogs! Mechs! Other things! You don't wanna miss out on this one! Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 57 - Shatterhand/KickMaster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:55

Punch your problems away? Kick your problems to the curb? Honestly, we don't care. We just want you to know that sometimes you can solve all of your problems with violence, provided that your problems involve evil witches or giant robots. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 TFS Pocket 26 - Kid Kool (and Friends) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:47

What's better than one game? I bet you expected "three games", but when it comes to bad games, sometimes the answer is "no games". In any case, this episode on Kid Kool (and Psycho Fox (and Decap Attack)) is sure to get you in the kusoge spirit! Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 56 - Bad Games #8 (The Simpsons) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:51

This episode was recorded live @ twitch.tv/johncarls Simpsons' games: the classic games we love to hate. In this episode, we dive into Bart vs the World (NES) and Escape from Camp Deadly (GB). How can such a beloved franchise spawn so many terrible games? Don't have a cow, we will explain it to you in this episode. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 TFS Pocket 25 - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:40

Japan still doesn't think we have what it takes! They're not givin' us the good stuff. In this episode, Chad covers some of the history behind baby's first RPG, and why you might not want to just write it off. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 55 - Resident Evil | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:53:11

It's the spookiest time of year, so John and Chad are joined by special guest CarcinogenSDA to discuss the horror classic Resident Evil. Strap on your ear buds, and be on alert. No one wants to become a Jill sandwich. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - https://go.twitch.tv/carcinogensda

 TFS Pocket 24 - Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:45

The Halloween season is upon us, so it's time to get scared (in the cutest way possible)! John delves into one of his first ever speedruns, a chibi horror game for the Famicom called Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti. Violence has never been this adorable. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 54 - Super Metroid (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:26:58

Great bounty hunter, or greatest bounty hunter? We'll let you decide as you listen to Chad, John, and special guest Zoast discuss Super Metroid. Part 1 breaks down the casual review of the game, whereas Part 2 dives into the depths of the speedrun that has become one of the central pillars of the speedrunning community. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - www.twitch.tv/zoasty

 Episode 53 - Super Metroid (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:08

Great bounty hunter, or greatest bounty hunter? We'll let you decide as you listen to Chad, John, and special guest Zoast discuss Super Metroid. Part 1 breaks down the casual review of the game, whereas Part 2 dives into the depths of the speedrun that has become one of the central pillars of the speedrunning community. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - www.twitch.tv/zoasty

 TFS Pocket 23 - Bram Stoker's Dracula | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:11

This is Halloween! It's time to get in the season of spooky with an episode covering the 300+ games based on Coppola's 1992 film Bram Stoker's Dracula. Don't be surprised by all the tricks and treats that this series of games has to offer. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 52 - Mickey Mania and Quackshot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:57:34

What is cuter: a cartoon mouse, or a cartoon duck? No need to choose! John and Chad are joined by Disney video game speedrunner YellowKillerBee to talk about Mickey Mania and Quackshot, two awesome 16-bit Disney games. You won't want to miss all of the plungers and cute animations these games have to offer. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - www.twitch.tv/yellowkillerbee

 TFS Pocket 22 - Operation C | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:32

In the 80's and 90's, our world was constantly saved by muscular, shirtless men with unlimited ammo. Contra was the epitome of this, and finally, in 1991, we could take it on the go with Operation C for the Game Boy! Hear John ramble about another Game Boy game, or just skip to the sweet music! Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 51 - Mega Man X | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:24

Chad and John are joined by newly-minted Mega Man X 100% world record holder Walrus_Prime to discuss all things Mega Man X. The blue bomber's debut in 16-bits is highlighted by flashy graphics and quick flowing movement. But is it enough to make even Chad gush over the super fighting robot? Tune it to find out! Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2 Guest - www.twitch.tv/walrus_prime

 TFS Pocket 21 - Pink Goes to Hollywood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:40

Join Chad through a tour of 1960s cinema as The Frame Savers does Hollywood. How well did the Pink Panther's plucky premiere into 16-bit perform? Is it pleasant to play? We'll let you be the judge. Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

 Episode 50 - Two Year Anniversary | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:39:14

News flash: it has been two years since the podcast was launched! Back in 2015, the world was listening to Hello by Adele, pizza rat was taking the world by storm, and left shark was on everyone's mind. As fads come and go, TFS remains, here to give you fresh speedrunning content from two goofy guys. Chad and John recap how world records from past episodes have changed, and wax poetic on the history of the podcast. Thank you so much to all you amazing listeners! Website - www.theframesavers.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/theframesavers Discord - www.discord.gg/0mB70hwJgAZkUha2

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