Small Beans 637. 1Upsmanship: Tastemakers
Oct 16, 2023
Michael Swaim and Adam Ganser discuss the games that shaped their gaming preferences, including Starflight, NBA Jam, Fallout, Mortal Kombat, and Punch Out. They also reflect on the impact of games like Wave Race 64 and Mario 64, as well as their favorite video game memories.
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Early Cheating
- Adam Ganser's first exposure to cheating in video games was with Super Track and Field.
- He and his siblings would kneel on the power pad to achieve impossible jumps.
DDR defeat
- Michael Swaim recounts watching someone expertly play Dance Dance Revolution on their hands.
- He compares it to being defeated in a video game by a skilled child, a humbling experience.
Sega Activator Disappointment
- Michael Swaim recalls a disappointing Christmas gift, the Sega Activator.
- The Activator's complex control scheme, involving interrupting infrared sensors, was far less exciting than advertised.