Category Archive: Flashback

May 15

Man of Steelcast: Superman 2

The rag-tag team of superfriends reunite to tackle Superman 2! If the first film taught us that a man could fly, the second showed us he can have super breath, super strength and some magical chest shield! Superman 2 is an interesting movie, and we tackle both versions as much as we can. Join Earl, …

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Mar 07

Flashback: Metroid: Other M

Metroid: Other M… now here is a game that really infuses gamers with a passion. Love, hate, disdain, joy, there’s a lot of emotions that come into play when discussing this game, but never indifference. Since its release, I’ve always wanted to write something about Metroid: Other M for the site, but as time passed, …

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Mar 01

Flashback: God of War 1

With God of War: Ascension just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to turn back the clock and finally get around to playing the game that started it all. I fired up my HD Collection copy of God of War and booted into what was an original IP nine years ago. …

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Feb 20

Top 7 HD Collections That Need to Happen

  1) TIMESPLITTERS (Includes TimeSplitters, TimeSplitters 2, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect) You’ve probably heard Daniel and me gush about the series ad nauseum on Dual Wielding, so it should come as little surprise that the studio-formerly-known-as-Free-Radical’s signature franchise would top this list. In an era where the FPS genre unequivocally dominates the marketplace, it’s astounding that …

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Sep 06

Flashback 12: Bobby’s World- Jets, Choo-choos and Cars

The Flashback gang is back after a long layover (due more to time than actual recording schedule) as we take a look at a classic cartoon from the 90s. This time, we look at Bobby’s World, Howie Mandel’s pet project on the FOX Network. How does the show hold up? Design? Characters? Find out in …

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Aug 14

Flashback 11: Popeye- Insect to Injury

Popeye battles some pesky termites that invade his house. He has the hardest time, and in the end rebuilds his house out of steel with help from his spinach! Join Josh, Troy and Earl as they enter the way back machine to discuss Popeye the Sailor Man. Some common elements are missing from this episode, …

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Jul 21

Flashback 10: Super Koopa Edition

The Flashback Pack is back for another fun-filled episode. This time the way-back machine takes us to the early 90s as we check out an episode of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3. While the Mario cartoons may not have been of the highest quality, we do get some rare gems. So join Troy, …

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Jun 12

Flashback 9: The Weekenders- The Perfect Weekend

The Flashback gang is back, and this time we’re living for the weekend! Yeah, our way back mission takes a pit stop in the early 00s as we check out The Weekenders. Along the way, you find out dirty little secrets about my stolen catchphrases, Troy’s kryptonite to the word “Fetch” and some random discussion …

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May 24

Flashback 8: Mummies Alive- Ra, Ra, Ra

So these come out about as often as one can expect, which is partially due to our scheduling and partially due to just getting around to posting them, but we haven’t forgot about them! This week we return with Mummies Alive! a most interesting show with some nice animation and a fun concept, but don’t …

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Apr 23

Flashback 7: Wacky Races- Beat the Clock to Yellow Rock

Flashback 7 is live and this week we have a treat for Troy as he gets to witness the craziness that is Wacky Races. So join Troy, Josh and Earl as they check out Wacky Races and explain cartoon logic! Download Ep 7

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