Best Commodore 64 Podcasts (2025)

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Zapped to the Past Episode 207 March 1992 2:33:48

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In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shooty Space Gun, the pretty PP Hammer, and the infuriating International Ninja Rabbits, and wonder who would build a space factory full of holes in the floor!? …

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YDKF Episode 249: The Flood 2:02:31

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On this special fireside episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I’m going to tell you how my October went. There will be a flood, a […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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The Start Of The Halo Franchise (2001 - 2010) 1:12:02

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With the announcement that Halo is coming to a Playstation system, I wanted to wax nostalgia about the early days of the Halo franchise, most notably Halo 1 - 3, ODST and Reach. I share the plots of the storylines, talk about the multiplayer modes, and share stories and experiences on what it was like when Halo was the king of the hill in FPS shoot…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 206 March 1992 2:31:18

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In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the rambling Robocop 3, the pretty Potsworth and Co, and the torturous Tai Chi Tortoise, and wonder how long the person who said the cover for the magazine was OK kept th…

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Buying Good Old Games (GOG)! A New Vectrex, Commodore Issues, and Resident Evil 2 1:00:49

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Want to buy old games, and even new games, and actually own them? You might want to check out Good Old Games (GOG) as they're keeping game preservation alive with re-releasing old games updated to modern hardware, and actually getting developer support! Besides that, we talk about a Vectrex mini up for Kickstarter, the Commodore64 name pending lega…

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Zepped to the Pest - The Zeppelins that Got Away… 53:15

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In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we take some time off from our usual episodes and track down some of those Zeppelin games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64. Was it worth tracking these blimps down, or should we have left them to float off into the unknown? Find out as we look at the flaccid Fantastic Soccer, the chaotic Chopper Comma…

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 104: GORF 52:01

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One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 205 February 1992 1:59:28

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dull Double Dare, the familiar Super Seymour and the seasonal Winter Camp, and wonder why anyone would make a game based on a show about people falling into gu…

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YDKF Episode 248: Halloween II 1:39:17

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It’s been 12 years since I last did a show dedicated to Halloween and so I decided that was enough time to revisit the topic. […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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The Best Horror Games on the PS2 52:58

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It's spooky season and on this episode I talk about my favorite ten horror games on the PS2! These aren't in any particular order (except the first one), and admittedly one game on this list I never played, but it needed to be talked about. I talk about Silent Hill, The Suffering, Haunting Ground, and so many more! Enjoy the episode, or don't...I g…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 204 February 1992 2:01:22

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the frustrating First Samurai, the off key Blues Brothers, and the tiresome Tilt, and wonder who thought sending a Samurai forward in time was a good idea? Games c…

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 103: After Burner 1:14:37

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Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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The Commodore 64 And Its Revival 53:41

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The Commodore 64 has long sat dormat for over 30 years, and now with new ownership comes a brand new piece of hardware to take its place; the Commodore 64 Ultimate. In this episode we go over a brief history and specs of the hardware, and the benefits of being a cheaper home computer in the 1980s, some of its best games, and its demise and resurgen…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 203 February 1992 2:30:58

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In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nasty Neighbours, the random Rolling Ronny and the excellent Creatures 2, and wonder just how many looms do you need to make so many holey jumpers…? Games covere…

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76. Focus: Earthion 1:33:17

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In this special episode, Wiedo welcomes guest co-hosts Rob (King Octavius) and Mr. Sparkle to suss out Earthion, Yuzo Koshiro's jaw-dropping 2024 shoot-'em-up that squeezes every last drop of power from the Megadrive. The trio bond over their shmup origin stories—from rental-game rage-quits to recent conversions—before diving into Ancient Corporati…

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RetroFest Arkansas, An $8,000 Sega Saturn Game, and Gaming Conventions 1:21:07

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I took a road trip to RetroFest Arkansas this past weekend and I share all of my pickups I grabbed there, like the Ratchet and Clank games, Chrono Trigger, and so many more! For news, we talk about an AI light gun for your modern TV that's up for preorder, a Sega Saturn game sold for $8,000, and a Legend of Dragoon demake is available to play! I ta…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 202 January 1992 2:11:30

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Paralytic Phileas Fogg’s Balloon Battles, the torturous Tarzan Goes Ape, and the idle International 5-A-Side Soccer, and wonder who thought a wind based control …

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YDKF Episode 247: Fifty Nifty United States Part 2 2:07:53

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Hey! We’re back with part two of the Fifty Nifty United States, starting with Maryland and working our way through Wyoming! Lots of classic short […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Games That Made a Great Jump from 2D to 3D 45:33

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In this episode I talk about what long standing franchises made a jump from the 2D space to 3D, and nailed it! Some of the games I talk about are Mario, Legend of Zelda, Prince of Persia, and so many more. The mid-90s was a magical time for changes in video games that's for sure. Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Pat…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 201 January 1992 1:47:03

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the floaty F1 Tornado, the scrappy Sky High Stuntman and the snowy Santa’s Xmas Caper and wonder… exactly how many times was Elvia presented with two throbbing globe…

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Metal Music In Video Games 40:52

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Are you like me and think about some of the best metal music in video games? No? It's ok, I'll do it for you. In this episode I go through some of the most iconic metal acts and artists to appear in video games, from games like Brutal Legend starring Ozzy and Rob Halford, to other games like Twisted Metal, Infected, Quake, Rock N Roll Racing, and s…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 200 January 1992 4:00:59

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rock-em sock-em Final Blow, the somnambulistic Sleepwalker, and the blurry Toki, and celebrate a whole lot at the fact we made it to two hundred episodes! Games covered …

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YDKF Episode 246: Fifty Nifty United States Part 1 1:25:33

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Back in grade school we used to sing this song called “Fifty Nifty United States”. Not only did it help me memorize the names of […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zen and the Art of Video Game Hunting 1:00:00

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In this week's episode I talk about a loss in the video game collecting community (RIP Billy), a new N64 controller, Sega messing around with Johnny Gioeli and the Video Game Preservation Museum, and upcoming games coming out in October like Dragon Quest and Super Mario Galaxy. I end with personal tales on video game collecting, chasing, hunting, w…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 199 January 1992 2:11:50

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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including samey Super Space Invaders, the catastrophic Cisco Heat and the strategic Stratego and wonder why anyone thought a subscription TV service for solicitors in 199…

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75. Jelly sandwich 1:26:12

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Back together at last, the crew kicks off this episode with a surprisingly heated debate over what really counts as a sandwich—are crackers allowed, does it have to be square, and can you get away with a “convertible” one-slice version? From there, we catch up on life outside the mic: Wiedo finally unveils his custom-built bike and dives into the l…

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Sprite Castle 102: Wayout 1:06:00

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In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 102: Wayout 1:06:00

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In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 102: Wayout 1:06:00

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In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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What Is a Virtual Boy? 1:04:29

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Nintendo announced Virtual Boy coming to the Nintendo Classics collection on your Switch and Switch 2, so now would be a good time to go through the history, hardware, software, marketing, and the ultimate failure of the Virtual Boy in Nintendo's eyes, and why that happened. Enjoy this deep dive into one of Nintendo's most ambitious and shortest li…

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Ep. 70 - Tigers and Commodores off to Hot Starts, Marshall Manning at Baylor School, and "Those" Coaches 33:52

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the hot start for both the Mt. Vernon Tigers, and the Vanderbilt Commodores. We also talk college recruitment for high school athletes, Peyton's son Marshall Manning at Baylor School, and dealing with some stereotypical coaching behavior that is spreading within the profession. Make sure you like sh…

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 6 56:47

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In this sixth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64 plus a couple more for good luck, including the blasty Black Thunder, the rolling Rocket Ball, and the juicy Jonah Barrington’s Squash. Games covered in this episode: …

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30 Years Of The Playstation Retrospective 1:25:52

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It's been 30 years since the gaming landscape changed forever with the opening salvo that was the Playstation, released on 9/9/1995 back in the United States. In this episode I talk about how it came to be, the hardware under the hood, what it did right and wrong, and some of the most iconic games that got its start here. Enjoy the episode! Follow …

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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 5 39:55

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In this fifth of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the blasty Moon Cresta, the incomprehensible Ice Palace and the ancient Antics. Games covered in this episode: Moon Cresta SkyJet Ice Palace Antics Find us …

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74. Dicey Dice 1:04:43

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This week, Wiedo and Diego reunite after a five-week Scandinavia road trip—complete with charging stops, supermarket pit-stops, and tales of Finland’s early school starts as summer fades fast. With sore thumbs from too much messaging, Wiedo dives into control hacks (Quake jump on the mouse, keyboard over D-pads) to keep gaming pain-free. On the gam…

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YDKF Episode 245: Sweet Tooth 1:38:18

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Have you ever eaten something that was simply too sweet? I never have. Ever since I was a kid I loved sugar and sweets and […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Generation 7 in Video Games 1:13:54

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What is the appeal of Generation 7? The PS3/360/Wii era brought us some of the most iconic games and franchises in video game history, and collecting for those systems is surprisingly cheap for the quality you get! We talk more about this as well as big moves by Atari and Acclaim, playing Metal Gear Solid Delta and Gears of War Reloaded, and upcomi…

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Ep. 69 - Cowardly Coaches, Schedule Building, and Tangible vs. Intangible 41:19

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On this weeks Episode of the Quick Six we look into some crawfishing coaches, and other scenarios that play out during the building of a football schedule. We also break down the fine line in talent evaluation between tangible and intangible. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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Zapped to the Past Episode 198 - 1991 Golden Breadbin Awards 2:27:17

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1991 is now but a memory of an eggy old time - but in keeping with Zapped to the Past tradition we now take a look back and cast a teary and often bloodshot eye over all those games we played from January to December 1991 as covered in Zzap!64 magazine. Why, you may ask? Nothing less than to award those games that have somehow managed to stick in o…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 197 November & December 1991 2:12:51

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In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the criminal Crime Time, the lumpen Last Battle, and the Hudson Hawkless Hudson Hawk and wonder just how do you fit so many episodes of Priso…

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73. Bag of bags 1:03:52

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In this heat-soaked pre-holiday episode, Andy and Diego swap tales of water park nostalgia, snack discoveries, and mysterious fizzy drinks before diving into two challenging retro releases. Diego revisits the Commodore 64 with Mike Mech 2 by Luca Carminati, a tightly crafted single-screen platformer where dodging aliens, flipping switches, and navi…

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Ep. 68 - Fall Camp, Practice Tempo, and Addressing Coaching Quality as you Build a Staff 46:54

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we look into the time honored tradition of Fall camp AKA Two-A-Days. We also get into the weeds on practice tempo, building your staff, and how to handle varying levels of coaching quality within the program. Make sure to comment, like, share, and subscribe!

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre 32:48

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Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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The Ninja Gaiden Series - Part 2 1:00:21

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In Part 2 of my series deep dive into the Ninja Gaiden series, I talk about the lore, gameplay, story, and characters in the Ninja Gaiden games starting with the Xbox 2004 title, and even finish things off talking about Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. Check out part 1 of the series where I talk about the earlier NES titles! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @Re…