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Episode 40:

This Game Smells Like...

Runtime: 62 Minutes

We look back at Earthbound, released in the US for the SNES in June of 1995. We talk at length about how weird this game is, and discuss the reasons why it has gained popularity over the years. Finally, it honor of its failed marketing campaign, we talk briefly about other gaming campaigns that have stuck with us through the years. Join this foul-smelling trip down Memory Card Lane.

Earthbound

References:

Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - Earthbound

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Earthbound Fandom

Additional Sources:

IGN Review:

  IGN - Earthbound Review

NintendWorldReport Review:

  NintendoWorldReport - Earthbound

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/