Summer is here and we have a new category to bring some competitive outdoor fun to the podcast. We're kicking off our Cartoony Sports category with Mario Superstar Baseball which released on August 29, 2005 in North America for the Nintendo GameCube.

One of the game's modes reminds the brothers of their childhood stickball matches. Tom compares the in game announcer's voice to a popular cartoon character but is met with crickets. Pete goes in depth on one of his favorite subjects, Chemistry.

This week the brothers ask What is your favorite Mario Sports series? Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, or Mario Strikers?

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The Tony Hawk Pro Skater series is one that we hold near and dear to our hearts. With the upcoming release of remakes of THPS3+4, we wanted to take a closer look at the original remake collection, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision on September 4, 2020. Join us for a special Bonus Level episode where we give our thoughts on this remake of two classic skateboarding games.

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Three PlayStation classics enter the brodown arena this time! Which 2.5D Platformer will come out on top - Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, Tomba!, or Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back?

Ant hopes Crash's iconic character status can bolster his argument for the game. Tom dusts off an old, obscure reference to defend his take on why Klonoa's boss battles were the best. Pete makes his case for Tomba's sound and music and encourages listeners to check out the songs on YouTube.

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Along with last week's release of the Switch 2, gamers received access to the Nintendo GameCube Classics collection. We decided to take a stroll down memory lane and discuss what games we hope are eventually included in the collection - there are some no-brainers and some longshots. Let us know what GameCube games you'd like to see by commenting on any of our social platforms.

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We wrap up our 2.5D platformer category with Sony's iconic mascot. Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back was developed by Naughty Dog and released on November 6, 1997 for the PlayStation.

The brothers have a hard time realizing that they are actually agreeing with each other when talking about the 2.5D elements of the game. Ant issues a warning about the responsiveness of 30 year old PlayStation controllers and the safety of your TV. Pete reveals that he went on YouTube to watch the game's loading screens.

This week the brothers ask which vehicle from the game would you rather ride to get to where you needed to go? A jetpack, a water jetboard, or a polar bear.

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Our next 2.5D platformer is another classic PlayStation adventure. We're talking about Tomba! which was developed by Whoopee Camp and released in North America on July 16, 1998. Leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes on a quest to overcome a deplorable cadre of nefarious pigs.

The brothers enjoyed the unique event system which brought RPG and Metroidvania elements to the 2.5D genre, but did acknowledge that it was easy to get lost at times. Pete and Tom have vastly different opinions on the music of Bacchus Village, but do agree that the inventory system was brutal. Ant references the classic brothers Eli Manning inside joke when talking about the evil pig boss battles.

For this week's poll, the brothers are asking which event from the game would you rather do?

a) Assist in healing Baron the dog to gain teleportation abilities.

b) Help your monkey friend Charles find his pants to acquire the parasol and learn to swim.

c) Do all of the pump rock tasks to restore the tree of knowledge and learn the answers to all your questions.

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Rising to peak popularity in the 1990s, 2.5D platformer games were a defining genre of consoles like the original PlayStation. The first one we will be discussing is Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, developed by Namco and released in North America on March 10th, 1998. Join Klonoa on a fantastic journey in the land of Phantomile, where the mysterious crash of a flying ship starts an epic quest through colorful worlds of thrills and danger.

The brothers enjoyed the nostalgic feeling of the game and offered praise for the unique boss battles (ding ding ding). Ant liked that there were consequences for not playing well enough while taking some shots at modern games. Tom compares Door to Phantomile to one of the biggest and most successful Triple A games ever made and offers a scorching hot take.

This week instead of a poll the brothers are asking a trivia question. What animal do you think Klonoa is? Cat, fox, or rabbit?

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The Nintendo RPG court is now in session! A cult classic and two iconic franchises enter the courtroom. Which game will be declared the winner - Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, or Pokemon Red & Blue?

Ant is able to relate to the psychic wielding characters of Earthbound. Pete can't help but mention more glitches in his defense of Pokemon Red & Blue. Tom argues that Super Mario RPG can be enjoyed by all, even gamers who can't read.

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