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We finally make it to the end of Issue 94. what should be an addendum to part 3 was just not short enough after the Awards Debacle. so more PWP for you. Enjoy :) Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/playingwithpower   enjoy our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/playingwithpowerpodcast 

We take back the Arizonan hosts John and Ben for another auspicious awards ceremony. We take a simple concept and derail it viciously, often at Mikes expense.  enjoy Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/playingwithpower   enjoy our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/playingwithpowerpodcast 

We emerge from the Turok expose to cover more games, leading up to the wretched Hunchbank of Notre Dame for Game Boy.   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/playingwithpower   enjoy our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/playingwithpowerpodcast 

Mike and Ivan explore the jungles of Issue 94, featuring Turok. Its all we can handle to get through the jungles of the mail bag, the Jurassic period, and Mario Kart 64. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/playingwithpower enjoy our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/playingwithpowerpodcast

We begin with the final chapter of the Shadows of the Empire comic which will be sorely missed as it was off the wall. from C3PO's actual purpose, to the artwork, this truly is the shining light of the episode. we also talk about some other games and the contest of the month. Stay tuned next month for issue 94!

Mike and Ivan continue our trek through the slough that is 1997, with a Players Pulse read that is meaty as hell, and the n64 graphics still don't hold up well. 

Mike and Ivan finish Ivan's first issue as the new host.  and just have way too much fun reading the Shadows of the Empire comic.

Ivan joins Mike in hosting, with the Arizona boys gone, Ivan brings his effervescent personality to tackle the N64 classic Star Wars entry featuring Dash Rendar, the character that was as quickly forgotten as he was brought in.

Ben and John bid us a fond farewell as the show goes on without them. Can Mike prevail on his own? He doesn't have to find out, since Ivan will be joining him for the future episodes. We might have less updates but we will be trying to keep regular now that the Arizonans are now around :)  

Ben has been hosting this show since the begging, but all good things must come to an end. So John joins us to see Ben off in style.  We cover a Mortal Kombat compilation (Deja vu). Ben starts the show at a screeching halt, and we slowly progress from there. Enjoy the Final issue of Bens issue. but stay tuned for Mike and Ivan hosting the new year of 1997.

Mike and Ivan conclude the November 1996 Issue of Nintendo power, with some gross Star Wars humor and the Maui Mallard discovery leaves us laughing.   Mike and Ivan also host the Taste Test Retro Gaming with Flavour!

We live yet again, Ben isn't able to join the second last issue of 1996 with Mike so Ivan steps up to the plate to help tackle Issue 90. With Donkey Cong Country 3 and it's very suggestive clip art. Join us as we limp back to life.

Issue 89 concludes with more epic center RPG stuff and the usual hilarity.

Long time no see Power Players! The long wait is over. We see the compilation of Mortal Kombat trilogy tournament alpha world tour. Cause the fading SNES needed another fighter game, so why not all three in one? with 2 sub zeroes! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/playingwithpower and share pics and meme and stuff at https://www.facebook.com/playingwithpowerpodcast/

We continue our journey towards the blocky polygonal future that is promised to us by the N64

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The lack in new episodes has led to some chices being made and opportunities for one of you loyal listeners. Ben will be leaving soon and Mike needs a cohost. Do you have the drive to see this show go on, and the will to carry hs torch?

We continue the issue with coverage of the Japanese launch of the N64, Fifa Soccer 97, and Urban Strike for Game Boy.  There's an advertisement for Game Boy Pocket edition, a continuation of the "Beat the Boss" section, plus a number of previews of upcoming N64 titles.  Mike's internet drops out at juuust the right time so come on over to join us.

In this issue, we talk at length about the "great" new advertisement for Nintendo Power subscribers, breeze through Tetris Attack, and roast Sonic clone Oscar.  We touch base with Wayne Gretzy's 3D Hockey before starting coverage of Kirby Super Star.  You'll then find us ragging hard on Markio Kart clone Power Rangers Zeo Battle Racers and Zero Racers for Virtual Boy.  We discuss the merits and shortcomings of Marvel Superheroes: War of the Gems before wrapping up the first half.

We dig in on Robotech: Crystal Dreams for N64, talk about Eye of the Beholder, Star Ocean, Sword of Hope, and then greatly question the value of an Iron Man / X-O Manowar crossover for a Game Boy title.  We rag on Counselor's Corner, amuse ourselves at Mortal Kombat Trilogy, try to figure out The Brainies, and then enter some filler section called Beat the Boss.  A meager Now Playing section preceeds a handful of teased games both canceled and delivered before we wrap things up!