Cartridge Chronicles
Dive back into the golden age of gaming with Cartridge Chronicles, a show dedicated to exploring the most memorable and overlooked titles from the 1990s to 2010. Each episode, we spotlight a different retro video game, unraveling its story, gameplay mechanics, and the history behind its development. Whether it’s a beloved classic or a hidden gem, we take a nostalgic journey through the pixels and polygons that defined our childhoods.
Join us as we relive the magic of these games through personal anecdotes, researched insights, and guest appearances from fellow gamers who share their own memories. Whether you’re a seasoned retro gamer or discovering these classics for the first time, Cartridge Chronicles is your time capsule to the past, bringing the best of yesterday’s gaming to life today.
Cartridge Chronicles
Gex 2: Channel Surfing, Gecko-Style
Join Jeff and PJ as they dive tail-first into Gex 2: Enter the Gecko, the witty, pop-culture-packed platformer released by Crystal Dynamics in 1998 for PlayStation 1. Originally inspired by groundbreaking 3D platformers like Mario 64, Gex returns—this time in full 3D glory—bringing attitude, humor, and a barrage of quirky one-liners voiced by comedian Dana Gould.
In this episode of Cartridge Chronicles, the guys explore Gex’s adventures through television-themed worlds, discuss the game's unique voiceovers, and highlight the updates made in the recent remastered trilogy. From wrestling finicky camera controls to reliving the hilarious pop-culture references (Austin Powers, anyone?), discover why this game left such a nostalgic mark. Plus, Jeff and PJ unpack regional voiceover differences, share childhood memories, and discuss the ambitious (and bizarre) N64 and Game Boy Color ports.
Grab your remote and buckle up—because as Gex would say, “It’s tail time!”