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This week, we take on a long one. Is it Final Fantasy or is it SaGa? Well I guess kind of both. Join us to hear our takes on a classic Game Boy game.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Sept 199000:00 - Introduction06:26 - Mechanics29:54 - Aesthetics47:14 - Quiz58:21 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Get behind the Tiger ⍺-1 and blast some bugs. We are playing Cosmo Tank on the Game Boy. This is a long one, but a good one.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Sept 199000:00 - Introduction05:36 - Mechanics35:53 - Aesthetics50:45 - Quiz1:02:54 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week on the Game Boy, can we help Catboy and Catgirl break the evil curse and turn them back from being cats? Yeah we also didn’t quite get the naming, but join us we play this little puzzle game Catrap. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Toni’s Level: 10PVE PVEPH K0294 UB9KT 4H269 02470 V8AJK 0VU0Y 0YR5P 0HLGame Release (US): Sept 199000:00 - Introduction04:18 - Mechanics26:28 - Aesthetics38:56 - Quiz51:22 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This is a good one. We talk to the creator of the music you’ve heard countless times on our show. TipTop Tomcat is a chiptune artist who creates some really amazing stuff. We had the honor to sit down and ask him some questions. TipTop Tomcat:https://tiptoptomcat.itch.io/ [email protected] Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

It’s turtle time! Join us and the TMNT gang to defeat Krang and Shredder to save April. We play our first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game here on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Aug 199000:00 - Introduction04:59 - Mechanics23:16 - Aesthetics38:14 - Quiz48:43 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Help us save Marian from the evil street gang. Join us for our first beat 'em up on the Game Boy with Double Dragon.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Aug 199000:00 - Introduction04:12 - Mechanics27:19 - Aesthetics44:20 - Quiz55:39 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Can you really call it Penguin Wars if there is only one penguin? How does the rat even see over the table? Can bats really lift that much weight? We probably don’t answer any of those this week, but see what we do have to say about Penguin Wars on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction04:46 - Mechanics21:48 - Aesthetics36:50 - Quiz47:26 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week, we delivered some papers with Paperboy on the Game Boy. How does this classic hold up on our handheld? Tune in to find out.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction02:05 - Mechanics16:33 - Aesthetics34:29 - Quiz46:25 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

It’s our first Short Cuts and our first Patreon Selects. This is two new things for us. The first is our Short Cuts series. These will be released on Patreon for free and paid members. These will be Game Boy related discussions about things that didn’t quite make the cut in a full episode. The second is our Patreon Selects. These will be select segments from our older monthly newsletters. We won’t be bringing everything over, but we do want to share some on the main feed. We currently plan to release one of these a month for just a little extra content for the listeners. Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week, we see if some banks will kindly let us have all of their coins. Also there is a pyramid with a giant diamond? We are playing Lock ‘N’ Chase on the Game Boy. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction03:33 - Mechanics23:48 - Aesthetics36:20 - Quiz46:07 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Can we defeat the Destroyers? Can we save the Ghoul Realm? Can Jeff do mental math? Find out this week on Critical DMG. We cover Gargoyle’s quest, our first RPG on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction03:39 - Mechanics25:23 - Aesthetics42:11 - Quiz53:12 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week, we show off our dexterity on the Game Boy. Well, actually we just play as a kid named Dexter, but same thing. Join us as we dive into this Othello-esq puzzle game.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction04:22 - Mechanics22:43 - Aesthetics37:34 - Quiz50:01 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Is this game about Greek mythology? Not really. How about labyrinths? Also no. Join us this week to find out what Daedalian Opus is doing on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction03:22 - Mechanics16:16 - Aesthetics32:17 - Quiz43:23 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week, we’re stepping back up to the plate with Base Loaded. Our second baseball game here on the Game Boy. Will this one strike out like the original Baseball, or hit a home run? Join us to find out.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction03:29 - Mechanics28:18 - Aesthetics42:45 - Quiz55:18 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Nanana nanana nanana…Wait, that's the wrong super hero. We’re trying to save Mary Jane. Help our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man save his wife here on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jul 199000:00 - Introduction03:40 - Mechanics24:35 - Aesthetics39:57 - Quiz51:41 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

This week, we take on the Dragon. Okay it is actually a turtle. Join us as we match tiles with Shanghai on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jun 199000:00 - Introduction05:19 - Mechanics22:21 - Aesthetics38:37 - Quiz53:27 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Help Batman defeat the Joker in the Game Boy adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman movie. Can we save Gotham? Join us this week to find out.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jun 199000:00 - Introduction05:09 - Mechanics30:01 - Aesthetics45:20 - Quiz57:46 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

This week we are drawing some lines on the Game Boy! I promise it is more fun than that sounds. Join us as we try to navigate our Marker and wall off the Qix. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): May 199000:00 - Introduction04:23 - Mechanics22:00 - Aesthetics43:30 - Quiz54:53 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Jump in our next ultra high tech flying machine to save the world from King Nemesis. This time we pilot the Proteus 911, collect power ups, and shoot down enemy ships on the Game Boy with Nemesis.Find Specter Salmon: https://bsky.app/profile/spectersalmon.bsky.social https://spectersalmon.carrd.co/ Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction07:45 - Mechanics25:16 - Aesthetics41:31 - Quiz58:28 - OutroCheck out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Do you have what it takes to become a bowling pro? Travel around the world and find out with World Bowling on the Game Boy. Position your character, get your hook just right, and nail your power to throw a strike.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction03:55 - Mechanics22:27 - Aesthetics40:38 - Quiz55:01 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Is this another puzzle game? Is Qbillion a number? Why is a mouse toppling tiles? In this episode we might even answer some of these questions. Come help Mr. Mouse push tiles around with Qbillion on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction03:16 - Mechanics24:52 - Aesthetics39:17 - Quiz52:20 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

NFL Football comes to the Game Boy. Will this game easily strut to the end zone and be the best sports game we’ve played? Or will we be blind sided by a doozy? Join us to find out as we bust out our helmets and pigskins to take on the NFL.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction03:22 - Mechanics24:05 - Aesthetics34:54 - Quiz46:29 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

We are digging more holes this week. Will this Heiankyo Alien best Hyper Lode Runner and Boomer’s Adventure, or will it be buried along with them? Find out with our next trap-em-up on the Game Boy.Find violetofthevoid:https://bsky.app/profile/violetofthevoid.itch.io https://violetofthevoid.neocities.org/ Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction04:19 - Mechanics27:29 - Aesthetics47:37 - Quiz59:36 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Join us for an exciting cube game…or squares, who knows. We’ve got another puzzle game on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction04:18 - Mechanics20:52 - Aesthetics36:31 - Quiz47:18 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Will you help Kenshiro, the legendary First of the North Star defeat the forces of evil, or will you choose to rule the wastelands with an iron fist? To win you will need to punch, kick, and use Hokuto Shinken to best your enemies. Choose your fighter and compete in the 10 big brawls for the king of the universe on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction05:13 - Mechanics25:14 - Aesthetics38:30 - Quiz50:55 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Teke Teke! Lets help Boomer through his adventure to defeat Zoozoon and save Asmik world. Join us for our next trap-em-up puzzle game here on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Apr 199000:00 - Introduction06:36 - Mechanics25:51 - Aesthetics37:23 - Quiz46:15 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Join us in the swamp for some pinball with Revenge of the ‘Gator. The first pinball game we have come across here on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Mar 199000:00 - Introduction05:11 - Mechanics20:46 - Aesthetics33:44 - Quiz41:15 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Join us for some fun in the sun. Bring your sunscreen for sick volleyball action on the Game Boy with Malibu Beach Volleyball.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Mar 199000:00 - Introduction06:14 - Mechanics23:13 - Aesthetics39:28 - Quiz48:18 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Help Kwirk save his girlfriend Tammy tomato as we get a healthy dose of vegetables on the Game Boy this week.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Mar 199000:00 - Introduction07:04 - Mechanics23:37 - Aesthetics44:34 - Quiz53:56 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

What’s up, Doc? Want to help us save Honey Bunny? Sufferin’ Succotash! The Rascals; Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Wiley Coyote, and Yosemite Sam won’t make it that easy. Help Bugs Bunny with the Looney Tunes on the Game Boy in The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Mar 199000:00 - Introduction05:50 - Mechanics27:03 - Aesthetics42:25 - Quiz51:07 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Challenge the Reticulon in the Solar Striker on the Game Boy.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Feb 199000:00 - Introduction07:42 - Mechanics29:24 - Aesthetics41:47 - Quiz51:42 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Hyper Lode Runner: worth the batteries? Join us to find out.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Feb 199000:00 - Introduction05:05 - Mechanics25:29 - Aesthetics39:58 - Quiz47:17 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpiecesThe intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Dust off your driver and meet us at the Game Boy Club for our next sports game.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Feb 199000:00 - Introduction04:35 - Mechanics21:51 - Aesthetics38:42 - Quiz45:27 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Manual labor on the Game Boy? Come move some boxes with Boxxle, or Sokoban if you’d rather call it that.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Feb 199000:00 - Introduction05:27 - Mechanics21:03 - Aesthetics40:40 - Quiz51:10 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

We venture into the Fortress of Fear to defeat Malkil.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jan 199000:00 - Introduction06:31 - Mechanics27:52 - Aesthetics44:02 - Quiz54:39 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

This week, we pop wheelies and take on head spinning loops with Motocross Maniacs.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Jan 199000:00 - Introduction05:42 - Mechanics30:13 - Aesthetics46:14 - Quiz54:44 - OutroYou can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: ⁠https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/⁠ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: ⁠https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/⁠ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces⁠  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected].

Special episode this week. We take a look back at the games released in 1989.Release (US): 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Our final game of 1989. Break some candles with us as we talk about Castlevania.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): Dec 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Did we save the best launch title for last? Tune in as we talk about Baseball and find out!Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): July 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

This week, we cover one of the first sports games for the Game Boy, Tennis!Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): July 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Bowling on the Game Boy? Surely not, join us for some Alleyway. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): July 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Such a classic. Come join us for some Mario.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): July 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

This week we start our journey through the Game Boy catalog with Tetris. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.Game Release (US): July 1989You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]

Welcome to the intro episode for our new podcast, Critical DMG. In this episode we are looking to give you a brief background about ourselves and an idea of what you can expect from the show.You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to [email protected]. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]