Ep. 97 - Abandoned Game Mechanics That Should Stay Dead (ft. Matt and Eric)

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This week, we’re unearthing some relics of the past - abandoned game mechanics! Join Aaron, Matt Storm (has a ton of podcasts), and Eric Gess (host of “The Unlockables”) as they dive into the crypts of video game history and exhume some gameplay mechanics that they miss and discuss some that they want to stay dead. 
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00:00 - Intros and Topic of the Day
14:00 - Discord Q&A
39:39 - Passwords
41:56 -  Button inputs for cheat codes
45:12 - Nemesis System (Middle-Earth series)
50:31 - Destructible environments
53:29 - Split screen
56:54 - Random encounters
01:03:26 - Patron shout-out and ad break
01:11:58 - Unlockable characters
01:14:43 - Motion Controls
01:17:18 - Perfect Dark Counter Operative
01:20:05 - Event-exclusive Pokemon
01:23:01 - Video game peripherals
01:28:17 - Honorable Mentions
01:26:50 - Wrappin' it up and Outro
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Creators and Guests

Aaron 🐙
Host
Aaron 🐙
Sand enthusiast, Supreme Slug Shaman, and host of SuperPod Saga. Lover of all things JRPG, puzzles, and Custom Robo.
Eric - Unlockables Podcast
Guest
Eric - Unlockables Podcast
The story of video games, the people who play them, and the memories made along the way. linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast
Matt Storm aka Stormageddon
Guest
Matt Storm aka Stormageddon
Podcaster. Jewish Non-binary Pansexual. Chappell Roan, Kesha, CRJ & TSwift Super Fan. Venom & Wolverine lover. Dog Pawrent.
Ep. 97 - Abandoned Game Mechanics That Should Stay Dead (ft. Matt and Eric)
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