That 8-Bit Shitshow

That's a wrap on Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow. We look back on an epic season and undertake a definitive ranking of all the games we have looked at so far. There are also more details on Lock-Inn Festival and the upcoming season 3. Hold onto your lug nuts kids!

Rounding out Season 2 of That 8-Bit Shitshow is one of the most influential JRPGs of all times - Final Fantasy. A game that has spawned a 15 strong mainline series plus countless spin offs and beloved characters. We look back at the origins and roots of this extraordinary series. And drink beer, we always drink beer.

Few games capture a moment in time as well as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Not only a great game but a cultural icon of the late 90s. We jump in and remind ourselves how old the first entry feels and then cover the history, development and impact of the game.

There was a time where every movie had to have an unnecessary tie in game. This time we're looking at Wayne's World. An unlikely choice that is surely very difficult to translate into a video game?

Mega Man was one of our favourite games of season 1. This week we are jumping into the sequel to find out why this is one of the most well remembered games of all time.

This week on That 8-Bit Shitshow we look back at Kojima's first entry into the incredible Metal Gear Franchise. An entirely new approach to game design led this to be one of the most influential titles of all time and cemented Kojima as one of the most important game designers in history.

In one of our most divisive episodes we play a game that Ad loves and Tom hates. How does it hold up by today's standards?