Parhaat Wildland Podcastit (2024)

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The Artists 23:31

3d ago23:31

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It’s Episode 29 and we’re in the beaver pen with a gaggle of delightful artists who help us draw a different perspective on rewilding. Led by the inimitable James Ort this collective is bringing rewilding to life through different mediums – clay and metal, watercolour, pencil and oil, freestyle stitching, printmaking, needlefelt and environmental a…

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Retro Wildlands #52 - Super Metroid 1:50:44

21d ago1:50:44

1:50:44

There's been thousands of video games made in the last 30 years, but none have seemingly stood the test of time like Super Metroid. While its influence on gaming is undeniable, it wasn't until recently that I finally got to play this game from start to finish. While my mission was to rescue the last Metroid, my real concerns lay elsewhere. I had to…

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Retro Wildlands #51 - Top Gun 1:17:40

2M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

Sometimes it's easy to dismiss a game for what it is on the surface. In the case of Top Gun on the NES, it's often viewed as just a "licensed video game". The most common thing people tend to remember about this game is how hard it was to land. But is there more to this "crash into the ocean simulator"? I argue, yes. Yes there is. Come join me by t…

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Wild Finca 46:01

3M ago46:01

46:01

Episode 28 of the Knepp Wildland Podcast transports us far away from Knepp and into the beautifully rugged landscape of Asturias in Spain. We’re visiting stunning Wild Finca to meet a family, inspired by Knepp, making a big change on their 13-hectare landholding. They’re using local herbivore breeds, Asturcon horses and Casina cattle, to create a w…

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Retro Wildlands #50 - Metal Gear Solid 2:09:24

3M ago2:09:24

2:09:24

Many game franchisees are remembered for various reasons, but Metal Gear Solid will always be remembered for its crazy story, memorable characters, awesome voice acting and one-of-a-kind use of console hardware. We live now in time where the single player cinematic experience is almost common place, but it all started somewhere, and I argue it star…

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Retro Wildlands #49 - Super Mario Bros. 2 1:21:59

3M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Every family or friend group has one. The odd ball. The outcast. The black sheep. The same goes for video game franchisees. For us Westerners, Super Mario Brothers 2 for the NES was just such a game. Some consider it to be one of the better platformers in the series. Others won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. And on today's episode, I wanted to see…

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Retro Wildlands #48 - Ninja Gaiden 1:20:33

4M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

While the original Nintendo was known for its tough library of games, many consider Ninja Gaiden to be one of the toughest. Requiring precise platforming and cat-like reflexes, this game is a true challenge for anyone who wishes to take it on. But even despite the difficulty, people keep telling me this game is fun. How can something that's designe…

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The Ponds 34:22

5M ago34:22

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Episode 27 finds us in the field with Rosie Moss from the wonderful Newt Conservation Partnership and Shaun Hancox, digger-driver extraordinaire! The Partnership have been harnessing funds from developers through the NatureSpace District Licensing Scheme to create high quality habitat for Great Crested Newt, and a whole host of other wetland specie…

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Retro Wildlands #47 - Golden Axe 1:17:20

5M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

There are just some games that immediately come to mind when you think of a specific gaming console. When I think of the Sega Genesis I think of games like Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2 and Earthworm Jim. I also think of Golden Axe! It was a hack and slash beat 'em up that was ported to the Genesis from the Arcade. Featuring medieval warr…

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The Harvest Mouse 52:22

5M ago52:22

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Episode 26 of the Knepp Wildland Podcast takes us on the trail of Micromys minutus, the Harvest Mouse, with fellow mammal appreciators Ryan Greaves and Laurie Jackson. Weighing in at just six grammes this tiny Biodiversity Action Plan species seems to be in good numbers at Knepp, mostly concentrated in the habitats around the wetland areas. We talk…

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Retro Wildlands #46 - Super Mario RPG 2:41:05

6M ago2:41:05

2:41:05

Some things just go together well. Peanut butter and jelly. Steak and eggs. Nintendo and... Square? Super Mario meets Final Fantasy in this epic adventure known as Super Mario RPG! Some say this is "baby's first RPG" and not very challenging. Others say there's a depth and charm here that's unmatched. What do I think? Well, with a game like this th…

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Retro Wildlands #45 - Silent Hill 2 2:05:32

6M ago2:05:32

2:05:32

Considered by many to be the definitive survival horror experience and a narrative masterpiece, Silent Hill 2 is a game that is still being talked about and analyzed today. From its characters to its symbolism, this game's identity is known by many and while the story plays out in a specific way, this game continues to impact players on an individu…

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The Microclimate 38:44

6M ago38:44

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Join us on episode 25 where we learn about a ground-breaking microclimate project with Assistant Professor Rebecca Senior and PhD student Cameron Goodhead from Durham University. They’re here at Knepp to investigate the microclimates provided by the complex structure of vegetation that has emerged through rewilding. A variety of remote data-loggers…

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Retro Wildlands #44 - NARC 1:02:14

7M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sometimes video games set out to make a statement and NARC was one of those games. Released at the tail end of the "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign, NARC highlighted the real world War on Drugs... by allowing players to exact some good old fashioned street justice! This run and gun shooter was pretty violent for the time and the subject matter was …

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Retro Wildlands #43 - Castlevania - Symphony of the Night 1:49:33

7M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

Whether it's movies, books or video games, there are just some things that people say we have to experience. I was told Castlevania - Symphony of the Night was one of those games. Not only did it help define Metroidvania games as we know them today, this game contains some of the best graphics the Playstation has to offer as well as one of the best…

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Retro Wildlands #42 - Ask Nomad! 1:32:05

8M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

To celebrate The Retro Wildlands turning 1 year old, I thought it would be fun to put together a Question and Answer episode where members of the community asked me questions about whatever they wanted! In the show today, I'll answer questions around gaming, the podcast and podcasting in general, my canine companions and a few other topics! Join us…

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Retro Wildlands #41 - Blaster Master 1:16:36

9M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

The original Nintendo was a system that was known for games that brought unique ideas to the table. Of all the games in the NES library, Blaster Master decided to bring much more to players. Multiple gameplay styles, a wide open world to explore at your leisure and a challenging difficulty that kept players on their toes as they made their way deep…

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Retro Wildlands #40 - Top 10 Level One Themes 1:07:01

10M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

When we start any kind of journey, we always start from the beginning, right? The first part of any journey is always the most memorable, especially of it has the perfect music to accompany it! A good game soundtrack drives the player forward and empowers them and maybe gets them to nod their heads a little in the process... Join me by the camp fir…

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The Soundscape 49:25

10M ago49:25

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It’s Episode 24 and I’m joined by the brilliant artist, Hazel Reeves, to hear how she has been inspired by the Knepp soundscape to extend her artistic practice beyond her studio. Hours before many of our alarms go off Hazel can be found sitting quietly in the Knepp Wildland taking sound recordings of the dawn chorus and one of her favourite birds i…

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Retro Wildlands #39 - U.N. Squadron 1:04:41

10M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

We all love a good shoot 'em up, right? It's a ton of fun when we dodge incoming fire and lay waste to our enemies. But you know what could make the experience even more fun? Being rewarded cash for every kill, which we can use to buy new aircraft and new weapons! That's mercenary work right there and in U.N. Squadron, there's plenty of work to go …

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The Nightingale Bite-size 20:45

11M ago20:45

20:45

To celebrate 10,000 downloads of our first ever episode, The Nightingale, I'm delighted to be able to offer you a bite-size version of it! It seems apt to be able to release this at this time of year as the Nightingale is back at Knepp in brilliant numbers and is singing away in the scrubland. Many thanks indeed go to Rob Burns for distilling the m…

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Retro Wildlands # 38 - Top 10 Video Game Enemies 1:16:57

11M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

It's easy to look at our favorite gaming heroes and villains, but you know what I think we take for granted? The rank and file enemies that stand between us and the end of our games! Standard video game enemies really add to the overall experience by toughening us up, teaching us the game’s mechanics, and by giving the hero’s journey some meaning. …

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Retro Wildlands #37 - Gun.Smoke 1:04:09

11M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

With so many video games out there, it's very easy to miss some of the good ones. They may fly under the radar and be overshadowed by something else. But on today's episode, I'm checking out a game I wish I knew about when I was a kid, but I'm so glad I found it as an adult. Today, I'm talking about Gun.Smoke for the Nintendo Entertainment System! …

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Retro Wildlands #36 - Top 10 Video Game Mechanics 1:27:16

12M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

We all have games we love and appreciate on the outside, but often times it's what's under the hood that really makes a game great. Game mechanics can be defined as gameplay features, rules players are bound to or actions players can take that tie into the gameplay experience. These mechanics can something simple like jumping on top of so many enem…

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Retro Wildlands #35 - Donkey Kong Country 1:11:48

1y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

While DKC has been hailed as one of the best Super Nintendo games and arguably one of the best video games of all time... I never had an interest in this one. I passed it up as a kid and never found myself playing it. But now that I'm an adult and going back to games I missed out on, what are my thoughts on Donkey Kong Country? Spoiler Alert: I sho…

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Retro Wildlands #34 - Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Video Games 1:22:11

1y ago1:22:11

1:22:11

We all have them, right? Games that aren't all that great that we can't help but love and play anyway. Maybe it's a game that has a terrible story but the gameplay makes up for it. Or maybe it's a game the community largely agrees is no good, but you can't help but call it out as one of your favorites. Join me by the campfire as I regale you all wi…

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Retro Wildlands #33 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:21:46

1y ago1:21:46

1:21:46

So when I told people I was going back to my roots to play the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the NES, I was told I was crazy. I was told I was out of my mind. That it's not worth the frustration. But I didn't listen. So after 30 years, is TMNT for the NES as hard and as frustrating as we all remember? Or is there something special hidden deep ben…

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The Archaeologists 33:36

1y ago33:36

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It’s episode 23 and we are taking a blustery walk with some fascinating researchers from Oxford Archaeology and Historic England… we are stepping back in time! We discuss an innovative and collaborative research project called ‘Rewilding Later Prehistory’ exploring Bronze Age and Iron Age ecology from around 4,500yrs ago to 2,000yrs ago. Where the …

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Retro Wildlands #32 - Top 10 Boss Themes 1:03:17

1y ago1:03:17

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Video Game boss themes are some of the best tunes. They can be a battle cry to push us forward, or a musical tribute to all we've done up to that point. They can amp us up, dial us in and even make us tap our feet. What are my favorite boss themes out there? Well, since no one asked, I'm going to tell you. Gather around the campfire, friends! This …

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Retro Wildlands #31 - Parasite Eve 2 1:25:05

1y ago1:25:05

1:25:05

While Parasite Eve 2 is probably one of my favorite video games growing up, playing through this game again as an adult gave me mixed feelings. On one hand, I can't help but love this game and I can't deny how fun it is to play, even today. But on the other hand, some 20 years later, this game has some shortfalls I just can't ignore. What are my th…

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Retro Wildlands #30 - Super Smash T.V. 1:03:28

1y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Big money! Big prizes! What better incentive is there to taking part in the most watched game show around!? On Smash TV, staying alive that's what! Our Retro Wildlands expedition is taking a journey to a dystopian 1999, where the concept of the game show reigns supreme. While the games may be vicious and violent, all glory goes to the winner! Join …

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Retro Wildlands #29 - GoldenEye 007 1:26:49

1y ago1:26:49

1:26:49

If you grew up in the 80's and 90's, there's a good chance you've either played or heard of GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64. Personally, I missed out. I never had an N64 and I never really played GoldenEye growing up. Now that it's available on Xbox Gamepass and Nintendo Online, it was finally time to sit down and figure out why so many people lo…

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Retro Wildlands #28 - Top 10 Weapons & Gadgets: GoldenEye 007 48:15

1y ago48:15

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In honor of the release of GoldenEye 007 on Xbox Gamepass and Nintendo Online, I wanted to rank my favorite weapons and gadgets! Join me by the campfire as I talk about my Top 10 must have pieces of spy equipment and weaponry. While James Bond can get himself out of most situations using his charisma alone, nothing beats having the right tool for t…

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Retro Wildlands #27 - The Simpsons: Road Rage 1:15:09

1y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

There's no shortage of Simpsons games out there and there's a good deal of them that aren't all that great. But there's a couple of them that stand tall amongst the rest. A few that stood the test of time. Is Road Rage one of those games? Join me this week as I ponder that question by the campfire, friends. And I won't be pondering alone! My step-d…

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Retro Wildlands #26 - Super Smash Bros. Melee 1:08:54

1y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Super Smash Bros. is a franchise that has grown into a behemoth of an experience that shows no signs of stopping. While it began on the Nintendo 64, the foundation was built on the Nintendo GameCube! Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my stories and experiences with a game that I had to complete, even if I had to do it alone! Get rea…

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Retro Wildlands #25 - Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse 1:10:22

1+ y ago1:10:22

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When I played the original Castlevania for the NES, I was blown away. How could this game possibly be any better? Enter Castlevania 3. It improved on its predecessor in just about every way. Branching pathways? Check. Companion system? Check. Multiple endings? Checkmate. Join me by the campfire today my friends as I share with you my thoughts and e…

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Retro Wildlands #24 - Batman 1:02:36

1+ y ago1:02:36

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Batman for the NES is probably one of the best platforming games on the whole console and one of the best Batman games, period. The music slaps, the gameplay is solid and the challenge is tough (in a good way!) Come join me by the campfire this week as I share my story and experience with this game. It's another example of how a simple, yet solid p…

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Retro Wildlands #23 - The Lion King 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Isn't it always the pretty ones that hurt us so? When you think of the Lion King video game, you might be thinking of a kids game. Something happy go-lucky, something relaxing. Well if this is you, you're dead wrong. The Lion King is a tough, but beautiful platformer that has a horrifically dark secret... Join me by the campfire as I share with you…

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Retro Wildlands #22 - Resident Evil 3 1:17:09

1+ y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

It's bad enough to be trapped in Raccoon City when it's been overrun by horrific creatures and the undead. It's another thing to have one of those creatures relentlessly hunting YOU... Join us by the campfire today as I regale you with my story and experiences with Resident Evil 3, the last RE game on the original Playstation and the title that sta…

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Retro Wildlands #21 - Sunset Riders 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

The dusty badlands of the Wild West are crawling with more then just snakes, scorpions and prairie dogs. There's lowdown cheatin' vermin like the bandito Poco Loco, the bankrupt banker Simon Greedwell and the dapper English Diablo Sir Richard Rose. Each of these low lives have a hefty price on their heads. It'll take a brave bounty hunter to ride o…

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Retro Wildlands #20 - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 1:38:57

1+ y ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Released 10 years after Final Fantasy 7 on the Sony PSP, Crisis Core serves as the prequel to one of the most popular RPGs of all time. We play as Zack Fair, a SOLDIER 2nd Class who dreams to one day become a hero. In order to do so, he'll have to learn what it means to embrace his dreams and protect his honor. Join me by the campfire today as I sh…

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Retro Wildlands #19 - Max Payne 1:01:19

1+ y ago1:01:19

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Max Payne. Originally released on Windows PC before being ported to the Playstation 2 and Xbox several months later, Max Payne is a game that is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face. We play as Max Payne, an NYPD detective who takes the law into his own hands after the brutal murder of his wife and infant child. While best known for it's Bull…

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Retro Wildlands #18 - Streets of Rage 2 1:05:48

1+ y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Streets of Rage 2 is considered by some to be the greatest in the series, *the* best beat 'em up and a contender for one of the best video games ever made. With non-stop action, solid gameplay and a banger of a soundtrack, you're going to love playing this game and I guarantee you're going to be nodding your head while you do it! Join me by the cam…

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The Beavers 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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It’s a wet and wild episode 22! We’re joined by national beaver specialist, Mark Elliott, down in the Knepp beaver pen after a night of heavy rain. We marvel at the amazing work of the beavers - how they’re creating the most wonderful wetland area that’s holding on to water during winter floods and providing an oasis for life during droughts. We ta…

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Retro Wildlands #17 - Mega Man 2 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

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When you think of retro video games, one of the first games that I'm sure comes up is Mega Man 2 for the original Nintendo. 33 years, 10 months and around 14 days after its initial release, I've finally played it to completion! We play as Mega Man and our mission is to defeat the evil Dr. Wily. But before we can gain access to his fortress, we must…

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Retro Wildlands #16 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 1:07:22

1+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Even if you don't play video games, there's a very good chance you know Sonic The Hedgehog. Arguably one of the best games on the Sega Genesis and one of the best games of the era, was Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This was one of the few Genesis games I've played, but I've played it so much I can play it start to finish in my head. Sonic 2 still holds up …

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Retro Wildlands #15 - Haunting Ground 1:19:55

1+ y ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Considered by some to be a spiritual successor to the Clock Tower series, Haunting Ground follows Fiona Belli, a young woman who wakes up in the dungeon of a castle after being involved in a car accident. Fiona eventually escapes the dungeon and now it's up to the player to guide her out. However, the castle's strange inhabitants are not ready to l…

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Retro Wildlands #14 - Contra 1:01:19

1+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Some call it tough. Others call it fair. While I agree on both counts, I think we can all agree that Contra is one of those must play retro games. Even through this game was released 35 years ago, you can't argue that Contra did it right and created a gaming experience that rivals even some modern games today. Join me by the campfire today as I sha…

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The Youth Rewilding Summit 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

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Episode 21 finds us at an uplifting event surrounded by a hundred young people: a youth rewilding summit held at Knepp in September in collaboration with Heal Rewilding and Young Wilders. The event was created by young people to connect and inspire other young people with a passion for rewilding, and to give the next generation of rewilders a platf…

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Retro Wildlands #13 - ToeJam and Earl 57:41

1+ y ago57:41

57:41

With so many modern games out there that are pushing you to keep moving from objective to objective, games that nag you do your dailies or games that reward you for fast completion times... Wouldn't it be nice to just play a game where you're rewarded for chilling out a little? I present to you, ToeJam and Earl on the Sega Genesis! Join the two coo…

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