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Button Buddies

Welcome to Button Buddies, the podcast where two pals, Tommy and Daniel, dive into the pixelated past to play and chat about retro video games! Each week, we fire up a classic or hidden gem, sharing our thoughts on how these nostalgic treasures hold up in today’s world. Think of us as your friendly, laid-back gaming book club. We’re not here to deliver serious critiques or deep dives into game history—just to have a blast reliving the games we love (or love to laugh at). With silly banter, fond

leisure video games

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00:52:16

"Finally, peace returns to Hyrule."

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2026/04/21

This week we played the beautiful Legend of Zelda for the NES and man did we have a lot to say about it. Play it if you haven't.Next week we're playing a handful of golf games (kind of TBD) with our pal JP!

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00:31:44

WHO'S READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!

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2026/04/14

This week we talked sports like the real pros and played Tecmo Bowl for the NES! Join us next week for, something more our speed, The Legend of Zelda for the NES.

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00:35:50

Wearing Different Skins

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2026/04/07

This week we played Little Nemo for the NES!Join us for Tecmo Bowl on the NES next week and then The Legend of Zelda for the NES the following week!

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00:38:20

Tired and Cranky — Metal Storm

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2026/03/30

This week we played Metal Storm for the NES (not Metal Gear) and we both loved it (even though we had zero clue how to describe it)! Play it and see for yourself, please.Join us next week for Little Nemo on the NES!

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00:33:52

A Billion Years!

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2026/03/23

Even though we had no idea what was happening, this week we played through Mega Man 2 for the NES (and read its novel which still gave us no clarification as to what was happening)!Join us next week as we play Metal Storm for the NES!

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00:34:15

"What the..."

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2026/03/16

This week we blew through 95% of Ninja Garden for the NES and then slowed way down on the last 5%. But we both loved it!Join us next week for Mega Man 2 on the NES!

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00:42:08

*Insert Made-Up Word Here*

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2026/03/09

This week we played Legend of the River King for the Gameboy! If you want a cozy game that is a different flavor than Harvest Moon, check this one out!Join us next week for Ninja Garden on the NES!

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00:43:20

"Dale, old chum, the sight of you sets my heart aglow!"

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2026/03/02

This week we played and loved Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers for the NES! Join us next week for The Legend of the River King for the Game Boy (Daniel's favorite piece of hardware).

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00:36:31

Twinkle Popo

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2026/02/23

This week we played Kirby's Adventure for the NES and my goodness its so good. Also, we recorded on Tommy's birthday! (We apologize for the sound quality on this one but it was a fun and special time together).Join us next week for Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers for the NES!

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00:33:49

Angel Land

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2026/02/16

This week on Button Buddies we played Kid Icarus for the NES and both were surprised with how much we loved it! Join us next week when we play Kirby's Adventure for the NES and don't forget to NOT wish Tommy a happy birthday.

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00:53:56

"We're the same... Split right down the center."

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2026/02/09

This week Tommy played Batman Returns for the NES and Daniel played Batman Returns for the SNES. Both were super duper.Join us next week for Kid Icarus for the NES as we celebrate LOVE <3

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00:35:17

Doomsday is Coming

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2026/02/02

This week we played The Death and Return of Superman for the SNES and also started the novel, The Death and Life of Superman, that was advertised at the back of the game's manual.Join us next week as we take on Batman Returns for both the NES and SNES!

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00:30:01

Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot,...

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2026/01/26

This week we played Cool Spot for the SNES. Tommy liked it more than Daniel did...Join us next week for The Death and Return of Superman for the SNES!

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00:34:45

A Labyrinth of Fun and Amusement

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2026/01/19

This week we called our loved ones and learned what Pac-Man sounds like!Join us next week for Cool Spot on the SNES!

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00:37:21

"Peace rules all."

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2026/01/12

This week we went back to Tommy's childhood and played Low G Man for the NES!Join us next week for Pac-Man!

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00:42:37

"If I change my pants, I gotta change my jacket!"

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2026/01/05

This week we played Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper for the SNES and uh... enjoyed the week?Join us next week as we play through Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man for the NES!

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00:33:17

"All your friends will want it!"

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2025/12/29

This week we played the fantastic Blades of Steel for the NES!Join us next week for our first ever viewer request: Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper on the SNES!

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00:44:42

"Do I sound like I'm ordering a pizza?!"

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2025/12/22

This week we played the worst game in video game history and a pretty decent game. Home Alone for the NES and Die Hard for the NES. Take a guess at which one sucked...Join us next week for Blades of Steel for the NES!

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00:31:23

"I run this track"

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2025/12/15

Another week another classic. This week we sat in the driver seat of Super Mario Kart for the SNES and we both got our butts kicked. Join us next week for our Christmas double feature as we play through Home Alone for the NES and Die Hard for the NES!

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00:37:26

"Very Thanks"

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2025/12/08

Blaster Master for the NES was way cool. But you know what's not way cool? Loosing your beautiful Pikachu to a Spearow...Join us next week for Super Mario Kart for the SNES!

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