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PODCAST

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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00:39:53

One, Two, Freddy's™ Commin' For You

Button Buddies ·

2025/10/27

This week we embark on all things Freddy Krueger™! From the first three films, to the NES game A Nightmare on Elm Street, all the way to an unreleased A Nightmare on Elm Street 10! Join us as we get spooked and share some laughs. Next week we're playing Yoshi's Island for the SNES!

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00:40:33

They're Creepy and They're Kooky

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2025/10/20

Mysterious and spooky... This week we tackled Fester's Quest for the NES and both really enjoyed it even though neither of us understood the plot at all! Join us next week as we wrap up our spooky playlist for October as we play through A Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES!

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00:47:06

Les Incompetents

Button Buddies ·

2025/10/13

We had a really rough time this week with Ghosts 'N Goblins for the NES. It made us feel like dummies. Anyways next week we'll be back on top of the world with Fester's Quest for the NES!

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00:41:54

"Don't be a tuna head!"

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2025/10/06

This week we played (kinda) Maniac Mansion for the NES. It's a fantastic point and click adventure, if you're into that kind of thing, that takes you through a spooky mansion full of silly one-liners and tons of puzzles! Join us next week for Ghosts 'N Goblins!

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00:47:34

Ug Lee and Home Lee

Button Buddies ·

2025/09/29

This week was full of Double Dragon! We played through Double Dragon and Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones both for the NES. We also watched the movie from 1994! Join us next week as we kick off our spooky season with Maniac Mansion for the NES.

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00:39:36

Two Dragons Soar Through the Sky

Button Buddies ·

2025/09/22

Grok gave us the perfect suggestion for this weeks game, Double Dragon II: The Revenge for the NES. We loved it. You should play it. You should also play Double Dragon 1 and Double Dragon 3 with us and come back next week and see if you agree with our take on them!

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00:44:56

Ready... Fight!

Button Buddies ·

2025/09/15

This week we dove head first into two arcade fighting classics and got our butts kicked — Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat! Tommy also had a surprise game, Street Fighter 2010, he was excited to share. Join us next week for Double Dragon II: The Revenge for the NES.

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00:32:12

"Dr. Mario, something terrible has happened!"

Button Buddies ·

2025/09/08

This week we dive into two wonderful Mario puzzle games: Mario Picross for the Gameboy and Dr. Mario for the NES! Join us next week for Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter!

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00:42:28

We Like Donkey Kong Country I Guess

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2025/09/01

You wouldn't think we liked Donkey Kong Country for the SNES by listening to us talk about it, but we did. Tommy reads us the greatest intro to a video game yet as well! Join us next week as we play Mario's Picross for the Gameboy.

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00:44:44

S. Aran Wrap

Button Buddies ·

2025/08/25

This week we wrap up our thoughts on Metroid, both for the NES and Metroid: Zero Mission for the Gameboy Advance, and also talk through Kirby's Dreamland for the Gameboy!

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00:36:47

"EMERGENCY ORDER: Defeat the Metroid of the Planet...

Button Buddies ·

2025/08/18

This week we discuss Metroid for the NES. Maybe don't play it and instead play the remastered version of it, Metroid: Zero Mission. Join us next week as we finish up our talk on Metroid and also discuss Kirby's Dreamland for the Gameboy!

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00:36:36

“You played the greatest role in this story.”

Button Buddies ·

2025/08/11

Castlevania blew us away! Join us next week for our 10th episode where we'll be talking about Metroid for the NES.

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00:43:51

"Hello. You are the one who is supposed to work at...

Button Buddies ·

2025/08/04

This week we discuss (sort of) Harvest Moon for the SNES! We both really loved it even if it sounds like we didn't! Next week is Castlevania for the NES.

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00:43:36

"It means no worries..."

Button Buddies ·

2025/07/28

This week we play The Lion King on the SNES and we loved every moment of it... Anyways, play Harvest Moon with us for next week and share your thoughts on The Lion King in the comments below!

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00:40:11

"You must complete my mission if I cannot."

Button Buddies ·

2025/07/21

We have no clue what the mission is in Journey to Silius, but we discuss it the best we know how! Let us know what you think of this game and join us next week for Lion King on the SNES!

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00:44:27

“This guy’s a freak!”

Button Buddies ·

2025/07/14

Tune in as we take a look at River City Ransom this week! A fun beat-em-up RPG from the 80s that have you rescue your girlfriend from a gang!Join us next week as we play Journey to Silius!

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00:47:27

“Are you ready? Your very own adventure awaits!”

Button Buddies ·

2025/07/07

This week we play through Pokémon Crystal Version and reminisce on our childhoods. We briefly talk about the Delta app which is a top tier emulator you can download on your phone for free! Next week we'll be discussing River City Ransom! (We apologize for the longer episode. We're still figuring this podcasting thing out)

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00:40:27

"Congratulations, pal. You’re one of the chosen."

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2025/06/30

Contra! Contra! Contra!We have a bad cold open and end up having a little girl fix it for us. This week we talk about Contra for the NES and how sad we are that we never played it until now. Next week, join us for Pokémon Crystal!“My daddy was being inappropriate. I apologize. Now on with the show!”

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00:37:58

"What? Zelda? No, my name's Marin!"

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2025/06/22

This week we discuss The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Next week join us for Contra!

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00:30:57

Little Buff Boys Do Some Housekeeping

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2025/06/16

Last time we had some technical difficulties (losing some of our audio) and didn't have much structure going on. We try to remedy that and might've swung too hard in the other direction. We'll get it figured out though and hopefully you'll figure it out with us. This week we finish our discussion of Super Mario Bros. and share our excitement for next weeks game, Link's Awakening!

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