Shoot the Core-cast - Focus Shot 001 - Mushihimesama

[FRO]

Announcing Shoot the Core-cast, a shmup-themed podcast to accompany the RF Generation Shmup Club! Each month, we play a different shooter, and in the podcast, we discuss each game at length, talking about the game's design, discuss strategy, share high scores, and just have fun! In Episode 01, we look at the original R-Type, an innovative title from developer Irem, and in Episode 02, we discuss Konami's Gradius, the game that set the standard for what horizontal shooters would be for the next 2 decades, and brought many innovations to the genre.

In Episode 052, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome guest Rena to the show to dive into the lore, game mechanics, & scoring of Deathsmiles!
https://linktr.ee/shootthecorecast

Podcast page:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/

Apple Podcasts (iTunes) page:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

Google Play page:
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

Stitcher Podcast page:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

Spotify page:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1x3C1OLlSrKOPhVcpQUdsl

SoundCloud page:
https://soundcloud.com/user-992886896/

We have t-shirts now, also!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Thanks for listening!

[schnuth]

I'm loving this new influx of shmup podcasts. Subscribed!

[Mark_MSX]

Awesome stuff man! I'll definitely be tuning in.

[FRO]

Bump for the announcement of Episode 04, about Warning Forever!
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupc ... orever.mp3

We're on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher as well, so don't forget to subscribe via your preferred service

[FRO]

Bump for the announcement of Episode 05, discussing Capcom's classic 1942!
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupc ... 5_1942.mp3

We're on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher as well, so don't forget to subscribe via your preferred service

Also, we have t-shirts now, to help support the podcast, and the costs of running/maintaining it, if you're so inclined:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieck ... &p=t-shirt

[garrz32]

Are the older Episodes available to listen to? I really enjoyed 5.

[FRO]

Are the older Episodes available to listen to? I really enjoyed 5.

Thank you very much for listening, I appreciate it! Yes, all 5 episodes are online. You can either go to the direct link to the base podcast page here:

http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/

OR alternatively, the podcast is on Apple Podcasts:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sho ... 19542?mt=2

Google Play:
https://partnerdash.google.com/music/po ... =781627472

And Stitcher as well:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

[garrz32]

@ FRO

Thanks for the link

[FRO]

Bump to announce Episode 06, discussing Steel Empire!
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2018-12-19_shoot_the_core-cast_episode_006_-_steel_empire.mp3

Podcast page:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/

Episode 06 thread:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18841.0

Apple Podcasts (iTunes) page:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

Google Play page:
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

Stitcher Podcast page:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts now, also!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Thanks so much for listening!

[garrz32]

Awesome FRO..On my radar for tomorrow

[FRO]

Totally forgot to announce Episode 07, our Atari 2600 Showdown! We took on 2 2600 proto-shmups in December, Imagic's Demon Attack, and Activision's Spider Fighter, to see which was the better representation of the genre, taking the lead from previous single-screen shooting games like Space Invaders, Galaxian, Phoenix, and Gorf. Which game holds up better, and held our attention more? Have a listen, and then let us know what you think!

Direct episode link:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-01-11_shoot_the_core-cast_episode_007_-_atari_2600_showdown.mp3

Podcast page:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/

Episode 07 thread:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18935.0

Apple Podcasts (iTunes) page:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

Google Play page:
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

Stitcher Podcast page:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts now, also!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Thanks so much for listening!

[2a03]

very nice! btw, like your thunder force play

[FRO]

very nice! btw, like your thunder force play

Thank you very much! We'll be talking about that here in a few days, so be looking for the next episode soon

[FRO]

Episode 008 is online now, covering Thunder Force IV and Lightening Force!



Episode 008 direct link:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-02-12_shoot_the_core-cast_episode_008_-_thunder_force_iv.mp3

Check us out and subscribe (and rate!) on Apple Podcasts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

We're listed on Google Play - subscribe and review the podcast over there!
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

We're on Stitcher Podcasts now, as well, so if you use that service, have a listen to the show from there!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts! Help support the podcast, and rep the shmup community by buying a Shoot the Core-cast tee!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Here's the thread from the play-through:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18881.0

Thanks for listening, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[FRO]

Episode 009 is up now, all about Zanac, and some discussion of Zanac NEO!



This is Episode 009 of Shoot the Core-cast! In this edition, MetalFRO and Addicted look at Zanac, the classic NES shooter that most of us played as kids. Does it hold up? What's good about it? Why is it so well loved? To help us answer these questions, we called upon Collectorcast members Duke.Togo and Crabmaster2000, to weigh in on the game. We hope you enjoy it!

Direct episode link:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-03-12_shoot_the_core-cast_episode_009_-_zanac.mp3

Check us out and subscribe (and rate!) on Apple Podcasts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

We're listed on Google Play - subscribe and review the podcast over there!
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

We're on Stitcher Podcasts now, as well, so if you use that service, have a listen to the show from there!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts! Help support the podcast, and rep the shmup community by buying a Shoot the Core-cast tee!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Here's the thread from the play-through:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18934.0

Thanks for listening, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[Mark_MSX]

The episode art looks really cool! I'm giving the episode a listen today I'm actually not super familiar with this game, though I have heard of it. Looking forward to learning more.

[FRO]

The episode art looks really cool! I'm giving the episode a listen today I'm actually not super familiar with this game, though I have heard of it. Looking forward to learning more.

Awesome! I actually just got caught up on your podcast last night, and really enjoyed the most recent episode

[FRO]

Welcome to Episode 010 of Shoot the Core-cast! This time around, MetalFRO and Addicted cover Crimzon Clover: World Ignition, the the hit PC shooter from Japanese doujin developer, Yotsubane! This danmaku game is quite special, and has been well received in the shooting game community. Here to help us discuss this game is Mark_MSX, from The Electric Underground Podcast! We cover the game's mechanics, try to "break" down the scoring, and look at its impact on the shmup scene over the last few years. Thanks for listening!

Here's the direct episode link:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-04-15_shoot_the_core-cast_ep_010_-_crimzon_clover.mp3

Check us out and subscribe (and rate!) on Apple Podcasts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

We're listed on Google Play - subscribe and review the podcast over there!
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

We're on Stitcher Podcasts now, as well, so if you use that service, have a listen to the show from there!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts! Help support the podcast, and rep the shmup community by buying a Shoot the Core-cast tee!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Here's the thread from the play-through:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18959.0

Thanks for listening, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[Mark_MSX]

ahh ya!

It was really fun being on the show!

[FRO]

ahh ya!

It was really fun being on the show!

And it was fun having you! We'll definitely have to do that again sometime

[CloudyMusic]

try to "break" down the scoring

BOO THIS MAN

[FRO]

try to "break" down the scoring

BOO THIS MAN

Haha! I'm a font of dad jokes and bad puns, so be forewarned

[FRO]

Episode 011 of Shoot the Core-cast is here, and it's all about the lone shoot-em-up produced by Japanese RPG factory, Squaresoft. During the mid-late 1990's, the company deviated somewhat from their RPG formula, and tried their hand at a few different genres. Ehrgeiz is an interesting wrestling/fighting game, Tobal No. 1 is a fighting game with some unique elements, and Einhander is a side-scrolling 2.5D shooter, wrapped in 3D graphics, and soaked in an esoteric, dystopian, cyberpunk, futuristic story. Complemented by a varied electronic soundtrack, this game brings a unique ability to take weapons from your enemies, and use them to defeat everything in your path. Over the years, the game has earned quite a reputation as one of the best shooters on the original PlayStation. Why is it so well loved, and what makes this game so special? We dive into that in this episode, and try to dissect this game, to see what makes it tick.

Check out the episode here, directly from the feed on the site:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-05-21_shoot_the_core-cast_ep_011_-_einhander.mp3

Check us out and subscribe (and rate!) on Apple Podcasts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

We're listed on Google Play - subscribe and review the podcast over there!
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

We're on Stitcher Podcasts now, as well, so if you use that service, have a listen to the show from there!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts! Help support the podcast, and rep the shmup community by buying a Shoot the Core-cast tee!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Here's the thread from the play-through:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18974.0

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

[Mark_MSX]

I'm going to listen to this today

[Stanshall]

Just a quick one to say that I really enjoyed the Einhander and Crimzon Clover episodes. Not played many of the games covered so far but it's good to know there are shows there waiting when I do get to play them.

[FRO]

Thank you both very much! I appreciate the feedback, and thank you so much for listening

[FRO]

Here in Episode 012, MetalFRO and Addicted tackle one of the most difficult arcade shooters of all time, the legendary Gradius III, from Konami. Not only that, but we compare it to the much more friendly, and approachable port, released on the Super Famicom and SNES. Which version will we prefer, and which should you play? Have a listen, and hear what we think about these 2 iterations of the game.

Here's the direct link to listen to the podcast on the site, or download the MP3 for later:
http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/?name=2019-06-17_shoot_the_core-cast_ep_012_-_gradius_iii.mp3

Check us out and subscribe (and rate!) on Apple Podcasts!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-core-cast/id1432819542?mt=2

We're listed on Google Play - subscribe and review the podcast over there!
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iih3vrijcro4yno3yrkeawnx6nu

We're on Stitcher Podcasts now, as well, so if you use that service, have a listen to the show from there!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shoot-the-corecast

We have t-shirts! Help support the podcast, and rep the shmup community by buying a Shoot the Core-cast tee!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jdieckmann/works/34582606-shoot-the-core-cast-podcast?asc=u&p=t-shirt

Here's the original discussion thread from the forum:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=18999.0

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

[garrz32]

great stuff Fro

[Mark_MSX]

Awesome! Good old Gradius 3, one of my favs in the series. Listening to the ep now.

[FRO]

great stuff Fro

Awesome! Good old Gradius 3, one of my favs in the series. Listening to the ep now.

Thanks to both of you! I appreciate the continued support for the podcast, and hope you're enjoying the episodes.