Murph &amp; Cal like collecting video games &amp; talking about it. This is the result.

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The Steam Machine is over $1000. Companies are shuttering game studios left and right, regardless if they&#39;re successful or not. GTA VI is $100. Is getting into retro gaming the solution? Or is retro gaming part of the problem for the industry as well? Cal &amp; Murph discuss.  Episode #46 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Retro Gaming Might Be the Solution

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Nothing can make a game settle in your mind like an awesome soundtrack. On the latest episode of Shine Get, Cal &amp; Murph discuss some of their absolute favorite soundtracks, including Persona 5, Hades, &amp; Undertale.  Episode #45 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Follow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Our FAVORITE Game Soundtracks!

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The Playstation 1 was the start of something special in the gaming industry. Sony entered the ring with the perfect JRPG device that tried to tackle both 3D and 2D games in equal measure. Did it end up good at both? We&#39;re joined by PS1 fan Matt Morgan to discuss the highs &amp; lows.  Follow Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mathimus55.bsky.social Episode #44 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Learning to Love the Playstation 1 with Matt Morgan

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Man, remember licensed video games? Every new movie obviously needs a poorly made game ported to the PS2 and Gamecube and Xbox and Game Boy Advance but the Game Boy Advance game is entirely different! Oh, also the games could be good. Let&#39;s talk about Goldeneye, Lord of the Rings, Willy Wonka, &amp; more.  Episode #43Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Our Favorite Licensed Video Games!

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XBOX has been on a heck of a brand trajectory over the last several decades. From plucky upstart on launch to the market dominance of the Xbox 360 to the slow decline of the One into the Series it&#39;s been nothing short of a roller coaster. Cal &amp; Murph discuss what went wrong and what could be coming next. What the heck is up with Project Helix anyways? Episode #42Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

What's Next for Xbox?

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Video game history is full of just plain strange video game peripherals. The Power Glove, the DK Bongos, the GameBoy Printer &amp; more. On this one, Cal &amp; Murph discuss some of their favorites! Episode #41 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Weird, Wonderful & Useless Video Game Peripherals

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The Wii U has a complex history - stumbling right out of the gate, it went on to be decently supported by Nintendo &amp; few others. Over a decade removed from its launch, what is collecting and playing on the system like in 2026?Episode #40 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Is It Worth it to Collect for the Wii U?

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Follow Dan: https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.socialCal has always loved Pokemon - but for this one, he needs some help. Friend of the show Dan joins to talk about their love of all-things Pokemon. Murph isn&#39;t that caught up - so we get to educate him on how much these dang games cost these days.Episode #39 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.socialFollow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Pokemon Games are Stupid Expensive with Dan (ModAnon)!

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Simply sell stuff. Cal has been thinking about the size of his video game collection, along with others he has, &amp; is looking to downsize. How did he get here? What will he do? Plus, how does Murph feel about his collections? He has a sick plan for 2026.Episode #38

It's Okay to Sell Your Video Games.

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YEAR IN REVIEW!! As 2025 comes to an end, Cal &amp; Murph can&#39;t help but look back on their year in gaming. Which games did they play that stuck with them the most? What were the highs and the lows? We discuss!Episode 37Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjoshFollow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

Every Game We Played in 2025

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There&#39;s few things in video games more memorable than a console&#39;s venerable boot up sound. We hear it ever time we start gaming and some have even entered larger cultural consciousness. On this one, Cal &amp; Murph tier-list an arbitrary list of console boot ups. Join us.Episode #36Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjoshFollow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

Ranking Console Boot Ups!

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Cal &amp; Murph love backwards compatible consoles. As the industry has changed and evolved, ability to play older games on your newer consoles has waxed and waned. On this one, we talk through how different manufacturer&#39;s obviously value it differently and which consoles do it the very best.Episode #35Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjoshFollow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

The Varied History of Backwards Compatibility

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On this one, Cal &amp; Murph discuss the parts of great games that they don&#39;t like as much. Join us as we discuss common friction points from titles that we - other than a bit here and there - completely loved. Not trying to be negative, it was just a fun idea. :) Thanks for listening! Episode #34Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjoshFollow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

Unfun Sections of Good Games

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Cal &amp; Murph love to collect video games. They also love to collect consoles! There ARE consoles they won&#39;t collect for though - what are they? It turns out, even the consoles they &#34;won&#39;t&#34; collect for, they&#39;re still interested in, but just can&#39;t get around to it. Listen to them discuss why these consoles just don&#39;t hit the mark for their interests! Episode #33------------0:00 - Intro3:05 - Virtual Boy8:50 - Atari 260014:30 - NES22:05 - Playstation Vita31:38 - Sega Dreamcast39:44 - Atari Jaguar 44:05 - Game Boy Micro / Sega Nomad53:10 - Sega CD1:00:00 - Recent Pickups

Video Game Consoles We DON'T Want In Our Collections!

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When you&#39;re buying a video game, you often have to make an immediate decision: do you want the game physically or digitally? Collecting makes the thought a little bit easier and some games are literally only available physically, but there are downsides to having to keep track of something. Cal &amp; Murph discuss what they buy, how, and why. Episode 32------------0:00 - Intro0:42 - Main Topic1:35 - How do We Decide What We Buy?6:00 - The Difficulty &amp; Ease of Digital Games16:40 - Lets Talk Nintendo24:50 - Digital Media Induces Decision Paralysis29:24 - The Intentionality of Physical Things31:10 - Storing Any Game is Annoying40:20 - Modern Physical Games Aren&#39;t Real47:14 - Video Game Preservation (Or Lack Thereof)55:45 - Recent Pickups

Physical vs. Digital Video Games!

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The Final Fantasy series can be daunting for a new player. 16 numbered games, tons of spinoffs, and more gameplay styles than you can shake a stick at is a lot to take in for any gamer. So where to start? In this special episode, Cal and Murph are joined by special guest and Final Fantasy aficionado Paige Smith, AKA TheMaverickGirl, to talk about the highs and lows of the series, what makes it special, and why it&#39;s something every fan of video games should at least try. Episode #313

Getting Into the Final Fantasy Series with Paige (TheMaverickGirl)!

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On this episode Cal is the star, because that&#39;s right, we&#39;re taking an in depth look at every single GameCube he owns! From a Panasonic Q to a dev kit to a 1 in 50 Heineken GameCube, Cal and Murph go over all of them, and because this is the internet, of course rank them in order from least to most cool. Grab your Wavebird and boot up that classic GameCube intro, cause this is a topic you won&#39;t want to miss! Episode #30 00:00 - Intro02:41 - DOL-101 Special Editions08:32 - Stock DOL-00111:38 - DOL-001 Special Editions13:20 - Much Ado About Jewels16:52 - Spice Orange24:57 - Starlight Gold27:46 - Pearl White34:14 - HeineCube40:38 - Char&#39;s Customized47:38 - Teal Dev Console50:39 - Hanshin Tigers57:41 - Panasonic Q01:07:13 - Tales of Symphonia01:15:30 - What is Cal Missing?01:21:29 - Recent Pickups

Ranking Cal's Entire GameCube Console Collection

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If you&#39;re looking to add more quality games to your collection without breaking the bank, we have the solution. With both must-play classics and enjoyable deep cuts available for under $15, we made a list of 15 games that you can get on the cheap! Episode #29 00:00 - Intro0:25 - Main Topic4:50 - Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt7:35 - Super Mario Galaxy10:05 - Madworld14:53 - Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + Kingdom Hearts 2.520:25 - F-Zero23:09 - Need for Speed: Underground 228:30 - Aladdin 30:57 - Sonic GT 2002/Jet Set Radio Future34:08 - Sonic the Hedgehog 238:16 - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D43:29 - Grand Turismo 1/246:35 - Mass Effect Trilogy51:40 - Virtua Cop54:38 - Lego Star Wars57:50 - Just About Any Great PS2 &amp; Xbox Game!1:03:30 - Recent Pickups

Building Out Your Game Collection On a Budget

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Cal and Murph have both just finished playing through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive, and boy, do they have thoughts. How do they feel about the gameplay? The plot? And how about that ending? Be warned, there are spoilers ahead, so proceed at your own risk!Episode #2800:00 - Intro02:38 - What Piqued Our Interest?07:33 - First Impressions14:02 - Gameplay Thoughts35:17 - End of Act 145:47 - Act 21:01:59 - End of Act 21:15:08 - Act 31:26:54 - The Ending1:43:04 - The Music1:47:49 - Closing Thoughts1:48:49 - Recent Pickups

Our First Time Thoughts About Clair Obscure: Expedition 33

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The podcast has a new name and a new look, welcome to the Shine Get Podcast! To commemorate this momentous occasion (and now that Mario Kart World has been out for a bit), Cal and Murph decide to go through the entire Mario Kart series and rank every game from worst to best. Do any of the classics stand a chance against the modern titans? Where do the hosts land on the Mario Kart 8 vs. World debate? All that and more in this weeks episode! 00:00 - Intro04:43 - 9.08:03 - 8.12:33 - 7.20:12 - 6.26:17 - 5.31:36 - 4.37:52 - 3.50:41 - 2&amp;11:03:43 - Recent Pickups

Ranking Every Mario Kart Game - Episode 27

Murph & Cal like collecting video games & talking about it. This is the result.