Shoot the Core-cast

About Shoot the Core-cast

Each month, members of the RFGeneration.com site participate in a play through of a shoot-em-up game, ranging from classics like R-Type and Gradius to modern "bullet hell" style games, like DoDonPachi and Ketsui. Shoot the Core-cast is an exploration of these games, and our experiences playing them alongside the site members. https://linktr.ee/shootthecorecast

Publisher

MetalFRO

Category

arts · technology

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Aug 2018

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Episode 098 - RayStorm (August 2026)

   In episode 097, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by a returning guest, Orccommander! We cover a ton of the latest shmup news, and then get into the nitty gritty of Taito's classic RayStorm. Despite this game's punishing difficulty, it has managed to win the hearts of many, and we discuss why that might be the case.

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Episode 097 - RayForce (July 2026)

   In episode 097, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by a new guest to the podcast, Orccommander! We discuss the recent DoDonPachi Resurrection Re:Ignite release, dish on the latest shmup news, and then jump into heavy discussion on the Taito classic RayForce, it's game play and difficulties, and its legacy.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Episode 096 - RayCrisis (June 2026)

   In episode 096, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome back special guest Gojiguy to kick off our 'Ray'z of Summer' event. This time, we take a look at the most divisive game of the trilogy, RayCrisis. It served as the beginning of the series from a story standpoint, but is the final game in release order. Did Taito send off the series with a bang? We discuss!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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