Every month, your hosts Justin and Magellan explore the worlds of Super Smash Bros. by playing the games that inspired its characters, one franchise at a time.
Those Games (2023) - A Gallery In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction
What if you combined a game and a watch, and then added several thousand other functions to your watch (such as, say, the ability to make phone calls), and then you transformed the games into something much stranger and worse, and then you took those games out of your watch and you played them? This! This is what would happen!
31 May 2026
Kirby Air Riders (2025) - The Kirbyification of Fortnite
Over 20 years in the making, Nintendo gave the Smash Echoes hosts a gift better than they could have possibly imagined by making a sequel to the game that has shaped their gamer minds and all of modern gaming for the last two decades.
That was 6 months ago, and this monumental milestone has come and gone. It's time to start Lap 2 of your Kirby Air Riders journey by returning to the game and to Justin and Magellan's fresh, thorough thoughts from back in November.
21 Aug 2025
Game & Watch Gallery 3 (1999) - Is Mario The Mickey Mouse of Handheld Gaming?
It's an interactive entertainment medium! It's a time-keeping device! No, it's sort of stuff inside of a museum inside of a thing! You'll get five fifths of a game for the price of none as we discuss Game & Watch Gallery 3.
31 May 2025
Fire Emblem: Awakening (2012) - Romance & Permadeath On The Other Side of The Battle Lines
The new hosts of Super Smash Echoes explore Fire Emblem: Awakening, focusing on its romance options and permadeath mechanics.
11 Aug 2023
Ice Climber (1985) & Journey (2012) - Phone Wallpapers of Mountains & Hiker Community Drama
The hosts discuss the Ice Climber franchise and the game Journey, exploring themes of climbing, ice, and their cultural impact on gaming.
6 Feb 2023
F-Zero GX (2003) - Ten Seasons of Anime in Ten Minutes of Cutscenes
Allen from Chatz: A Television Podcast discusses the anime-esque cutscenes and villainous Captain Falcons of F-Zero GX with the hosts in this interview episode.
9 Aug 2022
Franken (2022) - Does It Have The Same Overworld Sprite As Earthbound?
The hosts of Super Smash Echoes explore the indie RPG Franken, analyzing its gameplay, puzzle strategy, and the redemption of evil characters.
17 May 2022
EarthBound (1995), Part 2 - Earthbound Is Other Games Minus Time
Hosts Justin and Magellan explore Earthbound, comparing it to Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Elden Ring, while introducing Jeff to their party in this interview episode.
28 Mar 2022
EarthBound (1995), Part 1 - An RPG For Kids For Silly And Scared Adults
The hosts of Super Smash Echoes explore the initial stages of EarthBound, analyzing its quirky themes and memorable moments for both children and adults.
21 Feb 2022
Undertale (2015) - The Velvet Underground of Moral Decision-Making
The hosts discuss Undertale's innovative approach to moral choices and its emotional impact on players, exploring how it deconstructs and reinvents the RPG genre.
12 Dec 2021
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (1999) - Pokemon: The Game: The Anime: The Game
The hosts of Super Smash Echoes explore the cultural impact of Pokémon Yellow Version, highlighting the unique bond players form with their Pikachu.
31 Oct 2021
Spookware (2021) - WarioWare: Take It Apart!
The hosts discuss Spookware and WarioWare: Get It Together, exploring how these games echo elements of the Super Smash Bros. franchise.
16 Oct 2021
Star Fox 64 (1997) - The Best Movie You Can Rent From Blockbuster
The hosts discuss Star Fox 64 and its cinematic qualities, comparing it to a summer blockbuster movie.
15 Sept 2021
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000) - Everything Is Seven Things
The hosts discuss Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and its unique gameplay elements, exploring the game's level design and overall impact.
13 Aug 2021
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
The hosts discuss Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and explore its themes as a parenting simulator.
10 Jul 2021
Metroid Prime (2002)
The hosts discuss Samus Aran's groundbreaking transition to 3D gaming with Metroid Prime, exploring its lasting impact on modern game design.
7 Jun 2021
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
Justin and Magellan explore the cyclical impending catastrophe within "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask."
1 May 2021
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
The hosts discuss Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its representation within the Super Smash Bros. franchise.
31 Mar 2021
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990)
Hosts Justin and Magellan analyze Super Mario Bros. 3, exploring its impact and how it resonates within the broader video game landscape.
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