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Same Name, Different Game: Gargoyle’s Quest II
Did you know Gargoyle’s Quest II did get a port? Not only that, but a port to the home of the first game in the series, the Game Boy! Learn more in my Halloween episode for this year.
Same Name, Different Game: Predator 2
With Shane Black’s The Predator in theatres now, it seemed like a fine time to take a look at some Predator games. The first movie only had one console game, and it was trash, so I decided to look at some games based on the second movie that…
Same Name, Different Game: Street Fighter Alpha
It’s the end of the Capcom Chronology! I cap off my summer series with a look at one of Capcom’s entries in their classic fighting game series.
Same Name, Different Game: UN Squadron
The Capcom Chronology continues as I take a look at UN Squadron on the SNES and in the arcade!
Same Name, Different Game: Trojan (Capcom Chronology Part I)
I’m starting a new multi-part series on the history of Capcom! And we begin with one of the earliest home games developed internally by them, Trojan!
Same Name, Different Game: The Punisher
He’s not Deadpool, but hey, that guy only has one videogame. This other ultra-violent Marvel mainstay has several! So let’s dig into Punisher games!
Same Name, Different Game: Rampage
Hey, look! There’s a movie out! So I guess I should cover the games, since it seems like the film is aimed at people born after the game came out! Here, I look at the arcade original, NES and SMS versions!
Same Name, Different Game: Fire Pro Wrestling (+ Fire Pro History)
Wrestlemania is a week from today, so you know what that means. Joey Pink has returned once again to cover some grappling games for Same Name, Different Game. And this time, we’re running down one of the greatest game series in wrestling and gaming history: Fire Pro Wrestling.
Same Name, Different Game: Beavis and Butt-Head Revisited
As promised last month, I’m going back to games I’ve already covered (but not the versions I covered) once again as I delve into the handheld versions of Beavis and Butt-Head. It’s not pretty.
Same Name, Different Game: Double Dragon Revisited (Game Boy vs. Game Gear)
I’m going back to some earlier episodes to hit some ports I didn’t before! And I’m starting with a persistent favorite series on this show: Double Dragon! I’ve covered a lot of Double Dragon games on SNDG and this makes it two more! How does it hold up…
Same Name, Different Game: Mega Man (Mega Manniversary Finale)
The Manniversary has come to a close. It’s… Mega Man! I looked at the NES classic, the Genesis remake, the DOS, um… port? And the Game Gear… adaptation. It’s a mixed bag! But it’s super fun!
Same Name, Different Game: Metal Gear Solid
Five years after teasing this episode originally, I’m finally delivering. Kept you waiting, huh?
Same Name, Different Game: Friday the 13th (Featuring Kim Justice)
You don’t get a Friday the 13th in October very often, so I knew I needed to take advantage. Kim Justice joins me to talk about Friday the 13th on microcomputers, the NES and modern consoles! Which have aged well? Which play the best? Tune in to find…
Same Name, Different Game: Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (Mega Manniversary Part III)
I can’t believe I forgot to post this here! A new MvC just came out, so I decided to take a look at the first one, especially since it’s Mega Man’s fighting game debut!
Same Name, Different Game: Mega Man 5 (Mega Manniversary Part I)
Did you know Mega Man turns 30 this year? It’s true. So I’m doing a series I’m calling the Mega Manniversary to celebrate! First up? Mega Man 5 on the Game Boy and NES!
Same Name, Different Game: SEGA Spider-Man Games (Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin)
Spider-Man has swung back into movie theatres, so it’s time for me to swing into my retrogame collection to talk about some SEGA Spider-Man titles!
Same Name, Different Game: Gunstar Heroes
Yes, friends, I’m back and with a look at my favorite Genesis game of all time and its Japan-only port to the Game Gear! Special thanks to Rewind Mike and Eric from Game vs. Game for providing some voiceovers for me!
Same Name, Different Game: Ninja Gaiden (feat. Game vs. Game, Kim Justice, Console Wars, Pug Hoof Gaming & Veridian Flashback)
It’s the 50th episode of Same Name, Different Game, so I decided to go ALL OUT and get a bunch of cool people to help me! Folks from all over the world drop in to talk about different versions of Tecmo’s blockbuster series. Enjoy!
Same Name, Different Game: Gradius III
I’m a big shoot-’em-up fan, and it’s been a minute since I covered one, so what better time to take a look at Gradius III on the SNES and in the arcade!
Same Name, Different Game: WWF War Zone
It’s that time of year. “The Radiant” Joey Pink is back on Same Name, Different Game because it’s Wrestlemania Weekend, don’t you know. And this time out, it’s PS1 vs. N64 (with a little Game Boy thrown in) as he looks at WWF War Zone.
Same Name, Different Game: Wolverine: Adamantium Rage
Videogames were a mistake, folks. Or, at least, X-Men videogames were mostly a mistake. LJN was a mistake. And both of these totally unique games with the same title were absolutely a mistake. Two different devs get a crack at Wolverine and neither can get him right.
Same Name, Different Game: NBA Jam Tournament Edition
Hey, you know that NBA Jam video I was in over on Game vs. Game? It’s right under this post, but if you haven’t seen it, it’s here: https://youtu.be/pK3-2Pzoank Well, this is part two of that, featuring Eric… from Game vs. Game. You know, that thing you should have…
Same Name, Different Game: Die Hard Arcade
Merry Christmas and yippee-ki-yay! It’s time already for another SNDG Xmas episode and once again, it’s games based (loosely) on Die Hard! SEGA did a bang-up job, but which version is best? You’ll have to watch to find out!
Same Name, Different Game: Crude Buster (Two Crude Dudes)
A short episode between Halloween and Christmas tie-ins, I’m taking on Data East’s arcade brawler and its Genesis port!
Same Name, Different Game: Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
It’s Halloween Part 3! I’m looking at how Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts stacks up on the SNES vs. the GBA!
Same Name, Different Game: Cruis’n USA
It’s the N64’s 20th birthday in North America this week, so why not look at an N64 game for the first time on this show? It’s N64 vs. Arcade to see if the home port holds up!
Same Name, Different Game: Sunset Riders
The Super Summer ends by riding off into the sunset. I also spend some time encapsulating the 16-bit war.
Same Name, Different Game: Super Double Dragon
The Super Summer continues as I take a look at Super Double Dragon on the SNES and the Super Famicom!
Same Name, Different Game: The TooManyGames Panel (feat. Console Wars, Game vs. Game & Gunstar Reviews)
I went to TOOMANYGAMES! And while I was there, I hosted a panel with Eric from Game vs. Game, Dan from Console Wars and Adam from Gunstar Reviews! We talked about the history of ports and version! You should watch it!
Same Name, Different Game: Wario’s Woods
This is the beginning of the Super Summer! I’m doing episodes all summer related strictly to the Super NES, and we’re starting with the final licensed NES game released in North America: Wario’s Woods. Included is a bit of history on the SNES and its launch. Enjoy!
Same Name, Different Game: Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge
Spider-Man and the X-Men have both returned to movie theatres, so I’m taking them both on in one game for the SNES and the Genesis!
Same Name, Different Game: Mortal Kombat II
Five years ago, I took on the original MK in the most watched episode of the show. Now, I’m taking on the sequel. More blood, more fatalities, more of everything! It’s Mortal Kombat II!
Same Name, Different Game: WWF Raw
My wrestling alter-ego Joey Pink makes his return because it’s that time of year. Wrestlemania time! This time out, we look at WWF Raw on the 32x, Game Gear and Xbox.
Same Name, Different Game: Superman
Part two of the Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Special! Superman! Five games, five chances to be Super. Does anyone really take advantage? You’ll have to watch to find out.
Same Name, Different Game: The Adventures of Batman and Robin
I’m trying to get excited for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, so to help myself I’m looking at some Batman games this month. I already did the Tim Burton’s Batman games years ago, so now it’s time to take on the four Adventures of Batman and Robin…
Same Name, Different Game: Die Hard
Yippee-ki-yay and merry Christmas! For this year’s holiday season, I’m taking on the gold standard for Christmas movies and action movies: Die Hard on the NES and the PC Engine!
Same Name, Different Game: Star Wars
I’m looking at Star Wars for the Famicom vs. Star Wars on the NES in this go ’round! If you like what you see, consider supporting me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/samenamedifferentgame
Same Name, Different Game: Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
I’m on the stairs from The Exorcist to take on this classic NES and Famicom action gem, discussing in detail the changes made when it came to North America.