Memory Card Memoirs

Jul 03 2023
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Memory Card Memoirs is a video game podcast about people's history and love for video games. Prepare to listen to stories from Sterling or one of his many guests about their lives and how video games have helped shape them. Each episode will focus on one game and we will try to talk about every aspect that makes it unique and memorable. So dim the lights, set the mood, and let us tell you our stories.

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18. Octopath Traveler - Ft Jerel Levy

Jul 03 2023 120 mins  
Sometimes, pixels can be more beautiful than real life, and in the instance of Octopath Traveler, that's completely true. Sterling & Jerel join eight travelers on a journey to find redemption, freedom, truth, and treasure. Join them as they discuss a masterpiece that completely changed the JRPG genre.

17. World of Warcraft - Ft Brian Barnett

Feb 25 2023 96 mins  
A game ingrained in the memories of those who spent long nights raiding in the early 2000's, World of Warcraft has captured the hearts of many.  Our guest in this episode is Brian Barnett, a man who went through love, loss, and many stages of life while having World of Warcraft as his constant companion. Brian will have you feeling nostalgic even if you've never played WoW bef

16. Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Ft Charlie Wacholz & Brandon Alvelo

Dec 28 2022 163 mins  
We're finally back after a long hiatus, and with us comes a long episode about the biggest celebration of video games, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Sterling is joined by Charlie Wacholz & Brandon Alvelo to talk about a game that has become much more than just a fighting/party game, but something that has been with them since their careers started as game journalists. Join us for

15. Don't Starve - Ft Jazzy's Games

Mar 24 2022 72 mins  
As strange as it sounds, there's something comforting about the loneliness of Don't Starve. You're stuck in a world with nothing but the sound of chipping birds and the occasional gust of wind. It's daunting, with so many ways to die and constant new things to discover, Don't Starve is intimidating, yet rising to the challenge is incredibly fun. How can a world that is seemingly so

14. Super Mario Galaxy - Ft Abram Buehner

Mar 03 2022 93 mins  
While most gamers grew up playing Super Mario 64, Abram & Sterling grew up in the days of the Wii and fell in love with the beautiful planets of Super Mario Galaxy. From the tropical paradise of the Beach Bowl Galaxy to the sweeping melodies of Gusty Garden, this game oozes gorgeous visuals, inventive gameplay, and one of the best soundtracks in all of gaming. We go off the rai

13. Dark Souls 3 - Ft Eric Vincent & Jeremy Cradlebaugh

Feb 20 2022 110 mins  
The bell has been run and the first flame is dying. But the age of fire may yet be prolonged despite the ritual being abandoned by its bearer. The kingdom of Lothric is harsh yet beautiful, dying, yet unyielding. Will you have the strength to return the lords of cinder to their thrones? Or will you become just another unkindled? In this episode, Sterling is joined by two veterans o

12. Mario Party 1 - Ft Lily Zaldivar

Jan 23 2022 68 mins  
Ah, Mario Party, the game that brought so much competition, yelling, and broken dreams of becoming a superstar to our Friday nights, both as kids and adults. To talk about this legendary party game, Sterling is joined by Lily Zaldivar, someone so passionate about Mario Party that she studies the game's algorithm. Listen to how some of her most sacred bonds were created because of a

11. Pokémon Gold & Silver - Ft George Young

Jan 06 2022 119 mins  
Walking through the tall grass for the first time as day turns to night, getting your first Pokemon egg, uncovering the mysteries of the Johto region; there are so many memories to be had with Pokemon Gold and Silver. Join Sterling and his guest, George Young as they mostly discuss speedrunning Pokemon and struggle to stay on the topic of actually talking about Gold & Silver. I

10. The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time - Ft Barry Carenza & Daniel from The Save Room

Jan 06 2022 102 mins  
Video games like Ocarina of Time can impact someone regardless of when they play them. For Daniel, it was during his childhood. For Barry, it was his teenage years. And for Sterling, it was in his college years. Ocarina of Time is one of the most important video games ever, from watching the Great Deku Tree pass to rolling across Hyrule Field, and even being trapped in the Sacred R

9. Halo 2 - FT Steve Vegvari

Jan 06 2022 70 mins  
Sterling & his guest, Steve Vegvari from The Candian GeekCast speak of the days of old and how Halo 2 changed the FPS genre and online gaming as a whole. Games like Halo 2 bring us back to when we would run out of school on a Friday so we could spend all weekend playing Xbox with our friends. Ah, the good old days, where we could drink unlimited soda and play games for countles