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Episode 444: Advance Wars (Patreon)

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2022-03-21 07:01:01
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2026-06
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Unfortunately, Nintendo just delayed Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp indefinitely due to real-life circumstances. But this week, in the spirit of American sticktoitiveness (and because we didn't want to change the schedule), we're looking back at Intelligent Systems' surprisingly long-lived turn-based war strategy series. Over the course of 20 years, Advance Wars boiled down the incredibly complex design of PC war strategy games into a colorful, console-friendly experience that could still be surprisingly difficult. So join Bob Mackey, Henry Gilbert, and Chris Daniel as the crew looks back at the lighter side of inhumanity.

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VanDiagram

Great episode and one I know I'll listen to multiple times. Advance Wars really surprised me with how much it engaged me when I discovered it in 2002. I had been looking forward to the remake until recent events, when it just didn't seem fun at all. This episode reminded me of what made it memorable and will hold me over. It also made me realize games like this are only fun when it's not really happening in the world, like it's a luxury I should be mindful of. Lastly, can you tell me what issue of Edge magazine the Advance Wars article is in from 2010? I'd like to read it. Thanks!

Zach Folken

Some of my favorite episodes feature Bob and/or Henry Gilbert. “I couldn’t refer to a past save in WWII!” Pure gold.

VanDiagram

Thank you for the link, Mr. Mackey!

James Scozzari

Yes, sanctions suck for the regular populace, but they are intended to. Regime change starts with the people and that's who sanctions need to effect if the intent of said sanctions is to bring about regime change. I understand that the issue is not so black and white, but Russia's "special operation" is illegal and must be denounced in any way, shape and form. Barring financial sanctions, the only other option is a kinetic response by NATO. I think we can all agree that such a response would forever change the world. So financial sanctions are the most appropriate response in this situation. At least, that's my opinion.

Craig Morton

Great episode about one of my all time favorites! I recommend trying out the game Outwitters on mobile - it really scratched the AW itch for me.

Mikey Cox

Great episode and I really appreciated the Days of Ruin love despite its bleak tone. It was such a great game and will always associate it with the only time I was ever pickpocketed, in LAX airport in a queue waiting to board. Just hope whoever swiped it and my 3DS appreciated quality games.

Michael

Aww come on guys, Battalion Wars 1+2 was awesome!!! I wish they still made new games or at least port them to Switch

Wood Duck [Legacy Edition]

Don't tell me they rag on BW! (Not finished the episode yet obviously) I loved those games so much I even went through a cringey "military chic" attire phase as a teen, as opposed to emo punk which was the style at the time. I must be one of the biggest fans in the world, I even own some BW Lego vehicles I custom designed and ordered online... It was amazing how with AW and BW it meant getting TWO caricature takes on real world military/national stereotypes, one Japanese and one British. Thanks to this episode I dug out my 3DS (Still held a good charge after 3+ years!) and jumping into AWDS it is still every bit as addictive and compelling. I wonder if they will be editing the remakes in any way given Ukraine? I think it would be nicer and suit the aesthetic if units that were fatally attacked would be shown surrendering and "disbanding" instead of complete annihilation which is itself rather unrealistic.

Daniel Greene

This episode made got me addicted to Advance Wars games again earlier this year. I even had to go to Famicom and Super Famicom Wars to get more of my fix (which I found quite excellent). So thanks I guess for being enabling my addiction to these games.