Did you know that this month, February of 2012 is the 20th anniversary of a very historic film? A film that captured the imaginations of an entire generation with it’s wit and charm. I am, of course talking about Wayne’s World; still considered by most to be the only Saturday Night Live spin-off worth watching. It rose above it’s source material to bring the world an evergreen classic that will delight viewers for generations to come. Schey, right. And monkeys might fly out of my butt.

It also spawned a few video game tie-ins.

Capstone Software was the king of lackluster movie adaptations from 1980 until it closed its doors in 1996 (Note: a business software company now owns the Capstone Software name & their former website). Of the company’s 35 releases, at least 17 were based on previously existing works. Remember L.A. Law: The Game? Surf Ninjas? Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Chess Wars? No? How about our first game this month – Wayne’s World?

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On this, the second episode of I Am Error, Wes is unable to make it to the festivities. Fortunately, he is there in spirit. By that I mean we may have played sound clips of him from other podcasts.

This time on the show, Jonah takes up hosting duties in Wes‘s absence and is joined by his faithful co-host Dan Diemer. We are also joined by special guest stars Adam Anania and Jesse Gregory from The Mega Man Network. You may have connected the dots and realized that Adam and Jesse are the same Adam and Jesse from this very site, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are some of the biggest Mega Man fans around. This has given them great insight into this episode’s topic, “The Blue Bomber’s Bombs”.

Staying clear of the traditional games Mega Man has starred in leads us to explore some of his more interesting excursions into video gaming’s pantheon. First, we talk about Mega Man Soccer, or is it Mega Man’s Soccer? The title screen and the box art can’t agree on which version is correct. We then move on to an interesting take on the Kart Racer, Mega Man Battle and Chase. After all, as a famous game once said, “I wish you a good luck.”

Moving on, it’s the Dragon’s Liar-tastic Super Adventure Rockman, followed by one of the more offbeat entries, the Japan only Wily and Light no Rockboard - That’s Paradise. Just how like Monopoly is it really?

We also discuss feedback from both twitter and readers from The Mega Man Network.

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Shortly over a month ago, the general public was able to feast their eyes on the first edition of my monthly column, “I Am Error.” Those that perused said column knew to expect an accompanying podcast from members of the WingDamage crew approximately one month in the future. Well my friends, we totally delivered.

In this, the first WingDamage-hosted edition of I Am Error, Jonah, Dan and I discuss three instances of not-so-good retro games featuring real-life musicians - Journey The Arcade Game, The Thompson Twins Adventure and Revolution X. We also talk a bit about how real celebrities & musicians are used in modern games.

If you have any thoughts regarding the games we discussed, ideas for future themes, or just random junk you’d like to send us, email us via podcast@wingdamage.com. We’ll also accept any feedback on the theme for next month’s column & podcast, which we announce at the end of the show. Now, download and enjoy!

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