Season 5 keeps pressing forward into gaming history, and this week The Rushmore Show turns its focus to the titles that didn’t just succeed, they defined entire consoles. In Episode 5.06, we’re carving out Console Defining Games, celebrating the releases that sold systems, shaped genres, and permanently changed how we remember the hardware they lived on. These are the games that became inseparable from their consoles, the ones that instantly come to mind when you hear the system’s name.
Joining Kirk and Andy are GameCube Galaxy and Saturn Steve, two creators with deep roots in retro gaming, collecting, and console history. Together, we break down what truly makes a game console-defining, how certain titles became the face of their systems, and why some games transcend sales numbers to become cultural landmarks.
About GameCube Galaxy
GameCube Galaxy is a GameCube-centric YouTube channel dedicated to covering anything and everything about Nintendo’s sixth-generation console. From deep dives and buyer’s guides to reviews, comparisons, and history, GameCube Galaxy explores what made the GameCube special and why its legacy still matters today.
▶ YouTube: / @gamecubegalaxy
▶ Instagram: / gamecubegallery
▶ X (Twitter): / gamecubegalaxy
About Saturn Steve
Saturn Steve is an OG retro video game collector, shop runner, and reseller with a passion for gaming trivia, history, and the eclectic side of the hobby. With hands-on experience in both collecting and retail, Steve brings perspective on which games truly defined their consoles and why those titles still resonate.
▶ YouTube: / @saturnsteve
▶ Instagram: / saturn_steveo
📆 When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST
Upcoming Video Game Series Schedule
Ep 5.01 – January 1: Top 4 Wii Games
Guests: BryceJW, itsbley, GameDad
Ep 5.02 – January 8: Worst Games Ever Played
Guests: Gamer Ahmer, The Tech Buzz Gaming
Ep 5.03 – January 15: Fighting Games
Guests: Grailbound Gaming, Mystacles
Ep 5.04 – January 22: Easter Eggs in Games
Guests: Kris Reed, DestinationSwitch
Ep 5.05 – January 29: Weird and Peculiar Games
Guests: Xtianninja, Derrick Stephens,
Ep 5.06 – February 5: Console Defining Games
Guests: GameCube Galaxy, Saturn Steve
Ep 5.07 – February 12: Arcade Shooters
Guests: MannysArcade, Kevin Sims
Ep 5.08 – February 19: Retro Games That Deserve a Modern Remake
Guests: Auszin Bell Southeast Game Exchange, Crybaby Games Dev Team, iowa retro gamer dad
Ep 5.09 – February 26: SNES Games
Guests: Tom Ganka, DoubleMintGames, RetroGamingPandemic
💬 Comment of the Week
What game instantly defines a console for you?
Which system wouldn’t be remembered the same without its flagship title?
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