PLAY RETRO 118: Dig Dug Dig 
Published: Fri, 26 Apr 2024
Description: This arcade classic from 1982 by Namco started the Digger genre proper and we haven't dug ourselves out yet. Players control the titular character, Dig Dug, as he tunnels through underground levels filled with enemies. The objective is to eliminate all the monsters by either inflating them until they burst or by crushing them with rocks. Players use Dig Dug's trusty pump to inflate enemies until they explode, and they can strategically dig through the dirt to create paths and trap enemies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/662c1e15a1c8cf0012d6aff3/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 117: RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2
Published: Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Description: From the mind of Chris Sawyer, Comes the beloved Retro PC Game classic. Step up and take the reins of your very own amusement park. Build, design, and manage the greatest attraction in RollerCoaster Tycoon – where the business of fun never ends! Prepare to unleash your creativity and business savvy in this addictively entertaining simulation. The park gates are open – are you ready to become the ultimate RollerCoaster Tycoon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6622e5750b12320012b936d8/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 116: Wolverine!
Published: Fri, 12 Apr 2024
Description: From Wolverine on the NES in 1991 to X2:Wolverine's Revenge on the PS2 in 2003, all of these titles share one thing in common. Their titular character and the inability of the developers to fully capture the essense of what makes a good Wolverine game. Most suffer from obscure plots where you scarcly encounter other mutants to poor game controls of a character that is poetry in meat slicing motion. The closest we get to having fun can be found on the GBC as city based platformer typical of the handheld and the Almost gets it X2: Wolverine's Revenge stealth game on the PS2, starring voice actors Mark Hammil and Patrick Stewart chewing up the scenery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6619acf869b130001703768e/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 115: Beneath a Steel Sky
Published: Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Description: Beneath A Steel Sky is a point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future, developed by Revolution Software and released in 1994. The game unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world, specifically within the confines of a towering city known as Union City, ruled by a dictatorial regime and an all-seeing AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/66106c3076829800178ff59d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 114: Asteroids
Published: Fri, 29 Mar 2024
Description: Atari's bestselling game of all time!! Step into the void of deep space with Asteroids, the pulse-pounding arcade sensation of 1979, brought to you by Atari! Prepare to navigate a lone spaceship through an endless asteroid field, where danger lurks in every fragment and survival is the ultimate challenge. With state-of-the-art vector graphics that plunge you into the vastness of outer space, and thrilling gameplay that tests your reflexes and strategy, Asteroids delivers non-stop action and excitement. Dodge, weave, and fire your way to victory, blasting asteroids and elusive UFOs into oblivion. Can you secure your place among the stars and etch your name on the high score table? Join the adventure and become a legend in Asteroids – the adventure that's out of this world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/660736ff4065340017444502/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 113: System Shock
Published: Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Description: Developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Origin Systems for the MS-DOS, Mac OS, and PC-98. In it, the player controls a hacker who is caught attempting to steal files from the TriOptimum Corporation and is taken to Citadel Station, and cooperates with Edward Diego, an executive from the aforementioned company, to remove the station's AI, SHODAN's ethical constraints in exchange for a military-grade neural implant. For which the hacker is placed into a six month coma. The game starts as the hacker awakens from his slumber to discover that SHODAN has commandeered the ship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65fdfc78e8882100177fd7ae/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 112: Chrono Trigger
Published: Fri, 15 Mar 2024
Description: Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as the first entry in the Chrono series. The game's development team included three designers that Square dubbed the Dream Team: Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Square's Final Fantasy series; Yuji Horii, creator of Enix's Dragon Quest series; and Akira Toriyama, character designer of Dragon Quest and author of the Dragon Ball manga series. It's a classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65f4c18d3cf4df0017811918/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 111: Spy vs. Spy
Published: Fri, 08 Mar 2024
Description: Inspired by the comic strip of the same name from Mad Magazine, known for its unique blend of strategy, platform, and competitive elements. Developed by First Star Software, the game pits two players, each controlling a spy (one dressed in white, the other in black), against each other in a race to collect secret items from an embassy and escape before the opponent or time runs out. The gameplay is marked by its innovative use of traps, which players set to thwart the other spy while avoiding traps themselves. The game can be played against the computer or in a two-player mode, offering a split-screen view to keep each player's actions and strategies hidden from the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65eb8d6a0785df0016607783/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 110: Advance Wars
Published: Sat, 02 Mar 2024
Description: Advance Wars, released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, is a critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. Set in the fictional continent of Cosmo Land, the game revolves around tactical battles between four nations: Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet, against the invading forces of Black Hole. Players assume the role of tactical commanders, directing units across grid-based maps to achieve various objectives, such as defeating all enemy forces or capturing their headquarters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65e3891a68b773001713350d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 109: The Lion King
Published: Fri, 23 Feb 2024
Description: Players control Simba through various stages that mirror the movie's key locations and plot points, starting from Simba's youth as he explores the Pride Lands to his final confrontation with his uncle Scar as an adult. The gameplay involves running, jumping, and battling various enemies, including hyenas and other wildlife, with the mechanics evolving as Simba grows from cub to adult, reflecting his increasing strength and abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65d91be92e226d0017bd409f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 108: Black & White
Published: Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Description: Black & White, released in 2001, is a weird ass/minimal hud god game developed by Lionhead Studios and designed by Peter Molyneux. It blends elements of strategy, simulation, and adventure, allowing players to assume the role of a deity governing over a living, reactive world with your god hand and god creature that has his own motivational ai that can be trained to act in a manner that the player encourages. Witness me as your battle other gods for sway over the minions of 5 lands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65cfe1974b28690016c9db7f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 107: Superman 64
Published: Fri, 09 Feb 2024
Description: Superman: The New Superman Adventures, commonly referred to as Superman 64, is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Titus Interactive for the Nintendo 64 and based on the television series Superman: The Animated Series. Released in North America on May 29, 1999, and in Europe on July 23, it is the first 3D Superman game. It is widely considered one of the worst video games ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65c6a964e0bb9b001756bff6/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 106: Unreal Tournament (UT99)
Published: Fri, 02 Feb 2024
Description: Unreal Tournament' (1999), where only the quickest reflexes and sharpest strategies prevail. Each battle is a symphony of chaos, with weapons like the Flak Cannon and Shock Rifle at our fingertips, turning each skirmish into a test of skill and wits. The arenas, from the cold depths of Facing Worlds to the labyrinthine corridors of Deck16, are battlegrounds where legends are forged. Here, in the heart of UT99, every match is an epic saga of adrenaline, where victory is seized by those bold enough to claim it. Step into the arena, if you dare, and join the ranks of warriors etched into the annals of the Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65bd6e2753f5e70017f22a7f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 105: Prince of Persia
Published: Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Description: Prince of Persia, rotoscoped animations and a blend of platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay, set within a Persian palace where the protagonist races against time to save a princess. Its sequel, Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame (1993), expanded upon this foundation with enhanced graphics, more complex level designs, and a richer narrative, continuing the Prince's saga against the backdrop of a coup and his quest for identity. Transitioning into the 3D gaming era, Prince of Persia 3D (1999) marked a significant shift with its three-dimensional environment, evolving the series with more dynamic exploration and combat, albeit facing mixed reviews due to technical challenges. Each game in the series not only reflects the technological advancements of its time but also the growing ambition in video game storytelling and design, with the series becoming progressively more intricate and immersive in its depiction of the Prince's adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65b4318fc662e60017753f0d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 104: Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles
Published: Sat, 20 Jan 2024
Description: Originally designed as a single game but split due to a shorten development time pressured by a McDonald's promotion that saw the first part released in early 1994 and S&K released late 1994. When played separately, both games offer distinct experiences with their unique levels and gameplay innovations. When combined via the Lock-On Technology, they form a more cohesive and extended narrative, along with the ability to play through both games as any of the three characters (Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles), significantly enhancing replay value and overall content. This combination is often considered by fans and critics alike as the pinnacle of classic Sonic gameplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65ac2faaf653f800164ccfcc/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 103: The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Published: Fri, 12 Jan 2024
Description: Set in the fictional province of High Rock and parts of Hammerfell on the continent of Tamriel. The game's world is noted for its immense size, reputed to be one of the largest in any video game. The player is sent by Emperor Uriel Septim VII to the kingdom of Daggerfall to accomplish two main objectives: to free the ghost of the late King Lysandus from its earthly shackles and to recover an ancient artifact known as the Totem of Tiber Septim. Daggerfall features a massive open world to explore, with towns, dungeons, and a wilderness filled with various creatures and characters. Players can engage in quests, interact with NPCs, join guilds, and explore at their own pace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/65a1c0b5f53b900017b22e8e/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 102: Spy Hunter
Published: Fri, 05 Jan 2024
Description: An arcade classic that paved the way for Vehicular Combat games. Know for that sweet ass Peter Gunn theme and hard as balls gameplay. Drive down an endless road of civilians and easy to identify enemy cars trying to run you off the road, shoot you, destroy your wheels with those spinny things and drop bombs on your from a helicopter or take a break and hit the waters in a speedboat. Upgrade your car by calling in the weapons truck. This game has everything...except mercy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6598850789cdd90017e83109/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 101: Fallout 1 + 2 + Tactics
Published: Fri, 29 Dec 2023
Description: Role-playing games set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed by Interplay Productions. In Fallout 1, players assume the role of the Vault Dweller, tasked with finding a water purification chip in a wasteland ravaged by nuclear war, featuring turn-based combat, an open-world environment, and a narrative shaped by player choices. Its sequel, Fallout 2, set decades later, follows the Chosen One's quest to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (G.E.C.K.) to save their drought-stricken village. Expanding upon its predecessor, Fallout 2 offers a larger world, more complex quests, and deeper storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/658f4c67085c310016b0f3e6/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 100: Star Wars: X-Wing
Published: Fri, 22 Dec 2023
Description: The Star Wars: X-Wing computer game is the first LucasArts PC game set in the Star Wars universe. Benefiting from the renewed interest in Star Wars sparked by Timothy Zahn's The Thrawn Trilogy and building on the popularity of flight simulation software (Lawrence Holland's three previous World War II air combat games had all been huge successes for LucasArts), X-Wing achieved what few subsequent Star Wars games could by being critically acclaimed, embraced by fans and a financial success. Players assumed the role of Keyan Farlander, a young pilot in the Rebel Alliance, and were given the opportunity to pilot the eponymous X-wing, as well as the Y-wing, and the A-wing, in a number of key battles leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/658606ddaf0342001504d137/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO GAMES 99: Alex Kidd Games!
Published: Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Description: Each of these games offers a unique experience, showcasing the versatility and charm of the Alex Kidd franchise. Whether it's the classic platforming of Miracle World, the enhanced features of The Enchanted Castle, or the action-oriented approach of Shinobi World, these games stand out as high points in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/657ccf214969990016cee54e/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO GAMES 98: The Game Boy Color
Published: Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Description: The Game Boy Color (commonly abbreviated as GBC) is an 8-bit handheld game console, manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in Japan on October 21, 1998 and to international markets that November. It is the successor to the Game Boy and is part of its product line. Critics like IGN consider it more akin to a hardware revision than a next generation product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6573a39e8321cf00128a5a1d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO GAMES 97: Super Mario RPG
Published: Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Description: Super Mario RPG is a console RPG starring none other than Nintendo's popular character Mario. This game starts off like almost every other Mario game, with Bowser kidnapping Princess Toadstool. However, when Mario goes to Bowser's Keep to save her, a giant sword made by the evil Smithy crashes into the castle and sends Mario, the Princess, and Bowser flying to separate parts of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/656a53f20c4b4100120653fb/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 96: South Park 64
Published: Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Description: A first-person shooter video game based on the first few seasons of South Park, mostly taking inspiration from the episodes Starvin' Marvin, An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig, and Cartman Gets an Anal Probe. The game is powered by the Turok 2 game engine and was released in 1998 by Acclaim for the PC, Nintendo 64, and Sony PlayStation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/655eac5aba342500129dfc31/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 94 : Image Comics Retro Video Games
Published: Fri, 10 Nov 2023
Description: The Image Comics games of the mid to late 90s and the early 2000s gave us SPAWN: In the Demon’s Hand for Dreamcast and Arcade: a hard to look at and control, arena-based shooter set in the SPAWN universe, with players picking their favorite characters and battling against hordes of supernatural enemies in dark, gothic environments. WILD C.A.T.S for the SNES, a competent side-scrolling shooter/beat 'em up, played as the titular superhero team going up against the Daemonite forces. Read the book for full understanding. DANGER GIRL for the PlayStation combined elements of third-person action and adventure, allowing players to step into the shoes of the all-female secret agent team in a globe-trotting spy thriller. Lastly, Scud: The Disposable Assassin for the Saturn, a side-scrolling action-platformer, captured the quirky and bizarre escapades of an assassin robot in a world filled with oddball enemies and challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/654eb8c346e5c90011921a8d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 93: Ultima IV thru VI
Published: Fri, 03 Nov 2023
Description: The Ultima Age of Enlightenment Trilogy: Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny, and Ultima VI: The False Prophet, The second trilogy of Ultima that shifted its focus from classic RPG combat to moral integrity, deeper story telling . In Ultima IV, players strive to embody the eight virtues to become the Avatar, blending exploration with ethical dilemmas. Ultima V expands the moral universe, challenging the Avatar to navigate a world where virtues have been twisted by oppressive rulers, introducing a day-night cycle and enriched dialogues. By Ultima VI, the series leaps forward with a semi-isometric view and more intricate graphics, with the Avatar resolving a conflict between humans and Gargoyles, integrating a complex conversation system and problem-solving into its richly woven gameplay. Each installment not only evolved graphically from top-down to more detailed perspectives but also set new benchmarks for interactive storytelling in gaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6545779da809bc0012676f12/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 92: The Addams Family Games
Published: Fri, 27 Oct 2023
Description: Throughout the late 80s and 90s, Beginning with Fester's Quest in 1989, players guided Uncle Fester through a top-down action-adventure on the NES to thwart an alien invasion. This was followed by The Addams Family in 1992, a side-scrolling platformer across multiple systems where Gomez searches for his missing family inside their mansion, after an unfortunate bout with their lawyer. Its sequel, The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt in 1993, pivots to Pugsley's perspective in another platformer, as he searches for presents for a scavenger hunt. That same year, Addams Family Values offered a top-down adventure, focusing on Uncle Fester saving baby Pubert. By 1994, and the arcade game The New Addams Family Electric Shock Machine offered a different kind of fun, where players literally got a mild electric shock. The video game adaptations served as quirky digital tributes to the beloved spooky family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/653c3780238f610012d76271/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 91: Light Gun Horror
Published: Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Description: From the controversial 1986 arcade lightgun horror game Chiller where the player takes shots at victims while being tortured to pushing back the zombie aliens in 1995's classic Area 51 to taking a ride on the not so well known and highly stylized terror of 1998s CarnEvil, this week we take on Arcade Horror Shooters from the 80s and the 90s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6533020630f8d60012d7c900/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 89: Syndicate
Published: Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Description: Syndicate is an isometric real-time tactical and strategic game from Bullfrog Productions created in 1993, and released for a variety of platforms beginning with the PC and Commodore Amiga. It is the first title in the Syndicate series. Set in a dystopian future in which corporations have replaced governments, Syndicate puts the player in control of a corporation vying for global dominance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/652086f2376dc20011c8ebb8/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 88: Tomb Raider: 1 thru 3
Published: Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Description: A ground breaking 3rd person 3d action-adventure game that led the charge of the strong female protagonist in video games. Developed by Core Design and published by Eidos this series is still going strong 27 years later. The first 3 games in the series were Playstation 1 best sellers and would forever tie Sony to the Tomb Raider series in our minds. Defined by its exotic and often difficult gameplay of exploring, solving enviromental puzzles, acrobatics and light combat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6514bfb6c8d4ce00119c6b97/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 87: Duke Nukem from I, II and 3D
Published: Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Description: From his CyberPunk 2d side-scrolling shooter/platformer to Alien fighting 3D FPS. Duke Nukem repeatedly saves the world in the only way he knows how, with style ripped directly from 80s action hero icons and lots of bullets, junk food and ass kicking boots. Developed and distributed through the Apogee model. Distribute the first chapter as shareware and then when they are hooked ask for money for more chapters. Mailing checks used to be a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/650b8a00e1e8c50011f61cec/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 86: The Simpsons: Hit & Run + Road Rage
Published: Sat, 16 Sep 2023
Description: Two iconic Simpsons Titles for the 6th generation of game consoles. The Simpsons: Road Rage - inspired by the gameplay mechanics of Crazy Taxi, where players drive around Springfield picking up and dropping off passengers within a set time limit, all while battling Mr. Burns' monopolistic nuclear bus company. Hit & Run, released in 2003, is a sandbox-style game like the Grand Theft Auto series. Players navigate missions, collect items, and explore different levels of the city, with an overarching plot involving mysterious alien cameras and a potential extraterrestrial invasion. An engaging and fan service deep dive into the world of their favorite animated family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6504f037cb582e00111a68c5/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 85: Retro Video Game Pinball
Published: Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Description: The Story of Video Game Pinball during the 80s and 90s. The Best. The worst. What makes a good/great pinball video game. What were the inspirations? How to co-exist with physical pinball? Physical replacements or its own thing? Pinball Video Game Superstar. Pioneers, Innovators and Game Changers. The ultimate Video Game Pinball experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/00c4584e-4d16-11ee-a11a-1bdea56583e9/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 84: Ghouls 'n Ghosts 'n Goblins and Gargoyles
Published: Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Description: Created by Tokuro Fujiwara, the game was unforgiving yet addictive. Players controlled Arthur, a knight on a mission. Goal? Rescue the princess Prin Prin from the gargoyles/demons/devil/satan. Gameplay was brutal. One hit, lose your armor. Another hit, lose a life. Armed with lances, daggers and other throwable weapons, the challenge was real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/1544e8f4-4791-11ee-a04e-7bc73622afdd/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 82: The Oregon Trail
Published: Thu, 17 Aug 2023
Description: Player leads a party of five from Missouri to Oregon. Manage supplies, hunt for food. Cross rivers, face illnesses. Make decisions: which path to take, when to rest. Random events: broken wagon wheels, snakebites. Goal: reach Oregon alive, high score. Developed by Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, Paul Dillenberger. Originally in 1971 as part of their senior teaching program. MECC adopted the game and made available to schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/08bac316-3c91-11ee-9451-17d3428cb06f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 80: SMASH TV + Total Carnage
Published: Thu, 03 Aug 2023
Description: Smash TV and Total Carnage are top-down arcade shooters. Smash TV is set in a violent game show in 1999, with players battling through stages for prizes. Total Carnage is a spiritual successor, featuring a similar dual-stick control scheme but in a war setting. Both games are known for intense action, multitude of enemies, power-ups, and a challenging difficulty level. They capture a chaotic and thrilling arcade experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/a654c8c4-3255-11ee-9c59-67e111505e4f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 79: The Gex Series
Published: Wed, 26 Jul 2023
Description: Gex is a platform video game series, developed by Crystal Dynamics, that details the adventures of an anthropomorphic gecko named Gex. He has served as the mascot of Crystal Dynamics, appearing on their company logo for several years until 2000. In the North American version, Gex is voiced by comedian Dana Gould; the United Kingdom version features Gould, Leslie Phillips and Danny John-Jules as Gex's voice. Gex was voiced by Mitsuo Senda for the Japanese release of the second game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/68341f1a-2c0e-11ee-8d5a-f337b03df181/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 78: Warcraft Before WoW
Published: Thu, 20 Jul 2023
Description: Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1994) kickstarts the saga with humans battling orc invaders in real-time strategy. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (1995) expands the lore and introduces naval and air units, with an epic face-off in Azeroth and beyond. The sequel, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002), shakes up the game by adding two new races (Undead and Night Elves), a hero system, and a rich story involving a demonic invasion and the fall of a prince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/0b7e8b12-2690-11ee-847c-534e8acf3756/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 77: Banjo-Kazooie
Published: Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Description: A British franchise of video games featuring the titular characters Banjo the bear and Kazooie the bird going on various adventures. The series began in 1998 with the release of Banjo-Kazooie on the Nintendo 64. The series and characters were developed by Rare and published by Nintendo, who at the time had an exclusive publishing agreement together. In 2000, a direct sequel to the original game, Banjo-Tooie, was released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/87796230-210b-11ee-a295-170ae9012ae3/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 76: The Mana Series
Published: Sun, 09 Jul 2023
Description: The Mana series, known in Japan as Seiken Densetsu (聖剣伝説, lit. The Legend of the Sacred Sword), is a high fantasy action role-playing game series created by Koichi Ishii, with development formerly from Square, and is currently owned by Square Enix. The series began in 1991 as Final Fantasy Adventure, a Game Boy handheld side story to Square's flagship franchise Final Fantasy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/d7d4aea0-1e82-11ee-bedc-57b26e27871f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 75: Atari System 2 + Paperboy + 720°
Published: Wed, 28 Jun 2023
Description: Released in 1984, Paperboy Players control a paperboy on a bicycle delivering newspapers along a suburban street. The player must avoid obstacles while delivering papers to customers and vandalizing non-subscribers' homes. Two years later, in 1986, 720 Degrees was introduced. It's a skateboarding game named for the two full spins (720 degrees) a player can make. players navigate a skater through a series of events in four environments (Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump) while avoiding bees and trying to gather as many points as possible before time runs out. Both games were known for their unique control mechanisms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/1516194c-160a-11ee-bb73-5f2f79dfdf90/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 74: Panzer Dragoon
Published: Sat, 24 Jun 2023
Description: The Panzer Dragoon series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which humans have begun to recover technologies from the Ancient Age, a world-spanning, hyper-advanced civilization destroyed thousands of years before the events of the games. The Ancients used genetic engineering to create living weapons, which were unleashed in a cataclysmic war that nearly destroyed humanity. The mutated descendants of these creatures have merged into wild ecosystems, where they pose a continual threat to human civilization and serve as enemies encountered in the games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/3320d578-11ee-11ee-90c3-533e8d2da50f/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 73: Marvel vs Capcom
Published: Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Description: Marvel vs Capcom is a renowned crossover fighting game series that pits characters from Marvel Comics against Capcom video game characters. With fast-paced gameplay, flashy combos, and tag-team mechanics, it offers intense battles across multiple installments, combining iconic superheroes and beloved game icons in epic clashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/e047eca0-0b09-11ee-bbd4-e31ccc43650e/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 72: Castle Wolfenstein
Published: Sat, 10 Jun 2023
Description: Castle Wolfenstein is a two-dimensional action-adventure game that is played from a top-down perspective using a keyboard, joystick, or paddles.It has also been described as a maze game. There are eight difficulty levels in the game that are determined by the player's rank.The player takes the role of an Allied spy that has been captured by Nazis and imprisoned in a dungeon within Castle Wolfenstein for interrogation by the SS Stormtroopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/8fff82c0-07ae-11ee-9a49-736df7b4a361/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 71: Jurassic Park '93 and '94
Published: Wed, 31 May 2023
Description: Jurassic Park is based on the 1993 film of the same name, in which paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant and others become trapped on an island theme park and zoo where genetically engineered dinosaurs have escaped. Playing as Grant, the player must rescue Lex and Tim, the grandchildren of the park's owner, John Hammond. The player begins the game near an overturned vehicle in the Tyrannosaurus paddock. After finding Tim, Grant searches for Lex in a sewer maze. The player then must re-activate the park's power to contact a helicopter so the survivors can escape the island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/8bbc7e4a-0009-11ee-83db-471f8abbddb2/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 70: Metal Gear
Published: Wed, 24 May 2023
Description: A series of techno-thriller stealth games created by Hideo Kojima. Developed and published by Konami, the first game, Metal Gear, was released in 1987 for MSX home computers. The player often takes control of a special forces operative (usually Solid Snake or Big Boss), who is assigned the task of finding the titular super-weapon, Metal Gear, a bipedal walking tank with the ability to launch nuclear weapons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/8b507674-fa8b-11ed-9638-93e337181a54/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 69: Frogger
Published: Sat, 20 May 2023
Description: In Frogger, the player controls a frog and must guide it across a busy road and a hazardous river, avoiding various obstacles along the way. The goal is to safely maneuver the frog to its home at the top of the screen. The road is filled with cars, trucks, and other vehicles that move horizontally, while the river has logs and turtles that move vertically. The player must time their movements carefully to avoid getting hit or falling into the water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/032981a2-f741-11ed-afc3-ebb9c1e7fa9a/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 68: Twisted Metal
Published: Thu, 11 May 2023
Description: In concept, Twisted Metal is a demolition derby that emphasizes the usage of ballistic projectiles, machine guns, mines, and other types of weapons (up to and including satellite-based weapons and nuclear weapons). Players choose a vehicle, and an arena—or a series of arenas in the story mode—to engage in battle with opposing drivers. A variety of weapons and upgrades are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage. The last driver alive is the winner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/b2ab77d8-ef9a-11ed-b9f5-53184ea79453/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 67: MDK 1 & 2
Published: Wed, 03 May 2023
Description: A series of third-person shooters with light platforming and puzzle-solving elements. The series' main protagonist is the exosuit-equipped sniping janitor Kurt Hectic, who, together with his colleagues, the genius scientist Dr. Fluke Hawkins and the six-legged wonder robot-dog Max, has to rid Earth of alien invaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/8b6ef43e-ea08-11ed-9d36-870724afff1d/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 65: Populous
Published: Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Description: The player is a god, and as such, has world-altering powers that can be used for the betterment of one's own devotees or the detriment of all unbelievers. From an isometric perspective, the player uses both direct control of the game world and indirect interaction with followers in order to ensure the prosperity and growth of their people first and foremost. The player's divine powers grow in direct relation to the overall fortunes of their faithful, and the ultimate objective of each scenario is to become powerful enough to challenge and conquer an opposing deity with worshipers and abilities of its own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/7617dcbe-de40-11ed-b107-37ce09109366/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 63: River City Ransom
Published: Wed, 05 Apr 2023
Description: The Kunio-kun series (typically localized as River City) is a video game series started by Technōs Japan. The series is now handled by Arc System Works who purchased all of the intellectual property rights from Technōs' successor, Million Corp. The first game in the series is fully titled Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun, which roughly translates to Hot Blood Tough Guy Kunio, with Nekketsu being the name of the series' title character Kunio's high school. The kun suffix after his name is an informal Japanese honorific usually applied to young males. The series originated in arcades, before appearing on the Famicom console. Kunio later became Technōs Japan's main mascot, appearing on the company's logo in several games and television commercials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/fd7445b0-d406-11ed-9728-dfbf396050e8/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 61: Ape Escape
Published: Wed, 22 Mar 2023
Description: A series of video games developed primarily by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, starting with Ape Escape for PlayStation in 1999. The series incorporates ape-related humour, unique gameplay, and a wide variety of pop culture references. The first game in the series is the first game to have made the DualShock or Dual Analog controller mandatory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/244b4222-c905-11ed-b2e8-4f7c2d3ee738/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 59: Myst
Published: Wed, 08 Mar 2023
Description: The first game in the series, Myst, was released in 1993 by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller and their video game company Cyan, Inc. The first sequel to Myst, Riven, was released in 1997 and was followed by three more direct sequels: Myst III: Exile in 2001, Myst IV: Revelation in 2004, and Myst V: End of Ages in 2005. A spinoff featuring a multiplayer component, Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, was released in 2003 and followed by two expansion packs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/2213f6a8-bd47-11ed-baa2-ff6f9fb04d52/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 58: Star Fox at 30
Published: Wed, 01 Mar 2023
Description: As the leader of an elite squad of anthropomorphic animal pilots, fly throughout the Lylat star system in the prototype Arwing spacecraft to prevent the galactic conquest of a mad scientist in this 3D shooter for the SNES (with real-time polygonal graphics powered by the new Super FX chip). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/318ab88e-b7c9-11ed-9a00-db6c9a597a15/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 56: Game Gear's Best
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2023
Description: The Game Gear is an 8-bit fourth generation handheld game console released by Sega on October 6, 1990, in Japan, in April 1991 throughout North America and Europe, and during 1992 in Australia. The Game Gear primarily competed with Nintendo's Game Boy, the Atari Lynx, and NEC's TurboExpress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6bb9ab1a-ad91-11ed-85fc-1b87c1d3714e/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 53: Earthworm Jim!
Published: Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Description: Earthworm Jim is a 1994 run and gun platform game developed by Shiny Entertainment, featuring an earthworm named Jim, who wears a robotic suit and battles the forces of evil. The game was released for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System, before being subsequently ported to a number of other video game consoles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/1a6053f6-9c46-11ed-bf5d-2fb3eab3b4af/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 49: Barbie Video Games...yes really
Published: Thu, 29 Dec 2022
Description: The original Barbie Video games. An 8 bit strategy game for the Commodore 64 started it, and we go all the way up to the Genesis and beyond to see where it went. Did you know this game outsold DOOM in 1996? Neither did we. It's interesting stuff and we are here for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6988da2e-8711-11ed-ab01-47313caa3e32/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 48: Gauntlet I-IV and Legends
Published: Thu, 22 Dec 2022
Description: The original top down 4 player Dungeon Crawl / D&D inspired Arcade hit from Atari that started it all. Choose a class (Warrior, Valkyrie, Elf or Wizard) and fight your way through 100 levels of Ghosts, Demons, Thieves, Sorcerers and other Fantasy Themed baddies and freaking DEATH! Drop a coin for health and watch it slowly tick down or quickly if you take damage. Restore health by picking up food or adding more coins. Don't shoot the food! Collect keys to open gates. Teleport if you dare. Destroy those Monster Generators (pile of bones, etc) or they will never stop spawning. Pick up potions for a stats boost or clear the screen of enemies, based on the class you are playing. Listen to the DM or DIE! Drop in gaming. Come on in friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/1a4e0738-8250-11ed-bd62-0b3f818d0283/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 46: Dragon Warrior/Quest (nes)
Published: Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Description: The original inspired by Wizardy and Ultima. Solo game play. Story Telling over Stats for the user. Everything is manual. Want to walk up/down stairs? There's a command for that. Want to open a door. Ok! Command! Did you buy something? You got to equip it!. Do you join up with the bad guy in the end or did you fight him? Also, picking a name has never been so stressful for starting out. First 4 characters of your name determine your starting stats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/467895B3-8298-4F4D-83AB-1FE3A81EF5A0/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 45: Mario Kart & More
Published: Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Description: The OG Kart game (thanks RC Pro-Am/Rare) - Race in 5 course cup or Battle your friends one on one. Mode 7 sprite based for that 3d look! Split screen is 2nd player or more information if you are playing single. Use Item Pickups to win. Further back better/more powerful pickups. Boost off the line if you can. Hop and slide through corners. Don't embarass me by having to be picked up by Lakitu when you get off course, ok! Collect coins flat on the track for more top speed and more shield. GP, Time Trial, Match Race or Battle Mode...like Tank!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/37849942-BA3E-46BA-90BD-D0DBD5C193A9/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 44: Baldur's Gate 1&2
Published: Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Description: Baldur's Gate is a series of role-playing video games set in the Forgotten Realms Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. The game has spawned two series, known as the Bhaalspawn Saga and the Dark Alliance, both taking place mostly within the Western Heartlands, but the Bhaalspawn Saga extends to Amn and Tethyr. The Dark Alliance series was released for consoles and was critically and commercially successful. The Bhaalspawn Saga was critically acclaimed for using pausable realtime gameplay, which is credited with revitalizing the computer role-playing game (CRPG) genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/C28B9AC3-A1A5-4533-91D5-A8E54E741965/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 42: Space Invaders to Galaga and MORE!
Published: Tue, 01 Nov 2022
Description: Space Invaders is a 1978 shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado. It was manufactured and sold by Taito in Japan, and licensed to the Midway division of Bally for overseas distribution. Space Invaders was the first fixed shooter and set the template for the shoot 'em up genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/39ED9DDB-FDFE-4AFF-AE64-87451B3395D0/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 41: Resident Evil 1, 2, 3, and Code Veronica
Published: Wed, 26 Oct 2022
Description: Resident Evil is a 1996 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom originally for the PlayStation. It is the first title in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. Players control Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, members of the elite task force S.T.A.R.S., who must escape a mansion infested with zombies and other monsters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/E6E05870-D2E6-4583-92C8-4B7C0C380AE4/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 40: Splatterhouse in Retro
Published: Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Description: Two college students, Rick Taylor and Jennifer Willis, take refuge from a storm in West Mansion, a local landmark known as Splatterhouse for the rumors of hideous experiments purportedly conducted there by Dr. West, a renowned and missing parapsychologist. At the mansion, the two are attacked by demonic creatures that drag Jennifer inside and fatally wound Rick, leaving him for dead.The horrifying theme of Splatterhouse may be inappropriate for young children...and cowards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/67447D76-5AE8-41D5-B1EB-1275F0DEDDC3/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 39: Alone in the Dark!
Published: Tue, 11 Oct 2022
Description: Jeremy Hartwood has committed suicide in his Louisiana mansion, Derceto. You take the role of either Edward Carnby, a private investigator, or Emily Hartwood, Jeremy's niece, and investigate the suspicious death. The three-floor mansion is reputed to be haunted by its eccentric past owner. Very quickly, you realise that it is. Warped rats, zombies, and giant worms are among the foes who are after you, and you must somehow escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/4748D973-D7A7-44E8-B44A-0E71C0DC7637/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 38: Trackball Games at the Arcade
Published: Thu, 06 Oct 2022
Description: A trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball held by a socket containing sensors to detect a rotation of the ball about two axes—like an upside-down ball mouse with an exposed protruding ball. And guess what? We used to play a bunch of arcade games with them! Missile Command, Centipede, Marble Madness, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/2F3BBDD0-44CC-4FDC-A816-8F6BEF0F9ABE/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 37: The Retro Monkey Islands
Published: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
Description: The Secret of Monkey Island is a 1990 point-and-click graphic adventure game developed and published by Lucasfilm Games. It takes place in a fictional version of the Caribbean during the age of piracy. The player assumes the role of Guybrush Threepwood, a young man who dreams of becoming a pirate, and explores fictional islands while solving puzzles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/9CF7480A-7BCD-42B3-B874-0AA7FC4F5B9E/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 36: Batman Movie Tie-Ins of the 90s
Published: Tue, 20 Sep 2022
Description: Hi, and welcome to Play Retro. I'm your host Scott Johnson, and my parents never died in a theater alley way, but they did let me be batman for halloween 3 years in a row. And I am your other host Brian Dunaway, and I'm Batman. No wait. I'm Robin. No wait. I'm Batgirl. Yeah...I'm Batgirl. She drives a 600cc Honda Bat-Blade...What does Batman drive?...oooooh... I'm Batman! BATMAN games of the 90's! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/DEA1EC88-AEB5-4BC9-9C0D-7B0433DAFD80/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 35: Zelda 1 and 2
Published: Tue, 13 Sep 2022
Description: The series centers on the various incarnations of Link, a courageous young Hylian man, with pointy, elf-like ears; and Princess Zelda, a magical princess that is the mortal reincarnation of the goddess Hylia; as they fight to save the magical land of Hyrule from Ganon, an evil warlord turned demon king, who is the principal antagonist of the series. Ganon wishes to use the Triforce, a sacred relic left behind by the three goddesses that created Hyrule to remake the world in his own dark image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/7BC903A4-D230-4B16-B384-B2A8B6B1FBCD/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 34: The Age of Empires
Published: Tue, 06 Sep 2022
Description: Age of Empires requires the player to develop a civilization from a handful of hunter-gatherers to an expansive Iron Age empire. To ensure victory, the player must gather resources in order to pay for new units, buildings and more advanced technologies. Resources must also be preserved, as no new resources become available as the game progresses, meaning if you cut a tree down, the tree will not grow back. Twelve civilizations are available, each with individual sets of attributes, including a varying number of available technologies and units. Each civilization has technologies unique to them, so that no civilization possesses all the technologies possible within the game. A major component of the game is the advancement through four ages. These are the Stone Age (Mesolithic/Paleolithic), Tool Age (Neolithic/Chalcolithic), Bronze Age and Iron Age. Advancement between ages is researched at the Town Center and each advancement brings the player new technologies, weapons, and units. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/15DD9F6C-3599-4589-87EF-13E34708A0FF/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 31: Beavis and Butt-Head Do 90s Gaming
Published: Tue, 09 Aug 2022
Description: Three tie-in video games based on the animated television series of the same name that were released by Viacom New Media in 1994 for the Super NES, Genesis/Mega Drive and Game Gear. The three versions differ from each other, sharing only the basic premise involving the titular characters searching for tickets to a Gwar concert. The games were advertised as featuring music by the band. A fourth version was later released for the Game Boy by GT Interactive Software in 1998 without the Gwar tie-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/1AD862BA-BD70-4071-A826-9D96FC55305B/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 30: The Strike Series
Published: Tue, 02 Aug 2022
Description: Strike is a series of video games created by Mike Posehn, John Patrick Manley and Tony Barnes released between 1991 and 1997 by Electronic Arts for a number of video game systems. The games are multi-directional shooters viewed from an overhead or top-down perspective. The first three games in the series were 2D and used isometric sprites to give the illusion of 3D depth since real-time 3D polygon rendering wasn't possible at the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/6907E246-2EF4-4908-AC75-7752A78CA5C8/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 29: Kirby
Published: Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Description: Kirby is the main protagonist of Nintendo's Kirby series of video games. He made his debut appearance in 1992, starring in Kirby's Dream Land. The series has been running for three decades, and over thirty titles have been released under Kirby's name, most of which are developed by HAL Laboratory, Inc. or published by HAL for co-developing studios.Come play retro with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/FDF149E7-9C3E-4A72-A004-DDD61DFE1B26/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 28: The Legacy of Kain series
Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Description: Originally created by Silicon Knights in association with Crystal Dynamics, Legacy of Kain is an action-adventure series known for its outstanding narrative and involving puzzle-based gameplay. The series broke new ground with its high quality of voice-acting and engaging storyline featuring complex and often dark characters. Crystal Dynamics took over development after the release of the first game and went on to add four sequels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/FD0577EE-DD75-4F44-962E-7A17E5141F96/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 27: Mega Man
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022
Description: Yep, we are all about the Mega Man this week. Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is a Japanese science fiction video game franchise created by Capcom, starring a series of robot characters each known by the moniker Mega Man. The original game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, and spawned a franchise that expanded to over 50 games on multiple systems. As of March 31, 2021, the series has sold 37 million units worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/0B7705EF-62EA-441E-BEBE-F7DE978EF67D/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 26: Pitfall
Published: Tue, 05 Jul 2022
Description: Pitfall! is a platform video game designed by David Crane for the Atari 2600 and released by Activision in 1982. The player controls Pitfall Harry and is tasked with collecting all the treasures in a jungle within 20 minutes. The world consists of 255 screens which are horizontally connected in a flip screen manner. We talk about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/11A16ED7-F76F-419D-80F2-E1092CCD0B87/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 24: The Dreamcast
Published: Tue, 21 Jun 2022
Description: The Dreamcast is a home video game console released by Sega on November 27, 1998, in Japan, September 9, 1999, in North America, and October 14, 1999, in Europe. It was the first in the sixth generation of video game consoles, preceding Sony's PlayStation 2, Nintendo's GameCube, and Microsoft's Xbox. The Dreamcast was Sega's final home console, with its discontinuation in 2001 marking the end of the company's eighteen years in the console market. We gonna talk about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/95B7A73D-43AF-487A-8C5E-A041DEBB97E9/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 20: Punch-Out!
Published: Tue, 24 May 2022
Description: Punch-Out! is a Japanese video game series of boxing created by Nintendo's general manager Genyo Takeda, and his partner Makoto Wada. The first game was Punch-Out!! made in 1984 as an arcade unit, which was followed by a sequel Super Punch-Out!! (1984). The series was released on home consoles soon after, starting with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! on the NES in 1987 and Super Punch-Out!! on the Super NES in 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/E2B86387-57E2-4A45-B911-CDAF5321F599/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 14: King's Quest I - VII
Published: Wed, 06 Apr 2022
Description: King's Quest is a graphic adventure game series, released between 1980 and 2016 and created by the American software company Sierra Entertainment. It is widely considered a classic series from the golden era of adventure games. Following the success of its first installments, the series was primarily responsible for building the reputation of Sierra. Roberta Williams, co-founder and former co-owner of Sierra, designed all of the King's Quest games until the series' reboot in 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/C12E8911-BF60-4FBF-B695-F81D683C7D88/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 13: Ducktales
Published: Tue, 29 Mar 2022
Description: Duck Tales for NES is a traditional platform game in which the player takes the role of greedy Scrooge McDuck in search of treasures around the globe. He counts on his three nephews and on other Duck Tales characters to help him in his quest through inhospitable places such as the Amazon rainforest, the African mines, the Himalayas, Transylvania (where he meets Dracula Duck) and even the Moon.Each one of them reserves the old duck lots of adventure, different enemies and hidden rooms.The game features a 2D side-scrolling platform gameplay very similar to Mega Man. Graphics are colorful and cartoonish, music is reminiscent of the TV series, and controls are very simple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/576A743E-199A-4BB5-90D9-7B58F15F00BA/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 11: Metroid
Published: Tue, 15 Mar 2022
Description: Metroid is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo. The first installment in the Metroid series, it was originally released in Japan for the Family Computer Disk System peripheral in August 1986. North America received a release in August 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System in the Game Pak ROM cartridge format, with the European release following in January 1988. Set on the planet Zebes, the story follows Samus Aran as she attempts to retrieve the parasitic Metroid organisms that were stolen by Space Pirates, who plan to replicate the Metroids by exposing them to beta rays and then use them as biological weapons to destroy Samus and all who oppose them.We cover it ALL! Metroid to Prime, and everything in-between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/9EDEA90A-2641-4DB7-A68E-CD67A964267A/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 10: Grand Theft Auto Top Down
Published: Wed, 09 Mar 2022
Description: Today's episode is all about the impact of the early top down GTA games. Why they matter, and why almost every game you play today has some of that DNA in it. Also, the ichi.io sale for Ukraine. Fireman on SNES. Brian's new GameCube controller. Guess My Game! Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/4E3CD748-781F-4B3D-8060-CA3D89FE9DB4/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 09: Bomberman!
Published: Wed, 02 Mar 2022
Description: Most games in the Bomberman franchise largely revolve around two modes of play; single player campaigns where the player must defeat enemies and reach an exit to progress through levels, and multiplayer modes where players must attempt to eliminate each other and be the last one standing. There have been nearly 100 of these, and we are ready to answer the question: Why is Bomberman is awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/CC3A6AC9-1518-4CF5-8734-7D89F8CB2D08/media.mp3
PLAY RETRO 02: Phantasy Star IV
Published: Tue, 11 Jan 2022
Description: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is a role-playing video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan in 1993 and Europe and North America in 1995. It is the fourth and final game in the original Phantasy Star series, concluding the story of the Algol Star System. And we are here for it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Link to Episode: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6500f7e38c35840011fa822f/e/3010EDA7-9218-4AEF-8015-A9156034AFA2/media.mp3