Retro Gaming Dads Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In episode 133 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry takes a look at some of the recent announcements from yesterday's Mario Day.

From classic Game Boy titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online to a tease of a new Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2026, there's something here for fans of the moustached hero.

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In episode 132 of the Retro Gaming Dad's Podcast the gang is back together. Phil, Barry and Anthony discuss their fears and hopes for the future of Xbox ahead of Microsoft's special 'business meeting', and what this could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives.

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In episode 122 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look back at the UK games chart in November 1993. As well as the latest titles coming to your favourite console subscription services.

SEGA drop a surprise announcement for a 2D Sonic title, although it's not quite what people were expecting.

Then finally we talk about Microsoft's move to block unauthorised Xbox peripherals.

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Episode 32 is packed full of news as we take a look at a couple of mech games coming soon, Valve release more details about the Steam Deck and could Netflix be getting into gaming? Plus we discuss new classic PlayStation controllers that are on the way from Retro Fighters.

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In episode 31 Barry and Phil give their initial impressions on Valve's recently announced Steam Deck handheld PC, and what this could mean for the future of gaming on the go.  Plus, did we actually manage to get a pre-order?

Full show notes are available at www.retrogamingdads.co.uk.

Episode 30 - Is a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 really worth over $1.5 million?  Could Dead Space be set for a reboot?  And is a portable screen for your Xbox Series S really a good idea?

Full show notes are available at www.retrogamingdads.co.uk.

Episode 29 explores a new way to play your favourite Game Boy cartridges directly on your PC or laptop, and we go on a bit of a rant about the recently announced Nintendo Switch… as well as handhelds in general.

Full show notes are available at www.retrogamingdads.co.uk.

Episode 28 – We talk about Castlevania: Rondo of Blood finally receiving an official English translation for the Turbo Duo curtesy of Limited Run Games. We also look at the upcoming Taito EGRET-II mini arcade and discuss the importance of preserving the history of gaming after a previously forgotten version of Minecraft was found.

Full show notes are available at www.retrogamingdads.co.uk.

Barry and Phil take an online Sonic the Hedgehog music quiz to see if they really know their Green Hills from their Emerald Coast.

The original quiz by Bradaloop can be watched here. This video is not sponsored or otherwise affiliated with Bradaloop.

Please be aware that some music in this bonus episode may be in stereo.

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In episode 26 we talk about Shadow’s shock price increase, Eiyuden Chronicles getting delayed until 2023 and a certain blue hedgehog makes his appearance in Minecraft!

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