Explore every episode of the podcast Retro Hangover
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| Sonic Adventure: Big & Froggy Go Fishing (ft. Keith Gasper) | 29 Sep 2024 | 02:14:00 | |
Aww yeah, this is happening! Sonic's foray into the third dimension is the topic du jour, and the Main Quest Podcast's Keith Gasper is here to help us close out Dreamcast month with a bang... Y'know, like the kind that happens when a mechanical monkey throws a bomb at you. Specifically that kind of bang. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Keith Gasper Bio: The host of the #1 retro-gaming podcast. Instagram: @the_main_quest on Instagram Twitter/X: @_mainquest on Twitter Website: Keith's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| King of Games '96 - Hono(u)rable Mentions | 24 Sep 2024 | 02:03:20 | |
These contenders didn't quite make the cut, but still deserve a shoutout at the very least. Before we dive headlong into the grand finale faceoff, let's take a moment to recognize those that were left behind. --- Panelists
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| Top 5 Completely Useless Party Members | The Flight | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:26:53 | |
Who doesn't love being saddled with absolute deadweight? Today we lament those characters foisted upon us who, at best, contribute nothing of value and, at worst, actively make our gaming experience objectively more awful than it should be. There may be no "i" in team but there sure is one in terrible. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Round 1, Match 4: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 vs. Dragon Quest V | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:54:51 | |
An accelerating animal and his two-tailed sidekick against a wagon full of seasoned adventurers and their definitely not Pokemon; who prevails? Will speed win the day, or will a well-balanced breakf... We mean, party... prove victorious? Who knows!? Well, we do... But so will you if you tune in! | |||
| Top 5 Biggest Gaming Disappointments | The Flight | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:46:34 | |
When you've been around gaming as long as we have you begin to collect disappointments like really depressing Pokemon. No matter what genre you're into or what system is your favorite, sooner or later you're gonna get let down in a way that'll stick with you forever; here are a few of our least favorite things. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, Ashevent, and Alan Bingham. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Round 1, Match 3: Turtles in Time vs. Final Fantasy V | 30 May 2023 | 01:27:33 | |
Ah, the age old clash of pirates and ninjas. Schoolyards across the globe have witnessed heated debates on whether swashbucklers or shadowstalkers reign supreme, so it only makes sense that a group of adult men should have the same argument. Right? Right!? Right. | |||
| Blazing Lazers: The Deadliest Bubble Bath (ft. ShmupJunkie) | 28 May 2023 | 01:43:59 | |
If your lasers don't blaze are they really lasers at all? The one and only ShmupJunkie joins the show to chat about the venerable vertical shoot-'em-up Gunhed, or as we know it in these parts: Blazing Lazers! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ilya Kay Bio: Hobbyist Youtube video creator focusing on shoot-em-up and retro arcade-style gaming. YouTube: Ilya on YouTube Instagram: @shmupjunkie on Instagram Twitter: @ShmupJunkie on Twitter Website: Ilya's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, Ashevent, and Alan Bingham. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Round 1, Match 2: Super Mario Land 2 vs. Kirby's Dream Land | 23 May 2023 | 01:14:23 | |
It's the battle of the Game Boy Goliaths! Capping off the first round of the tournament, the Paisano Plumber's second handheld outing squares off against the (eventually) Pink Puffball's big debut. Hey, it's kinda like our own little Smash Bros! | |||
| Top 5 Sega Master System Games | The Flight | 21 May 2023 | 00:32:18 | |
The Master System (or Mark III depending on where in the globe you hail from) seemed like it got overshadowed by Nintendo and their NES, at least in North America. A bit of a shame, really, since Sega's console was home to some quality experiences, a handful of which we reminisce about today. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Round 1, Match 1: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past vs. Dune II | 16 May 2023 | 01:18:34 | |
With the preliminaries done and dusted, the time has come to kick this baby off in earnest, and we're starting with a banger. Spicy space strategy game or top-down action adventure, who will emerge victorious? Only one way to find out! | |||
| Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow - Frickin' Moon Vampires (ft. Keith Gasper) | 14 May 2023 | 01:54:02 | |
Patron and friend of the show Keith Gasper, host of the Main Quest podcast, joins us once again to gab about games and the all-important question: what would you do if you were an exchange student in Japan that suddenly got transported to Dracula's castle that also happens to be inside an eclipse? Wait... does this make Aria of Sorrow an isekai? ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Keith Gasper Bio: The host of the #1 retro-gaming podcast. Instagram: @the_main_quest on Instagram Twitter: @_mainquest on Twitter Website: Keith's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Preliminaries, Match 4: Mega Man 5 vs. Night Trap | 09 May 2023 | 01:37:46 | |
Well, this is an odd couple, isn't it? What better way to close out the prelims than with a head-to-head involving a traditional platformer and a questionably offensive FMV game? The early nineties were wild, man. | |||
| Top 5 Gaming Pet Peeves | The Flight | 07 May 2023 | 00:32:51 | |
Even with our favorite pastime there's bound to be things that just get on our nerves; hell, AVGN made an entire career out of it. We're not going to steal his schtick, but we do have a few grievances to air about video games and those who play them. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '96 - Round 2, Match 2: Kirby Super Star vs. Quake | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:32:12 | |
The only thing that comes to mind with this match-up is how cool it would be if Kirby absorbed the Quake guy and became a little gun toting menace. --- Panelists
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| King of Games '92 - Preliminaries, Match 3: X-Men Arcade vs. Soul Blazer | 02 May 2023 | 01:26:59 | |
Welcome... TO DIE. The prelims are nearing a close, with only one more showdown after this one before we get into the brackets proper. Who will earn the right to face off against the other heavies of '92, X-Men Arcade or the SNES action RPG Soul Blazer? | |||
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES): We Have April's Support (ft. Daniel Carroll & LPTyger) | 30 Apr 2023 | 01:23:15 | |
Dams covered in electrified seaweed, rogue steamrollers terrorizing the streets, fighter jets carpet-bombing a parking lot, y'know... Iconic stuff from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Here to share their thoughts on Konami's Heroes in a Half-Shell title for the NES are Daniel Carroll of the Retro Wars podcast and our very own Nintendhost LP Tyger! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Daniel Carroll Bio: An Englishman living in Australia who was once one of the best at Pokemon in the UK. An angry gamer who simply refuses to grow up. Twitter: @retrowarsuk on Twitter Instagram: @Retro_wars_podcast on Instagram YouTube: Daniel on YouTube ----- Name: LP Tyger Bio: Nintendo Gamer. Amazon Reseller. Pun Enthusiast. Twitter: @LPTyger on Twitter ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Preliminaries, Match 2: Final Fantasy V vs. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:17:06 | |
The next prelim round has arrived, and it's a Final Fantasy fight to the finish! The "Talk Like a Pirate Day" in video game form faces off against the little action RPG that could. Who wins? Who's next? We decide! | |||
| Top 5 Emotionally Scarring Horror Game Moments | The Flight | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:31:29 | |
There's nothing quite like an immersive horror experience to make even the most jaded gamer feel alive, if only for a few brief moments. These are our most memorable (read: terrifying) moments in horror games that left an indelible mark on our psyches. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '92 - Preliminaries, Match 1: Mario Paint vs. Dune II | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:17:57 | |
It. Is. Here. The next King of Games tournament has arrived, and this time we're throwing down to crown one game the best of 1992! This year is such a banger we had to have a preliminary round just to settle on our 16 contenders. Kicking things off: Mario Paint and Dune II! | |||
| Final Fantasy XIII: They l'Cie Me Rollin' (ft. Jon Cottage) | 16 Apr 2023 | 01:54:25 | |
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, you're a guest on the Retro Hangover Podcast... Or something like that. Jon is here to actually talk about Final Fantasy XIII this time, so get your paradigm configured and join us on a trek from Cocoon to Gran Pulse and everywhere in between. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Jon Godfrey Bio: Long time game. Full time casual. I heart JRPGs and debating FF games on the RHP Discord, (who doesn’t). ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 NES Games That Hold Up Today | The Flight | 09 Apr 2023 | 00:37:45 | |
The 8-bit behemoth. That grey, black, and red box we all know and... Love? It's no secret the NES library consisted mostly of games tougher than shoe leather, but surely some of them are still worth popping in the ol' deck and playing, right? ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| StarCraft: In the Pipe, 5x5 (ft. Soha) | 02 Apr 2023 | 02:07:35 | |
En Taro Adun, listeners! One of our most ardent community members and Patrons, the sultry Soha, joins us to draw up some battle plans and launch a surgical strike to liberate some history and discussion on the legendary RTS StarCraft! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: João Brum Bio: A 26 year old Brazillian gamer and content creator finding their way along the dark realms of the internet! Twitter: @sohakmet on Twitter YouTube: João on YouTube Website: João's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Retro Hungunder: Final Fantasy XIII Legend of the Crystals | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:24:01 | |
Strewth! You little rippers are in for the dog’s bollocks! We’re keen as mustard to serve a raw prawn and take the Mickey out of a sweet as special guest. | |||
| Top 5 Metroidvanias That Aren't Metroid or 'Vania | The Flight | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:37:40 | |
You know one when you see it. 2D platforming action, collectible upgrades and unlockable areas... Yep, that there is a bona fide Metroidvania. It would, of course, be too easy for us to just list off a bunch of Castlevania or Metroid games, so instead we're giving you our picks for games that fit the formula but not the franchise. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Batman: Arkham Asylum - Dear Delusional Dark Knight | 18 Aug 2024 | 01:32:43 | |
This episode we go it alone, much like the World's Greatest Detective himself, into the dingy depths of Arkham Asylum. Does Rockstar's 2009 billionaire brawler simulator still hold up today? Perch yourself precariously on a conveniently-placed gargoyle and listen in to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Shining Force II: May, May the Tactical Bae (ft. Ashton & Evan Ruby) | 19 Mar 2023 | 02:03:00 | |
Don't you just hate it when an anthropomorphic rat steals magical jewels and unwittingly unleashes a demon king? Just the worst. We are joined this episode by not one, but two Rubys: our Editor Extraordinaire Ashton and his brother Evan! Assume a tactically-advantageous position and listen in as we discuss one of their favorite childhood games. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ashton Ruby Bio: A tired dad who edits videos and podcasts in his free time. He has been playing video games for over 30 years and all he has to show for it is arthritis. Name: Evan Ruby ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Shuttered Game Companies | The Flight | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
Many dev shops come and go, but there are some that leave a lasting impression and their absence is felt long after they've gone. Today, we count down our top picks for game companies we wish were still around. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Lucas Lobo, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Soul Blazer: Paying the Deathtoll (ft. Brian Fortin) | 05 Mar 2023 | 01:18:03 | |
There's evil, then there's "I'll sell my people's souls for a dollar each" evil; the royal couple of the Freil Empire fall into the latter category. The Captain N himself, Brian Fortin, joins us to discuss the finer details of Quintet's SNES action RPG Soul Blazer! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Brian Fortin Bio: Retro gamer with a love for old school RPGs. Twitter: @RAIN_GandM on Twitter Twitch: Brian's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Video Game Commercials of Yesteryear | The Flight | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:33:15 | |
Say what you want about capitalism, at least we got some pretty great video game commercials out of it. Grab a drink and a spot on the couch as we count down our favorite entertaining ads from back in the day. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, Nomad, and Ashevent. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone: We're All PS1 Hagrid (ft. Randall) | 19 Feb 2023 | 01:45:24 | |
Patron and rowdy shill shack owner Randall Quiggle joins the show once again, this time to run face first through a brick wall and emerge in the mystical magical world of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone for the Sony Playstation. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Randall Quiggle Bio: Hobbyist game reviewer & Fantasy/Sci-Fi TTRPG designer. ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, and Nomad. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 Fan-Made Games | The Flight | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:33:10 | |
One of the greatest side effects of the proliferation of accessible technology is the absolute buffet of fan-made games that have amassed over the years. We salute those weekend keyboard warriors with our picks for the best of the bunch! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, and Nomad. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: We Stan for Stands (ft. Ryan Trainor) | 05 Feb 2023 | 01:37:03 | |
It's that time of the year again, folks. No, not Christmas... Or Halloween. It's that special time when the one and only Ryan Trainor descends upon the show, bringing the gift of anime to all! This time we discuss the Sega Dreamcast fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ryan Trainor Bio: Anime aficionado and host of the Bonzai Chat podcast. Socials: @nerdtrainor on Twitter ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, Kayla Jackson, and Nomad. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 Movie Tie-In Games | The Flight | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:34:23 | |
Listen, none of us truly like marketing, but sometimes the happy side effect of the soulless corporate media machine is we end up with decent movie-based video games, so... That's something, right? ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Diddy Kong Racing: Primate Pro-Am | 22 Jan 2023 | 01:34:03 | |
Here's a story all about how a new R.C. Pro-AM game got flipped turned upside down. We'd like to take a minute and, just real fast, tell y'all about how it managed to save Christmas. Fresh Prince riffs aside, we're here to chat about that other N64 karting game. Many considered it to be superior to a certain mustachioed plumber's effort, but does this assessment still hold true today? ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Overrated Game Series | The Flight | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:42:33 | |
Yikes. Just call us Morton 'cause we do be havin' that salt. Don your flame suits, because we've been tasked with giving you our picks for the most overrated game series of all time and someone is bound to get buttmad about them. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Dischimera, Jenny E., Keith Gasper, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| King of Games '96 - Round 2, Match 1: Super Mario 64 vs. Wave Race 64 | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:27:22 | |
The second round of our treacherous tourney kicks off with a battle between brothers, of sorts. Two of the heaviest hitters on Nintendo's 64-bit machine throw hands to secure a spot in the semi-finals! --- Panelists
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| Lunar: The Silver Star - Ramus' Dream Shop (ft. Coury of MLiG) | 08 Jan 2023 | 01:54:40 | |
Honestly, Ramus is goals. Not only did he singlehandedly kick off Alex's journey to Dragonmastery but he achieved his lifelong dream of owning a shop and just... Stopped there. The world was in peril, but did Ramus care? No! His life was about mercantile, and he was content. Anyway, Coury of My Life in Gaming joins the show to discuss a game that, despite it strengths, was largely (dare we say, unjustly?) overshadowed by the likes of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Coury Carlson Bio: 1/2 of the creative team for the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. I like to judge games based on when they were made, not against modern standards. Twitter: @mylifeingaming on Twitter YouTube: Coury on YouTube ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Edgiest Edgelords | The Flight | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:26:13 | |
*Teleports behind you* "It's nothing personal, kid." OK, it hurt just to type that. Today we don our black leather dusters and matching fedoras to rank our broodiest, moodiest, too-cool-for-schooliest masters of the blade, and we only had to use 10% of our power to do it. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| NiGHTS Into Dreams: Sonic Team Unleashed (ft. LPTyger) | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:44:04 | |
The episode is coming to you a bit later than usual, but we'll just blame that on the post-Christmas dinner coma. Speaking of the Yuletide, today we discuss NiGHTS Into Dreams, which enjoyed a short spinoff entitled Christmas NiGHTS, with our favorite Nintendhost LPTyger! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: LP Tyger Bio: Nintendo Gamer. Amazon Reseller. Pun Enthusiast. Twitter: @LPTyger on Twitter ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 Games of 2022 | The Flight | 18 Dec 2022 | 00:37:20 | |
Surprisingly, this is the first time we've ever done a Game of the Year episode. Who knows, maybe we'll make it a thing from now on. Anyway, with so many games played this year, which ones will garner our coveted top slots? Barbie's Dream House? Garfield Kart? The competition is fierce. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, Rick Firestone, and Kayla Jackson. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Gremlins 2: Merry Mogwai Mayhem | 11 Dec 2022 | 01:07:02 | |
As is Yuletide tradition around these parts, we kick off December with a holiday-themed title. Sort of. OK, the first movie involved Christmas, so this is close enough. Holster your humbug, Scrooge, 'cause we think you're in for a treat with this one. ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Bafflingly Bad Localizations | The Flight | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:36:36 | |
The phrase "lost in translation" is well known for a reason, and boy do these games sure embody it well. Shane pushes through a nasty head cold to bring this one to you because, much like spice (and his nose), the content must flow. What are our picks for most confusingly curated content? Listen to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2: 2Fast 2Cool | 27 Nov 2022 | 01:28:15 | |
Y'all appreciate that deep cut subtitle reference to a Sonic 2 promo banner from 30 years ago? Yeah, well, you're welcome. That's right, the Blue Blur's sophomore outing is now three decades old, and we're here to commemorate that most tubular Tuesday with our thoughts on the game that so many consider to be one of the best of all time. ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 Stankiest Video Game Levels | The Flight | 20 Nov 2022 | 00:26:36 | |
It's not something your average gamer thinks about too often, but we really ought to be glad Smell-O-Vision isn't a thing. A lot of the environs we traverse in our digital adventures would undoubtedly be an assault on our olfactory senses, which is to say: they sure would stink. We count down our top picks for video game levels that most definitely have their own unique funk. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Crystalis: Chargin' Up Mah Sword Laser (ft. Ashton Ruby) | 13 Nov 2022 | 01:45:20 | |
Editor Extraordinaire Ashton Ruby joins us to review what might be considered one of the first true action RPGs: Crystalis for the NES! Known as God Slayer: Sonata of the Distant Heavens in Japan (which is an objectively cooler name), we follow our post-apocalyptic hero in his quest to save what remains of the world from the evil Draygon! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ashton Ruby Bio: A tired dad who edits videos and podcasts in his free time. He has been playing video games for over 30 years and all he has to show for it is arthritis. ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Top 5 Licensed Games That Aren't Trash | The Flight | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:30:09 | |
Just because a game is based on a licensed property doesn't always mean it's a lazy cash grab. We mean... A lot of the time it totally is, but there is a surprisingly high number of decent efforts out there, so join us as we count down our favorites! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Growing Up Gaming - Puerto Rico (ft. Arnie Perez) | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:34:21 | |
The next installment in our Growing Up Gaming series makes its way to the main feed for everyone to enjoy! This time around Chris sits down with Arnie, formerly of the Region Free Gamers podcast, to find out what being a gamer kid was like on the island nation of Puerto Rico. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: July 28th, 2022 ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice! | |||
| Fatal Frame: My Eyes! My Eyes! (ft. Lynnsey & MaskedKeaton) | 30 Oct 2022 | 02:08:35 | |
A picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, each of those words is just "AAAAAAAAAAAH". We are joined by long-time friend of the show Lynnsey and Patron extraordinaire MaskedKeaton to wrap up Spooptoberfest with the OG photographical fear factory, Fatal Frame! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Lynnsey Norris Bio: Long time gamer and horror theme enthusiast. Prefers walks in the forest to the beach, and listens to audio books while working a very riveting accounting job. Twitter: @powerbeanie on Twitter ----- Name: Masked Keaton Bio: A level 40 retro-gaming enthusiast. He specializes in writing quiz questions for Discord and the Retro-lympics. Twitter: @Masked_Llama on Twitter ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||
| Top 5 Bumpin' Boss Themes | The Flight | 23 Oct 2022 | 00:40:21 | |
Suddenly, all is calm. You notice an unusually high number of healing items, weapons, and ammunition lying about. It's right about that time when the music kicks in and your suspicions are confirmed: it's boss battle time, baby. Patch up, reload, make sure to quick save, then join us as we count down our picks for the best boss themes in gaming! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! | |||
| Alone in the Dark: A Piano in the Attic (ft. Bill Barber) | 16 Oct 2022 | 01:17:38 | |
Spooptoberfest continues with Bill Barber of the Gaming & Collecting Podcast joining us to discuss the grandpappy of survival horror: Alone in the Dark! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Bill Barber Bio: Host of The Gaming And Collecting Podcast, Instagram blogger, longtime retro collector and RPG enthusiast. Twitter: @gandc_podcast on Twitter Instagram: @gaming_and_collecting_podcast on Instagram Website: Bill's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, BacklogAdam, Thunderdome Gaming Society, Keith Gasper, Dischimera, gcfreak898 (The Saturnian), Dave Jackson, Eric Gess, and Rick Firestone. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! | |||