On the heels of our last episode, we go back to a simpler time, and take a look at some of the 2D platformers of yesteryear. Covered are games such as Batman: The Video Game, Vectorman 2, Wario Land 3, &amp; more. We also read listener submissions about memories of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Jeff takes a stand in calling Football "Soccer".

On the heels of our last episode, we go back to a simpler time, and take a look at some of the 2D platformers of yesteryear. Covered are games such as Batman: The Video Game, Vectorman 2, Wario Land 3, &amp; more. We also read listener submissions about memories of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Jeff takes a stand in calling Football "Soccer".

RGS 073 - 2D Platformers

Taking our gaming into the third dimension, we jump into the world of 3D platformers. Discussed are a variety of games such as Jumping Flash!, Spyro the Dragon, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, and more. Also, Jeff and Jon try their best in a listener-submitted trivia game, and the atrocious camera in Earthworm Jim 3D causes us to lose our marbles.

Taking our gaming into the third dimension, we jump into the world of 3D platformers. Discussed are a variety of games such as Jumping Flash!, Spyro the Dragon, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, and more. Also, Jeff and Jon try their best in a listener-submitted trivia game, and the atrocious camera in Earthworm Jim 3D causes us to lose our marbles.

RGS 072 - 3D Platformers

Completing our foray into the Game Boy's legacy, we focus on the Game Boy Color, covering the hardware and various types of cartridges out there. Also covered are games such as Wendy: Every Witch Way, The Fish Files, Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, &amp; more. In addition, we crown a Retro Game of 2022, Alex gushes about Beast Wars, and Jon gets some mileage out of his PalmPilot.

Completing our foray into the Game Boy's legacy, we focus on the Game Boy Color, covering the hardware and various types of cartridges out there. Also covered are games such as Wendy: Every Witch Way, The Fish Files, Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, &amp; more. In addition, we crown a Retro Game of 2022, Alex gushes about Beast Wars, and Jon gets some mileage out of his PalmPilot.

RGS 071 - Game Boy Color

Celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a community-focused episode, we indulge in games such as DoDonPachi, Command &amp; Conquer: Red Alert, Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling, &amp; more. We also get some feedback from our listeners in the form of letters &amp; voicemails, take a stroll down memory lane by recounting how the squad met &amp; the moments that led to the creation of the show, and Jeff ends up shirtless yet again.

Celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a community-focused episode, we indulge in games such as DoDonPachi, Command &amp; Conquer: Red Alert, Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling, &amp; more. We also get some feedback from our listeners in the form of letters &amp; voicemails, take a stroll down memory lane by recounting how the squad met &amp; the moments that led to the creation of the show, and Jeff ends up shirtless yet again.

RGS 070 - A Decade of RGS

Dusting off our Memory Cards and DualShock controllers, the crew goes all in on the Sony PlayStation. Covering games such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Omega Boost, Hot Shots Golf 2, and more, we also explore the different ways in which you can play PSX games in 2022, &amp; detail some of the different hardware mods available to enhance your PlayStation experience, all with a side of tuna sandwich recipes.

Dusting off our Memory Cards and DualShock controllers, the crew goes all in on the Sony PlayStation. Covering games such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Omega Boost, Hot Shots Golf 2, and more, we also explore the different ways in which you can play PSX games in 2022, &amp; detail some of the different hardware mods available to enhance your PlayStation experience, all with a side of tuna sandwich recipes.

RGS 069 – PlayStation Special

Saving countless kids from ennui during car rides and doctor's visits, the Nintendo Game Boy was a staple of handheld gaming, and we're here to talk about it. We discuss its hardware &amp; impact on the industry, as well as games such as Hammerin’ Harry, Battle Unit Zeoth, and Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS, all before Alex goes on a tirade upon seeing that one of his favorite games has been defiled.

Saving countless kids from ennui during car rides and doctor's visits, the Nintendo Game Boy was a staple of handheld gaming, and we're here to talk about it. We discuss its hardware &amp; impact on the industry, as well as games such as Hammerin’ Harry, Battle Unit Zeoth, and Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS, all before Alex goes on a tirade upon seeing that one of his favorite games has been defiled.

RGS 068 - Game Boy games

Feeling adventurous, we put a bow on 2021 by checking out some “darling” action-adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The Guardian Legend and Beyond Oasis. We also mull over our choices to crown our Retro Game of The Year, and Greg tells us about the time his indifference to the N-Gage resulted in cold, hard cash.

Feeling adventurous, we put a bow on 2021 by checking out some “darling” action-adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The Guardian Legend and Beyond Oasis. We also mull over our choices to crown our Retro Game of The Year, and Greg tells us about the time his indifference to the N-Gage resulted in cold, hard cash.

RGS 067 - Adventure games

Retro Nick returns to share his dirty humour and vast PC Engine knowledge as we explore some of the lesser known titles on NEC’s diminutive console such as Spriggan, Kaze Kiri Ninja Action, Gotzendiener, and more. We also cover some of the new TurboGrafx-16 &amp; PC Engine relevant hardware options out there, and delve into the history and lore of the greatest super-hero of them all: Bravoman!

Retro Nick returns to share his dirty humour and vast PC Engine knowledge as we explore some of the lesser known titles on NEC’s diminutive console such as Spriggan, Kaze Kiri Ninja Action, Gotzendiener, and more. We also cover some of the new TurboGrafx-16 &amp; PC Engine relevant hardware options out there, and delve into the history and lore of the greatest super-hero of them all: Bravoman!

RGS 066 – PC Engine games

Joined by special guest Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we turn to the NES to discover new and unique games made for this iconic platform. Featuring discussion on games such as Micro Mages, Pac-Man C.E., Log Jammers, and more, we also offer a little insight into the growing homebrew scene, all while Jeff escapes the heat as Jeff does; shirtless.

Joined by special guest Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we turn to the NES to discover new and unique games made for this iconic platform. Featuring discussion on games such as Micro Mages, Pac-Man C.E., Log Jammers, and more, we also offer a little insight into the growing homebrew scene, all while Jeff escapes the heat as Jeff does; shirtless.

RGS 065 - Modern NES Games

We commemorate our 64th episode of the show with a Jeff-centric look at the fun-tastic Nintendo 64. In addition to an in-depth overview of the hardware, we also cover games such as Super Mario 64, WipeOut 64 &amp; WCW/NWO revenge, and turn up the nostalgia as our readers join us in sharing our favorite memories of the platform, all while Jeff issues multiple gaming challenges to be settled in his clubhouse.

We commemorate our 64th episode of the show with a Jeff-centric look at the fun-tastic Nintendo 64. In addition to an in-depth overview of the hardware, we also cover games such as Super Mario 64, WipeOut 64 &amp; WCW/NWO revenge, and turn up the nostalgia as our readers join us in sharing our favorite memories of the platform, all while Jeff issues multiple gaming challenges to be settled in his clubhouse.

RGS 064 - Jeff's N64 Madness!

A quarterly podcast featuring roundtable discussion about retro and classic video games from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32/64-bit eras. Each episode, our crew picks a theme and reviews a selection of games that fit within said theme.  Join us as we strive to bring you a great show that's both informative and entertaining.

I’ve been listening for quite some time now.  If you dislike the snobby then give Alex, Jeff, and John a listen to.  They bring a fresh, non cynical take to retro gaming and have a lot of fun doing it.  5 stars.

These guys are awesome.  Not your typical snobby dudes.

Great podcast! I’ve been binging on every episode. Amazing chemistry between the main 3. Many times I’ve been brought to the brink of tears from laughing. These three are like the O.G. Three hosts of Top Gear from the UK - sure the talk about games is good, but I really listen for the personalities and chemistry.

I loved the newest episode, with the portion talking with Alex aka retr0drift! It was great “getting into the weeds” level of detail about console restoration, repair, and modding!

Listening to this podcast on my daily commute is like hot butter through knife!

Keep up the great work Alex, Jon, and Jeff! 5 Stars!

Awesome awesome awesome!

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Get your quarters ready as we bask in the amazing 2D goodness of one of the most amazing pieces of arcade and home gaming hardware to ever be produced, the Neo-Geo! Join us as we explore some of its rich library, talk about the system's various incarnations, interview Quan Nguyen, designer of the Omega Entertainment Machine, and Jeff &amp; Jon explain that it's possible to set chicken bones ablaze at Medieval Times.

Get your quarters ready as we bask in the amazing 2D goodness of one of the most amazing pieces of arcade and home gaming hardware to ever be produced, the Neo-Geo! Join us as we explore some of its rich library, talk about the system's various incarnations, interview Quan Nguyen, designer of the Omega Entertainment Machine, and Jeff &amp; Jon explain that it's possible to set chicken bones ablaze at Medieval Times.

RGS 019 - Neo-Geo Spectacular!

In our third episode, we explore the ninja games of yesteryear, discuss what gaming franchises had the best comebacks, and realize that we've turned our innards green.

In our third episode, we explore the ninja games of yesteryear, discuss what gaming franchises had the best comebacks, and realize that we've turned our innards green.

RGS 003 - Ninja Games

Our crew suffers relentless torture as we look at some of the cheesiest content reviewed on the show yet. We delve into the lost world of digitized graphics, ponder why movies based on video games are so terrible, and Alex makes a profound confession from his past.

Our crew suffers relentless torture as we look at some of the cheesiest content reviewed on the show yet. We delve into the lost world of digitized graphics, ponder why movies based on video games are so terrible, and Alex makes a profound confession from his past.

RGS 007 - Digitized graphics

In our mega-sized anniversary special, Alex exacts his revenge upon Jeff and Jon by making them play some of his favourite games that are tough-as-nails (while throwing some challenges into the mix), Jeff comes to the realization that he's never played many of the classics, and we discuss the importance of boss battles.

In our mega-sized anniversary special, Alex exacts his revenge upon Jeff and Jon by making them play some of his favourite games that are tough-as-nails (while throwing some challenges into the mix), Jeff comes to the realization that he's never played many of the classics, and we discuss the importance of boss battles.

RGS 013 - Alex's revenge!

It is time to drive the final nail in the coffin! In our return to the world of Castlevania we fight off Dracula's minions in the 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit entries in the iconic franchise, look back at last year's topics &amp; vote on our favourite retro game of 2013, and continue to gorge ourselves on delicious wall chicken.

It is time to drive the final nail in the coffin! In our return to the world of Castlevania we fight off Dracula's minions in the 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit entries in the iconic franchise, look back at last year's topics &amp; vote on our favourite retro game of 2013, and continue to gorge ourselves on delicious wall chicken.

RGS 017 - Castlevania Series (part 2)

Saddle up as we explore video games set in the Wild West, 8-bit and 16-bit style!  We also discuss the past and present states of mobile &amp; handheld gaming, and Jeff gets harassed for having never heard of the Lone Ranger.

Saddle up as we explore video games set in the Wild West, 8-bit and 16-bit style!  We also discuss the past and present states of mobile &amp; handheld gaming, and Jeff gets harassed for having never heard of the Lone Ranger.

RGS 006 - The Wild West

It's time for some serious action as we take a look at the early days of first person shooters on consoles, discuss our opinions on the next generation of consoles and emerging trends in modern gaming, and shove as many Flintstones chewables vitamins into our mouths as possible.

It's time for some serious action as we take a look at the early days of first person shooters on consoles, discuss our opinions on the next generation of consoles and emerging trends in modern gaming, and shove as many Flintstones chewables vitamins into our mouths as possible.

RGS 010 - First person shooters

In this month's episode, we strain our brains with some old-school puzzle games, pick our current-gen and retro games of 2012, and Jeff loses a bunch of man-points.

In this month's episode, we strain our brains with some old-school puzzle games, pick our current-gen and retro games of 2012, and Jeff loses a bunch of man-points.

RGS 004 - Puzzle games

This month, we burn rubber as we play some of the pixelated racing games of yesteryear, discuss which games tarnished or outright ruined a franchise, and Alex laments being subjected to playing crappy games.

This month, we burn rubber as we play some of the pixelated racing games of yesteryear, discuss which games tarnished or outright ruined a franchise, and Alex laments being subjected to playing crappy games.

RGS 005 - Racing games

Embrace the dark side as we explore the universe of Star Wars gaming, Jeff begins his descent into 32X madness, we talk about some of our favourite hidden content in games, and reveal the sinister origins of ass-fighting.

Embrace the dark side as we explore the universe of Star Wars gaming, Jeff begins his descent into 32X madness, we talk about some of our favourite hidden content in games, and reveal the sinister origins of ass-fighting.

RGS 015 - Star Wars

In this chilling episode, we brave the elements and venture out into the frigid world of games featuring ice, cold, &amp; snow, squad members Greg and Amanda join us in a gut-busting conversation about our exploits in gaming retail, and Jon's depravity reaches new depths as he tells us that he sincerely enjoys the crap-fest that is Cliffhanger.

In this chilling episode, we brave the elements and venture out into the frigid world of games featuring ice, cold, &amp; snow, squad members Greg and Amanda join us in a gut-busting conversation about our exploits in gaming retail, and Jon's depravity reaches new depths as he tells us that he sincerely enjoys the crap-fest that is Cliffhanger.

RGS 016 - Wintertime

In the mood to cause destruction on a massive scale, we climb into the cockpit and take on the world of Mech games, conduct our first-ever interview with Craig Bumbaugh of Wheeling &amp; Dealing Industries to find out what it's like to be in the business of retro game sales, and Jeff hypes the Atari Jaguar at every opportunity.

In the mood to cause destruction on a massive scale, we climb into the cockpit and take on the world of Mech games, conduct our first-ever interview with Craig Bumbaugh of Wheeling &amp; Dealing Industries to find out what it's like to be in the business of retro game sales, and Jeff hypes the Atari Jaguar at every opportunity.

RGS 014 - Mech games

In this pun-filled episode we batter-up and try our hand at the world of alternative sports, go over the history of console online gaming, and get the weed-whacker out to take care of Jeff's creepy moustache once and for all.

In this pun-filled episode we batter-up and try our hand at the world of alternative sports, go over the history of console online gaming, and get the weed-whacker out to take care of Jeff's creepy moustache once and for all.

RGS 011 - Alternative sports

Big money and big prizes await as we play video games based on some of the most popular game shows of all time, come clean about our gaming habits and rituals, picture how a Predator might host a game show, and Alex starts planning his revenge.

Big money and big prizes await as we play video games based on some of the most popular game shows of all time, come clean about our gaming habits and rituals, picture how a Predator might host a game show, and Alex starts planning his revenge.

RGS 012 - Game shows

It's cyborg versus cyborg as we tackle the two greatest cybernetic icons to emerge out of the 80's &amp; 90's and endure all the horrid games they've come to punish us with, Amanda joins the crew to talk up some Zombies ate my Neighbors and to play a little video game trivia while Jeff talks his way into sleeping in the doghouse.

It's cyborg versus cyborg as we tackle the two greatest cybernetic icons to emerge out of the 80's &amp; 90's and endure all the horrid games they've come to punish us with, Amanda joins the crew to talk up some Zombies ate my Neighbors and to play a little video game trivia while Jeff talks his way into sleeping in the doghouse.

RGS 018 - Robocop vs. Terminator

Dracula be damned, in this episode we forge into the 8-bit shadows of the Castlevania franchise, Jeff and Jon fail at playing "Name That Tune", and the crew wishes for a plate of wall chicken.

Dracula be damned, in this episode we forge into the 8-bit shadows of the Castlevania franchise, Jeff and Jon fail at playing "Name That Tune", and the crew wishes for a plate of wall chicken.

RGS 008 - Castlevania Series (part 1)

Get ready to lock-on and fire as we blast into hyperspace and discover the world of shoot-'em-ups, our new squad member Greg joins us to discuss how aging changes your perspective of gaming, and we explain how playing Zanac is akin to being in an abusive relationship.

Get ready to lock-on and fire as we blast into hyperspace and discover the world of shoot-'em-ups, our new squad member Greg joins us to discuss how aging changes your perspective of gaming, and we explain how playing Zanac is akin to being in an abusive relationship.

RGS 009 - Shoot-'em-ups

Given free reign to let his inner nerd shine, Jon's debut solo project is a bonus episode all about gaming with retro hardware in the 2020's. From new controller options, to video capture setups, and how to connect your consoles to modern displays (while trying to avoid pesky lag), everybody's favorite genius has got you covered.

Given free reign to let his inner nerd shine, Jon's debut solo project is a bonus episode all about gaming with retro hardware in the 2020's. From new controller options, to video capture setups, and how to connect your consoles to modern displays (while trying to avoid pesky lag), everybody's favorite genius has got you covered.

RGSM 001 - Jon's 2020 Retro Primer

 Resurrecting our long-dead radio series until our main show can resume production, we bring to you the outstanding music of the Panzer Dragoon Trilogy on the Sega Saturn, a testament to how artistic a series about laser-spitting dragons can truly be.

Resurrecting our long-dead radio series until our main show can resume production, we bring to you the outstanding music of the Panzer Dragoon Trilogy on the Sega Saturn, a testament to how artistic a series about laser-spitting dragons can truly be.

RGSR 004 - Panzer Dragoon Trilogy

Speeding towards the horizon, we turn our attention towards the On-Rails Shooter genre by taking aim at games such as Panzer Dragoon, Star Fox 64, Sin and Punishment, and more. We also deliberate over our Retro Game of 2019, and Jon proclaims that a certain F-Zero clone is more influential than it actually is.

Speeding towards the horizon, we turn our attention towards the On-Rails Shooter genre by taking aim at games such as Panzer Dragoon, Star Fox 64, Sin and Punishment, and more. We also deliberate over our Retro Game of 2019, and Jon proclaims that a certain F-Zero clone is more influential than it actually is.

RGS 060 - On-Rail Shooters

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