Love old-school video games? The Retro Game Guys discuss retrogaming history, memories, and revisit the best titles of the 80's and 90's! Listen and win a game!. #Retrogaming
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
This Quick Play episode continues our series of Q&A sessions with the individual Retro Game Guys. Next up is Zack, our Retrogaming Guru. You'll learn how Zack got obsessed with video games, what game he spent a full year trying to finish, and his tips for anyone who wants to start a podcast of their own. Follow Zack on Twitter @zackrgg
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
LIVE from AFKxp Tech & Game Center in Campbell, CA! The Retro Game Guys play the Sega Genesis classic Sonic the Hedgehog and celebrate the release of the new Sonic Movie! Learn the motivation behind Sega creating Sonic, what types of characters Sonic almost became, and learn about a very expensive piece of Sonic memorabilia!
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
This Quick Play episode is the first a series of Q&A sessions with the individual Retro Game Guys. Kicking things off is Alex, our Infrequent Gamer. You'll learn about how Alex got involved in the podcast, what classic 4-player game he'd love to see us cover, and what prized possession he displays proudly next to his underwear drawer at home. Follow Alex on Twitter @adangerdesigner.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
In this episode the guys play the city building game SimCity for the SNES. Learn what inspired programmer Will Wright to develop the game, why SimCity took years to get published, and what "holy grail" version was discovered just a couple of years ago. The guys also try a special "gift" from one of our listeners.
Dustin has been waiting a long time to play a game that does not involve jumping or twitch reflexes. Will he be able to finally take down Zack and end his score competition win streak? Or will the "Infrequent Gamer" Alex surprise everyone?
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
In this Contra (NES) episode, the guys record in front of a live audience at AFKxp Tech + Games in Campbell, CA. This is the first live Retro Game Guys show, so anything can happen. Listen to learn about the history of Contra, how it got mixed up in American politics, why the game was censored in certain parts of the world, and which one of the guys put up a very surprising score. Also features an appearance from our friend Don Van Dam, aka The Golden God.
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
In this Quick Play episode, the guys plug in the NES Zapper, one of the most iconic video game accessories of all time, and play Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley. These two games were launch titles for the NES and helped Nintendo capture the hearts of game players of all ages. Listen as the guys talk about their favorite memories of zapping digital ducks and growing up during the early NES days.
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Jump, man! In this episode the guys play one of the all-time classics: Donkey Kong (1981). Learn all about one of the most important titles in video game history including how Donkey Kong was born from a big misstep by Nintendo, and the crazy world of DK competitive players. Also, one of the guys has quite an embarrassing story about their playthrough!
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
In this Quick Play episode, the guys play two classic Atari 2600 games that involve crossing a road (and trying not to be hit by a car while doing it): Freeway and Frogger.
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Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
John Kassir, voice of the Crypt Keeper, kicks off this special 2nd annual Halloween episode. This year, the guys play the horror classic Splatterhouse (arcade and TurboGrafx-16).
Discover how this game "flips you off," learn all about how the home version was edited, and find out if Zack's score competition win streak dies a horrible death!
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
SEGA! In this Quick Play episode the guys share their impressions of the new Sega Genesis Mini. For more thoughts on the Sega Genesis Mini, check out the previous "Season 2, Episode 2: Strider" episode.
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