Retrovaniacs
Three guys get together every couple weeks and discuss a "classic" game from the 32-bit era of consoles back to the dawn of the hobby. Tie-in podcast to Retrovania.net.
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Episodes
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
This time we return to Jeremy P's beloved TurboGrafx-16, for a martial arts action game, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu! This was a port of an NES game that Jeremy G reviewed over on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z2So-cRQOA) but this is an upgrade in many ways-- but is it worth checking out now? We took on the sorcerer to let you know!
Also discussed, what happened to "What We've Been Playing", most regrettable purchase, and we give you some interesting food combos.
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
(Let's try this again, with all the audio this time...)
It took a Patron request, but we're covering one of the essential games for the Nintendo 64 library, the first 3D Mario game, Super Mario 64! One of us hadn't played it before -- so how do they think it holds up? Listen to find out.
Joining us this week is Celeste (of https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/ and a host of 1v1 on the Boss Rush Network), to help us find all 120 stars.
Also discussed, the first games we remember playing, Pokemon smashing, travel eating advice, and more!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
This time we're taking on a Patron request! Brandon has tasked us to save the world by collecting 11 rings, and making some friends along the way as we attempt to play Rings of Power! This Genesis-exclusive RPG was one we had never heard of, so grab your merry band of heroes and join us on our quest!
We also have a special guest -- K (owner of Prime Arcade Sales and Repair -- https://www.tiktok.com/@prime_arcade) joined us to talk about this game, repairing older arcade games, and his time working at Chuck E. Cheese!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
In preparation for the upcoming remaster of the series, we're looking at Pocky and Rocky 2 for the Super Nintendo! This top-down action shooter let's you play with several different partners, or one of your friends, to blast your way through 9 stages of card-throwing, partner-tossing action! And we didn't want to talk about it alone, so we've asked Celeste (https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/ and a host of 1v1 on the Boss Rush Network -- where she previously interviewed us a while back : https://bossrush.net/2021/02/17/1v1-the-retrovaniacs/ ) to join us this week to give us her perspective!
Also discussed - Jeremy P has a new bad hobby, we have a conversation about TV "Very Special Episodes" that gets pretty dark, and we answer a Canadian's questions about guns.
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 7:00 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
This time we're taking a look at a read oddball game, Incredible Crisis for the Sony Playstation. Maybe one of the weirdest all-around games of the generation, you take control of the members of the Tanamatsuri family as they try and get home for a nice dinner with Grandma. Really! Is this dressed up collection of mini-games worth a try? Spoilers : mostly yes.
Also discussed : Demakes, Xenogears, and a new question about chili that has us questioning our very existence.
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 8:50 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In honor of the new Sonic movie sequel that is out now, we're looking back at another Sonic sequel, this time the 2001 Dreamcast outing Sonic Adventure 2! Ditching the open world sections of the previous game, this is a more streamlined experience, but one where you only play Sonic maybe 1/6th of the time. An interesting decision, but was it a good one?
Also discussed, the new Borderlands, gaming regrets, and we build our own mall!
Want to get right to the game? Gotta go fast to that 6:30 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Last year we did a show about 4 classic (?) Atari 2600 games and we had a lot of fun, so this year we're doing it again. This time it's only carts by Activision : River Raid, Frostbite, Seaquest, and Pressure Cooker! We talk the mechanics, scoring, and patches that everyone has been asking for. Or at least Jeremy P has.
We also answer some listener mail about food, video games, and regrettably... pee.
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
As requested by our Patron, Ben, we're taking a look at the first Ubisoft Prince of Persia Title, 2003's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time! We remember this game fondly as a best-selling rebirth of the Prince of Persia franchise, but does it hold up today? We played it again to find out!
Also discussed, the upcoming TMNT collection, and if we think it's worth getting excited over (we do), and we answer another selection of listener mail.
Want to get right to the action? Start at the 9:45 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
This time we're taking on a Patron requested game for the NES, Xexyz. This game blends action-platforming and shooting stages to tell the tale of Apollo and his quest to save the Queens of Xexyz from the evil Goruza empire. None of us had played this before, so we did and give you our opinion!
Also discussed-- one of us is publically admitting his backlog failures, and the recent Street Fighter announcements. And of course -- mail!
Find Jack who requested this game as a contributor at http://bossrush.net
Want to skip right over to the episode? Start at 9:30!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Yo! Here's what's happening! The awesome Toons are waiting for you with a whole lot of fun and exciting surprises like secret characters. It's all starting, so get it together... are you ready? GO!!!
We're taking a look at Motor Toon Grand Prix (released outside North America as Motor Toon Grand Prix 2), a possible answer to the success of the Mario Kart series for the Sony Playstation, but how does this Kart Racer hold up to the flagship Kart racer? We let you know our thoughts!
Also discussed, the recent Nintendo Direct, and we answer a handful of listener questions to round out the episode.
Want to skip right over to the episode? Start at 7:30!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
__________________________
If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.