85 episodes
Retro Game Squad Podcast Retro Game Squad
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4.9 • 102 Ratings
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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.
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Pew-Pew Palooza
It’s time to dodge some lasers as we blast into the world of shoot-’em-ups! Alex gets to geek out by going over the history of the genre, the different varieties of shmups, the early days of bullet-hell games, and fires off some beginner tips. We also cover shooters such as Batsugun, R-Type Delta, Gate of Thunder & more, and Jeff refuses to participate in any video game tutorials.
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Racing games (part 3)
Pushing the pedal to the metal, we bring you another high-octane episode full of racing game excitement. Showcasing games like Power Drive, Colin McRae Rally 2.0, World Driver Championship and more, there's no shortage of thrills on this race track. We also settle upon a surprising "Retro Game of the Year", and Alex expresses his frustration with Schrödinger's cat.
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A Nightmare on RGS Street
With Halloween fast approaching, we get in a frightful mood with games such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Demon’s Crest, Splatterhouse 2, and more. Also, Jeff shares his passion for horror & slasher movies and tells the horrid tale of a cursed Super NES cartridge that consumes all who dare to play it…
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2D Platformers
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, & more. We also read listener submissions about memories of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Jeff takes a stand in calling Football "Soccer".
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3D 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.
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Game Boy Color
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, & more. In addition, we crown a Retro Game of 2022, Alex gushes about Beast Wars, and Jon gets some mileage out of his PalmPilot.
Customer Reviews
The podcasters podcast
Though the listenership isn’t as high as other retro video game podcasts (or YouTubers). It’s the podcasters podcast. A number of big time podcasters and YouTubers in the retro video game scene recommend Retro Game Squad as one of - if not their favorite retro podcast.
They are correct!
One of my favorite podcasts
I just recently discovered the podcast, and man I can’t believe it took this long. Bright side is I have a ton of content to listen to in order to get caught up. As another reviewer said, the guys love what they do and you can hear it in their voices. I LOVE the ATHF references. I’ve watched the first 4-5 seasons multiple times, so I immediately recognize the quotes and get a good chuckle every time. Listening to the show is like sitting with a few childhood friends and reminiscing about games we played as kids. As someone that’s always been into retro gaming but also emulation as well, this show is a great way to get recommendations of games to check out. This is how a retro gaming podcast should be done. Keep up the GREAT work!
Goes down smooth.
These dudes clearly love doing this, and love gaming. Listening to the show feels like hanging out with friends. Great anecdotes, excellent chemistry, fun game convos, and no cynicism. You guys rock, and I’m so happy you’ve found this outlet. Great journey so far. Great luck to ya!