What do you get when a dystopian megacorporation organizes a fighting tournament and throws cyborgs, mutants, and the undead into the mix? Killer Instinct, of course! Mike Malowany (AKA MikeTheRef) of Backbreaker Gaming tags in to share his thoughts on this futuristic fighter from the 90s. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Mike Malowany Bio: Retired sports referee for 25 years, pro wrestling commentator, ring announcer, general manager. Variety twitch streamer since 2018 with a...

The Mustachioed Manicotti Muncher has been bogarting the spotlight long enough! Let's give the rest of the three-dimensional platformers out there have their time in the sun! ---------- 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...

We're closing out Ape-ril in style, like Funky Kong but with less 90s-era slang (maybe). It seems only right that, after covering the original DKC, we barrel-blast our way on up to its successor, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the SNES! ---------- 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...

All these protagonists, hoggin' the spotlight; a bunch of divas, we say! It is high time for the supporting cast to steal the show, and we're here to offer our picks for those who we think deserve it the most. ---------- 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...

Yes, you read that right. Canonically, Donkey Kong is Mario's pet gorilla. Because, y'know, every New York plumber has a domesticated primate the size of a fridge. The Retro Hangover Review Crew Maestro himself, Ozzy Garcia, joins us to discuss a seemingly overlooked Game Boy title that is near and dear to his Harambe-lovin' heart. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ozzy Garcia Bio: Co-founder and former co-host of the Region Free Gamers. Current host of the Retro Hangover Review...

Third time's a charm, right? Well, that holds true in the case of our picks today, at any rate. Settle in as we count down our nominations for the best third installments of video game series! ---------- 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...

It's about to get real politically incorrect up in here, and it's not just because token Aussie Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog podcast is here. We're headin' on down where there's ample parking day or night to talk about The Stick of Truth! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Adam Backlog Bio: One half of the Good, the Bad, and the Backlog podcast. The blunder from down under, who’s going to make you chunder. Instagram: @goodbadbacklog on Instagram Twitter/X:...

Diamonds in the rough. Hidden gems. Other shiny rock related colloquialisms. Today we count down our picks for the greatest games that could (and probably still can) be found for less than the price of a fancy coffee. ---------- 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...

A monument to non-existence. The sweet music of hundreds of voices screaming in unison. Torch everything. Today we delve into the nihilism-turned-sociopathy of the original Insane Clown, Kefka. To maneuver through the madness we've brought along the one and only Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Rick Firestone Bio: A native of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Rick Firestone is the host of the Pixel Project Radio podcast, a gaming discussions show...

Frankly we're surprised it took this long to get to this topic, but here we are. The many years of the gaming industry have seen some questionable choices made in the name of "decency," and we're here to give you the most ridiculous ones. ---------- 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,...

Josh Covel of the Still Loading Podcast jumps paws first into today's episode to discuss a most pious pupper and her salacious (yet small) sidekick; it's Okami for the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Josh Covel Bio: Host of the Still Loading Podcast, a podcast focused on video games, their culture and their history. Also a huge Ratchet and Clank fan. Instagram: @stillloadingpod on Instagram Twitter/X: @stillloadingpod on Twitter Website:...

With just how many tie-in games there were in the 80s, we're genuinely surprised these somehow didn't make the cut. Touch up that teased hair, adjust your Members Only jacket, and join us as we count down our top picks for movies that definitely deserved the video game treatment! ---------- 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...

Long-time friend of the show Ryan Trainor returns for his annual guest appearance, this time with a decidedly less anime flavor. We three nerds jump into the grid-based world of strategy RPG Arc the Lad for the Sony Playstation! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ryan Trainor Bio: Anime aficionado and host of the Bonzai Chat podcast. Twitter/X: @nerdtrainor on Twitter ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the...

Pump up the jams, 'cause we're talking video game OSTs that stand head and shoulders above the rest! ---------- 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,...

If you want an example of how to do a modern remake the right way, look no further than Metroid: Zero Mission. Special guest Matt "DJ Stormaggedon" Storm space jumps their way onto the show to pontificate about the GBA reimagining of Samus Aran's inaugural adventure! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Matt Storm Bio: I'm a podcast producer, editor and host who's been podcasting for about 11 years. I host two video game podcasts the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Reignite as well as a...

Experience your favorite film moments all over again in the comfort of your own home... With the video game adaptation! Today we run down our top 5 games based on movies, so grab some popcorn and your favorite over-priced candy and settle in! ---------- 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...

Working Designs NPCs be sayin' some wild ish out here, folks. My Life in Gaming's very own Coury Carlson joins the show once again to talk Lunar, this time about Silver Star's celebrated sequel: Eternal Blue for the Sega CD! ---------- 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/X: @mylifeingaming on Twitter YouTube: Coury...

The presentation of the most prestigious award in gaming, the Golden Gorpies (a name we thought of after recording this episode, go figure), is at hand! Who will take these shining eggplant-shaped monuments to magnificence home today? Only one way 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...

We have a treat for y'all today, folks. Not only are we talking about Gauntlet's barbarian leap into the third dimension, but we are joined by a member of the very team that made it happen: 3D & Technical Artist Kiyoshi Okuma! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Kiyoshi Okuma Bio: Game industry veteran since 1998 - 3D artist / technical artist who's worked on Gauntlet Legends (N64), World Series Baseball 2K(DC/PS2) Sims2, Darkspore(Diablo clone), and Dawngate (RTS), Strike...

What better way to close out the year than with reminiscing about all the objectionable things Chris yelled at you all every other week? Join us as we review our favorite eggplant-adjacent monikers of 2023! ---------- 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...

Shantae doesn't really have anything to do with the holiday season... Wishes being granted maybe? Though she doesn't really do that, being a half-genie and all. We just wanted to finally get around to talking about her, so... Merry Christmas! ---------- 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...

Sometimes change is good. Other times you're George Lucas. We're not here to talk movies, though; no, we're throwing down our lists of most (in)famous retcons in video 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...

Hit the half pipe and pull off a sick indy nosebone with us as we get in the wintery spirit and talk about the N64 extreme sports game that just about everyone played at least once: 1080º Snowboarding! ---------- 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...

First impressions are everything, and it's no different for video game consoles. Making a strong showing right out of the gate is often critical to success, and these titles are some of the best in the history of 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...