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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.
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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 focus on sports and pro wrestling.
Instagram: @MikeTheRef_ on Instagram
Twitter/X: @MikeTheRef on Twitter
YouTube: Mike on YouTube
Twitch: Mike's Website
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Music Attributions
Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Katie Quigg, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Raging Demon, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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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!
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and ReynardDreaming. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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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!
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Music Attributions
Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and ReynardDreaming. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!
As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!
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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.
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and Joel Stoneburner. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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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.
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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 Crew.
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Music Attributions
Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and Joel Stoneburner. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
Patreon
Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!
As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!
Bones Coffee Company

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!
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and Joel Stoneburner. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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