Retro Game Guys Podcast
Summary: The Retro Game Guys podcast is a bi-weekly series that focuses on one game from the 80’s and 90’s (the 8- and 16-bit eras). We play a game for two weeks independently, then we get together to record an episode; sharing interesting facts, our experiences, memories and scores.
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Tim Gadler was a Sega Game Counselor in back in the early 1990’s, during the heyday of the Genesis/Mega Drive. Tim shared a lot of great stories with us, including how he got into game counseling, the game that generated the most calls for help, and a Sega magazine cover that was a bit controversial. We appreciate Tim spending time with us! If you have a question for Tim, you can find him on Twitter: @TimGadler. Follow us and share your memories! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
Dracula must die! Listen as the guys tackle the challenging action/horror game Castlevania III (NES). Learn about the crazy differences between the North American release and the original Japanese version, find out which of the guys quit playing in a fit of rage, and see if Zack was able to go 10 for 10 in the score competition! Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your scores! Use #RetroGameGuys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
David Crane, legendary game designer and Activision co-founder, shares his written memories of Pitfall! with the Retro Game Guys (and the guys couldn’t be more excited)! Learn how Pitfall! created a whole new game genre, what you’d have to do to be welcomed into an exclusive “Activision Explorer’s Club,” and see if any of the Retro Game Guys got all 32 treasures to complete this difficult game. Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your memories, stories and comments! Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
Happy Turkey Day! In this special Thanksgiving episode, each of the guys pick a game that they are thankful for. Games include the arcade classic Ms. Pac-Man, cutesy action platformer Bubble Bobble (NES), the frustratingly difficult Impossible Mission (C64 and others), and the “non-game” Videomation (NES). Raise a glass with us and let’s give thanks! Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your memories, stories and comments! Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us: retrogameguys@gmail.com
It’s time to Rage! Join the guys as they discuss the classic beat ‘em up Streets of Rage (Sega Genesis, 1991). Learn what game went head-to-head with Streets of Rage on home consoles, who composed the outstanding music, and which Retro Game Guy got a (first ever) disqualification in our score competition! Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your scores! Use #RetroGameGuys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
In this Halloween episode, the guys play the cult-classic action game Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES, 1993). Learn why the game was censored, what celebrity makes a surprise cameo in a level, and hear about JP's unique game play style. Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your scores! Use #RetroGameGuys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
It’s the Russian Mind Game! This week, the Retro Game Guys challenge their brain power by playing Tetris, everyone’s favorite puzzler. Learn about the inspiration behind Tetris, how to access a secret 2-player feature on the NES version, and hear memories from our listeners including one who was in the very first Tetris competition at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships. You'll also discover Zack's favorite game on the Apple IIc! Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your scores! Use #RGGTetris Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
BONUS SEGMENT following the Mike Tyson's Punch-out!! Episode. (Recorded 9/22/18) In "Free Play" the guys kick back and talk about random gaming topics. Each topic is limited to 5 min. Topics: PlayStation Classic announcement Galaga from the recent Apple Keynote Retro Game Guys appearing at the San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show (Sept 29th and 30th at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA) Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
Stick and move, stick and move! In this episode, the Retro Game Guys take on Mike Tyson’s Punch-out!!, the popular action/boxing game on the NES. Discover why the Little Mac character was created, how much special gold Punchout cartridges are worth, and hear stories about the real-life Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas fight: one of the biggest upsets in sports history. And don’t forget to check out the score competition, where one of the guys gets a leg up on the rest of the crew. Please subscribe and follow us! Twitter and Facebook: @retrogameguys Share your scores! Use #RGGPunchout Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
In this episode of the Retro Game Guys Podcast, the guys fume over the super-difficult arcade and NES game Galaga. Discover why Galaga is one of the most popular shoot 'em ups of all time, how you can play Galaga on a 108" screen, and learn who played Galaga nearly every day but got a score so low, he didn't even want to share it. Play along with us! Tag @retrogameguys and use #RGGGalaga Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
In this episode of the Retro Game Guys Podcast, the guys talk about Golden Axe on the Sega Genesis. Learn why there is no actual golden axe in Golden Axe, see which one of the guys was able to save the kingdom, and laugh at how Dustin and his brother battled back-in-the day using a unlikely weapon! Play along with us! Tag @retrogameguys and use #RGGGoldenAxe Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
In the premiere episode of the Retro Game Guys Podcast, the guys discuss the arcade classic Mario Bros on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)! Learn why you shouldn't jump on turtles, what Mario Bros. and Nintendo's failed system the Virtual Boy have in common, and all about "5 screws vs. 3 screws." Play along with us! Tag @retrogameguys and use #RGGMarioBros Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
