RetroGaming with racketboy

In the final episode of the Racketboy Podcast, Dave and John talk about their year in gaming, their thoughts on the show's five-year run, and what they plan to work on in the future. Enjoy the final show, and thanks to everyone for all the support through the years! We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Dave and John discuss their thoughts on recent and older games, make a bet about E3 predictions, and tackle your feedback and questions. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

In this episode Dave and John talk about what they've been up to for the past month, discuss the "debates" around the Analogue NT and Hyperkin Retron 5, talk about their summer gaming plans, and tackle your questions and comments. Be sure to also catch Episode #72, which was released simultaneously with this one! We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Music intro: Total Annihilation - Intro outro: Metal Gear 2 - Red Sun Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Daniel Johnson recently published a lengthy ebook that engages in a critical analysis of the Game Boy Advance game Wario Land 4, focusing closely on its design elements. In this interview, Daniel discusses the book, the process of writing, compliments and criticisms he has received about the book, and the current state of game criticism. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Music intro: Wario Land 4 - Wario's Rouelette outro: Wario Land 4 - Wildflower Fields (Staff Roll) Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

After an apology to the listeners for the wait, Dave and John discuss recent gaming acquisitions and what they are currently playing. The discussion then turns to HD Remasters, recent retro news, gaming with friends, and perfectionist play-styles. They finish up answering listener questions and feedback. Enjoy. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Music intro: Ogre Battle 64 - Diana - Hero Theme outro: Ogre Battle 64 - Decisive Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

In this episode, Dave and John discuss the importance of a proper video connection, talk about some recent news about Nintendo's financials, and address your questions and comments. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Music intro music: Zanac Neo - Option intermission music: Yoshi's Island - Athletic outro music: Ogre Battle - Thunder (Revolt) Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Bill Stiernberg is one half of the indie developer duo Zeboyd Games, the studio that has released titles like Cthulhu Saves the World, Breath of Death VII, and the recent Penny Arcade games.  They are currently working on Cosmic Star Heroine.  John sits down with Bill in his Houston area home and office to discuss his work with Zeboyd Games, retro gaming, his gaming collection and gaming habits, and his views on the direction and future of the gaming industry. The pictures seen above are a few Bill graciously let us take of his gameroom and work area. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Audio tracks: Intro - Save the World - 01 - Cthulhu Saves the World OST Ending - Straying Into Darkness - 05 - Cthulhu Saves the World OST Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

In this episode, Dave and John discuss their experiences with broken PS4s, the strengths and weaknesses of the system’s launch, comment on their favorite “cult classics” from the previous generation, and chat sports games and FPSs.  They also discuss The Wizard and provide a brief teaser about the guest who will be featured on the next episode. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Dave and John talk 3D Sega games, Sega system designs, Mutant League Football, 7800 collecting, and other retro stuff like Microcosm. They also answer listener questions and explain why even retro gamers might have interest in next-gen systems.   We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Dave and John talk about games old and new, about what to do with broken consoles, about sexism in games (again), about summertime games (again), and about what they'd like to see from future software and hardware emulation. Games discussed in some detail: Eathbound Shin Megami Tensei IV Call of Juarez Gunslinger Skyrim Dragon Age Origins Bioshock series NCAA Football 14 Metal Gear series We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes -Show Outline:-- ( BR1GHT PR1MATE - Sexy & I Know It ) Intro Playing/Pickups News for the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions (Night Trap - "Ending Credits") Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

  Dan Geisler is a long time game industry veteran who has worked on titles across many systems and generations of hardware, and he sat down with Dave to talk about his groundbreaking work on the Road Rash series of games (for which he was one of the lead designers). In the interview he discusses his work leading up to Road Rash, his work on the original trilogy for the Genesis, and what he's been doing since. Of special note: Dan's currently working on a new bike-combat game entitled Hard Rider: Back in the Saddle, which he discusses some early details about in the show. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes   Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

In this episode Dave and John talk about what they've been playing and picking up, discuss last month's E3 and the Xbox One controversies, banter about games with fireworks, and answer your questions before discussing spoilers about The Last of Us at the end of the show (after the outro music). Games discussed in some detail: Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara and Tower of Doom Aliens: Colonial Marines Shining Force 2 State of Decay Dragon Age Origins Fantavision The Last of Us We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes -Show Outline:-- (Saturn Bomberman - Battle Mode) Intro Playing/Pickups News for the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions (Saturn Bomberman - Amusement World) Spoliertalk: The Last of Us Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Last year the Racketboy Forums held a charity auction where one of the prizes was a chance to bring the forum moderators onto the show (once again) and ask them any ten questions that were desired. This episode is the result. You'll hear the forum moderators discuss everything from their other hobbies to their earliest and fondest memories of the community to what goes on in the secret moderator forum. We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes --Show Outline:-- (Final Fantasy V - "Opening Theme") Moderator Roundtable Q+A (Final Fantasy VI - "Johnny C Bad") Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

Dave and John ventured to PAX East in March and decided it might be a good idea to record their thoughts on what they saw at the show while driving away from the convention. Hear Dave almost crash, hear John marvel at a few inches of snow, and hear two tired gamers struggle to remember what they did over the past few days. If that's not your thing, skip ahead to the 62-minute mark for our first PAX East 2013 interview with Sean at YachtClubGames, who told us all about the upcoming Shovel Knight!  We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes --Show Outline:-- (Super Star Soldier - "intro + title") Dave and John - Thoughts on PAX East 2013 (Super Star Soldier - "Caravan Stage 2 min") Interview with Sean Velasco of Yacht Club Games about Shovel Knight (Super Star Soldier - "Staff Roll") Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.

In this episode Dave & John talk about John's game buying habits, Spec Ops: The Line, The Last Story, Starcraft II, Fire Emblem Awakening, pre-PAX East thoughts, editing headaches, and much more.   We're on Twitter: @racketboypodcst Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes --Show Outline:-- (God of War OST - "The Temple of Pandora") Intro Playing/Pickups News For the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions Outro (Lunar 2 OST - "White Mask Funk [Mystere's Theme]") Do you have something to add? Do you have questions about this episode? Do you want to heap scorn or praise? Please let us know below, on Twitter at @rackteboypodcst, in the forums, or email us at podcast at racketboy dot com.