The Retro Gamers: A Video Game Podcast

We invaded Retro Game Con in Syracuse, New York, to do a little shopping and catch up on all things retro gaming. Bastian Tenbergen from  @retrobytemeister  was kind enough to join and chat about what he's been up in the world of fixing retro consoles and showed up his pickups as well.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

"The 1979 Kid," Daniel Pittaway joins the show the talk about his experience competing in the Nintendo World Championship in 1990. Then, Bastian Tenbergen of Retro Byte Meister shows off how he fixed my original Xbox to get it back in tip-top shape for another 25 years of retro gaming.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast---"THE 1979 KID" DANIEL PITTAWAYhttps://youtube.com/@th...

Jackson from Too Consoles Too Late returns to the show to talk about some of our favorite games that we consider clones of another game. The list covers a breadth of the retro realm from the Atari 2600 to the Xbox 360.

Gail Tilden joins the show to talk about her time at Nintendo of America, including marketing iconic arcade titles, launching Nintendo Power magazine, and serving as vice president of brand management during the early Pokemon years.-- FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

We return to the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo in New York to enjoy all things retro gaming at our table. We hang out with some new and familiar faces, sell some wares, and celebrate multiple video game anniversaries that make us feel that much older.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Larry returns just days away from the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo to discuss a local topic: favorite video games based in New York. Then, we keep it local doing an interview with Shawn Handyside, owner of a new arcade bar in Troy, New York, Troy Rewind.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Larry returns, along with Chris and Dave from 2 Middle-Aged Guys Trying to Work It All Out, to discuss a deep topic on the heels of Sony announcing the end of physical media production: Do we feel like video games are aging us out of the market?---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

We discuss some of the most notable video game franchises that flips the genre of mechanic in a later release to varying degrees of success. The physical and digital discussion rears its head once again on the heels of Sony's announcement to cease production of physical games in 2028.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Join us as we celebrate a decade of The Retro Gamers Podcast by sharing some of our favorite podcast memories over the years. We also celebrate the retro birthdays of the Nintendo 64 console and the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog!--- FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Enjoy a sample from our subscription service on Spotify and Youtube, a special BONUS Level episode discussing Solid Sega Exclusives from Episode #437.FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Larry returns to the show to run down some of our favorite Sega exclusive games across all their home consoles. ---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Charlie makes his annual visit as co-host to run down our list of favorite video game franchise supporting characters.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

John and Bastian join me on this episode to compare the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga 500.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Larry returns to the podcast so we can give our reactions to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Following that, Larry and Frank take over the show for a special crossover promoting their new podcast, What's In My Popcorn, where they talk about movies they randomly pull from a popcorn bucket. On this episode, they discuss video games based on movies.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamer...

Resident Evil celebrates it's 30th anniversary, and we're here for the party. Jon Pratt returns to the show as our resident horror gaming co-host as we give one of the most iconic survival horror games the recognition it deserves as it turns 30. We also run down the 2026 nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Larry stops by to give his reactions to the final trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and the grading launch titles conversation from the last episode continues with Chris and Dave from Two Middle-Aged Guys Trying to Work It All Out.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast---TWO MIDDLE-AGED GUYS TRYING TO WORK IT ALL OUTwww.2middleagedguys.com

Chris and Dave from Two Middle-Aged Guys Trying to Work It All Out return to the show to grade video game launch titles from the third, fourth, and fifth console generations.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast---TWO MIDDLE-AGED GUYS TRYING TO WORK IT ALL OUTwww.2middleagedguys.com

Larry joins this special episode to help celebrate the 40th birthday of one of the most iconic video games ever created, The Legend of Zelda. ---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Friend and newcomer to the show, Bastian Tenbergen, joins to discuss the history of FPS games. We cover everything from the first FPS in 1973 through the 90's boom.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS http://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

Jon Pratt returns to the show to discuss some of our favorite levels in video game history.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcastVideo Game Podcast#videogames #retrogaming #nintendo

John Story returns to discuss the history of point and click games from their inception to today. We dive into our own personal experiences growing up with them, particularly games from point and click juggernauts Sierra Online and LucasFilm Games.

Rich and Anthony kick of 2026 by reviewing Tomb Raider 2 fresh off Anthony beating it after 27 years, followed by other games the pair have unfinished business with completing. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

For the final episode of 2025, Chris and Dave from 2 Middle-Aged Guys Trying to Work It All Out join the show to discuss what forgotten video game franchises they would like Santa to bring back. A very happy and healthy holiday season to all my fellow gamers out there!

Josh from Victims & Villains joins the show to discuss mental health in video games on the Sony Playstation. We dive into games that focus on characters experiencing serious mental issues followed by games we use as an outlet for dealing with issues in the real world.---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

TRGP Original, Larry Mohrmann, returns to the show to share his reactions to The Legend of Zelda film images and Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer along with a plethora of other retro news. We then segue into our favorite shopping time of the year: Black Friday deals and our holiday wish lists. ---FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast