Retro Gaming Dads Podcast

In episode 133 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry takes a look at some of the recent announcements from yesterday's Mario Day. From classic Game Boy titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online to a tease of a new Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2026, there's something here for fans of the moustached hero. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support th...

In episode 132 of the Retro Gaming Dad's Podcast the gang is back together. Phil, Barry and Anthony discuss their fears and hopes for the future of Xbox ahead of Microsoft's special 'business meeting', and what this could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroage...

In episode 131 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry gives his thoughts on the decline of physical media in video games. Plus rumours that retailers may be preparing to pull their physical Xbox titles from shelves. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 130 Barry offers his thoughts on the news that UK video game retailer GAME is to cease its pre-owned trade in program. What could this mean for the UK's high street and gaming? Plus the opossum with a jet pack returns to Switch and PlayStation with the unveiling of the Rocket Knight Adventure Re-Sparked Edition. Plus Barry takes a look at some interesting hardware coming in the near...

In episode 129 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at CES 2024. From new gaming handhelds from MSI and AYANEO to the return of a classic controller from HyperKin. We talk about some of the exciting announcements from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Plus, could the end of Xbox Exclusives be arriving sooner than we expected? New rumours suggest two high profile...

In episode 128 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to talk about a potential Steam Deck competitor from MSI. Plus Sony is hit with a huge €13,500,000 over its handling of third part controllers. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast at ⁠https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 127 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look back at some of their highlights of 2023, including: The continued rise in popularity of gaming handhelds. The completion of Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition after almost 2 years! The potential for a Switch successor coming in 2024. Could we be looking at the death of physical media in gaming over the next...

In episode 126 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to tell you about the upcoming duo of gaming series hitting the silver screen with Fallout and Halo Season 2. Plus SEGA unveils it is bringing back a host of classic series including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Shinobi. Not to be outdone, Atari also unveils 12 new titles coming to the excellent Atari 50 - The Anniversary Collec...

In episode 124 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony share their opinions on Ayaneo's range of concept consoles and mini PCs. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast at ⁠https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 123 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Valve's surprise unveiling of the new OLED equipped Steam Deck. We also congratulate Super Mario Bros. Wonder as it hits a huge milestone and becomes the fastest selling Super Mario title of all time. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast at ⁠https://www....

In episode 122 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look back at the UK games chart in November 1993. As well as the latest titles coming to your favourite console subscription services. SEGA drop a surprise announcement for a 2D Sonic title, although it's not quite what people were expecting. Then finally we talk about Microsoft's move to block unauthorised Xbox periphe...

Episode 121 is a reaction podcast and is best enjoyed in video format. A video version of this podcast is available on Spotify. In episode 121 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony give their initial impressions on the latest Xbox Partner Showcase. ---------- Hyperkin Xenon Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC: https://amzn.to/49jmio9 ---------- Full show notes are availab...

In episode 120 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony discuss the release of a cancelled 1983 Atari 2600 title - Save Mary. This classic title is available as part of Atari's Atari XP program, and is available for pre-order. Next Barry gets excited for the upcoming RetroBit Saturn Pro controller. Combining the Saturn's beloved shape and layout with more modern controllers. Cou...

In episode 119 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony talk about the recent announcement of Animal Crossing coming to a LEGO store near you. With five sets releasing in March 2024, do we really need more Nintendo themed LEGO sets? Two gaming CEOs decided to step down their positions, for two very different reasons. Firstly Unity's John Riccitiello steps down following the disastrou...

In episode 118 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about how Scalpers are back at it by ruining the Van Gogh x Pokémon collaboration. Plus we discuss Nintendo's recent announcement that all online services for their Wii U and 3DS titles will be coming to an end in 2024. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at ht...

In episode 117 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry talk about the worrying news that Sony has been hacked. But is all as it seems? They also recap last week's leak around the future of Xbox and it's potential all-digital future. Finally Phil and Barry discuss the disappointing port of Mortal Kombat 1 for the Nintendo Switch. Is this a sign that Nintendo's aging hybrid cons...

In episode 116 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at a new console entry into the brick building space. Plus we give our thoughts on the leaked information detailing Microsoft's plans for the future of the Xbox. Sonic Superstars 'Trio of Trouble' Animated Short: https://youtu.be/bFugyBh_ck4?si=Yyr7Zql8iq2tEywW ---------- Full show notes are available at http...

In episode 115 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look at the latest Nintendo Direct. With a wealth of new games heading to Nintendo's hybrid console over the coming year we give our initial reactions to the titles. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 114 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at the recently announced Nintendo Switch bundles heading to stores this Christmas. Plus the Lenovo Legion Go's specs get announced, and we finally discover what all those buttons are used for! Then Finally the Ayaneo Flip is teased once again with two new images of the upcoming handheld. But has it's lengthy dev...

In episode 113 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Sony's recent update on theirPlayStation Portal streaming device. Is this this successor to the PlayStation Vita that fans are clamouring for? We think not. Plus we talk about a new Ambernic handheld capable of playing some early 2000s console games, all for less than $170. Finally we give our thoughts on Microsoft&#...

Welcome to episode 112 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this week's episode Barry and Anthony take a look at some of the upcoming handhelds due for release in the near future. Starting with the Android powered Odin 2 by Ayn. Could this mid-priced Android device, with its high specs, succeed where the Logitech G Cloud faltered? Next we look at two more Windows handhelds, the ONEXFLY and Leg...

In episode 111 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, hosts Barry and Anthony dive headfirst into a world of nostalgic gaming wonders. Starting with the launch trailer for the much-anticipated Armored Core IV: Fires of Rubicon. We then follow up with the latest trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge DLC - Dimensional Shellshocked. Where we take a look at the new characters, sta...

In episode 110 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we take a look at 8Bitdo's latest controller. The tiny 'Micro'. Plus could the Master Chief be heading to Rainbow Six: Siege as an elite skin for Sledge? He's appeared in stranger places. Finally we react to the latest Pokémon Presents, where we learn about the upcoming events, releases and DLC for all things Pokémon. Link to the Retr...

Welcome to episode 109 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this week's episode we talk about the recent return for online play for two Nintendo Wii U titles. Rockstar also receive criticism for their recently announced Red Dead Redemption re-release. The radical reptiles join the fray in Street Fighter IV with the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC. Plus we take a look at the Devolver Delayed s...

In episode 108 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony take a look at a retro inspired keyboard from 8Bitdo, as well as the possibility of Hasbro bringing their Activision developed Transformers titles to Xbox Game Pass. Plus we also take a look at yet another gaming showcase. This time from Evercade, where they'll be focusing on their upcoming indie releases. ---------- Full show...