Cast to the Past

Josh & Tom talk about the link between us and our games: CONTROLLERS! Which controllers have the best designs, features, and longevity? Find out as we rank the Best Video Game Controllers, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - http...

Josh & Tom spend the summer with FIREWATCH. How does this game's shocking ending hold up? Are Henry and Delilah meant to be? Do "walking simulators" get a bad rap? We discuss all this and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - h...

Josh and Tom decide whether to Play, Remake, or Erase classic games in a few rounds of this viral online conversation game! Which trilogies will be split apart, which genres will be remade, and which titles will get erased?! Find out on the latest episode of A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRA...

It's a TONY HAWK super show as Josh & Tom discuss the 2000 extreme sports classic TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 2, followed by a review of the 2020 Gaming Documentary PRETENDING I'M A SUPERMAN! Find out EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about the Birdman and his legendary games, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.c...

Josh & Tom dive into the world of games based on movies, TV shows, books, and other pieces of pop-culture! Which of these tie ins manages to make a great game out of shameless marketing? Find out with A CAST TO THE PAST, coming soon to a theater near you! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.ins...

The winner of our MARCH BADNESS tournament is upon us! Josh and Tom discuss this infamous 1997 Star Wars fighting game and the history of ALL of its weirdness! Find out what we think in this fan-voted episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWIT...

Josh & Tom ponder what qualities go into making a PERFECT video game. We discuss games considered to be the all-time classics, and then share our own picks for 100% flawless video games! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/casttothepas...

Josh & Tom bring you their extended post-game thoughts on HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED! Now that our co-op Let's Play is complete, how does Halo hold up in 2020? What did Tom think if his first time playing the game? And what impact has Master Chief made in gaming history? Find out in the latest episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER -...

Josh & Tom put their money where their mouths are, and gamble future episodes of A CAST O THE PAST against predictions for the SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE FIGHTERS PASS! See what they think will make it into the next round of SSBU DLC! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/CastToThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothep...

Josh & Tom probe THQ's cult-classic alien invasion game ahead of its 2020 remake! How well does this title balance its mechanics with its satirical tone? Does it deserve to be remade? Are humans walking Death Stars? Find out, in the latest episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast INSTAGRAM - ht...

Josh & Tom discuss 20 games that history hasn't remembered very well, and break down why these titles are absolutely worthy of a playthrough! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/casttothepast/ TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/casttothepast Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remi...

Josh & Tom run for their lives through Playdead's 2016 title: INSIDE! Learn about the development history of this acclaimed indie title, our thoughts on the ending, and find out what comes in the collector's edition! All this and more, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history! Follow us on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ACast2ThePast INSTAGRAM - https:/...

Cast to the Past discusses the best games to play during the warm summer months, and then takes a deep dive into the rise and fall of the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth gaming history, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0

STRIKE THE EARTH with Josh & Tom as they hunt for treasure in SHOVEL KNIGHT! We discuss retro-revivals, "fair" game mechanics, and how this game had become a mascot for crowd-funded gaming! All this and more, only on A CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore ht...

Josh & Tom adventure into the wild with UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE! What did we think of this cinematic adventure game? Is Nathan Drake truly a gaming icon? How many bullets should enemies deserve to absorb? Find out on this voyage with A CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World R...

Josh and Tom venture into Grunty's Lair to discuss 1998's BANJO-KAZOOIE! Are Banjo and Kazooie actually bad guys? Were VHS tapes the best way to advertise video games? Can Josh tolerate an N64 game? Find out in this rare episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by M...

Josh & Tom double dip into two iconic Disney games: ALADDIN and THE LION KING! How well have these games aged? Do classic games deserve to be preserved? Was Knives Out any good? The only way to find out is to listen to this exciting episode of CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario Wo...

Josh & Tom enter H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks to cover 2016's DOOM! Learn about space mummies, Satan's audio books, and the history of this iconic First Person Shooter series, only on Cast to the Past! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbWoEPaNy...

HOLD IT! Josh and Tom enter the courtroom to discuss 2005's breakout DS title PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY! Learn how this game launched a multimedia franchise, what happened the first night Josh and Tom met, and Josh's opinion on weird anime tropes! All this and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 --...

Josh and Tom leap through the colorful worlds of 2013's RAYMAN LEGENDS! How does this game rank up against other platformers? Are online-only gaming achievements fair? How do you pronounce Ubisoft? We tackle these mysteries and more, only on CAST TO THE PAST!! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World R...

Another year, another roundup of the best games that kept Josh and Tom in the present! Was 2019 a good year for gaming? What were the highs and lows of the past year? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of A Cast to the Past! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario World Remix)" by Mewmore http...

Josh and Tom take a look back at 10 years of gaming as they list their favorite video games from the 2010s! Along the way, we'll discuss HD re-releases, indie breakouts, and future classics from big name game studios! All this, and some Adobe Audition recording errors, on CAST TO THE PAST!! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 -----...

Josh and Tom travel to 2011 to look at the criminally short Star Wars game: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II! Why was this game so rushed? How many hallways are in this galaxy? Is Darth Vader a fan of the film Juno? Find out all these answers and more with CAST TO THE PAST! Music Credits: "Megalovania (Undertale Remix)" by Mewmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcRpkQSTZ0 ----- "Game Over (Super Mario Wor...

You voted and here it is after months of waiting Josh and Tom sit down to discuss Chrono Trigger. Is it the greatest game ever made or just an over hyped anime? Find out in this time traveling episode of Cast to the Past! (Episode Recorded 8/2/19) Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4 Outro: Mewmore // Zelda Main Theme (...

This week Tom and Josh suit up to serve justice to Batman: Arkham Origins! Why is this the black sheep of the "Batman Arkham" franchise? Are Batman origin stories over done? Find out in this snowy, gritty episode of Cast to the Past! Intro: Mewmore // Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciJqqPDey4 Outro: Mewmore // Zelda Main Theme (The Legend of...