Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

This is it!  This is the finale of our Action 52 coverage (games 40 - 52).  It's definitely been a journey...not one I'm sure I'll ever do again, but a journey nonetheless. ------ Want to see Fat Hippo's Illuminator remake?  Check it out here: https://fathippogames.itch.io/illuminator-enhanced-edition ------ Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today?  Sign up as a patron at Pa...

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we start tackling the next chunk of games from the much derided collection of questionable titles (games 27 - 39).  I'm starting to question my sanity, but why stop now...we're getting so close to completing the whole thing! ------ Want to see Fat Hippo's in-progress work on an Illuminator remake?  Check it out here: https://fathippogames.itch...

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we start tackling the next chunk of games from the much derided collection of questionable titles (games 14 - 26).  We've made it half-way...we can't stop now! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today?  Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we begin tackling the games of Action 52, and specifically, the first thirteen titles included in the package, which represents a quarter of the overall set of gaming experiences included in Action 52.  We've got 39 more games to get through before we can definitively pass judgment on Action 52, and admittedly, this one is getting bigger than...

Surprise!  It's time to turn our attention to one of the most infamous games ever made, and one considered by many to be the absolute worst game of all time, Action 52!  In this special multi-part series, we're going to cover all aspects of Action 52, from the history behind the game, which is the focus of today's episode, all the way through to a deep dive into each and every game included in the...

It's time to plumb the depths of video game history, as we tackle perhaps one of the most infamous games ever created, Plumbers Don't Wear Ties!  Learn how the game was made, discover why the game continues to be discussed over 30 years after its original release, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to perform an air guitar solo using nothing but a pair a jeans, a tie,...

It's time to rise from the dead and defeat the evil Pumpkin King, as we tackle the very first Splatterhouse title to ever appear on a home console, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti!  Learn about the history of violence in video games, including where the Splatterhouse series itself sits in that history, discover how Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti sets itself apart from the original arcade  Splatte...

Return with me to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away as we tackle the futuristic racing title, Star Wars: Racer Revenge!  Learn how the game was made, discover why pod racing became such a big deal in the first place, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to strap yourself into a cockpit attached to a couple of nuclear accelerators propelling you around a track at o...

For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, the SNES.  Listen in as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console - it's guaranteed to be a good time! Join the di...

It's time to tackle one of the more interesting entries in the Mario series, as we discuss the game known outside of Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2!  Learn about the origins of Mario, discover why Super Mario Bros. 2 is unique amongst the broader Mario gaming franchise, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to throw vegetables at a never-ending assortment of bad guys in a...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Those memorable words precede the start of Star Wars, one of the most well-known franchises in cinema history, a series of films that has been translated into countless games over the years.  Today, we're going to tackle the very first 16-bit iteration of that classic film series, entitled simply, Super Star Wars. Learn how the game was made, discover...

Original show notes from Patreon episode: Over the holiday break, I played a bunch of different games, but none really captured my attention as much as Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new, old, 16-bit experience featuring the Terminator 2 film license. We've talked about Terminator titles before, and for the most part, none of them truly impressed me. Could this latest Terminator title change the franch...

Are you ninja enough to explore a 3D world and defeat any enemies that stand in your way?  If so, you may be tough enough for Ninja Gaiden Black!  Learn about the history of the Ninja Gaiden series, discover why the jump to 3D was such a big deal for the franchise, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to slash and wall jump your way to victory, even today. Join the discus...

Join me on a trip back to the 80s and the dawn of Windows, as we discuss one of the earliest Windows 3.1 rogue-like dungeon crawlers, Castle of the Winds!  Learn how the game was made, discover why it acted as a gateway to the more complex dungeon crawling experiences of later years, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to grab your sword and slash monsters repeatedly in...

Join me for only our second Nostalgia Trip episode as I reminisce about visiting the arcades of the 80s and 90s.  Learn where I ended up spending the majority of my time when I was younger, discover which arcade games left a lasting impression on me, and listen in as we collectively take a trip down memory lane to re-discover the arcades...of the 80s and 90s. Join the discussion on Discord! Want m...

It's time to lace up your boxing gloves and attempt to win a championship, as we discuss the Super Nintendo classic, Super Punch-Out!  Learn about the origins of the Punch-Out series, discover why the SNES version differed from the arcade original, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to knock out all of your opponents en route to a championship, even today. Join the di...

It's time to explore the life of an elementary school troublemaker, as we dive deep into the point and click classic, The Adventures of Willy Beamish!  Learn about the founding of development studio Dynamix, discover how Willy Beamish's adventure was created, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to conquer the trials and tribulations of an almost-teenager, even today. Joi...

What do you get when you combine full motion video with one-on-one street ball?  Obviously, the answer to that question is Slam City with Scottie Pippen, one of the guiltiest pleasure Sega CD games around!  Learn how the game was made, discover why putting Scottie Pippen in an FMV basketball title made good business sense in the early 90s, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your...

For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from Nintendo's 8-bit powerhouse, the NES.  Listen in as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console - it's guaranteed to be a good time! Join the disc...

Full...Motion...Video.  Those three words bring me back to a time when I thought FMV in gaming was going to be the future of the entire industry.  While FMV would end up being more of a fad overall, it still holds a special place in my heart, and today, we're going to tackle one of the lesser known FMV titles out there, A Fork in the Tale starring Rob Schneider!  Learn about the history of FMV in...

It's time to use your head...literally...to solve every problem in your way, as we tackle the Sega Genesis action platforming classic, Dynamite Headdy!  Learn about the history behind game development studio Treasure, discover how Dynamite Headdy was made, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to bash your head against everything in your path, even today. Join the discussi...

What do you get when you take the gameplay stylings of Metroid, and make it even...super'er?  The answer to that question is, of course, Super Metroid!  Learn about the lineage of the Metroid franchise in general, discover how Super Metroid in particular was made, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to lace up your space bounty hunting boots to go on a classic action-pla...

It's time to compete with your rivals while cruising the highways of Tokyo, as we explore the classic Dreamcast racing title, Tokyo Xtreme Racer!  Learn how the game was made, discover the history behind its creator, Genki, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to race around the streets of Tokyo at very illegal speeds, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more...

What do you get when you combine an advanced flight simulation engine with a film studio-themed creative sandbox?  Well, if you answered Stunt Island, you'd be correct!  Learn how the game was made, discover why Disney decided to branch off from licensing deals to try their hand at creating their own, original games, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to perform a ton o...

It's time to once again dive into the wonderful world of Twinsun...starring Twinsen...as we explore the classic action-platform-adventure-puzzle experience, Little Big Adventure 2!  Learn how the game was made, discover how Little Big Adventure 2 improved upon its predecessor, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to play this particular little...big...adventure, even toda...