Relaxed Retro Talk

Sit down with Dukey, DG, and our NEWEST co-host Fates in our 50th podcast episode to talk about the awful retro games that we love! Be it amazing childhood memories, or just purely because they're hilariously bad; these are some of the worst games we enjoy! Check out Dukey's Channel @dukey03 Check out DG's Channel @dadgamingonline Check out Dukey's Retro Gaming Channel @dukey03retr...

This episode is a little bit different as we look at and discuss all of the exciting game announcements and reveals from Dragon Quest Day, the State of Play, the Nintendo Direct, and Summer Games Fest!!Check out Dukey's Channel @dukey03 Check out DG's Channel @dadgamingonline Check out Dukey's Retro Gaming Channel @dukey03retrogamingTimestamps:0:00 - Intro3:37 - Mega Man Dual Override9...

What game turned a good series into a legendary gaming franchise? In this episode we break down the breakout games that made franchises famous. From cult classics becoming mainstream hits, to sequels that completely changed gaming history. Join us as we discuss the iconic titles that defined generations, exploded in popularity, and put major video game franchises on the map. If you love gaming ret...

Dive into the rise and fall of gaming’s most iconic franchises in Iconic Game Franchises That Fell Off. In this video podcast, we break down what made legendary series like Twisted Metal, Pokémon, F-Zero, Mega Man X, Halo, and more! As we explore why they disappeared or lost their edge over time. From industry shifts to creative missteps, expect sharp insights, nostalgia, and honest discussion abo...

Our good friend Fates joined us on this one as we discussed our earliest and favorite memories of growing up with the Nintendo DS!

Last episode we talked about some classic hidden gems, so this episode we wanted to shine the spotlight on some modern hidden gems! Most of these are incredible indie games that fell under the radar! This is for gamers looking to expand their horizons, discover some new amazing games at reasonable prices! Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:28 - Modern Hidden Gems1:39 - Blur6:11 - The Story of Camelot12:41 -...

👉SUBSCRIBE to the Relaxed Retro Talk Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKFxs-NK6pzrtzoydlA5PIgThis episode we're talking ALL about the actual hidden gems we grew up playing, but never hear anyone else talking about. Delve into the the best kept secrets on the NES, Genesis, Super Nintendo, PS2, and even Xbox as we discuss games like Dashin Desperados, Super Bowling, Hunter The...

Join DG and I as we talk about the BEST OF THE BEST and even some of the WORST that 2025 had to offer in our annual awards show including games, content, and even YOU our viewers! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:32 - Gift Exchange6:41 - Worst Game Played This Year16:20 - Most Disappointing Game Played27:53 - Most Surprising Game Played35:40 - Favorite Stream To Watch42:40 - Favorite Most Watched YouTube...

This month's episode is ALL about those incredible games that also happen to be the most difficult video games ever! We're talking about mostly retro games from the Castlevania and Contra series, all the way to the more modern Cuphead! We also dive into some of our favorite Christmas movies, and I go into my love for Conker's Bad Fur Day on the Nintendo 64!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro7:39...

Join us as we revisit the legendary games that left a lasting mark on gaming history: Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy VII, Dragon Quest IV & VIII, Diablo II, and Space Harrier. In this relaxed, retro-filled episode, we share how these iconic titles shaped our love for games — with deep dives, personal stories, and classic nostalgia. If you're into JRPGs, retro gaming, or just love talkin...

This episode we're talking about our earliest and favorite memories with the Nintendo 3DS!

This episode we're talking ALL ABOUT our early encounters and love for the PlayStation Portable! Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/joinFollow Me on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonlineJoin the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

This episode is ALL about growing up with the Gameboy Advance and all the great games we played on it! Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/joinFollow Me on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonlineJoin the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

It's time to talk about all those weird handhelds you either have or have not heard of! Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/joinFollow Me on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonlineJoin the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

This episode we're talking about our childhood memories with the Sega Game Gear as we continue to discuss our favourite handheld gaming devices! Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/joinFollow Me on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonlineJoin the Luminaries of The Lifestre...

Join us as we talk about DG's first experience with Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core, the Switch 2 announcement, and we kick off our Growing Up with handhelds series with the one that REALLY started it all! The Gameboy! Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/join Follow Me on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DG on Twitc...

It's that time of year again where we show our appreciation for community and talk about the best and worst 2024 had to offer!

This episode we talked about how much of an amazing success Spectrefest was thanks to you! As well as growing up with the PlayStation 3 & Nintendo Wii U! Follow Dukey on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonline Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Facebook Group: htt...

This episode we're talking about growing up with the Nintendo Wii, our upcoming Spectrefest 24Hr Charity Stream, as well as cool console codenames! Follow Dukey on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DGonline on Twitch @ https://twitch.tv/dgonline Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

DG & Dukey sat down with their best friend Bubz to discuss their old gaming and comedy website as well all what it was like growing up with the Xbox 360!

This episode we talked about growing up with the original Xbox; as well as how there are SOOO many games coming out lately that it's hard to keep up. Follow Dukey on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DGonline on Twitch @ https://twitch.tv/dgonline Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

This episode we discussed the current unfortunate status of SquareEnix; before talking about growing up with the PS2, one of the greatest if not THE greatest console of all time!

We're back to talk about our early experiences with the Dreamcast and Gamecube! Follow Dukey on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonline Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz

Time to cap off another year by talking about some of the BEST and worst it had to offer! This year we've also done a bit of a Q&A at the end! Follow Dukey on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dukey03 Follow DG on Twitch @ https://www.twitch.tv/dgonline Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: https://discord.gg/YkhAQtDDRz Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Facebook Group: https://ww...

This time we're talking about how the Spectrefest Charity Stream went as well as the joys of growing up with the Sony Playstation!