Retro Blast

Resident Evil 4 is the game that very likely saved the series from certain death. It's also regarded as one of the very best video games ever made... Join us as we follow Leon Kennedy as he suplexes and roundhouse kicks every Ganado in his way as he races to find the President's daughter.   Special Guest: Blue Williams from Gamers Week Podcast   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of ou...

Shenmue was one of the most ambitious (and most expensive) video games ever made, and while it retains a massive cult following, it still receives plenty of harsh criticism. Join us as we discuss what made Shenmue not just revolutionary, but downright special. Special Guest: Andy @LoveRetroBTW from the CafeBTW podcast   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming com...

Dead Space was released in 2008 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest survival horror games ever made. Join us as we spread the good word of Altman, start the convergence, and fight off otherworldy horrors with Isaac Clarke as we revisit this horror classic.   Let's see how good this game really is...   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming communi...

In 1997, Konami revived the Castlevania series, but with a... slight change of pace and direction. Did we say slight? We meant HUGE. Widely considered to have the most bite out of the entire Castlevania series, join to see just how memorable the son of Dracula's debut game turned out to be. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram,...

SoulCalibur was a graphical powerhouse on the SEGA Dreamcast, and widely considered to be one of the most influential 3D fighting games of all time. Join us as we take a look into what made this game so special back in 1999 Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Metal Gear Solid wasn't the first game in Hideo Kojima's popular Metal Gear series, but it was arguably the most important. Join us under our cardboard box as we infiltrate Shadow Moses and find out just why this game matters so much. Special Guest: Donnie G Retro from Gamers Week Podcast  Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, o...

Twisted Metal 2 is often regarded as the BEST game in the popular car combat series, so let's grab some ice cream and a mounted machine gun, and see what all the fuss is about. Special Guest: Ryan aka RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

In 1994, Nintendo and Rare released the modern reboot of Donkey Kong. Widely hailed as one of the most grapically advanced games ever made for the SNES, it's time to discuss what makes it a platforming classic from the 16-bit era. Special Guest: Blue Williams from Gamers Week Podcast  Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Dis...

It's time to go back where it all began...again. Join us in 2002 this time as we take a look at what's considered one of the greatest remakes of all time. Resident Evil REmake (2002)   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's time to go back where it all began in the Resident Evil franchise. Join us in 1996 as we dive into this very special (fan voted) episode dedicated to one of the most influential Survival Horror games ever made. Itchy. Tasty.   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Rocket Knight Adventures is a beloved action platformer for the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive that deserves to be discussed, so we did our best to give Sparkster his due in this episode entirely dedicated to the cutest knight you've ever seen...   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

1080 Snowboarding was a title that many remember fondly. Developed by Nintendo EAD, the same group who handled Wave Race 64 How did it feel for us to hit the slopes again after all these years? My special guest and I will let you know, but you have to listen in to find out...   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! h...

Do you like water? How about racing ON water? Then we have you covered with this episode of the beloved Wave Race 64 for Nintendo 64. Join us.   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Ever wondered what a Final Fantasy style RPG in the world of Super Mario would be like? You've come to the right place! Super Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars is one of the most unique titles ever released by Nintendo, and we're here to, well, talk about it a lot.   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://li...

For the 15th episode, we're diving into one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Earthbound! Did we give Giygas a run for his money and eat fuzzy pickles on our burgers? Listen and find out!   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast Our Website

The King...has returned! Is The Lion King game released in 1994  really  a king? Or is it one of the hardest most frustrating 16 bit era games ever made? Let's find out!   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Pokemon is a series we've grown to appreciate over the years, so join us as we dive into the game that got us both started into the world of Pokemon back in 1999, Pokemon Snap!   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Hideo Kojima dropped this cyberpunk text adventure game originally back in 1988, but we had to wait until 1994 to get it on the Sega CD with updated graphics and voice acting. This game goes for a mighty high price point these days. Is it worth it? Let's found out...   Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://li...

When Metroid Prime was announced, many felt that moving a beloved series in 1st person perspective would ruin the franchise. Did it? Join us and find out. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Goldeneye 007 for N64. Whoooo boy we had a lot to say! Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms and let us know what you think about this game today. Has it aged well?  Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's about time, don't you think? Highly regarded as one of the best platformers on the SNES, if not all time. Mega Man X! We had a lot to say on this one, so join us! Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

We've really been craving some SNES time, so we decided to dust off our gloves and go a few rounds with Super Punch-Out!!  How old is Super Machoman really? The world may never know... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Man is the warmest place to hide... Or at least that's what the movie told us. Does the 2002 Video Game for PS2 and Xbox  successfully pay tribute to the 1982 film that inspired it? Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Whenever you hear someone mention "hidden gems" on the PlayStation 1, Parasite Eve has to be in the conversation. Survival Horror mixed with RPGs like Final Fantasy, Parasite Eve is a unique hybrid that demands conversation. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's our first mini episode! This format is a bit different than our normal show, as it's more of a story. On this episode, we dive into the Resident Evil movie that never was, when George Romero, the father of the modern Zombie and Writer/Director of the "Living Dead' films, was hired by Capcom and Sony Pictures to develop a live action adaptation of the first game in the series. Sit back, and en...