Retro Game Squad

Retro Game Squad Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 89 episodes

A quarterly podcast featuring roundtable discussion about retro and classic video games from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32/64-bit eras. Each episode, our crew picks a theme and reviews a selection of games that fit within said theme. Join us as we strive to bring you a great show that's both informative and entertaining.

Author

Retro Game Squad

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.retrogamesquad.com

Latest episode

Jul 16, 2025

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Episodes

RGS 014 - Mech games 27.10.2013

In the mood to cause destruction on a massive scale, we climb into the cockpit and take on the world of Mech games, conduct our first-ever interview with Craig Bumbaugh of Wheeling & Dealing Industries to find out what it's like to be in the business of retro game sales, and Jeff hypes the Atari Jaguar at every opportunity.

RGS 013 - Alex's revenge! 25.09.2013

In our mega-sized anniversary special, Alex exacts his revenge upon Jeff and Jon by making them play some of his favourite games that are tough-as-nails (while throwing some challenges into the mix), Jeff comes to the realization that he's never played many of the classics, and we discuss the importance of boss battles.

RGS 012 - Game shows 26.08.2013

Big money and big prizes await as we play video games based on some of the most popular game shows of all time, come clean about our gaming habits and rituals, picture how a Predator might host a game show, and Alex starts planning his revenge.

RGS 011 - Alternative sports 21.07.2013

In this pun-filled episode we batter-up and try our hand at the world of alternative sports, go over the history of console online gaming, and get the weed-whacker out to take care of Jeff's creepy moustache once and for all.

RGS 010 - First person shooters 23.06.2013

It's time for some serious action as we take a look at the early days of first person shooters on consoles, discuss our opinions on the next generation of consoles and emerging trends in modern gaming, and shove as many Flintstones chewables vitamins into our mouths as possible.

RGS 009 - Shoot-'em-ups 20.05.2013

Get ready to lock-on and fire as we blast into hyperspace and discover the world of shoot-'em-ups, our new squad member Greg joins us to discuss how aging changes your perspective of gaming, and we explain how playing Zanac is akin to being in an abusive relationship.

RGS 008 - Castlevania Series (part 1) 28.04.2013

Dracula be damned, in this episode we forge into the 8-bit shadows of the Castlevania franchise, Jeff and Jon fail at playing "Name That Tune", and the crew wishes for a plate of wall chicken.

RGS 007 - Digitized graphics 25.03.2013

Our crew suffers relentless torture as we look at some of the cheesiest content reviewed on the show yet. We delve into the lost world of digitized graphics, ponder why movies based on video games are so terrible, and Alex makes a profound confession from his past.

RGS 006 - The Wild West 18.02.2013

Saddle up as we explore video games set in the Wild West, 8-bit and 16-bit style!  We also discuss the past and present states of mobile & handheld gaming, and Jeff gets harassed for having never heard of the Lone Ranger.

RGS 005 - Racing games 14.01.2013

This month, we burn rubber as we play some of the pixelated racing games of yesteryear, discuss which games tarnished or outright ruined a franchise, and Alex laments being subjected to playing crappy games.

RGS 004 - Puzzle games 16.12.2012

In this month's episode, we strain our brains with some old-school puzzle games, pick our current-gen and retro games of 2012, and Jeff loses a bunch of man-points.

RGS 003 - Ninja Games 18.11.2012

In our third episode, we explore the ninja games of yesteryear, discuss what gaming franchises had the best comebacks, and realize that we've turned our innards green.

RGS 002 - Pinball games 21.10.2012

In our second episode, we discuss retro pinball games, talk about what upcoming holiday releases we're looking forward to, and remark how creepy Jeff's moustache is.

RGS_001 22.09.2012

In our inaugural episode we introduce you to our cast & show format, discuss our 2 most & least liked genres of gaming, explore retro beat-em-ups, talk about what we're currently playing, and bears!

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