Retro Hangover

The final battle of round 2 is upon us, and we're going out with a bang: T-Rex's, zombies, and tank controls abound! --- Panelists Dave Jackson ( Tales from the Backlog ) Kade Call ( Gaming Memories ) Shane Koski ( Retro Hangover ) 

Today is one of those rare occasions where we dedicate an episode to a console rather than a specific game, and that console is the tragically short-lived but often fondly-remembered Sega Dreamcast! Pop in your VMU and grab a seat as Vanfernal of the Super Garbage Day podcast joins us to chat about Sega's swan song. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Vanfernal . Bio: Just a boomer gamer wi...

We can't help but love how the pairings shook out for this round. Cutesy up against brootal violence. Cartoons against gritty action. Nintendo against... well, everyone else. --- Panelists Eric ( The Unlockables ) Keith Gasper ( Main Quest ) Ashton Ruby ( Retro Hangover ) 

Who doesn't love being saddled with absolute deadweight? Today we lament those characters foisted upon us who, at best, contribute nothing of value and, at worst, actively make our gaming experience objectively more awful than it should be. There may be no "i" in team but there sure is one in terrible. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi,...

The only thing that comes to mind with this match-up is how cool it would be if Kirby absorbed the Quake guy and became a little gun toting menace. --- Panelists Adam ( The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ) "Nintendhost" Tyger ( Retro Hangover ) Ozzy Garcia ( Retro Hangover )

This episode we go it alone, much like the World's Greatest Detective himself, into the dingy depths of Arkham Asylum. Does Rockstar's 2009 billionaire brawler simulator still hold up today? Perch yourself precariously on a conveniently-placed gargoyle and listen in to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareA...

The second round of our treacherous tourney kicks off with a battle between brothers, of sorts. Two of the heaviest hitters on Nintendo's 64-bit machine throw hands to secure a spot in the semi-finals! --- Panelists Chris Coplien ( Retro Hangover ) Ashton Ruby ( Retro Hangover ) Lynnsey

The next installment in our Growing Up Gaming series makes its way to the main feed for everyone to enjoy! This time around Chris sits down with Arnie, formerly of the Region Free Gamers podcast, to find out what being a gamer kid was like on the island nation of Puerto Rico. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: July 28th, 2022 ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's...

If ever there was a stark tonal difference between two KoG combatants, this would be it. We have the grandpappy of survival horror (sorry Alone in the Dark) stalking the sophomore entry of a venerated JRPG series. Can Lufia make a Jill Sandwich out of Resident Evil? --- Panelists Adam ( The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ) Coury Carlson ( My Life in Gaming ) Keith Gasper ( Main Quest )

Board the Epoch and travel the wibbly-wobbly waves of time and space as we discuss one of the most celebrated JRPGs of all time with guests Tony G and Matt Storm! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Tony Guglielmo Bio: Friend of Chris. Lover of Games, Dogs and my fellow man. Instagram: @wolfman1718 on Instagram Name: Matt Storm Bio: I'm a long time podcast producer, editor and host who has...

Interesting how two games prominently featuring jungle environs would end up going toe to toe, and so early in the competition at that. Today's panelists determine who can swing from vines and clamber up ruined temple walls the best. --- Panelists Adam ( The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ) Ashton Ruby ( Retro Hangover ) Toby ( Secret Levels )

These titles really took that whole "if you want it done right do it yourself" thing to heart. If you're gonna go out best to do it on your terms, right? Here are our picks for games that made their respective franchises take a long walk off a short cliff. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-Share...

A game that was, as they say, big in Japan steps to a mid-90s arcade mainstay. Can the power of a party overcome the brawn of bare-knuckle brawling? --- Panelists Eric ( The Unlockables ) Kade Call ( Gaming Memories ) Chris Coplien ( Retro Hangover ) 

If throwing portly nurses out of windows and slappin' zombies with your small hand is your cup of tea, brother have we got something on the kettle for you. Prime Patron Saint of the show Lyle McKarns joins us to discuss one of his favorite fictional characters, Hellboy, starring in one of his decidedly not-so-favorite games: Asylum Seeker. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Lyle McKarns Bi...

Nintendo's mustachioed mascot takes a turn-based approach to throwing down with some barefoot brawlers. It kinda seems unfair to pit a chonky middle-aged guy against people who can crush watermelons with their thighs, but then again Mario has been known to smash heads with a giant mallet, so... call it even? --- Panelists Adam ( The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ) Dave Jackson ( Tales from the Ba...

Despite being digital, it's difficult to resist some of those tasty treats we find in games. Today we salivate over our top selections for foods in video games that we would definitely stuff our faces with. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License . ---------- Mentioned in this episo...

Will a meticulously planned, well-coordinated assault prevail over a chaos goblin with a rocket launcher and no sense of self-preservation? Do our generalizations of people who play these kinds of games track with yours? So many questions! --- Panelists Shane Koski ( Retro Hangover ) "Nintendhost" Tyger ( Retro Hangover ) Josh Covel ( Still Loading )

Jam a couple shells into your super shotgun and prepare to take back Earth from the demon hordes; we're talking Doom II with Scott Fisher, owner of local video game shop Gone Broke Gaming! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Scott Fisher Bio: 40 year old gamer, started in 1989, loved it so much I decided to form a business around it and it's been going strong for nearly 10 years. Outside of...

Do you think if Kirby were to inhale one of the dudes from Metal Slug he'd gain a bandana and severe PTSD? These are the questions that haunt us... That and who will win this match up! --- Panelists Chris Coplien ( Retro Hangover ) Eric ( The Unlockables ) Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson ( My Life in Gaming )

Goobz of the Secret Levels Podcast joins Chris to discuss the streets.... And how much they RAGE.  ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 9th, 2021 ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Goobz Bio: One half of the Secret Levels Podcast. Website: Secret Levels Podcast ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more grea...

Mario's self-appointed nemesis faces off against probably the only jet skiing game anyone can remember. Can an EXTREME 90s mascot defeat an EXTREME 90s sport? --- Panelists Eric ( The Unlockables ) Kade Call ( Gaming Memories ) Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson ( My Life in Gaming )

'Tis not simply a spade, nay; 'tis a shovel... of HOPE! Friend of the show, Patron, and all around pretty cool guy Dave Jackson joins us once again to chat about a most chivalrous cerulean sir: Shovel Knight! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Dave Jackson Bio: Dave is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast reviewing backlog video games, and A Top 3 Podcast, a top 3 list podcast. In...

A plump plumber and a dive-bombing dragon. Where else could you witness a confrontation such as this, we ask?! No, seriously, we'd like to know.  --- Panelists Shane Koski ( Retro Hangover ) Dave Jackson ( Tales from the Backlog ) Josh Covel ( Still Loading )

We got a special one this week, folks! Our friends over at Mega Cat Studios (go listen to episode 108 where we interview Andy from MCS!) were gracious (foolhardy?) enough to send us a pre-release demo of their latest effort in collaboration with CollectorVision Games: Jester for the NES and SNES! Jester is a game inspired by the long-lost 'Le fou du Roi' (King's JESTER), which was available exclus...

These games came to win Kog '96 and chew bubble gum, and brother... They're all outta gum. The second installment of the Street Fighter Alpha series goes mano a mano with the King himself Duke Nukem! --- Panelists Chris Coplien ( Retro Hangover ) "Nintendhost" Tyger ( Retro Hangover ) Goobz ( Secret Levels )