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Scott Johnson and Brian Dunaway talk about retro video games!
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Scott Johnson and Brian Dunaway talk about retro video games!
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    PLAY RETRO 118: Dig Dug Dig

    PLAY RETRO 118: Dig Dug Dig

    This arcade classic from 1982 by Namco started the Digger genre proper and we haven't dug ourselves out yet. Players control the titular character, Dig Dug, as he tunnels through underground levels filled with enemies. The objective is to eliminate all the monsters by either inflating them until they burst or by crushing them with rocks. Players use Dig Dug's trusty pump to inflate enemies until they explode, and they can strategically dig through the dirt to create paths and trap enemies.
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    PLAY RETRO 117: RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2

    PLAY RETRO 117: RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2

    From the mind of Chris Sawyer, Comes the beloved Retro PC Game classic. Step up and take the reins of your very own amusement park. Build, design, and manage the greatest attraction in "RollerCoaster Tycoon" – where the business of fun never ends! Prepare to unleash your creativity and business savvy in this addictively entertaining simulation. The park gates are open – are you ready to become the ultimate RollerCoaster Tycoon?
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    PLAY RETRO 116: Wolverine!

    PLAY RETRO 116: Wolverine!

    From Wolverine on the NES in 1991 to X2:Wolverine's Revenge on the PS2 in 2003, all of these titles share one thing in common. Their titular character and the inability of the developers to fully capture the essense of what makes a good Wolverine game. Most suffer from obscure plots where you scarcly encounter other mutants to poor game controls of a character that is poetry in meat slicing motion. The closest we get to having fun can be found on the GBC as city based platformer typical of the handheld and the "Almost" gets it X2: Wolverine's Revenge stealth game on the PS2, starring voice actors Mark Hammil and Patrick Stewart chewing up the scenery.
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    PLAY RETRO 115: Beneath a Steel Sky

    PLAY RETRO 115: Beneath a Steel Sky

    "Beneath A Steel Sky" is a point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future, developed by Revolution Software and released in 1994. The game unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world, specifically within the confines of a towering city known as Union City, ruled by a dictatorial regime and an all-seeing AI.
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    PLAY RETRO 114: Asteroids

    PLAY RETRO 114: Asteroids

    Atari's bestselling game of all time!! Step into the void of deep space with "Asteroids," the pulse-pounding arcade sensation of 1979, brought to you by Atari! Prepare to navigate a lone spaceship through an endless asteroid field, where danger lurks in every fragment and survival is the ultimate challenge. With state-of-the-art vector graphics that plunge you into the vastness of outer space, and thrilling gameplay that tests your reflexes and strategy, "Asteroids" delivers non-stop action and excitement. Dodge, weave, and fire your way to victory, blasting asteroids and elusive UFOs into oblivion. Can you secure your place among the stars and etch your name on the high score table? Join the adventure and become a legend in "Asteroids" – the adventure that's out of this world!
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    PLAY RETRO 113: System Shock

    PLAY RETRO 113: System Shock

    Developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Origin Systems for the MS-DOS, Mac OS, and PC-98. In it, the player controls a hacker who is caught attempting to steal files from the TriOptimum Corporation and is taken to Citadel Station, and cooperates with Edward Diego, an executive from the aforementioned company, to remove the station's AI, SHODAN's ethical constraints in exchange for a military-grade neural implant. For which the hacker is placed into a six month coma. The game starts as the hacker awakens from his slumber to discover that SHODAN has commandeered the ship.
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    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
93 Ratings

93 Ratings

Magoteaux ,

Absolute Gem

I've listened to every episode since episode one to date.

Fruitful Listener ,

On the right track, stay retro!

I love the format and the discussion. I do think it can get a bit off topic, so you guys PLEASE don’t be afraid to make multiple episode/ parts of franchises if that means we get richer breakdowns. The episode length is perfect for details, so don’t stress to rush a week of 10 plus years if it means we get to explore the bits of highs and lows of a Franchise and learn more about them! Also it does feel like during some bits you guys really drop it on the prep work. You don’t have to be experts but at least make a clear attempt at getting it right. Honest mistakes are fine they happen but here it feels like Scot just ran with the wrong information and waits on chat to correct him if he gets to it. It looks bad on the prep work.

YTcansmd ,

Love the show

Recently just came across this podcast looking for some good retro talk and I’ve found a new fave. The structure of the show keeps me listening, Scott and Brian’s banter reminds me of listening to my uncles talk about these games back in the 90s. I’m sure it’s been said plenty of times before but Scott reminds me of a non eccentric Jeff goldblum. Oh also, with how much they talk about Diablo I’m surprised there hasn’t been a Diablo episode, but I’m still working through the back log

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