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Interactive FictionDinosaur Dilemma (Nintendo Adventure) - THE LOST TAPESChaos Re/Coil will be back recording again in June! Until then, enjoy another episode of THE LOST TAPES...Interactive Fiction is going down the pipes! In this episode from 2017, Kyle and Allen find themselves facing a dinosaur dilemma with very bad impressions of Charles Martinet, and this book starts to stretch the plumber bits a little too thin.Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117S...2025-05-221h 20Interactive FictionChaos Re/Coil Ep 1 - The Mystery of the Empty Train!Welcome to the world of Izan! Chaos Re/Coil is a TTRPG campaign I've been working on for years now-- and I'm so excited to finally share it with you! Join us as we delve into the mysteries of Willowroot Island, the Hidden Kingdom of Cryptara Swamp, and the epic science-fantasy adventure that six strangers (played by six friends) are about to embark upon!Starring:★ Jason Aitkenhead as: Manko the Explorer★ Alex Allen as: Leon Kowalski, P.I.★ Drew Allen as: Batta the Wolf★ David Hall as: Shonan the Sharbari...2025-05-081h 42Interactive FictionRiddle of the Fireplace - THE LOST TAPESOn today's voyage: Another episode from The Lost Tapes! This one features Alex and Drew Allen of Narrative Imperative Films! An adventure in an old spooky house awaits-- but are we solving a mystery, or are we just annoying teens invading the home of an infirm old woman? ---Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@W...2024-10-2239 minInteractive FictionThe Missing Butt Crystal Caper - THE LOST TAPESOn today's voyage, we have the very first lost tape-- a caper involving butt crystals, uncomfortable stereotypes from a 1970s children's book, and a Saddam Hussein lookalike kills Kyle!Where will the choices lead? Honestly, about half of them lead to just giving up and letting the authorities handle it, weirdly.------------Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.c...2024-10-2245 min
Welcome to 199XRiddle of the Fireplace (Interactive Fiction)On today's voyage: Another episode from The Lost Tapes! This one features Alex and Drew Allen of Narrative Imperative Films! An adventure in an old spooky house awaits-- but are we solving a mystery, or are we just annoying teens invading the home of an infirm old woman? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf2024-10-2239 min
Welcome to 199XThe Mising Butt Crystal Caper (Interactive Fiction)Today's Voyage -- Interactive Fiction! Specifically, the very first lost tape-- a caper involving butt crystals, uncomfortable stereotypes from a 1970s children's book, and a Saddam Hussein lookalike kills Kyle!Where will the choices lead? Honestly, about half of them lead to just giving up and letting the authorities handle it, weirdly.------------Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf2024-10-1645 min
Welcome to 199XSecrets of the Lost Island feat. Drew AllenA dark, stormy night brings Drew Allen and his uncle to the shores of Lost Island, except not the one with the attractive people and the smoke monster. This one does have a lot of talking animals, though.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfCheck out the new Taylor Machine album, "After Dinner Conversation": https://open.spotify.com/album/4gR1yEWWEb84n8nw7OL82U?si=Lsk9jAyAT5u6kDtxAa3U4gWatch Narrative Imperative: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarrativeImperative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@na...2024-10-151h 18
Welcome to 199XMetal City Mayhem feat. Jeff PenningtonARCHIVE EPISODESpin dash into the new Sonic themed episode with our good friend Jeff Pennington of M-Class podcast, Bros B4 Prose, and Rider Club Radio! Robotnik is at it again, and man for a book about a fast guy, this book sure is LONG.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfListen to Jeff's new podcast, Bros B4 Prose:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bros-b4-prose/id1636366558All his podcasts: https://jeffpennington.art/podcasts/Twitter: @_JeffPenningtonJoin his Patreon: https...2024-10-151h 52
Welcome to 199XRobot Commando feat. Kevin ColeARCHIVE EPISODE ----We are back with a MEGA sized, Robot Blasting, Dinosaur Wrangling, Action Packed episode guest starring Kevin Cole of Super.Try Studios, Goosebuds, and Pretend Friends!Join our discord at https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfKevin's WorkSuper.Try Games: https://supertry.itch.io/Space Kings TTRPG: https://supertry.itch.io/spacekingsPretend Friends Podcast: https://pretendfriends.libsyn.com/Goosebuds Podcast: https://goosebuds.libsyn.com/X: @RealKevinColeSongs and SFX Featured in this episode2024-10-152h 12
Welcome to 199XEncyclopedia Brown Fat-Shames a KidMurder! Potatoes! The Liberty Bell! Are you ready to solve a MYSTERY? Or four? On this episode the boys read Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (1991) and Solv-a-Crime (1972). Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG----------------"Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Comfortable Mystery 4" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2024-10-1550 min
Welcome to 199XGolden Sword of Dragonwalk by R.L. StineARCHIVE EPISODE ----The Golden Sword of Dragonwalk, a weapon that gives it's user the power to... uhh... use it. At least according to Merle the Wizard. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG2024-10-151h 07
Welcome to 199XWhat IF - Favorite Animal MorphsARCHIVE EPISODE----If you had to be stuck as an animal, which one would it be? And if the world was suddenly invaded by body snatching Yeerks, how would you be able to tell your friends apart from your enemies? Do bears eat nuts? Pretty sure. These questions and more answered in this Animorphs themed episode of What IF!Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG2024-10-1516 min
Welcome to 199XAnimorphs Alternamorphs - The First JourneyARCHIVE EPISODE----What happens when YOU get put right in the action in an Animorphs book? Turns out, it's a lot of getting left behind by the cool kids.Today's Guest: Samantha Wade-JenkinsJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG2024-10-151h 31
Welcome to 199XWhat IF - The Crystal DilemmaARCHIVE EPISODE----Is one life worth free energy for all? Would you shop at a dystopian HotTopic? How much of a song can we sing without our copyright lawyer showing up? These questions and more answered in today's What IF bonus episode.2024-10-1513 min
Welcome to 199XThe Crystal Trap (Nintendo Adventure Books)ARCHIVE EPISODE----This time on Interactive Fiction-- it's a Zelda adventure! No, literally, Link gets frozen and Zelda goes on the adventure. But will we be able to survive Ganon's evil traps?Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG2024-10-151h 27
Welcome to 199XWhat IF - The Athenaeum Part 1ARCHIVE EPISODE----The first episode of What IF! On this show, we read the first passage of an interactive story YOU can contribute to, and answer the question: "how would you get rid of a million dollars?"Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2024-10-1524 min
Welcome to 199XPillars of Pentagarn feat. Jeff PenningtonARCHIVE EPISODE----There's STILL always a castle and some skeleton guy. Jeff Pennington, artist and podcaster extraordinaire joins us for another Dungeons and Dragons themed adventure.note: audio gremlins got in my voice track this episode. Check out everything Jeff at http://jeffpennington.artJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2024-10-151h 51
Welcome to 199XLeaping Lizards (Nintendo Adventure Books)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Luigi tries out in the zany Olympics of the mushroom kingdom, and Mario acts like a jerk.Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2024-10-151h 42
Welcome to 199XShadow Castle feat. Kevin Cole (Interactive Fiction)ARCHIVE EPISODE----There's always some dark castle with some evil skeleton man. Kevin Cole, game developer, game master, creator of Space Kings, and podcaster joins us for some Dungeons and Dragons interactive fun.Check out Kevin's games at https://supertry.itch.io/ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2024-10-151h 29
Welcome to 199XInstant Millionaire by R.L. Stine (Interactive Fiction)ARCHIVE EPISODE----How do you get rid of a million dollars in one day? Very carefully. Join us for R.L. Stine's interactive adventures before Goosebumps.Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2024-10-151h 20
Welcome to 199XMega Man X (SNES)ARCHIVE EPISODE----We're back. Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn2024-10-151h 32Welcome to 199XElroy Hits the Pavement (DOS)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk.Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!2024-10-1548 minWelcome to 199XSidequests - Boss vs. Boss: Giygas vs. LavosARCHIVE EPISODE----Today on Sidequests we take on a battle of the ages between Giygas of Earthbound and Lavos of Chrono Trigger? Who will walk or crawl or creepily wiggle away a winner?Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn2024-10-1529 minWelcome to 199XRoad Rash 64 (N64)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Grab a blunt weapon and get ready for VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER as we revisit 1999's Edgiest Game Nominee, Road Rash 64! Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn2024-10-1558 minWelcome to 199XSidequests - Nintendo Direct: Sept 23, 2021ARCHIVE EPISODE----This week on Retro Reset: we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, including new Kirby, Metroid Dread, and more! That, and we get off topic a buuuunch2024-10-1539 minWelcome to 199XTurtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist - VERSUS!It's time for VERSUS! On this episode, we break down the two amazing Ninja Turtles beat 'em ups from 1992, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist? Which one will be the victor in this head to head battle? Spoilers, it's not the arcade version!Follow us on social media!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_resetInstagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpodFacebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod2024-10-1552 minWelcome to 199XSidequests - Retro Game ResurrectionsARCHIVE EPISODE----Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and many more gaming platforms have released many gems in their lifetime that have left us wanting more. Still many of our beloved franchises remain dead. however, what if they could be resurrected?In this episode Kyle and Allen discuss video game IPs that they wish they could bring back and how they would polish them up to todays standards.2024-10-1542 minWelcome to 199XSidequests - Home Alone Isn't an Xmas Series AnymoreARCHIVE EPISODE----In a late Christmas episode, we discuss whether Home Alone can still be considered a Christmas series, and our favorite non-holiday holiday movies!2024-10-1538 minWelcome to 199XSuper Mario 64 (N64)ARCHIVE EPISODE----We're finally back! To start with a WAHOO we're playing Super Mario 64. Come back in time to 1996, where Adam Sandler is king and OJ was for breakfast every morning.Next month's game is Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist!2024-10-151h 25Welcome to 199XSidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video GamesARCHIVE EPISODE-----This week on Sidequests, we discuss our most frustrating moments in video games, including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool, and the infamous giraffe section in The Lion King for Sega Genesis.2024-10-1520 minWelcome to 199XGunstar Heroes (GEN)ARCHIVE EPISODE-----Travel to planet Gunstar-9 with us on this week's deep dive into Gunstar Heroes for SEGA Genesis! This game has everything-- explosions, action, guns, stars, military bosses who used to be Hitler, and more! Other topics discussed: - Top rentals of 1993 - Job interview frustration - The bit wars and the Atari Jaguar - Allen's PS4 turning into a useless brickResearch Links: - IGN Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/03/06/maegawa-talks-gunstar...2024-10-151h 17Welcome to 199XSidequests - Favorite 90s Game DevelopersARCHIVE EPISODE----On this week's bonus episode, we talk our favorite 90s game developers! It's a showdown between the likes of Konami, Capcom, Squaresoft, Sonic Team, and more! 2024-10-1518 minWelcome to 199XThe Legend of Zelda (NES)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Retro Reset dips its toes into 198X for the first time with the incomparable "The Legend of Zelda" for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Or the Famicom Disk System, really. Dive in with us into one of the first open-world exploration games, created by a dream team of Nintendo devs as the launch title for an all-new console. Also, we totally meant to release this on the anniversary of Zelda in the US! That was ON PURPOSE Other topics discussed include: - The first DLC c...2024-10-151h 19Welcome to 199XSidequests - Our Best and Worst School MemoriesARCHIVE EPISODE----On Sidquests this week, we talk our best and worst school memories, so things get a little heavy! Luckily we have a soundboard to break the tension. Relatable 90s bullying stories abound!2024-10-1539 minWelcome to 199XChrono Trigger - Part 2 (SNES, DS)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Our second week of Chrono Trigger! This time we review the game and take you through our experiences playing without a guide, as well as our listener submissions and contest winners! Come with us on our journey through one of the best RPGs of all time.2024-10-151h 46Welcome to 199XChrono Trigger (SNES, DS)ARCHIVE EPISODE----This week on Retro Reset, we're finally BACK with part 1 of our DOUBLE SIZE Chrono Trigger extravaganza! We're hopping in the epoch and going all the way back to 1995 to explore the development and history of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and one of the greatest games ever made. Turn on your SNES and get ready to RESET.Other topics discussed:- POGS and Beanie Babies- How Waterworld made so much money and still technically flopped- Chrono Cross and...2024-10-151h 28Welcome to 199XSidequests - Fan Mail EpisodeARCHIVE EPISODE----This week on sidequests, we have FANMAIL! We'll be answering all your burning questions, such as what games we'd erase from our memories to play again, why Chrono Trigger did better than Dragon Quest in America, our best memories of watching family members play games, and more!2024-10-151h 08Welcome to 199XLego Island (PC)ARCHIVE EPISODE----Get ready to travel to LEGO Island on this week's episode of Retro Reset! The wacky worlds of racing and jet skiing and flying and driving and having fun await, as well as some great memories of early 90s computing.Other topics discussed include: 1. Windows 98 2. Chip's Challenge, Hover, and Doom 3. Our favorite LEGO sets 4. Some brief E3 2019 reactions2024-10-151h 49Welcome to 199XSidequests - Super Mario Bros Super Show (Archive)ARCHIVE OF AN ARCHIVE EPISODE LMAO----Hey Paisanos! Check out this archival episode we recorded as a patron exclusive for a previous podcast. We reviewed the first episode of the Super Mario Bros Super Show, starring Capt. Lou Albano! It's a weird one. Also, we used to swear a lot more-- but we bleeped it for our lovely Retro Reset listeners. Enjoy this blast from our past!2024-10-1553 minWelcome to 199XSuper Mario World (SNES)ARCHIVED----This ain't the mushroom kingdom anymore! We're headed to Dinosaur Land with a deep dive into Super Mario World! Other topics discussed and events this episode:- The terribad Super Mario World cartoon - Borderlands 3 - Gordan Ramsay visits and says the F word - IGN's inability to loveEpisode Links and Research: Official guidebook developer interview, translated from Japanese: http://shmuplations.com/supermarioworld/Nintendo Life History article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/08/mario_history_super_mario_world_-_1991...2024-10-151h 53Welcome to 199XSidequests - Our Top 3 Summer GamesARCHIVED EPISODE----Get ready to put on your shades and jump in the pool, and then maybe sneak back home to play SEGA! This week on sidequests, we rank our top 3 favorite games to play in the summertime.2024-10-1530 minWelcome to 199XFatal Labyrinth (Genesis)ARCHIVED EPISODE----This week we're headed deep into Castle Dragonia with Fatal Labyrinth for the SEGA Genesis! No two playthroughs are alike, except of course for the death at the end. We also discuss: - Too many chicken restaurants in our hometown - Progress in Chrono Trigger - The closure of Party City and the helium shortage - The eventual death of our sun - Andromeda starring Kevin Sorbo, and his weird Christian moviesCheck out some possible footage of...2024-10-151h 50Welcome to 199XSidequests - Interview with RainbowdragoneyesARCHIVED EPISODE----On this week's episode of sidequests, we welcomed award-winning composer and musician Rainbowdragoneyes, creator of the incredible soundtrack to The Messenger by Sabotage games. We discussed some of the challenges and triumphs in making chiptune music spanning two console generations, as well as his music creation process.2024-10-1521 minWelcome to 199XThe Messenger (feat. Rainbowdragoneyes)ARCHIVED EPISODE----The boys take on the indie game phenomenon, The Messenger, including an interview with award-winning composer Eric "Rainbowdragoneyes" Brown.You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on Bandcamp or iTunes.2024-10-151h 38Welcome to 199XSidequests - Our Earliest Gaming MemoriesARCHIVED EPISODE----The guys discuss their earliest gaming memories, get confused about Sonic special stages, and reminisce about old Windows 95 software and screensavers.2024-10-1524 minWelcome to 199XFinal Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)ARCHIVED EPISODE----On this episode of Retro Reset, the guys review the black sheep of the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the SNES, and whether it achieved its goal of being "the first RPG designed for the entry level player."Mystic Quest German Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf20eLHLN3gCheck us out on social media! facebook.com/retroresetpod instagram.com/retroresetpod twitter.com/retroresetpod2024-10-151h 22Welcome to 199XSidequests - How to avoid retro gaming scamsARCHIVE EPISODE----On the first episode of Sidequests, our bonus podcasts, we discuss tips on how to avoid getting scammed when you're collecting retro games. 2024-10-1522 minWelcome to 199XLink's Awakening (GBC)ARCHIVED EPISODE ----In the very first episode of Retro Reset, we're taking on Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color! Will Nintendo's famous Wind Fish awaken, or will we get swallowed by the nightmare without a player's guide?2024-10-151h 51
Retro ResetMega Man X (SNES)We're back with a classic and a new format! Join us for MEGA MAN X!Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnFollow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpodOur Etsy Store:http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming2023-08-261h 31Interactive FictionSecrets of the Lost Island - THE LOST TAPESThis week on The Lost Tapes:A dark, stormy night brings Drew Allen and his uncle to the shores of Lost Island, except not the one with the attractive people and the smoke monster. This one does have a lot of talking animals, though.---Check out the new Taylor Machine album, "After Dinner Conversation": https://open.spotify.com/album/4gR1yEWWEb84n8nw7OL82U?si=Lsk9jAyAT5u6kDtxAa3U4gWatch Narrative Imperative: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarrativeImperative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@na...2023-03-131h 18Interactive FictionMetal City Mayhem feat. Jeff Pennington - THE LOST TAPESInteractive Fiction: The Lost Tapes starts today! Over the next few weeks, expect a wealth of secret episodes from an alternate timeline. On today's lost tape:Spin dash into the new Sonic themed episode with our good friend Jeff Pennington of M-Class podcast, Bros B4 Prose, and Rider Club Radio! Robotnik is at it again, and man for a book about a fast guy, this book sure is LONG.Listen to Jeff's new podcast, Bros B4 Prose:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bros-b4-prose/id1636366558All his podcasts: https...2023-03-081h 52Interactive FictionRobot Commando feat. Kevin ColeWe are back with a MEGA sized, Robot Blasting, Dinosaur Wrangling, Action Packed episode guest starring Kevin Cole of Super.Try Studios, Goosebuds, and Pretend Friends!---Kevin's WorkSuper.Try Games: https://supertry.itch.io/Space Kings TTRPG: https://supertry.itch.io/spacekingsPretend Friends Podcast: https://pretendfriends.libsyn.com/Goosebuds Podcast: https://goosebuds.libsyn.com/Twitter: @RealKevinCole---Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.g...2023-01-292h 11Interactive FictionEncyclopedia Brown Fat-Shames a KidMurder! Potatoes! The Liberty Bell! Are you ready to solve a MYSTERY? Or four? On this episode the boys read Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (1991) and Solv-a-Crime (1972). Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199X---"Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...2022-09-2549 minRetro ResetElroy Hits the Pavement (DOS)Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk.Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!2022-09-1247 minInteractive FictionThe Golden Sword of Dragonwalk by R.L. StineThe Golden Sword of Dragonwalk, a weapon that gives it's user the power to... uhh... use it. At least according to Merle the Wizard. Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199X2022-05-161h 06Retro ResetSidequests - Boss vs. Boss: Giygas vs. LavosToday on Sidequests we take on a battle of the ages between Giygas of Earthbound and Lavos of Chrono Trigger? Who will walk or crawl or creepily wiggle away a winner?Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnFollow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpodOur Etsy Store:http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming2022-04-2828 minInteractive FictionWhat IF - Favorite Animal MorphsIf you had to be stuck as an animal, which one would it be? And if the world was suddenly invaded by body snatching Yeerks, how would you be able to tell your friends apart from your enemies? Do bears eat nuts? Pretty sure. These questions and more answered in this Animorphs themed episode of What IF!Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.y...2022-04-2515 min
Interactive FictionAnimorphs - Alternamorphs The First JourneyWhat happens when YOU get put right in the action in an Animorphs book? Turns out, it's a lot of getting left behind by the cool kids.Today's Guest: Samantha Wade of Allied Information DesignFollow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199X2022-04-111h 30
Interactive FictionWhat IF - The Crystal DilemmaIs one life worth free energy for all? Would you shop at a dystopian HotTopic? How much of a song can we sing without our copyright lawyer showing up? These questions and more answered in today's What IF bonus episode.2022-03-2812 min
Interactive FictionThe Crystal Trap (Nintendo Adventure Books)This time on Interactive Fiction-- it's a Zelda adventure! No, literally, Link gets frozen and Zelda goes on the adventure. But will we be able to survive Ganon's evil traps?Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199X2022-03-211h 26
Interactive FictionWhat IF - The Athenaeum Pt 1The first episode of What IF! On this show, we read the first passage of an interactive story YOU can contribute to, and answer the question: "how would you get rid of a million dollars?"Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199XSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for m...2022-02-0423 min
Interactive FictionPillars of Pentagarn (Dungeons and Dragons) feat. Jeff PenningtonThere's STILL always a castle and some skeleton guy. Jeff Pennington, artist and podcaster extraordinaire joins us for another Dungeons and Dragons themed adventure.note: audio gremlins got in my voice track this episode. Check out everything Jeff at http://jeffpennington.artFollow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199XSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land a...2022-02-041h 50
Interactive FictionLeaping Lizards (Nintendo Adventure Books)Luigi tries out in the zany Olympics of the mushroom kingdom, and Mario acts like a jerk.Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199XSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2022-02-041h 42
Interactive FictionShadow Castle (Dungeons and Dragons) feat. Kevin ColeThere's always some dark castle with some evil skeleton man. Kevin Cole, game developer, game master, creator of Space Kings, and podcaster joins us for some Dungeons and Dragons interactive fun.Check out Kevin's games at https://supertry.itch.io/ Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199XSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by K...2022-02-041h 29
Interactive FictionInstant Millionaire by R.L. StineHow do you get rid of a million dollars in one day? Very carefully. Join us for R.L. Stine's interactive adventures before Goosebumps.Follow us on Social Media:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/welcometo199x.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCfLet's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/sweetvictory117Stream VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@Welcometo199XSongs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.2022-02-041h 20
Retro ResetRoad Rash 64 (N64)Grab a blunt weapon and get ready for VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER as we revisit 1999's Edgiest Game Nominee, Road Rash 64! Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnFollow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpodOur Etsy Store:http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming2021-12-0758 min
Retro ResetSidequests - Nintendo Direct Sept. 23This week on Retro Reset: we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, including new Kirby, Metroid Dread, and more! That, and we get off topic a buuuunchFollow us on social media!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_resetInstagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpodFacebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod2021-09-2838 min
Retro ResetTurtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist - VERSUS!It's time for VERSUS! On this episode, we break down the two amazing Ninja Turtles beat 'em ups from 1992, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist? Which one will be the victor in this head to head battle? Spoilers, it's not the arcade version!Follow us on social media!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_resetInstagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpodFacebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod2021-09-2051 minRetro ResetSidequests - Retro Game ResurrectionsSuper Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and many more gaming platforms have released many gems in their lifetime that have left us wanting more. Still many of our beloved franchises remain dead. however, what if they could be resurrected?In this episode Kyle and Allen discuss video game IPs that they wish they could bring back and how they would polish them up to todays standards.2021-04-2641 minRetro ResetSidequests - Home Alone Isn't an Xmas Series AnymoreIn a late Christmas episode, we discuss whether Home Alone can still be considered a Christmas series, and our favorite non-holiday holiday movies!2021-01-0738 min
Retro ResetSuper Mario 64We're finally back! To start with a WAHOO we're playing Super Mario 64. Come back in time to 1996, where Adam Sandler is king and OJ was for breakfast every morning.Next month's game is Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist!2020-12-071h 24
Retro ResetRetro Reset Season 2 PreviewWe're back! 2020 sucks but you can always travel to 199X with Retro Reset. Get up to date on what's coming next! The next game is Super Mario 64. Make sure to play along and send your thoughts to retroresetpod@gmail.com. 2020-10-0714 min
Retro ResetSidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video GamesThis week on Sidequests, we discuss our most frustrating moments in video games, including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool, and the infamous giraffe section in The Lion King for Sega Genesis.2019-09-1319 min
Retro ResetGunstar Heroes (Genesis)Travel to planet Gunstar-9 with us on this week's deep dive into Gunstar Heroes for SEGA Genesis! This game has everything-- explosions, action, guns, stars, military bosses who used to be Hitler, and more! Other topics discussed: - Top rentals of 1993 - Job interview frustration - The bit wars and the Atari Jaguar - Allen's PS4 turning into a useless brick Research Links: - IGN Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/03/06/maegawa-talks-gunstar - Treasure Developer Interview: http://shmuplations.com/treasureroundup/ - 1up archived article: ht...2019-09-061h 17
Retro ResetSidequests - Favorite 90s Game DevelopersOn this week's bonus episode, we talk our favorite 90s game developers! It's a showdown between the likes of Konami, Capcom, Squaresoft, Sonic Team, and more! 2019-08-2817 min
Retro Reset9 - The Legend of Zelda (NES)Retro Reset dips its toes into 198X for the first time with the incomparable "The Legend of Zelda" for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Or the Famicom Disk System, really. Dive in with us into one of the first open-world exploration games, created by a dream team of Nintendo devs as the launch title for an all-new console. Also, we totally meant to release this on the anniversary of Zelda in the US! That was ON PURPOSE Other topics discussed include: - The first DLC campaign - Zelda's "underground railroad" - Technical i...2019-08-231h 18
Retro ResetSidequests - Our Best and Worst School MemoriesOn Sidquests this week, we talk our best and worst school memories, so things get a little heavy! Luckily we have a soundboard to break the tension. Relatable 90s bullying stories abound!2019-08-0739 min
Retro ResetChrono Trigger Part 2 (SNES, DS)Our second week of Chrono Trigger! This time we review the game and take you through our experiences playing without a guide, as well as our listener submissions and contest winners! Come with us on our journey through one of the best RPGs of all time. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com. 2019-07-231h 45
Retro Reset7 - Chrono Trigger (SNES, DS)This week on Retro Reset, we're finally BACK with part 1 of our DOUBLE SIZE Chrono Trigger extravaganza! We're hopping in the epoch and going all the way back to 1995 to explore the development and history of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and one of the greatest games ever made. Turn on your SNES and get ready to RESET. Other topics discussed: - POGS and Beanie Babies - How Waterworld made so much money and still technically flopped - Chrono Cross and the change from cartridges to discs 2019-07-171h 27
Retro ResetSidequests - Fan Mail EpisodeThis week on sidequests, we have FANMAIL! We'll be answering all your burning questions, such as what games we'd erase from our memories to play again, why Chrono Trigger did better than Dragon Quest in America, our best memories of watching family members play games, and more! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.2019-07-031h 07
Retro ResetSidequests - Interview with Floris of Project IslandThis week on Sidequests, we interview Floris of Project Island, a new fan project aimed at reviving the spirit of Lego Island in a true sequel made entirely by fans. If you're interested in checking out more, helping the project, or downloading newly discovered high-quality versions of some of Lego Island's best songs, go to http://projectisland.org.2019-06-2514 min
Retro Reset6 - Lego Island (PC)Get ready to travel to LEGO Island on this week's episode of Retro Reset! The wacky worlds of racing and jet skiing and flying and driving and having fun await, as well as some great memories of early 90s computing. Other topics discussed include: 1. Windows 98 2. Chip's Challenge, Hover, and Doom 3. Our favorite LEGO sets 4. Some brief E3 2019 reactions Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.2019-06-181h 48
Retro ResetSidequests - Super Mario Bros Super Show (Archive)Hey Paisanos! Check out this archival episode we recorded as a patron exclusive for a previous podcast. We reviewed the first episode of the Super Mario Bros Super Show, starring Capt. Lou Albano! It's a weird one. Also, we used to swear a lot more-- but we bleeped it for our lovely Retro Reset listeners. Enjoy this blast from our past! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.2019-06-1152 min
Retro ResetSuper Mario World (SNES)This ain't the mushroom kingdom anymore! We're headed to Dinosaur Land with a deep dive into Super Mario World! Other topics discussed and events this episode: - The terribad Super Mario World cartoon - Borderlands 3 - Gordan Ramsay visits and says the F word - IGN's inability to love Episode Links and Research: Official guidebook developer interview, translated from Japanese: http://shmuplations.com/supermarioworld/ Nintendo Life History article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/08/mario_history_super_mario_world_-_1991 Did you know gaming: https://www.youtube.co...2019-06-041h 52
Retro ResetSidequests - Our Top 3 Summer GamesGet ready to put on your shades and jump in the pool, and then maybe sneak back home to play SEGA! This week on sidequests, we rank our top 3 favorite games to play in the summertime.2019-05-2829 min
Retro ResetFatal Labyrinth (Genesis)This week we're headed deep into Castle Dragonia with Fatal Labyrinth for the SEGA Genesis! No two playthroughs are alike, except of course for the death at the end. We also discuss: - Too many chicken restaurants in our hometown - Progress in Chrono Trigger - The closure of Party City and the helium shortage - The eventual death of our sun - Andromeda starring Kevin Sorbo, and his weird Christian movies Check out some possible footage of Fatal Labyrinth's Meganet release and let us know if you have any info...2019-05-201h 49
Retro ResetSidequests - Interview with RainbowdragoneyesOn this week's episode of sidequests, we welcomed award-winning composer and musician Rainbowdragoneyes, creator of the incredible soundtrack to The Messenger by Sabotage games. We discussed some of the challenges and triumphs in making chiptune music spanning two console generations, as well as his music creation process. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on Bandcamp or iTunes. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com. 2019-05-1321 min
Retro ResetThe Messenger (feat. Rainbowdragoneyes)The boys take on the indie game phenomenon, The Messenger, including an interview with award-winning composer Eric "Rainbowdragoneyes" Brown. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on Bandcamp or iTunes. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.2019-05-071h 37
Retro ResetSidequests - Our Earliest Gaming MemoriesThe guys discuss their earliest gaming memories, get confused about Sonic special stages, and reminisce about old Windows 95 software and screensavers.2019-04-2924 min
Retro ResetFinal Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)On this episode of Retro Reset, the guys review the black sheep of the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the SNES, and whether it achieved its goal of being "the first RPG designed for the entry level player." Mystic Quest German Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf20eLHLN3g Check us out on social media! facebook.com/retroresetpod instagram.com/retroresetpod twitter.com/retroresetpod2019-04-221h 22
Retro ResetSidequests: How to avoid retro gaming scamsOn the first episode of Sidequests, our bonus podcasts, we discuss tips on how to avoid getting scammed when you're collecting retro games. Resources mentioned in show: http://snescentral.com2019-04-1521 min
Retro ResetLink's Awakening (GBC)In the very first episode of Retro Reset, we're taking on Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color! Will Nintendo's famous Wind Fish awaken, or will we get swallowed by the nightmare without a player's guide?2019-04-081h 50
Saturday Morning ShowdownNintendo Switch, Zelda Breath of the Wild - The Weekend RentalWith the release of the Nintendo Switch, Allen and Kyle discuss their hopes and dreams for the new console as lifelong Nintendo fans. Also, they geek out over the new trailers for the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Breath of the Wild Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JtSXXY_WY Nintendo Switch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c6MWsEE884 Check us out on Social Media: @HungryDinozord @Sweetvictory117 youtube.com/sweetvictory117 Shoot us...2016-10-271h 18Saturday Morning ShowdownSaturday Morning Showdown Episode 5 - The Legend of Zelda S01E01This week, Allen and Kyle discover the hidden sexual metaphors in the 1989 Legend of Zelda cartoon! Also, there's a lot of dick jokes in this one, naturally. Check out our new sister podcast, BEWARE and WARNING: A Choose Your Own Adventure Podcast! It's a super fun game where we read a Choose Your Own Adventure book, and try our best to survive. Click over to www.bewareandwarning.com to get the first episode! Subscribe on iTunes! iTunes: http://iTunes.SatAMshowdown.com Download and subscribe on Castbox for iOS and Android! ...2016-10-1855 minSaturday Morning ShowdownSaturday Morning Showdown Episode 4 - Gargoyles S01E08On a very special episode of Saturday Morning Showdown, Allen shoots Kyle to prove a point about gun violence-- no wait, that's what the Gargoyles do in "Deadly Force," a controversial episode of Gargoyles history that takes on the touchy topic of guns, accidental shootings, and even weapons trafficking. Yeah, shit gets REAL. If you'd like more from the hosts of your new favorite animation podcast, check us out on social media: Twitter: @hungrydinozord @sweetvictory117 Youtube: Archives of the Podcast and our SUPER SECRET SHOW?!: http://youtube.c...2016-09-2949 minSaturday Morning ShowdownPokemon GO, Trading Cards, Games Etc Discussion - The Weekend RentalWelcome to the podcast after the podcast-- the Weekend Rental! This week we're talking about Pokemon! Pokemon Go, Pokemon Cartoons, Pokemon Games, Pokemon Bedsheets-- we even open some Pokemon Cards! (Okay we didn't talk about bedsheets) If you're playing Niantic's smash hit Pokemon Go, tell us your Team (Valor, Mystic, Instinct) in a review! We'd love to hear from you! Have a something to say about the next cartoon we're watching, or you just want to talk to us? Shoot us an email at satAMshowdown@gmail.com. Follow us on them thar social...2016-08-1546 minSaturday Morning ShowdownSaturday Morning Showdown Episode 3 - Pokemon S01E40This week we check out Episode 40 of the Indigo League season of Pokemon, "The Battling Eevee Brothers," and everyone learns a lesson about stealing animals while eating a bunch of food, how to pull off stirrup tights in social situations, what the word "abandon" means, and the power of friendship. Also kind of weird that we picked this episode right before the Eeveelution technique in Pokemon Go was revealed to work by naming the Pokemon after characters in this episode, right? Not on purpose. Niantic was prolly spying on us. If you'd like more from the h...2016-08-0854 minSaturday Morning ShowdownSaturday Morning Showdown Episode 2 - Swat Kats S01E01This week in an extra long episode, the Kyle and Allen take on the most radical squadron ever as we watch Swat Kats, season 1, episode 1. Strap in to your jet of choice and get ready for another awesome episode of Saturday Morning Showdown! The music used in this interstitials this episode came from CursedLemon. Big ups to him for providing the awesome Swat Kats remix! Check him out on Youtube at http://youtube.com/cursedlemon. I recommend his remix of the US soundtrack to DBZ. If you'd like more from the hosts of your new f...2016-04-111h 37Saturday Morning ShowdownBONUS - The Weekend Rental - Captain Planet and the Planeteers (NES)What's this? A bonus episode already? Yes, folks, this is the Weekend Rental-- a bonus feature of Saturday Morning Showdown where we talk about video games. On this episode, the boys take on Captain Planet and the Planeteers for the NES, a companion piece to the cartoon. But will they survive? Probably, I mean it's just a video game. Editor's note: Hey guys, sorry about the audio in this one-- we had some unforseen microphone trouble and I wasn't able to squeedgie it all out of the background, so if you hear some weird rumblings, pl...2016-03-121h 11