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"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 193: You are on the Funnest RouteOn this episode Matt & Geoff are joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books to discuss video game maps. Physical pack-in maps, HUD mini maps, and all the little points of interest. A map can help you know where to go next in your quest, what you could find along the way, or dream about where your journey may take you. Maps in video games have been doing this since games were more than one screen. You can check out the Video Game Maps series and other great game books on Retro Game Books. You...2025-07-041h 04
WPTF Morning NewsMajor Brian Harrison, Raleigh Police Department on the Ride to DCThe Ride to DC is a 500 mile bike trip ending in DC just in the time for Police Week. Raleigh police officers have been doing this for 15 years and do this to honor fallen police offices and their family's. Tony Riggsbee talks with Major Brian Harrison with the Raleigh Police Department about the ride and why they participate. 2025-05-0206 min
Super GhostEp. 132 - The Greatest Years in Gaming: 2004 Edition | Half-Life 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, World of Warcraft, Metroid: Zero Mission and More (ft. Brian)Get in loser, we're going podcasting! This week, Aaron and Gerry are joined by Brian Riggsbee—former game designer and creator of the awesome Retro Game Books—to discuss some of the best games and other cool things from the year 2004! What are your favorite games, shows, or anything else from 2004? Comment on Bluesky
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Pixels and PolygonsPRESENTATION I w/ BrianWelcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is…Presentation! What’s your favorite console look? Controller design? Case and box style?My guest this week is:Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com! Find him on social media as @retrogamebooks.com on bsky and more!Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https...2025-03-1439 min
Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game and Pop Culture Nostalgia Podcast132 | NES Paperboy w/ Adam Blank | Retro Video Game PodcastTalking about Paperboy for the NES with Adam Blank from the podcast Remember the Game!Brian Riggsbee has another awesome book out! 2025-02-2122 min
Pixels and PolygonsLEAST FAV IV w/ BrianWelcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is…What is one of your least favorite games in one of your favorite franchises?My guest this week is:Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com! Find him on social media as @retrogamebooks.com on bsky and more!Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - ht...2025-01-1033 min
Pixels and PolygonsCHARACTER II w/ BrianWelcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is…CHARACTER II w/ BrianWhat is your custom character story? Do you have a go-to design? Where does it come from?My guest this week is:Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com!Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.devi...2024-11-1524 min
The Game DeflatorsThe Game Deflators E311 | Chat with Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books + Blood Omen PS1 ReviewVideo game development, gaming pickups, retro game books. and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain for PlayStation.
This week on the Game Deflators podcast John and Ryan are joined by Brian Riggsbee of retrogamebooks.com to chat about his newest projects and a deep dive into his experiences in the video game development world; including QA, production and design.
The trio also discuss some of their recent video game pickups including PS1 classics like Parasite Eve and Alundra, in addition to video games they are currently playing. Not to be outdone, John provides an update on...2024-10-281h 00
New Game Plus - A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 442: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest ft. Brian RiggsbeeSpecial guest, Brian Riggsbee, joins the whip warriors for body part collection in Episode 442: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.
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Fine TimeThat Green Parrot | The Big DealAfter a chat about SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, we're joined by Brian Riggsbee to talk about his upcoming book 'Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1', and then we dive into all your Summer Mailbag questions! Thanks for listening! Check out Brian Riggsbee's books at Retro Game Books! Twitter: @FineTimePodcast Andre: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:01] SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos [30:22] Brian Riggsbee on Video Game Maps: SNES Vol. 1 and Retro Game Books [52:32] Welcome To Our Summer Mailbag! [55:07] W...2024-08-161h 50
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastGunstar Heroes / McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure (With Brian Riggsbee & Andrew Elmore)After Mischief Makers we have decided to take a deeper dive into the Treasure Trove. We are joined by Brian Riggsbee and Andrew Elmore to discuss Gunstar Heroes and MdDonald's Treasureland Adventure!
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Patr...2024-07-221h 19The Game DeflatorsThe Game Deflators E278 | Interview with Retro Game Books' Brian Riggsbee + Game On Expo 2024 ReviewThis week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books for a discussion on Brian’s creative inspirations and the process behind crafting content that enhances any gamer’s collection. The guys also dive into their latest gaming pickups, the games they’re currently playing, and their takes on video game movie and TV show adaptations they have watched recently.
In this episode, John also shares his review of the 2024 Game on Expo, offering his unique perspective on the event.
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Basement Arcade: Pause MenuTalking MORE Books w/ Retro Game BooksWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Books are awesome! And they’re even better when video games are involved! Ben continues his pixelated literary adventure and talks with Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books. They talk how Retro Game Books started, the beauty of reading about a favorite game, and why there’s a book all about video game maps!Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrUIf you want to check out the...2024-02-192h 15
Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game and Pop Culture Nostalgia Podcast95 | Conversation w/ Brian Riggsbee from Retro Game Books | Retro Video Game Podcast-A wonderful conversation with author of the book Video Game Maps NES & Famicom. Metroid Prime is on back order and creating a black market. GameStop is in trouble once more. My LEGO auction didn't go so well and Auction Alert!
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Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game and Pop Culture Nostalgia Podcast#TwoConsolesTooLate 95 - A Conversation with @brianriggsbee from #RetroGameBooks - #Amazon #MetroidPrimeRemastered on Back Order - #Blackmarket #Metroid - #GameStop is getting robbed for #PS5A wonderful conversation with Brian Riggsbee about his awesome book Video Game Maps NES & Famicom
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Hardcore Gaming 101Rygar (feat. Brian Riggsbee)Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Rygar for the NES with Brian Riggsbee, author of The Legend of Argus: The Complete History of Rygar. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be INCREDIBLE CRISIS! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show's host on Twitter to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the The Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Intro music by N...2021-11-3049 min