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Voices from The BenchFrom the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 1: Jesus Romero, Jeffrey Noles, David Durling, and Leroy KongDentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend.
First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working...
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ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 106 -- Week of October 15, 2018 (Final Episode)This is it! We're wrapping up the ROM of the Week by finishing our season of Madden '19. Will we take the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl before moving to Mexico City? What about that perfect record? Find out here! Also, thank you all so much for 106 episodes of some of the most fun we've ever had. We'll see you all again one way or another!
2018-10-1551 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 105 -- Week of October 8, 2018The boys announce that the show is going on indefinite hiatus, but have no fear, Maddening of Buffalo fans: they're still going to finish off their miracle season in hopes of winning Buffalo a Super Bowl! Check out the first of the two-parter right here!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-10-0856 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 104 -- Week of October 1, 2018Grant's back, and he comes with tales from across the Atlantic Ocean. He surprises the boys with tales of a healthy retro gaming scene in France, why he didn't bother with seeing the Mona Lisa, and even offers up a few gifts for Ian and LeRoy. Plus, is Sony serious about their plans to offer cross play on the PS4? Finally, how is our "Maddening of Buffalo" Madden '19 season going? Are we Boca bound?romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-10-0149 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 103 -- Week of September 24, 2018It's our final week without Grant, and Ian and LeRoy hold things together by talking about the mobile games they're paying. Next up a discussion of the death of Telltale Games, and what it means for the rest of the gaming world going forward. Finally, the boys introduce a new recurring feature for the podcast: a deep-dive called "On the Level." Check this out!
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2018-09-2451 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 102 -- Week of September 17, 2018Quick! Grant's out of town, let's do all the stories he won't let us, like... ummm... maybe something about Yoshi? Is it Grant who doesn't like Yoshi? Does anyone LIKE Yoshi? Ian and LeRoy try to hold down the fort in Grant's absence as they talk Spider-Man, Nintendo Direct, Destiny, and CoD BlOPs 4's Blackout mode. Plus, an update on their Madden '19 season. Check it out! romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-09-1745 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 101 -- Week of September 10, 2018The boys kick off their next hundred episode run with their reactions to the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout trailer and discuss a newly discovered secret in a 25 year-old game. Plus, all three of the gang have adventures in customer service!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-09-1042 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 100 -- Week of September 3, 2018We did it!!! 100 episodes! Thanks to every single one of you for sticking with us, and here's to 100 more! We've got a good one for you today! We talk Battlefield V's surprise announcement, a VERY expensive Megaman statue, and update you on our Madden '19 season. Plus, even PERFECTLY cast a Megaman movie. Check it out!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-09-0350 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 99 -- Week of August 27th, 2018This week, the guys talk all about the new game that's been taking up all their time: Madden NFL 19. Ian and LeRoy have been checking some of the various modes, plus the guys have decided to recreate the magic of the Silverlake Hipsters and started a new franchise that they'll be updating every week! Plus, LeRoy tries to get a special edition PS4 Pro, and Rare drops the curtain on those of us who play as Oddjob on Goldeneye.romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2018-08-2739 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 98 -- Week of August 20th 2018This week, the boys talk about a Steam employee who had a VERY bad day, and discuss Nintendo's ongoing crusade against ROM sites on the internet. What will it mean going forward? Who's in the right? Also, LeRoy takes us on a tour of... Mario's private island? AND... we've got teasey-weaseies!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-08-2038 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 97 -- Week of August 13th, 2018This week, the boys talk about Fallout 76's answer to griefing, Luigi's sudden death, and the IGN plagiarism scandal. Plus, find out what the guys have been up to lately, and who's our honorable and dishonorable mentions of the week? Find out!"Cherished Times" by Jay Manourmusicbox.comromoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-08-1336 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 96 -- Week of August 5th, 2018Season 3 Premiere!Welcome to the new era! Don't worry, it's not all that different. Same hosts, same jokes, even the same music. This week, we talk not only about what we're up to, but Nickelodeon's plan to use a game engine to animate a forthcoming show. Also, with the news that the NES classic outsold the PS4, XBOX, and the switch, we talk about its place in the console world. But is it a console?! Find out in this week's episode!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse...
2018-08-0636 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 41 -- Wall Street Kid (NES)SEASON 2 FINALE!It's a bittersweet episode for the boys as they close out this chapter of the podcast. But before they transition into a new era, they've got an important game to take a look at. It's one that holds a special place for them, as it was part of the inspiration for the podcast. It's also their first (and let's be honest, last) financial simulator. What could be more fun than buying and selling stocks? Find out by checking out our season finale!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweek
2018-08-011h 09ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 40.5 -- AnnouncementYes, some changes are coming, but they're all good, we promise! Listen to our latest demosode to find out what's going on and hear us tell you the name of the next game we'll be playing! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-07-2532 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 40 -- Dragon Spirit (NES)We're going to tell you about a game, and we SWEAR we're not making it up as some sort of prank. It's about a king and his children. The king has the ability to turn into a dragon using a sword, and also his son can do it? And then a wizard kidnaps his daughter and so his son goes to save her? Also there are two versions of the game? Oh, and did we mention that this was sold as a sequel even though it's literally a port of and arcade game with almost no changes? Seriously. THIS...
2018-07-181h 12ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 39.5 -- Gaming Addiction, Friday the 13th, PS4 Cross PlayIt's Demosode time again, and this week, we're talking about the WHO's recent report on gaming addiction. We've all got a take, but it may not be the one you expect. We also discuss the effect of the Friday the 13th lawsuit on the online game of the same name. Plus, how does it feel for Sony to be mocked BOTH Nintendo and Microsoft for refusing cross-play? Plus, it's time for LeRoy to reveal his game for our next episode. What will it be? Find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.com...
2018-07-1138 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 39 -- Out of this World (Genesis)Listen, we all know Grant is kind of the wildcard of the show, so we never know what the hell he's going to bring in for us to play. Imagine our surprise when he came in with something completely outside his wheelhouse -- Out of this World, one of the most revolutionary games of the 16-bit era. This game is the work of pretty much one man, and is considered one of the most unique games in history. Does it stand the test of time? Find out by listening! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek...
2018-07-041h 12ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 38.5 -- We REALLY like this new Friday the 13th Puzzle GameWhen a game comes along that we all LOVE, that's usually pretty big news, and this week is no exception. Listen to us gush over a free-to-play steam game. Also, we talk about PUBG suing Fortnie, James Marsden starring in an upcoming Sonic movie, and most importantly, we announce our next game!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-06-2738 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 38 -- Colony Wars (PSX)After a tumultuous E3, the boys are back to what they do best: playing through old-school games you may have missed! This week, the boys are going to space to fight for the freedom of the galaxy! It's Colony Wars for the Sony Playstation, and we're changing things up and playing it straight through: no cheats, no loads. Whatever ending we get, we get. How will we do? How many times will we be branded as traitors for shooting our own ships? Check out the episode to find out!Here's some social media stuff:
2018-06-201h 14ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition E3 -- Day 3 (The Final Day!)It’s the final day of E3, and the boys tried (key word: tried) to make the most of it. We found new friends with “The Division”, Grant tried VR, and LeRoy may have been called up to the major leagues!
2018-06-1520 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition E3 -- Day 2We had an action-packed Day 2 at E3! We finally answered the Call of Duty, caught up with some Pokémons, and saw the saddest exhibit ever. Oh, and we did some hang gliding.
2018-06-1428 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition E3 -- Day 1It's finally here! The E3 Expo kicked off today, and your favorite podcast was on site and is going to give you a full report of all of the awesome games they saw! Destiny! Fortnite! CoD! You name it, we saw it, and even played some of them! More coming as E3 rolls on!
2018-06-1346 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition E3 -- Square Enix, Ubisoft, Sony Press ConferencesIan's alone again, God help us, but he's got plenty to talk about after 3 huge press conferences today. Is he still on board with The Division 2? (Spoiler: fuck yes) What about Spider-man? And what in the hell was going on with Square Enix's press conference? Find out! More tomorrow from the floor at E3!
2018-06-1214 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastE3 Special Edition -- Xbox and Bethesda Press Conferences!Ian and Grant talk about their experience being at the Xbox E3 briefing today: what games struck them? Which look good? Which look bad? Which have they already forgotten? Plus, the guys discuss Bethesda's conference which took place after! Check it out and stay tuned for more E3 coverage this week!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-06-1130 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition -- EA Play 2018!Ian's flying solo on this one, and he talks about his reactions to Electronic Arts' big press conference as well as his time at EA Play 2018. What does he think of Anthem? What about Battlefield? How much were the food trucks? Find out in this special edition!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-06-1010 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 37.5 -- We're going to E3!!That's right! Your favorite indie podcast is going to be at the E3 expo this year, and you can expect as many reports and we can squeeze into a couple days. We'll be talking about what we played, who we talked to, and what the future holds for the world of gaming. We break down the details in this week's demosode, and, as if that weren't enough, Ian announces this pick for the next game the boys will be playing!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com...
2018-06-0635 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 37 -- The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang (SNES)It's another listener request! A fan named Josh asked us to check out a game he loved growing up for the SNES and get out take on it, and we obliged! Surprise, surprise, we're playing as a child vampire and we're trying to save the world! Is this an RPG, a platformer? A vampire simulator? Listen to the episode to find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-05-301h 15ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 36.5 -- GTA's Music License, Atari Console, Backwards Compatible ConsolesIn this week's demosode, the boys discuss what games have been staying in our disc trays, as well as some interesting gaming news: What does GTA IV removing music tracks means for the future of "games as a service?" What exactly is Atari trying to do with their new VCS indiegogo campaign, and will Microsoft and Sony take the news that nearly 1 billion hours have been spent on Xbox's backwards compatible titles as a reason to build it into their next consoles? Plus, we announce our next game, and spoiler: it's a fan request!Here's some social...
2018-05-2338 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 36 -- TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)Cowabunga! We're taking you back to the sewers and the adventures of Leo, Raph, Mike, and Don. That's right, we're talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this time they're battling Shredder through time... for reasons! Plus, in a first, we played the arcade version, complete with a count of how much we spent to beat this puppy. Check it out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-05-161h 04ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 35.5 -- Battle Royale Games, Anthem, Billy Mitchell UpdateOn this week's Demosode, we're talking about the recent rumors that both Call of Duty and Battlefield will have battle royale modes. Is this a good idea? When will it end? Also, we talk about Anthem, and what it means to both EA and Bioware. Finally, there's more news on Billy Mitchell's fall from grace. Can he ever recover from cheating allegations? Want more? How about the announcement of our next game?
2018-05-0933 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 35 -- The Karate Kid (NES)It's time to wax on, wax off! No, that's not a confession that we've become a BDSM gaming podcast, but rather a celebration of the cultural phenomenon of The Karate Kid! Yes, they actually made an NES game of the film, and we just had to check it out. This game has everything you want in a RotW game: it's really short! Annoying enemies! Ridiculously hard mini-games! Did we mention it's incredibly short? So dust off your rising sun headbands and get ready, because Daniel-San is ready for action!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek...
2018-05-0248 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 34.5 -- Drug Carts!In this week's demosode, the boys talk about Billy Mitchell's fall from grace and what it means to the future of arcade records and record keeping. Plus, is a hacker fixing the Nintendo Switch's biggest issue a preview of the kind of future where consumers decide on console features? Plus, Megaman and we speculate on what exactly is going on with an uncovered Nintendo cart that was discovered to be filled with drugs!
2018-04-2539 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 34 -- Bonk's Adventure (Turbografix-16)This week, we introduce you to the forgotten 3rd video game console mascot! He's a caveman... or a cavebaby? That's right, it's Bonk time! And we decided to go all the way back to the original Bonk's Adventure and play it the way it was meant to be played... on the original Turbografix-16! Along the way, we discuss Bonk's strange evolutionary backstory, LeRoy introduces us to his knew educational business adventure, and oh yeah, we unlock the next step in the mystery of Hudson Soft's King Quiller! Check it out!Here's some social media stuff:...
2018-04-1859 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 33.5 -- Remakes, Griefing, and Pokemon GoWe're back at the top of the rotation, and while we're not going to spoil anything, let's just say Ian's pick blazes into brand new territory. Plus, we talk about the announcement of the Spyro remake and re-release, and wonder where all these remakes will end. Plus, what effect will Ubisoft and Rare's latest anti-griefing policies have on the online gaming world, if any? All that, plus more, including a special announcement!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse...
2018-04-1158 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 33 -- ECCO the Dolphin (Genesis)Another listener request! This time, a fella named Jim wanted to see what was beyond the 5 minutes of ECCO the Dolphin he played as a kid, so we set out to see for ourselves. Well Jim, we've got good news and crazy news that you literally would not have believed when you started playing this. This game is insane. It's crazypants. You will not believe where a story with a cute dolphin who has fun in the ocean ends up. Trust us.Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweek
2018-04-041h 03ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 32.5 -- Meteors, Kirby, and Luigi's Privates!This week, the boys talk about what they've been playing through, including Meteor in 60 Seconds, a new free game on Steam, and Kirby All Star Allies for Switch. Plus, does the release of A Way Out and Star Wars Battlefront's revamped progression system signal a new wave of how EA does business with its AAA titles? Also, you can't miss out in-depth expose on the recent revelation of Luigi from the Mario Universe and what exact he's packing under that plumber's uniform. Plus, we announce our next game, and guess what? It's a request from a listener! Check it...
2018-03-2846 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 32 -- NBA All-Star Challenge (SNES)Is your bracket busted? Is March Madness getting you a little TOO mad? Well, we've got just the thing for you! How about a half-assed series of NBA mini-games featuring players from the early 1990's? Does that sound awesome? No? What if we told you Michael Jordan is in this game, and plays exactly the same as some guys you've never heard of? Still no? Hmm... well, there's a funny referee...Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-03-2159 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 31.5 -- Grant Swanson!Remember our episode on Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, where Ian mentioned he knew someone who appeared in the game? Well guess what? We reached out to Grant Swanson, who graciously agreed to sit down with us and talk about his experience acting in one of the most notoriously bad games in history! We thought we knew the story, but we had no idea! Check out this episode to find out all of the amazing details!And stay tuned to find out what game we'll be playing next week!
2018-03-1442 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 31 -- Adventure Island 2 (NES)What's that? A sequel? Already? Yep! After enduring the first one in season 1, we had to revisit the craziest island around! Master Higgins is back, and the question of who exactly he's trying to save is STILL confusing! And who are we fighting? What the hell is going on?!?!
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2018-03-071h 03ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 30.5 -- Overwatch LeagueOn this week's demosode, we talk about what we've been playing and delve into the world of the Overwatch League. Who's watching? Will it be successful? How long before PEDs are involved? We also discuss "games as a service" and how it'll impact the future of our favorite past time. Will LeRoy ever be on board for a living game after the way GTA 5 did him dirty? Plus, it's Grant's turn to pick a game! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweek...
2018-02-2841 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 30 -- Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit (SNES)This is the show you've been waiting for! Well, if you're some kind of Home Improvement super-fan I guess. If you're not, you still might want to know exactly how they ported a half hour family sitcom to an SNES platformer. The answer is... they didn't! They just slapped the name on this game and went about their day. And we got to play it 25 years later! Good times.Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-02-2150 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 29.5 -- Google's Console?It's time to find out the next game the gang will be playing, but first, we'll talk about what we've been playing lately, as well as some thoughts on an unintended economy that's sprung up in one of Ian's favorite games. Also, with news that Google is actively hiring Xbox and Playstation executives and developers, can a gaming console be far off? What must Google do to make it work? All this and more in this week's demosode!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com...
2018-02-1431 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 29 -- Bomberman Hero (N64)It's listener request time! We got an email from a fan named Kyle who really wanted us to check out this game and thought it never really got a fair shake. We live for you, the fans, so we played through (almost) all 72 levels. This is a long episode, but we felt like the game deserves it to really dig into things like "how did a race of bombermen evolve?" "How close did Lucasfilm come to suing Hudson Soft and Konami?" and "Why do the bad guys always laugh in video games?" Thanks again to Kyle for the suggestion!
2018-02-071h 37ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 28.5 -- So We've Pretty Much Fixed Toys R UsIs this week's demosode, the boys talk about what they're playing, give some thoughts on Nintendo's Labo, and oh yeah, come up with a completely foolproof plan on how to fix Toys R Us! Feel free to use this idea, Toys R Us people! It's all in a days work for your favorite retro gamers. Oh, and it's out first listener request of the year! Whose suggestion are we taking and what are we playing? Find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweek
2018-01-3134 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 28 -- Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (PC)If you thought we've been a little too easy on ourselves when it comes to game selection, this is your episode! If you thought we had never really been HURT by a game, look no further! If you want to hear our collective wills be sapped, you're in luck! That's right, we actually did it. We played Plumbers Don't Wear Ties for the PC, and none of us will ever be the same.Want to take a peek at the game? No? What about the whole playthrough? Check it out hereHere's some social media...
2018-01-241h 10ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 27.5 -- Story Time!Another week, and it's time for our next game. But first, we'll catch up with the boys. What are they playing? What's going on in their lives? Plus, LeRoy tells us a story about growing up that you need to hear! All that and more in this week's demosode!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2018-01-1739 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 27 -- Taz-Mania (Genesis)Was your New Year's Resolution about traveling? That's weird, us too! That's why we decided to start 2018 off by heading down under to play through a game starring everyone's favorite psycho animal! It's Taz-Mania for the Sega Genesis, a game we've all heard of, but very few have played. Is this another crappy cash-in? Listen and find out!Want to take a peek at the game? Check it out here!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2018-01-101h 02ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 26.5 -- Happy New Year!Happy New Year from the ROM of the Week! In this week's demosode, we not only talk about our next game, but also what we've been up to now that the holidays are over. Ian's been checking out some 'cons, Grant's finally stepping into the present in his game playing, and LeRoy got a new pet! Check out all that and more in this week's demosode! Plus, we've got one more big surprise for you!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweek...
2018-01-0332 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 26 -- Wayne's World (NES)No way! Way! That's right, Ian's first pick is a cash-in that has little to do with its source material! It's Wayne's World for the NES, and this one is a real doozy. Is the whole thing a dream sequence? Why does the Rob Lowe character look like a skinhead?! AND WHY WON'T ANYONE CONFIRM IF WE'RE MINIATURIZED?!?!?!Want to take a peek at the game? Click it out here!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2017-12-2751 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 25.5 -- Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays from the ROM of the Week! On this week's demosode, we talk about our plans for the holiday season, black friday purchases, and the worst gifts we've ever given and received. What's that? You want to know what game we're playing? Well, we've got that too! Plus, we explain how we picked who's going first this year! Check it out!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-12-2032 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 25 -- Star Wars: Masters of Teras KasiIt's our season premiere, and what better way to kick things off (and celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi) than to play a Star Wars game you probably haven't heard of! That's right, it's time to jump back into our search for gems and turds with a playthrough of Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi! Officially Star Wars characters, music and sound effects? A fighting game? What could go wrong? (So, so, much)Want to take a peek at the game? Click here!
2017-12-1352 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 24.5 -- Season 2 Begins!The wait is finally over! Welcome to ROM of the Week season 2! In our first demosode, the boys talk about some of the changes you can expect in season 2, and of course, reveal the first game we'll be playing this season! Thanks for being patient with us during our break!
2017-12-0622 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition 7 -- So Many Guests!Things go quickly off the rails when the boys try to break some white-hot gaming news. Suddenly, the studio is filled with guests from Season 1, and everyone has a LOT to say. Check it out! Season 2 begins NEXT WEEK!
2017-11-2949 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition 6 -- Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving! While we're all busy with food, family, and football, we here at the ROM of the Week wanted to tell you a quick video game story from our past about the king of football games, Madden football. It's a fun little peak into the kind of things happen when the three of us get together to play a game.
2017-11-2222 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition 5 -- SNES Classic Hands On!Even in hiatus, we can't get away from our reviewing roots! We couldn't go this many weeks without playing classic games and telling you all about them, and this week, we review 21 of them at once! That's right, we're talking all about the SNES Classic console. We take it for a spin and tell you what we like, don't like, and don't understand. Season 2 coming soon!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-11-1542 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition 4 -- Looking Back at Season 1!We're still on hiatus, but that doesn't mean we've gone away. Join us for our 4th special edition episode, and in this one, LeRoy has brought in a magical document that tells us pretty much everything we could ever ask about season 1. As long as you define "everything you could ever ask" as "how did we rate each game," which is all you would ever ask, so we cool?Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-11-0834 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition 3 -- Get to Know Us!In our third special edition hiatus episode, the boys talk about growing up, how they met, their mutual love of retro gaming, and the genesis of the podcast! Check it out! Season 2 coming soon!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-11-0140 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition LA PODFEST -- Part 2Once again we recorded LIVE at the L.A. Podfest, and this week we talk about what current games we're playing, what games we're looking forward to, and all matter of other gaming news and views! Check it out! Season 2 coming soon!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-10-2515 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastSpecial Edition LA PODFEST -- Part 1Our first stop in our hiatus is the LA Podfest, where we met some awesome people, had a ton of fun, and actually learned a lot about the world of podcasting. Bonus: if you listen closely you might here some other podcasts being recorded behind us!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-10-1824 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 23.5 -- The Special Editions!This will be the last demosode for a while, but we wanted to let you know what we'll be doing for the next few weeks while we prep season 2 for you. You'll be getting to know us a lot more, there will be road trips, looks back at season 1, and... a giveaway? Is it actually happen? So stick with us for the next few weeks, because while the games might be absent, the fun sure won't!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2017-10-1604 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 23 -- Primal (PS2)The boys bring the first season to a close with their first listener request! We got a great email from Jayne, who wanted to see us play a game she loved that she thought needed to be brought to the public's attention. We do all of this for you, our listeners, so we jumped in and played the newest game we've ever done. There are some advanced mechanics at play, and we're in 3D for one of the few times this season! How'd we do? What did we think? Find out by listening to the season finale!...
2017-10-111h 23ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 22.5 -- Last of the Season!For our season 1 finale, we're doing something a little different. You've heard Ian pick, you've heard Grant pick, and you've heard LeRoy pick. Now, it's time to let one of you, our listeners, pick our last game of the season! What will it be? Listen and find out!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-10-0903 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 22 -- Ghoul School (NES)We've arrived at Grant's final pick of season 1, and he's keeping the horror train going with Ghoul School for the NES. Imagine if everyone you went to high school were suddenly turned into monsters, and you had to battle through them with limited weapons and a pretty poor attitude. That's Ghoul School. Also, Grant's love of puns comes into play again as he makes Ian and LeRoy play a game of "Guess the shitty pun name of the enemies!" It backfires horribly. Enjoy!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com...
2017-10-0449 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 21.5 -- Spooky SeasonThis is our second to last game of season 1, and Grant has the honor of bringing in the game we're playing! We do know he's decided to keep LeRoy's halloween theme going, but where will he go with it? Movie property? Obscure? Only 1 way to find out! Check out our second to last demosode of season 1!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-10-0202 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 21 -- Monster in my Pocket (NES)Only three episodes left in season 1! For LeRoy's final pick this season, he decides to get in the spirit of Halloween with a game about a miniature Dracula and a tiny Frankenstein punching the shit out of other monsters! Plus, we settle the great debate: is there a T-Rex in this game, or is it a Godzilla?Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-2747 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 20.5 -- Scare-tastic!It's time for LeRoy to pick his final game of season 1!. Plus, with halloween approaching, something tells me he's going to get into the spirit of all hallow's eve and pick a game themed around it. Something tells me this because I know, I've already heard this episode. Do you want to be like me? Of course you do. Well, the only way is to listen to this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-2503 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 20 -- The Immortal (Genesis)Ian's final pick for the season is The Immortal, and it's a doozy! You like instant deaths? You like a confusing story? What about puzzles that punish you if you don't do things EXACTLY the right way at the right time? Then you're gonna love our episode on The Immortal for Sega Genesis.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-2055 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 19.5 -- Pick it Up!We're in the final rotation of the season! How is Ian going to close things out with his last pick? Find out on this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-1803 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 19 -- Demolition Man (SNES)Enhance your calm! It's true, Grant brought in Demolition Man to play through! Is this a rare case of a good video game movie, or another crappy license that completely ignores what made the movie good? Find out on the ROM of the Week! Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-1349 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 18.5 -- Rap Fighting!Grant is ready to bring in this week's game, and he claims he's got a game in mind that's very close to his heart. What the hell does that mean? What will the game be? There's only one way to find out! Listen to this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-1104 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 18 -- Nintendo World Cup (NES)It's our first sports game on the ROM of the Week! How will we fare when we lace up our... cleats? is it cleats? and take to the pitch for a shot at the glory of winning the world cup? Plus, we make a new friend! How did we fit this all into 45 minutes? Steroids!!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-0643 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 17.5 -- Big Time!It's LeRoy's turn to pick a game, and I'll be honest, he's got a look in his eye. What does that look mean for Ian and Grant? What kind of game is he bringing in to play through? Find out on this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-09-0403 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 17 -- Forgotten Worlds (Genesis)It's time to remove our shirts, put on some killer sunglasses, and soar through the skies in a fierce battle for the future of the human race! This week we're playing Forgotten Worlds for the Sega Genesis, and discover that this game takes "Always be shooting" to a whole new level. Also, there are questions not only about this world we're trying to save, but about the aliens we're trying to save it from. Check out the latest episode of ROM of the Week!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook...
2017-08-3049 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 16.5 -- Wham!The kiddie game era is finally over! It's time to get back to business, and Ian's gonna tell you what game is up now!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-2802 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 16 -- Fisher Price Suite (NESIt's come to this!!!! After 2 weeks of games aimed at tween girls, Grant has brought out his doomsday device: a trio of games made for three year-olds. We played Fisher Price Fire Rescue, I Can Remember, and Perfect Fit to completion, and we discovered that there may be a deeper mystery at play here...Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-2340 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 15.5 -- ShazbotHow will Grant respond to two "tween girl" games in a row? Find out in this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-2104 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 15 -- Crystal's Pony Tale (Genesis)Do you like Ponies? Do you like pink? We sure hope so, because this game has... quite a bit of both. It's time to play Crystal's Pony Tale for the Sega Genesis, and trust me* when I say this is one action-packed, hyper-violent romp that makes you question EVERYTHING.
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2017-08-1643 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 14.5 -- Git R DunLeRoy's up in the rotation! What will his game be?Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-1403 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 14 -- Mary-Kate and Ashley's Magical Mystery Mall (Playstation)Oh boy, what do we have here? Is this real? Are we really playing THIS game? Damn right we are! It's time to travel back to the year 2000 and hang out with the two biggest tween stars in the world, Mary-Kate and Ashley! In their Magical Mystery Mall we'll find some very bad voice acting, some demanding food court customers, and a surprisingly difficult snowboard level! Check it out!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-0948 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 13.5 -- Unlucky and a Half!What game has Ian brought in to play this week? Find out on this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-08-0704 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 13 -- Boogerman (Genesis)So it's come to this... The guys take a journey to an exotic land of adventure, intrigue, and... farts. That's right! It's Boogerman for the Sega Genesis. Word of warning... there are a lot of puns in this episode. Like, a lot. Imagine the most puns you've ever heard in an hour. It's more than that. WAY more."Americana", "Oppressive Gloom", "Procession of the King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweek
2017-08-0249 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 12.5 -- Here Goes!Grant is making this week's pick, and it is a doozie! Find out what it is on this week's demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-07-3103 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 12 -- Jurassic Park 2 - The Chaos Continues (SNES)Welcome... to Jurassic Park 2 - The Chaos Continues! The boys head back to the island to fight off waves of dinosaurs, hoards of humans, and John Hammond's confounding, draconian rules. During the course of our adventure, we discover the quality of Alan Grant's lawyer, meet our new most hated enemy, and figure out which one of us is addicted to murder.
2017-07-2649 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 11.5 -- Going for it!It's time for LeRoy to make his pick for this week's game! Will he be gentle with us? Find out int his week's Demosode!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-07-2403 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 11 -- Shaq Fu (SNES and Sega Genesis)Ian, Grant, and LeRoy tackle the most infamous game in history: Shaq Fu! Is it as bad as everyone says? Can the boys master the lost art of Shaqido? Why exactly is a basketball player saving the world with martial arts? Find out on the ROM of the Week!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-.
2017-07-1949 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 10.5 -- Top of the World!Ian's up! What game will he pick for the boys to play through? Find out!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---
2017-07-1703 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 10 -- Bad Dudes (NES)Ian, Grant, and LeRoy oil up their jacked biceps, toss on some mirrored sunglasses and flip on their leather vests as they embark on a quest to fight Ninjas and figure out a control scheme. That's right, it's time to play Bad Dudes for the NES! Along the way we encounter some ridiculously cheap enemies, Ian's moment of clarity, and the most incredible sound effect in video game history.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. /
2017-07-1244 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 9.5 -- Funny Titles!It's Grant's turn to pick a game! What's his choice? Find out here!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- .
2017-07-1003 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 9 -- Shrek Super Party (Xbox)It had to happen. We had to run into a game that would tear the ROMers apart, and it turns out to be one headlined by a green troll. That's right, we play through Shrek Super Party for the Xbox 360, and things turn ugly pretty quick. Let's be honest though, Ian's right.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. /
2017-07-0549 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 8.5 -- Bling King!It's LeRoy's turn to pick a game, and he's promising to go a little easier on Ian and Grant. What's the game? Find out here!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / -
2017-07-0304 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 8 -- Rocket Ranger (NES)Ian, LeRoy and Grant's take to the skies to fight some Naz-- err, Aliens. That's right, it's time for Rocket Ranger on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Maps! Blimps! The Gut-Check! It's the ROM of the Week!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .
2017-06-2847 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastDemosode 7.5 -- Go Time!It's Monday, so you know what that means: Ian, Grant, and LeRoy are set to announce the game that will ruin their week!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / -
2017-06-2603 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 7 -- Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES)Ian, LeRoy and Grant's training finally pays off when they're tasked with playing Rescue: The Embassy Mission for the Nintendo Entertainment System. There's guns, there's a terrible repelling system, and wait... what does the Blue Man Group have to do with this?Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .
2017-06-2147 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 6 -- Galaxy 5000 (NES)Ian, LeRoy and Grant prove that in space, no one can hear you scream at a truly bizarre control scheme. It's time to play through Galaxy 5000 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the boys discover the truth about the future of human evolution, welcome a special guest, and reveal that one of them harbors a deep, dark secret.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .... . / .-
2017-06-1449 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 5 -- Lost: Via Domus (Xbox 360)Ian, Grant, and LeRoy board Oceanic 815 for a nice journey home, only to encounter a disaster! The disaster is, of course, the game "Lost: Via Domus" for the Xbox 360. They'll fight for survival as they battle against a truly abhorrent main character, a nonsensical story, and enough fuses to fill the hatch that turned out to be meaningless. Will we survive, solve the mystery of the island, and get back to our lives? No.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2017-06-0748 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 4 -- Hudson's Adventure Island (NES)Ian, Grant and LeRoy decide to take a little vacation to an island where everything is trying to kill us. Yep, it's 1988's Hudson's Adventure Island for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Along the way, we'll ask the important questions: what is a "basser?" Who is King Quiller? And why the hell can't we make this one jump?!?!?! Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .... . / .-
2017-05-3147 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 3 -- Mission Impossible (NES) Part 1It's the game that nearly broke Ian, LeRoy and Grant. One of the most difficult games of all time: 1990's Mission Impossible for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Hear the story of the NES Jesus. Feel the brutality of the Venice level. Smell the tears as we realized we couldn't cover this game in one episode!That's right! This is only half of our coverage of Mission Impossible. Part 2 coming tomorrow!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code...
2017-05-2447 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 2 -- Sneak King (Xbox 360)Ian, LeRoy and Grant get their creep on in more ways than one. You guessed it, we're playing through 2006's Sneak King for the Xbox 360. It's the classic story of a benevolent corporate mascot overcoming all odds, throwing aside societal norms, and pursing the only thing that truly makes him happy: sneaking up on mindless automatons and shoving fast food in their mouths.Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .... . / .-
2017-05-1735 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 1 -- Skitchin' (Sega Genesis)Ian, LeRoy and Grant kick off the show by strapping on the inline skates and jumping right into traffic. That's right, we're playing through 1993's Skitchin' on the Sega Genesis. We discover a dubious connection to Road Rash, a terrible upgrade system, and a secret libertarian manifesto. Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .... . / .-
2017-05-0839 minROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming PodcastEpisode 0 -- Welcome to the ROM of the WeekWelcome to ROM OF THE WEEK, a retro gaming podcast brought to you by three jerks named Ian, Grant and LeRoy. Before we get to the retro gaming, we're gonna take a few minutes of your time to let you know a little bit about us, and how we'll be spending an hour of your time every week. Plus, we'll be announcing the first game we'll be tackling. Don't worry, there isn't going to be a test on any of this. Think of this episode like a mission statement, or like that piece of paper in "Citizen Kane" that...
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