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RetroXPThe Aggressive Protagonists in Retro GamesWhat's more fun than games where you can just drop in and shoot/slash/punch/blow up to your heart's content without much context? There was an era in video games where game mechanics were built first, and story and narratives were distant seconds. Games like Max Payne, Doom, Devil May Cry, Dead to Rights, Urban Reign, and so many others are in discussion here.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community Follow my Spotify playlist at RetroXP Gaming M...
2026-01-2733 minRetroXP
RetroXPRetro Video Game Milestones Of 2026This year in 2026 the video game space celebrates important milestones in many of our favorite franchises, from The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Tomb Raider, Halo, and Resident Evil, among many more. I'll go over the first games in the franchises' catalogues, and of any of them are still around to this day.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community Follow my Spotify playlist at RetroXP Gaming Music Follow me on X/Threads/Instagram/YouTube @retroxpodcast I...
2026-01-2053 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe History of Valve Corporation and SteamFollowing a Patreon subscriber suggestion, I'll be doing a deep dive into the Valve Corporation, and how Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington pioneered the PC Gaming industry with their software company, and also Steam, a gaming storefront. I go over the humble beginnings of Valve, how we ALMOST lost Half Life 2 save for a lucy break from an intern, how many big software companies could have invested into Steam, and missed out big, and what kind of influence Valve and Steam have over the industry to this day.  Monica Harrington's blog post on Medium https://medium.com/@m...
2026-01-1350 minRetroXP
RetroXP2026 Remakes and Remasters, Sega Founder's Passing, and 3DSXL Prices Are Skyrocketing!On today's news I'll be discussing one of the founding members of Sega David Rosen passing away, Nintendo 3DSXL prices jumping upward on eBay as of late, Commodore 64 Ultimate reviews, pickups like Robocop Versus Terminator, Def Jam Vendetta, Wario Land 4, and others. The main talking point today will be the remakes and remasters we know, and MAY know, are coming out this year 2026. Titles like Halo Campaign Evolved, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, among many others, are expected to hit our modern consoles and PCs this year, so start your wishlist now!  No...
2026-01-081h 08RetroXP
RetroXPPolymega Light Gun Hands On, And Retro Light Gun GamesI get my hands on the Polymega Light Gun finally, after years of waiting, and I share my thoughts and experiences with it to kick things off. After that, I do deep dives into home console light gun games in our history, some of the controversies around it, and what are some of the best games to play (like Time Crisis, House of the Dead, Lethal Enforcers, and more!), and the best systems to buy light gun games on. Enjoy the episode! Or don't, I guess... Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out...
2026-01-0157 minRetroXP
RetroXPLegend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (My Top 10)In a previous episode I talked about my Top 10 Favorite Games of all time, and I would dedicate whole episodes to each title; this one is about A Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, my favorite Zelda game of all time. I go through its story, development cycle, sales numbers, music, dungeon layouts, and so much more, ending with my personal feelings as to why this game is in my Top 10 list.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community
2025-12-2346 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe Video Game Crash of 1983: Lessons Learned?A slow rolling snowball starting with the first generation ended up into a massive avalanche in 1982 and 1983, which saw the video game market crash and almost doomed the home video game console market. While there were many factors that were predicted to cause its doom, poor oversight and oversaturation ultimately caused this crash, and a couple Japanese companies came in to save the day. I also talk about other notable failures in video game history of games like  Daikatana, Beyond Good and Evil, and many more.  Reference news article from October 1983: https://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/17/business/video-games-industry-comes-down-to-earth.ht...
2025-12-161h 05Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastAll-Star Baseball 99 (With Marc Normandin)Follow Marc - https://bsky.app/profile/marcnormandin.bsky.social Retro XP - https://retroxp.beehiiv.com/ Nintendo's Baseball History - https://www.avclub.com/nintendos-baseball-history-why-ken-griffey-jr-and-the-seattle-mariners-should-be-honorary-smash-bros   Thank you to our Golden Banana (and above) tier patrons: n00sh, Lee Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64 Find us Online: https://flashback64.neocities.org Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64 Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flashback64pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/p...
2025-12-151h 22Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastAll-Star Baseball 99 (With Marc Normandin)Follow Marc - https://bsky.app/profile/marcnormandin.bsky.social Retro XP - https://retroxp.beehiiv.com/ Nintendo's Baseball History - https://www.avclub.com/nintendos-baseball-history-why-ken-griffey-jr-and-the-seattle-mariners-should-be-honorary-smash-bros   Thank you to our Golden Banana (and above) tier patrons: n00sh, Lee Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64 Find us Online: https://flashback64.neocities.org Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64 Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flashback64pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/p...
2025-12-151h 22RetroXP
RetroXPThe Best Video Game Magazines, Past and PresentIn today's episode I'll share some news on a new N64 system in the works, a Splatterhouse RPG, and playing games like Resident Evil 3 Nemesis and Shinobi. Our main talking point is video game magazines, and I share some great history on some of our favorites, like Nintendo Power, Game Pro, EGM, Game Informer, and so many more. NOTE: I feel pretty stupid that I never mentioned or paid respects to Martin Alessi, one of the original editors for EGM, who passed away in 2022. Rest in Peace.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast N...
2025-12-091h 01RetroXP
RetroXPMy Favorite Retro Ninja GamesI just finished Shinobi Art of Vengeance recently, and it made me think back to all the great ninja games we had in the past, like Ninja Gaiden, Tenchu, Shadow of the Ninja, and so many more. I share some of my favorites and where and how you can play them! Good luck trying to find a funcitioning Ninja Baseball Bat Man arcade cabinet here in the US though... Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community Follow my Spotify...
2025-12-0242 minRetroXP
RetroXPMy Top 10 Retro GamesMaybe some of you were curious about what my 10 favorite games of all time are, so now here you go! I share with you the 10 games that made the cut. The caveat here is that the games had to be older than 15 years, with one game on this list BARELY making the cut. In future episodes, I'll do deeper dives into each game, and talk about why they are so important to me to have made the top 10. Hope you enjoy the episode!  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our P...
2025-11-2530 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe Start Of The Halo Franchise (2001 - 2010)With the announcement that Halo is coming to a Playstation system, I wanted to wax nostalgia about the early days of the Halo franchise, most notably Halo 1 - 3, ODST and Reach. I share the plots of the storylines, talk about the multiplayer modes, and share stories and experiences on what it was like when Halo was the king of the hill in FPS shooters and multiplayer, and how one could argue it was one of the first big video game blockbusters in history. Thanks to my Discord community for sharing their stories and experiences with the early Halo games! 
2025-11-181h 12RetroXP
RetroXPBuying Good Old Games (GOG)! A New Vectrex, Commodore Issues, and Resident Evil 2Want to buy old games, and even new games, and actually own them? You might want to check out Good Old Games (GOG) as they're keeping game preservation alive with re-releasing old games updated to modern hardware, and actually getting developer support! Besides that, we talk about a Vectrex mini up for Kickstarter, the Commodore64 name pending legal issues, a PS2 emulator getting better, and more! Thanks for checking out the episode.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community.  Fo...
2025-11-111h 00RetroXP
RetroXPThe Best Horror Games on the PS2It's spooky season and on this episode I talk about my favorite ten horror games on the PS2! These aren't in any particular order (except the first one), and admittedly one game on this list I never played, but it needed to be talked about. I talk about Silent Hill, The Suffering, Haunting Ground, and so many more! Enjoy the episode, or don't...I guess I can't tell you what to do... Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community.  F...
2025-10-3052 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe Commodore 64 And Its RevivalThe Commodore 64 has long sat dormat for over 30 years, and now with new ownership comes a brand new piece of hardware to take its place; the Commodore 64 Ultimate. In this episode we go over a brief history and specs of the hardware, and the benefits of being a cheaper home computer in the 1980s, some of its best games, and its demise and resurgence. This year, the company and its many trademarks were purchased by Christian Simpson and a few others, and are now on target to ship a new FPGA hardware called the Commodore 64 Ultimate, that can play...
2025-10-2153 minRetroXP
RetroXPRetroFest Arkansas, An $8,000 Sega Saturn Game, and Gaming ConventionsI took a road trip to RetroFest Arkansas this past weekend and I share all of my pickups I grabbed there, like the Ratchet and Clank games, Chrono Trigger, and so many more! For news, we talk about an AI light gun for your modern TV that's up for preorder, a Sega Saturn game sold for $8,000, and a Legend of Dragoon demake is available to play!  I talk about my experiences at RetroFest Arkansas (I didn't say it in the episode, but I had a lot of fun!), and even share some advice on what the goings o...
2025-10-141h 21RetroXP
RetroXPGames That Made a Great Jump from 2D to 3DIn this episode I talk about what long standing franchises made a jump from the 2D space to 3D, and nailed it! Some of the games I talk about are Mario, Legend of Zelda, Prince of Persia, and so many more. The mid-90s was a magical time for changes in video games that's for sure.  Now part of the Hair of the Dogcast Network! Find out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/hairofthedogcast and join the community.  Follow my Spotify playlist at RetroXP Gaming Music Follow me on X/Threads/Instagram/Yo...
2025-10-0745 minRetroXP
RetroXPMetal Music In Video GamesAre you like me and think about some of the best metal music in video games? No? It's ok, I'll do it for you. In this episode I go through some of the most iconic metal acts and artists to appear in video games, from games like Brutal Legend starring Ozzy and Rob Halford, to other games like Twisted Metal, Infected, Quake, Rock N Roll Racing, and so many more.  Follow me on my socials on X/Threads/Instagram @retroxpodcast 
2025-10-0140 minRetroXP
RetroXPZen and the Art of Video Game HuntingIn this week's episode I talk about a loss in the video game collecting community (RIP Billy), a new N64 controller, Sega messing around with Johnny Gioeli and the Video Game Preservation Museum, and upcoming games coming out in October like Dragon Quest and Super Mario Galaxy. I end with personal tales on video game collecting, chasing, hunting, whatever you like to call it and try to provide some context as to why we do what we do, and why it's, kinda fun. Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-09-2500 minRetroXP
RetroXPWhat Is a Virtual Boy?Nintendo announced Virtual Boy coming to the Nintendo Classics collection on your Switch and Switch 2, so now would be a good time to go through the history, hardware, software, marketing, and the ultimate failure of the Virtual Boy in Nintendo's eyes, and why that happened. Enjoy this deep dive into one of Nintendo's most ambitious and shortest lived consoles ever. Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-09-171h 04RetroXP
RetroXP30 Years Of The Playstation RetrospectiveIt's been 30 years since the gaming landscape changed forever with the opening salvo that was the Playstation, released on 9/9/1995 back in the United States. In this episode I talk about how it came to be, the hardware under the hood, what it did right and wrong, and some of the most iconic games that got its start here. Enjoy the episode! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-09-091h 25RetroXP
RetroXPGeneration 7 in Video GamesWhat is the appeal of Generation 7? The PS3/360/Wii era brought us some of the most iconic games and franchises in video game history, and collecting for those systems is surprisingly cheap for the quality you get! We talk more about this as well as big moves by Atari and Acclaim, playing Metal Gear Solid Delta and Gears of War Reloaded, and upcoming releases for September Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-09-021h 13RetroXP
RetroXPThe Ninja Gaiden Series - Part 2In Part 2 of my series deep dive into the Ninja Gaiden series, I talk about the lore, gameplay, story, and characters in the Ninja Gaiden games starting with the Xbox 2004 title, and even finish things off talking about Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. Check out part 1 of the series where I talk about the earlier NES titles! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-08-121h 00RetroXP
RetroXPThe Ninja Gaiden Series - Part 1With 2025 being the year we get TWO NEW Ninja Gaiden games, I thought we should dive into the Ninja Gaiden series as a whole. In this episode, part one of a two part series, I go through the first three NES games as well as the arcade game and the Game Boy title. Story, lore, gameplay, music, I go through it all. Part 2 will focus on the newer 3D games. Enjoy the episode! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-08-0559 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe Best Modern Hardware for Retro Video GamesThere are a lot of options in terms of new hardware that plays your old retro video games, from systems that utilize the original carts and discs, to emulation systems. I go over some of the pros and cons of systems like the Analogue, Polymega, Retron systems as well as the recent Atari 7800+, and more. I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-07-251h 23RetroXP
RetroXPPlaying Retro Video Games On Your Nintendo SwitchWhat's it like playing retro video games on your Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2)? I do a deep dive into the choice of games you have, the platforms, physical media options, and of course the costs of everything, including what you get with your Nintendo Switch Online membership options. Check out past episodes where I talk about retro games on the PS5 and Xbox Series systems! Follow on Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2025-07-1751 minWide Flank: Happy Gaming
Wide Flank: Happy Gaming[mini Club] Blue Prince, Elevator Action, Into The Breach, Kirby's Dream Course, LOK DigitalSean and Alon tear through another crop of five delightfully different video entertainment products for less than an hour apiece:Blaž Urban Gracar and Ferran Ruiz Sala's adaptation of acclaimed pen and paper puzzle book, LOK DigitalTaito's 1983 classic spy simulator Elevator ActionTonda Ros' roguelike print-em-up and game du jour, Blue PrinceHAL Laboratory's Kirby-branded mini golf game, Kirby's Dream CourseJay Ma and Matthew Davis' turn-based bug shover Into The Breach—Now's your big chance to decide which of the five games we played we'll be covering for the next Game Club! Come on down to the Dis...
2025-04-301h 13Remember 64
Remember 64Level 63 - Caravans in Space!Have you ever played a game in a caravan!? At least one of us has this week! But what does that have to do with our game Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth? Let's find out...Dave and Jiggylookback are joined by writer and gaming newsletter creator Marc Normandin! He brings some awesome facts about the game and we chat about some of the top Nintendo games of all time!!!You can check out Marc's awesome work at RetroXPWhat did you think of the episode and this game...
2025-04-171h 30Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastDefending the N64 Controller (With Marc Normandin)We welcome Marc Normandin to the show to discuss his defense of the N64 controller, " The Nintendo 64 Controller is Good Actually". https://retroxp.substack.com/p/25-years-of-the-n64-the-n64s-controller Find Marc Online: https://retroxp.substack.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marcnormandin.bsky.social   Find us Online: https://flashback64.neocities.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64 Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flashback64pod Bluesky: https://b...
2025-01-271h 05Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastDefending the N64 Controller (With Marc Normandin)We welcome Marc Normandin to the show to discuss his defense of the N64 controller, " The Nintendo 64 Controller is Good Actually". https://retroxp.substack.com/p/25-years-of-the-n64-the-n64s-controller Find Marc Online: https://retroxp.substack.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marcnormandin.bsky.social   Find us Online: https://flashback64.neocities.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64 Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flashback64pod Bluesky: https://b...
2025-01-271h 05RetroXP
RetroXPThe Top Sega Saturn GamesWhat are some of the best games to get for the Sega Saturn that not only hold up in gameplay, but also in value? I go through some noteworthy North American titles like NIGHTS Into Dreams, Guardian Heroes, Sonic R, Sega Rally, and many more, while telling you the price of what they're going for now! Prepare your pocketbook, some of these games are QUITE expensive! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-2837 minRetroXP
RetroXPThe Top Sega Saturn GamesWhat are some of the best games to get for the Sega Saturn that not only hold up in gameplay, but also in value? I go through some noteworthy North American titles like NIGHTS Into Dreams, Guardian Heroes, Sonic R, Sega Rally, and many more, while telling you the price of what they're going for now! Prepare your pocketbook, some of these games are QUITE expensive! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-2837 minRetroXP
RetroXPSega Saturn: A RetrospectiveIn this episode I go through the short/long version of the rise of the Sega Saturn console 30 years ago, and the quick and abrupt downfall and how bad business decisions and poor collaboration with Sega of Japan and Sega of America was the beginning of the end of Sega's dominance in the home console market. Before that, I talk about playing Panzer Dragoon Saga, and Donkey Kong Land 1 and 2 playable on the Nintendo Switch. Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-261h 18RetroXP
RetroXPSega Saturn: A RetrospectiveIn this episode I go through the short/long version of the rise of the Sega Saturn console 30 years ago, and the quick and abrupt downfall and how bad business decisions and poor collaboration with Sega of Japan and Sega of America was the beginning of the end of Sega's dominance in the home console market. Before that, I talk about playing Panzer Dragoon Saga, and Donkey Kong Land 1 and 2 playable on the Nintendo Switch. Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-261h 18RetroXP
RetroXPRetro Gaming On Your Xbox Series XWant to play retro games on modern hardware? Might I suggest the Xbox Series X, which allows you to play a LARGE library of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, both digitally AND using physical discs, amongst many other classics available for download. Before that, we share some gaming history, Nintendo's pledge for backwards compatibility, a secret from MGS Snake Eater revealed, and more! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-121h 02RetroXP
RetroXPRetro Gaming On Your Xbox Series XWant to play retro games on modern hardware? Might I suggest the Xbox Series X, which allows you to play a LARGE library of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, both digitally AND using physical discs, amongst many other classics available for download. Before that, we share some gaming history, Nintendo's pledge for backwards compatibility, a secret from MGS Snake Eater revealed, and more! Follow on X/Instagram/Threads @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-121h 02RetroXP
RetroXPThe Castlevania Timeline, ExplainedDid you know that the Castlevania series of video games had an official timeline? Now you do. In this episode I go through the mainline games within the timeline, and the stories within them and my experiences playing the majority of them. I also share news of an upcoming Castlevania musical! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-051h 13RetroXP
RetroXPThe Castlevania Timeline, ExplainedDid you know that the Castlevania series of video games had an official timeline? Now you do. In this episode I go through the mainline games within the timeline, and the stories within them and my experiences playing the majority of them. I also share news of an upcoming Castlevania musical! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-11-051h 13RetroXP
RetroXPLara Croft: A Video Game IconIn this special episode I talk about a recent court case with the US Copyright Office that makes it illegal to loan out games like a library, to preserve video games. After that, it's a lengthy oral history of Lara Croft, and the many video games she's featured in, her history and design choices, as well as her impact on the video game landscape as well as paving the way for video game heroines for the future. Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-10-291h 00RetroXP
RetroXPLara Croft: A Video Game IconIn this special episode I talk about a recent court case with the US Copyright Office that makes it illegal to loan out games like a library, to preserve video games. After that, it's a lengthy oral history of Lara Croft, and the many video games she's featured in, her history and design choices, as well as her impact on the video game landscape as well as paving the way for video game heroines for the future. Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify
2024-10-291h 00RetroXP
RetroXPCollecting For The PlayStation 2Ever want to get started into video game collecting and wondering where to start? The PlayStation 2 might be your best bet, with good average cost per game, and great titles and franchises to boot! I share some tips on where to start, as well as what games are the best to go for. Before that, I talk about the Analogue 64, a resurgence of Electronic Gaming Monthly, Contra, Final Fantasy 12, and more! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-221h 24RetroXP
RetroXPCollecting For The PlayStation 2Ever want to get started into video game collecting and wondering where to start? The PlayStation 2 might be your best bet, with good average cost per game, and great titles and franchises to boot! I share some tips on where to start, as well as what games are the best to go for. Before that, I talk about the Analogue 64, a resurgence of Electronic Gaming Monthly, Contra, Final Fantasy 12, and more! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-221h 24RetroXP
RetroXPDe-listed Video Games: What's Being Done?There's a recent trend of publishers delisting their video games from a large variety of storefronts; why are they doing it, and what's being done about it? Our major talking point surrounds this topic, but first I talk about the R2V2 video game convention I attended in Rockford, IL, playing the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Steel Battalion, upcoming remasters coming out and a Shinobi movie in the works! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-151h 19RetroXP
RetroXPDe-listed Video Games: What's Being Done?There's a recent trend of publishers delisting their video games from a large variety of storefronts; why are they doing it, and what's being done about it? Our major talking point surrounds this topic, but first I talk about the R2V2 video game convention I attended in Rockford, IL, playing the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Steel Battalion, upcoming remasters coming out and a Shinobi movie in the works! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-151h 19RetroXP
RetroXPBest Retro Horror Games For The SeasonWant to dive back into some good retro horror games? I've got a pretty big list of games and franchises you can dive back into, or maybe even try for the first time. Besides that, I talk about my holy grail item I got, the original Resident Evil cast reunion, a live PACMAN experience (??), and playing games like Maniac Mansion and Splatterhouse 3. Enjoy the episode! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-081h 20RetroXP
RetroXPBest Retro Horror Games For The SeasonWant to dive back into some good retro horror games? I've got a pretty big list of games and franchises you can dive back into, or maybe even try for the first time. Besides that, I talk about my holy grail item I got, the original Resident Evil cast reunion, a live PACMAN experience (??), and playing games like Maniac Mansion and Splatterhouse 3. Enjoy the episode! Follow on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-081h 20RetroXP
RetroXPYou Don't Own Your Digital GamesCalifornia passed a law now that reminds digital storefronts to not tell you your purchases are yours to own, you only purchase the "opportunity" to play your games. Besides that, I talk about Sega AM2 history, some of my recent pick ups, Silent Hill 3, Rocket Knight Adventures, Time Crisis coming to HDTVs, and upcoming remasters and remakes. Enjoy the episode! Follow us on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-011h 09RetroXP
RetroXPYou Don't Own Your Digital GamesCalifornia passed a law now that reminds digital storefronts to not tell you your purchases are yours to own, you only purchase the "opportunity" to play your games. Besides that, I talk about Sega AM2 history, some of my recent pick ups, Silent Hill 3, Rocket Knight Adventures, Time Crisis coming to HDTVs, and upcoming remasters and remakes. Enjoy the episode! Follow us on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠⁠⁠⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ playlist on Spotify!
2024-10-011h 09RetroXP
RetroXPRetro Gaming On Your PS5Stoy kicks things off celebrating 22 years of Rare Inc and some of the more iconic games they've developed, like Goldeneye 007, Donkey Kong Country, and Conker's Bad Fur Day. Antstream Arcade has plans to release a ton of PS1 games onto their platform, PS1 emulation hardware is incoming from Taki Udon, and how to find and play retro games on your PS5; what services and collections are available for you? 9:11 - Silent Hill 2, The Suffering 21:08 - News/Upcoming Releases 35:26 - Playing retro games on your PS5 Follow us on...
2024-09-2455 minRetroXP
RetroXPRetro Gaming On Your PS5Stoy kicks things off celebrating 22 years of Rare Inc and some of the more iconic games they've developed, like Goldeneye 007, Donkey Kong Country, and Conker's Bad Fur Day. Antstream Arcade has plans to release a ton of PS1 games onto their platform, PS1 emulation hardware is incoming from Taki Udon, and how to find and play retro games on your PS5; what services and collections are available for you? 9:11 - Silent Hill 2, The Suffering 21:08 - News/Upcoming Releases 35:26 - Playing retro games on your PS5 Follow us on...
2024-09-2455 minRetroXP
RetroXPConsole Prices In History, Super Metroid, Hard Video Game TruthsStoy kicks things off with talking about why there hasn't been a new Dino Crisis game since 2003, and playing Super Metroid and Batman Returns for the SNES. For news, a deep dive into how expensive video game consoles were in the past sheds light on how the PS5 Pro price ain't so bad (but still outrageous!), Limited Run's Sega Dreamcast swag, and a new Doom code has been found! We conclude with hard truths in video games, so comment and share some of your hard truths in video games! 1:01 - This Day In Video Game History
2024-09-171h 01RetroXP
RetroXPConsole Prices In History, Super Metroid, Hard Video Game TruthsStoy kicks things off with talking about why there hasn't been a new Dino Crisis game since 2003, and playing Super Metroid and Batman Returns for the SNES. For news, a deep dive into how expensive video game consoles were in the past sheds light on how the PS5 Pro price ain't so bad (but still outrageous!), Limited Run's Sega Dreamcast swag, and a new Doom code has been found! We conclude with hard truths in video games, so comment and share some of your hard truths in video games! 1:01 - This Day In Video Game History
2024-09-171h 01RetroXP
RetroXPRule of Rose Price Drop, GameStop Retro, and Physical vs. Digital Video Game CollectingWelcome to the very first episode of RetroXP, a podcast dedicated to retro video games! Join me as I talk about myself a bit and who I am, sharing some news about Rule of Rose, Anbernic's new handheld, and Gamestop Retro, and end with a talk on physical versus digital video game collecting. 2:06 - Who am I? 27:27 - Silent Hill / Silent Hill 2 37:44 - News 55:55 - Upcoming Releases 1:02:37 - Physical vs. Digital Game Collecting Follow us on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠ playlist on S...
2024-09-101h 20RetroXP
RetroXPRule of Rose Price Drop, GameStop Retro, and Physical vs. Digital Video Game CollectingWelcome to the very first episode of RetroXP, a podcast dedicated to retro video games! Join me as I talk about myself a bit and who I am, sharing some news about Rule of Rose, Anbernic's new handheld, and Gamestop Retro, and end with a talk on physical versus digital video game collecting. 2:06 - Who am I? 27:27 - Silent Hill / Silent Hill 2 37:44 - News 55:55 - Upcoming Releases 1:02:37 - Physical vs. Digital Game Collecting Follow us on X/Instagram @RetroXPodcast Save our ⁠RetroXP Gaming Music⁠ playlist on S...
2024-09-101h 20Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game Podcast
Into the Aether - A Low Key Video Game PodcastPyramid the Headhog (feat. The Case of the Golden Idol, Grim Fandango, and more)Painting the Green Hill Zone red since 2001.Past Meets Present - The Legend of Heroes by Marc Normandin: https://retroxp.substack.com/p/past-meets-present-the-legend-ofDiscussed: The Case of the Golden Idol, Dragon Quest Builders, Trails in the Sky, Trails from Zero, Silent Hill, Grim Fandango, Costume Quest---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Discord: https://theworstgarbage.onlineFollow Stephen Hilger: https://twitter.com/StephenHilgerFollow Brendon Bigley: https://twitter.com/brendonbigley---Produced by AJ Fillari: https://twitter.com...
2022-10-191h 30No Cartridge Audio
No Cartridge AudioNo Cartridge 195 - The Nintendo Identity ft. Marc NormandinThe RetroXP maestro himself returns to talk more about The Big Company, specifically on their ability to hold onto a unique identity for their software and hardware as the other big dogs move into flavorless ubiquity.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-231h 42Podcast Sans Frontieres
Podcast Sans Frontieres#21 - Mission Briefing: Marc NormandinRetro Gear Solid Guest Episode   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) sits down with his good friend and brain behind Retro XP, Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin)! We discuss Marc's recently completed project, The Nintendo Top 101, as well Marc's experience with Kojima and Metal Gear games. A fun bonus episode while we get ready to launch our Metal Gear Solid 4 coverage! Check out Marc's content at the links below.   Marc's Retro XP substack: https://retroxp.substack.com/ Marc's Baseball Newsletter: https://www.marcnormandin.com/  
2021-08-291h 17No Cartridge Audio
No Cartridge AudioNo Cartridge 179 - Dinner for Shmups (ft. @ marc_normandin)Series regular Marc Normandin is BACK to chat about RetroXP- his ambitious substack project ranking the top 101 Nintendo-published games.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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