Retro Gaming Dads Podcast

Mar 10 2024 134 ep. 43 mins 21

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Episode 133 - Happy MAR10 Day!

Mar 10 2024 7 mins

In episode 133 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry takes a look at some of the recent announcements from yesterday's Mario Day. From classic Game Boy titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online to a tease of a new Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2026, there's something here for fans of the moustached hero. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.c

Episode 132: Does Microsoft Actually Have a Plan for the Future of Xbox?

Feb 12 2024 62 mins

In episode 132 of the Retro Gaming Dad's Podcast the gang is back together. Phil, Barry and Anthony discuss their fears and hopes for the future of Xbox ahead of Microsoft's special 'business meeting', and what this could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at http

Episode 131: The Slow Death of Physical Media

Feb 06 2024 22 mins

In episode 131 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry gives his thoughts on the decline of physical media in video games. Plus rumours that retailers may be preparing to pull their physical Xbox titles from shelves. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

Episode 130: The End of The High Street Trade In?

Jan 22 2024 23 mins

In episode 130 Barry offers his thoughts on the news that UK video game retailer GAME is to cease its pre-owned trade in program. What could this mean for the UK's high street and gaming? Plus the opossum with a jet pack returns to Switch and PlayStation with the unveiling of the Rocket Knight Adventure Re-Sparked Edition. Plus Barry takes a look at some interesting hardware co

Episode 129: CES 2024 and the End of Xbox Exclusives?

Jan 14 2024 49 mins

In episode 129 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at CES 2024. From new gaming handhelds from MSI and AYANEO to the return of a classic controller from HyperKin. We talk about some of the exciting announcements from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Plus, could the end of Xbox Exclusives be arriving sooner than we expected? New rumours suggest t

Episode 128: MSI Tease a New Gaming Handheld and Sony Fined €13.5 million

Jan 07 2024 21 mins

In episode 128 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to talk about a potential Steam Deck competitor from MSI. Plus Sony is hit with a huge €13,500,000 over its handling of third part controllers. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast at ⁠https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

Episode 127: The Best of 2023

Dec 24 2023 39 mins

In episode 127 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look back at some of their highlights of 2023, including: The continued rise in popularity of gaming handhelds. The completion of Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition after almost 2 years! The potential for a Switch successor coming in 2024. Could we be looking at the death of physical media in

Episode 126: SEGA Stages a Comeback

Dec 17 2023 22 mins

In episode 126 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to tell you about the upcoming duo of gaming series hitting the silver screen with Fallout and Halo Season 2. Plus SEGA unveils it is bringing back a host of classic series including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Shinobi. Not to be outdone, Atari also unveils 12 new titles coming to the excellent Atari 50 - The

Episode 124: Ayaneo Remake Collection

Nov 19 2023 51 mins

In episode 124 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony share their opinions on Ayaneo's range of concept consoles and mini PCs. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast at ⁠https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

Episode 123: Valve Announces the Steam Deck OLED

Nov 12 2023 48 mins

In episode 123 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Valve's surprise unveiling of the new OLED equipped Steam Deck. We also congratulate Super Mario Bros. Wonder as it hits a huge milestone and becomes the fastest selling Super Mario title of all time. ---------- Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠ Support the pod