Retro Records

Jun 25 2024 23 ep. 93 mins 2
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Exploring the history of the gaming industry one retro game at a time! We traveled back to 1985 to the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the original Super Mario Bros. Now we're playing through retro games in order of their release date to fully see the history and evolution of video games. Along the way we'll talk about what was happening in the gaming industry at the time of a game's release, how certain games and consoles revolutionized the industry, and the love (or hate) we hold for each of the games we talk about. Join us to experience the full history of video games!

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DuckTales (Part 1) (NES) - September 1989

Jun 25 2024 83 mins  
So it turns out there CAN be great video games made from an existing IP. Join us as we talk about Disney and how it put it's trust in Capcom to make one of the most successful and beloved games on the NES. Discord: https://discord.gg/27VmktSf8N

Altered Beast (Part 2) (Genesis) - August 1989

Jun 18 2024 53 mins  
Join us this week as we talk about our game play experience of Altered Beast here in 2024! Discord: https://discord.gg/fyaAGY7Cqu

Altered Beast (Part 1) (Genesis) - August 1989

Jun 04 2024 66 mins  
It's the Genesis for Sega in North America. Join us as we talk about the new 16-bit system that's about to give Nintendo a run for their money. Originally packaged with that new console was Altered Beast, hoping to raise Sega from it's grave. We talk about all of it on this week's episode. Welcome to your doom!

Dragon Warrior (Part 2) (NES) - August 1989

May 21 2024 97 mins  
Grinding - The act of repeating an action or set of actions, including non-repetitive tasks to achieve a desired result at a level of certain difficulty, typically for an extended period of time, such as earning experience points, in-game loot and currency, or to improve a character's stats. Also known as farming, treadmilling, and pushing the bar.

Dragon Warrior (Part 1) (NES) - August 1989

Dec 05 2023 93 mins  
In the States, Dragon Warrior may be a sleeper hit. But in Japan it's a monumental part of pop culture. Join us as we dive into just how important this game is, not only for Japan, but for the development of future JRPGs. All the building blocks for them start right here and in ways you might not expect.

Super Mario Land (Game Boy) - July 1989

Oct 17 2023 110 mins  
Super Mario Land is an oddity. The game itself is definitely a different vibe and aesthetic than the Mario we know and love but the things it spawned can only be described as outright eccentric. Join us as we dig into the weird and wacky world of Super Mario Land. It isn't just a game. There's an entire 90's experience hiding underneath this unassuming pocket Mario ad

Tetris (Game Boy) - July 1989

Oct 03 2023 147 mins  
It's easy to think of Tetris as JUST a puzzle game but the impact this simple puzzle game had is truly remarkable. Not only is it important to the initial success of the Game Boy but it infiltrated culture in a way we haven't really seen up to this point. There are even studies that point to Tetris tapping into a fundamental part of the human brain. The story of Tetris is

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) - June 1989

Sep 19 2023 129 mins  
Navigate sewers, city streets, sky scraper roofs, and underwater mine fields as your favorite Ninja Turtle! Which, let's be honest, should be Donatello in this game. Donnie's the real MVP here. In this nostalgic trip into one of the 80's biggest pop culture phenomenons we talk about the UK's aversion to Ninja's, the licensing issues that held this game back, ou

Mega Man 2 (NES) - June 1989

Sep 05 2023 141 mins  
Finally a sequel got it right! Mega Man 2 took what made the first game great and improved it in almost every way. Join us as we explore how the legacy of this game reaches well beyond the gaming industry, how passion projects lead to greatness, the mystery of the Metal Blade, and so much more. We couldn't shut up about this game and there's plenty of good reasons why. Don&

Ninja Gaiden (NES) - March 1989

Aug 22 2023 136 mins  
From its colossal soundtrack to its diverse settings to its in-depth story told through its revolutionary Tecmo Theater (which we call cut scenes nowadays), Ninja Gaiden is a clear step in the evolution of video games. It wears its influences on its sleeve and creates something completely new and breathtaking for its time. This episode is packed with news about the gaming industr