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Welcome to Factory Sealed, the modern day equivalent of those glory days you spent with your friends in a dark room, gathered around your games console. If you remember those days fondly, love video games, arguments over proper grammar and cultural differences (and, of course, making fun of your bes…

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    • Jan 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Factory Sealed Retro Gaming Podcast is a delightful and entertaining podcast that brings together a group of friends to discuss their love for retro gaming. With their witty banter and lighthearted approach, the hosts create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. They have a great rapport and their interactions are filled with humor and camaraderie. Listening to them feels like joining in on a conversation with your own friends, sharing memories and stories about your favorite games. The hosts also bring unique perspectives to the table, offering insights and opinions that add depth to the discussions.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is the diverse selection of games they cover. Whether it's a well-known classic or a hidden gem, they provide detailed walkthroughs and analysis that cater to both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts. Their passion for gaming shines through in their discussions, making it engaging for listeners who share their love for retro games.

    However, one downside of this podcast is its tendency to go off-topic at times. While the banter and tangents can be entertaining, it may be frustrating for listeners who are looking for more focused gaming content. Additionally, some episodes may feel sporadic due to its irregular release schedule, which can make it difficult to stay engaged.

    In conclusion, The Factory Sealed Retro Gaming Podcast is a fun-filled journey into the world of retro gaming. The hosts' humor, camaraderie, and passion make it an enjoyable listen for anyone interested in nostalgia-inducing video games. While it may not be as structured as other gaming podcasts, its laid-back approach creates an inviting atmosphere that keeps listeners coming back for more.



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    Sidequests - Episode 36: 2024 GotY Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 172:55


    2024 was brimming with games. Many were played, some were loved, some were hated, and some were barely even turned on. These are our favorites.

    Sidequests - Episode 35: Dan is Back, Game Awards, and Loads of Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 112:18


    Dip your Doritos in the toilet in celebration of our first four man show in months! Highlights include this year's GOTY show, an extended discussion on Legend of Dragoon, and Zack's obsession with Vampire Survivors.

    Sidequests - Episode 34: Cult of the Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 80:21


    Eric looks for empathy in all the wrong places as he admits to playing Cult of the Lamb on PSN instead of buying it while Zack savors his prediction for how long Eric could resist buying a PS5 Pro.

    Sidequests - Episode 33: Silent Hill 2 and the PS5 Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 107:21


    Like a stubborn houseplant that refuses to die, Eric and Zack continue to patiently wait for Dan and Tom to water them with their presence by talking about Silent Hill 2 and pressuring each other to buy things they honestly don't need.

    Sidequests - Episode 32: Astro Bot and PS5 Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 79:19


    Eric and Zack ponder the most efficient way to leave this mortal plane before fawning endlessly over the masterpiece that is Astro Bot and ragging on the absurdity of the PS5 Pro.

    Retro – Ep. 237 - Rygar: The Legendary Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 82:48


    Eric and Zack branch out into the controversial world of Tree Law before waxing nostalgic about the inconsistent quality of early PS2 games by attempting to plow through Rygar: The Legendary Adventure.

    Sidequests - Episode 31: MoCon 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 114:04


    It's that time of year again! Time for a bunch of grown men to descend upon St. Louis with no dietary restrictions, an overly-estimated tolerance for alcoholic beverages, and a complete disregard for any sort of budgetary constraints. That's right... it's MoCon!

    Sidequests - Episode 30: Dan Returns, FF7 Rebirth, Piles Cream, & Sticky Vicky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 106:05


    Slather yourself up with piles cream as Dan returns to chat videogames with Zack and Eric. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ghost attacking, what to expect for games going forward, and the sensation known only as Sticky Vicky.

    Sidequests - Episode 29: Microsoft Doing Microsoft Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 87:49


    Eric and Zack scrape themselves to rag on Microsoft closing more studios and chat about passive gaming with Rusty's Retirement.

    Sidequests - Episode 28: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon's Dogma 2, Midwest Gaming Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 91:08


    We profusely apologize for cheating on MoCon with Midwest Gaming classic before very loosely breaking the seal on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and discover just how much fun it is to have no idea what to do in Dragon's Dogma 2.

    Retro – Ep. 237 - Bulletstorm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 90:10


    Join us moose deep in the dick shed for a slide through the wet mess we've left behind from gushing over Helldivers 2, the Elden Ring DLC, and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, all while stopping off for a trip through Bulletstorm.

    Sidequests - Ep. 27 - State of Play & Tekken 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 89:38


    We convene to talk about the recent Sony State of Play... and almost forget to talk about it as we get sidetracked by purchasing too many of one game, Tekken 8, MoCon planning, and Zack's steady march towards taking over Dan's coveted title.

    Retro – Ep. 236 - Ninja Gaiden Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 78:33


    Thanks to Dan for killing the show with his horrible recommendation last year, we are once again cocked, locked, and back on the retro horse so Zack can finally gush over Ninja Gaiden Black.

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    Sidequests - Ep. 26 - 2023 Game of the Year Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 176:10


    It's the one you've been waiting for - the GOTY show is here! Strap in, strap on, strap it all about for our top 10 games we played in 2023!

    Sidequests - Ep. 25 - The Steam Deck, Sim Racing, Dan's Secret, and Games of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 99:17


    Zack joins Eric from his newly assembled game room, but forgets to turn on his good mic to talk about the Steam Deck, simulation racing, some anticipated games coming in 2024, and subtly allude to a secret that Dan has.

    Sidequests - Ep. 24 - Arcade Cabs, Obscure Console Variants, Typing of the Dead, and Other Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 100:53


    With Tom out of action from a cream induced migraine, Zack tells us all about his freshly shaven cave, we learn how to type properly from Typing of the Dead, discuss obscure console variants, and try to unravel the intricacies of two day weddings.

    Sidequests - Ep. 23 - Dan's New PS5 and Modern Physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 88:39


    Professor Dick Physics makes his long-anticipated debut, and Dan's back as well to discuss what we've been playing, what we're looking forward to, and the awful story of the demise of Dan's PS5.

    Sidequests - Ep. 22 - Recapping Some Gems (But Not Starfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 110:59


    Huh? What day is it?? Where have we been?! Are we still idiots...? Eric, Tom, and Zack reconvene to recap 4 months of gaming that includes such gems as Sea of Stars, Dave the Diver, 30xx, Mario Wonder, Gallon Cheesequake 2, Gran Turismo 7, and more before absolutely hauling off on the galactic disappointment that is Starfield.

    Retro – Ep. 235 - MoCon 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 106:04


    Another year, another MoCon... but this time we are coming to you from the hotel room! (Fair warning, there are audio issues). Eric and Zack are joined by listeners Cody and Matt as we recap the weekend's exploits across St. Louis including yet another horrifying hotel room, a toddler beauty pageant, new Lord of the Rings heroes, Mega Man tinder swiping, and a very couth, yet revolting mattress. Oh... and buying games. LOTS of games.

    Sidequests - Ep. 21 - Waffle House, Tattoos, and More Final Fantasy XVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 93:20


    Tom is back from a trip to get inked in the great American south (while managing to avoid Waffle House) to share more thoughts on Final Fantasy 16 and help us fine tune our hunting parameters for the impending descent upon MO Game Con.

    Sidequests - Ep. 20 - Tears of the Kingdom & Final Fantasy XVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 95:43


    We fulfill an ancient prophecy that foretold of our inability to talk about anything other than Zelda and Final Fantasy games by sharing some final thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom before going full fanboy over Final Fantasy XVI.

    Sidequests - Ep. 19 - Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 116:50


    Like a fine aged milk, we've separated long enough! Eric and Zack finally reunite to gush over Tears of the Kingdom, get all nostalgic with Diablo IV, and do their best to match Dan's levels of excitement for the latest Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer.

    Sidequests - Ep. 18 - Starfield, Mega Man Battle Network, & Horizon Forbidden West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 73:11


    Eric and Zack take a break from an absolutely brutal few weeks of retro gaming to share trepidations about Starfield, fail to catalog their games efficiently, revisit Horizon Forbidden West, look forward to Tears of the Kingdom, and spark world domination by failing to secure the secret documents stored within their ovens in Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection.

    Retro – Ep. 234 - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 97:27


    There'll be no taking of DOOMPS here - Metal Gear Rising is the rarest of beasts: an actual good game that we've played on Factory Sealed!

    Sidequests - Ep. 17 - Hogwarts Legacy, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, & PSVR2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 82:51


    Eric, Dan & Zack unleash their wands and touch tips to gush all over Hogwarts Legacy & also have a jolly nice chat about Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Playstation VR2, Metroid Prime Remastered, Hi-Fi Rush and more!

    Retro – Ep. 233 - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 98:51


    What was mean to be the first four man show in AAAAAAAGES turns into Eric and Zack blasting through grounderies to talk about life happenings, Gran Turismo 7, supporting game developers, and our frustrating, yet enjoyable time with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver.

    Sidequests - Ep. 16 - 2022 Game of the Year Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 196:53


    It's time for our favorite show of the year! Find out which games secured our top spots and try to resist to the urge to buy some of the recommendations... because we each failed to do so.

    Retro – Ep. 232 - Doom 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 126:13


    Hold on to your brown trousers! It's a four man show for the first time in ages as we play Doom 3, bask in the glory of 90s internet...and regret the dark path that takes us down.

    Sidequests - Ep. 15 - The Scorn Disappointment, Plague Tale is Back, and the Hope for Better Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 65:05


    Just when we thought this year couldn't get any worse, we played Scorn. Fortunately Plague Tale: Requiem and the anticipation of upcoming games give us hope that the year might round out with a bang.

    Retro – Ep. 231 - Lost Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 81:26


    Armed with the finest of TENG, we land on the cold plains of EDN-3 and find that exploring Lost Planet is just a big waste of time.

    Retro – Ep. 230 - MoCon 2022 and Brutal Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 106:13


    It's time for the annual pilgrimage to MoCon! Will the lads have the same hotel room? Will they survive? Will Zack be arrested? It's all possible at MoCon! Outside of this year's shenanigans, we also have a brutal time trying to slog through Brutal Legend.

    Sidequests - Ep. 14 - Moving Sucks, Heroes of Britain, and What Games We Think Won't Be Crap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 80:23


    The horse may have died long before it got to Eric, but that won't stop us flogging it even further as we return after a two month hiatus! Hear all about Eric's cross-country move, the heroes of Britain, what we've been playing (or not playing!), and our thoughts on all of the latest big announcements including Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Starfield, and more.

    Retro – Ep. 229 - Sonic CD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 97:08


    Gotta go...slow? We play Sonic CD, discuss Dan's patio, what we've been playing and Eric's impending country-wide trip to move house.

    Sidequests - Ep. 13 - Tom Ragan is Back and We Open a Ton of Mystery Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 110:29


    Former host turned celebrity guest Tom Ragan emerges from the rural recesses of Mooseland to talk about homeownership, Elden Ring, F1, and open a ton of mystery digital games.

    Sidequests - Ep. 12 - Elden Ring. Nothing else matters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 142:53


    Eric and Zack managed to peel themselves off the couch long enough to lament over buying and selling houses, reminisce about ancient methods of storage, and absolutely gush over Elden Ring.

    Retro – Ep. 228 - Binary Domain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 86:23


    Dan and Eric tear themselves away from Elden Ring to question the morals of making robots in Binary Domain, making them question whether they are actually self aware in the process.

    Retro – Ep. 227 - Enter the Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 109:04


    Join us as we Enter the Matrix, a fabricated world of shite gameplay! Also includes Nobody Saves the World, Mass Effect, and Eric somehow finishing a game before Dan.

    Sidequests - Ep. 11 - 2021 Game of the Year Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 273:10


    The whole crew reunites for the first time in months for our fabled Game of the Year show! Which titles took our top spots this year?

    Retro – Ep. 226 - 2021 Game of the Year Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 273:11


    The whole crew reunites for the first time in months for our fabled Game of the Year show! Which titles took our top spots this year?

    Sidequests - Ep. 10 - Halo Infinite, Warzone Pacific, and Really Long Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 58:02


    We round out 2021 with a concise little show featuring The Matrix Awakens, Eric's new Series X, Halo Infinite, and Dan's annual descent into playing games that are too long.

    Retro – Ep. 225: Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (Kind of)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 102:59


    We're back! Join us to laugh at Steve Burton's terrible voice acting in Resident Evil: Code Veronica X and listen to us chat about all kinds of rubbish ranging from this year's Game Awards to Eric finally buying Stadia.

    Retro – Ep. 224: Dead Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 136:33


    Sparkly thigh boots at the ready as we head out on our annual pilgrimage to MoCon where too much money is spent, hotel rooms are destroyed, and very bad food is eaten. Upon our return, we stop off at the Mall of Willamette which appears to have been taken over by zombies (not really, we're playing Dead Rising).

    Sidequests - Ep. 09 - Psychonauts 2, Deathloop, unMetal, & RE8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 99:31


    Three Moosecopters have just landed to bring you the skinny on Psychonauts 2, Deathloop, unMetal, and RE8 as Edge to Edge Gaming edges (get it??) closer to satisfaction: Ownership of the 2021 Fantasy Critic Crown.

    Retro – Ep. 223: The Misadventures of Tron Bonne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 141:17


    Join us aboard the MooseJet as we travel to the wonderfully absurd, minigame-filled world of The Misadventures of Tron Bonne... which is technically a Mega Man game.

    Retro – Ep. 222: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 147:26


    Tom makes his buttery 2021 debut to show off his DS, talk about the current state of collecting, reminisce about PS2 era Grand Theft Auto, and dive into the musically awful world of Chinatown Wars.

    Sidequests - Ep. 08 - Skyward Sword HD, Marvel's Avengers, Switch OLED, and failed DIY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 104:17


    The fabled Russian Keeper of the Dates, Bobov August finally arrives with an accurate calendar to get us back on track and talking about failed DIY, Skyward Sword HD, Switch OLED, Marvel's Avengers, and the PS5 NVME Beta.

    Retro – Ep. 221: Super Mario Galaxy 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 107:06


    Come with us on a magical journey through our special tunnel, featuring stops at Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skyward Sword HD, and Eric's expanded collection.

    Sidequests - Ep. 07 - Rift Apart, Dark Alliance, FF7, E3, and getting stuck to the floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 149:11


    A full crew descends upon the mics to share their thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intermission, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Chivalry 2 and Dark Alliance while trying to unravel the mystery of how two grown men managed to get stuck to their kitchen floors in the same week.

    Retro – Ep. 220: Terranigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 127:27


    Eric and Mike reluctantly press record after discovering their opinions on Terranigma appear to be completely unshared by anyone else in the world.

    Sidequests - Ep. 06 - Returnal, Resident Evil 8, & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 136:57


    A rare case of "seriousness" overcomes the crew with the Returnal of General Spendington to discuss accessibility in video games, Resident Evil 8, and our favorite tinfoil hat video game urban legends.

    Retro – Ep. 219: Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 141:39


    We were hoping to find a spaceship at the end of Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, but all we found was a crappy Buick.

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