Optional Opinion

Hello, everyone! My special guest, Austin Campbell, joins me for a special discussing that you MUST tune in. It's a interesting yet comedic conversations about producers and....cereal?

Hello, everyone! Optional Opinion is back! On today's topic, my special guest, Austin Campbell, from Cross Roads podcast and Scramble Rambles, talk if the level of difficulty can make people bias about video games and various players. We discuss about the phrase "Get Good", the refusal of playing other titles that present that same challenge, Elden Ring and Kirby, gaming skills and more. You can find more episodes of Optional Opinion on Apple, Soundcloud, and other podcast apps. You can find Scramble Rambles on Spotify. Until next time everyone, I'll see you next time. PEACE!!

Hello, everyone! My excellent special guest, Leron D. from Crossroads Playstation Podcast (and from Boss Rush also) joins me as we discuss the history of Gamestop, our shopping experience there, and if they should stop and more. Some emotional moments in the beginning but a lot of laughs were had. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and Leron @exodus803. A new email will be coming so tune in next time for it. With that, have a great weeknd! PEACE!!

Hello, everyone! Optional Opinion is back in full effect! In this episode, I cover some history of Sony and Nintendo working together, each company's path, what each can do, and my own answer if they should. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comment@yahoo.com. You can also follow us @bossrushpodcast and @world1_1podcast. Have a great weekend everyone. PEACE!

Hello, everyone! I am back with a new episode (I been very busy...again) and with an amazing special guest. From Xbox Expansion Pass, Host Luke Lohr joins me as we talk all things First Party. From who makes them to what makes them the best when it comes to video games. Oh, we have some great side discussions that you don't want to miss. You can find more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, and more. You can find Xbox Expansion Pass on various podcast platforms. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can get more excellent content at BossRushGames.com. Until next time everyone, PEACE!!

Hello, everyone! Ok? This is something completely different and unexpected if you know about this podcast. I speak to one of my best friends in my life. who is a co-pastor about disobedience in general and how we choose to use it in video games? Pastor Cory Ratliff from Sign Of The Dove preaches and discusses with me about defining disobedience, if the punishment is justified, when leaders disobey, choices in games, and if people can disobey for good. I truly hope you listen to this episode all the way through because it was an interesting topic and worth hearing. You can check out more content on Soundcloud and other podcast apps. You can also find more at bossrushgames.com. Until then everyone, be blessed and PEACE!

Hello, everyone! Optional Opinion is back and I have a special guest joining me on this one! From Irrational Passion, Jurge Cruz-Alvarez discusses this topic on who needs who. We talk at Gearbox, Review Scores, Control and Video Game Nominations, Nintendo's Business, and E3. You can check more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud and other podcast apps and check more of my work at bossrushgames.com. Until next time, PEACE!

Hello, everyone!! In this week's episode, I talk about voice acting and text in-game, what it takes for each one, the benefits, and the Video Game Strike that happen 3 years ago. I also, give my answer on what I prefer. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Check more of me at bossrushgames.com and our youtube page and on World 1-1 podcast! Until next time everyone, play games and be better with each other. PEACE!!

It is finally here! Optional Opinion A Bunch Of Game Awards. I award various games a Charz Award and a Garb award but there's only one who will take the Defining Game Of The Year Award. What will it be? Tune in to find out. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. See you all next time and as always, PEACE!!

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a great beginning to this year. On this episode (while under the weather) talk about when certain games and moments trigger something in you. I talk about being frustrated, laughing at something, and the fear a game can bring out of you. We all sometimes react or maybe do nothing at all. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show myop2comments@yahoo.com. You can also check me out at BossRushGames.com and on World 1-1 Podcast. Until next time, PEACE!!

Hello, all! I am back with a new Optional Opinion and I cover Sony's latest State Of Play and Nintendo's Indie World. Optional Opinion is now part of Boss Rush Games Network and more will be coming soon! Do tune in and hear what I thought today's showing. Until next time everyone, PEACE!!!

Hello, everyone!! It is the conclusion of The Beauty Of Video Games. Special Guest Jesse Douglas joins me as we go over some topics about this project. He comes his own way to wrap up this year and man, it was a fantastic discussion!! Thank you all who contributed this year and cannot wait to do it again for Volume VI!! Until next time everyone, CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF VIDEO GAMES!!

Hello, everyone!! Part 3 is here and joining me is a great podcast and awesome friend, Delvin Cox from The Delvin Cox Experience. We talk about 80's and 90's villains! Who do we discuss, tune in to find out! You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you cane email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. You can check out The Delvin Cox Experience on Apple podcast and other services. With that everybody, I will be back with an epilogue. Peace out!

Hello, everybody! Welcome to part 2 of The Beauty Of Video Games Vol.5. Joining me on this discussion is one of my favorite and exclusive podcaster, Mr. Eric M. Hunter. We talk about hard levels and bosses that do their best to destroy us. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on twitter @thatretrocode. You can also follow Eric on twitter @erichunter! Sorry for the audio problems and hiccups.

Hello, everyone! Sony showed their State Of Play and I do a rundown on everything that was announced and showed. Did The Last Of Us 2 knock the socks off? What new IP's were shown? All will be answer in this episode. Tune in and have a great week everyone!

Welcome, everybody to The Beauty Of Video Games Vol.5. This year, I am celebrating villains and why being bad is good! On this first episode, first-time podcaster and great friend, Benji (@HozayB) joins me as we break down some terms and go through a list of villains we love! You can read more at ngrradio.com and codenamenx,com. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. I will see you again on part 2 with a another special guest!!

Hello, everyone! On this special episode, my special guest, Corey Dirrig, joins me as we discuss the history of the Roller Coaster Tycoon series. Talking about the 3 main games, we expound on our love for this series. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on twitter @thatretrocode. You can check out CodenameNX at codenamenx.com and our youtube page, The NX Project. Until next time everyone, PEACE!!

Hello, everyone!! Welcome to the new season of Optional Opinion! On this new episode, special guest Jarrett Green from Irrational Passion, joins me as we discuss various reason on why people may or may not see Super Metroid as the only greatest of all time in gaming history. We do have a surprise discussion midway through the show that you will definitely enjoy. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Until next time everyone, have a great week and weekend!! PEACE!!

Hello, everyone!! It is the season finale of Optional Opinion and what better way than reflecting on how historic the Playstation 2 was. I cover a little history of the system and the games that stood out. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. I will see you all real soon with a new season, intro, and more. Until then, thank you all for listening!!

Day 3 of E3 is a historical moment. Nintendo delivered the unexpected! I cover what was shown and rate each show and declare a winner. Personally to me, it was one of the best E3's in a long time. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. Until next year everyone, I hope you enjoyed E3! Next episode will be the Season Finale of Optional Opinion. See ya next time! PEACE

Day 2 of E3 has arrived (more like arrived last week but ya know). On this episode, I run down the 3 conferences and give my opinion on them. Next episode will focus on Nintendo and I give my rating of each show and the winner of E3! You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. See ya next episode!

Hello, everyone! E3 Has begun and give some of my initial thoughts on Microsoft and Bethesda! They delivered some great games and some moments to be reckon with. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and hear more at Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, Spotify and other podcast apps. Next episode will cover Square, Ubisoft, and the PC Gaming Show. Until next time everyone!

Hello, everyone!! Part 2 about the iconic level series continues with the Call Of Duty Guru, Kyle Duce from Happy Hour With Johnny And Duce podcast. We talk more about the level and other interesting tidbits about it. You can check out more Optional Opinion episodes on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and Spotify. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and you can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. Until next time everyone, be ready for the Season Finale! Peace!!

Hello, everybody!! On this special 2 part episode, I revisit the No Russian level from Modern Warfare 2. I discuss some of the history, the actual level, the reactions that came out of it and more. That's not all!! Next episode continues this topic with a special guest!! You can hear more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and now Spotify! You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Until next time everyone, peace!!

Hello, everyone! Sony's second episode of State Of Play has arrived and although it was short, it packed a lot of information! Check the episode to hear my thoughts as I run down the announced titles.

Hello, everybody! On this episode, I actually discuss about lgbtq representation in games. I talk some history, 2 well-known characters, a bit about Fear Effect, who embrace it and who disengage from it, and where to go with some solutions. It's an interesting topic which I may return to in the future. You can Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and other podcast apps. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Have a great week or weekend (whenever you hear this lol) and I'll see you next time on Optional Opinion. Peace!

Hello, everyone! On this special episode, Mitch Power from Growing Up Gaming, joins me in having a great discussion about acceptance in the video game world. We discuss very topics and even touch on the difficulty controversy that currently has been brought up. You can find more of Mitch and his work at GUGPodcast.com and on Youtube. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Have a great week and I'll see you next time! Peace!!

Hello, everyone!! Sony's State Of Play debut on March 25th and after watching it, I have thoughts. I cover everything that was shown and dated and give an official thought on the future to come with this. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show to myop2comments@yahoo.com. Until then everyone, see you next time!! Peace!!!!

Hello, everybody! On this episode, I revisit E3 2018 and score games that were shown there that actually were released. Some highs and lows but interesting to say the least. You'll be surprised what these games average out too! You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Also, check out ngrradio.com for more of our coverage and shows and check out World 1-1 Podcast on Podbean. Until next time everyone, have a safe one! PEACE!! Music from Chillhop Essentials Spring 2019.

Hello, everyone! Nintendo showed off 18 Nindie games coming to Switch. I talk about them and give my final thoughts on what was shown. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. NINDDDDDIIIIIIIIEEEEEES!

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Optional Opinion. On this episode, I discuss if Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was the Super Mario World of the Genesis. I go over some history, new characters, new ideas, something the fans love and give my official answer. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoocom. You can also find Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and more! Until next time everyone, PEACE!

Hello, everybody! WOW WOW WOW! Nintendo did not let us down with the latest Nintendo Direct. I do a rundown on what was announced and what I have to say about them. You can find more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, and other podcast apps. You can find me on twitter @thatretrocode and on ngrradio.com and World 1-1 Podcast. Until next time everyone! Peace

Hello, everyone! WHAT A SPECIAL HONOR TO HAVE THE ONE AND ONLY NINTENDO GURU on Optional Opinion. We talk about some of the hardest topics to have when there are discussions in Video Games. This episode is open-ended so you have to tune in to hear what we bring. You'll hear the plugs in the show. It was such an honor to have him on and if you haven't check out The Nintendo Guru's work, please do on his Youtube page. Until next time everyone, peace!

Hello, everybody! Welcome to the 3rd Annual "A Bunch Of Games" Award. I celebrate the great and "questionable" titles that came out in 2018. Who will win a "Charz" award and who will receive a "Garbador" award? With 70 Categories, its anyone's game (get it). There can only be one though who takes Optional Opinion Defining Game Of The Year! You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. You can hear more on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, and other podcast apps! Until next time everyone, LET'S CELEBRATE VIDEO GAMES!

Hello, all. Happy Holidays and more! On this new episode, I discuss why most of us don't see huge sales for anime games and why most of us here in the west, shy away from them. I talk about some history, the more we know but less we have, being outside what is normally made, if it can be fixed, and give some recommendations. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email me at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Have a great week or weekend and I'll see you all next time!

Hello, everyone! On this week episode, I talk about who should lead people into the next evolution of gaming. I talk the pros and cons of hardware, podcasting and streaming, tournaments, and being a content creator. I discuss that anyone of these can be a reason for someone getting into video games and deliver a definitive answer to it. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. You can hear more on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, and other podcast apps of your choice. Until next time everyone, Peace!

Hello, everyone! On this episode of Optional Opinion, I put forth the question, If Chrono Trigger was/is influential over Final Fantasy as a series? I cover some brief history of both games, what would and wouldn't make Chrono Trigger influential, and how we see it in today's games. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo,com and follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. Also, check me out on ngrradio.com and on World1 1-1 podcast on shoutengine,com. Until next time, have fun and a safe week or weekend! Peace!

Hello, everyone. I'm back....again (lol) with a new episode. On this topic, I discuss when a video game should speak to us. I cover The Purpose Of A Video Game, How They Speak,If It Can Change, The Laughter Of It All, and Bringing A Community. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. You can also find additional content at ngrradio.com. You can also check out World 1-1 Podcast on Shoutengine.com. Until next time everyone, have a fun week or weekend (whenever you hear this podcast). PEACE!

Hello, everyone! On the last portion of The Beauty Of Video Games, special guest (and me boss) from Nerds Gone Rogue Radio, Corey Dirrig, comes and delivered the closing words and discussion for The Art Of The Character. We talk about the whole project and more with a heartfelt send off. You can check out more of ngr on ngrradio.com and Youtube. You can hear more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. Until next year everyone, thank you for reading and listing to this year, The Beauty Of Video Games: The Art Of The Character.

Hello, all! This is main event of this project and who else to have than the one and only, man of many arts, Eric M. Huntet from ericmhunter.com. We discuss this weeks topic and touch on why these things are beautiful. I want to thank all my guest that came on the podcast and discuss this topic. You can find more of Eric's outstanding work at ericmhunter.net and you can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode. You check more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, and other podcast apps. You can also email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Next episode, my special special guest will deliver the epilogue for this project. Everyone, let's continue to celebrate The Art Of The Character. Love a favorite artstyle and revisit some of your favorite characters work!

Welcome back everyone to part 2 of The Beauty Of Video Games Vol.4. This episode, I finally have Sir Jesse White on to discuss this week feature on Art. We go over some gaming history, art styles we grew up with, digitization, FMV, Cel Shading, what we would like to see and A WHOLE side convo especially about Doom 3!! You can read more of this at ngrradio.com and check out next for the final portion of this project! You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Until next week, go enjoy some beautiful games and the art that is there! Have fun and be safe everyone!

Welcome, everyone to The Beauty Of Video Games. For three weeks, I celebrate the greatness in and about video games. All positive (with some negatives here and there) for everyone to be enthusiastic about! This year, the theme is The Art Of The Character, where I talk about characters and art and why we love them. On this first podcast episode, Trey and Jeremy from Nintendomain joins me as we discuss all things about video game characters! Next week, my special guest and I will cover all things art. You can read all these blogs at ngrradio.com. Until next time everyone! Let's enjoy some beauty!

Hello, everybody! On this episode, I talk about why we love arcade sport games over the big major league titles. I cover the difference between the two, some of the big titles from the 80's, EA's presence, Nintendo's rescue, and more. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on twitter @thatretrocode. Have a safe week or weekend (whenever you hear this) and I'll see you all next time!

Hello, everyone! Another episode of Optional Opinion is upon you. First, I apologize for the music audio issues. Had some trouble with my cables but I hope that doesn't ruin an informative discussion on some of the major things that happen in the 16-bit era of the Genesis. I go over some of its histories, Sonic The Hedgehog, the 1993 rating hearing, and more. You can hear more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and other podcast apps. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and check out more content at Nerds Gone Rogue on Youtube and World 1-1 Podcast. You can check out more shows and written content at our homepage at ngrradio.com. As always, be safe and have fun! Peace!!

Hello, everyone! WOW! Nintendo delivered a heavy direct for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. I cover the new characters and material that will be in the game with more to come later in the year. You can follow me on twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Also, check out more content on ngrradio.com, Nerds Gone Rogue on Youtube, and World 1-1 podcast on Shoutengine.com. The music in this episode comes from Summer House Vibe on Youtube. As always, enjoy the episode!!

Hello, all! Welcome back to another historic episode of Optional Opinion. On this episode, I cover one of my favorite developers, Treasure. I cover their history, their start with Sega, developing with Nintendo, two of their most well-known games, and whatever happened to them. I also go over some game and the ones I played and enjoyed. Also, a certain dream if two companies joined to make a game. You can hear more of Optional Opinion on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and other podcast apps. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and check out more content at ngrradio.com. Until next time everyone, Peace!

On this episode of Optional Opinion, I take a lot at 2017 indie game, Rime. I go through some of the development it went through, what makes the game, the themes it portrays, the music, and ask if it was successful. You can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com and follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode. Also check out ngrradio.com for more content and hear me on World 1-1 podcast at Shoutengine.com. Until next time everyone, Peace!

Hello, everyone! Sorry for the late post but wanted to give my final E3 thoughts for Nintendo and my top 10 games from the show while wishing everyone a Happy Iwata Day. You can hear my final rankings and what I can't wait to see next year at E3. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. I will be back to an original recording schedule and deliver more episodes daily everyone! Until next time, peace out!

Welcome back everyone to another Optional Opinion! IT HAS FINALLY HAPPEN! My special guest is the one and only Sean Capri from We The Gamercast. We discuss why Mature games may be boring for some players. Are they becoming too predictable? Why E rated games carry more in a discussion than M Rated games and more. We even tackle about fatherhood and those games in the hands of a child. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com! Until next time everyone, have a great week, weekend, whenever you hear this podcast! Peace!!

Hello, everyone! WHEW! What a day for the player! On this episode, I run down what was shown at Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sony. There was also Limited Run Games announcements and surprisingly, a great PC Gaming show (I'll cover it another time). Square provided a direct, Ubisoft seem to get what most viewers want, and Sony? Well? Don't know if they had "Church" with this one. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and you can email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Next episode will cover Nintendo and then the finale of E3 2018! Until then everyone, let's continue to enjoy the show! Peace!

Hello, everyone! E3 is back again and man, oh man, was there a show like no other! Microsoft came on the scene with the games and Bethesda, well, you'll have to tune to find out. You can follow me on Twitter @thatretrocode and email the show at myop2comments@yahoo.com. Next up will be Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Sony. Until then, let's continue to enjoy E3! Peace!