ROM of the Week: A Retro Gaming Podcast

This is it! We're wrapping up the ROM of the Week by finishing our season of Madden '19. Will we take the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl before moving to Mexico City? What about that perfect record? Find out here! Also, thank you all so much for 106 episodes of some of the most fun we've ever had. We'll see you all again one way or another!

The boys announce that the show is going on indefinite hiatus, but have no fear, Maddening of Buffalo fans: they're still going to finish off their miracle season in hopes of winning Buffalo a Super Bowl! Check out the first of the two-parter right here!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Grant's back, and he comes with tales from across the Atlantic Ocean. He surprises the boys with tales of a healthy retro gaming scene in France, why he didn't bother with seeing the Mona Lisa, and even offers up a few gifts for Ian and LeRoy. Plus, is Sony serious about their plans to offer cross play on the PS4? Finally, how is our "Maddening of Buffalo" Madden '19 season going? Are we Boca bound?romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's our final week without Grant, and Ian and LeRoy hold things together by talking about the mobile games they're paying. Next up a discussion of the death of Telltale Games, and what it means for the rest of the gaming world going forward. Finally, the boys introduce a new recurring feature for the podcast: a deep-dive called "On the Level." Check this out!MUSIC: Music provided by HearWeGo1. Artist: Liam ThomasTitle: No TimeListen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVwZmQkJ6Sw2. Wild West by ZitronSound http://bit.ly/2nXGy9WPromoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/wTm-WFM0v-gCreative Commons — CC BY-ND 3.0 https://goo.gl/QHshNa3. Artist: CO.Ag MusicTitle: Dark Rage4. Music: KingHyenXEpic Trailer Music Link: https://youtu.be/NPETBAHmxrwMusic provided by: MFY - No Copyright romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Quick! Grant's out of town, let's do all the stories he won't let us, like... ummm... maybe something about Yoshi? Is it Grant who doesn't like Yoshi? Does anyone LIKE Yoshi? Ian and LeRoy try to hold down the fort in Grant's absence as they talk Spider-Man, Nintendo Direct, Destiny, and CoD BlOPs 4's Blackout mode. Plus, an update on their Madden '19 season. Check it out! romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

The boys kick off their next hundred episode run with their reactions to the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout trailer and discuss a newly discovered secret in a 25 year-old game. Plus, all three of the gang have adventures in customer service!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

We did it!!! 100 episodes! Thanks to every single one of you for sticking with us, and here's to 100 more! We've got a good one for you today! We talk Battlefield V's surprise announcement, a VERY expensive Megaman statue, and update you on our Madden '19 season. Plus, even PERFECTLY cast a Megaman movie. Check it out!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

This week, the guys talk all about the new game that's been taking up all their time: Madden NFL 19. Ian and LeRoy have been checking some of the various modes, plus the guys have decided to recreate the magic of the Silverlake Hipsters and started a new franchise that they'll be updating every week! Plus, LeRoy tries to get a special edition PS4 Pro, and Rare drops the curtain on those of us who play as Oddjob on Goldeneye.romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

This week, the boys talk about a Steam employee who had a VERY bad day, and discuss Nintendo's ongoing crusade against ROM sites on the internet. What will it mean going forward? Who's in the right? Also, LeRoy takes us on a tour of... Mario's private island? AND... we've got teasey-weaseies!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

This week, the boys talk about Fallout 76's answer to griefing, Luigi's sudden death, and the IGN plagiarism scandal. Plus, find out what the guys have been up to lately, and who's our honorable and dishonorable mentions of the week? Find out!"Cherished Times" by Jay Manourmusicbox.comromoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Season 3 Premiere!Welcome to the new era! Don't worry, it's not all that different. Same hosts, same jokes, even the same music. This week, we talk not only about what we're up to, but Nickelodeon's plan to use a game engine to animate a forthcoming show. Also, with the news that the NES classic outsold the PS4, XBOX, and the switch, we talk about its place in the console world. But is it a console?! Find out in this week's episode!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

SEASON 2 FINALE!It's a bittersweet episode for the boys as they close out this chapter of the podcast. But before they transition into a new era, they've got an important game to take a look at. It's one that holds a special place for them, as it was part of the inspiration for the podcast. It's also their first (and let's be honest, last) financial simulator. What could be more fun than buying and selling stocks? Find out by checking out our season finale!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Yes, some changes are coming, but they're all good, we promise! Listen to our latest demosode to find out what's going on and hear us tell you the name of the next game we'll be playing! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

We're going to tell you about a game, and we SWEAR we're not making it up as some sort of prank. It's about a king and his children. The king has the ability to turn into a dragon using a sword, and also his son can do it? And then a wizard kidnaps his daughter and so his son goes to save her? Also there are two versions of the game? Oh, and did we mention that this was sold as a sequel even though it's literally a port of and arcade game with almost no changes? Seriously. THIS IS REAL. It's Dragon's Spirit for the NES, and we played the whole thing because it's an actual game.Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's Demosode time again, and this week, we're talking about the WHO's recent report on gaming addiction. We've all got a take, but it may not be the one you expect. We also discuss the effect of the Friday the 13th lawsuit on the online game of the same name. Plus, how does it feel for Sony to be mocked BOTH Nintendo and Microsoft for refusing cross-play? Plus, it's time for LeRoy to reveal his game for our next episode. What will it be? Find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Listen, we all know Grant is kind of the wildcard of the show, so we never know what the hell he's going to bring in for us to play. Imagine our surprise when he came in with something completely outside his wheelhouse -- Out of this World, one of the most revolutionary games of the 16-bit era. This game is the work of pretty much one man, and is considered one of the most unique games in history. Does it stand the test of time? Find out by listening! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

When a game comes along that we all LOVE, that's usually pretty big news, and this week is no exception. Listen to us gush over a free-to-play steam game. Also, we talk about PUBG suing Fortnie, James Marsden starring in an upcoming Sonic movie, and most importantly, we announce our next game!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

After a tumultuous E3, the boys are back to what they do best: playing through old-school games you may have missed! This week, the boys are going to space to fight for the freedom of the galaxy! It's Colony Wars for the Sony Playstation, and we're changing things up and playing it straight through: no cheats, no loads. Whatever ending we get, we get. How will we do? How many times will we be branded as traitors for shooting our own ships? Check out the episode to find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It’s the final day of E3, and the boys tried (key word: tried) to make the most of it. We found new friends with “The Division”, Grant tried VR, and LeRoy may have been called up to the major leagues!

We had an action-packed Day 2 at E3! We finally answered the Call of Duty, caught up with some Pokémons, and saw the saddest exhibit ever. Oh, and we did some hang gliding.

It's finally here! The E3 Expo kicked off today, and your favorite podcast was on site and is going to give you a full report of all of the awesome games they saw! Destiny! Fortnite! CoD! You name it, we saw it, and even played some of them! More coming as E3 rolls on!

Ian's alone again, God help us, but he's got plenty to talk about after 3 huge press conferences today. Is he still on board with The Division 2? (Spoiler: fuck yes) What about Spider-man? And what in the hell was going on with Square Enix's press conference? Find out! More tomorrow from the floor at E3!

Ian and Grant talk about their experience being at the Xbox E3 briefing today: what games struck them? Which look good? Which look bad? Which have they already forgotten? Plus, the guys discuss Bethesda's conference which took place after! Check it out and stay tuned for more E3 coverage this week!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Ian's flying solo on this one, and he talks about his reactions to Electronic Arts' big press conference as well as his time at EA Play 2018. What does he think of Anthem? What about Battlefield? How much were the food trucks? Find out in this special edition!romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

That's right! Your favorite indie podcast is going to be at the E3 expo this year, and you can expect as many reports and we can squeeze into a couple days. We'll be talking about what we played, who we talked to, and what the future holds for the world of gaming. We break down the details in this week's demosode, and, as if that weren't enough, Ian announces this pick for the next game the boys will be playing!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's another listener request! A fan named Josh asked us to check out a game he loved growing up for the SNES and get out take on it, and we obliged! Surprise, surprise, we're playing as a child vampire and we're trying to save the world! Is this an RPG, a platformer? A vampire simulator? Listen to the episode to find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

In this week's demosode, the boys discuss what games have been staying in our disc trays, as well as some interesting gaming news: What does GTA IV removing music tracks means for the future of "games as a service?" What exactly is Atari trying to do with their new VCS indiegogo campaign, and will Microsoft and Sony take the news that nearly 1 billion hours have been spent on Xbox's backwards compatible titles as a reason to build it into their next consoles? Plus, we announce our next game, and spoiler: it's a fan request!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Cowabunga! We're taking you back to the sewers and the adventures of Leo, Raph, Mike, and Don. That's right, we're talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this time they're battling Shredder through time... for reasons! Plus, in a first, we played the arcade version, complete with a count of how much we spent to beat this puppy. Check it out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

On this week's Demosode, we're talking about the recent rumors that both Call of Duty and Battlefield will have battle royale modes. Is this a good idea? When will it end? Also, we talk about Anthem, and what it means to both EA and Bioware. Finally, there's more news on Billy Mitchell's fall from grace. Can he ever recover from cheating allegations? Want more? How about the announcement of our next game?

It's time to wax on, wax off! No, that's not a confession that we've become a BDSM gaming podcast, but rather a celebration of the cultural phenomenon of The Karate Kid! Yes, they actually made an NES game of the film, and we just had to check it out. This game has everything you want in a RotW game: it's really short! Annoying enemies! Ridiculously hard mini-games! Did we mention it's incredibly short? So dust off your rising sun headbands and get ready, because Daniel-San is ready for action!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

In this week's demosode, the boys talk about Billy Mitchell's fall from grace and what it means to the future of arcade records and record keeping. Plus, is a hacker fixing the Nintendo Switch's biggest issue a preview of the kind of future where consumers decide on console features? Plus, Megaman and we speculate on what exactly is going on with an uncovered Nintendo cart that was discovered to be filled with drugs!

This week, we introduce you to the forgotten 3rd video game console mascot! He's a caveman... or a cavebaby? That's right, it's Bonk time! And we decided to go all the way back to the original Bonk's Adventure and play it the way it was meant to be played... on the original Turbografix-16! Along the way, we discuss Bonk's strange evolutionary backstory, LeRoy introduces us to his knew educational business adventure, and oh yeah, we unlock the next step in the mystery of Hudson Soft's King Quiller! Check it out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

We're back at the top of the rotation, and while we're not going to spoil anything, let's just say Ian's pick blazes into brand new territory. Plus, we talk about the announcement of the Spyro remake and re-release, and wonder where all these remakes will end. Plus, what effect will Ubisoft and Rare's latest anti-griefing policies have on the online gaming world, if any? All that, plus more, including a special announcement!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Another listener request! This time, a fella named Jim wanted to see what was beyond the 5 minutes of ECCO the Dolphin he played as a kid, so we set out to see for ourselves. Well Jim, we've got good news and crazy news that you literally would not have believed when you started playing this. This game is insane. It's crazypants. You will not believe where a story with a cute dolphin who has fun in the ocean ends up. Trust us.Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

This week, the boys talk about what they've been playing through, including Meteor in 60 Seconds, a new free game on Steam, and Kirby All Star Allies for Switch. Plus, does the release of A Way Out and Star Wars Battlefront's revamped progression system signal a new wave of how EA does business with its AAA titles? Also, you can't miss out in-depth expose on the recent revelation of Luigi from the Mario Universe and what exact he's packing under that plumber's uniform. Plus, we announce our next game, and guess what? It's a request from a listener! Check it out!

Is your bracket busted? Is March Madness getting you a little TOO mad? Well, we've got just the thing for you! How about a half-assed series of NBA mini-games featuring players from the early 1990's? Does that sound awesome? No? What if we told you Michael Jordan is in this game, and plays exactly the same as some guys you've never heard of? Still no? Hmm... well, there's a funny referee...Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Remember our episode on Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, where Ian mentioned he knew someone who appeared in the game? Well guess what? We reached out to Grant Swanson, who graciously agreed to sit down with us and talk about his experience acting in one of the most notoriously bad games in history! We thought we knew the story, but we had no idea! Check out this episode to find out all of the amazing details!And stay tuned to find out what game we'll be playing next week!

What's that? A sequel? Already? Yep! After enduring the first one in season 1, we had to revisit the craziest island around! Master Higgins is back, and the question of who exactly he's trying to save is STILL confusing! And who are we fighting? What the hell is going on?!?!Music Credit: OurMusicBox (Jay Man)Track Name: "The Headlines" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJHere's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

On this week's demosode, we talk about what we've been playing and delve into the world of the Overwatch League. Who's watching? Will it be successful? How long before PEDs are involved? We also discuss "games as a service" and how it'll impact the future of our favorite past time. Will LeRoy ever be on board for a living game after the way GTA 5 did him dirty? Plus, it's Grant's turn to pick a game! Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

This is the show you've been waiting for! Well, if you're some kind of Home Improvement super-fan I guess. If you're not, you still might want to know exactly how they ported a half hour family sitcom to an SNES platformer. The answer is... they didn't! They just slapped the name on this game and went about their day. And we got to play it 25 years later! Good times.Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's time to find out the next game the gang will be playing, but first, we'll talk about what we've been playing lately, as well as some thoughts on an unintended economy that's sprung up in one of Ian's favorite games. Also, with news that Google is actively hiring Xbox and Playstation executives and developers, can a gaming console be far off? What must Google do to make it work? All this and more in this week's demosode!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's listener request time! We got an email from a fan named Kyle who really wanted us to check out this game and thought it never really got a fair shake. We live for you, the fans, so we played through (almost) all 72 levels. This is a long episode, but we felt like the game deserves it to really dig into things like "how did a race of bombermen evolve?" "How close did Lucasfilm come to suing Hudson Soft and Konami?" and "Why do the bad guys always laugh in video games?" Thanks again to Kyle for the suggestion!We could not record from the N64, but here's a playthrough if you want to visualize the gameHere's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Is this week's demosode, the boys talk about what they're playing, give some thoughts on Nintendo's Labo, and oh yeah, come up with a completely foolproof plan on how to fix Toys R Us! Feel free to use this idea, Toys R Us people! It's all in a days work for your favorite retro gamers. Oh, and it's out first listener request of the year! Whose suggestion are we taking and what are we playing? Find out!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

If you thought we've been a little too easy on ourselves when it comes to game selection, this is your episode! If you thought we had never really been HURT by a game, look no further! If you want to hear our collective wills be sapped, you're in luck! That's right, we actually did it. We played Plumbers Don't Wear Ties for the PC, and none of us will ever be the same.Want to take a peek at the game? No? What about the whole playthrough? Check it out hereHere's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Another week, and it's time for our next game. But first, we'll catch up with the boys. What are they playing? What's going on in their lives? Plus, LeRoy tells us a story about growing up that you need to hear! All that and more in this week's demosode!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Was your New Year's Resolution about traveling? That's weird, us too! That's why we decided to start 2018 off by heading down under to play through a game starring everyone's favorite psycho animal! It's Taz-Mania for the Sega Genesis, a game we've all heard of, but very few have played. Is this another crappy cash-in? Listen and find out!Want to take a peek at the game? Check it out here!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Happy New Year from the ROM of the Week! In this week's demosode, we not only talk about our next game, but also what we've been up to now that the holidays are over. Ian's been checking out some 'cons, Grant's finally stepping into the present in his game playing, and LeRoy got a new pet! Check out all that and more in this week's demosode! Plus, we've got one more big surprise for you!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

No way! Way! That's right, Ian's first pick is a cash-in that has little to do with its source material! It's Wayne's World for the NES, and this one is a real doozy. Is the whole thing a dream sequence? Why does the Rob Lowe character look like a skinhead?! AND WHY WON'T ANYONE CONFIRM IF WE'RE MINIATURIZED?!?!?!Want to take a peek at the game? Click it out here!Here's some social media stuff:romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

Happy Holidays from the ROM of the Week! On this week's demosode, we talk about our plans for the holiday season, black friday purchases, and the worst gifts we've ever given and received. What's that? You want to know what game we're playing? Well, we've got that too! Plus, we explain how we picked who's going first this year! Check it out!Check us out at romoftheweek.comTwitter: @romoftheweekfacebook.com/romoftheweekmorse code: .-. --- -- / ---

It's our season premiere, and what better way to kick things off (and celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi) than to play a Star Wars game you probably haven't heard of! That's right, it's time to jump back into our search for gems and turds with a playthrough of Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi! Officially Star Wars characters, music and sound effects? A fighting game? What could go wrong? (So, so, much)Want to take a peek at the game? Click here!

The wait is finally over! Welcome to ROM of the Week season 2! In our first demosode, the boys talk about some of the changes you can expect in season 2, and of course, reveal the first game we'll be playing this season! Thanks for being patient with us during our break!