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I'm all about old school video games...Reviews, memories, and whatever else comes to mind. This podcast will talk mostly about games up to the PSX/N64/Dreamcast era, though if there's enough interest I'll talk about some newer era stuff. New episodes ev


    • Mar 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 26 - The Metroid Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 15:29


    Today's episode is about some bounty hunter...the most famous one of them all. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 25 - The Bit Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 0:20


    Today we explore the 8 and 16 Bit Wars of the once hottest rivalry in all video games, Nintendo vs Sega! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 24 - Mario Kart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 23:06


    Gotta go fast.....wait wrong game. Anyway, time to get out the racing goggles, (GOGGLES, not google) and get those red shells ready, we take a dive into the Mario Kart series! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 23 - Donkey Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 27:35


    Time to put on the overalls and jumping shoes, today we get to talk about some giant ape name Kin...I mean Donkey Kong. Note: This is only going to cover the original series. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 22 - Punch-Out!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 28:26


    *DING DING DING* Lace up the boxing boots and shorts, put the tape on and get ready to throw some hands, today we punch people way out of our weight classes as we talk about Punch-Out!! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 21 - Pac-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 22:45


    WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episdoe 20 - Tecmo Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 12:58


    HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT If that isn't any hint...this episode is all about Tecmo Bowl, the Madden of our time before Madden... HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT HUT Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 19 - The Game Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 24:56


    Today we dive into the first portable system, the Game Boy Note: This will only be the Game Boy and its iterations. Yes I know about the DS, but it won't be covered here. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 18 - Crazy Sports Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 21:40


    Today we get to talk about the crazy sports games. No simulation games here, we're talking about games that spit in their faces and go over the top. Including the granddaddy of it all, NBA Jam. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 17 - Capcom Vs Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 41:33


    Happy New Year! Today we discuss the Capcom Vs series, including Capcom vs Mortal Kombat, Capcom vs Pokemon, and Capcom vs Dragon Ball. Ok I made up the last 3 Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 16 - Metal Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 49:52


    Get those sneaking suits and limitless ammo bandanas ready, today we explore the Metal Gear series! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 15 - Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 18:29


    Today we have a pink puffball that sucks a lot. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 14 - Contra

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 19:01


    Today we get to talk about the Contra series. So grab that spread gun and let's attack aggressively! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 13 - The Nintendo Entertainment System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 27:40


    Today we talk about the NES, the system that almost single-handidly saved the video game industry. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 12 - Double Dragon Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 25:29


    For Might! For Right! THIS IS...Episode 12 of The Old School Gamer.  As you may guess, I'm discussing the Double Dragon series. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod     (https://incompetech.com)  License: CC BY     (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 10 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 19:44


    Grab some pizza and a bo staff, it's time for TMNT! Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 11 - Sonic The Hedgehog

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 19:06


    Today we talk about some blue hedgehog which a movie company spent some money getting a redo after his first trailer gave him human teeth and a freakish face. That's right, it's the Sonic The Hedgehog series... Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 9 - Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 16:48


    Grab your plasma rifles and super shotguns, today we talk about Doom 1-3. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 8 - Street Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 28:07


    This episode we dive into the Street Fighter series, mainly the 10000 updates to Street Fighter II. Ok, and the bajilion other updates to 3 and Alpha...LOL Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 7 - Castlevania

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 53:17


    It's spooky season time...ahh I can't do it. I'm not really a Halloween fan, but I will oblige and talk about one of my favorite video game series, Castlevania. I'm actually going to talk about the series in hand. So let the morning sun vanquish the horrible night and have a listen. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 6 - Ghosts N' Goblins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 14:12


    Today we talk about Ghosts N' Goblins, one of the hardest games in the history of video games. So get out of your undies and have a listen. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 5 - Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 27:56


    Get Over Here! Today I discuss Mortal Kombat, the game that gave birth to the ESRB. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 4 - Space Quest I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 12:31


    Here I talk about the many ways to kill....Sorry I mean Space Quest 1. And the many ways to kill off Roger Wilco. Could this game technically be called 1000 Ways To Die - Roger Wilco Edition Intro: Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 3 - The Oregon Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 21:04


    Today we talk about dysentery. OK, actually we're talking about the history of the Oregon Trail...the game that is.. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 2- Mega Man II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 24:10


    I made a boo-boo last episode, so I correct it a little, and then I dive into Mega Man 2, a game near and dear to my heart. Intro music: Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Episode 1 - Final Fantasy VII

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 14:43


    Welcome to the initial episode of The Old School Gamer. This episode I go over Final Fantasy VII and I also talk a little bit about the remake. Intro and Outro Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-old-school-gamer/support

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 1:54


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