Podcasts about Retrogaming

Anthony from Video Game Esoterica joins the podcast this week to discuss this unprecedented time in retro gaming as the decompilation scene is absolutely exploding. In this episode we go over why native PC ports of retro games are the future of emulation, some of the best projects to follow, controversy surrounding "vibe coding", and more as we plunge into the seemingly endless frontier of decomps. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo finally bringing VRR to docked gaming via a system update, fans upset about Nintendo's supposed "customer appreciation sale," Sony dropping PHYSINT and Hideo Kojima moving to XBOX, Valve finally releasing and giving a price for the Steam Frame and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:47 News & Rumors 0:34:43 Decomps, Recomps, and PC Ports 1:24:02 Games We're Playing VGEsoterica Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGameEsoterica Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips 

Arrancamos con Lo + Fresco y el regreso de uno de los grandes clásicos de la historia: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nintendo ha mostrado el primer gameplay del remake y ha confirmado su lanzamiento para el 5 de noviembre en exclusiva para Switch 2. Hablamos de sus nuevos controles, cámara libre, doblaje, música, mejoras visuales y de la polémica por su nuevo estilo artístico, mucho más realista y que está dividiendo a la comunidad. Un remake tremendamente ambicioso que llegará, además, apenas dos semanas antes de GTA VI.En Made in Japan hablamos del regreso de BlizzCon, con Blizzard recuperando sus grandes franquicias. Diablo V llegará en 2029, StarCraft regresará convertido en un shooter de mundo abierto para 2030 y World of Warcraft: Forever traerá una nueva experiencia basada en el clásico WoW. También repasamos los nuevos contenidos para Warcraft III, Overwatch y Hearthstone y analizamos una BlizzCon potente, aunque con una ausencia evidente: nuevas IP.En Noticias tenemos un día complicado para Sony. La compañía abandona PHYSINT, el proyecto de Kojima, y poco después Xbox amplía su colaboración con Kojima Productions y se hace cargo del proyecto. Y para rematar, llegan las reviews de Wolverine, que se queda alrededor del 78 en Metacritic y recibe críticas por su repetitividad, poca variedad y algunas decisiones de diseño.También hablamos de Xbox y de su particular una de cal y otra de arena. Disc-to-Digital sigue creciendo e incorpora juegos de Ubisoft como Assassin's Creed y Far Cry, mientras Microsoft introduce límites mensuales en Xbox Cloud Gaming según el nivel de Game Pass: 15 horas para Ultimate, 10 para Premium y 5 para Essential.Nos vamos al Retro Gaming con el retraso de Neo Geo AES+ hasta septiembre de 2027 por problemas de suministro, aunque PLAION mantiene las reservas y ofrece compensaciones. Además, repasamos la avalancha de recompilaciones nativas de clásicos como Super Metroid, Gran Turismo 2, Donkey Kong 64, GoldenEye 007 y OutRun.También hablamos de DLSS 5, cuya librería apareció accidentalmente en NBA 2K27 y fue rápidamente analizada por la comunidad de modders. Las primeras pruebas muestran un coste de rendimiento importante, con pérdidas de hasta un 40-50% de FPS, mientras Nvidia trabaja en optimizar la tecnología.Y nos ponemos las gafas para hablar de Steam Frame, el nuevo visor de realidad virtual de Valve, que llegará el 18 de septiembre desde 1.049 euros. Las primeras reviews destacan su comodidad, SteamOS y streaming inalámbrico, aunque su elevado precio frente a Quest 3 es su principal problema.Como siempre, pasamos por Titulares, con el impacto del nuevo avance de GTA VI en las ventas de PS5 Pro y las previsiones de Take-Two, la nueva colección de LEGO basada en PlayStation, el estado de The Witcher 4, la actualización de Mario Kart 8 Deluxe y los nuevos juegos de Xbox Game Pass.Y terminamos con Quemando Controles, donde Nacho nos cuenta a qué está jugando con Switch 2, Project Zomboid y DOOM: The Dark Ages, mientras Dani se mete con Silent Hill F, The Operator y Super Mario World. Y, como siempre, cerramos con vuestros comentarios.Recuerda que puedes apoyar al programa y escuchar nuestros podcasts antes que nadie a 320 kbps desde nuestra web de Patreon.RETRO Super Metroind: https://github.com/mstan/SuperMetroidRecompDonkey Kong 64: https://github.com/Rainchus/Donkey-Kong-64-RecompiledCannonball: https://github.com/djyt/cannonball

Send us Fan MailAll aboard the ice cream train! Trav has significantly relapsed into sports prison while Steve plays his Wonderswan CRYSTAL on a dairy train. Shout out to Kergon, Poto, and Mook for beatin large loads! Top 5 mundane jobs that would make fun simulation games, ala PowerWash Simulator.Games this episodeFire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) – September 17Well Dweller (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) – September 22Control Resonant (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac) – September 24Garfield – Escape from Monday (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – September 24Silent Hill: Townfall (PlayStation 5, PC) – September 24Rhyme Rider Kerorican (Wonderswan)Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Xbox 360)One-on-One Basketball (Atari 7800)Knuckle Bash (Arcade)Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (Nokia N-Gage)Beast of Reincarnation (PS5)Orbitals (Switch 2)Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)The Bard's Tale: Remastered and Resnarkled (PS Vita)Find more shows at polymedianetwork.com, BlueSky: Trav, Steve, Polykill, Polymedia twitch.tv/blinkoom, Send us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.com, Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/polykill How to be a Polykiller: Beat a game, take a screenshot, post it on BlueSky or Polymedia Discord, use #justbeatit, write a review and be sure to include @Polykill. Beat the most, become Polykiller. Beat any, have your Skeet potentially read on the show! Check out the Bonus Beats episodes on Patreon for more beat-skeet coverage!

Xbox cloud gaming limits are changing Sorg's living-room setup, MapQuest is turning navigation into a pixel-art adventure, and a rooster alarm app wants you to work for your snooze button. On AwesomeCast 795, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore gaming news, gadgets, apps, and geek culture from Pittsburgh. • Xbox Cloud Gaming limits: Sorg explains why he moved his Xbox Series S back downstairs. The hosts discuss the impact of monthly streaming allowances on long games and cloud-focused devices, plus a follow-up on Xbox's disc-to-digital licensing preview. https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-announces-big-changes-to-xbox-cloud-gaming-switches-to-monthly-hour-limits • Next-generation Xbox affordability: An interview about Project Helix sparks a conversation about efficiency, console prices, PC game compatibility, and unanswered disc-drive questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txuYKwrbq1M • Retro cartridges on modern computers: Sorg discovers Epilogue's GB Operator and SN Operator. The discussion covers playing existing Game Boy and Super Nintendo collections, preserving cartridge saves, and a Game Boy Camera connection. https://apple.news/A9oaGgCU0QpqcvQLP7ttlKQ • MapQuest's 8-bit personality: Katie shares her experience with pixel-style maps, Questies character avatars, playful navigation voices, CarPlay, and live radio. • Star Trek at 60: Dave reflects on the franchise's cultural impact, diverse vision of the future, and connections to real-world technology, from communicators to tablet-like PADDs. • John Snow and disease mapping: Dave's Awesome History explores the Broad Street cholera outbreak and connects historical mapping with modern wastewater surveillance and community preparedness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1854_Broad_Street_cholera_outbreak • Panic's tariff refunds: ChachiSays covers the Playdate company's decision to return tariff charges to customers. https://www.al.com/news/2026/08/tariff-refunds-sent-to-video-game-customers-not-our-money.html • The Tetris Company responds: Chachi discusses the company's statement about a Tetris-like game on the White House website. https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/tetris-company-trump-white-house-build-the-wall-game-copyright-1236851993/ • Zelda anniversary reactions: Sorg discusses the presentation's movie reveal, music-tour news, and Ocarina of Time remake footage. The hosts weigh remake pricing, revisit Nintendo memories, and talk Twilight Princess, Star Fox, and Super Mario Sunshine. https://www.theverge.com/games/991265/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct • Street Fighter 6 meets the movies: Movie-actor challenger screens, including Roman Reigns as Akuma, spark excitement and memories of Street Fighter's earlier film and game crossover. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1755856245623451 • Snoopy at Starbucks: Katie highlights Great Pumpkin-inspired Peanuts merchandise, including mugs, travel cups, bags, and pins. https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2026/starbucks-and-peanuts-celebrate-fall-with-a-global-merch-collection-inspired-by-the-great-pumpkin/ • Dungeon Crawler Carl LEGO Ideas: Two fan proposals bring Carl, Princess Donut, and friends into brick form. The hosts explore a dungeon scene and larger character builds seeking community support. https://ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/eb3c3057-8646-45b4-86ba-dfc08ba7e7e8 https://ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/6e47b028-7cba-48bc-81d9-a1461bdd4d08 • Clucky's demanding wake-up call: Sorg sets up a rooster alarm app with snooze challenges, samples its loud sounds, and chooses a tilt-game mission. Katie explains how the app turns getting out of bed into an interactive routine. https://tryclucky.com Plus, Dave shares his Steelers 5K experience, and the hosts bring their usual mix of hands-on discoveries, gaming opinions, and Pittsburgh personality.

  Tonight's game needs no introduction, but will get one anyway - “Metroid”.  Released as one of two entries in Nintendo's Adventure Series on the NES (with the other being Kid Icarus), Metroid was initially released on the Famicom Disk System in 1986, then in North America in August of 1987 and later in Europe in January of 1988.   Originally known in development as Space Hunter, Metroid - being a play on words of metro and android, was developed by both Nintendo's R&D1 team and Intelligent Systems Inc.   The pair was responsible for creating such games as Gyromite, Stack Up, Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley and Wild Gunman. Send us Fan MailThe miNEStry founders, Archbishop Dracul and Father Avram, seek to inspire their  8-bit parishioners through methodical and ceremonial scrutiny of the library of games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. 

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How do you preserve physical video games in a world increasingly designed around downloads? How much would you pay for a really good keyboard? And what exactly happens when you sort the Nintendo Switch store from cheapest to most expensive? Those questions—and several much stranger ones—come up on AwesomeCast 794 with Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar. Xbox Finds a New Use for the Game Disc One of the episode's biggest discussions centers on Microsoft's Xbox Discs to Digital initiative. The concept offers an interesting middle ground between physical and digital ownership. A supported Xbox disc can be authenticated and connected to a player's digital library, potentially giving players digital access while the disc itself continues to function as the transferable proof of ownership. That last part is important. If the disc is sold and authenticated by somebody else, the digital access moves with it. For Sorg, who has stacks of Xbox One games and a console with a failed optical drive, this could solve a very practical problem. It also opens possibilities for finding inexpensive used Xbox games at stores such as GameStop and turning them into accessible digital titles. There are still questions surrounding Xbox 360 compatibility, licensing, sports games, delisted games and publisher participation, but it is a fascinating attempt to bridge two very different eras of game ownership. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/26/your-discs-now-also-digital/?ocid=Platform_soc_omc_xbo_fb_Photo_lrn_8.26.2 Gamers Say They Want Physical Games. Are They Buying Them? That question carries directly into this week's ChachiSays Video Game Minute. Chachi points to figures showing U.S. spending on physical video games falling to levels not seen since physical-game statistics began being tracked in 1995. Nintendo represented a sizable portion of the remaining physical market. The contradiction is hard to ignore: gamers regularly criticize publishers for abandoning physical media, but those products need enough buyers to justify continuing to manufacture and distribute them. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/us-console-sales-fall-39-percent-in-july-as-memory-costs-push-average-price-to-542 Generative AI Comes to Gamescom Chachi also discusses reports of generative AI being used during development of multiple titles connected to Gamescom 2026. The larger concern is not simply whether AI tools exist inside game development. The segment focuses on how companies disclose that use, what work the systems replace, and whether developers are being transparent with their audiences. Project Zeta, Aion 2, Train Sim World 7, Crimson Desert and Crazy Taxi: World Tour are among the games brought up during the discussion. https://kotaku.com/opening-night-live-2026-genai-slop-games-geoff-keighley-2000728477 Roku City Quietly Remembers Three Entertainment Icons Katie highlights a much more thoughtful use of technology: the little visual Easter eggs hidden inside Roku City. The screensaver incorporated imagery referencing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry along with an Optimus Prime-inspired tribute to Peter Cullen. That leads the crew into memories of Cullen's massive voice-acting career and the strange experience of realizing, years later, just how many familiar childhood characters were voiced by the same small group of performers. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrPR8alYG3/?img_index=1 From Hubble to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Dave's Awesome History segment turns toward NASA and astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. Roman played an important role in pushing space-based astronomy forward, helping lay the groundwork for what ultimately became the Hubble Space Telescope. The telescope carrying her name represents another enormous leap in what astronomers can observe. The hosts discuss its much wider field of view, the search for exoplanets, dark matter and dark energy, as well as the unusual orbital environments used by major observatories. https://www.planetary.org/articles/the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-launch It's Already LEGO Advent Calendar Season Katie has an annual public-service announcement: if you want a particular Advent Calendar, buy it when you see it. LEGO's 2026 calendars are already appearing, including traditional Christmas offerings alongside Star Wars, Marvel and Disney sets. Waiting until December is how you end up frantically checking every store in town for the one calendar somebody decided they absolutely had to have. https://www.lego.com/en-us/search?q=advent%20calendar%202026&suggestion=true The $100,000 Keyboard Dave then discovers a corner of technology that makes even premium mechanical keyboards look inexpensive. A social video begins with keyboards priced in the hundreds of dollars, moves into models costing thousands, and eventually reaches one sitting around the $100,000 mark. At that point, calling something a “computer accessory” may no longer adequately explain what is happening. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1593262308558803 Brütal Legend Honors Tim Curry for 666 Minutes Double Fine found an extremely appropriate way to honor Tim Curry by making Brütal Legend free for 666 minutes. The Xbox 360-era heavy-metal adventure stars Jack Black and features Curry among its memorable cast. Sorg recently returned to the game and found that, despite showing its age in places, it remains surprisingly enjoyable. https://www.ign.com/articles/double-fine-productions-makes-brutal-legend-free-for-666-minutes-to-honor-tim-curry?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a905803b9a113000189638d&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook Donkey Kong Country: CGI From Another Time Speaking of things that have aged differently, Sorg rediscovers the computer-animated Donkey Kong Country television series from the late 1990s. The show provides an incredible time capsule of early television CGI: stiff animation, questionable lip synchronization and character models that can occasionally drift into nightmare territory. And yet there is something fascinating about seeing what creators were able to accomplish with 1990s rendering technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWpI4vahfIY Sort the Nintendo eShop From Cheap to Expensive. You Have Been Warned. There is another kind of digital archaeology available right now. Go to the Nintendo Switch store. Sort everything from lowest price to highest. Start scrolling. The result is a journey through inexpensive retro games, indie releases, zombie games, cat games, simulators, dating games, suspiciously AI-looking artwork and enough shovelware to keep the AwesomeCast crew entertained far longer than expected. There are legitimate bargains hiding in the pile—but finding them is part of the adventure. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#show=0&p=1&sort=pa&f=priceRangeFilter&priceRangeFilter=%240+-+%244.99 Commodore 64 Meets Cyberpunk The episode's final major retro-tech rabbit hole comes courtesy of a Cyberpunk-themed Commodore 64. The unusual crossover sends Katie and Dave back into memories of the original beige Commodore machines, while Dave recalls using GEOS for word processing and schoolwork long before the modern Windows experience became standard. https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/ Plus: Giant Medals, Slow USB-C Cables and Video Game Wrestling Dave also shows off the giant magnetic medals earned through the Pro Football Hall of Fame virtual race series. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Canton/HOFRaceSeries Katie introduces what may become a recurring feature, “What Is Katie Labeling Now?”, after discovering one of her USB-C cables was charging her laptop dramatically slower than the others. And before any of that, the crew revisits Sorgstock and its real-life video game wrestling match, where the performers recreated all of the awkward movement, button mashing, missed attacks and controller confusion of playing a wrestling game when nobody remembers the controls. From the future of game ownership to 1980s computers and $100,000 keyboards, AwesomeCast 794 once again proves there is always something wonderfully strange happening in technology.

How do you preserve physical video games in a world increasingly designed around downloads? How much would you pay for a really good keyboard? And what exactly happens when you sort the Nintendo Switch store from cheapest to most expensive? Those questions—and several much stranger ones—come up on AwesomeCast 794 with Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar. Xbox Finds a New Use for the Game Disc One of the episode's biggest discussions centers on Microsoft's Xbox Discs to Digital initiative. The concept offers an interesting middle ground between physical and digital ownership. A supported Xbox disc can be authenticated and connected to a player's digital library, potentially giving players digital access while the disc itself continues to function as the transferable proof of ownership. That last part is important. If the disc is sold and authenticated by somebody else, the digital access moves with it. For Sorg, who has stacks of Xbox One games and a console with a failed optical drive, this could solve a very practical problem. It also opens possibilities for finding inexpensive used Xbox games at stores such as GameStop and turning them into accessible digital titles. There are still questions surrounding Xbox 360 compatibility, licensing, sports games, delisted games and publisher participation, but it is a fascinating attempt to bridge two very different eras of game ownership. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/26/your-discs-now-also-digital/?ocid=Platform_soc_omc_xbo_fb_Photo_lrn_8.26.2 Gamers Say They Want Physical Games. Are They Buying Them? That question carries directly into this week's ChachiSays Video Game Minute. Chachi points to figures showing U.S. spending on physical video games falling to levels not seen since physical-game statistics began being tracked in 1995. Nintendo represented a sizable portion of the remaining physical market. The contradiction is hard to ignore: gamers regularly criticize publishers for abandoning physical media, but those products need enough buyers to justify continuing to manufacture and distribute them. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/us-console-sales-fall-39-percent-in-july-as-memory-costs-push-average-price-to-542 Generative AI Comes to Gamescom Chachi also discusses reports of generative AI being used during development of multiple titles connected to Gamescom 2026. The larger concern is not simply whether AI tools exist inside game development. The segment focuses on how companies disclose that use, what work the systems replace, and whether developers are being transparent with their audiences. Project Zeta, Aion 2, Train Sim World 7, Crimson Desert and Crazy Taxi: World Tour are among the games brought up during the discussion. https://kotaku.com/opening-night-live-2026-genai-slop-games-geoff-keighley-2000728477 Roku City Quietly Remembers Three Entertainment Icons Katie highlights a much more thoughtful use of technology: the little visual Easter eggs hidden inside Roku City. The screensaver incorporated imagery referencing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry along with an Optimus Prime-inspired tribute to Peter Cullen. That leads the crew into memories of Cullen's massive voice-acting career and the strange experience of realizing, years later, just how many familiar childhood characters were voiced by the same small group of performers. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrPR8alYG3/?img_index=1 From Hubble to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Dave's Awesome History segment turns toward NASA and astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. Roman played an important role in pushing space-based astronomy forward, helping lay the groundwork for what ultimately became the Hubble Space Telescope. The telescope carrying her name represents another enormous leap in what astronomers can observe. The hosts discuss its much wider field of view, the search for exoplanets, dark matter and dark energy, as well as the unusual orbital environments used by major observatories. https://www.planetary.org/articles/the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-launch It's Already LEGO Advent Calendar Season Katie has an annual public-service announcement: if you want a particular Advent Calendar, buy it when you see it. LEGO's 2026 calendars are already appearing, including traditional Christmas offerings alongside Star Wars, Marvel and Disney sets. Waiting until December is how you end up frantically checking every store in town for the one calendar somebody decided they absolutely had to have. https://www.lego.com/en-us/search?q=advent%20calendar%202026&suggestion=true The $100,000 Keyboard Dave then discovers a corner of technology that makes even premium mechanical keyboards look inexpensive. A social video begins with keyboards priced in the hundreds of dollars, moves into models costing thousands, and eventually reaches one sitting around the $100,000 mark. At that point, calling something a “computer accessory” may no longer adequately explain what is happening. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1593262308558803 Brütal Legend Honors Tim Curry for 666 Minutes Double Fine found an extremely appropriate way to honor Tim Curry by making Brütal Legend free for 666 minutes. The Xbox 360-era heavy-metal adventure stars Jack Black and features Curry among its memorable cast. Sorg recently returned to the game and found that, despite showing its age in places, it remains surprisingly enjoyable. https://www.ign.com/articles/double-fine-productions-makes-brutal-legend-free-for-666-minutes-to-honor-tim-curry?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a905803b9a113000189638d&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook Donkey Kong Country: CGI From Another Time Speaking of things that have aged differently, Sorg rediscovers the computer-animated Donkey Kong Country television series from the late 1990s. The show provides an incredible time capsule of early television CGI: stiff animation, questionable lip synchronization and character models that can occasionally drift into nightmare territory. And yet there is something fascinating about seeing what creators were able to accomplish with 1990s rendering technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWpI4vahfIY Sort the Nintendo eShop From Cheap to Expensive. You Have Been Warned. There is another kind of digital archaeology available right now. Go to the Nintendo Switch store. Sort everything from lowest price to highest. Start scrolling. The result is a journey through inexpensive retro games, indie releases, zombie games, cat games, simulators, dating games, suspiciously AI-looking artwork and enough shovelware to keep the AwesomeCast crew entertained far longer than expected. There are legitimate bargains hiding in the pile—but finding them is part of the adventure. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#show=0&p=1&sort=pa&f=priceRangeFilter&priceRangeFilter=%240+-+%244.99 Commodore 64 Meets Cyberpunk The episode's final major retro-tech rabbit hole comes courtesy of a Cyberpunk-themed Commodore 64. The unusual crossover sends Katie and Dave back into memories of the original beige Commodore machines, while Dave recalls using GEOS for word processing and schoolwork long before the modern Windows experience became standard. https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/ Plus: Giant Medals, Slow USB-C Cables and Video Game Wrestling Dave also shows off the giant magnetic medals earned through the Pro Football Hall of Fame virtual race series. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Canton/HOFRaceSeries Katie introduces what may become a recurring feature, “What Is Katie Labeling Now?”, after discovering one of her USB-C cables was charging her laptop dramatically slower than the others. And before any of that, the crew revisits Sorgstock and its real-life video game wrestling match, where the performers recreated all of the awkward movement, button mashing, missed attacks and controller confusion of playing a wrestling game when nobody remembers the controls. From the future of game ownership to 1980s computers and $100,000 keyboards, AwesomeCast 794 once again proves there is always something wonderfully strange happening in technology.

Send us Fan MailTrav and Steve think there needs to be more effusive beaters who let out a WOO HOO from time-to-time like Blake Mountain. Hats off to Mook for not slowing down and landing in the runner-up circle after a dominating tour last time. And two hats off for Kergon who brought home the Polykillin' gold. Brandon sends in an email wondering if he's been kicked out of the physical media collectors guild. We list the top 5 games with shitty titles and then give them new ones!October 10-11, Noon-to-Noon Eastern, twitch.tv/polymedianetwork, Polymedia Charity Stream to support World Central Kitchen!Need a Sega CD Guy?  islanditvt@gmail.com, (802)923-3977, Aaron@IslandITServicesGames this episodesOrbitals (Switch 2) – September 3Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC) – September 4Crimson Moon (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – September 1Rugrats: Scavenger Hunt (N64)Centipede (GameCom)Toy Story 2 Toy Story 3 (PSP)Turtles! (Odyssey 2)James Bond 007 (GameBoy)Ms. Pac-Man (Atari 5200)Superhot VRRhyme Rider Kerorican (Wonderswan)Duke Nukem 3D (GameCom)Bonk's Revenge (TG16)Ad Infinitum (PS5)Find more shows at polymedianetwork.com, BlueSky: Trav, Steve, Polykill, Polymedia twitch.tv/blinkoom, Send us an email polykillpodcast@gmail.com, Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/polykill How to be a Polykiller: Beat a game, take a screenshot, post it on BlueSky or Polymedia Discord, use #justbeatit, write a review and be sure to include @Polykill. Beat the most, become Polykiller. Beat any, have your Skeet potentially read on the show! Check out the Bonus Beats episodes on Patreon for more beat-skeet coverage!

I have been told I NEED to go to Long Island Retro Gaming Expo for years now. And for years I kept making excuses like "Ohhhh I don't wanna drive through NYC" or "Ohhhhh hotels are dumb" etc. But let me tell you. They were all dumb excuses. This convention was amazing. On this episode I talk about my experience at the convention and you will also get to here from a number of really great guests about their experience at the convention! Make sure you follow all their stuff below! Check out Long Island Retro Gaming Expo HERE! Yoshil Twitch  -  Instagram Try/My Life in Gaming YouTube  -  Twitch  -  Bluesky  -  Instagram  -  Backloggery Dan Greenberg Bluesky G to the Next Level Twitch  -  YouTube  -  Bluesky  -  Instagram AshSaidHi Website  -  Bluesky  -  Instagram  -  Twitch Shout-out Song: Miranda's Last Dream Artist: Ultrasyd Album: Chipsters EP Remastered https://ultrasyd.bandcamp.com/album/chipsters-ep-remastered Audio Clip Songs: 1-Stickerbrush Symphony 2-Aquarium Park 3-Astral Observatory 4-Cianwood City/Ecruteak City Artist: Helynt Original Composer(s): 1-David Wise 2-Tomoya Ohtani 3-Koji Kondo 4-Go Ichinose Album: Super Lofi World https://gamechops.com/super-lofi-world/ End Song: Gravitational Collapse Artist: Ultrasyd Album: Who Cares https://ultrasyd.bandcamp.com/album/who-cares Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

We're back with another episode of the Nonsense Podcast, and this one is basically two grown men trying to keep up with modern gaming while constantly getting distracted by the games they grew up with.

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, sit down with EA (formerly known to classic netplay veterans as IAmFleury'sHipCheck), one of the most prominent figures in the Sega Genesis NHL '94 community. In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of competitive retro hockey, covering:The EA Special: The exact origin story, mechanics, counter-play, and forum backlash behind the iconic goal. Classic Gaming Roots: Keeping handwritten stats for 10-minute period draft leagues in the '90s. Growing Up in Chicago: Visiting old Chicago Stadium, meeting Blackhawks players, and winning a local 2012 tournament. King of '94 & Live Play: Transitioning from online netplay to live tournaments, signing box art, and how the King of Kong documentary inspired the tournament name. Retro Setup & Collecting: Framemeister upscaling, custom SCART cables, and full console collections. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so Part 2 and Part 3 automatically drop into your feed! 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview00:52 - Catching Up & Pre-Show Banter02:04 - Len's Progression as an NHL '94 Player04:04 - EA's Ice Awareness & Comparing Players to AJ05:04 - Evolving Gameplay: Reflecting on Raph vs. AJ06:22 - Netplay Origins: Entering the Community in 200507:20 - The Handwritten Stats & Draft Leagues of the 90s10:04 - Joining NHL94online.com & Discovering the Weight Bug12:37 - Growing Up Around Chicago Hockey Culture16:05 - Transitioning from Watching Sports to Gaming19:17 - Reliving the King of '94 Game Against AJ22:45 - The Live Tournament Performers & Standouts24:32 - The Early Days Before King of '9427:05 - Winning a Chicago Bar Tournament & The Signed Puck30:42 - The Tradition of Signing Retro NHL '94 Boxes33:45 - Retro Game Collecting & Framemeister SCART Setups38:22 - King of Kong, Billy Mitchell, & How King of '94 Got Its Name40:48 - Origin Story of the Famous "EA Special" Goal45:10 - Flame War Backlash & Defending Against the EA Special48:54 - Community Growth, Content Creation, & Wrap-Up_______________________________________________________Twitter / X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHL94Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@NHL94Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NHL94Po

Phil is joined by Steve Cottam, CEO and founder of Antstream Arcade, the service offering instant access to more than 1,300 officially licensed retro games. Steve shares the story behind Antstream, his ambition to create a kind of "Spotify for retro games", and the challenges of licensing titles whose ownership can stretch back decades. The conversation also tackles physical versus digital preservation, introducing classic games to new generations, and why Antstream is looking beyond the past to indie and modern-retro games. In this episode, we explore: 1️⃣ The story behind Antstream Arcade How Steve turned an ambitious idea into a major retro game streaming service. 2️⃣ Physical vs digital What does preservation really mean when cartridges, discs and hardware won't last forever? 3️⃣ The licensing puzzle Why securing the rights to decades-old games can be surprisingly complicated. 4️⃣ Making old games feel new How challenges and tournaments give classic titles a different way to be played. 5️⃣ Where retro gaming goes next Antstream's plans for indie and modern-retro games – and bringing the classics to new generations. Plus, Steve takes on our Games of Your Life, our regular feature where guests share the most influential games of their lives. 

We break down the biggest gaming news from D23, including Kingdom Hearts IV, the new Kingdom Hearts animated series, and Disney is making a Fortnite ride.Then we discuss what are the best Disney video games of all time?Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!Timecodes:00:00 – Start09:52 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing10:40 – Spiritstead & Slots and Diapers13:20 – Dimhaven18:00 – Big Walk26:43 – D23 Gaming News29:30 – Star Wars: Smugglers Run Comes to Fortnite35:00 – Kingdom Hearts55:21 – Expert Mode: Our Favorite Disney GamesSupport the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. Currently Dave the Diver!You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you're Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky

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Episode 5: You Don't Know Jack Brian joins your intrepid host to explore the vast jungle of You Don't Know Jack games, from Windows 3.1 and Mac into the modern era. Links mentioned in the episode: You Don't Know Jack: The NetShow The Rise and Fall of Berkeley Systems by Savvy Sage Savvy Sage's You Don't Know Jack Release History Mages and Modems book

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Sony recently announced that they were ceasing production of all disc based games for the PlayStation from 2028. This news is a hammer blow for physical media and game preservation. What does it mean for the future, and will it affect Sega fans and retro gamers? The Mega Driver and The SEGAHolic discuss...

Episode 4: Inherit the Earth - Quest for the Orb Your bumbling host dons his vulpine fursuit to play the only anthropormorphic animal graphical adventure game ever made in the 90s. Links mentioned in the episode: Steve Gallacci's Erma Felna EDF, Albedo Anthropomorphics Inherit the Earth Web Comics Talin's autobiographical history of Inherit the Earth Mages and Modems book

Send us Fan MailKelsy returns to give us the good, the bad, the weird, and the ugly from the two latest North American libraries he's completed (or nearly completed). We dig into both the Sega Master System and Turbo CD libraries and tease out what's worth checking out!Check out Kelsy's YouTube channel where he uploads all his beats. It's a great resource for collectors and players.If you want to hear about the NES and TurboGrafx 16, check out those episodes now! Episode 70 - Beating every licensed NES game with Kelsy PolnikEpisode 126 - Beating every TurboGrafx 16 game with Kelsy PolnikSupport the showFind links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

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Can AI make you better at Photoshop instead of replacing Photoshop? Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore that question on AwesomeCast 789 as Sorg shares a workflow for turning AI-generated concepts into editable graphics while keeping control of the final design. The crew also gets into Pittsburgh technology history with plans to preserve Westinghouse's Atom Smasher, the impressive Commercial Street Bridge replacement, and the accessibility origins of the modern audiobook. Then the geekery kicks into high gear: Xbox expands its classic-game preservation efforts to PC, Hasbro combines Transformers with Jem and the Holograms, LEGO brings Smart Play to Star Trek, Robosen releases an Optimus Prime robot designed to reopen childhood wounds, and Universal plans movies based on ten Atari properties. Plus, Chachi has gaming headlines involving Hasbro, Steam Deck and Atari, and the crew discusses the backlash surrounding a $58,000 humanoid robot proposed for use in a New York school district. It's Pittsburgh technology, AI creativity, retro gaming, accessibility, robots and pop-culture nostalgia on AwesomeCast 789.

This week on AwesomeCast 788, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore the growing appeal of retro technology, screen-free devices, customizable gadgets, and digital tools that give users more control. Katie begins with Mama's Night Off, a browser game inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley bar. Dave introduces Garmin's new screenless fitness tracker, an alternative to smartwatches and subscription-heavy wearables. Sorg shares his experience setting up RetroArch on Apple TV, including its wide range of supported systems, open-source games, ROM management, controllers, and the tinkering required to make everything work. The conversation expands into the tension between digital convenience and physical ownership. The hosts discuss GameStop's response to Sony's physical-media decisions, the rapid progress of PlayStation 5 emulation, and why consumers are returning to CDs, vinyl, cassettes, retro games, and other physical formats. They also have an extended discussion about generative AI, creative production, AI-assisted image editing, automation tools, corporate responsibility, electrical-grid pressures, and the rapid construction of data centers. The hosts examine the difference between rejecting AI entirely and learning how to use it responsibly while still demanding accountability from businesses and government. Later, the show looks at NASA's Psyche spacecraft capturing a Mars flyby, Pittsburgh movie history through the Pastfinders app, a minimalist flip phone for people who want fewer distractions, a development board that turns old Nintendo Wii Remotes into customizable controllers, and Google Photos restoring a traditional search option alongside Ask Photos. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Awesome Things of the Week Mama's Night Off and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley Bar Katie shares a browser-based game connected to Dungeon Crawler Carl. Players fire magical projectiles at cherries to help create Mama's Dirty Shirley. The hosts discuss the game's intentionally retro presentation and voice work by Jeff Hays. Play the game and view the chocolate bar: https://maevechocolate.com/products/virgin-dirty-shirley/?game Garmin's Screenless Fitness Tracker Dave introduces Garmin's wearable fitness tracker designed without a screen. The device offers health and activity tracking without requiring users to wear a full smartwatch. The hosts discuss its approximately ten-day battery life, Garmin Connect compatibility, optional Garmin Connect+ subscription, and Garmin's reputation for durable hardware and direct fitness feedback. Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2219713/garmin-finally-made-a-screenless-fitness-tracker/ Garmin product information: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1989182/#specs RetroArch on Apple TV Sorg explains how RetroArch can turn an Apple TV into a multi-system retro-gaming device. The software supports numerous systems, including Nintendo, Sega, arcade, PlayStation-era platforms, and older computer games. The hosts discuss Bluetooth controllers, open-source games, shareware versions of Doom and Wolfenstein, storage limitations, organizing ROM libraries, and troubleshooting incompatible files. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 Supported platforms: https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms Awesome Person of the Week Ralph Teetor and the Invention of Cruise Control Dave highlights engineer Ralph Teetor, who became blind as a child and later earned engineering degrees. Frustrated by the repeated acceleration and deceleration of drivers, Teetor developed an early version of cruise control. The hosts discuss the evolution from basic speed control to adaptive cruise control and its relationship to modern driver-assistance systems. Teetor later served as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and an SAE award for educators bears his name. Automotive Hall of Fame: https://automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/ralph-r-teetor/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute Playing GTA III and Vice City Inside GTA: San Andreas A PC mod allows players controlling CJ in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to walk up to an in-game television and launch GTA III or Vice City. The hosts compare the concept to a video-game version of Inception. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gta-3-and-vice-city-are-now-playable-inside-san-andreas-a-mod-lets-you-revisit-liberty-city-and-vice-city-without-leaving-san-andreas GameStop's CEO Responds to the Decline of Physical Games GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen argues that Sony reducing physical-disc support will not significantly hurt the company because new video-game sales represent a relatively small portion of its business. The discussion includes GameStop's continued interest in eBay and the changing economics of physical game retail. https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-insists-sony-killing-physical-discs-doesnt-matter-at-all-because-video-game-sales-make-up-so-little-of-his-business PlayStation 5 Emulation Progress Developers are making progress booting PlayStation 5 titles through multiple emulation projects. Two-dimensional games are advancing more quickly, while fully rendering complex three-dimensional games remains a significant challenge. The story sparks a broader conversation about game preservation, physical ownership, digital licensing, and consumer distrust. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-ramps-up-in-wake-of-sonys-end-to-physical-media-ps5-titles-now-booting-across-different-emulators-with-rapid-community-development-for-both-2d-and-3d-games AI, Creative Work and Data Centers The hosts discuss the growing use of AI-assisted tools in image editing, video production, business documents, email, captions, background extension, and design mockups. Sorg explains how AI can help reformat posters for different social-media dimensions without replacing the original creative work. The discussion distinguishes generative AI from other machine-learning tools, such as automated transcription, rotoscoping, search, and image organization. Dave raises concerns about social-media challenges potentially being used to gather free voice-training data. The group discusses how Google, Adobe, Canva, and other platforms increasingly build AI functions directly into existing software. The hosts argue that professionals cannot simply ignore the technology, but they should evaluate where it is appropriate and disclose its use when needed. The discussion also addresses the electrical demands of new data centers, corporate incentives, local government decisions, environmental protections, grid capacity, and the disproportionate placement of industrial infrastructure near lower-income communities. Their central argument is that rapid technological growth must be accompanied by accountability, regulation, public representation, and responsible development. NASA Psyche Mars Flyby NASA's Psyche spacecraft used a Mars flyby as a gravitational assist while traveling deeper into the solar system. The mission captured detailed images and a time-lapse view of Mars during the maneuver. Dave highlights the value of scientific exploration driven by curiosity and the desire to understand more about the universe. https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/psyche/2026/07/17/nasas-psyche-mission-delivers-mars-flyby-data-time-lapse-video/ Pittsburgh Bridges on Film and Pastfinders Sorg highlights a collaboration between Pastfinders and the Pittsburgh Film Office focused on Pittsburgh bridges featured in movies and television. Examples discussed include locations connected to Mayor of Kingstown, Sweet Girl, Jack Reacher, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Dark Knight Rises, Dogma, The Silence of the Lambs, and Mindhunter. The hosts discuss how the Pastfinders app sends location-based notifications about historical sites, movie locations, landmarks, and unusual local stories. Pastfinders: https://www.pastfinders.app/ Pittsburgh Film Office bridge-tour post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1458603939638716&set=pcb.1458603999638710 The Light Flip Minimalist Phone The hosts examine a modern minimalist flip phone inspired by classic designs. It uses physical buttons, T9-style typing, a small screen, and a dedicated operating system rather than standard Android. The group discusses the appeal for people who want calls, messages, navigation, and limited apps without carrying a high-powered smartphone. They also consider whether younger users might adopt simpler phones to reduce social-media use and screen time. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/21/light-flip-minimalist-phone-announcement/ OpenMote: Repurposing the Nintendo Wii Remote Sorg introduces OpenMote, a drop-in development board that turns a Nintendo Wii Remote into a customizable controller. Demonstrations include pointing the remote at lamps to control them. The hosts brainstorm uses for smart-home controls, games, production equipment, lighting effects, custom 3D-printed controllers, and event technology. OpenMote: https://openmote.io/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram demonstration: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da8p5B7PNKP/ OpenMote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmote.io/ Google Photos Restores Classic Search Google Photos is adding an option that lets users choose between the newer Gemini-powered Ask Photos experience and a more traditional search interface. The hosts discuss why some users prefer entering straightforward terms rather than asking an AI-generated question. The change becomes an example of why providing a choice can reduce frustration when companies add AI to familiar products. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/google-photos-classic-search-toggle/ Also Discussed The return of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, retro games, and physical media. The difference between owning digital media and licensing access to it. Consumer distrust of large technology companies. The space required to store large physical-media collections. Using Gemini to interpret business acronyms and generate a first draft of a statement of work. Severe-weather alerts and Katie briefly leaving the podcast during a tornado warning. Dave's upcoming races, including the Two-Face Race and Trick or Trot 5K. The next AwesomeCast interview with Spotter Global and its technology for detecting drones and identifying operators. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast Discover more from the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network: https://sorgatronmedia.com

Welcome back to Retro Renegades! Tonight we're trading quarter-munching classics for the modern arcade scene, powered by TeknoParrot. That means bigger graphics, louder explosions, and just enough technical issues to make us question every life decision that brought us here.

This week on AwesomeCast 788, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore the growing appeal of retro technology, screen-free devices, customizable gadgets, and digital tools that give users more control. Katie begins with Mama's Night Off, a browser game inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley bar. Dave introduces Garmin's new screenless fitness tracker, an alternative to smartwatches and subscription-heavy wearables. Sorg shares his experience setting up RetroArch on Apple TV, including its wide range of supported systems, open-source games, ROM management, controllers, and the tinkering required to make everything work. The conversation expands into the tension between digital convenience and physical ownership. The hosts discuss GameStop's response to Sony's physical-media decisions, the rapid progress of PlayStation 5 emulation, and why consumers are returning to CDs, vinyl, cassettes, retro games, and other physical formats. They also have an extended discussion about generative AI, creative production, AI-assisted image editing, automation tools, corporate responsibility, electrical-grid pressures, and the rapid construction of data centers. The hosts examine the difference between rejecting AI entirely and learning how to use it responsibly while still demanding accountability from businesses and government. Later, the show looks at NASA's Psyche spacecraft capturing a Mars flyby, Pittsburgh movie history through the Pastfinders app, a minimalist flip phone for people who want fewer distractions, a development board that turns old Nintendo Wii Remotes into customizable controllers, and Google Photos restoring a traditional search option alongside Ask Photos. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Awesome Things of the Week Mama's Night Off and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley Bar Katie shares a browser-based game connected to Dungeon Crawler Carl. Players fire magical projectiles at cherries to help create Mama's Dirty Shirley. The hosts discuss the game's intentionally retro presentation and voice work by Jeff Hays. Play the game and view the chocolate bar: https://maevechocolate.com/products/virgin-dirty-shirley/?game Garmin's Screenless Fitness Tracker Dave introduces Garmin's wearable fitness tracker designed without a screen. The device offers health and activity tracking without requiring users to wear a full smartwatch. The hosts discuss its approximately ten-day battery life, Garmin Connect compatibility, optional Garmin Connect+ subscription, and Garmin's reputation for durable hardware and direct fitness feedback. Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2219713/garmin-finally-made-a-screenless-fitness-tracker/ Garmin product information: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1989182/#specs RetroArch on Apple TV Sorg explains how RetroArch can turn an Apple TV into a multi-system retro-gaming device. The software supports numerous systems, including Nintendo, Sega, arcade, PlayStation-era platforms, and older computer games. The hosts discuss Bluetooth controllers, open-source games, shareware versions of Doom and Wolfenstein, storage limitations, organizing ROM libraries, and troubleshooting incompatible files. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 Supported platforms: https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms Awesome Person of the Week Ralph Teetor and the Invention of Cruise Control Dave highlights engineer Ralph Teetor, who became blind as a child and later earned engineering degrees. Frustrated by the repeated acceleration and deceleration of drivers, Teetor developed an early version of cruise control. The hosts discuss the evolution from basic speed control to adaptive cruise control and its relationship to modern driver-assistance systems. Teetor later served as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and an SAE award for educators bears his name. Automotive Hall of Fame: https://automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/ralph-r-teetor/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute Playing GTA III and Vice City Inside GTA: San Andreas A PC mod allows players controlling CJ in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to walk up to an in-game television and launch GTA III or Vice City. The hosts compare the concept to a video-game version of Inception. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gta-3-and-vice-city-are-now-playable-inside-san-andreas-a-mod-lets-you-revisit-liberty-city-and-vice-city-without-leaving-san-andreas GameStop's CEO Responds to the Decline of Physical Games GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen argues that Sony reducing physical-disc support will not significantly hurt the company because new video-game sales represent a relatively small portion of its business. The discussion includes GameStop's continued interest in eBay and the changing economics of physical game retail. https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-insists-sony-killing-physical-discs-doesnt-matter-at-all-because-video-game-sales-make-up-so-little-of-his-business PlayStation 5 Emulation Progress Developers are making progress booting PlayStation 5 titles through multiple emulation projects. Two-dimensional games are advancing more quickly, while fully rendering complex three-dimensional games remains a significant challenge. The story sparks a broader conversation about game preservation, physical ownership, digital licensing, and consumer distrust. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-ramps-up-in-wake-of-sonys-end-to-physical-media-ps5-titles-now-booting-across-different-emulators-with-rapid-community-development-for-both-2d-and-3d-games AI, Creative Work and Data Centers The hosts discuss the growing use of AI-assisted tools in image editing, video production, business documents, email, captions, background extension, and design mockups. Sorg explains how AI can help reformat posters for different social-media dimensions without replacing the original creative work. The discussion distinguishes generative AI from other machine-learning tools, such as automated transcription, rotoscoping, search, and image organization. Dave raises concerns about social-media challenges potentially being used to gather free voice-training data. The group discusses how Google, Adobe, Canva, and other platforms increasingly build AI functions directly into existing software. The hosts argue that professionals cannot simply ignore the technology, but they should evaluate where it is appropriate and disclose its use when needed. The discussion also addresses the electrical demands of new data centers, corporate incentives, local government decisions, environmental protections, grid capacity, and the disproportionate placement of industrial infrastructure near lower-income communities. Their central argument is that rapid technological growth must be accompanied by accountability, regulation, public representation, and responsible development. NASA Psyche Mars Flyby NASA's Psyche spacecraft used a Mars flyby as a gravitational assist while traveling deeper into the solar system. The mission captured detailed images and a time-lapse view of Mars during the maneuver. Dave highlights the value of scientific exploration driven by curiosity and the desire to understand more about the universe. https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/psyche/2026/07/17/nasas-psyche-mission-delivers-mars-flyby-data-time-lapse-video/ Pittsburgh Bridges on Film and Pastfinders Sorg highlights a collaboration between Pastfinders and the Pittsburgh Film Office focused on Pittsburgh bridges featured in movies and television. Examples discussed include locations connected to Mayor of Kingstown, Sweet Girl, Jack Reacher, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Dark Knight Rises, Dogma, The Silence of the Lambs, and Mindhunter. The hosts discuss how the Pastfinders app sends location-based notifications about historical sites, movie locations, landmarks, and unusual local stories. Pastfinders: https://www.pastfinders.app/ Pittsburgh Film Office bridge-tour post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1458603939638716&set=pcb.1458603999638710 The Light Flip Minimalist Phone The hosts examine a modern minimalist flip phone inspired by classic designs. It uses physical buttons, T9-style typing, a small screen, and a dedicated operating system rather than standard Android. The group discusses the appeal for people who want calls, messages, navigation, and limited apps without carrying a high-powered smartphone. They also consider whether younger users might adopt simpler phones to reduce social-media use and screen time. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/21/light-flip-minimalist-phone-announcement/ OpenMote: Repurposing the Nintendo Wii Remote Sorg introduces OpenMote, a drop-in development board that turns a Nintendo Wii Remote into a customizable controller. Demonstrations include pointing the remote at lamps to control them. The hosts brainstorm uses for smart-home controls, games, production equipment, lighting effects, custom 3D-printed controllers, and event technology. OpenMote: https://openmote.io/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram demonstration: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da8p5B7PNKP/ OpenMote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmote.io/ Google Photos Restores Classic Search Google Photos is adding an option that lets users choose between the newer Gemini-powered Ask Photos experience and a more traditional search interface. The hosts discuss why some users prefer entering straightforward terms rather than asking an AI-generated question. The change becomes an example of why providing a choice can reduce frustration when companies add AI to familiar products. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/google-photos-classic-search-toggle/ Also Discussed The return of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, retro games, and physical media. The difference between owning digital media and licensing access to it. Consumer distrust of large technology companies. The space required to store large physical-media collections. Using Gemini to interpret business acronyms and generate a first draft of a statement of work. Severe-weather alerts and Katie briefly leaving the podcast during a tornado warning. Dave's upcoming races, including the Two-Face Race and Trick or Trot 5K. The next AwesomeCast interview with Spotter Global and its technology for detecting drones and identifying operators. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast Discover more from the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network: https://sorgatronmedia.com

Sejam bem-vindos ao NOTAS, o programa onde Affonso Solano (Inteligência LTDA, MRG, Bunker X), Yuri Moraes (Ben-Yur, Furo MTV, Hermes e Renato, The Noite com Danilo Gentili) Joey Ponzi (Isso Não é um Talk Show", Jovem Pan, Encaçapados) dão NOTAS para tudo. "Por quê?", você provavelmente se pergunta? "Por que não", é o que deveria se questionar. Neste NOTAS de estreia, o trio dá suas NOTAS para o Super Mario. Seus poderes profanos. Amizades duvidosas com dinossauros. Seus macacões (as roupas e aliados símios). Sua conturbada relação com o irmão Luigi. A obsessão da Nintendo em colocá-lo em qualquer esporte imaginável e a estranha normalidade de resolver problemas pulando em cima de tartarugas. Nada pode escapar de receber NOTAS.

In this episode, we discuss the recent reveals of Virtua Fighter Crossroads and Crazy Taxi World Tour.

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This month on One More Game, we're revisiting Super Mario Sunshine to find out if one of our favorite Mario games still holds up over 20 years later.Before diving back into Isle Delfino, we're looking back at our personal history with the GameCube classic, discussing its rushed 18-month development, the creation of FLUDD, and why Nintendo almost gave Mario a water gun. We also talk about the 2020 Super Mario 3D All-Stars release and whether nostalgia has clouded our memories of one of Nintendo's most divisive mainline Mario games.Is Super Mario Sunshine still a masterpiece, or are we blinded by nostalgia? Join us as we kick off our July One More Game series.00:00 - Intro03:42 - Housekeeping11:42 - Our History with Super Mario Sunshine30:00 - The History of Super Mario Sunshine40:18 - How FLUDD Was Created45:00 - Reception & Miyamoto's Thoughts57:47 - Will Super Mario Sunshine Still Hold Up?Listen to JK! Games!* JKGamesPodcast.com* DropInDropOutPod.comJoin our Discord and let us know: Are you replaying Super Mario Sunshine with us this month?Support the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. Currently Dave the Diver!You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you're Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky

PC Gamer and Read Only Memo's Wes Fenlon joins us on the pod this week to talk about the latest retro game recompilations for N64, PSX, and Xbox 360 games, with a big bonus helping on the latest MiSTer UI and maintenance updates. Sign up for Wes's Read Only Memo newsletter, it's awesome and free!   We talked about:  Wes's Decomp and Recomp List MiSTer Companion Juaniwck's Mister Retroarch Save Sync Github PC Ports of Old Console Games Are the New AI Vibe Coding Battleground Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

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Sony has announced that they are discontinuing the printing of video game discs within the next few years. You will not just own nothing and be happy, you will own nothing and play games. Besides the lack of physical ownership, the real issue is digital vulnerability, removal of digital content already purchased, price discrimination, and the elimination of classical gaming communities. That, and also the availability of disc drives and discs at premium prices suddenly. Also, if you thought some people were fooled by Secret Space Program stories inspired by movies and games, wait until VR and AR become far more mainstream.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, subscribe below.

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The worst has happened: You have to sell all of your games. However, you can keep five, and five only. What would they be? That's what Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic are here to discuss...

Episode 3: Millennium Auction Today your intrepid host is joined by co-host @briandemodulated, who waxes gleefully about one of the best hidden gems of the Windows 3.1 era. You'll learn about reselling your skin on the open market, John Romero's uncanny memory, and how to screw other people at auction purely for spite. Links mentioned in the episode: Millennium Auction CD-ROM ISO for Windows 3.1 Mages and Modems book John Romero plays Quake for its 30th anniversary.

Alex and Luke Talk Sonic the Hedgehog 2.Speed was the promise. Trauma was the water level. Developed by Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 launched for the Sega Genesis in November 1992 and cemented Sonic as Mario's true '90s rival. With the debut of Tails, the spin dash, bigger levels, and an even louder attitude, Sonic 2 became one of the defining platformers of its era. Three decades later, it remains a fascinating snapshot of the console wars—equal parts brilliant, frustrating, and unmistakably Sega.At the time of recording, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 holds a Metacritic score of 83. According to HowLongToBeat, the main story averages around 2.5 hours, though that's assuming you're actually making it through Death Egg Zone. As Alex and Luke quickly rediscover, Sonic wants you to go fast... while constantly punishing you for doing exactly that. Save states? No judgment here.Alex played on an original Sega Genesis, the Mega SG, and an Anbernic RG Arc D  while Luke tackled the game on a Sega Genesis Mini. Alex rolled credits—with a healthy assist from modern conveniences—while Luke bowed out before the finish line after reliving enough childhood trauma to satisfy him. Along the way, the brothers revisit the Genesis vs. Super Nintendo rivalry, debate whether Sonic 3 is secretly the superior game, and marvel at just how strange Sonic's world becomes once you leave Green Hill behind.This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by little kid bikes. Whether they're balance bikes, pedal bikes, or training wheels, watching your kid discover two wheels for the first time never gets old.Audio Credits:"Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Main Theme)" from the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Original Soundtrack — composed by Masato Nakamura — © Sega.Original theme music owned by Low Five Gaming.Send us a Voice Message. You may even be featured on our next episode!Support the show​​Visit us at LowFiveGaming.com.Join the Low Five Discord!Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.

This week on AwesomeCast 785, Sorg and Dave Podnar get geeky with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's massive 3,200-megapixel digital camera, Red Bull's world's fastest filming drone chasing a Formula 1 car, and the tech legacy of Martine Rothblatt for Pride Month. The hosts also dig into digital game ownership, GTA VI's physical copy controversy, Nintendo-style game key cards, Sorg's new AI video experiment “It Came From AI,” Meta and Snap's latest smart glasses, Apple price increases tied to AI hardware demand, hand-crafted animation, Minion singing contests, and a wild pro wrestling Nintendo moment involving an NES cartridge. Links discussed in this episode: Rubin Observatory space camera: https://www.space.com/astronomy/rubin-observatory-begins-filming-the-greatest-cosmic-movie-ever-beginning-a-new-era-of-astronomy https://rubinobservatory.org/ Red Bull F1 filming drone: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaFPQ8pOEXN/ https://www.redbull.com/us-en/worlds-fastest-filming-drone-build Martine Rothblatt: https://achievement.org/achiever/martine-rothblatt-ph-d/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrg52egw1ro https://www.polygon.com/1000-dollar-game-steam-10-minutes-congratulations-on-your-purchase/ https://www.cbr.com/universal-five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-screenwriter/ It Came From AI: https://www.instagram.com/itcamefromai/reels/ Animation by dad for child: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3485866488230002 Meta AI glasses: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-glasses/ Snap AR glasses: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/snap-specs-launch-live-latest-updates Apple price increases: https://www.cultofmac.com/news/ouch-apples-mac-and-ipad-price-hikes-brutal Minion singing contest: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8G67fFM/ Nintendo wrestling moment: https://apple.news/A2iJBMG51SlKOCgHFRwk6xA Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast and get exclusive aftertalk content for as little as $1 a month. AwesomeCast is part of the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network. Find more at https://sorgatronmedia.com/

This week on AwesomeCast 785, Sorg and Dave Podnar get geeky with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's massive 3,200-megapixel digital camera, Red Bull's world's fastest filming drone chasing a Formula 1 car, and the tech legacy of Martine Rothblatt for Pride Month. The hosts also dig into digital game ownership, GTA VI's physical copy controversy, Nintendo-style game key cards, Sorg's new AI video experiment “It Came From AI,” Meta and Snap's latest smart glasses, Apple price increases tied to AI hardware demand, hand-crafted animation, Minion singing contests, and a wild pro wrestling Nintendo moment involving an NES cartridge. Links discussed in this episode: Rubin Observatory space camera: https://www.space.com/astronomy/rubin-observatory-begins-filming-the-greatest-cosmic-movie-ever-beginning-a-new-era-of-astronomy https://rubinobservatory.org/ Red Bull F1 filming drone: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaFPQ8pOEXN/ https://www.redbull.com/us-en/worlds-fastest-filming-drone-build Martine Rothblatt: https://achievement.org/achiever/martine-rothblatt-ph-d/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrg52egw1ro https://www.polygon.com/1000-dollar-game-steam-10-minutes-congratulations-on-your-purchase/ https://www.cbr.com/universal-five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-screenwriter/ It Came From AI: https://www.instagram.com/itcamefromai/reels/ Animation by dad for child: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3485866488230002 Meta AI glasses: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-glasses/ Snap AR glasses: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/snap-specs-launch-live-latest-updates Apple price increases: https://www.cultofmac.com/news/ouch-apples-mac-and-ipad-price-hikes-brutal Minion singing contest: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8G67fFM/ Nintendo wrestling moment: https://apple.news/A2iJBMG51SlKOCgHFRwk6xA Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast and get exclusive aftertalk content for as little as $1 a month. AwesomeCast is part of the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network. Find more at https://sorgatronmedia.com/

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Send us Fan MailSeason 11 comes to a spectacular close as the Jams 'N' Cocktails crew celebrates two major milestones: Elly's birthday and an unforgettable season finale. The lounge is filled with laughs, surprises, heartfelt reflections, and the signature chaos fans have come to expect as the crew looks back on the biggest moments, favorite guests, outrageous games, and behind-the-scenes memories that made Season 11 one for the books.The celebration features a birthday-themed hot air balloon "sendoff" for Elly, the debut of a custom-made video game created just for her, another hilarious round of Name That Tune, entertainment headlines in The Jordy Files, Captain Cocktails' refreshing summer recipe, a thoughtful Midweek Motivation, birthday cake and presents, and plenty of laughs before the crew signs off for the season. It's the perfect mix of celebration, nostalgia, and classic JNC fun.LINKSJNC OfficialSupport us on Patreon

Over half way into the 2020's, the The SEGAHolic and The Mega Driver reminisce about the 2000's. From the death of the Dreamcast and the rise of Xbox to the spread of online integration and motion controls, relive the rollercoaster that was the first decade of the 21st century.

Episode 2: CD-ROM Today and The DISC! Is anyone else as excited about an external 4X SCSI CD-ROM drive as I am? CD-ROM Today's cover discs are the main topic, along with reader mail about 90s FMV games that turned out to be duds. What happened to the curation and quality assurance we got from magazine publishers? Is there a modern counterpart to these with Steam and Itch.io? Links mentioned in the episode: CD-ROM Today The DISC #1 for Mac CD-ROM Today The DISC #1 for PC The Blue Cup Tools podcast by Francisco Gonzalez and Ben Chandler Mages and Modems book kiki - a homepage construction set

This week on Game Crunch: RG Rotate, Retro Gaming, My Cannibal Family, Xbox Restructuring. All this and more on the latest Game Crunch. Until next week - Game On!  

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In this episode of The Jonathan Wier Show, Jonathan and co-host Cody Akins tackle the upcoming NFL schedule release (Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM CT) and debate which team they want the Chiefs to open against. Cody wants the Jets for an easy motivational win, but Jonathan argues for the Seahawks — repossess their banner on banner night and give Kenneth Walker his revenge game. The conversation pivots to a bigger problem: the NFL is becoming the world's biggest mall. With games now scattered across Netflix, Peacock, Prime, Paramount+, YouTube, and Netflix again, Jonathan argues the league is sacrificing its big-box-store accessibility for greed. He doesn't mind games on different days — but the fragmentation across paid services is going to cost them casual fans. The guys then debate the Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2. Cody is genuinely excited (and hopeful it signals an Ocarina of Time remake for Zelda's 40th anniversary). Jonathan sees it as another nostalgia trap — Nintendo knows aging millennials will buy it no matter how much they complain, the same playbook George Lucas ran with the Star Wars Special Editions in the '90s. They close on tech policy: Utah trying to ban VPNs (unenforceable and ignores how cellular IPs work), and Meta rolling out AI age verification because kids are bypassing checks with mustaches, hats, haircuts, and makeup. Jonathan's takeaway — parents need to stop delegating parenting to the government. Talk to your kids. Block sites on your router. Do the work.

Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, Pat Contri, and Ryan Burger discuss their respective print projects about chronicling video game history—the good, the challenging, and the weird.Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts