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Text us and say hello!In episode 30 of "Backwards Compatible," my good buddy Odian Levy fills in for Lou to discuss a classic from our childhood, "Maximum Carnage" on both the Genesis and SNES. Odian, a dedicated Spider-Man fan (make sure you check out one of our older episodes where he and I discuss the Tobey Maguire Trilogy: https://generations.buzzsprout.com/2024899/episodes/14282630-tobey-maguire-s-spider-man-part1-with-great-power), was eager to dive into the deep cuts of the "Maximum Carnage" storyline, exploring how the game translated the intense narrative and character dynamics of the comics into a thrilling beat 'em up experience.During our discussion, we highlight a particular aspect that both fascinated and frustrated gamers: the game's notorious difficulty. "Maximum Carnage" is known for its punishing challenges, and despite numerous attempts, neither Odian nor I have ever managed to beat the game. This difficulty level adds a layer of infamous prestige to our memories and experiences with the game.We also discuss how both the Genesis and SNES versions provided a nearly identical gameplay experience—a rarity for titles released across these two platforms at the time. This consistency allowed players on both systems to equally enjoy the rich, comic book-inspired graphics and the dynamic, action-packed gameplay.As we wrap up the episode, Odian shares insights into the game's adherence to the comic series and takes a playful guess at who the WWF Champion was in September 1994, when "Maximum Carnage" was released. Join us for this special episode as we revisit one of the most challenging and iconic Spider-Man games of the 90s.Support the showWe've got merch!Check out the site for some awesome Gen 'S' swag :)
This week the boys talk huffing your steam deck, cat pee, games to gift to your loved ones, and a Home Alone retro-round-table! Happy holidays from the GTP crew!
This week, Nintendo adds some new classic titles to Switch Online, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews True Lies for the SNES/Genesis. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com --www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/support
After an unexpected December break, we're back with a Patron requested episode on The Pagemaster - a platformer based on the Macaulay Culkin movie of the same name. Is this a case where a licensed game holds up regardless of your thoughts on the movie? We played it with little to no knowledge of the film, and shared our thoughts! We also reached back into our mailbag to discuss what would make the best "worst game ever", ragequits, and gas station hot dogs. Want to jump right into the game? Flip on over to the 12:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Nintendo Switch Online is the gift that keeps on giving, and recently they added one of the most iconic platformers from the 90's: Earthworm Jim 2! Way back in the history of this humble video game podcast we revisited the original Earthworm Jim 1 and were surprised by how much we still enjoyed it. By almost all accounts, the sequel improves upon the formula in almost every way. But does that mean that this gem by Shiny Entertainment and Playmates Interactive still holds up in the modern day? Before we unearth the truth, we catch up on the other games we've been playing such as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Elden Ring, and... Katamari Damacy!? Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGg) Join us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikey Or on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at http://www.theretrogradepod.com/ (www.theretrogradepod.com/) E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to theretrogradepodcast@gmail.com theretrogradepod.com/episodes/earthworm-jim-2-review
This week #Simptember continues as we dream of a time when The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare on the SNES and Sega Genesis was fresh in our mind. But is this wonderfully varied game still a dream worth remembering, or is it going to give us some sleepless nights? Before dozing off we give our impressions on Psychonauts 2, Death's Door, and Nine Perfect Strangers. Plus: We all know #MikeyDoesntFinish, but is Mikey the greatest video game starter of all time? Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGg) Join us on Twitter: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FRetrogradePod&token=fbe043-1-1611618568945 (twitter.com/RetrogradePod) Or on Instagram: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheretrogradepodcast&token=8a535c-1-1611618568945 (www.instagram.com/theretrogradepodcast) Or visit our website at https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theretrogradepod.com%2F&token=e27574-1-1611618568945 (www.theretrogradepod.com/) E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to theretrogradepodcast@gmail.com theretrogradepod.com/episodes/barts-nightmare Support this podcast
Pokemon Snap is finally getting a sequel and we embrace our inner rock stars in our game of the week, Rock 'N Roll Racing on the SNES, Genesis and Game Boy Advance! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weekend-game-rental/support
Join us as we talk about our favorite Christmas movies and our game(s) of the week, Home Alone 1 and 2 on the NES, SNES, Genesis and Game Boy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weekend-game-rental/support
How much do you like Nintendo? Enough to go to a Nintendo based theme park? In our game of the week we talk about the sort of Christmas themed Batman Returns on NES, SNES and Genesis platforms! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weekend-game-rental/support
What's going on with the Xbox brand and our game(s) of the weekend, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (NES/SNES/GENESIS) as well as some of our favorite turtle memories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weekend-game-rental/support
Thirteen episodes in and we have our first repeat offender - Mario! We kicked off Medium Retro with Super Mario Bros. 3, a classic and one of the all-time great games, but we both agree that the Mario franchise reached its zenith with the release of Super Mario World. It’s the game that sold the Super Nintendo, a true system-seller and quite possibly the greatest game of the entire SNES/Genesis generation.Super Mario World is the perfect blend of tight platforming and whimsical exploration. It’s a world filled with kooky characters and memorable music. Playing through Super Mario World in 2020 feels just as good as it did 30 years in 1991 - the magic hasn’t worn off. It’s a polished and exceedingly fun gem of a game that everyone should play.Have you played Super Mario World? Let us know! We would love to hear about your gaming moments with this great game!Our aim is to be completely fan-funded, so please check out our Patreon at mediumretro.com or by going to Patreon and searching for "medium retro." Also, follow us on our various social media feeds:Twitch: MediumRetroTwitter: @mediumretroInstagram: @mediumretropodcastMusic Credit:"Pookatori and Friends"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Finally, Stallone fans celebrate! Courtesy of patron "Metal Dooley", we're taking a look at Judge Dredd, the 1995 SNES / Genesis game tie-in to the 1995 movie based on the comic book you probably aren't super familiar with! We weren't familiar with this one, so we all went in blind to see how this 16-bit licensed property game turned out. Also discussed, our thoughts on the Harv's Island June event on Animal Crossing, our favorite co-op gaming experiences, and thanks to our listener mail segment -- Breakfast Sandwiches. Probably our most compelling content in years, to be honest. Want to skip right to Judge Dredd? Skip to the 13 minute mark! Want to hear about Breakfast Sandwiches? That'd be 1:09 and 45 seconds. Please pull around to the second window. __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
Make your music retro, ARGonauts! Techno music artist Remute comes on to chat with David about how and why he releases albums on SNES/Genesis carts and even floppy disks. Be sure to check out the album The Cult of Remute releasing on March 30th using the links below. Remute on Bandcamp Remute on Facebook Follow David | Follow Robert Find episode clips on our YouTube playlist! Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming.
We round out or October/Halloween/scary theme with the standard in horror; the Game Cube classic: Luigi's Mansion. Join us as Hammy relives his memories and Clint makes some new ones!! We are asking for suggestions for games, movies, or topics for episodes 31 thru 99. We have a good number that have come in but keep them coming!!! We love hearing what you guys want us to review or talk about and centring the show around you, the fan! Try to keep it beween SNES/Genesis through OG Xbox/PS2. The more obscure, the better but also the longer it will take us to play due to our current time constraints (Please hurry November!!!) As always, visit the website www.hamandspam.com where you can find all of our archived episodes as well as links to our social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review wherever you hear us and invite a friend to listen to help us grow the show!! Thanks for listening and for your support!! MISSING: CANADIAN BACON LAST SEEN: ONTARIO, CANADA
We continue our theme for this month as we review the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for the PlayStation. This game is widely considered to be, not only the best of the series, but one of the best games of all time. Yet, it didn't sell well. Hear why as we revisit this classic and talk about anything and everything associated with Castlevania, Halloween, and horror! Also check out our BONUS EPISODE that releases alongside this week's episode!! We are asking for suggestions for games, movies, or topics for episodes 31 thru 99. We have a good number that have come in but keep them coming!!! We love hearing what you guys want us to review or talk about and centring the show around you, the fan! Try to keep it between SNES/Genesis through OG Xbox/PS2. The more obscure, the better!! As always, visit the website www.hamandspam.com where you can find all of our archived episodes as well as links to our social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review wherever you hear us and invite a friend to listen to help us grow the show!! Visit "Finish the Fight: A Halo Podcast" for more great Halo content and any of the retro wrestling podcasts by Conrad Thompson to relive the glory days of WCW/WWF. Thanks for listening and for your support!! MISSING: CANADIAN BACON LAST SEEN: ONTARIO, CANADA
THE BONUS EPISODE IS FINALLY HERE!!!! Hammy, Clint, and special guest Casey talk about a little bit of everything under the sun and answer questions we received from you guys. We share stories from our adolesence, college football, video games, we revisit Legend of the Mystical Ninja, Halo, and podcasting in general. We are asking for suggestions for games, movies, or topics for episodes 31 thru 99. We have a good number that have come in but keep them coming!!! We love hearing what you guys want us to review or talk about and centring the show around you, the fans! Try to keep it between SNES/Genesis through OG Xbox/PS2. The more obscure, the better!! As always, visit the website www.hamandspam.com where you can find all of our archived episodes as well as links to our social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review wherever you hear us and invite a friend to listen to help us grow the show!! Visit "Finish the Fight: A Halo Podcast" for more great Halo content and any of the retro wrestling podcasts by Conrad Thompson to relive the glory days of WCW/WWF. Thanks for listening and for your support!! MISSING: CANADIAN BACON LAST SEEN: ONTARIO, CANADA
WELCOME OCTOBER!! We finally made it to our surprise theme for this month: Halloween/Scary/Horror. Anything that has to do with the season really. Join us for the first in our themed reviews as we revisit Resident Evil: Director's Cut for the OG Playstation! Barry, where's Barry? EDIT: Hammy is under the weather this week so Caitlin is filling in. Hear our memories of this classic and the stories that go with them as well as our play through feedback and maybe a returning guest for this episode. Bonus episode #2 releases in one week alongside episode 25!! Let everyone know!! We are asking for suggestions for games, movies, or topics for episodes 31 thru 99. We have a good number that have come in but keep them coming!!! We love hearing what you guys want us to review or talk about and centring the show around you, the fans! Try to keep it between SNES/Genesis through OG Xbox/PS2. The more obscure, the better!! As always, visit the website www.hamandspam.com where you can find all of our archived episodes as well as links to our social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review wherever you hear us and invite a friend to listen to help us grow the show!! Visit "Finish the Fight: A Halo Podcast" for more great Halo content and any of the retro wrestling podcasts by Conrad Thompson to relive the glory days of WCW/WWF. Thanks for listening and for your support!! MISSING: CANADIAN BACON LAST SEEN: ONTARIO, CANADA
Welcome to this week's episode where we return to the Nintendo 64 and revisit Diddy Kong Racing!! Hear as we relive our memories with this racer and see if we can somehow still compete. Cars!, Planes! and BOATS!!?? I have a feeling that Clint is going to struggle against Hammy's superior N64 skills.... Be on the lookout for the bonus episode that will drop in TWO WEEKS!!! (if Hammy ever edits it.....) We are asking for suggestions for games, movies, or topics for episodes 31 thru 99. We have a good number that have come in but keep them coming!!! We love hearing what you guys want us to review or talk about and centring the show around you, the fan! Try to keep it between SNES/Genesis through OG Xbox/PS2. The more obscure, the better but also the longer it will take us to play due to our current time constraints (Please hurry November!!!) As always, visit the website www.hamandspam.com where you can find all of our archived episodes as well as links to our social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review wherever you hear us and invite a friend to listen to help us grow the show!! Visit "Finish the Fight: A Halo Podcast" for more great Halo content and any of the retro wrestling podcasts by Conrad Thompson to relive the glory days of WCW/WWF. Thanks for listening and for your support!! MISSING: CANADIAN BACON LAST SEEN: ONTARIO, CANADA
Virtual reality has turned into a pretty interesting space in the last few years. There are finally proper good games coming out for VR systems, VR training is working its way into various industries, and VR cinema/theatre is slowly starting to look more like a thing. And then there's Virtual Bart, the 1994 SNES/Genesis game that showed us the true potential for VR - it could be used to turn little Barty boy into a pigman. Join us for another installment of Control Pods in the Key of Springfield, where we dig into the magic of VR, reminisce about playing this horror show of a game as kids, and get very worked up about how great 'Tetris Effect' is. Part of the Alottagreen podcast network. TwitterFacebookemail: podsinthekeyofspringfield@gmail.com
In this one, Eddie and I talk Vox Lux, Star Wars, Wrasslin, Frank Zappa, SNES/Genesis, Marvel and we rank our top 10 Xmas songs. Enjoy!
A listener request from Kyle VonKubik (see more below), this episode we definitely bit off more than we could chew, covering 2 completely different RPGs on the same source material, the pen and paper FASA RPG, Shadowrun. Do either of these versions do the cyberpunk classic justice, and what makes them different? We try to cover a lot in this hour+, and it probably got a little messy. Kyle VonKubik is also doing a Kickstarter for an amazing t-shirt design, Arkado Returns, which ends September 12th, and at the time this was posting is already over halfway there! It's a pretty rad set of designs based on iconic arcade classics including QBert, Frogger, Pac-Land, KLAX, and loads more. Check it out here, and consider backing it-- We did! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/946048492/arkado-returns-vintage-arcade-inspired-limited-edi Want to skip hearing about non-retro games we've been playing? Skip to 12:20! __________________________ If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
"What could PAWSsibly go wrong?" Bubsy asks you that question at the start of his first game, and we take some time to really take a deep look at not only Bubsy, but the sequels to determine the answer to that question. We also answer a listener question, about admitting when you may have been wrong about not liking a game. Next episode we celebrate the release of The Last Jedi with a look at a much younger Luke and his passage off Tatooine with the classic SNES trilogy of Star Wars games.
You voted so we are reviewing it. Sunset Riders by Konami has always been a favorite of gamers and collectors. Find out what the hype is all about.TV talk hits a lot of shows this time. Stranger Things, Walking Dead, Wolf Cop, Dead Before Dawn, The Emoji Movie, and a bunch of others. News brings talk of all the new releases in the last month and a new game from the makers of Pokemon Go centered around the Harry Potter universe.
Mortal Kombat turned 25 years old this month so we celebrate by having Ashlee, Finn, and Danny come review it with us. It’s arcade vs SNES vs Genesis. Find out which version we think is the best and why.TV talk brings us to the finale of Channel Zero: No End House, The Walking Dead, and the strange dreams that Rick and Morty have given us.
That's right, we went there, we went old school and borrowed a pretty popular saying during the SNES/Genesis era! And, in many ways, it was true. Sega had a better console, faster characters, in many ways more interesting games, yet....Sega didn't have what was most important, nearly as many sales/fans as the SNES!
This week! Get your capes and cowls ready 'cuz we're talking Arkham City (non-spoilery). And after that we take a quick tour into the disappointing Ratchet & Clank All 4 One. Plus: Bring Me Sandwiches, Need for Speed: The Run demo, Burnout Crash, Xbox 1 classics, Vita release date, new system rumors, good/bad demos, underrated SNES/Genesis classics, games of the year, and fire alarms. Own an iPhone/iPod touch? We've got an app for that--the Player One Podcast player app is available now. Play shows new and old, read show notes, access the show Twitter, website, email, voicemail line and more! Plus, you'll be able to access bonus audio and video content (soon, once we figure out what that is). Click here to download. Got an Android device? You can now download our app on the Android Marketplace. Find out all about it here. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Don't forget to join our forums if you haven't already! Running time: 1:19:49