Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

Episode 173 - The Settlers II

It's time to have some fun with economics...no, really....as we dive into the real time strategy economic simulation, The Settlers II!  Learn how the game was made, discover why The Settlers II was designed to be so different than the majority of real time strategy games, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to construct a sprawling settlement of interconnected roads,   production nodes, and military outposts, even today.
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Episode 172 - Delta Force

Listen up, soldier!  It's time to make your way through five voxel-driven campaigns of military action, as we explore the first person perspective, tactical shooting title, Delta Force!  Learn how the game was made, discover why NovaLogic struck gold with the creation of its voxel-based gaming engine, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to pick off enemy snipers at a distance while attempting to keep your elite crew of soldiers alive, even today.
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Episode 171 - Patreon Episode - Hollow Knight: Silksong

Happy Holidays everyone!
In the spirit of the holidays, I thought it might be fun to "gift" everyone with an episode of the podcast that was previously only available to our Patreon members.  I hope you all enjoy!
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Original Patreon show notes below:
Did you ever play a game and realize that you simply loved nearly everything about it? Well, I recently did, and this episode is all about celebrating the game that most recently made me fall in love with gaming (again), Silksong! Join me on a journey through a bit of its history, a discussion about Team Cherry as a development studio, and several total fanboy moments as I explain why...I love Silksong!
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Episode 170.5 - Holiday Hijinks!

Twas the holiday season, and all through the server, the listeners were scheming, with all kinds of fervor. They listened to old episodes they loved and cared, but turned that love, into destruction and despair. One by one they shared their plight, of episodes they would plunder with delight They submitted their recordings with glee, as Iso wrapped them and put them under the tree. Now Sam! Now Ricky! Now Bay! On Maarekelets! On Iso! On Steve! On Filmkid! On Rich! To the the server! Let’s post it, and pray for our plight! Happy Christmas to all at CGT, and to all a good night.---------
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Episode 170 - Sounds of the Classics: Listener Grabbag Volume 2

For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is another of our deep dives into some of the classic soundtracks from those games.  In today's episode, we'll look at a selection of games and songs submitted by all of you, along with your own personal comments and memories about these titles!
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Episode 169 - Cannon Fodder

War has never been so fun!  Join me as we dive deep into a game heralded as being one of the best Amiga titles ever created, Cannon Fodder!  Learn how the game was made, discover the history behind the game's creator, Sensible Software, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to tackle over 70 missions filled with grueling combat scenarios, even today.
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Episode 168 - Shareware Showdown, Vol. 2

Join me as we dive into our second "Shareware Showdown" episode, this one pitting a bunch of different Shareware classics...and some more obscure releases...against each other to determine which game will receive a full dedicated episode next week.  There can be only one winner!Which one will it be?  There's only one way to find out!
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Episode 167 - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

It's time to dust off your Master Sword and polish your shield, as we take another trip across the land of Hyrule in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link!  Learn how the game was made, discover why Zelda II was designed so differently than the original Legend of Zelda, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to defeat an evil horde of monsters and save a sleeping Hyrulean princess, even today.
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Episode 166 - Age of Empires II

Join me in a trip back in time as we tackle the historical real time strategy title, Age of Empires II!  Learn how the game was made, discover why Age of Empires II is different than the majority of real time strategy games released up to this point in history, and listen in as we determine whether Age of Empires II is still worth your time, even today.
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Episode 165 - Killer Instinct

Do you have what it takes to defeat all challengers using a mix of brutal combat and insane combos?  If so, then you're ready to listen to our episode on Killer Instinct!  Learn about the history behind game development studio Rare, discover how Killer Instinct came to be, and listen in as we talk about whether Killer Instinct continues Rare's longstanding streak of high quality releases, or if the game would, instead, be a COMBO BREAKER!
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