Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast
Every week, we look at the gaming experiences of the past, through the eyes of the present! We’ll discuss each game’s historical context, as well as provide a verdict as to whether a given game is worth your time to visit, or revisit, today.
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Episodes
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Police Quest is one of those classic Sierra titles that many adventure gamers hold in high regard. Blue Force, developed by a group of ex-Sierra employees, was Tsunami Media's attempt at capturing that Sierra magic. Learn how the game came to be, and listen in as we determine whether this point-and-click adventure is worth your time today.
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
It's time to revisit ID Software's early years, as we delve into the grandfather of first person shooters, Wolfenstein 3D! Learn how the ID team made the leap from 2D platformers to a pseudo 3D engine, after which we'll talk about whether the game holds up today, or if it's just too elderly to keep up with its descendants.
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Life is like a hurricane! Join me as we discuss DuckTales, one of the quintessential NES platformers, released back in 1989. Learn why licensed titles (usually) don't turn out all that great, and why DuckTales reversed that trend. We'll discuss how the game was made, its relevance in history, and whether you should go back to visit Duckburg today. Is DuckTales still platforming gold? It's time to find out!
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Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In the mid-90s, Nintendo needed something to help compete in an ever-evolving console market. With their own next gen system delayed, they turned to developer Rare to figure out how to save the day. Donkey Kong Country was the end result.
Join me as we look at how the game came into being, followed by a discussion to determine if the game still holds up today. Is Donkey Kong Country still worth your time? Tune in to find out!
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Dust off your alien blaster and join me as we explore the world of Commander Keen! We'll talk through how the game was created, its overall historical significance, and why you may (or may not) want to play the game today. Undeniably an important game in computing history, but does it make it into our Pantheon of Classic gaming? There's only one way to find out...
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Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
It's time to take back the streets of Metro City, as we dive deep into the arcade classic side-scrolling beat'em up, Final Fight. As we always do, we'll discuss the history of the game, including its relevance to the arcade scene of the late 80s / early 90s and how it is forever linked to the Street Fighter series. Then, we'll discuss what it feels like to actually play the game in 2022 to determine, once and for all, whether Final Fight belongs in the Pantheon of Classic Gaming.
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Join me on an adventure into a desolate, alien world as we explore the 1991 cinematic platform adventure game Another World (or Out of this World in North America). As is customary, we'll talk about the historical context surrounding the game before we dive deep and figure out if it's still worth your time to play today. Does Out of this World belong in the Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only one way to find out...
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Shake it baby! Join me as we discuss one of the quintessential first person shooters of the mid-90s, Duke Nukem 3D. Released by 3D Realms in 1996, Duke Nukem is a nuanced story of love, drama, and intrigue, where...nah, actually, you just blow stuff up. How well does The Duke hold up today? Tune in and find out!
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Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Fore! Join me as we discuss Neo Turf Masters, an arcade golf game for the Neo Geo arcade and home systems, released in 1996 by the Nazca Corporation. Can the typically slower sport of golf translate into a fast-paced arcade experience to stand the test of time? Listen in and find out!
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Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Stay on target and join me as we discuss Star Wars: Rebel Assault, an on-rails shooter released by LucasArts back in 1993. Learn how the game was made and discover whether Rebel Assault still holds up today, nearly 30 years after its release. Does Rebel Assault deserve a spot in the Pantheon of Classic Gaming? Let's find out!
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