Retro Next Gen Podcast en Get ready to throw out your back blowing into an NES cartridge, it's the Retro Next Gen podcast, the only podcast where the future of gaming is yesterday! Longtime friends and hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames turn back the clock and revisit the consoles and games that shaped the industry and their own lives. Whether you are nostalgic or new to the eras of arcade cabinets, Nintendo vs. SEGA, LAN parties, PS2 dominance, Xbox 360 dashboard blades, and more, "It's dangerous to go alone!," so join us! Each episode, our hosts talk about what they've been playing, modern and retro, and delve into the main topic of the show. Tune in for classic game spotlights, console showcases, retro shop game finds, and their experiences as lifelong gamers. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dcc9f68e-a234-11f1-ad09-6facdc844082/image/10fc781dbe9e7b609049bd467e9ec915.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Retro Next Gen Podcast episodic Lotusofdoom Get ready to throw out your back blowing into an NES cartridge, it's the Retro Next Gen podcast, the only podcast where the future of gaming is yesterday! Longtime friends and hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames turn back the clock and revisit the consoles and games that shaped the industry and their own lives. Whether you are nostalgic or new to the eras of arcade cabinets, Nintendo vs. SEGA, LAN parties, PS2 dominance, Xbox 360 dashboard blades, and more, "It's dangerous to go alone!," so join us! Each episode, our hosts talk about what they've been playing, modern and retro, and delve into the main topic of the show. Tune in for classic game spotlights, console showcases, retro shop game finds, and their experiences as lifelong gamers. Get ready to throw out your back blowing into an NES cartridge, it's the Retro Next Gen podcast, the only podcast where the future of gaming is yesterday! Longtime friends and hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames turn back the clock and revisit the consoles and games that shaped the industry and their own lives. Whether you are nostalgic or new to the eras of arcade cabinets, Nintendo vs. SEGA, LAN parties, PS2 dominance, Xbox 360 dashboard blades, and more, "It's dangerous to go alone!," so join us!

Each episode, our hosts talk about what they've been playing, modern and retro, and delve into the main topic of the show. Tune in for classic game spotlights, console showcases, retro shop game finds, and their experiences as lifelong gamers.

]]> Lotusofdoom LotusOD@gmail.com 5 - Achievement or Not Have you been working on your Gamerscore since 2005? Are you hoarding Platinum Trophies to prove that you're the most accomplished gamer on your friends list? You guessed it, on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk all things achievements and trophies. It seems that unless you're a Nintendohead, digital "you did it" rewards are here to stay. We talk about how we feel about them, how they've changed in the last 20 years, and more! And, since October is finally here, we delve into a few seasonal classics in this week's What We're Playing segment. What's your favorite trophy or achievement? Are you a completionist? What games are you playing this spooky season? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:16:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom Have you been working on your Gamerscore since 2005? Are you hoarding Platinum Trophies to prove that you're the most accomplished gamer on your friends list? You guessed it, on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk all things achievements and trophies. It seems that unless you're a Nintendohead, digital "you did it" rewards are here to stay. We talk about how we feel about them, how they've changed in the last 20 years, and more! And, since October is finally here, we delve into a few seasonal classics in this week's What We're Playing segment. What's your favorite trophy or achievement? Are you a completionist? What games are you playing this spooky season? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com Have you been working on your Gamerscore since 2005? Are you hoarding Platinum Trophies to prove that you're the most accomplished gamer on your friends list? You guessed it, on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk all things achievements and trophies. It seems that unless you're a Nintendohead, digital "you did it" rewards are here to stay. We talk about how we feel about them, how they've changed in the last 20 years, and more! And, since October is finally here, we delve into a few seasonal classics in this week's What We're Playing segment.


What's your favorite trophy or achievement? Are you a completionist? What games are you playing this spooky season? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com

]]> 5903 3 - Gaming Expos & Blizzcon 2026 On this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames recap the excitement of the 2026 Retro World Expo, an annual video game event full of competitions, guest appearances, and a sea of retro game vendors. VinnyOh shares his pickups from the expo and tips for classic game hunters. With BlizzCon 2026 in the books, Lotus covers the announcements around Diablo V and the future of StarCraft. In our most game-packed episode yet, we talk about the Sega Dreamcast controller, Quest 64's combat, BloodRayne's gore, and so much more! 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Retro World Expo and retro game chat 00:33:03 Expo game pickups 00:54:49 BlizzCon 01:08:17 What we've been playing 01:41:30 Outro Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:35:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom On this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames recap the excitement of the 2026 Retro World Expo, an annual video game event full of competitions, guest appearances, and a sea of retro game vendors. VinnyOh shares his pickups from the expo and tips for classic game hunters. With BlizzCon 2026 in the books, Lotus covers the announcements around Diablo V and the future of StarCraft. In our most game-packed episode yet, we talk about the Sega Dreamcast controller, Quest 64's combat, BloodRayne's gore, and so much more! 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Retro World Expo and retro game chat 00:33:03 Expo game pickups 00:54:49 BlizzCon 01:08:17 What we've been playing 01:41:30 Outro On this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames recap the excitement of the 2026 Retro World Expo, an annual video game event full of competitions, guest appearances, and a sea of retro game vendors. VinnyOh shares his pickups from the expo and tips for classic game hunters. With BlizzCon 2026 in the books, Lotus covers the announcements around Diablo V and the future of StarCraft. In our most game-packed episode yet, we talk about the Sega Dreamcast controller, Quest 64's combat, BloodRayne's gore, and so much more!
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Retro World Expo and retro game chat 00:33:03 Expo game pickups 00:54:49 BlizzCon 01:08:17 What we've been playing 01:41:30 Outro

]]> 6486 4 - Cracking the Backlog Is your backlog something you rarely think about, an integral but fun part of your gaming hobby, a daunting wall of shame? Cast off your dread, because on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your podcast hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames share their thoughts on maintaining a backlog and list some of the most noteworthy games they have yet to complete. What games are on your backlog? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 News roundup: Microsoft layoffs and disc-to-digital 00:05:58 Where are the Gamecube games? 00:17:45 What's a backlog to you? 00:28:02 Managing a backlog 00:52:34 Our top-3 most noteworthy backlog titles 01:22:45 Latest game pickups 01:25:30 What we've been playing 01:33:01 Listener feedback 01:36:25 Outro Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:35:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom Is your backlog something you rarely think about, an integral but fun part of your gaming hobby, a daunting wall of shame? Cast off your dread, because on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your podcast hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames share their thoughts on maintaining a backlog and list some of the most noteworthy games they have yet to complete. What games are on your backlog? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 News roundup: Microsoft layoffs and disc-to-digital 00:05:58 Where are the Gamecube games? 00:17:45 What's a backlog to you? 00:28:02 Managing a backlog 00:52:34 Our top-3 most noteworthy backlog titles 01:22:45 Latest game pickups 01:25:30 What we've been playing 01:33:01 Listener feedback 01:36:25 Outro Is your backlog something you rarely think about, an integral but fun part of your gaming hobby, a daunting wall of shame? Cast off your dread, because on this episode of Retro Next Gen, your podcast hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames share their thoughts on maintaining a backlog and list some of the most noteworthy games they have yet to complete.


What games are on your backlog? Tell us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com!


Timestamps:


00:00:00 Intro

00:01:10 News roundup: Microsoft layoffs and disc-to-digital

00:05:58 Where are the Gamecube games?

00:17:45 What's a backlog to you?

00:28:02 Managing a backlog

00:52:34 Our top-3 most noteworthy backlog titles

01:22:45 Latest game pickups

01:25:30 What we've been playing

01:33:01 Listener feedback

01:36:25 Outro


]]> 6002 2 - Ocarina Of Time: Remake & Revisit Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:34:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom 5117 1 - Why Retro Games Are Back In the first official episode of Retro Next Gen, LotusofDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss the post-COVID boom in interest for retro video games. There's no shortage of remasters, remakes, virtual catalogues, and indie homages drawing new audiences to games of yesteryear. We discuss our own experiences reengaging with retro games, the cost challenges of the hobby, and attempt to answer why retro is so big right now. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:46 What we've been playing 00:17:07 When is a game retro? 00:22:52 Remakes and remasters 00:34:14 Why are retro games bigger than ever? 00:44:18 The cost of getting into retro gaming 01:08:07 Outro Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:33:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom In the first official episode of Retro Next Gen, LotusofDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss the post-COVID boom in interest for retro video games. There's no shortage of remasters, remakes, virtual catalogues, and indie homages drawing new audiences to games of yesteryear. We discuss our own experiences reengaging with retro games, the cost challenges of the hobby, and attempt to answer why retro is so big right now. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:46 What we've been playing 00:17:07 When is a game retro? 00:22:52 Remakes and remasters 00:34:14 Why are retro games bigger than ever? 00:44:18 The cost of getting into retro gaming 01:08:07 Outro In the first official episode of Retro Next Gen, LotusofDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss the post-COVID boom in interest for retro video games. There's no shortage of remasters, remakes, virtual catalogues, and indie homages drawing new audiences to games of yesteryear. We discuss our own experiences reengaging with retro games, the cost challenges of the hobby, and attempt to answer why retro is so big right now.


00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:46 What we've been playing

00:17:07 When is a game retro?

00:22:52 Remakes and remasters

00:34:14 Why are retro games bigger than ever?

00:44:18 The cost of getting into retro gaming

01:08:07 Outro


]]> 4400 Robots Radio Host Crossover: Older Things Topping the Charts Robots Radio Network Crossover Episode discussing older forms of media actually selling more than newer creations and what that could mean, as well as possible reasons why. LotusOfDoom joins other hosts from Robots Radio to discuss this topic in a bonus episode that we hope you'll enjoy until the next official episode of Retro Next Gen. Please be aware this episode is audio only. Check out the hosts other shows at RobotsRadio.net Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:33:00 -0000 bonus Lotusofdoom Robots Radio Network Crossover Episode discussing older forms of media actually selling more than newer creations and what that could mean, as well as possible reasons why. LotusOfDoom joins other hosts from Robots Radio to discuss this topic in a bonus episode that we hope you'll enjoy until the next official episode of Retro Next Gen. Please be aware this episode is audio only. Check out the hosts other shows at RobotsRadio.net Robots Radio Network Crossover Episode discussing older forms of media actually selling more than newer creations and what that could mean, as well as possible reasons why. LotusOfDoom joins other hosts from Robots Radio to discuss this topic in a bonus episode that we hope you'll enjoy until the next official episode of Retro Next Gen. Please be aware this episode is audio only.


Check out the hosts other shows at RobotsRadio.net

]]> 4793 0 - Tutorial Level On this special introductory episode of Retro Next Gen, a podcast that celebrates the games of days gone by, our hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames introduce their plans for the podcast and discuss their favorite games, genres, and consoles, including the very first games they ever played. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Meet your hosts 00:08:30 Our favorite consoles 00:12:50 First console experiences 00:21:20 Our favorite genres 00:27:09 Our favorite games 00:44:48 Outro Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:29:00 -0000 bonus Lotusofdoom On this special introductory episode of Retro Next Gen, a podcast that celebrates the games of days gone by, our hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames introduce their plans for the podcast and discuss their favorite games, genres, and consoles, including the very first games they ever played. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Meet your hosts 00:08:30 Our favorite consoles 00:12:50 First console experiences 00:21:20 Our favorite genres 00:27:09 Our favorite games 00:44:48 Outro On this special introductory episode of Retro Next Gen, a podcast that celebrates the games of days gone by, our hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames introduce their plans for the podcast and discuss their favorite games, genres, and consoles, including the very first games they ever played.


00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:10 Meet your hosts

00:08:30 Our favorite consoles

00:12:50 First console experiences

00:21:20 Our favorite genres

00:27:09 Our favorite games

00:44:48 Outro

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