Classic Gaming Podcast

Episode 180: Metal Gear, Jungle Strike, Chip's Challenge, Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:58:26 -0000

I feel asleep!

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Episode 179: Twisted Metal Black, Blood, Dragon Quest V

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:20:07 -0000

Apologies in advance for our next Game of the Quarter

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Episode 178: Fallout 2, Suikoden II

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 02:25:45 -0000

Jack in, Mega Man

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Episode 177: Galactic Civilizations II, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Clay Fighter

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:40:00 -0000

Sonic the Hedgehog: Breath of the Wild

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Episode 176: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario, Imperialism II, Basketball

Tue, 17 May 2022 22:46:26 -0000

AND THEN

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Episode 175: Final Fantasy VIII, Insector X, Mappy Land

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:16:41 -0000

Wanna play cards?

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Episode 174 (with GamingJay and SNESdrunk): Ninja Golf, Waku Waku Ski Wonder Spur, The Secret of Monkey Island, Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, Teleroboxer, Q*Bert

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:29:00 -0000

I need to shampoo my controller.

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Episode 173: Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh (feat. interview with Paul Morgan Stetler), Paper Mario, Mario Clash, Galaxy Pinball (Virtual Boy), Vertical Force, Populous: The Beginning

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 03:20:36 -0000

Jay is still confused about Populous.

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Episode 172: Phantasmagoria, Paper Mario, Arc the Lad, Donkey Kong Country, Sonic the Hedgehog, Balder's Gate: Dark Alliance 2, Champions of Norath

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:27:00 -0000

Good Blizzard news?

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Episode 171: Final Fantasy VII, Ratchet and Clank, Icewind Dale 2, Goof Troop, Lord of the Rings Online, Rift

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:17:47 -0000

The brave commitment to drink more water

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Episode 170: Starfox 64, Destiny of an Emperor, Remnant: Planar Wars 3D

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:40:49 -0000

Bow to the great Andross!

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Episode 169 with Petee's Power Hour's Michelle: Parasite Eve, Echo Knight, Psychonauts, Breath of Fire III

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:37:25 -0000

Unfortunately, Petee couldn't power through Breath of Fire III

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Episode 168 with PolyMedia Travis: Final Fantasy VI and X, Q*Bert, and Some New Games

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:59:00 -0000

Travis (NESfriend, PolyMedia Network, and all the stuff that entails) joins us for an episode in which audio goes slightly awry. But hey, we get to talk about Final Fantasy once again.

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Episode 167: Front Mission, Guild Wars, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:45:37 -0000

Also, whose hair do we want?

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Episode 166: Qix, Knights of the Round, Suikoden, BurgerTime

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:53:29 -0000

Qix: the modern art generator

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Episode 165: Resident Evil, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, GoldenEye 007, BattleWheels

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:23:00 -0000

The Cat Rescue Side Quest

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Episode 164: Ice Climbers, Final Fantasy V, Shenmue

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:21:27 -0000

Can Rob convince NES Friend to hate Shenmue?

Also: Our top 10 games of 1996

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Episode 163: Icewind Dale II, World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, Shantae

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:20:00 -0000

Well, we HAD a guest

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Episode 162: Might & Magic VIII, Doom II, Theme Park

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:37:00 -0000

Oh, I got married.

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Episode 161: Blade Runner, Pokemon Gold/Silver (Nuzlocke), Star Wars: Rebel Assault, Gridders

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:12:00 -0000

Tattooine, known for being the home of a secret Rebel base

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Episode 160: Mother, Mega Man X, Final Fantasy Tactics, QuackShot, Contra, World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:53:25 -0000

Well actually UN Squadron isn't a Star Wars game

Also: Our picks for the Strong Museum's World Video Game Hall of Fame's 2021 inductees

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Episode 159: The Secret of Monkey Island, Xenosaga, Ninja Gaiden, Marble Madness

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:22:00 -0000

First you better stop waving it around like a feather duster.

Also: Our top 5 games no one else played

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Episode 158: Super Mario RPG, Gates of Zendocon, S.C.A.T., The Terminator, Pit Fighter, California Games

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:20:00 -0000

It stands for Special Cybernetic Attack Team.

Top 5: Series that lasted longer than we would have thought

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Episode 157: Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:26:32 -0000

He's a plumber. She's a daddy's girl. Only you can get them together ... or tear them apart.

Also: Top 5 MMOs of any era

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Episode 156: Final Fantasy IV and II, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, Space Invaders

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:52:34 -0000

Jay's Fabio hair

Also: Top 5 games that are good but not because of gameplay

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Episode 155: Odin Sphere, Twisted: The Game Show, Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed, The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:07:12 -0000

You got yourself a best time, pal.

Also: Our classic-game new years resolutions

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Episode 154: Parasite Eve, Final Fantasy XI, Life Force (aka Salamander), Driver

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:26:27 -0000

Chaining pugs like a noob.

Also: The best and worst games we played in 2020

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Episode 153: Final Fantasy IX, Moon, The Goonies II, Windjammers, Lords of Thunder

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:18:18 -0000

He likes it when you pinch the thing on his head.

Also: Top 5 side characters who deserve their own games

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Episode 152: Dragon Warrior, Dynasty Warriors 5, Pilotwings, Mario's Super Picross

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:19:44 -0000

Fortune shines upon thee. Thou has found the herb.

Also: Top 5 Mario spinoff series

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Episode 151: Civilization IV, Breath of Fire III, Splatterhouse, Samurai Warriors, Super Mario Bros. 35

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:14:03 -0000

Total billygoat move.

Also: Top 10 games of 25 years ago (1995)

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Episode 150: Dilbert's Desktop Games, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4, Ace Combat 4, Chessmaster 2100

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:54:57 -0000

"I took too many hot wings."

Also: Top 5 classic games we have the deepest hatred for

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Episode 149: The 7th Saga, Final Fantasy III, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:27:03 -0000

I think it's worse than Kingdom Hearts

Top 5: Happiest games

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Episode 148: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dungeon Keeper 2, Recettear, Galaga '88

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:27:48 -0000

Dude, stop making doors.

Also: Top 5 classic games with the broadest appeal

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Episode 147 (featuring DrunkFriend): Snake Rattle 'n' Roll, Pokemon Stadium, Ninja Spirit

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:07:00 -0000

Hey I didn't laugh either, but maybe we weren't supposed to laugh.

Top 5: Games with the most unfitting titles

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Episode 146: Command & Conquer / Red Alert Remastered Collection, Viewtiful Joe, Super Earth Defense Force

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:31:30 -0000

Be careful not to drop your Game Gear Micro onto a vent.

Also: Top 5 most inconsistent game franchises

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Episode 145: Sunset Riders, Star Wars: Battlefront (2004), Ultima IV

Tue, 26 May 2020 15:50:02 -0000

Is the U Switch backwards compatible?

Also: Our top 5 most consistent game franchises

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Episode 144: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Shantae, Mario Kart 64

Fri, 01 May 2020 13:17:00 -0000

Tea goes down the esophagus.

Also: Top 5 finalists we want inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year

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Episode 143: Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, Ys, WarioWare Inc.

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:34:46 -0000

New Tinder profile: huge maps, long games

Also: Top 5 games to play when you have tons of free time

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Episode 142: Railroad Tycoon II, Heroes of Might & Magic III, Final Fantasy, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:50:38 -0000

Jay: "I won't go super deep down the rabbit whole" *proceeds to talk about Heroes of Might & Magic III for 45 minutes*

Also: Top 5 good games with the slowest starts

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Episode 141: Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, Psychonauts, Commander Keen, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:30:15 -0000

Napolean Dynamite: Sins of the Fathers

Also: The top 5 games that have been on our to-play lists the longest

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Episode 140: Battle for Wesnoth, Shining Force, Bad Mojo

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:25:00 -0000

Is that person naked under those clothes?

Also: Top 5 worst games in our favorite franchises

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Episode 139: Eternal Darkness, Final Fantasy II, Alundra, Donkey Kong Jr.

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:57:00 -0000

(The English-language version of the podcast)

Also: 5 games we plan to play in the new year

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Episode 138: Star Control II, Might & Magic VII, Rogue, Angband

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:32:21 -0000

Our 2019 end-of-year mega-spectacular

Also: The best and worst games we played for the podcast this year

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Episode 137: Final Fantasy I, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:57:46 -0000

Featuring guest host and #1 Final Fantasy fan Robert Ring

Also: Top 5 games we wish we liked but don't

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Episode 136: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Strip Poker II Plus, Baseball Stars 2

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:47:11 -0000

Objection! Strip Poker II Plus has only three colors in its palette.

Also: Our top 5 games we've bought the most

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Episode 135: Mister Mosquito, Mario Paint, Thunder Force III, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:45:00 -0000

"If you're looking for somethig to play, this is not it."

Also: Top 5 franchises of which we want an MMO

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Episode 134: World of Warcraft Classic, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Super Tennis

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:49:00 -0000

From now on, we will unfortunately be the Fortnite Podcast.

Also: Top 5 games our parents didn't let us play

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Episode 133: Total Annihilation, DuckTales Remastered

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:59:09 -0000

We try something a little different this time.

Also: Top 5 games we played only at friends’ houses

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Episode 132: Rob’s most hated game yet, plus The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Tetris Splash, and guest host GamingJay

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:41:27 -0000

Hello, I used to be Chinese.

Also: Top 5 favorite sound effects in classic games

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Geoff “iNcontroL” Robinson: 1985-2019

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:55:00 -0000

“Geoff was an absolute force of nature; he was hilarious; he was a good man.”

– Sean “Day[9]” Plott

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Episode 131: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Chocobo’s Dungeon 2, SIGIL

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:07:59 -0000

My gamer bro bathwater has a hair in it.

Also: Top 5 Tetris-like games

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Episode 130: Diablo, Icewind Dale II, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Columns

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:54:55 -0000

Stay a while, and listen.

Also: Our top 10 games of 1994

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Episode 129: John Madden Football, Tecmo Super Bowl, Spellcasting 101: Sorcerers Get All the Girls, Afterlife

Wed, 29 May 2019 22:09:11 -0000

Time to engage text adventure naughty mode.

Also: Top 5 boss battles

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Episode 128: Super Mario 64, Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:51:20 -0000

Hey [profanity], that was some serious potato podcasting. Get wrecked, trash. Also: Top 5 ideas for classic game collector’s editions, and what’s in the box

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Episode 127: NBA Live ’96, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy VII

Mon, 06 May 2019 16:30:15 -0000

The Classic Gaming Podcast dream team takes on the ’96 Chicago Bulls

Also: Top 5 classic games with untapped potential

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Episode 126: Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Final Fantasy VII

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:56:45 -0000

An episode shorter than an hour and forty minutes? We must be slipping.

Also: Top 5 games that should be on the Sega Genesis Mini

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Episode 125: Final Fantasy VII, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Pro Wrestling

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:14:05 -0000

Let us welcome … the Spring of Diablo.

Also: Top 5 games we feel like we should like but we don’t

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Episode 124: Daikatana, Metal Slug, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Bubble Bobble

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:26:47 -0000

John Romero made us his bitch.

Also: Top 5 things we say the most

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Episode 123: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Donkey Konga, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:06:46 -0000

That camel’s on drugs.

Also: Top 5 worst titles of games

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Episode 122: Doom, Beat ‘Em and Eat ‘Em, Chocobo’s Dungeon 2, Wolfenstein 3D

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:46:03 -0000

“I think they’re implying … that you want to do a good job … in order to … capture or keep somebody?”

Also Top 5 best titles of games

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Episode 121: Super Famicom Wars, Populous: The Beginning, Lords of the Realm 2, Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball, Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf, NES Open Tournament Golf

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:09:17 -0000

Pretty Amy: The precursor to Huniepop

Also: Top 5 defining 2D platformers

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Episode 120: Gran Turismo 3, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, Heroes of Might & Magic II, Pikmin 2

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:46:42 -0000

I wanna get off Mr. Todorow’s wild ride.

Also: Top 5 games to eat nachos to

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Episode 119: Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender, Luigi’s Mansion, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Samurai Shodown, NES Sports Games

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:55:36 -0000

Where’s the NES Street Hockey black box title?

Also: The top 5 games we plan to play in 2019

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Episode 118: Duke Nukem 3D, Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Pikmin, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:44:06 -0000

Running, kicking, and shooting at the same time.

Also: The best and worst games we played for the podcast this year.

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Episode 117: RollerCoaster Tycoon, Seaman, Castlevanias Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night, Yoshi’s Island

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:15:42 -0000

This time featuring your favorite knight cleaner.

Also: Top 5 games that were ahead of their time

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Episode 116: Twisted Metal, Mega Man 2, White Men Can’t Jump, Checkered Flag

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:14:59 -0000

It would be better if you could change weapons in Mega Man 2.

Also: Top 5 games we don’t understand the appeal of

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Episode 115: Silent Hill, Pilotwings 64, Kirby’s Adventure

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:59:00 -0000

What’d you say about ASCII?!

Also: Top 5 sim/management games

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Episode 114: INXS: Make my Video, Mega Man X, Tecmo Bowl, F-Zero

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:32:19 -0000

Let’s put some sugar on those buns and talk about Launch Octopus. Also: Top 5 games we’d like to have on the PlayStation Classic

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Episode 113: Quest for Glory, Super Mario World, Crazy Taxi, Advance Wars

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:31:13 -0000

Yugi cheats. Also: Top 5 video game store memories

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Episode 112: Warioware Inc., Donkey Kong, Advance Wars, Gradius

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:30:18 -0000

Plus, hot strats for buying food in Quest for Glory Also: Top 5 favorite fighting game special moves

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Episode 111: Alien vs. Predator, Xenogears, Dr. Mario, Diablo II, Excitebike

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:29:07 -0000

Remember when Noah carried the animals like Mario carries veggies? Also: Top 5 worst games we ever bought

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Episode 110: Escape from Monkey Island, Mega Man 2, Rad Racer, Starcraft: Brood War custom games

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:28:05 -0000

You take the ocarina and do the Macarena. Also: Top 5 most stressful games

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Episode 109: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, NBA Jam, Sim City 4, Pizza Tycoon

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:27:10 -0000

Gimme a squid pizza with a whole banana on top. Also: Top 5 most relaxing classic games

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Episode 108: Rayman, 40 Winks, Gauntlet, Age of Empires II

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:26:25 -0000

If you hit me again, we’re gonna race, bro. Also: Top 10 games of 25 years ago (1993)

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Episode 107: The Great Giana Sisters, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Sim City 3000, Delta Force

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:25:28 -0000

I promise I’m only carrying this for the batteries. Also: Top 5 games of which we’d like to see orchestral performances

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Episode 106: Street Fighter 1, Bubble Bobble, Heroes of Might & Magic IV

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:24:21 -0000

Ryu doesn’t like spiders. Also: Top 5 games we’d like to give a second chance

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Episode 105: Streets of Rage, Kirby’s Dream Land, NHL ’94, more Pokemon Nuzlocke (romhack)

Tue, 22 May 2018 12:22:52 -0000

Come podcast and chill with us. Also: Top 5 favorite RPG classes

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Episode 104: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, Deus Ex, Wario Land, Heroes of Might and Magic III, Pokemon Nuzlocke (romhack)

Mon, 07 May 2018 12:21:45 -0000

Sir, please stop asking me about Captain Novolin. Also: Top 5 ideas for minor character spin-off games

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Episode 103: Heroes of Might & Magic II, Master of Orion 2, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wipeout, Pokemon Silver Nuzlocke (romhack)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:20:31 -0000

Billy Mitchell says Billy Mitchell didn’t cheat.

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Episode 102: The Curse of Monkey Island, Super Mario Bros. 3, Banjo-Kazooie

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:19:23 -0000

How I Erupted a Vegetarian Volcano Also: Top 5 WTF moments in classic games

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Episode 101: Super Scope 6, Banjo-Kazooie, Space Quest VI, Battle Chess

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:17:54 -0000

Step aside, Huniepop – the Inside Real Doll is coming Also: Top 5 games we wish we could play for the first time again

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Episode 100: Our Top 100 Favorite Games of All Time

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:16:58 -0000

The ill-advised 6-hour blowout Also: Top 5 best games we’ve never played

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Episode 99: Typing of the Dead, F-Zero GX, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:15:52 -0000

Do a wheelie on your mom’s bicycle. Also: Top 5 games that should never have had sequels

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Episode 98: Mr. Nutz, Clock Tower, Pinball (NES)

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:13:00 -0000

The randomly selected games episode Also: Top 5 games we would like to be good at speedrunning

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Episode 97: Odin Sphere, Gunbird 2, NFL and NBA 2K1

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:11:50 -0000

Jay’s Great Fetch Quest Also: Top 5 classic games we want to play in 2018

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Episode 96: Super Punch Out, Duck Hunt, Road Rash 2

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:10:13 -0000

Moo. Also: The best and worst games we played for the podcast this year

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Episode 95: Parappa the Rapper, Mario’s Picross, Quake

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:08:14 -0000

Is Mud a character from Mario that we don’t know about? Also: Top 5 titles we want resurrected

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Episode 94: Simon The Sorcerer, Road Rash 64, Dr. Mario

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:03:20 -0000

Getting by with a little help from our friends Also: 5 games that are most representative of all video games

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Episode 93: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Onimusha: Warlords, Contra III: The Alien Wars

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:02:21 -0000

“Here’s to the niiights we associated games with ‘90s music.” Also: Top 5 Game Boy / Game Boy Color games

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Episode 92: Metroid Prime, Starfox, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:01:33 -0000

Violent milk explosions, and wishing Kingdom Hearts was made by someone else. Also: Top 5 games we’d like to see remade by a different developer

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Episode 91: Starfox 2, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the SNES Classic

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:00:21 -0000

Actually, I’ll take a different box. Also: Top 5 2016-17 games we think will be considered classics in 20 years

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Episode 90: Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Decap Attack

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:59:34 -0000

That burning vitamin C feeling Also: Top 5 modern games we’d like to see downgraded to NES

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Episode 89: Actraiser, Kingdom Hearts, and SNESdrunk

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:58:38 -0000

Shitty riddles and asymmetrical toe-crossing Also: Top 3 games that combine disparate genres

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Episode 88: Warcraft III, StarCraft, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:57:39 -0000

We stitch together two half episodes to bring you stories of FMV-makers and Dell mouse earwax. Also: Top 5 ideas for maker-style games

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Episode 87: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Super Mario Bros. 3, Quest 64, Battletech: The Crescent Hawk’s Revenge

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:56:26 -0000

So apparently Gauntlet Legends is the best N64 game now. Also: Top 5 games that should be included on the Nintendo 64 Classic

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Episode 86: Super Metroid, Wario’s Woods

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:55:36 -0000

We’re the almanactionaryography of classic games. Also: Top 5 games we wish were on the SNES Classic

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Episode 85: Age of Empires II, Tender Loving Care

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:54:36 -0000

Psycho nurses and naked meditation Also: Top 10 Games of 1992

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Episode 84: Full Throttle Remastered, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Crash Team Racing

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:53:46 -0000

What should Scorpion be for his animality? Also: Top 3 favorite Mortal Kombat characters

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Episode 83: Ultra Street Fighter II, Contra, Final Fantasy Tactics

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:52:49 -0000

We’ll have a contest to figure out the contest. Also: Top 3 ideas for our next in-house contest

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Episode 82: Parappa the Rapper, Final Fantasy VI: Brave New World romhack, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Wed, 24 May 2017 22:51:44 -0000

I love the Classic Gaming Podcast. It’s so bad. Also: Top 3 games we wish we were better at

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Episode 81: Thimbleweed Park, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Zelda: Parallel Worlds (romhack)

Mon, 08 May 2017 22:50:26 -0000

martial art (noun): any of several arts of combat and self-defense that are widely practiced as sport – Merriam-Webster Also: Our top 6 picks for World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees

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Episode 80: Pikmin, Crystal Castles, Frogger

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:49:29 -0000

For everyone who has hidden behind a tree to play video games. Also: No top 3 this time so we have time to play Diablo II.

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Episode 79: Super Mario Land 1 and 2, Soul Calibur 2, More Link to the Past Randomizer

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 22:48:08 -0000

*Spoilers* Metroid is a girl. Also: Top 3 classic games we were best at

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Episode 78: Mega Man 2, Wing Commander 2, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:47:07 -0000

Remember when Celes sang Ziggy Stardust in Final Fantasy IV? Also: Top 3 next best games with awesome box art

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Episode 77: Beyond Good & Evil, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Monkey Ball 2, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:45:48 -0000

Sorry, but we have to talk about Breath of the Wild as well. Also: Top 3 best classic console launch libraries

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Episode 76: Fishing Derby, Earthbound, Sim City, Final Fantasy IV

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:36:58 -0000

Featuring dudes from the classic gaming cover band Extra Lives Also: Top 3 characters we would like to see in Super Smash Bros.

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Episode 75: Donkey Kong (Gameboy), Mario Party 2, Populous: The Beginning

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:35:54 -0000

11,000 likes #bringbackspaceship Also: Top 3 characters we’d want in an RPG quest to save the world

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Episode 74: Populous II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Valkyrie Profile, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:34:29 -0000

The most in-depth fishing minigame analysis on the internet. Also: Top (some number) Game ideas for our next CGP host contest

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Episode 73: Combat, Other Atari Games, Super Mario RPG, Mario Party 8

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:33:08 -0000

Masters of inappropriate soda shaking (off-hand only) Also: Top 3 games we hope to play this year

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Episode 72: Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Dungeon Hack, Gobliiins

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:32:01 -0000

This episode could have been better … if only you weren’t such a shitty bulldozer driver. Also: The best and worst games we played in 2016

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Episode 71: Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, Silpheed, Final Fantasy X-2

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:30:38 -0000

Of course we talk about Final Fantasy XV too. Also: Top 3 best ideas for Dynasty Warriors-like games

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Episode 70: Metroid, Halo: Combat Evolved, Final Fantasy X-2

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:29:36 -0000

“I guess the crab is running away from the scissors?” “No, I think the crab is chasing the teeth.” “Oh ok, that makes sense.” Also: The next top 3 bad box art covers

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Episode 69: Kid Icarus, Astyanax

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:27:07 -0000

Khajit is the best Final Fantasy summon. Also: Top 3 8-bit video game songs

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Episode 68: Onimusha: Warlords, King’s Quest VI, Final Fantasy XI and XIII

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:11:39 -0000

But Cocoon is where I keep my stuff. Special shoutouts this time to Dmitry Jbanov (@disyman) for our new intro music and to Garrett Weinzerl (@GarrettArt) for our new logo! Also: Top 3 RPGs

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Episode 67: Sewer Shark, Golden Axe, Final Fantasy XII: International Zodiac Job System

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:10:26 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Oh Blake Cory please put me in your plan; I—— got a pocket full of … Huniepop. Also: Top 3 bucket list games

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Episode 66: River City Ransom, Marvel Superheroes: War of the Gems, Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 21:04:17 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Top 3 times you’ve soiled yourself playing video games. Also: Top 3 Super Nintendo games with the best visuals

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Episode 65: Night Trap, Life Force, Final Fantasy III, IV, and VIII

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:03:09 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). You’re a real fan if you write us an email while your wife is having a baby. Also: Top 3 favorite classic game creators

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Episode 63: Top 10 of 1991! Plus: Guild Wars, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, Final Fantasy II

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:00:58 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Trying to break the record for longest episode yet. Also: Top 10 best games of 1991

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Episode 62: Suikoden II, Grandia II, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:59:17 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Brother! Brother?! BROTHER! Brother! Also: Top 3 Sega Genesis games with the best visuals

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Episode 61: Maniac Mansion, Final Fantasy I, The Lion King, Final Fantasy V

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:57:40 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). If you’re gonna have a Triforce tattoo, you need to know that Zelda is a girl. Also: Top 3 best and worst character names for your children

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Episode 60: Dig Dug, Valkyrie Profile, Nethack

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:56:33 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Death by drinking warm juice. Death by shopkeeper. Death by eating death. Death by Huniepop. Also: Top 3 Nintendo properties we’d like to see made into (good) movies

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Episode 59: Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Planescape: Torment, Stone Protectors

Thu, 12 May 2016 20:55:18 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Howbout a Metroid movie starring The Rock as Samus Aran? Also: Our top 3 picks for World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees that haven’t been

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Episode 58: Warcraft III, Fire Emblem, Sonic and Knuckles

Mon, 09 May 2016 20:54:13 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Covering the latest roguelike open-world Lovecraftian steampunk games like Talisman of the Dwarven Story. Also: Our top 6 picks for this year’s inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame

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Episode 57: Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, World of Warcraft

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:51:40 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Force opening grocery store doors on the Classic Spooky Podcast. Also: Top 3 game worlds we’d want to live in

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Episode 56: Seiken Densetsu 3, Super Mario RPG, Mario 3

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:50:31 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). I cast it on the darkness! Also: Top 3 Easter eggs

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Episode 55: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, Secret of Mana, Sonic the Hedgehog

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:49:16 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). CGP’s trademark level-headed analysis accompanied by a live pickles and mayonnaise tasting. Also: Our top 3 classic gaming regrets

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Episode 54: Wild Arms 3, Sonic 3, Mario Tennis

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:47:40 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Probably one of our top 50 episodes so far, thanks to Skype. Also: Our top 3 best classic gaming accomplishments

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Episode 53: Breath of Fire II, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:46:28 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). After-School All-Star charity drive winner Tommy joins us for our usual ramblings. Also: Top 3 Characters we wish had voice acting, and who would voice them

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Episode 52: Alpha Centauri, Secret of Mana, Mother 3, Final Fantasy VI

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:44:40 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Pickles and … mayonnaise? Also: Top 3 things that kill point-and-click adventure games

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Episode 51: Mother, F-Zero, Donkey Kong Country, Brandish, and Guest Host SNESDrunk

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:42:40 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). SNESDrunk joins us as we talk about classic games, donuts, and pizza temperature. Also: Top 3 breakfasts and most important SNES games

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Episode 50: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Kid Chameleon, FlatOut

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:40:47 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). In which we have our longest episode yet and reminisce on Blake the Hedgehog. Also: Top 3 Best and worst games we played for the podcast this year

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Episode 48: Castlevania III, Space Quest V: Roger Wilco – The Next Mutation, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:38:31 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Shoving bananas in robot assassins’ tailpipes. Also: Scariest moments in classic games

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Episode 47: Grand Theft Auto 2, Super Mario Kart, Wacky Wheels, Mega Man 3

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:35:36 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). A fast-paced bubble banquet through over 100 minutes of slap-happy suds. Also: Top 3 best box art covers

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Episode 46: Mega Man 2, Another World, Vagrant Story

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:33:51 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Revolver Ocelot spinning slow rhymes about his gun. Also: Top 3 awesome genre-franchise mashup ideas9

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Episode 45: After-School All-Stars Donation Drive! Also, Monkey Island 2 and Worms Armageddon

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:55:49 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Win awesome stuff while helping kids who could use a little help. Then listen to us ramble about games. Also: Top 3 best/worst classic game mechanics

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Episode 44: Earthbound, Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 05:00:00 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

Blake vs Gamestop Ryu Skin: Who has the best beard?

Also: Top 3 games with the best sound effects

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Episode 43: Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Super Mario Land (GameBoy), Mario Party 2, The Legend of Zelda

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:53:27 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Why does Strider have back hair? And why is Mega Man holding a gun? And why is he rolling his ankle? And why is he drawn as a man? And why are there palm trees? And what is Doctor Light doing? Also: Top 3 classic games with the most horrendous box art

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Episode 42: God of War, The Legend of Zelda: Second Quest, Link’s Awakening, The Longest Journey

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:52:14 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Covering all the best roguelike RPG-inspired real-time point-and-click first-person shooter hack-and-slash simulators in classic gaming history. Also: Top 3 NES games with the best art design

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Episode 41: Top 10 of 1990! Plus, Kirby Superstar, Odallus: The Dark Call, Comix Zone and Other Stuff

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:50:50 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Jay gets the girl laugh out of Robert in this ridiculously long episode. Also: Some appropriately long emails

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Episode 40: Uplink, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Samurai Warriors

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:49:43 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Sim City is the fighting game with the best story. Also: Top 3 games that were awesome and have aged awesomely

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Episode 39: Dynasty Warriors, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Donkey Kong Country

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:48:21 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). You’ve come a long way, Ocelot. Also: Top 3 games that were awesome but have not aged well

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Episode 38: Bahamut Lagoon, Sonic 2, Star Wars: Dark Forces

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:46:55 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). That damn drowning music. Also: Top 3 best minigames in classic games

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Episode 37: Animal Crossing, Devil May Cry, Arcus Odyssey, Mystic Quest

Thu, 28 May 2015 19:45:22 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). In this episode, we FILL YOUR DARK SOUL WITH LIIIIIGHT! Also: Top 3 quotes in classic games

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Episode 36: Arcade Games, Sonic the Hedgehog, Army Men: Sarge’s Heroes

Sun, 10 May 2015 19:43:11 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). If you are a mafia, reckless driver, or general businessman, Violence Fight is for you. Also: Top 3 games we want in the video game hall of fame

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Episode 35: Devil May Cry 3, Sam & Max Hit the Road, Final Fantasy X-2

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:47:43 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Demons eating pizza. Also: Top 3 hottest female characters

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Episode 34: Stronghold, Crash Bash

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:45:06 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The enemy is coming! Time to bake some cakes! Also: Top 3 worst classic games we’ve played

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Episode 33: Zak McKracken, Warship Gunner 2, Final Fantasy X HD

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:42:45 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Double Cheeseburger Time. Also: Top 3 arcade cabinets we would like to own

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Episode 32: Katamari Damacy, Final Fantasy X HD

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:54:25 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). I’m uncomfortable! Also: Top 3 Most attractive male characters in classic games

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Episode 31: Grim Fandango, Shadowgate, Final Fantasy XII

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 21:28:19 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). This episode will sell like hotcakes. Also: Top 3 classic control pads

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Episode 30: Heroes of Might & Magic III, Final Fantasy XII: International Zodiac Job System, Suikoden

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:10:37 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Led Zeppelin is cooler than AC/DC. Also: Top 3 game soundtracks and scores

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Episode 29: Double Dragon, Police Quest 3, Final Fantasy XII

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:14:31 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). That damn Double Dragon dagger. Also: The CGP gift exchange

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Episode 28: Metroid, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:13:25 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The mini episode. Blake’s gone at Awesome Games Done Quick. Also: Top 3 New Year’s classic gaming resolutions

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Episode 27: Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Jurassic Park, Majora’s Mask

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:11:56 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). We wrap up the year with games as usual, then look back on what we’ve played in 2014. Also: End-of-the-year Top 3s: Games we played this year for the first time, games we played this year for the second or moreth time, worst games we played this year

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Episode 26: Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick Interviewed; Also, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Vectorman, Gauntlet Legends

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:10:20 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The most famous people in the world come on the podcast to talk about their point-and-click adventure throwback. Also: Top 3 licensed games

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Episode 25: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Advance Wars 2

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:08:45 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Take a shot every time Jay says “Got ‘im.” Also: Top 3 weapons in classic games

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Episode 24: Star Wars: X-Wing, Blaster Master, Super Godzilla

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:06:20 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). All-benevolent GOG has freed us from our TIE Fighter-less existence. Also: Top 3 Playstation 2 games

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Episode 23: Harvester, Mario RPG, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:04:56 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The sort-of Halloween episode. Also: Top 3 classic horror games

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Episode 22: Loom, Final Fantasy X, Soul Blazer

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 20:03:41 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The T-Rex is the Rolling Stones of dinosaurs. Also: Top 5 Playstation games

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Episode 21: Super Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario, Syberia

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:02:21 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Make sure you’re in the right spot when you throw the door potion. Also: Top 3 classic gaming tropes we hate

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Episode 20: Phantasy Star IV, Super Smash TV, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:01:06 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Mosenbread the special half-ogre storms the world of steampunk. Also: Top 5 Nintendo 64 games

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Episode 19: King’s Quest V, Terminator 2 (NES), Battletoads

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:59:00 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Blake does the impossible, and Robert’s King’s Quest illusions are shattered. Also: Top 3 Star Wars games

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Episode 18: Tetris, Breath of Fire 3, Kung Fu, Battletoads

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:57:01 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). The Tetrisode. Also: Top 5 Super Nintendo games

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Episode 17: System Shock 2, Battletoads, Dragon Warrior 2

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:55:24 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). FIRED! Also: Top 3 educational games

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Episode 15: Super Thunder Blade, Dragonball Z: Legacy of Goku 2, Sonic Spinball, Masters of Doom, Shovel Knight

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 19:49:56 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). A book this time. And a throwback. Also: Top 3 favorite Sega Genesis games

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Episode 14: Altered Beast, R-Type, Lufia II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES)

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:46:15 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). You know, the usual stuff. Plus a little E3 discussion. Also: Top 3 classic games we never plan on playing

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Episode 13: Leisure Suit Larry, Alex Kidd, Kid Chameleon, Fatal Labyrinth, Golden Sun

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 19:43:21 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

The Sega Mega Sack Mega Episode

Also: Top 3 favorite NES games

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Episode 12: The 7th Guest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Demon’s Crest, More Final Fantasy Tactics

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:41:12 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

The Transistor sword looks like the Buster sword.

Also: Top 3 games we wish had sequels (or better sequels)

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Episode 11: Sonic CD, The Secret of Monkey Island, Final Fantasy IX

Sat, 10 May 2014 19:38:21 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

R#I#S#E F#R#O#M Y#O#U#R G#R#A#V#E

Also: Top 3 favorite classic games of all time

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Episode 10: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Starcraft, Wing Commander

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:35:58 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

Did we pull a classic gaming hat trick this time? Also, the hardest Robert has ever laughed.

Also: Top 3 favorite multiplayer games

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Episode 9: Kingdom Hearts, Ogre Battle, Chocobo’s Dungeon

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:32:16 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

Robert goes off the deep end talking about Kingdom Hearts.

Also: Top 3 games we were most addicted to

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Episode 8.5: Metal Slug, Gran Turismo 3, Final Fantasy Tactics

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:35:32 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Welp, episode 8 got lost in the ether. Here is 8.5. Also, Blake and Jay like Robert’s opinion for once. Also: Top 3 fighting games

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Episode 7: Chrono Cross, Populous, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:33:58 -0000

Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Lots of disappointment (and underestimated disappointment) this time around. Also: Top 3 gaming disappointments

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Episode 6: Metal Gear Solid, Secret of Evermore, Chrono Trigger

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:31:01 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Robert makes Jay rage one last time by discussing his playthrough of the first Metal Gear: Solid. Blake shows Robert up by beating Chrono Trigger. Jay plays Secret of Evermore, and pleasant attitudes are had all around. Also: Top 3 cheats, codes, and secrets

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Episode 5: Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, Theme Hospital, UN Squadron, Fallout, Final Fantasy VI, Might & Magic VIII

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:28:50 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). Lots of RPGs in the most crammed episode yet. Plus, Rob gets to rub Metal Gear: Solid in Jay’s face a little more in the “Top 3s” section. Also: Top 3 boss battles

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Episode 4: Paper Mario, Sim City 2000, Final Fantasy VII, Chrono Trigger

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:27:05 -0000

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license). This is the episode where we all learn to hate each other. After Rob drops a disappointing opinion bomb on Jay and Blake, all three take turns discussing games they dislike that everyone else loves. Perhaps a bad idea for the show’s first attempt at personal “top 3” lists. Also: Top 3 Games We Dislike That Everyone Else Loves

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Episode 3: Monkey Island, Phantasy Star IV, Dungeon Keeper, Revenge of the Shinobi

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:24:23 -0000

Robert is sick for this episode, so Jay takes the driver’s seat. All three discuss some news and the games they gifted each other last time. Then they end with New Year’s classic gaming resolutions (but Jay cheats on his).

(Thanks to ALONE IN THE CHAOS for the show’s theme music, via the Creative Commons license).

Also: New Year’s Classic Gaming

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Episode 2: Mega Man X, Final Fantasy VIII, Alone in the Dark, Chrono Trigger

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:22:15 -0000

We survived episode 1 and are back to talk about more classic games we’ve been playing and discuss a little classic gaming news, including the re-release of Final Fantasy VIII and the delay of Hyperkin’s Retron 5 console.

Also: The Christmas Gifting Episode

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Episode 1: Final Fantasy Tactics, (Many Installments of) Castlevania, Chrono Trigger, Space Quest IV

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:06:32 -0000

And we’re off! In this first episode of the Classic Gaming Podcast, you learn who we are, Blake drops a Castlevania bomb, we discuss a couple RPG classics, and Robert’s nostalgia for Space Quest is tainted.

Also: Instruction manual OP

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