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 9 - Remembering BioWare The video game industry is beleaguered by terrible news: layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations, and rising costs, to name a few. The latest of these developments is the closure of legendary RPG studio BioWare and the end of development on Mass Effect's future. This week on Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their experiences in the worlds of BioWare's making, from Knights of the Old Republic to the Mass Effect Trilogy. Please note that Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for Nintendo DS is not mentioned in this episode. Sorry, Sonic fans. Wait, should we be sorry? We really gush about Mass Effect in this one, and who could blame us? Join the discussion! Who did you romance in Mass Effect? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom The video game industry is beleaguered by terrible news: layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations, and rising costs, to name a few. The latest of these developments is the closure of legendary RPG studio BioWare and the end of development on Mass Effect's future. This week on Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their experiences in the worlds of BioWare's making, from Knights of the Old Republic to the Mass Effect Trilogy. Please note that Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for Nintendo DS is not mentioned in this episode. Sorry, Sonic fans. Wait, should we be sorry? We really gush about Mass Effect in this one, and who could blame us? Join the discussion! Who did you romance in Mass Effect? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. The video game industry is beleaguered by terrible news: layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations, and rising costs, to name a few. The latest of these developments is the closure of legendary RPG studio BioWare and the end of development on Mass Effect's future. This week on Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their experiences in the worlds of BioWare's making, from Knights of the Old Republic to the Mass Effect Trilogy. Please note that Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for Nintendo DS is not mentioned in this episode. Sorry, Sonic fans. Wait, should we be sorry? We really gush about Mass Effect in this one, and who could blame us?


Join the discussion! Who did you romance in Mass Effect? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com.


]]> 6876 8 - Past & Future of The Elder Scrolls Series Hey, you. You're finally awake! On this special retrospective episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames look back at The Elder Scrolls franchise, share their Skyrim midnight launch story, and explain what the games have meant to them. After many years of waiting for the next mainline entry, we consider how the series is going to move forward following the Microsoft acquisition, an Xbox leadership shake up, and recent layoffs for the Elder Scrolls Online team. Grab a sweet roll and settle in for our longest episode to date. Join the discussion! Are you the master of your own dreams? What's your favorite Elder Scrolls game? What's your favorite Jeremy Soule or Brad Derrick track? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. LotusOfDoom VinnyOhGames Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:06:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom Hey, you. You're finally awake! On this special retrospective episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames look back at The Elder Scrolls franchise, share their Skyrim midnight launch story, and explain what the games have meant to them. After many years of waiting for the next mainline entry, we consider how the series is going to move forward following the Microsoft acquisition, an Xbox leadership shake up, and recent layoffs for the Elder Scrolls Online team. Grab a sweet roll and settle in for our longest episode to date. Join the discussion! Are you the master of your own dreams? What's your favorite Elder Scrolls game? What's your favorite Jeremy Soule or Brad Derrick track? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. LotusOfDoom VinnyOhGames Hey, you. You're finally awake! On this special retrospective episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames look back at The Elder Scrolls franchise, share their Skyrim midnight launch story, and explain what the games have meant to them. After many years of waiting for the next mainline entry, we consider how the series is going to move forward following the Microsoft acquisition, an Xbox leadership shake up, and recent layoffs for the Elder Scrolls Online team. Grab a sweet roll and settle in for our longest episode to date.


Join the discussion! Are you the master of your own dreams? What's your favorite Elder Scrolls game? What's your favorite Jeremy Soule or Brad Derrick track? Tell us in the comments or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com.


LotusOfDoom

VinnyOhGames

]]> 8163 7 - Midnight Launches The launch of a new game is cause for celebration: new worlds to visit, new enemies to best, and, if it is more your thing, new ways to dunk on noobs into oblivion. As physical media is sliding into the dark, so too have midnight launch parties. On the heels of an announced midnight launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk about their experiences at midnight launch parties and discuss what's been lost in the gaming world from their near-extinction. Join the discussion! Are you a fan of midnight launches? Which ones have you been to? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. LotusOfDoom VinnyOhGames Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom The launch of a new game is cause for celebration: new worlds to visit, new enemies to best, and, if it is more your thing, new ways to dunk on noobs into oblivion. As physical media is sliding into the dark, so too have midnight launch parties. On the heels of an announced midnight launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk about their experiences at midnight launch parties and discuss what's been lost in the gaming world from their near-extinction. Join the discussion! Are you a fan of midnight launches? Which ones have you been to? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. LotusOfDoom VinnyOhGames The launch of a new game is cause for celebration: new worlds to visit, new enemies to best, and, if it is more your thing, new ways to dunk on noobs into oblivion. As physical media is sliding into the dark, so too have midnight launch parties. On the heels of an announced midnight launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames talk about their experiences at midnight launch parties and discuss what's been lost in the gaming world from their near-extinction.


Join the discussion! Are you a fan of midnight launches? Which ones have you been to? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us directly at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com.


LotusOfDoom

VinnyOhGames

]]> 6080 6 - Our First Horror Games The days are getting shorter and colder, pumpkins adorn every doorstep, and that noise in your basement is almost certainly something nefarious. It's spooky season, and on this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their very first experiences with horror games and how involved they are in the genre still. No horror game discussion is complete without mention of royalty like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, but we comb the depths and our memory for some lesser-known gems as well. Join in on the discussion! What was your first horror game? What spooky games are you playing this October? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Lotusofdoom The days are getting shorter and colder, pumpkins adorn every doorstep, and that noise in your basement is almost certainly something nefarious. It's spooky season, and on this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their very first experiences with horror games and how involved they are in the genre still. No horror game discussion is complete without mention of royalty like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, but we comb the depths and our memory for some lesser-known gems as well. Join in on the discussion! What was your first horror game? What spooky games are you playing this October? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com. The days are getting shorter and colder, pumpkins adorn every doorstep, and that noise in your basement is almost certainly something nefarious. It's spooky season, and on this episode of Retro Next Gen, hosts LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss their very first experiences with horror games and how involved they are in the genre still. No horror game discussion is complete without mention of royalty like Resident Evil or Silent Hill, but we comb the depths and our memory for some lesser-known gems as well.


Join in on the discussion!

What was your first horror game? What spooky games are you playing this October? Tell us in the comments, or reach out to us at RetroNextGenPod@gmail.com.

]]> 6506 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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