retro gaming

24
Oct
2020
STAGE 70: Halloween VII

STAGE 70: Halloween VII

Some of the best horror games share something in common: and that is The ability to deliver a feeling of fright and unease upon pressing start on the title screen. There is truly something unique upon playing a horror themed game that gets you in a heart-racing and adrenaline-pumped frenzy, whether it’s guns a blazing, avoiding an overwhelming threat or puzzle solving.

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31
Oct
2018
STAGE 61: Halloween 5

STAGE 61: Halloween 5

The witching month is upon us, everyone!
It’s that time once again to gather your most spookiest looking plastic skeleton, fully avoid every black cat you would come across, and start mastering your pumpkin carving skills. For this is Halloween!

But for those who’ve already had their fill of Halloween parties over the weekend and were planning a quiet night in front of the TV watching some horror classics, while munching down on the various sweets you collected while trick’ or treating all over your neighborhood, we here at the Retro VGM Revival Hour have a special Treat …just for you!

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12
Aug
2018
STAGE 59: Final Fight Tribute

STAGE 59: Final Fight Tribute

A game that originally began development as a sequel to the original Street Fighter , the first Final Fight game had to switch its genre from the original fighting game idea to a beat ’em up and eventually change its Street Fighter 2 moniker following the success of Double Dragon, more importantly Double Dragon II: The Revenge

With various ports of the first installment in almost every video game platform out there, its sequels and its characters making appearances in other Capcom titles, It’s plain to see why the Final Fight series is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to talking about memorable games in Capcom’s legacy.

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01
Aug
2018
STAGE 58: Ys

STAGE 58: Ys

Ys is a series of action RPGs developed by Nihon Falcom that follows the adventures of the red haired swordman, Adol Christin which began on the PC-88 8-bit computer in 1987 and consists of eight main titles, multiple ports, spin-off titles and remakes.

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27
Jul
2018
Episode 186: Blue Bombing Through The Power of Toxic Fandom AGAIN!!

Episode 186: Blue Bombing Through The Power of Toxic Fandom AGAIN!!

In this episode, your amazing hosts return from their little hiatuses and are here to talk about ….toxic fandom.

…….AGAIN!!!!

Yes, we have nothing else new to talk about even after the small break, so listen to us talk about why people should give the new Netflix She-Ra a chance.

 

Plus we talk about Megaman, because we love Megaman.

 

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back, HOOOOORAY!!!

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08
Mar
2018
Episode 177: Piercing Through A Mid-Life Crisis While Sipping On Some Bubble Flavored Dysentery

Episode 177: Piercing Through A Mid-Life Crisis While Sipping On Some Bubble Flavored Dysentery

In this episode, One of Our Hosts decides to pierce of his body! The term “Mid-Life Crisis” could be a reason as to why that decision was made, but we don’t know yet. We also discuss the triumphant return of a game that will never die, even from Dysentery.

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back, HOOOOORAY!!!

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28
Feb
2018
STAGE 54: Pinball Games

STAGE 54: Pinball Games

Pinball… the original arcade experience.

In the days before video games, various local arcades were packed wall-to-wall with pinball machines.

Playing a pinball game is total feast for the senses. there are so many different ways to appreciate it, each experience is filled with great history, are technically innovative, display beautiful artwork, and have amazing sound. Playing a pinball machine is an immersive, interactive experience!

so for todays STAGE of the retro VGM Revival hour we are going to play some selected tracks from various pinball games to begin your journey to pinball wizard status. Continue reading →

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30
Jan
2018
Bonus Stage 5

Bonus Stage 5

Now that 2017 has come and gone, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and obstacles that are in store for us, and with that It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE.
so let us take a little break from the action and distract ourselves with something to reward your progress thus far.

So sit back and Listen to some amazing tracks to get you excited to take on whatever lies a head.

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12
Jan
2018
Episode 172: A Ugandan Echidna Roams The Hallowed Magfest Isles In Search For Some Toxic Fandom

Episode 172: A Ugandan Echidna Roams The Hallowed Magfest Isles In Search For Some Toxic Fandom

In this episode, Our Hosts realize that some fandoms are TOXIC! We discuss how some people can make a thing they like and make it totally unlikable. We also talk about Rob’s adventures over at Magfest. Plenty of retrogaming talk to going around. Oh yeah! Also, WE FIND DA WAE!!

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back, HOOOOORAY!!!

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