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The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!
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Farewell, Akira Toriyama
Diamond Feit, Kevin Bunch, Bob Mackey, and special guest Matt Alt bid farewell to a legendary artist, cartoonist, and cultural force for good in a podcast dedicated to the memory of Akira Toriyama.
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Dragon Quest VIII
Nadia Oxford forms a party with GvG's Derrick Bitner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dragon Quest 8, one of the PlayStation 2's best RPGs. Art by Nick Wanserski, edits by Greg Leahy.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RETRO to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RETRO.
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Episode 604 Preview: The Hunt for Red October
Retrogaming buckeroos Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, and Ray Barnholt put their faith in the power of Glasnost and dive into the deepest channels of video game and media history to take part in The Hunt for Red October.
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King's Quest
In the 18 years we've been putting out this little podcast, we've never produced a single episode wholly devoted to classic Sierra games. Well, that sin against listenerkind ends TODAY as we peer back 40 years in the past to discuss the monumentally important adventure game, King's Quest. Originally intended as a means to sell a platform that died shortly after its release, this interactive fairy tale unexpectedly went on to define Sierra and spawn many more Quests over the next decade-plus. On this episode, join Bob Mackey, patron Daniel Glass, and Sierra speedrunning correspondent (and Adventure Game Fan Fair affiliate) OneShortEye as the crew gathers to discuss the series that made this California developer synonymous with adventure—and frustration!
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Evercade
New hardware is always nice, especially when it’s focused on physical media. Stuart Gipp speaks to Blaze Entertainment about Evercade’s remarkable (and exclusive) Duke Nukem Remastered, their upcoming carts, and about The Fidgetts being impossible. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RETRO to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RETRO.
Art by Leeann Hamilton. Edits by Greg Leahy.
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See Us LIVE at Midwest Gaming Classic 2024!
WHAT: Our "Final Fantasy VI: 30 Years of the Greatest* RPG of All Time" panel, live at MGC 2024
WHERE: The Panels and Presentations Room at Midwest Gaming Classic 2024
WHEN: Saturday, April 6th at 3:00pm
WHO: Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Diamond Feit, Nadia Oxford
Please check out the official MGC 2024 schedule for more information!
Customer Reviews
Still a great retro gaming podcast
I think it’s great that Jeremy wanted to keep the podcast going and invited fresh voices to the table. I do think that the show is currently getting the kinks out of the new format but I think it still is an enjoyable listen.
One slightly negative thing I will say, the episodes where they talk about film are often not as good because the hosts lack the depth of knowledge on film that they have on video games.
Headed in the wrong direction
I’ve listened to the various iterations of this podcast since it’s inception, however the current lineup is increasingly dour and seem to have a very high opinion of themselves. I even support the Patreon. The most recent episode on gaming in 2004 featured a 15 minute intro on how their political leaning is better than yours. You can guess which way they lean. Stick to video game history and phase out Mackey, Gipp and the like. Jeremy has similar politics but is able to focus much more on the subject matter. He should take this back under control.
Terrible show now
It’s amazing how far this show has fallen. I was a listener through the various iterations. The new (British?) hosts are terrible. I wish Jeremy and Bob had their own show, even if it was only a few times a year. If you are jumping into this show now, just avoid it. You are better off going back to listen to the 1up days on archive.org.