Back in my Play: A Podcast for Nostalgic Gamers
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 262 ratingsEvery week we look back on our memories of the video games we played growing up. We discuss a brief history of the game, the memories that impacted our lives, and the experience of going back to the games in the present day.
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Episodes
Episode 41: Shin Shinobi Den/Shinobi Legions
December 02, 2014 09:01 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBGreg Sewart and Peter Brown join Kevin to discuss the crazy 2d action platformer Shin Shinobi Den (or Shinobi Legions in the US) on the Sega Saturn. We also discuss some current retro topics, holiday gaming memories, and more.
Episode 40: Mike Mika’s Time Machine (Part II)
November 23, 2014 10:01 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis is one jam packed episode with Mike Mika talking about completion of #IDARB's production, some exclusive news, the future of game preservation with games shipping broken, newly found prototypes, Atari:Game Over documentary, NBA JAM, Sega Saturn, The Atari Jaguar, and on! Basically Mike and I just chatted about games for 90 minutes.
Episode 39: Sega Net (Sega Dreamcast Online)
November 01, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis episode we remember and revisit Sega.net, the online service for the Sega Dreamcast. Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart join Kevin to talk about the history of the service, the games that made it special, our personal memories when the service launched in 2000. We also talk about the best Nintendo DS to complete your collection, some news, and more!
Episode 38: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
October 27, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis episode we remember and revisit our first portable game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Peter Brown and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to share their personal memories with the game, how it holds up, mid generation game boy games, retro game shopping in Japan, New 3DS, Playstation TV, and a PSA for game collectors.
BimP Gaiden: Akihabara Virtual Tour
October 01, 2014 12:03 - 46 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin Kevin and Natsumi as we take a virtual tour through Akihabara and discuss the best used game shops, how to get the best deals, Japanese terms you can use while shopping, and more!
Episode 37: Castlevania: Bloodlines
September 21, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThis episode we remember and revisit the under appreciate classic Castlevania: Bloodlines with Kurt Kalata from HardcoreGaming 101. We also have a discussion about the Castlevania series in general, Kevin’s upcoming 60-day trip to Japan, and more!
BimP Gaiden: Diggin' in the Carts (Japanese VGM Doc)
September 14, 2014 12:03 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBNick Dwyer, writer/producer of "Diggin' in the Carts" comes on the show to discuss the awesome documentary series on Japanese Video Game Music and it's influences on the rest of the world. Nick also discusses how the project got started, his favorite interviews, what video game music he loves, and more!
BimP Gaiden: Gregg Tavares
September 09, 2014 14:03 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBGame industry veteran Gregg Tavares joins Kevin to talk about his early days of porting arcade games, his days at Sega during the Dreamcast era, what he thinks of games today, and of course M.C. Kids.
Episode 36: Mighty Final Fight
August 31, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis episode we revisit Mighty Final Fight with Phil Theobald and have a discussion about weird series spin offs.
BimP Gaiden: Shovel Knight Interview
August 21, 2014 14:01 - 57 minutes - 36.8 MBDavid D'Angelo from Yacht Club Games joins Kevin to talk about hist retro game memories, the development of Shovel Knight, the games he has worked on in the past (including Double Dragon Neon!), and the future of Shovel Knight. Also Shovel Knight 64?!?!
Episode 35: Sega Saturn 201
August 19, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin continue their discussion of the Sega Saturn while talking about the hidden gems of the Saturn, the expensive games that are worth your money, and some weird titles that make the Saturn unique.
Episode 34: Sega Saturn 101
August 11, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the Sega Saturn, a very fascinating console with some amazing hidden gems and some true classics. In Part 1 of a 2-part series we discuss the history of the Sega Saturn, what you need to know if you want to start collecting for it, and the best titles for under $10.
Episode 33: Bonk’s Revenge
August 03, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBSteve Lin and Brandon Sheffield come on the show to remember and revisit Bonk’s Revenge on the Turbo Grafx-16 and PC Engine. We also have a lengthy discussion about PVMs, the Sega Saturn, and what happens when you stack a ton of Sonic and Knuckle carts on top of each other.
BimP Gaiden: The Wizard
July 29, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBChris Johnston has somehow gone 25 years without seeing The Wizard. Back in my Play rectifies that and get's his impressions after watching the movie for the first time.
Episode 32: Super Mario Brothers 3
July 25, 2014 14:01 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBChris Johnston is back to help us remember and revisit Super Mario Brother 3 on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System.
BimP Gaiden: Super Console Wars
July 20, 2014 10:01 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBBlake J. Harris, author of, “Console Wars” returns to the show to talk about the reaction to the book from Nintendo and Sega, the response from developers at E3, new documents and interviews for the Documentary, the surge in Retro Gaming’s popularity, and more!
Episode 31: Star Fox
July 13, 2014 12:01 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBPeter Brown of Gamespot joins us to remember and revisit the game that introduced us to the Super FX chip, Star Fox. We also discuss the Retron 5, Universal Game Cases, TheCoverProject.net, awesome old promotional videos, and more!
Episode 30: Mike Mika's Time Machine (Part I)
July 05, 2014 12:01 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBMike Mike is back on the show to talk about a rediscovered version of Bomberman for the Jaguar, the amazing story of his first major development project and getting in the the industry, what it is like to see speed runners completely break a game, the concept of reproduction carts, some hidden Japanese game gems, an announcement on a new game from Other Ocean, and a release window for #IDARB.
Episode 29: The Music of the Sega Genesis and the Mega Drive
June 22, 2014 12:55 - 2 hours - 128 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the music of the Sega Genesis and the Mega Drive. We also read some stories and listen to favorite tracks from the audience.
Episode 28: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
June 07, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBBrian Davis from Next Level Games joins us to remember and revisit Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. We also discuss the process of getting into our backlogs.
Episode 27: Mega Man 3
May 25, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBPhil Theobald from the Player One Podcast joins us to remember, revisit, and discuss Mega Man 3. We also finish the debate between Mega Man 2 and 3.
BimP Gaiden: Console Wars w/ Blake J. Harris
May 18, 2014 14:55 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBlake J. Harris, author of, "Console Wars" joins Kevin to talk about the most important time period in the history of video games. From the research process, to the major events that turned the tide, to the most interesting things Blake learned while doing research for the book, this 2-hour podcast just scratches the surface of the content of, "Console Wars." Seriously, a ton is covered in the interview but there is so much more in the book.
Episode 26: Porting the Dream w/ Mike Mika (Part II)
May 13, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThe series on video game ports with Mike Mika continues as he discuss the struggle dealing with licensing issues, technical hurdles, the could have been Nintendo Arcade Virtual Console, what games and franchises he wants to bring back to current gen consoles, the possibility of, “Sega Ages” like collections in the West, and more awesome stories from the history of video games. Mike also gives an update on IDARB with a possible release date and talks about the Atari/ET dig!
BimP Gaiden: Masters of Doom
May 08, 2014 12:55 - 54 minutes - 38.1 MBThe author of, “Masters of Doom,” David Kushner joins me to talk about the genesis of ID Software, the research process for the book, the most interesting things he learned during the writing of the boo, the importance of Doom to the world of video games, the relationship between John Carmack and John Romero, and more!
Episode 25: Metal Storm (w/ Bonus Retro Talk)
May 04, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBGreg Sewart joins us to talk about the hidden gem, “Metal Storm.” It’s gravity jump mechanic, anime mech influence, and varied gameplay makes it a unique experience. We also have a bonus segment talking about random retro game topics.
Episode 24: Yoshi’s Island
April 27, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBPatrick Klepek of GiantBomb.com joins us to discuss Yoshi's Island on the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom. As always, we revisit our early memories and impressions of the game before revisiting it almost 20 years later. We also discuss the interesting development history, how Nintendo has failed to recapture the magic in later games, it's similarities to Super Mario Bros 2, and more!
BimP Gaiden: Early Sega and Sonic with Greg Sewart
April 24, 2014 12:55 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin live on Google Hangout to talk early years of the Sega Genesis and Masterdrive. We also discuss the importance of Sonic, the Sega CD, Sega Magazines, and more!
Episode 23: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2
April 21, 2014 20:48 - 2 hours - 92.8 MBLloyd Parker (designer of our awesome logo) joins us to talk about two absolute classics from the Sega Genesis. For many Sonic 1 and 2 sold them on a Sega Genesis or Mega Drive. We revisit these early titles from the blue blur and also talk about the future of the podcast, more NGPC, the PS Vita, and more!
Episode 22: Porting the Dream w/ Mike Mika (Part I)
April 11, 2014 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMike Mika returns to discuss the importance of ports in the history of video games. From Space Invaders on the 2600, to Contra on the NES, Mortal Kombat, Doom, and more! We explore dealing with the constraints of hardware and how ports drove system sales.
Episode 21: The Music of the NES
March 23, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 97.3 MBChris Johnston is back again to join us in remembrance of our favorite music on the NES/Famicom from back in the day.
Episode 20: Neo Geo Pocket Color
March 16, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 93.5 MBMike Mika joins us to remember and revisit the Neo Geo Pocket Color. The NGPC was an amazing piece of hardware with a very high quality library. We also discuss what Mike is excited about as GDC approaches and an exclusive platform announcement about IDARB.
BimP Gaiden: Mike Mika
February 22, 2014 18:55 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBMike Mika is the embodiment of why I love talking about games. You will hear about his history with game development starting at the Game Boy, his massive video game collection, his favorite game memories, and more. Also learn how I stole from Mike when I was 10-years-old…
BimP Gaiden: Steve Lin
February 14, 2014 18:55 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBSteve Lin joins me to talk about crazy video game auctions, some of the rarest games in his collection, tips for new collectors, more Neo Geo, and much more!
Episode 19: Bonk’s Adventure (Turbografx-16)
February 09, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBSteve Lin, super collector and game preservationist joins us to revisit Bonk's Adventure. We discuss the cool history of Bonk and our memories of the mascot that went head to head with Sonic and Mario. And we of course replay Bonk with fresh impressions to see how it has help up. We wrap up with some bonus retro collecting discussion with Steve.
BimP Gaiden: Neo Geo and Omega Consolized MVS
January 31, 2014 11:42 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBQuan Nguyen is the guest for this interview to discuss the wonderful Neo Geo Platform, how he go into building the OMEGA consolized MVS, hidden Neo Geo gems, crazy Neo Geo community stories, and more!
Episode 18: Milon’s Secret Castle
January 26, 2014 11:42 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJonathan Metts of Nintendo World Report and Radio Free Nintendo wanted to talk about Milon's Secret Castle. We said, "OK." It turned out to be a super interesting game to play and discuss! We also talk about the Neo Geo Omega, NES hidden gems, and more!
Episode 17: Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (PC Engine)
January 20, 2014 00:42 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBKurt Kalata from HardcoreGaming101.net joins us to discuss Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for the PC Engine CD. Our discussion also goes into the weird history of the PC Engine, Castlevania Development, and Kurt's amazing collection.
Episode 16: Super Mario Bros 2
January 12, 2014 00:42 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBChris Johnston from the Player One Podcast returns to look back and revisit Super Mario Brothers 2 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. How has it aged and does it earn the right to be a mainline SMB game? Also we discuss the Turbografx-16, NES Remix, and the recently announced Playstation NOW.
Bimp Gaiden: Secrets, Tips, and Tricks of Retro Collecting and GOTY
December 22, 2013 00:42 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBFor this side episode we talk about a wide range of retro collecting subjects. From how we organize our games, what we are currently collecting, and all of the tricks we use to get great deals on retro games. After that we discuss our top 3 games we played for the podcast and top 3 of 2013. We finish up the episode discussing the future of the podcast and what will be new in 2014.
Episode 15: Jet Set Radio
December 08, 2013 00:42 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBEx-EGM Editor Greg Sewart (Also Player One Podcast and Generation 16 on Youtube) joins us to discuss our memories and revisiting of Jet Set Radio. We also discuss Sega’s 3D Classics, the Master System, 2014, and much more!
Episode 14: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
December 01, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBEx-EGM News Editor and Review Crew member Chris Johnston (Also Player One Podcast) joins us to discuss our memories and revisiting of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. You can also find out how to get a box of consoles and games sent to your house from Nintendo. We wrap up the show with a spoiler free discussion of A Link Between Worlds and some Next Gen impressions.
Episode 13: Resident Evil
November 06, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis week we discuss Resident Evil on the Sony Playstation, Sega Saturn, Windows 95, and the Game Boy Color?
Episode 12: Aladdin (Sega Genesis)
October 20, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBThis week we discuss the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version of Aladdin and talk about our changing game habits.
Episode 11: Mega Man 2
October 13, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 41 MBThis week we discuss the NES Classic Mega Man 2 and reflect on the launch of the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3
Episode 10: Super Mario 64 and Wave Race 64
August 29, 2013 01:56 - 2 hours - 76.9 MBThis week we revisit the launch of the Nintendo 64 and two of it's early releases, Super Mario 64 and Wave Race 64
Episode 9: Baseball Stars 2, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters
August 25, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week we go to the arcade and discuss Baseball Stars 2, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters
BimP Gaiden: Retro Game Setups and the Japan Experience (Part 2)
August 20, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis week we finish up the side episode on retro gaming setups, upscaling, game shopping in Japan, and finish off with a ton of news and impressions on the remastered Duck Tales, Disney Infinity, and the PS Vita.
BimP Gaiden: Retro Game Setups and the Japan Experience (Part 1)
August 11, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBThis week we change it up a bit with a discussion on the optimal retro gaming setups, upscalers, emulation vs hardware, and the experience on traveling to Japan.
Episode 8: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist
August 04, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThis week we fight not one, but TWO incarnations of Super Shredder with the Heroes in a Half Shell with the two 16-Bit TMNT beat'em ups. We discuss the differences between the two and our history with these fantastic games.
Episode 7: Shatterhand/Sim City
July 28, 2013 01:56 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBThis week we discover a hidden gem with, Shatterhand." Since the character has bionic arms, it has to be great! Afterwards we revisit SimCity, many people's first, "God Game." Join us as we build up a Metropolis then destroy it with earthquakes, monster attacks, and other disasters!