Factory Sealed - Retro Gaming Podcast
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 120 ratingsIt’s time to gather round your console and join the finest retro gaming community in all the land. Part life story, part in-depth game review, join hosts Eric, Dan, Tom, and Mike every fortnight for a light-hearted, tangent-filled romp through gaming history.
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Episodes
Factory Sealed – Ep. 67: Special Guest Will O’Neill joins to talk Actual Sunlight
September 21, 2015 15:30 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBWe get existential with developer Will O’Neill as we wax philosophical about his semi-autobiographical creation Actual Sunlight. We’re are we going? Is this all worth it? Who knows. Just don’t go to the roof. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 67: Special Guest Will O’Neill joins to talk Actual Sunlight appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 66: 30 Years of Mario and 20 Years of PlayStation
September 14, 2015 14:23 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB20 years of PlayStation memories, a few questionable Mario purchases, and two plausibly confirmed myths regarding Mario 3 and the true familial loins from which Bowser Jr. was cast forth. Wot? The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 66: 30 Years of Mario and 20 Years of PlayStation appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 65: Crash Bash isn’t a Euphemism
September 07, 2015 15:21 - 56 minutes - 23 MBEric and Dan hold the fort as Jess and Tom are possibly currently deceased. Discover whether Crash Bash is a euphemism, how Kiefer Sutherland sucks as Snake, and revel in the debut of the Random Game Generator! The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 65: Crash Bash isn’t a Euphemism appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 64: King of the Monsters and an Early Copy of Metal Gear Solid V
August 31, 2015 14:31 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBDan taunts us with his early copy of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain while the rest of us prepare by brushing up on our combat skills with Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions and King of the Monsters. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 64: King of the Monsters and an Early Copy of Metal Gear Solid V appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 63: The Legend of Dragoon
August 28, 2015 14:35 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBOften revered as one of the greatest RPGs of its era, The Legend of Dragoon feels more like a summer filled with household chores than a game worthy of such high praise. But does it have enough for us to see it through to the end? The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 63: The Legend of Dragoon appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 62: Why are all the Pigs Naked in Rocket Knight Adventures?!
August 24, 2015 15:32 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBRocket Knight Adventures sends us wandering down a very dark and twisted path in search of answers to why all the pigs take their clothes off when they die. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 62: Why are all the Pigs Naked in Rocket Knight Adventures?! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 61: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Part 2
August 17, 2015 15:08 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBWe wrap up our thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, but not before we dissect the crack-level addictive qualities of Rocket League. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 61: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Part 2 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 60: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Part 1
August 06, 2015 13:49 - 59 minutes - 24 MBDan admits he’s wrong for the first time ever as we discuss how despite being the tiniest Zelda game, the Minish Cap may also be one of the best. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 60: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Part 1 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 59: Drunk Suitcases, Flesh Tunnels, and Sonic 3D Blast.
July 27, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBWe don our running sneakooors and accompany Sonic on his slowest fetch quest yet in Sonic 3D Blast. Unfortunately, we return with only a drunkenly opened suitcase and a single flesh tunnel. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 59: Drunk Suitcases, Flesh Tunnels, and Sonic 3D Blast. appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 58: Turok Dinosaur Hunter Proves FPS Controls Used to Suck
July 23, 2015 00:32 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBWe travel back in time to the land of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and try to reprogram our brains to comprehend the controls, all while Jess eludes a crazy window stalker. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 58: Turok Dinosaur Hunter Proves FPS Controls Used to Suck appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 57: Mario Kart 64 vs. Diddy Kong Racing vs. Crash Team Racing. Who’s the best?
July 13, 2015 08:06 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWe’re out to settle the long-standing debate of which kart racer is the best. Mario Kart 64, Diddy Kong Racing, or Crash Team Racing? With a gun to our pouses, we are forced to crown a victor. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 57: Mario Kart 64 vs. Diddy Kong Racing vs. Crash Team Racing. Who’s the best? appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 56: 20 Years later and We Still Suck at Battletoads
July 05, 2015 18:23 - 1 hour - 28 MBTom regales us with tales of the British government while we pretend to love the entirety of Battletoads, when in fact we only made it as far as we did because we took the time to memorize the first three levels. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 56: 20 Years later and We Still Suck at Battletoads appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 55: A Final Fantasy VII Remake is Actually Happening!
July 01, 2015 00:42 - 1 hour - 38 MBIt’s actually happening! Our thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII remake, Batman Forever, True Lies, and giant, menacing Haboobs as we welcome Tom to the crew. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 55: A Final Fantasy VII Remake is Actually Happening! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 54: Mega Man 2 Lullabies
June 14, 2015 18:57 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB8-Bit Baby joins us to discuss lullabies and Mega Man 2 while Dan struggles to figure out why he can’t keep his electricity turned on. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 54: Mega Man 2 Lullabies appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 53: Don’t Understand the Plot of Metal Gear Solid? Oliver Does
June 09, 2015 15:04 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBOliver Aguilar joins us once again in an attempt to explain the plot of Metal Gear Solid to Jess, Eric outlines the particulars of Urban Golf and Potato Baseball, and Dan stuns everyone with just how poorly he pronounces Konami. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 53: Don’t Understand the Plot of Metal Gear Solid? Oliver Does appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 52: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 4
May 21, 2015 16:23 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBFinal Fantasy 8 is finally over! We’ve compressed time. One of us beat Omega. Ultimecia has fallen. And Squall goes back in time to set in motion the events that kicked this whole thing off in the first place. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 52: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 4 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 51: Yehaw! We evolve past 50 with E.V.O.: Search for Eden and Wild Guns
May 18, 2015 14:54 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBWe made it past 50! We celebrate with E.V.O.: Search for Eden and Wild Guns, introduce Factory Sealed Relives, mourn a crashed Mac HDD, and revile some of our most overrated retro games. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 51: Yehaw! We evolve past 50 with E.V.O.: Search for Eden and Wild Guns appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 50: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 3
May 13, 2015 16:46 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIt’s all coming into focus. Squall is finally opening up, Rinoa is a Sorceress, Laguna is President, and monsters are falling from the moon. But who is Ultimecia and how are the past, present, and future going to become one? The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 50: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 3 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 49: Excitebike 64, Toy Story 2, and a Brain Hemorrhage Named Race Drivin’
May 11, 2015 14:45 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBA review of Excitebike 64 that doesn’t jive well with history, Axiom Verge and modern retro games, the unsurprisingly terrible Toy Story 2 (GBC), and not surprisingly terrible Race Drivin’. No semis allowed. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 49: Excitebike 64, Toy Story 2, and a Brain Hemorrhage Named Race Drivin’ appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 48: Streets of Rage 2, Road Rash 2, and Alcohol Soaked Tampons
May 04, 2015 00:08 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBToilet lip gloss, Streets of Rage 2, Road Rash 2, Casper, the best console of all time, and perhaps the most disgustingly feminine way possible to get drunk. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 48: Streets of Rage 2, Road Rash 2, and Alcohol Soaked Tampons appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 47: Ecco the Dolphin, Majora’s Mask, Hot Shots Golf
April 27, 2015 17:58 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBDan went to Japan. Eric and Jess decide to open an inappropriately name Etsy shop. Some more Majora’s Mask, Hot Shots Golf, and Ecco the Dolphin. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 47: Ecco the Dolphin, Majora’s Mask, Hot Shots Golf appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 46: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 2
April 23, 2015 15:51 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBIs Squall really dead? Who is Ellone and why is she sending everyone back in time? Did the sorceress really create SeeD knowing it would be the end of her? What’s going on?! The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 46: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 2 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 45: The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask and 50 Shades of Gray: The Video Game
April 12, 2015 17:56 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBThe prodigal son has returned! Dan Curtis joins the crew to talk about Bloodborne, Majora’s Mask, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, and the sure-to-be-banned-everywhere video game adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 45: The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask and 50 Shades of Gray: The Video Game appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 44: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 1
February 08, 2015 01:11 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBA relative newcomer, a seasoned Final Fantasy veteran, a low level runner, and a wild conspiracy theorist converge upon the first disc of one of the most polarizing Final Fantasy games ever. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 44: Final Fantasy 8: Disc 1 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 43: We Actually Beat Suikoden!
February 06, 2015 00:59 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBThat which was once thought impossible has been done. Eric and Jess have completed perhaps the longest game proposed on the show: Suikoden. Final thoughts within. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 43: We Actually Beat Suikoden! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 42: More Suikoden and Diddy Kong Racing vs. Mario Kart 64
January 19, 2015 23:52 - 57 minutes - 23.3 MBMore Suikoden, Diddy Kong Racing vs. Mario Kart 64, the New Nintendo 3DS XL Majora’s Mask console, and revisiting Ducktails as Eric and Jess set aside their scheduling conflicts and slap together an hour long show. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 42: More Suikoden and Diddy Kong Racing vs. Mario Kart 64 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 41: Christmas Special
December 24, 2014 15:02 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBIt’s that time of year again when you secretly hope every gift is another game, but tragically ends up being socks and underwear. (Or maybe your games came wrapped in socks and underwear.) The crew assembles to share their favorite Christmas video game memories and listen to viewer submissions in this very special holiday episode. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 41: Christmas Special appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 40: Suikoden, Growing Up Zelda, and How to Name Your Kids
December 20, 2014 17:56 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBSuikoden, growing up with Zelda, how we named our kids, rage quitting, and at what age is it OK to start playing games with your kids are all up for discussion in this special pre-Christmas, two brown colored star show. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 40: Suikoden, Growing Up Zelda, and How to Name Your Kids appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 39: We’re Back! New Format, New Games, New Co-Host!
December 12, 2014 14:48 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBFrom the ashes of podcasts past, we’ve arisen… again! (For the 3rd time.) We’re back with a new format, new games, a new co-host and in honor of its 20th birthday, lots of PlayStation nostalgia. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 39: We’re Back! New Format, New Games, New Co-Host! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 38: Soul Blazer and Newborn Babies
June 15, 2014 22:58 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBA baby was born. A break was had. A game was played… hopefully. We’re back! Kind of… The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 38: Soul Blazer and Newborn Babies appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 37: Killing All the Cute Animals in Space Station Silicon Valley
February 21, 2014 04:02 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBPhantasy Star IV, Space Station Silicon Valley, and a whole lot of crushed hopes make their way through the Canadian snow storm in this philosophical, entirely PETA-friendly edition of Factory Sealed. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 37: Killing All the Cute Animals in Space Station Silicon Valley appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 36: Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Loads of Poop Talk
February 06, 2014 15:01 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBConker’s Bad Fur Day, Rad Racer, Star Wars Episode I: Racer, heart shaped eye implants, fingernail scoops, and WAY too much talk about poop. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 36: Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Loads of Poop Talk appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 35: Crash Bandicoot’s Huge Adventure, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, and killing Baby Polar Bears
January 23, 2014 15:23 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBCrash Bandicoot’s Huge Adventure, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, returning $2 games, and a morale debate regarding an invading alien race and a baby polar bear’s neck. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 35: Crash Bandicoot’s Huge Adventure, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, and killing Baby Polar Bears appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 34: Shadow of the Colossus is Just One Giant Bible Story
January 16, 2014 04:31 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBYoshi’s Island, 5 Days a Stranger, and Shadow of the Colossus are up for discussion in this week’s completely opinion-free, Bible study show. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 34: Shadow of the Colossus is Just One Giant Bible Story appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 33: Resident Evil Really isn’t that Good
January 09, 2014 15:51 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe Holiday Hiatus is over and we’re back with chat of trips, birthdays, resolutions, FF IV, tons of emails, and a solid defense as to why RE 4 isn’t good. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 33: Resident Evil Really isn’t that Good appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 32: Morrowind, Fallout, and the Next Industry Crash
December 19, 2013 15:16 - 2 hours - 48.8 MBOld school Fallout, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the impending decline of the video game market, and a generous helping of emails are piled high and topped with a sweet mustache and crammed inside a JTT sandwich. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 32: Morrowind, Fallout, and the Next Industry Crash appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 31: Age of Empires 2, Mega Man x, and Mother 3
December 12, 2013 05:08 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBJess uncovers the joy of playing the RTS pacifist, Eric gives Mega Man X another chance, and Kev decides he hates Mother 3. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 31: Age of Empires 2, Mega Man x, and Mother 3 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 30: Capcom Week!
December 05, 2013 04:47 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBApparently it’s Capcom week. We’re going to force you to sit and listen to us babble on about black Friday, the diminishing quality of fast food service, and more games than you can shake a stick at and you know what? You’re going to like it. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 30: Capcom Week! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 29: Which Games Deserve an HD Remake?
November 28, 2013 17:51 - 1 hour - 57 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Eric and Aron celebrate with talks of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and other desired HD remake/sequel/homages, the progression of RPGs, and just how much it sucks to have your entire gaming collection stolen. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 29: Which Games Deserve an HD Remake? appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 28: Special Guest Rob Duenas from Sketchcraft Stops By
November 21, 2013 04:28 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBProfessional illustrator and artist esquire Rob Duenas from Sketchcraft shares some insight into the comic and game art industry. Also, we discuss the best and worst console launches of all time, Mother 3 Ch. 4, and learn just how well Aron handled his ‘all cleric’ Eye of the Beholder Party. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 28: Special Guest Rob Duenas from Sketchcraft Stops By appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 27: Yup. Goof Troop is Still Bad
November 14, 2013 04:58 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBRetro sports games, more Goof Troop, Mega Man X, and… kitten farts? We wander into some really dark territory many times over in our first ever attempt at live streaming the show. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 27: Yup. Goof Troop is Still Bad appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 26: An Evil Nazi Plot Lives Deep Within Mother 3
November 07, 2013 03:43 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBWe discover an evil Nazi plot hidden deep within Ch 3 of Mother 3 and discuss the joys of single player co-op games while relaxing in an oddly shaped hot spring. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 26: An Evil Nazi Plot Lives Deep Within Mother 3 appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 25: Happy Halloween! Fatal Frame, Demon’s Crest, and Silent Hill
October 31, 2013 14:04 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHappy Halloween! Let’s talk about some scary games. Demon’s Crest, Fatal Frame, Silent Hill, and a whole slew of personal ghost stories are creepily whispered over your shoulder in this edition of the scariest retro gaming podcast ever. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 25: Happy Halloween! Fatal Frame, Demon’s Crest, and Silent Hill appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 24: Spyro the Dragon and The Firemen
October 24, 2013 05:09 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBSpyro the Dragon, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, The Firemen, video game immortality, and a plethora of useless cheat codes are here to save you on the only podcast willing to enter through the east exit… The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 24: Spyro the Dragon and The Firemen appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 23: Aron Has a Stalker!
October 17, 2013 17:46 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBWe desperately try to unveil the identity of Aron’s Seattle stalker, talk about some Mother 3: Ch 2 (Finally!), and read a whole ton of emails. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 23: Aron Has a Stalker! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 22: Underage Goth Concerts and Earthworm Jim
October 02, 2013 20:49 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBTwo weeks in a row?! We know. Impressive. So how about you hop on our tour bus and let us talk to you about goth concerts, Earthworm Jim, Shaq Fu, and vegan spit salads. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 22: Underage Goth Concerts and Earthworm Jim appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 21: We’re back!
September 26, 2013 05:28 - 54 minutes - 22.2 MBWe’re baaaaaaaaack! We haven’t played anything, but that doesn’t stop us from catching up and talking about some GTA. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 21: We’re back! appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 20: Let’s Get Emotion With Doom and Ceaser III
July 05, 2013 03:39 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBAron bows out for the summer leaving Kev to swoop in and save the day with talk of Doom, Ceaser III, and retro games with the most emotional endings. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 20: Let’s Get Emotion With Doom and Ceaser III appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 19: Final Fantasy VI Special
July 02, 2013 18:42 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBEric and Kevin imbibe in some over-sized drinks and dissect the inner workings of Final Fantasy VI. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 19: Final Fantasy VI Special appeared first on Factory Sealed.
Factory Sealed – Ep. 18: Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Mega Man Soccer, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Racing
May 17, 2013 13:59 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOliver “Swagger” Aguilar joins us to discuss Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Secret of Mana, Mega Man Soccer, and Rock n’ Roll Racing before helping us take our first ever batch of listener call-ins. The post Factory Sealed – Ep. 18: Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Mega Man Soccer, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Racing appeared first on Factory Sealed.