Retro Hangover
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsRetro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.
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Episodes
RHP, Episode 8 – “In My Heart, I Am A Gamer”
July 20, 2015 17:56 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIn honor of the late Satoru Iwata, RHP takes time this week to discuss his role with Nintendo, where they are currently, and where they may be headed in the wake of his sudden and unexpected passing. News stories this week include Shenmue 3 breaking records, Double Fine breaking even, a Commodore in your pocket, Playstation powering our space exploration, and more.
Everything Old Is New
July 14, 2015 02:57 - 2 hours - 101 MBJust like fashion, game genres eventually come back in style... Some just take longer than others. This week's news has the RHP crew talking about Ubisoft's PS4 revenues and stance on digital pricing, PewDiePie making more money than we'll ever hope to see in this life, SEGA's too-little-too-late apology, mini-fridges, Batfleck, Ninja Turtles, and more! With recent stories covered, Chris and Shane go on to reminisce and pontificate on the styles and genres of games from yesteryear, where the...
RHP, Episode 7 – Everything Old Is New
July 13, 2015 22:57 - 2 hours - 101 MBJust like fashion, game genres eventually come back in style... Some just take longer than others. This week's news has the RHP crew talking about Ubisoft's PS4 revenues and stance on digital pricing, PewDiePie making more money than we'll ever hope to see in this life, SEGA's too-little-too-late apology, mini-fridges, Batfleck, Ninja Turtles, and more! With recent stories covered, Chris and Shane go on to reminisce and pontificate on the styles and genres of games from yesteryear, where th...
There’s Gold In Them Cartridges!
July 07, 2015 06:40 - 2 hours - 91.5 MBHitch up your oxen and get to fordin' them rivers, there's a gold rush a-happenin' and it's in your parents' attic! This week finds the RHP crew discussing the retro game market and how pants-soilingly insane it's getting. Before that, though, we've got this week's news on tap. Chris and Shane go over some of the rumors surrounding the Nintendo NX, their plan for the mobile market, same sex marriage in Fire Emblem, Steam Machine pre-orders, Jurassic World, and more!
RHP, Episode 6 – There’s Gold In Them Cartridges!
July 07, 2015 02:40 - 2 hours - 91.5 MBHitch up your oxen and get to fordin' them rivers, there's a gold rush a-happenin' and it's in your parents' attic! This week finds the RHP crew discussing the retro game market and how pants-soilingly insane it's getting. Before that, though, we've got this week's news on tap. Chris and Shane go over some of the rumors surrounding the Nintendo NX, their plan for the mobile market, same sex marriage in Fire Emblem, Steam Machine pre-orders, Jurassic World, and more!
Toy Capsules and Buster Swords
June 29, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWelcome to the second half of RHP's E3 discussion. The boys cover the two remaining big conferences, in addition to some of the publisher-specific presentations. Oh, and Chris cries about the FF7 remake... Or something.
RHP, Episode 5, Part 2 – Toy Capsules and Buster Swords
June 29, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWelcome to the second half of RHP's E3 discussion. The boys cover the two remaining big conferences, in addition to some of the publisher-specific presentations. Oh, and Chris cries about the FF7 remake... Or something.
Three E’s to Rule Them All
June 23, 2015 22:34 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBSo many E's, so little time. This week's episode was beefy enough that it warranted us splitting it into two parts. Join us as we share our thoughts on this year's E3 conference, and make sure to check back next week for the second half! And hey, our site is no longer broken! So if you're one of our lovely listeners who prefers to play the episodes via the site posts, you can now do that once again at your leisure.
RHP, Episode 5, Part 1 – Three E’s to Rule Them All
June 23, 2015 18:34 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBSo many E's, so little time. This week's episode was beefy enough that it warranted us splitting it into two parts. Join us as we share our thoughts on this year's E3 conference, and make sure to check back next week for the second half! And hey, our site is no longer broken! So if you're one of our lovely listeners who prefers to play the episodes via the site posts, you can now do that once again at your leisure.
Sell Out With Me, Oh Yeah!
June 16, 2015 08:29 - 2 hours - 104 MBAfter a week-long hiatus, your hosts are back with a brand new episode! This week, Shane & Chris discuss Nintendo NX rumors, 3DS releases, Steam refunds, video game Hall of Fame inductees, and much more! After wrapping up two weeks' worth of news, the boys share their thoughts on YouTube, the impact it's having on gaming & geek culture, and how they can get in on some of that sweet Patreon cash.
RHP, Episode 4 – Sell Out With Me, Oh Yeah!
June 16, 2015 04:29 - 2 hours - 104 MBAfter a week-long hiatus, your hosts are back with a brand new episode! This week, Shane & Chris discuss Nintendo NX rumors, 3DS releases, Steam refunds, video game Hall of Fame inductees, and much more! After wrapping up two weeks' worth of news, the boys share their thoughts on YouTube, the impact it's having on gaming & geek culture, and how they can get in on some of that sweet Patreon cash.
Carpet Beer! And Also E3.
June 02, 2015 01:16 - 2 hours - 109 MBThe third episode of RHP is fraught with liquid danger, particularly if you're a carpet. If you're not, then you might survive long enough to hear about the most recent Japanese Nintendo Direct, learn how to tape controllers together to play Splatoon, get the scoop on several upcoming survival horror games, and more! Somewhere in there we might even talk about our hopes and predictions for E3 2015.
RHP, Episode 3 – Carpet Beer! And Also E3.
June 01, 2015 21:16 - 2 hours - 109 MBThe third episode of RHP is fraught with liquid danger, particularly if you're a carpet. If you're not, then you might survive long enough to hear about the most recent Japanese Nintendo Direct, learn how to tape controllers together to play Splatoon, get the scoop on several upcoming survival horror games, and more! Somewhere in there we might even talk about our hopes and predictions for E3 2015.
Video Game Movies, and Why Uwe Boll is a Douche
May 25, 2015 22:51 - 2 hours - 105 MBThis week, the boys discuss some of gaming's greats celebrating anniversaries, cheaters getting sweet justice, whether rehashing old games for new hardware is lame, the future of interactive porn, and more! And that's just the news on tap. The main topic of discussion revolves around the contentious realm of video game movie adaptations. Are they worthwhile, and will they ever be good? Hint: there may be a chance now that Mr. Boll has receded into the shadows, much like his hairline.
RHP, Episode 2 – Video Game Movies, and Why Uwe Boll is a Douche
May 25, 2015 18:51 - 2 hours - 105 MBThis week, the boys discuss some of gaming's greats celebrating anniversaries, cheaters getting sweet justice, whether rehashing old games for new hardware is lame, the future of interactive porn, and more! And that's just the news on tap. The main topic of discussion revolves around the contentious realm of video game movie adaptations. Are they worthwhile, and will they ever be good? Hint: there may be a chance now that Mr. Boll has receded into the shadows, much like his hairline.
Digital vs. Physical: Two Formats Enter, One Format Leaves
May 19, 2015 21:50 - 2 hours - 90.9 MBThis week, on the official inaugural episode of RHP, Chris and Shane debate the merits of physical media versus digital distribution, and what that means for the future of video games as well as the preservation of it's history. News stories on tap for the week include: Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained on Kickstarter, lots of Nintendo items, Double Fine's next release, major players in the industry moving to the mobile space, and more!
RHP, Episode 1 – Digital vs. Physical: Two Formats Enter, One Format Leaves
May 19, 2015 17:50 - 2 hours - 90.9 MBThis week, on the official inaugural episode of RHP, Chris and Shane debate the merits of physical media versus digital distribution, and what that means for the future of video games as well as the preservation of it’s history. News stories on tap for the week include: Koji Igarashi’s Bloodstained on Kickstarter, lots of Nintendo...