Retro Reset
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsRemember getting stuck in Zelda, only to discover the secret you were missing the next day? Or being jealous of the kid who had Nintendo Power? In the internet age when you get stuck in a game, it's easy to find the solution online. Too easy. On Retro Reset, we're gaming like it's 199X-- no guides, no GameFAQs, no internet. We're resetting our brain console and relearning how to discover the worlds of gaming for ourselves.
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Episodes
11 - Super Mario 64
December 07, 2020 11:18 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe're finally back! To start with a WAHOO we're playing Super Mario 64. Come back in time to 1996, where Adam Sandler is king and OJ was for breakfast every morning. Next month's game is Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist!
Retro Reset Season 2 Preview Final
October 07, 2020 02:33 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWe're back! 2020 sucks but you can always travel to 199X with Retro Reset. Get up to date on what's coming next! The next game is Super Mario 64. Make sure to play along and send your thoughts to [email protected].
Sidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video Games
September 12, 2019 23:13 - 19 minutes - 27 MBThis week on Sidequests, we discuss our most frustrating moments in video games, including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool, and the infamous giraffe section in The Lion King for Sega Genesis.
10 - Gunstar Heroes (Genesis)
September 06, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBTravel to planet Gunstar-9 with us on this week's deep dive into Gunstar Heroes for SEGA Genesis! This game has everything-- explosions, action, guns, stars, military bosses who used to be Hitler, and more! Other topics discussed: - Top rentals of 1993 - Job interview frustration - The bit wars and the Atari Jaguar - Allen's PS4 turning into a useless brick Research Links: - IGN Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/03/06/maegawa-talks-gunstar - Treasure Developer Interview: http:...
Sidequests - Favorite 90s Game Developers
August 28, 2019 22:41 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week's bonus episode, we talk our favorite 90s game developers! It's a showdown between the likes of Konami, Capcom, Squaresoft, Sonic Team, and more!
9 - The Legend of Zelda (NES)
August 22, 2019 23:15 - 1 hour - 72 MBRetro Reset dips its toes into 198X for the first time with the incomparable "The Legend of Zelda" for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Or the Famicom Disk System, really. Dive in with us into one of the first open-world exploration games, created by a dream team of Nintendo devs as the launch title for an all-new console. Also, we totally meant to release this on the anniversary of Zelda in the US! That was ON PURPOSE Other topics discussed include: - The first DLC campaign - Zelda's "...
Sidequests - Our Best and Worst School Memories
August 07, 2019 00:06 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBOn Sidquests this week, we talk our best and worst school memories, so things get a little heavy! Luckily we have a soundboard to break the tension. Relatable 90s bullying stories abound!
8 - Chrono Trigger Part 2 (SNES DS)
July 23, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 146 MBOur second week of Chrono Trigger! This time we review the game and take you through our experiences playing without a guide, as well as our listener submissions and contest winners! Come with us on our journey through one of the best RPGs of all time. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or http://facebook.com/retroresetpod (FB), or email us at [email protected].
7 - Chrono Trigger (SNES, DS)
July 17, 2019 00:53 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week on Retro Reset, we're finally BACK with part 1 of our DOUBLE SIZE Chrono Trigger extravaganza! We're hopping in the epoch and going all the way back to 1995 to explore the development and history of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and one of the greatest games ever made. Turn on your SNES and get ready to RESET. Other topics discussed: - POGS and Beanie Babies - How Waterworld made so much money and still technically flopped - Chrono Cross and the change from cartridges to...
Sidequests - Fan Mail Episode
July 03, 2019 03:35 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week on sidequests, we have FANMAIL! We'll be answering all your burning questions, such as what games we'd erase from our memories to play again, why Chrono Trigger did better than Dragon Quest in America, our best memories of watching family members play games, and more! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or http://facebook.com/retroresetpod (FB), or email us at [email protected].
Sidequests - Interview with Floris of Project Island
June 25, 2019 08:48 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week on Sidequests, we interview Floris of Project Island, a new fan project aimed at reviving the spirit of Lego Island in a true sequel made entirely by fans. If you're interested in checking out more, helping the project, or downloading newly discovered high-quality versions of some of Lego Island's best songs, go to http://projectisland.org.
6 - Lego Island (PC)
June 18, 2019 22:14 - 1 hour - 150 MBGet ready to travel to LEGO Island on this week's episode of Retro Reset! The wacky worlds of racing and jet skiing and flying and driving and having fun await, as well as some great memories of early 90s computing. Other topics discussed include: 1. Windows 98 2. Chip's Challenge, Hover, and Doom 3. Our favorite LEGO sets 4. Some brief E3 2019 reactions Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or http://facebook.com/retroresetpod (FB), or email us at [email protected].
Sidequests - Super Mario Bros Super Show (Archive)
June 11, 2019 20:16 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBHey Paisanos! Check out this archival episode we recorded as a patron exclusive for a previous podcast. We reviewed the first episode of the Super Mario Bros Super Show, starring Capt. Lou Albano! It's a weird one. Also, we used to swear a lot more-- but we bleeped it for our lovely Retro Reset listeners. Enjoy this blast from our past! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or http://facebook.com/retroresetpod (FB), or email us at [email protected].
5 - Super Mario World (SNES)
June 04, 2019 07:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis ain't the mushroom kingdom anymore! We're headed to Dinosaur Land with a deep dive into Super Mario World! Other topics discussed and events this episode: - The terribad Super Mario World cartoon - Borderlands 3 - Gordan Ramsay visits and says the F word - IGN's inability to love Episode Links and Research: Official guidebook developer interview, translated from Japanese: http://shmuplations.com/supermarioworld/ Nintendo Life History article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/...
Sidequests - Our Top 3 Summer Games
May 27, 2019 23:58 - 29 minutes - 28.7 MBGet ready to put on your shades and jump in the pool, and then maybe sneak back home to play SEGA! This week on sidequests, we rank our top 3 favorite games to play in the summertime.
4 - Fatal Labyrinth (Genesis)
May 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we're headed deep into Castle Dragonia with Fatal Labyrinth for the SEGA Genesis! No two playthroughs are alike, except of course for the death at the end. We also discuss: - Too many chicken restaurants in our hometown - Progress in Chrono Trigger - The closure of Party City and the helium shortage - The eventual death of our sun - Andromeda starring Kevin Sorbo, and his weird Christian movies Check out some possible footage of Fatal Labyrinth's Meganet release and let us know if...
Sidequests - Interview with Rainbowdragoneyes
May 13, 2019 19:46 - 21 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this week's episode of sidequests, we welcomed award-winning composer and musician Rainbowdragoneyes, creator of the incredible soundtrack to The Messenger by Sabotage games. We discussed some of the challenges and triumphs in making chiptune music spanning two console generations, as well as his music creation process. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on https://rainbowdragoneyes.bandcamp.com/ (...
3 - The Messenger (feat. Rainbowdragoneyes)
May 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe boys take on the indie game phenomenon, The Messenger, including an interview with award-winning composer Eric "Rainbowdragoneyes" Brown. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on https://rainbowdragoneyes.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) or iTunes. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at [email protected].
Sidequests - Our Earliest Gaming Memories
April 29, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBThe guys discuss their earliest gaming memories, get confused about Sonic special stages, and reminisce about old Windows 95 software and screensavers.
2 - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBOn this episode of Retro Reset, the guys review the black sheep of the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the SNES, and whether it achieved its goal of being "the first RPG designed for the entry level player." Mystic Quest German Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf20eLHLN3g Check us out on social media! facebook.com/retroresetpod instagram.com/retroresetpod twitter.com/retroresetpod
Sidequests - How to avoid retro gaming scams
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 42.6 MBOn the first episode of Sidequests, our bonus podcasts, we discuss tips on how to avoid getting scammed when you're collecting retro games. Resources mentioned in show: http://snescentral.com
1 - Link's Awakening (GBC)
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn the very first episode of Retro Reset, we're taking on Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color! Will Nintendo's famous Wind Fish awaken, or will we get swallowed by the nightmare without a player's guide?