Latest Gamesquad Podcast Episodes
RGS 077 - Movie tie-ins
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 29, 2024 00:16 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsGrab your popcorn buckets, because the crew is here to review video games based on movies! With its not-so-shiny reputation, we're here to see if the stigma holds true by taking a look at games based on Die Hard, The Lawnmower Man, The World is Not Enough, and more. We also have some movie trivi...
RGS 076 – Pew-Pew Palooza
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 20, 2024 01:00 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsIt’s time to dodge some lasers as we blast into the world of shoot-’em-ups! Alex gets to geek out by going over the history of the genre, the different varieties of shmups, the early days of bullet-hell games, and fires off some beginner tips. We also cover shooters such as Batsugun, R-Type Delt...
RGS 075 - Racing games (part 3)
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 07, 2023 01:37 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsPushing the pedal to the metal, we bring you another high-octane episode full of racing game excitement. Showcasing games like Power Drive, Colin McRae Rally 2.0, World Driver Championship and more, there's no shortage of thrills on this race track. We also settle upon a surprising "Retro Game o...
RGS 074 – A Nightmare on RGS Street
Retro Game Squad Podcast - September 19, 2023 19:43 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsWith Halloween fast approaching, we get in a frightful mood with games such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Demon’s Crest, Splatterhouse 2, and more. Also, Jeff shares his passion for horror & slasher movies and tells the horrid tale of a cursed Super NES cartridge that consumes all who dare to pl...
RGS 073 - 2D Platformers
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 28, 2023 00:14 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsOn the heels of our last episode, we go back to a simpler time, and take a look at some of the 2D platformers of yesteryear. Covered are games such as Batman: The Video Game, Vectorman 2, Wario Land 3, & more. We also read listener submissions about memories of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Jeff take...
RGS 072 - 3D Platformers
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 23, 2023 01:34 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsTaking our gaming into the third dimension, we jump into the world of 3D platformers. Discussed are a variety of games such as Jumping Flash!, Spyro the Dragon, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, and more. Also, Jeff and Jon try their best in a listener-submitted trivia game, and the atrocious camera i...
RGS 071 - Game Boy Color
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 02, 2022 00:52 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsCompleting our foray into the Game Boy's legacy, we focus on the Game Boy Color, covering the hardware and various types of cartridges out there. Also covered are games such as Wendy: Every Witch Way, The Fish Files, Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, & more. In addition, we crown a Retro Game of 2...
RGS 070 - A Decade of RGS
Retro Game Squad Podcast - September 22, 2022 00:39 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsCelebrating our 10-year anniversary with a community-focused episode, we indulge in games such as DoDonPachi, Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling, & more. We also get some feedback from our listeners in the form of letters & voicemails, take a stroll down memory lane by r...
RGS 069 – PlayStation Special
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 29, 2022 01:16 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsDusting off our Memory Cards and DualShock controllers, the crew goes all in on the Sony PlayStation. Covering games such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Omega Boost, Hot Shots Golf 2, and more, we also explore the different ways in which you can play PSX games in 2022, & detail some of the diffe...
RGS 068 - Game Boy games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 16, 2022 23:31 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsSaving countless kids from ennui during car rides and doctor's visits, the Nintendo Game Boy was a staple of handheld gaming, and we're here to talk about it. We discuss its hardware & impact on the industry, as well as games such as Hammerin’ Harry, Battle Unit Zeoth, and Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS...
RGS 067 - Adventure games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 22, 2021 20:19 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsFeeling adventurous, we put a bow on 2021 by checking out some “darling” action-adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The Guardian Legend and Beyond Oasis. We also mull over our choices to crown our Retro Game of The Year, and Greg tells us about the time his indiffere...
RGS 066 – PC Engine games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - November 04, 2021 00:54 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsRetro Nick returns to share his dirty humour and vast PC Engine knowledge as we explore some of the lesser known titles on NEC’s diminutive console such as Spriggan, Kaze Kiri Ninja Action, Gotzendiener, and more. We also cover some of the new TurboGrafx-16 & PC Engine relevant hardware options ...
RGS 065 - Modern NES Games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 18, 2021 02:20 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsJoined by special guest Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we turn to the NES to discover new and unique games made for this iconic platform. Featuring discussion on games such as Micro Mages, Pac-Man C.E., Log Jammers, and more, we also offer a little insight into the growing homebrew sc...
RGS 064 - Jeff's N64 Madness!
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 13, 2021 16:22 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsWe commemorate our 64th episode of the show with a Jeff-centric look at the fun-tastic Nintendo 64. In addition to an in-depth overview of the hardware, we also cover games such as Super Mario 64, WipeOut 64 & WCW/NWO revenge, and turn up the nostalgia as our readers join us in sharing our favor...
RGS 063 - Modern Retro (part 2)
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 11, 2020 02:32 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsThe crew finishes off the year by having another look at modern games made in the "Retro" style by getting addicted to games such as Ion Fury, Xeno Crisis, Demon's Tilt, and more. We also talk about our favorite current-generation and retro games we played in 2020, and open a mysterious holiday ...
RGSM 002 - Streets of Rage 4
Retro Game Squad Podcast - October 16, 2020 00:34 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsAlex hits the streets in this mini episode to offer an in-depth analysis of Streets of Rage 4. From the gameplay to the visuals, to hidden secrets and samples of this game's stellar soundtrack, no stone is left unturned as we aim to find out if this long-awaited sequel is a worthy entry in this ...
RGS 062 - Japanese Imports
Retro Game Squad Podcast - September 17, 2020 01:53 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsIn honour of our 8th anniversary, we spend some time catching up, then delve into the world of Japanese import games. We discuss importing games back in the 90’s, some importing considerations to keep in mind, and examine games such as Gimmick, Pulseman & Hyper Duel. We also play another round o...
RGS 061 – DOS games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - August 09, 2020 18:09 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsIn our first ever live episode, Jon gets us talking about the world of DOS gaming. Joined by some of our listeners, we discuss the shareware model prevalent during this time, and cover games such as Duke Nukem, Commander Keen, and (the polarizing) Blake Stone, all while anxiously waiting to see ...
RGSR 006 - Super NES Music
Retro Game Squad Podcast - July 26, 2020 23:37 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsJon takes the helm in this radio episode with selections from one of his favorite systems of all time; the beloved Super NES. Featuring tracks from Super Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger, Tetris Attack, and more, fans of Nintendo's 16-bit wonder will feel right at home with this one.
RGSR 005 - The Music of Sunsoft
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 14, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsJoined by Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we sample some of Sunsoft's 8-bit and 16-bit library to see if this company's reputation for stellar chiptunes still holds up (spoiler: yes, it does). We also explore some of Sunsoft's history and marvel at Naoki Kodaka's contributions to some ...
RGSM 001 - Jon's 2020 Retro Primer
Retro Game Squad Podcast - May 16, 2020 00:52 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsGiven free reign to let his inner nerd shine, Jon's debut solo project is a bonus episode all about gaming with retro hardware in the 2020's. From new controller options, to video capture setups, and how to connect your consoles to modern displays (while trying to avoid pesky lag), everybody's f...
RGSR 004 - Panzer Dragoon Trilogy
Retro Game Squad Podcast - April 05, 2020 21:16 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsResurrecting our long-dead radio series until our main show can resume production, we bring to you the outstanding music of the Panzer Dragoon Trilogy on the Sega Saturn, a testament to how artistic a series about laser-spitting dragons can truly be.
RGS 060 - On-Rail Shooters
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 19, 2019 02:38 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsSpeeding towards the horizon, we turn our attention towards the On-Rails Shooter genre by taking aim at games such as Panzer Dragoon, Star Fox 64, Sin and Punishment, and more. We also deliberate over our Retro Game of 2019, and Jon proclaims that a certain F-Zero clone is more influential than ...
RGS 059 - Second Looks
Retro Game Squad Podcast - September 18, 2019 00:48 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsCelebrating our 7th anniversary with our biggest episode yet, we re-visit some games that we covered in the first year of our show, such as Powerslave, Galactic Attack, Alien Crush, and more. We also bring in our guest Alex (@retr0drift on Twitter) to educate us on restoring & repairing retro ga...
RGS 058 - Sega Saturn strikes back!
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 27, 2019 01:59 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsLest we get pummeled by Segata Sanshiro himself, we dedicate another entire episode to Sega's 32-bit wonder, the mighty Sega Saturn. Covering unique titles such as Astal, Fighter's Megamix, Deep Fear, and more, we also talk about recent developments in the Saturn community, the current state of ...
RGS 057 - Co-op games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 19, 2019 03:17 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsJoined by returning guest Retro Nick, the squad unites to take on some cooperative games such as Dungeon Explorer II, Lost Vikings 2, Darius Gaiden and more. We also play (a hilarious) Round 4 of "Name That Tune", and Nick expresses his profound disdain for kale, KOTOR, and the PlayStation's lac...
RGS 056 - Capcom games
Retro Game Squad Podcast - December 18, 2018 17:11 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsTo cap off 2018, we turn our focus to Capcom, one of the most popular publishers in the "retro" era. Delving into this company's history, we also take a look at some of its iconic titles, such as Bionic Commando, Duck Tales, and Saturday Night Slam Masters. We also crown our "Retro Game of 2018"...
RGS 055 - Role playing games (part 2)
Retro Game Squad Podcast - September 26, 2018 02:10 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsCelebrating our 6th anniversary by embarking on another quest, we give RPG's a second chance. Discussion includes 4 epics; Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Robotrek, Paper Mario, and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. We also play another round of trivia, and Alex explains who "The Littlest Hobo" ...
RGS 054 - Game Boy Advance
Retro Game Squad Podcast - June 28, 2018 01:58 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsGetting slightly out of our "retro" comfort zone, we pay our respects to one of Nintendo's dominant handhelds; the Game Boy Advance. Discussion includes games such as Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Metroid: Zero Mission, Drill Dozer and more, all while trying to figure out what the definition of "shov...
RGS 053 - "Three-quels"
Retro Game Squad Podcast - March 23, 2018 01:25 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsOur fearless trio wonders if the third time is indeed the charm by looking at "Three-quels", aka the third entry in video game franchises. Covered are games such as Super Metroid, Streets of Rage 3, Tekken 3 & more. We also belatedly crown our best retro games of 2016 and 2017, and question whet...
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