Every week, we look at the gaming experiences of the past, through the eyes of the present! We’ll discuss each game’s historical context, as well as provide a verdict as to whether a given game is worth your time to visit, or revisit, today.
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Episode 99 - Serious Sam: The First Encounter
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Join me as we boomer shooter our way through endless hordes of alien beings, as we discuss Serious Sam: The First Encounter. Learn about the founding of its creator, Croteam, discover what inspired that group of developers to create Serious Sam, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to mow down a ton of bad guys inhabiting …
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Episode 98 - Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine
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Join me on an intergalactic adventure transporting...camels, as we dive into the FMV on-rails shooter, Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine! Learn how the game was made, discover what modern mega billionaire contributed to its development, and listen in as we determine whether it's worth your time to fight the law and blast off into space with a tr…
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It's time to destroy everything in sight, as we tackle the hard hitting destruction derby classic, Blast Corps! Learn how the game was made, discover why destroying buildings is simply fun, and find out whether playing around in a sandbox of wanton mayhem is still worth your time, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming…
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Episode 96 - Flight of the Amazon Queen
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Dust off your adventuring mouse, limber up your point-and-click finger, and prepare for a swashbuckling experience as we dive into the world of Flight of the Amazon Queen! Learn why the game was made, discover how LucasArts inspired nearly every aspect of the experience, and find out whether you should join Joe King on an Amazonian adventure, even …
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Episode 95 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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It's time for another simian adventure as we tackle the second game in the Donkey Kong Country series, Diddy's Kong Quest! Discover how the game was made, learn why Rare believed it could make a better game than its predecessor, and find out whether it's still worth your time to jump, roll, and spin your way through the jungle, even today! Join the…
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Join me on a trip into an alternate dimension dreamworld, as we explore the Sega Saturn classic, NiGHTS Into Dreams! Learn how the game was made, why it can trace its lineage to the very first Sonic the Hedgehog title, and discover whether flying through nightmares and dreamscapes is still worth your time, even today. Join the discussion on Discord…
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Press the pedal to the metal as we discuss one of the most influential racing titles of all time, Sega's Virtua Racing! Learn how the game was made, discover the differences between the various home ports of the title, and find out whether it's still worth your time to experience Virtua Racing's brand of polygonal racing goodness, even today! Join …
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Grab your lightgun of choice and join me as we tackle the arcade classic, Operation Wolf! Learn about the evolution of lightgun technology, discover why Operation Wolf was made in the first place, and listen in to see if it's still worth your time to embark on an action packed set of military-themed missions, even today! Join the discussion on Disc…
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Episode 91 - Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
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Grab your flashlight and your Pajama Man mask, and join me on a junior adventure into the world of Pajama Sam! Learn why Humongous Entertainment was founded, discover how the game was made, and learn whether it's still worth your time to face your fear of the dark, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up …
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Episode 90 - Sounds of the Classics: Listener Grabbag Volume 1
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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is another of our deep dives into some of the classic soundtracks from those games. In today's episode, we'll look at a selection of games and songs submitted by all of you, along with your own personal comments and…
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Grab your favorite jellybeans and take a trip to Blobolonia, as we explore the NES puzzle platformer, A Boy and His Blob! Learn how the game was made, why David Crane is particularly proud of his work on the title, and discover whether it's still worth your time to feed sweets to an anthropomorphic blob, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! …
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Grab your baseball bat, a slice of pizza, and your favorite yo-yo and join me on a cross-town road trip as we discuss the Super Nintendo RPG classic, Earthbound! Learn how the game was made and why it eschewed traditional RPG norms to focus on suburbia as opposed to medieval villages and ancient worlds, and discover whether it's still worth your ti…
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Episode 87 - Mike Tyson's Punch Out
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Try to get up before the ref counts to ten, as we discuss the NES classic , Mike Tyson's Punch Out! Learn how a surplus of inventory led Nintendo to develop the title, listen to why the game featured star boxer Mike Tyson as its final boss, and discover whether it's still worth your time to lace up your gloves and step into the ring, even today. Jo…
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Episode 86 - Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
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Set sail on yet another voyage, as we discuss Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge! Learn how the game was made, in what ways it improved upon its predecessor, and whether it's still worth your time to take on Ghost Pirate Captain LeChuck, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/C…
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What do you get when you combine the wit of Douglas Adams, the pre-rendered graphics of Myst, and a...text parser interface?!? You get Starship Titanic, the first person point and click adventure game that has you investigating the titular ship and attempting to help the various robotic inhabitants onboard that vessel. Learn how the game was made, …
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What do you get when you take over-the-top Sega arcade action and marry it with true 3D beat'em up gameplay? Dynamite Cop! In this Patreon sponsored episode, learn how the game was made, why the film "Die Hard" was influential in its development, and discover whether it's worth your time to beat up some bad guys with a gigantic fish, even today! Jo…
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Episode 83 - Raptor: Call of the Shadows
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Grab your flight gear and join the mercenary fighting brigade as we discuss the shareware classic Raptor: Call of the Shadows! Learn how the game was made, discover why it was so unique in the computer gaming space when it first released, and find out whether it's still worth your time to upgrade your ship and laser beam your enemies to death, even…
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Episode 82 - Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts
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What do ghouls, ghosts, and an underwear clad knight named Arthur have in common? Find out in our newest episode, focused on the Super Nintendo title, Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts! Learn how the game was made, why it was intentionally tuned to be so darn challenging, and discover whether it's worth your time to play through this one today...and then do …
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Dust off your whips, and grab your holy water, as we dive into the classic vampire hunting title, Castlevania! Learn about the mythology behind vampirism, see how early Hollywood horror films influenced the title, and discover whether it's still worth your time to battle Dracula and his evil minions, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want…
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Episode 80 - Sounds of the Classics: Point and Click Adventures Volume 1
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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our third deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from those games. In today's episode, we'll look at a cross-section of games from across the landscape of Point and Click Adventure titles, as I pick some …
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It's time to bring arcade action into our living rooms, as we discuss Sega's Altered Beast, the game that would end up being the Genesis / Mega Drive pack-in title for a couple years, before Sonic decided to run circles around everyone (literally). Learn about Sega's arcade roots, how Altered Beast transformed the landscape of home gaming, and disc…
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Episode78 - EverQuest (Nostalgia Trip)
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Almost exactly 25 years ago, the world of online gaming would change forever, as EverQuest would release to the market and, in one fell swoop, capture the hearts, minds, and imaginations of gamers everywhere. Learn how the game evolved from the text-based MUDs of the 70s and 80s and discover why it became so popular that it would eventually become …
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It's time for another full motion video classic, as we dive into the voyeuristic world of Night Trap! Learn how the game evolved from a VHS exclusive title into one of the games that would help spearhead the creation of video game content ratings around the world, discover why a unique stage play from the mid-80s inspired the original creation of t…
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What do you get when you take H.R. Giger's artwork and combine it with a point and click adventure? The answer to that question is Dark Seed! Learn how the game was made, why the development team chose to collaborate with Giger in the first place, and whether the game is still worth your time, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more C…
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Who's the raddest 1990s kid around? Kid Chameleon! Join me as we discuss how the game was created, why it has a decidedly American flair, and learn whether it's still worth your time to explore Kid Chameleon's virtual reality landscapes today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/Classic…
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Episode 74 - Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars
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What happens when a Parisian vacation goes very, very wrong? Find out as we explore the Revolution Software point-and-click classic, Broken Sword (or Circle of Blood, depending on where you live)! Learn how the game was made, the ways it evolved from Revolution Software's earlier work, and whether it's still worth your time to go on a globe-trottin…
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Take to the skies with me as we discuss the classic console flight simulator, Pilotwings! Learn about the history of flight simulation in general, discover why Pilotwings was unique in comparison to other flight titles released through the early 1990s, and learn whether it's still worth your time to strap on a rocket belt and crash into nearby land…
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Episode 72 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Join me as we discuss Link's first 3D adventure, and a game that many people consider to be the best game of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! Learn how the game was made, why it set the standard for so many features that would become commonplace in future titles, and discover whether Ocarina of Time remains a Legend, even today. Join…
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Come join me as we discuss one of the gaming world's favorite Nintendo mascots, and resident puff ball, Kirby! Learn how the game was made, why it almost didn't release to market, and discover whether it's still worth your time to fire up your Gameboy and traipse through Dream Land today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Tod…
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Episode 70 - Sounds of the Classics: SNES Volume 1
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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from those games. In today's episode, we'll look at a cross-section of games from the SNES, Nintendo's 16-bit console, as I pick some of my favorite, and …
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It's time to dive into a post-apocalyptic Australian Outback as we tackle the third person point and click adventure title, Beneath a Steel Sky! Learn how the company behind the game, Revolution Software, got its start, why Beneath a Steel Sky's engine is more advanced than the engines used by competitor companies like Sierra Online and LucasArts, …
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Join me as we discuss our favorite mustachioed plumber's third outing, Super Mario Bros. 3! Learn all about Mario's origin story, how Super Mario Bros. 3 was made, why it is such a beloved classic, and learn whether the game still hold's up to a playthrough today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron a…
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Join me on an island-hopping isometric quest, as we discuss Little Big Adventure! Learn how the title evolved and inherited from early survival horror games, why it is so beloved amongst the broader gaming community, and whether the title still holds up today, despite some very 1990s design decisions. Will Little Big Adventure make it into our Pant…
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Episode 66 - Patreon Episode -”Pixelated Power - December 25, 1989”
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Happy Holidays everyone! In the spirit of the holidays, I thought it might be fun to "gift" everyone with an episode of the podcast that was previously only available to our Patreon members. I hope you all enjoy! ------- Original Patreon show notes below: In the late 80s, one amateur radio station decided to fund the creation of a show dedicated to…
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Join me as we discuss the Blue Bomber's second outing, Mega Man 2! Learn about the origins of Mega Man as a character, discover how the first two games in the series were made, and find out whether Mega Man 2 is still worth your time today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGam…
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Grab your motorcycle and join me on a cross-country voyage through the world of Full Throttle! Learn how the game was made, why it's unique amongst its LucasArts adventure game brethren, and determine whether experiencing life as a biker is still worthwhile today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron a…
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Episode 63 - Shareware Showdown: Duke Nukem vs. Jill of the Jungle
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Two combatants enter the ring...only one can survive! Join me as we dive into our first "Shareware Showdown" episode, pitting everyone's favorite macho manly man, Duke Nukem, vs. Amazonian warrior, Jill of the Jungle! Learn about the early history of shareware, how these two games came to be, and whether each deserves your attention today. There ca…
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Join me as we discuss what many people consider to be one of the worst games of all time, E.T. for the Atari 2600! Learn how the game was made, why it's a bit unfair to automatically label the title as a subpar experience, and discover if I agree with the rest of the internet as to E.T.'s overall status in computer and video game history. Will E.T.…
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The original Doom has been ported to nearly anything that has a screen and can use electricity (and maybe even some devices that don't), and across those ports, numerous changes have been made to make the game actually runnable. Doom 64, however, is different, as it represents an entirely original experience, targeted exclusively for the Nintendo 6…
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Episode 60 - Sounds of the Classics: NES Volume 1
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For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our first deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from those titles. In today's episode, we'll look at a cross-section of games from the NES, Nintendo's 8-bit console, as I pick some of my favorite, and mo…
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Prevent an evil tentacle uprising as we explore the LucasArts classic point-and-click adventure title, Day of the Tentacle! Learn how the game was made, why it's considered a classic adventure experience, and whether the game still holds up when compared to modern titles. Does Day of the Tentacle still rank among the best adventure games ever made?…
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Episode 58 - Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
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Join me as we explore the world of helicopter simulation...sort of, in our discussion on Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf! Learn about the game's inspirations, why it was created in the first place, and whether this particular 16 bit action title is still worth your time today. Will Desert Strike make it into the Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There'…
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Episode 57 - Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
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Join me on a geographic adventure as we determine, once and for all, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego! Learn how the game was made, why its creator nearly disowned its existence, and discover whether it's still worth your time to grab your almanac for some geographic sleuthing today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Tod…
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What do you get when you mix a foul mouthed squirrel who's having a really bad day with one of Nintendo's most well-respected development partners? You guessed it, you get Conker's Bad Fur Day! Learn how one of Rare's most mature titles was created, why it was delayed numerous times prior to release, and join me as we determine whether this 3D plat…
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Episode 55 - Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
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The man in the hat is back! Join me as we discuss one of the finest archaeological adventures ever put on disk, as we take a look at Lucas Arts classic point and click adventure title, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis! Learn how the game was made, why it deviated from traditional Indiana Jones movie scripts, and whether it's still worth your …
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Run, jump, and skateboard your way through our next episode dedicated to the classic NES platforming title, Adventure Island! Discover how the game was made, learn why it bears more than a striking resemblance to Sega's Wonder Boy, and find out if the game holds up today, 37 years after it was originally released. Can Master Higgins make his way in…
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Return to the mansion that started the "survival horror" genre, or at a minimum, popularized it, as we discuss the very first Resident Evil! Learn how the game was made, where its primary inspiration came from, and whether it's still worth your time to unravel the mysteries of the Spencer clan. Does Resident Evil make it into our Pantheon of Classi…
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Take the fight to the Skaarj as we discuss the first person shooter classic, Unreal! Learn about the Unreal engine, how Tim Sweeney turned a lifelong passion for mechanics into an ultra-successful game development career, and discover whether Na Pali still looks as good today as it did back in 1998. Does Unreal make it into our Pantheon of Classic …
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Episode 51- The Secret of Monkey Island
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Keep a lookout for three-headed monkeys, as we try to figure out The Secret of Monkey Island! Learn how the game was made, why adventure games suck, and what we can do about it (TM), and discover whether it's still worth your time to participate in a few rounds of insult sword fighting today. All that, and more...all you have to do is click play! J…
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Episode 50 - Ranking the Pantheon (One Year Anniversary)
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Join me as we celebrate our one year anniversary of the podcast, with a review of our current Pantheon of Classic Gaming and a definitive, at least as of today, ranking of our top 10 Pantheon entries! It's been a heck of a year, and I've loved making this podcast - I can't wait to see what the future has in store! Join the discussion on Discord! Wa…
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