Best Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey Podcasts (2024)

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The Mising Butt Crystal Caper (Interactive Fiction) 45:16

18h ago45:16

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Today's Voyage -- Interactive Fiction! Specifically, the very first lost tape-- a caper involving butt crystals, uncomfortable stereotypes from a 1970s children's book, and a Saddam Hussein lookalike kills Kyle! Where will the choices lead? Honestly, about half of them lead to just giving up and letting the authorities handle it, weirdly. ---------…

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Secrets of the Lost Island feat. Drew Allen 1:18:11

10h ago1:18:11

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A dark, stormy night brings Drew Allen and his uncle to the shores of Lost Island, except not the one with the attractive people and the smoke monster. This one does have a lot of talking animals, though. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf Check out the new Taylor Machine album, "After Dinner Conversation": https://open.spotify.com/alb…

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Metal City Mayhem feat. Jeff Pennington 1:52:01

10h ago1:52:01

1:52:01

ARCHIVE EPISODE Spin dash into the new Sonic themed episode with our good friend Jeff Pennington of M-Class podcast, Bros B4 Prose, and Rider Club Radio! Robotnik is at it again, and man for a book about a fast guy, this book sure is LONG. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf Listen to Jeff's new podcast, Bros B4 Prose: iTunes: https://p…

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Robot Commando feat. Kevin Cole 2:12:17

10h ago2:12:17

2:12:17

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- We are back with a MEGA sized, Robot Blasting, Dinosaur Wrangling, Action Packed episode guest starring Kevin Cole of Super.Try Studios, Goosebuds, and Pretend Friends! Join our discord at https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf Kevin's Work Super.Try Games: https://supertry.itch.io/ Space Kings TTRPG: https://supertry.itch.io/spacekings…

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Encyclopedia Brown Fat-Shames a Kid 50:01

10h ago50:01

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Murder! Potatoes! The Liberty Bell! Are you ready to solve a MYSTERY? Or four? On this episode the boys read Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (1991) and Solv-a-Crime (1972). Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG ---------------- "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License h…

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Golden Sword of Dragonwalk by R.L. Stine 1:07:01

22h ago1:07:01

1:07:01

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- The Golden Sword of Dragonwalk, a weapon that gives it's user the power to... uhh... use it. At least according to Merle the Wizard. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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What IF - Favorite Animal Morphs 16:24

11h ago16:24

16:24

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- If you had to be stuck as an animal, which one would it be? And if the world was suddenly invaded by body snatching Yeerks, how would you be able to tell your friends apart from your enemies? Do bears eat nuts? Pretty sure. These questions and more answered in this Animorphs themed episode of What IF! Join our discord: https://…

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Animorphs Alternamorphs - The First Journey 1:31:13

11h ago1:31:13

1:31:13

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- What happens when YOU get put right in the action in an Animorphs book? Turns out, it's a lot of getting left behind by the cool kids. Today's Guest: Samantha Wade-Jenkins Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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What IF - The Crystal Dilemma 13:35

11h ago13:35

13:35

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Is one life worth free energy for all? Would you shop at a dystopian HotTopic? How much of a song can we sing without our copyright lawyer showing up? These questions and more answered in today's What IF bonus episode.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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The Crystal Trap (Nintendo Adventure Books) 1:27:15

12h ago1:27:15

1:27:15

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- This time on Interactive Fiction-- it's a Zelda adventure! No, literally, Link gets frozen and Zelda goes on the adventure. But will we be able to survive Ganon's evil traps? Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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What IF - The Athenaeum Part 1 24:43

12h ago24:43

24:43

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- The first episode of What IF! On this show, we read the first passage of an interactive story YOU can contribute to, and answer the question: "how would you get rid of a million dollars?" Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Songs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Magic Forest by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.film…

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Pillars of Pentagarn feat. Jeff Pennington 1:51:09

12h ago1:51:09

1:51:09

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- There's STILL always a castle and some skeleton guy. Jeff Pennington, artist and podcaster extraordinaire joins us for another Dungeons and Dragons themed adventure. note: audio gremlins got in my voice track this episode. Check out everything Jeff at http://jeffpennington.art Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Son…

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Leaping Lizards (Nintendo Adventure Books) 1:42:23

12h ago1:42:23

1:42:23

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Luigi tries out in the zany Olympics of the mushroom kingdom, and Mario acts like a jerk. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Songs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Shadow Castle feat. Kevin Cole (Interactive Fiction) 1:29:34

13h ago1:29:34

1:29:34

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- There's always some dark castle with some evil skeleton man. Kevin Cole, game developer, game master, creator of Space Kings, and podcaster joins us for some Dungeons and Dragons interactive fun. Check out Kevin's games at https://supertry.itch.io/ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Songs: Adventures in Adventure L…

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Instant Millionaire by R.L. Stine (Interactive Fiction) 1:20:58

13h ago1:20:58

1:20:58

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- How do you get rid of a million dollars in one day? Very carefully. Join us for R.L. Stine's interactive adventures before Goosebumps. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Songs: Adventures in Adventure Land and Screen Saver by Kevin Macleod. Visit incompetech.filmmusic.io for more.…

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Mega Man X (SNES) 1:32:10

13h ago1:32:10

1:32:10

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- We're back. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Elroy Hits the Pavement (DOS) 48:34

14h ago48:34

48:34

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk. Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!…

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Sidequests - Boss vs. Boss: Giygas vs. Lavos 29:48

14h ago29:48

29:48

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Today on Sidequests we take on a battle of the ages between Giygas of Earthbound and Lavos of Chrono Trigger? Who will walk or crawl or creepily wiggle away a winner? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Road Rash 64 (N64) 58:53

14h ago58:53

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ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Grab a blunt weapon and get ready for VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER as we revisit 1999's Edgiest Game Nominee, Road Rash 64! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYnBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Sidequests - Nintendo Direct: Sept 23, 2021 39:36

15h ago39:36

39:36

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- This week on Retro Reset: we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, including new Kirby, Metroid Dread, and more! That, and we get off topic a buuuunchBy Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist - VERSUS! 52:13

15h ago52:13

52:13

It's time for VERSUS! On this episode, we break down the two amazing Ninja Turtles beat 'em ups from 1992, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist? Which one will be the victor in this head to head battle? Spoilers, it's not the arcade version! Follow us on social media! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_reset Instagram: http://instagram.com/retro…

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Sidequests - Retro Game Resurrections 42:38

4d ago42:38

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ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and many more gaming platforms have released many gems in their lifetime that have left us wanting more. Still many of our beloved franchises remain dead. however, what if they could be resurrected? In this episode Kyle and Allen discuss video game IPs that they wish they could bring back and h…

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Sidequests - Home Alone Isn't an Xmas Series Anymore 38:40

15h ago38:40

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ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- In a late Christmas episode, we discuss whether Home Alone can still be considered a Christmas series, and our favorite non-holiday holiday movies!By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Super Mario 64 (N64) 1:25:12

16h ago1:25:12

1:25:12

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- We'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!By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Sidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video Games 20:10

16h ago20:10

20:10

ARCHIVE EPISODE ----- This 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.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Gunstar Heroes (GEN) 1:17:57

16h ago1:17:57

1:17:57

ARCHIVE EPISODE ----- Travel 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 P…

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Sidequests - Favorite 90s Game Developers 18:26

16h ago18:26

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ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- On 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!By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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The Legend of Zelda (NES) 1:19:10

17h ago1:19:10

1:19:10

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Retro 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. Al…

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Sidequests - Our Best and Worst School Memories 39:14

17h ago39:14

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ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- On 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!By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Chrono Trigger - Part 2 (SNES, DS) 1:46:45

17h ago1:46:45

1:46:45

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Our 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.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Chrono Trigger (SNES, DS) 1:28:41

17h ago1:28:41

1:28:41

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- This 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.…

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Sidequests - Fan Mail Episode 1:08:31

18h ago1:08:31

1:08:31

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- This 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!By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Lego Island (PC) 1:49:23

2d ago1:49:23

1:49:23

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- Get 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. S…

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Sidequests - Super Mario Bros Super Show (Archive) 53:04

2d ago53:04

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ARCHIVE OF AN ARCHIVE EPISODE LMAO ---- Hey 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. Enj…

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Super Mario World (SNES) 1:53:26

18h ago1:53:26

1:53:26

ARCHIVED ---- This 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 dev…

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Sidequests - Our Top 3 Summer Games 30:17

4d ago30:17

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ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- Get 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.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Fatal Labyrinth (Genesis) 1:50:19

19h ago1:50:19

1:50:19

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- This 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 de…

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Sidequests - Interview with Rainbowdragoneyes 21:59

19h ago21:59

21:59

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- On 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.…

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The Messenger (feat. Rainbowdragoneyes) 1:38:04

19h ago1:38:04

1:38:04

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- The 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 Bandcamp or iTunes.…

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Sidequests - Our Earliest Gaming Memories 24:59

20h ago24:59

24:59

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- The guys discuss their earliest gaming memories, get confused about Sonic special stages, and reminisce about old Windows 95 software and screensavers.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES) 1:22:54

20h ago1:22:54

1:22:54

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- On 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 …

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Sidequests - How to avoid retro gaming scams 22:14

20h ago22:14

22:14

ARCHIVE EPISODE ---- On the first episode of Sidequests, our bonus podcasts, we discuss tips on how to avoid getting scammed when you're collecting retro games.By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Link's Awakening (GBC) 1:51:18

20h ago1:51:18

1:51:18

ARCHIVED EPISODE ---- In 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?By Allen Jenkins & Kyle McCluskey

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Mega Man X (SNES) 1:31:20

1y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

We're back. -- Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgamingBy Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey

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The Lost Tapes - Secrets of the Lost Island feat. Drew Allen 1:18:17

1+ y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

This week on The Lost Tapes: A dark, stormy night brings Drew Allen and his uncle to the shores of Lost Island, except not the one with the attractive people and the smoke monster. This one does have a lot of talking animals, though. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf Check out the new Taylor Machine album, "After Dinner Conversation":…

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The Lost Tapes - Metal City Mayhem feat. Jeff Pennington 1:52:27

1+ y ago1:52:27

1:52:27

Interactive Fiction: The Lost Tapes starts today! Over the next few weeks, expect a wealth of secret episodes from an alternate timeline. On today's lost tape: Spin dash into the new Sonic themed episode with our good friend Jeff Pennington of M-Class podcast, Bros B4 Prose, and Rider Club Radio! Robotnik is at it again, and man for a book about a …

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Robot Commando feat. Kevin Cole 2:11:26

1+ y ago2:11:26

2:11:26

We are back with a MEGA sized, Robot Blasting, Dinosaur Wrangling, Action Packed episode guest starring Kevin Cole of Super.Try Studios, Goosebuds, and Pretend Friends! Join our discord at https://discord.gg/g77cQ6DGCf Kevin's Work Super.Try Games: https://supertry.itch.io/ Space Kings TTRPG: https://supertry.itch.io/spacekings Pretend Friends Podc…

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Encyclopedia Brown Fat-Shames a Kid 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

Murder! Potatoes! The Liberty Bell! Are you ready to solve a MYSTERY? Or four? On this episode the boys read Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (1991) and Solv-a-Crime (1972). Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XG Follow us on Social Media and check out our Etsy shop: http://lnk.bio/retroreset ---------------- "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeo…

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Elroy Hits the Pavement (DOS) 47:44

2y ago47:44

47:44

Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk. Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!By Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey

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The Golden Sword of Dragonwalk by R.L. Stine 1:06:05

2+ y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

The Golden Sword of Dragonwalk, a weapon that gives it's user the power to... uhh... use it. At least according to Merle the Wizard. Follow us on Social Media and check out our Etsy shop: http://lnk.bio/retroreset Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zdPArjm8XGBy Allen Jenkins and Kyle McCluskey

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