Retro Blast (Retro Gaming Podcast)

Video Game Arcades might still exist, but for many gamers, the era of their dominance is a thing of the past. If you ever went to Arcades in the 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s, you know what it felt like to be a part of that era. When a pocket full of tokens meant you were about to experience the latest and greatest in video games. Join special guest Evan Sabba, the voice of Brad Vickers from Resident Evil 3 and host Patrick Brickhouse as they talk about what all of that felt like and why it's truly something to remember, as it will never be replicated. Special Guest Co-Host: Evan Sabba (Actor, Voice Actor) Evan Sabba on Bluesky Evan's Twitch Channel Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Become a Retro Blast Patron

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a game series that needs no introduction. It's one of the most popular and successful video game franchises of all-time. But, as is tradition here on The Retro Blast Podcast, we like to go back to where it all started with the game that blindsided gamers everywhere. Join me and my guest co-host, Darren Hupke of 'Pixels and Polygons', and Author of the '32 Bit Library' book series (and more!), as we take you back to 1999 to talk all about why this game meant so much to us. Check out Darren Hupke's amazing gaming books, zines, and more: pixelsandpolygons.net Click Here to Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Want a shout-out, comments discussed on the show, and influence over which games we feature on future episodes? Become a Retro Blast Patron and get involved with the show!

The Blue Blur himself has FINALLY made it onto The Retro Blast Podcast and it's long overdue! SEGA found itself in a stranglehold in the early 90s as Nintendo dominated the video game market in the United States... And they were almost out of options. Until a little blue hedgehog with super speed AND a super 90s attitude hit the scene and changed the video game landscape forever. The Gamersician himself is back to join Host Patrick Brickhouse for a nostalgic conversation about what it was like to be a kid in the 90s when Sonic hit the scene, what we love about the game to this day, and OF COURSE, the music—With a very special section in the later half of the episode where we discuss comments from Patrons about their favorite OG Sonic songs and memories! Guest Host: Paul, The Gamersician Check out The Gamersician's music here! Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Want a shout-out, comments discussed on the show, and influence over which games we feature on future episodes? Join the Retro Blast Patreon and get involved with the show!

It's 2002. I'm 17 years old... I just landed a job at FuncoLand at the height of the 6th console gen. In this 'Memories' episode, I'm going to take you with me as I revisit what it was like to be a video game store employee during better days. You'll learn about what working there was like, but also the experiences and memories I carry with me to this day, and even some Patron submitted stories! This is one of the biggest projects I've ever produced, and I hope some of it resonates with your life a little bit too. Support Retro Blast on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Click here to follow me on BLUESKY!

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's... ...a bad video game. But why is it so bad? And why did we play this when this show is all about GOOD memories? You'll have to listen to find out. Special Guest Host: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!

SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snowboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best... And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG! Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!

Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it. Special Guest Host: Story Rich Games (@story-rich-games.bsky.social) Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!

Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US) was a defining game for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was a game about rollerblaind, graffiti tagging, and jamming out to funky beats! But... what else made it so special? Special Guest Host: Voice Actor David Giltinan Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky! [email protected] Join me on PATREON to support the show!

Onimusha Warlords was a very early PS2 title that many refer to as just 'Resident Evil, but Samurai and Demons'. However, CAPCOM's Demon Slaying Feudal Japan era epic series is so much more than that, and this game was the start of something truly special.. Special Guest Host: The Gamersician YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegamersician Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky! [email protected] Join me on PATREON to support the show!

Metal Gear Solid 2 is not only known as one of the greatest Stealth Action games ever made, but also one of the most controversial (for reasons you could probably guess!). But we're here to talk about ALL of that and then some as we go into why this game is so special. Special Guest Host: Heaaaps O Games Bluesky: @heaaaps.bsky.social And YouTube: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heaaaps Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky! [email protected] Join me on PATREON to support the show!

It's a special DOUBLE episode of Retro Blast where we discuss TMNT Turtles in Time for SNES AND Hyperstone Heist for SEGA Genesis. Special Guest Host: @RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow me on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

Star Fox 64 is a title that deserves every bit of the praise it gets. Not only is it one of the most underrated and best games for the Nintendo 64, but it's also one of the greatest games ever made. There's so much to discuss about this one, and some really fun stories to share. Check your G-Diffuser system, DO A BARREL ROLL, and join us for a cozy conversation! Special Guest Host: @ducksindisguise from Pixel Pond Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow me on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

It's time to experience the birth of "panic horror"! DINO CRISIS was something special. Usually just referred to as 'Resident Evil with Dinosaurs', we're here to talk all about it and make sure that you know it's so much more than that. Settle in with us, and let's get into some DINO HORROR! Special Guest Host: Tony AKA @one_big_boss from New2RetroReviews and Residence of Evil on YouTube Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

It's time for a ROLLING STAAAAART!!!! Join us as we discuss why SEGA's Arcade Smash Hit Daytona USA was so special, its home console ports, and how it somehow still maintains a spot at almost any Arcade you can go to. Special Guest Host: Andy from @LoveRetroBTW Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

After way too long, it's finally time for another Retro Blast Memories episode. This one was difficult for me to write. It's very personal, but I think it will resonate with anyone who was ever a kid that grew up loving video games, especially in the 90s. I hope you'll enjoy it. - Patrick *The musical arrangement was sampled from Delice Musical with excerpts from Super Piano 64 Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

Tenchu Stealth Assassins for the Sony PlayStation is not only one of the best stealth video games ever made, it's the first game that made you actually feel like a ninja... Join us as we discuss what makes the first Tenchu game so special. Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

Ghosts 'N Goblins might just be one of the most difficult games ever made. It'd be enough for us to just talk about that if we wanted to torture ourselves, but instead we're talking about THREE! Help us... Join us as we discuss Ghosts 'N Goblins for NES, Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SNES. Special Guest Host: @DavyPGH from The Finer Things stream on Twitch (@GarbageRetro) Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

Clock Tower might be one of the best point-and-click horror games from the 16 bit era on the Super Famicom. It's also a game that many gamers have never even heard of... Join us as we discuss a game that we never got in the west, but somehow it still managed to hunt us down and make us cower in fear... Special Guest Host: @RetroGameBrews Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUS

Resident Evil 3 Nemesis blasted its way onto the Sony Playstation in 1999 and gave us one of the series most iconic villains. Jill Valentine has herself a stalker, and it's going to take everyhing she's got to make her desperate escape... STAAAARRSSSSS! Special Guest Host: Tony from Residence of Evil Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUS

Grab your sword, your shield, and don't forget to make sure your skull is still attached, as we take a trip down to Gallowmere to talk about one of the best action/horror games for the Sony PlayStation. Spooky Season is here early. It's time to talk about MediEvil! Special Guest Host: Alonna Lee from The Retro Nook Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUS

Join us as we dive into one of the more controversial entries in the Legend of Zelda series Majora's Mask... Special Guest Host: @DucksInDisguise from The Finer Things podcast Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUS

Welcome to the official first episode of Season 2! Join us as we make our way deeper into the fog laden town, you may have heard of it... Warning: This episode does contain conversations about heavy subject matter, so if you are sensitive to that, please use caution. Special Guest Host: Donnie G Retro from Gamers Week Podcast Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUS

Welcome to the first episode of the new mini-series, Retro Blast Memories. We did a Twitter poll, and fans said they wanted us to include stories here and there, so here you go! This one is special to me. This is a very personal story from my childhood. I genuinely hope you all enjoy it. I hope it hits you in the feels as much as it did for me when I wrote it. - Patrick The gorgeous musical arrangement was provided by @PabloEnver over at Final Fantasy Piano Music. Please check him out on YouTube or on Twitter @EnverPablo. Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Join us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUS

Castlevania Bloodlines is one of the few titles in the series released on a SEGA console, and it's also in contention for one of the best in the action-platformer side of that series. Join us as we take up our whips, stakes, lances, crosses, holy water, and cowboy hats in the quest to destroy Dracula all over again. Special Guest: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Resident Evil 4 is the game that very likely saved the series from certain death. It's also regarded as one of the very best video games ever made... Join us as we follow Leon Kennedy as he suplexes and roundhouse kicks every Ganado in his way as he races to find the President's daughter. Special Guest: Blue Williams from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Shenmue was one of the most ambitious (and most expensive) video games ever made, and while it retains a massive cult following, it still receives plenty of harsh criticism. Join us as we discuss what made Shenmue not just revolutionary, but downright special. Special Guest: Andy @LoveRetroBTW from the CafeBTW podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Dead Space was released in 2008 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest survival horror games ever made. Join us as we spread the good word of Altman, start the convergence, and fight off otherworldy horrors with Isaac Clarke as we revisit this horror classic. Let's see how good this game really is... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

In 1997, Konami revived the Castlevania series, but with a... slight change of pace and direction. Did we say slight? We meant HUGE. Widely considered to have the most bite out of the entire Castlevania series, join to see just how memorable the son of Dracula's debut game turned out to be. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

SoulCalibur was a graphical powerhouse on the SEGA Dreamcast, and widely considered to be one of the most influential 3D fighting games of all time. Join us as we take a look into what made this game so special back in 1999 Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Metal Gear Solid wasn't the first game in Hideo Kojima's popular Metal Gear series, but it was arguably the most important. Join us under our cardboard box as we infiltrate Shadow Moses and find out just why this game matters so much. Special Guest: Donnie G Retro from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Twisted Metal 2 is often regarded as the BEST game in the popular car combat series, so let's grab some ice cream and a mounted machine gun, and see what all the fuss is about. Special Guest: Ryan aka RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

In 1994, Nintendo and Rare released the modern reboot of Donkey Kong. Widely hailed as one of the most grapically advanced games ever made for the SNES, it's time to discuss what makes it a platforming classic from the 16-bit era. Special Guest: Blue Williams from Gamers Week Podcast Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's time to go back where it all began...again. Join us in 2002 this time as we take a look at what's considered one of the greatest remakes of all time. Resident Evil REmake (2002) Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's time to go back where it all began in the Resident Evil franchise. Join us in 1996 as we dive into this very special (fan voted) episode dedicated to one of the most influential Survival Horror games ever made. Itchy. Tasty. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Rocket Knight Adventures is a beloved action platformer for the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive that deserves to be discussed, so we did our best to give Sparkster his due in this episode entirely dedicated to the cutest knight you've ever seen... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

1080 Snowboarding was a title that many remember fondly. Developed by Nintendo EAD, the same group who handled Wave Race 64 How did it feel for us to hit the slopes again after all these years? My special guest and I will let you know, but you have to listen in to find out... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Do you like water? How about racing ON water? Then we have you covered with this episode of the beloved Wave Race 64 for Nintendo 64. Join us. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Ever wondered what a Final Fantasy style RPG in the world of Super Mario would be like? You've come to the right place! Super Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars is one of the most unique titles ever released by Nintendo, and we're here to, well, talk about it a lot. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast Our Website

For the 15th episode, we're diving into one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Earthbound! Did we give Giygas a run for his money and eat fuzzy pickles on our burgers? Listen and find out! Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast Our Website

The King...has returned! Is The Lion King game released in 1994 really a king? Or is it one of the hardest most frustrating 16 bit era games ever made? Let's find out! Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Pokemon is a series we've grown to appreciate over the years, so join us as we dive into the game that got us both started into the world of Pokemon back in 1999, Pokemon Snap! Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Hideo Kojima dropped this cyberpunk text adventure game originally back in 1988, but we had to wait until 1994 to get it on the Sega CD with updated graphics and voice acting. This game goes for a mighty high price point these days. Is it worth it? Let's found out... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

When Metroid Prime was announced, many felt that moving a beloved series in 1st person perspective would ruin the franchise. Did it? Join us and find out. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Goldeneye 007 for N64. Whoooo boy we had a lot to say! Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms and let us know what you think about this game today. Has it aged well? Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's about time, don't you think? Highly regarded as one of the best platformers on the SNES, if not all time. Mega Man X! We had a lot to say on this one, so join us! Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

We've really been craving some SNES time, so we decided to dust off our gloves and go a few rounds with Super Punch-Out!! How old is Super Machoman really? The world may never know... Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Man is the warmest place to hide... Or at least that's what the movie told us. Does the 2002 Video Game for PS2 and Xbox successfully pay tribute to the 1982 film that inspired it? Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Whenever you hear someone mention "hidden gems" on the PlayStation 1, Parasite Eve has to be in the conversation. Survival Horror mixed with RPGs like Final Fantasy, Parasite Eve is a unique hybrid that demands conversation. Follow our Linktree if you'd like to be a part of our growing retro gaming community on Twitter, Instagram, or Discord! https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

It's our first mini episode! This format is a bit different than our normal show, as it's more of a story. On this episode, we dive into the Resident Evil movie that never was, when George Romero, the father of the modern Zombie and Writer/Director of the "Living Dead' films, was hired by Capcom and Sony Pictures to develop a live action adaptation of the first game in the series. Sit back, and enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS

This time, we welcome Mike Lane from A-Tech Gaming to discuss one of the ultimate FPS classics; Doom! Please check us out on Twitter, and don't hesitate to join the conversations! Discord will be coming soon! Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS