Remember The Game? Retro Gaming Podcast

Remember The Game? #250 - Gears of War

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We made it. 250 episodes. I have no idea how the hell this happened, but we're here, and we're gonna celebrate. This week, we're talking about one my favourite games of all-time, one of our most requested games, and the game that brought me back to the hobby: Gears of War. 

 

I'll get into it on the podcast this week, but in my early 20's, I had kinda gotten out of gaming for the first time in my life. Once I decided I'd had enough of the bar scene, I needed something to keep me busy. So on a whim one day, I picked up an Xbox 360 and a copy of Gears. And the rest, as they say, is history.

 

My pal Tyler is my guest this week. He's another card carrying member of the church of Fenix, and we're super stoked to be talking Gears of War this week. 

 

And before we scratch some grubs, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, we talk about Tears of the Kingdom and whether or not it's harder than Breath of the Wild.  I break out a 'Canadian Boomhauer' impression. And do I skip over games with really complex stories?

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 of my favourite 360 titles: Halo 3, Gears of War 2, and Bioshock.

 

Remember The Game? #249 - Advance Wars

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Ad the older brother in my house growing up, my little bro would watch me play games from time to time. I would never watch him, because frankly, I didn't think it was a cool thing to do. But when he got Advance Wars, I'd peak over his shoulder every now and then and think "that looks really fun". I just never asked to play it because I couldn't show weakness. I'm sure you understand. 

 

I finally played it on my Switch, thanks to the Re-Boot Camp remasters, and holy fuck, I should have played this a long time ago. Is it the deepest, most challenging tactical game ever made? Not even close. But sometimes simple is a good thing. This game's fun, charming, and addictive. What else could you ask for?

 

My buddy Keegs and I are gonna explain why if you haven't already played Advance Wars, you need to right that wrong on this week's show.

 

And before we get advance our wars, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I'd give up gaming for a million bucks? What am I always referencing with my shout outs? And we talk a little bit of Survivor, too.

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 GBA tactics games: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Fire Emblem, and Mega Man Battle Network.

 

Remember The Game? #248 - Saturday Night Slam Masters

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I don't know if Saturday Night Slam Masters should be classified as a fighting game, a wrestling game, a beat'em up, or some weird combination of all of those. But personally, I'd file it under "rad". I traditionally suck at fighting games, and this is no different. But throw in a wrestling ring, championship belts, whipping guys into the ropes, and a giant dude that looks like Vader, and you have my attention. 

 

A listener/supporter/friend of the show that goes by the moniker 'The Big Deal' sponsored this week's episode, and turned me on to blaming people on Saturday nights. He swung by the show to explain why he loves this game so much. And then my go to fighting game guy, Mike The Ref, and I have a nice chat about the good, the bad, and the fucking cheap, that is Saturday Night Slam Masters!

 

And before we get screwed out of all our quarters, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I think Phil Spencer should resign as the head of Xbox? What are my favourite gaming commercials from my childhood? And what was mu most anticipated game back in the day?

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 retro scrappers: Tekken 3, Street Fighter 2, and Mortal Kmobat II.

Remember The Game? #247 - Metroid II: Return of Samus

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I like Samus, and I like the Metroid series. Well, at least games from Super Metroid onward. I tried the original Metroid on the NES last year and respected what it did, but thought it was a little frustrating for my tastes. Fast forward a year later, and Metroid II: Return of Samus for the Game Boy is on the hot seat after overcoming all comers in our Patreon Poll. Some seem to love it, some find it a little confusing. I definitely fund myself in the second category. I think it's a cool concept, but my "Metroid gets good at Super Metroid" stance hasn't changed. 

 

My buddy Daniel is the biggest Metroid fan I know, and he gave me a call this week to talk about hunting Metroids on a little green screen, and how this game is ambitious, albeit, maybe a little flawed.

 

And before we get lost and rage quit, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I'll ever cover pre-NES games on the podcast? Do I break out my Simpsons impressions when I'm doing standup? And what's my favourite Metroid game?

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 Samus classics: Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

 

Expansion Pass #141 - My Top 10 Indie Games

Our backlog of episodes on Patreon has gotten MASSIVE over the years, so I thought I'd start tossing a freebie on the RTG feed once in a while. I love indie games, and this episode, I counted down my 10 favourites and showed a little love to the little games that could/can/do

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Remember The Game? #246 - Golden Axe

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Golden Axe edged out Beavis & Butthead in our Sega Genesis Patreon Poll a couple months ago, and now that I've spent a few weeks playing it, I see why people love it so much. It isn't that deep, but it plays well, looks nice, and it's short - three things I love in my video games. I'm gonna have to track down an arcade cabinet and see how it plays in its original form now. 

 

My buddy Chris returns to the show this week, he's a card carrying Sega kid, and it was fun catching up with someone that grew up with axes made of gold (or fucking green, you lying sons of bitches). Let's talk Golden Axe!

 

And before we steal magic from elves, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I had to choose, would I only play games prior to the PS2 generation, or after it? What's my favourite handheld console ever? And a lifelong Nintendo fan is looking for some direction.

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 classic beat 'em ups: Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage, Battletoads & Double Dragon, and TMNT Hyperstone Heist.

Remember The Game? #245 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Franchise (Part II)

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I don't think it's a stretch to say the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games were to kids in the early 2000's what Fortnite was to them whenever Fortnite was cool. EVERYONE played these games, they were a phenomenon. They made gaming cool, they made skateboarding cool, and they made Tony Hawk a household name. I can barely stand on a skateboard, but I'll fuck you up at some THPS 2. At least, I would have back in the day. 

 

I was in love with these games when I was in high school, as I'm sure many of you were. My younger bro, Josh, was an even bigger junkie than I was. This was a really fun episode. We didn't do a lot of homework or replay the games to get ready, we just talked about our memories of kick flipping 900's and wasting time with Tony and friends. So many great memories.

 

And before we kickflip into your hearts, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I ever fire up New Game + for games in 2023. What's the hardest level I've ever played through? And what Nintendo franchise do I want to see get the movie treatment next?

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 EXTREME sports games: 1080 Snowboarding, Jet Set Radio, and Skate.

Remember The Game? #244 - Earthbound Beginnings

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I LOVE Earthbound. It's one of my favourite games of all-time. And I'm also quite fond of its long lost younger sibling, Mother 3. But until recently, I'd never played the original Mother/Earthbound Beginnings. That changed over the past few weeks, and I'm not sure that's a good thing...

 

Earthbound Beginnings isn't without its charm, but the non-stop grinding, aimless map, unbalanced enemy encounters and lack of story really make it hard to love. It's not the worst game I've ever played, but it sure isn't it's much more famous younger brother/sequel...

 

I rolled solo this week, added in a dash of listener comments, and explained why I'm glad to have finally played Earthbound Beginnings, and why I'll never do it again.

 

And before we grind, I stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks me to explain why I don't like Majora's Mask once and for all. Would I ever try speed-running a game? And why is Sony coming up with all these weird peripherals for the PS5???

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 NES RPGs: Crystalis, Dragon Warrior, and Faxanadu.

 

Expansion Pass #129 - RTG Draft: NES Edition

Our backlog of episodes on Patreon has gotten MASSIVE over the years, so I thought I'd start tossing a freebie on the RTG feed once in a while. We did a Super Nintendo game draft this week, so I thought I'd toss our NES draft from last Fall up here for everyone to enjoy.

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Remember The Game? #243 - Talking ScrewAttack.com with Special Guest: Stuttering Craig

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Remember ScrewAttack.com? If you grew up watching gaming content in the mid 2000's - 2010's, it's almost a lock that you watched some of their stuff. Top 10's, Death Battles, Video Game Vault, they were THE premier source for gaming content back in the day. And as a founder of ScrewAttack, Stuttering Craig was there right from the start. They got HUGE! Then Craig left. What the hell happened?

 

I'm very stoked to have the one and only Stuttering Craig on the show this week. We talked about the formation and rise of ScrewAttack, why he left, where he went, and why he's decided to come back to the world of gaming content creation with his show, the Side Scrollers Podcast. 

 

I know some of you have been asking for more interview episodes, and I think we nailed it this week. I hope you enjoy listening to Craig as much as I enjoyed talking to the guy.

 

And before we start Stuttering, I HAVE to stumble through another edition of the Infamous Intro!

 

This week, someone asks if I still play any games just for fun, and not for the podcast. Have I ever been in a fight?? And if I go back and give little Adam 3 pieces of gaming advice, what would they be??

 

Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features the 3 finalists from the most intense Patreon Poll we've ever held: Metroid II, Wario Land 3, and the Pokemon Trading Card Game!