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Main Quest Podcast

Welcome to the Main Quest Podcast! The #1 retro-gaming podcast on the internet! Each episode is a deep dive dedicated to the games we grew up with, learning how they were made and how well it holds up today. No toxic opinions, no boring pretentious scripts, no meticulous breakdown of every little aspect of the game. It"s all about having fun and sometimes at the games expense. Have yourself a listen! And always remember, it"s okay to like a video game.

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All Episodes

36:35

See You, Space Hedgehog: How Sega Changed Gaming

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2025/07/21

In this episode I dive into Sega’s history - from postwar Japan to the Master System’s global impact, through the highs of the Genesis and the chaos of the Sega CD and 32X. It’s a story of ambition, innovation, and how Sega ultimately undermined its own success. THE SHOW NOTES Streets of Rage 2 Commercial Night Trap: 25 Years Later / My Life In Gaming The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco -

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01:26:48

108 - Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (w/ Grand Rapidians...

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2025/07/14

This week I team up with Ginger and Willie from Grand Rapidians Play Video Games for a chaotic Power Hour sendoff to the Sega Genesis. What starts as an earnest look at Sonic Spinball quickly spirals into stories about mail trucks, vaginal fortresses, buttholes with teeth. and pinball physics that absolutely do not work. And yet, there’s actual insight into why this game turned out the way it did. WARP ZONES SHOW START! (3:25) Previous History's (8:52) Development (13:44) Retro Recollections/Story

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48:20

From Zelda to Game Dev: Chris Anderson Talks Risk...

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2025/07/02

In the premiere episode of “Quest Givers,” I sit down with game developer Chris Anderson of Newt Industries—creators of Risk System, Garbinge, and the upcoming Bangle & Maggie. We discuss how a chance playground meet-up sparked a development partnership, how Chris’s early PC tinkering turned into indie game passion, and the major challenges of the gaming industry. THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: Newt Industries website | Newt Industries on X | YouTube Risk System Trailer Purchase

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01:33:34

Episode 107 - ClayFighter (w/ Raging Demon of Kommand...

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2025/06/23

I am joined once again by Raging Demon from the mighty Kommand List podcast to take on the doughy mess that is ClayFighter. Together we dig into the game’s baffling legacy, its claymation presentation, the questionable gameplay, and why it somehow got sequels despite nobody actually liking it. WARP ZONES Fighting Game Round-Up (3:43) Previous History's (15:26) Development (21:58) Retro Recollections (41:42) Story (44:22) Gameplay (53:30) Resume Rampage (1:06:36) Presentation (1:14:46) Final Thoughts

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05:50

Game of The Year (So Far)

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2025/06/18

THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

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01:35:44

106 - Road Rash (w/ Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover)

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2025/06/09

This week Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and I punch and kick our way through a conversation about Road Rash! How many revisions of this game were made before it was released? How does it stack up against Sega's own arcade racers? Is it worth checking out today? Retro Hangover is worth checking out today! Get everything Retro Hangover here! WARP ZONES Persona 4/Doom talk (3:15) Previous History's (17:52) Development (23:39) Retro Recollections (39:16) Story (42:40) Gameplay (46:09) Who's Rash Is

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01:37:47

105 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone...

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2025/05/26

This week Chris Dominguez and I freak the foot and kick some shell talkin' about The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis! Does this game deserve to live under the shadow of Turtles in Time? Why is Shredder so ripped? And why are people perfectly okay with a giant rat casually walking around New York City? Check out everything Chris does: A Novel Console Consoles N Stuff Come hang in the public Discord! Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just

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104 - Virtua Racing Deluxe

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2025/05/12

This week I'm talking about one of the iconic 3D racing games of the 90's, Virtua Racing Deluxe! I dive into the humble beginnings of AM2, Sega's rivalry with Namco, and the rest of the world. And of course if this 32X port is worth coming back to after all these years! Come hang in the public Discord! Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store

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01:06:57

103 - Dragon Quest V: Hand of The Heavenly Bride

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2025/04/28

Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps:

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05:38:56

The Main Quest Is 5

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2025/04/20

The Main Quest is officially 5 years old! Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (24:47) - Very First Quiz (Super Colorado Land) (01:01:30) - Sonic Supercut (01:59:40) - Temple of Timeline Supercut (02:25:55) - Dracula Fanfic (02:47:15) - Resident Evil Series

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03:03:17

102 - Kingdom Hearts (w/ Eric Gess)

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2025/04/14

Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find Unlockables/Guiding Keys here! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something

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47:29

101 - Comix Zone

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2025/04/07

Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (03:15) Skips Monologue (14:04) Retro Recollections (17:13) Story/Gameplay (35:16) Presentation (40:33) Final

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02:52:14

100 - Sonic CD (w/ Chris Coplien & Matt Storm)

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2025/03/17

100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy! I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so special? Why is Sonic CD so memorable? And is it still worth checking out today?? Check out everything Retro Hangover here! Check Matt out on: Fun and Games

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01:43:25

99 - Disney's Aladdin (w/ Ryan of List Off)

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2025/03/10

I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today! Check out List Off HERE! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps:(03:30) Skips

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01:53:28

98 - Vectorman (w/ Afterglow Podcast)

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2025/02/17

Do you have the balls to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today! Check out Leathco on these podcasts:The Afterglow Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (4:09) Skips

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01:37:16

97 - WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game (w/ Supes)

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2025/02/10

This week on the show I get pummeled into submission by WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game - fortunately my guest, Supes ran down the ramp and entered the ring to bash it over the head with a steel chair! Is this game really the Mortal Kombat of wrestling games? How well does this version of the game hold up?? Check out Supes recommendation The Game Marks Podcast for more gaming/wrestling cross pollination Save & Raid Event Details Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No

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96 - Jurassic Park

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2025/01/20

The final episode of the month has arrived - it's Jurassic Park! I take some time to reminisce about the book and film and of course the game in question. But does it hold up today? How impressive was it against its contemporaries? And what the hell does it have in common with Earthworm Jim?! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat

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01:24:49

95 - Joe & Mac (w/ Super Garbage Day)

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2025/01/13

It's a new year and that means starting over! At year 0! It's accidentally Jurassic January and we're talking about another caveman joint, Joe & Mac! Could these be the most based bros in gaming? Are they actually ninja's? This week I'm joined by B-Ross of Super Garbage Day to talk about all of this and cross examine this port between the arcade and Super Nintendo versions! Check out Super Garbage Day: Website Youtube Instagram Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No

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02:01:45

Game of The Year Symposium

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2024/12/23

It's that time of year! All your favorite gaming outlets, content creators and friends are all screaming about the games they played and which one was their favorite. But what does it all mean? How does a game earn the coveted title of "Game of The Year"? The answer might seem obvious but there's a lot that goes into it and a lot of factors that may keep a game from getting the recognition it deserves. So instead of jumping into the overcrowded pool of typical GOTY content, I've gathered some of the

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01:38:44

94 - Knuckles' Chaotix (w/ Secret Levels)

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2024/12/16

The Main Quest is back! And you bet we're kicking things off with a Sonic game! Picking up where the show left off - I'm still in the middle of my Sega journey and tagging along with me today are Toby and Goobz of Secret Levels! Check out Secret Levels and friends at Bad Secret Media Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat

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