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Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

Classic Gaming Today

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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01:14:39

Episode 99 - Serious Sam: The First Encounter

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/08/12

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 ancient Egypt, even today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:19:04

Episode 97 - Blast Corps

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/07/29

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 Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:13:00

Episode 95 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/07/15

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 discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:08:06

Episode 93 - Virtua Racing

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/07/01

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 the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:03:15

Episode 92 - Operation Wolf

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/06/24

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 Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:03:13

Episode 91 - Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's...

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/06/17

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 as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:11:01

Episode 88 - Earthbound

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/05/27

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 time to save the world from an evil alien menace, even today!Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:05:03

Episode 79 - Altered Beast

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/03/25

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 discover whether it's still worth your time to shapeshift your way through this arcade experience, even today!Join the discussion on Discord! Want more

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01:35:53

Episode78 - EverQuest (Nostalgia Trip)

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/03/18

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 known as "EverCrack". Then, join me on a trip down my own personal memory lane as we explore our first "Nostalgia Trip" episode, where we don't look at

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01:03:10

Episode 75 - Kid Chameleon

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/02/26

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/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:02:41

Episode 74 - Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/02/19

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-trotting adventure with George and Nico, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:00:02

Episode 73 - Pilotwings

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/02/12

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 landscapes, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:09:25

Episode 72 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/02/05

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 the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:01:52

Episode 71 - Kirby's Dream Land

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/01/29

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 Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:11:20

Episode 70 - Sounds of the Classics: SNES Volume 1

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/01/22

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 most personally significant, tracks from that particular system. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron

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01:04:46

Episode 69 - Beneath a Steel Sky

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/01/15

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, and learn whether it's still worth your time to play the game today. Will Beneath a Steel Sky make it into our Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only

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01:13:05

Episode 68 - Super Mario Bros. 3

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/01/08

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 at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:14:27

Episode 67 - Little Big Adventure

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2024/01/01

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 Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:06:58

Episode 66 - Patreon Episode -”Pixelated Power -...

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/12/25

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 the best news and reviews in modern gaming - Pixelated Power was the result of that funding. From 1987 to 1998, Pixelated Power went on the air one

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01:13:47

Episode 65 - Mega Man 2

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/12/18

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/ClassicGamingToday!

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