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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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01:03:51

Episode 64 - Full Throttle

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/12/11

Grab your motorcycle and join me on a cross-country voyage through the world of Full Throttle! Learn how the game was made, why it's unique amongst its LucasArts adventure game brethren, and determine whether experiencing life as a biker is still worthwhile today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:18:09

Episode 63 - Shareware Showdown: Duke Nukem vs. Jill...

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/12/04

Two combatants enter the ring...only one can survive! Join me as we dive into our first "Shareware Showdown" episode, pitting everyone's favorite macho manly man, Duke Nukem, vs. Amazonian warrior, Jill of the Jungle! Learn about the early history of shareware, how these two games came to be, and whether each deserves your attention today. There can be only one winner...which one will it be? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up

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01:05:44

Episode 62 - E.T.

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/11/27

Join me as we discuss what many people consider to be one of the worst games of all time, E.T. for the Atari 2600! Learn how the game was made, why it's a bit unfair to automatically label the title as a subpar experience, and discover if I agree with the rest of the internet as to E.T.'s overall status in computer and video game history. Will E.T. defy the odds to make it into our Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic

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01:10:56

Episode 61 - Doom 64

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/11/20

The original Doom has been ported to nearly anything that has a screen and can use electricity (and maybe even some devices that don't), and across those ports, numerous changes have been made to make the game actually runnable. Doom 64, however, is different, as it represents an entirely original experience, targeted exclusively for the Nintendo 64 console. Learn how the game was made, how it enhances the Doom experience beyond its original incarnation, and whether the title is still worth your

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01:08:09

Episode 60 - Sounds of the Classics: NES Volume 1

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/11/13

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 first deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from those titles. In today's episode, we'll look at a cross-section of games from the NES, Nintendo's 8-bit console, as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:05:24

Episode 59 - Day of the Tentacle

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/11/06

Prevent an evil tentacle uprising as we explore the LucasArts classic point-and-click adventure title, Day of the Tentacle! Learn how the game was made, why it's considered a classic adventure experience, and whether the game still holds up when compared to modern titles. Does Day of the Tentacle still rank among the best adventure games ever made? 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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01:06:17

Episode 58 - Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/10/30

Join me as we explore the world of helicopter simulation...sort of, in our discussion on Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf! Learn about the game's inspirations, why it was created in the first place, and whether this particular 16 bit action title is still worth your time today. Will Desert Strike make it into the 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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01:07:01

Episode 57 - Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/10/23

Join me on a geographic adventure as we determine, once and for all, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego! Learn how the game was made, why its creator nearly disowned its existence, and discover whether it's still worth your time to grab your almanac for some geographic sleuthing today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:23:32

Episode 56 - Conker’s Bad Fur Day

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/10/16

What do you get when you mix a foul mouthed squirrel who's having a really bad day with one of Nintendo's most well-respected development partners? You guessed it, you get Conker's Bad Fur Day! Learn how one of Rare's most mature titles was created, why it was delayed numerous times prior to release, and join me as we determine whether this 3D platforming adventure still holds up today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:06:13

Episode 55 - Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/10/09

The man in the hat is back! Join me as we discuss one of the finest archaeological adventures ever put on disk, as we take a look at Lucas Arts classic point and click adventure title, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis! Learn how the game was made, why it deviated from traditional Indiana Jones movie scripts, and whether it's still worth your time to don a fine leather jacket today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:04:28

Episode 54 - Adventure Island

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/10/02

Run, jump, and skateboard your way through our next episode dedicated to the classic NES platforming title, Adventure Island! Discover how the game was made, learn why it bears more than a striking resemblance to Sega's Wonder Boy, and find out if the game holds up today, 37 years after it was originally released. Can Master Higgins make his way into our Pantheon of Classic Gaming? Tune in to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at

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01:17:51

Episode 53 - Resident Evil

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/09/25

Return to the mansion that started the "survival horror" genre, or at a minimum, popularized it, as we discuss the very first Resident Evil! Learn how the game was made, where its primary inspiration came from, and whether it's still worth your time to unravel the mysteries of the Spencer clan. Does Resident Evil make it into our Pantheon of Classic Gaming, or is this one experience that is too horrific to revisit? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more

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01:20:01

Episode 52 - Unreal

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/09/18

Take the fight to the Skaarj as we discuss the first person shooter classic, Unreal! Learn about the Unreal engine, how Tim Sweeney turned a lifelong passion for mechanics into an ultra-successful game development career, and discover whether Na Pali still looks as good today as it did back in 1998. Does Unreal 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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01:19:22

Episode 51- The Secret of Monkey Island

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/09/11

Keep a lookout for three-headed monkeys, as we try to figure out The Secret of Monkey Island! Learn how the game was made, why adventure games suck, and what we can do about it (TM), and discover whether it's still worth your time to participate in a few rounds of insult sword fighting today. All that, and more...all you have to do is click play! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:12:25

Episode 50 - Ranking the Pantheon (One Year Anniversary)

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/09/04

Join me as we celebrate our one year anniversary of the podcast, with a review of our current Pantheon of Classic Gaming and a definitive, at least as of today, ranking of our top 10 Pantheon entries! It's been a heck of a year, and I've loved making this podcast - I can't wait to see what the future has in store! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:18:43

Episode 49 - Metal Gear Solid

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/08/28

It's time to get sneaky, as we explore the stealth-action classic, Metal Gear Solid! Learn how Hideo Kojima's early life experiences and cinematic inspirations led to his overall approach to making games as we look at the evolution of both the Metal Gear series as well as Kojima himself, in order to determine whether Metal Gear Solid is still worth playing today. Does Metal Gear Solid sneak its way into our Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on

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01:07:18

Episode 48 - Sonic the Hedgehog

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/08/21

Move over Mario, as we discuss Sonic the Hedgehog! Learn about the history of the infamous "console wars" of the 80s and 90s, discover why Sega believed Sonic could be their secret weapon in the battle with Nintendo, and finally, listen in as we determine whether the original Sonic the Hedgehog is still a worthwhile experience to play today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:08:45

Episode 47 - Maniac Mansion

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Before Secret of Monkey Island...before Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis...before Sam & Max...there was Maniac Mansion! Learn how the game was made, including the origins of the venerable SCUMM engine, which would be used for nearly every LucasArts adventure title to follow. Discover why Ron Gilbert decided to make Maniac Mansion an adventure game in the first place (hint: it has to do with a certain other company's fiendishly hard adventure titles). And, finally, learn whether it's

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01:06:31

Episode 46 - Ninja Gaiden

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Grab your dragon sword and sharpen your shuriken, as we discuss the original Ninja Gaiden title! Learn how the game began life as an arcade title that would, eventually, make its way to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and listen as we dive deep into how the development team made the game a reality, including the reasoning behind why Act VI was so...darn...difficult (no, I'm not bitter). Does Ninja Gaiden still hold up today? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on

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01:25:58

Episode 45 - Crash Bandicoot

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/07/31

What is a bandicoot anyway? Find out in our podcast episode, where we discuss how and why Crash Bandicoot was made, learn why Crash isn't not Sony's mascot, and determine whether the game still holds up today when compared to modern titles. All of that and more, only on Classic Gaming Today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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