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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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01:17:51

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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01:04:25

Episode 44 - Toonstruck

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/07/24

It's a cartoon world, and we're just living in it...or at least, that's the premise of Toonstruck, a point and click adventure game that combines full motion video sequences with animated cartoon scenes to create a sort of reverse Who Framed Roger Rabbit kind of scenario. Learn how the game was made, what happened to the long rumored sequel, and whether the game still retains its charm today. Can Toonstruck stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Sierra and LucasArts adventure titles of yore? There's

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01:06:43

Episode 43 - Mortal Kombat

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/07/17

Get ready to FINISH HIM as we discuss this week's game, Mortal Kombat! Learn about the origins of the one-on-one fighting game genre, find out why Johnny Cage bears more than a passing resemblance to Jean Claude Van Damme, and discover whether the original arcade "Klassic" still holds up today! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:07:45

Episode 42 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Join me for a groovy good time as we discuss The Operative: No One Lives Forever! Learn how game company Monolith came to be, how the LithTech engine evolved from its DirectX heritage, and whether No One Lives Forever, one of the most underrated games in recent memory, still holds up today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:10:54

Episode 41 - NBA Jam

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Boom-shaka-laka! Join me on the basketball court as we discuss the arcade classic, NBA Jam! Learn about its origins as we deep dive the game's history, even going as far back as Pong (yes, that Pong) to discover how, and why, the game was made. Then, explore what it feels like to play the game today, in order to determine whether it's still worth your time. Does NBA Jam join the hallowed halls of the Pantheon of Classic Gaming? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on

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01:09:22

Episode 40 - Blade Runner

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/06/26

Grab your pistol as we hunt some replicants in the third person point-and-click adventure title, Blade Runner! Learn how the game was made, why it was similar, but different, to the movie, and whether it's still worth your time to play today. Is Blade Runner the cyberpunk adventure you've been waiting for? Listen in to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:05:15

Episode 39 - Secret of Evermore

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/06/19

What happens if you take one part Final Fantasy, two parts Secret of Mana, and add a touch of American pop culture? You end up with Secret of Evermore, an action RPG released back in 1995. Learn how the game was made, why it is unique in Square's catalog of RPGs, and whether it's worth your time to play it today. Does Secret of Evermore merit inclusion in the Pantheon of Classic Gaming, or should Evermore's existence remain a secret? Tune in to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more

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01:10:29

Episode 38 - Super Mario Kart

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/06/12

Grab your favorite go-kart and join me as we discuss Super Mario Kart, the grandfather of the kart racing genre! Learn how the Super Nintendo's launch titles paved the way for what would be Nintendo's first Mario crossover title, why Mode 7 graphics are awesome, and whether the experience of playing the game still holds up today. Does Mario Kart make it to the finish line, or will it slip on a banana peel? Tune in to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign

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01:01:58

Episode 37 - The Dig

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/06/05

It's time to save the world as we embark on a discussion on the LucasArts classic, The Dig. Learn how the game was made, how Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were involved, and whether the experience of playing the title is still worthwhile to seek out today. Does The Dig warrant inclusion in 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 Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:13:59

Episode 36 - The Legend of Zelda

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Join me as we discuss one of the most beloved video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda! Learn how it was made, what it was inspired by, why the second quest exists in the first place, and whether the game still is worth a playthrough today. Does the game truly deserve its legendary reputation? Listen to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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01:22:10

Episode 35 - American Laser Games

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/05/22

In the early 90s, game companies were experimenting with a bunch of different technologies, trying to find a way to make their mark on the video game and arcade market. One of those companies was American Laser Games. Learn how the company came to be, why full motion video in arcade titles was a revolutionary experience (for the time), and whether their broader discography is still a worthwhile use of your time today. Do any American Laser Games titles belong in our Pantheon of Classic Gaming?

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01:07:18

Episode 34 - Earthworm Jim

Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast ·

2023/05/15

Cow launched! Join me as we discuss Earthworm Jim, a zany, side-scrolling run-and-gun platformer developed by Shiny Entertainment. Learn how the titular hero came to be, why the toy market of the late 80s influenced the development of the title, and whether it still feels as fresh to play today as it did when it was originally released. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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