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Retro Game Squad We are Retro Game Squad! A quarterly retro gaming podcast covering all things retro. Visit us at: discord.retrogamesquad.com

A quarterly podcast featuring roundtable discussion about retro and classic video games from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32/64-bit eras. Each episode, our crew picks a theme and reviews a selection of games that fit within said theme. Join us as we strive to bring you a great show that's both informative and entertaining.

29/06/2024

This one's for you gaming/movie buffs 📽

The latest episode of the Retro Game Squad podcast is now playing!

Grab your popcorn buckets, because the crew is here to review video games based on movies! With its not-so-shiny reputation, we're here to see if the stigma holds true by taking a look at games based on Die Hard, The Lawnmower Man, The World is Not Enough, and more. We also have some movie trivia, a...

Whether you prefer your action to be vertical or horizontal, we've got you covered. The Pew-Pew episode of the Retro Gam...
20/03/2024

Whether you prefer your action to be vertical or horizontal, we've got you covered. The Pew-Pew episode of the Retro Game Squad podcast is live!!!
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Our friend Retronick Radio is back, and as feisty as ever. Check it out as he reviews a revered dude-‘em-up:
19/01/2024

Our friend Retronick Radio is back, and as feisty as ever. Check it out as he reviews a revered dude-‘em-up:

Hello, Internet and WELCOME to RetroNick Relics! The show where I scour the Internet, to find all the weird stuff YOU have never played and give my 2-bit opi...

07/12/2023

Ladies and gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES! The latest episode of the Retro Game Squad podcast is live and ready to race!

Pushing the pedal to the metal, we bring you another high-octane episode full of racing game excitement. Showcasing games like Power Drive, Colin McRae Rally 2.0, World Driver Championship and more, there's no shortage of thrills on this race track. We also settle upon a surprising "Retro Game of th...

Colin McRae Rally 2.0 on the Playstation, one of the games we'll be covering on the next episode. This one's looking sol...
02/12/2023

Colin McRae Rally 2.0 on the Playstation, one of the games we'll be covering on the next episode. This one's looking solid...

19/09/2023

Ready for some un-dead frights? The latest episode of the podcast is here, ready to consume your brains... 🧠🧟‍♀️

With Halloween fast approaching, we get in a frightful mood with games such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Demon’s Crest, Splatterhouse 2, and more. Also, Jeff shares his passion for horror & slasher movies and tells the horrid tale of a cursed Super NES cartridge that consumes all who dare to play...

Splatterhouse 2 keeps it simple gameplay-wise, but more than makes up for it with its horror/slasher movie vibes.
26/08/2023

Splatterhouse 2 keeps it simple gameplay-wise, but more than makes up for it with its horror/slasher movie vibes.

Hey you! Are you into old-school 2D Platformers? Then you should check out the latest episode of the Retro Game Squad po...
28/06/2023

Hey you! Are you into old-school 2D Platformers? Then you should check out the latest episode of the Retro Game Squad podcast. We made it just for retro gaming fans like you:
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23/03/2023

Step into a 3D world with us, the newest episode of the podcast is live!!!

Taking our gaming into the third dimension, we jump into the world of 3D platformers. Discussed are a variety of games such as Jumping Flash!, Spyro the Dragon, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, and more. Also, Jeff and Jon try their best in a listener-submitted trivia game, and the atrocious camera in Ea...

Thunder Force IV (given the odd title of "Lightening Force" in North America), pushes the Genesis/Mega Drive to the limi...
04/03/2023

Thunder Force IV (given the odd title of "Lightening Force" in North America), pushes the Genesis/Mega Drive to the limits with visuals and audio, but is also one of the best shoot-'em-up titles on the platform. Check out episode #70 of the podcast to learn more.

From our family to yours, season's greetings! May 2023 bring you health, prosperity, and lots of video games!
25/12/2022

From our family to yours, season's greetings! May 2023 bring you health, prosperity, and lots of video games!

02/12/2022

Here it is, the final piece in our Game Boy trifecta! A new episode of the Retro Game Squad Podcast is live, this time featuring the Game Boy Color!
Go forth and LISTEN!!!

Completing our foray into the Game Boy's legacy, we focus on the Game Boy Color, covering the hardware and various types of cartridges out there. Also covered are games such as Wendy: Every Witch Way, The Fish Files, Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, & more. In addition, we crown a Retro Game of 2022,...

Here it is folks, the 10-YEAR anniversary episode of the Retro Game Squad  . It's been a great decade of retro gaming, m...
22/09/2022

Here it is folks, the 10-YEAR anniversary episode of the Retro Game Squad . It's been a great decade of retro gaming, making new friends & eating tuna sandwhiches and we're still going strong. Thank you all for being such an amazing audience over the years.

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A peek at our upcoming podcast:
01/05/2022

A peek at our upcoming podcast:

Check out the latest episode of the podcast to hear our thoughts on Battle Unit Zeoth, a fun shoot-em'-up for the mighty...
24/04/2022

Check out the latest episode of the podcast to hear our thoughts on Battle Unit Zeoth, a fun shoot-em'-up for the mighty Game Boy.

17/03/2022

This one's for all you Game Boy fans out there. The latest episode of the podcast is live!
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(You can now listen to our show on the Facebook mobile app, too)

Saving countless kids from ennui during car rides and doctor's visits, the Nintendo Game Boy was a staple of handheld gaming, and we're here to talk about it. We discuss its hardware & impact on the industry, as well as games such as Hammerin’ Harry, Battle Unit Zeoth, and Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS, ...

05/03/2022

Our Game Boy episode is not far away!
Here's the list of games we'll be covering:

-Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS
-Ultra Golf
-Hammerin’ Harry
-Killer Instinct
-Battle Unit Zeoth
-Street Fighter II

Just completed Hammerin' Harry for the Game Boy. A great action-platformer with great music and fun mechanics.
04/02/2022

Just completed Hammerin' Harry for the Game Boy. A great action-platformer with great music and fun mechanics.

27/01/2022

For those of you that use it, you can now listen to our podcast right on the Facebook mobile app!

Season's greetings from all of us at Retro Game Squad!May your holidays be cheery and bright 🎄🎄🎄
24/12/2021

Season's greetings from all of us at Retro Game Squad!
May your holidays be cheery and bright 🎄🎄🎄

22/12/2021

Prepare for an adventure, our final podcast of 2021 is live!

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Feeling adventurous, we put a bow on 2021 by checking out some “darling” action-adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The Guardian Legend and Beyond Oasis. We also mull over our choices to crown our Retro Game of The Year, and Greg tells us about the time his indiffere...

04/11/2021

BRAVO! The PC Engine episode of the podcast is now live! Many thanks to Retronick Radio for joining us and dishing out some filthy humor and Turbografx-16/PC Engine knowledge!

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Retro Nick returns to share his dirty humour and vast PC Engine knowledge as we explore some of the lesser known titles on NEC’s diminutive console such as Spriggan, Kaze Kiri Ninja Action, Gotzendiener, and more. We also cover some of the new TurboGrafx-16 & PC Engine relevant hardware options ou...

17/10/2021

Our next podcast will feature guest host Retro Nick as he schools us further on his favorite console of all-time. Check out the list of TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine games that will be covered:

-Seirei Senshi Spriggan
-Kaze Kiri Ninja Action
-Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire
-Bonk's Revenge
-Bravoman
-Gotzendiener (Patreon pick)

29/09/2021

We just wanted to give you all a quick update on the status of the next episode of the podcast. We were originally planning to record and publish the next episode this month. Unfortunately, one of our squad members recently experienced a death in the family, so we will have to postpone the next episode for a little while. We apologize for the delay, but we are excited to share this next episode with you in the near future.

Thank you all your understanding and support, we we love you guys and gals.

A highly sought-after shoot-'em-up with time traveling teenage cops, ridiculous animation, and a killer CD-sountrack? Th...
01/08/2021

A highly sought-after shoot-'em-up with time traveling teenage cops, ridiculous animation, and a killer CD-sountrack? That's Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire in a nut-shell. Hear all about it in our next podcast!

18/06/2021

This toaster's got some new tricks up it's sleeve, Classic Gaming Quarterly joins us on the latest episode of the podcast to talk about modern NES games!

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We commemorate our 64th episode of the show with a Jeff-centric look at the fun-tastic Nintendo 64. In addition to an in-depth overview of the hardware, we also cover games such as Super Mario 64, WipeOut 64 & WCW/NWO revenge, and turn up the nostalgia as our readers join us in sharing our favorite....

31/05/2021

Our next podcast is not far away! Here's the list of modern NES games we'll be discussing:

-Micro Mages
-Pac Man C.E.
-Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
-Log Jammers
-Böbl
-Trophy (Patreon Pick)

Which one(s) are you looking forward to hearing about?

Did you know there's a "de-make" of Pac-Man C.E. that plays on NES/Famicom hardware? This game is impressive on several ...
29/04/2021

Did you know there's a "de-make" of Pac-Man C.E. that plays on NES/Famicom hardware? This game is impressive on several levels, sporting achievements, replays, impressive sound/visuals & more. We'll let you know all about it on our next podcast ;)

13/03/2021

This is gonna be a fun-tastic weekend, the episode of the Retro Game Squad is now live!

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Also, thank you to everyone who shared their favourite N64 memories with us.

We commemorate our 64th episode of the show with a Jeff-centric look at the fun-tastic Nintendo 64. In addition to an in-depth overview of the hardware, we also cover games such as Super Mario 64, WipeOut 64 & WCW/NWO revenge, and turn up the nostalgia as our readers join us in sharing our favorite....

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