S3 Ep1: DOOM (or Keeping Books from Children)
Welcome to the kickoff of Retro Game Guys season 3! For this Halloween episode, the guys play the classic first-person-shooter DOOM (1993) for the PC. Listen in as they discuss the legends of id Software, the connection to Tom Cruise, and the iconic Nintendo game that inspired the id team. The guys also talk briefly about a change to the podcast for season 3. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
21 Okt 20201h 24min
Interview with Howard Phillips, the Game Master
As part of our Super Mario Bros SUPER celebration, we are proud to present our interview with former Nintendo of America Spokesman Howard Phillips! If you grew up with the NES, Super Mario Bros. and Nintendo Power magazine like we did, there’s a name that you will surely recognize: Howard Phillips aka the Game Master. Howard was Nintendo’s most prominent spokesman here in the US during the golden age of the NES and his Game Master Persona - a friendly guy with a bowtie and mad gaming skills - was someone who all of us kids wanted to be. But Howard was much more than just a public face of Nintendo back in the day, as we will learn much more about in this interview. He played many roles within the company, had a hand in the success of the NES, Super Mario Bros. and countless other games. He also helped Nintendo evolve from the arcade-focused company that they were in the early 80’s to the dominant force in console gaming that they became in later years. It’s clear that video gaming would not be what it is today without the work of Howard Phillips, the Game Master. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
2 Aug 202058min
S2 Ep13: Super Mario Bros. Part 2 (2nd Anniversary Celebration)
It's a SUPER Celebration! The guys celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast and 35 years of Super Mario Bros. in a big way! In Part 2 of the episode, the guys share their memories of Super Mario Bros along with Howard Phillips and Retro Game Guys listeners. You'll also hear who came out on top in the #BeatRetroGameGuys score competition. Be sure to catch the full, hour-long interview with Howard Phillips! (Out 8/1/2020) Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
30 Jul 20201h 9min
S2 Ep13: Super Mario Bros. Part 1 (2nd Anniversary Celebration)
It's a SUPER Celebration! The guys celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast and 35 years of Super Mario Bros. in a big way! In Part 1 of the episode, the guys run through the history of Super Mario Bros which includes input from the Game Master himself and former Nintendo of America spokesperson Howard Phillips! Be sure to catch Part 2 and the full, hour-long interview with Howard Phillips! (Out 8/1/2020) Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
29 Jul 20201h 8min
Quick Play: BurgerTime (NES)
In this Quick Play episode, the guys play the wacky arcade classic BurgerTime on NES! And once again, Sega Master Tim joins the party! Thanks to @LJWhite28 for suggesting this game. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
16 Jul 202019min
S2 Ep12: Alex Kidd in Miracle World (with Sega Master Tim)
Have you ever played Rock, Paper, Scissors - to the DEATH? Well, in Alex Kidd in Miracle World, you will! In this episode, the guys are joined by a very special guest, and former Sega Game Counselor: Sega Master Tim. Tim shares his memories of working the Sega Hotline and taking endless calls from frustrated Alex Kidd players! Also in this episode: learn all about Sega's mascot before Sonic, how to beat the dreaded "Janken" matches, and we also talk to Alex Kidd superfan Ian Wall who programmed the excellent fan-made sequel Alex Kidd 2. Don't miss an episode: Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
1 Jul 20201h 41min
Quick Play: Asteroids (Atari 2600)
In this Quick Play episode, the guys talk about the groundbreaking arcade shooter Asteroids, which came out in 1981 on the Atari 2600. Asteroids was a beloved game in our collections as kids and as we discuss, remains very playable and fun to this day! Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Email us! retrogameguys@gmail.com
18 Jun 202019min
S2 Ep11: Life Force (or One Mean Son of a Gun)
In this episode, the guys play Konami's popular space shooter Life Force (NES, 1988). Listen to the the history of this spin-off of "Gradius", and learn how this game differs from many classic "shmups" of the era. This is the first episode where listeners will go head-to-head against the guys in a score competition. Will anyone #BeatRetroGameGuys? There is also talk about salamanders, Meg Ryan, Patrick Stewart, and "Ma and Pa Deltoid"! There's something for everyone in this episode! Don't miss an episode: Subscribe and follow us! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @retrogameguys Learn more about the guys: retrogameguys.com Contact retrogameguys@gmail.com
4 Jun 20201h 19min
