Best 16bit Podcasts (2025)

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E23: Fighting game music 2

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5+ y ago

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More fighting game tunes in this episode, including Capcom vs SNK 2, Killer Instinct (reboot), Tekken 2 and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.By [email protected] (IKINARI! Podcast)

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E22: Fighting game music 1

5+ y ago

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In this fighting game music-only episode, Jesse plays some of his favorites from the Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Samurai Shodown (Spirits) and Guilty Gear franchises.By [email protected] (IKINARI! Podcast)

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Episode 79: Top Tens Part 2

5+ y ago

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AFPH returns with the second part of our individual Top Ten Best video games of all time.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 78: Top Tens Part 1

5+ y ago

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Ray and Brian have decided to share what we think are our individually chosen Top Ten video games of all time.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 77: Sim City

5+ y ago

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On today's show, we take a stroll down some meticulously planned streets discussing the Sim City series.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 76: Valve

5+ y ago

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With Valve, PC game companies don't come much bigger but, are their best years as a developer and publisher behind them? Hear what we have to say on today's episode and decide for yourself.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 75: CPS Arcade

5+ y ago

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Arguable the best 2D Arcade Platform, AFPH jumps into the storied history of Capcom's CPS System.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 74: BioWare

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BioWare is a storied and once undeniable name in western RPGs, but its been misstep after misstep for a good amount of time now.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 73: Arcade Collecting and Launcher Wars

6y ago

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Uncle Bob jumps in again on another DUO episode... no, not that DUO. Bring some quarters and one of those big gel things for your wrists, PC people still use those right?By Brian and Ray

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Episode 72: Shenmue 3 and Blizzard Discussion

6y ago

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Uncle Bob returns to AFPH to discuss the recent miracle that is Shenmue 3 FINALLY coming out. Oh and Blizzard updates.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 71: Unsung Heroes – Master System

6y ago

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AFPH discusses the Master of all consoles and why it is still worth a visit, all these years later.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 70: Tengen

6y ago

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AFPH dive into the Atari shell company Tengen, whose surprising role in video game history precedes it's nefarious origins.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 69: Revisiting the Dreamcast

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It's been 20 years since the Dreamcast launched and on this episode, the Autofire Power Hour revisits Sega's little white box with fresh eyes.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 68: Dungeon Crawlers

6y ago

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Join the Power Hour for a look inside the origin of one of the most influential genres in video game history, Dungeon Crawlers!By Brian and Ray

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Episode 67: Samurai Shodown

6y ago

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The Power Hour takes on one of the best and most unique fighting series of all time, Samurai Shodown!By Brian and Ray

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Episode 66: What Are We Playing

6y ago

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The AFPH braintrust decided it was time to peel the curtain back a bit and share about our recent retro recreation.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 65: Obsidian Entertainment With Paul Streifel

6y ago

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AFPH is once again joined by special guest Paul Streifel to discuss his time working at Obsidian Entertainment.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 64: Gyruss with Paul Streifel

6y ago

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Today we get lost in the space weeds with world record Gyruss player, Paul Streifel.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 63: Cheat Codes

6y ago

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On today's episode we discuss the lost art form of cheat codes.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 62: Ninja Gaiden

6+ y ago

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On this installment of the Power Hour, we take a look at the Ninja Gaiden series.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 61: Handheld Systems

6+ y ago

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From the Gameboy all the way up to the 3DS, and some obscure efforts in between, join AFPH on the go!!!By Brian and Ray

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Episode 60: A 3DO Chat

6+ y ago

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Join us for a breezy morning chat about the 3DO over coffee and cotton candy flavored energy drinks.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 59: Before EA Sports

6+ y ago

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On Today's episode, we examine a small chunk of EA's pre-sports big business shift of the mid 90s.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 58: Claymation Games

6+ y ago

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We are back with an extra lumpy episode about some of the more recognizable games that features Clay Based Stop Motion Animation- or Claymation for brevity's sake.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 57: Light Gun 4 Fun

6+ y ago

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AFPH is going on a teensy weensy little hiatus but before we do, we have a special episode about mastering light gun games.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 56: Collector’s Dilemma Part 2

6+ y ago

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The discussion whirls around Panzer Dragoon Saga and a half hour birdwalk about the upcoming live action Sonic movie and its likely special brand of unintended entertainment value.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 55: Collector’s Dilemma

6+ y ago

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On Today's first installment of a two-parter, Ray finds himself in a dilemma.Find out if he is crazy or not...By Brian and Ray

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Episode 54: Codemasters

6+ y ago

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Today, we take a dive into the history and relevance of the UK's Codemasters.By Brian and Ray

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E21: SNES music

6+ y ago

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An extra-hefty episode full of 16-bit jams from the game machine that shaped Jesse's early teenage years.By [email protected] (IKINARI! Podcast)

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Episode 53: Blinded By Brands

6+ y ago

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Whether its pride or misguidance, we have all at times been blinded to the truth by our favorite video game brands.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 52: Switch and Steam

6+ y ago

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With Ray once again out on assignment, Brian and Bob settle in on this potpourri episode.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 51: Bad Games We Love 2

6+ y ago

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Everybody has some stuff they love that isn't too popular.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 50: Bob’s Blizzard Bummer

6+ y ago

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Its our 50th episode so for such a big milestone, we have done a big show! Bob Bare, stinging over recent events involving his favorite video game company, joins us to discuss.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 49: Star Citizen

6+ y ago

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Genre-starved fans have been pouring money into Star Citizen with very little to show for it.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 48: RCF Wrap Up

6+ y ago

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We have come to the end of our Retro City Festival coverage/content. Time for us to put our stuff in a hanky at the end of a stick and hit the road.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 47: RCF Interview Round Up

6+ y ago

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As we begin to wind down our output from this year's Retro City Festival, we have put together a "potpourri" of interviews with some really awesome people.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 46: Phil Moore Returns

6+ y ago

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We catch up with Phil to see what's new on his plate this year and to talk about nerd culture before it was pop culture.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 45: Walter Day Interview

6+ y ago

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AFPH is joined by Walter Day, the founder of Twin Galaxies and the all around founder of what is now called E-Sports.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 44: Billy Mitchell Returns

6+ y ago

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Live from RCF 2019- Billy Mitchell returns to AFPH to talk controversy and his path to vindication. After Billy, we speak to Ryan Burger of Old School Gamer Magazine.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 43: Xmas Haul 2018

6+ y ago

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How good was your 2018 Christmas Haul?By Brian and Ray

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Bonus Episode 2: whoopsie edition

7y ago

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This week we dig into the archives to re-release a special Christmas episode!By Brian and Ray

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Episode 42: Super Smash Bros.

7y ago

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Why is Super Smash Bros so good?By Brian and Ray

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Episode 41: Virtua Fighter

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In 1993 Yu Suzuki released a 3D fighting game that would change the video game industry forever.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 40: Arcade Racers

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Arcade Racers have crashed n' burned in today's video game industry but there was a time when they ruled the track.By Brian and Ray

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E20: Sell

7y ago

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Back after a long absence! For the time being, we'll be experimenting with two-person episodes on a less-than-weekly basis, so nobody gets burnt out. In this episode, Eric is tasked with convincing Jesse to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Then, to reciprocate, Jesse takes on the job of convincing Eric to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.…

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Episode 39: Night Trap

7y ago

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In 1993 Joe Lieberman was on a crusade to prosecute the video game industry. Night Trap was at the top of his target list.By Brian and Ray

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Episode 38: Retro Releases + Sonic v Mario

7y ago

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On this episode of Auto Fire Power Hour, Brian and Ray discuss the recent flurry of retro releases and debate the most important of topics.By Brian and Ray