Best Fred Rojas Podcasts (2025)

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Ho Ho Ho 1:25:42

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2h ago1:25:42

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This week Fred celebrates Christmas gaming. Intro with Listener Mail - 00:30 Christmas Games - 24:22 One More Thing: We Bury The Dead - 01:19:36 Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GbSBCQfncwBy Fred Rojas

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Modern Look 1:46:24

7d ago1:46:24

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This week Fred delays the Holiday Special to focus on more modern items. 40:00 - The Game Awards Historical Context 1:10:30 - Meta Quest 2 Update 1:19:10 - Ending PS Plus 1:22:30 - Donkey Kong Bananza 1:30:00 - Cronos: The New Dawn 1:38:43 - One More ThingBy Fred Rojas

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Legion of Dawn 3:11:09

14d ago3:11:09

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This week is another long one as Fred tackles multiple listener mails, announces the livestream date of December 20th, and pays homage to the soon to sunset Anthem. 0:00 - Intro 55:28 - Anthem 2:03:09 - Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and 1995's Mortal Kombat movie 2:17:36 - Neigh 3:05:40 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair The referenced Mark Darrah video c…

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Thanksgiving 6-Pack 3:01:42

22d ago3:01:42

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This week Fred delves into the games of his Thanksgiving past in a glorious CD-Rom based 6-pack. Thanksgiving CD Gaming - 24:19 The Adventures of Willy Bemish (Sega CD/PC -> GoG) - 35:20 Ground Zero Texas (Sega CD -> PS4/PC) - 55:14 Kids on Site (Sega CD -> PS4/PC) - 1:23:54 Corpse Killer (Sega CD/32X CD/3DO/Saturn -> PS4/Windows/Switch) - 1:38:17 …

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Green Light Red Ring 1:52:13

29d ago1:52:13

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This week's discussion is on the 20th Anniversary of the Xbox 360!By Fred Rojas

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Sick-O 1:24:56

1M ago1:24:56

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This week Fred has been sick, so we push the 360 Anniversary to next week and discuss a few modern news topics. In addition he also discusses Cronos: The New Dawn and for one more thing, The Running Man (both 1987 and 2025 versions). No timecodes this week, they will return next week. Retronauts Ep 211: https://retronauts.com/article/1167/episode-2…

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You Know I’m Your Guitar Hero 2:49:15

1M ago2:49:15

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This week Fred is humbled by listener donations, Guitar Hero turns 20 years old, and he has a major disconnect with modern games. 0:00 - Intro 22:25 - Guitar Hero 1:47:35 - Silent Hill f 2:15:53 - Ninja Gaiden 4 2:35:35 - One More Thing: Clue (1985)By Fred Rojas

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A New Direction 1:42:05

2M ago1:42:05

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This week Fred discusses some changes happening to the show, including timestamps for sections! 00:00 - Intro 19:30 - Listener Mail 24:43 - Changes to RetroActive Podcast 1:00:40 - Tormented Souls II 1:21:15 - Dead Cells (w/Castlevania DLC) 1:27:00 - Fortnite (Simpsons season) 1:31:35 - Upcoming Shows Upcoming Episode Topics: 11/12/2025 - Guitar He…

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Prey (2017) Game Club 2:09:48

2M ago2:09:48

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This week Fred is joined by Matt to discuss Arkane Studios' 2017 sci-fi immersive sim Prey. They discuss the origins of the franchise, Arkane's legacy, and of course much about the game itself. NoClip's Prey Documentary: https://youtu.be/kXLxaKrcFZ0?si=o1nYTYkpHN3FiNcuBy Fred Rojas

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Crows and AI 1:36:00

2M ago1:36:00

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This week Fred tackles listener questions about AI, retro gaming cost, and his thoughts on Crow Country and other games trying to capture that mid-90s Resident Evil vibe.By Fred Rojas

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State of Play 2:01:06

2M ago2:01:06

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This week Fred delves into recent topics like Xbox's business decisions, picking a gaming platform, retro gaming personalities, and the direction of his content.By Fred Rojas

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Twilight Princess, Part 2 2:02:40

3M ago2:02:40

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Coming in late, this episode Fred discusses the second half of Twilight Princess, provides his final overall thoughts, and discusses coverage from back when it originally released.By Fred Rojas

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Gathering the Magic 1:59:58

3M ago1:59:58

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This week Fred talks about his origins with Magic: The Gathering, the early sets, and what the culture was like compared to today.By Fred Rojas

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Twilight Princess, Part 1 2:01:15

3M ago2:01:15

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This week Fred discusses the first half of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006). There are also some announcements about livestream shows and the plans for October.By Fred Rojas

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Call It A Comeback 1:53:39

3M ago1:53:39

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This week Fred is discussing current events, the Nintendo Direct, and Shout Factory's Sorority House Massacre 4K release.By Fred Rojas

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Multi-Media 1:36:46

4M ago1:36:46

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This week Fred discusses expenses, how to rip movies, wraps up Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, briefly talks Kill Switch, and announces the next game: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess! Plex Server Episode: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/films-with-fred/episodes/How-to-Create-A-Plex-Server-e2i5b9o…

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Shinobi 1:46:50

4M ago1:46:50

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This week Fred chat's about the current state of the games industry from the customer perspective, digs into the new Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and covers the movies Together (2025) and The Toxic Avenger Unrated (2023/2025).By Fred Rojas

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ChiTown Gaiden 2:09:11

4M ago2:09:11

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After an unplanned week off, Fred returns to talk about his trip to Chicago, the Ninja Gaiden series (with a lengthy review of of the newly released Ragebound), and new Arrow 4K releases.By Fred Rojas

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16-bit Mickey and Tomb Raider Legend (2006) 1:47:07

4M ago1:47:07

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This week Fred talks about 4K disc pick-ups, 16-bit Mickey Mouse games, and Tomb Raider: Legend (2016).By Fred Rojas

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8-Bit Mickey 1:34:03

5M ago1:34:03

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This week Fred discusses Mickey Mouse's 8-bit video game adventures, the original Resident Evil differences on PS5 and GoG, the decline of game reviews, and Earthion's launch woes.By Fred Rojas

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Metroid Prime (2002) 2:06:32

5M ago2:06:32

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This week we dive into Metroid Prime, an incredible evolution of the franchise from 2D to 3D. Fred discusses the history, development, and campaign of this notable piece of gaming history.By Fred Rojas

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Nerd Day 1:25:09

5M ago1:25:09

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This week Fred talks all about his annual extravaganza for retro gaming: nerd day. He also continues on Chronicles of the Wolf, digs into THPS 3+4, and has a horror-filled One More Thing.By Fred Rojas

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Finding An Analogue 1:28:22

5M ago1:28:22

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This week's topic is on the Analogue company's series of modern FPGA versions of retro consoles (not sponsored, as you''ll clearly hear). In addition there's discussion on Watermelon's Paprium and a new take on an old concept.By Fred Rojas

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The Legacy of Xbox 1:42:41

6M ago1:42:41

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This week Fred discusses his 4th of July weekend, some familiar games, and the Xbox legacy (both good and bad).By Fred Rojas

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Outlaws or Nothing 1:18:46

6M ago1:18:46

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This week Fred talks about buying off Craigslist, local festivals, and dishes both the good and the bad about Star Wars Outlaws.By Fred Rojas

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Night Trap Game Club 2:51:12

6M ago2:51:12

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This week is absolutely packed with Night Trap goodness including the history, production, release, controversy, and of course gameplay of the first full-motion video (FMV) game. Fred also discusses the spiritual successor, Double Switch, and how it modified the formula (for better and worse). As a bonus, there is the original interview Fred did ba…

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Do Nothing Day 1:33:46

6M ago1:33:46

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This week Fred celebrates Father's Day, talks about miracle ports, and wraps up Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. Reminder: Next week is the Night Trap game club (with bonus Double Switch section), so get your comments in by this Sun, June 22.By Fred Rojas

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E3 Nostalgia 1:46:33

7M ago1:46:33

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This week Fred reminisces on going to previous E3 conferences, goes on a Star Wars gaming kick, and sets up his Switch 2.By Fred Rojas

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SGF 25 In Review 2:12:33

7M ago2:12:33

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Fred managed to catch 3 of the major conferences: Sony, SGF, and Microsoft. In these summaries he breaks down what was released and digs into the items he has knowledge of. 14:51: Sony State of Play Summer 2025 52:56: Summer Game Fest 2025 Conference 1:32:24: Xbox Games ShowcaseBy Fred Rojas

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Adventures in Costa Rica 1:50:37

7M ago1:50:37

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This week Fred is talking about his vacation in Costa Rica, Ys: Memories of Celceta, announce the new game club title, MtG x Final Fantasy, and of course "One More Thing"By Fred Rojas

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Personal Choice 1:03:05

7M ago1:03:05

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This week is a bit more personal as Fred discusses health, Switch 2 pre-order, gaming news, and a special "One More Thing..."By Fred Rojas

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Git Gud 1:37:11

7M ago1:37:11

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This week Fred talks about game difficulty, Ninja Gaiden II Black, the Saroo flash cart for Saturn, and more. Link to store I purchased from (not endorsed, just FYI): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806591890951.htmlBy Fred Rojas

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I Made A Bombcast 2:24:26

7M ago2:24:26

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This week's episode is much longer than normal as Fred delves into the history of video game coverage and media. Games include The Last of Us and Castlevania: Circle of the Moon as well. For those that want to skip ahead out of the games media discussion, it ends at 1:41:10. MGC Panel GH101 Episode is Ep 18 at this link: https://archive.org/details…

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Ys IV Game Club 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

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This week is the official game club for Ys IV, which had two versions on different consoles: Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (PC-Engine CD) and Ys IV: Mask of the Sun (Super Famicom). In this episode we tackle the cultural significance, franchise origins, and a critical analysis at both games, which had different developers. Link to ChronCD episode for Ys Book I…

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alt.newsgroups.episode 1:42:05

8M ago1:42:05

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This week we delay the Ys IV game club to talk about console launches, Oblivion Remastered, Marvel's Thunderbolts (spoiler-free) and more!By Fred Rojas

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CoMo Fue 1:26:11

8M ago1:26:11

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This week Fred discusses the CoMo retro game convention, John Romero's Sigil II mod for Doom, and more.By Fred Rojas

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Remembering the Dreamcast 1:34:19

8M ago1:34:19

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This week's topic is the Dreamcast (hardware, prices, and library), a review of South of Midnight, and the RetroTink 4K CE scaler, plus more.By Fred Rojas

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The Retro Rage 1:08:59

9M ago1:08:59

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This week Fred chats about retro gaming legalities, The Last of Us, news, and more. Closing Song: "The Retro Rage" created on Suno and used for non-commercial purposes.By Fred Rojas

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Switch 2: Details Not in the Direct 52:49

9M ago52:49

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A quick bonus episode discussing the details of the Switch 2 not covered in the direct. Topics include prices, visual compatibility, and the new game key carts.By Fred Rojas

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Great Expectations 1:34:47

9M ago1:34:47

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This week Fred talks about unrealistic expectations, Avowed, Shadows of the Damned, Racing the Beam, and more. Closing Song: Palace Theme - Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkBy Fred Rojas

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Lost Planet Game Club 1:18:22

9M ago1:18:22

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This week is all about Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, but there's also plenty of nostalgia, anime, and even VHS talk.By Fred Rojas

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Darling Juliet 1:33:58

9M ago1:33:58

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This week features a primer on retro gaming purchases, reflection on Lollipop Chainsaw Re: Pop, news, and more. MK Nitro Video: https://youtu.be/n8ovAVUZroU?si=wfl-V3nb45xTKE13 PC-Engine Review Site: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/main/index.htmlBy Fred Rojas

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Guy-Den or Gay-Den? 1:19:34

10M ago1:19:34

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This week's topic is the pronunciation of video game titles, a comprehensive reflection on Ninja Gaiden Black, the Summer Cart 64, and more! Link to the Summer Cart 64 I purchased (not an affiliate link, I get no kickbacks): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807630088435.htmlBy Fred Rojas

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Weekly Update - 3/5/25 1:34:55

10M ago1:34:55

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This week's topic is poor retro game content, a crap-shoot section, starting a game club, Silent Hill 2 Remake reflections and more!By Fred Rojas

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Weekly Update - 2/26/25 1:37:32

10M ago1:37:32

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Fred's new weekly update on the world of gaming. This week's topics include difficult games, upgrading your NES, and Final Fantasy meets Magic: The Gathering. Games discussed: Blasphemous II Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (DRDR) Ninja Gaiden Black Castlevania: Rondo of Blood Resistance: RetributionBy Fred Rojas

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One Door Closes... 3:51:12

12M ago3:51:12

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This week we wish you a fond farewell for this final episode. Fortunately, there's also a late announcement that should pique your interest. 2:00 - Trees' Week 35:15 - Fred's Week 1:20:15 - Fortnite Minute 1:28:00 - Returnal 1:47:30 - Astro Bot 1:59:45 - Xmas Xbox 2:05:00 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 2:29:00 - Kaze and the Wild Masks 2:47:1…

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Happy Holidaze 1:03:43

1y ago1:03:43

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Unfortunately we were unable to do an official VGP episode, but Fred recorded a bonus ep that discusses his favorite Christmas video games and movies.

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4 Parties, 1 Weekend 2:49:36

1y ago2:49:36

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Holiday parties abound with the hosts this week! 6:30 - Trees' Week 39:45 - Fred's Week 1:08:45 - PUBG 1:12:30 - Fortnite Minute 1:25:15 - Marvel Snap! 1:37:45 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 2:37:00 - Astro Bot

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Dusting Off the Switch 2:40:54

1y ago2:40:54

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This week the holidays are in full effect as Fred goes ice skating and Trees puts up the tree. 4:15 - Fred's Week 36:45 - Trees' Week 1:04:00 - The Hobbit 1:09:00 - Resistance: Retribution 1:21:30 - Stellar Blade 1:57:30 - Switch (Tetris 99, Pokémon Quest) 2:07:00 - Fortnite Minute 2:15:30 - Dying Light 2…

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Post Credits Puppet Sex 2:27:11

1y ago2:27:11

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This week the hosts talk about their Thanksgiving holiday weekends. 2:45 - Trees' Week 26:00 - Fred's Week 1:12:30 - Mountain Dew Codes 1:23:30 - Xbox Series S 1:35:45 - PUBG 1:40:00 - Phoenix Point 1:48:00 - Marvel Snap 1:50:45 - Black Friday Deals 1:54:45 - STALKER 2 2:01:45 - Resistance: Retribution 2:10:30 - Stellar Blade…