Best Retro Items Podcasts (2025)

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King of Games '99 - The Finale: SoulCalibur vs Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2:29:07

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It all comes down to this. Which game takes home the crown for The King of Games 1999? Chris, Eric, Dave, Adam, and Ashton decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: July 1st, 2025

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Top 5 Games We Loved But Never Finished | The Flight 28:00

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They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this epi…

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King of Games '99 - Hono(u)rable Mentions 2:28:28

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Not every game can make it in to the tournament. And sometimes, some truly great ones somehow get lost and passed up. This is the time to discuss the games that we left out of KoG '99, and why they may have been on the outside looking in. Chris, Ozzy, Josh, Coury, Try and Keith are here to represent! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 24th,…

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Commander Keen: The Universe is Toast! (ft. Luis Aguasvivas) 1:45:01

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Game critic, researcher, editor, writer, and all-around renaissance human Luis Aguasvivas lends an air of much needed professionalism to the show as we discuss the PC platformer from an obscure developer known as Ideas from the Deep: Commander Keen! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Luis Aguasvivas Bio: Luis Aguasvivas is a game critic, re…

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King of Games '99 - Round 4, Match 2: SoulCalibur vs Sonic Adventure 2:47:06

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Time for the last game to move on to determine the final. Which game will go on to represent the Dreamcast in it's launch year? It's a battle of console heavy weights as SoulCalibur takes on Sonic Adventure. Dave, Ozzy, Matt, Ashton, and Digital Foundry's John Linneman decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 17th, 2025…

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Brave Fencer Musashi: Sir Little Turd's Big Bincho Energy (ft. Lucas Lobo) 1:52:27

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Lucas of Game Over Hell on YouTube makes his main show debut to help us assess the story of a shortstack swordsman, Brave Fencer Musashi! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Lucas Lobo Bio: Founder and co-producer of the Game Over Hell YouTube Channel. Love for video games across all generations. Also freelance (usually but not always NSFW) …

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King of Games '99 - Round 4, Match 1 - Silent Hill vs Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2:30:26

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The semi finals have commenced! Who will be the first to advance to claim it all for the year 1999? Chris, Adam, Eric, Rick and Josh decide. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 10th, 2025

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RH Gaiden - The Great FF Debate (ft. Tony & Kade) 2:58:43

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Hey kid, ya want almost 3 hours of some nerds arguing about which Final Fantasy games are the best ones? Boy, do we got a deal for you! (And no, we ain't includin' those fancy MMOs). ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: March 10th, 2022 Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great con…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 4: Sonic Adventure vs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete 1:30:07

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Wow. Well, these little plucky upstarts sure know how to make some noise, eh? Will the Sonic redemption arc continue, or will Lunar find another storied franchise to slay? Eric, Matt, and Coury discuss! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 3rd, 2025

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ATFAQ201: Q1. Annotating PDFs in School, Q2: Adapted Lock for School Locker, Q3. Touch Screen tools and apps for low vision users, Q4. Portable video magnifiers for classrooms, Q5. Wilcard: oddest every ... 44:55

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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ201: Q1. Annotating PDFs in School, Q2: Adapted Lock for School Locker, Q3. Touch Screen tools and apps for low vision users, Q4. Portable video magnifiers for classrooms, Q5. Wilcard: oddest every day item repurposed into assistive technologyBy Brian Norton

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Top 5 Games We Love That No One Talks About | The Flight 43:47

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With so many games being released every single day, plenty are bound to fall through the cracks or drop off the radar or some other equivalent colloquialism. These, however, are 10 games we feel deserve better. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-Share…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 3: SoulCalibur vs System Shock 2 1:52:07

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An arcade port for the ages takes on a game that would be a huge influence on one of the biggest FPS games made. Can fast arcade, hard hitting action take down a narrative driven shooter with RPG elements? Chris, Tyger, and Lynnsey decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 27th, 2025

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Twisted Metal: Virtual Vehicular Violence (ft. Kade Call) 1:46:58

1M ago1:46:58

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Kade Call of Gaming Memories makes his triumphant return to the show after several years to satisfy his sweet tooth and talk about Twisted Metal for the Sony Playstation! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Kade Call Bio: Miyamoto the Father, Kojima the Son & Carmack the Holy Ghost appeared to me in vision commanding me to create the one tru…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 2: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Final Fantasy VIII 2:06:30

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Kick flips and trigger pulls. The XTREME sports game of the year takes on the JRPG hype factory. Will Superman advance? Or will amnesia forget everything and let a game go through? Ozzy, Keith, and Toby decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 20th, 2025

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Top 5 Video Game Crossovers & Mashups | The Flight 31:36

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You got your chocolate in my peanut butter! Well, you got your peanut butter in my chocolate! Sometimes two pretty good things can come together and make something awesome, and that includes video games. We're here today to highlight our favorite mashups in all of gaming! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure…

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King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 1: Silent Hill vs EverQuest 1:39:09

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Here we are at round three! Two games that either defined or set a defining standard for their genre are set to match when Silent Hill takes on EverQuest. Will SIlent Hill's approach to survival horror and visuals be enough to overcome EverQuest's massive contribution to online gaming? Find out as Dave, Adam, and Ashton discuss! ---------- Original…

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Shadow of the Colossus: Crackin' Open a Cold One (ft. Soha) 2:29:37

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Ladies, will your man slay 16 massive ancient golems to bring you back from the dead? If not is he really your man? Wander is out here setting the bar high for us all. Thanks man. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: João Lucas Michel Bio: 29 year old content creator; sole producer in the sohay0 youtube channel; host of the Retro Hangover Rev…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 8: Super Smash Bros vs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete 1:48:12

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The most popular fighting game on the N64 takes on a beloved JRPG with a rabid fan base. This one seems obvious, doesn't it? Chris, Shane, and Lynnsey discuss which should move on. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: May 6th, 2025

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Armor in Breath of the Wild 1:15:41

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In this deep dive, Kady takes the reins to explore the real-world inspirations and design details behind Link’s many outfits. From the practical climbing gear and fireproof suits to the elegant Gerudo silks and Zora craftsmanship. Along the way, she and David discuss their favorite armor sets, surprising cultural influences, and how these designs m…

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Top 5 Console Generations | The Flight 49:48

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We're makin' like it's 1991 and reigniting the console wars, baby! Which batches of gaming hardware were the best of the best? Only one way to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shout…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 7: Suikoden II vs Sonic Adventure 2:02:10

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The lovable PS1 RPG with a heavy price tag takes on the Blue Blur's intial 3D adventure. It's a clash of retrospective admiration against contemporary excitement in Suikoden II v Sonic Adventure! Eric, Chris, and Kade clash to choose a game to advance. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 29th, 2025…

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F.E.A.R.: The Clone Wars (ft. Nomad) 2:14:36

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You'd think the "creepy girl with long black hair" trope would get old after awhile, but... Nope, still horrifying. Add a serious grudge and the ability to explode people into a red mist with your mind and you've got yourself a recipe for terror. We close out this year's Spooptoberfest with Nomad of the Retro Wildlands podcast joining us to bullet-…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 6: System Shock 2 vs Pokemon Yellow 1:42:24

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One could say this match is...electric. The PC cult classic takes on a cultural phenomenon's update patch. Which one will take a shocking victory? ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 22nd, 2025

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Top 5 RPG Battle Systems | The Flight 35:58

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War. War never changes. Wait... We already did that episode. Actually war does change, at least where RPGs are concerned. Today we provide a full dossier on all our favorite frameworks for fighting! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike Licens…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 5: SoulCalibur vs Grandia 1:35:31

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A critically acclaimed and popular fighting game matches up with a beloved but cult classic JRPG. SoulCalibur carries the banner of the Dreamcast against Game Arts' masterpiece Grandia. Which one moves on? Eric, Coury, and Ashton talk it out! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 15th, 2025

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Condemned: Criminal Origins - Hobo-ken, Way of the Fentanyl (ft. Nick Fakhoury) 2:04:14

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Ok, hear us out: a gritty inner-city detective battling crazed vagrants that are kinda like zombies but also Silent Hill creatures. Oh, and he's like... a banshee sort of. Supernatural shenanigans. Listen, you can lay the smack down on people with a pipe you ripped from the wall, ok? Nick Fakhoury of the Friday Night Gamecast joins us to kick off t…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 4: Final Fantasy VIII vs Mario Party 2:04:43

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Square's eighth entry into its flagship franchise, which was hot off the heels of its blockbuster release, takes on the party game that would define all future party games. What game will advance? Once that loved ruining friendships? Or one where you found all your friends were from the same orphanage? Adam, Try, and Matt decide! ---------- Origina…

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Phantom Hourglass 2:14:51

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After weeks of adventuring through the seas and dungeons on the Nintendo DS, David and Kady finally sit down to review Phantom Hourglass! From its inventive touch controls to the unforgettable antics of Linebeck, they unpack what makes this Wind Waker sequel both unique and surprising. Was the Temple of the Ocean King a stroke of genius or just a s…

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Top 5 Hudson Soft Games | The Flight 34:51

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We do our part to free the bee as we spotlight our top Hudson Soft games of all time! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listene…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 3: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1:51:29

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The first entry in the legendary extreme sports franchise takes on a dark and gritty 3D adventure game with innovative loading mechanics. It's a clash of Western hits in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 1st, 2025

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Fallout: Jank. Jank Never Changes. (ft. Doug Lief) 1:53:35

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Stock up on StimPaks and Rad-Away 'cause we're venturing forth from Vault 13 to explore the irradiated wastes with Doug Lief of the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Doug Lief Bio: Host of the Nostalgium Arcanum and co-host of Playing By Ear. Consummate nerd and do-er of impressions whether you like them or not.…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 2: Gran Turismo 2 vs EverQuest 1:40:24

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Possibly the biggest and most positively received PS1 game of 1999, Gran Turismo 2, takes on the video game that redefined the MMORPG in EverQuest. Can being a stunning blockbuster release trump a dominating legacy? Chris, Kade, and Josh debate! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: March 25th, 2025

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Top Ten Sorcerers and Magicians 1:12:24

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In this magical Top Ten countdown, David and Kady explore the most powerful sorcerers, magicians, and spellcasters across the Zelda series. From the iconic villains who bend reality to their will, to the quirky side characters dabbling in charms and potions, it’s a spellbinding tour through Hyrule’s most mystical figures. Which legendary magic user…

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ATFAQ200 – Q1. PDF Summarizer, Q2. Replace letters on keyboard, Q3. Light dimming overlays, Q4. Alternate apps for iModeling and BuzzCards, Q5. Wildcard: Most-used keyboard shortcut and what does it say ... 41:47

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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Andrson, Belva Smith ATFAQ 200 – Q1. PDF Summarizer, Q2. Replace letters on keyboard, Q3. Light dimming overlays, Q4. Alternate apps for iModeling and BuzzCards, Q5. Wildcard: Most-used keyboard shortcut and what does it say about you?By Brian Norton

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Top 5 Gaming Snacks | The Flight 22:20

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We guess this is where we're finally outed as having just the biggest of backs. True chonkers. Absolute units. We're chewin' the fat about our favorite munchies to have by our side while we do that thing we love best: gaming! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonC…

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King of Games '99 - Round 2, Match 1: Silent Hill vs Planescape: Torment 2:26:01

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Round two starts off bright and cheery with its match up of games! The top seed Silent Hill looks to send the occult up against the amnesic, obscure, but influential, cult classic Planescape: Torment. Who advances? Ozzy, Rick, and Shane decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: March 18th, 2025

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Super Mario Bros: A Plumber Looks at 40 (ft. Brian Fortin) 2:14:40

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Well, we finally did it. We were pretty certain we would successfully dodge talking about this game until the show ended or the heat death of the sun (whichever came first) but Mario officially being "over the hill" was the persuasion we apparently needed. Brian Fortin of the Retrotopia Podcast joins us once again, this time to discuss the arguably…

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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 8: Ape Escape vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1:55:14

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Two instantly recognizable PS1 IPs collide to close out Round 1. Will Soul Reaver raise hell and move on or will Ape Escape cause Raziel to go ape sh*t and get put in the grave. Find out as Ozzy, Kade, and St1ka discuss! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: March 11th, 2025

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Top 5 JRPG Battle Themes | The Flight 31:38

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In this episode of "10 Ways to Get a Copyright Strike" we list off our favorite tunes to tackle tactical terrors to! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover i…

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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 7: Unreal Tournament vs Grandia 1:45:04

4M ago1:45:04

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Another one of those match ups where the games couldn't possibly be more different. And yes, the match up you are seeing is real! Okay, that reference might have been a bit obscure, but you'll know it after you listen to this. Will one of the first online focused first person shooters score the frag or will Game Arts other plucky coming of age stor…

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The Music of Breath of the Wild - Part 2 1:29:08

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In this continuation of a fan-favorite topic, David and Kady return to the ambient wilds of Hyrule to discuss even more of the music that shaped Breath of the Wild. The listen and shares their thoughts on how silence, nature, and piano keys intertwine to shape an unforgettable soundtrack from subtle soundscapes to sweeping emotional motifs. Whether…

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Metroid: Other M - The Power of the Babe (ft. Storm Beagle) 1:55:20

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Sam the Storm Beagle of the Retrotopia podcast joins the show to chat about an entry into the Metroid series that a lot of folks tend to (or want to) forget: Other M! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Sam the Storm Beagle Bio: Retrotopia co-host and patron/regular listener of Retro Hangover ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excer…

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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 6: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis vs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete 2:07:58

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This week will have you seeing stars. The third entry in the Resident Evil series is up against the cult classic Sega CD remake. Who moves forward in RE3 vs Lunar: SSSC? Chris, Try, and Tyger decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: February 25th, 2025

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ATFAQ 199: Q1. Input Devices for Cerberal Palsy, Q2. Devices for limited or no verbal speech, Q3. Tech for staying organized and focused, Q4. Selecting devices for Visual Impairment, Q5. Wildcard: Common ... 50:55

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Q1. Input Devices for Cerberal Palsy, Q2. Devices for limited or no verbal speech, Q3. Tech for staying organized and focused, Q4. Selecting devices for Visual Impairment, Q5. Wildcard: Common Myths about AT and how you respond. Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith —– Transcript Starts Here —– Audio: I have a question. Huh? […]…

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Top 5 Bangable Final Fantasy Characters | The Flight 27:38

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We just feel like, for no particular reason, that is is as good a time as any to remind our listeners that these Flight topics are proposed and voted on by our Patrons. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in thi…

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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 5: Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike vs. Planescape: Torment 1:24:17

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This next match up includes a game that its community considers to be among the greatest of all time in Street Fighter III 3rd Strike, against a game whose community considers it to be one of the most influential in its genre with Planescape: Torment. Which one of these game will advance? Dave, Rick, and Geoff are here to discuss and decide just th…