Best Snk Podcasts (2025)

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738: 2025: In Memoriam 1:32:28

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Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, and Kevin Bunch take a moment to reflect on some of the most influential figures in video games who passed in 2025: how the work they created touched lives, and what their loss means for the medium. (This episode was recorded before Infinity Ward founder Vince Zampella's passing.) Retronauts is made possible by listener…

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737: Holiday Special 2025 - Video Power 2:18:49

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It's that time of the year again, so hang your stockings, haul home a coniferous tree, and pack the required survival gear for another harrowing trip to the Retronauts Holiday Cabin in Parts Unknown. And for this 15th outing, we'll be taking a long, mostly confused look at Video Power: the Captain N also-ran that assembled a team of C-list protagon…

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Episode 193 - Advance Wars: Dual Strike 1:16:40

4d ago1:16:40

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This has been a bit late but we are off to war once more. This time we are playing Advance Wars - Dual Strike, the third game in the series. Yes, I forgot the second one. This week I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast. Both of us struggled with this game because believe me, it is tough. You can follow me on the following socials:…

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735: Intellivision 2:23:20

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It's the closest thing to the real thing! Kevin Bunch and expert guests Tom Boellstorff and Braxston Soderman talk about the Atari 2600’s chief rival, the Mattel Intellivision. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn mor…

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734: Shadow Labyrinth 1:38:08

17d ago1:38:08

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Diamond Feit and Christa Lee chow down on the recent Bandai Namco star-studded lore-laden Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth (featuring Pac-Man). Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronau…

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Episode 192 - Mega Man X2 1:19:18

20d ago1:19:18

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It is Mega Man time once again and this episode we are looking at Mega Man X2 for the Super Nintendo. I loved Mega Man X and I thought, I have to love the second game surely. This week, I am joined by Captain N from the Retrotopia podcast as we battle the forces of evil together. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Ins…

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733: Episode 733 Preview: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 10:02

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 733: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…

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732: Meet the Flintstones 1:50:33

25d ago1:50:33

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WIIIILMAAAA! Don’t take Flintstones games for “granite”. Join Stuart Gipp, John Linneman, and Thomas Nickel as we talk the old-school Stone Age family. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.c…

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Episode 191 - SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters' Clash 1:17:18

28d ago1:17:18

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SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters' Clash could possibly be one of the best games I have played this year. I am so happy I got to play this game as I love a good card game. This was SNK's game they had whilst playing with the Capcom licence. Everyone was shocked they decided to make a card game first but who carers...this is amazing. This week, I am joine…

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731: The Protomen Acts I & II 1:25:53

1M ago1:25:53

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Nadia Oxford, Kevin Bunch, and Lucas White talk about the Mega Man-inspired rock band, The Protomen. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts…

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Episode 190 - Dragon Quest III 1:28:59

1M ago1:28:59

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Grab your sword and shield, we are off on an adventure once more in Dragon Quest III. I love this game and have a silly amount of versions of this. Odd that I only started playing it two years ago. I have played the NES, SNES and soon to be 2D-HD remake. This week, I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the fo…

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729: Digging in Video Games 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

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Video games: can you dig it? Yes, and you can also dig IN them—which is the point of this week's podcast. What started as one man's dream to bury aliens alive has remained a viable concept in video games to this very day; Donkey Kong Bananza, we're looking at you. But how has this simple concept evolved over the years, allowing us to safely simulat…

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728: Video Game Lawsuits-Cloned Games 2:13:39

2M ago2:13:39

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The clones attack, as Kevin Bunch, Diamond Feit, Meredith Rose, and Mollie Patterson discuss the history of court cases around cloning video games like Pac-Man and Street Fighter II. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Lea…

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727: Episode 727 Preview: Klonoa 7:05

2M ago7:05

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 727: Klonoa. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.By Retronauts

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Episode 189 - Final Fight Streetwise 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

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Time to hit the Street and play the game that destroyed the Final Fight franchise, Streetwise. This PlayStation 2....game...was a huge slug fest to finish and gets swept up by the whole GTA3 fad, as it doesn't know what it wants to be. This week, I am joined by Richard Jago from the Buffy and Angel podcast, The Watcher's Rewatch. Will we enjoy this…

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726: Final Fantasy Tactics Revisited 1:55:38

2M ago1:55:38

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Jeremy Parish, Kaye Ross, John Learned, and cover artist Greg Melo swear fealty to Lord Matsuno and return to the fray to revisit the isometric battlefields of Final Fantasy Tactics in light of its recent remake as well as [gestures expansively] Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early…

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725: The Best and Worst of CD-ROM Horror 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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Greetings, you rancid retro revenants! We're knee-deep in the spookiest of seasons, which means it's time once again to crack open the crypt and gaze in fright at a selection of horror games that tried their best to scare our pants off oh so many decades ago. In the past few years, we've covered NES and 16-bit games, so now it's time to move onto t…

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Episode 188 - Legacy of Kain - Soul Reaver 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

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With spooky times apporaching it is time for a spooky game with Legacy of Kain - Soul Reaver for the playstation one. A game where it pays to be a vampire and also good at voice acting. This week, I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast …

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723: Tokyo Game Show 2025 1:49:18

2M ago1:49:18

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Diamond Feit reports from the largest Tokyo Game Show ever and interviews Hamster CEO Satoshi Hamada about the Arcade Archives series of classic game rereleases. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www…

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Episode 187 - Alex Kidd in Shinobi World 54:26

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Alex Kidd again....but this time I liked it. Yes, who would of thought. Alex Kidd in Shinobi World is a parody version of Sega's Shinobi and it was great fun. I am joined once again by Dave McG to see by change of heart in the flesh. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing top 7 videos every three days. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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722: Riding the Retro Rails 1:40:15

2M ago1:40:15

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Nadia Oxford, Kevin Bunch, and Victor Hunter talk about trains. Trains in retro video games! Game trains! (But maybe not train games?) Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts…

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See Us LIVE at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025! 1:15

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WHAT: Our "The Best and Worst of Retro Game Horror" panel, live at PRGE 2025 WHERE: Blue Auditorium (E145 - 146) at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo WHEN: Saturday, October 18th at 1:15pm WHO: Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Gary Butterfield, Kaye Ross Additionally, you can catch Jeremy's solo panel "Not the NES: 40 Years of Also-Rans" on Saturday, Octobe…

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721: Episode 721 Preview: Hudson's Road to TurboGrafx-16 20:06

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Inspired by the host's recent deep-dive into TurboGrafx-16 and a chance encounter at Retro World Expo, this episode sees Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, John Andersen, and guest Jimmy Cooney recount the wild early days of former gaming powerhouse Hudson. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free …

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Episode 186 - Captain Planet and the Planteers 45:44

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This is one of those games where I hated playing it from the start to the finish. Captain Planet. I don't know where to begin. I played this on the Mega Drive and me and Raging Demon had....an experience with this. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing top 7 videos every three days. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyOYGaq-DSB66Gf…

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720: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 1:41:07

3M ago1:41:07

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No, you're not still in a dream: Metal Gear Solid 3 is now over two decades old. Despite its age, the peak of Hideo Kojima's tactical espionage action series remains more relevant than ever thanks to a shiny, new remake released this year. But is Delta's faithfulness its fatal flaw? On this episode, join Bob Mackey, Maddie Copp, and Brendan James (…

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Episode 185 - Metroid - Zero Mission 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

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We are going after the Metroids as play Metroid - Zero Mission. This is a remake of the original game on the NES based on the same art style as Metroid - Fusion. I had a blast playing this game and this week I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wa…

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719: The NES Launch Ranking Hootenanny 1:47:08

3M ago1:47:08

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Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, John Andersen, and about a hundred of YOU definitively rank the 27 games that debuted with the NES 40 (!) years ago from worst to best. This is the final word on these games! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great ex…

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718: Episode 718 Preview: Donkey Kong Bananza 9:19

3M ago9:19

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 718: Donkey King Bananza. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…

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Episode 184 - DragonBall Z: The Legacy of Goku 36:40

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I am bringing Captain N back on again for another episode. This week, we are looking at DragonBall Z - Legacy of Goku for the GBA. A sorry title that bored me to tears....yes, I do not like this game. Have a listen and you will agree with me too! You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok:…

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717: The Worst Games You've Ever Played (And How to Save Them) 1:44:17

3M ago1:44:17

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Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, Stuart Gipp, and Kevin Bunch try to bring a little light into the world as they talk about terrible video games—not by heaping scorn upon them, but by envisioning a better reality where they turned out to be pretty OK. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free ear…

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Episode 183 - Professor Layton and The Curious Village 48:51

3M ago48:51

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We are looking for the Golden Apple. Welcome for the first Professor Layton game for the Nintendo DS, The Curious Village. This magical puzzle adventure has a charming story with beautiful artwork. However, it is extremely tricky with some very engaging puzzles. Trying to solve the mystery with me is Captain N from the Retrotopia podcast. You can f…

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719: Terminator 2 2:15:08

3M ago2:15:08

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Who's back? Diamond Feit, James Eldred, and Drew Mackie are back for a podcast about the 90s blockbuster and cultural touchstone Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patr…

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715: Episode 715 Preview: Sega Game Tapes / 3D: Faking It 'Til You Make It 11:32

3M ago11:32

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Live from Long Island: Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, Stuart Gipp, and Kevin Bunch explore the delights of Sega's official VHS tapes from the ’80s and the myriad ways developers faked 3D in the pre-polygon days. Video versions at patreon.com/retronauts! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free…

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Episode 182 - Pokémon Emerald 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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Back to some comfort food for me in Pokemon Emerald, the upscaled version of Ruby and Sapphire. This was recorded nearly 4 years ago so be nice :P You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing regular top 7s. Subscribe here at - https://www.you…

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714: Mega Man X4 1:29:18

4M ago1:29:18

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Make mine a Double! Nadia Oxford, Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, and Victor "Maverick" Hunter talk all about the classic PlayStation platformer Mega Man X4. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon…

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Episode 181 - Command and Conquer: Red Alert 1:22:13

4M ago1:22:13

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To war we go, with our first look at the Command and Conquer series with Red Alert. I do not have a lot of experience with this franchise but I am prepared to go to battle for my comrades. This week, I am joined by Richard Jago who loves this game way too much. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_…

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713: Collecting Shiny Things 1:38:10

4M ago1:38:10

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All that glitters! Join Stuart Gipp and Dave Bulmer for a casual, free-wheeling discussion of the wacky world of gaming’s greatest collectables. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retr…

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712: Episode 712 Preview: Steven Spielberg's Gaming Fascination 9:12

4M ago9:12

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 712: Steven Spielberg's Gaming Fascination. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…

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Episode 180 - Sonic Rush 1:15:16

4M ago1:15:16

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Sonic is back for a Nintendo console, this time it is Sonic Rush for the DS. Sonic had a mini revival on the GBA games but can this translate over to the DS. This week I am joined by first timer Master ShadicTH who helps discuss his love for this game. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast T…

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711: BitSummit the XIIIth 2:16:13

4M ago2:16:13

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Another year, another sizzling report (plus developer interviews) from Japan’s largest indie game festival from our senior indie game correspondent Diamond Feit. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www…

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Episode 179 - Aladdin (Mega Drive) 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

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It is part 2 on our adventures into the world of Aladdin but this time we are looking at the Mega Drive version. My guest is the Prince of the king of games, Prince Ali..I mean Chris from the Retro Hangover. Will he polish my lamp and will I get my wish? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast…

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710: Shinobi - Mission 2 1:41:01

4M ago1:41:01

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It’s the revenge of Shinobi… podcasts! Join Stuart Gipp, Diamond Feit, John Linneman and Thomas Nickel for a second look at the far-from-average Joe. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com…

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709: Episode 709 Preview: Retronauts Radio - Summer 2025 14:57

4M ago14:57

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Jeremy Parish spins up the turntable to take you—yes, you!—through two hours of recent classic game music releases, including a ton of Konami NES chiptunes, official Super Mario jazz arrangements, Super Hang-On, and more. Play it loud! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, b…

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Episode 178 - Aladdin (SNES) 1:21:46

5M ago1:21:46

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Join me on a magic carpet ride as we tackle a two part episode covering both versions of Disney's Aladdin. First up is the Super Nintendo released by Capcom. This week, I am joined by Sick Jake from the Press B to cancel podcast. Will the Super Nintendo be the diamond in the rough or should be forgotten completely. You can follow me on the followin…

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708: Sonic's Rough Transition to 3D 1:36:39

5M ago1:36:39

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The Stu, Dave, and Seumidh dream team returns to tackle the contentious issue of Sonic the Hedgehog’s rough transition into 3D gaming. We were there, and it was. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www…

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Episode 177 - Primal Rage 1:29:47

5M ago1:29:47

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The Earth has fallen...and now is the time for ...Urth.....I know it is very stupid. This week we are talking about Dinosaurs and Monkeys fighting each other in Primal Rage. An arcade game from Midway that made its way to a host of home consoles. I played the Mega Drive version growing up and this week I am joined once again by Sam from The Retroto…

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707: Monster Hunter 1:37:42

5M ago1:37:42

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What started as an attempt by Capcom to cash in on this new "online gaming" fad has escalated into the developer's biggest cash cow: Monster Hunter. Though the series saw more than its share of growing pains over the passing decades; despite the many attempts to make Monster Hunter a hit in the West, it's only become an incredibly popular crossover…

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706: Episode 706 Preview: Switch 2 (A Historical Perspective) 11:46

5M ago11:46

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ALL of the Retronauts (yes, that's a full six-pack of Jeremy, Bob, Diamond, Stuart, Nadia, and Kevin) come together to opine about the launch of Nintendo's latest console, the Switch 2, by framing it in the context of all the other Nintendo console launches over the past 40 years. This is a preview a patron-exclusive episode! Retronauts is made pos…

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Episode 176 - Super Mario Kart 1:11:51

5M ago1:11:51

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The kart racer that started it all, Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo. I did not get to play this too much growing up but thanks to the power of emulators I have played plenty. I go head to head with Capt N from the Retrotopia podcast to see who is king of the track. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram:…

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705: Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Metroidvania Book Club - Book II Pt. 1 2:08:40

5M ago2:08:40

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Jeremy Parish, Kate Willaert, Chris Sims, and Stuart Gipp open the book on their next collaborative community playthrough (Prince of Persia: The Lost Sands) by discussing the game's heritage and sharing listener thoughts on the first half of the quest. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-fre…