Best Retro Game Explorers Podcasts (2025)

Even adventurers need to rest by the campfire now and then! I’m taking a short break from exploring the Wildlands to gear up for the next leg of the journey. In this quick update, I’ll share what’s coming next and when new expeditions will begin again.By Nomad

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It's an INVASION OF THE ZOMBIE MONSTERS this week on Our Sinclair! Even WE can outrun these suckers! 32:24

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Pretend Halloween isn't over! We're back with another newish offering on the ZX Spectrum. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we scoot around this zombie infested hellscape. We'll die 1 MILLION times to save the girl this week on Our Sinclair 127!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: …

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Retro Wildlands #74 - Top 10 Spooky Video Games 1:37:51

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Darkness falls across the Wildlands, and the time has come to face the games that once haunted my dreams. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal Top 10 spooky favorites, the ones that made my palms sweat and my heart race long after I turned the console off. From eerie pixel adventures to heart-pounding survival horror, these are the titles that …

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Explore the OLD TOWER for the ZX Spectrum this week with the Our Sinclair gang! I hate bats!!! 29:45

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It's always a fun time to try a NEWER offering for the ZX Spectrum. Old Tower was released seven or so years ago, and with MANY ports around, the Spectrum was the lead platform. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we zip around the tower and marvel at the sites. This game placed 3rd in a programming contest...find out how high we place it this week o…

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S9 EP9: The Mailbag/The Odyssey (Games We've Been Playing) 2:30:52

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By The Emulate This Crew

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Retro Wildlands #73 - Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest 1:31:05

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Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest is often remembered as the “baby's first RPG", an entry designed to introduce Western players to the genre. But did Square’s big experiment actually work? In this episode, I share my thoughts on Mystic Quest, highlight what makes it stand out from the rest of the Final Fantasy series, and even play through some of the ad…

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Journey into L'Abbaye des Morts aka The Abbey of the Dead via the ZX Spectrum on Our Sinclair 125! 39:07

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A lone monk, pursued through the forest on a dark night, creeps swiftly into a mysterious Abbey on a desolate moor. His mission is nothing less the saving the world from THE DEVIL! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at this fairly modern offering on the ZX SPECTRUM, L'Abbaye des Morts otherwise known as The Abbey of the Dead! It goes …

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Retro Wildlands #72- The Punisher (NES) 1:27:41

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Frank Castle is one of Marvel’s darkest and most controversial characters—but is he a misunderstood anti-hero or just a symbol of unchecked violence? And does his character translate to fun video game experiences? In this episode, I dust off The Punisher’s 1991 NES outing to see if Frank Castle’s one-man war on crime translated into 8-bit fun—or fr…

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Shovel Adventure: The Next Quest for the Spectrum NEXT! Will you dig it?! Find out on Our Sinclair! 47:42

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Grab your shovel and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta dig like your life depends on it...cuz it does! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum NEXT for some jewel grabbing action! We hope you'll dig Our Sinclair 124! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosg…

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S9 EP8: Single Screen Games/The Mailbag 2:41:35

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By The Emulate This Crew

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LSG 019: Ralph Miranda talks opening doors in Gyromite with Nintendo’s infamous R.O.B. robot, jump kicking punks with SEGA sneakers in Streets of Rage, and whipping vampires while wearing a leather loincloth ... 1:56:38

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Welcome to Episode 19 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is my wonderful friend Ralph Miranda. Ralph is an illustrator, a production artist, and storyboarder. Ralph has worked on marketing campaigns for big brands, movies, tv shows, and sever…

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It's GREEN BERET on Our Sinclair this week! Is this a Spectrum classic?! Rush 'N and have a listen! 48:22

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Get your army boots and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta EARN that Green Beret! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some hot stabbing action! Rush N' and join us on Our Sinclair 123! Check Out HAPPY CODING and Midnight Brew Games!https://ko-fi.com/midnightbrew/shop🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Am…

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Bonus Episode - Ask THE BRENT - July 2025 Edition 31:38

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Welcome to the long awaited, BONUS SPECIAL - It's Ask THE BRENT JULY 2025! Enjoy THE BRENT's answers to discord's BURNING questions, including THE BRENT's views on games, life, and MORE! It's all here in live and living color as we ASK THE BRENT, again!!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#oursinclair …

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Retro Wildlands #71 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored, Part 2) 1:19:04

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Growing up, all of us at one point wanted to be the hero. The one who saves the day and banishes evil. And while the title of hero is something we sometimes strive for, it's the journey that really gives us that lasting impression. In this episode of the show, we're continuing our journey to become the Hero of Hyrule. Using game music and sound, we…

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Nosferatu the Vampyre - Don't think he won't BITE YOU! It's ZX Spectrum fun on Our Sinclair! 49:22

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Summertime is here in the USA, and what better time for HOT VAMP ACTION! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some vampire action! This game may have bite...but does it suck?!?! FIND OUT! It's Our Sinclair 122!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosg…

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Retro Wildlands #70 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored Part 1) 1:37:05

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A game like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past doesn't really need an introduction. It's widely considered one of retro-gaming's elite, and contains an adventure that still resonates with us today. In it, we all get a chance to answer the call to adventure and become the hero we've always dreamed to be. Join us by the campfire as we journey in…

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Interview with Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge! We'll talk their NEW game UrbX Warriors & MORE! 1:05:15

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Hold on to your hats, folks! We have BONAFIDED gaming royalty in the house today! Join Amigo Aaron as he talks with two masters of their retrogaming craft, Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge! I'm sure you recognize the names! Tony was the man behind the legendary Amiga classics "Beneath a Steel Sky" and "Lure Of the Temptress" as well as the "Broken …

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It's BEAR BOVVER on Our Sinclair...the old story of one bears struggle to power his electric truck! 45:22

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Our Sinclair this week features Bear Bovver, A game made to promote a the British bear driven electric truck industry?!?! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burger time-ike offering! It's Our Sinclair !🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get s…

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S9 EP7: The Mailbag/Thoughts about Doom: The Dark Ages 1:50:56

6M ago1:50:56

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By The Emulate This Crew

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Retro Wildlands #69 - Wolfenstein 3D 1:22:47

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They say you have to walk before you run. Whenever I hear that phrase, I sometimes think about the video games that pioneered genres and unique ideas. And the game we're covering today always comes to mind. Considered the granddaddy of first-person shooters, Wolfenstein 3D is the game where you, as an angry square-jawed spy, escape captivity while …

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Is THIS the Spectrum's GREATEST Driving Game ever?! It's Travel Through Time Vol.1 on Our Sinclair! 41:32

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During Our Sinclair's run we've played a lot of racing and driving games. Some were good, some not so good, and a very few were quite good. Could this weeks game be the KING of all driving games? Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss what we like in a driving or racing game, and what we don't, and what makes that select few rise to the top. …

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S9 EP6: Favorite Video Game Soundtracks/The Mailbag 2:58:44

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By The Emulate This Crew

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S9 EP5: Emulate This Court/The Mailbag 2:08:07

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Chasm - The Best Metroidvania You Haven't Played | An Excursion 21:21

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Whether it's metroidvanias, action adventure games or just good games in general that you love, Chasm is an indie gem I discovered in the gaming wildlands that I think you need to see. It may not be perfect, but I'll bet it'll scratch an itch you didn't know you had. Let's check it out together in my deep dive review! Intro - 0:00 Game Summary - 1:…

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Benny Hill's Madcap Chase - Fire up your Yakkity Sax for Our Sinclair 119! 33:53

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This week on Our Sinclair, join THE BRENT, and me, Amigo Aaron, as I get nostalgic as heck for an all time favorite of mine, THE MAN HIMSELF, BENNY HILL! I grew up with Benny and his FORTY YEAR RUN of the Benny Hill Shows, so when I found out he had a ZX game, I was OVERJOYED! We'll look back at some of my Benny Hill memories, and then it's game ti…

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Retro Wildlands #68 - Jackal 1:14:41

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The best thing about discovering new-to-me retro video games is coming across a game I wish I knew about growing up. While some games on the original Nintendo can be iconic, revolutionary and tough as nails, sometimes the best hidden gems are the ones that are simple, clean fun. They execute a simple premise well and they don't beat you senseless w…

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Mr. Wimpy on the ZX Spectrum - Fast Food Fun on a BUN! Is it REALLY that BAD?!?!? Our Sinclair 118 51:57

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Our Sinclair 118 features Mr. Wimpy, a game made to promote a British burger joint! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burgertime-like offering! It's Our Sinclair 118!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmail…

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Retro Wildlands #67 - Kung Fu 1:07:07

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In a world full of vast open world games, narrative focused adventures and grindy collect-a-thons, sometimes you just need a simple experience. And what simpler experience is there than being the good guy who gets to take out the bad guys with Kung Fu? Well, the one where you get the girl at the end, of course. Kung Fu on the NES is a call back to …

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LSG 018: Chris Wu talks playing Aidan Chen in Dead Space, attending the Opera in Final Fantasy VI, and getting his extra lives taken by his brother in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:49:32

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Welcome to Episode 18 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is my wonderful friend Chris Wu. Chris is an actor and has recurring roles as Noah Yang in The UpShaws on Netflix, Officer Williams in 9-1-1, and very relevant to this podcast, played t…

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S9 EP4: No Agenda Show/The Mailbag 3:36:03

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By The Emulate This Crew

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Dark Sceptre on the ZX Spectrum - Beautiful Kinetic Real-Time Strategy With a Mail Order TWIST?!?!? 52:03

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Our Sinclair 117 features Dark Sceptre, a dark fantasy game with some high concepts and amazing graphics and sound. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this DEEP and frantic real time fantasy strategy offering! It's Our Sinclair 117!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.co…

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Retro Wildlands #66 - Tecmo Super Bowl 1:26:51

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Every 2nd Sunday in February, warriors from different realms gather on the field of battle and prove their mettle before the people. Warriors clad in shining armor - including helmets, shoulder pads - take to the field. But these warriors aren’t ordinary men. They are titans, forged through the fires of almost 20 battles, relentless in their pursui…

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Retro Wildlands #65 - Ice Hockey 1:06:03

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Every gaming console has those games people consider to be essential. Games you absolutely must have in your collection. And Ice Hockey is one of those games for the original Nintendo. The box art may give you the impression that this is just another sports title, but nay nay! While Ice Hockey is a simple game, that's the beauty of this title and a…

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Tiny Dungeons - a modern game for the ZX Spectrum 128k! It's Our Sinclair 116 41:59

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Our Sinclair is BACK and to kick off the new year, our game selection committee decided to check out some new-ish fare on the ZX Spectrum 128k! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore the deepest, darkest corridors of the TINY DUNGEONS! It's Our Sinclair 116!Purchase Tiny Dungeons at: https://retrosouls.itch.io/tiny-dungeons🏆 Please check out…

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Retro Wildlands #64 - Top 10 Games Played in 2024 1:04:10

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While 2024 may be in the rear view mirror now and we race onwards into 2025, I thought it would be fun to highlight my 10 favorite games that I played last year! These games are a mixture of both modern and retro and really made an impression on me. So why don't you take a load off by the campfire my friends and allow me to regale you with my thoug…