Retronauts Episode 397: Wario Land 4 and Shake It! Preview
Jeremy Parish, Henry Gilbert, Ray Barnholt, and Stuart Gipp waaaaaaind down their in-depth survey of the Wario Land series with this look at the frog-bombin', level-escapin' entries on GBA and Wii, and everyone agrees: We waaaaaant more!
7m Aug 21, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 396: Battletoads
When Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles struck gold at the start of the '90s, everyone wanted the piece of the action. That included British developer Rare, who created a similar group of green heroes to capitalize on Turtlemania: the Battletoads. Though it's mostly remembered for a singular stage within the first game, and only lasted a few short years, the Battletoads series attracted enough nostal...
1hr 41m Aug 16, 2021
1hr 41m
Retronauts Episode 395: Breath of Fire III & IV
By request of Andrew Duff, we jump back into the Breath of Fire series to look at other two traditional entries in the series: Breath of Fire III & IV for PS1. Splice some dragon genes with Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Nadia Oxford, and Patrick Kulikowski! Art by John Pading. Edits by Greg Leahy. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free ...
1hr 39m Aug 09, 2021
1hr 39m
Retronauts Episode 394 Preview: Ace Attorney
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7m Aug 06, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 393: Perils of Peach
We finish our series of Mario series character deep-dives with a look at the Mushroom Kingdom's loyal, royal leader, Princess Peach. Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Kat Bailey, and Nadia Oxford all agree: Peach has got it! Art by Greg Melo.
1hr 41m Aug 02, 2021
1hr 41m
Retronauts Episode 392: The History of Koei, the Koei of History
By patron request of Christopher Hansen, Jeremy Parish sets the Wayback Machine to sengoku-era Japan, sangoku-era China, and, uh, the airline business to discuss Koei's legacy of historic sim games with Aaron Littleton and Mat Bradley-Tschirgi. Art: Nick Wanserski; edits: Greg Leahy Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access...
1hr 28m Jul 26, 2021
1hr 28m
Retronauts Episode 391: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Podcast Preview
Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, Aaron Littleton, and JP Swartlander finally pay their late fees and catch up with the 10th anniversary of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game by taking an all-inclusive look at the property, including the comics and the film. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and g...
7m Jul 23, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 389: Aliens
Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, and Jonathan Dunn pay a visit to a little up-and-coming colony on LV-426 only to find themselves suddenly under attack by the history and legacy (and video game adaptations!) of the 1986 blockbuster Aliens.
2hr 1m Jul 19, 2021
2hr 1m
Retronauts Episode 390: Tales of Monkey Island
Nearly a decade after the last entry, Telltale Games launched Tales of Monkey Island, an episodic take on the classic adventure series—and the first installment in nearly 20 years with input from creator Ron Gilbert. And while it suffers from some of the drawbacks of Telltale's format, this five-chapter adventure game swerves away from the expected formula to deliver some truly memorable Monkey...
2hr 7m Jul 19, 2021
2hr 7m
Retronauts Episode 388 Preview: Silent Hill 3
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 388: Silent Hill 3. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
8m Jul 09, 2021
8m
Retronauts Episode 387: The Atari 8-Bit Legacy
Retronauts East returns as Benj Edwards and Ben Elgin school Jeremy Parish about the history and greatness of Atari's 8-bit computer line, as well as its unloved console counterpart, the 5200. Art by John Pading. 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:...
1hr 32m Jul 05, 2021
1hr 32m
Retronauts Episode 386: Street Fighter II Redux
Jeremy Parish, Kat Bailey, Shivam Bhatt, and Sam revisit the World Warrior circuit to talk even more about Street Fighter II—or rather, the MANY iterations and permutations it undertook between 1992-2017. Turbo, Hyper, Ultra, even Rainbow! It's all here.  Art by Shaan Khan. Edits by Greg Leahy. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free ...
2hr 6m Jun 28, 2021
2hr 6m
Retronauts Episode 385: Godzilla - The Games Preview
Forces of chaos collide! Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, Matt Alt, and Bill Mudron look in horror as the topic of Godzilla reemerges from the sea to wreak havoc! Humanity's only hope: To finally talk about all the Godzilla games we didn't discuss last time!
10m Jun 26, 2021
10m
Retronauts Episode 384: Pokemon 2.B.A. Master
If you enjoyed our look at the Pokemon Christmas Bash album (and who didn't?) back in late 2019, then get ready for a thorough examination of where the English-language Pokemon albums began. 1999's 2.B.A. Master was clearly made as a cheap cash-in to capitalize on a fad that could end at any minute, but even so, many Millennials have fond memories of this curiosity and its many, many songs abou...
1hr 47m Jun 21, 2021
1hr 47m
Retronauts Episode 383: Delisted Games
Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, and delistedgames.com curator Shawn Sackenheim convene to discuss... well, delisted games. Inspired by Sony's recent PSN delisting fakeout, we look at multiple digital platforms whose games can no longer be acquired legally. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and grea...
1hr 34m Jun 14, 2021
1hr 34m
Retronauts Episode 382 Preview: Left 4 Dead
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 382: Left 4 Dead. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
6m Jun 11, 2021
6m
Retronauts Episode 381: Ratchet & Clank
By patron request, Jeremy Parish and Stuart Gipp talk about the full span of Ratchet & Clank's storied history alongside said patron (Bill Nielsen). Thrill to intergalactic escapades! Marvel at sequels! Scintillate at Dr. Seuss conspiracy theories! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great ex...
1hr 50m Jun 07, 2021
1hr 50m
Retronauts Episode 380: Breath of Fire I & II
Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Nadia Oxford, and patron Alex Meyers activate their podcast genes and fuse into a super-form conversation about Capcom's first serious attempt to enter the role-playing fray with the Breath of Fire games for Super NES. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclu...
1hr 42m May 31, 2021
1hr 42m
Retronauts Episode 379: Retronauts Radio Summer Preview
Jeremy puts on his "public radio symphony host" voice for a trip through five recent and upcoming classic game (and game-adjacent) soundtracks: Actraiser, Blaster Master Zero, Cowboy Bebop, Halo Remastered, and Klonoa.  The full episode is exclusive to Retronauts patrons, who can enjoy the full 90-minute production in CD-quality stereo. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through P...
5m May 28, 2021
5m
Retronauts Episode 378: Moogle Madness
While chocobos have become the dominant Final Fantasy mascot over the past three decades, moogles don't receive quite as much attention as Square's feathered friends. In some games, they're simply part of the world, while in other games, they're relegated to references and tutorial sections. But what are these strange mole/bat, creatures, where did they come from, and how has Square used (or un...
1hr 31m May 24, 2021
1hr 31m
Retronauts Episode 377: Final Fight
Jeremy "Punchy" Parish, Diamond "Final" Feit, and Kurt "K.O." Kalata are your three selectable player-character options in this roaming belt-scroll brawl through the history of Final Fight, a burly side story to our ongoing Street Fighter retrospectives. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and gr...
1hr 34m May 17, 2021
1hr 34m
Retronauts Episode 376 Preview: The Dig
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 376: The Dig. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
8m May 14, 2021
8m
Retronauts Episode 375: Phantasy Star
Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, and Alex Fraioli venture across the span of a solar system (or at least a few continents) to look back at Sega's first proper entry in the role-playing genre: The phenomenal phirst Phantasy Star, phor Sega Master System. Art by Leeann Hamilton and edits by Greg Leahy. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-fre...
1hr 37m May 10, 2021
1hr 37m
Retronauts Episode 374: Return of the Jedi
Long, long ago, Retronauts East began a trip through the original Star Wars trilogy (and its games). At last, the circle is complete as Jeremy Parish, Benj Edwards, Chris Sims, and Ben Elgin blow this thing and go home with Return of the Jedi. Art by Amanda Pruitt. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio qual...
1hr 45m May 03, 2021
1hr 45m
Retronauts Episode 373 Preview: Final Fantasy X
Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Kat Bailey, and Chris Kohler Want To Tell You Everything, so they head To Zanarkand to talk about the next entry in our ongoing pilgrimage through the Final Fantasy series: Final Fantasy X. (It's pronounced "ten," not "ecks.") Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and gre...
7m Apr 30, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 372: Back to the Future Part III
The summer of 1990 brought about the end of Back to the Future with Part III, which traded the frantic, high-concept time travel adventures of the second movie for a more grounded finale rooted in the Old West. Though it's gained a bit of a reputation as a lackluster final act to an otherwise stellar series, Part III remains a satisfying conclusion that picks up many of the more emotional beats...
1hr 44m Apr 26, 2021
1hr 44m
Retronauts Episode 371: Wario Land II & 3
Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Ray Barnholt, & Stuart Gipp return to definitely-not-the-Mushroom-Kingdom for the innovative further adventures of definitely-not-Mario. What happens when you play a game where your hero can never die? Only Wario knows for sure. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and g...
1hr 34m Apr 19, 2021
1hr 34m
Retronauts Episode 370 Preview: Live A Live and Square's Episodic RPGs
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 370: Live A Live and Square's Episodic RPGs. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
8m Apr 16, 2021
8m
Retronauts Episode 369: Godzilla, Pt. 1
Jeremy Parish summons Diamond Feit, Matt Alt,and Bill Mudron to help destroy (or maybe just commemorate) destroy all monsters with a look back at the cultural origins of the king of kaiju, Godzilla—a beast (and topic) too big for a single episode! Art by John Pading and edits by Greg Leahy.  Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free ear...
1hr 22m Apr 12, 2021
1hr 22m
Retronauts Episode 368: Gundam Universal Century
Jeremy Parish, Austin Walker, and Kat Bailey hop aboard the White Base to travel across the span of the profoundly influential Gundam franchise (or at least the U.C. timeline) with a look at the anime and its hot scramble of a video game legacy. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclu...
2hr Apr 05, 2021
2hr
Retronauts Episode 367 Preview: Street Fighter II (The World Warrior)
Kat Bailey, Kurt Kalata, and Diamond Feit face off against Jeremy Parish in a free-for-all throw down of video game history to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential pop culture creations of all time: Capcom's Street Fighter II. To listen to the full version of this episode, subscribe to the show ($5/mo.) at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
9m Apr 02, 2021
9m
Retronauts Episode 366: Sam & Max Save the World
It's finally happened: a game once covered as a new release by this very podcast is now officially retro! And that game is Sam & Max Save the World, the 2006-2007 episodic release that brought about the grand return of Sam and Max 13 years after their original video game outing. Now, 15 more years have passed, and while Telltale has since dissolved, former members of the company scooped up the ...
1hr 15m Mar 29, 2021
1hr 15m
Retronauts Episode 365: The Mega Man Ranking Hootenanny
Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, Diamond Feit, and Stuart Gipp all go to the mats to decide once and for all which Mega Man game is the greatest—definitively!—in the lowest-stakes knock-down drag-out opinion match you'll ever hear 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...
1hr 59m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 59m
Retronauts Episode 364 Preview: Kunio-kun Games
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 364: Kunio-kun Games. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
6m Mar 19, 2021
6m
Retronauts Episode 363: Game Boy Advance - 20 Years of Dim Memories
Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, and Adam Pawlus turn back the hands of time 20 years to the dawn of the GBA, Nintendo's tiny portable powerhouse. The soaring highs! The eye-straining lows! The many, many hardware iterations and Super NES ports!
1hr 47m Mar 15, 2021
1hr 47m
Retronauts Episode 362: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Retronauts East crew concludes their journey through the Indiana Jones films with a look back at the final entry in the saga: 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Plus the games! (Except the LucasArt game, which deserves its own episode.)
1hr 45m Mar 08, 2021
1hr 45m
Retronauts Episode 361 Preview: Street Fighter I (and 2010)
Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, Kevin Bunch, and John Hurst put on their red slippers and punch arcade machines to pay tribute to the game that launched the most important fighting series ever: 1987's Street Fighter. And, for some reason, Street Fighter 2010.
7m Mar 05, 2021
7m
Episode 360: Gaming in the Year 2001
Certain conditions have made time mostly meaningless, so it may shock and alarm you that 2001 happened 20 years ago. Yes, it's true. And while it was a monumental year in terms of events that shook the world, 2001 was also home to huge, industry-changing games, console launches, and so many other delightfully dated gaming moments worth remembering. This week, join Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Hen...
1hr 42m Mar 01, 2021
1hr 42m
Retronauts Episode 359: Famicom Disk System
Jeremy Parish sloooowly loads input from Chris Kohler and Kurt Kalata to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nintendo's Famicom Disk System, the most important console expansion never to have made its way to America. Cover art by John Pading. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive...
1hr 51m Feb 22, 2021
1hr 51m
Retronauts Episode 358 Preview: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 358: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
9m Feb 19, 2021
9m
Retronauts Episode 357: 10 Years of Nintendo 3DS
Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, and Diamond Feit look back at the Nintendo 3DS on the occasion of its 10th birthday. The li'l fella may have had a rough early childhood, but we explore how it eventually grew into the elegant swan we all knew and loved. Cover artwork by Step Sybydlo.
1hr 45m Feb 15, 2021
1hr 45m
Retronauts Episode 356: 1991 - The Years in Review Revue
The Retronauts East team gets together to continue their conversation about the games of a few decades ago. This time, Jeremy Parish, Benj Edwards, Chris Sims, and Ben Elgin focus specifically on the year 1991, when a bit of video game history was made. Cover illustration by Shaan Khan.
1hr 38m Feb 09, 2021
1hr 38m
Retronauts Episode 355 Preview: Xenogears Revisited
Jeremy Parish and patron Matthew Salisbury band together with Andrew Vestal to bare their fangs at God by reconsidering Squaresoft's epic Xenogears. Listen to the full episode (and dozens more!) at patreon.com/retronauts
7m Feb 05, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 354: Pandemic Mailbag
This week on Retronauts, we're easing off on the heavy-duty research for the sake of responding to your questions and comments from our recent round of episodes. And because a little thing called "the pandemic" drastically transformed the way we all live for nearly a year now, we'll also cover just how COVID-19 has affected Retronauts, and read some responses from listeners about how the new no...
1hr 31m Feb 01, 2021
1hr 31m
Retronauts Episode 353: Metroid Prime
By patron request, Jeremy Parish sends an emergency broadcast to Nadia Oxford and Mohammed Taher to discuss the Space Pirate activities taking place on Tallon IV and what ace bounty hunter Samus Aran is doing to stop them. Equip your podcast visor! Art by Greg Melo.
1hr 35m Jan 25, 2021
1hr 35m
Retronauts Episode 352 Preview: Looney Tunes Games
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 352: Looney Tunes Games. 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 https://www.patreon.com/retronauts.
10m Jan 22, 2021
10m
Retronauts Episode 351: Gunpei Yokoi (Pt. 2)
Jeremy Parish, Matt Alt, and Bill Mudron conclude their discussion of the life and times of Gunpei Yokoi (and the larger history of video games) by looking back at the inventions he helped spearhead, from Nintendo's Game & Watch to Bandai's WonderSwan.
1hr 47m Jan 18, 2021
1hr 47m
Retronauts Episode 350: Crash Bandicoot
Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, and John Linneman of Digital Foundry smash, bash, dash, and splash their way through the jungles of video game history to excavate the history behind Sony's most beloved mascot hero. No, not Blasto. We're talking' Crash! Cover art by Shaan Khan.
1hr 42m Jan 11, 2021
1hr 42m
Retronauts Episode 349 Preview: Retronauts Radio | January 2021
By patron request, Jeremy Parish rings in 2021 with the best physical releases for classic game music of the year gone by. Selections include Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a whole lot of Mega Man X, Vib Ribbon, Ys, Life Force, Ikaruga, and more!
7m Jan 08, 2021
7m
Retronauts Episode 348: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
With the movie series (seemingly) finished, LucasArts capitalized on the public's slowly fading love for Indiana Jones with a brand-new adventure game. And instead of adapting one of his previous adventures, the developer instead developed a wholly unique story for the intrepid archaeologist—one players had to trek through three different times if they wanted to see everything. On this episode ...
1hr 41m Jan 04, 2021
1hr 41m