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Play Retro Show

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson and Brian Dunaway talk about retro video games!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Play Retro Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Play Retro Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Play Retro Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 42: Space Invaders to Galaga and MORE!
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11/01/22 • 94 min

Space Invaders is a 1978 shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado. It was manufactured and sold by Taito in Japan, and licensed to the Midway division of Bally for overseas distribution. Space Invaders was the first fixed shooter and set the template for the shoot 'em up genre.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 111: Spy vs. Spy
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03/08/24 • 62 min

Inspired by the comic strip of the same name from Mad Magazine, known for its unique blend of strategy, platform, and competitive elements. Developed by First Star Software, the game pits two players, each controlling a spy (one dressed in white, the other in black), against each other in a race to collect secret items from an embassy and escape before the opponent or time runs out. The gameplay is marked by its innovative use of traps, which players set to thwart the other spy while avoiding traps themselves. The game can be played against the computer or in a two-player mode, offering a split-screen view to keep each player's actions and strategies hidden from the other.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 85: Retro Video Game Pinball
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09/07/23 • 100 min

The Story of Video Game Pinball during the 80s and 90s. The Best. The worst. What makes a good/great pinball video game. What were the inspirations? How to co-exist with physical pinball? Physical replacements or its own thing? Pinball Video Game Superstar. Pioneers, Innovators and Game Changers. The ultimate Video Game Pinball experience.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 146: MediEvil
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12/06/24 • 77 min

This week on the Play Retro podcast, Brian and Scott look at MediEvil (1998) and MediEvil 2 (2000), action-adventure games for the PlayStation, blending gothic aesthetics, humor, and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players control Sir Daniel Fortesque, a skeletal knight seeking redemption after his accidental heroism in life.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 108: Black & White
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02/16/24 • 87 min

"Black & White," released in 2001, is a weird ass/minimal hud god game developed by Lionhead Studios and designed by Peter Molyneux. It blends elements of strategy, simulation, and adventure, allowing players to assume the role of a deity governing over a living, reactive world with your god hand and god creature that has his own motivational ai that can be trained to act in a manner that the player encourages. Witness me as your battle other gods for sway over the minions of 5 lands.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 76: The Mana Series
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07/09/23 • 81 min

The Mana series, known in Japan as Seiken Densetsu (聖剣伝説, lit. The Legend of the Sacred Sword), is a high fantasy action role-playing game series created by Koichi Ishii, with development formerly from Square, and is currently owned by Square Enix. The series began in 1991 as Final Fantasy Adventure, a Game Boy handheld side story to Square's flagship franchise Final Fantasy.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 100: Star Wars: X-Wing
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12/22/23 • 55 min

The Star Wars: X-Wing computer game is the first LucasArts PC game set in the Star Wars universe. Benefiting from the renewed interest in Star Wars sparked by Timothy Zahn's The Thrawn Trilogy and building on the popularity of flight simulation software (Lawrence Holland's three previous World War II air combat games had all been huge successes for LucasArts), X-Wing achieved what few subsequent Star Wars games could by being critically acclaimed, embraced by fans and a financial success. Players assumed the role of Keyan Farlander, a young pilot in the Rebel Alliance, and were given the opportunity to pilot the eponymous X-wing, as well as the Y-wing, and the A-wing, in a number of key battles leading up to the Battle of Yavin.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 104: Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles
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01/20/24 • 76 min

Originally designed as a single game but split due to a shorten development time pressured by a McDonald's promotion that saw the first part released in early 1994 and S&K released late 1994. When played separately, both games offer distinct experiences with their unique levels and gameplay innovations. When combined via the Lock-On Technology, they form a more cohesive and extended narrative, along with the ability to play through both games as any of the three characters (Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles), significantly enhancing replay value and overall content. This combination is often considered by fans and critics alike as the pinnacle of classic Sonic gameplay.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 115: Beneath a Steel Sky
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04/05/24 • 66 min

"Beneath A Steel Sky" is a point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future, developed by Revolution Software and released in 1994. The game unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world, specifically within the confines of a towering city known as Union City, ruled by a dictatorial regime and an all-seeing AI.

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Play Retro Show - PLAY RETRO 117: RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 & 2
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04/19/24 • 84 min

From the mind of Chris Sawyer, Comes the beloved Retro PC Game classic. Step up and take the reins of your very own amusement park. Build, design, and manage the greatest attraction in "RollerCoaster Tycoon" – where the business of fun never ends! Prepare to unleash your creativity and business savvy in this addictively entertaining simulation. The park gates are open – are you ready to become the ultimate RollerCoaster Tycoon?

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FAQ

How many episodes does Play Retro Show have?

Play Retro Show currently has 153 episodes available.

What topics does Play Retro Show cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on Play Retro Show?

The episode title 'PLAY RETRO 42: Space Invaders to Galaga and MORE!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Play Retro Show?

The average episode length on Play Retro Show is 80 minutes.

How often are episodes of Play Retro Show released?

Episodes of Play Retro Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Play Retro Show?

The first episode of Play Retro Show was released on Dec 20, 2021.

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