Play Retro Show

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson and Brian Dunaway talk about retro video games!

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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 73: Marvel vs Capcom

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06/14/23 • 74 min

Marvel vs Capcom is a renowned crossover fighting game series that pits characters from Marvel Comics against Capcom video game characters. With fast-paced gameplay, flashy combos, and tag-team mechanics, it offers intense battles across multiple installments, combining iconic superheroes and beloved game icons in epic clashes.

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PLAY RETRO 157: Pole Position

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02/21/25 • 79 min

Pole Position and Pole Position II, the classic arcade racing games that defined an entire genre. Developed by Namco and distributed by Atari in the US released in the early '80s, Pole Position introduced the world to realistic track-based racing with qualifying rounds, intense time-based competition, and scaling sprite graphics that made players feel like they were truly behind the wheel.

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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 144: Donkey Kong Country

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11/15/24 • 85 min

A groundbreaking pre-rendered 3d sprite platformer for the Super Nintendo developed by Rare. Players control Donkey Kong and his sidekick Diddy as they journey through the jungle to reclaim their stolen banana hoard from the villainous King K. Rool!

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PLAY RETRO 32: Commodore 64 Top 5 Staff Picks

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08/17/22 • 79 min

The Commodore 64, also known as the C64 or the CBM 64, is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International. And we talk about the best games that ever hit the system!

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PLAY RETRO 119: Dr. Mario vs Wario's Woods

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05/03/24 • 83 min

Dr. Mario is a classic Nintendo puzzle game where you play as a plumber-turned-doctor trying to rid the world of viruses by tossing multicolored capsules into a bottle. It's like Tetris with a medical degree! "Wario's Woods" is a game where Toad gets to play Tetris with a grumpy forest of monsters, courtesy of the ever-greedy Wario. It’s basically a colorful, chaotic scramble to align critters and bombs before Wario can say "I'm-a gonna win!" Which one is better? Does it matter?

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PLAY RETRO 21: The 1995 PSX Launch Lineup!

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06/01/22 • 102 min

The PlayStation launched in Japan on December 3, 1994. Sony sold 102 million consoles and numerous versions of the PS1 before ceasing production in 2004. But how did that initial launch lineup hold up? We have the answers.

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PLAY RETRO 88: Tomb Raider: 1 thru 3

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09/27/23 • 75 min

A ground breaking 3rd person 3d action-adventure game that led the charge of the strong female protagonist in video games. Developed by Core Design and published by Eidos this series is still going strong 27 years later. The first 3 games in the series were Playstation 1 best sellers and would forever tie Sony to the Tomb Raider series in our minds. Defined by its exotic and often difficult gameplay of exploring, solving enviromental puzzles, acrobatics and light combat.

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PLAY RETRO 165: Thief

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04/22/25 • 77 min

Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age, two of the most influential stealth games ever made. Developed by Looking Glass Studios, these immersive sims dropped players into a dark, steampunk-inspired world where silence and shadows were more powerful than any sword. With open-ended level design, sound-based detection, and a story full of mystery and betrayal, the Thief series set the standard for the stealth genre.

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How many episodes does Play Retro Show have?

Play Retro Show currently has 171 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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