In this Quick Play episode, the Guys countdown their top 5 favorite racing combat games! Listen in as we tour through the history of this awesome genre and see which battler tops our list!Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us!Twitter

S3 Ep8: Road Rash (or The Hemingway of Podcasts)

May 21st, 2021 1h 26m

In this episode, the Guys punch their way through the PlayStation racing battler Road Rash (1996). Learn about the history of the game, hear about our visits to locations involved in making Road Rash, and listen in as we talk about how to survi

Quick Play: Secret Quest

May 7th, 2021 22m 21s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys play Secret Quest, a late addition to the Atari 2600 library! Learn what classic Nintendo franchise inspired this game and decide for yourself if Secret Quest lives up to Nolan Bushnell’s name.Don't miss an

S3 Ep7: Bonk's Adventure (or It's Not a Girl, It's a Porpoise)

Apr 23rd, 2021 1h 8m

In this episode, the Guys bash their way through the TurboGrafx-16 platformer Bonk’s Adventure (1990). Learn about the history of the game, hear about the many names Bonk has around the world, and listen in as we talk about the interesting way

Quick Play: Starmaster

Apr 8th, 2021 16m 27s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys play the Atari 2600 hidden gem Starmaster! Learn more about the innovative way this game used a forgotten feature of the 2600 and hear what the Guys think of this early space combat game.Don't miss an episo

S3 Ep6: StarTropics (or Captain Bell's Organ)

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 14m

In this episode, the Guys play the action-adventure title StarTropics (NES, 1990). Learn about the history of the game, hear about StarTropics' connection to Japanese folklore, and listen in as we breakdown the quirkiness of the game… and the c

Quick Play: Keystone Kapers

Mar 11th, 2021 22m 21s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys play the Atari 2600 classic Keystone Kapers! Learn more about this gem of a game and what the programmer is doing nowadays with someone the Guys have talked to before.Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and fo

S3 Ep5: Aladdin (or Is It Ketchup or Blood?)

Feb 26th, 2021 1h 5m

In this episode, the guys play the classic Disney platformer Aladdin (Genesis/SNES, 1993). Learn about the groundbreaking work that went into this best-selling game, find out why the two versions are so different, and listen as host Dustin almo

Quick Play: Isometric Arcade Classics

Feb 11th, 2021 16m 13s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys discuss arcade classic isometric games Zaxxon, Crystal Castles, and Marble Madness! Learn more about this unique layout scheme, and one game's connection to RoadBlasters and 720!Don't miss an episode! Subsc

S3 Ep4: Q*bert (or Slick Pickle)

Jan 31st, 2021 1h 17m

In this episode, the guys play the classic arcade title Q*bert (1982). Hear snippets from our interview with the game's creator Warren Davis, as he lets us in on how Q*bert got his name, his favorite port of the game, and the lead artist's bigg

New Year's Eve 2020 Special

Dec 31st, 2020 1h 2m

In this episode, the Retro Game Guys look back on our most memorable podcast moments of 2020, give thanks to our community, & chat with a secret guest. Two of the Guys also try and convince Alex that Wizards & Warriors is a great game.Don't mi

Interview with Warren Davis, Creator of Q*bert

Dec 21st, 2020 1h 12m

Retro Game Guys Podcast is proud to welcome Warren Davis. Warren has a long list of accomplishments in the video game industry, including programming the classic arcade hit Q*bert. Released in 1982, Q*bert has since become one of the most popul

S3 Ep3: Kung Fu (or Beat Fred Savage)

Dec 17th, 2020 1h 18m

In this episode, the guys play the classic beat ‘em up title Kung Fu (NES, 1985). Learn about the history of this black box game, find out how to play as Sylvia, and listen in as we reveal some big scores and crazy strategies in our most epic B

Quick Play: Missile Command

Dec 3rd, 2020 24m 41s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys play the arcade and Atari 2600 classic Missile Command! Learn more about the programmer's nightmares and hear what the Guys think of the modern update.Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us!Twitter

S3 Ep2: Twisted Metal (or the John Tesh of Rocket League)

Nov 19th, 2020 1h 7m

In this episode, the guys play their first PlayStation game and dive right into the vehicle combat of Twisted Metal (1995). Learn about the history of this best-selling game, hear about the Hollywood dreams of the game's director, and discover

Quick Play: Paperboy

Nov 5th, 2020 25m 55s

In this Quick Play episode, the Guys play the arcade classic Paperboy for the NES, Genesis, and even Lynx! Learn more about the connection to Star Wars and what the Guys thought of the isometric view.Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow

S3 Ep1: DOOM (or Keeping Books from Children)

Oct 21st, 2020 1h 24m

Welcome to the kickoff of Retro Game Guys season 3! For this Halloween episode, the guys play the classic first-person-shooter DOOM (1993) for the PC. Listen in as they discuss the legends of id Software, the connection to Tom Cruise, and the i

Interview with Howard Phillips, the Game Master

Aug 2nd, 2020 58m 58s

As part of our Super Mario Bros SUPER celebration, we are proud to present our interview with former Nintendo of America Spokesman Howard Phillips! If you grew up with the NES, Super Mario Bros. and Nintendo Power magazine like we did, there

S2 Ep13: Super Mario Bros. Part 2 (2nd Anniversary Celebration)

Jul 30th, 2020 1h 9m

It's a SUPER Celebration! The guys celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast and 35 years of Super Mario Bros. in a big way! In Part 2 of the episode, the guys share their memories of Super Mario Bros along with Howard Phillips and Retro Gam

S2 Ep13: Super Mario Bros. Part 1 (2nd Anniversary Celebration)

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 8m

It's a SUPER Celebration! The guys celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast and 35 years of Super Mario Bros. in a big way! In Part 1 of the episode, the guys run through the history of Super Mario Bros which includes input from the Game Ma

Quick Play: BurgerTime (NES)

Jul 16th, 2020 19m 36s

In this Quick Play episode, the guys play the wacky arcade classic BurgerTime on NES! And once again, Sega Master Tim joins the party! Thanks to @LJWhite28 for suggesting this game. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe and follow us!Twitter, Face

S2 Ep12: Alex Kidd in Miracle World (with Sega Master Tim)

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 41m

Have you ever played Rock, Paper, Scissors - to the DEATH? Well, in Alex Kidd in Miracle World, you will! In this episode, the guys are joined by a very special guest, and former Sega Game Counselor: Sega Master Tim. Tim shares his memories of

Quick Play: Asteroids (Atari 2600)

Jun 18th, 2020 19m 20s

In this Quick Play episode, the guys talk about the groundbreaking arcade shooter Asteroids, which came out in 1981 on the Atari 2600. Asteroids was a beloved game in our collections as kids and as we discuss, remains very playable and fun to t

S2 Ep11: Life Force (or One Mean Son of a Gun)

Jun 4th, 2020 1h 19m

In this episode, the guys play Konami's popular space shooter Life Force (NES, 1988). Listen to the the history of this spin-off of "Gradius", and learn how this game differs from many classic "shmups" of the era. This is the first episode wher

Quick Play: Q&A with Retro Game Guys

May 21st, 2020 39m 14s

In this Quick Play episode we wrap up our Q&A series and answer listener questions! You'll learn about our gaming habits during lockdown, what frustrating games we just can't stop playing, what our go-to games are, what our partners think of ou