Retro Hangover

Just call us eggs because we are scrambled. We get double the trouble on the guest front this episode to talk about one of the most influential horizontal shoot-'em-ups of all time: Gradius! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Kiyoshi Okuma Bio: Game industry veteran since 1998 - 3D artist / technical artist who's worked on Gauntlet Legends (N64), World Series Baseball 2K(DC/PS2) Sims2, Darkspore(Diablo clone), and Dawngate (RTS), Strike Blazinger (PC - in progress) Twitter/X: @ohmi_kuma on X Website: Kiyoshi's Website ----- Name: Chris Tang Bio: Game Developer and eSports personality. Formerly Tengen, Atari, Capcom, BPS, etc. - now indie. Sega World Champion and Classic Tetris World Championships host and commentator. Twitter/X: @strikeharbinger on X Facebook: Chris's Facebook page Website: Chris's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

Peanut butter and jelly. Rum and Coke. Sonic/Shrek slash fics. Some things are just meant to go together. Pizza and gaming is also one of those, and not the first one we've mentioned that probably involves sausage. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

He's not a magician, he's a very naughty boy! We complete our inadvertent N64 RPG doubleheader with the oft-maligned, but perhaps misunderstood, Quest 64 (or Holy Magic Century for you lucky Brits and Aussies). ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Mike Fink Bio: I'm a 30 or 40 something year old Nintendo 64 enthusiast mailman who twilights as a vigilante algorithm manipulator on BlueSky.....in an effort to make video game discourse more enjoyable for everyone. And talk about Quest 64 Website: Mike's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

We're not saying these games are solely responsible for the complete edgelords we became but we also aren't not saying it. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on N64 is what happens when The Legend of Zelda, a Saturday-morning anime, and a fever dream about kabuki theater get shoved into the same cartridge and shaken violently. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ashton Ruby Bio: A tired dad who edits videos and podcasts in his free time. He has been playing video games for over 30 years and all he has to show for it is arthritis. ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

Memorize your one liners and pump some iron, today we're putting video gaming on ice to talk about our favorite action films of the 1980s! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

This is a very serious game with a serious plot and serious consequences. Having said that: have you seen those body suits? We do declare we are gettin' the vapors. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Matt Storm Bio: I'm a long time podcast producer, editor and host who has been playing video games since the Atari 2600. I host two video game podcasts, the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Reignite. Instagram: @dj_stormageddon on Instagram Website: Matt's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

Chris is joined by Ozzy, formerly of the Region Free Gamers podcast, to pontificate on Limited Run Games, their impact on physical game media, and the broader topic of game preservation in a heavily digital age. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: February 10th, 2022 ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice! Patreon

Dave of the Anime Field Guide returns to show to, you guessed it, talk anime! He once again tag teams with our very own Chris (Shane swears he's not dodging Dave on purpose), this time to cover a video game spinoff of Ghost in the Shell! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Dave Y. Bio: I talk about anime and related topics, and the fine folks who make it all possible! I promote the anime industry while having fun. Instagram: @anifieldguide on Instagram Website: Dave's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

Late is better than never, right? Join us for another very swanky, high-class awards show in which we highlight our favorite games played in 2025! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

Chris is joined by two illustrious guests to chat about chibi anime girls and their madcap adventures saving the world! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Coury Carlson Bio: 1/2 of the creative team for the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. I like to judge games based on when they were made, not against modern standards. Twitter/X: @mylifeingaming on X YouTube: Coury on YouTube ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards, we're also throwing in a bonus Flight; this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game based solely on the cover art? Or perhaps because it was based on an IP you like? You knew nothing about the actual gameplay, just that it looked cool? That's basically what Shane did here. He's very sorry. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Rick Firestone Bio: A native of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Rick Firestone is the host of the Pixel Project Radio podcast, a gaming discussions show that is equal parts narrative analysis and varying levels of bad jokes. When Rick isn't enjoying video games, he likes to read, study Japanese, and pet his very vocal cat named Aries. Instagram: @pixelprojectradiopodcast on Instagram Twitter/X: @pixelprojectpod on X ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost Tyger making his long-awaited return to the show! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: LP Tyger Bio: Nintendo Gamer. Amazon Reseller. Pun Enthusiast. Twitter/X: @LPTyger on X ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company

Here it is. Shane teased it in his Vampire Survivors RFR earlier, and now it has arrived. Join him as he chats with Patron Randall and Willie & Ginger of The Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast about the surprise Steam phenomenon! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 2nd, 2022 ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice! Patreon

Eric Gess of the Unlockables podcast helps us learn the power of friendship and a stable of recognizable IPs as we discuss Kingdom Hearts II! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Eric Gess Bio: The Story of video games, the people who play them, and the memories made along the way. Instagram: @unlockablespod on Instagram Twitter/X: @UnlockablesPod on X YouTube: Eric on YouTube Website: Eric's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Get You Some Tasty Caffeine! As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing! Bones Coffee Company Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

It all comes down to this. Which game takes home the crown for The King of Games 1999? Chris, Eric, Dave, Adam, and Ashton decide! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: July 1st, 2025

They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

Not every game can make it in to the tournament. And sometimes, some truly great ones somehow get lost and passed up. This is the time to discuss the games that we left out of KoG '99, and why they may have been on the outside looking in. Chris, Ozzy, Josh, Coury, Try and Keith are here to represent! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: June 24th, 2025