

Retronauts
Retronauts
The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!
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Dec 8, 2023 • 7min
577: Episode 577 Preview: Bowser
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 577: Bowser. 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 patreon.com/retronauts.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 37min
576: Pitfall! [The Later Years]
Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, and Kevin Bunch dig in the underbrush to find the games in the Pitfall! series that its original creator had no involvement with. From the infamous Super Pitfall to the cartoon-like Pitfall: The Lost Expedition, it's all here.
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://www.patreon.com/retronauts

Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
574: Episode 574 Preview: Pitfall! [The David Crane Years]
Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, and Stuart Gipp swing on vines and leap across a succession of crocodile heads in order to unearth the treasure that is the history of Activision's first true masterpiece: Pitfall! for 2600. And its first few sequels, too!
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 30min
575: The Making of The Making of Karateka / Double Dragon Gaiden
Double main event! Stuart chats with Chris Kohler about The Making of Karateka, then speaks to Raymond Teo about the recent Double Dragon Gaiden.
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://www.patreon.com/retronauts

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 43min
573: DOOM Clones
Diamond Feit, Stuart Gipp, and David L. Craddock resurrect and re-examine the term "DOOMclone" as they recount their favorite examples of other first-person shooters from the 1990s.
Edits by Greg Leahy and 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://www.patreon.com/retronauts

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 35min
572: The Revenge of Listener Comments Catch-Up
We at Retronauts are pleased to report it's once again time for our listeners to do most of the work. Hey now; fair is fair. And since it's been a good two years since we've done one of these episodes, our fans have generated a wealth of questions and comments worthy of response. (Thanks for that.) So this week, join Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert as the crew turns the tables on their audience—but in a nice way.
Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 50+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 27min
570: Gex
The Retronauts podcast covers the long-awaited topic of GEX, discussing emulation, the challenges faced by Crystal Dynamics in creating the game, the art style and gameplay, performance issues on the 3DO platform, technical aspects of the PlayStation version, voice removal and character design, the evolution of Crystal Dynamics, and the nostalgia for the classic game. They also touch on Road Rash and designing their own game, while promoting their content and Patreon.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 45min
569: The Odyssey2
Delve into the Odyssey2 gaming console with the Retronauts podcast. They discuss nostalgia, development, and arcade license ports. Learn about the unique gameplay of Killer Bees and the rarity of track balls. They also explore the misconception of the Odyssey2 being seen as a computer and the efforts to promote the console. Discover the speaker's work at Limited Run Games producing books on various video games.

Oct 27, 2023 • 10min
568: Episode 568 Preview: The Best and Worst of NES Horror
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts Episode 568: The Best and Worst of 8-Bit Horror. 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 patreon.com/retronauts.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 56min
567: Night of the Living Dead
Diamond Feit, Bill Mudron, and James Eldred are coming to get YOU with this podcast all about George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead and its legacy as patient zero for modern zombie fiction.
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://www.patreon.com/retronauts


