

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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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 24min
686: Sigma Star Saga DX
Sigma Start listening to this Saga of sound as Stuart Gipp chats to WayForward’s Matt Bozon and Adam Tierney about a GBA gem. Psyme me up!
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Apr 25, 2025 • 12min
685: Episode 685 Preview: 30 Years of Chrono Trigger
Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, and Brian Clark regale a packed Milwaukee convention hall with tales of the greatness of Chrono Trigger—and then Jeremy and Kevin explore the wonders of 1980s Japanese game tapes (and LaserDiscs!).
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Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 19min
684: SNK Vs. Capcom
Now it's time to have the REAL answer: who is THE STRONGEST!? Diamond Feit? Kevin Bunch? John Learned? TheSeventhForce? We're ALL winners when we remember the SNK vs CAPCOM series of fighting games.
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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

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 43min
683: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - The Metroidvania Book Club Pt. 1
Jeremy Parish, Nadia Oxford, Stuart Gipp, Chris Sims, and Kate Willaert kick off a new feature to play and discuss great metroidvania in depth. Play along and join the conversation! This time: we tackle the first half of the final true Castlevania game.
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Apr 11, 2025 • 6min
682: Episode 682 Preview: Bloodborne
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Apr 7, 2025 • 2h 7min
681: Space Invaders
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Aliens are on the move! Kevin Bunch, Brian Clark, Matt Alt and Diamond Feit talk about 1978’s Space Invaders and its legacy.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 41min
680: Axiom Verge
Jeremy Parish and Diamond Feit chat with Tom Happ and Dan Adelman about origins, design, and 10th anniversary (it's retro now!) of the indie metroidvania tour-de-force, Axiom Verge.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 10min
679: Episode 679 Preview: Doom (The 2005 Movie)
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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 57min
678: Years-in-Review Revue: 1985 Pt. II
Dive into the vibrant world of 1985 gaming! The hosts reminisce about classic arcade hits, like 'Punch-Out!' and 'Gauntlet,' sharing funny personal stories. They explore the transition from arcades to personal computing, spotlighting the Atari 520 ST and Commodore Amiga. Expect discussions on iconic titles such as 'Deja Vu' and the legacy of 'Tetris.' With humor and nostalgia, they investigate the evolution of gameplay mechanics and the cultural impact of video games during this pivotal year.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 26min
677: Type-In Games
Kevin Bunch, Dustin Hubbard, and Ozidual talk about the joy of type-in game programs and the process of preserving them in this Retronauts.
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