GameFellas - The Retro to Modern Gaming Podcast

For episode 22 of GameFellas... Well, we get a little political (but not too much). So I apologize in advance! We brought my brother Dana Smith on to discuss the backlash behind The Last of Us Part 2 and social media controversy in general in relation to gaming. This one got a bit fiery... So be prepared! Topics: The Last of Us Part 2 and the Backlash & Outrage Culture and the Poisonous Nature of Social Media Games Discussed: The Last of Us Part 2, The Last of Us, Breath of the ...

For episode 21 of GameFellas, we have not one but TWO featured guests! LifeSpiller aka Keno from the LifeSpiller79 YouTube Channel as well as the return of Daria from the DariaPlaysRPG's YouTube Channel! LifeSpiller brought the topics while Daria and Mark got in depth with a, quite frankly, "deep" discussion on women in video games and the stereotypes that come along with it. We also talked about games that we have "quit playing" and the reasons why, as well as reminisced about the momen...

For episode 20 of GameFellas, Justin takes the lead with our special guest Stoo Cambridge from the legendary Sensible Software. Stoo took part in creating many classic games including Cannon Fodder and Sensible Soccer. There is lots of nerdy 80's computer talk as well as a plethora of insight from Stoo on what it was like to be a game developer in the 80's and 90s. Also, if you are a fan of the Amiga, this will be the episode for you! Topics: Stoo Cambridge Career Retrospective, Sensible Soft...

For episode 19 of GameFellas, our featured guest St1ka joins us to talk new games released on retro consoles. St1ka is an expert on this topic and runs a YouTube channel mostly dedicated to it. Believe it or not, there are lots of new games being released on these long "dead" consoles with more each and every year. During the second part of the show we discuss little known games that shaped our formative years. In other words, games that didn't get the recognition they deserved upon rele...

For episode 18 of GameFellas we take it old school! No guests, just the GameFellas. Also, no Zack! Mark takes over hosting duties for the first time and brings with him the topic "Shady Gaming Practices." Or in other words, the worst kind of practices employed by large video game developers to suck as much money as possible from consumers. Look out, it's a hot one! Games Discussion List: Animal Crossing New Horizons, Final Fantasy 14, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Guilty Gear Strive, Devi...

For episode 17 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Stephen Wilds! Stephen is a freelance games writer and journalist who has written for various publications including Playboy, Polygon, Unwinnable and Looper among others. We brought him on this episode to get his take on what it's like to be a writer in the games industry and how he makes a living doing so. Later in the episode we discuss our own experiences with running a gaming website: Gaming Rebellion. Topics...

For episode 16 of GameFellas we have not one, but two featured guests! Hungry Goriya, who is a YouTuber and Twitch streamer as well as Andrew Haden from the Retro Island Gaming YouTube Channel. These are the topics we discussed:"Playing 'Mostly' Retro Games In The Modern Era"and"Retro Games that Shocked You"Sorren Day joined us as well as co-host and we also discussed what games we've been playing lately.Games List:Phantasy Star 2, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (NES), Crystalis, Lizard (NES), ...

For episode 15 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Mike Levy from the Dongled YouTube Channel! Mike was gracious enough to come on the show and discuss some great topics with us: "Games Lost to Time: Arcade Exclusives" and"Top 3 Best and Worst Elements of Modern Games"Tony Brasel and our Producer Derik Moore also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we've been ...

For episode 14 of GameFellas we would like to welcome our latest Featured Guest, Pam from the Cannot be Tamed YouTube Channel! Pam was gracious enough to come on the show and bring a couple of great topics with her: "How to Approach Playing Retro Games Today" and"Once Popular Genres that Need to Make a Comeback"Justin, Sorren and producer Derik also come along for the ride and add their takes to the discussion. And as always, before the topic discussions we discussed what games we'v...

2020 is here and so is a new season of GameFellas! For our first episode of the new year, we have a featured guest, Lance John from the Gifted Sounds Podcast Network. Lance suggested we discuss the differences between PC and Console Gaming as well as debate the future of the hobby. Mainly, are the PS5 and Xbox Series X finally catching up in specs with modern PCs?Games and Topics Discussed:Borderlands 3, The Division 2, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Tenchu (PS1), ESP Ra.De. PSY, Yooka Laylee, New...