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We're jumping into dimensional portals and firing nail guns in one of the most influential 3D franchises of all time!

But first, our thoughts on the two big Nintendo Directs form September 2026.

Check out Dave's new retro series as he heads back to 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Da8Mj69IE

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(0:00) Intro

(8:35) Zelda 40th Nintendo Direct

(26:22) The other Nintendo Direct

(39:50) Opening thoughts on Quake

(45:43) Comparing Quake to other shooters on the N64

(50:42) Vibes and graphics

(1:06:50) Quake 2 thoughts

(1:14:05) Which one did we like better?

(1:28:00) What's up next on the podcast

We're welcoming Brian Riggsbee to the show to chat not only about a classic N64 farm sim, but his work with Retro Game Books, and tangents about the best years of the WWF!

Be sure to check out Brian's great work we discussed at Retro Game Books!

Check out Dave's new retro series as he heads back to 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Da8Mj69IE

(0:00) Intro with Brian from Retro Game Books

(11:06) N64 historiy with Brian and the WWF Attitude Era

(19:10) Thoughts on Harvest Moon 64

(29:02) Gameplay elements that do and don't work for us

(39:57) Game easter eggs and secrets

(42:05) This game is stressful

(51:52) Development of Harvest Moon 64

(59:32) Final thoughts on the game & what's up next

We head to Blockbuster with Jake from Press B to Cancel to rent (not buy) this wild fighter in Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals.

Does it make us feel like robots in disguise or is it a missed opportunity with a classic property?

PLUS: Dave tries out a Family Feud-like quiz show!

Check out Dave's new retro series as he heads back to 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Da8Mj69IE

(0:00) Intro & Transformers talk

(16:30) Core game mechanics and thoughts

(20:35) Difficulty and transforming options

(33:17) But... what is this game trying to do?

(43:50) The extra modes

(57:30) Let's play the N64 Family Feud

(1:14:00) More to come from Press B to Cancel & Jiggylookback

(1:25:30) Outro

This time on Retro Runback we're entering Bullet Time in the shoes of Remedy Entertainment's Max Payne.

The noir shooter is iconic in a number of ways, but does it hold up and does it need its upcoming remake?

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We end off our month of Disney, family-friendly games with A Bug's Life!

Plus, lots of talk about other retro stuff like Dreamcast, physical games, and a Goldeneye 007 quiz from ReCollect 64!

Check out Dave's new retro series as he heads back to 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Da8Mj69IE

(0:00) Intro

(4:00) Dave's retro pickups: Battletanx and he got a Sega Dreamcast

(13:28) Mods and updates to the Dreamcast

(24:45) Overall thoughts on A Bug's Life

(36:45) Collectibles and core mechanics

(59:12) Our personal top 5 Pixar movies

(1:09:35) The Goldeneye 007 quiz

This time on Retro Runback we're going handheld with the third entry in the Mario Kart franchise!

Does Super Circuit hold up and how does it improve on the previous two entries that have been seen as huge successes for Nintendo?

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We head into the 100 Acre Wood to help Tigger gather honey for Pooh's party! Or so we think... we can't tell there's very little sound in this game...Either way, we continue our Disney and family-friendly summer gaming with Tigger's Honey Hunt!

Check out Dave's new retro series as he heads back to 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Da8Mj69IE

(0:00) Intro & Dave's new retro series

(8:22) Voicemails & early thoughts on the game

(16:48) Tigger's Honey Hunt looks and sounds off

(18:20) Main gameplay mechanics

(31:46) Some game frustrations and what the game is lacking

(48:24) The horror!!!....and episode extro

On this episode of Retro Runback, we go back to boot up the original Xbox and genre-defining game in Halo: Combat Evolved!

With Campaign Evolved out in 2026, how does the original version hold up and is it still worth looking back on and relaying?

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Welcome to Retro Runback! A look back at games from believe it or not… 25 years ago. A new special series with Console Creatures' retro game coverage.

In 2001, the world was introduced to incredible PC games, and while we got our hands on the GameCube and Game Boy Advance for the first time, it was also another year of the PS2, the now-beloved Dreamcast, and the first-ever Xbox.

We're beginning this new series with a game that launched a massive franchise on the PlayStation 2, from one of the most renowned and recognized developers and publishers in gaming: Capcom.Let’s explore 2001’s Devil May Cry.

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