It's 2002. I'm 17 years old...

I just landed a job at FuncoLand at the height of the 6th console gen.

In this 'Memories' episode, I'm going to take you with me as I revisit what it was like to be a video game store employee during better days. You'll learn about what working there was like, but also the experiences and memories I carry with me to this day, and even some Patron submitted stories!

This is one of the biggest projects I've ever produced, and I hope some of it resonates with your life a little bit too.

 

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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's...

...a bad video game. But why is it so bad? And why did we play this when this show is all about GOOD memories?

You'll have to listen to find out.

Special Guest Host: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast

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SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snowboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best...

And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG!

Special Guest Host: The Gamersician

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Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it.

Special Guest Host: Story Rich Games (@story-rich-games.bsky.social)

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Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US) was a defining game for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was a game about rollerblaind, graffiti tagging, and jamming out to funky beats! But... what else made it so special?

Special Guest Host: Voice Actor David Giltinan 

 

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Onimusha Warlords was a very early PS2 title that many refer to as just 'Resident Evil, but Samurai and Demons'. However, CAPCOM's Demon Slaying Feudal Japan era epic series is so much more than that, and this game was the start of something truly special..

Special Guest Host: The Gamersician

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Metal Gear Solid 2 is not only known as one of the greatest Stealth Action games ever made, but also one of the most controversial (for reasons you could probably guess!). But we're here to talk about ALL of that and then some as we go into why this game is so special.

 

Special Guest Host: Heaaaps O Games

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It's a special DOUBLE episode of Retro Blast where we discuss TMNT Turtles in Time for SNES AND Hyperstone Heist for SEGA Genesis.     Special Guest Host: @RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast   Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast

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Star Fox 64 is a title that deserves every bit of the praise it gets. Not only is it one of the most underrated and best games for the Nintendo 64, but it's also one of the greatest games ever made. There's so much to discuss about this one, and some really fun stories to share.   Check your G-Diffuser system, DO A BARREL ROLL, and join us for a cozy conversation!   Special Guest Host: @ducksindisguise from Pixel Pond   Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast

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It's time to experience the birth of "panic horror"!   DINO CRISIS was something special. Usually just referred to as 'Resident Evil with Dinosaurs', we're here to talk all about it and make sure that you know it's so much more than that.   Settle in with us, and let's get into some DINO HORROR!   Special Guest Host: Tony AKA @one_big_boss from New2RetroReviews and Residence of Evil on YouTube   Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast

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