Retro Game Squad Podcast

By Retro Game Squad

Video Games

What's Retro Game Squad Podcast about?

A monthly podcast featuring roundtable discussion about retro and classic video games from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32/64-bit eras. Each episode, our crew picks a theme and reviews a selection of games that fit within said theme. Join us as we strive to bring you a great show that's both informative and entertaining.

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RGSM 002 - Streets of Rage 4

10.16.2020

Alex hits the streets in this mini episode to offer an in-depth analysis of Streets of Rage 4. From the gameplay to the visuals, to hidden secrets and samples of this game's stellar soundtrack, no stone is left unturned as ...

Retro Game Squad Podcast episodes:

10.16.2020 RGSM 002 - Streets of Rage 4 Alex hits the streets in this mini episode to offer an in-depth analysis of Streets of Rage 4. From the gameplay to the visuals, to hidden secrets and samples of this game's stellar soundtrack, no stone is left unturned as ...
09.17.2020 RGS 062 - Japanese Imports In honour of our 8th anniversary, we spend some time catching up, then delve into the world of Japanese import games. We discuss importing games back in the 90’s, some importing considerations to keep in mind, and examine games such ...
08.09.2020 RGS 061 – DOS games In our first ever live episode, Jon gets us talking about the world of DOS gaming. Joined by some of our listeners, we discuss the shareware model prevalent during this time, and cover games such as Duke Nukem, Commander Keen, ...
07.26.2020 RGSR 006 - Super NES Music Jon takes the helm in this radio episode with selections from one of his favorite systems of all time; the beloved Super NES. Featuring tracks from Super Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger, Tetris Attack, and more, fans of Nintendo's 16-bit wonder ...
06.14.2020 RGSR 005 - The Music of Sunsoft Joined by Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we sample some of Sunsoft's 8-bit and 16-bit library to see if this company's reputation for stellar chiptunes still holds up (spoiler: yes, it does). We also explore some of Sunsoft's history ...
05.16.2020 RGSM 001 - Jon's 2020 Retro Primer Given free reign to let his inner nerd shine, Jon's debut solo project is a bonus episode all about gaming with retro hardware in the 2020's. From new controller options, to video capture setups, and how to connect your consoles ...
04.05.2020 RGSR 004 - Panzer Dragoon Trilogy Resurrecting our long-dead radio series until our main show can resume production, we bring to you the outstanding music of the Panzer Dragoon Trilogy on the Sega Saturn, a testament to how artistic a series about laser-spitting dragons can truly ...
12.19.2019 RGS 060 - On-Rail Shooters Speeding towards the horizon, we turn our attention towards the On-Rails Shooter genre by taking aim at games such as Panzer Dragoon, Star Fox 64, Sin and Punishment, and more. We also deliberate over our Retro Game of 2019, and ...
09.18.2019 RGS 059 - Second Looks Celebrating our 7th anniversary with our biggest episode yet, we re-visit some games that we covered in the first year of our show, such as Powerslave, Galactic Attack, Alien Crush, and more. We also bring in our guest Alex (@retr0drift ...
06.27.2019 RGS 058 - Sega Saturn strikes back! Lest we get pummeled by Segata Sanshiro himself, we dedicate another entire episode to Sega's 32-bit wonder, the mighty Sega Saturn. Covering unique titles such as Astal, Fighter's Megamix, Deep Fear, and more, we also talk about recent developments in ...
03.19.2019 RGS 057 - Co-op games Joined by returning guest Retro Nick, the squad unites to take on some cooperative games such as Dungeon Explorer II, Lost Vikings 2, Darius Gaiden and more. We also play (a hilarious) Round 4 of "Name That Tune", and Nick ...
12.18.2018 RGS 056 - Capcom games To cap off 2018, we turn our focus to Capcom, one of the most popular publishers in the "retro" era. Delving into this company's history, we also take a look at some of its iconic titles, such as Bionic Commando, ...
09.26.2018 RGS 055 - Role playing games (part 2) Celebrating our 6th anniversary by embarking on another quest, we give RPG's a second chance. Discussion includes 4 epics; Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Robotrek, Paper Mario, and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. We also play another round of trivia, and ...
06.28.2018 RGS 054 - Game Boy Advance Getting slightly out of our "retro" comfort zone, we pay our respects to one of Nintendo's dominant handhelds; the Game Boy Advance. Discussion includes games such as Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Metroid: Zero Mission, Drill Dozer and more, all while ...
03.23.2018 RGS 053 - "Three-quels" Our fearless trio wonders if the third time is indeed the charm by looking at "Three-quels", aka the third entry in video game franchises. Covered are games such as Super Metroid, Streets of Rage 3, Tekken 3 & more. We ...
02.02.2018 RGS Radio 003 - Shoot-'em-ups Guest host Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly joins us to talk about and appreciate the music of the shoot-'em-up genre. Sampling tracks from Life Force, Gun.Smoke, Lords of Thunder and more, there's plenty of thumping tunes to help you ...
12.28.2017 RGS 052 - Modern Retro We top off 2017 by looking at some modern retro games. With games such as Axiom Verge, Shovel Knight, & Sonic Mania, old-school gaming is alive and well. We also give our thoughts on the RetroUSB AVS, and Jon finally ...
10.16.2017 RGS Radio 002 - Fighting games We're ready to throw (virtual) fisticuffs with music from some of the most iconic fighters out there; from Virtua Fighter 2, to Tekken 3, to Samurai Shodown II & everything in between, join us as we get our blood flowing ...
09.11.2017 RGS 051 - Konami games We spend this episode discussing all things Konami and marvel in their former glory by covering beloved classics such as Contra III: The Alien Wars, Rocket Knight Adventures, Sexy Parodius, and more.
07.17.2017 RGS Radio 001 - Konami games Our first Radio show is dedicated to some of Konami's finest audio. Featuring music from games such as Castlevania III, Contra III, Sunset Riders, Axelay, and more. Konami's given us lots of great tunes to listen to over the years. ...
05.17.2017 RGS 050 - Beautiful 2D Unable to resist the urge to continue playing games & podcasting, the crew takes time to appreciate some exquisite art by experiencing some beautiful 2D games. With masterpieces such as Kirby's Adventure, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, and Garou: ...
11.27.2016 RGS 000 - Pilot episode & outtakes From the darkest depths of the RGS archives comes our first ever recording along with some content that got left on the cutting room floor. Featuring our pilot/test episode, it's followed up with some outtakes that were cut out of ...
09.19.2016 RGS 049 - Thank you Celebrating our 4th anniversary and final podcast, we indulge ourselves by playing whatever games we please, such as Ninja Gaiden Shadow, Operation Logic Bomb, and Tempest 2000. We also take time to reminisce about our humble beginnings, hear what some ...
08.21.2016 RGS 048 - Dreamcast games As the show winds down, we turn our attention to Sega's final home console, the mighty Dreamcast. Discussing the impressive variety in this platform's game library, we go in-depth with titles such as Jet Grind Radio, Power Stone, Confidential Mission, ...
07.25.2016 RGS 047 - Light gun games With GunCons and Light Phasers in hand, the crew takes aim at the light gun genre! Setting our sights on games such as Virtua Cop 2, Time Crisis: Project Titan, and Rescue Mission, no tube TV is safe from getting ...
06.21.2016 RGS 046 - Imports Looking to add a little international flavour to the show, we're joined by Paul "The Drisk" Driscoll to cover some import video games. Included are discussions on the various challenges in importing for retro consoles, how cultural differences affected the ...
05.22.2016 RGS 045 - Expensive games Joined by Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly, we set out to play some games that command a hefty sum in the current gaming market. Covering coveted games such as Little Samson, Magical Chase, and Snatcher, we endeavour to find ...
04.26.2016 RGS 044 - Handheld games Taking the show on the road, the squad kicks the tires on some handheld games. Featuring portable games such as Kirby's Dream Land, Donkey Kong, and SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium, we're poised at the ready with ...
03.21.2016 RGS 043 - TurboGrafx tutorial Celebrating NEC and Hudson's higher energy video game system with a massive episode, guest host Retro Nick educates us on all things TurbroGrafx-16 with a side of filthy humour. Covering games such as Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers, and Air Zonk, ...
02.21.2016 RGS 042 - Run 'N Gun Running through the battlefield with our fingers on the trigger, we blast our way through some intense Run 'n Gun games. With games such as Gunstar Heroes, Atomic Runner, and Shock Troopers, there's no shortage of heart-pumping action as Jeff ...
01.31.2016 RGS 041 - Isometric games We kick off 2016 by looking at games played in an Isometric perspective. Getting an angle on games such as R.C. Pro-Am II, Sonic 3D Blast, and Project Overkill, the crew contemplates on how this perspective can affect gameplay. We ...
12.14.2015 RGS 040 - Sequels For our final podcast of 2015, the RGS crew takes a look at some games that try to improve upon their predecessors with games such as Super C, Samurai Shodown II, and Jet Moto 2, and capping it off with ...
11.16.2015 RGS 039 - Musical games Getting in the groove, the squad explores games centered on music or musicians. Included in this medley are titles such as Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, Tempo, and Parappa The Rapper. Greg also discovers a guitar legend, and the squad unanimously votes ...
10.25.2015 RGS 038 - Horror games With Halloween upon us, we set out into the world of vampires, ghosts, and gruesome demons on our quest to play some frightful horror games. Included are grisly games such as Ghouls 'N Ghosts, Splatterhouse, & Clock tower, and Alex ...
09.25.2015 RGS 037 - Master System Special In celebration of our third anniversary, we dedicate ourselves to Sega's red and black wonder, the Master System. Covering games such as Alex Kidd, Space Harrier, & Wonder Boy III, we also delve into the system's history & capabilities, analyze ...
08.24.2015 RGS 036 - Multiplayer gaming Forced to sit uncomfortably close to each other, the squad sets out to experience the joys of multiplayer gaming. Covered are games such as Gauntlet II, Saturn Bomberman, and Mario Party 3. We also talk about our favourite memories of ...
07.19.2015 RGS 035 - Free play Skipping our usual theme for this episode, the crew instead indulges themselves by picking whatever games they want, enabling Jon to torment Alex with his selections. Among our choices are Skitchin', Claymates, and Donkey Kong Country, and we unanimously agree ...
06.22.2015 RGS 034 - Female protagonists It's time to give the ladies their fair recognition as we play some games starring some kick-ass women. With the likes of Metroid II, Mischief Makers, Tomb Raider, and Shantae, these ladies deliver some quality titles. We also play another ...
05.17.2015 RGS 033 - Cartoons Inspired by the ritual of Saturday morning cartoons, the crew brings back memories of their childhoods by playing video games based on television cartoons. In the lineup are Biker Mice from Mars, Scooby-Doo, the Rescue Rangers, and more. Jeff also ...
04.21.2015 RGS 032 - Shoot-'em-ups (part 2) It's time once again to charge ahead with blazing lasers as we take another shot at some great 16 and 32-bit shoot-'em-ups, featuring Steel Empire, Lords of Thunder, Radiant Silvergun, and more. We also discover that Jeff has a bizarre ...
03.24.2015 RGS 031 - Arcade ports Going from cabinets to consoles, the squad takes a look at arcade games ported to home systems, the crew and some of our listeners reminisce about our favourite memories involving arcades, and Greg & Alex explain their irrational obsession with ...
02.28.2015 RGS 030 - Unreleased games Taking a look at what could have been, the crew tries out some games that were cancelled before they got an official release, Alex stumps Jeff & Jon in another round of "Name That Tune", and we discover that StarFox's ...
01.25.2015 RGS 029 - Mega Man series It's time for us to charge up our mega-buster and take a look at the iconic Mega Man series, look back at our favourite topics we covered last year, decide upon & announce our retro game of 2014, and the ...
12.21.2014 RGS 028 - 32X-Mas special The RGS crew spreads some holiday cheer by looking at Sega's bastard child, the 32X add-on for the Genesis. We look at 10 games for this unusual system, talk about the challenge in hooking it up, Jeff embarks on the ...
11.23.2014 RGS 027 - Comic books It's clobberin' time as we change into our super-hero alter-egos and do battle with some of the most infamous super-villains to ever grace the pages of comic books, discuss the height of and imminent demise of the phenomenon of midnight ...
10.27.2014 RGS 026 - Medieval times Taking a journey into the past, we conquer the kingdom of medieval-themed games, Jeff offers up a special blue pill and spell for those with inadequate swords, we discuss moments in gaming that gave us an emotional response, and find ...
09.28.2014 RGS 025 - Sega Saturn Spectacular! Celebrating our second anniversary with another mammoth-sized episode, we’re joined by Nick of RetroNick Radio in paying tribute to the under-appreciated Sega Saturn. Covering ten games on this beloved platform, we also discuss the system’s strengths, weaknesses, cover some collecting ...
08.25.2014 RGS 024 - Racing games (part 2) It's time to rev up your engines as we race onto the track in 3 dimensions with another look at racing games, the squad talks about its experience at Video Games Live, we go over some of the more bizarre ...
07.21.2014 RGS 023 - Aquatics Donning our swim trunks and flippers, we plunge head-first in some games that take place on or under water, discuss how the culture of renting video games has changed over the years & shaped our tastes as gamers, and Jeff ...
06.22.2014 RGS 022 - Dinosaurs Chaos erupts as the past clashes with the present as Dinosaurs invade our world with a mighty roar, Jeff & Jon try their hand at Name That Tune (Round 2), and Jeff attempts to con Alex into buying him a ...

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