Retro Gaming Dads Podcast

In episode 122 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look back at the UK games chart in November 1993. As well as the latest titles coming to your favourite console subscription services.

SEGA drop a surprise announcement for a 2D Sonic title, although it's not quite what people were expecting.

Then finally we talk about Microsoft's move to block unauthorised Xbox peripherals.

----------

Full show notes are available at ⁠https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/⁠

Support the podcast at ⁠https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

Episode 121 is a reaction podcast and is best enjoyed in video format. A video version of this podcast is available on Spotify.

----------

Hyperkin Xenon Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC: https://amzn.to/49jmio9

In episode 120 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony discuss the release of a cancelled 1983 Atari 2600 title - Save Mary. This classic title is available as part of Atari's Atari XP program, and is available for pre-order.

Next Barry gets excited for the upcoming RetroBit Saturn Pro controller. Combining the Saturn's beloved shape and layout with more modern controllers. Could this be the perfect retro controller?

Finally the dads take a look at Minecraft's new milestone. 300 million titles sold in 15 years. This makes Minecraft the best selling title of all time, easily outpacing second place's 185 million sales for Grand Theft Auto V.

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 119 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony talk about the recent announcement of Animal Crossing coming to a LEGO store near you. With five sets releasing in March 2024, do we really need more Nintendo themed LEGO sets?

Two gaming CEOs decided to step down their positions, for two very different reasons. Firstly Unity's John Riccitiello steps down following the disastrous Unity run time feee announcements, then PlayStations Jim Ryan calls his time at Sony after almost 30 years.

Finally Sony unveil the new PlayStation 5 console, featuring a reduction in volume of almost 30% and a optional removable optical drive.

----------

Not Sponsored:

Want to play our latest obession, Guess the Game? https://guessthe.game/

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 118 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about how Scalpers are back at it by ruining the Van Gogh x Pokémon collaboration.

Plus we discuss Nintendo's recent announcement that all online services for their Wii U and 3DS titles will be coming to an end in 2024.

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 117 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry talk about the worrying news that Sony has been hacked. But is all as it seems?

They also recap last week's leak around the future of Xbox and it's potential all-digital future.

Finally Phil and Barry discuss the disappointing port of Mortal Kombat 1 for the Nintendo Switch. Is this a sign that Nintendo's aging hybrid console has run it's course, or just a poor porting job?

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 116 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at a new console entry into the brick building space. Plus we give our thoughts on the leaked information detailing Microsoft's plans for the future of the Xbox.

Sonic Superstars 'Trio of Trouble' Animated Short:

https://youtu.be/bFugyBh_ck4?si=Yyr7Zql8iq2tEywW

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 115 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look at the latest Nintendo Direct.

With a wealth of new games heading to Nintendo's hybrid console over the coming year we give our initial reactions to the titles.

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 114 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at the recently announced Nintendo Switch bundles heading to stores this Christmas.

Plus the Lenovo Legion Go's specs get announced, and we finally discover what all those buttons are used for!

Then Finally the Ayaneo Flip is teased once again with two new images of the upcoming handheld. But has it's lengthy development period left this device in the past?

----------

Links mentioned in this episode:

Dave 2D's Lenovo Legion Go preview: https://youtu.be/hql6doE-Ccw?si=DNo-zUwdlStIfzuh 

ETA Prime's Ayaneo Flip breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHGdni7swUA

----------

Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/

Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/

In episode 113 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Sony's recent update on theirPlayStation Portal streaming device. Is this this successor to the PlayStation Vita that fans are clamouring for? We think not.

Plus we talk about a new Ambernic handheld capable of playing some early 2000s console games, all for less than $170.

Finally we give our thoughts on Microsoft's decision to hand the streaming rights to Activision Blizzard titles to Ubisoft in an attempt to win over the CMA.