Retro Gaming Dads Podcast

In episode 74 Barry is left alone to talk about the reactions to the release of the latest Pokémon titles with Scarlet and Violet.  Activision Blizzard announces they will cease their partnership with China's NetEase, resulting in the potential closure of services for many of their top titles.

Finally we talk about the shocking news that Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka has been arrested due to alleged insider trading from his time within Square-Enix.

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In episode 73 we give our initial impressions on Sonic's latest adventure.  Can Sonic Team finally produce a great 3D title after years of inconsistent games?  We also take a look at a trio of great value retro gaming compilations from SNK, Konami and Atari.  Plus we talk about the return of one of Britain's most beloved 90s video game TV shows - Games Master.

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Welcome to episode 72.  This week we will be taking a look at not one, but two, new Sonic trailers with the second trailer for Netflix's Sonic Prime series and a prologue animation for Sonic Frontiers.

We also give our thoughts on a new mobile controller for Android phones with the Turtle Beach Atom.  Evercade and Amiga partner up to bring classic Amiga titles to the Evercade range of consoles.  Plus Front Mission is set to launch in the West for the fist time with Front Mission 1st: Remake on the Nintendo Switch.

Finally we give our thoughts on Microsoft's confirmation that they will adjust prices around the Xbox after the holiday season.

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In episode 71 we talk about the future of Microsoft's diminutive console, the Series S.  Could its budget friendly specs be holding back an entire generation of consoles?  We share our thoughts, and those of gaming fans and developers who suggest that Microsoft should drop the system entirely.

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In episode 70 Barry and Anthony discuss some pricey controllers, and some even more expensive watches.  We also discuss the latest Nintendo 64 title to be decompiled with Perfect Dark, and what this could mean for fan-made mods in the future.  Plus Razer officially unveil the Razer Edge after teasing the new handheld device a couple of weeks back.

Finally we give our thoughts on the UK's Market Authority's decision to take a closer look at the impact that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could have on the gaming industry.  

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In episode 69 Barry and Anthony talk about Google's curious decision to announce a range of Cloud gaming focused Chromebooks.  Two weeks after closing down their own cloud gaming service - Stadia.  We also talk about how Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Streaming is slowly but surely taking over the world, as well a possible new Xbox console?

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In episode 68 Barry and Anthony talk about the shocking news that Google is to close down their Google Stadia cloud gaming service after only three years.  

We will also take a look at the rumours of an upcoming Xbox Series X console in a brand new colour.  Is PlayStation's Jim Ryan trying to stall Microsoft's acquisition of Activison Blizzard?  It would seem so if the news of him flying to Brussels to speak to regulators is true.

Plus Razer jumps into the cloud gaming arena by teasing their upcoming Razer Blade 5G handheld console. 

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In episode 67 Barry and Anthony take a look at this week's gaming news, as well as hand pick our favourite announcements from this year's Tokyo Game Show.

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In episode 66 we take a brief look at the recent PlayStation State of Play as well as Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct.  Plus we see if our predictions for Nintendo's event last episode were correct (spoiler: they weren't).  However, it's difficult to say that we were left disappointed.  

Watch the full event and read our full show notes online at the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast website below.

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In episode 65 we have a hardware heavy show.  Barry and Anthony talk about the potential of Gamecube titles heading to the Switch, the Mega Drive Mini 2 has been unveiled for PAL territories and Microsoft run afoul of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. 

Plus we also take a look a two new handhelds, the upcoming Evercade EXP gets 18 included Capcom titles.  Also Logitech may have had their upcoming streaming handheld leaked as we talk about it's looks and specs.

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