Another year of RHP comes to a close, and what better way to cap it off than with our (now) annual Gorp Awards for the best games we played in the last 12 months?

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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Now listen here, gumshoe: we're hoppin' into the ol' boiler, bean-shooters at the ready, lookin' to send these chopper squads to the big sleep so we can tighten the screws on the Big Boss and clean up this city. So tip a few, fasten that tin to your chest, and let's breeze.

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Today's Guest Information

Name: Tiger Chainsaw

Bio: Big fan of retro and modern video games. I've been creating YouTube content since 2021 and I focus on game reviews, countdowns, and interviews.

Instagram: @TigerChainsaw on Instagram

Twitter/X: @ChainsawTiger on X

YouTube: Tiger on YouTube

Website: Tiger's Website

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Music Attributions

Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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The people have spoken, and they crave violence. Well, perhaps more like "negativity" but that just doesn't have the same ring to it. We covered a lot of games this year, and here are the ones that stood out amongst the pack for all the wrong reasons.

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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Slinking our way into the new year, we go guestless for the first time in a bit to conduct a bit of shady business involving the game widely regarded as the defining title of the stealth genre.

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Music Attributions

Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

Bones Coffee Company

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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Sometimes some of the best experiences in a game are cleverly hidden behind a puzzle, chain of events, or simply a wall. Here are our choices for best boss battles off the beaten path.

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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When Death Adder invades the land of Yuria, will you be brave enough to answer the call? Rey-Rey sure is, and he's here today to strategize with us on how best to bait foes into going full lemming right off a cliff.

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Today's Guest Information

Name: Rey-Rey

Bio: Patron of the show and resident "Bad Game Guy."

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Music Attributions

Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

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It's another full-length Gaiden episode, and this time Shane is joined by loyal Patrons Randall and Lyle to pontificate about the Games as a Service phenomenon that has all but taken over nearly every aspect of the modern gaming landscape.

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Original Patreon Air Date: August 12th, 2021

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Today's Guest Information

Name: Lyle McKarns

Bio: Ya'll know me. Still same old G.

Twitter/X: @x1101 on Twitter

Website: Lyle's Website

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Name: Randall Quiggle

Bio: Hobbyist game reviewer & Fantasy/Sci-Fi TTRPG designer.

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"Gimmick" is often used in a disparaging manner, but some games manage to make themselves really stand out thanks to one notable, innovative feature. Today we list off our picks for those that pulled off the best party tricks.

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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Somehow we managed to get around to talking Half-Life 2 before the original. Much like Lord Gaben and Valve we don't follow convention here; as the tech bros like to say, we're "disruptors." Ok, I feel dirty even saying that. At any rate, Brian "Captain N" Fortin of the Retrotopia podcast joins the show to chat about the adventures of The Last Free Man.

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Today's Guest Information

Name: Brian Fortin

Bio: One third host of the Retrotopia Podcast where we three chat about old games.

Instagram: @retrotopiapodcast on Instagram

Twitter/X: @retrotopiapod on X

YouTube: Brian on YouTube

Website: Brian's Website

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Music Attributions

Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

Patreon

Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

Bones Coffee Company

Nostalgia is a helluva drug, and it can cause us to want that game we loved to be brought back to life with a shiny new coat of paint. But, in the words of the legendary Stephen King, "sometimes dead is better." Here are our picks for the absolute worst attempts at resurrecting games of yore and the shambling husks they produced.

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Shoutout to Our Patrons!

Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

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