Retro Hangover

Square's eighth entry into its flagship franchise, which was hot off the heels of its blockbuster release, takes on the party game that would define all future party games. What game will advance? Once that loved ruining friendships? Or one where you found all your friends were from the same orphanage?

Adam, Try, and Matt decide!

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Original Patreon Air Date: April 8th, 2025

We do our part to free the bee as we spotlight our top Hudson Soft games of all time!

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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, Tony G, Randall Quiggle, Tom the Superhero, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Raging Demon (Kommand List), MaskedKeaton, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson, Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, and Adam R. 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 first entry in the legendary extreme sports franchise takes on a dark and gritty 3D adventure game with innovative loading mechanics. It's a clash of Western hits in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver!

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Original Patreon Air Date: April 1st, 2025

Stock up on StimPaks and Rad-Away 'cause we're venturing forth from Vault 13 to explore the irradiated wastes with Doug Lief of the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast!

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Today's Guest Information

Name: Doug Lief

Bio: Host of the Nostalgium Arcanum and co-host of Playing By Ear. Consummate nerd and do-er of impressions whether you like them or not.

Instagram: @Jewedlaw on Instagram

Twitter/X: @Humanjaysherman on X

Website: Doug'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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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, Tony G, Tom the Superhero, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), MaskedKeaton, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon, Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Garry Heather, Low Five Alex, Ohmi, Makeshift Money, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, and Adam R. 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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Possibly the biggest and most positively received PS1 game of 1999, Gran Turismo 2, takes on the video game that redefined the MMORPG in EverQuest. Can being a stunning blockbuster release trump a dominating legacy? Chris, Kade, and Josh debate!

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Original Patreon Air Date: March 25th, 2025

We guess this is where we're finally outed as having just the biggest of backs. True chonkers. Absolute units. We're chewin' the fat about our favorite munchies to have by our side while we do that thing we love best: gaming!

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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, Tony G, Tom the Superhero, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), MaskedKeaton, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon, Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Garry Heather, Low Five Alex, Ohmi, Makeshift Money, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, and Adam R. 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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Round two starts off bright and cheery with its match up of games! The top seed Silent Hill looks to send the occult up against the amnesic, obscure, but influential, cult classic Planescape: Torment. Who advances? Ozzy, Rick, and Shane decide!

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Original Patreon Air Date: March 18th, 2025

Well, we finally did it. We were pretty certain we would successfully dodge talking about this game until the show ended or the heat death of the sun (whichever came first) but Mario officially being "over the hill" was the persuasion we apparently needed.

Brian Fortin of the Retrotopia Podcast joins us once again, this time to discuss the arguably most important platformer in history.

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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

YouTube: Brian on YouTube

Twitter/X: @retrotopiapod on X

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:

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, Tony G, Tom the Superhero, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), MaskedKeaton, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon, Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Garry Heather, Low Five Alex, Ohmi, Makeshift Money, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, and Adam R. 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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Two instantly recognizable PS1 IPs collide to close out Round 1. Will Soul Reaver raise hell and move on or will Ape Escape cause Raziel to go ape sh*t and get put in the grave. Find out as Ozzy, Kade, and St1ka discuss!

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Original Patreon Air Date: March 11th, 2025

In this episode of "10 Ways to Get a Copyright Strike" we list off our favorite tunes to tackle tactical terrors to!

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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, Tony G, Tom the Superhero, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), MaskedKeaton, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon, Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Garry Heather, Low Five Alex, Ohmi, Makeshift Money, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

Patreon