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A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. ... more
FAQs about RetroActive Podcast:How many episodes does RetroActive Podcast have?The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.
January 07, 20264 Decades on the 6sThis week Fred looks back at 4 decades of gaming on the 6s (times are approximate)1986 - 50:481996 - 1:11:302006 - 1:41:002016 - 2:04:00...more2h 32minPlay
December 31, 20252025 in ReviewThis week Fred brings on special guests Matt, Chase, and Trees to discuss their 2025 in gaming and packing over 5 hours of discussion!Matt - 07:02Chase - 01:05:27Trees - 02:11:19Fred - 03:20:12...more5h 10minPlay
December 24, 2025Ho Ho HoThis week Fred celebrates Christmas gaming.Intro with Listener Mail - 00:30Christmas Games - 24:22One More Thing: We Bury The Dead - 01:19:36Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GbSBCQfncw...more1h 26minPlay
December 17, 2025Modern LookThis week Fred delays the Holiday Special to focus on more modern items. 40:00 - The Game Awards Historical Context1:10:30 - Meta Quest 2 Update1:19:10 - Ending PS Plus1:22:30 - Donkey Kong Bananza1:30:00 - Cronos: The New Dawn1:38:43 - One More Thing...more1h 47minPlay
December 10, 2025Legion of DawnThis week is another long one as Fred tackles multiple listener mails, announces the livestream date of December 20th, and pays homage to the soon to sunset Anthem.0:00 - Intro55:28 - Anthem2:03:09 - Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and 1995's Mortal Kombat movie2:17:36 - Neigh3:05:40 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody AffairThe referenced Mark Darrah video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_QY8F8z_4c...more3h 12minPlay
December 03, 2025Thanksgiving 6-PackThis week Fred delves into the games of his Thanksgiving past in a glorious CD-Rom based 6-pack.Thanksgiving CD Gaming - 24:19The Adventures of Willy Bemish (Sega CD/PC -> GoG) - 35:20Ground Zero Texas (Sega CD -> PS4/PC) - 55:14Kids on Site (Sega CD -> PS4/PC) - 1:23:54Corpse Killer (Sega CD/32X CD/3DO/Saturn -> PS4/Windows/Switch) - 1:38:17Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties (3DO -> PC/PS4/PS5/XB Series/Switch) - 2:12:20American Hero (Canceled Jaguar CD -> PC/Xbox) - 2:49:35...more3h 2minPlay
November 26, 2025Green Light Red RingThis week's discussion is on the 20th Anniversary of the Xbox 360!...more1h 53minPlay
November 19, 2025Sick-OThis week Fred has been sick, so we push the 360 Anniversary to next week and discuss a few modern news topics. In addition he also discusses Cronos: The New Dawn and for one more thing, The Running Man (both 1987 and 2025 versions). No timecodes this week, they will return next week.Retronauts Ep 211: https://retronauts.com/article/1167/episode-211-explores-the-career-of-rebecca-heinemanCosmicScale's PSBBN Install video: https://youtu.be/O5ZvJoW4oNw?si=XJdYPa4gUq0OrAcL...more1h 25minPlay
November 12, 2025You Know I’m Your Guitar HeroThis week Fred is humbled by listener donations, Guitar Hero turns 20 years old, and he has a major disconnect with modern games.0:00 - Intro22:25 - Guitar Hero1:47:35 - Silent Hill f2:15:53 - Ninja Gaiden 42:35:35 - One More Thing: Clue (1985)...more2h 50minPlay
November 05, 2025A New DirectionThis week Fred discusses some changes happening to the show, including timestamps for sections!00:00 - Intro19:30 - Listener Mail24:43 - Changes to RetroActive Podcast1:00:40 - Tormented Souls II1:21:15 - Dead Cells (w/Castlevania DLC)1:27:00 - Fortnite (Simpsons season)1:31:35 - Upcoming ShowsUpcoming Episode Topics: 11/12/2025 - Guitar Hero 20th Anniversary11/19/2025 - Xbox 360 20th Anniversary11/26/2025 - Classic CD-ROM games on Modern Platforms...more1h 43minPlay
FAQs about RetroActive Podcast:How many episodes does RetroActive Podcast have?The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.