The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo |A Nintendo Switch Online retro gaming podcast

Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our old friend Ryan) meander-thal their way through "Joe & Mac" and its pseudo-sequel "Congo's Caper" on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

In Part One of this dino-sized two-part episode, track the evolution of the caveman-genre as the boys discuss the rampant bodyshaming of the early 90's, an Xbox game so blasphemous it triggered international controversy, and what happens when Cro-Magnon Man collects all seven Dragonballs!

Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our guest host's impressive catalog of VODs at http://www.youtube.com/@warboss5

Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (9:41) Joe & Mac (52:49) Congo's Caper (1:23:44) To Be Continued...

Mike & Jaymo hit a grand slam as they swing & steal their way through "Baseball" (NES) and "Super Baseball Simulator 1.000" (SNES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!Today's episode covers all the bases, including the manipulative math behind MLB's "greatest" player, a rare glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe's poorly written fan-fiction, and even an impromptu musical finale at the bottom of the ninth!Thanks for listening, and be sure to follow The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(2:53) Baseball (NES)

(29:55) Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 (SNES)

(1:05:55) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

(1:11:13) Bonus Bits: Where Have All the Co-Hosts Gone?

Mike, Jaymo, & Twitch personality RiRiYells form a Triforce of wisdom as they search and slash their way through the "The Legend of Zelda" (NES) and "Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link" (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

Treasures in store include uncovered audio of the franchise's first-ever speaking role, the steamy undertones of Link's "heart meter," and the most infamous glitch on the NES (but not the one you think!)

Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our illustrious and always-entertaining guest host at www.twitch.tv/ririyells !

Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(6:37) The Legend of Zelda

(54:32) Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link

(1:54:45) NintenDo or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo rev & race their way through Excitebike (NES), Vs. Excitebike (NES), and Excitebike 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

Today's stunts include some far-fetched foresight for the Fast & Furious franchise, a detour through outrageous and outdated Nintendo peripherals, and a Mario racing game that time forgot!

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(0:00) Intro

(7:03) Excitebike

(27:53) Vs. Excitebike

(45:19) Excitebike 64

(1:18:37) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

(1:25:00) Bonus Bits: Pride Cometh...

Mike and Jaymo blast & bomb their way through Xevious: The Avenger (NES) and Star Soldier (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Along the way, they'll fly through Vietnam war themes, hidden messages in source code, and the Foreigner Belt.

Let us know if you think Star Soldier is a NintenDO or a NintenDON'T. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro

(6:39) Xevious: The Avenger

(37:21) Star Soldier

(1:01:34) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo flip out with Justin and Jonathan as they play Pinball (NES) and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

On the table will be how pinball become legal in the US, how to find success in Las Vegas, and the misleading works of author Betsy Byars.

Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(14:40) Pinball (NES)

(35:20) Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball

(1:19:24) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo swallow up Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy), Kirby's Adventure (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

Float on over as they debate Jigglypuff's crab-like evolutionary history, pay tribute to old timey burlesque, and debate how dark matter does (or does not) work.

Let them know whether you think Kirby's Dreamland 2 is a Ninten-Do or Ninten-Don't! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(2:47) Kirby's Dreamland

(33:07) Kirby's Adventure

(1:00:31) Kirby's Dreamland 2

(1:25:16) NintendDO or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo are practicing medicine without a license with Dr. Mario (NES) & Dr. Mario 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

It's just what the doctor ordered as Mike and Jaymo discuss how Dr. Mario ties in to modern medical practices, what makes a good puzzle game, and Chinese console law.

Let them know whether you think Dr. Mario and Dr. Mario 64 are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(3:48) Dr. Mario

(39:07) Dr. Mario 64

(1:03:16) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

Mike, Jaymo, Justin, & Jonathan hack/slash their way through Golden Axe (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Golden Axe 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!

Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Golden Axe

(26:52:00) Golden Axe 2

(39:38:00) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

(45:06:00) Jaymo's NintenDad!

Mike, Jaymo, & Kristal spin-kick their way through Street Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Virtua Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone.

(0:00) Intro

(7:25) Street Fighter 2: Box Art & Trivia

(33:09:00) Street Fighter Roster Royale

(41:57:00) Street Fighter 2: Joy Pros & Joy Cons

(1:12:14) Bonus Game!

(1:16:51) Virtua Fighter 2

(1:46:35) NintenDO or NintenDON'T