Episodes

  • PLAY RETRO 183: Bubsy!

    PLAY RETRO 183: Bubsy!
    Sep 10 2025
    Bubsy the Bobcat debuted in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (1993) on the SNES and Genesis, a colorful platformer built around speed and Bubsy’s glide ability. The series continued with Bubsy II (1994), adding hub-based level selection, multiplayer, and gadgets; Fractured Furry Tales (1994) on Atari Jaguar, which rethemed the action around fairy tales; and Bubsy 3D (1996) on PlayStation, which attempted early 3D platforming with exploration and collectibles.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Play Retro Co-op: The Making of the Great Game Soundtracks

    Play Retro Co-op: The Making of the Great Game Soundtracks
    Sep 2 2025

    Today’s Play Retro is a special episode! Scott and Brian talking about the making of great soundtracks in games, retro or otherwise, and why it might just be the best source of music for anyone trying to find something that reaches them in a deeper way.


    Video: https://youtu.be/2Pey9lj1xlE

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    34 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 182: The Metal Slug Series

    PLAY RETRO 182: The Metal Slug Series
    Aug 27 2025
    Metal Slug debuted in 1996 on SNK’s Neo Geo hardware, developed by Nazca Corporation. It quickly became known for its fluid hand-drawn animation, chaotic run-and-gun action, and humorous take on war. The original game introduced the iconic Metal Slug tank, prisoner rescues, and over-the-top boss battles that set the tone for the series.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 181: Joe & Mac!

    PLAY RETRO 181: Joe & Mac!
    Aug 20 2025
    The Data East side-scrolling action-platformer where two cavemen battle rival tribes, dinosaurs, and prehistoric beasts to rescue kidnapped cavewomen. Known for its humor, colorful design, and 2-player co-op. The game was later ported to SNES, Genesis, and NES with varying changes to difficulty, level design, and presentation. The series continued with Joe & Mac Returns (1994, Arcade) and Joe & Mac 3: Lost in the Tropics (1994, SNES), while Congo’s Caper (1992, SNES) served as a spin-off.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 180: Shadowrun

    PLAY RETRO 180: Shadowrun
    Aug 13 2025
    This week we discuss 90s era Shadowrunl; The SNES version (1993, Beam Software/Data East) presents an isometric action-adventure with a strong narrative focus, following protagonist Jake Armitage as he uncovers a conspiracy in a cyberpunk Seattle. The Genesis version (1994, BlueSky Software/Sega) takes an open-world approach with real-time combat, Matrix hacking, and more direct role-playing elements. We also briefly discuss Shadowrun for Sega CD, an unfinished and unreleased version in development by Compile.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 179 : It Came from the Desert

    PLAY RETRO 179 : It Came from the Desert
    Aug 5 2025
    A pulp-inspired action-adventure game paying homage to 1950s sci-fi horror, especially the film Them!. You play geologist Greg Bradley, investigating a meteor crash near the fictional town of Lizard Breath, only to discover an outbreak of giant radioactive ants. Gameplay blends point-and-click adventure, time-sensitive decision-making, and action minigames.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 178: The Incredible Machine

    PLAY RETRO 178: The Incredible Machine
    Jul 29 2025
    The Incredible Machine, a series that turned complex cause-and-effect chain reactions into one of the most oddly satisfying puzzle experiences of the '90s and paid homage to the genius of Rube Goldberg and his machines.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 177: Heroes of Might & Magic III

    PLAY RETRO 177: Heroes of Might & Magic III
    Jul 23 2025
    HoMM3 by New World Computing. The third entry in the series and the most beloved. A turn-based strategy game where you control heroes, build up towns, gather resources, and command fantasy armies on adventure maps and in tactical grid-based combat. The campaign follows Queen Catherine Ironfist as she fights to restore her father's kingdom.

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    1 hr and 8 mins