It's 2002. I'm 17 years old... I just landed a job at FuncoLand at the height of the 6th console gen. In this 'Memories' episode, I'm going to take you with me as I revisit what it was like to be a video game store employee during better days. You'll learn about what working there was like, but also the experiences and memories I carry with me to this day, and even some Patron submitted stories! This is one of the biggest projects I've ever produced, and I hope some of it resonates with your life a little bit too. Support Retro Blast on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Click here to follow me on BLUESKY!
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Superman 64
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's... ...a bad video game. But why is it so bad? And why did we play this when this show is all about GOOD memories? You'll have to listen to find out. Special Guest Host: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!
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SSX Tricky
SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snowboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best... And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG! Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!
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Super Mario World
Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it. Special Guest Host: Story Rich Games (@story-rich-games.bsky.social) Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!
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Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US) was a defining game for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was a game about rollerblaind, graffiti tagging, and jamming out to funky beats! But... what else made it so special? Special Guest Host: Voice Actor David Giltinan Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky! [email protected] Join me on PATREON to support the show!
Retro Gaming Podcast about the best of gaming from the 80s, 90s, and 00s 🎮
Each episode covers a single retro video game. Not a review show, but a celebration of why these games deserve your attention, with some nostalgia and personal memories thrown in!
Patrick Brickhouse hosts as special guests from all over the gaming community join in on the cozy conversation.
If you're a fan of gaming on platforms such as NES, SNES, Sega Genesis or Mega Drive, PlayStation, N64, Saturn, GameCube, XBOX and more, you're in the right place!
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