Welcome to episode 72. This week we will be taking a look at not one, but two, new Sonic trailers with the second trailer for Netflix's Sonic Prime series and a prologue animation for Sonic Frontiers. We also give our thoughts on a new mobile controller for Android phones with the Turtle Beach Atom. Evercade and Amiga partner up to bring classic Amiga titles to the Evercade range of consoles. Plus Front Mission is set to launch in the West for the fist time with Front Mission 1st: Remake on the ...
Nov 07, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In episode 71 we talk about the future of Microsoft's diminutive console, the Series S. Could its budget friendly specs be holding back an entire generation of consoles? We share our thoughts, and those of gaming fans and developers who suggest that Microsoft should drop the system entirely. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Oct 31, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In episode 70 Barry and Anthony discuss some pricey controllers, and some even more expensive watches. We also discuss the latest Nintendo 64 title to be decompiled with Perfect Dark, and what this could mean for fan-made mods in the future. Plus Razer officially unveil the Razer Edge after teasing the new handheld device a couple of weeks back. Finally we give our thoughts on the UK's Market Authority's decision to take a closer look at the impact that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Bliz...
Oct 23, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In episode 69 Barry and Anthony talk about Google's curious decision to announce a range of Cloud gaming focused Chromebooks. Two weeks after closing down their own cloud gaming service - Stadia. We also talk about how Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Streaming is slowly but surely taking over the world, as well a possible new Xbox console? Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Oct 17, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In episode 68 Barry and Anthony talk about the shocking news that Google is to close down their Google Stadia cloud gaming service after only three years. We will also take a look at the rumours of an upcoming Xbox Series X console in a brand new colour. Is PlayStation's Jim Ryan trying to stall Microsoft's acquisition of Activison Blizzard? It would seem so if the news of him flying to Brussels to speak to regulators is true. Plus Razer jumps into the cloud gaming arena by teasing their upcomin...
Oct 09, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In episode 67 Barry and Anthony take a look at this week's gaming news, as well as hand pick our favourite announcements from this year's Tokyo Game Show. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/
Sep 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In episode 66 we take a brief look at the recent PlayStation State of Play as well as Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct. Plus we see if our predictions for Nintendo's event last episode were correct (spoiler: they weren't). However, it's difficult to say that we were left disappointed. Watch the full event and read our full show notes online at the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast website below. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retro...
Sep 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In episode 65 we have a hardware heavy show. Barry and Anthony talk about the potential of Gamecube titles heading to the Switch, the Mega Drive Mini 2 has been unveiled for PAL territories and Microsoft run afoul of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. Plus we also take a look a two new handhelds, the upcoming Evercade EXP gets 18 included Capcom titles. Also Logitech may have had their upcoming streaming handheld leaked as we talk about it's looks and specs. Full show notes are availabl...
Sep 11, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In episode 64 Barry and Anthony discuss Sony's recent announcement that they will be increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in most territories. The final Xbox 360 Games with Gold title has been announced. Wonder Boy is getting yet another physical release. Finally, to celebrate episode 64 we take a look back with out (limited) memories of the Nintendo 64. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Sep 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In episode 63 Phil and Barry discuss the upcoming Disney and Marvel Showcase and Ubisoft Forward events as well as Tokyo Game Show. We also take a look at the full list of recently added Genesis Mini 2 titles - as well as the exciting news that the Mega Drive Mini 2 will be heading to Europe on the 27th October 2022. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Aug 25, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In episode 62 Barry and Anthony Xbox's in-person return to Gamescom, could Sonic Frontiers receive a new trailer and a release date? Higround and SEGA unveil a new range of high-end keyboards in one of the most trollish ways possible. A hidden 2-player mode has been found in a 28 year-old Super Nintendo title. And finally, could we have stock issues with the upcoming Mega Drive Mini 2? Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroage...
Aug 19, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In episode 61 Barry welcomes back Phil for a special episode where we talk about our wish list for the upcoming Mega Drive Mini 2 (Genesis Mini 2). We talk through some our fondest, and not so fond, memories from the 16-bit era, and discuss what titles we’d like to see make a comeback with Sega’s next mini console release. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Aug 07, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Episode 60 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this episode we talk about Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert's decision to no longer give updates on the upcoming Return to Monkey Island. PlayStation unveils their new loyalty rewards program and Sega announces the Mega Drive Mini 2 will be coming to North America. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Jul 23, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In episode 59 Barry rants about the missed opportunity that was Sonic Origins. Anthony laments the shutting down of online services for 15 classic Ubisoft titles. Then finally we take a look at last week's Nintendo Direct Mini showcasing many of the upcoming third party titles heading to the Switch. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Jul 10, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In episode 58 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony will take a look at Microsoft’s recent Xbox Bethesda showcase. Where they announced SEGA’s Persona series will be coming to the Xbox. We also take a look at the newest entries in the Final Fantasy VII universe and talk about the release of both Sonic Origins and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/sup...
Jun 26, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In episode 57 we take a look a the first wave of original PlayStation titles heading to Sony's PlayStation Plus service. Did they learn their lesson from the PlayStation Classic mini console? We'll take a look. We also talk about upcoming retro hardware including the new Evercade EXP handheld and Sega's next mini console. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Jun 10, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In episode 56 we look at the rumours circulating around a potential sale at Square-Enix and Ubisoft, as well as the recent sale of Crystal Dynamics and other western studios by Square-Enix to the Swedish-based Embracer Group. We also discuss SEGA's decision to remove many of their classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles from digital stores before the release of Sonic Origins. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
May 15, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 56
[This episode is a re-recording as we have had technical difficulties recently, sorry about the late posting! -Barry] In episode 55 we welcome back Anthony as we talk about the recently announced Elden Ring de-make for the original Game Boy, and Barry goes on a rant about all things Sonic! Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
May 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Welcome to Episode 54 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. This week Barry will take control while Anthony is away on his jollies (holidays for non-Northerners). He will be taking a look at Square Enix's surprise announcement, as well as a future Square Enix title that could be getting a remake. Some PlayStation owners are also concerned as their PlayStation 1 digital titles are no longer able to be played due to expiring over 40 years ago? Is this a nefarious ploy by Sony to move everyone across t...
Apr 15, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Welcome to episode 53 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. This week we will be taking a look at Sony's upcoming competitor to Microsoft's Game Pass. EA might be looking to drop the FIFA Licence for their annual Football series, and Breath of the Wild's sequel has been delaying into 2023. Plus, for those living in the UK, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has launched in cinemas! Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Apr 01, 2022•41 min
In episode 52 we welcome back Anthony as we talk about two new collections packed full of retro goodness. First up we have the Cowabunga collection, consisting of 13 classic Arcade and console Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games. This collection includes the arcade classic, the excellent SNES Turtles in Time and the Mega Drive masterpiece Hyperstone Heist. The second collection is yet another Wonder Boy collection - The Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection. In this expanded collection you will get s...
Mar 18, 2022•50 min
In episode 51 we talk about lucky Valve Steam Deck owners getting a special surprise from Gabe Newell. The PSVR2's design gets shown off. A new Pokémon title is heading our way less than a year since the release of Pokémon Legends Arceus and the Wonder Boy Collection is real. We also have a surprise co-host in Anthony's absence - so long as he manages to drag himself away from Elden Ring long enough! Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https...
Mar 05, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In episode 50 Barry is left alone to talk about Nintendo’s disappoint, but not surprising, announcement that the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShops will start closing their doors. Sega have also announced that they will cease operating their Sega Arcades in Japan. This is after selling the remainder of thier Sega Entertainment division to Glenda Inc. Plus Sony decides that PlayStation 5 owners should pay more than their PLayStation 4 siblings for the same Horizon Forbidden West titles. And don’t worr...
Feb 19, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In episode 49 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we take a look at the first Nintendo Direct of the year. With over twenty games announced we have a mix of release dates for eagerly awaited titles to some huge surprises for previously unannounced releases. We take a look at some of our favourite announcements, including the imminent release of Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Bootcamped, the PlayStation classic Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition comes to the Switch, pilot your favourite chibbi mech in ...
Feb 12, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode 48 we talk about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson hints at starring in an upcoming movie based on a video game series, what series do we think it could be? We also take a look at the latest trailer for the upcoming live-action Halo TV series. This week also sees the launch of the latest Pokémon title with Pokémon Legends Arceus, where it reached the number 1 spot in the UK multi-platform charts. Then finally, we talk about the bomb-shell Sony have just dropped - They're acquiring Bungie...
Feb 04, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Welcome to episode 47 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this episode Barry and Anthony talk about the shock announcement of Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. We also discuss Konami's NFT auctions, the impossible Game Boy Advance port of Tomb Raider and our excitement around the imminent launch of the Steam Deck. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Jan 21, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Welcome to episode 46 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. This week we will be discussing the recent discovery of Xbox achievements for 007: GoldenEye, could this hint at the title's future appearance on Xbox? We also discuss our understanding, or lack, of Konami's recent decision to offer memorial NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) for Castlevania's 35th anniversary. We also have a brand-new title coming to the Dreamcast in the form of the Shinobi-inspired Shadow Gangs, due in 2023. Then finally we discu...
Jan 08, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode 45 takes a look back at the state of 'retro' gaming in 2021. From the launch of online platforms such as Pie Packer, to the wealth of new hardware allowing you to play your classic games with modern conveniences. We also celebrate the first anniversary of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, so we would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us during 2021. Here's to an even better 2022! Full show notes are available at https://www.r...
Dec 31, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Episode 44. It’s Christmas Eve, just one sleep to go! In this episode, we will be talking about Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase where Nintendo shows a slew of new retro-inspired games. We also look back at some of our favourite Christmas gaming memories and discuss what gaming means to many at Christmas. We would wish you all a safe and very Merry Christmas and look forward to returning for the new year with our 2021 Retro Recap. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk...
Dec 24, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Episode 43. It's almost Christmas time, and we discuss the recently released 8-Bit Christmas movie on HBO Max. We also take a look at the upcoming Nintendo 64 add-on for the PolyMega, plus the return of the classic British gaming television series - Games Master. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/...
Dec 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
