Mega Man X (SNES)
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Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 15
Retro Reset
Remember getting stuck in Zelda, only to discover the secret you were missing the next day? Or being jealous of the kid who had Nintendo Power? In the internet age when you get stuck in a game, it's easy to find the solution online. Too easy. On Retro Reset, we're gaming like it's 199X-- no guides, no GameFAQs, no internet. We're resetting our brain console and relearning how to discover the worlds of gaming for ourselves.
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Elroy Hits the Pavement (DOS)
Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk. Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!
Sep 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 14
Sidequests - Boss vs. Boss: Giygas vs. Lavos
Today on Sidequests we take on a battle of the ages between Giygas of Earthbound and Lavos of Chrono Trigger? Who will walk or crawl or creepily wiggle away a winner? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming...
Apr 28, 2022•29 min
Road Rash 64 (N64)
Grab a blunt weapon and get ready for VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER as we revisit 1999's Edgiest Game Nominee, Road Rash 64! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming
Dec 07, 2021•58 min•Ep. 13
Sidequests - Nintendo Direct Sept. 23
This week on Retro Reset: we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, including new Kirby, Metroid Dread, and more! That, and we get off topic a buuuunch Follow us on social media! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_reset Instagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod
Sep 28, 2021•39 min
Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist - VERSUS!
It's time for VERSUS! On this episode, we break down the two amazing Ninja Turtles beat 'em ups from 1992, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist? Which one will be the victor in this head to head battle? Spoilers, it's not the arcade version! Follow us on social media! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_reset Instagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod
Sep 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 12
Sidequests - Retro Game Resurrections
Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and many more gaming platforms have released many gems in their lifetime that have left us wanting more. Still many of our beloved franchises remain dead. however, what if they could be resurrected? In this episode Kyle and Allen discuss video game IPs that they wish they could bring back and how they would polish them up to todays standards.
Apr 26, 2021•42 min
Sidequests - Home Alone Isn't an Xmas Series Anymore
In a late Christmas episode, we discuss whether Home Alone can still be considered a Christmas series, and our favorite non-holiday holiday movies!
Jan 07, 2021•39 min
Super Mario 64 (N64)
We're finally back! To start with a WAHOO we're playing Super Mario 64. Come back in time to 1996, where Adam Sandler is king and OJ was for breakfast every morning. Next month's game is Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist!
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 11
Retro Reset Season 2 Preview Final
We're back! 2020 sucks but you can always travel to 199X with Retro Reset. Get up to date on what's coming next! The next game is Super Mario 64. Make sure to play along and send your thoughts to retroresetpod@gmail.com .
Oct 07, 2020•15 min
Sidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video Games
This week on Sidequests, we discuss our most frustrating moments in video games, including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool, and the infamous giraffe section in The Lion King for Sega Genesis.
Sep 12, 2019•19 min
Gunstar Heroes (Genesis)
Travel to planet Gunstar-9 with us on this week's deep dive into Gunstar Heroes for SEGA Genesis! This game has everything-- explosions, action, guns, stars, military bosses who used to be Hitler, and more! Other topics discussed: - Top rentals of 1993 - Job interview frustration - The bit wars and the Atari Jaguar - Allen's PS4 turning into a useless brick Research Links: - IGN Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/03/06/maegawa-talks-gunstar - Treasure Developer Interview: http://shmuplat...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 10
Sidequests - Favorite 90s Game Developers
On this week's bonus episode, we talk our favorite 90s game developers! It's a showdown between the likes of Konami, Capcom, Squaresoft, Sonic Team, and more!
Aug 28, 2019•18 min
The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Retro Reset dips its toes into 198X for the first time with the incomparable "The Legend of Zelda" for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Or the Famicom Disk System, really. Dive in with us into one of the first open-world exploration games, created by a dream team of Nintendo devs as the launch title for an all-new console. Also, we totally meant to release this on the anniversary of Zelda in the US! That was ON PURPOSE Other topics discussed include: - The first DLC campaign - Zelda's "undergr...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 9
Sidequests - Our Best and Worst School Memories
On Sidquests this week, we talk our best and worst school memories, so things get a little heavy! Luckily we have a soundboard to break the tension. Relatable 90s bullying stories abound!
Aug 06, 2019•39 min
Chrono Trigger Part 2 (SNES DS)
Our second week of Chrono Trigger! This time we review the game and take you through our experiences playing without a guide, as well as our listener submissions and contest winners! Come with us on our journey through one of the best RPGs of all time. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , or FB , or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com ....
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 8
Chrono Trigger (SNES, DS)
This week on Retro Reset, we're finally BACK with part 1 of our DOUBLE SIZE Chrono Trigger extravaganza! We're hopping in the epoch and going all the way back to 1995 to explore the development and history of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and one of the greatest games ever made. Turn on your SNES and get ready to RESET. Other topics discussed: - POGS and Beanie Babies - How Waterworld made so much money and still technically flopped - Chrono Cross and the change from cartridges to discs ...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 7
Sidequests - Fan Mail Episode
This week on sidequests, we have FANMAIL! We'll be answering all your burning questions, such as what games we'd erase from our memories to play again, why Chrono Trigger did better than Dragon Quest in America, our best memories of watching family members play games, and more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , or FB , or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com....
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Sidequests - Interview with Floris of Project Island
This week on Sidequests, we interview Floris of Project Island, a new fan project aimed at reviving the spirit of Lego Island in a true sequel made entirely by fans. If you're interested in checking out more, helping the project, or downloading newly discovered high-quality versions of some of Lego Island's best songs, go to http://projectisland.org.
Jun 25, 2019•15 min
Lego Island (PC)
Get ready to travel to LEGO Island on this week's episode of Retro Reset! The wacky worlds of racing and jet skiing and flying and driving and having fun await, as well as some great memories of early 90s computing. Other topics discussed include: 1. Windows 98 2. Chip's Challenge, Hover, and Doom 3. Our favorite LEGO sets 4. Some brief E3 2019 reactions Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , or FB , or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com....
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 6
Sidequests - Super Mario Bros Super Show (Archive)
Hey Paisanos! Check out this archival episode we recorded as a patron exclusive for a previous podcast. We reviewed the first episode of the Super Mario Bros Super Show, starring Capt. Lou Albano! It's a weird one. Also, we used to swear a lot more-- but we bleeped it for our lovely Retro Reset listeners. Enjoy this blast from our past! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , or FB , or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com....
Jun 11, 2019•52 min
Super Mario World (SNES)
This ain't the mushroom kingdom anymore! We're headed to Dinosaur Land with a deep dive into Super Mario World! Other topics discussed and events this episode: - The terribad Super Mario World cartoon - Borderlands 3 - Gordan Ramsay visits and says the F word - IGN's inability to love Episode Links and Research: Official guidebook developer interview, translated from Japanese: http://shmuplations.com/supermarioworld/ Nintendo Life History article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/08/mario_...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 5
Sidequests - Our Top 3 Summer Games
Get ready to put on your shades and jump in the pool, and then maybe sneak back home to play SEGA! This week on sidequests, we rank our top 3 favorite games to play in the summertime.
May 27, 2019•29 min
Fatal Labyrinth (Genesis)
This week we're headed deep into Castle Dragonia with Fatal Labyrinth for the SEGA Genesis! No two playthroughs are alike, except of course for the death at the end. We also discuss: - Too many chicken restaurants in our hometown - Progress in Chrono Trigger - The closure of Party City and the helium shortage - The eventual death of our sun - Andromeda starring Kevin Sorbo, and his weird Christian movies Check out some possible footage of Fatal Labyrinth's Meganet release and let us know if you ...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 4
Sidequests - Interview with Rainbowdragoneyes
On this week's episode of sidequests, we welcomed award-winning composer and musician Rainbowdragoneyes, creator of the incredible soundtrack to The Messenger by Sabotage games. We discussed some of the challenges and triumphs in making chiptune music spanning two console generations, as well as his music creation process. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on Bandcamp or iTunes . Follow us on Twitter , I...
May 13, 2019•21 min
The Messenger (feat. Rainbowdragoneyes)
The boys take on the indie game phenomenon, The Messenger, including an interview with award-winning composer Eric "Rainbowdragoneyes" Brown. You can find his posts on Twitter @rnbwdragoneyes and pick up the soundtrack to The Messenger as well as his other great music on Bandcamp or iTunes . Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , or FB , or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com....
May 06, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 3
Sidequests - Our Earliest Gaming Memories
The guys discuss their earliest gaming memories, get confused about Sonic special stages, and reminisce about old Windows 95 software and screensavers.
Apr 29, 2019•24 min
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)
On this episode of Retro Reset, the guys review the black sheep of the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the SNES, and whether it achieved its goal of being "the first RPG designed for the entry level player." Mystic Quest German Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf20eLHLN3g Check us out on social media! facebook.com/retroresetpod instagram.com/retroresetpod twitter.com/retroresetpod
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 2
Sidequests - How to avoid retro gaming scams
On the first episode of Sidequests, our bonus podcasts, we discuss tips on how to avoid getting scammed when you're collecting retro games. Resources mentioned in show: http://snescentral.com
Apr 15, 2019•21 min
Link's Awakening (GBC)
In the very first episode of Retro Reset, we're taking on Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color! Will Nintendo's famous Wind Fish awaken, or will we get swallowed by the nightmare without a player's guide?
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 1
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