In this nostalgic episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss the exploits of everyone's favorite 'shroom eating plumber in Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2. Originally created for Nintendo's OG, cartridge-swapping handheld as a launch title, the first Super Mario Land and the "gray brick" celebrated their 30th birthdays on July 31st. So what better way to celebrate than to play them! In this episode we discuss the in and outs of both games, what we liked ...
Aug 22, 2019•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) hit the gas and ready the rockets as they discuss two installments of the classic, vehicular combat series, Twisted Metal, with Twisted Metal 2 and Twisted Metal Black. Does the former game still maintain a glisten from its glory days? And does Black for the PS2 take itself a step above its predecessors? Our Question of the Month asks, "If YOU were a competitor, what would your vehicle and special attack be?" Get ready ...
Jul 26, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 45
In this landmark episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) meet for the first time and record face-to-face in the Austin, Texas "Ghost House." The guys discuss the newest title from one of their favorite developers, Quantic Dream, the sci-fi, android-driven adventure, Detroit: Become Human. Prior to their game discussion, the boys get into the ConcertCast and discuss some of the media they've been consuming recently. What follows is a conversation on the concept of "si...
Jun 10, 2019•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) take on two aesthetically sensual titles from Dutch developer Playdead Studios, Limbo and Inside. Both games are very similar in nature, but the guys examine their differences and break down what elements make them unique; a prominent RF Generation member also drops in to give his thoughts on the games. Prior to their discussion of these titles, the guys are joined by a special guest and friend of the show to discuss Perfect Blue, a cl...
May 24, 2019•3 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
In this very special episode, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) take a trip back in time with one of their childhood favorites the RPG, Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest. Are they looking at the game through rose-colored glasses or will this experience prove their fond memories true? Episode #60 of the Playcast, is dedicated to the memory of Shawn's childhood friend and one of the game's biggest fans, the late Jessie Patterson. Be sure to stick around after the show for a special treat. You ...
Apr 26, 2019•3 hr 11 min•Ep. 42
In episode #59, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) bring sexy back as they discuss the heavy hitting, hack and slash adventure that is Bayonetta. Speaking of sexy, the hosts are including an audio clip on the topic "sexiness" from one their long time friends and former guest of the show. Who is it? You'll have to stick around and find out! Along with the game, the guys discuss their Top 5 female video game lead characters of all time, with a handful of honorable mentions. Included is an...
Mar 26, 2019•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 41
In episode #58, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) are joined by new RF Generation member and long time "friend of the Ghost," Cory (TurnAroundAndRun) to discuss their January playthrough of Lunar Knights. Last year, the boys knocked it out of the park with their January pick, but how will they fare in the new year? What feature of the game do the guys strongly disagree on? And what BIG surprise does Rich have in store for Shawn? All of this and more, in the newest episode of the RF Gen...
Feb 14, 2019•3 hr•Ep. 40
In this episode, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) are joined for the third year in a row by site playthrough, superstar douglie007 to discuss the site golf tournament and their favorite playthroughs of 2018. How do they rank Neo Geo Turf Masters, Mario Golf: Toadstoal Tour, and Hot Shots Golf Fore against each other? What were Shawn and Rich's favorite jams of 2018? And which playthrough titles surprised and disappointed them the most? All of this, in the newest episode of the RF Gene...
Jan 17, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) discuss their playthrough of the dystopian, FPS classic, Bioshock. The guys discuss their favorite dystopian environments in various forms of media, and disclose some films that they've never seen that may call the validity of their "geek cards" into question. If you're interested in philosophy, you won't want to miss their discussion of Ayn Rand and her pillars of Objectivism. Will Bioshock hold up for Shawn on a second playthrough? A...
Dec 14, 2018•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 38
In this spooky episode, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) discuss their playthrough of a bit of a cult classic, Monster Party for the NES. The guys discuss their childhood histories with the game and why it has a special place in their collections. In our news feature, we tell you know to get XM Radio on the cheap and discuss the controversial partnership between Limited Run Games and Best Buy, and why some of you might want to pump the brakes. The hosts also share answers to their soc...
Nov 08, 2018•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 37
In episode 54, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) are joined by special guest, Collectorcast and RFGen's own, Crabmaster2000 (Kelsy) to discuss TellTale Games, Batman: The TellTale Series. Listen to the guys discuss their favorite memories of the Caped Crusader and do a play-by-play analysis of each major event in the game. The hosts share all the answers to our social media question, "Who is your favorite Batman villain and why?" and also give your their picks. In our news feature, you...
Oct 23, 2018•3 hr 51 min•Ep. 36
In episode 53, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) discuss Die Hard Arcade and Dynamite Cop, their first playthroughs for the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast. Preceding their in-depth analysis of these games, the guys take a page from their friends at Retro Fandango and breakdown their favorite albums of 1989. In gametalk, the boys discuss the gameplay, mechanics, graphics, and music, and determine if either of these games are worth the price they command. How do these 3-D polygonal beat 'em u...
Sep 17, 2018•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 35
In episode 52, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) are joined by RF Generation Staff Writer and Monthly Movie Club host, Travis (zophar53) to discuss Bethesda's 2016 reboot of DOOM. Listen to the guys discuss their history with this classic franchise and find out how this this long-awaited title fares amongst its predecessors? Will this be the game that changes Rich's perception of first-person shooters? What "hidden gem" has Shawn been playing lately? And what strange happenings are afo...
Aug 22, 2018•3 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
In episode 51, Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) take a swing at another Quantic Dream title as they discuss their third venture from this developer, Beyond: Two Souls. How did this title rank among its predecessors? Which character really frustrated both of our hosts? And most importantly, what celebrity would each of the guys choose to paint the town with for a night? The answer to these questions and may more in this episode of the RF Generation Playcast. As always, we are happy to ...
Jul 19, 2018•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 33
It's hard to believe that our 50th episode is finally HERE! This month Shawn (GrayGhost81) and Rich (singlebanana) take a stroll down memory lane to discuss some special moments over the last 50 episodes and take some time to thank their former co-hosts and special guests. What follows is a discussion of the cutesy, PS1 RPG known as Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. How did the guys take to the game's simple gameplay? Was the story interesting enough to keep their attention? And would Shawn's cuddl...
Jun 19, 2018•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 32
Our fourth game of 2018, was the true definition of a "cult classic." In this month's Playcast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss that notoriously bawdy, foul-mouthed, platforming, red squirrel as they breakdown Conker's Bad Fur Day. Known more in collector circles for its high price, adult content, potty humor, and movie references, the guys ultimately put its gameplay to the test. Is this early 3-D platformer satisfying, or does it ignite controller chucking frustrations in t...
May 18, 2018•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 31
According to the Playcast crew, they've knocked it out of the park with their January and February game picks this year. So, how did their March game fair? In this month's Playcast, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81) and returning guest, Retro Fandango's own, Kevin (BuriedOnMars) discuss the nostalgia driven, hack 'n slash brawler Transformers: Devastation, which appeared on various 7th and 8th generation consoles. Not only do the guys review the game, but they also discuss the impact the ...
Apr 10, 2018•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 30
Are the Playcast boys two for two in picking great titles this year? Find out by listening to our discussion of our February 2018 playthrough, Vandal Hearts, a tactical RPG on the original Sony Playstation. In this month's Playcast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) spend time discussing the intricate gameplay that makes Vandal Hearts so special. The guys also attempt to hash out the game's complex story, and chew over the game's graphics and sounds. Is this "cult classic" worthy of ma...
Mar 16, 2018•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 29
It's a new year and with that comes New Year's resolutions. In January, the Playcast Crew resolved to play Night School Studio's indie darling, Oxenfree. In this month's Playcast join hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) as they discuss the game's story, its mechanics, the music and sound, and get super philosophically deep into the game's overarching question: "If you could go back and change a decision in your life, would you?". In this episode, the guys also discuss their gaming...
Feb 06, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 28
This December we took some chumps to the mat during our annual Site Competition. Last month, we competed for fastest KO/TKO times and title belts in the classic Nintendo titles, Punch-Out! and Super Punch-Out!. Listen to our Playcast this month as hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), are joined once again by special guest, RF Generation playthrough all-star, Doug (douglie007) to discuss both Punch-Out! titles and our Top 5 favorite playthroughs of 2017. In this episode, the guys d...
Jan 15, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
This November we played through our first ever title on the original Game Boy. Hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), are joined by special guest, RF Generation site member, and gray brick aficionado, MetalFRO (aka. The Game Boy Guru) to discuss the classic, action/adventure RPG, Final Fantasy Adventure. In this episode, the guys discuss the gameplay, the weapons and items, the somewhat convoluted story, and the game's surprisingly complex music. Did this game pass the classic gamin...
Dec 12, 2017•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 26
This October included some more back-to-back love for the PS4 as hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), once again fired up their newly acquired systems and played through Supermassive Games interactive, survival horror title, Until Dawn. In this episode, the guys discuss the gameplay, the story, the characters, the game's graphics and environments, and whether this game truly offers the player as much freedom of "choice" as it seems to advertise. Which endings did the guys get and ...
Nov 16, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 25
This month, hosts Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss their first playthrough together on the Playstation 4, Team Ico's heavily anticipated effort, The Last Guardian. In this episode, we discuss the game's funky mechanics, its story, the art style, music, and its AI. What are our host's thoughts on the game's ending? Was Shawn able to set aside his snuggly feels for his pets while creating a relationship with Trico? And is Rich the worst father ever for allowing his kids to watch...
Oct 13, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 24
Last month, we joined our friends from the Cartridge Club in a dual site playthrough of Journey on the PS3 and PS4. In this episode of the RF Generation Playcast, hosts Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), brothers P1 and P2 (Cartridge Club), and Jake from the Polykill podcast as we discuss this short, but deeply moving effort from thatgamecompany. In this episode, we discuss the game's mechanics (or lack therefore), the story, the game's use of color and music, and what effect our individu...
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 23
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), and the prodigal son, Duke.Togo of the Collectorcast, as he returns to discuss Shining Force II for the Sega Genesis. This month's Playcast tackles one of the more well know RPGs of the 16 bit era. In this episode, we discuss the game's mechanics, its colorful characters, the enemies and bosses, and the changes made from the original. How did Shawn fair with this being his first introduction to the series? Has Rich h...
Aug 25, 2017•3 hr 28 min•Ep. 22
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), as the "Dynamic Duo" (R.I.P. Adam West) discuss one of Ninja Theory's early, third-person, action/adventure titles, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. This month's Playcast flashes forward (...errr we kinda hope not) into dystopian America where humans are being "enslaved" by a mysterious source and our world has been taken over by blood-thirsty robots. Yeeeeeesh! In this episode, we talk about the gameplay mechanics, so...
Jul 13, 2017•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 21
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and long time RF Generation member and front page contributor, Addicted, as they discuss a popular, point-and-click PC title from 2002, Syberia. This month's Playcast travels through Old World, European communities inhabited by humans and marvelous, mechanical, masterpieces called automatons. In this month's podcast, we take an in-depth look at Syberia's fantastic narrative, beautiful, steampunk art style, and its strip...
Jun 13, 2017•2 hr
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and YouTuber, RF Generation and Cartridge Club member, and co-host of the Retro Fandango podcast, Kevin (BuriedOnMars) as they discuss a big league developer's title that has a very indie look and feel. This month's Playcast ventures into a magnificent, limbo-like world of fantasy where a young lady struggles to get back to the world of the living and save her dying father. In this month's podcast, we take an in-depth l...
May 14, 2017•2 hr 41 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and former Playcast co-host Steven (Disposed Hero) as they discuss one of the most well-known and genre-defining PC titles of the last 20 years. This month's Playcast crawls deep into the bowels of Hell to seek out and destroy it's formidable caretaker during March's site playthrough discussion of Diablo. One of Blizzard's first entries that helped establish the famed developer, Diablo thrilled fans of action/adventure ...
Apr 14, 2017•2 hr 7 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and returning guest, Pam (host of Cannot Be Tamed and Media Mavens) as they discuss a lesser known title from a well-known developer. This month's Playcast plunges into Febrauray's site playthrough of Murdered: Soul Suspect, which was developed by Square Enix. Opinions of this game typically range from both ends of the spectrum, so how will our cast of gamers fall on it? Is it worth the few bucks a used copy commands, o...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 45 min
