Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) as they discuss one of the most beloved RPGs on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Secret of Mana. Join these playthrough gurus as they review their maiden voyages through the game and try to determine what makes classic gamers dote upon it so. Topics discussed include: the general story, the revolutionary menu system, upgrades, general enemy and boss battles, and of course, the musical score. Having recently pl...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 59 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and special guest, year-round playthrough participant, douglie007 as they discuss the games they played during the December racing competition, F-Zero, Road Rash II, and Burnout Revenge. The guys also discuss their five favorite playthroughs of 2016, as well as, their least favorite and a few other recommendations. This is a fun and light-hearted episode that even your Grandpa Jebediah will enjoy....as l...
Jan 01, 2017•3 hr 14 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and Floyd (Fleach) as they discuss the November playthrough, Heavy Rain. In this special 100th game episode, we delve into this Quantic Dream QTC classic and discuss the various storylines, gameplay mechanics, and the cast of characters. During September of last year, we played Indigo Prophecy, and here we take some time to compare the two games, which were developed by the same company. Indigo Prophecy was Rich's most ...
Dec 12, 2016•2 hr 51 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and returning special guest Pam, as they discuss the October playthrough, Shadow of Destiny. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite Halloween memories, our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch, the new Godzilla flick, our recent pickups, Kishi Bashi, and oh yeah.......our game of the month! We dig deep into Shadow of Destiny by discussing its intricate plot and game specific time travel mechanics. W...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 51 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81), as they discuss the September playthrough of Lego Batman 2. In this episode, we discuss our history with Lego video games, our childhood love of Lego and Batman, the ins and outs of the gameplay, and the differences in the handheld and home console versions. How does this game differ from other games in the Lego franchise? Is this rather cheap title worth your time as a fan/non-fan of in-game collectables? You won't ...
Oct 13, 2016•1 hr 35 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and special guest, Duke.Togo from the Collectorcast, as we discuss our August NES playthroughs, Jaws and The Legend of Zelda. In this episode, we discuss whether each of these classic games hold up in the modern generation. What's different about playing these games now and playing them when they came out? Were these games good picks for a monthly playthrough, or were they a bit too polarizing for our au...
Sep 13, 2016•2 hr 26 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach) and Steven (Disposed Hero), as we discuss our July playthrough, Uncharted, a third-person shooter originally released on the PS3. In this episode, we discuss this early duck and cover, action experience that is mixed with climbing and puzzle elements. With the most recent release of Uncharted 4, we compare the original to it's sequels and offer a verdict on whether Drake's Fortune offers enough quality ga...
Aug 08, 2016•2 hr 10 min
Last month's SideCast for E3 2016 was a product of our excitement over the event and our first attempt at getting together to discuss something other than our experiences with a game. Little did we know that something announced at that event would come out of the blue and have such a huge impact on three of our members. During this SideCast #2, join singlebanana, GrayGhost81, and Fleach, as they discuss the worldly, mobile gaming sensation, Pokemon GO. How have we been progressing through the ga...
Jul 31, 2016•2 hr 7 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach) and Steven (Disposed Hero), as we discuss our June playthrough, Illusion of Gaia, an action RPG originally released for the Super Nintendo. In this episode, we discuss the distinct battle and puzzle mechanics, the leveling system, some frustrating boss battles, the quirky story, the music, and many other features that make this title quite the stand out. If you played Illusion of Gaia with us last month, ...
Jul 11, 2016•2 hr 1 min
I'm sorry (not so sorry) to say that what you are about to hear is not the Illuision of Gaia playthrough podcast that you might have been anticipating. No worries though, that will be available for your listening pleasure in just a few more days. In the meantime, we hope that you enjoy this special recording that the guys and I did for E3 2016. After watching the pressers and some of the trailers surrounding this year's event, the guys and I kept going back and forth texting about games and othe...
Jul 05, 2016•3 hr 52 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and Steven (Disposed Hero), as we discuss our May playthrough of Bully, a Rockstar title original released on the PS2. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite features and mechanics in the game, differences we noted between the PS2 and 360 versions, the story, music, and give our takes on how this title compares to Rockstar's other releases. If you played Bully with us last month, or if you are interested in po...
Jun 09, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, long-time member and RF Gen contributor, Addicted, as we discuss our April playthrough of Ys Books I & II. In this episode, we discuss the various versions of the games we played, the story, music, and the peculiar gameplay "bump" mechanic that makes Ys stand out among its contemporary RPGs. If you played Ys Books I & II with us last month, or are thinking of getting started on this...
May 12, 2016•1 hr 40 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, the bright-eyed and fun-loving, YouTube sensation, JRock the GameRocker, as we discuss our March playthrough of Life is Strange. In this episode, we discuss the story, gameplay mechanics, and soundtrack, and do a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the game and talk about the decisions we made and how they ultimately impacted our experiences. If you played Life is Str...
Apr 14, 2016•2 hr 48 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, Pam (a new RF Generation member and host of the YouTube channel Cannot Be Tamed) as we discuss Folklore, a title solely released on the PS3. Folklore was an early title on the PS3 and a game that many consider a "hidden gem" for the console. So, how did the game stack up with our hosts and guest this month, and would we recommend that you add it to your collectio...
Mar 10, 2016•2 hr 11 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), Steven (Disposed Hero), and special guest, Doug (nupoile), as we discuss the ever so popular, and participation-breaking, January playthroughs, Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) and Super Mario World (SNES). You might be surprised at some of our takes on these classics, so you really don't want to miss this episode. Again, we hope you enjoy our show, and please join our discussion on the thread linked below. Also...
Feb 05, 2016•1 hr 53 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and Steven (Disposed Hero) as we discuss December's run n' gun competition games (Contra, Rolling Thunder 2, and Metal Slug 3). Also, be sure to stick around as we also discuss our favorite/least favorite playthrough games of 2015 and even mention a few that surprised us. You really don't want to miss this episode, since it's our favorite to record during the year....and a few of us have broken into the "...
Jan 06, 2016•3 hr 1 min
Our gift to you for the 2015 holiday season is a true blast from the past! We hope that you enjoy our pilot episode of the RF Generation Playcast. This is a previously unreleased show that we presented to the administrators of rfgeneration.com for approval to start another site podcast. Join singlebanana, Fleach, GrayGhost81, and techwizard as we discuss our time with Parasite Eve for the PSX and Kingdom Hearts for the PS2. Show Notes:Intro - 0:02:04Parasite Eve - 0:03:25Kingdom Hearts - 1:00:29...
Dec 25, 2015•1 hr 54 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and Steven (Disposed Hero) as we discuss November's retro and modern playthroughs. On the retro side, Rich, Floyd, and Steven discuss the first Square title actually developed in the U.S. (though it never made it to Japan) Secret of Evermore for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. In the modern segment, Shawn and Steven discuss one of the most acclaimed games for the Playstation Vita, the action-pack...
Dec 05, 2015•2 hr 44 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich, Shawn, and Steven as we discuss October's retro and modern playthroughs. On the retro side, Rich and Steven discuss Sega's only U.S. Castlevania release, Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Sega Genesis. During the modern segment, Shawn and Steven discuss the first installment of the most popular survival horror series of all time, Resident Evil. We hope you enjoy our spooky show and please leave us some feedback on our discussion thread. Intro 0:00:45Castleva...
Nov 09, 2015•2 hr 39 min
Serendipity graces the latest episode of the PlayCast as we play the first Metal Gear Solid during the launch of Phantom Pain, the newest installment in the series; next we delve into Indigo Prophecy on its tenth anniversary.SHOW NOTESIntro 0:00:31 Metal Gear Solid 0:02:07 Indigo Prophecy 1:35:20 Conclusion 2:47:04...
Oct 09, 2015•2 hr 48 min
Appearances can be deceiving and this month we played two games that surprised us. First, for our retro game Rich is joined by Floyd and RF Gen member russlyman to talk about the classic NES platformer from Campcom - Little Nemo: The Dream Master. Next, Steven and Shawn discuss the modern hit third person shooter - Spec Ops: The Line. Introduction 0:00:30 Little Nemo 0:03:31 Spec Ops 1:04:12 Conclusion 2:33:00 Music Opening/Closing theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon ( http://atmaweaponnc.ba...
Sep 08, 2015•2 hr 34 min
Join RFGeneration Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Floyd (Fleach), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and Steven (Disposed Hero) as we discuss July's retro and modern playthroughs. On the retro side, Rich, Floyd, and Steven dig deep into the Golden Axe series and are joined by RF Generation 2015 Donation Drive Playthrough Lot winner, Fokakis79 and Cameron Johnson, guitarist from the progressive metal band, Atma Weapon. For the modern segment, Shawn and Steven manage to drag Rich over to the "darkside" to ...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 56 min
This episode is all kinds of epic! Get ready to join the discussion of the essential NES Classics Mega Man 2 and 3 with Rich, Steven, and Duke.Togo from The Collectorcast! It's like a walk down memory lane. Later, Floyd and Shawn share their thoughts on Mass Effect... No surprise, they say it's awesome. Intro 0:0:28Mega Man 2/3 0:02:03Mass Effect 1:50:56Conclusion 3:12:47 Intro music provided by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://www.reverbnation.com/atmaweapon)
Aug 07, 2015•3 hr 14 min
This month the retro hosts knock out an RPG classic and talk about Shining Force for the Sega Genesis. Rich also wants to know if you delete the save files when you add an RPG to your collection. Over on the modern side Floyd and Shawn take it easy and play a fluffy little game. Kirby's Epic Yarn was surprisingly fun and delightful to play. Intro: 0:0:25Shining Force: 0:01:52Kirby's Epic Yarn: 1:57:14Conclusion: 2:21:18 Intro music provided by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://www.reverbnat...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 23 min
Welcome to episode lucky 13! Or should we say, unlucky 13. During April we played Paper Mario for the N64 and were joined by MetalFRO to discuss the game. If you like vibrant graphics and light RPG mechanics, this is the game for you. Next, we tackled the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider. Does it hold up? Do we feel like it breathes new life into the franchise? Listen to find out. Intro 0:0:24Paper Mario 0:01:55Tomb Raider 1:38:20Conclusion 2:36:30 Intro music provided by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapo...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 38 min
Happy birthday to us! One year has come and gone and we're still here talking about the games we play. This month Rich and Steven took part in a PS1 classic that Rich looks back upon fondly; while Shawn and Floyd donned their capes to play as the Dark Knight. Show Notes: Intro: 0:0:24 MediEvil (PS1): 0:2:06 Batman: Arkham Origins (PS3, 360, PC): 1:24:39 Conclusion: 2:27:04 Intro music provided by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://www.reverbnation.com/atmaweapon)
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 29 min
It was only a matter of time before we tackled an essential game like Link to the Past. Join Rich, Shawn, and Steven as they discuss their journey through Hyrule and ask the ultimate question: Is Link to the Past REALLY the best Zelda game ever? Next, Floyd takes a gamble with a fairly obscure visual novel for the Nintendo DS. He's accompanied by Rich and EngineerMike for the discussion of 999. Intro: 0:0:26Link to the Past: 0:1:53999: 1:12:21Conclusion: 2:47:44 Intro/Outro music provided by Cam...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 49 min
We're kicking off the new year with an NES classic and what we all consider a sleeper hit on the PS3/X360. In this episode Rich shares a gaming memory that didn't end well for his bedroom window and Floyd gets lost driving down a straight road.On the retro side Rich is joined by new co-host Steven (aka Disposed Hero) and our friend from the Collectorcast, Duke.Togo to discuss Kid Icarus. They share their memories of playing the game as kids and compare the North American release to the Famicom D...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 13 min
This month we played a collection of 8 shmups ranging from the NES all the way to the Xbox 360. We share some strategies and thoughts on the games. And what kind of year-end podcast would it be without a "Best Of" list? We round out the year by talking our favorite playthrough games of 2014. Opening/closing music by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon - http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com/
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 34 min
Ready for a little space madness? If so, join the RFGeneration PlayCast Group (along with special guests RetroRage & bombatomba) as we discuss our out-of-this-world playthoughs for the month of November. On the retro side, we return to planet Zebes to blast some Space Pirates in the SNES classic, Super Metroid. On the modern playthrough, we meander through the Von Braun for a showdown with SHODAN, in 1999’s PC classic, System Shock 2.Introduction: 0:00:11 Super Metroid: 0:01:46 System Shock 2: 1...
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 38 min
