Retro Hangover

Some experiences are so, dare we say, life-changing that you wish you could erase it from your memory and enjoy it all over again for the first time. Here are our top picks for video games that we would give just about anything to play fresh.
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Shoutout to Our Patrons!
Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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Nintendhost LP Tyger mega-busts his way back onto the show to discuss the premiere performance of Blue Bomber!
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Today's Guest Information
Name: LP Tyger
Bio: Nintendo Gamer. Amazon Reseller. Pun Enthusiast.
Twitter/X: @LPTyger on X
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Music Attributions
Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!
As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!
Bones Coffee Company
Shoutout to Our Patrons!
Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
Patreon

Ever wish a game universe you enjoy could be presented in a new, interesting way? Today we celebrate our 400th (!) release to the main show feed by talking about games we think would work well in a different genre.
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Shoutout to Our Patrons!
Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
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Just call us eggs because we are scrambled. We get double the trouble on the guest front this episode to talk about one of the most influential horizontal shoot-'em-ups of all time: Gradius!
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Today's Guest Information
Name: Kiyoshi Okuma
Bio: Game industry veteran since 1998 - 3D artist / technical artist who's worked on Gauntlet Legends (N64), World Series Baseball 2K(DC/PS2) Sims2, Darkspore(Diablo clone), and Dawngate (RTS), Strike Blazinger (PC - in progress)
Twitter/X: @ohmi_kuma on X
Website: Kiyoshi's Website
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Name: Chris Tang
Bio: Game Developer and eSports personality. Formerly Tengen, Atari, Capcom, BPS, etc. - now indie. Sega World Champion and Classic Tetris World Championships host and commentator.
Twitter/X: @strikeharbinger on X
Facebook: Chris's Facebook page
Website: Chris's Website
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Music Attributions
Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!
As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!
Bones Coffee Company
Shoutout to Our Patrons!
Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
Patreon

Peanut butter and jelly. Rum and Coke. Sonic/Shrek slash fics. Some things are just meant to go together. Pizza and gaming is also one of those, and not the first one we've mentioned that probably involves sausage.
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Music Attributions
Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Shoutout to Our Patrons!
Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!
Patreon