Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover
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Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.

  1. Golden Axe: Gnome Punting for Fun & Profit (ft. Rey-Rey)

    5 DAYS AGO

    Golden Axe: Gnome Punting for Fun & Profit (ft. Rey-Rey)

    When Death Adder invades the land of Yuria, will you be brave enough to answer the call? Rey-Rey sure is, and he's here today to strategize with us on how best to bait foes into going full lemming right off a cliff. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Rey-Rey Bio: Patron of the show and resident "Bad Game Guy." ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- 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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Tom the Superhero, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Lucas (Game Over Hell), Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Keith Gasper, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, Ohmi, and Makeshift Money. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon 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

    1h 26m
  2. RH Gaiden - Games as a Service (ft. Lyle & Randall)

    DEC 8

    RH Gaiden - Games as a Service (ft. Lyle & Randall)

    It's another full-length Gaiden episode, and this time Shane is joined by loyal Patrons Randall and Lyle to pontificate about the Games as a Service phenomenon that has all but taken over nearly every aspect of the modern gaming landscape. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: August 12th, 2021 ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Lyle McKarns Bio: Ya'll know me. Still same old G. Twitter/X: @x1101 on Twitter Website: Lyle's Website ---------- Name: Randall Quiggle Bio: Hobbyist game reviewer & Fantasy/Sci-Fi TTRPG designer. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice! Patreon

    1h 4m
  3. Top 5 Gimmicks in Video Games | The Flight

    DEC 1

    Top 5 Gimmicks in Video Games | The Flight

    "Gimmick" is often used in a disparaging manner, but some games manage to make themselves really stand out thanks to one notable, innovative feature. Today we list off our picks for those that pulled off the best party tricks. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- 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, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

    30 min
  4. Half-Life 2: We Don't Go to Ravenholm (ft. Brian Fortin)

    NOV 24

    Half-Life 2: We Don't Go to Ravenholm (ft. Brian Fortin)

    Somehow we managed to get around to talking Half-Life 2 before the original. Much like Lord Gaben and Valve we don't follow convention here; as the tech bros like to say, we're "disruptors." Ok, I feel dirty even saying that. At any rate, Brian "Captain N" Fortin of the Retrotopia podcast joins the show to chat about the adventures of The Last Free Man. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Brian Fortin Bio: One third host of the Retrotopia Podcast where we three chat about old games. Instagram: @retrotopiapodcast on Instagram Twitter/X: @retrotopiapod on Twitter YouTube: Brian on YouTube Website: Brian's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- 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, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon 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

    2h 6m
  5. Top 5 Reprehensible Remakes & Remasters | The Flight

    NOV 17

    Top 5 Reprehensible Remakes & Remasters | The Flight

    Nostalgia is a helluva drug, and it can cause us to want that game we loved to be brought back to life with a shiny new coat of paint. But, in the words of the legendary Stephen King, "sometimes dead is better." Here are our picks for the absolute worst attempts at resurrecting games of yore and the shambling husks they produced. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- 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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

    52 min
  6. Illusion of Gaia: Next Time on Ancient Aliens (ft. Seamus Burke)

    NOV 10

    Illusion of Gaia: Next Time on Ancient Aliens (ft. Seamus Burke)

    Don't you just hate it when you accidentally stumble into a dark alternate dimension where an extraplanar being tells you to save the world? So relatable. Long time friend of the show Seamus Burke joins us on this momentous 300th release to chat about this SNES action RPG classic! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Seamus Burke Bio: Seamus Patrick Burke (AKA The Gray Man) makes comics and creates video game content on YouTube. YouTube: Seamus on YouTube Instagram: @s_p_burke on Instagram Twitter/X: @S_P_Burke on Twitter Facebook: Seamus's Facebook page Website: Seamus's Website ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- 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, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon 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

    1h 53m
  7. RH Gaiden - Trials of Mana (ft. Adam)

    NOV 10 · BONUS

    RH Gaiden - Trials of Mana (ft. Adam)

    In celebration of 300 releases we are dropping this bonus RH Gaiden in addition to your regularly-scheduled programming. Enjoy! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: October 21st, 2021 ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Adam Backlog Bio: One half of the Good, the Bad, and the Backlog podcast. The blunder from down under, who’s going to make you chunder. Instagram: @goodbadbacklog on Instagram Twitter/X: @Badbacklog on Twitter ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way. If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice! Patreon

    1h 13m
  8. Interview with Victor Ireland (ft. Coury of MLiG & Joe of Game Sack)

    NOV 3 · BONUS

    Interview with Victor Ireland (ft. Coury of MLiG & Joe of Game Sack)

    We've got a special one for you today, folks. Chris sits down with both Coury of My Life in Gaming and Joe Redifer of Game Sack to chat with the one and only Victor Ireland, former president of Working Designs, to discuss Vic's thoughts on the upcoming Lunar Remastered Collection by GungHo. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Victor Ireland Bio: Victor Ireland is the former president of localization specialists Working Designs and founder of Gaijinworks along with a number of ex-Working Designs staff. Website: Gaijinworks 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, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Keith Gasper, Raging Demon, Miss Peachy, MaskedKeaton, Dischimera, Ozzy Garcia, JC, Meagan Caruso, Andrew Liguori, Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Rick Firestone, Dave Jackson, Jenny E., Retro Overdrive, Soha, ParallaxPuddles, The Emperor, Storm Beagle, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Gary Heather, The Retro Vixen, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), RyanPlayerOne, Low Five Alex, Alt, ReynardDreaming, and Ohmi. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today! Patreon

    1h 38m
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Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.

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  • Creator
    Retro Hangover
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Retro Hangover
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