RetroActive Podcast

Fred Rojas

A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. As a variety show, additional mini sections are dedicated to topics like hardware, modifications, or other interesting factors of contemporary retro gaming. Hosted by Fred Rojas of gaminghistory101.com and featuring guest co-hosts, it's a new look at an old topic.

  1. 6d ago

    Star Fox

    Fred’s Soapbox: Like What You Like - 0:27 Week and SGF Closer - 5:54 Star Fox (Star Wing) -  44:52 Star Fox 2 - 1:15:29 Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars) - 1:39:41 One More Thing: Ghostbusters (1984) - 2:10:39

    2h 25m

  2. Jun 10

    Euro Trip and SGF 2026

    Fred’s Soapbox: Console Exclusives - 0:27 Clair Obscur Listener Mail - 15:22 EuroTrip - 34:09 Curated List of SGF Announcements  Nintendo Direct - 1:37:35 Muramasa Revenant Blades (also on PS5 and PC, 2027) Kingdom Hearts IV (also on PS5, Xbox, and PC) Ocarina of Time Remake (Nintendo, 2026) Third Party Studios - 2:01:06 Thief: The Dark Project Remastered (Night Dive, winter 2026) Stellar Blade: Blood Rain (Shift Up) The Blood of Dawnwalker (Witcher 3 Devs Rebel Wolves, September 3, 2026) Star Wars: Zero Company (Bit Reactor/Respawn - August 27, 2026) TMNT: The Last Ronin (Platinum) Mighty Cuphead Adventure (Studio MDHR) Control: Resonant (Remedy, September 24, 2026) Resident Evil: Veronica (Capcom, 2027) Playstation State of Play - 2:13:31 Stuntman Hollywood (Saber Interactive) Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 25, 2026) Wolverine* (Insomniac, September 15, 2026) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (February 12, 2027) ILL (Mundfish, 2027) The Lost Wild (Great Ape Games, 2027) Until Dawn 2* (Firesprite, 2027) God of War: Laufey* (Sony) Xbox Showcase -  2:30:38 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (Motion Twin, October 15, 2026) Crazy Taxi (Sega) Persona 6 (Sega) Fable (Playground Games, February 23, 2027) Clockwork Revolution* (InXile, 2027) Senua (Ninja Theory, 2027) Metro 2039 (4A Games, February 2027) Magician’s The Devil’s Deal (Uppercut Games, 2027) Valor Mortis (One More Level, September 24, 2026) Gears of War: E-Day* (The Coalition, October 6, 2026) Resonance: A Plague Legacy (Asobo Studio, August 27, 2026) One More Thing: The Witcher: The Lady of the Lake  - 2:53:10

    3h 2m

  3. May 20

    State of Retro Gaming 2026

    This week we talk about the (minor) changes to the podcast, the state of retro video gaming in 2026, and my thoughts on Act III of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Fred’s Soapbox: Tangible Media - 0:27 Week - 16:49 State of Retro Gaming - 40:10 One More Thing: Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick in 4DX  - 1:32:42 Spoiler Alert: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Act III - 1:45:04 Commercial: Star Fox (SNES) Songs: T2K - Tempest 2000 (Jaguar) Main Theme - Top Gun (NES) Lumière à L'Aube - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    2h 14m

  4. May 13

    Another Bunch of Game Reviews

    This week Fred's got a second batch of recent game reviews. Fred’s Soapbox: Be Decisive - 0:27 Week - 11:58 Terminator 2D: No Fate - 29:32 Mixtape - 50:38 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Conclusion - 1:13:09 One More Thing: Mortal Kombat II  - 1:55:47 Commercials: CD-i 1992 campaign Songs: Attract Sequence - Terminator 2D: No Fate The Touch - Stan Bush Lune - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mortal Kombat Annihilation Theme - The Immortals

    2h 7m

  5. May 6

    Midwest Gaming Classic 2026

    This week Fred welcomes returning guest Matt to discuss our time at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee. Fred’s Soapbox: Playstation Store Boycott - 0:27 Week - 16:10 MGC 2026: Opening Drive - 27:54 MGC 2026: Discussion with Matt - 49:43 MGC 2026: Conclusion - 2:01:22 One More Thing: Deep Water  - 2:16:03 Commercial: Sega Saturn 1996 Songs: Theme of the Legendary Hero - 3D Dot Game Heroes Main Theme - 3D Dot Game Heroes Synthetic - Spineshank

    2h 29m
  6. Nintendo Wii, Part 2 (Final)

    Apr 30

    Nintendo Wii, Part 2 (Final)

    This week Fred wraps up the Wii with games you need to play, games found better elsewhere, and games he has yet to play. Fred’s Soapbox: Memory is Malleable - 0:27 Listener Mail and Intro - 12:12 The Wii - 29:59 The Essentials - 49:20 Games Found Better Elsewhere - 1:21:28 Titles I Have Yet to Play - 1:40:21 Conclusion - 1:46:01 One More Thing: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey  - 1:56:16 Commercial: Genesis Does What Nintendon't Songs (in order of appearance): RetroActive Theme Overture - Super Mario Galaxy Minor Circuit - Punch-Out!! (2009) Ain't That Funny - Madworld

    2h 8m
  7. Bunch of Game Reviews

    Apr 22

    Bunch of Game Reviews

    This week Fred is catching up on a bunch of games he's been playing through and checking out. Fred’s Soapbox: The Right to Choose - 0:27 Week - 14:17 Games MtG Arena (TMNT Set) - 42:19 Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - 50:27 God of War Ghost of Sparta/God of War III Remastered -  01:02:45 PC Building Simulator - 01:15:47 Double Dragon Revive - 01:31:39 One More Thing: Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 5 - 01:52:00 Advertisement: Splatterhouse for TG-16 Songs (in order of appearance): RetroActive Theme Double Dragon Revive Main Theme Spider-Man Theme by The Ramones The Ultimate PC by Chris Blundell & Gavin Harrison

    2h 13m

  8. Apr 15

    Nintendo Wii, Part 1

    This week we are talking about the hardware, launch, and initial premise of the Nintendo Wii.  Fred’s Soapbox: Library Shopping - 0:27 Listener Mail and Intro - 11:07 The Wii - 46:58 One More Thing: Cobra Kai - 1:50:36 Retro Commercial: Mario Bros. (Atari 5200) Songs (in order of appearance): Wii 2006 Commercial Seven Rings in Hand - Sonic and the Secret Rings Wii Shop Channel

    2h 2m
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About

A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. As a variety show, additional mini sections are dedicated to topics like hardware, modifications, or other interesting factors of contemporary retro gaming. Hosted by Fred Rojas of gaminghistory101.com and featuring guest co-hosts, it's a new look at an old topic.

Information

  • Creator
    Fred Rojas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fred Rojas
  • Show Website
    RetroActive Podcast