California Games (and Yes, There’s a California Games II!)

In this full episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are once again joined by Carol and Christen as they sit down to actually play the retro classic California Games. This time, the debate turns into full gameplay as the group jumps into the game’s iconic events, competing, learning the controls, and discovering which challenges hold up best today. Along the way, the crew also uncovers a lesser-known sequel—California Games II—and discusses how it compares to the original. Is it a hidden gem, a strange follow-up, or one of those sequels most retro gamers forgot even existed? The group breaks it down while sharing plenty of laughs, frustrations, and nostalgic reactions. If you love retro sports games, NES classics, casual competitive gameplay, and episodes that feel like friends hanging out on the couch, this one is for you. It’s a laid-back, fun look at a game that defined an era—and a sequel that might surprise you. 👉 Watch more full episodes and retro gameplay from The Terrible Gamers Podcast here: https://youtube.com/@terriblegamerspod?si=jfJBqnAozDmjWyNA https://linktr.ee/terriblegamerspod facebook.com/terriblegamerspodcast instagram.com/terriblegamerspod youtube.com/@TerribleGamersPod Intro Music - Tenacious D, "Video Games" Music Used in this Podcast: Song - Video Games Artist - Tenacious D Album - Video Games Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.