Episodes
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Episode 133 - Happy MAR10 Day!
In episode 133 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry takes a look at some of the recent announcements from yesterday's Mario Day. From classic Game Boy titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online to a tease of a new Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2026, there's something here for fans of the moustached...
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Episode 132: Does Microsoft Actually Have a Plan for the Future of Xbox?
In episode 132 of the Retro Gaming Dad's Podcast the gang is back together. Phil, Barry and Anthony discuss their fears and hopes for the future of Xbox ahead of Microsoft's special 'business meeting', and what this could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives. ---------- Full show notes are...
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Episode 131: The Slow Death of Physical Media
In episode 131 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry gives his thoughts on the decline of physical media in video games. Plus rumours that retailers may be preparing to pull their physical Xbox titles from shelves. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/...
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Episode 130: The End of The High Street Trade In?
In episode 130 Barry offers his thoughts on the news that UK video game retailer GAME is to cease its pre-owned trade in program. What could this mean for the UK's high street and gaming? Plus the opossum with a jet pack returns to Switch and PlayStation with the unveiling of the Rocket Knight...
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Episode 129: CES 2024 and the End of Xbox Exclusives?
In episode 129 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at CES 2024. From new gaming handhelds from MSI and AYANEO to the return of a classic controller from HyperKin. We talk about some of the exciting announcements from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Plus, could…
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Episode 128: MSI Tease a New Gaming Handheld and Sony Fined €13.5 million
In episode 128 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to talk about a potential Steam Deck competitor from MSI. Plus Sony is hit with a huge €13,500,000 over its handling of third part controllers. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/...
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Episode 127: The Best of 2023
In episode 127 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look back at some of their highlights of 2023, including: The continued rise in popularity of gaming handhelds. The completion of Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition after almost 2 years! The potential for a Switch...
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Episode 126: SEGA Stages a Comeback
In episode 126 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry is left alone to tell you about the upcoming duo of gaming series hitting the silver screen with Fallout and Halo Season 2. Plus SEGA unveils it is bringing back a host of classic series including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Shinobi. Not to...
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Episode 124: Ayaneo Remake Collection
In episode 124 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony share their opinions on Ayaneo's range of concept consoles and mini PCs. ---------- Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/
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Episode 123: Valve Announces the Steam Deck OLED
In episode 123 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Valve's surprise unveiling of the new OLED equipped Steam Deck. We also congratulate Super Mario Bros. Wonder as it hits a huge milestone and becomes the fastest selling Super Mario title of all time. ---------- Full…
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Episode 122: Microsoft to Ban Unauthorised Xbox Controllers?
In episode 122 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look back at the UK games chart in November 1993. As well as the latest titles coming to your favourite console subscription services. SEGA drop a surprise announcement for a 2D Sonic title, although it's not quite what people...
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Episode 121: Xbox Partner Showcase (October 2023)
Episode 121 is a reaction podcast and is best enjoyed in video format. A video version of this podcast is available on Spotify. In episode 121 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony give their initial impressions on the latest Xbox Partner Showcase. ---------- Hyperkin Xenon…
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Episode 120: A New Atari 2600 Release and Minecraft Breaks a New Record
In episode 120 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony discuss the release of a cancelled 1983 Atari 2600 title - Save Mary. This classic title is available as part of Atari's Atari XP program, and is available for pre-order. Next Barry gets excited for the upcoming RetroBit Saturn…
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Episode 119: PlayStation Unveil the New PlayStation 5 and Jim Ryan's Departure from Sony
In episode 119 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony talk about the recent announcement of Animal Crossing coming to a LEGO store near you. With five sets releasing in March 2024, do we really need more Nintendo themed LEGO sets? Two gaming CEOs decided to step down their positions,...
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Bonus Episode 118: Scalpers Ruin Pokémon and Nintendo to Cease Online Gaming
In episode 118 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about how Scalpers are back at it by ruining the Van Gogh x Pokémon collaboration. Plus we discuss Nintendo's recent announcement that all online services for their Wii U and 3DS titles will be coming to an end in 2024....
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Episode 117: Has Sony Been Hacked... Again?
In episode 117 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry talk about the worrying news that Sony has been hacked. But is all as it seems? They also recap last week's leak around the future of Xbox and it's potential all-digital future. Finally Phil and Barry discuss the disappointing port…
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Episode 116: Microsoft's Future Plans for Xbox Leaked
In episode 116 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at a new console entry into the brick building space. Plus we give our thoughts on the leaked information detailing Microsoft's plans for the future of the Xbox. Sonic Superstars 'Trio of Trouble' Animated Short:...
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Episode 115: Nintendo Direct Reaction | Video Podcast
In episode 115 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Phil and Barry take a look at the latest Nintendo Direct. With a wealth of new games heading to Nintendo's hybrid console over the coming year we give our initial reactions to the titles. ---------- Full show notes are available at...
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Episode 114: New Switch Consoles and More Windows Handhelds | Video Podcast
In episode 114 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at the recently announced Nintendo Switch bundles heading to stores this Christmas. Plus the Lenovo Legion Go's specs get announced, and we finally discover what all those buttons are used for! Then Finally the Ayaneo...
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Episode 113: Ubisoft Gains Activision Streaming Rights and Sony's PlayStation Portal | Video Podcast
In episode 113 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about Sony's recent update on theirPlayStation Portal streaming device. Is this this successor to the PlayStation Vita that fans are clamouring for? We think not. Plus we talk about a new Ambernic handheld capable of playing...
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Episode 112: The Handheld Special
Welcome to episode 112 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this week's episode Barry and Anthony take a look at some of the upcoming handhelds due for release in the near future. Starting with the Android powered Odin 2 by Ayn. Could this mid-priced Android device, with its high specs, succeed...
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Episode 111: Atari Unveils the Atari 2600+ | Video Podcast
In episode 111 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, hosts Barry and Anthony dive headfirst into a world of nostalgic gaming wonders. Starting with the launch trailer for the much-anticipated Armored Core IV: Fires of Rubicon. We then follow up with the latest trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja...
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Episode 110 - 8Bitdo's Diminutive Controller and Pokémon Presents | Video Podcast
In episode 110 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we take a look at 8Bitdo's latest controller. The tiny 'Micro'. Plus could the Master Chief be heading to Rainbow Six: Siege as an elite skin for Sledge? He's appeared in stranger places. Finally we react to the latest Pokémon Presents, where we…
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Episode 109 - Red Dead Redemption Backlash and Delays | Video Podcast
Welcome to episode 109 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this week's episode we talk about the recent return for online play for two Nintendo Wii U titles. Rockstar also receive criticism for their recently announced Red Dead Redemption re-release. The radical reptiles join the fray in Street...
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Episode 108 - Evercade Indie Showcase Volume 2 | Video Podcast
In episode 108 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony take a look at a retro inspired keyboard from 8Bitdo, as well as the possibility of Hasbro bringing their Activision developed Transformers titles to Xbox Game Pass. Plus we also take a look at yet another gaming showcase. This…
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Episode 107 - New Handhelds and Farewell to a Retro Gaming Service
In episode 107 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony talk about an interesting new handheld from Blaze, the creators of the Evercade. We also say farewell to Jam.gg - formally known as PiePacker - the online social retro gaming service. Finally we'll talk about the contraversial...
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Episode 106 - Can Limited Run Save E3? | Video Podcast
--- To enjoy this episode to it's fullest, we recommend watching the video version on Spotify, RetroAges.com or Youtube.com/@RetroGamingDads/ --- In episode 106 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Phil wonder if Limited Run Games can save E3 by heading back to the year 2015. Plus we look…
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Episode 105 - ID@Xbox Demo Fest | Video Podcast
--- To enjoy this episode to it's fullest, we recommend watching the video version on Spotify, RetroAges.com or Youtube.com/@RetroGamingDads/ --- In episode 105 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, Barry and Anthony take a look at the recent IGN and Microsoft ID@Xbox event. For those of you…
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Episode 104 - Quake 2 Remaster and AYA NEO Announce New Handheld
In episode 104 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast Barry and Anthony take a look at the latest Sega Mega Drive and Genesis titles to head into Nintendo's premium online service. 8BitDo unveil their officially licensed Neo Geo controller - complete with it's iconic clicky joystick. A Quake II remake...
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Episode 103: Sonic Central Event 2023 | Video Podcast
In episode 103 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we celebrate Sonic's Birthday while taking a look at the latest annual Sonic Central Event. In this episode we take a look at the recently release Sonic Frontiers DLC, as well as Sonic Origins Plus. We also briefly talk about our thoughts on the...
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Episode 102: Nintendo Direct Live Reactions | Video Podcast
Welcome to episode 102 of the Retro Gaming Dads podcast! In this exciting installment, Barry and Anthony dive deep into their reactions to Nintendo's highly anticipated Nintendo Direct. Get ready for a captivating discussion as they share their insights on a plethora of new announcements and...
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Episode 101: Microsoft, Capcom and Ubisoft Events
In episode 101 we take a look at some of the recent announcements from the Microsoft Direct, plus both the Capcom 40th Anniversary and UBISOFT Forward events. Full show notes are available at https://www.retrogamingdads.co.uk/ Support the podcast at https://www.retroages.co.uk/support/
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Episode 100: Re-Introductions to the Retro Gaming Dads
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this very special episode we re-introduce ourselves to some of our newer listens, and delve into what got us into gaming in the first place. We'd also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast over…
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Episode 99: Is It Time To Update Your Steam Deck?
-- We'll be taking a well earned break from the Podcast for the next two weeks. We'll see you again on Monday 12th June 2023 -- In episode 99 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, we talk about a surprising new upgrade for your Steam Deck - and is it worth the $100 asking price? Fans get the…
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Episode 98: Is the Asus ROG Ally the Future of Portable Gaming?
-- You can now listen to the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, completely ad-free by becoming a subscriber for only £1.99/month -- In episode 98 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we take a look at the first trailer for the upcoming Mortal Combat 1. EU regulators approve Microsoft's acquisition of...
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Episode 97: Is This The End For Xbox?
-- You can now listen to the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, completely ad-free by becoming a subscriber for only £1.99/month -- In episode 97 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, we talk about Microsoft's many mis-steps over the last few months, and could this spell the end of Xbox as we know it? Full...
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Episode 96: Bad News for Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Dreams
In episode 96 Barry and Anthony talk about what could be the first true Steam Deck competitor - the Asus ROG Ally. We also give our thoughts on the upcoming Jurassic Park collection teased by Limited Run Games, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the icon movie. Finally we give our thoughts…
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Episode 94: Super Mario Movie Breaks Records and Leaked Jet Set Radio Reboot
In episode 94 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we talk about the record-breaking opening of the new Super Mario Bros. Movie. Some new media for a potential Jet Set Radio reboot may have been leaked, and Microsoft announces Xbox Game Streaming will be available in 40 new countries (list in the…
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Episode 93: April Fools and Surprise Announcements
-- You can now listen to the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, completely ad-free by becoming a subscriber for only £1.99/month -- In episode 93 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast April is upon us. Which can mean only one thing, April Fools. We take a quick look at some of gaming's creative deceptions…
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Episode 92: Microsoft's Merger May Get Approval from UK's CMA, Plus the Latest Tears of the Kingdom Updates
In episode 92 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we talk about this week's retro and retro-inspired news. Could the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) be poised to give the green light to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard? Plus the Japanese counterpart, the Japan Fair Trade...
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Episode 91: Happy Birthday Steam Deck, and So Long Wii U eShop
In episode 91 we celebrate a whole year of of Valve's Steam Deck. Can you believe it's already been an entire year since the affordable PC handheld first launched? Us neither. Original Xbox fans get some love as prolific retro controller manufacturer Retro Fighters announce their latest…
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BONUS: Nintendo eShop Closures - What Does It Mean?
In this bonus preview for episode 91 we talk about the impending closure of both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, and what this means for many of the titles exclusive to those systems. Listen in to the full Episode 91 available 27th March 2023. Full show notes are available at...
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Episode 90: Mario LEGO Sets and New Streaming Deals
In episode 90 we take a look at the recently announced Super Mario LEGO sets announced for Mar10 Day (March 10th for those who don't already know). Then we discuss Microsoft's latest deal with Ukrainian-based streaming service, Boosteroid. Plus we talk about a custom Xbox Series S that looks like…
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Episode 89: MAR10 Day and Great News for Metroid Fans
-- You can now listen to the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, completely ad-free by becoming a subscriber for only £1.99/month -- We dedicate Episode 89 to a whole host of Nintendo news. From worrying reports that Nintendo Wii U consoles are rotting away while being left in storage, to a surprise…
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Episode 88: Pokémon Presents and Microsoft Dealings
In episode 88 we take a look at the recent Pokémon Presents event. In which Nintendo and GameFreak shown some upcoming Pokémon related releases coming in 2023. Could classic SEGA franchises be making a comeback? We discuss the possibility after SEGA allegedly send out questionnaires asking...
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Episode 87: A New Week, A New Switch Successor Rumour
Welcome to Episode 87. This week Barry and Anthony will take a look at the first trailer for the upcoming Tetris movie. Final Fantasy VII heads to the Xbox... sort of. The Pokémon company announces a livestream event for Pokémon Day. Plus we mourn two great Square-Enix RPGs leaving Xbox Game Pass...
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Episode 86: Is Game Pass BAD News For Games?
In episode 86 we take a look at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition. As well as the possibility of the Collector's Edition accidentally confirming the existence of an unannounced Limited Edition Switch model. The Super Mario Bros. release a fun trailer for...
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Episode 85: Nintendo Direct - February 2023
In episode 85 we go through the massive Nintendo Direct, covering over 30 titles coming to the Nintendo Switch over the coming months. This includes a number of HD remasters from the GameCube, new entries into classic series and retro-inspired titles. Full show notes are available at...
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Episode 84: GoldenEye Faces Criticism and More Xbox Price Increases
In episode 84 we talk about the reception for the long awaited 007 GoldenEye re-release on Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Does the game still have the same charm and excitement 25 years later? Plus, Hot Wheels Unleashed is heading to Xbox Game Pass on the 7th February. Rumours point to the impending...
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Episode 83: GoldenEye Returns and Microsoft Developer Direct
Welcome to episode 83 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast. In this week's show we'll discuss the eventual release of the N64 first-person shooter sensation - 007 GoldenEye. We briefly touch on the upcoming Armored Core preview coming later in the week, as well as the digital release of the Wonder…
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