Barry and Phil take an online Sonic the Hedgehog music quiz to see if they really know their Green Hills from their Emerald Coast.

The original quiz by Bradaloop can be watched here. This video is not sponsored or otherwise affiliated with Bradaloop.

Please be aware that some music in this bonus episode may be in stereo.

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Come and join us for the first episode of the Retro Gaming Dads podcast. In our inaugural episode we take a look back at the dumpster fire of a year that was 2020, and discuss our retro-inspired highs and lows.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Streets of Rage 4
• Katana Zero
• Undermine
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
• SEGA Game Gear Micro
• Tamagotchi
• Analogue Pocket
• Neo Geo Pocket
• Polymega
• Phantasy Star Online 2

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It’s here, the first official episode of the Retro Gaming Dads podcast. In this episode we talk about what got us into gaming, our favourite generation and how gaming has changed with this new generation.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Extreme Violence
• The Immortal (Buy on Amazon | Buy on ebay)
• Phantasy Star IV (Buy on Amazon | Buy on ebay)
• Halo: Combat Evolved (Buy on Amazon | Buy on ebay)
• Micro Machines

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In episode 17 we come to the end of our fourth Retro Game Club title, DOOM (1993).  We discuss our experience playing through the grand-daddy of first person shooters, our memories of when it first released, and see how long it takes for us to turn on each other in a “friendly” co-op play through.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE 17

• DOOM (1993)

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In this episode we talk about the potential Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remake, the interesting origins of FROM SOFTWARE and a new Mega Drive title being released in 2021?

Mentioned in Episode 2:

• Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
• Armoured Core
• King’s Field
• Chrome Hounds
• Paprium
• Piers Solar

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Episode 23 has landed, Phil and Barry discuss Capcom’s recent removal of Ultra Street Fighter 2 as well as their recent lawsuit over assets used in Residential Evil 4 and Devil May Cry. We’ll also discuss Yuji Naka’s departure from Square Enix and The Simpson’s arcade is coming home from 1UP.

Mentioned in episode 23

• Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers
• Resident Evil 4
• Devil May Cry
• Balan Wonderworld
• The Simpsons Arcade

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It’s finally here! In episode 25 we talk about the height of the gaming calendar, E3.

Due to the world-wide COVID epidemic, this year’s E3 was an entirely digital affair. We list some of the titles that caught our eyes during the Microsoft, Nintendo, Capcom and Square Enix showcases. We even throw in a title from this year’s Summer Game Fest!

Mentioned in Episode 25

• Halo Infinite
• Elden Ring
• Forza Horizon 5
• Metroid Dread
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• The Legend of Zelda (series)
• Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camped
• Final Fantasy (series)
• Metal Slug Tactics

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In episode 26 we talk about Shadow’s shock price increase, Eiyuden Chronicles getting delayed until 2023 and a certain blue hedgehog makes his appearance in Minecraft!

Mentioned in Episode 26

• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Minecraft

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Episode 27 celebrates 30 years of the world’s most famous hedgehog – Sonic! Barry and Phil look back at the Sonic franchise over the last three decades and reminisce about the games, the memories and the music of the series.

Mentioned in Episode 27

• Sonic the Hedgehog

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Episode 29 explores a new way to play your favourite Game Boy cartridges directly on your PC or laptop, and we go on a bit of a rant about the recently announced Nintendo Switch… as well as handhelds in general.

Mentioned in Episode 29

• Nintendo Switch with OLED
• GB Operator
• Xbox All Access – It’s All There (I Swear) music video

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