Episode 36 is a bumper-packed show.  This week we’ll be taking a look at a new way to play your favourite original PlayStation titles in 4K… on your Xbox.  Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls is coming to Apple Arcade, Quake hit Game Pass, Infinity hits Kickstarter and we take a look at the Pokémon Presents presentation.

We also discuss the future of the Retro Gaming Dads podcast.  Moving forward we will be creating more game-focused episodes released fortnightly.  More information can be found at the start of this week’s episode.

Mentioned in Episode 36

• Soulja Boy Owns Atari?
• A500 Mini
• Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
• Infinity
• DuckStation
• Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls
• Polymega
• Quake
• Pokémon Presents
• Pokémon Café Remix
• Pokémon Masters EX
• Pokémon Go
• Pokémon Billiant Diamond and Shimmering Pearl
• Pokémon Legends Arceus

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In episode 51 we talk about lucky Valve Steam Deck owners getting a special surprise from Gabe Newell.  The PSVR2’s design gets shown off.  A new Pokémon title is heading our way less than a year since the release of Pokémon Legends Arceus and the Wonder Boy Collection is real.  

We also have a surprise co-host in Anthony’s absence – so long as he manages to drag himself away from Elden Ring long enough!

Mentioned in Episode 51

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In episode 74 Barry is left alone to talk about the reactions to the release of the latest Pokémon titles with Scarlet and Violet.  Next, Activision Blizzard announces they will cease their partnership with China’s NetEase. Which could result in the potential closure of services for many of their top titles.

Finally we talk about the shocking news that Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka has been arrested, due to alleged insider trading from his time within Square-Enix.

Mentioned in Episode 74

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
• Balan Wonderworld

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Welcome to episode 75, our picks for the prefect festive gift for the retro gamer in your life.  In this episode we pick a selection of games, accessories and hardware just in time for the big day.

Please be aware that links to products may include affiliate links (denoted with a *) and purchasing from these links will not cost you anymore but may earn commission for the podcast.  Any commission earned will only be used to pay for podcast related expenses.

Games:

• Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (UK | US)*
• Pokémon Scarlet (UK | US)*
• Pokémon Violet (UK | US)*
• Sonic Frontiers (UK | US)*

Peripherals:

• Xbox Wireless Controllers (UK | US)*
• PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller (UK | US)*
• 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2 (UK | US)*
• 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Xbox Cloud Controller (UK | US)*
• Retro-Bit Mega Drive/Genesis Controllers (UK | US)*

Hardware:

• Retroid Pocket 3+ (Worldwide)
• Valve Steam Deck (Worldwide)
• The A500 Mini (UK | US)*
• Evercade EXP (UK | US)*
• Xbox Series S (UK | US)*

Mentioned in Episode 75

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In episode 79 we take a look back at 2022 to talk about the highs, and the lows, of the year past.

We’d like to thank every listener of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast and wish you all the best for 2023 and beyond.  

Mentioned in Episode 79

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