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Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

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Episode 201 - EverQuest Legends

July 27, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

It's time to return to Norrath and re-rexperience one of my favorite games of all time, as we discuss EverQuest Legends! Learn about the timeline that led to the release of EverQuest Legends, discover how the game differs from the…
Episode 200 - Ranking the Pantheon (Year 4)

July 20, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Join me as we celebrate our four year anniversary of the podcast, with a definitive, at least as of today, ranking of our top 10 Pantheon entries from the past year! It's been a heck of a year, and I've loved making this podcast - I can't…
Episode 199 - Dark Forces

July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

When Doom released to the masses in the early 90s, the newly minted "first person shooter" (FPS) genre became insanely popular, with countless developers attempting to capture the lighting in a bottle that Id Software became famous for…
Episode 198 - Action 52 (The Games: 40 - 52)

July 6, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

This is it! This is the finale of our Action 52 coverage (games 40 - 52). It's definitely been a journey...not one I'm sure I'll ever do again, but a journey nonetheless. ------ Want to see Fat Hippo's Illuminator remake? Check it out…
Episode 197 - Action 52 (The Games: 27 - 39)

June 29, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we start tackling the next chunk of games from the much derided collection of questionable titles (games 27 - 39). I'm starting to question my sanity, but why stop now...we're getting…

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Episode 196 - Action 52 (The Games: 14 - 26)

June 22, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we start tackling the next chunk of games from the much derided collection of questionable titles (games 14 - 26). We've made it half-way...we can't stop now! Join the discussion on…
Episode 195 - Action 52 (The Games: 1 - 13)

June 15, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we begin tackling the games of Action 52, and specifically, the first thirteen titles included in the package, which represents a quarter of the overall set of gaming experiences…
Episode 194 - Action 52 (The History)

June 8, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Surprise! It's time to turn our attention to one of the most infamous games ever made, and one considered by many to be the absolute worst game of all time, Action 52! In this special multi-part series, we're going to cover all aspects…
Episode 193 - Plumbers Don't Wear Ties

June 1, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

It's time to plumb the depths of video game history, as we tackle perhaps one of the most infamous games ever created, Plumbers Don't Wear Ties! Learn how the game was made, discover why the game continues to be discussed over 30 years…
Episode 192 - Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti

May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

It's time to rise from the dead and defeat the evil Pumpkin King, as we tackle the very first Splatterhouse title to ever appear on a home console, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti! Learn about the history of violence in video games…
Episode 191 - Star Wars: Racer Revenge

May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Return with me to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away as we tackle the futuristic racing title, Star Wars: Racer Revenge! Learn how the game was made, discover why pod racing became such a big deal in the first place, and listen in…
Episode 190 - Sounds of the Classics: SNES Volume 2

May 11, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, the…

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About the show

Every week, we look at the gaming experiences of the past, through the eyes of the present! We’ll discuss each game’s historical context, as well as provide a verdict as to whether a given game is worth your time to visit, or revisit, today.