by GenX Grownup | Sep 14, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week
About This Episode Forty years ago, now, a Russian software engineer wrote a simple puzzle game in his spare time. It featured a variety of geometric shapes falling into a well, and in short order, the world was in love with his creation. In this episode, we dive into...
by GenX Grownup | Aug 16, 2024 | 1990s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week
About This Episode Four decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into...
by GenX Grownup | Aug 11, 2024 | 1980s, 2000s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week
About This Episode Photo-realism in video games is commonplace now, but for decades, storage and technology limitations meant blocky figures were the best we could get. But as the tech evolved, the use of actual video started to enhance the game experience. In this...
by GenX Grownup | Aug 5, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week
About This Episode We watch a post-apocalyptic TV series based on an equally post-apocalyptic game franchise, explore how artificial intelligence is creeping its way into our lives, and play a brand new game that adds a layer of story onto a 1979 Atari arcade classic....
by Old School Gamer | Jul 25, 2024 | 1980s, 2020s, Arcade, Podcast of the Week
Let’s hear some Mortal Kombat discussion! The home of Retronauts, the greatest classic gaming podcast of all time! Or at least the oldest. New episodes every Monday (with bonus episodes every other Friday). Hosts Bob Mackey and Jeremy Parish explore the history...