Best Retro Hour Retro Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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492: “My Teacher Said I Wasn’t That Good” – The Story of Worms with Andy Davidson - The Retro Hour EP492 1:40:59

6d ago1:40:59

1:40:59

This week, we chat with Andy Davidson, the creator of the legendary game Worms. Andy shares how a quirky artillery game made on a school Amiga evolved into one of the most recognisable franchises in gaming history. From ripping sprites out of Lemmings for a laugh, to a five-minute pitch that landed him a publishing deal with Team17, plus some updat…

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When a Player Knows the Adventure | Keeping Classic D&D Fresh | Wandering DMs S07 E25 1:00:21

3d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Dan & Paul wrestle with the issue of what to do when a player at your table already knows the adventure you're about to play. Maybe it's a product they've read, played through, or watched on a stream in the past? Is it accidental, or possibly a devious plan to cheat the game? We've confronted this many times and we'll share all of our tricks and tr…

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Battlefield 6 Beta, Mafia Old Country, Dark Souls 2, joined by guest afk2chat, the Power Rangers curse, and more! 1:37:52

5d ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Join Krafty and SityClicker as they welcome special guest CC from the afk2chat podcast! CC recounts his emotional journey conquering Elden Ring (despite hating it!), followed by a surprising love for Dark Souls 2. The crew also covers the Battlefield 6 Beta, Mafia Old Country, LA Noire, the Power Rangers Curse, and more! 00:00 Intro and guest CC ho…

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DCP 434 - 4 Hours With Ninja Gaiden - Battlefield 6 Beta 1:43:02

6d ago1:43:02

1:43:02

00:00:00 Power of Vacation w/Fran, Myelin, and Watts 00:07:20 Wuchang with Watts and Panty Despair 00:14:25 4 Hours w/ Ninja Gaiden 00:22:30 Battlefield 6 Beta: Early Impressions 00:54:00 Sony PlayStation Tightening Control of Bungie 01:02:30 Pokemon Trading Card Art Theft Oopsie? 01:05:15 Grounded 2 Early Access and Crashout 01:12:00 New Nightreig…

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Sneaking & Searching in D&D | Rolls for Perception and Stealth | Wandering DMs S07 E24 1:02:08

10d ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Paul and Dan hash out the best ways to roll for Perception and Stealth in D&D. Should you always ask everyone at the table to make a check on their own? Is it better to have one player roll with cooperation bonuses? Did you know that Original D&D didn't have any skills like these at all -- so how was it handled then? We'll find you the best path fo…

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Skull Mountain Debrief | 12 Hours of Birthday D&D | Wandering DMs S07 E23 57:12

11d ago57:12

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Dan and Paul debrief the highs and lows of their latest birthday D&D actual play. Last weekend, Paul celebrated his birthday the best way he knows how: by dragging his friends into the depths of Skull Mountain! Dan, Max, and Lauren joined him for a live-streamed old-school dungeon crawl in over 12 hours of play, with special guests Mike and Tonya d…

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Wuchang Fallen Feathers: Game Pass Trash or Soulslike Gem? Steam Bullied to Delist Games, and more! 2:26:52

12d ago2:26:52

2:26:52

The Video Game Happy Hour crew tackles Wu Chang: Fallen Feathers, debating whether this souls-like is worth your time (or Game Pass subscription!). They also share their thoughts on other games played recently, from Starfield to indie darlings. And a discussion of the surprising Visa/Mastercard censorship controversy. 00:00 Intro and where the heck…

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DCP 433 - Everybodies Cheating! 1:32:37

13d ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Join us on our DCP LIVE Twitch Channel! https://www.twitch.tv/dcp_live/ Our Patreon is now LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/dcp_live Join our DCP Discord Server! https://discord.gg/dcp -------------------------------------------------------- We have a new merch store! Exclusive t-shirts and more incoming! https://store.streamelements.com/dcp_live Save…

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491: Croc Was Meant to Be Yoshi - Then It All Changed! - Matt Porter, Argonaut Programmer - The Retro Hour EP491 1:39:11

13d ago1:39:11

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This week we’re joined by Matt Porter, former programmer at Argonaut Software and one of the key developers behind Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Matt shares inside stories from the development of titles like Creature Shock, Scooby-Doo Mysteries, and SWAT: Global Strike Team, delves into the challenges of porting games across wildly different platform…

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Indie Revolution: Are AAA Game Studios In Trouble? Joined by Joseph Mares, Game Industry Vet! 2:12:39

19d ago2:12:39

2:12:39

The Video Game Happy Hour, joined by award winning game industry vet Joseph Mares address the current state of gaming: Are indie studios taking over? What are the challenges facing AAA studios and the industry today? Joseph, author of Blueprint for Fun, gives his expert take, offering unique perspective from his 21-year career. Also get the inside …

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DCP 432 - Wuchang Clan - Destiny 2 Edge Of Fate 1:40:30

20d ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Join us on our DCP LIVE Twitch Channel! https://www.twitch.tv/dcp_live/ Our Patreon is now LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/dcp_live Join our DCP Discord Server! https://discord.gg/dcp -------------------------------------------------------- We have a new merch store! Exclusive t-shirts and more incoming! https://store.streamelements.com/dcp_live Save…

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490: "I Only Found Out My Game Was in a Magazine Years Later" Rob Smith, Retro Inventor - The Retro Hour EP490 1:31:06

21d ago1:31:06

1:31:06

This week’s guest is Rob Smith: the mad‑scientist of the retro scene. Rob takes us on a tour of his wild inventions—from a disco‑themed floppy‑disk cleaning workstation that actually plays tunes, to a full‑scale whack‑a‑mole game controlled by an Amiga via Arduino and AMOS, and his glowing levitating Boing Ball built with magnets and LEDs. He also …

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Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions: More than just Smashing? Game Club Reveal, and more! 2:04:36

26d ago2:04:36

2:04:36

Krafty, SityClicker and guests NightProphet, and Cube2the3rd tackle the new Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza, debating everything from graphics and gameplay to its surprisingly addictive nature. From smashing rocks to uncovering hidden secrets, discover if this Nintendo title is worth the hype. They also share their favorite fast-food choices, r…

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489: “Don’t Press OK – It Will Destroy Your PC!”: QA Testing at Virgin with Dave Isherwood - The Retro Hour EP489 1:31:08

27d ago1:31:08

1:31:08

his week, we go behind the scenes of ’90s game testing with QA veteran Dave Isherwood! From the chaos of Virgin Interactive’s wild office parties to uncovering show-stopping bugs just hours before launch. Hear about the day Virgin fell apart, the mystery of the deadly red screen, and why he had to fake losing video game tournaments. Contents: 00:00…

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BONUS - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A Turn-Based RPG Masterpiece? Story Spoilers, Game Review, and more! 3:23:30

27d ago3:23:30

3:23:30

Unravel the mysteries of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with our spoiler-filled discussion! Join us as we dissect the mind-bending plot twists, explore the unique gameplay mechanics, and debate the game's emotional impact. Did the narrative work? Did the combat system shine? Find out in this captivating Video Game Happy Hour Game Club special episode.…

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Best Games of 2025 Tournament, Game Club Nominations, and more! 1:25:30

1M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

It's Video Game Happy Hour, and a tournament battle for Game of the Year 2025 (so far) is ON! Krafty and SityClicker tackle a bracket featuring 17 top contenders; with lively debate and audience participation, will your favorite game come out on top? Plus, they reveal and discuss the next Game Club nominations. Make sure to stop into the VGHH Disco…

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488: "My Spectrum Caught Fire on Boxing Day!" - RetroBytes - The Retro Hour EP488 1:29:35

1M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

This week, we’re joined by John from the awesome YouTube channel RetroBytes - a creator who dives into the obscure corners of computing history. From his childhood memories of a flaming Spectrum, to restoring Unix workstations, the beauty of operating systems that time forgot, and why Gopher might’ve beaten the web, if not for one fatal mistake. Re…

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DCP 431 - Does The Community Hurt Destiny? - Mecha BREAK 1:31:17

1M ago1:31:17

1:31:17

Join us on our DCP LIVE Twitch Channel! https://www.twitch.tv/dcp_live/ Our Patreon is now LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/dcp_live Join our DCP Discord Server! https://discord.gg/dcp -------------------------------------------------------- We have a new merch store! Exclusive t-shirts and more incoming! https://store.streamelements.com/dcp_live Save…

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Microsoft Butchers More Gaming Studios, Stop Killing Games, Hotdog Challenge, and more! 1:58:31

1M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Join Krafty, w0nda, and SityClicker for a post-4th of July celebration filled with gaming news and stories about firework fiascos, and a VGHH hotdog eating contest! They discuss Microsoft's recent layoffs and game cancellations. They also delve into the "Stop Killing Games" initiative and debate whether companies have a responsibility to keep older…

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487: “We Cold-Called Nintendo After a Few Ciders” The Story of Enigma Variations - The Retro Hour EP487 1:33:56

1M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

This week, we’re joined by Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields to unravel the untold story of British software house Enigma Variations. From bargain licensing deals for Postman Pat and Bugs Bunny to cold-calling Nintendo after a few ciders. Plus, their recent efforts to preserved lost classics, the truth behind NES Lion King, and why some of the…

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RetroSlot Ep. 91 Retro Video Game News - Wild Guns SNES 1:46:23

1M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

This week JSniperton and Briar talk about all the weeks Retro Gaming news. https://www.patreon.com/dcp_live Check Out DCP's New MERCH! store.streamelements.com/dcp_live Retro Slot is: @JSniperton | @TheBriarRabbit | Find all of the DCP Members on Twitter: @teft |@TheBriarRabbit | @franmirabella | @Mrs5oooWatts | @JSniperton | @Arekkz Gaming Art by …

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Behind the Screen | GM Screens in Practice & Theory | Wandering DMs S07 E22 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Paul and Dan pull back the veil on GM screens — what they're good for, when they're essential, and when to ditch them entirely. They compare the old-school cardboard panels, DIY screens with swappable inserts, GMing from behind a laptop, and more. What belongs on the GM side? What’s worth showing to players? From reference tables and monster art to…

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Lizardfolk in D&D | The Moral Muck of Marsh-Dwellers | Wandering DMs S07 E21 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

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Paul & Dan wade deep into the swamp to uncover the shifting role of lizardfolk across Dungeons & Dragons editions. From their earliest days as faceless wilderness threats to complex cultures with alien worldviews, how has D&D's portrayal of these scaled humanoids evolved? We’ll dive into classic modules like Danger at Dunwater and Tomb of the Lizar…

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Death Stranding 2, The Next Xbox, Grumpy Men Shake Fists at Clouds, and more! 1:51:15

2M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

Death Stranding 2 early impressions! AMD & Microsoft team up! Chrono Trigger revisited! This week's Video Game Happy Hour is packed with gaming goodness. Krafty, Savral, and SityClicker share their thoughts on Death Stranding 2, the absurdity of early-access, a nostalgic look back at old gaming magazines, alongside their usual hilarious banter. 00:…

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DCP 430 - Edge Of Fate Reveal - Ninja Gaiden Ragebound - Video Game News! 2:04:56

2M ago2:04:56

2:04:56

Find all of the DCP Members on Twitter: @teft | @TheBriarRabbit | @myelingames | @Mrs5oooWatts 00:00:00 Briar’s Back from Court w/Fran, Watts, Myelin and TrueVanguard 00:07:45 Sagat and Street Fighter 6 00:08:40 New Pragmata News from Capcom 00:16:00 More Street Fighter 6 Details 00:18:20 Resident Evil 9 00:24:20 Monster Hunter Wilds News 00:38:00 …

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486: He Cracked Games at 14, Then Made Game Genie and Rock n’ Roll Racing - The Retro Hour EP486 1:40:49

2M ago1:40:49

1:40:49

We’re joined by Allen Anderson, a veteran SNES coder, and one of the key programmers behind Rock n’ Roll Racing. Starting as a teenage game cracker in Arkansas, he shares how hacking games led him into the industry, the chaos of SNES development with homemade dev kits, and how he programmed the Game Genie under insane deadlines, and the story behin…

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Our Most Anticipated Games for 2025 with guest DenimBlonde (Twitch Streamer & Content Creator), Water Park Anxiety, and more! 1:59:38

2M ago1:59:38

1:59:38

Join Krafty, w0nda, SityClicker, and special guest DenimBlonde (Twitch Streamer and Content Creator) for a hilarious and insightful Video Game Happy Hour! This episode dives into everyone's most anticipated 2025 game releases, featuring titles like Ill, Directive 8020, Death Stranding 2, and more! Expect heated debates about game pricing, hilarious…

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DCP+SideQuest Ep. 429 - Marathon Delayed - Nextfest Demos & Indies - DK Bananza 2:01:09

2M ago2:01:09

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Find all of the DCP Members on Twitter: @teft | @TheBriarRabbit | @myelingames | @Mrs5oooWatts 00:00:00 Briar’s Out, What Could Go Wrong (Watts, Myelin, and Fran) 00:05:00 The Dangers of A.I. 00:11:50 Marathon Delayed Indefinitely, Officially 00:39:00 Division 1 Survival Mode 00:42:45 Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Dev Livestream 00:49:00 Nightreign Hard B…

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485: Psygnosis to PSN: Phil Gaskell on Shaping Sony’s Early Playstation Era - The Retro Hour EP485 1:32:38

2M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

This week, we chat with game developer and producer Phil Gaskell, whose career spans from typing BASIC on a ZX81 to shaping titles at Psygnosis, Sony Playstation and Warthog. Phil shares behind-the-scenes tales of early PlayStation days, cancelled games, missed payrolls and mafia connections at Gizmondo, and rebooting iconic games like Lemmings and…

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