Episodes

  • PLAY RETRO 178: The Incredible Machine

    PLAY RETRO 178: The Incredible Machine
    Jul 29 2025
    The Incredible Machine, a series that turned complex cause-and-effect chain reactions into one of the most oddly satisfying puzzle experiences of the '90s and paid homage to the genius of Rube Goldberg and his machines.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 177: Heroes of Might & Magic III

    PLAY RETRO 177: Heroes of Might & Magic III
    Jul 23 2025
    HoMM3 by New World Computing. The third entry in the series and the most beloved. A turn-based strategy game where you control heroes, build up towns, gather resources, and command fantasy armies on adventure maps and in tactical grid-based combat. The campaign follows Queen Catherine Ironfist as she fights to restore her father's kingdom.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 176: No One Lives Forever

    PLAY RETRO 176: No One Lives Forever
    Jul 16 2025
    Monolith's The Operative: No One Lives Forever and its sequel. A pair of first-person shooters from the early 2000s. Combining stealth mechanics, innovative for the time AI, and a 60s spy aesthetic Cate Archer’s adventures delivered humor, gadgets disguised as everyday objects, and level design that combined gameplay and storytelling to keep it fresh throughout. Also, good luck finding a copy!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 175: Monster Truck Madness

    PLAY RETRO 175: Monster Truck Madness
    Jul 9 2025
    Microsoft’s monster truck racing series that became a surprise hit on Windows in the late ’90s and spawned console and handheld versions. From early Direct3D experiments to 4-player split-screen chaos on the Nintendo 64, these games delivered giant physics, loud engines, and more yeehaw than you could handle.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 174: RoboCop Games

    PLAY RETRO 174: RoboCop Games
    Jul 2 2025
    RoboCop. From the arcade sensation with its crunchy beat ‘em up action to the many home ports (some good, some… less so), RoboCop left a trail of justice—and quarters—in its wake. We’ll explore the original RoboCop arcade game, RoboCop 2 and 3, and briefly touch on the glorious chaos of RoboCop vs. Terminator.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 173: The Lost Vikings Duology

    PLAY RETRO 173: The Lost Vikings Duology
    Jun 25 2025
    The Lost Vikings and its sequel star Erik, Baleog, and Olaf—sarcastic Norsemen solving puzzles through alien ships, pyramids, and futuristic worlds. Released in the early '90s by Silicon & Synapse (now Blizzard), the games mix platforming, brain teasers, and humor. And it holds up!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 172: Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis

    PLAY RETRO 172: Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis
    Jun 18 2025
    From Lucasfilm Games: the iconic Fate of Atlantis, in both its Graphic Adventure and lesser known Action Game forms, and the earlier Last Crusade adaptations. These games brought Indy’s globe-trotting exploits to 8-bit, 16-bit, and DOS screens through a mix of cinematic storytelling and witty puzzles.Less so in the Action Games. But still.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 171: MechWarrior 1 & 2

    PLAY RETRO 171: MechWarrior 1 & 2
    Jun 11 2025
    This week we are exploring the early MechWarrior games on PC. Starting with the 1989 original and continuing with MechWarrior 2, these titles brought the mechanics and world of BattleTech to life through cockpit simulation, mech customization, and faction-driven campaigns. We’ll also touch on Mercenaries, Ghost Bear’s Legacy, and a few of the console adaptations.

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    1 hr and 42 mins