Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

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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.

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June 15, 2026Episode 1951 hr 29 min

Episode 195 - Action 52 (The Games: 1 - 13)

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 included in Action 52. We've got 39 more games to get through before we can definitively pass judgment on Action 52, and admittedly, this one is getting bigger than I ever anticipated. Be sure to let me know if you want us to continue covering Action 52 next week, or if we should take a short breather before returning to the rest of the game. A poll has been posted on Discord to gather feedback, so definitely let me know what you think! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

June 8, 2026Episode 1941 hr 11 min

Episode 194 - Action 52 (The History)

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 of Action 52, from the history behind the game, which is the focus of today's episode, all the way through to a deep dive into each and every game included in the collection. Is Action 52 really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

June 1, 2026Episode 1931 hr 15 min

Episode 193 - Plumbers Don't Wear Ties

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 after its original release, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to perform an air guitar solo using nothing but a pair a jeans, a tie, and a freshly purchased plunger, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

May 25, 2026Episode 1921 hr 19 min

Episode 192 - Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti

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, including where the Splatterhouse series itself sits in that history, discover how Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti sets itself apart from the original arcade Splatterhouse title, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to play through this charming 8-bit parody of a much more mature themed arcade game, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

May 18, 2026Episode 1911 hr 28 min

Episode 191 - Star Wars: Racer Revenge

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 as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to strap yourself into a cockpit attached to a couple of nuclear accelerators propelling you around a track at over 600 miles per hour, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

May 11, 2026Episode 1901 hr 10 min

Episode 190 - Sounds of the Classics: SNES Volume 2

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 SNES. Listen in as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console - it's guaranteed to be a good time! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

May 4, 2026Episode 1891 hr 13 min

Episode 189 - Super Mario Bros. 2

It's time to tackle one of the more interesting entries in the Mario series, as we discuss the game known outside of Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2! Learn about the origins of Mario, discover why Super Mario Bros. 2 is unique amongst the broader Mario gaming franchise, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to throw vegetables at a never-ending assortment of bad guys in a dream-like world, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

April 27, 2026Episode 1881 hr 22 min

Episode 188 - Super Star Wars

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Those memorable words precede the start of Star Wars, one of the most well-known franchises in cinema history, a series of films that has been translated into countless games over the years. Today, we're going to tackle the very first 16-bit iteration of that classic film series, entitled simply, Super Star Wars. Learn how the game was made, discover why it took so long for LucasArts to develop their own in-house Star Wars titles, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to dust off your blaster and grab your lightsaber to take the fight to the evil Galactic Empire, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

April 20, 2026Episode 1871 hr 21 min

Episode 187 - Patreon Episode - Terminator 2D: No Fate

Original show notes from Patreon episode: Over the holiday break, I played a bunch of different games, but none really captured my attention as much as Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new, old, 16-bit experience featuring the Terminator 2 film license. We've talked about Terminator titles before, and for the most part, none of them truly impressed me. Could this latest Terminator title change the franchise's video game fortunes? You'll have to listen to find out! ******* Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

April 13, 2026Episode 1861 hr 48 min

Episode 186 - Ninja Gaiden Black

Are you ninja enough to explore a 3D world and defeat any enemies that stand in your way? If so, you may be tough enough for Ninja Gaiden Black! Learn about the history of the Ninja Gaiden series, discover why the jump to 3D was such a big deal for the franchise, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to slash and wall jump your way to victory, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday!

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