Retrologic

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Shannon Eno here with John Cummis and Sam Wagers   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week!   Housekeeping   New Website! - https://sites.google.com/view/retrologic/home GOTY 30: poll Results Community Breaks the tie to award Warcraft II best PC game of 1995 over Command and Conquer   Chrono Trigger has been crowned GOTY30 for 1995 over DKC2   The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dinosaur - Leonard - adds up original costs, retail value Ghost - Polterguest - always guesses 300 Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list Flightsy's list Sam's Spot the Fake   Trivia Card-no trivia card this episode   Show Topic Note: gamestop locations closing across usa SNES Operator now available for preorder   2026 Roundtable: Sam - 2025 RPG challenge Wellredmage (Moses) issued a challenge to complete 12 unfinished RPGs in 2025.  These are mine: Revelations: The Demon Slayer (GBC) Megaman Battle Network 6: Cybeast Gregar (Switch/ OG: GBA) Monster Hunter Wilds (PC) Illusion of Gaia (SNES) Metal Walker (GBC) Power Quest (GBC) Infinite Space (DS) Knights in the Nightmare (DS) The Granstream Saga (PSX) Dokapon (monster hunter) (GBA) For Frogs the Bell Tolls (GB) Etrian Odyssey Nexus (3DS) Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2) Megaman X Command Mission (GC)   & Legend of the River King (2)   Dan - Animal Crossing Shannon - Dragon Quest HD2D complete! & Luigi's Mansion   John - Wario Land VB Community Couch Solo Which story overall are you liking more.  Octopath Zero or Octopath one?  You positive or indifferent to the inclusion of the town of Wishvale feature?   Eric Plunk What game or game series would you most like to see given the Digital Eclipse historical documentary treatment?   ChrisHL 94 I'm looking to take better advantage of my Switch Online plus expansion pass subscription. What games do you recommend I get into? Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my Blusky bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

This is our yearly awards show where we celebrate the games of 30 years ago. This year we dare to rank one of the best years in gaming. 1995! GOTY 30: 1995 Start: 7:00ish No NES games released in NA in 1995 😢: No TG-16 games released in NA in 1995 😢:   Fumbling - till 14-ish Best SNES: Mega Man X2 EarthBound Chrono Trigger - John, Adam, Tim Killer Instinct Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - Dan Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - Shan, Sam Mega Man 7   Best Genesis: Mega Bomberman The Punisher Beyond Oasis Comix Zone Vectorman Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety Phantasy Star IV Alien Soldier Best Playstation: Battle Arena Toshinden Jumping Flash! Destruction Derby Twisted Metal Wipeout D Air Combat Best Sega Saturn: Clockwork Knight 2 Panzer Dragoon Virtua Fighter 2 Virtua Racing Virtua Cop Best Sega CD: Snatcher Best Handheld: Mario's Picross (GB) Kirby's Dream Land 2 (GB) Donkey Kong Land (GB) X-Men: Gamesmaster's Legacy (GG) Sonic Drift 2 (GG) Sonic Labyrinth (GG) Tails Adventure (GG)   Best PC: Command & Conquer Full Throttle The Dig Warcraft 2 Star Wars: Dark Forces Descent   Best Arcade: Street Fighter Alpha Tekken 2 Mortal Kombat 3 Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge Time Crisis Mega Man: The Power Battle X:Men: Children of the Atom Area 51 Best Soundtrack: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Chrono Trigger Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island The Dig Warcraft 2 Wipeout (PS1) EarthBound Best Multiplayer: Killer Instinct (SNES) Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SG, SNES) Destruction Derby (PS1) Twisted Metal (PS1) Wild Guns (SNES) Mega Bomberman (GEN)   Most Innovative: EarthBound Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Jumping Flash! Panzer Dragoon Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (SNES) PLOK Award for Outstanding Weirdness: ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay Pac-In-Time EarthBound Earthworm Jim 2 Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure The Ooze (SG) Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game Kirby's Dream Course Primal Rage   Underdog: Worms (PC) Breath of Fire II (SNES) Secret of Evermore (SNES) Zoop Kirby's Dream Course Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen Community Vote 1995 GOTY: Chrono Trigger (SNES) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (SNES) Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety Kirby's Dream Land 2 (GB) Warcraft 2 (PC)

  Welcome to RetroLogic! Featuring Dan Caporello, John Cummins, Sam Wagers, and Shannon Eno! RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games   New Segment Incoming: Backlog Challenge!  (all hosts will vote on a game to play from each others' backlog!) Shan: Luigi's Mansion Dan: A Link To The Past (SNES) Sam: Legend of the River King (GBC) John: Wario Land (VB)   The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the rampage team! Robot - Deus Guess Machina - He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dinosaur - Leonard - adds up original costs, retail value Ghost - Polterguest - always guesses 300 Shan's list Sam's list John's list Dan's list Flightsy's list Trivia Card   Show Topic: A History of Donkey Kong Part 2 Timeline of Games:   What do we do now?  Era Donkey Konga - 2003 - Gamecube Donkey Konga 2 - 2004 - Gamecube Donkey Kong Jungle Beat - 2004 - Gamecube Mario vs. Donkey Kong - 2004 - GBA Donkey Konga 3 (jp only) - 2005 - Gamecube DK King of Swing - 2005 - GBA Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the minis - 2006 - DS Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - 2007 - Gamecube DK Jungle Climber - 2007 - DS Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis march again - 2009 - DSiware Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - 2010 - DS   Retro Era Donkey Kong Country Returns - 2010 - Wii Mario vs. Donkey Kong: minis on the Move : 2013 - 3DS eshop Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze - 2014 - Wii U Mario vs. Donkey Kong: tipping stars - 2015 - 3DS and Wii U eshop   Current Era Donkey Kong Bananza - 2025 - Switch 2 Community Couch   Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my Blusky bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno and Dan Caporello   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Retro Groove : S4 Ep. 24 Green Day - Warning S4 Ep 23  Deftones - White Pony   Retro Rewind Solar Jetman - winner is Micah  On Topic Retro: Kuru Kuru Kururin   FilmLogic: Tubi Decided: Heavenly Blade   Third Strongest Mole (youtube):  Battle network 6 complete    Star Wars Dads: Episode 19 The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dinosaur - Leonard - adds up original costs, retail value Ghost - Polterguest - always guesses 300 Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic   A History of Donkey Kong It all began with the great Ape War….   Timeline of Games   Classic Era Donkey Kong - 1981 (arcade)  Donkey Kong Game and Watch - 1982 Donkey Kong Jr Game and Watch - 1982 Donkey Kong II  Game & Watch - 1982 Donkey Kong Jr - 1982 (arcade) Donkey Kong 3 - 1983 (arcade) Donkey Kong Circus Game & Watch - 1983 Donkey Kong Jr Math - 1983  - famicom/NES Donkey Kong 3 Game & Watch - 1984 Donkey Kong Hockey Game & watch - 1984 Donkey Kong ('94) - 1994 - Gameboy   Rare Era Donkey Kong Country - 1994 - SNES Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - 1995 - SNES Donkey Kong Land - 1995 Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! - 1996- SNES Donkey Kong Land 2  - 1996 Donkey Kong Land III  - 1997 Diddy Kong Racing - 1997 - N64 Donkey Kong 64 - 1999 - N64   Part 2   What do we do now?  Era Donkey Konga - 2003 - Gamecube Donkey Konga 2 - 2004 - Gamecube Donkey Kong Jungle Beat - 2004 - Gamecube Mario vs. Donkey Kong - 2004 - GBA Donkey Konga 3 (jp only) - 2005 - Gamecube DK King of Swing - 2005 - GBA Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the minis - 2006 - DS Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - 2007 - Gamecube DK Jungle Climber - 2007 - DS Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis march again - 2009 - DSiware Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - 2010 - DS   Retro Era Donkey Kong Country Returns - 2010 - Wii Mario vs. Donkey Kong: minis on the Move : 2013 - 3DS eshop Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze - 2014 - Wii U Mario vs. Donkey Kong: tipping stars - 2015 - 3DS and Wii U eshop   Current Era Donkey Kong Bananza - 2025 - Switch 2 Cancelled games Sega game - 1984 - arcade - featured DK as a parking attendant Return of Donkey Kong - NES - 1987 Untitled CD-i game - 1993 Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers - 2004- GBA : became It's Mr. Pants when Rare acquired by MicroSoft Diddy Kong Pilot - 2005 - GBA - became Banjo Pilot Donkey Kong Racing - Gamecube - 2002 Freedom - 2016 - Nintendo Switch (?) - Nintendo & Vicarious Visions, 3d platformer, grinding on vines.  Activision Blizzard wanted VV to work on Call of Duty instead.   Thoughts Does Donkey Kong Need to be distinct from Mario? Where would DK be without Rare? Is Rare DK (and characters like King K Rool) a thing of the past? Tiki Taks at Nintendo World… Hopes for Bananza and Donkey Kong's new era Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno and Dan Caporello   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Retro Groove : Herbie Hancock - Manchild   Retro Rewind Solar Jetman   FilmLogic: Tubi Decided: Leviathan (with Ernie Hudson)   Third Strongest Mole (youtube):  Battle network 6 complete (?)   Star Wars Dads: The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic   Mario Kart   -our personal history with the games   The games: Super mario Kart - 1992 Mario Kart 64 - 1996 Mario Kart: Super Circuit - 2001 Mario Kart: Double Dash - 2003 Mario Kart Arcade GP - 2003 Mario Kart DS - 2005 Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 - 2007 Mario Kart Wii - 2008 Mario Kart Arcade- GP DX - 2013 Mario Kart 7 - 2011 Mario Kart 8 - 2014 Mario Kart 8 deluxe - 2017 Mario Kart Arcade GP VR - 2017 Mario Kart Tour - 2019 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - 2020 Mario Kart World - 2025   Diddy Kong racing is superior and we all know it -Imitators -    -Favorite items, tracks, racers Community Couch See discord   Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Retro Groove: Neil Young:    Retro Rewind Solar Jetman   FilmLogic: Forgotten Spielberg Project: Reich Under Fire (1992)   Third Strongest Mole (youtube):  Battle network 6 postgame!   Star Wars Dads: The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic   Nintendo Switch 2   Backwards Compatibility: Great in the short term   The death of physical?   Some games will be "Game Key Cards", which act as a physical key but require download of data to play.   Confirmed Key card games: Bravely Default Flying Fairy Street Fighter VI   Surprisingly not cyberpunk? Playasia listing suggest this for Elden Ring: Tarnished edition (not 100% confirmed). This will be labeled on the box at the bottom   Game key cards are NOT tied to a specific account (despite some reports to the contrary) https://www.theverge.com/news/644803/nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards-trade-borrow-resell Possibly comparable to CD-ROMs in PC gaming when they were still relevant.  (Data was written to hard drive during install, but disc still needed to boot.   A cost cutting measure? Is this why Mario kart world is extra expensive The Biggest disadvantage: Downloads not always available.   Switch 2 Upgrade games such as Metroid Prime 4 will also require a download, even if the switch 2 version is purchased.   Gamecube NSO Day 1: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker F-Zero GX Soul Calibur II Available Later Super Mario Sunshine Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Super Mario Strikers Chibi-Robo Luigi's Mansion Pokémon Colosseum   NSO Wishlist: Per Presto's Question: Sam: Odama, Custom Robo, Warioware Inc., Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Star Fox Assault, Dokapon The World Community Couch Datfast (John) — 4/3/2025 9:38 AM @everyone we will having a Switch 2 conversation on the next episode!   We are going to try to focus more on the Retro side of things but you know we won't be able to help ourselves lol.    If you have any questions or just want to share your thoughts on the direct, tell us here and we will discuss them!   Thanks   Drex1981 — 4/3/2025 9:48 AM When I first saw the announcement trailer in January. I immediately thought to myself this looks like what a switch pro was going to be. However I was curious and looking forward to the direct and after seeing the direct, this doesnt feel like a new console to me. It basically feel like the Switch Pro. For 499 bucks? And 80 bucks per game. I'm going to wait or just buy a steam deck.   Eric Plunk — 4/3/2025 9:50 AM I want to see a TV dinner style tray to use the mouse function on with interchangeable tray tops. Bonus points if they have one that looks like the SNES mouse pad   DoubleD — 4/3/2025 10:51 AM For me, this is exactly what I wanted for the next Nintendo console. This direct was a complete 180 from the previous one, where the only thing that really got me hyped was Metroid Prime 4. I'm 100% on board with being an early adopter for this, whereas, I wasn't when the original Switch was announced. They're truly making a version of the Switch that I always wanted. Not only that, but they also announced games that I'm excited for, which seals the deal that it's going to be a day 1 purchase. I didn't expect it, but the game I am most excited for is DK Bananza! Also, with my kids getting older and moving out, I love the integrated video chat and screen sharing options. I still won't get the higher tier of NSO though, so I'll just keep playing Gamecube games on my Gamecube, but I love that they added it.   SNES_is_Life — 4/3/2025 10:53 AM DK looks great for sure.   txTrey — 4/3/2025 11:29 AM My kids are still younger, but my third thought about that chat stuff was that I could do it with them when they move out or go to college. I still have probably one more Nintendo console release before that happens, so hopefully it carries forward    ChrisHL94 🇨🇦 — 4/3/2025 11:40 AM My question; who is getting the Switch GameCube controller?   Xomber — 4/3/2025 11:42 AM Only if the ones I have already stop working. (edited)   Third Strongest Mole (Sam) — 4/3/2025 11:43 AM yeah I hope the old gc adapter still works   SpiderShan — 4/3/2025 12:52 PM I'm willing to forgo having a C Button on my GC Controller as long as the GC adapter is still supported!   Xomber — 4/3/2025 2:19 PM Nintendo said years ago to keep the GC controllers and I made sure to!   April 4, 2025   PrestoTheMagnificent — 4/4/2025 1:22 AM Retro related: What game do you most want to be added to GC online? Do you think they'll add Metroid Prime 2 there? Of the first three Metroid primes, which is your favorite?   Xomber — 4/4/2025 3:29 AM MK: Double Dash! @PrestoTheMagnificent Retro related: What game do you most want to be added to GC online? Do you think they'll add Metroid Prime 2 there? Of the first three Metroid primes, which is your favorite?   Dan - RetroLogic — 4/4/2025 7:39 AM Gotcha Force so I can kick all y'all's asses online Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with Sam Wagers and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess John's list Sam's list Dan's list   Sams Game   Show Topic Star Fox part 2 Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with Sam Wagers and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list   Trivia Card   Show Topic Star Fox part 1 Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with Sam Wagers and John Cummins  But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Sam's list John's list Dan's list     Show Topic Pokemon Card Games Physical and Digital Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xYEwRK934U

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with Sam Wagers, John Cummis and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Dan's list   Trivia Card   Show Topic Civilization: The series began in 1991 on PC, developed by Microprose, several staff member who worked on the series also made their mark on strategy games later elsewhere. Sid meier: left microprose in 1996 to form firaxis. Consulted on civ 2 but really only worked on Civ 1, even though the series still bears his name. (Pirates!, Alpha Centauri, Railroad tycoon) Bruce Shelley: Civilization 1, Age of Empires Brian Reynolds: Civilization 2, Age of Empires, Rise of Nations Soren Johnson: Civ III and IV, Spore, Offworld trading company   Is the codifier of what has been called the 4X genre.   Subtopics: -experience with the game -victory conditions -favorite civs/leaders/strategies -changes across the series -nuclear Gandhi -civ II mods and freeciv -music Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xYEwRK934U  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with Sam Wagers, John Cummis and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Dan's list   Trivia Card   Show Topic Console Iterations Community Couch   @everyone it's time to dust off the old community couch! What are your opinions on console iterations? Do you prefer the model of console iteration that we usually get from Nintendo (sometging new and different) or prefer the PS/Xbox (Same but more powerful) route. Also do you like mid generation iterations like pro models or do you usually skip those. Maybe you wait for the pro model lol. Let's us know and we will discuss this on the next show!   5 Ri Sol-ju — 1/24/2025 10:11 AM I prefer mind gen iterations like PS Xbox but I generally get the iterations if there is an improvement on battery or screen. The only one I didn't get was the Steam Deck OLED because it was just a sunk cost of 900 after selling the original, I guess cost also factors in. I usually get everything at launch if available   @Datfast (John) @everyone it's time to dust off the old community couch!   What are your opinions on console iterations?   Do you prefer the model of console iteration that we usually get from Nintendo (sometging new and different)  or prefer the PS/Xbox (Same but more powerful) route.   Also do you like mid generation iterations like pro models or do you usually skip those.   Maybe you wait for the pro model lol.   Let's us know and we will discuss this on the next show! Solo — 1/24/2025 10:16 AM Considering how hugely successful the Switch was I am hearing people say Nintendo played it safe and smart with this new console. I don't see that as a bad thing at all as I feel if it is not broke don't try to fix it. The Switch is being modeled by other companies and to have an entry that is more powerful will be great. Would rather have something that brings more games to play better and more 3rd party releases than the next whimsical features they May or may not stick. Can't help but think back to all the comments of the MK1 pics of people saying "but Nintendo fans say graphics don't matter." Drex1981 — 1/24/2025 10:17 AM The only iteration I was interested in was the DS Lite. That was a massive step up over the regular DS. I could care less about the PS4 pro or PS5 pro. My OG switch is serving me just fine.   @Datfast (John) @everyone it's time to dust off the old community couch!   What are your opinions on console iterations?   Do you prefer the model of console iteration that we usually get from Nintendo (sometging new and different)  or prefer the PS/Xbox (Same but more powerful) route.   Also do you like mid generation iterations like pro models or do you usually skip those.   Maybe you wait for the pro model lol.   Let's us know and we will discuss this on the next show! Your Wallet's Defense Attorney — 1/24/2025 3:19 PM I kinda just don't really take notice of them DoubleD — 1/24/2025 3:19 PM I definitely get more excited about Nintendo console iterations, but will also always get the next PlayStation console as well, just because that's where the new games are going to be. I will say that I actually delayed my purchase of the PS5 for a while, because initially there weren't many games that I was interested in that weren't also available on the PS4. Regarding mid gen iterations, it's all about the bang for the buck. When the PS4 Pro came out, I was upgrading my TV to a 4K one, so I was motivated to upgrade to the Pro as well to get the most out of the TV, and was very happy with the decision. I also got a Switch lite during the pandemic because my wife was hogging my Switch with Animal Crossing, but now it's just collecting dust. I never got an OLED Switch, because I primarily play it docked.   @Datfast (John) @everyone it's time to dust off the old community couch!   What are your opinions on console iterations?   Do you prefer the model of console iteration that we usually get from Nintendo (sometging new and different)  or prefer the PS/Xbox (Same but more powerful) route.   Also do you like mid generation iterations like pro models or do you usually skip those.   Maybe you wait for the pro model lol.   Let's us know and we will discuss this on the next show! SkinnyMatt — 1/24/2025 8:10 PM Meh. Whatever they want to do. It's their business. Speaking of model iterations, when does the Commodore 65 come out? January 27, 2025 Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno and Dan Caporello   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Retrologic GOTY 30 out - Community tiebreakers: Best Genesis: Castlevania Bloodlines with 59% of the vote Most Innovative: Final Fantasy III with 50% of the vote, (runners up, Stunt Race FX, Xcom = uniracers tied for third)   Retro Rewind Ecco   FilmLogic: Tubi Decided Werewolf Santa, Dante's Inferno   RetroGroove: S4 E13, Albums of the Year 1974-2024   The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic Marvel comics games: Marvel rivals is the latest in a long line, some successful, some unsuccessful. Link to big list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Games Highlight games: ymmv   Captain America and the Avengers Arcade (SNES) X-Men Arcade Capcom Vs. Series, starting with X-Men Children of the Atom Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage & Separation Anxiety X men Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance Spider- Man 2 (2004)   Spider-Man - PS4 Marvel Midnight Suns Marvel Snap Marvel Rivals Spider-Man 2 - PS5   X-Men - Sega Genesis Hulk Ultimate Destruction Notable Flops: The Incredible Hulk - Gen - 1994 X-men Destiny - 2011 Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite - 2017 Marvel's Avengers - 2020 Missed opportunities or hopes for the future? Don't let the movies get in the way!   Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

GOTY 30: 1994   Best NES Mega Man 6 Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers 2 Wario's Woods Zoda's Revenge Star Tropics II   Best SNES: Mega Man X Donkey Kong Country Final Fantasy III (AKA Final Fantasy VI) Super Metroid Illusion of Gaia Super Bomberman 2 Super Punch Out! Maximum Carnage Best Genesis: Sonic 3 Sonic & Knuckles Castlevania Bloodlines Dynamite Headdy Streets of Rage III Rocket Knight Adventures II/Sparkster Shining Force II Mega Man: the Wily Wars Mega Bomberman Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition Ecco: Tides Of Time   Best Turbografx: Dynastic Hero Super Air Zonk Bonk 3: Bonk's big adventure CD   Best Jaguar? Best Handheld: Shining force: sword of Hajya X-Men (GG) Donkey Kong ('94) Mario Land III: Wario Land Mega Man V Wario Blast! Lemmings (GB) Contra: The Alien Wars (GB) Best PC Elder Scrolls: Arena XCOM: UFO Defense TIE Fighter Doom II King's Quest VII Warcraft: Orcs and Humans System Shock Best Arcade Tekken Killer Instinct Darkstalkers: the night warriors The King of Fighters '94 (so many fighting games) Ridge Racer Alien Vs Predator Windjammers Top Hunter: Roddy and Cathy Cruis'n USA   Best Soundtrack Mega Man X  Donkey Kong Country Final Fantasy III Streets of Rage III Ridge Racer (arcade)   Best Multiplayer The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey and Minnie Super Bomberman 2 Mega Bomberman Streets of Rage III Lost Vikings (Genesis) Arcade fighting games   Most Innovative Stunt Race FX XCom:UFO defense System Shock Final Fantasy III Blackthorne PLOK Award for Outstanding Weirdness Earthworm Jim The Twisted Tale of Spike McFang Dynamite Headdy Robotrek Biker Mice From Mars Mega Man Soccer Uniracers Clayfighter Stop That Roach!   Underdog GOTY Mega Turrican Twisted Tale of Spike McFang Dragon View X men: Children of the Atom X Men Mutant Apocalypse Contra Hard Corps Claymates Breath Of Fire Demon's Crest Lemmings 2: The Tribes Skitchin'   1994 GOTY: Mega Man X Donkey Kong Country Final Fantasy III Super Metroid Sonic 3 Sonic & Knucles Honorable Mentions: Primal Rage 32X (Doom, Star Wars Arcade, Virtua Racing Deluxe) Atari Jaguar (Tempest 2000, Wolfenstien 3D, Alien VS Predator)  

Retro Logic Ep 125   Welcome to Retro Logic (0:12) Game discussion (Mario and Luigi Brothership and Metal Slug Tactics (02:11) Community Update and Podcast highlights (06:40) Price is Retro (12:04) If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Trivia Time (25:50) Show Topic - Nintendo Music (31:53) Community Couch (1:10:50) Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis, and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates - Battle Network 5 in postgame   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog    FilmLogic: Minisode: Joker 2 and most annoying streaming service   RetroGroove: A Tribe Called Quest: Midnight Marauders (1993)   Star Wars dads:    1 The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dan's list Shan's list Sam's list Trivia Card   28:38 Show Topics Mario Party!   Release timeline   1998 Mario Party 1999 Mario Party 2 2000 Mario Party 3 2001   2002 Mario Party 4 2003 Mario Party -e Mario Party 5 2004 Mario Party 6 2005 Mario Party Advance Mario Party 7 2006   2007 Mario Party 8 Mario Party DS 2008–2011   2012 Mario Party 9 2013 Island Tour 2014   2015 Mario Party 10 2016 Star Rush 2017 The Top 100 2018 Super Mario Party 2019–2020   2021 Mario Party Superstars 2022–2023   2024 Super Mario Party Jamboree Favorite Minigames   Sam -Aces High (3) -Etch 'n Catch (3) -Bumper Balls (1 & 2) -Facelift (1 & 2) -Crazy Cutters (1 & 2) Blooper Barrage (9) (most of the boss minigames, really) Line in the Sand (9) -Paintball Battle (10) -Sizzling Stakes (Super MP) Community Couch SpiderShan — Today at 6:17 PM Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog   FilmLogic:    RetroGroove: is back!   Star Wars dads   The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic 2D Zelda Looks back at what makes 2D Zelda so good and a look at Echoes of Wisdom. Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog   FilmLogic:    RetroGroove: is back!   Star Wars dads   The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list John's list Trivia Card   Show Topic Online Matchmaking Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with John Cummis, Sam Wagers, and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog   FilmLogic:    RetroGroove: is coming back very soon!   Star Wars dads 10:50 The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list John's list Trivia Card 29:19-32:22 Show Topic   Community Couch ChrisHL94 🇨🇦 — Today at 12:18 PM Thoughts on the Nintendo World Championship NES Edition? Would you like to see Nintendo expand this to other consoles?   Eric Plunk — Today at 12:32 PM Now that Zelda finally gets her time to shine in Echoes of Wisdom, which character from the series should get their own starring role next?   OctoRock_1982 — Today at 1:09 PM What is, by far, the worst video game you've ever actually played?   Xomber — Today at 1:49 PM What are your personal top 3 underrated games?   bozo — Today at 6:48 PM What's a game you consider to be "greater than the sum of its parts"?    In other words, a game where the moment to moment interactions aren't particularly unique or noteworthy, but the overall experience is memorable and has left an impression on you.   SchonerTod — 08/16/2024 9:29 PM What's a game the ruined gaming for you even if for just a little while.   PrestoTheMagnificent — Today at 6:55 PM What's a game on your favorite console that doesn't feel like it was made for that console? Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with John Cummis, Sam Wagers, and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog   FilmLogic: The Summer Awards are coming up (The Summies). Best Action, Best Franchise Sequel, Unnecessary Sequel, Best drama, etc.   RetroGroove: is on summer hiatus, but the backlog is stacked! retrologic.games   Star Wars dads   8:55 The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list John's list Trivia Card 33:00 Show Topic   Host Round Table Topics:   Sam - Batman: Arkham Asylum   Shannon - Tales Of Symphonia   Dan - Jak & Daxter, Sly Cooper, Tokobot, and exploring the PS2 library for the first time   John - console repairs and mods Community Couch SNESisLife Favorite childhood game? Favorite generation of console?   Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

Introduction Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with John Cummis, Sam Wagers, and Shannon Eno   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week! Housekeeping Sam: Blog and Streaming updates   John: On Topic/Retro Rewind + blog   FilmLogic: a look at the invincible hero/villian trope. Also: Terminator, Michael Myres, The Monsters of Space Jam, Daredevil, Batman, and more!   RetroGroove: is on summer hiatus, but the backlog is stacked! retrologic.games   Star Wars dads:    10:48 The Price Is Retro If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list John's list Trivia Card   31:40 Show Topic   Gaming Conventions & Events. What shows have you been to? Do you go often? Running a convention Buying games/merch at cons Personal convention highlight/stories How can they improve? Community Couch All N Eric — Today at 1:16 PM Easily one of my favorite moments was when I got to film all these celebrities giving shoutouts back to my Army unit.   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpXgLZkwd-s&pp=ygUUV2l6YXJkIGNvbiBzaG91dG91dHM%3D Wizard Con Shoutouts Eric Plunk — Today at 1:23 PM I got to be part of the Nintendo Dads panel to talk about retro gaming at the con in my home town. And by panel I mean just me and Marty Estes  I was also introduced to the girl that voiced Ash from Pokemon. adam — Today at 1:23 PM i was going to origins game fair with my friends, and one of the features of the con was the ability to pitch a board game you designed to publishers with the intent of either getting advice or possibly being picked up by the publisher and have your board game sold.    my friend sam had been developing a game for awhile called 'go for the krill' a whale themed trick taking card game, and he was planning on pitching it at the convention. while we were in line to get tickets we struck up a conversation with the guy behind us we all hit it off, and it turns out he owned a board game company and he picked up my friends game and it's gonna be launched in the near future!  OctoRock_1982 — Today at 2:07 PM My favorite convention memory is getting to spending time with Dan, John and Trey.    DoubleD — Today at 2:35 PM A good friend and I took our sons to Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany (pictured is the FFXV wristband I still have from the event). It was such an amazing and over the top event, and while I was originally excited for myself, I quickly switched gears and I let my son take over and decide how we spent our time there. It was my first large gaming event like this, so I didn't realize how much time we would spend waiting in line though. My favorite thing there was the Tekken 7 booth, but it was bittersweet, because we waited in line for a while to play it, and then found out that my son was too young and they wouldn't let him play it even though I was his father. Very strange, but still a great experience overall. Your Wallet's Defense Attorney — Today at 2:36 PM I've only ever been to Anime Midwest, and that was more to chaperone my sister.  It was fun tho.  It was really surreal seeing a bunch of people dressed up in cosplay, and it was fun trying to see how many I recognized.  I got a picture with Pepsi Man.  We went to a few panels of varying quality, from a professional samurai to some people who just bought a ton of Kazoos.  We did Karaoke, and I sang Call Me Maybe, The Kirby Right Back At Ya Theme, Bye Bye Baby (Giants home run theme), Full Disclosure (Steven Universe), and Ya Got Trouble (Music Man).  Someone sang Escape from the City (SA2) and the Phineas and Ferb Theme Song.  It was a good time! txTrey — Today at 5:25 PM I took my son to CGF yesterday morning near opening time and he played a demo of a game called Ghost Ship Grannies.  The game is an RPG about a group of grannies who get shipwrecked and you have to find the other grannies and do RPG things.  Then when I obligatorily signed up for the email list after talking to the game's artist I saw 2 lines up on the sheet someone had signed up with the SAME FIRST.LAST@gmail.com address as my son's name!  It was the most coincidental moment that has happened to me at a convention.  That was the question, right? Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Twitter at @RetrologicGames. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my twitter bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games   1:10:00 = ish