Podcast
Retro Game Redux
Hosted by Stephen Krecklo & Jon Kerby · EN
Retro Games Redux explores how the video games from way back when are being reimagined, repurposed, and re-contextualized for the times we live in TODAY. Hosts Stephen Krecklo (aka ScubaSaul on Twitch) and Jon Kerby (aka TheKirblet) chat about speedrunning, romhacking, randomizers, and all the other ways in which retro video games remain relevant in our modern world.
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RGR-025 – romhacking.net is Shutting Down
Aug 6, 202401:17:56Tap to summarizeDo you remember the first romhack you played? romhacking.net has likely played a part in its existence in some way. The site – the largest of it’s kind – has been the one-stop source of romhack patches, development resources, and knowledge-sharing for an active community since it started in 2003.On August 1st, the site’s owner announced that it was shutting down for good. On this episode, we take a look at its history, impact, and the drama surrounding its demise. romhacking.net – https://www.romhacking.net Gideon Zhi on X – https://x.com/GideonZhi/status/1819215914988196204 RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-025 – romhacking.net is Shutting Down first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-024 – Summer Games (Happened So Fast) with Jimmichanga88
Jul 27, 2024Tap to summarizeWhat are your favourite summer gaming memories? We’re gonna talk about ours, plus what we’ve all been up to game-wise, and our summer plans! Jimmichanga88 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Jimmichanga88 RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux The post RGR-024 – Summer Games (Happened So Fast) with Jimmichanga88 first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-023 – (The Lost Levels) Steam EmuDeck, and Retro Game NAS servers
Jul 27, 202400:38:20Tap to summarizeBack after a long Hiatus, Scubs gets some new toys including a SteamDeck and a RetroTink 4k. RetroTink 4k: https://www.retrotink.com/product-page/retrotink-4k EMUDeck: https://www.emudeck.com/ RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-023 – (The Lost Levels) Steam EmuDeck, and Retro Game NAS servers first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-022 (The Lost Levels) – Romhack Drums and Retro Dream Caves
Jul 27, 202400:42:43Tap to summarizeTalking about ROMHACK DRUMS, a new project Scubs has been working on, and our dream Retro Caves! RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-022 (The Lost Levels) – Romhack Drums and Retro Dream Caves first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-021 (The Lost Levels) – Random Retro Ramblings
Jul 27, 202400:47:16Tap to summarizeNo huge topic today, we’re just gonna shoot the breeze about life and GAMING! RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-021 (The Lost Levels) – Random Retro Ramblings first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-020 (The Lost Levels) – The Stick of Your Friend feat. Jimmichanga88
Jul 27, 202400:58:36Tap to summarizeJimmi is BACK! We’re chatting about F-Zero, no-joke difficult retro games, and controller mods in the competitive Smash scene. Smash Melee Controller Controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zxYJYlSV-s Jimmichanga88 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Jimmichanga88 RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-020 (The Lost Levels) – The Stick of Your Friend feat. Jimmichanga88 first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-019 (The Lost Levels) Demakes, and Gaming Mental Health stuff
Jul 27, 202400:35:21Tap to summarizeLet’s have a serious discussion on the mental health effects of retro video games, both good and bad. Also We’re gonna talk about retro “de-makes” of modern games. Bloodborne PS1 Demake: https://b0tster.itch.io/bbpsx Final Fantasy VII NES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_(NES_video_game) RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-019 (The Lost Levels) Demakes, and Gaming Mental Health stuff first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-018 (The Lost Levels) -Walkthroughs and Game Guides
Jul 27, 202401:05:39Tap to summarizeHave you ever used a Walkthrough to be an old retro game you couldn’t finish as a kid? Of course you have – and there’s nothing wrong with that. RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-018 (The Lost Levels) -Walkthroughs and Game Guides first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-017 – Retro Handhelds and more with Jimmichanga88
Jan 23, 202400:57:36Tap to summarizeThis week we laugh it up with our pal Jimmichanga88, chatting about Tetris, Pokemon, and those weird retro handheld systems we’ve been seeing in our targeted ads. Jimmichanga88 on Twitch – https://twitch.tv/Jimmichanga88 RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-017 – Retro Handhelds and more with Jimmichanga88 first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
Transcribe →RGR-016 – 2023 Retro Recap – Fav Games, Hacks, Hardware, and more
Jan 4, 202401:45:11Tap to summarizeWhat retro games did you first play, or rediscover in 2023? This week we’re remembering the last 12 months of romhacks, remakes, and retro-centric games and hardware. Plus we also look at Cheevos, Sonic 3 A.I.R, and Kirb’s first SMW Kaizo hack! Sonic 3 A.I.R: https://sonic3air.org/ 2Kaizo2Learn: https://www.smwcentral.net/?p=section&a=details&id=32593 RetroAchievements: https://retroachievements.org/ RGR Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RGRPodcast Scuba on twitch: https://twitch.tv/scubasaul Kirb on twitch: https://twitch.tv/thekirblet RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrogameredux To hear more about the new lives of old video games, and the communities they inspire, follow Retro Game Redux wherever you listen to podcasts.The post RGR-016 – 2023 Retro Recap – Fav Games, Hacks, Hardware, and more first appeared on Retro Game Redux.
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