Retro Rumble

Retro Rumble

Welcome to Retro Rumble, the show where we cover Retro Games, New Games, and any other important gaming news!!

Episodes

June 17, 2025 2 mins

🎮✨ New Episode Drop! ✨🎮

Step back in time with us as we dive into the history of the Magnavox Odyssey — the first-ever home video game console, released in 1972! 🕹️📺

Before pixels ruled the world, this box of wires and overlays kicked off the gaming revolution.

 

We’re talking pre-Pong history, wild marketing, and how it all began.

You don’t wan...

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Before Final Fantasy, before Pokémon, there was Dragon Quest — the JRPG that started it all. This week, we’re going back to 1986 to explore how Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama created a genre-defining masterpiece that shaped generations of RPGs.

 

From 8-bit slimes to modern epics, we cover it all — design choices, cultural impact, and why Dragon Questremains a national trea...

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This week, we’re blasting into the weirdly awesome world of Lilo & Stitch for the Game Boy Advance — yes, the one that looks like Metal Slug with aliens and Elvis. 🤯

 

We dig into how this Disney tie-in ended up being a surprisingly action-packed run-and-gun shooter, its unexpected difficulty, and why it’s still one of the most unique movie-based games of its era.

 

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Before Digimon was a full-blown franchise, it was Digimon World — the strange, charming, and sometimes frustrating PS1 game that hooked a generation.

 

This week, we’re going back to File Island to explore how Bandai brought virtual pets into the RPG world, why poop management mattered (seriously), and how this cult classic became a beloved piece of gaming history.

 

If you ever trained a Greymon, got lost in the Drill Tunnel, or r...

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This week, we're rolling around at the speed of sound 🚀 and deep-diving into the history of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle — the game that gave us

Shadow the Hedgehog, unforgettable Chao Gardens, and one of the most iconic soundtracks in gaming.

 

From its Dreamcast origins to GameCube glory, we’re talking development, legacy, fan theories, and why this title still hits hard over ...

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This week, we hit the ice and rewind the clock to explore the legendary NHL '94. From its revolutionary gameplay and iconic organ music to its cult status in both gaming and real-life hockey culture — we’re breaking down why this game still gets love over 30 years later.

 

No other sports game had Wayne Gretzky and Jeremy Roenick in their pixelated prime and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fam...

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Today we’re traveling through time to uncover the making of one of the greatest RPGs ever: Chrono Trigger. 🚀⏳ From the dream team of developers at Square to the groundbreaking storylines, art, and music that changed gaming forever — we’re covering every era.

Learn how this legendary title redefined what an RPG could be, and why it still holds a place in our hearts decades later. ❤️

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This week, we're trading boss battles for barn chores and diving into the peaceful, charming world of Harvest Moon. 🌻 From its humble beginnings on the Super Nintendo to inspiring a whole generation of farming sims, we're digging into how this cozy classic grew into a beloved legacy. 🐄💖

Grab your watering can and your favorite overalls — it's time to celebrate the game that made virtual farming cool. 🎮✨

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This week, we’re diving headfirst into one of the bloodiest, most bizarre corners of retro gaming: Splatterhouse. From its arcade origins to its cult following, masked mayhem, censorship battles, and horror movie roots — we’re slicing through it all. Whether you played it on TurboGrafx-16 or just remember being freaked out by Rick’s hockey mask, this one’s for the horror game lovers.
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April 14, 2025 3 mins

This week on the pod, we’re diving deep into the origins of Final Fantasy I — the game that saved Square and launched one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. From its humble beginnings in 1987 to the bold ideas that shaped its legacy, we’re unpacking the story behind the fantasy that was never supposed to continue.

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This week on the pod, we're diving deep into one of the most iconic games of all time — The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 🗡️🌟

From its revolutionary gameplay to the unforgettable story of Hyrule’s Light and Dark Worlds, we’re breaking down how this 16-bit masterpiece redefined the action-adventure genre and left a permanent mark on gaming history.

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April 1, 2025 1 min

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the history of Pokémon Ruby—the game that brought us to the Hoenn region, introduced abilities, double battles, and gave us Team Magma’s fiery schemes! 🔥

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April 1, 2025 3 mins

We take a deep dive into the history of Dino Crisis—Capcom’s legendary dino-filled nightmare. From its roots in Resident Evil-style gameplay to its dramatic evolution (and downfall), we’re unpacking everything that made this series a cult classic.

 

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March 17, 2025 3 mins

From the Game Boy screen to gaming legend! 🎮✨ Dive into the history of Super Mario Land—Mario’s portable adventure that changed handheld gaming forever. 🏰🍄 Listen now!

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March 17, 2025 2 mins

Rolling through gaming history! 🐵🎮✨ Dive into the wild origins of Super Monkey Ball—from arcade roots to banana-fueled madness. 🍌🔥 Ready to tilt, roll, and reminisce? Listen now!

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March 17, 2025 2 mins

From pixelated beginnings to a global phenomenon 🎮✨ Dive into the history of Animal Crossing—how a simple life-sim stole our hearts and shaped gaming culture. 🏡🍃🐾 Listen now!

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The fifth episode of Season 1, covering a brief history on Pocket Monsters Red and Green(ポケットモンスター 赤 / ポケットモンスター 緑)!! 

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The fourth, and SPECIAL EDITION episode of Season 1, covering a brief history on Pokemon Day!!

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March 4, 2025 2 mins

The third episode of Season 1, covering a brief history on Mortal Kombat!!

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February 18, 2025 2 mins

The second episode of Season 1, covering a brief history on Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation!!

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