Back in my Play: A Podcast for Nostalgic Gamers

132: Goldeneye 007

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:10:00 +0000

John Linneman and Mike Mika join Kevin to remember and revisit Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo 64.

131: Halo 3 (w/ Ryan Payton)

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:28:12 +0000

Ryan Payton joins Kevin to remember and revisit Halo 3. We also discuss Ryan's past working on the franchise. You can support Back in my Play by becoming a Patreon at http://patreon.com/backinmyplay

130: The Next Generation of Retro Games (w/ Mike Mika)

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:59:01 +0000

Mike Mika returns to the show to discuss console generations, advances in retro gaming tech, the importance and transition of the demo, Samurai Showdown and more!

129: Ports and Possibilities with Mike Mika

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:38:54 +0000

Mike Mika joins Kevin to talk about incredible office clean up finds, new mini consoles, making new games in old engines, the latest projects at Digital Eclipse and Other Ocean and much More!

128: Resident Evil 4

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:58:44 +0000

John Linneman and Ryan Payton join Kevin to remember and revist Resident Evil 4.

127: Retro Hangout with John Linneman and Greg Sewart

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:08:49 +0000

John Linneman and Greg Sewart join Kevin to talk about hardware revisions old and new, retro hardware projects, the Famicom Disk System, recent retro rereleases, new Mini consoles, and much more!

126: Super Mike Mika Holiday Special 64

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:58:48 +0000

Mike Mika returns to discuss the process of curating and developing the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, #IDARB 2, the Intellivision Amico, fascinating arcade to home ports and much more!

125 (Halo: Combat Evolved)

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:15:53 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit Halo: Combat Evolved on the Microsoft XBOX. Halo: CE launched with the XBOX on November 15, 2001. Upon release it defined a console and even a brand. Guest hosting are John Linneman and Ryan Payton.

124: PS1 Classic and Alternatives, Console Mods, FPGAs and more!

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:15:47 +0000

John Linneman of Digital Foundry and Peter Brown of Gamespot join Kevin to talk about the PS1 Classic (including better alternatives), the future of backwards compatibility, retro console mods, FPGAs and more!

123: Fall Preview (Ys, Shenmue, RPGs, Music, Ports!)

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 15:46:37 +0000

We are back with HUGE catch up episode talking about DF Retro, Shenmue, Ys VIII, Okami, Dragon Quest, Hori's Switch D-Pad, video game music, Streets of Rage 4 and other retro game news and topics!

122: 3D Dot Game Heroes and SEGA News

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:26:57 +0000

This episode we discuss 3D Dot Game Heroes and some big SEGA News.

121: Burnout 3: Takedown

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:16:05 +0000

Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember and revisit Burnout 3: Takedown on the PS2 and XBOX. Also Kevin does his best to defend the superior game, Burnout Paradise. And Patreons, make sure you stick around for a bonus segment on crazy PS3 launch stories. You can become a Patreon, support the show and get access to the bonus content at http://patreon.com/backinmyplay

120: The Power of the Cell (Part 1: History and Preservation of PS3 Hardware)

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:25:31 +0000

John Linneman returns to go down a PS3 hardware rabbit hole. We Talk about he announcement, launch, final tech, console revisions, best practices and versions of the hardware to pick up and a warning about Dual Shock 3s. Also for Paterons we have a bonus segment about living in Japan and the Yakuza series.

119: Half-Life

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:29:02 +0000

John Linneman joins Kevin to remember and revisit Half-Life on the PC. We also look back on the fascinating history of it's console ports and much more! Patreons also get a 30-minute discussion on collecting for the PS3.

118: A Look Back on Retro Gaming in 2017

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:12:25 +0000

John Linneman from Digital Foundry joins Kevin to take a look back on the year in retro gaming. We discuss new hardware, retro inspired software, what he learned in the past year producing DF Retro (lots of 32X fun), the future of retro gaming, our Top 5 games of the year and more!

117: Super Holiday Special II Turbo' w/ Mike Mika

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:56:55 +0000

Mike Mika returns to talk about the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, the resurgence of retro game rereleases, the future of console iterations, updates on The Video Game History Foundation, his favorite games of the year and more!

Episode 116: Summer of XBOX Finale (Panzer Dragoon Orta Interview)

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:16:34 +0000

Ryan Payton joins Kevin for the finale of the Summer of XBOX. We wrap up with a recap discussion on the XBOX and Ryan brought an interview with the Director of Panzer Dragoon Orta, Akihiko Mukaiyama. Also make sure to subscribe to Camouflaj Radio to hear more of the interview and other great gaming discussion.

Episode 115: Weekend Hangout w/ Mohammed Taher

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:13:20 +0000

Mohammed Taher returns to hang out and talk retro games and video game music. We discuss going back to RPGs, tactic games, hidden video game soundtrack gems on digital services and much more!

Episode 114: Super Metroid

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:22:49 +0000

John Linneman of Digital Foundry and Peter Brown of GameSpot join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Metroid.

Episode 113: The Reveal and Legacy of the XBOX

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:00:03 +0000

Crispin Boyer and Mark MacDonald join Kevin to talk about their EGM cover story revealing the final version of the XBOX to the world. We also discuss the impact of the console on the industry and their memories of the launch.

Episode 112: Mike Mika Retro Projector Drive By

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:30:27 +0000

Mike Mika joins Kevin to talk about the latest at Digital Eclipse, projecting retro games on random buildings, latest retro game finds, hardest parts of game development and more!

Epiosde 111: Ed Fries Interview (Summer of XBOX)

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:47:56 +0000

Ed Fries, founder of Microsoft Game Studios and part of the original XBOX team joins Kevin and John Linneman to talk about early XBOX hardware/OS iterations, rumors of Dreamcast backwards compatibility, the RARE Ltd. accusation, relations with Japanese developers and more!

Episode 110: The XBOX in Japan

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:49:07 +0000

Ryan Payton joins Kevin to talk about the relationship between Japan and the Xbox, the important relationship with Sega, Japan exclusive games and more!

Episode 109: Press Coverage of the XBOX (Part I)

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:18:17 +0000

EGM alums Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember how the original XBOX was covered in EGM.

Episode 108: Phantom Dust

Fri, 26 May 2017 14:01:24 +0000

Cast

Kevin Larrabee
Ryan Payton
Michael Reilly

Intro

Available now for free on XBOX One and PC
Michael's relationship with PD and the community
Ryan's involvement with the PD re-release

Segment 1: Super Brief History

Release Dates
- JP: September 23, 2004
- NA: March 15, 2005
Developed by Microsoft Game Studios
Producer/Director: Yukio Futatsugi

Development:

Developed in MS attempt to cater to the Japanese audience
The Western release was canceled by MS as the life of the XB was coming to an end, even though the game was already translated into English during development
December 2004 Majesco and MS signed a deal to let Majesco publish PD in the USA
Received positive reviews at release with a 82 metacritic

Segment 2: PD Back in the Day

Personal Memories and History of PD
Why the game was so important
The community after the 360 launched (Back Compat on 360)

Segment 3: Revisiting PD/Changes to the Remaster/Protips

Details on the re-release
- Native resolution, uncompressed textures and cut-scenes (16:9)
- "It's a UWP app, so yep, it can run alongside other games." - Adam Isgreen
Changes made
- Only the base 300 skills at launch, Xbox Live Rare skills to come (will be easier than 30 online wins to get one)
- Can skip mission after failing it a 3rd time (but still get rewards)
- All new Quick battle arsenals (by Gregory Barton, long time hardcore PD fan and community feedback)
- MP open from the start (SP rewards flow in MP save, but MP items don't flow to SP)
- Free MP Starter Pack DLC (2-school arsenal case and 33 different skills from 3 schools)
Protips on how to best enjoy PD for newcomers
- Play through the SP, the first 2 chapters are the tutorial and the rest of the game prepares you for the online battles by introducing the player to new skill and arsenal ideas
- Play Quick mode (pre-constructed arsenals, re-done for the re-release) to get familiar with how online plays.
- Visit the site. :)

Epsidoe 107: Castlevania: Dracula X

Fri, 19 May 2017 14:53:05 +0000

Kurt Kalata joins Kevin to remember and revisit Castlevania: Dracula X on the SNES and Super Famicom

(Patreon Preview) BimP Live: May 2017 (John Linneman)

Sun, 14 May 2017 21:51:31 +0000

John Linneman joins me to talk Quake II, hardware grails, XBOX hardware, Summer of XBOX prep and more!

(Patreon Preview) BimP Radio: Episode 1 (Magical Chase)

Sun, 07 May 2017 14:36:30 +0000

A preview of one of the new Patreon exclusive shows. Head to http://patreon.com/backinmyplay to support the show and gain access to the exclusive content. On the premiere episode of BimP Radio we pop in a Magical Chase HuCard with some serious energy.

Episode 106: Super Mario Kart

Fri, 05 May 2017 14:42:16 +0000

Joshua Hillyer and Chris Johnston join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo/Famicom.

Episode 105: Ghouls'n Ghosts (Genesis/MD)

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:45:49 +0000

Peter Brown and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember and revisit Ghouls'n Ghosts on the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive.

Episode 104: Multicart (XBOX, 32X, Repros, Music)

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 19:53:12 +0000

Greg Sewart and a live audience join Kevin to talk about a bunch of retro gaming topics.

Episode 103: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:57:15 +0000

This week John Ricciardi, Mark MacDonald and Shane Bettenhausen join Kevin to remember and revisit Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Episode 102: Technically Impressive w/ John Linneman

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:14:44 +0000

John Linneman of Digital Foundry (and producer of the DF Retro series) joins Kevin to talk about some of the most technically impressive retro games, developer tricks to squeeze every last drop of power from consoles of the past, new retro hardware, the original XBOX and more!

Episode 101: Mega Man 6

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:37:34 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit Mega Man 6. We also look back on some April fools magazine features.

Episode 100: MERCS (Genesis/Mega Drive)

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 13:44:19 +0000

Peter Brown joins Kevin to remember and revisit the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive version of the Capcom arcade classic MERCS.

Episode 99: Preserving Video Game History w/ Frank Cifaldi

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:30:00 +0000

Frank Cifaldi comes on the show to talk about his efforts to preserve video game history, co-founding the non-profit Video Game History Foundation, the latest project at Digital Eclipse and much more!

Episode 98: Console Launch Memories

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:38:00 +0000

This episode we look back on our favorite console launch memories and those of the audience.

Episode 97: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:45:00 +0000

This episode Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember and revisit The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.

Episode 96: 90s Competitions and their Carts (Part 1)

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 02:38:45 +0000

This episode we are remembering and revisiting video game competitions of the 90s and their unique carts.

Episode 95: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 17:29:15 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin for some Ninja action as we remember and revisit Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master on the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive.

BimP X Player One Podcast - Nintendo Switch Event Post (and Pre) Show

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:14:27 +0000

Back in my Play and Player One Podcast join forces to breakdown the Nintendo Switch Event. We discuss the prices, launch line up, expensive accessories, online services, first and third party games and much more!

BimP NEXT GEN: Episode 2 (Old Friends and Pokemon)

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:32:54 +0000

Kevin and Josh catch up to discuss retro games, Japan, Pokemon and more!

Episode 94: End of the Year Retro Talk w/ Peter Brown

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:41:59 +0000

Peter Brown joins Kevin to talk about a bunch of random retro gram subjects, the future of Nintendo, our favorite old and new games of 2016 and more!

Episode 93: The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:08:00 +0000

This week we remember and revisit the future classic The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds with Chris Johnston and Justin Epperson.

Episode 92: The Music of the Sega CD (Part 2)

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:23:48 +0000

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Greg Sewart joins Kevin to explore the unique music of the Sega CD.

Episode 91: The Music of the Sega CD (Part 1)

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 18:01:02 +0000

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Greg Sewart joins Kevin to explore the unique music of the Sega CD.

Episode 90: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:02:00 +0000

This episode Kurt Kalata and Benjamin Rivers join me to remember and revisit Castlevania II: Simon's Quest on the NES and Famicom.

Episode 89: Power-Up w/ Chris Kohler

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:29:34 +0000

Chris Kohler of Wired.com and author of the recently reprinted and updated book Power-Up joins Kevin to talk about retro video games in Japan, the NES Classic Edition and what it could mean for Nintendo's future, the state of retro games in the US and of course, Japanese Curry.

Episode 88: The Retro Revival w/ Mike Mika

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:42:38 +0000

Mike Mika returns to talk about the impact of the NES Classic Edition on retro games and retro collections, treasures found in his basement, mid generation hardware upgrades, game design focuses, and much more!

Episode 87: The NES Classic Edition w/ Peter Brown

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:06:43 +0000

Peter Brown joins Kevin, fresh off writing his review of the NES Classic Edition for GameSpot. How is the emulation, how is the hardware, how is the game lineup. Also we discuss what the future might bring with it's success.

Episode 86: Diggin' in the Carts Returns

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:55:16 +0000

Nick Dwyer returns to the show to talk about the continuation of "Diggin' in the Carts" on RMBA Radio, new interviews, digging deeper into Japanese video game music, and more!

BimP NEXT GEN: Episode 1 (PC Gaming)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:42:34 +0000

Back in my Play goes NEXT GEN with the launch of a new show and a discussion about PC Gaming. We talk about building a PC, parts, pros and cons, and we have impressions on Titanfall 2, Doom, Battlefield One and more!

Epiosde 85: Sunset Riders

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:41:11 +0000

This episode Kurt Kalata and Kevin saddle up to discuss Sunset Riders on Arcade, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo.

Bimp Gaiden: Nintendo Switch Announcement

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:22:51 +0000

Chris Johnston of the Player One Podcast joins Kevin to discuss the Nintendo Switch announcement and make predictions on the upcoming release in March 2017.

Episode 84: Limited Run Games

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:17:41 +0000

Douglas Bogart of Limited Run Games joins Kevin to talk about the origins of the company, hopes of future partnerships and releases, the Sega Dreamcast, preservation and more!

Episode 83: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 3)

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:45:59 +0000

Greg Sewart and Jason Bento join Kevin to share more incredible memories of the Super Nintendo.

Episode 82: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 2)

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:21:44 +0000

Kevin talks about the project in Toronto and talks about the Super Nintendo with the developers at 13AM Games as the celebration of the SNES 25th Anniversary continues! Also an announcement on the next game to be covered.

Episode 81: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 1)

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:26:14 +0000

We continue the celebration of the SNES 25th Anniversary as Chris Johnston and Peter Brown join Kevin to share their memories, favorite games of the past, and new discoveries on this incredible 16-bit console.

Episode 80: Super Castlevania IV

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:55:10 +0000

Jason Canam and Benjamin Rivers join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Castlevania IV on the Super Famicom/Nintendo. Also stick around for a Patreon exclusive segment.

Episode 79: BimP Home Video (Flight of the Navigator)

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:03:40 +0000

This week we rented that hot new VHS of Flight of the Navigator, a crazy time travel adventure as Back in my Play goes to the movies.

Episode 78: Game Dev, Retro Tech, SNES 25th w/ Benjamin Rivers

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 21:40:36 +0000

Benjamin Rivers joins Kevin to talk about game development, SNES 25th Anniversary, retro game tech, Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat, making game tapes, and more!

Epiosde 77: Jason Canam on Classics, Dev, and Speedruns

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:11:25 +0000

Jason Canam of Household Games(Previously Drink Box Studios) comes on to talk about developing games with retro inspirations, the NES Classic Mini, speed running, Nintendo, and more!

Episode 76: Sega Dreamcast 401: Homebrew, European Market, More!

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:04:34 +0000

We continue the summer of Dreamcast with Thomas Charnok of The Dreamcast Junkyard. We discuss homebrew, unreleased games, european releases, and more!

Episode 75: Sega Dreamcast 301: European and Japanese Games/Hardware

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:26:42 +0000

This episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss European and Japanese exclusive Sega Dreamcast accessories, games, and hardware.

Episode 74: Sega Dreamcast and Shenmue 1-3 w/ Ryan Payton

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:57:22 +0000

Ryan Payton of Camouflaj joins Kevin to talk about his memories of the Sega Dreamcast, Shenmue I and II, the story behind Shenmue III, and some Q&A from Ryan and Yu Suzuki.

Episode 73: Sega Dreamcast 201: US Dreamcast Games

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:05:00 +0000

We continue the Summer of Dreamcast as we discuss the best games released in the US on the Sega Dreamcast. Also we discuss our 5 favorite games!

Episode 72: Sega Dreamcast 101: US History, Hardware, and Accessories

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:49:02 +0000

The summer of Sega Dreamcast Begins with US History, Hardware, and Accessories.

Episode 71: Tom Kalinske

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:54:34 +0000

Former Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske joins Kevin to talk about the Console War between them and Nintendo.

Epiosde 70: Mega Man 5

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 18:22:10 +0000

Phil Theobald and Mohammed Taher join me to discuss Mega Man 5. And Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure???

Episode 69: Guide to PS1 JRPGs (Part 2)

Fri, 27 May 2016 18:17:00 +0000

This episode we continue our discussion on the best JRPGs on the PS1 and how they hold up today with Kurt Kalata of HardcoreGaming101.net and Peter Brown of Gamespot.com. Tons of games covered including Parasite Eve!

Episode 68: Guide to PS1 JRPGs (Part 1)

Fri, 27 May 2016 10:28:29 +0000

This episode we discuss the best JRPGs on the PS1 and how they hold up today with Kurt Kalata of HardcoreGaming101.net and Peter Brown of Gamespot.com

Episode 67: Gunstar Heroes

Fri, 13 May 2016 09:02:00 +0000

Kurt Kalata and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember and revisit Gunstar Heroes on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive

Episode 66: Sega 3D Classics Collection

Fri, 06 May 2016 09:02:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the Sega 3d Classics Collection on the Nintendo 3DS

Episode 65: Akumajo Densetsu (Castlevania III)

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:02:00 +0000

Kurt Kalat joins me to remember and revisit Akumajo Dracula (Castlevania III). We also discuss the latest features on Hardcoregaming101.net.

FitCast Network Announcement

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Kevin announces The FitCast Network

Episode 64: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:02:00 +0000

Chris Johnston and John Riccardi join Kevin to remember and revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We also talk about the history of the series and our hopes for the next installment in the series.

Episode 63: Holiday Special w/ Mike Mika

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:02:00 +0000

Mike Mika returns! We celebrate the holidays by talking about emulation, television tech, resurrecting prototypes, the Sega Saturn, Mario Maker, The Nintendo NX, and more!

Episode 62: Street Fighter II

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:02:00 +0000

Mohammed Taher and Marco Guardia come on the show to go back to 1992 when Street Fighter II hit the arcades and later the homes and ushered in a new genre of 2D Fighters. We also talk about the remastering process behind The Street Fighter II: The Definitive Soundtrack.

Episode 61: Controlling the Collection w/ Alex Aniel

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:02:00 +0000

Alex Aniel joins Kevin to talk about controlling their out of control collections and how they let go. We also discuss the Resident Evil seres and the latest game music releases.

Episode 60: Mega Man 4

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:02:00 +0000

Phil Theobald and Mohammed Taher come on the show to discuss an oft forgotten Mega Man game that was a turning point in the franchise's mechanics.

Episode 59: Preserving the Past w/ Mike Mika (Mega Man Legacy Collection)

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:02:00 +0000

Mike Mika returns to talk about the Eclipse Engine, how Digital Eclipse is preserving the best retro video games, the possibilities for future releases, IDARB updates, the magic of the Sega Dreamcast, future projects, and more!

Episode 58: Japanese Video Game Music Imports

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:02:00 +0000

This episode Kevin is joined by Mohammed Taher of Brave Wave to talk about importing music from Japan, the best soundtracks to start you collection, how to get the best deals, hidden gems, and other protips for those that want to buy some amazing video game music.

Episode 57: Kirby's Adventure (Iwata Tribute)

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:02:00 +0000

Chris Johnston and Peter Brown join Kevin to remember and revisit Kirby's Adventure. We also celebrate Satoru Iwata

Back in my Play X Player 1 Podcast E3 2015 Spectacular (Fixed)

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:02:00 +0000

(enhanced audio)Bimp and P1 Podcast join up to discuss the E3 press conferences, huge announcements, a few surprises, and a couple disappointments.

Bimp Gaiden: Pre E3 2015

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Kevin, Josh, CJ, and Greg get together to discuss the pre E3 news, predictions, and hopes for E3 2015.

Episode 56: Gimmick!

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Kurt Kalata and Peter Brown join Kevin to discuss the beautiful Japanese only (and Scandinavian) release, Gimmick! Also a huge bonus segment about the collectability of current gen games, New DSi for $50, DS games, E3 predictions, and more!

Episode 55: Retro Game Fixes

Thu, 28 May 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Wes Almond of Retrofixes.com comes on the show to talk about modding your old consoles for great image and sound, taking care of your gaming hardware, mods to bring new live to old hardware, and much more!

Episode 54: Konami Wai Wai World 2

Sat, 09 May 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Kurt Kalata joins Kevin to discuss the awesome Japanese only release, Konami Wai Wai World 2 and celebrate the games of Konami.

Episode 53: Mike Mika 64

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Mike Mika returns to talk about the ESA's stance on preserving online games, favorite game music, genres he would most like to work on, what his Ultimate N64 Collection would look like, maintaining your game collection, future projects, IDARB on Neo-Geo Pocket Color, and much more!

Episode 52: Out Run

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss Out Run. We also cover some of the ports and sequels of this amazing arcade classic.

Episode 51: Everdrives and Random Retro

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Back in my Play returns to talk about the future of the show, the awesome stuff you can do with an Everdrive, great games that are locked to one region, huge retro news, and how to get back into gaming.

Episode 50: Mega Turrican

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the super fun (and difficult) action platformer Mega Turrican. We also leave some room for some extra retro game discussion at the end.

Episode 49: Star Fox 64

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Georgia Dow of Isometric and Peter Brown of Gamespot join Kevin to remember and revisit the game the introduced us to the Rumble Pak, Star Fox 64. Good Luck!

Episode 48: Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge on the Game Boy with Kurt Kalata. A pretty good action game that features what may be the best soundtrack on the Game Boy.

Episode 47: Brave Wave (Retro-Active Pt. 1)

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Mohammed Taher and Alex Aniel from Brave Wave come on to talk about brining retro game composers to the world today. Also we have a short Resident Evil chat with cvxfreak.

Episode 46: Panzer Dragoon

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Greg Sewart and Justin "JJ" Epperson of 8-4 Play join Kevin to remember and revisit Panzer Dragoon on the Sega Saturn.

Episode 45: Jools Watsham (Renegade Kid)

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:01:00 +0000

Jools Watsham of Renegade Kid comes on the show to talk about his history in game development including the SNES, N64, Nintendo DS, and more! We also talk about how retro games inspire what they create at Renegade Kid.

Episode 44: Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage 3

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the interesting history of the third game in the Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage series.

Episode 43: 2014 Year in Review (Revisit)

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Chris Johnston, Greg Sewart, and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to revisit our favorite games featured on the show in 2014. Also hear Kevin's impressions of the New 3DS he imported from Japan, how to fix the poor audio output in the 3DS, 2015 gaming resolutions, and more!

Episode 42: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:01:00 +0000

This episode Chris Johnston and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to talk about one of the most controversial games in Nintendo's history The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. We remember our first attempts to play the game back in 2003 and if the HD Remake helps fix the obstacles of the initial release. We also talk about Nintendo' selling refurbished games, and other retro topics!

Episode 41: Shin Shinobi Den/Shinobi Legions

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 09:01:00 +0000

Greg Sewart and Peter Brown join Kevin to discuss the crazy 2d action platformer Shin Shinobi Den (or Shinobi Legions in the US) on the Sega Saturn. We also discuss some current retro topics, holiday gaming memories, and more.

Episode 40: Mike Mika's Time Machine (Part II)

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:01:00 +0000

This is one jam packed episode with Mike Mika talking about completion of #IDARB's production, some exclusive news, the future of game preservation with games shipping broken, newly found prototypes, Atari:Game Over documentary, NBA JAM, Sega Saturn, The Atari Jaguar, and on! Basically Mike and I just chatted about games for 90 minutes.

Episode 39: Sega Net (Sega Dreamcast Online)

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:01:00 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit Sega.net, the online service for the Sega Dreamcast. Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart join Kevin to talk about the history of the service, the games that made it special, our personal memories when the service launched in 2000. We also talk about the best Nintendo DS to complete your collection, some news, and more!

Episode 38: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:01:00 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit our first portable game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Peter Brown and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to share their personal memories with the game, how it holds up, mid generation game boy games, retro game shopping in Japan, New 3DS, Playstation TV, and a PSA for game collectors.

BimP Gaiden: Akihabara Virtual Tour

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:03:00 +0000

Join Kevin and Natsumi as we take a virtual tour through Akihabara and discuss the best used game shops, how to get the best deals, Japanese terms you can use while shopping, and more!

Episode 37: Castlevania: Bloodlines

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 14:01:00 +0000

This episode we remember and revisit the under appreciate classic Castlevania: Bloodlines with Kurt Kalata from HardcoreGaming 101. We also have a discussion about the Castlevania series in general, Kevin's upcoming 60-day trip to Japan, and more!

BimP Gaiden: Diggin' in the Carts (Japanese VGM Doc)

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:03:00 +0000

Nick Dwyer, writer/producer of "Diggin' in the Carts" comes on the show to discuss the awesome documentary series on Japanese Video Game Music and it's influences on the rest of the world. Nick also discusses how the project got started, his favorite interviews, what video game music he loves, and more!

BimP Gaiden: Gregg Tavares

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:03:00 +0000

Game industry veteran Gregg Tavares joins Kevin to talk about his early days of porting arcade games, his days at Sega during the Dreamcast era, what he thinks of games today, and of course M.C. Kids.

Episode 36: Mighty Final Fight

Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:01:00 +0000

This episode we revisit Mighty Final Fight with Phil Theobald and have a discussion about weird series spin offs.

BimP Gaiden: Shovel Knight Interview

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:01:00 +0000

David D'Angelo from Yacht Club Games joins Kevin to talk about hist retro game memories, the development of Shovel Knight, the games he has worked on in the past (including Double Dragon Neon!), and the future of Shovel Knight. Also Shovel Knight 64?!?!

Episode 35: Sega Saturn 201

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:01:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin continue their discussion of the Sega Saturn while talking about the hidden gems of the Saturn, the expensive games that are worth your money, and some weird titles that make the Saturn unique.

Episode 34: Sega Saturn 101

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:01:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the Sega Saturn, a very fascinating console with some amazing hidden gems and some true classics. In Part 1 of a 2-part series we discuss the history of the Sega Saturn, what you need to know if you want to start collecting for it, and the best titles for under $10.

Episode 33: Bonk's Revenge

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 14:01:00 +0000

Steve Lin and Brandon Sheffield come on the show to remember and revisit Bonk's Revenge on the Turbo Grafx-16 and PC Engine. We also have a lengthy discussion about PVMs, the Sega Saturn, and what happens when you stack a ton of Sonic and Knuckle carts on top of each other.

BimP Gaiden: The Wizard

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:01:00 +0000

Chris Johnston has somehow gone 25 years without seeing The Wizard. Back in my Play rectifies that and get's his impressions after watching the movie for the first time.

Episode 32: Super Mario Brothers 3

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:01:00 +0000

Chris Johnston is back to help us remember and revisit Super Mario Brother 3 on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System.

BimP Gaiden: Super Console Wars

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:01:00 +0000

Blake J. Harris, author of, "Console Wars" returns to the show to talk about the reaction to the book from Nintendo and Sega, the response from developers at E3, new documents and interviews for the Documentary, the surge in Retro Gaming's popularity, and more!

Episode 31: Star Fox

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:01:00 +0000

Peter Brown of Gamespot joins us to remember and revisit the game that introduced us to the Super FX chip, Star Fox. We also discuss the Retron 5, Universal Game Cases, TheCoverProject.net, awesome old promotional videos, and more!

Episode 30: Mike Mika's Time Machine (Part I)

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 12:01:00 +0000

Mike Mike is back on the show to talk about a rediscovered version of Bomberman for the Jaguar, the amazing story of his first major development project and getting in the the industry, what it is like to see speed runners completely break a game, the concept of reproduction carts, some hidden Japanese game gems, an announcement on a new game from Other Ocean, and a release window for #IDARB.

Episode 29: The Music of the Sega Genesis and the Mega Drive

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the music of the Sega Genesis and the Mega Drive. We also read some stories and listen to favorite tracks from the audience.

Episode 28: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Brian Davis from Next Level Games joins us to remember and revisit Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. We also discuss the process of getting into our backlogs.

Episode 27: Mega Man 3

Sun, 25 May 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Phil Theobald from the Player One Podcast joins us to remember, revisit, and discuss Mega Man 3. We also finish the debate between Mega Man 2 and 3.

BimP Gaiden: Console Wars w/ Blake J. Harris

Sun, 18 May 2014 14:55:00 +0000

Blake J. Harris, author of, "Console Wars" joins Kevin to talk about the most important time period in the history of video games. From the research process, to the major events that turned the tide, to the most interesting things Blake learned while doing research for the book, this 2-hour podcast just scratches the surface of the content of, "Console Wars." Seriously, a ton is covered in the interview but there is so much more in the book.

Episode 26: Porting the Dream w/ Mike Mika (Part II)

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:55:00 +0000

The series on video game ports with Mike Mika continues as he discuss the struggle dealing with licensing issues, technical hurdles, the could have been Nintendo Arcade Virtual Console, what games and franchises he wants to bring back to current gen consoles, the possibility of, "Sega Ages" like collections in the West, and more awesome stories from the history of video games. Mike also gives an update on IDARB with a possible release date and talks about the Atari/ET dig!

BimP Gaiden: Masters of Doom

Thu, 08 May 2014 12:55:00 +0000

The author of, "Masters of Doom," David Kushner joins me to talk about the genesis of ID Software, the research process for the book, the most interesting things he learned during the writing of the boo, the importance of Doom to the world of video games, the relationship between John Carmack and John Romero, and more!

Episode 25: Metal Storm (w/ Bonus Retro Talk)

Sun, 04 May 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins us to talk about the hidden gem, "Metal Storm." It's gravity jump mechanic, anime mech influence, and varied gameplay makes it a unique experience. We also have a bonus segment talking about random retro game topics.

Episode 24: Yoshi's Island

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Patrick Klepek of GiantBomb.com joins us to discuss Yoshi's Island on the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom. As always, we revisit our early memories and impressions of the game before revisiting it almost 20 years later. We also discuss the interesting development history, how Nintendo has failed to recapture the magic in later games, it's similarities to Super Mario Bros 2, and more!

BimP Gaiden: Early Sega and Sonic with Greg Sewart

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:55:00 +0000

Greg Sewart joins Kevin live on Google Hangout to talk early years of the Sega Genesis and Masterdrive. We also discuss the importance of Sonic, the Sega CD, Sega Magazines, and more!

Episode 23: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:48:00 +0000

Lloyd Parker (designer of our awesome logo) joins us to talk about two absolute classics from the Sega Genesis. For many Sonic 1 and 2 sold them on a Sega Genesis or Mega Drive. We revisit these early titles from the blue blur and also talk about the future of the podcast, more NGPC, the PS Vita, and more!

Episode 22: Porting the Dream w/ Mike Mika (Part I)

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Mike Mika returns to discuss the importance of ports in the history of video games. From Space Invaders on the 2600, to Contra on the NES, Mortal Kombat, Doom, and more! We explore dealing with the constraints of hardware and how ports drove system sales.

Episode 21: The Music of the NES

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Chris Johnston is back again to join us in remembrance of our favorite music on the NES/Famicom from back in the day.

Episode 20: Neo Geo Pocket Color

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Mike Mika joins us to remember and revisit the Neo Geo Pocket Color. The NGPC was an amazing piece of hardware with a very high quality library. We also discuss what Mike is excited about as GDC approaches and an exclusive platform announcement about IDARB.

BimP Gaiden: Mike Mika

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:55:00 +0000

Mike Mika is the embodiment of why I love talking about games. You will hear about his history with game development starting at the Game Boy, his massive video game collection, his favorite game memories, and more. Also learn how I stole from Mike when I was 10-years-old…

BimP Gaiden: Steve Lin

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:55:00 +0000

Steve Lin joins me to talk about crazy video game auctions, some of the rarest games in his collection, tips for new collectors, more Neo Geo, and much more!

Episode 19: Bonk's Adventure (Turbografx-16)

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Steve Lin, super collector and game preservationist joins us to revisit Bonk's Adventure. We discuss the cool history of Bonk and our memories of the mascot that went head to head with Sonic and Mario. And we of course replay Bonk with fresh impressions to see how it has help up. We wrap up with some bonus retro collecting discussion with Steve.

BimP Gaiden: Neo Geo and Omega Consolized MVS

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:42:00 +0000

Quan Nguyen is the guest for this interview to discuss the wonderful Neo Geo Platform, how he go into building the OMEGA consolized MVS, hidden Neo Geo gems, crazy Neo Geo community stories, and more!

Episode 18: Milon's Secret Castle

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:42:00 +0000

Jonathan Metts of Nintendo World Report and Radio Free Nintendo wanted to talk about Milon's Secret Castle. We said, "OK." It turned out to be a super interesting game to play and discuss! We also talk about the Neo Geo Omega, NES hidden gems, and more!

Episode 17: Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (PC Engine)

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:42:00 +0000

Kurt Kalata from HardcoreGaming101.net joins us to discuss Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for the PC Engine CD. Our discussion also goes into the weird history of the PC Engine, Castlevania Development, and Kurt's amazing collection.

Episode 16: Super Mario Bros 2

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:42:00 +0000

Chris Johnston from the Player One Podcast returns to look back and revisit Super Mario Brothers 2 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. How has it aged and does it earn the right to be a mainline SMB game? Also we discuss the Turbografx-16, NES Remix, and the recently announced Playstation NOW.

Bimp Gaiden: Secrets, Tips, and Tricks of Retro Collecting and GOTY

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:42:00 +0000

For this side episode we talk about a wide range of retro collecting subjects. From how we organize our games, what we are currently collecting, and all of the tricks we use to get great deals on retro games. After that we discuss our top 3 games we played for the podcast and top 3 of 2013. We finish up the episode discussing the future of the podcast and what will be new in 2014.

Episode 15: Jet Set Radio

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:42:00 +0000

Ex-EGM Editor Greg Sewart (Also Player One Podcast and Generation 16 on Youtube) joins us to discuss our memories and revisiting of Jet Set Radio. We also discuss Sega's 3D Classics, the Master System, 2014, and much more!

Episode 14: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:56:00 +0000

Ex-EGM News Editor and Review Crew member Chris Johnston (Also Player One Podcast) joins us to discuss our memories and revisiting of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. You can also find out how to get a box of consoles and games sent to your house from Nintendo. We wrap up the show with a spoiler free discussion of A Link Between Worlds and some Next Gen impressions.

Episode 13: Resident Evil

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discuss Resident Evil on the Sony Playstation, Sega Saturn, Windows 95, and the Game Boy Color?

Episode 12: Aladdin (Sega Genesis)

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discuss the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version of Aladdin and talk about our changing game habits.

Episode 11: Mega Man 2

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discuss the NES Classic Mega Man 2 and reflect on the launch of the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3

Episode 10: Super Mario 64 and Wave Race 64

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we revisit the launch of the Nintendo 64 and two of it's early releases, Super Mario 64 and Wave Race 64

Episode 9: Baseball Stars 2, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we go to the arcade and discuss Baseball Stars 2, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters

BimP Gaiden: Retro Game Setups and the Japan Experience (Part 2)

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we finish up the side episode on retro gaming setups, upscaling, game shopping in Japan, and finish off with a ton of news and impressions on the remastered Duck Tales, Disney Infinity, and the PS Vita.

BimP Gaiden: Retro Game Setups and the Japan Experience (Part 1)

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we change it up a bit with a discussion on the optimal retro gaming setups, upscalers, emulation vs hardware, and the experience on traveling to Japan.

Episode 8: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we fight not one, but TWO incarnations of Super Shredder with the Heroes in a Half Shell with the two 16-Bit TMNT beat'em ups. We discuss the differences between the two and our history with these fantastic games.

Episode 7: Shatterhand/Sim City

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discover a hidden gem with, Shatterhand." Since the character has bionic arms, it has to be great! Afterwards we revisit SimCity, many people's first, "God Game." Join us as we build up a Metropolis then destroy it with earthquakes, monster attacks, and other disasters!

Episode 6: Zombies Ate my Neighbors/Final Fight

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we revisit a literal, "Cult Classic" in, Zombies Ate my Neighbors and then we resign our position as Mayor to save our daughter in the mean streets of Final Fight.

Episode 5: Castlevania/Streets of Rage 2

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we traverse through, Castlevania to fight the 8-bit terrors with Simon Belmont and his trusty whip. We remember our first experiences with the game including its ban from one household. Also, since we got enough points in Castlevania we unlocked a Miniboss segment with the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive classic, Streets of Rage 2.

Episode 4: Journey to Silius

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discuss Journey to Silius. This side scrolling shooter developed by Sunsoft is one of the gems of the NES generation that flew under the radar. From it's interesting past as a Terminator game to a fantastic soundtrack, Journey to Silius should be part of your collection. Join us as we return to the year 1990 and remember our first memories of the game and our experience revisiting it.

Episode 3: Shenmue

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we revisit Shenmue, the high budget, dense open world game that pushed the Dreamcast to it's limits. Joins us as we revisit the game that gave us QTEs, forklift races, and a never ending search for sailors.

Episode 2: Super Mario World

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we revisit Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The episodes begins with out memories of the SNES's launch, a prerelease experience at the Nintendo Mall Tour, our first experience with the game, and of course what it was like to revisit it. We finish with some discussion on New Super Luigi U, how our gaming tastes have changed, and some retro recommendations.

Episode 1: DuckTales (NES)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we revisit DuckTales for the NES. From the fantastic music to the pogo stick attack, DuckTales holds a special place in our heart that makes us want to belt out, "oooOOO-Hooo" every time the title is said. We also cover the retro news that came out of the E3 conference including a new Link to the Past, Odd World, Killer Instinct, and much more!

Episode 0: The Legend of Zelda

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:56:00 +0000

This week we discuss The Legend of Zelda. We begin with out earliest memories with the game, how we remember it in regards to life events, the experience of returning to the game 26 years later, and in depth discussion on why we are nostalgic.