https://gaminghistory101.com Know Your Roots Mon, 25 May 2020 15:48:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 28556772 https://secure.gravatar.com/blavatar/557bf5a613a381a57fd9c96238ac32035ee0da0e3760f39a9d78253c7bfbbac1?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fwebclip.png https://gaminghistory101.com yesretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101Podcast covering the history of video games and cultural trends surrounding them. Official podcast of gaminghistory101.com.Know Your RootsFred Rojascontact@gaminghistory101.comFred Rojas https://gaminghistory101.com/2020/05/25/lecture-sonic-the-hedgehog-16-bit/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2020/05/25/lecture-sonic-the-hedgehog-16-bit/#respond Mon, 25 May 2020 16:00:39 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9732 https://gaminghistory101.com/2020/05/25/lecture-sonic-the-hedgehog-16-bit/feed/ 0 9732 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesDownload Today’s lecture focuses on Sonic the Hedgehog, specifically the 16-bit releases.  Fred and Jam team up to discuss the business status of Sega in the 90s, the Mega Drive/Genesis, and the blue furry mascot that was designed to take on Nintendo’s Mario. Songs (in order of appearance): Opening Theme – Sonic the Hedgehog (MD/GEN) Chemical […]Fred RojasDownload Today’s lecture focuses on Sonic the Hedgehog, specifically the 16-bit releases.  Fred and Jam team up to discuss the business status of Sega in the 90s, the Mega Drive/Genesis, and the blue furry mascot that was designed to take on Nintendo’s Mario. Songs (in order of appearance): Opening Theme – Sonic the Hedgehog (MD/GEN) Chemical […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/29/our-games-of-2019/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/29/our-games-of-2019/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2019 17:00:06 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9596 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/29/our-games-of-2019/feed/ 0 9596 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam wrap up the year with the games they played, old and new, in 2019. DownloadFred RojasFred and Jam wrap up the year with the games they played, old and new, in 2019. Downloadretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/22/tis-the-season-2019/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/22/tis-the-season-2019/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:00:49 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9591 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/12/22/tis-the-season-2019/feed/ 0 9591 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam have joined forces again to bring you a collection of Christmas memories that lead into many conversations about gaming’s past. Songs (in order of appearance) Welcome to Christmas NiGHTS – Christmas NiGHTS (Saturn) Ice Tower – Legend of Xanadu (PC-Engine CD) People of the North Pole – Final Fantasy X (Playstation 2) Snow Mountain – Super […]Fred RojasFred and Jam have joined forces again to bring you a collection of Christmas memories that lead into many conversations about gaming’s past. Songs (in order of appearance) Welcome to Christmas NiGHTS – Christmas NiGHTS (Saturn) Ice Tower – Legend of Xanadu (PC-Engine CD) People of the North Pole – Final Fantasy X (Playstation 2) Snow Mountain – Super […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/28/podcast-retro-turkey-day/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/28/podcast-retro-turkey-day/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2019 17:00:53 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9570 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/28/podcast-retro-turkey-day/feed/ 1 9570 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week GH101 is celebrating Thanksgiving with guest Klaitu and a discussion on retro gaming today.  They discuss the different options from actual hardware to both software and hardware emulation.  It also delves into the cost involved in each option. Opening Song: Forest Interlude – Donkey Kong Country 2 (SNES) Transition Song: Witchwood – Fable (Xbox) Closing […]Fred RojasThis week GH101 is celebrating Thanksgiving with guest Klaitu and a discussion on retro gaming today.  They discuss the different options from actual hardware to both software and hardware emulation.  It also delves into the cost involved in each option. Opening Song: Forest Interlude – Donkey Kong Country 2 (SNES) Transition Song: Witchwood – Fable (Xbox) Closing […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/14/podcast-the-history-of-pokemon-plus-sword-and-shield/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/14/podcast-the-history-of-pokemon-plus-sword-and-shield/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:00:24 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9562 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/14/podcast-the-history-of-pokemon-plus-sword-and-shield/feed/ 0 9562 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred was out of commission but the community (and a new podcast) teamed up to make some great content.  It starts off with the History of Pokemon as told by Chase from the Learned from Gaming podcast and it then flows to a much larger discussion on the legacy of Pokemon as it […]Fred RojasThis week Fred was out of commission but the community (and a new podcast) teamed up to make some great content.  It starts off with the History of Pokemon as told by Chase from the Learned from Gaming podcast and it then flows to a much larger discussion on the legacy of Pokemon as it […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/07/and-now-its-time-for-some-news/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/07/and-now-its-time-for-some-news/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:00:26 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9556 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/11/07/and-now-its-time-for-some-news/feed/ 0 9556 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week is one of transition, but that doesn’t stop new content. At the start are several announcements to the future of the show followed by a cut news segment recorded by Fred and Austin for the Halloween Special. If you haven’t been keeping up with retro news, there’s a lot of good stuff here. […]Fred RojasThis week is one of transition, but that doesn’t stop new content. At the start are several announcements to the future of the show followed by a cut news segment recorded by Fred and Austin for the Halloween Special. If you haven’t been keeping up with retro news, there’s a lot of good stuff here. […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/10/31/halloween-special-2019/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/10/31/halloween-special-2019/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:19:16 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9543 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/10/31/halloween-special-2019/feed/ 3 9543 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesIn a massive nearly 6 hour episode we get some friends, old and new, to join into some old school video game love. The schedule (in case you want to skip portions) is as follows: 0:00 – 20:20: Intro From Fred (including great custom music) 20:21 – 40:35: For the Love of the Ghostbusters by […]Fred RojasIn a massive nearly 6 hour episode we get some friends, old and new, to join into some old school video game love. The schedule (in case you want to skip portions) is as follows: 0:00 – 20:20: Intro From Fred (including great custom music) 20:21 – 40:35: For the Love of the Ghostbusters by […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/08/29/the-minish-cap-game-club/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/08/29/the-minish-cap-game-club/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:00:11 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9536 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/08/29/the-minish-cap-game-club/feed/ 0 9536 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam close out the ongoing series GH101 (but leave room for one-offs) with a requested favorite from some of our listeners: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.  Released on Gameboy Advance in the mid 2000s, it’s an interesting blend of mechanics from both the Zelda series and a sprinkle of Mario as well.  It was […]Fred RojasFred and Jam close out the ongoing series GH101 (but leave room for one-offs) with a requested favorite from some of our listeners: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.  Released on Gameboy Advance in the mid 2000s, it’s an interesting blend of mechanics from both the Zelda series and a sprinkle of Mario as well.  It was […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/07/13/podcast-a-night-at-the-movies/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/07/13/podcast-a-night-at-the-movies/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:00:35 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9516 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/07/13/podcast-a-night-at-the-movies/feed/ 0 9516 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam are joined by special guest Me10dy to discuss 4 movies we deemed essential watching in the combination of film and video games.  Those movies are: Resident Evil, Doom, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.  In this ep you’ll learn fun facts, hear much discussion, and […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam are joined by special guest Me10dy to discuss 4 movies we deemed essential watching in the combination of film and video games.  Those movies are: Resident Evil, Doom, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.  In this ep you’ll learn fun facts, hear much discussion, and […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/27/brutality-the-history-of-mortal-kombat-4-and-other-media/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/27/brutality-the-history-of-mortal-kombat-4-and-other-media/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:00:23 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9508 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/27/brutality-the-history-of-mortal-kombat-4-and-other-media/feed/ 0 9508 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesDownload Oops!  Last ep was posted stating that we talked about Mortal Kombat 4 and we didn’t get to it.  This time around it’s a shorter show, but Fred and Jam pack in the fourth and final arcade iteration along with MK’s transition into many other media including movies, television, and even music.  There are a […]Fred RojasDownload Oops!  Last ep was posted stating that we talked about Mortal Kombat 4 and we didn’t get to it.  This time around it’s a shorter show, but Fred and Jam pack in the fourth and final arcade iteration along with MK’s transition into many other media including movies, television, and even music.  There are a […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/12/mercy-the-history-of-umk3-mk4-and-spin-offs/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/12/mercy-the-history-of-umk3-mk4-and-spin-offs/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:13 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9498 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/06/12/mercy-the-history-of-umk3-mk4-and-spin-offs/feed/ 0 9498 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam delve back into the history of Mortal Kombat with Mortal Kombat 3 and its many iterations including Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (UMK3) and Mortal Kombat Trilogy on consoles. Finally they reluctantly delve into the awful spin-offs of Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Mortal Kombat: Special Forces. DownloadFred RojasFred and Jam delve back into the history of Mortal Kombat with Mortal Kombat 3 and its many iterations including Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (UMK3) and Mortal Kombat Trilogy on consoles. Finally they reluctantly delve into the awful spin-offs of Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Mortal Kombat: Special Forces. Downloadretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/29/the-history-of-mortal-kombat-podcast-pt1/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/29/the-history-of-mortal-kombat-podcast-pt1/#comments Wed, 29 May 2019 16:00:04 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9453 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/29/the-history-of-mortal-kombat-podcast-pt1/feed/ 1 9453 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam are heading all the way back to 1992 when an intended Street Fighter II clone starring Jean-Claude Van Damme resulted in one of the most violent and popular fighters of all time.  In this episode we delve into the history, development, release, home console releases, and of course inevitable violence discussions […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam are heading all the way back to 1992 when an intended Street Fighter II clone starring Jean-Claude Van Damme resulted in one of the most violent and popular fighters of all time.  In this episode we delve into the history, development, release, home console releases, and of course inevitable violence discussions […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/15/game-boy-play-it-loud/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/15/game-boy-play-it-loud/#respond Wed, 15 May 2019 16:00:58 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9437 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/15/game-boy-play-it-loud/feed/ 0 9437 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam celebrate 30 years of the Game Boy.  Probably the most prolific portable console of all time, it was more than just a device for delivering Tetris and getting adults into video games, it ushered in a new way to play and design games.  We cover the gaming environment Game Boy released into, […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam celebrate 30 years of the Game Boy.  Probably the most prolific portable console of all time, it was more than just a device for delivering Tetris and getting adults into video games, it ushered in a new way to play and design games.  We cover the gaming environment Game Boy released into, […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/01/konamis-arcade-classics/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/01/konamis-arcade-classics/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 16:00:06 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9404 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/05/01/konamis-arcade-classics/feed/ 0 9404 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam discuss the eight highlighted arcade titles in the Konami Anniversary Arcade Classics Collection that recently released on all major platforms.  It’s mostly shooters with one odd action title and some glaring omissions. Songs (in order of appearance): Stage Start – Gradius (Arcade) Cross Your Heart – Haunted Castle (Arcade) First Attack […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam discuss the eight highlighted arcade titles in the Konami Anniversary Arcade Classics Collection that recently released on all major platforms.  It’s mostly shooters with one odd action title and some glaring omissions. Songs (in order of appearance): Stage Start – Gradius (Arcade) Cross Your Heart – Haunted Castle (Arcade) First Attack […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/04/10/podcast-eshop-retro/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/04/10/podcast-eshop-retro/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:00:08 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9396 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/04/10/podcast-eshop-retro/feed/ 0 9396 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam tackle the treasure trove of retro games that can be found in various digital marketplaces. DownloadFred RojasThis week Fred and Jam tackle the treasure trove of retro games that can be found in various digital marketplaces. Downloadretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/03/13/ngp-next-gen-portable/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/03/13/ngp-next-gen-portable/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:00:05 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9381 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/03/13/ngp-next-gen-portable/feed/ 0 9381 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam perform a eulogy for the recently retired Playstation Vita.  At almost three hours it’s all covered from the development, release, games, evolution, and eventually retirement of Sony’s surprisingly strong portable that everyone incorrectly claimed “had no games.” DownloadFred RojasThis week Fred and Jam perform a eulogy for the recently retired Playstation Vita.  At almost three hours it’s all covered from the development, release, games, evolution, and eventually retirement of Sony’s surprisingly strong portable that everyone incorrectly claimed “had no games.” Downloadretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/27/podcast-re-release-remaster-remake-and-reboot/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/27/podcast-re-release-remaster-remake-and-reboot/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:00:22 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9362 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/27/podcast-re-release-remaster-remake-and-reboot/feed/ 3 9362 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam have finally returned for a proper retro episode of Gaming History 101.  This time the topic is all about how to update a game: Re-Release, Remaster, Remake, and Reboot. Closing Song: Never Return Alive – Streets of Rage Remake Soundtrack DownloadFred RojasFred and Jam have finally returned for a proper retro episode of Gaming History 101.  This time the topic is all about how to update a game: Re-Release, Remaster, Remake, and Reboot. Closing Song: Never Return Alive – Streets of Rage Remake Soundtrack Downloadretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/13/resident-evil-2-original-vs-remake/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/13/resident-evil-2-original-vs-remake/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:00:02 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=9327 https://gaminghistory101.com/2019/02/13/resident-evil-2-original-vs-remake/feed/ 1 9327 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam are reunited and ready to kick off more consistent retro content, albeit this one is only half retro.  In this spoileriffic comparison podcast, the two delve into the development and content of the scrapped version of Resident Evil 2, dubbed Resident Evil 1.5 by the Internet, as well as the original full blown release.  […]Fred RojasFred and Jam are reunited and ready to kick off more consistent retro content, albeit this one is only half retro.  In this spoileriffic comparison podcast, the two delve into the development and content of the scrapped version of Resident Evil 2, dubbed Resident Evil 1.5 by the Internet, as well as the original full blown release.  […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/30/podcast-a-new-challenger-appears-street-fighter/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/30/podcast-a-new-challenger-appears-street-fighter/#respond Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:08 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8908 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/30/podcast-a-new-challenger-appears-street-fighter/feed/ 0 8908 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFor this week’s episode Jam and Fred are celebrating 30 years of Capcom’s Street Fighter series.  Specifically focusing on the titles in the recently released Anniversary Collection, they talk about the pop culture influences of the main three titles, all of the updates to each, and the three Alpha titles.  Plenty of stories in this one. Closing Song by […]Fred RojasFor this week’s episode Jam and Fred are celebrating 30 years of Capcom’s Street Fighter series.  Specifically focusing on the titles in the recently released Anniversary Collection, they talk about the pop culture influences of the main three titles, all of the updates to each, and the three Alpha titles.  Plenty of stories in this one. Closing Song by […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/16/legend-of-david-cage-quantic-dream/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/16/legend-of-david-cage-quantic-dream/#respond Wed, 16 May 2018 16:00:46 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8890 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/16/legend-of-david-cage-quantic-dream/feed/ 0 8890 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam are gearing up for Detroit: Become Human by going over the history of Quantic Dream.  From the eccentric head of the studio David Cage to the unique combination of story and tech, there’s no denying this developer is distinct, if nothing else. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam are gearing up for Detroit: Become Human by going over the history of Quantic Dream.  From the eccentric head of the studio David Cage to the unique combination of story and tech, there’s no denying this developer is distinct, if nothing else. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/02/retro-video-game-piracy-in-2018/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/02/retro-video-game-piracy-in-2018/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:46 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8866 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/05/02/retro-video-game-piracy-in-2018/feed/ 0 8866 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesJust as video games have changed drastically over the last decade, so has the topic of video game piracy.  Is it acceptable?  Is it necessary?  Is it appropriate to claim archival value?  Fred and Jam break down their thoughts and discuss modern day piracy of retro video games. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasJust as video games have changed drastically over the last decade, so has the topic of video game piracy.  Is it acceptable?  Is it necessary?  Is it appropriate to claim archival value?  Fred and Jam break down their thoughts and discuss modern day piracy of retro video games. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/19/podcast-midwest-gaming-classic-2018/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/19/podcast-midwest-gaming-classic-2018/#respond Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:00:24 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8854 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/19/podcast-midwest-gaming-classic-2018/feed/ 0 8854 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and guest Matt (AgentGren) get together and talk about all the happenings at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2018.  This episode explains the main idea of the convention, the layout, the many areas, navigating the vendor booths, and of course Matt’s impression of his first time at MGC. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasFred and guest Matt (AgentGren) get together and talk about all the happenings at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2018.  This episode explains the main idea of the convention, the layout, the many areas, navigating the vendor booths, and of course Matt’s impression of his first time at MGC. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/04/resident-evil-7-pt2/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/04/resident-evil-7-pt2/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:00:47 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8794 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/04/04/resident-evil-7-pt2/feed/ 0 8794 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam wrap up Resident Evil 7 with the back third of the main title, a plot synopsis, and the abundance of downloadable content. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam wrap up Resident Evil 7 with the back third of the main title, a plot synopsis, and the abundance of downloadable content. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/16/jams-take-on-the-nintendo-switch/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/16/jams-take-on-the-nintendo-switch/#respond Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:00:42 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8775 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/16/jams-take-on-the-nintendo-switch/feed/ 0 8775 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesJam steps up to give his take on the first anniversary of the Switch. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasJam steps up to give his take on the first anniversary of the Switch. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/14/resident-evil-7-part-1/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/14/resident-evil-7-part-1/#respond Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:00:43 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8772 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/14/resident-evil-7-part-1/feed/ 0 8772 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam are back to talk Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.  We always knew it was going to take two parts, so this first part is dedicated to the pre-launch, Opening Hour demo, and the first two thirds of the game (the episode finishes after the boathouse battle). Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam are back to talk Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.  We always knew it was going to take two parts, so this first part is dedicated to the pre-launch, Opening Hour demo, and the first two thirds of the game (the episode finishes after the boathouse battle). Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/03/podcast-reflecting-on-the-switchs-first-year/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/03/podcast-reflecting-on-the-switchs-first-year/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:00:49 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8761 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/03/03/podcast-reflecting-on-the-switchs-first-year/feed/ 1 8761 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred is joined by Learned From Gaming‘s Chase to discuss Nintendo’s Switch on its one year anniversary.  For the second time in history, Nintendo managed to highly innovate and turn the company’s success around in a very small period of time.  The two discuss announcement, release, success, library, and various other notable topics. Download this […]Fred RojasFred is joined by Learned From Gaming‘s Chase to discuss Nintendo’s Switch on its one year anniversary.  For the second time in history, Nintendo managed to highly innovate and turn the company’s success around in a very small period of time.  The two discuss announcement, release, success, library, and various other notable topics. Download this […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/01/09/podcast-jams-2017-in-review/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/01/09/podcast-jams-2017-in-review/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:00:12 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8731 https://gaminghistory101.com/2018/01/09/podcast-jams-2017-in-review/feed/ 1 8731 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesJam steps up to give his take on 2017. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasJam steps up to give his take on 2017. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/24/top-scores-xmas-special/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/24/top-scores-xmas-special/#comments Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8712 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/24/top-scores-xmas-special/feed/ 2 8712 jamalais contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesHappy Holidays to all of you retro readers and listeners out there.  Jam here, with a special Xmas Top Scores I cooked up while enjoying the holiday.  We hope it enhances your enjoyment of the festivities.  Heck, play it at your holiday parties! Download this episode (right click and save) Track List: Main Theme – Christmas […]Fred RojasHappy Holidays to all of you retro readers and listeners out there.  Jam here, with a special Xmas Top Scores I cooked up while enjoying the holiday.  We hope it enhances your enjoyment of the festivities.  Heck, play it at your holiday parties! Download this episode (right click and save) Track List: Main Theme – Christmas […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/20/the-end-is-the-beginning/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/20/the-end-is-the-beginning/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:00:05 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8709 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/20/the-end-is-the-beginning/feed/ 0 8709 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesHere it is, the big one, the final podcast that Fred and Jam are doing on the regular.  It by no means signifies an end to this show, these hosts, and especially the content.  Instead it’s GH101 taking a stance that properly covering games requires time and consideration, especially when it comes to picking the […]Fred RojasHere it is, the big one, the final podcast that Fred and Jam are doing on the regular.  It by no means signifies an end to this show, these hosts, and especially the content.  Instead it’s GH101 taking a stance that properly covering games requires time and consideration, especially when it comes to picking the […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/06/podcast-how-rude/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/06/podcast-how-rude/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:00:09 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8698 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/06/podcast-how-rude/feed/ 1 8698 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam talk about toilet humor in video games and eventually overall comedy in games.  There is an announcement at the end, so be sure to stay tuned all the way up to the conclusion. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam talk about toilet humor in video games and eventually overall comedy in games.  There is an announcement at the end, so be sure to stay tuned all the way up to the conclusion. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/11/13/the-history-of-visceral-games-aka-ea-redwood/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/11/13/the-history-of-visceral-games-aka-ea-redwood/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:00:43 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8676 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/11/13/the-history-of-visceral-games-aka-ea-redwood/feed/ 1 8676 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam discuss the surprisingly large library of games developed by Visceral Games, formerly EA Redwood.  Recently closed in the production of an unnamed Star Wars title, the studio was responsible for far more than the handful of titles everyone knows. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam discuss the surprisingly large library of games developed by Visceral Games, formerly EA Redwood.  Recently closed in the production of an unnamed Star Wars title, the studio was responsible for far more than the handful of titles everyone knows. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/25/wolfenstein/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/25/wolfenstein/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:00:05 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8668 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/25/wolfenstein/feed/ 0 8668 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week features a massive three hours dedicated largely to the Wolfenstein franchise.  Most are probably aware of the more recent shooters and the 90s game from id, but there’s a lot more to tell about this somewhat underappreciated series.  Fred and Jam start with the original title on the Apple II and move all the way […]Fred RojasThis week features a massive three hours dedicated largely to the Wolfenstein franchise.  Most are probably aware of the more recent shooters and the 90s game from id, but there’s a lot more to tell about this somewhat underappreciated series.  Fred and Jam start with the original title on the Apple II and move all the way […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/10/psycho-break/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/10/psycho-break/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:00:16 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8660 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/10/psycho-break/feed/ 1 8660 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam finally reunite to get back to what they do best: talk old games.  There’s a brief intro, a new schedule for podcasts, and a slightly new format (don’t worry, topics are still the first section), but otherwise it’s back to basics.  In preparation for this week’s sequel, they are discussing The […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam finally reunite to get back to what they do best: talk old games.  There’s a brief intro, a new schedule for podcasts, and a slightly new format (don’t worry, topics are still the first section), but otherwise it’s back to basics.  In preparation for this week’s sequel, they are discussing The […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/04/top-scores-volume-5/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/04/top-scores-volume-5/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:21:53 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8649 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/10/04/top-scores-volume-5/feed/ 4 8649 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesAnother year come and gone, a hiatus on the outs, and a co-host is now a husband.  Man, a lot has happened this year.  Oh, and we got a whole bunch of great video game tunes to share with you.  Come, relax, and enjoy over 2 and a half hours of our community’s favorite cuts. […]Fred RojasAnother year come and gone, a hiatus on the outs, and a co-host is now a husband.  Man, a lot has happened this year.  Oh, and we got a whole bunch of great video game tunes to share with you.  Come, relax, and enjoy over 2 and a half hours of our community’s favorite cuts. […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/30/podcast-its-always-better-with-a-partner/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/30/podcast-its-always-better-with-a-partner/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:00:02 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8621 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/30/podcast-its-always-better-with-a-partner/feed/ 4 8621 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam bid the show a brief goodbye with the beginning of their hiatus.  Discussions are a-plenty with talks on what they’ve been playing, the SNES Classic Edition, Raspberry Pi, and many more before eventually delving into the topic of Co-Operative (Co-Op) gaming. Songs (in order of appearence): Main Theme – Twisted Metal (PS1) […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam bid the show a brief goodbye with the beginning of their hiatus.  Discussions are a-plenty with talks on what they’ve been playing, the SNES Classic Edition, Raspberry Pi, and many more before eventually delving into the topic of Co-Operative (Co-Op) gaming. Songs (in order of appearence): Main Theme – Twisted Metal (PS1) […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/16/back-to-the-future-backward-compatibility-part-2/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/16/back-to-the-future-backward-compatibility-part-2/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:00:23 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8589 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/16/back-to-the-future-backward-compatibility-part-2/feed/ 1 8589 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Jam and Fred are joined by Austin to discuss the more recent implementations of backward compatibility.  From the software-based 360 to the pure hardware based Wii and of course the Playstation 3 falling somewhere in between.  Then the group move on to this generation and the myriad of adapters that attempted to force […]Fred RojasThis week Jam and Fred are joined by Austin to discuss the more recent implementations of backward compatibility.  From the software-based 360 to the pure hardware based Wii and of course the Playstation 3 falling somewhere in between.  Then the group move on to this generation and the myriad of adapters that attempted to force […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/09/podcast-eternal-darkness-game-club/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/09/podcast-eternal-darkness-game-club/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:58 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8580 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/08/09/podcast-eternal-darkness-game-club/feed/ 0 8580 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Jam sit down and dissect Silicon Knights’ 2002 Gamecube title Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem.  After discussing the lineage of Silicon Knights and it’s history, the two delve into the campaign of a game that literally messes with you. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasFred and Jam sit down and dissect Silicon Knights’ 2002 Gamecube title Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem.  After discussing the lineage of Silicon Knights and it’s history, the two delve into the campaign of a game that literally messes with you. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/26/podcast-futures-past/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/26/podcast-futures-past/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:36 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8570 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/26/podcast-futures-past/feed/ 0 8570 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and Jam handle a slew of listener comments followed by the first part of the discussion on backward compatibility.  New consoles playing old games seems like a no-brainer that should be in every console, but over the course of history it was never consistent by any manufacturer.  Our duo compare the consoles […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and Jam handle a slew of listener comments followed by the first part of the discussion on backward compatibility.  New consoles playing old games seems like a no-brainer that should be in every console, but over the course of history it was never consistent by any manufacturer.  Our duo compare the consoles […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/19/geralt-of-rivia/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/19/geralt-of-rivia/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:00:46 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8555 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/19/geralt-of-rivia/feed/ 0 8555 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThere are plenty of RPGs in the world and there are plenty of worlds in the high fantasy genre, but few are as robust and diverse as The Witcher series.  Jam had to miss this week, but Fortengard takes his place to discuss not just the games, but the world of The Witcher and specifically its protagonist Geralt.  Discussions […]Fred RojasThere are plenty of RPGs in the world and there are plenty of worlds in the high fantasy genre, but few are as robust and diverse as The Witcher series.  Jam had to miss this week, but Fortengard takes his place to discuss not just the games, but the world of The Witcher and specifically its protagonist Geralt.  Discussions […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/12/friendly-neighborhood-spider-man/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/12/friendly-neighborhood-spider-man/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:00:58 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8547 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/12/friendly-neighborhood-spider-man/feed/ 0 8547 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesIn celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming arriving to theaters, Fred and Jam discuss the rocky road of Spider-Man video games.  With humble beginnings on the Atari 2600 as the first comic book video game ever released, ol’ web head would go on to star in games both good and bad. Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Vtqyfmj Download this episode […]Fred RojasIn celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming arriving to theaters, Fred and Jam discuss the rocky road of Spider-Man video games.  With humble beginnings on the Atari 2600 as the first comic book video game ever released, ol’ web head would go on to star in games both good and bad. Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Vtqyfmj Download this episode […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/06/top-10-super-nes-games/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/06/top-10-super-nes-games/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:00:24 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8542 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/07/06/top-10-super-nes-games/feed/ 1 8542 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesAfter months of people begging us to finally do it, the announcement of the SNES Classic Edition was the final straw.  We can’t very well let Nintendo be more punctual than we are.  Fred, Jam, and guest Andy get together to debate the top 10 SNES games in a very tough debate of games that […]Fred RojasAfter months of people begging us to finally do it, the announcement of the SNES Classic Edition was the final straw.  We can’t very well let Nintendo be more punctual than we are.  Fred, Jam, and guest Andy get together to debate the top 10 SNES games in a very tough debate of games that […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/06/28/groovy/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/06/28/groovy/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:30 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8503 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/06/28/groovy/feed/ 0 8503 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week is the first part of our series on video game mascots.  Whether or not you feel games are made for kids, there’s no denying that in the 80s and 90s the key to marketing to kids was with mascots, and video games used a ton of them.  In this first part Fred and […]Fred RojasThis week is the first part of our series on video game mascots.  Whether or not you feel games are made for kids, there’s no denying that in the 80s and 90s the key to marketing to kids was with mascots, and video games used a ton of them.  In this first part Fred and […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/31/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-game-club/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/31/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-game-club/#respond Wed, 31 May 2017 16:00:52 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8304 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/31/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-game-club/feed/ 0 8304 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred is joined by Austin and guest John Learned to discuss what most consider to be the best game in the Castlevania franchise.  As usual the discussion begins with the development, then onto the main castle, the inverted castle, and final impressions.  After the end of the show there are also special announcements involving RetroActive […]Fred RojasFred is joined by Austin and guest John Learned to discuss what most consider to be the best game in the Castlevania franchise.  As usual the discussion begins with the development, then onto the main castle, the inverted castle, and final impressions.  After the end of the show there are also special announcements involving RetroActive […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/25/the-writer-alan-wake/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/25/the-writer-alan-wake/#comments Thu, 25 May 2017 16:00:29 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8301 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/25/the-writer-alan-wake/feed/ 1 8301 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesIt’s finally happened, Alan Wake has been taken off the digital marketplace (but you can still download it if you already own it).  This week Fred and Jam are joined by Eric to discuss Remedy’s homage to horror writing. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasIt’s finally happened, Alan Wake has been taken off the digital marketplace (but you can still download it if you already own it).  This week Fred and Jam are joined by Eric to discuss Remedy’s homage to horror writing. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/21/ram-jam-ep-1-retro-game-hunter/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/21/ram-jam-ep-1-retro-game-hunter/#respond Sun, 21 May 2017 17:00:02 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8292 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/21/ram-jam-ep-1-retro-game-hunter/feed/ 0 8292 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesJam goes solo in his own series, Ram Jam.  In this premiere episode he discusses Car Boots and hunting down retro titles. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasJam goes solo in his own series, Ram Jam.  In this premiere episode he discusses Car Boots and hunting down retro titles. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/10/arcade-top-10/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/10/arcade-top-10/#respond Wed, 10 May 2017 16:00:17 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8248 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/10/arcade-top-10/feed/ 0 8248 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week we have a special announcement as well as special guests Eric and Austin to help us debate the top 10 arcade games.  Contrary to what Fred says, send in those community top 10s, we want them all. Download this episode (right click and save) Please subscribe to the RetroActive Magazine YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21h3St-gJ0LH-ozTHe31MwFred RojasThis week we have a special announcement as well as special guests Eric and Austin to help us debate the top 10 arcade games.  Contrary to what Fred says, send in those community top 10s, we want them all. Download this episode (right click and save) Please subscribe to the RetroActive Magazine YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21h3St-gJ0LH-ozTHe31Mwretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/03/the-mystery-of-wonder-boy/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/03/the-mystery-of-wonder-boy/#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 16:00:55 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8241 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/03/the-mystery-of-wonder-boy/feed/ 0 8241 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesWonder Boy is one of those franchises that is probably better known in Europe than anywhere else.  It’s odd to think that a Japanese-developed game that was given wide distribution find a home there of all places.  Fred and Jam delve into the development, crazy naming conventions, and evolution of one of the most versatile […]Fred RojasWonder Boy is one of those franchises that is probably better known in Europe than anywhere else.  It’s odd to think that a Japanese-developed game that was given wide distribution find a home there of all places.  Fred and Jam delve into the development, crazy naming conventions, and evolution of one of the most versatile […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/26/beyond-oasis-story-of-thor-game-club/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/26/beyond-oasis-story-of-thor-game-club/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:00:10 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8234 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/26/beyond-oasis-story-of-thor-game-club/feed/ 3 8234 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesOne of the latest Sega Genesis/Mega Drive releases is a top down action RPG and brawler from Ancient, the team also responsible for Streets of Rage 2.  It was known as Beyond Oasis in North America and The Story of Thor in all other regions, and it tells the tale of Prince Ali as he recruits elementals to […]Fred RojasOne of the latest Sega Genesis/Mega Drive releases is a top down action RPG and brawler from Ancient, the team also responsible for Streets of Rage 2.  It was known as Beyond Oasis in North America and The Story of Thor in all other regions, and it tells the tale of Prince Ali as he recruits elementals to […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/19/podcast-navigating-retro-gaming/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/19/podcast-navigating-retro-gaming/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:00:27 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8183 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/19/podcast-navigating-retro-gaming/feed/ 1 8183 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesJam has officially returned and this week he and Fred are getting into the basics of retro gaming.  It all starts with the best televisions, cables, and ways to hook up your retro consoles along with a good explanation as to why old systems look rough on HDTVs.  Then the discussion moves on to hunting […]Fred RojasJam has officially returned and this week he and Fred are getting into the basics of retro gaming.  It all starts with the best televisions, cables, and ways to hook up your retro consoles along with a good explanation as to why old systems look rough on HDTVs.  Then the discussion moves on to hunting […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/12/the-history-of-jrpgs-coming-to-the-west/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/12/the-history-of-jrpgs-coming-to-the-west/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:00:20 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8179 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/04/12/the-history-of-jrpgs-coming-to-the-west/feed/ 0 8179 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred is again solo, but fear not because he will have his faithful companion Jam back for the next episode. This week he’s discussing the origins of the Japanese Role Playing Game or JRPG and the genre’s eventual journey to the West. From humble roots in the early 80s to the powerhouse genres […]Fred RojasThis week Fred is again solo, but fear not because he will have his faithful companion Jam back for the next episode. This week he’s discussing the origins of the Japanese Role Playing Game or JRPG and the genre’s eventual journey to the West. From humble roots in the early 80s to the powerhouse genres […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/29/the-legend-of-fred-the-frog-blaster-master/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/29/the-legend-of-fred-the-frog-blaster-master/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:00:46 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8172 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/29/the-legend-of-fred-the-frog-blaster-master/feed/ 0 8172 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred files solo to discuss the Blaster Master franchise.  In a drastically different tale depending on whether you play in the East or the West, Sunsoft’s genre-blending series that constantly tries to capture the magic of the original offers more than you may expect. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasFred files solo to discuss the Blaster Master franchise.  In a drastically different tale depending on whether you play in the East or the West, Sunsoft’s genre-blending series that constantly tries to capture the magic of the original offers more than you may expect. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/22/the-shepard-legacy-mass-effect-trilogy/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/22/the-shepard-legacy-mass-effect-trilogy/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:00:42 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8157 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/22/the-shepard-legacy-mass-effect-trilogy/feed/ 0 8157 spydersvenom contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and guest Matt Bradford re-visit the Mass Effect trilogy.  Although GH101 tackled this with a previous episode, it was time to go back to the well and delve a bit deeper into the mechanics, evolution, and critical opinions placed upon one of the most significant series of last generation. The referenced Annotated Symphony of […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and guest Matt Bradford re-visit the Mass Effect trilogy.  Although GH101 tackled this with a previous episode, it was time to go back to the well and delve a bit deeper into the mechanics, evolution, and critical opinions placed upon one of the most significant series of last generation. The referenced Annotated Symphony of […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/01/u-didnt-play-next/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/01/u-didnt-play-next/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:00:39 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8111 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/03/01/u-didnt-play-next/feed/ 3 8111 spydersvenom wiiu_post contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThe Wii U was Nintendo’s follow-up to the widely successful Wii, but amidst an overall lack of interest to gamers it was met with mostly resistance.  The slogan “How U Will Play Next” was far from accurate and thanks to a lack of consumer understading of what the console on top of the scruitiny leveled […]Fred RojasThe Wii U was Nintendo’s follow-up to the widely successful Wii, but amidst an overall lack of interest to gamers it was met with mostly resistance.  The slogan “How U Will Play Next” was far from accurate and thanks to a lack of consumer understading of what the console on top of the scruitiny leveled […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/22/podcast-twin-renegades-double-dragon-franchise/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/22/podcast-twin-renegades-double-dragon-franchise/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:00:26 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8104 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/22/podcast-twin-renegades-double-dragon-franchise/feed/ 0 8104 spydersvenom dd_post contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred is joined by guest Travis (@TheHibkiTMD) to discuss the Double Dragon franchise.  An interesting series spawned from the arcade as a spin-off franchise of the Kunio-Kun series, followed by a slew of ports, and an alternative style and series on the NES. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred is joined by guest Travis (@TheHibkiTMD) to discuss the Double Dragon franchise.  An interesting series spawned from the arcade as a spin-off franchise of the Kunio-Kun series, followed by a slew of ports, and an alternative style and series on the NES. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/01/the-history-of-cd-rom-consoles-part-1/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/01/the-history-of-cd-rom-consoles-part-1/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:00:31 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=8074 https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/02/01/the-history-of-cd-rom-consoles-part-1/feed/ 0 8074 spydersvenom cdrom_post contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred is flying solo as he discusses the origins of optical-based video games, the CD and Laserdisc format, and the consoles that shaped the early CD-ROM generation.  In part 1 the focus is Turbografx-CD, Philips CD-i, Sega CD, the LaserActive, and a brief discussion on the 3DO. Download this episode (right click and […]Fred RojasThis week Fred is flying solo as he discusses the origins of optical-based video games, the CD and Laserdisc format, and the consoles that shaped the early CD-ROM generation.  In part 1 the focus is Turbografx-CD, Philips CD-i, Sega CD, the LaserActive, and a brief discussion on the 3DO. Download this episode (right click and […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/26/tis-the-season/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/26/tis-the-season/#respond Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:00:35 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=2001 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/26/tis-the-season/feed/ 0 2001 spydersvenom santafu contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFor our holiday show, Fred is joined by Shawn Freeman of Knuckleballer Radio and Rob “Trees” O’Connor from EZ Mode Unlocked to discuss the holiday releases of days passed.  With a plan to cover 20 years of releases we only get through five (1985-1989), but plenty of fond memories are shared. Download this episode (right […]Fred RojasFor our holiday show, Fred is joined by Shawn Freeman of Knuckleballer Radio and Rob “Trees” O’Connor from EZ Mode Unlocked to discuss the holiday releases of days passed.  With a plan to cover 20 years of releases we only get through five (1985-1989), but plenty of fond memories are shared. Download this episode (right […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/19/4-bright-buttons-and-2-joysticks/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/19/4-bright-buttons-and-2-joysticks/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:58:43 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1977 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/19/4-bright-buttons-and-2-joysticks/feed/ 0 1977 spydersvenom neogeo_arcade neogeo_aes contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week we celebrate the release of the Neo Geo X Gold by celebrating the original Neo Geo hybrid console/arcade.  We discuss the launch, initial pricing, history and iterations of the console, and eventually get to the many games you can enjoy.  As the holy grail of my 16-bit gaming as a child, I always dreamed […]Fred RojasThis week we celebrate the release of the Neo Geo X Gold by celebrating the original Neo Geo hybrid console/arcade.  We discuss the launch, initial pricing, history and iterations of the console, and eventually get to the many games you can enjoy.  As the holy grail of my 16-bit gaming as a child, I always dreamed […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/12/podcast-gta/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/12/podcast-gta/#respond Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:56:20 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1945 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/12/podcast-gta/feed/ 0 1945 spydersvenom gta contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesIn honor of the release of several iterations of the Grand Theft Auto series releasing on various digital platforms and GTA V information slowly leaking out, I figured it would be a good time to dig into the vaults and re-release an old retro podcast I did with former Vault Reviews co-host Jamie (now known […]Fred RojasIn honor of the release of several iterations of the Grand Theft Auto series releasing on various digital platforms and GTA V information slowly leaking out, I figured it would be a good time to dig into the vaults and re-release an old retro podcast I did with former Vault Reviews co-host Jamie (now known […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-combat-evolved/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-combat-evolved/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:46:22 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1905 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-combat-evolved/feed/ 0 1905 spydersvenom halo_of_duty contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesHalo and Call of Duty, the two powerhouse FPS titles of this holiday season duking it out at full price amidst a sea of discounted games on Black Friday (and surpassing the sales of many of them).  It wasn’t always a guaranteed hit, though, and this week we discuss the birth of both franchises including […]Fred RojasHalo and Call of Duty, the two powerhouse FPS titles of this holiday season duking it out at full price amidst a sea of discounted games on Black Friday (and surpassing the sales of many of them).  It wasn’t always a guaranteed hit, though, and this week we discuss the birth of both franchises including […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/21/castle-of-illusion/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/21/castle-of-illusion/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:26:52 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1847 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/21/castle-of-illusion/feed/ 0 1847 spydersvenom Castle_of_illusion_Mickey_mouse_box contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred and guest Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked tackle November’s game club title Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the Sega Genesis.  They get into discussions about the context of the game to the content, time period of release, individual levels, and even chime in on the soundtrack. Download this episode […]Fred RojasThis week Fred and guest Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked tackle November’s game club title Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the Sega Genesis.  They get into discussions about the context of the game to the content, time period of release, individual levels, and even chime in on the soundtrack. Download this episode […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/14/project-revolution/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/14/project-revolution/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:14:31 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1818 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/14/project-revolution/feed/ 0 1818 spydersvenom real_wii contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred and Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked get together to help Nintendo bury the Wii.  A console that soared above the clouds in sales and destroyed the hearts and souls of most core gamers, it has become the official punching bag of this generation.  As usual, we discuss the myriad of titles the console had to […]Fred RojasFred and Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked get together to help Nintendo bury the Wii.  A console that soared above the clouds in sales and destroyed the hearts and souls of most core gamers, it has become the official punching bag of this generation.  As usual, we discuss the myriad of titles the console had to […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/01/obscure-survival-horror/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/01/obscure-survival-horror/#respond Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:11:19 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1751 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/11/01/obscure-survival-horror/feed/ 0 1751 spydersvenom Obscure_cover contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred goes solo to discuss obscure survival horror games Overblood, Enemy Zero, ObsCure, and Rule of Rose.  He discuss many aspects about the games without spoiling most of the plot and help you consider whether you’d ever want to play them.  Fred also announces October’s contest winner, announces a new contest, and sets […]Fred RojasThis week Fred goes solo to discuss obscure survival horror games Overblood, Enemy Zero, ObsCure, and Rule of Rose.  He discuss many aspects about the games without spoiling most of the plot and help you consider whether you’d ever want to play them.  Fred also announces October’s contest winner, announces a new contest, and sets […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/24/silent-hill-2/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/24/silent-hill-2/#respond Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:47:43 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1708 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/24/silent-hill-2/feed/ 0 1708 spydersvenom sh2 contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred reflects back on survival horror favorite Silent Hill 2.  This is his first time playing the game and he discusses the atmosphere, gameplay, and plot of Konami’s unnerving title. Download this episode (right click and save)Fred RojasThis week Fred reflects back on survival horror favorite Silent Hill 2.  This is his first time playing the game and he discusses the atmosphere, gameplay, and plot of Konami’s unnerving title. Download this episode (right click and save)retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/11/nesbp/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/11/nesbp/#respond Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:41:16 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1674 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/11/nesbp/feed/ 0 1674 spydersvenom nintendo_love contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesIt’s been a very busy week, but we at Gaming History 101 will never disappoint or miss a week.  In this Fred Rojas solocast we discuss the various practices that Nintendo imposed on the US NES market to basically secure profit on every game and control competition to remain the only game in town.  Stories […]Fred RojasIt’s been a very busy week, but we at Gaming History 101 will never disappoint or miss a week.  In this Fred Rojas solocast we discuss the various practices that Nintendo imposed on the US NES market to basically secure profit on every game and control competition to remain the only game in town.  Stories […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/03/3do-podcast/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/03/3do-podcast/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:00:54 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1640 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/10/03/3do-podcast/feed/ 2 1640 spydersvenom 3do contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesBorn on October 4, 1993, the 3DO game system was reponsible for a lot of firsts.  One of the first CD-ROM consoles, the first 32-bit console, and the first console that relied solely on 3rd party manufacturing.  For all it gets harped on, the 3DO still houses a strong library that borrows from both consoles […]Fred RojasBorn on October 4, 1993, the 3DO game system was reponsible for a lot of firsts.  One of the first CD-ROM consoles, the first 32-bit console, and the first console that relied solely on 3rd party manufacturing.  For all it gets harped on, the 3DO still houses a strong library that borrows from both consoles […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/26/survival-horror-plus-bonus/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/26/survival-horror-plus-bonus/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:50:41 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1632 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/26/survival-horror-plus-bonus/feed/ 2 1632 spydersvenom re_chrissmoke contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred discusses the origins of the survival horror genre. Download this episode (right click and save) Visit our Podcast siteFred RojasThis week Fred discusses the origins of the survival horror genre. Download this episode (right click and save) Visit our Podcast siteretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/19/final-countdown-pt4/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/19/final-countdown-pt4/#respond Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:00:09 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1624 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/19/final-countdown-pt4/feed/ 0 1624 spydersvenom fc_graphic contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesWe finally wrap up our “much-longer-than-we-ever-expected” series discussing the stories and cultural relevance of the games in G4’s Top 100 video games of all time.  Fred Rojas is yet again joined by Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked to wrap up the final games and even have a brief side discussion on games that may […]Fred RojasWe finally wrap up our “much-longer-than-we-ever-expected” series discussing the stories and cultural relevance of the games in G4’s Top 100 video games of all time.  Fred Rojas is yet again joined by Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked to wrap up the final games and even have a brief side discussion on games that may […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/13/birth-of-the-playstation/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/13/birth-of-the-playstation/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:27:03 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1615 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/09/13/birth-of-the-playstation/feed/ 0 1615 spydersvenom urnotrede contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis week Fred goes solo and discusses the new format for the podcast, promises more media content on the site, and then tells the history of Sony’s famous powerhouse the Playstation, which premiered this week 17 years ago. Download this episode (right click and save) Visit the Podcast SiteFred RojasThis week Fred goes solo and discusses the new format for the podcast, promises more media content on the site, and then tells the history of Sony’s famous powerhouse the Playstation, which premiered this week 17 years ago. Download this episode (right click and save) Visit the Podcast Siteretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/08/21/fc-pt3/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/08/21/fc-pt3/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:00:11 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1598 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/08/21/fc-pt3/feed/ 0 1598 spydersvenom fc_graphic contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesWe continue our Final Countdown series that swaps the wonderful stories associated with some of the most beloved games of all time.  We still couldn’t quite wrap it up, but we crank through games 39-10 and break down some of the biggest titles ever released.  This time around Fred from Gaming History 101 is joined […]Fred RojasWe continue our Final Countdown series that swaps the wonderful stories associated with some of the most beloved games of all time.  We still couldn’t quite wrap it up, but we crank through games 39-10 and break down some of the biggest titles ever released.  This time around Fred from Gaming History 101 is joined […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/07/30/fc-part2/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/07/30/fc-part2/#respond Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:29:16 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1535 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/07/30/fc-part2/feed/ 0 1535 spydersvenom fc_graphic contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesWe continue our Final Countdown series that swaps the wonderful stories associated with some of the most beloved games of all time.  Again, little discussion as to whether or not the ranking is valid and much more on the interesting stories and memories that came from them.  This time around Fred from Gaming History 101 […]Fred RojasWe continue our Final Countdown series that swaps the wonderful stories associated with some of the most beloved games of all time.  Again, little discussion as to whether or not the ranking is valid and much more on the interesting stories and memories that came from them.  This time around Fred from Gaming History 101 […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/28/breakingthelaw/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/28/breakingthelaw/#respond Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:43 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1428 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/28/breakingthelaw/feed/ 0 1428 spydersvenom law contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesThis episode we have Derek from the Playground Podcast on to discuss the oh so controversial topic of video game emulation.  Instead of describing what it is, which can be found here, we instead discuss our memories, stories, and wonderful benefits of a topic that has been shadowed by piracy. Download this episode (right click […]Fred RojasThis episode we have Derek from the Playground Podcast on to discuss the oh so controversial topic of video game emulation.  Instead of describing what it is, which can be found here, we instead discuss our memories, stories, and wonderful benefits of a topic that has been shadowed by piracy. Download this episode (right click […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/18/finalcountdownpt1/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/18/finalcountdownpt1/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:00:37 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=1377 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/06/18/finalcountdownpt1/feed/ 2 1377 spydersvenom fc_graphic contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesFred Rojas from Gaming History 101 and the B-Team podcast is joined by Josh “Colm” from the T4 show and Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked to discuss the games in G4’s recent top 100 games of all times.  We start by discussing some of our issues with the games in the list and then […]Fred RojasFred Rojas from Gaming History 101 and the B-Team podcast is joined by Josh “Colm” from the T4 show and Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked to discuss the games in G4’s recent top 100 games of all times.  We start by discussing some of our issues with the games in the list and then […]retro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/04/04/shmup-podcast/ https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/04/04/shmup-podcast/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:29 +0000 http://gaminghistory101.com/?p=7395 https://gaminghistory101.com/2012/04/04/shmup-podcast/feed/ 0 7395 spydersvenom shmup_banner contact@gaminghistory101.com (Fred Rojas)yesDerek from the Playground podcast joins us to talk about the wonderful world of the shoot ’em up (aka “shmup”) and the amazing games that owned his soul over the years. Download this episode (right click and save) RSS iTunes Google PodbeanFred RojasDerek from the Playground podcast joins us to talk about the wonderful world of the shoot ’em up (aka “shmup”) and the amazing games that owned his soul over the years. Download this episode (right click and save) RSS iTunes Google Podbeanretro,video,games,video,game,history,gaminghistory101