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Remember getting stuck in Zelda, only to discover the secret you were missing the next day? Or being jealous of the kid who had Nintendo Power? In the internet age when you get stuck in a game, it's easy to find the solution online. Too easy. On Retro Reset, we're gaming like it's 199X-- no guides, no GameFAQs, no internet. We're resetting our brain console and relearning how to discover the worlds of gaming for ourselves.

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United States

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Remember getting stuck in Zelda, only to discover the secret you were missing the next day? Or being jealous of the kid who had Nintendo Power? In the internet age when you get stuck in a game, it's easy to find the solution online. Too easy. On Retro Reset, we're gaming like it's 199X-- no guides, no GameFAQs, no internet. We're resetting our brain console and relearning how to discover the worlds of gaming for ourselves.

Language:

English


Episodes

Mega Man X (SNES)

8/26/2023
We're back. -- Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming

Duration:01:31:20

Elroy Hits the Pavement (DOS)

9/12/2022
Fire up your virtual machine and jump in to the days when DOS was still the king of graphic adventure game platforms with Elroy Hits the Pavement, Headbone Interactive's sequel to Elroy Goes Bugzerk. Check out this unique take on the point and click genre with us this week on Retro Reset!

Duration:00:47:38

Sidequests - Boss vs. Boss: Giygas vs. Lavos

4/27/2022
Today on Sidequests we take on a battle of the ages between Giygas of Earthbound and Lavos of Chrono Trigger? Who will walk or crawl or creepily wiggle away a winner? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming

Duration:00:28:54

Road Rash 64 (N64)

12/6/2021
Grab a blunt weapon and get ready for VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER as we revisit 1999's Edgiest Game Nominee, Road Rash 64! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4GwnxMYn Follow us on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retroresetpod Our Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/retroresetgaming

Duration:00:57:34

Sidequests - Nintendo Direct Sept. 23

9/28/2021
This week on Retro Reset: we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, including new Kirby, Metroid Dread, and more! That, and we get off topic a buuuunch Follow us on social media! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_reset Instagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod

Duration:00:38:45

Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist - VERSUS!

9/20/2021
It's time for VERSUS! On this episode, we break down the two amazing Ninja Turtles beat 'em ups from 1992, Turtles in Time and Hyperstone Heist? Which one will be the victor in this head to head battle? Spoilers, it's not the arcade version! Follow us on social media! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retro_reset Instagram: http://instagram.com/retroresetpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/retroresetpod

Duration:00:51:22

Sidequests - Retro Game Resurrections

4/26/2021
Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and many more gaming platforms have released many gems in their lifetime that have left us wanting more. Still many of our beloved franchises remain dead. however, what if they could be resurrected? In this episode Kyle and Allen discuss video game IPs that they wish they could bring back and how they would polish them up to todays standards.

Duration:00:41:47

Sidequests - Home Alone Isn't an Xmas Series Anymore

1/7/2021
In a late Christmas episode, we discuss whether Home Alone can still be considered a Christmas series, and our favorite non-holiday holiday movies!

Duration:00:38:39

Super Mario 64 (N64)

12/7/2020
We're finally back! To start with a WAHOO we're playing Super Mario 64. Come back in time to 1996, where Adam Sandler is king and OJ was for breakfast every morning. Next month's game is Turtles in Time/Hyperstone Heist!

Duration:01:24:14

Retro Reset Season 2 Preview Final

10/6/2020
We're back! 2020 sucks but you can always travel to 199X with Retro Reset. Get up to date on what's coming next! The next game is Super Mario 64. Make sure to play along and send your thoughts to retroresetpod@gmail.com.

Duration:00:14:48

Sidequests - Most Frustrating Moments in Video Games

9/12/2019
This week on Sidequests, we discuss our most frustrating moments in video games, including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool, and the infamous giraffe section in The Lion King for Sega Genesis.

Duration:00:19:17

Gunstar Heroes (Genesis)

9/6/2019
Travel to planet Gunstar-9 with us on this week's deep dive into Gunstar Heroes for SEGA Genesis! This game has everything-- explosions, action, guns, stars, military bosses who used to be Hitler, and more! Other topics discussed: - Top rentals of 1993 - Job interview frustration - The bit wars and the Atari Jaguar - Allen's PS4 turning into a useless brick Research Links: - IGN Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/03/06/maegawa-talks-gunstar - Treasure Developer Interview: http://shmuplations.com/treasureroundup/ - 1up archived article: https://web.archive.org/web/20160325100215/http://www.1up.com/features/13-years-treasure?pager.offset=0 - Interveiw with SoA producer Mac Senour: http://www.sega-16.com/2013/10/interview-mac-senour/ - Archived Gamefan magazine: https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_1_Issue_11/page/n59 - Retromags Database: http://retromags.com

Duration:01:16:59

Sidequests - Favorite 90s Game Developers

8/28/2019
On this week's bonus episode, we talk our favorite 90s game developers! It's a showdown between the likes of Konami, Capcom, Squaresoft, Sonic Team, and more!

Duration:00:17:33

The Legend of Zelda (NES)

8/22/2019
Retro Reset dips its toes into 198X for the first time with the incomparable "The Legend of Zelda" for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Or the Famicom Disk System, really. Dive in with us into one of the first open-world exploration games, created by a dream team of Nintendo devs as the launch title for an all-new console. Also, we totally meant to release this on the anniversary of Zelda in the US! That was ON PURPOSE Other topics discussed include: - The first DLC campaign - Zelda's "underground railroad" - Technical issues that caused this episode to be late! - 90s Zelda raps and the Animorphs connection Research Notes: Dev Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto: http://shmuplations.com/zelda/ NES Classic Dev Interview (30th Anniversary): https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/the-legend-of-zelda-developer-interview/ Iwata Asks (Spirit Tracks): http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/0/0

Duration:01:18:08

Sidequests - Our Best and Worst School Memories

8/6/2019
On Sidquests this week, we talk our best and worst school memories, so things get a little heavy! Luckily we have a soundboard to break the tension. Relatable 90s bullying stories abound!

Duration:00:39:10

Chrono Trigger Part 2 (SNES DS)

7/23/2019
Our second week of Chrono Trigger! This time we review the game and take you through our experiences playing without a guide, as well as our listener submissions and contest winners! Come with us on our journey through one of the best RPGs of all time. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.

Duration:01:45:54

Chrono Trigger (SNES, DS)

7/16/2019
This week on Retro Reset, we're finally BACK with part 1 of our DOUBLE SIZE Chrono Trigger extravaganza! We're hopping in the epoch and going all the way back to 1995 to explore the development and history of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and one of the greatest games ever made. Turn on your SNES and get ready to RESET. Other topics discussed: - POGS and Beanie Babies - How Waterworld made so much money and still technically flopped - Chrono Cross and the change from cartridges to discs - Another spiky-haired protagonist from Secret of Mana Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com. Research Links: 1994/1995 Developer Interviews: http://shmuplations.com/chronotrigger2/ http://shmuplations.com/chronotrigger/ Chrono Compendium Resource: https://www.chronocompendium.com/ Super Play Magazine Interview with Ted Woolsey: https://legendsoflocalization.com/interview-ted-woolsey-super-play-magazine-sep-1994/ Gato Localization Change: https://legendsoflocalization.com/chrono-triggers-gato-in-japanese/ The Guts Pose (Gato Gonzales Japanese Boxer Connection): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSTB4x5LccE The Secret of Mana Connection: https://legendsoflocalization.com/final-fantasy-iv-secret-of-mana-and-chrono-trigger-had-a-connection/ Japanese Commercial: https://youtu.be/gy0dXl67aFA

Duration:01:27:50

Sidequests - Fan Mail Episode

7/2/2019
This week on sidequests, we have FANMAIL! We'll be answering all your burning questions, such as what games we'd erase from our memories to play again, why Chrono Trigger did better than Dragon Quest in America, our best memories of watching family members play games, and more! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.

Duration:01:07:40

Sidequests - Interview with Floris of Project Island

6/25/2019
This week on Sidequests, we interview Floris of Project Island, a new fan project aimed at reviving the spirit of Lego Island in a true sequel made entirely by fans. If you're interested in checking out more, helping the project, or downloading newly discovered high-quality versions of some of Lego Island's best songs, go to http://projectisland.org.

Duration:00:14:56

Lego Island (PC)

6/18/2019
Get ready to travel to LEGO Island on this week's episode of Retro Reset! The wacky worlds of racing and jet skiing and flying and driving and having fun await, as well as some great memories of early 90s computing. Other topics discussed include: 1. Windows 98 2. Chip's Challenge, Hover, and Doom 3. Our favorite LEGO sets 4. Some brief E3 2019 reactions Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or FB, or email us at retroresetpod@gmail.com.

Duration:01:48:32