In this episode, Rick and Amir are in rare form as they delve back into the murky depths of craft beer and retro gaming.
They sample and share their thoughts on a few brews from KCBC, The Veil, Yards, and a last minute addition from First State.
They also discuss their recent pickups as well as what they have been playing recently with an update from Amir on his progress with the Return to Castlevania DLC for Dead Cells.
Next up, Rick and Amir go pick-for-pick on some of their favorite NES game soundtracks and share some stories about their choices.
Finally, the boys round out this episode with an overview of the new Irem M92 arcade core which currently has an alpha release available for the MiSTer FPGA.
Enjoy the Waves!
Links of interest:
Beers of Interest:
Featured Tracks:
Alien 3 - Ending Theme
Shinobi 3 - Ninja Soul (GEN/MD)
Duck Tales - Moon Stage
Fester's Quest - Boss Theme
Akumajou Densetsu / Castlevania 3 - Dracula's Curse - Mad Forest (Famicom)
Wai Wai World 2 - SOS!
MC Kids - Mountain View
Mega Man II - Wily Fortress 1
Kabuki Quantum Fighter - Round 1
Journey to Silius - Theme 1
Shatterhand - Final Area
Gimmick! - Good Morning (famicom)
R-Type Leo - Paradise Planet (ARCADE)
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
In this episode, Rick and Amir talk about the MiSTer FPGA, Too Many Games 2022 and AVGC Vendor Village 2022. If you ever wanted to play Arcade, Console and Computer games all on the same device, take a listen.
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Links of interest:
Retro RGB: Mister FPGA Hardware
https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html
Jotego Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/jotego
Terasic DE10-Nano
https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive.pl?Language=English&CategoryNo=167&No=1046
Mister Addons
Songs featured in this episode
Trailer Park Boys Theme
Truxton II - Live in Future
Great Mahou Daisakusen - Scramble
TMNT: Hyperstone Heist - Sewer Surfin'
Marvel VS Capcom - Wolverine Theme
Street Fighter Alpha 2 - Dan Theme
Castlevania Dracula X - Bloodlines
Outrun - Last Wave
In this episode of RGBrewzbox, Rick and Amir cover optical drive emulators for the Saturn, Gamecube, Dreamcast, and the Playstation 1. If you ever wanted to play disc based games from an SD card on real hardware, take a listen and enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of interest
Laser Bear Industries 3D printed parts
XStation ODE - Castlemania Games
https://castlemaniagames.com/products/xstation
Fenrir ODE
GC Loader PNP
https://www.black-dog.tech/gc-loader-pnp.html
Official GDEMU
https://gdemu.wordpress.com/ordering/ordering-gdemu/
Songs featured in this episode
Sonic Adventure 2 - Escape From The City (DC)
Metroid Prime - Tallon Overworld (GC)
Guilty Gears X - Blue Water Blue Sky (DC)
Twisted Metal 2 - Los Angeles (PS1)
Outrun - Last Wave (GEN / MD)
EPISODE 38 - CASTLEVANIA: SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT
In this episode, Rick, Sal and Forkin are joined by Chris (Steezo84) and Amir (Retro_Brewz). The guys discuss what they are currently playing and cover one of the greatest games of all time, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Songs featured in the episode
SOTN (PS1)
Outrun - Last wave (GEN/MD)
In this Episode, Rick, Sal and Forkin cover the Playstation 1 classic Metal Gear Solid. Before jumping into the game, the guys talk about The Last of Us Part 2, Cuphead, Final Fantasy 7 and more. Enjoy the Waves!
THE HARDWARE EPISODE
In the first half of the episode, Rick and Amir discuss the newly released Mega Ever Drive Pro by Krikzz, their RGB/Component setups, and some Castlevania news.
In the second half of the episode, Sal and Forkin react to the Playstation 5 announcement. The guys touch on some of the games they are looking forward to, including Spiderman: Miles Morales, Ratchet and Clank, and Oddworld.
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Retro RGB - New Saturn Castlevania SOTN Hack
Krikzz - MEGA EVERDRIVE PRO (OUT NOW)
My Life in Gaming - Super SD System 3 (SSDS3) Review
Featured Music:
Super Darius II - Olga Breeze (PCE Super CD)
Star Parodier - Area 1 (PCE Super CD)
Outrun (GEN/MD)
Rick and Amir sit down to discuss Bloodstained, the Turbo Grafx-16/ PC Engine mini, Everdrives, and Trailer Park Boys.
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Featured Music
The Messenger - Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills)
Neutopia II - Sphere 1
Trailer Park Boys Theme
Outrun - Last Wave (SMS version)
Rick, Sal and Forkin are joined by two special guests, Amir and Chris. We discuss what we are playing, our IG live stream, the Final Fantasy VII Remake, and more.
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Featured Music
Intro
Steezo ft. Esoteric & Ren Thomas
Outro
Outrun - Last Wave
In this episode, Rick, Sal, and Forkin put a spin on the Retro Replay. They not only talk about Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2, but also play them on the Sega Dreamcast during the recording of the episode. The guys also give their review of the new Sonic movie and talk about other films that spawned their own video games.
Until Next Time, Enjoy The Waves!
* Sonic the movie spoiler time stamp from 23:00 to 24:45 *
In this episode, Rick and Sal finally make Forkin the official third chair of the podcast. The gang discusses what they've been up to and their plans for 2020. They also dive into Apex Legends, the Witcher, various Castlevania games, Taco Bell & More!
Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Featured Music
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (PCE)
Super Star Soldier - Dilapidated Zone (PCE)
Secret of Mana - The Forest (SNES)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - House (N64)
Bomberman Hero - Redial (N64)
Castlevania - Prologue & Vampire Killer (NES)
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Dracula's Castle (PS1)
Castlevania: Bloodlines - (GEN/MD)
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero - Jungle Base (NES)
Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past - Dark World (SNES)
The Witcher - Toss a Coin to the Witcher (Netflix Series)
Streets of Rage 2 - Slow Motion (GEN/MD)
Cotton - Fantastic Night Dreams - Stage 2 (PCE Super CD)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Kokiri Forest (N64)
Bomber Man Hero - Zip (N64)
Castlevania Symphony of the Night: Dance of Illusions (PS1)
Outro
Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware
SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive Mini
In this episode, Rick and Sal are joined by Forkin and Amir as they talk about the SEGA genesis mini, the remade Links Awakening, and the Nintendo Direct in Boombox News. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
In This episode, Rick and Sal are joined by Forkin and Amir as they talk about Too Many Games 2019, their Mount Rushmore of Nintendo, and the Nintendo Switch Lite in Boombox News. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
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Intro - Super Mario Bros Super Show
Too Many Games 2019
Bloodstained (First impressions)
Music Break #1
Donkey Kong Country - Theme Song (SNES)
Super Metroid - Brinstar Overgrown (SNES)
Super Mario World - Overworld Theme (Hurried) (SNES)
Legend of Zelda - Triforce Chamber (SNES)
Mount Rushmore of Nintendo Segment
Music Break # 2
Super Smash Bros - Planet Zebes (N64)
Donkey Kong 64 - Jungle Japes (N64)
Super Mario 64 - Powerful Mario (N64)
Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Magic hag's House (N64)
Boombox News - Video Game News
Cuphead DLC delayed
Pokemon Sword & Shield Animation Controversy
Nintendo Switch Mini (Lite) Rumors
Outro - Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
Boombox News: E3 2019
In this Boombox News Episode Rick & Sal are joined once again by Forkin to discuss E3 2019 unveilings. They give their thoughts on Battletoads, Project Scarlett, Square Enix’s Avengers, Pokemon Sword & Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more. Enjoy the waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Game Spot - New Xbox Scarlett Console Coming Holiday 2020 - E3 2019
Nintendo at E3 2019: trailers, news and announcements
The 7 biggest announcements from Square Enix’s E3 2019 press conference
Intro - Final Fantasy 7 - Battle music
Aladdin 2019 movie discussion with Melanie & Forkin
Music break #1
Battletoads in BattleManiacs - Ragnrok Canyon (SNES)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Overworld (NES)
Captain America & the Avengers - The Giant Laser Cannon (GEN/MD)
Google Stadia & XBOX Discussion
Music Break #2
Panzer Dragoon - Flight (Sega Saturn)
Link’s Awakening - Sword Search (GB)
Kingdom Hearts - Deep Jungle (PS2)
Retro News Corner
SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive mini final 12 games revealed
Arcade 1UP X-Men & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cabinets
Limited Run Sega CD FMV games Announced
Square Enix & Nintendo/ Pokemon Direct discussion
Outro - Out Run - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
In this episode, Rick and Sal are once again joined by Forkin to discuss the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive classic Disney’s Aladdin. The guys are also joined by Melanie at the top of the show to give their thoughts on the Detective Pikachu movie. WARNING - SPOILERS! Stay tuned for BOOMBOX News, where we dive into the updated games list for the Sega Genesis Mini, what's new in Super Mario Maker 2, the Final Fantasy VII remake, and more. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Sega Retro - Aladdin Development
Polygon - SNES Aladdin designer Shinji Mikami says the Sega Genesis version is Better
Video Game History Foundation - Aladdin Source Code
Sega 16 - Behind the Design of Disney's Aladdin
IGN - Sega Genesis Mini Game List UPDATE
Game Spot - Microsoft & Sony Make nice
CNET - Final Fantasy VII Remake info
Nintendo Life - Whats New in Super Mario Maker 2
Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Release Date: November 11, 1993
Developer: Virgin Games / Disney Software
Publisher: SEGA
Composer: Donald Griffin & Tommy Tallarico
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Intro Music: A Whole New World
Episode Overview
Detective Pikachu (SPOILERS)
Section 1 - Retro Replay
Section 2 - Boombox News
Music Break 1
Music Break 2
Outro Music: Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
* All music recorded from original gaming hardware *
In this episode Rick and Sal are joined by Forkin and Smitty as they talk about the Sega Genesis classic Earthworm Jim in the Retro Replay. They also talk about the Sega Genesis mini, Google Stadia and the possible eSports Stadium coming to Philly in this months Boombox News. Enjoy the waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Philadelphia Fusion eSports Arena
Kotaku: New Nintendo Switch Models
Game Spot: Sega reveals Genesis mini
Earthworm Jim (Sega Genesis & Super NES)
Release Date
US & EU: 1994
Developer: Shiny Entertainment
Publisher: NA: Playmates Interactive
EU: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Composer: Tommy Tallarico
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Intro Music - Earthworm Jim Cartoon Theme
Music Break 1
New Junk City
What the Heck?
Down the Tubes
Retro Replay - Earthworm Jim
Music Break 2
Buttville - The Descent
Andy Asteroids?
For Pete's Sake
Boombox News - Video Game News
Outro - Last Wave
Super Smash Bros Ultimate - S M A S H U P - S I D E B
In this (NOT SO) mini episode, Rick and Sal are once again joined by Forkin. They cover their first impressions of Smash Bros Ultimate, Forkin finally purchasing a Switch and Some retro Related pickup Stories! ENJOY THE WAVES!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Intro
Smash Bros Ultimate - Lifelight (Switch)
MUSIC BREAK
Castlevania Rondo of Blood - Picture of a Ghost ship (PCE)
Earthbound - Opening Credits (SNES)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Aquatic Ruin zone (GEN/MD)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Lost Woods (N64)
Bayonetta 2 - Moon River (WiiU/Switch)
Kirby - Factory Inspection (N64)
Outro
OutRun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
Intro
In this episode Rick and Sal are joined by Melanie and their friend Amir. They talk about New Ghostbusters II for the Nintendo Famicom, Sal’s 2 year anniversary cohosting the show, and they run through some old and new leaks and announcements during this months Boombox News. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Sony Exec talks Fortnite Crossplay
Luigi's Mansion 3 Announcement Trailer
Reggie Metroid Game Awards Rumours
New Ghostbusters II
Release Dates
EU: December 7, 1990
JP: December 26, 1990
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: HAL Laboratory
Composer: Jun Ishikawa
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Intro Music - Ghostbusters Theme
Episode Overview
Section 1 - Retro Replay
Section 2 - Boombox News
The Courtroom
Abandoned Subway
Peters Apartment
Back Story/Fun Facts
Personal Experience (Past/Present)
Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)
River of Slime
The Museum
Vigo’s Alter
Fortnite Crossplay PS4 Beta
Castlevania Requiem coming to PS4
GENMDM has been re-released by Catskull Electronics
PS Now Game Downloads
Red Dead Gameplay Trailer #2
Metroid Prime 4 tease at VGA 2018?
Bowsetta
Animal Crossing for Switch
Luigi's Mansion 3
Outro - Last Wave
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
Episode 28: Spider-Man 2
In this episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Matt Forkin. They talk about the web slinging, bad guy whooping, wall crawling Spider-Man 2 for the PS2 and the newly released Spider-Man for the PS4. They also give their thoughts on the Mega Man 11 demo and a few other game related leaks. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
#BoomboxNews
Links of Interest:
Spider-Man 2
Release Dates
NA: June 28, 2004
EU: July 6, 2004
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Composer: Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis
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Intro Music - Intro Theme
Episode Overview
Section 1 - Retro Replay
Section 2 - Boombox News
Japan Earthquake
Red Dead John Marston not a playable character
Silhouettes
Pandemonium
Ballad in City
Back Story/Fun Facts
Personal Experience (Past/Present)
Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)
Suctioncups
Hung Like a Spiderman
Pizza Theme (Finiculi)
Mega Man 11 Demo
Eevee and Pikachu Special Edition Switch
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered & Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition
Civilization 6
Splatoon and Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Crossover Twitter Tease
Call of Cthulhu
Outro - Last Wave
In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the unforgiving arcade beat’em up Altered Beast for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The guys also discuss Spider-Man going gold on the PS4 & Castlevania joins the fight in Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch! Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Business Insider - Gamefly Streaming Service Shutdown
Market Watch - Activision Cloud Based Streaming Service
Gamespot - Spider-Man Has Gone Gold
Altered Beast
Release Dates
JA: November 27, 1988
NA: August 14, 1989
EU: November 30, 1990
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Composer: Tohru Nakabayashi
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Intro Music - Intro Theme
Episode Overview
Music Break 1
Retro Replay - Altered Beast
Music Break 2
Boombox News - Video Game News
Outro - Last Wave
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the legendary Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap for the Sega Master System, the recently released remake, their thoughts on Mario Tennis Aces, and their experience at Too Many Games 2018.
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel
Links of Interest:
Wonderboy III SMS Password Generator
http://www.thedragonstrap.com/
A Decades-Old Cheat Can Be Used To Finish Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap In Minutes
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom-switch
Episode 26: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap, Too Many Games 2018 & Mario Aces
Wonder Boy III
Release Year: 1989
Developer: Westone Bit Entertainment
Publisher: SEGA
Composer: Shinichi Sakamoto
Wonder Boy (Remake)
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Developer: Lizardcube
Publisher: DotEmu
Nicalis (US Physical)
Headup Games (EU Physical)
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Intro Music - Last Dungeon
Episode Overview
Outro - Last Wave (SMS)
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
In this episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Forkin. They talk about the poligonal extravaganza Star Fox 64 and some E3 news that includes Elder Scrolls VI, Halo Infinite, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Last of Us 2 and more.
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Links of Interest:
Norm Caruso The Gaming Historian - Star Fox
Star Fox 64 release:
JP: April 27, 1997
NA: June 30, 1997
PAL: October 4, 1997
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Producer: Nintendo
Composer: Hajime Wakai & Koji Kondo
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Intro Music - Title Screen
Episode Overview
Music Break 1
Retro Replay - Star Fox 64
Music Break 2
Boombox News - Video Game News
Outro - Last Wave (OutRun)
In this episode, Rick and Sal discuss the Sega Dreamcast and a sample of games from the catalog. They chat about some of the best games on the platform, such as Crazy Taxi, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Jet Grind Radio and more!
Rick and Sal also cover some #Boomboxnews highlighting the E3 leaks by Walmart of Canada, Neo Geo Mini and Nintendo Switch Online service. Enjoy the Waves!
Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox
Links of Interest:
Spawn Wave Neo Geo exclusive video
MadlittlePixel perspective on Neo Geo Mini
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 3DS / Switch Port
Episode 24: Dreamcast Sampler (ft. Crazy Taxi, Gun Bird 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2 and more) Nintendo Switch Online News & E3 Leaks
Dreamcast release:
JP: November 27,1998
US: September 9, 1999
Discontinued: March 31, 2001
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Intro
It’s Thinking Dreamcast Commercial
Break 1
Character Select (Take you for a ride) & Continue screen (Don’t Give Up) Marvel vs Capcom 2
Offspring - (All I Want) - Crazy Taxi
Menu Music - Gun Bird 2
Break 2
Rhyme Star - Dead or Alive 2
Introduction - Typing of The Dead
Magical Girl - Jet Grind Radio/Jet Set Radio
Outro
Last Wave - Outrun
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*