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Retro Gaming Boombox

A Podcast that focuses on retro video games and their music from the 80's to late 90's hosted by Rick and Sal.
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Apr 15, 2023

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!

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Twitter: @Retro_Brewz

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

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)

Mar 7, 2023
In this episode, Rick and Amir catch up once again. 
 
They share their thoughts on the Yards IPA Rumble Pack in a brand new beer tasting segment that is poised to become an exciting addition to the podcast.
 
They also discuss their recent pickups, regale you with some funny tales involving said pickups, and also what they have been playing lately.
 
Some candid rants are shared regarding Limited Run Games and their business practices before they reel things back in with a brief overview of recent arcade cores that have been released on the MiSTer FPGA.
 

Enjoy the Waves!

Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Twitter: @Retro_Brewz

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

 
Links of interest: 
 
Metroid Prime: Remastered - Digital Foundry
 
Yards Brewing: Rumble Pack
 
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
 
MiSTer FPGA News - Lu's Retro Source
 
 
 
Sep 1, 2022

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Twitter: @Retro_Brewz

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

 

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

https://misteraddons.com/

 

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 

Mar 9, 2021

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

 

Links of interest

www.RetroRGB.com

Laser Bear Industries 3D printed parts

https://laserbear.net/

XStation ODE - Castlemania Games

https://castlemaniagames.com/products/xstation

Fenrir ODE

https://8bitmods.com/fenrir/

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)

Oct 15, 2020

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

Instagram: @Steezo

Songs featured in the episode

SOTN (PS1)

  • Tragic Prince
  • Dracula’s Castle
  • Dance of Gold
  • Moonlight Nocturne
  • Heavenly Doorway
  • Dance of Pales
  • Tower of Mist

Outrun - Last wave (GEN/MD)

Sep 2, 2020

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!

Jul 2, 2020

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

 

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)

May 1, 2020

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Instagram: @Retro_Brewz

Featured Music

The Messenger - Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills)

Neutopia II - Sphere 1

Trailer Park Boys Theme

Outrun - Last Wave (SMS version)

 

Apr 24, 2020

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

Featured Music

Intro 

Snake Plissken

Steezo ft. Esoteric & Ren Thomas

 

Outro 

Outrun - Last Wave

Mar 16, 2020

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 *

Feb 13, 2020

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

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

Oct 25, 2019

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Jul 16, 2019

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

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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) 

Jun 17, 2019

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

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) 

May 29, 2019

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

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

  • Prince Ali
  • Camel Jazz
  • Arab Rock 1
  •  Retro Replay

Music Break 2

  • Friend Like Me
  • Arabian Nights
  • One Jump Ahead
  • Boombox News - Video Game News

Outro Music: Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)

* All music recorded from original gaming hardware *

May 1, 2019

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

Links of Interest:

Fandom: Earthworm Jim

Philadelphia Fusion eSports Arena

Google Stadia

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

Dec 14, 2018

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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

twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

twitch.tv/RGBoombox


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)

Nov 16, 2018
This month, Rick and Sal are taking a break from a full episode to relocate the studio and will be back in the New Year. For now they are dropping a collection of tracks to hold you over. Enjoy the Waves! 
 

Intro 

Streets of Rage - Opening Theme (GEN/MD)
 
 
M I X T A P E - S I D E - A
 
Snatcher - One Night in Neo Kobe City (SEGA CD)
 
Mega Man 3 - Theme (NES)
 
Hagane - Stage 2-2 (SNES)
 
Metroid - Ending Theme (NES)
 
Final Fantasy IV/VI - Fanfare  (Tastes like Victory)   (SNES MSU-1)
 
 
Outro 
 
Out Run - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
Oct 15, 2018

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

Twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

Twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

Links of Interest:

Red Dead Gameplay Trailer 2

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

 

  • Music Break 1

The Courtroom

Abandoned Subway

Peters Apartment

 

  • Retro Replay - New Ghostbusters II

Back Story/Fun Facts

Personal Experience (Past/Present)

Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)

 

  • Music Break 2

River of Slime

The Museum

Vigo’s Alter

 

  • Boombox News - Video Game News

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* 

 

Sep 15, 2018

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

twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

twitch.tv/RGBoombox

#BoomboxNews

 

Links of Interest:

Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition Announced

Spooked By Nintendo, Popular ROM Site 'Changes' After 18 Years

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

 

  • Music Break 1

Silhouettes

Pandemonium

Ballad in City

  • Retro Replay - Spider-Man 2 vs Spider-Man PS4

Back Story/Fun Facts

Personal Experience (Past/Present)

Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)

 

  • Music Break 2

Suctioncups

Hung Like a Spiderman

Pizza Theme (Finiculi)

  • Boombox News - Video Game News

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

 

Aug 15, 2018

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

twitter: @RGBoombox

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Links of Interest:

Business Insider - Gamefly Streaming Service Shutdown

Market Watch - Activision Cloud Based Streaming Service

Gamespot - Spider-Man Has Gone Gold

Smash Bros Direct

 

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

  • Section 1 - Retro Replay
  • Section 2 - Boombox News
  • Mario Tennis Update
  • Evo
  • Red Dead Gameplay
  • SA-1 Chip compatibility for SD2SNES

Music Break 1

  • Round 1 (Graveyard)
  • Round 2 (Underworld)
  • Transformation Theme

Retro Replay - Altered Beast

  • Back Story/Fun Facts
  • Personal Experience (Past/Present)
  • Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)

Music Break 2

  • Boss Battle
  • Ending Theme
  • Game Over Theme

Boombox News - Video Game News

  • Spiderman PS4 has Gone Gold
  • Gamefly shuts down streaming service
  • Activision in talks with cloud service providers about streaming service
  • Quality over Quantity News Article
  • Super Smash Ultimate Nintendo Direct

Outro -  Last Wave

*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

Jul 15, 2018

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

twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel

twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

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

  • Too Many Games 2018
  • Mario Tennis Thoughts
  • Section 1 - Retro Replay
  • Section 2 - Boombox News
  • Music Break 1
  • Vs. Dragon
  • Monster Town
  • Mind of Hero
  • Retro Replay - Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap
  • SMS History
  • Back Story/Fun Facts
  • Personal Experience
  • Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)  
  • Music Break 2
    • The Danger Zone
    • The Monster’s Lair
    • Dragon’s Trap
  • Boombox News - Video Game News

Outro -  Last Wave (SMS)

*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

Jun 15, 2018

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

twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

twitch.tv/RGBoombox

 

Links of Interest:

Norm Caruso The Gaming Historian - Star Fox

Nintendo Life - E3 2018 Day 1

Bethesda Kotaku Coverage

PS4 Gamespot Coverage

 

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

  • Section 1 - Retro Replay
  • Section 2 - Boombox News

Music Break 1

  • Opening
  • Meteo
  • Solar

Retro Replay - Star Fox 64

  • Back Story/Fun Facts
  • Personal Experience (Past/Present)
  • Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)  

Music Break 2

  • Katina
  • Bolse
  • Andross

Boombox News - Video Game News

  • EA
    • Battlefield V
    • Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order
    • Anthem
  • Ubisoft
    • The Division 2
    • Starlink
  • Bethesda
    • Doom Eternal
    • Rage 2
    • Fallout 76
    • Elder Scrolls VI
  • Xbox
    • Battletoads
    • Halo Infinite
    • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    • Crackdown 3
    • Gears of War 5
  • PS4
    • Spider-Man
    • Death Stranding
    • The Last of Us 2
    • Kingdom Hearts 3
  • Nintendo
    • Pokemon Lets Go, Pikachu & Evee!
    • Fortnite
    • Super Mario Party
    • Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Outro - Last Wave (OutRun)

May 15, 2018

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

twitter: @RGBoombox  

Instagram: @RGBoombox

twitch.tv/RGBoombox

Links of Interest:

Wario64 Twitter

Nintendo Online Service

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*

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