Sunday, May 26, 2013

No Quarter # 33 - Gyruss


Mike's high score: 116,250
Carrington's high score: 108,650

Atari 2600 Game by Game # 14 - Gorf & Wizard Of Wor


This week I spotlight CBS Toys/Video Games/Electronics and their first two games for the Atari 2600, Gorf and Wizard of Wor. Plus 2 audio submissions! Keep those coming! Next week's episode is all about Adventure by Atari. Everyone should have some kind of story for that one! Please send them to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you so much for listening!



Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Retro Junkies Super Show # 8 - Zombies Ate Our Neighbors!


In Episode 8, Rob and Landon kick back and discuss their fond memories of Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Ghouls and Ghosts, Rocket Knight Adventures, Road Rash 3, PlayCable, Sega Channel, Disney's new HD remake, and a new all-time high score for a classic arcade game! Oh, and Landon saves Rob's life during the Zombie Apocalypse.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

No Quarter # 32 - Zarzon, AKA Satan of Saturn


Mike's high score: 3,280
Carrington's high score: 6,260

Atari 2600 Game by Game # 13 - Skeet Shoot & Space Chase


In this episode I look at Games by Apollo and two of their games, Skeet Shoot and Spacechase. These games are, well, not the greatest. Bear with me, the next few weeks will be dealing with better games. Next week is CBS Electronics' Gorf and Wizard of Wor, and in 2 weeks, it's Adventure! Send your stories and memories to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you so much for listening!



Nineties Entertainment Show # 2 - 1991


Listen in as Nick Stephens and "Rowdy Rowdy RYAN Piper" talk about Tecmo Super Bowl, Terminator 2, Nirvana, and random rabbit trails of 90s greatness.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

No Quarter # 31 - Tapper


Mike's high score: 18,350
Carrington's high score: 8,225

Atari 2600 Game by Game # 12 - Indy 500 & Street Racer


This week I discuss two more of Atari's launch titles, Indy 500 and Street Racer. Thank you to Ed Riddle, programmer of Indy 500, for answering my questions and contributing to this episode! Next week's games will be Skeet Shoot and Space Chase by games by Apollo. You can send your memories and stories for these games to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you for listening!



Sunday, May 5, 2013

No Quarter # 30 - Altered Beast


A review of the classic arcade game Altered Beast

Atari 2600 Game by Game # 11 - Checkers & Fishing Derby


Back to Activision this episode for 2 more of their first 4 releases, Checkers and Fishing Derby. Not the greatest games in terms of sound, and perhaps gameplay, but every game has its fans! Next week is Atari's Indy 500 and Street Racer, please send your stories and memories to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net.



Nineties Entertainment Show # 1 - 1990


Nick Stephens and Ryan (insert last name here) talk about 1990. In particular: Super Mario Bros. 3, TMNT Movie, 1990 World Series, and Amish Donuts!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Retro Junkies Super Show # 7 - Totally Tubular Turtle Talk: Part Two!


In Episode 7, Rob and Landon discuss their favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and toys from the 80s and early 90s! In addition, they review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters for the NES, discuss the physics of Batman, the forgotten Sega Neptune, the reinvention of the Castlevania series, and Nintendo's biggest blunders all over a big slice of marshmallow, grape jelly, and sardines pizza! ...Literally!