Episode 16: NHL '94: The GOAT of Hockey Games

This week, we hit the ice and rewind the clock to explore the legendary NHL '94. From its revolutionary gameplay and iconic organ music to its cult status in both gaming and real-life hockey culture — we’re breaking down why this game still gets love over 30 years later.
 
No other sports game had Wayne Gretzky and Jeremy Roenick in their pixelated prime and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Episode 15: Across Time: The Epic History of Chrono Trigger

Today we’re traveling through time to uncover the making of one of the greatest RPGs ever: Chrono Trigger. 🚀⏳ From the dream team of developers at Square to the groundbreaking storylines, art, and music that changed gaming forever — we’re covering every era.
Learn how this legendary title redefined what an RPG could be, and why it still holds a place in our hearts decades later. ❤️

Episode 14: Planting the Seeds: The History of Harvest Moon

This week, we're trading boss battles for barn chores and diving into the peaceful, charming world of Harvest Moon. 🌻 From its humble beginnings on the Super Nintendo to inspiring a whole generation of farming sims, we're digging into how this cozy classic grew into a beloved legacy. 🐄💖
Grab your watering can and your favorite overalls — it's time to celebrate the game that made virtual farming cool. 🎮✨

Episode 13: The Gory Glory: A History of Splatterhouse

This week, we’re diving headfirst into one of the bloodiest, most bizarre corners of retro gaming: Splatterhouse. From its arcade origins to its cult following, masked mayhem, censorship battles, and horror movie roots — we’re slicing through it all.
Whether you played it on TurboGrafx-16 or just remember being freaked out by Rick’s hockey mask, this one’s for the horror game lovers.

Episode 12: Final Fantasy I

This week on the pod, we’re diving deep into the origins of Final Fantasy I — the game that saved Square and launched one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. From its humble beginnings in 1987 to the bold ideas that shaped its legacy, we’re unpacking the story behind the fantasy that was never supposed to continue.