Retro Hangover

This week's episode brings us to a little-known (in North America, at least) console from none other than Sega: the Master System! The boys run a bit longer than usual this week thanks to some extra spicy ranting about some recent developments post-Blizzcon.

Frustrating controls? A wonky camera? Skeletons riding motorcycles in the year 1852? It must be Castlevania 64! And just in time for the spoopiest of seasons!

Like a Cyberdemon with a grudge, RHP bursts forth with a brand new episode! Join Chris and Shane as they discuss the origins of the FPS legend: Doom!

The glorious return of RHP brings a brand new, sleeker episode format! This go-'round, Chris and Shane discuss the history of Sony's first foray into the gaming scene: the Playstation. The boys also chat about their favorite titles from the system's expansive library, and whether or not they think the venerable PS1 still holds up today.

Wooh, boy. It's been awhile, hasn't it? Despite popular belief, your hosts are back for a brand-spankin' new episode. This go-'round, Chris and Shane catch up a bit on what's been happening over the long break, and dive into discussion about everyone's favorite bungling gaming behemoth: Nintendo.

RHP starts the new year off right by losing an entire discussion about The Force Awakens to a technical issue! Hooray! So what was actually recorded? We've got discussion on Activision-Blizzard's buyout of Major League Gaming, Steam Winter Sale shenanigans, and an impressive rant by Shane on George Lucas. Additionally, we've got a main topic centered around some of the more notable events in the world of gaming during 2015.

In the last episode before everyone goes on break for the holidays, Chris & Shane tackle the ever-present issue of censorship in the video game industry. From the early days of pixelated blood to today's high-definition D-cups, the guys cover the history of controversy and where it stands now. In the news, you'll hear about the FF7 remake, Star Citizen's crazy amount of funding, Minecraft's ever-expanding dominion, promises of 3DS longevity, Steam hacking, and more! And remember: this episode heralds in the new, revised show format! The news segment is now The Flight, with the main topic discussion being branded as What's On Tap. Change is good, really!

RHP returns after another extended hiatus! And, for the more astute among you, you may notice that this in fact episode 16.. Which is not at all what is said in the intro. Blame Konami. This week's episode is another free-form deal; Chris and Shane take some time to catch up and chat about some of the more notable occurrences in the geekosphere as of late. Stay tuned for the next episode, where the guys overhaul the show's format for a newer, sleeker listening experience!

Saucy content for a premium monthly fee! Just what everyone wanted, surely. In a necessarily brief episode this week, Chris and Shane discuss topics ranging from Nintendo NX rumors to Fallout Beer and a whole bunch of crap in between! BONUS: just like a Marvel movie, this episode's got something special for those who stick around through the credits (or, y'know, skip ahead because it's a podcast).

Or does it? This week, Chris and Shane give you a brief history of violence between the major players in the Great Console Wars, and where the battle lines stand today. The news roundup on this episode includes such hot and steamy topics as Microsoft admitting the Xbone's defeat, eSports unionization, Squeenix giving up on the awful Deus Ex pre-order scheme, Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more!

Sadly, no chicks for free though... Unless you count bloody torsos, which we, uh... Don't. The boys are back this week, with Chris surviving the Plague Knight's relentless onslaught on his digestive system, and Shane braving the scare zones of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. News items up for discussion include Nintendo's new president, the latest in the Fuck Konami saga, bad news from the Star Wars: Battlefront alpha, game voice actors considering a strike, Jon Snow's possible return to Game of Thrones, and much more! Getting back to the usual show format, the main topic sees Chris & Shane having a chat about video game pre-order culture, and how toxic it has become over the past several years.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached a new low. As Adam Jensen himself said, we never asked for this. This week's episode sees the guys discussing the latest incarnation of pre-order evil that is Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, as well as future plans for Fallout 4 content, Star Wars: Battlefront beta details, Jimmy Kimmel's monologue against Let's Play-ers, a possible Godzilla and King Kong showdown, and much more!

That's right, RHP returns! Easing back into the swing of things with a relatively short episode this week, Chris & Shane discuss current gaming topics, including: Nintendo's next console may be digital-only, Divinity: Original Sin 2 gets Kickstarted super fast, MGS:V reviews may be a bit suspect, Guild Wars 2 goes F2P, YouTube unveils their Twitch competitor, Borderlands is becoming a movie, and much more!

Hey, we made it to the big one - oh! In honor of the tenth episode, your hosts Shane & Chris go back to the roots of RHP and completely forgo a main topic in favor of, you guessed it: bullshitting around! They do not, however, skimp on the news coverage. Dragon Quest XI, the FF7 remake, Red Ash, console legalization in China, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and more are discussed this week. And, in addition to all that, the guys unveil a brand new segment to the show: The Flight! What is it? Listen in to find out!

This week brings us news of Nintendo cancelling poorly conceived services, designing potentially poorly conceived health aides, and collaborating to bring us brilliantly conceived theme park attractions (hey, one out of three ain't bad). Additionally, there's talk on Tomb Raider's timed exclusivity, the most-wanted games to get the backwards compatibility treatment from Microsoft, Guillermo Del Toro and Hideo Kojima's bromance, Hulk Hogan being outed as a racist, and more! Last, but not least, Chris and Shane delve into a healthy debate on the nature of e-sports: how they've evolved, what their place is in the sports world, and what it really means to be a "sport".

In honor of the late Satoru Iwata, RHP takes time this week to discuss his role with Nintendo, where they are currently, and where they may be headed in the wake of his sudden and unexpected passing. News stories this week include Shenmue 3 breaking records, Double Fine breaking even, a Commodore in your pocket, Playstation powering our space exploration, and more.

Just like fashion, game genres eventually come back in style... Some just take longer than others. This week's news has the RHP crew talking about Ubisoft's PS4 revenues and stance on digital pricing, PewDiePie making more money than we'll ever hope to see in this life, SEGA's too-little-too-late apology, mini-fridges, Batfleck, Ninja Turtles, and more! With recent stories covered, Chris and Shane go on to reminisce and pontificate on the styles and genres of games from yesteryear, where they've gone, and how they've evolved into what we have today.

Hitch up your oxen and get to fordin' them rivers, there's a gold rush a-happenin' and it's in your parents' attic! This week finds the RHP crew discussing the retro game market and how pants-soilingly insane it's getting. Before that, though, we've got this week's news on tap. Chris and Shane go over some of the rumors surrounding the Nintendo NX, their plan for the mobile market, same sex marriage in Fire Emblem, Steam Machine pre-orders, Jurassic World, and more!

Welcome to the second half of RHP's E3 discussion. The boys cover the two remaining big conferences, in addition to some of the publisher-specific presentations. Oh, and Chris cries about the FF7 remake... Or something.

So many E's, so little time. This week's episode was beefy enough that it warranted us splitting it into two parts. Join us as we share our thoughts on this year's E3 conference, and make sure to check back next week for the second half! And hey, our site is no longer broken! So if you're one of our lovely listeners who prefers to play the episodes via the site posts, you can now do that once again at your leisure.