The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast
The Retro Wildlands, a gaming podcast hosted by Nomad! Nomad invites you to sit by the campfire while he shares with you his thoughts and experiences about a video game he’s discovered or rediscovered while roaming the gaming wildlands. Using game music and sound, you’ll be pulled right into the game as we go! If you’ve played the game before, nostalgia surely awaits! If not, you’ll figure out if it’s a game you want to put your time in or not. So what are you waiting for? Come join our expedition!
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Even if you don't play video games, there's a very good chance you know Sonic The Hedgehog. Arguably one of the best games on the Sega Genesis and one of the best games of the era, was Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This was one of the few Genesis games I've played, but I've played it so much I can play it start to finish in my head. Sonic 2 still holds up today with its gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay and awesome sound track.
Join me by the campfire today as I recall a few tales from my youth and tell you all why Sonic 2 is one of the greats. And if you've somehow never played this game before, you'll want to after this episode. So lace up your power sneakers and get ready for some nostalgia!
Intro - 0:00Sonic 2 - 10:31Closing Gratitude - 1:00:24
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Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Considered by some to be a spiritual successor to the Clock Tower series, Haunting Ground follows Fiona Belli, a young woman who wakes up in the dungeon of a castle after being involved in a car accident. Fiona eventually escapes the dungeon and now it's up to the player to guide her out. However, the castle's strange inhabitants are not ready to let Fiona go just yet...
Haunting Ground on the Playstation 2 explores some sinister ideas as well as some dark and uncomfortable subject matter. It's a game that really makes the player feel vulnerable at all times. If you're looking for a unique gameplay experience, look no further!
Join me by the campfire as I share with you the dark and twisted experience I had with this rare hidden gem. Happy Halloween...
Intro - 0:00Haunting Ground - 14:44Closing Gratitude - 1:15:06
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Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Some call it tough. Others call it fair. While I agree on both counts, I think we can all agree that Contra is one of those must play retro games. Even through this game was released 35 years ago, you can't argue that Contra did it right and created a gaming experience that rivals even some modern games today.
Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Contra on the Nintendo Entertainment System!
We take control of either Bill or Lance, two members of a Special Forces Elite Commando Squad. Their mission? Infiltrate the Amazon basin, locate the alien being known as Red Falcon and destroy it. Needless to say, playing the hero won’t be easy. But you have no choice. You must be the hero in order to save humanity...
Intro - 0:00Contra - 11:38Closing Gratitude - 57:16
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
With so many modern games out there that are pushing you to keep moving from objective to objective, games that nag you do your dailies or games that reward you for fast completion times... Wouldn't it be nice to just play a game where you're rewarded for chilling out a little? I present to you, ToeJam and Earl on the Sega Genesis!
Join the two coolest aliens around in this action/adventure roguelike game as we try to help ToeJam and Earl collect the missing pieces of their Rapmaster rocket ship so they get back to their home planet of Funkotron. Become the ultimate funklord solo or with a friend!
I finally sat down to play this gem of a game. Check out today's episode for my thoughts and experiences with ToeJam and Earl.
Intro - 0:00ToeJam and Earl - 10:48Closing Gratitude - 52:59
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Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
When we think of survival horror, we tend to think of Resident Evil. But what happens when the same minds behind the world famous franchise replace the "survival" portion of horror with "panic"? You get Dino Crisis. This game changes everything you think you know about survival horror and puts you in a world that, no matter how well you stock pile resources and plan your survival strategy, you'll never feel safe.
Join me by the camp fire today as I share with you my Dino Crisis experiences and memories. If you've played this game before, get ready for heaps of nostalgia. If you've never played Dino Crisis before, tune in to find out why you should!
Intro - 0:00Dino Crisis - 11:00Closing Gratitude - 1:02:50
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Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Video games starring our favorite superheroes are very plentiful these days, but I argue none of them keep true to their comic book source material quite like Maximum Carnage does!
Notorious for its comic book style graphics, hard rockin' soundtrack and challenging difficulty, join me this week as I share my thoughts on this game after giving it whirl for the first time in over 25 years. Man, I am old...
0:00 - Intro11:48 - Maximum Carnage50:43 - Outro
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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Every time I think about the Simpsons arcade game, my mind goes back to a simpler time. Join me on today's episode where we visit one of the most nostalgic games of all time. While I talk about the game itself, I'll share some stories of times I spent heaps of quarters on this game with total strangers and how one moment in time kept my faith in humanity intact to this day!
Plus! For the first time, we have a special guest on the podcast today! My step-daughter joins me to talk about the Simpsons arcade game and the TV show. We recently had a chance to play the arcade game together and we're eager to share our thoughts with you all! So join us by the fire for some wholesome retro gaming goodness!
0:00 - Intro9:55 - Simpsons Arcade: Solo31:15 - Simpsons Arcade: 2 Player Mode49:55 - Closing Gratitude
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Most consider Resident Evil 2 to be the best in the franchise and a staple in the survival horror genre. I'm here to tell you that is 100% spot on. A game that I argue still holds up today, RE2 took the amazing game that was Resident Evil for the Playstation and improved upon it in every way. I can't tell you how many hours I've put into this game growing up.
Join me by the campfire as I regale you with the story of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they try and survive the undead horrors in the doomed town of Raccoon City. They were parted by an unescapable destiny. This was just the beginning of their worst nightmare...
Intro - 0:00Resident Evil 2 - 11:05Resident Evil 2 (Story Spoilers) - 38:12Closing Gratitude - 1:10:53
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Regarded as "the" definitive way to play the original Metroid from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid: Zero Mission is a beautiful remake that serves as the perfect entryway into the Metroid universe.
Come settle in by the fire while I share my thoughts on this game and how Metroid was always that one game franchise I always wanted to get into, but just missed it growing up. And why Samus Aran is one of the coolest cats around!
Intro - 0:00Metroid Zero Mission - 10:05Closing Gratitude - 46:05
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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
I consider Silent Hill a masterpiece in video games and its arguably the gold standard in horror. It's a game series that evokes excitement and adventure in some and terror in others. What makes the game special to me is that I feel all of that at once...Come take a load off as I regale you with stories of my travels into that fog filled town. I guarantee you when I'm done, you'll feel that unexplainable pull that draws so many people to it. Welcome, to Silent Hill.
Intro - 0:00Silent Hill - 14:22Closing Gratitude - 56:38
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