RetroActive Podcast
A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. As a variety show, additional mini sections are dedicated to topics like hardware, modifications, or other interesting factors of contemporary retro gaming. Hosted by Fred Rojas of gaminghistory101.com and featuring guest co-hosts, it's a new look at an old topic.
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Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
2hr 12 min
Week and Listener Mail - 0:27
Allen’s letter
Games media thoughts
Sony
eBay and selling experience
Accessory purchases
Games this week
The House of the Dead Remake and Gal*Gun Returns - 1:11:44
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Dracula X - 1:28:48
One More Thing: Labyrinth (1986) - 1:53:13
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
2hr 42 min
Week and Listener Mail - 0:27
Games this week
Super Station One - 1:04:09
Call of Juarez - 1:28:38
007 First Light - 1:45:15
One More Thing: Robocop (1987) - 2:22:22
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
2hr 32 min
This week we have on special guest Austin to discuss the impending end of games on physical media, what the current state of physical games even is, and how you can help soften this blow.
Week and Listener Mail - 0:27
Physical Media Discussion With Guest Austin - 30:49
One More Thing: The Wizard (1989) - 2:17:08
Closing Song: Send Me An Angel - Real Life
Useful Links:
Does It Play (resource for contents of game discs): https://www.doesitplay.org/
Console Mod Wiki: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Main_Page
Vita Hacks Guide: https://vita.hacks.guide/
Great console hack video guides from Mr. Mario: https://www.youtube.com/@MrMario2011
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
1hr 57 min
Week and Listener Mail - 0:27
Games this week - 23:59
MtG Marvel Universe
Onimusha Demo
Phaze Zero Demo (like RE)
Silver Pines Demo
SIN Reloaded Demo
God of War’s Legacy - 52:44
Dante’s Inferno
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
God of War: Ascension
Captain Blood
One More Thing: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - 1:46:41
Next Live Episode is Sunday, July 19, 10 AM CDT/11 AM EDT/8 AM PDT: https://youtube.com/live/GAxr6fG6H_g
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
2hr 3 min
Week - 0:27
Games this week - 19:21
MtG Marvel Universe
House of the Dead 2 Remake
Valor Mortis Demo
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
God of War Trilogy (and PSP) - 54:12
One More Thing: Masters of the Universe (1987) - 1:52:48
Livestream Link (July 7, 10pm CDT/11pm EDT/8pm PDT): https://youtube.com/live/bn-Q8DYID1o
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
1hr 47 min
As discussed on the show, next episode will be recorded live on YouTube. Sunday, June 28, 10AM CDT (11AM EDT/8AM PDT) at this link: https://youtube.com/live/2y5X-qz81HU
Fred’s Soapbox: Summer Break - 0:27
Week and News - 3:04
Demos - 45:27
1666 Amsterdam
70s Robot Anime: Geppy-X
The Crimson Hunt
Lady Death Demonicron
Moss
Duskfade
Valor Mortis
One More Thing: Howard the Duck (1986) - 1:30:16
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
2hr 24 min
Fred’s Soapbox: Like What You Like - 0:27
Week and SGF Closer - 5:54
Star Fox (Star Wing) - 44:52
Star Fox 2 - 1:15:29
Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars) - 1:39:41
One More Thing: Ghostbusters (1984) - 2:10:39
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
3hr 2 min
Fred’s Soapbox: Console Exclusives - 0:27
Clair Obscur Listener Mail - 15:22
EuroTrip - 34:09
Curated List of SGF Announcements
Nintendo Direct - 1:37:35
Muramasa Revenant Blades (also on PS5 and PC, 2027)
Kingdom Hearts IV (also on PS5, Xbox, and PC)
Ocarina of Time Remake (Nintendo, 2026)
Third Party Studios - 2:01:06
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered (Night Dive, winter 2026)
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain (Shift Up)
The Blood of Dawnwalker (Witcher 3 Devs Rebel Wolves, September 3, 2026)
Star Wars: Zero Company (Bit Reactor/Respawn - August 27, 2026)
TMNT: The Last Ronin (Platinum)
Mighty Cuphead Adventure (Studio MDHR)
Control: Resonant (Remedy, September 24, 2026)
Resident Evil: Veronica (Capcom, 2027)
Playstation State of Play - 2:13:31
Stuntman Hollywood (Saber Interactive)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 25, 2026)
Wolverine* (Insomniac, September 15, 2026)
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (February 12, 2027)
ILL (Mundfish, 2027)
The Lost Wild (Great Ape Games, 2027)
Until Dawn 2* (Firesprite, 2027)
God of War: Laufey* (Sony)
Xbox Showcase - 2:30:38
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (Motion Twin, October 15, 2026)
Crazy Taxi (Sega)
Persona 6 (Sega)
Fable (Playground Games, February 23, 2027)
Clockwork Revolution* (InXile, 2027)
Senua (Ninja Theory, 2027)
Metro 2039 (4A Games, February 2027)
Magician’s The Devil’s Deal (Uppercut Games, 2027)
Valor Mortis (One More Level, September 24, 2026)
Gears of War: E-Day* (The Coalition, October 6, 2026)
Resonance: A Plague Legacy (Asobo Studio, August 27, 2026)
One More Thing: The Witcher: The Lady of the Lake - 2:53:10
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
2hr 13 min
This week we talk about the (minor) changes to the podcast, the state of retro video gaming in 2026, and my thoughts on Act III of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Fred’s Soapbox: Tangible Media - 0:27
Week - 16:49
State of Retro Gaming - 40:10
One More Thing: Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick in 4DX - 1:32:42
Spoiler Alert: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Act III - 1:45:04
Commercial: Star Fox (SNES)
Songs:
T2K - Tempest 2000 (Jaguar)
Main Theme - Top Gun (NES)
Lumière à L'Aube - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
2hr 6 min
This week Fred's got a second batch of recent game reviews.
Fred’s Soapbox: Be Decisive - 0:27
Week - 11:58
Terminator 2D: No Fate - 29:32
Mixtape - 50:38
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Conclusion - 1:13:09
One More Thing: Mortal Kombat II - 1:55:47
Commercials: CD-i 1992 campaign
Songs:
Attract Sequence - Terminator 2D: No Fate
The Touch - Stan Bush
Lune - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Mortal Kombat Annihilation Theme - The Immortals