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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Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
1hr 5 min
In 2008, then PGA Golf developer EA Redwood (later renamed to Visceral Games) released its take on survival horror: Dead Space. In this retrospective we look back at the gaming landscape of the time, the positives and negatives of Dead Space, and the many sequels and multimedia side projects it spawned.
Opening Song: Dead Space Theme
Transition Song: The Leviathan
Closing Song: Dead Space Shanty
Link for the Full Motion Comic (graphic novel) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HN5Kwv0Fb6k
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
1hr 13 min
It's 2023 and the RetroActive podcast has officially re-launched. The premise is to explore what I want to and take this audience along for the journey. In the intro Fred tackles what that means exactly and what expectations of future episodes can be. As for the content, this first episode explores Fred's early days of gaming, from the first games he played to the wild lengths he went to for an N64 because patience just wasn't an option.All listener comments, requests, and questions can be submitted at https://gaminghistory101.com/contact or via email at contact@gaminghistory101.com.