Modern Retrospect : Retro Hits Modern Bits

We are proud to present our first TV show discussion/review! And I think we picked a doozie. "Justified" is what you get when you merge great writing, a modern cowboy, a Kentucky setting, no-nonsense characters, and a whole lot of tense and entertaining duels. We dig into what we think makes Justified check off essential TV boxes and what we enjoy about the characters, the stories, and the all-around badassery of some of the toughest and smartest cookies on television. If we were anywhere near as smooth and suave as Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens, we would probably be lawmen. 

Intro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip 1: Raylan Givens Quotes

- Sound Clip 2: Boyd Crowder Quotes

- Sound Clip 3: Raylan Intimidates Six Men

- Sound Clip 4: Constable Bob Shares his Stance

Outro Music: Justified OST - Harlan County Line, Performed by Dave Alvin

After life handed us some shenanigans and some uncommon hijinks, to which we diligently and affectionately fought off, we are now officially back and tackling some of the latest news of the past few months. As we reload ourselves back into that swashbuckling revolver, let's take a dive into a few topics that peeked our interests as we plan to be firing away on all cylinders these next few weeks. This week: What was in Nintendo's latest offering of their Direct? Can Disney Plus' new ridiculous ambition pull itself off? Just what was done for the Xbox 20th Anniversary? This and a whole lot more detail awaits. Come join us as we get the ball rolling again. 

Intro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip 1: Metroid Dread OST - Endscreen Theme

- Sound Clip 2: X-Men '97 Intro Theme

- Outro Music Clip: Halo 3 OST - Warthog Run Theme

A lot of thought and anticipation happens when going into E3 and the aftermath is usually a mix of frothing at the mouth with excitement and a roll of the eyes from ho-hum showings. We talk about what was shown, what surprised us, and just how much was left for next year. The Electronic Entertainment Expo was back to deliver. So did it? And did we come out like a bunch of giddy fanboys? Also, who wins the lunch bets!?

FYI : Literally the latest episode we have ever posted. Like seriously, E3 was in June. Hope you enjoy! 

- Intro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip 1: Halo Infinite OST - Main Theme (Warthog Run Soundtrack)

- Sound Clip 2: Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity OST - The Champion Revali

- Outro Music Clip: Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity OST - The Knight Who Seals the Darkness

What more can we say here? E3 is coming up and everybody is talking about it! So you know what, so are we! This week we get into our hopes and expectations of the big weekend of game news and reveals coming to us from the great Electronic Entertainment Expo! We also makes bets on whose buying lunch per our predictions. Come on in and geek out with us.

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Intermission Clip: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate OST - Final Destination Theme

We are back! This time we talk about some not-so-critically-acclaimed games. You ever play a game that was thrashed by critics but you liked it anyway? Perhaps the criticisms were on point but maybe you just happened to be so oblivious to them because you were too busy enjoying what was good about it. That isn't always the case, but this week we tackle the ones that got didn't make it so high on the totem poles, but still lived to shine for a niche minority. From hard-to-like protagonists to cold-calculated bounty hunters, we talk about a few select games that just didn't cut the mustard even if the sandwich may or may not have been decent.

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip 1: Haven Call of the King OST - Virescent Village

- Sound Clip 2: Shadows of the Empire OST - Echo Base

- Sound Clip 3: Rayman Arena OST - Intro Theme

- Sound Clip 4: Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World OST - Intro Theme

- Sound Clip 5: Star Wars Bounty Hunter OST - Main Theme

- Sound Clip 6: Cruisin USA OST - Prepare for the Race

Everybody needs a little breather once in a while so this week we take a break from our usual topical discussions to catch up on what we have been watching and playing. Sit back and enjoy a much more chill episode on what two blokes have been up to. 

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Intermission Clip: Monster Hunter Rise OST : Arena Theme

There are sometimes those inconspicuous gold nuggets, those diamonds in the rough, or those random delicious curly fries that accidentally get thrown into the usually classic but also delectable batch of fries. It can be the same with games. This week we talk about games that didn't get the attention they deserved or have faded far into the background of gaming history. We talk about just a few of the many hidden gems out there in the gaming industry. Perhaps you have one we talk about or perhaps you'll being hearing about it for the first time. Either way, hop on in and find out!

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip: ZombiU OST : Main Theme

- Sound Clip: Custom Robo Arena OST : A Rival!

- Sound Clip: Winback Covert Operations OST : Intro

- Sound Clip: Detective Grimoire OST : Detective Theme

- Sound Clip: Wario Woods OST : Versus

- Sound Clip: Subsurface Circular OST : Red Flag

This week we talk about all the many possible ways that games entice us, whether its their great quality, their enticing deals, or both! With an ever growing catalog in the gaming industry and our helpless backlog nagging at us for some attention, we dive into this topic with as much subtlety as Michael Bay does with explosions. 

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Intermission Clip 1: Steamworld Quest OST : Battle Theme

- Intermission Clip 2: Transistor OST : We All Become

What do you get when you combine Italian mafia with a heart eating entity from the void depths of the universe, The Darkness obviously. This episode, we immerse ourselves in the origins, the history, the story, and the mechanics of the cult classic game, The Darkness. It's a wild ride of a game with more somber moments than you'd expect, wrapped up in Italian mafia lingo and rapid-firing pistols. Take a dive with us into The Darkness. We promise you it doesn't bite....if you are Jacky Estacado that is.

- Intro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Intermission Clip 1: The Darkness OST : Main Theme (Beginning)

- Sound Clip 1: Subway Loading Cutscene 1

- Sound Clip 2: The Darkness Voice Clip

- Sound Clip 3: Subway Loading Cutscene 2

- Intermission Clip 2: The Darkness OST : Main Theme (Middle)

- Intermission Clip 3: The Darkness OST : Credits (Middle)

- Outro Music: The Darkness OST : Main Theme (End)

When you are a gamer, there's always an endless supply of backlog games, but that doesn't mean we aren't excited about what's around the corner or even what is coming up on the distant horizon. This time we talk about the games that have us the most excited while making sure not to rehash old excitements. From Returnal to Ys IX, there's a little bit in here for every gamer, so hop on in and take dive into some of our current fandoms.

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Intermission Clip 1: Monster Hunter Stories OST : Field Battle

- Intermission Clip 2: Ys IX Monstrum Nox OST: Glessing Way

We dive deep into the classic that is Resident Evil 4, a game that some don't know just how revolutionary it was. It set the standard for third-person action and changed the world of Resident Evil forever, for better or worse. We get into the history, the making of, the mechanics, the cheesy goodness, and the action horror that makes Resident Evil 4 the standout classic that it is even to this day.

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

- Sound Clip 1: Resident Evil 4 Title Screen

- Intermission Clip: Resident Evil 4 OST : Krauser

- Sound Clip 2: Resident Evil 4 : Leone/Hannigan Ending Chat

- Post-Outro Clip: Resident Evil 4 : Leone Bingo Line

In this episode we dive into the years of 2020 and 2021 for Microsoft. We look into their progress as well as their recent announcements, their exciting surprises, and their upcoming games, as well as rumors and speculation for their future. More specifically we talk about the many benefits of the Xbox Game Pass and its success, the launch of the Xbox Series S and X and Microsoft's strategy for it, as well as their hidden exclusive titles and their most recent close calls and blunders.  

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

In this episode we dive into the years of 2020 and 2021 for Nintendo. We look into their progress as well as their recent announcements, their exciting surprises, and their upcoming games, as well as rumors and speculation for their future.  More specifically we dive into the lack of 2020 Directs, the left-field announcements, Nintendo's change in strategy, and their most recent true Nintendo Direct (since September 2019!). 

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal

The official introduction to what our podcast is about. We tell a little about ourselves and let you know what we plan to discuss in the upcoming episodes. 

- Cover Art by Edgar Jimenez

- Intro/Outro Music by Austin Briedenthal