Nostalgium Arcanum
A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are
Displaying all 6 Episode of Nostalgium Arcanum with the tag “retrogame”.
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Ninja Gaiden
August 4th, 2025 | 1 hr 20 mins
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1988's Ninja Gaiden was a leap forward in video game storytelling, featuring splashy cut scenes, a propulsive soundtrack, and notorious difficulty. Ryu Hayabusa faces off against military goons, relentless wildlife, and otherworldly grotesque demons in his quest to keep Jaquio and the forces of darkness at bay. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to give this unforgiving landmark game the Nintendo seal of quality.
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Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
June 2nd, 2025 | 1 hr 18 mins
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We get in the ring with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (later known as just Punch-Out!!). This NES classic cleverly disguises puzzles and pattern recognition within its colorful cast of memorable pugilists. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to put the smackdown on one of the most beloved titles in Nintendo's library. TKO!
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Super Metroid
April 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 19 mins
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In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo's crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.
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Final Fantasy IX
January 13th, 2025 | 1 hr 40 mins
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For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!
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The Legend of Zelda (Series)
August 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 31 mins
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Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo's perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.
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Super Mario 64
July 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 27 mins
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Let's-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.