Posts in Video Games
LoR: Mother

On this week’s episode of The Legend of Retro, Craig WK and Xander finally bring you the follow up to the EarthBound part 1 episode released all those years ago. What? This isn’t that? It’s another EarthBound game? A Mother from another mother? Man, things are getting wackier than Willy around here. Let’s rewind to July of ‘89, hear the 2nd half of the final four in the stage theme bracket and get out of here before lamps and baby dolls start attacking.

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LoR: Kirby Super Star

On this week's episode of The Legend of Retro: Craig WK, TheGlitch, and Xander suck it up and talk about the biggest Kirby game on the SNES; Kirby Super Star. We'll finally answer the age old question of what game is the best, what power up is the best, and what sent Craig WK down his villainous path? We rewind and take a look at the past and enter the finals of our stage theme bracket.

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LoR: Xenogears

Craig WK's Birthday Extravaganza continues in this week's Legend of Retro as he and Xander discuss Xenogears for the Playstation. What boxes does this game check off for Craig? Did Xander waste his time on YouTube? Why does Xander ask so many questions? Who the heck is Leonardo Leonardo? Retro Relapse might give you a headache and we have a real nail-biter in this week's match up in our Stage Theme Bracket.

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LoR: Illusion of Gaia

On this week’s episode of The Legend of Retro, Craig WK and Xander get hooked on phonics so that they can properly discuss Illusion of Gaia for the SNES! Is this game the key to success in reading comprehension? Is Xander slowly turning into Chops? Why did that pig have to die?! Retro Rewind looks back at September of ‘94 and we have another tough match up in our Stage Theme Bracket. Spin your flutes rapidly to get this episode now!

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LoR: Dead Rising

On this week’s episode of The Legend of Retro, TheGlitch, Chops, and Xander are looking for the scoop behind a newer Capcom classic, Dead Rising. These guys have the skinny on all of the easter eggs, endings, and lawsuits surrounding this mall madness. Retro Rewind looks back at August 2006, and we keep things rolling with the latest matchup in the stage theme bracket. Not sure you can trust the source? Don’t worry, these guys have covered Advance Wars, y’know.

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LoR: Super Punch-Out!!

On this week’s episode of The Legend of Retro- Xander, Chops, and TheGlitch tape up their hands, lace up their boots, put their gloves on, and come out swinging to talk about Super Punch-Out!! for the SNES. The guys discuss in depth speed running times, compare Xander’s times to the champions times, and make Xander defend the soundtrack. Retro Relapse is a mighty bomb and we take a look at Round 3 of our stage theme bracket. Piece of cake! Right on!

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LoR: Dick Tracy

Crime doesn’t pay, but neither do really crappy games, and this week, it’s up to Chops and the Glitch to find the clues in Dick Tracy for the NES. They discuss the terrible driving, unforgivable platforming, and the surprisingly good soundtrack. Next, the guys look back to August 1990 in our Retro Rewind. Then, in the Stage Theme Music Bracket, they have a hard time deciding which iconic video game character will advance. Can Detective Chops put Greasy Glitch away? Head to your local speakeasy to find out!

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LoR: Robo Pit

You’ve asked for it! You’ve waited for it! The time is now! This weeks episode is all about ROBO PIT!! Chops and Craig_WK talk about this “iconic” game on the PS1 and how much of an impact it has had on their lives. Is this episode full of undying admiration for a game no one has heard about until now? Yes. But don’t tell Chops or he may just quit the show. Also, we have a brand new segment on the show called Retro Rewind right before this weeks match-up in the Stage Theme Music Bracket.

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LoR: Zoids: Battle Legends

It’s not Transformers, its not Voltron and its not Gundam…its Zoids: Battle Legends on the GameCube. Chops and Craig_WK go deep into the history of Zoids and how this game may be the next robot fighting game you need to play! Next, the guys lose their “heads” in the Retro Relapse, and listen as they unveil the next match-up in the Stage Theme Music Bracket.

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LoR: Dance Dance Revolution

Drop in your quarters and get ready to sweat! This week's Legend of Retro, Xander and TheGlitch gush about a game you'd never expect to biggy bigs like ourselves to love so much, Dance Dance Revolution. Is DDR the weight loss solution the world has been WEIGHTING for? Can space ships flail their way to victory? Is it better to be fast or a monkey? Hold on to that balance bar because this week's episode will take your breath away!

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