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- 🇺🇸US · Video Games#1125K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Video Games#1185K to 30K
- 🇳🇱NL · Video Games#1941K to 10K
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8.5K to 49K🎙 ~2x weekly·187 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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17K to 98K🇺🇸31%🇦🇺31%🇳🇱10%+7 more - Active Followers
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6.8K to 39K
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Episode 196 - Action 52 (The Games: 14 - 26)
Jun 22, 2026
1h 18m 25s
Episode 195 - Action 52 (The Games: 1 - 13)
Jun 15, 2026
1h 29m 54s
Episode 194 - Action 52 (The History)
Jun 8, 2026
1h 11m 18s
Episode 193 - Plumbers Don't Wear Ties
Jun 1, 2026
1h 15m 37s
Episode 192 - Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
May 25, 2026
1h 19m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Episode 196 - Action 52 (The Games: 14 - 26) | Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we start tackling the next chunk of games from the much derided collection of questionable titles (games 14 - 26). We've made it half-way...we can't stop now! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 18m 25s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Episode 195 - Action 52 (The Games: 1 - 13) | Our coverage of Action 52 continues in this episode as we begin tackling the games of Action 52, and specifically, the first thirteen titles included in the package, which represents a quarter of the overall set of gaming experiences included in Action 52. We've got 39 more games to get through before we can definitively pass judgment on Action 52, and admittedly, this one is getting bigger than I ever anticipated. Be sure to let me know if you want us to continue covering Action 52 next week, or if we should take a short breather before returning to the rest of the game. A poll has been posted on Discord to gather feedback, so definitely let me know what you think! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 29m 54s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Episode 194 - Action 52 (The History) | Surprise! It's time to turn our attention to one of the most infamous games ever made, and one considered by many to be the absolute worst game of all time, Action 52! In this special multi-part series, we're going to cover all aspects of Action 52, from the history behind the game, which is the focus of today's episode, all the way through to a deep dive into each and every game included in the collection. Is Action 52 really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? There's only one way to find out! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 11m 18s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Episode 193 - Plumbers Don't Wear Ties | It's time to plumb the depths of video game history, as we tackle perhaps one of the most infamous games ever created, Plumbers Don't Wear Ties! Learn how the game was made, discover why the game continues to be discussed over 30 years after its original release, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to perform an air guitar solo using nothing but a pair a jeans, a tie, and a freshly purchased plunger, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 15m 37s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Episode 192 - Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti | It's time to rise from the dead and defeat the evil Pumpkin King, as we tackle the very first Splatterhouse title to ever appear on a home console, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti! Learn about the history of violence in video games, including where the Splatterhouse series itself sits in that history, discover how Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti sets itself apart from the original arcade Splatterhouse title, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to play through this charming 8-bit parody of a much more mature themed arcade game, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 19m 35s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Episode 191 - Star Wars: Racer Revenge | Return with me to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away as we tackle the futuristic racing title, Star Wars: Racer Revenge! Learn how the game was made, discover why pod racing became such a big deal in the first place, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to strap yourself into a cockpit attached to a couple of nuclear accelerators propelling you around a track at over 600 miles per hour, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 28m 17s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Episode 190 - Sounds of the Classics: SNES Volume 2 | For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, the SNES. Listen in as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console - it's guaranteed to be a good time! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 10m 55s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Episode 189 - Super Mario Bros. 2 | It's time to tackle one of the more interesting entries in the Mario series, as we discuss the game known outside of Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2! Learn about the origins of Mario, discover why Super Mario Bros. 2 is unique amongst the broader Mario gaming franchise, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to throw vegetables at a never-ending assortment of bad guys in a dream-like world, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 13m 55s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Episode 188 - Super Star Wars | A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Those memorable words precede the start of Star Wars, one of the most well-known franchises in cinema history, a series of films that has been translated into countless games over the years. Today, we're going to tackle the very first 16-bit iteration of that classic film series, entitled simply, Super Star Wars. Learn how the game was made, discover why it took so long for LucasArts to develop their own in-house Star Wars titles, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to dust off your blaster and grab your lightsaber to take the fight to the evil Galactic Empire, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 22m 21s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Episode 187 - Patreon Episode - Terminator 2D: No Fate | Original show notes from Patreon episode: Over the holiday break, I played a bunch of different games, but none really captured my attention as much as Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new, old, 16-bit experience featuring the Terminator 2 film license. We've talked about Terminator titles before, and for the most part, none of them truly impressed me. Could this latest Terminator title change the franchise's video game fortunes? You'll have to listen to find out!******* Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 21m 57s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 | ![]() Episode 186 - Ninja Gaiden Black | Are you ninja enough to explore a 3D world and defeat any enemies that stand in your way? If so, you may be tough enough for Ninja Gaiden Black! Learn about the history of the Ninja Gaiden series, discover why the jump to 3D was such a big deal for the franchise, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to slash and wall jump your way to victory, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 48m 55s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Episode 185 - Castle of the Winds | Join me on a trip back to the 80s and the dawn of Windows, as we discuss one of the earliest Windows 3.1 rogue-like dungeon crawlers, Castle of the Winds! Learn how the game was made, discover why it acted as a gateway to the more complex dungeon crawling experiences of later years, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to grab your sword and slash monsters repeatedly in a number of procedurally generated dungeons, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 33m 23s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Episode 184 - Nostalgia Trip: The Arcades of the 80s and 90s | Join me for only our second Nostalgia Trip episode as I reminisce about visiting the arcades of the 80s and 90s. Learn where I ended up spending the majority of my time when I was younger, discover which arcade games left a lasting impression on me, and listen in as we collectively take a trip down memory lane to re-discover the arcades...of the 80s and 90s. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 12m 44s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Episode 183 - Super Punch-Out! | It's time to lace up your boxing gloves and attempt to win a championship, as we discuss the Super Nintendo classic, Super Punch-Out! Learn about the origins of the Punch-Out series, discover why the SNES version differed from the arcade original, and listen in as we determine whether it's still worth your time to knock out all of your opponents en route to a championship, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 09m 52s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Episode 182 - The Adventures of Willy Beamish | It's time to explore the life of an elementary school troublemaker, as we dive deep into the point and click classic, The Adventures of Willy Beamish! Learn about the founding of development studio Dynamix, discover how Willy Beamish's adventure was created, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to conquer the trials and tribulations of an almost-teenager, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 15m 02s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Episode 181 - Slam City with Scottie Pippen | What do you get when you combine full motion video with one-on-one street ball? Obviously, the answer to that question is Slam City with Scottie Pippen, one of the guiltiest pleasure Sega CD games around! Learn how the game was made, discover why putting Scottie Pippen in an FMV basketball title made good business sense in the early 90s, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to attempt to drive to the basket and dunk the ball against a crew of FMV opponents, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 20m 25s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | ![]() Episode 180 - Sounds of the Classics: NES Volume 2 | For me, music is one of the core components that contributes to the enjoyment, and engagement, of a video game title, and this episode is our second deep dive into some of the classic soundtracks from Nintendo's 8-bit powerhouse, the NES. Listen in as I pick some of my favorite, and most personally significant, tracks from that particular console - it's guaranteed to be a good time! Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 13m 16s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Episode 179 - A Fork in the Tale | Full...Motion...Video. Those three words bring me back to a time when I thought FMV in gaming was going to be the future of the entire industry. While FMV would end up being more of a fad overall, it still holds a special place in my heart, and today, we're going to tackle one of the lesser known FMV titles out there, A Fork in the Tale starring Rob Schneider! Learn about the history of FMV in gaming, discover how the game was made, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to listen to hours of Rob Schneider one-liners, even today... Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 14m 29s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Episode 178 - Dynamite Headdy | It's time to use your head...literally...to solve every problem in your way, as we tackle the Sega Genesis action platforming classic, Dynamite Headdy! Learn about the history behind game development studio Treasure, discover how Dynamite Headdy was made, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to bash your head against everything in your path, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 18m 06s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() Episode 177 - Super Metroid | What do you get when you take the gameplay stylings of Metroid, and make it even...super'er? The answer to that question is, of course, Super Metroid! Learn about the lineage of the Metroid franchise in general, discover how Super Metroid in particular was made, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to lace up your space bounty hunting boots to go on a classic action-platforming adventure, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 11m 43s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Episode 176 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer | It's time to compete with your rivals while cruising the highways of Tokyo, as we explore the classic Dreamcast racing title, Tokyo Xtreme Racer! Learn how the game was made, discover the history behind its creator, Genki, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to race around the streets of Tokyo at very illegal speeds, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 25m 13s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() Episode 175 - Stunt Island | What do you get when you combine an advanced flight simulation engine with a film studio-themed creative sandbox? Well, if you answered Stunt Island, you'd be correct! Learn how the game was made, discover why Disney decided to branch off from licensing deals to try their hand at creating their own, original games, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to perform a ton of death defying stunts for the enjoyment of audiences around the world, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 21m 13s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() Episode 174 - Little Big Adventure 2 | It's time to once again dive into the wonderful world of Twinsun...starring Twinsen...as we explore the classic action-platform-adventure-puzzle experience, Little Big Adventure 2! Learn how the game was made, discover how Little Big Adventure 2 improved upon its predecessor, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to play this particular little...big...adventure, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 2h 04m 58s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() Episode 173 - The Settlers II | It's time to have some fun with economics...no, really....as we dive into the real time strategy economic simulation, The Settlers II! Learn how the game was made, discover why The Settlers II was designed to be so different than the majority of real time strategy games, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to construct a sprawling settlement of interconnected roads, production nodes, and military outposts, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 21m 44s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() Episode 172 - Delta Force | Listen up, soldier! It's time to make your way through five voxel-driven campaigns of military action, as we explore the first person perspective, tactical shooting title, Delta Force! Learn how the game was made, discover why NovaLogic struck gold with the creation of its voxel-based gaming engine, and listen in as we discuss whether it's still worth your time to pick off enemy snipers at a distance while attempting to keep your elite crew of soldiers alive, even today. Join the discussion on Discord! Want more Classic Gaming Today? Sign up as a patron at Patreon.com/ClassicGamingToday! | 1h 14m 22s | ||||||
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10 placements across 10 markets.
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10 placements across 10 markets.
