Barry Pearson – Retro Ages

Barry Pearson replied to the topic Episode 20 and 21: 20 Years of Xbox in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 11 months, 2 weeks ago

I think that was a genre that we were lacking representation. There’s so many great racing games from a variety of series, while Burnout 2: Point of Impact is one of our favourite it’s perhaps falls short of not being the best racer for the system.

Barry Pearson started the topic Episode 23: Capcom in Hot Water and Yuji Naka Leaves Square Enix in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 23 has landed, Phil and Barry discuss Capcom’s recent removal of Ultra Street Fighter 2 as well as their recent lawsuit over assets used in Residential Evil 4 and Devil May Cry. We’ll also discuss Yuji Naka’s departure from Square Enix and The Simpson’s arcade is coming home from 1UP.

Barry Pearson replied to the topic Episode 20 and 21: 20 Years of Xbox in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 21 is now available, and with it the conclusion of our top 20 original Xbox games!

We’ll run the gamut of titles, from soaring through the skies on the back of a dragon, speeding through traffic at over 100mph, to fighting for the very survival of the human race. We’re sure that at least one of your favourite Xbox titles will make an…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Episode 20 and 21: 20 Years of Xbox in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 12 months ago

In the latest episodes of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast, we take a look back at 20 years of the O.G. Xbox by talking about 20 games we feel defined the console.

Episode 20 will talk about our first 10 titles, as we go into what made them great and why they define our time with Microsoft’s colossal console.

What games do you think of when you…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Episode 7: The Immortal is available! in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 1 year, 2 months ago

Hey guys, the latest episode of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast is now up and available to listen through your favourite podcast client, or directly through the website.

This week we talk about this month’s Retro Game Club pick – The Immortal.

This pick was selected by myself, partly to see if this game was actually as terrible as I remember it…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Episode 6: Sonic Prime, Fan Translations and a New Game Boy Game in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 1 year, 2 months ago

In the latest episode of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast we discuss the up-coming Netflix Sonic the Hedgehog series, as well as some of our favourite past Sonic animated series.

A fan translation for the Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Akumajō Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight).

Finally we talk about an upcoming…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Who do you think will be coming to Smash Ultimate next? in the forum Switch 1 year, 3 months ago

Well, after speculation of everyone from Ryu from Ninja Gaiden to Crash from Crash Bandicoot, who do you think will come to Smash Ultimate next? There’s only two more slots left for characters after the recent announcement of Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Personally I think I would like to see some more third party characters, o…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Episode 5: The Future of Stadia and GoldenEye Xbox Live Arcade Leak in the forum Retro Gaming Dads Podcast 1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 5 of the Retro Gaming Dads Podcast is now available to listen to on all your favourite Podcast clients, or even direct on our website.

In this episode we talk about the future of Google’s Stadia after news that they’re looking to change their current business model for their game streaming service.

There’s also news that Star Wars: Repub…[Read more]

Barry Pearson started the topic Is anyone excited for the Series X launch? in the forum Xbox Series X 1 year, 8 months ago

With Halo Infinite delayed, Are you looking forward to the Series X launch?

I’m a big Xbox and Halo fan. Unfortunately I just cannot get excited about the series X/S launch. It’s not just the Xbox launch either, the PS5 doesn’t excite me either.

Do you guys think it’s the lack of news available for the new consoles? For the Xbox One/PS4 we…[Read more]

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #10 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 8 months ago

Congratulations once again to Unleash for getting the correct answer, which was of course – Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Phil was close, but with his shotgun approach I couldn’t give it to him.

I’d like to thank everyone for taking part in the guess the game over the last 10 weeks. If you’d like to see it continue, likely with…[Read more]

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #10 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

Wait, or was it World of Illusion!!!

What’s your actual guess? So far you’ve said three titles there.

Barry Pearson replied to the topic What Games Would You Like to See on Sega's Astro City Mini Arcade? in the forum All things Sega 1 year, 9 months ago

Wonderboy should be a given, along with either Shinobi or Shadow Dancer.

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #9 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

This week’s answer was Tempo Jr.

So congratulations to Unleash for the correct answer.

Don’t forget to check out the final weekly Game Gear Guess the Game here.

Barry Pearson started the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #10 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

This is the final week of the Game Gear – guess the game.
This week we have one of the best selling titles on the console, but what is it?

Guess the Game

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #8 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

This week’s correct answer is… Mortal Kombat 2.

Well done to Phil and Tom who got the answer right.
A cookie goes to Anthony who got the correct series, just not the entry 🍪.

Don’t forget to check out the penultimate Guess the Game here.

Barry Pearson started the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #9 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

This week’s game is a little more obscure, with the main character only ever having two outings. One on the Sega 32X and the other this game gear platformer. But what’s the name of the game?

Guess the Game

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #7 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

This week’s answer is Gunstar Heroes. So congratulations to Phil and Unleashed for the correct answers.

I was always free shot I think

Yeah you went free shot, I always preferred fixed shot for the 8-way firing.

Also I spent most stages just drop kicking and hurling the enemies anyway.

Barry Pearson replied to the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #8 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

I think 2 from the outfits

Phil, I’m going to lock you into Mortal Kombat 2 with that comment.

Mortal combat. No idea which one

Just take a guess, I did make sure to include two characters in all titles, although the style of one of them will exclude one of the games in the series.

Barry Pearson started the topic GUESS THAT GAME | GAME GEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WEEK #8 in the forum Game Gear 1 year, 9 months ago

An easy one this week.

While you should get the series without too much trouble, which particular title is it?

Guess the Game