Retro Gaming Geek 🕹️
@retrogaminggeek.bsky.social
A retro gaming geek that dives into the magic of retro gaming from the 70's, 80's and 90's (and maybe some early '00's when necessary). Every game has a story. https://www.retrogaminggeek.com
I didn’t get into THPS until the third installment, but Retro Blast fires down memory lane of the franchise in this great episode.
Who was your skater of choice?
Who was your skater of choice?
It's 1999 again...
..because Retro Blast - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is OUT NOW! 🛹
Grab the pizza rolls, your favorite Punk Ska CD, and boot up that PS1, N64, or Dreamcast! It's time to SKATE!
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
OR anywhere you get your podcasts.
..because Retro Blast - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is OUT NOW! 🛹
Grab the pizza rolls, your favorite Punk Ska CD, and boot up that PS1, N64, or Dreamcast! It's time to SKATE!
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
OR anywhere you get your podcasts.
February 6, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I didn’t get into THPS until the third installment, but Retro Blast fires down memory lane of the franchise in this great episode.
Who was your skater of choice?
Who was your skater of choice?
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I want to take a moment to honor the late Jerry Lawson, the Electronic Engineer who led the design of the 'Fairchild Channel F' console and also designed the FIRST interchangeable game (ROM) cartridges.
The game industry wouldn't be what it is today without Jerry's brilliance. (cont..)
The game industry wouldn't be what it is today without Jerry's brilliance. (cont..)
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I want to take a moment to honor the late Jerry Lawson, the Electronic Engineer who led the design of the 'Fairchild Channel F' console and also designed the FIRST interchangeable game (ROM) cartridges.
The game industry wouldn't be what it is today without Jerry's brilliance. (cont..)
The game industry wouldn't be what it is today without Jerry's brilliance. (cont..)
When Find and Replace goes awry in your article. 😂
The Nintendo Switch became the Nintendo "Change" in this article about the Switch becoming Nintendo's best selling console. Oops! 🤪
The Nintendo Switch became the Nintendo "Change" in this article about the Switch becoming Nintendo's best selling console. Oops! 🤪
February 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
When Find and Replace goes awry in your article. 😂
The Nintendo Switch became the Nintendo "Change" in this article about the Switch becoming Nintendo's best selling console. Oops! 🤪
The Nintendo Switch became the Nintendo "Change" in this article about the Switch becoming Nintendo's best selling console. Oops! 🤪
If you’re not already, you should be listening to @retroblastpod.com Great stories of first hand experience playing retro games and their history.
Oh... y- you wanna hear MORE about how Ghosts 'N Goblins traumatized me as a child?
Well, there's a Retro Blast episode for that!
AND the two "sequels" for SNES and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive!
'Ghosts 'N Goblins 'N Ghouls' is on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
...help me. 🥲
Well, there's a Retro Blast episode for that!
AND the two "sequels" for SNES and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive!
'Ghosts 'N Goblins 'N Ghouls' is on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
...help me. 🥲
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
If you’re not already, you should be listening to @retroblastpod.com Great stories of first hand experience playing retro games and their history.
Sparkster is the name of the main character in Rocket Knight Adventures. However, that wasn't always his name. Any guesses what it was during development? My History & Development of Rocket Knight Adventures has the answer. ☺️
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
Rocket Knight Adventures: The History & Development of Konami’s Hit
Rocket Knight Adventures was created by Konami to compete head-to-head with Mario and Sonic. Despite not reaching it's lofty goal, Konami still created a great game.
www.retrogaminggeek.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Sparkster is the name of the main character in Rocket Knight Adventures. However, that wasn't always his name. Any guesses what it was during development? My History & Development of Rocket Knight Adventures has the answer. ☺️
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
I know the debate is usually between NHL 93 vs NHL 94, but for me, it's NHL 96 all the way (specifically because it's the game I grew up with.)
January 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I know the debate is usually between NHL 93 vs NHL 94, but for me, it's NHL 96 all the way (specifically because it's the game I grew up with.)
I still remember the day I got the red ring of death. It sucked. But, I contacted Microsoft and they got it fixed...in like 3 weeks...
I think every Xbox 360 owner went through this at least once
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I still remember the day I got the red ring of death. It sucked. But, I contacted Microsoft and they got it fixed...in like 3 weeks...
I think the 90's would have it for me. The Genesis, Saturn, SNES, N64, PS1...I mean, the GOATs of consoles came out then. Plus, I'd know to pile all my hard earned lawn mowing money into Apple stock.
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I think the 90's would have it for me. The Genesis, Saturn, SNES, N64, PS1...I mean, the GOATs of consoles came out then. Plus, I'd know to pile all my hard earned lawn mowing money into Apple stock.
I've got Konami on the brain.
January 26, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I've got Konami on the brain.
What's your favorite game made by Konami?
January 25, 2026 at 4:52 AM
What's your favorite game made by Konami?
Seeing lots of posts on the best games for retro systems, and honestly, I have to admit that Super Monkey Ball (and Super Monkey Ball 2) are my favorites for the GameCube. Such a fun party game and Monkey Target is still one of my favorite mini games of all time. 🐵
January 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Seeing lots of posts on the best games for retro systems, and honestly, I have to admit that Super Monkey Ball (and Super Monkey Ball 2) are my favorites for the GameCube. Such a fun party game and Monkey Target is still one of my favorite mini games of all time. 🐵
X-Men arcade's 6 player cabinet has to be one of the most amazing cabinets ever made. 2 monitors blended together to create a widescreen before widescreens were a thing. The sheer amount of chaos on the screen with 6 players is so much fun. :D
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
X-Men arcade's 6 player cabinet has to be one of the most amazing cabinets ever made. 2 monitors blended together to create a widescreen before widescreens were a thing. The sheer amount of chaos on the screen with 6 players is so much fun. :D
The emulator that got me back into retro gaming back in the late 1990's. Thanks to @modernvintagegamer.com for putting this together!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo54...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo54...
How NESticle changed NES Emulation forever | MVG
YouTube video by Modern Vintage Gamer
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January 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The emulator that got me back into retro gaming back in the late 1990's. Thanks to @modernvintagegamer.com for putting this together!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo54...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo54...
Concept art for Rocket Knight Adventures by Konami artist Tom duBois.
January 20, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Concept art for Rocket Knight Adventures by Konami artist Tom duBois.
What handheld do you use for retro gaming on the go?
I love my R36S, but I'm considering upgrading to a Retro Pocket 6 so I can play PS2 and GameCube games.
I love my R36S, but I'm considering upgrading to a Retro Pocket 6 so I can play PS2 and GameCube games.
January 20, 2026 at 3:51 PM
What handheld do you use for retro gaming on the go?
I love my R36S, but I'm considering upgrading to a Retro Pocket 6 so I can play PS2 and GameCube games.
I love my R36S, but I'm considering upgrading to a Retro Pocket 6 so I can play PS2 and GameCube games.
Two words: The Library
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Two words: The Library
It's still so crazy to me that Nintendo Power offered Dragon Warrior 1 for free to new subscribers. $21 got you a year of Nintendo Power and a copy of Dragon Warrior. INSANE!
January 20, 2026 at 12:17 AM
It's still so crazy to me that Nintendo Power offered Dragon Warrior 1 for free to new subscribers. $21 got you a year of Nintendo Power and a copy of Dragon Warrior. INSANE!
Finished the first of two Daytona USA cabinets. This one had no control panel, monitor, and the boards inside were shot. So it's a complete redo with a Thrustmaster 150 steering wheel/pedals, gear shift, and a 32" LCD monitor. The next one will be more complicated w/ original parts.
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Finished the first of two Daytona USA cabinets. This one had no control panel, monitor, and the boards inside were shot. So it's a complete redo with a Thrustmaster 150 steering wheel/pedals, gear shift, and a 32" LCD monitor. The next one will be more complicated w/ original parts.
I don't know where this bar is, but I want to go there.
January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I don't know where this bar is, but I want to go there.
Konami was ready to jump ship from Nintendo's iron grasp on games and go to the Genesis. Along the way they figured they'd try to create a mascot that could rival Mario and Sonic.
Here's the History and Development of Rocket Knight Adventures:
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
Here's the History and Development of Rocket Knight Adventures:
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Konami was ready to jump ship from Nintendo's iron grasp on games and go to the Genesis. Along the way they figured they'd try to create a mascot that could rival Mario and Sonic.
Here's the History and Development of Rocket Knight Adventures:
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
Here's the History and Development of Rocket Knight Adventures:
www.retrogaminggeek.com/rocket-knigh...
I don't want much. Just the simple things. Like a simple 8 cabinet networked Daytona USA racing cabinet in my basement. You know, the simple things...
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I don't want much. Just the simple things. Like a simple 8 cabinet networked Daytona USA racing cabinet in my basement. You know, the simple things...
David Rosen was truly a pioneer of the video game industry.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Rosen, one of the founders of SEGA, and a true pioneer in the video game industry. SEGA would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Rosen, and we will always remember his contributions to our company.
January 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
David Rosen was truly a pioneer of the video game industry.
What could have been...
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
What could have been...
It also produces just the right amount of heat to keep your Dreamcast warm on those cold winter nights. Get yours today!
December 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It also produces just the right amount of heat to keep your Dreamcast warm on those cold winter nights. Get yours today!
The 1-up glitch in 3-1 definitely helped with this one.
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The 1-up glitch in 3-1 definitely helped with this one.