The Retro Wildlands
@retrowildlands.bsky.social
The Retro Wildlands, a gaming podcast hosted by Nomad! Come discover or rediscover some awesome video games while we roam the gaming wildlands!
Available on most major podcasting services!
https://theretrowildlands.com/
Available on most major podcasting services!
https://theretrowildlands.com/
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A quick introduction if you're finding us for the first time on Bluesky! The Retro Wildlands is a #gamingpodcast where I use game music and sound to take you into the game itself and share with you my thoughts and experiences! Check us out on your pod platform!
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While it's not in the best shape, Top Gun: The Second Mission is one of only two Complete In Box NES games I have in my collection. Eager to give this a shot now that I'm older. One of these days, anyway.
January 28, 2026 at 12:53 AM
While it's not in the best shape, Top Gun: The Second Mission is one of only two Complete In Box NES games I have in my collection. Eager to give this a shot now that I'm older. One of these days, anyway.
The Expedition 33 Monolith Set finally showed up! A steelbook case for the game, an illustrated journal with some amazing art, and a statue of the Monolith that's actually a music box. I don't do sets like these often, but I can't help it with this game. Absolute cinema.
January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The Expedition 33 Monolith Set finally showed up! A steelbook case for the game, an illustrated journal with some amazing art, and a statue of the Monolith that's actually a music box. I don't do sets like these often, but I can't help it with this game. Absolute cinema.
🏒New podcast episode is live! 🏒 This week on the podcast, We’re hitting the ice with Blades of Steel on the NES. Was it the ultimate 8-bit sports game… or just really good at starting fights?
👉 Click the link or head to your favorite podcast app to listen now! theretrowildlands.com/.../retro-wi....
👉 Click the link or head to your favorite podcast app to listen now! theretrowildlands.com/.../retro-wi....
January 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
🏒New podcast episode is live! 🏒 This week on the podcast, We’re hitting the ice with Blades of Steel on the NES. Was it the ultimate 8-bit sports game… or just really good at starting fights?
👉 Click the link or head to your favorite podcast app to listen now! theretrowildlands.com/.../retro-wi....
👉 Click the link or head to your favorite podcast app to listen now! theretrowildlands.com/.../retro-wi....
DeeDee won't tell me what he wants. He's just... staring... 😐
January 20, 2026 at 9:16 PM
DeeDee won't tell me what he wants. He's just... staring... 😐
My old man chihuahua wants you to play some old games, and remix 'em while you're at it. 😎
January 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
My old man chihuahua wants you to play some old games, and remix 'em while you're at it. 😎
Hey, want to interact with the podcast?! Coming up, I'm diving into Blades of Steel on the NES! Share your thoughts or a memory below, and I'll read and respond to them on the episode!
(Deadline to get read: End of day 1/19/26)
(Deadline to get read: End of day 1/19/26)
January 17, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Hey, want to interact with the podcast?! Coming up, I'm diving into Blades of Steel on the NES! Share your thoughts or a memory below, and I'll read and respond to them on the episode!
(Deadline to get read: End of day 1/19/26)
(Deadline to get read: End of day 1/19/26)
New podcast episode is live!
Retro Wildlands Expedition Log #1 dives into Metroid Dread. I finally play one of the most praised Switch games ever — and break down why it stressed me out, hooked me fast, and earned a spot among my favorites.
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Retro Wildlands Expedition Log #1 dives into Metroid Dread. I finally play one of the most praised Switch games ever — and break down why it stressed me out, hooked me fast, and earned a spot among my favorites.
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Expedition Log #1 - Metroid Dread
I ignored Metroid Dread for four years. Fifteen minutes in, I knew I’d made a mistake.
In Expedition Log #1 , I finally confront one of the most praised...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
New podcast episode is live!
Retro Wildlands Expedition Log #1 dives into Metroid Dread. I finally play one of the most praised Switch games ever — and break down why it stressed me out, hooked me fast, and earned a spot among my favorites.
theretrowildlands.com/episode/expe...
Retro Wildlands Expedition Log #1 dives into Metroid Dread. I finally play one of the most praised Switch games ever — and break down why it stressed me out, hooked me fast, and earned a spot among my favorites.
theretrowildlands.com/episode/expe...
As a franchise fan, I played Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip so you don’t have to.
The next entry into the Expedition Log is live with my written review of a game that might help you kill some time… as long as you can temper your expectations.
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The next entry into the Expedition Log is live with my written review of a game that might help you kill some time… as long as you can temper your expectations.
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Rule #21: Kill Some Time — Zombieland: Double Tap: Road Trip
A Zombieland fan’s review of Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip, a repetitive but playable twin-stick shooter that’s best enjoyed with low expectations.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
As a franchise fan, I played Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip so you don’t have to.
The next entry into the Expedition Log is live with my written review of a game that might help you kill some time… as long as you can temper your expectations.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/zombiel...
The next entry into the Expedition Log is live with my written review of a game that might help you kill some time… as long as you can temper your expectations.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/zombiel...
The development behind games fascinates me, so when I discovered another book that details the Resident Evil series, I had to have it! Can't wait to dive in at some point.
January 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The development behind games fascinates me, so when I discovered another book that details the Resident Evil series, I had to have it! Can't wait to dive in at some point.
Not finishing can be tough, and a little demoralizing for some. Go commiserate with @retrohangover.bsky.social in another of their awesome Flight episodes. Be warned! If you get anxious about leaving things unfinished, this episode will
NEW FLIGHT!
GAMES WE LOVE BUT HAVEN'T FINISHED!
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished.
GAMES WE LOVE BUT HAVEN'T FINISHED!
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished.
Top 5 Games We Loved But Never Finished | The Flight - Retro Hangover
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just neve...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Not finishing can be tough, and a little demoralizing for some. Go commiserate with @retrohangover.bsky.social in another of their awesome Flight episodes. Be warned! If you get anxious about leaving things unfinished, this episode will
The Retro Wildlands podcast is back! In this new episode, I’m counting down my favorite video games I played in 2025. The surprises, the standouts, and the ones I couldn’t stop thinking about long after the credits rolled.
Check out your favorite podcast app!
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Check out your favorite podcast app!
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January 8, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The Retro Wildlands podcast is back! In this new episode, I’m counting down my favorite video games I played in 2025. The surprises, the standouts, and the ones I couldn’t stop thinking about long after the credits rolled.
Check out your favorite podcast app!
theretrowildlands.com/episode/retr...
Check out your favorite podcast app!
theretrowildlands.com/episode/retr...
Roaming the gaming wildlands tonight with an Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
January 8, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Roaming the gaming wildlands tonight with an Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
I love retro games. I love 8-bit nostalgia. This game, however... It tested me.
Check out my latest written review in the Expedition Log! I explored Retro City Rampage DX. See what I thought worked. And what ultimately wore thin.
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Check out my latest written review in the Expedition Log! I explored Retro City Rampage DX. See what I thought worked. And what ultimately wore thin.
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Retro City Rampage DX Wouldn’t Stop Yelling at Me
Retro City Rampage DX wouldn’t stop yelling at me. Here’s why this 8-bit Vita throwback is fun, funny, and best enjoyed in short bursts.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 AM
I love retro games. I love 8-bit nostalgia. This game, however... It tested me.
Check out my latest written review in the Expedition Log! I explored Retro City Rampage DX. See what I thought worked. And what ultimately wore thin.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/retro-c...
Check out my latest written review in the Expedition Log! I explored Retro City Rampage DX. See what I thought worked. And what ultimately wore thin.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/retro-c...
Once upon a replay, I returned to Child of Light,
Rhymes, battles, and beauty, some flaws still in sight.
My written review is live in the Expedition Log now,
Click the link and chase the light.... I’ll show you how.
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Rhymes, battles, and beauty, some flaws still in sight.
My written review is live in the Expedition Log now,
Click the link and chase the light.... I’ll show you how.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/child-o...
Once Upon a Replay: Returning to Child of Light Years Later
A reflective revisit of Child of Light, exploring its fairy-tale story, combat, music, and flaws years after first playing.”
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January 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Once upon a replay, I returned to Child of Light,
Rhymes, battles, and beauty, some flaws still in sight.
My written review is live in the Expedition Log now,
Click the link and chase the light.... I’ll show you how.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/child-o...
Rhymes, battles, and beauty, some flaws still in sight.
My written review is live in the Expedition Log now,
Click the link and chase the light.... I’ll show you how.
theretrowildlands.com/blog/child-o...
One thing I'm hoping to do in 2026 is read more. Starting with the complete Resident Evil series of novels by S.D. Perry. And a few other books I've accumulated over the years... 😎
January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
One thing I'm hoping to do in 2026 is read more. Starting with the complete Resident Evil series of novels by S.D. Perry. And a few other books I've accumulated over the years... 😎
Spending the day at my Father-In-Laws. Salmon is prepped, bourbon is waiting, and my Vita is the perfect cherry on top as I finally try this game out. Spoiler alert: it's a fantastic love letter to the 80's, and I'm all for it.
December 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Spending the day at my Father-In-Laws. Salmon is prepped, bourbon is waiting, and my Vita is the perfect cherry on top as I finally try this game out. Spoiler alert: it's a fantastic love letter to the 80's, and I'm all for it.
Coming up on the Retro Wildlands #podcast, I'm counting down my favorite #videogames played in 2025!
What was your favorite game you played this year? Tell me what and why you loved it, and I'll feature your comment on the show when it drops!
Deadline: End of day 12/29/25
What was your favorite game you played this year? Tell me what and why you loved it, and I'll feature your comment on the show when it drops!
Deadline: End of day 12/29/25
December 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Coming up on the Retro Wildlands #podcast, I'm counting down my favorite #videogames played in 2025!
What was your favorite game you played this year? Tell me what and why you loved it, and I'll feature your comment on the show when it drops!
Deadline: End of day 12/29/25
What was your favorite game you played this year? Tell me what and why you loved it, and I'll feature your comment on the show when it drops!
Deadline: End of day 12/29/25
For years I've been reading the kids my favorite Christmas story. A timeless classic on Christmas Eve.
I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season! Don't forget to leave a lighter and a pack of cigarettes in your air ducts for when John McClane comes crawling through tonight!
I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season! Don't forget to leave a lighter and a pack of cigarettes in your air ducts for when John McClane comes crawling through tonight!
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
For years I've been reading the kids my favorite Christmas story. A timeless classic on Christmas Eve.
I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season! Don't forget to leave a lighter and a pack of cigarettes in your air ducts for when John McClane comes crawling through tonight!
I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season! Don't forget to leave a lighter and a pack of cigarettes in your air ducts for when John McClane comes crawling through tonight!
December 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Retro Wildlands podcast is preparing to resume expeditions into the gaming wildlands once more! See what's changed during our hiatus, and see what lies ahead as we plan to return on January 8th, 2026.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
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We Continue
After a short time away, The Retro Wildlands is preparing to resume expeditions into the gaming wildlands once more! In this brief episode, I'll check in by...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Retro Wildlands podcast is preparing to resume expeditions into the gaming wildlands once more! See what's changed during our hiatus, and see what lies ahead as we plan to return on January 8th, 2026.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
theretrowildlands.com/episode/we-c...
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
theretrowildlands.com/episode/we-c...
I made an F-14 Tomcat tree topper inspired by Top Gun. It's... well, it's amazing.
Original idea credit: @needforspeedrc on Instagram — go check them out!
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Original idea credit: @needforspeedrc on Instagram — go check them out!
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Establishing Air Dominance Over Christmas 🎄✈️
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December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I made an F-14 Tomcat tree topper inspired by Top Gun. It's... well, it's amazing.
Original idea credit: @needforspeedrc on Instagram — go check them out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=37He...
Original idea credit: @needforspeedrc on Instagram — go check them out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=37He...
Double the Headhunter, double the satisfaction. Justice (and hops) will be served, thanks to Head Hunter from Fat Head's Brewery @fatheadsbeer.bsky.social and the Playstation 2.
December 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Double the Headhunter, double the satisfaction. Justice (and hops) will be served, thanks to Head Hunter from Fat Head's Brewery @fatheadsbeer.bsky.social and the Playstation 2.
I recently checked out Bluey: The Video Game and my written review is now live in the Expedition Log! It’s perfect for kids, but for us adults, it's a dark tale. Characters learn that memories fade, childhoods end, and you can't Keepy-Uppy a balloon forever...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I recently checked out Bluey: The Video Game and my written review is now live in the Expedition Log! It’s perfect for kids, but for us adults, it's a dark tale. Characters learn that memories fade, childhoods end, and you can't Keepy-Uppy a balloon forever...
theretrowildlands.com/blog/bluey-t...
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Got my hands on this awesome metal display featuring Super Mario Bros thanks to saving up my platinum points at the My Nintendo Store! Compliments the 3rd game nicely. Now I'm saving for the 2nd! 🍄
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Got my hands on this awesome metal display featuring Super Mario Bros thanks to saving up my platinum points at the My Nintendo Store! Compliments the 3rd game nicely. Now I'm saving for the 2nd! 🍄
I'm not a big stamp guy, but these Dungeons and Dragons inspired stamps are pretty neat! They'll compliment our Christmas cards nicely.
December 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm not a big stamp guy, but these Dungeons and Dragons inspired stamps are pretty neat! They'll compliment our Christmas cards nicely.