A Gamer Looks at 40 - A Retro Gaming Stories Podcast
@agamerlooksat40.bsky.social
Join me on an audio exploration of the history of videogames as told from the stories of the everyday people who lived it. Check out the show on your pod player of choice or visit www.agamerlooksat40.com
The other day, I was in a rush getting my kids to school and my 9 year old son quipped, “Dad, that was great. You’re driving like Crazy Taxi.”
Raise them right!!
Raise them right!!
September 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The other day, I was in a rush getting my kids to school and my 9 year old son quipped, “Dad, that was great. You’re driving like Crazy Taxi.”
Raise them right!!
Raise them right!!
June 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Kudos to my son for stepping up his Lego game! Yes, he had instructions but I don’t think I could have done this at 8. Well done!
May 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Kudos to my son for stepping up his Lego game! Yes, he had instructions but I don’t think I could have done this at 8. Well done!
RIP AirPods Pro case. Thanks, Luna...
May 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
RIP AirPods Pro case. Thanks, Luna...
Hug a doggo today. Because doggo’s deserve hugs.
April 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hug a doggo today. Because doggo’s deserve hugs.
NEW EPISODE😈An unsung treasure of the late SNES library, Demon's Crest features tight gameplay, a banger soundtrack, and top flight visuals. Why don't people talk about it more? @juliantitus.bsky.social of the Stage Select Podcast joins me to talk this Capcom gem.
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www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
April 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NEW EPISODE😈An unsung treasure of the late SNES library, Demon's Crest features tight gameplay, a banger soundtrack, and top flight visuals. Why don't people talk about it more? @juliantitus.bsky.social of the Stage Select Podcast joins me to talk this Capcom gem.
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
On Skasturday, we ska. #TheStageSelect @juliantitus.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
On Skasturday, we ska. #TheStageSelect @juliantitus.bsky.social
Respect. The sag is real, my friend.
April 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Respect. The sag is real, my friend.
NEW EPISODE⚾️In honor of baseball's return, we discuss a not-at-all bargain bin game that I still play today. With a mix of arcade speed and simulation depth, Ken Griffey Presents strikes the perfect balance of pick-up-and-play fun. #mlb #snes #retrosports
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April 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW EPISODE⚾️In honor of baseball's return, we discuss a not-at-all bargain bin game that I still play today. With a mix of arcade speed and simulation depth, Ken Griffey Presents strikes the perfect balance of pick-up-and-play fun. #mlb #snes #retrosports
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
Today’s PSA: When in doubt, play Chrono Trigger.
April 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today’s PSA: When in doubt, play Chrono Trigger.
NEW EPISODE🎙️It's finished! The last #FF7 episode is available on your pod-catchers for your listening enjoyment. Join a panel of fans as we randomly talk sugar about the flagship game in the Final Fantasy franchise.
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www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
March 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
NEW EPISODE🎙️It's finished! The last #FF7 episode is available on your pod-catchers for your listening enjoyment. Join a panel of fans as we randomly talk sugar about the flagship game in the Final Fantasy franchise.
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
I will say, the specialty Oreos are rivaled only by specialty Kit Kats. I had some of these last year and they were decadent.
March 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I will say, the specialty Oreos are rivaled only by specialty Kit Kats. I had some of these last year and they were decadent.
Just got back from Thailand and had to grab some Pokémon cards for the kid. Just for him. Surreeee…
March 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just got back from Thailand and had to grab some Pokémon cards for the kid. Just for him. Surreeee…
People I trust say this is a great game. Finding out for the first time today knowing nothing about it!
March 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
People I trust say this is a great game. Finding out for the first time today knowing nothing about it!
NEW EPISODE🎙️This week we focus in on the story of Justin Hamm of the Stage Select Podcast and hear how #finalfantasy7 not only changed he way he looked at games but cemented him as a fan of the entire medium. Listen, share, do all the things!
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
March 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
NEW EPISODE🎙️This week we focus in on the story of Justin Hamm of the Stage Select Podcast and hear how #finalfantasy7 not only changed he way he looked at games but cemented him as a fan of the entire medium. Listen, share, do all the things!
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
Be curious today!
March 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Be curious today!
Many thanks to Kev from my Discord for this lovely #finalfantasy Dear Friends collection from 2005. Poster, program and book all in great condition!
March 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Many thanks to Kev from my Discord for this lovely #finalfantasy Dear Friends collection from 2005. Poster, program and book all in great condition!
Stay chill, stay snuggly.
March 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Stay chill, stay snuggly.
Whelp. What am I for?
March 6, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Whelp. What am I for?
In what era was this considered not terrifying?
March 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In what era was this considered not terrifying?
NEW EPISODE🎙️For the bulk of 2025, we've been speaking sugar about Final Fantasy 7. But it's not perfect. On this episode, Barry Carenza @hawkhellfire.bsky.social discusses sky high expectations, FF7 as a franchise and the never ending, always chugging hype train.
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
March 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NEW EPISODE🎙️For the bulk of 2025, we've been speaking sugar about Final Fantasy 7. But it's not perfect. On this episode, Barry Carenza @hawkhellfire.bsky.social discusses sky high expectations, FF7 as a franchise and the never ending, always chugging hype train.
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
NEW EPISODE⚔️On our ongoing #finalfantasy7 series, we turn our attention to the amazing moments, both large and small, in this landmark game. From sketchy brothels to epic slap fights, we cover it all! Well, almost it all. Listen, share, and tell a friend!
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
February 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
NEW EPISODE⚔️On our ongoing #finalfantasy7 series, we turn our attention to the amazing moments, both large and small, in this landmark game. From sketchy brothels to epic slap fights, we cover it all! Well, almost it all. Listen, share, and tell a friend!
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/epis...
