Influential. Important. Impactful. Significant. Glorious. When Doom was released on PC back in 1993, it wasn't hard to see the impact it made on gaming then, but who knew what sort of impact it would still make on gaming, and even our own culture today.  Born with simple, yet revolutionary coding techniques, Doom is widely available and can run on most anything. Even a bunch potatoes! But is "the father of the first person shooter" something that holds up today? Or is Doom a relic of the past? Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Doom. Our wildlands ..read more

There's been thousands of video games made in the last 30 years, but none have seemingly stood the test of time like Super Metroid. While its influence on gaming is undeniable, it wasn't until recently that I finally got to play this game from start to finish. While my mission was to rescue the last Metroid, my real concerns lay elsewhere. I had to know. Was Super Metroid really as good as people say it is? Or is this another case of nostalgia elevating something that isn't all that great? Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and experiences. We're going to play through the ..read more

Sometimes it's easy to dismiss a game for what it is on the surface. In the case of Top Gun on the NES, it's often viewed as just a "licensed video game". The most common thing people tend to remember about this game is how hard it was to land. But is there more to this "crash into the ocean simulator"? I argue, yes. Yes there is.  Come join me by the campfire today as we take a look at a game based on my favorite movie of all time. Fans of Top Gun, the 1986 blockbuster movie, will feel right at home as we turn and burn through 4 levels of non-stop action. But will we land on the carrier ..read more

Many game franchisees are remembered for various reasons, but Metal Gear Solid will always be remembered for its crazy story, memorable characters, awesome voice acting and one-of-a-kind use of console hardware. We live now in time where the single player cinematic experience is almost common place, but it all started somewhere, and I argue it started with Metal Gear Solid. Join me by the campfire today as I take a look at this game for the first time since I played it back in 1998. Using game music and sound, we'll talk about the story setup, some of the gameplay innovations and recall some o ..read more

While the original Nintendo was known for its tough library of games, many consider Ninja Gaiden to be one of the toughest. Requiring precise platforming and cat-like reflexes, this game is a true challenge for anyone who wishes to take it on. But even despite the difficulty, people keep telling me this game is fun. How can something that's designed to beat you into the ground be "fun"? Well, I finally decided to give Ninja Gaiden a try and I have to say. Birds really do suck, don't they? Join me by the campfire today as we slide Ninja Gaiden into our NES and I share with you my thoughts and e ..read more

There are just some games that immediately come to mind when you think of a specific gaming console. When I think of the Sega Genesis I think of games like Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2 and Earthworm Jim. I also think of Golden Axe! It was a hack and slash beat 'em up that was ported to the Genesis from the Arcade. Featuring medieval warriors with swords and axes in hand, its impact to the genre is unmistakable.  But does Golden Axe stand on its own as a game you must play today? Or is this axe too rusted and lost to time? Join me by the campfire my friends as I try Golden Axe f ..read more

Video games starring our favorite superheroes are very plentiful these days, but I argue none of them keep true to their comic book source material quite like Maximum Carnage does!  Notorious for its comic book style graphics, hard rockin' soundtrack and challenging difficulty, join me this week as I share my thoughts on this game after giving it whirl for the first time in over 25 years.  Man, I am old... 0:00 - Intro 11:48 - Maximum Carnage 50:43 - Outro Follow us on Social Media! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlands Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrowildlands I ..read more

Regarded as "the" definitive way to play the original Metroid from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid: Zero Mission is a beautiful remake that serves as the perfect entryway into the Metroid universe.  Come settle in by the fire while I share my thoughts on this game and how Metroid was always that one game franchise I always wanted to get into, but just missed it growing up.  And why Samus Aran is one of the coolest cats around! Intro - 0:00 Metroid Zero Mission - 10:05 Closing Gratitude - 46:05 Follow us on Social Media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r ..read more

If you grew up in the 80's and 90's, there's a good chance you've either played or heard of GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64.  Personally, I missed out.  I never had an N64 and I never really played GoldenEye growing up.  Now that it's available on Xbox Gamepass and Nintendo Online, it was finally time to sit down and figure out why so many people love this game so much.  And I have to say... I think I get it. So is GoldenEye still a fun game to play today?  Does it hold up?  And why does everyone hate OddJob so much?  I figure out and answer these questions ..read more

Every great game franchise begins somewhere and this is where the Castlevania franchise started all the way back in 1986!  You play as Simon Belmont in this one-of-a-kind for the time platformer where you battle through waves of demons and vampires to confront Dracula and put an end to his evil reign once and for all! I have never played this game before and suddenly got an itch last week.  Join me by the campfire as I regal you with stories of demon slaying! 0:00 - Intro 7:20 - Castlevania 47:40 - Closing Gratitude Follow us on Social Media! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.co ..read more