Retro Gaming Boombox

Episode 28: Spider-Man 2 In this episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Matt Forkin. They talk about the web slinging, bad guy whooping, wall crawling Spider-Man 2 for the PS2 and the newly released Spider-Man for the PS4. They also give their thoughts on the Mega Man 11 demo and a few other game related leaks. Enjoy the Waves!   Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox   Instagram: @RGBoombox Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel twitch.tv/RGBoombox #BoomboxNews   Links of Interest: Nintendo Switch Pikachu & Eevee Edition Announced Spooked By Nintendo, Popular ROM Site 'Changes' After 18 Years Spider-Man 2 Release Dates NA: June 28, 2004 EU: July 6, 2004 Developer: Treyarch Publisher: Activision Composer: Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis   ----------------------------------- Intro Music - Intro Theme   Episode Overview Section 1 - Retro Replay Section 2 - Boombox News Japan Earthquake Red Dead John Marston not a p

In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the unforgiving arcade beat’em up Altered Beast for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The guys also discuss Spider-Man going gold on the PS4 & Castlevania joins the fight in Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch! Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel twitch.tv/RGBoombox Links of Interest: Business Insider - Gamefly Streaming Service Shutdown Market Watch - Activision Cloud Based Streaming Service Gamespot - Spider-Man Has Gone Gold Smash Bros Direct   Altered Beast Release Dates JA: November 27, 1988 NA: August 14, 1989 EU: November 30, 1990 Developer: SEGA Publisher: SEGA Composer: Tohru Nakabayashi ----------------------------------- Intro Music - Intro Theme Episode Overview Section 1 - Retro Replay Section 2 - Boombox News Mario Tennis Update Evo Red Dead Gameplay SA-1 Chip compatibility for SD2SNES Music Break

In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the legendary Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap for the Sega Master System, the recently released remake, their thoughts on Mario Tennis Aces, and their experience at Too Many Games 2018.   Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox   Instagram: @RGBoombox Retro Gaming Boombox YouTube Channel twitch.tv/RGBoombox   Links of Interest: Wonderboy III SMS Password Generator http://www.thedragonstrap.com/ A Decades-Old Cheat Can Be Used To Finish Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap In Minutes https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom-switch   Episode 26: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap, Too Many Games 2018 & Mario Aces  Wonder Boy III Release Year: 1989 Developer: Westone Bit Entertainment Publisher: SEGA Composer: Shinichi Sakamoto   Wonder Boy (Remake) Release Date: April 18, 2017 Developer: Lizardcube Publisher: DotEmu Nicalis (US Physical) Headup Games (EU Physical) ------------

In this episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Forkin. They talk about the poligonal extravaganza Star Fox 64 and some E3 news that includes Elder Scrolls VI, Halo Infinite, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Last of Us 2 and more.   Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox   Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox   Links of Interest: Norm Caruso The Gaming Historian - Star Fox Nintendo Life - E3 2018 Day 1 Bethesda Kotaku Coverage PS4 Gamespot Coverage   Star Fox 64 release: JP: April 27, 1997NA: June 30, 1997PAL: October 4, 1997 Developer: Nintendo EAD Producer: Nintendo Composer: Hajime Wakai & Koji Kondo ----------------------------------- Intro Music - Title Screen Episode Overview Section 1 - Retro Replay Section 2 - Boombox News Music Break 1 Opening Meteo Solar Retro Replay - Star Fox 64 Back Story/Fun Facts Personal Experience (Past/Present) Does it Hold Up (Nostalgia Scale 1-5)   Music Break 2 Katin

In this episode, Rick and Sal discuss the Sega Dreamcast and a sample of games from the catalog. They chat about some of the best games on the platform, such as Crazy Taxi, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Jet Grind Radio and more! Rick and Sal also cover some #Boomboxnews highlighting the E3 leaks by Walmart of Canada, Neo Geo Mini and Nintendo Switch Online service. Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox   Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox Links of Interest: Wario64 Twitter Nintendo Online Service Spawn Wave Neo Geo exclusive video   MadlittlePixel perspective on Neo Geo Mini Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 3DS / Switch Port Episode 24: Dreamcast Sampler (ft. Crazy Taxi, Gun Bird 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2 and more) Nintendo Switch Online News & E3 Leaks Dreamcast release: JP: November 27,1998 US: September 9, 1999 Discontinued: March 31, 2001 ------------------------ Intro It’s Thinking Dreamcast Commercial Break 1 Character Se

  In this episode, Rick and Sal talk about the cult classic Luigi’s Mansion, their quick thoughts on Ready Player One, recently announced Spyro the Dragon: Reignited Trilogy, and other gaming news. Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox Episode 23: Luigi’s Mansion (Nintendo GameCube & 3DS) Wii, Labo, Spyro and Sonic Mania News Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo EAD (formally R&D 4) Release Date: GameCube NA: 11/18/2001 JP: 09/14/2001 3DS: Coming 2018 Producers: Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka Composer: Kazumi Totaka, Shinobu Tanaka ----------------- Intro - Artist: Dariusz Twin - Ghostie Break #1 Mansion (Dark Hallway with Luigi Humming) Toad Theme Catching Boos Break #2 Training Gameboy Horror Theme Mansion (exterior) Outro: Out Run - Last Wave  * All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

In this episode Rick and Sal talk about Secret of Mana, one of the greatest couch co-op games ever, finding their original childhood Super Nintendo, their reactions to the March 8th Nintendo Direct, and who they hope to see in the new Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Switch. Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox Episode 22: Secret of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 2, Nintendo Direct & Smash Bros Switch Published/Developed: Square Composer: Hiroki Kikuta Release Date: 1993 Platform: SNES/ Super Famicom --------------------------- Intro - Into the Thick of it Break 1 The Color of the Summer Sky Together Always Leave Time for Love Phantom and a Rose Break 2 Distant Thunder Mystic Invasion Danger Spirit of the Night Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD)  * All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

On this episode, Rick and Sal break format and talk about their initial impressions of the Nintendo Switch, Zelda BOTW, Mario Odyssey, and their hopes for Nintendo's future. EPISODE 21: Nintendo Switch, Zelda - Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey and more! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox ---------------------------- Intro - Institute Menu - Perfect Dark (N64) Break 1: Balloon Trip - Balloon Fight (NES) Red Planet - Bucky O’Hare (NES) Stage 1  - Stinger (NES) Round 1 - Kabuki - Quantum Fighter (NES) Break 2 DK Rap - Donkey Kong 64 (N64) Lorenzen's Soil - Earthworm Jim 2 (SNES) Character Select Screen - Power Instinct (SNES) Hyrule Field - Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) ‘Taste Like Victory’ (Fanfare) - Final Fantasy III / VI                 by Leitbur OC remix (SNES) (MSU-1) Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (GEN/MD) *All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

On this episode, Rick and Sal are joined by Ricky’s wife Mel. They talk about the first time they played Crash, how unforgiving the platforming is, and compare the original and the N-sane Trilogy. EPISODE 20: Crash Bandicoot (PS1) / N-Sane Trilogy (PS4) Publisher: Sony Developer: Naughty Dog Platform: PS1 Release Date: September 1996 Composer: Josh Mancell Intro - Main Theme/Map Break 1 Papu Papu (Boss 1) Ripper Roo (Boss 2) Koala Kong (Boss 3) Break 2   Pinstripe Potoroo (Boss 4) Dr. Nitrus Brio (Boss 5) Dr. Neo Cortex (Boss 6/Final Boss) Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD)   * All music recorded from original gaming hardware*

On this episode, Rick and Sal are joined once again by their buddy Matt. The guys deep dive into the sewers to kick some shell and discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive. Enjoy the Waves! Episode 19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV : Turtles in Time (SNES) Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis / Mega Drive)  Publisher & Developer: Konami Platform: Super Nintendo / Sega Genesis Release Date: NA: August 1992/ JA: July 1992 Composer: Mutsuhiko Izumi & Kozo Nakamura ---------------------------- Intro - Turtle Power (SNES) Break 1 Big Apple 3AM (SNES) Alleycat Blues (SNES) Sewer Surfin’ (SNES / MD) Prehistoric Turtlesaurus (SNES) Break 2 Bury my Shell at Wounded Knee (SNES) Neon Night-Riders (SNES) Star Base - Where no Turtle Has Gone Before (MD) Flying High (SNES) Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD) *All music recorded from original gaming hardware*  

In this pipe warping and goomba stomping episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Matt. They talk about the recent release of Super Mario Odyssey, the good ol' days of the N64, the impact Mario 64 had on the classic platformer and of course the music. Enjoy the Waves! Episode 18: Super Mario 64 Publisher & Developer: NintendoPlatform: Nintendo 64Release Date: (US) September 26, 1996 Composer: Koji Kondo --------------------- Intro - Title Theme Break 1 Super Mario 64 Main Theme Slider Snow mountain   Break 2 Dire, Dire Docks Lethal Lava Land Cave Dungeon Break 3 Koopa's Theme Piranha Plant's Lullaby - Piano Jump Up, Super Star! Outro - OutRun - Last Wave All music recorded from original gaming hardware

In this Halloween themed episode, Rick and Sal cover one of Rick’s favorite video game franchise Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Sega Genesis/MegaDdrive. Showcasing some of the game play, mechanics, and music and hey you may hear some familiar tracks from previous installments of the series pumping through the FM sound chip. Enjoy the waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: @Retrogamingboombox Twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox Twitch: RGBoombox   Episode 17: Castlevania Bloodlines Publisher & Developer: Konami Platform: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Release Date: (US) March 17, 1994 Composer: Yamane Michiru --------------------------------------- Intro - Reincarnated Soul, Part 2 (Stage 1) Break 1 The Sinking Old Sanctuary (Stage 2) The Discolored Wall (Stage 3) Iron-Blue Intention (Stage 4) Break 2 The Prayer of a Tragic Queen (Stage 5) Calling From Heaven (Stage 6) The Vampire's Stomach (Final Boss Theme) Break 3 Bloody Tears (Classic Tune 2) Vampire Killer (Classic Tune 3) Theme of

This month, Rick and Sal are joined in studio by their buddy Amir to discuss the SNES (Super Nintendo) classic edition. The boys touch on the long awaited release of Star Fox 2 and the SNES classic pre-order debacle. This episode also showcases some of their favorite games featured in the collection. Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: @Retrogamingboombox Twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox Twitch: RGBoombox EPISODE 16: SNES CLASSIC EDITION ------------------------------- Intro - Earthbound - Title Screen Super Mario World - World 1: Yoshi’s Island EarthBound - Onett theme Contra III: The Alien Wars - Neo Kobe Steel Factory (Stage 3) Super Mario Kart - Character Select Screen Star Fox - Corneria (Stage 1) Star Fox 2 - Title Theme Street Fighter - Guile Theme Donkey Kong Country - Island Map / Mine Cart Madness   Final Fantasy III - Victory Fanfare F-Zero - Mute City Super Castlevania IV - Bloody Tears / The Cave theme Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island - Flower Garden Mega M

In this Episode Rick and Sal cover the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The bros discuss gameplay, music and how this SEGA mascot was brought to life. Dust off that 90's attitude and enjoy the waves!   Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: @Retrogamingboombox Twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox Twitch: RGBoombox   Episode 15: Sonic the Hedgehog Release: 06/23/1991 Published: SEGA Developed:  Sonic Team Programer: Yuji Naka Composer: Masato Nakamura ---------------------- Intro - Title Screen Break #1 Green Hill Zone Marble Zone Spring Yard Zone Break #2 Labyrinth Zone Star Light Zone Scrap Brain Zone Break #3 Robotinik Theme - Boss fight Final Zone Special Stage (Chaos Emerald) Outro - OutRun - Last Wave All music recorded from original gaming hardware

In this episode Rick and Sal venture out of the studio and record live at Too Many Games 2017. They walk the floor interviewing many famous gaming enthusiasts such as the Angry Video Game Nerd, the Game Chasers and My life in Gaming. The Caruso Bros find out what got their guests into video games and what are some of their favorite tracks. Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: @Retrogamingboombox Twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox Twitch: RGBoombox Episode 14: Too Many Games 2017 Intro - Blazing Lazers - Area 1  (TG16) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:Hyperstone Heist - New York City (GEN/MD) Mega man 3 - Title Theme (NES) Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past  - Dark World (SNES) Actraiser - Ending (SNES) Rayman Legends - Castle Rock (WiiU) Sonic 2 - Aquatic Ruin Zone (GEN/MD) Castlevania IV - Prologue (SNE) Space Harrier - Main BGM (SMS) Blaster Master - Area 1 - Forest (NES) Kirby’s Adventure - Ending Theme (NES)  Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD) Links to all the Guests in this epis

It’s that time again! Grab that monochrome pocket powerhouse and hit the road with Rick and Sal as they record remotely from the Jersey shore. The Bros cover the Nintendo classic, Kirby’s Dream Land for the Game Boy. Plug in your headphones and enjoy the waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox twitter: @RGBoombox Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox   Episode 13: Kirby’s Dream Land Developer: Hal Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo Composer: Jun Ishikawa Platform: Game Boy Release Date: 1992 --------------------- Intro - Title Screen Break #1 Green Greens (Level 1) Castle Lololo (Level 2) Float Islands (Level 3) Break #2 Roasted Sweet Potatoes Shooting Sparking Stars/Dance! Bubbly Clouds (Level 4) Break #3   Mt. Dedede (Level 5) Boss Theme   Ending Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (Sega Master System Version) All music recorded from original gaming hardware.

  In this episode Rick and Sal talk about Konami’s Rocket Knight Adventures starring the legendary opossum Sparkster on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. They reminisce on their childhood memories, how every company was trying to capitalize on the animal mascot, and of course the amazing music. Enjoy the waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox Twitter & Instagram: @RGBoombox twitch.tv/RGBoombox   Episode 12: Rocket Knight Adventures Developed and Published: Konami Composer: Masanori Oouchi, Aki Hata and Masanori Adachi Platform: Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive Release Date: 1993 -------------------------------------- Intro - Stage 1 Break #1 Stage 2 Flight Stage Boss Break #2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Mine Cart Break #3   Stage 5   Stage 6   Miniboss Break #4   Stage 7   Final Boss   Traps   Traps part 2 Outro     OutRun - Last Wave All music recorded from original gaming hardware.  

In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the fan favorite DuckTales. They talk about the origin of the series, break down some of the gameplay, talk about the remastered Disney Afternoon collection, and as always jam out to some tunes. Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox Twitch: www.twitch.tv/RGBoombox Twitter & Instagram: @RGBoombox   Episode 11: Disney's Duck Tales Platform: NES (1989) Developed & Published: Capcom Designers: Keiji Inafune & Tukuro Fujiwara Composer: Hiroshige Tonomura -------------------------- Intro - Duck Tales Theme Land Select The Amazon Break #1   Gyro's Flying Machine/ Bonus Level   Transylvania   Boss Theme Break #2   African Mines   The Himalayas Break #3   The Moon   DuckTales Theme (TV Version)   Outro - OutRun - Last Wave All video game music recorded from original hardware  1967 Scrooge McDuck and Money https://youtu.be/BAFSrKqIKdc 

In this episode, Rick & Sal are joined by their friend Forkin to discuss the "legendary" game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super Nintendo. The Bros dive in to this Super Nintendo classic and highlight their favorite Zelda: A Link to the Past tracks composed by the great Koji Kondo. Enjoy the waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox Twitter & Instagram: @RGBoombox   EPISODE 10: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Platform: Super Nintendo (1991) Developed & Published: Nintendo Composer: Koji Kondo ---------------------------------- Intro Title Theme   (Break #1) Time of Falling Rain Princess Zelda’s Rescue Palace Dungeon     (Break #2)    Overworld Kakariko Village Cave   (Break #3) Forest Master sword Hyrule Castle   (Break #4) Dark World Dark World Dungeon Dark Mountain Forest   (Break #5) Boss ~BGM~ Boss Clear FanfareCrystal   (Break #6) Battle With Ganon Triforce Chamber Outro OutRun - Last Wave Legend of Zelda A Link to th

In this episode, Rick & Sal discuss Battletoads for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The brothers break down the infamous classic, as they play music from the Sega port. Also included are a few tracks from the Nintendo version, both composed by the great David Wise.  Enjoy the Waves! Website: www.retrogamingboombox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrogamingboombox Twitter & Instagram: @RGBoombox   EPISODE 9: BATTLETOADS Platform: NES (1991) & Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (1993) Developed: Rare Published: Tradewest Composer: David Wise ------------------------------- Opening Song Title Theme (GEN/MD)   Break #1 Ragnarok's Canyon (Level 1) Wookie Hole (Level 2)     Pause Music (NES)   Break #2 Turbo Tunnel Part 1 (Level 3-1) Turbo Tunnel Part 2 - Speeder Bike (NES) Turbo Tunnel Part 2 - Speeder Bike (GEN/MD) Arctic Caverns (Level 4)     Break #3 Surf City (Level 5) Karnath's Lair (Level 6) (Snake Level) Volkmire's Inferno Part 1 (Level 7-1) Volkmire's Inferno Part 2 - Jet Turbo (Level 7-2)   Break #4 Intrud