While at the #ClevelandGamingClassic, I had the pleasure to meet Britt Baron, the voice behind Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth! Britt was an absolute sweetheart, genuinely curious about my #FF7 history, got me into the game, and eager to get her autograph for my wife just right!

I ended up coming home from the Cleveland Gaming Classic this past weekend with a decent haul! Lots of #Playstation love this time, and I tired to add more to my small Vita collection. Got a couple #PSP games for my massive collection, too. And the Master Sword to hang on the wall!

Another mini-review from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! Check out my thoughts on Terminator: Resistance, the one attempt to recapture the magic of the first two movies that largely succeeds. Forget the sequels. This game is the real #Terminator 3. theretrowildlands.com/blog/termina...

Hey, want to interact with the #podcast?! Coming soon I'm checking out #FinalFantasy: Mystic Quest on the SNES! If you have any memories or thoughts about #MysticQuest you want to share, I'll read and respond to them in our opening segment of the show, Campfire Catchup! ⛺️🔥

Pretzels. Cool Ranch Doritos. Nuts. Pizza rolls. Grapes. These are just some of the things I put in my face when I'm gaming. What do I like putting in my ear holes? A #podcast episode from The Flight from @retrohangover.bsky.social. And this time they're talking nom noms.

Boost chains in Burnout call for a bold brew. Penti-Haze from Wicked Weed Brewing brings juicy haze and big flavor, the perfect fuel for high-speed chaos. Cheers, my friends! 🍺

2025 is a great year for games! Got my hands on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and I can't wait to dive in. I've heard nothing but good things, and it seems to have captured that original #NinjaGaiden vibe. Have you played Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound or think you might?

DeeDee already feels uneasy whenever I play spooky games, and #FatalFrame II is one of the spookiest in my collection. Which makes me very happy to check out the Remake that was announced today! Any #horrorgame fans out there? Thoughs?

Podcast prep. Taking on Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the first time! 30 seconds in and I am the Knight spoken of in the Prophecy. Aww, yeah.

BOOM, you've just landed yourself in a random JRPG battle. Need a good battle theme? @retrohangover.bsky.social counts down their favorites! I had fun jamming to some banners, and you will, too. Check it out! What are YOUR favorite battle themes?

Heading to work today representing the Company! Bwahaha. Great birthday gift from my step-son. ⛱️

A new #blog from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! Check out my thoughts on #Robocop: Rogue City. It's way better than you'd think. theretrowildlands.com/blog/robocop...

Episode 72 of the Retro Wildlands podcast is live! This time, we're diving into #ThePunisher on the original #Nintendo. Listen here on our new website or on your favorite podcast app! theretrowildlands.com

Sometimes, you just need something dependable and cozy. Rockband Unplugged is a great example, especially when you want to enjoy some tunes and you don't have a pile of friends handy. Speaking of dependable and cozy, that's what the Kitty Hawk Blonde is for me from Lost Colony. Sure hits the spot. 🍺

A new blog from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! Check out my thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This game broke me. In the best way possible. theretrowildlands.com/blog/clair-o...

Today marks the day the original #LegendofZelda released on the #NES here in North America! I played a bit this morning. Really need to go all the way with this one. Either way, Happy Birthday! 🗡🛡

That reminds me, to all you craft beer drinkers out there, I decided to fire up my almost 5 year dormant Untapped account for logging my beer journey! I've been getting back into beer lately, so find and friend me if you're interested! untappd.com/user/Nomad_3...

#CallofDuty is to the point where I find myself saying "not another one" every year it seems. I like the franchise but my heart will always be where it began. And I figure "Not Another Hazy IPA" from Raleigh Brewing Company just seems right tonight paired with the oldest physical #COD games I own!

With the remake of #FinalFantasyTactics fast approching, I can't help but get myself prepared by firing up my #PSP. I really missed this game. Curious if it holds up to my memories of it. Maybe I'll talk about them one day. 😉

Hey, want to interact with the podcast?! Coming soon I'm checking out The Punisher on the original Nintendo! If you have any memories or thoughts about The Punisher you want to share (either the game or character) I'll read and respond to them in our opening segment of the show Campfire Catchup! ⛺️🔥

A new #blog from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! Check out my thoughts on #Firewatch. Firewatch: The mystery that wasn't... And why that's okay. theretrowildlands.com/blog/firewat...

My wife got me the latest in the Ninja Turtles comic series, #TheLastRonin. Part two is a continuation of the main series and I have to say, while I preferred the original much more, this continuation was pretty decent! I still love the darker, grittier tone in this series.

And I've finally rolled credits on #MetroidPrime Remastered. While I still found ways to get lost, and some aspects of the game were just annoying to me, this was a great game from start to finish. I'll be posting a formal review on the website soon. Got lots to catch up on this coming week!

The little touches in video games will always fascinate me. Like when you can see Samus' face inside her visor when an explosion or other sort of burst of light happens. It's pretty neat.

Alright, let's see... Games for Username letters: N - Ninja Gaiden O - Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny M - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker A - Alone in the Dark D - Dissidia: Final Fantasy You reading this! You're next!

A new blog from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! Check out my thoughts on Super Mario Odyssey. I thought I had outgrown games like this. Turns out I was wrong. theretrowildlands.com/blog/super-m...

It's not an NES hooked to a CRT, but it'll do.

Rolled credits on The Punisher for the original Nintendo. 💀 Growing up, I've always loved this character, though I'm sure his very nature means he isn't for everyone. Still, I had fun with this game, even if it gets repetitive. I'm going to cover this game on my next podcast episode, so stay tuned!

"The Skynet Funding Bill is passed. The system goes online August 4th, 1997." Happy Birthday, Skynet! 💀

I added a Guest Appearances page on the new website. theretrowildlands.com/guest-appear... I wanted to give you all an easy way to check out all the gaming podcasts that had me on as a guest over the years! Each page has links to their shows as well as an embedded player to listen to the episode.

🚨 It’s official — The Retro Wildlands has its own website! 🎙️ Catch every episode of the podcast 🕹️ Read mini-reviews like my latest on Metroid Dread 🎮 Watch video reviews and YouTube shorts 🌐 www.theretrowildlands.com We're still part of the @superpodnetwork.com so check us out over there as well!

Snagged this Super Mario Bros 3 metal display using some saved up Platinum Points on Nintendo's website. Pretty cool little desktop display, I'd say! Adds a little more nostalgia to the home office.

Might be time to keep falling down the #Metroid rabbit hole!

I'm fortunate and humbled to be part of a really awesome network of gaming #podcasts and content creators. Check out the @superpodnetwork.com and if you like what you see and you happen to have some change laying around, consider making a donation!

Episode 71 of the Retro Wildlands #podcast is live! In this episode, we continue our adventure in #TheLegendofZelda: A Link to the Past. Listen here on our new (still under construction) website or on your favorite podcast app! theretrowildlands.com/episode/retr...

This is what most people see when they visit my home. 😅

When you find that perfect stick.

"The rain hit the pavement like a thousand regrets, and somewhere between the gunshots and the ghosts, Dave from @tftblpod.bsky.social and I found ourselves talking Max Payne..." Check out a fantastic #podcast where Dave and I link up for the first time to discuss a bona fide classic!

Hey, want to interact with the podcast?! Coming soon we're continuing our journey into The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Part 2! If you have any memories or fun stories about A Link to the Past you want to share, I'll read and respond to them in our open segment of the show, Campfire Catchup!

With #MetroidDread behind me, I may still have the #Metroid itch. #MetroidPrime seems like a good next step. What do you think of Prime? And is the Remaster good enough or is this a must play on the #Gamecube alone?

I panicked! A narrow escape from an E.M.M.I from Metroid Dread. #metroid #metroidvania #samusaran #samus #nintendo #nintendoswitch #metroiddread #podcast

It is done! I'm sure it goes without saying, but #MetroidDread is a fantastic game! It was tough as nails, and often times I couldn't remember where I needed to go. Overall though, I'm very impressed. I'll give this game a review later, but until then, see you next mission!

Capcom just announced a new Resident Evil strategy game! For mobile? As an RE die-hard, I am very intrigued... What are your thoughts? I'll most likely give this a try, even if RTS games aren't my favorite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb-m... www.residentevil-survivalunit.com/en

Vacation is over and it's back to adding to the collection! Pretty excited to get my hands on #TheThing Remastered, as well as the rest of these titles.

I'm very excited for you all to check out @tftblpod.bsky.social - I'm humbled to have been asked on as a guest to talk about Max Payne! Mark your calendars, my friends and show this pod some love.

I’m overdue for a break—and it starts today! The wife, my core group of nerd friends and I are escaping for a week of much-needed rest. I may vanish for a bit, desperately need some decompressing. Thanks to everyone who still checks in and checks out my stuff—it means more than you know.

Couldn't resist hanging a new banner in my home office/game room. I am very aware that I've reached "fan boy" status with regards to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and I made no apologies for it. Just gotta iron out them wrinkles... 😅

My first complete in box #NES game! It may just be Ice Hockey, but this game holds a lot of memories. It's funny how they all flood back just holding the box in my hands and flipping through the instruction manual. 🥲

The best kind of crisis is a Dino Crisis. #dinocrisis #podcast #survivalhorror #playstation

Episode 70 of the Retro Wildlands podcast is live! This time, we're heading back to the land of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Click here or find us anywhere you get your podcasts! linktr.ee/retrowildlands