Episode 201: LIVE @ Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016
Summary
The All-Gen Gamers podcast hosts Jason, John, and Pete discuss the upcoming Nintendo Switch, debating its portability and online capabilities while criticizing Nintendo’s lack of online support for Mario Party. They share personal anecdotes about collecting rare Virtual Boy games and hunting for retro gems like the GameCube Action Replay. The conversation also covers horror game recommendations for Halloween, including Alien Isolation and D, and highlights impressive finds from the convention floor, such as sealed PS1 titles and special edition Xbox consoles.
Topics discussed
Introduction and All-Gen Gamers Podcast history
Nintendo Switch features and LAN party potential
Launch day plans and Nintendo NYC store visit
Virtual Boy collecting and streaming setup
Nintendo Switch pricing speculation
Horror game recommendations and VR experiences
Rare console editions and sealed game finds
Playing unreleased F-Zero via Action Replay
Meeting voice actors and retro game prices
Closing remarks and upcoming Switch panel
Listen ad-free on Castria