The Retro Wildlands

Appreciate you taking the time to listen! It was a blast being a part of this!

Thank you. I'm gonna try. 😊 Still lots to do, but I'm hoping a bit of a break will help get me set up for a great 2026!

A Short Break Even adventurers need to rest by the campfire now and then! I’m taking a short break from exploring the Wildlands to gear up for the next leg of the journey. In...

I've made the decision to take a break from The Retro Wildlands podcast for the rest of the year. I'm not going anywhere and I'll still be working on and posting short form content but there will be no new podcast episodes this year. Check out the link 4 more.

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Did You Get What You Wanted, Ramza? | Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep. 158) Our analysis of Final Fantasy Tactics comes to a close, and what a conclusion it is. This has been a blast, and I hope you have loved these episodes, too.

The forth and final episode highlighting a narrative dive into #FinalFantasyTactics has dropped! Check out my latest guest appearance on the @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social where we finish off our narrative discussion where the story comes to an epic conclusion!

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T'was a privilege and an honor, gentlemen.

Happy Halloween, wildlanders! Hope everyone had a spooky day, either playin' games, dressing up or whatever else one does this day! Me? Just out here slaying demons and handing out candy. 🎃

When the fog rolls in and shrouds everything around you, all you can do, is pray for Daybreak. #SilentHill2 is a classic horror gem that stands out through the fog, and that's why Clear Sky Daybreak from Wolf's Ridge Brewing pairs so well with it. Coffee infused cream ale. Light in the darkness.

Leveling Up to the Beat - Why Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Is My Obsession A nostalgic trip through Final Fantasy’s music — how Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line turned timeless melodies into my latest gaming obsession.

Another written mini-review from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! A quick break from the spooks, I went back and reviewed Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, the Final Fantasy rhythm game that never failed to put me in a good mood.

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The pleasure was all mine, my friend.

I recently joined @retrohangover.bsky.social as a first time guest, and we dove headfirst into F.E.A.R., the first person shooter full of slow motion bullet time, jump scares and a creepy ghost girl! If you're looking for a fun, spooky discussion, check it out!

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I've been busy these last few weeks! My journey continues as I stopped by @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social to continue our narrative discussion around Final Fantasy Tactics. Definitely check it out, it was good one!

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Always a pleasure. And I'll always be appreciative of the time you give my show. 😎

Retro Wildlands #74 - Top 10 Spooky Video Games Darkness falls across the Wildlands, and the time has come to face the games that once haunted my dreams. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal Top 10 spooky...

New podcast episode is live! Come check out my 10 favorite spooky games. Take a walk down this eerie memory lane complete with spooky sounds and moments that'll make your heart race. Listen here or wherever you get your pods!

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The Silent Hill Moment That Made Me Hug My Daughter Silent Hill: The Short Message delivers a modern, emotional horror story that left me shaken, and more connected to those I love.

Another mini-review from the Retro Wildlands just dropped! This time, check out my thoughts on #SilentHill: The Short Message, a quick and direct experience that wasn't at all what I was expecting.

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It’s pretty surreal — playing the remake of a nearlt 30-year-old masterpiece on a device that lets me beam my #PS5 from home. What a time to be alive.

Happy Birthday, Matt! You're a genuinely awesome human, and I can't wait to see what 42 has in store for you! 🤘

Want to interact with our next #podcast episode!? Coming soon, I'm counting down my #Top10 Favorite Spooky Video games!

Let me know what #spookygame is your favorite (and why!) and I'll read and respond to your comment on the show! Comment soon, I'm hoping to have the show recorded in a few days!

It was my privilege and honor to visit house Firestone once again on the @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social #podcast as Rick Chris from @anovelconsole.bsky.social and I and talk about a game that I loved when I was younger and found a new appreciation for as an adult. Check out the episode, my friends!

One shot, one signature.💀 I'm not one for collecting funkos or signed memorabilia, but I couldn't resist adding another #Punisher #funko to my collection, especially one signed by Jon Bernthal himself!

Posse assembled. DeeDee and Dexter are ready to ride into the undead sunset.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game I can't stop thinking about. @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social has a 4 part analysis on the game and I enjoyed every episode. Absolutely check it out!

Haunting Ground is one of my favorite spooky games, but not for the traditional reasons. Check out my thoughts in a blog that's just waiting for your eyes and attention!

Say what you will about remakes and remasters, but sometimes the right one can make you feel like a kid again, and I'll gladly pay for that experience.

Pairing craft and craftiness tonight: a can of Truth from Rhinegeist and my very first run through F.E.A.R. on #PS3. One promises hops, the other psychological horror. Cheers, gamers! 🍻

New #podcast episode is live! This time, I’m diving into Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest, the oddball entry in the FF series. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or on our website!

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Is Mystic Quest the forgotten gem of the series… or its biggest misstep?

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!

Thanks for taking the time to read it, I appreciate it! I really think you'd enjoy it, I left the experience going, "Yeah, that was actually pretty good!"

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.

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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! ⛺️🔥