Episodes

Join Dan and Steve as they tackle the monumental JRPG Suikoden 2 with their guest Tom! We talk about the magnificent story, the world building, the production of the game, a little about the series as a whole, and everything in between! We then cover our review of the game, and our placement of both it, and Star Wars: X-wing V. Tie fighter into the league! Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us at TheCableClubP...

Join Don and Brad as they review Pokemon TCG Pocket, the mobile game that finally taught them how to play with those Pokemon Cards. We review a new retro game every 2 weeks for our retro game league and discuss other gaming topics every other week. If you need that subscribe here or wherever you find podcasts. Pokemon TCG Pocket is one of the few good free to play mobile games worth paying for. It has a dynamic meta game with fun digital card game battle mechanics. It's got flush animations and...

Join Don, Steve and Chris in a galaxy far far away to fight back against the empire and diligently conduct inspections. We talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks for our Retro Game League. Subscribe here or on any of the platforms below. Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below! Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com Our theme music is "Seahorse Dreams" by Kubbi. Spotify:https://o...

This week we're talking about the evolution of everyone's favorite jrpg series: Final Fantasy. We get together to talk about retro games every week. Leave a comment or a like to help us out, or subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform! Check us out at: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Email us or join our cozy corner on Discord. Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/YMjCAVW...

In this episode of the Cable Club podcast, the guys dive into the nostalgic world of Rocket Knight Adventures, discussing their favorite video game characters, and how hard this game can be! Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below! Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com Our theme music is "Seahorse Dreams" by Kubbi. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZra... Apple Podcasts: https:...

Join the guys in this episode packed full of the latest gaming buzz. Like, comment, or subscribe here or on your favorite podcast platform for more game reviews and deep dives. Website: www.thecableclub.com Keep the conversation going and join our discord! https://discord.com/invite/YMjCAVWvNk Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below! Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com Spotify:https://...

Join the guys and guest, Jake from 8bitjoystick, as they explore what made Super Mario Bros. 3 so special, how it pushed the limits of the NES hardware, and why it continues to influence game design today — over 30 years after its release. In this deep dive retrospective, we revisit Super Mario Bros. 3, a game that redefined platformers and became a cornerstone of Nintendo’s legacy. From its revolutionary level design and power-ups to its unforgettable soundtrack and world map system, SMB3 re...

Join The Cable Club in this Castlevania retrospective centered around the excellent Netflix adaptation. We alternate reviewing a new retro game every 2 weeks and other gaming content. If you need that in your life, leave us a comment, subscribe or join our weekly hang out sessions on Discord. Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below! Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com Spotify: https://op...

It's Don, Steve, Dan and Hux vs. Evil in this Diablo 2 review. Leave a like or subscribe if you want to talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks! Links Have a game you want to enter into the league or a question of the week? Email us at: thecableclubpodcast@gmail.com Our website, the gateway to all things The Cable Club:⁠ https://www.thecableclub.com/⁠ Our Theme Music is "Seahorse Dreams", by Kubbi⁠ https://kubbi.bandcamp.com/⁠

The guys and Steve's little bro, Brandon talk about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. It's pretty clear that the hosts don't and haven't skateboarded to any degree in the past, but they have all played this game. Many gamers grew up playing this game on the PS1, and it was surprisingly popular back in the day and remains critically acclaimed even in 2025. The PS1 version holds its merit against the 2020 remakes with tight controls and additional collectibles (cash) that require more exploration in the levels. Just as the retired skaters featured in the game walked so skaters today could run, this game started a tradition and a wave of skateboarding titles that continues today. It's surprisingly deep, with customizable characters, ARPGs, a campaign mode, and even a skate park creator! The hosts all love this title and there is very little negative to say about it, unless you don't like skateboarding. This title enters the league with a bang, follow along to see where it goes!

Although Happney couldn't join us for the whole episode, here is his take: I think the key to fully appreciating this game is context. It came out a year after it's very successful predecessor WCW/NWO World Tour. It was a more polished product and came our when the WCW was reigning over the WWF in the head to head television ratings known as the Monday Night Wars. The grappling system used on the game was iconic and set the standard for all future wrestling games. The title did so well, it managed to get THQ the WWF licensing contract away from Acclaim until 2013. It's the highest selling wrestling game on the Nintendo 64, and the 26th highest N64 game ever. The polygonal appearance of the wrestlers was a sacrifice made to ensure much smoother gameplay than it's WWF competition. I actually have told Don and I think I've told Steve, this isn't even my favorite wrestling game, that would be WWF Smackdown 2, also developed by THQ, but this game is the middle evolution Pokemon. I…

StarCraft was a sensation in the late 90’s and a staple of every PC Gamers’ repertoire. It took the already acclaimed Warcraft formula and brought it to a galaxy far far away, complete with hillbilly military prisoners, vicious bug-o-morphs, and sanctimonious ninja aliens. What started as a flagrant spoof on the Alien movies, Star Trek, Star Wars, and other popular sci fi vibes of the time became a force that ushered gaming and esports into vogue. Starcraft is also the gold standard in RTS design. It’s three races, the Terran (greedy, backstabbing humans), the Protoss (religious space ninjas), and the Zerg (a race of nope), all are distinctly different from one another but are somehow balanced competitively. This is no mean feat by today’s standards. Each game of StarCraft feels distinctly different from the last with varying terrain and having to reach deep into the capabilities of each race to conquer effectively. This makes it an addicting proposition for even a bunch of lifelon…

Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Join our Retro Gaming Community on Discord!: https://discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNk Final Fantasy Tactics is a highly replayable tactical RPG released for the Playstation 1 in 1998. It was later upgraded and re-released for the PSP and mobile as Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions. Join the guys and guest, Jordan from the Arcadiology Podcast as they journey through Ivalice. Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leav...

Join the guys as they discuss Quick Man's footwork in Mega Man Soccer! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/. (Kidding, Quick Man somehow isn't in this game.) Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us at thecableclubpodcast@gmail.com Find us wherever you listen to podcasts or head over to our Youtube channel for the video version. https://ww...

Join the guys and guest LadyLyshi as they discuss the unbearable weight of family baggage! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/. Check out the video version on our Youtube Channel Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZraB2uRtJ5AlNWhVIVApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cable-club-podcast/id1715083940Iheart radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-cable-club-podcast-127390173/Or anywhere yo...

Join the guys and guest Eric as they discuss how playing God gets you an unexpected world where slashin' and simmin' is key! If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below. 0:00 Intro 4:46 Announcements 6:11 Question of the Week 16:47 Overview 1:02:52 Host's Review 1:12:49 The League 1:20:23 Outro Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCableClubPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://...

Join the guys and guest Brad as they discuss a trippy arcade run and gun game called J.J. Squawkers. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below. Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCableClubPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/The-Cable-Club... And anywhere else you find podcasts. We’re still taking submission...

Description Join the guys and guest Jaymo as they discuss the evolution of the fight game revolution in one of the best 2D fighting games: Street Fighter: Third Strike. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below. Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZra... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/The-Cable-Club......

Join the guys and community guest Denkomisty as they discuss whether the best Legend of Zelda games are Legend of Zelda games for the Game Boy. Jumping into the league is Denkomisty's pick: Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. Leave a like or subscribe if you enjoy the content, or check us out on one of the listening platforms below: Website: www.thecableclub.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZraB2uRtJ5AlNWhVIV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cable-club-pod...

Join the guys this week as they fight for the future of Endiness, and save the world from their own creator Soa! In other words... a JRPG Where you fight GOD! Submitted and joined by our community member Chef Doug! Discord: ⁠ https://discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNkfacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZraB2uRtJ5AlNWhVIV⁠Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cable-club-podcast/id1715083940 Find us anywhere you find podcasts! Leaving us a...

Join the guys as they crumple up some Koopa Troopas in Paper Mario, the definitive Super Mario RPG, and the definitive RPG on the N64. Hit the like button, leave a comment, or subscribe to follow the League! Consider joining our discord, we want to include your thoughts on the show. Discord: ⁠ https://discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNkfacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZraB2uRtJ5AlNWhVIV⁠Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cable-club-p...

Join the guys as they strive to be the very best like no one ever was in Pokémon Generation 2, Gold/Silver/Crystal. Join our discord to get in on the discussion and send us your thoughts to be included on our show. You can also find us at any of the links below. Discord: ⁠ / discord ⁠ facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZra...⁠ Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠ Find us anywhere you find podcasts! Leaving us a rating o...

Join the guys as they dive into one of the best platformers for the SNES, ,maybe one of the best retro platformers ever, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Drop a like and let us know what you think about this game. We want to include your thoughts on the show, so join our discord and weigh in on the current game or follow us for updates on facebook. Discord: / discord facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OPhZra... Apple: https://pod...

We played 31 games this year, these are the best ones! Get comfortable and enjoy the ride of our 1st anniversary celebration. Check out our visual episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E0IQndOrAU&t=85s Keep up to date on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555787618764 Become part of the conversation and join our Discord: https://discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNk