In this Episode, Ryan and Keif talk about how to still have fun gaming in 2026 with rising hardware and game prices.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:50 - Steam Machine Pricing
00:09:51 - New Game Pricing
00:14:20 - The Last Time We Bought New Games (Full Price)
00:19:40 - Special Edition Swag
00:22:53 - Play Your Backlog
00:28:46 - Retail Regret
00:32:52 - Fighting Game Live Service
00:35:56 - Emulation! On Hardware You Already Own
00:40:33 - Modding Old Consoles
00:43:46 - $60 Retro Handhelds (PS1 limit)
00:48:39 - $250 Retro Handhels (PS2, light PC)
00:52:13 - Buying Used On RH Discord
00:55:35 - Mastering Digital Sales
01:09:22 - Introducing the HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE
1:12:19 - Final Thoughts

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
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Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps!

We cover:
• Movement and Camera woes
• Bosses
• The A/B Scenarios
• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation
• If you should try it for yourself

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
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Is it really a hidden gem?

We cover:
• Movement and Camera woes
• Boss Levels
• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation
• If you should try it for yourself

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

One of the all time greats.

We cover:
• Movement, and combat
• Level design and secrets
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
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This was one of the worst games we've ever played.

We cover:
• Movement, and combat
• Level design and pacing
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Pokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC got a sequel, but only in Japan. In this episode we discuss the game after playing the translation patch.

We cover:
• Duels and Deckbuilding
• Special rules for duels
• Boss duels
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Super Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now?

In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.

We cover:
• Movement, and combat
• Level design and pacing
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Metroid: Zero Mission is a standout Game Boy Advance title - but how does it actually feel to play now?

In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus entirely on Metroid: Zero Mission as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.

We cover:
• Movement, combat, and exploration flow
• Level design, navigation, and pacing
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation
• The Zero Suit section and additional content

Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.

🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.

Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink