Episodes

  • DF Retro Super Show #017: The Big Commodore 64 Special Ft. Chris Huelsbeck + BastichB 64k!
    Jun 28 2026

    Audi Sorlie is back, with a deep dive into the brilliant Commodore 64, joined by guest BastichB 64K and legendary composer Chris Huelsbeck. The trio discuss the origins of the C64, the impact it had on the industry and its current revival. And of course, with Chris Huelsbeck on the panel, there's a special focus on the C64's amazing audio capabilities, plus a range of Supporter questions.


    00:00 - Introduction

    08:20 - Personal C64 Beginnings

    27:16 - Favorite C64 Music

    45:26 - Personal Top 5 C64 Games

    1:30:51 - C64 Ultimate Thoughts

    1:58:58 - The Future of the C64 & Questions for Chris Huelsbeck

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #016: E3 Revisited - The First Ten Years
    Jun 14 2026

    In the wake of a fantastic series of summer showcases, the DF Retro Super Show panel spend a couple of hours going back to the origins of E3, covering off the first ten years and some truly stand-out games.


    00:00 - INTRO

    2:59 - NEWS 1 - Ultimate Ghosts'n Goblins & PSP Overclocking

    19:36 - NEWS 2 - Castlevania Circle of the Moon on Genesis/Mega Drive

    26:33 - NEWS 3 - Gemini X

    28:36 - NEWS 4 - The Morph 2K Impressions

    34:44 - MAIN TOPIC: E3 1995

    56:33 - E3 1996

    1:03:39 - E3 1997

    1:12:48 - E3 1998 & 1999

    1:17:34 - E3 2000

    1:26:17 - E3 2001

    1:38:54 - E3 2002

    1:46:40 - E3 2003

    1:57:20 - E3 2004

    2:08:33 - E3 2005 & Outro

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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #015: James Bond 007 - The Classic EA PS2 Era Revisited
    May 31 2026

    The DF Retro Super Show is back, with John, Coury and Try being as topical as you can be in a show about old games! With this week's release of 007 First Light, the panel go back to the classic EA PlayStation 2 era, taking us through the line-up of 007 titles produced by the publisher.


    00:00 - Introduction

    02:11 - News: 10 Years of DF Retro

    09:27 - News: Steam Controller D-Pad Test

    15:48 - News: PlayStation 3 Surround Sound Thoughts

    25:22 - James Bond: The EA Years - The Early Releases

    32:08 - Agent Under Fire

    52:44 - Nightfire

    01:19:34 - Everything or Nothing

    01:41:14 - Goldeneye: Rogue Agent

    02:00:10 - From Russia With Love

    02:18:43 - Closing Thoughts and Outro

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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #014: Konami's Brilliant Sunset Riders - Arcade + Ports Revisited!
    May 17 2026

    John, Try and Coury get to grips with the latest retro news - including the Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess decompilation - before moving into the main topic: revisiting Konami's exceptional Sunset Riders, the ports it spawned on home consoles and how it inspired other games.


    00:00 Introduction

    02:21 News 1 - Digging For Isix Digital Pictures Documentary

    10:44 News 2 - Zelda Twilight Princess Recomp

    17:22 News 3 - Documenting Games Release Dates

    23:55 News 4 - 32 Inch CRT Update

    30:14 Main Topic - Sunset Riders Arcade

    59:53 Sunset Riders - Sega Genesis

    01:08:59 Sunset Riders - SNES

    1:13:58 Successors and other similar games

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #013 - The Big Arcade To Home Console Conversion Discussion!
    May 3 2026
    John Linneman and guest Coury Carlson sit down in person in Coury’s basement for a DF Retro Super Show dedicated to arcade-to-home conversions. From Ghouls 'n' Ghosts, Bionic Commando and Thunder Fox and a slew of Sega super scaler titles through to truly massive ports like Street Fighter 2, the duo break down why some conversions shine while others completely miss the mark. 00:00 Introduction02:35 Arcade to home ports

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #012 - Game Boy Advance 25th Anniversary - Every Launch Game Revisited!
    Apr 19 2026

    The DF Retro Super Show returns with another big signature episode. It's 25 years since the launch of the brilliant Game Boy Advance - so what better reason is there for John, Try and Coury to discuss the origins of the system, share anecdotes about the launch and then to spend well over two hours discussing every launch game in every territory?


    00:00 - Introduction

    02:37 - News 1 - Mortal Kombat 2 on the 3DO

    10:27 - News 2 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    21:15 - News 3 - Big Advancements in PS3 Emulation

    25:55 - Launch of the Game Boy Advance

    58:00 - Japanese GBA Launch games

    2:25:10 - USA and European GBA Launch games

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    2 hrs and 55 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #011 - The Big Q+A Special - Holy Grail Games, Arcade Hardware, Sega CD + More!
    Apr 6 2026
    With ten episodes of the DF Retro Super Show under their belts - 11 if you want to include the Analogue 3D review - John, Coury and Marc hand over the topic selection duties to backers of the DF Supporter Program. After discussing the latest retro news, it's straight into tackling questions direct from the audience.00:00 - Introduction01:02 - News 1 - Popcorn and Spinner Kickstarter06:49 - News 2 - Retrotap from Kytor Industries14:10 - News 3 - Evercade Nexus21:58 - News 4 - Tokyo Wave Rush27:01 - MAIN TOPIC: Q1 - "What new games would you like to see a demake of?"32:55 - Q2 - "Can new LCD tech make old light guns work?"36:10 - Q3 - "Do you have any arcade hardware?"47:52 - Q4 - "What would the 5th Gen of consoles have been like without Sony?"57:57 - Q5 - "Recommend some current retro-inspired RPGs"1:07:00 - Q6 - "Top 3 Best looking pieces of retro hardware"1:15:40 - Q7 - "What do you think of the recompilations of old games that have been released lately?"1:23:12 - Q8 - "What are your holy grail games?"1:28:00 - Q9 - "Is the Sega CD more than a FMV machine?"1:38:04 - Q10 - "Different versions of the same game in the old days"1:47:27 - Q11 - "Castlevania Bloodlines or Super Castlevania 4?"1:52:58 - Q12 - "Considerations for buying modern displays to use with classic games"1:59:07 - Q13 - "Nintendo64 or Game Sack?"

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • DF Retro Super Show #010: Amazing First Levels In Retro Games
    Mar 22 2026

    The DF Retro Super Show returns once more - and after dispensing with the latest retro gaming news and personal stories, it's straight into business o the main topic: the group's favourite first levels in retro video games. Final Fantasy 7, Ikaragu, Metal Gear Solid 2, Crysis, Deus Ex, Panzer Dragoon and many more!

    00:00 - Introduction02:51 - News 1 - PC-Genjin Hu-Card Failures07:55 - Coury's Giant CRT Pickup12:21 - Switch 2 Boost Mode15:52 - Mega Man X6 Remake?19:00 - MAIN TOPIC: Favorite First Levels (Round 1)31:31 - Favorite First Levels (Round 2)48:55 - Favorite First Levels (Round 3)1:08:16 - Favorite First Levels (Round 4)1:24:32 - Favorite First Levels (Round 5)1:46:29 - Honorable Mentions and Wrap up

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    1 hr and 50 mins