Explore the retro video games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog every two weeks as lifelong pals Mike & Jaymo are joined by a whole host of new and old friends. Each episode is a new set of retro games from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as they further their quest to research & review all 250+ games available on the Nintendo Switch Online catalog. So dust off your d-pads and game on, everyone.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 5 hours 41 minutes
S1E00: Platformers? More Like Transformers!
It's morphin' time as Mike & Jaymo deep dive into Kid Chameleon (Genesis), Claymates (SNES), & Jelly Boy (SNES) on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Then, let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
BONUS | Screentime: 10 Spoiler-Free Ways X-Men '97 X-Ceeded our X-pectations
The off-season fun continues with a new spin-off series, The Old Switch-a-roo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television.
In our exciting first episode, Jaymo is joined by longtime friend and cosplayer extraordinaire Bryan Lee. The boys reminisce about their once-in-a-lifetime night at the X-Men '97 Fan Event at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in downtown Hollywood...
episode 1: S1E01: Tennis Games -or- What's All That Racket?
Mike & Jaymo serve up hot takes on Tennis (NES), Super Tennis (SNES), Smash Tennis (SNES), and Mario Tennis (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
episode 2: S1E02: May the Shining Force be With You
Mike & Jaymo grind their way through Shining Force (Genesis/Mega Drive) and Shining Force 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
episode 3: S1E03: Arcade Puzzlers -or- Mustachioed Quarter Munchers
Mike & Jaymo dig & dodge their way through Mario Bros (NES), Dig Dug 2 (NES), and BurgerTime Deluxe (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
episode 4: S1E04: Sega Fighting Sequels -or- Double K.O.
Mike, Jaymo, & Kristal spin-kick their way through Street Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Virtua Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
episode 5: S1E05: Golden Axe -or- Hack/Slash Hacks
Mike, Jaymo, Justin, & Jonathan hack/slash their way through Golden Axe (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Golden Axe 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone...
episode 6: S1E06: Dr. Mario -or- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Megavitamins
Mike and Jaymo are practicing medicine without a license with Dr. Mario (NES) & Dr. Mario 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
It's just what the doctor ordered as Mike and Jaymo discuss how Dr. Mario ties in to modern medical practices, what makes a good puzzle game, and Chinese console law.
Let them know whether you think Dr. Mario and Dr...
episode 7: S1E07: Kirby's Origins -or- Kir-D'oeuvres
Mike and Jaymo swallow up Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy), Kirby's Adventure (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
Float on over as they debate Jigglypuff's crab-like evolutionary history, pay tribute to old timey burlesque, and debate how dark matter does (or does not) work...
episode 8: S1E08: Pinball Games -or- Crazy Flipper Fingers
Mike and Jaymo flip out with Justin and Jonathan as they play Pinball (NES) and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!
On the table will be how pinball become legal in the US, how to find success in Las Vegas, and the misleading works of author Betsy Byars...