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The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

Come take a load off by the campfire as your host Nomad shares his thoughts and experiences with a video game that he's discovered for the first time or maybe rediscovered as he roams the Retro Wildlands. Using game music and sound, you'll be pulled into the game as we go!

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Expedition Log #7 - Luigi's Mansion 3
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastMay 28, 2026
93
00:30:3238.73 MB

Expedition Log #7 - Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi is back… and somehow more anxious than ever. In this episode of The Retro Wildlands, I finally dive into Luigi’s Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch. From its incredibly charming animation and creat...

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Expedition Log #7 - Luigi's Mansion 3
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastMay 28, 2026
93
00:30:3238.73 MB

Expedition Log #7 - Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi is back… and somehow more anxious than ever. In this episode of The Retro Wildlands, I finally dive into Luigi’s Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch. From its incredibly charming animation and creative hotel setting to its satisfying ghost-hunting gameplay and memorable boss fights, this game sur...

Retro Wildlands #80 - Parasite Eve (Re-Explored)
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastMay 17, 2026
92
01:56:16137.94 MB

Retro Wildlands #80 - Parasite Eve (Re-Explored)

What happens when SquareSoft takes the DNA of Final Fantasy VII, injects it with survival horror, body horror, and one of gaming’s most unforgettable soundtracks… and sets it loose in New York City? In this re-explored expedition into Parasite Eve for the original PlayStation, we revisit one of the ...

Expedition Log #6 - Resident Evil Requiem
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastApril 16, 2026
91
00:41:4050.43 MB

Expedition Log #6 - Resident Evil Requiem

I didn’t expect Resident Evil Requiem to hit me like this… What I thought would be another entry in a series I’ve loved since I was a kid turned into something way more personal. Something that feels like it finally brings everything full circle. From the tension, to the characters, to the way it tr...

Expedition Logs

Check out some written game reviews and other topics, chronicled during my journey into the gaming wildlands.

Necrophosis Is Beautifully Disgusting

Necrophosis Is Beautifully Disgusting

Necrophosis (Ambience) Your browser does not support the audio element. Author's note: I was provided an early access download code fo...

Iron Meat Is Exactly Why I Love Retro Games

Iron Meat Is Exactly Why I Love Retro Games

Bloody Ascension (Skyscraper) Your browser does not support the audio element. Entering the Meat Grinder There are certain games that ...

I Don’t Like Puzzle Games… But Hitman GO Got Me Hooked

I Don’t Like Puzzle Games… But Hitman GO Got Me Hooked

Hitman GO Your browser does not support the audio element. Every Move Counts There are certain genres of games I’ve simply accepted ar...

Get In Loser, The Meter's Running - Taxi Chaos 2

Get In Loser, The Meter's Running - Taxi Chaos 2

Buckle Up, Tip Optional While arcade driving games have never been my absolute favorite growing up, there’s a very specific kind of joy that...

We Went In Together… and Didn’t Come Out the Same - Reanimal

We Went In Together… and Didn’t Come Out the Same - Reanimal

Home From Home Your browser does not support the audio element. A Quiet Descent Into Something Wrong There’s a certain kind of game th...

Double Dragon Gaiden Hits Hard... But Can It Go the Distance?

Double Dragon Gaiden Hits Hard... But Can It Go the Distance?

Killers' Fortress Sector 3 (Double Dragon 1 Stage 1) Your browser does not support the audio element. The City Needs You There’s somet...

She Doesn’t Like Horror… So Why Did We Love Little Nightmares?

She Doesn’t Like Horror… So Why Did We Love Little Nightmares?

Lure Of The Maw Your browser does not support the audio element. A Small Hunger Begins I didn’t come to Little Nightmares on my own. S...

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Where Enemies Become Legends

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Where Enemies Become Legends

The Gravewalker Your browser does not support the audio element. A Ranger Returned from Death There’s something immediately compelling...

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – A Fun Ride That Runs a Little Long

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – A Fun Ride That Runs a Little Long

Shipshape Island Your browser does not support the audio element. Setting Sail for Concordia The Mario & Luigi series has always h...

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THIS. SHOW. RULES. Each episode feels like you're right there with Nomad as he starts the game and talks about the controls, design of the game, gameplay mechanics, and lot more. He uses lots of music from the games, sound effects, and more. He covers a really wide variety of retro games, which I really enjoy. If y...

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Informative, fun podcast

Nomad is a friendly host, full of information, stories and insight. The show is really well-produced too!