Main Quest Podcast

Welcome to the Main Quest Podcast! The #1 retro-gaming podcast on the internet! Each episode is a deep dive dedicated to the games we grew up with, learning how they were made and how well it holds up today. No toxic opinions, no boring pretentious scripts, no meticulous breakdown of every little aspect of the game. It's all about having fun and sometimes at the games expense.Have yourself a listen! And always remember, it's okay to like a video game.

Main Quest Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Keith Gasper, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Keith Gasper hosts Main Quest Podcast, a leisure show with 100 episodes published.

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  The Main Quest Is 6

  Apr 6, 202626 minS0

  <p>After six years, hundreds of episodes, and more conversations about retro games than anyone asked for, the Main Quest has hit another milestone!</p> <p>On this Side Quest episode I take a step back to reflect on my journey from the early days of the program, its return, to the incredible year of growth, guest, and community support that followed. </p> <p>But I'm not only looking back...I'm also looking ahead. My journey is far from over.</p> <p>THE SHOW NOTES</p> <p>The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon<br /> S...

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  Main Quest Podcast

  The Main Quest Is 6

  Apr 6, 202626 min

  After six years, hundreds of episodes, and more conversations about retro games than anyone asked for, the Main Quest has hit another milestone! On this Side Quest episode I take a step back to reflect on my journey from the early days of the program, its return, to the incredible year of growth, guest, and community support that followed. But I'm not only looking back...I'm also looking ahead. My journey is far from over. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Matt aka Stormageddon - Storm Beagle Come join the Discord The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

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  Episode #120

  Final Fantasy V: Middle Child Energy

  Mar 30, 20263h 3mS0

  <p>The Final Fantasy everyone forgot takes center stage!<br /> <br /> This week I'm joined by Chris Coplien and Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson to dive into the experimental, often overlooked, Final Fantasy V!</p> <p>We break down the mechanics, do a deep dive on the story, and why this one is often overshadowed by its SNES siblings. Is this really the best Final Fantasy of the 16-bit era??</p> <p>THE SHOW NOTES</p> <p>Find & support my guest over at:<br /> Retro Hangover | RH Twitch<br /> My Life In Gaming | MLiG Twitch | Backloggery</p> <p>The Main Quest...

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  Episode #119

  Super Adventure Island: Super Mid

  Mar 2, 20261h 43mS0

  <p>Do you remember Super Adventure Island?</p> <p>Maybe I'm the only one...</p> <p>This week I'm joined by Ashton Ruby to revisit one of Hudson Soft's most successful franchises. Are flashy graphics and a bumpin' soundtrack enough to carry cookie cutter game play? It might be a good game but "Super" doesn't always guarantee a classic.</p> <p>WARP ZONES</p> <p>(0:22) Intro<br /> (2:50) Ashton & Gaming<br /> (13:54) Previous Histories<br /> (19:38) Development History<br /> (32:24) Retro Recollections<br /> (38:04) Story<br /> (43:08) Gameplay<br /> (1:08:08) Protagonist Paradise<br /> (1:23:47) Presentation<br /> (1:30:21) Final Thoughts</p> <p>THE SHOW NOTES</p> <p>Find & support my...

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  Episode #118

  Out Of This World: Is Art Fun?

  Feb 23, 20261h 58mS0

  <p>This week we are talking about one of the most striking and divisive games of the early 90's, Out of This World!</p> <p>Coury Carlson and I dive into the cinematic presentation, trial and error game design, and the challenges of porting the game to the Super Nintendo. Whether you consider the game a masterpiece or a miserable experience, we certainly hammer down why it remains unforgettable.</p> <p>WARP ZONES<br /> <br />(0:26) Intro<br /> (2:55) Coury In The House<br /> (20:07) Previous History<br /> (29:47) Development History<br /> (59:08) Retro Recollections<br /> (1:08:43) Story<br /> (1:14:12) Gameplay<br /> (1:28:21) Come Again?<br /> (1:37:17) Presentation<br /> (1:45:50...

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