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Retro vs. Modern: Top 5 Video Games

April 28, 2026 · 48 min

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Introducing our Retro Vs. Modern Series. This week we start the series off by naming our top 5 Retro and Modern Video Games. Join us for this discussion and in the comments or on our website through the feedback form.

J Top 5 Retro
- Ms. PacMan
- Contra
- NBA Jam
- Nintendo Arcade
- Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

G Top 5 Retro
- Super Mario Brothers
- Contra
- Pitfall
- Techmo Bowl
- Track and Field

J Top 5 Modern
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Halo Series
- Fallout Series
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wld and Tears of the Kingdom

G Top 5 Modern
- Mario Kart 8
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Sports Series (NBA 2k, MLB the Show)
- Lego Games (Incredibles, Star Wars Skywalker Saga)


00:00 Epic Showdown: Master Chief vs. Contra Brothers
01:04 Intro
02:36 Retro vs. Modern Series Explanation
06:03 J - Top Five Retro Games
12:41 Greg - Retro Top 5
17:12 Nostalgia and Core Memories
20:32 J - Top 5 Modern Games
29:15 Greg - Top 5 Modern Games
37:03 Newer Generations and Our Childhood Memories
46:23 Show Outro Final.mp4
46:33 Post Show - Only Play One Game

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