Retro Nintendo

Post edited 3:24 am – October 9, 2009 by hemrawc

Due to some recent posts and the mysterous disapperance of our beloved fellow retrogamers Mike and Jeromy, a few members of the site have thought about creating a new podcast.  Therefore, this thread is devoted to planning a spin-off program, tentatively titled: “The Retrocast 2″

I think the best thing to do is just start throwing out some ideas.  Here are a few of mine below:

- Firstly, we should do this with respect for Jeromy & Mike.  We need to somehow acknowlege their contributions to sparking this conversation.  With that said, I don't think we should completely try to imitate their show, but perhaps use a few of their ideas (ie: “Going Going Gone” and perhaps bringing back “Games of the Week”)

- I think we should expand the realm of the show beyond 8 & 16-bit Nintendo.  It seems like it would be easier to create a cast about retro-gaming in general (ps1 and earlier).

- I think it might be best if we have a small group work on the show, no greater than 5 people.  If there's too many people than I think things would get too complicated.  However, if there's only 1 or 2 guys involved, they might get burned out too quickly.  In any case, people should have specific duties.  This may also cut down on the amount of work a single person has to do; hopefully making this a more fun deal.

- Maybe someone with the most time available or with the most drive could be the \"primary host\" and lead the project.  Whereas 3 or 4 of us could rotate in and out of a \"co-host\" position with the rest of us pitching in ideas, news, feedback, eBay auctions, doing sound editing, and that type of thing.

- It's always nice to have two or more people on the air at once, but I think if someone wanted to tape their own 15-20 minute featurette and have that spliced into the main show, it might be a good supplement every once in a while

- If we have a show we might as well make it around an hour long.

Disclaimer: Remember, that the disscusions on this thread are merely ideas and ideas are flexible.  So please don't bail just because one suggestion rubs you the wrong way.  Let's just express our differences sanely for the sake of the project.

@ Nick – Yeah, I think it might be interesting to do a quick segment about games that are currently being played.  I would just suggest not expounding too much if the game isn't retro.  But I like the idea.

@ Rob – What games did you have in mind?

I agree with all of the above.

However, I think it would be OK to use some of their ideas.  We could still change the name of the segment.  I really like the eBay idea and games of the week.  We could try emailing Mike & Jeromy and ask if it's OK?  I'm not quite sure how difficult it is to get a hold of them.  But in any case, I really don't have a problem using a few of thier ideas as long as we change the name and at least try to get permission.  Whatever happens I still think part of our first should include some props for the original Nintendo Retrocast.  Maybe a little shoutout at the beginning of every show as part of the intro.

I know Nick & Rob kinda of have an idea of what they would like to do with this first episode.  Do you mind throwing out a rough outline of the show (if you guys have gotten that detailed)?

Also Nick brought up a good point: we do need to name the show.  I don't necessarily want it have the word \"Retrocast\" in the title either.  Do we have any ideas?

Here are a few of mine: BitWar Veterans, The Retro League,The League of Extraordinarily Retro Gentlemen, The Bit Team

What Time Zone do you guys live in?  I'm in central.

What day do you guys plan on doing the show?  It might be cool if everyone was on for the first episode (even if it was just to say hello).

Any news on GoDaddy.com?

Just my thoughts…

Been following this thread and can't resist finally chiming in…

-First off let me say best wishes for your podcast. I wish I could contribute but I have so little free time right now (full time job+kids). I'd love to join you for some episodes if you'll have me.

-If there's anything at all I can help with please don't hesitate to ask. I haven't used GoDaddy as a host but I have several sites on another web host and have a bunch of experience with Wordpress and technical stuff in general. I'd recommend the GoDaddy route because they have good podcasting tools (the company I host through doesn't). They're targeting people who just want a no-nonsense blog or podcast. Looks like you're already leaning that way.

-I really like the Retro League name, I can't think of anything better.

-One thing that I think would work on a show like this would be having introduction & ending songs from retro games. i.e to use as bumpers for different segments or at the end of the show. I have a pretty good collection of those if it's something you'd be interested in (I'm sure y'all have large game soundtrack collections too).

Thanks Hugues for all the comments.  I'm sure you'll be hearing from us one of these days, whether it's to be on the show or simpley for help.  I like the music idea as long as we keep it retrogame related.  Like something from Anamanaguchi.  If anyone doesn't know who they are, look on YouTube for ** you don't have permission to see this link **.  That song is AWESOME!  Since we're talking about music, we should think about getting a catchy intro tune (that's legal of course).  Any suggestions?

I've found a few songs that are Open Source that we could use.  I was kind of looking for something a bit up beat like ** you don't have permission to see this link **, that's a little gamish, but kind of cool.  I like the feel of it)

So it looks like we're either in Central or Moutain time zones, which I think it's good since they're only an hour apart.  It should be easy to coordinate.

I've got to say that all the names that have been thrown out are pretty good.  We should try to narrow them down to two or three and have a vote.  I'm partial to The Retro Legue & Retro Strikes Back.   I do like the League of Extraordinarily Retro Gentlemen, but I suppose it would be too long of a name.  Maybe we could add it as a tagline or something.  But in any case we need to narrow the field and my vote goes with The Retro League and Retro Strikes Back.

Two personal notes: I don't have a mic and I'll have to go out and buy one soon (nor a Scype account for that matter).  And the only time that I would be able to do anything LIVE would be Friday or Saturday evening.  Otherwise my schedule is pretty crazy.  But obviously I'm not one of the main co-hosts.  This is just for reference if we start rotating people in or if we want everyone on the cast together for a go or two.

Speaking of Co-hosts are we all cool with Rob & Nick being the two primary hosts?

I like Rob's GoDaddy suggestion.  I say we go for it.

On the topic of the first episode, I think Rob & Nick might want to do a run through and see if they can get all the audacity and scype stuff worked out.  Maybe then you guys could let us know how easy or difficult it would be to try to record with 4 people simultaneously.  At the very least RubyClaw and I could record separately and send it in and someone could splice it into the show.  Maybe we could talk a little about ourselves and give a quick review of a game or talk bout our favorite retro game or one we've been playing, etc.  As far as setting a date for the first episode, I say the weekend of the 23rd and 24th would be a good goal.  What do you guys think?

Also I think we should flesh out an outline of the first episode.  Do we have anything like that, Rob or Nick?