The Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, hosted by Toby, takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of video games. Toby delves into the rich history of gaming, exploring iconic systems from Atari to Xbox 360. Each episode is a nostalgic and informative exploration of gaming milestones, providing a unique blend of historical insights and passionate discussions about the evolving landscape of video game technology
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Remember when gaming meant standing shoulder-to-shoulder, fighting over quarters, and yelling at your friends to STOP DYING?
In this episode of the Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we’re diving into the absolute madness of 4-player arcade machines—the loudest, most chaotic, and most unforgettable era in gaming history.
From the legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade game) to the hilarious brawls of The Simpsons (arcade game), these games weren’t just about winning… they were about surviving the chaos together.
We break down: 🔥 Why 4-player arcades felt so different
💰 How these games were designed to eat your quarters
🎮 The best (and most chaotic) moments from the arcade era
🧠 Trivia you probably didn’t know
⚡ And why nothing today quite matches that feeling
Whether you grew up shouting “COWABUNGA!” or just love retro gaming history, this episode is pure nostalgia fuel.
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20 Apr 2026
Retro Hockey Showdown
Which retro hockey game truly holds up today?
In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we hit the ice and break down three classic hockey titles that defined a generation: Ice Hockey, Blades of Steel, and NHL 92.
From the chaotic fun of fat players in Ice Hockey, to the legendary fights in Blades of Steel, to the realism shift that started with NHL 92 — we’re asking the big question…
👉 Which one is STILL the best today?
We break down:
What aged well (and what didn’t)
Which game is the most fun in 2026
Which one changed hockey games forever
Drop your pick in the comments — and don’t say “all of them”… we know you have a favorite.
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6 Apr 2026
This Atari Game Fights PLAQUE?! | Plaque Attack Retro Review
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Did you know there’s a retro game where you defend your teeth from junk food and plaque?
In this episode of the Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, Toby dives into the bizarre and surprisingly fun Atari classic Plaque Attack.
Released on the legendary Atari 2600, this strange arcade-style shooter puts you in control of a toothbrush blasting toothpaste at waves of attacking burgers, pizza, candy, and plaque monsters.
Yes… it’s exactly as weird as it sounds.
We explore:
🦷 The strange concept behind the game
🎮 How the gameplay actually works
👾 The developer who created it
📺 Why Atari made a dental hygiene game
🏆 Whether it still holds up today
Plus we drop some retro gaming trivia you might not know about this unusual title.
If you love discovering weird forgotten retro games, this episode is for you.
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