On this week’s Film Sack podcast, a group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface (Robert Jacks) and his insane family of cannibalistic psychopaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

SMB2: Known for its dreamlike setting and gameplay changes from the original Super Mario Bros. Players can choose between Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, each with different abilities, as they navigate the world of Subcon to defeat the villain Wart. Unlike other Mario games, this installment focuses on picking up and throwing objects at…

Time to talk about what makes good military movies, how they have changed over different eras of filmdom, and why they still draw audiences to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shining Force series blends traditional RPG storytelling with tactical, grid-based combat. In Shining Force I (1992), players guide Max and his diverse team of warriors in defending the kingdom of Guardiana from the Dark Dragon. Shining Force II (1993) follows Bowie, who must rally heroes to face the malevolent forces of Zeon, offering a more o…

On this week's Film Sack podcast, Max Donigan sets off on a treasure hunt with his friend Leo and newly-acquired partner Patricia, who provided the treasure map. Along the way they encounter a few bar fights, evil "coyotes", and other obstacles they are able to overcome with ease. When they find the temple with the treasure, they also find the Fire…

Based on Tim Burton's 1988 film, Beetlejuice for the NES is a platforming adventure game developed by Rare and published by LJN. Players control Beetlejuice as he navigates different areas in an attempt to scare humans out of a house he wants to claim as his own. Players use Beetlejuice’s unique abilities, such as summoning skeletons and transformi…

On this week's Film Sack Podcast, a brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on podcast, Sunset Riders is a classic side-scrolling run-and-gun arcade game developed and published by Konami in 1991. Set in the American Wild West, the game became a fan-favorite for its colorful graphics, fast-paced action, and engaging cooperative gameplay. Players assume the roles of bounty hunters as they chase down notorious outlaws …

On this week's Film Sack podcast, after earth is taken over by an army of robots, the small number of humans left are forced into hiding. In the nuclear winter, only droids walk the face of the Earth, in fear of the rumored human resurgence, and in search of a hidden cache of weapons. One robot, his evil circuits destroyed, enters a small town wher…

On this week’s Film Sack podcast, a retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Play Retro today, we talk about the impact of Dune II! Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (titled Dune II: Battle for Arrakis in Europe and Dune: The Battle for Arrakis for the North American Mega Drive/Genesis port, respectively) is a 1992 real-time strategy game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Games. It serves as the sequ…

On this week's Film Sack, we talk about Daughters of Satan! Daughters of Satan is a 1972 American horror film directed by Hollingsworth Morse and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Tom Selleck, Barra Grant, Tani Guthrie, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Vic Díaz. The film was released by United Artists in the fall of 1972, screening as a double f…

On this week's Film Sack podcast, a prequel, set before the events of Army of the Dead, which focuses on German safecracker Ludwig Dieter leading a group of aspiring thieves on a top secret heist during the early stages of the zombie apocalypse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Skies of Arcadia is a classic role-playing game developed by Overworks and originally released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000. The game was later ported to the Nintendo GameCube as Skies of Arcadia Legends in 2002. Set in a world of floating islands and vast skies, the game follows the adventures of Vyse, a young air pirate, and his friends Aika an…

On today's Film Sack Podcast, a virtuous Hong Kong Police Officer must clear his good name when the drug lord he is after frames him for the murder of a dirty cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flashback: The Quest for Identity, developed by Delphine Software and released in 1992, is a cinematic platformer known for its groundbreaking rotoscoped animation and engaging story. Players control Conrad B. Hart, an amnesiac scientist who uncovers an alien plot while trying to recover his lost memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

The followup to Theme Park and the 2nd in Bullfrog's Designer Series - Theme Hospital is a business simulation game that puts players in the role of a hospital administrator, tasked with building and managing a hospital, diagnosing and treating patients, and dealing with various humorous and wacky medical conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

On this episode of the Film Sack podcast, an ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Film Sack podcast, Robocop saves the day once more! This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on "their" land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Players control Mike Jones in this NES classic, a young boy armed with a yo-yo, as he explores various islands to rescue his kidnapped uncle. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. How does it hold up? How was II? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On this week's Play Retro podcast, Gradius is a series of shooter video games, introduced in 1985, developed and published by Konami for a variety of portable, console and arcade platforms. In many games in the series, the player controls a ship known as the Vic Viper. It's good, and you should play it. At least up to III. IV is weird. Hosted on Ac…

Time to talk about the lost art of direct to video releases. The good ones, few they may be, and the terrible ones. And where did this method of distro go? We get into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Film Sack podcast, in 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. We talk all about Scarface! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Popular culture come to life in this unique blend of inline skating, graffiti art, and an eclectic soundtrack of funk, hip hop and rock. Set in a vibrant, cel-shaded world, the series focuses on the adventures of a gang of rebellious skaters called the GG fighting against oppressive authorities by tagging graffiti and grinding. Hosted on Acast. See…

On this week's Film Sack podcast, a self-centered Minnesota lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team. Does it still inspire? Or does has it expired? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alien rappers, ToeJam and Earl, who crash-land on Earth must find the pieces of their spaceship to return home. The gameplay includes randomly generated levels, cooperative play, and various quirky Earthlings as enemies. The series goes from Rogue to Platformer to 3rd Alien Person Adventure. Filthy humans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

Another round table episode is UP! This week we are all about what makes for a great soundtrack film! Does the movie even matter when the music is that good? Turns out, the answer to that question is rather complicated. Enjoy this! We sure did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Released by Taito in 1986, Bubble Bobble is a classic arcade platformer featuring two adorable dinosaurs, Bub and Bob, who must navigate through 100 levels to rescue their girlfriends. The game's innovative mechanics, catchy music, and cooperative gameplay have made it a beloved title in the annals of arcade history. An-nals. Hosted on Acast. See a…

Today on the Film Sack Podcast, a young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released by LucasArts in 1998, Grim Fandango is a unique adventure game that combines a rich narrative, memorable characters, and a distinctive art style inspired by Mexican folklore and film noir. Players follow the story of Manny Calavera, a travel agent in the Land of the Dead, as he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his very soul. Hosted on …

Time to talk about some of the incredible women in action movies through the years. Our favorites, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streets of Rage (titled Bare Knuckle in Japan) is a series of side-scrolling beat 'em up video games. It centers on the efforts of several ex-police vigilantes trying to rid the fictional American metropolis of Wood Oak City of a crime syndicate that has corrupted its local government. The first three games in the franchise were developed and relea…

On this episode of the Film Sack podcast, after being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.