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NES
Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo
Tetris
Video Games
Pipe Dream
Final Fantasy
Solstice
Crystalis
Caveman Games
Mega Man 3
Dr. Mario
Barker Bill's Trick Shooting
Pictionary
Low G Man: the Low Gravity Man
Wizardry
Silkworm
Ultimate Basketball
A Nightmare On Elm Street
Puzznic

NEStalgia is a chronological exploration of EVERY NES game released in North America. Join us and play along on our journey to EVERY Nintendo Entertainment System game.

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Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese know... more

Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese know... more

Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese know... more

Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese know... more

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Vic Ticca
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Hosts

Mike
Host of NEStalgia, frequently featured across episodes.
Sean
Co-host of NEStalgia, regular contributor with banter and analysis.
Joe
Co-host of NEStalgia, adds historical context and discussion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 219 ratings
  • Well Done

    This will be a cool retrospective of the years of retro games AND the years where the review occurs from 2019-?. Fun personalities, but they are too hard on Zelda 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doinker334
    United States18 days ago
  • Winning babies.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    pop2uno
    3 months ago
  • Five stars

    Feeling inspired by these guys! They know their stuff and they are down to earth! What more can you ask for?? Could listen to them for hours!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XTINA REID
    United States9 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    Low the show and the hosts ability to take you back in time to the land of NES

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lyssnare
    Sweden2 years ago
  • A 2020s take on NES

    First, the basics: The sound quality is good and the podcast comes out on a consistent schedule. The hosts keep to a format and don’t stray too far off topic. Finally (what earns them the fifth star) is that there are few if any commercials. Commercials are fine but always cost one point in my reviews; I need some metric to separate good from excellent.

    Also what makes ‘good content’ is subjective and I don’t think it should be part of how many stars I give a podcast. In other words, a sho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Jabberwock
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, the show is a reliable deep-dive into NES titles with witty banter.
Many appreciate nostalgic yet fresh perspectives on old favorites.
Listeners praise the thoughtful take on classic games and minimal ad interruptions.

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416 - Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet
Q: Do you remember any specific bundles that you bought growing up?
The hosts reminisce about various console bundles, including those for the PS4 and PS5, emphasizing how the value of bundles has changed over time and how nostalgic games often influenced their purchases.
402 - Yo! Noid
Q: What's your go-to topping on a pizza?
I'm a pretty standard pepperoni boy.
402 - Yo! Noid
Q: All right, Sean, now that the pizza is delivered, slice it or skip it on the Essential Games List?
I don't think this is a particularly good game.
402 - Yo! Noid
Q: Do you like Domino's Pizza?
I never saw a need to have the Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, but my wife loves Domino's.
389 - Dr. Mario
Q: Are you playing as Mario?
The discussion suggests that you are controlling Mario, but also have to manage the pills in the gameplay.

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A nostalgic analysis-focused show that systematically covers NES titles released in North America, blending detailed game-by-game critique with personal memories and banter. Episodes spotlight design decisions, historical context, licensing quirks, and the evolving idea of what makes a game “essential,” all while maintaining a casual, humorous vibe. A standout trait is the mix of thorough, sometimes wonky deep-dives with broad conversations about the era, nostalgia, and how classic titles age in the modern gaming landscape.

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NEStalgia launched 8 years ago and published 447 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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