The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo |A Nintendo Switch Online retro gaming podcast

Steve Guntli from CinemArcade, Ultra 64, and Wii Universe takes a seat at the round table to discuss Zelda clone Quest for Camelot for the Game Boy Color (1998) - and the film of the same name - with Mike and Jaymo as part of The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog.In this episode, we discuss how the Quest for Camelot movie was shaped (and dwarfed) by the Disney Renaissance, the struggles of Warner Brothers Feature Animation (and the underappreciated film that is Cats Don’t Dance), how not to rip off The Legend of Zelda games, the illustrious resume of Titus Interactive, and Jaymo and Steve pitch their ideas on how to make a good Quest for Camelot game.Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find links to our Discord, social media, and so much more!Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro(1:20) Welcoming Steve Guntli(7:37) Quest for Camelot(10:55) Quest for Camelot, the movie(36:45) Quest for Camelot, the game(1:02:05) NintenDO or NintenDON’TCheck out Steve’s current movie and video game podcast CinemArcade at https://linktr.ee/cinemarcade  Or join Steve in the Full Moon cinematic catalog with Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks: https://linktr.ee/puppetmasterscastlefreaksFor Steve’s podcast that inspired Jaymo, check out the evergreen Ultra 64: Wii Universe: https://www.ultra64podcast.com/Quest for Camelot Manual: https://www.videogamemanual.com/gbc/Quest%20for%20Camelot%20(USA).pdfA Misguided ‘Quest’? By Jeffery Wells | The Record: https://web.archive.org/web/20250103182334/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-article-about-quest-for-came/60193384/Wayne's World by Ritzblues in 23:20 - Summer Games Done Quick 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96-Wye_2MA

Josh from Smashing Game Time and Star Wars cosplayer Bryan Lee hit the track with Jaymo in this special Lite Switch episode devoted to Star Wars Episode One: Racer, released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. We begin our discussion by comparing the trilogy of Star Wars trilogies in our Mini-Game Minute: Marry, Force, Kill! From there, we blast our way through the unconventional box art, debate the problematic characterizations of Star Wars aliens, and even reveal the collectible card games that threaten total destruction of our wallets! Happy Early Star Wars Day, and May the Force Be With You, Always…Thanks for listening! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find links to our Discord, social media, and so much more!Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro(1:30) Welcoming Bryan(2:12) Welcoming Josh(2:47) May the 4th Be With You(4:20) Mini-Game Minute: Marry, Force, Kill(14:36) Box Art Breakdown(19:34) Knowledge is Nintendo Power(32:07) JoyPros of Episode One: Racer(55:05) JoyCons of Episode One: Racer(1:15:11) NintenDo or NintenDon’t(1:18:20) OutroCheck out Josh at https://www.smashinggametime.com/Follow Bryan’s adventures in cosplay at https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee/Star Wars Episode I: Racer [30s] TV Commercial 2 for Nintendo 64 - N64 - 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoPLjWogaF8

Jaymo’s brothers are back from outer space to see who will survive Alien Storm (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, 1991), joining Mike and Jaymo as part of The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog!In this episode, Jaymo pulls back the curtain on Sega’s AM1 Division and Team Shinobi as the Amusement Machine behind Alien Storm, we compare this to its stylistic forebearer Golden Axe and speculate about how the continues could’ve been handled better, and we all try to figure out what it is about the Nintendo Switch Online games that leads to such inconsistent frame rate performance when playing online multiplayer. Then Jaymo hosts a Mini-Game Minute: AI for Detail.Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find links to our Discord, social media, and so much more!Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro(1:05) Welcoming Justin and Jonathan(3:10) Alien Storm(27:25) Mini-Game Minute: AI for Detail(34:58) Alien Storm (cont’d)(47:30) NintenDO or NintenDON’TAlien Storm manual: https://dn710301.ca.archive.org/0/items/Alien_Storm_1991_Sega_US/Alien_Storm_Manual.pdf

You gotta catch this exclusive first-look at Jason Paige: The Game in an interview with The Voice of a Generation himself! As the original singer of the Pokémon theme song, Jason is beloved by fans around the globe, and his upcoming limited-run game (published by Ultra Dolphin Revolution) is a loving tribute to not only his career but the legacy of 8-bit handheld gaming and the emotional rollercoaster of collecting trading cards.If you’re looking for the inside scoop on one of the hottest upcoming collectibles, there’s no need to search far and wide! In this episode full of friendship and fun, Jason shares some of his favorite memories of "being the very best, like no one ever was" and reveals some cheeky secrets that fans will want to look out for after ordering the game at www.mysterypak.com. Plus, he spills the tea on the rare in-game achievement that will unlock a one-of-a-kind real-life collectible: a signed Jason Paige trading card available only in the limited-edition blind box!Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal Fields of The Lazy Circles for our catchy theme song! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find links to our Discord, social media, and so much more!Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro(0:58) Welcoming Jason Paige(2:53) Finding Inspiratio in Retro Collectibles(4:52) JP Trading Cards: The Rarest of the Rare!(8:00) Meeting Ultra Dolphin Revolution(9:30) Pokemon Go & Video Games Live(15:45) JP Fandom is the Greatest Fandom(17:58) JP: The Game!- Sneak Peek(21:50) Unlocking the Rarest Gaming Achievement/Collectible(27:03) Secrets, Easter Eggs, and Stories from Behind the Music(33:20) Outro & Upcoming PerformancesCheck out Jason Paige in his new video game at https://mysterypak.com/Find everything else that Jason Paige is up to at his web site https://jasonpaige.com/ or on YouTube at  @JasonPaige  Pokémon Go Theme "Catch The World With A Throw: A Tribute To Pokémon Go" by Jason Paige: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJEp0qMNivM It'll Always Be Me & You - Detective Pikachu Theme by Jason Paige: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxEN5J4aI2IVideo Games Live 2018 4K: Jason Paige sings “Pokémon!” (Full Song) 2023 revisit | Game Buffet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lLMbttl7YkLOVE IS THE FREQUENCY (Official Video) – Jason Paige & AIN0 | Directed by BSlade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-wQ3lPFz0

SPOILER WARNING: Bryan and Lisa join Mike & Jaymo to discuss the blockbuster animated sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” starring Chris Pratt, Brie Larson, and Donald Glover. Released April 1st, 2026 (no seriously), this colorful Illumination family-film has split the room, but whose hot-take will wind up on top? We break down the poster, the plot, and even play a quick round of trivia for our Mini-Game Minute. Let’s-a-go!Thanks for listening! Subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find links to our Discord, social media, and so much more!Game on, everyone.(0:00) Intro (1:00) Welcoming Bryan and Lisa (2:45) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (6:38) Mini-Game Minute: Smartio Galaxy the Movie (14:24) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (cont’d) (1:00:10) NintenDO or NintenDON’TBe sure to follow Bryan on Instagram for all his latest adventures in cosplay & activism @bryan.s.lee:https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee/And don’t forget to check out Bryan and Lisa’s back-catalog of Geek Pop episodes!https://geekpoppodcast.wordpress.com/