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Kris Randazzo

@geekadekris.bsky.social
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Writer, podcaster, video person at Stone Age Gamer. Writer at Nintendo Force. Co-founder of Geekade. Tacos rule.

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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I’m not saying Dragon Hopper and Zero Racers would have saved the Virtual Boy, but both of these games are an absolute delight so far. It’s heartbreaking that they never had a chance back in their day. So glad to finally have them now, though!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Happy MAR10 Day! Want to learn all about his history? Check out my sort of-docu series about it! Its fun! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Mario Bros. Retrospctive - YouTube
A complete retrospective of Mario Bros. games from 1981-2024
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I’m largely not on social media anymore, but I have to share this. I simply can not believe this Kickstarter is struggling this much. These guys make amazing games. If you can, toss them a few dollars and share this around. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cho...
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Bring BIT.TRIP RERUNNER to the Switch 2
Together, let’s return CommanderVideo to the platform where it all began.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Bubsy. #bubsy #ihaveaproblem
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
#Dunkadillo from @tommyill.bsky.social is a gosh dang delight. Absolutely loving it so far!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
I can’t believe I’m just finding about this now, but this made my day! I absolutely love this guy’s games. youtu.be/jZx0Nb2oxog
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Dunkadillo Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas K. Young
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. Someone needs to make a Ninja Gaiden Classic collection, pulling together the arcade original, the nes games, game gear, master system, shadow, that weird mobile game, and whatever else I’m forgetting. This series deserves to have its history preserved.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
I thought Fantastic Four was excellent.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
This is so specific and I love it.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Look. I get that this is based on Japan’s release dates, and Super Mario USA didn’t come out until later, but I’m reasonably confident Super Mario Bros 2 hit the US before Mario 3 hit Famicom.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
I’m astounded at how many people I’ve seen saying this nonsense. Other than it being a 3D platformer, what else does it have in common?
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I am so very sold on Donkey Kong Bananza.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
So happy
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
In line for Switch 2.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Wind Waker on GameCube on CRT still looks incredible.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I’ve been super busy lately. As a result, I’ve only seen the first 4 episodes of Andor. As a Star Wars whore, this is unacceptable. This is what I get for trying to be responsible.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Thunderbolts was great.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
That Mario Kart Direct was a very entertaining nothing-burger. The game looks great, but did we learn anything new of value here?
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@digitaleclipse.bsky.social You know, I bet Atari 50 would be pretty cool with Nintendo Switch 2 mouse support…
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Downloaded Breakout Beyond on Atari VCS this morning. It’s super freaking cool, but I’m super bad at it. I wish the paddle on the joystick wasn’t so crummy. Still looking forward to putting more time into it!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Woke up this morning, watched this week’s Dragon Ball Diama (I’m on Netflix, so I still have one more week) and played some Thousand Year Door. Feeling genuinely relaxed for the first time in a while. Well, back to choring.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
A little late to the party, but it turns out Undertale is a pretty fantastic game.
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Nintendo Force Magazine @nfpublishing.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Kickstarter campaign link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nfp...
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Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man
Officially licensed by Capcom! Hand-Drawn Game Guides is back, with a complete, fully hand-illustrated guide to the original Mega Man!
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Nintendo Force Magazine @nfpublishing.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man achieved its funding goal in only 12 minutes! Let's go!!
The main Kickstarter campaign image for Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man, with newly added text reading "Fully funded in 12 minutes!"
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The latest chapter in my Mario Bros Retrospective is up. Please give it a look if you’re into that sort of thing, and if you like it, share it around!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Agatha All Along was a pretty dang good show.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
This is the kind of game I have a hard time even believing it’s real, but it is! These freaking wizards are making the NES do things way beyond what I thought it was capable of. If you like NES games, check out their Kickstarter.
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geekadeDan @geekadedan.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
If anyone is looking for a damn fine podcast I humbly suggest the one I’ve cohosted for quite awhile now.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Oh sure, why not?
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
For the past few years, this project has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Retrospective series inspired by the old GameTrailers ones. I did Zelda last year, and I’m slowly working through Mario. If you like game history, give these a try! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Stone Age Gamer: Archeology - YouTube
Retrospectives on gaming's biggest franchises.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Hi! I started a silly video series a few months back pitting SNES and Genesis games against one another. I know, how original! Anyway, since it’s October, I did one for Castlevania. Enjoy. youtu.be/Qxwcqy250a0
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16 Bit Brawl: Castlevania Bloodlines vs. Dracula X
YouTube video by Stone Age Gamer
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BGOllie @bgollie.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
It's new cover time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxzA... From Shadow of the Beast on the Amiga (& also Lemmings in a way) it's the iconic Loading Theme Tell me this didn't give you goosebumps at the time!!
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Shadow of the Beast - Loading Theme
YouTube video by BG Ollie
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
I was just given a really good idea for my next video series. Unfortunately, I’m only about halfway done with the one I’m currently working on. Here’s hoping I remember what I wanted to do next when the time comes!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 06/10/2024
I have once again spent way too much time making the next chapter in my documentary-style video series about the history of the Super Mario games. If that sounds like a good time to you, please enjoy, and tell a friend. youtu.be/emHVACgsOJM
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Mario Bros. Retrospective Part 6: Into the Third Dimension
YouTube video by Stone Age Gamer
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
This Emio: The Smiling Man demo is pretty eerie. I kinda like it.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 23/07/2024
Hi! The new episode of my Mario Bros. retrospective series is live, featuring Donkey Kong 94, Super Mario All-Stars, the live action movie, Hotel Mario for CD-i, and more. If you have a few minutes, give it a watch, and if you like it, tell a friend! youtu.be/-NDHTgvXg34?...
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Mario Bros. Retrospective Part 5: Back to Basics
Welcome to Part 5 of our Mario Bros. retrospective! In this episode, Mario faces off against stiff competition by looking back to his past, and helps launch new careers for some of his most charismatic villains. He also returns to movie theaters, this time in a starring role, and lands on a non-Nintendo platform for a legendarily bizarre game. In this series, we aim to tell the story of the Mario Bros. series as it unfolded for North American audiences. We are not only looking at the games themselves, but the historical context surrounding them, and what it was like being a fan as these games were being released. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - The Console Wars Continue 01:01 - Super Mario Bros.: The Movie 04:51 - Super Mario All-Stars 08:49 - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 13:12 - Hotel Mario 16:44 - Donkey Kong (Game Boy) 22:29 - Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World These are some of the invaluable sources that this project wouldn't have been possible without: Video Works: https://youtu.be/cdUDvoGFp8s?si=8tZLecvzwVAtWLIJ The Super Mario Wiki: https://www.mariowiki.com/ The Gaming Historian: https://thegaminghistorian.com/ Leonard Herman: http://www.rolentapress.com/ Supper Mario Broth: https://www.suppermariobroth.com/ Watch more Stone Age Gamer Archeology: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoWJAVdwC7Z_CCqXEIJTcDQhVoxTcmPU7
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 19/07/2024
It was super cool to have @guillaumenwr.bsky.social and Matt join me on the podcast for trivia this week! Good times were (I think) had by all. stoneagegamer.com/blog/sag-pod...
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SAG Podcast 523: Trivia Time with Radio Free Nintendo and Turning Tracks
In this week's podcast, Dan faces off against Guillaume from Radio Free Nintendo and Matt from Turning Tracks in Trivia Time!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 21/05/2024
The new episode on my Mario Bros. history series went up this morning. If you have a few minutes, give it a look and let me know what you think! youtu.be/6vlNcCrhqW8?...
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Mario Bros. Retrospective Part 4 - Worlds Beyond
Welcome to Part 4 of our Mario Bros. retrospective!In this episode, we take a look at Mario's first 16-bit adventure, dive into his history with pinball, bid...
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 21/03/2024
Well, this new X-Men show is great!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 28/02/2024
I’m a writer. I write things for a living. But for some reason I can’t seem to publish a simple newsletter without some sort of major errors included. Scripts? Blogs? Reviews? Good to go. Simple newsletter? Consistently fucked on a monthly basis. Weird freaking editing blind spot.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 26/02/2024
I’m only 2 episodes in, but I find the new Abatar show to be quite enjoyable.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 24/01/2024
I watched a few minutes of the Williamson Phillips debate and it broke my heart. First, I’ve never heard of either of them. Second, I found them both to be far more interesting candidates than Biden. I hate talking politics because they’re so broken, but wow. They really are broken.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 15/01/2024
If you’d like to hear me tell the story of the history of Mario Bros., the second part of my series went up this morning. I’ve put a ton of work into making this, and I’m pretty proud of the results. If you like it, tell a friend! youtu.be/_lUuj-7-thk?...
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Mario Bros. Retrospective Part 2 - The Keys to the Kingdom
Welcome to Part 2 of our Mario Bros. retrospective!In this episode, we take a look at the Bros. first Super adventure, some bizarre spinoffs, and the timeles...
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 10/11/2023
Holy crap, The Marvels was really freaking good!
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 26/10/2023
Seeing lots of spicy “Mario Wonder isn’t very good” takes (almost always ending with buy Spider-Man instead), and it makes me sad because I don’t understand how anyone can play Mario and not smile, or even be able to enjoy both games. Do people still not like fun because it’s not “grown up” enough?
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 21/10/2023
I really enjoyed the New Super Mario Bros. Games, but #SuperMarioBrosWonder is on a whole different level. I haven’t been this enthralled by a 2D Mario game since the SNES. It’s made me smile out of pure cleverness and charm more times than I can count, and I’m only on world 1!
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Ferg @fergojisan.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
Sarah convinced me to do this despite the bad year I've had with the podcast and everything else. She's right, it will be a lot of fun. She is always right 😁 Please share or donate if you can, thank you www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fu...
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Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my local member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need YOUR help to reach my fundraising goal, will you make a donation to suppo...
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
Just finished The Making of Karateka, and it’s everything I had hoped. I adored Atari 50, but I already loved Atari. I knew nothing of Karateka, and now I have a tremendous appreciation for it. I can’t wait to see what @digitaleclipse.bsky.social does next.
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Kris Randazzo @geekadekris.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
F-Zero 99 is really good, and I still can’t believe it actually exists.
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