Cartridge Chronicles
Dive back into the golden age of gaming with Cartridge Chronicles, a show dedicated to exploring the most memorable and overlooked titles from the 1990s to 2010. Each episode, we spotlight a different retro video game, unraveling its story, gameplay mechanics, and the history behind its development. Whether it’s a beloved classic or a hidden gem, we take a nostalgic journey through the pixels and polygons that defined our childhoods.
Join us as we relive the magic of these games through personal anecdotes, researched insights, and guest appearances from fellow gamers who share their own memories. Whether you’re a seasoned retro gamer or discovering these classics for the first time, Cartridge Chronicles is your time capsule to the past, bringing the best of yesterday’s gaming to life today.
Cartridge Chronicles
Jackal - Jeeps, Jams, and POW Mayhem
Buckle up for the fourth full episode of Cartridge Chronicles, where we hit the road (and everything else in sight!) with Konami’s explosive run-and-gun classic, Jackal. Originally storming arcades in 1986 and rolling onto the NES in 1988, Jackal puts players behind the wheel of an armed jeep on a mission to rescue POWs trapped deep behind enemy lines.
In this episode, Jeff and PJ revisit this beloved action-packed shooter, comparing the arcade and NES versions, battling bizarre bosses like laser-eyed Medusa heads and tank-producing factories, and reflecting on their childhood co-op experiences. Along the way, they discuss hidden exploits, standout soundtrack bangers, and the game’s surprising legacy—even playing it vertically on the Nintendo Switch!
Join us as we navigate bullets, nostalgia, and outrageous jeep warfare, all set to some undeniably catchy 8-bit tunes. If you’ve never experienced the mayhem of Jackal, you’re in for a wild ride!