Advertise with Googlier.com ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:38:26 +0000 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:38:26 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://art19.com/shows/argcast en https://art19.com/shows/argcast logicallydashing@gmail.com (logicallydashing@gmail.com) https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/b/e/9/5be90d794f19b8bf/ARGcast-2020-square.jpg ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast David Giltinan true David Giltinan logicallydashing@gmail.com episodic no ARGcast #211: ARGcast Greatest Hits, Goodbye RetroZap ARGcast Greatest Hits, Goodbye RetroZap Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Enjoy this look back on a number of amazing ARGcast moments put together all in one episode! There are interviews with the likes of Grant Kirkhope, John Tobias, Warren Spector, and Trip Hawkins, plus awesome/hilarious stories with friends of the show such as Bill Gardner, Candice Shane, HipHopGamer, and RedinFamy.

Thank you to RetroZap for being a home for all these years. See you on the other side, ARGonauts!

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ARGcast #210: Electronic Gaming Monthly w/ Shoe, Shawnimal, & Crispin Electronic Gaming Monthly w/ Shoe, Shawnimal, & Crispin Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 If you were a gamer in the '90s, chances are you had a magazine subscription (or two, or three). Electronic Gaming Monthly was a heavy hitter back then. And working for the magazine was as wild as you might imagine. Join David with EGM alum Dan "Shoe" Hsu, Shawn "Shawnimal" Smith, and Crispin Boyer as they chat about the wild moments that only they could get away with while working their dream jobs.

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ARGcast #209: Black Representation in Video Games, Gaming Industry Black Representation in Video Games, Gaming Industry Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 In this very special episode of ARGcast, David steps down from the hosting chair to give black voices the floor. Join in this enlightening discussion with Tanya "Cypheroftyr" DePass of I Need Diverse Games, Twitch streamer PleasantlyTwstd, Andre "Otakuman5000" Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer, Video Games Professor and D&D DM Shareef Jackson, Taylor Lyles of The Verge, and Twitch streamer Zombaekillz talking about black representation in games and the gaming industry, their own stories facing racism, and more.

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ARGcast Mini #42: SkateBIRD, Indie Games Culture w/ Xalavier Nelson Jr. SkateBIRD, Indie Games Culture w/ Xalavier Nelson Jr. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 David is joined by narrative game designer Xalavier Nelson Jr. to chat about his avian take on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games SkateBIRD! They also get into indie culture and the struggle behind game legitimacy.

This episode is part of our effort to support more black creators within the gaming industry. Stay tuned next week for what will be our all black episode with prominent black content creators sharing their concerns and hopes within gaming.

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ARGcast Mini #41: EVO 2020, Rollback Netcode, and the FGC w/ Keits EVO 2020, Rollback Netcode, and the FGC w/ Keits Fri, 29 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 David has game designer and FGC advocate Adam Heart AKA "Keits" come on ARGcast to discuss the accessibility of fighting games, what EVO 2020 needs to do as an online-only event, and more! Be sure to follow Keits and check out his video below.

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ARGcast #208: Pac-Man FEVER w/ Jerry Buckner, Tim Lapetino, Arjan Terpstra Pac-Man FEVER w/ Jerry Buckner, Tim Lapetino, Arjan Terpstra Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Get your pocket full of quarters, ARGonauts! We got "Pac-Man Fever" talking about the 40-year history of Namco's yellow muncher with world-class musician Jerry Buckner, Art of Atari author Tim Lapetino, and fellow games writer Arjan Terpstra. Join us for conversations about everything Pac-Man including how it captured its audience, creator Toru Iwatani, and even a Dick Clark story!

This week's news covers the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Arcade1Up making big profits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Mike Tyson fighting for another Punch-Out!! game. The Stage of History welcomes the unconventional platformer Pac-Land. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways with two chances to claim the Nintendo Switch title Dig Dog.

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ARGcast Mini #40: Treachery in Beatdown City w/ Shawn Alexander Allen Treachery in Beatdown City w/ Shawn Alexander Allen Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Join David with game designer Shawn Alexander Allen to chat about his recently released turn-based beat 'em up RPG Treachery in Beatdown City! The conversation also turns to the beat 'em up genre, how New York is depicted in games like Double Dragon, stories of racial tension, and how those stories influenced the writing in his game.

You can pick up Shawn's game now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and itch.io.

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ARGcast #207: Brawling in Beat 'Em Ups w/ Big Cheese, Tony Polanco Brawling in Beat 'Em Ups w/ Big Cheese, Tony Polanco Sat, 09 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Let your fists do the talking, ARGonauts! David celebrates the beat 'em up genre with The Throwdown Show's Tony Polanco and Tetris 99 wizard Big Cheese. That includes the heavy hitters like Final Fight and Double Dragon to more obscure titles such as... Ninja Baseball Bat Man? You heard that right!

This week's news has us chatting about EVO 2020 getting flipped upside down because of the pandemic. That's followed by Robocop (and more!) coming to Mortal Kombat 11, Billy Mitchell fighting back for his Donkey Kong world record, and the Super Mario 64 PC port we deserve. The Stage of History has "turtle power" with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaway for Bookbound Brigade, then stay till the end for another round of Random Select! Who could David be this week?

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ARGcast #206: Dating in Video Games w/ Aenne Schumann Dating in Video Games w/ Aenne Schumann Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Feel the romance in the air, ARGonauts! Game designer Aenne Schumann joins David and Candice this week to chat about her retro gaming-inspired Switch title Arcade Spirits, as well as dating video game characters. It gets as intimate and crazy as you can imagine.

The news this week covers Ziggurat Interactive buying up more than a handful of 3DO titles, and Square-Enix putting retro Final Fantasy VII figures on sale. The Stage of History has us country living in the original Harvest Moon for SNES. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaway for magical girl shooter StarCrossed, then stick around (albeit briefly) for the shortest Random Select ever!

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ARGcast #205: Rumbling in Streets of Rage w/ Tony Polanco, Chris Sealy Rumbling in Streets of Rage w/ Tony Polanco, Chris Sealy Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000 Feel those knuckles burning, ARGonauts? It's time for our Streets of Rage episode in anticipation of the fourth entry in this beloved beat 'em up series! The Throwdown Show's Tony Polanco and Chris Sealy join David to call for cop cars, take down Mr. X, and celebrate a staple in the Genesis library.

The news this week gets into a couple of upcoming retro gaming remasters with Crysis and Star Wars Episode 1: Racer. That's followed by the original Leon Kennedy voice actor passing away, and Seinfeld getting the point-and-click adventure game treatment. The Stage of History completes the trifecta with the inclusion of Streets of Rage 3. Don't forget to nab the game code giveaway for Pawarumi, and then stay with us for another round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #204: Surviving in Resident Evil 4 w/ Chris Souza Surviving in Resident Evil 4 w/ Chris Souza Sat, 18 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Watch out for parasites, ARGonauts! Chris Souza of Pixel River PR and Candice Shane swing on by to chat about Capcom classic Resident Evil 4. We discuss everything from the transition away from tank controls, whether or not it's a "zombie game", the one-liners, and more!

The news this week touches upon rumors of a Resident Evil 4 Remake that's in the works followed by a hospital using the Umbrella Corporation logo for tracking coronavirus cases. The Stage of History welcomes the limb-slicing, Resident Evil 4 inspired Dead Space, and don't forget to grab our game code giveaway for The Pit: Infinity. Then stick around for a one-man version of Random Select! Can Chris guess who David is this week?

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ARGcast #203: The World of Final Fantasy VII w/ Grimecraft, Garnett Lee The World of Final Fantasy VII w/ Grimecraft, Garnett Lee Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 We gotta save the planet, ARGonauts! Join in for a chat about the PlayStation classic Final Fantasy VII, including its beginnings on a Nintendo console, its impact on Western love for RPGs, and reminiscings of Chocobo racing. David's guests include music artist Grimecraft, Raw Fury's Garnett Lee, and Candice Shane who all share their love for this beloved title.

The episode kicks off with console news both good (Intellivision Amico) and bad (Atari VCS), followed by some retro love in Streets of Rage 4, and the Pong RPG that's definitely no April Fools' joke. The Stage of History puts the spotlight on the broody Vincent Valentine in Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. Don't forget to grab the Nintendo Switch game code giveaway, and stick around for a white knuckle round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #202: Slaying and Praying in Infernax w/ Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio Slaying and Praying in Infernax w/ Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio Sat, 04 Apr 2020 02:00:00 +0000 Time to get bloody, ARGonauts! Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio joins the show, along with friend Jeremy Roughan, to discuss the NES influenced title Infernax. We get into its old school influences, and also what it's doing differently to separate itself from other retro-inspired indie titles.

Our news this week covers the coronavirus encouraging people across the country to play video games as well as the WHO recommending to do just that. We also discuss the rumors of Mario remasters coming to Nintendo Switch, and which pack-in titles we're expecting to see with the Intellivision Amico. The Stage of History has us set towards side-scrolling adventure in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. And rejoice for the return of our retro gaming character game show segment Random Select!

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ARGcast #201: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 2) Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 2) Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 It all comes down to this, ARGonauts! Our March Madness retro gaming tournament reaches the end. Join David along with GameXplain's Ash Paulsen, Prima Games' Liana Ruppert, BioShock game designer Bill Gardner, and The Throwdown's Tony Polanco as they decide on the greatest retro games from the N64, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. And then we have the final bracket to decide upon the greatest retro game of all time! Can you guess which one wins?

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ARGcast #200: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 1) Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 1) Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Time to make your choices, ARGonauts! We conduct a March Madness tournament of our own with GameXplain's Ash Paulsen, Prima Games' Liana Ruppert, BioShock game designer Bill Gardner, and The Throwdown's Tony Polanco. David and his roundtable of guests vote on the greatest retro games to move forward in their respective console brackets to inch our way closer to the greatest retro game of all time! This is the first half of the tournament with brackets for NES, Genesis, SNES, and PS1. Check out episode 201 next week for the second half.

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ARGcast Mini #39: Old School Activision, Atari w/ Dan Kitchen Old School Activision, Atari w/ Dan Kitchen Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 David chats with old school game designer Dan Kitchen! Join us to hear stories about what it was like working at Activision in the '80s, and how he and his brother Garry designed games early in their careers. You'll also learn about the games Dan worked on such as The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants, Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit, and the new Atari 2600 game he's working on - Dan Kitchen's Gold Rush!

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ARGcast #199: Chillin' in Animal Crossing w/ Taylor Lyles, Candice Shane Chillin' in Animal Crossing w/ Taylor Lyles, Candice Shane Sat, 14 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Time to shell out those bells, ARGonauts! David is joined again by Candice Shane as well as returning guest Taylor Lyles of The Verge to talk about the Animal Crossing franchise. We cover its humble beginnings as a Japan-only N64 title ported to GameCube, how it brings in a wide demographic of gamers, and the mental health benefits it brings.

We kick off the news on a couple of coronavirus related stories with E3 2020 canceled and the TurboGrafx-16 Mini delayed indefinitely. That's followed by former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime looking to save GameStop, the Nintendo PlayStation auction coming to an end, and Panzer Dragoon going VR.

The Stage of History celebrates Animal Crossing with a deep dive into the game that started it all. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaway for Azure Saga: Pathfinder for Switch!

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ARGcast Mini #38: Adventuring in Quest for Glory w/ Corey and Lori Cole Adventuring in Quest for Glory w/ Corey and Lori Cole Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 David sits down with famed game design couple The Coles (Corey and Lori) about working on the Quest for Glory series, keeping classic adventure games alive with Hero-U, and what the future of the genre looks like.

If you are a fan of adventure gaming, high fantasy, and puns, then you won't want to miss out on this talk with the adorable game design couple The Coles!

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ARGcast #198: Retro Gaming Esports w/ Arda Ocal of ESPN Retro Gaming Esports w/ Arda Ocal of ESPN Sat, 07 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Hit the ice, ARGonauts! ESPN esports commentator (and ARGcast fan) Arda Ocal comes on the show to share his thoughts on where retro games fit into the world of competitive gaming. And Candice Shane comes back on the show with her lovely commentary, including a story on how she catfished her brother through a create-a-player mode.

The news this week kicks off with our brutally honest opinions on the return of Tiger Electronics. That's followed by the Halo PC port bringing back retro sounds, DuckTales Remastered returning to digital stores, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare putting their own spin on Tamagotchi.

The Stage of History celebrates the beloved hockey title NHL ' 94 (along with Arda's own love for it). And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaway for 3,000th Duel for Nintendo Switch.

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ARGcast #197: PAX East 2020, Tetris Panel, and New Beginnings PAX East 2020, Tetris Panel, and New Beginnings Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0000 Another PAX East bites the dust with no coronavirus in sight! Join David as he shares what he got to play and experience on the show floor from NES-styled indie titles to obscure professional wrestlers!

Stick around till the end also for the audio version of the Celebrating 35 Years of Tetris panel David was a part of. You can also watch the video below.

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ARGcast Mini #37: EA, 3DO, and the Gaming Industry w/ Trip Hawkins EA, 3DO, and the Gaming Industry w/ Trip Hawkins Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Join David as he chats with Electronic Arts founder and games industry icon Trip Hawkins. Topics covered include the beginnings of EA, 3DO regrets, and even the age-old "violence in video games" discussion.

Be sure to also listen for Trip's thoughts on Nintendo's business practices, cyberbullying, and a conversation with a pirater of his games. There's a load of juicy nuggets here whether you're simply a gaming fan or are intrigued by the inner business dealings during major moments in the industry.

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ARGcast #196: PAX East 2020 Preview w/ Evan and Andrew PAX East 2020 Preview w/ Evan and Andrew Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Steer clear of that coronavirus, ARGonauts! It's time for our big preview before PAX East once again hits Boston. Evan Bourgault (Boston Bastard Brigade) and Andrew Peggs (Marooner's Rock) come on to look over the games we're planning to see on the show floor.

We also have interviews from Robert's visit with Tripwire talking about the upcoming titles Maneater and Chivalry II. You can also check these titles out on the PAX show floor. See you there!

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ARGcast #195: Breaking Bricks in Tetris Games w/ Morgan Shaver Breaking Bricks in Tetris Games w/ Morgan Shaver Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Clear those lines as fast as you can, ARGonauts! Tetris writer and overall fanatic Morgan Shaver joins us to celebrate the puzzle franchise that took the world by storm.

This week's news drops some real bricks on us starting with the shocking break-in at Pink Gorilla Games. That's followed by the equally surprising leak of Starcraft: Ghost, a couple of retro gaming mods for Doom II and Super Mario Sunshine, and the Evercade showing some Atari Lynx love.

The Stage of History welcomes the super popular Game Boy version of Tetris. Robert then looks at puzzle gaming in a new perspective with Blockout during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Family Tree and Blazing Beaks.

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ARGcast #194: WonderSwan, Gunpei Yokoi w/ Kelsey Lewin WonderSwan, Gunpei Yokoi w/ Kelsey Lewin Sat, 15 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000 Wonder no more, ARGonauts! Kelsey Lewin returns to drop some serious knowledge on the "swan song" of Gunpei Yokoi - the WonderSwan. Join in to learn about this series of handhelds that continued the spirit of the original Game Boy, and how Gunpei truly defined Nintendo's design philosophy.

The news this week kicks off with the auctioning of the Nintendo Play Station prototype as well as the drama surrounding it. That's followed by some obscure titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a new 2D Ninja Gaiden proposed, and the Atari VCS flirting with cross-play functionality.

This week's Stage of History celebrates the beloved Final Fantasy IV. Robert also shares his impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways!

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ARGcast Mini #36: Making Music on Gaming Carts w/ Remute Making Music on Gaming Carts w/ Remute (Mini) Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:30:00 +0000 Make your music retro, ARGonauts! Techno music artist Remute comes on to chat with David about how and why he releases albums on SNES/Genesis carts and even floppy disks.

Be sure to check out the album The Cult of Remute releasing on March 30th using the links below.

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ARGcast #193: Answering the Call of Duty Franchise Answering the Call of Duty Franchise Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Put those boots on the ground, ARGonauts! We're storming the Call of Duty franchise this week from its World War II beginnings to its rebirth in the modern age. Modern Warfare, Black Ops, handheld spinoffs - we cover them all, plus reading off memories playing these popular games from listeners like YOU!

This week's news kicks off with the surprise that Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is leaving the company. That's followed by Platinum Games going to Kickstarter for The Wonderful 101, a Double Dragon / Kunio-kun bundle that has us hyped, and techno artist Remute putting his music on retro cartridges.

The Stage of History welcomes the mega-popular Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Robert then takes war on the go with Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified during Obscura. And be sure to grab our game code giveaways for Black Paradox and One Finger Death Punch 2.

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ARGcast #192: Speedrunning and "The Easy Way" w/ 8-Bit Steve Speedrunning and "The Easy Way" w/ 8-Bit Steve Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Take out Jason once and for all, ARGonauts! 8-Bit Steve is our guest this week to talk about speedrunning and the community around it. He also tells us about his upcoming strategy guide series called The Easy Way that teaches you how to beat hard games no matter your skill level starting with the infamous NES title Friday the 13th.

This week's news starts with word that Atari is opening its own line of hotels for gamers. That's followed by returning favorites coming to Samurai Shodown and a long lost Super Famicom game sees the light of day.

The Stage of History has us battling the purple-clad Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th. Robert then goes swashbuckling in The Pirates of Dark Water during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Blazing Beaks and OMG Zombies!

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ARGcast Mini #35: Skellboy w/ Fabraz Founder Fabian Rastorfer Skellboy w/ Fabraz Founder Fabian Rastorfer (Mini) Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:00:00 +0000 We got a bone to pick with you, ARGonauts! David sits down with Fabraz founder Fabian Rastorfer about Skellboy which is the next game being released under his company's umbrella. They also discuss the state of indie games on Nintendo Switch and in the foreseeable future.

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Listen to the episode to learn about this unique action RPG where you swap body parts and save the day as an unlikely hero. Check out the links below to learn more and preorder.

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ARGcast #191: Rocking Out in Guitar Hero w/ "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton Rocking Out in Guitar Hero w/ "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Let's rock out, ARGonauts! We're joined by our good friend "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton to chat about the Guitar Hero franchise. Hear us chat about what made this series so great, how Clone Hero has kept the community going, and how Ciji got into the competitive scene.

The news this week kicks off with presidential candidate Joe Biden expressing his disdain for game developers. That's followed by a heartwarming tale of a father helping his disabled daughter play video games, a Mortal Kombat collection potentially leaked, and the Kunio-kun / River City franchise breaking into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The Stage of History has us raising our plastic instruments for the first time with the original Guitar Hero. Robert then lets his hair loose in Guitar Hero: Van Halen during Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for She Remembered Caterpillars and One Finger Death Punch.

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ARGcast #190: Handheld Gaming History w/ Brian Crecente ARGcast #190: Handheld Gaming History w/ Brian Crecente Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Take us on the go, ARGonauts! We're joined by Polygon and Kotaku founder Brian Crecente in this heavily informative episode on the history of handheld gaming. We talk about Nintendo (of course), but also shine a spotlight on the lesser-known consoles. Gizmondo? N-Gage? Cybiko? We cover them all!

This week's news is jam-packed starting with PlayStation skipping E3 (again) and new details on the Super Nintendo World theme park. That's followed by Awesome Games Done Quick shattering records, Limited Run releasing Streets of Rage 4, Super Mario Bros. running on an Intellivision II, and Rogue One writer Gary Whitta eyeing Star Fox.

The Stage of History shows some Neo Geo Pocket Color love with Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure. Robert then takes to the skies with After Burner: Black Falcon for PSP during Obscura. And if you're a PlayStation Vita fan, don't forget to grab our game codes for NightCry and Collar X Malice.

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ARGcast #189: Remembering 3DO w/ The Throwdown Show Remembering 3DO w/ The Throwdown Show Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:00:00 +0000 Our first recording of 2020 has us look back at one of the first CD-ROM systems in history, the 3DO! Tony Polanco, Emilio Lopez, and Adam Vale of The Throwdown Show join us to share their personal thoughts and history on the shortlived console that had big dreams but an even bigger price tag. Plus 3DO memories from listeners like YOU!

Our news this week covers what happened for retro gaming at CES starting with Arcade1up cabinets revealed for NBA Jam, Burgertime, Zen Studios pinball tables, and more. That's followed by Super Retro Champ making your SNES and Genesis carts portable, as well as Retron Jr. putting Game Boy games on your TV.

The Stage of History celebrates 3DO platformer Gex. Robert then gets spooky with Doctor Hauzer during Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Nogalious MSX and Freedom Finger.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #34: Impactful Games of the 2000s w/ Ash, Evan, and Andre Impactful Games of the 2000s w/ Ash, Evan, and Andre (Mini) Sat, 04 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 It's the year 2000, ARGonauts! And we're only going forward from there as Ash Paulsen (GameXplain), Evan Bourgault (Boston Bastard Brigade) and Andre Tipton (Real Otaku Gamer) join us to chat about our favorite games from 2000 to 2009. Which year wins out in the end?

2020 has finally come upon us which means the 2000s are now officially retro (according to us at least)! Halo: Combat Evolved, Grand Theft Auto III, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Minecraft, and more are discussed here in this super-sized ARGcast Mini. Happy New Year!

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ARGcast Mini #33: Die Hard Video Games w/ Joe Tavano Die Hard Video Games w/ Joe Tavano (Mini) Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Yippee ki yay, ARGonauts! Join us with RetroZap podfather Joe Tavano as we look back at the Die Hard video games in history. John McClane would be proud of this one. Just watch out for the glass!

We look back to all the titles from the NES disasterpiece to a long lost N64 shooter that never saw the light of day. Enjoy our retrospective, and Happy Holidays!

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ARGcast #188: Best and Worst Video Games of 2019 Best and Worst Video Games of 2019 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:00:00 +0000 It's the end of the year, ARGonauts! That means it's time to get a group of our buddies (and nuggies) together for a look back at what we loved and hated in 2019. It's not quite retro gaming, but plenty of games certainly gave us that nostalgic feel.

The news this week has us checking out big gaming announcements such as Resident Evil 3 Remake, Axiom Verge 2, and more. That's followed by Kojima and Konami possibly reconciling to make a new Silent Hill, Bayonetta and Vanquish coming back in a package deal, a Disney remake in the works, and Death Stranding gets the "demake" treatment.

In Stage of History, we celebrate gaming coming together with Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Robert then goes portable with the Game Boy Color title Resident Evil Gaiden during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Corporate America and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

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ARGcast #187: 25 Years of PlayStation w/ HipHopGamer and REDinFamy 25 Years of PlayStation w/ HipHopGamer and REDinFamy Sat, 07 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +0000 Blow out the candles, ARGonauts! PlayStation is now 25 years old. And what better guests to have on than the king and queen of the brand HipHopGamer and REDinFamy? We discuss what makes PlayStation special, our first experiences, favorite games, and a "video game desert island" with the lineup of Sony's consoles. Plus we have responses from listeners like YOU!

Our news kicks off with more trouble for the Atari VCS console. That's followed by a leak for Resident Evil 3 Remake, Super Mario Maker 2 getting a LEGENDARY update, and Game Grumps discovering a long lost piece of gaming history.

The Stage of History inducts the legendary Lara Croft with Tomb Raider II. Robert then puts on his Phil Hartman impression with Blasto during Obscura. And don't forget to also check out our game code giveaways for Niffelheim and Mutant Football League.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #186: Living Large in The Sims w/ Madison Campbell Living Large in The Sims w/ Madison Campbell Sat, 30 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Better brush up on your Simlish, ARGonauts! MeToo Kit co-founder Madison Campbell joins us to talk about why The Sims games are not only fun but important also. We get into the spark that started its mega-popular reign, our favorite moments, and listener responses.

This week's news starts off with word that Amazon is coming out with its own streaming console a la Google Stadia. That's followed by rumors of Metroid titles for Switch, as well as a couple of Pokemon fan projects for old school fans of the franchise.

The Stage of History takes us into the neighborhood with The Sims 2. Robert then goes undercover with MySims Agents during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Evergarden and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #185: Saving the Shenmue Series w/ Matt Conn Saving the Shenmue Series w/ Matt Conn Sat, 23 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Get revenge and collect those capsule toys, ARGonauts! Game developer Matt Conn comes back on the show to look back at the 20-year-old Shenmue series in celebration of the long-awaited third title's release. Why was the original game so important? How was Yu Suzuki keeping the franchise alive despite inadequate sales? What makes Shenmue III feel like no time has passed? We get into all that plus responses from listeners like YOU!

Our news this week starts with a new Half-Life game announced... but for VR. That's followed by N64 sales soaring, R.O.B. making a comeback, and Chrono Cross gets the orchestral treatment. Robert also brings up a late-breaking story on a new Crash Bandicoot possibly in the works.

The Stage of History takes us to Hong Kong in Shenmue II. Robert then jumps into his forklift in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

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ARGcast #184: Running Wild in the Fatal Fury Franchise w/ Andre Running Wild in the Fatal Fury Franchise w/ Andre Sat, 16 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000 Are you OK, ARGonauts? BUSTAH WOLF! Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer joins us late for our in-depth discussion on the Fatal Fury franchise in celebration of Terry Bogard being added in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. We get into the Game Gear game as well as responses from listeners like YOU! Just beware of any high-rise buildings.

Robert kicks off our news roundup with his fresh takes on Xbox announcements from XO19. That's followed by reactions of the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, the #GameFreakLied controversy surrounding Pokemon, and 8BitDo releasing a mouse for NES fans.

The Stage of History has us talking about the now 20-year-old Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Robert then lets it all loose with Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for One Finger Death Punch 2 and 3000th Duel.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #183: Celebrating Hideo Kojima w/ Tony and Emilio Celebrating Hideo Kojima w/ Tony and Emilio Sat, 09 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000 From Metal Gear Solid to Boktai, we look back at the career of esteemed game developer Hideo Kojima. Tony and Emilio of The Throwdown join us to decipher what makes a Kojima game special, our personal favorites, and responses from listeners like YOU!

This week's news has us catching up with what happened at BlizzCon 2019.  That's followed by Terry Bogard officially landing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a Pac-Man maze you can experience in real life.

The Stage of History looks back at the beloved and controversial Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Robert then praises the sun with Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand during Obscura. Don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for The Spectrum Retreat and Zone of the Enders.

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ARGcast #182: Wandering in World of Warcraft w/ AbsoluteKaty Wandering in World of Warcraft w/ AbsoluteKaty Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Do you fight for the Alliance or the Horde, ARGonauts? Twitch streamer AbsoluteKaty chats with us about her favorite moments and memories from the hugely popular World of Warcraft 15 years since its launch. We also talk about the much-maligned movie and read responses from listeners like YOU!

The news this week starts with the leaks from BlizzCon 2019 before the event's start including Overwatch 2 and the next WoW expansion. That's followed by the Fatal Frame producer wanting to bring his series to Nintendo Switch, and also a mini arcade cabinet of Dragon's Lair hitting Kickstarter.

The Stage of History appropriately enough dives into World of Warcraft before Robert goes back to its roots with Warcraft: Orcs & Humans during Obscura. Don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for One Finger Death Punch and Ash of Gods.

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ARGcast Mini #32: From NES to Switch in Haunted Halloween '86 From NES to Switch in Haunted Halloween '86 (Mini) Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Retrotainment Games' Tim Hartman makes history by releasing the first homebrew game on Nintendo Switch! Listen to us chat about Haunted Halloween '86, his upcoming release Full Quiet, how he's helping bring Earthworm Jim back, and having a band's album on an NES cart.

You can pick up Haunted Halloween '86 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam, or NES cartridge. Check out the links below for more information.

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ARGcast #181: Whipping It in Castlevania w/ Andrew Moretti Whipping It in Castlevania w/ Andrew Moretti Sat, 26 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Happy Halloween, ARGonauts! We get spooky scary talking about the Castlevania franchise with whips fan Andrew Moretti. Join us for a talk on what makes this beloved Konami franchise so special and how it can be great again!

This week's news kicks off with a pricey but impressive handheld console by Analogue. That's followed by a dentist acquiring the most expensive retro gaming collection and WWE NXT champion Adam Cole sharing his favorite retro titles.

The Stage of History whips us into shape with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Robert fast forwards to Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Rising Hell and Blazing Beaks. No tricks, only treats here!

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ARGcast #180: Getting Sexy in Dead or Alive w/ MegaDaffy Getting Sexy in Dead or Alive w/ MegaDaffy Fri, 18 Oct 2019 23:51:16 +0000 We're getting deadly and sexy, ARGonauts! Patron MegaDaffy comes on the show again to chat about the Dead or Alive franchise with us. That includes the main fighting game series as well as the spinoff beach volleyball titles. Fan service, ahoy!

The news starts with a Galaga-like shooter which was temporarily added into Fortnite. That's followed by League of Legends expanding its horizons, Limited Run catering to Star Wars fans, and a rhythm fighting game with a gay pride theme (and pixelated Vladimir Putin?).

This week's Stage of History pregames our main topic with the first Dead or Alive. Robert then hits the sand with Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Fantasy Strike and Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid!

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #179: Twin-Stick Shooters w/ Will Lewis of Rose City Games Twin-Stick Shooters w/ Will Lewis of Rose City Games Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 You're surrounded, ARGonauts! Rose City Games founder Will Lewis joins us to chat about his upcoming twin-stick shooter Cat Lady as well as the history of the genre. Get ready hold onto those sticks and never let go!

The news this week starts off with the major announcement that PlayStation 5 is releasing on holiday 2020. That's followed by the Nintendo PlayStation prototype going on sale, the Atari VCS architect quitting, Bully 2 canceled, and how a teenager got Doom working on a McDonald's cash register.

This week's Stage of History has us blasting robots in Robotron: 2084. Then Robert goes over the top with Total Carnage in Obscura. And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for Big Drunk Satanic Massacre and Assault Android Cactus.

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ARGcast #178: Our Earliest Gaming Memories w/ JJ, Tay, and Ash Our Earliest Gaming Memories w/ JJ, Tay, and Ash Sat, 05 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Feeling nostalgic, ARGonauts? You're in the right place! We welcome our friends and past guests Jakejames Lugo, Taylor Lyles, and Ash Paulsen of GameXplain to share our earliest gaming memories. Get ready to feel old with this one if you remember these titles! Also, JJ and Tay tell us about their new gaming podcast BootUp.

The news this week starts with the Atari VCS getting thousands of games through Antstream. That's followed by a retro racer by Honda, the prototype N64 controller discovered, The House of The Dead coming back, and more Aladdin retro gaming than we bargained for!

This week's Stage of History has us on the chase with Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Robert then takes up a construction job with Hard Hat Mack during Obscura. And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for Captain Cat and Freedom Finger.

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ARGcast Mini #31: River City Girls, Kunio-Kun Franchise w/ WayForward River City Girls, Kunio-Kun Franchise w/ WayForward (Mini) Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Get ready to BARF some coins, ARGonauts! David sits down with the game directors of River City Girls in this ARGcast Mini. Adam Tierney and Bannon Rudis of WayForward chat about what went into creating a whole new game in the longrunning Kunio-kun franchise. They also share what made the series successful and loved for over 33 years.

Be sure to check out more information on River City Girls using the link below.

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ARGcast #177: Driving in Mario Kart w/ Andre Segers of GameXplain Driving in Mario Kart w/ Andre Segers of GameXplain Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Ready those Koopa shells, ARGonauts! GameXplain head honcho Andre Segers power slides his way onto the show to talk about Nintendo's beloved racing franchise Mario Kart. We also give our impressions of the just-released mobile title Mario Kart Tour and also read your responses on favorite Mario Kart games.

This week's news kicks off with the announcement of games included in the NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro. That's followed by Bandai-Namco suing over Ms. Pac-Man, the frontman of Korn professing his love for gaming, an 89-year-old grandma doing the same, and the discovered origins of the Punch-Out theme!

The Stage of History offers double the fun with the GameCube hit Mario Kart: Double Dash. Robert then gets kooky with Konami Krazy Racers during Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Contra: Rogue Corps and Renzo Racer.

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ARGcast Mini #30: Contra Rogue Corps w/ Nobuya Nakazato Contra Rogue Corps w/ Nobuya Nakazato (Mini) Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Ready that spread shot, ARGonauts! Robert dives in with an all-new Contra in this special Mini episode. He speaks with friends of the show Tony Polanco and Emilio Lopez at the event held by Konami. There's even a word in with esteemed series director Nobuya Nakazato about the new game, his previous work with Contra III: The Alien Wars, and more!

You can find more information on Contra: Rogue Corps using the link below.

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ARGcast #176: Sierra Games and History w/ MetalJesusRocks Sierra Games and History w/ MetalJesusRocks Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 We are joined by none other than MetalJesusRocks himself Jason Lindsey to chat about all things Sierra! The company that was near and dear to his heart was at the top of the PC gaming industry back when he worked there, and so he chats with us about its history, stories, and library of games released. 

The news this week starts off with early word on what to expect from the format of E3 2020. That's followed by a leaked video of GameStop's new redesign, remasters of Splatterhouse and Klonoa possibly coming our way, and Analogue giving new life to your CRT TVs.

This week's Stage of History welcomes Sierra's crown jewel Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers. Robert then squishes some "cockaroaches" in Scarface: The World is Yours during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for The Thin Silence and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

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ARGcast #175: Celebrating 20 Years of the Sega Dreamcast Celebrating 20 Years of the Sega Dreamcast Sat, 14 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Candice Shane officially joins us as the third head of the ARGcast hydra celebrating 20 years of the Sega Dreamcast! We talk about what made the console ahead of its time, what modern gaming still takes from it to this day, and our favorite games. Plus we read comments from listeners like YOU!

We catch up with the news this week starting with SNES games landing on Nintendo Switch Online. That's followed by SNK's latest NEOGEO hardware, a new ChuChu Rocket coming to Apple Arcade, Colonel Sanders getting sexy in a KFC dating sim.

The Stage of History welcomes in the unique online multiplayer game ChuChu Rocket. Robert rushes into battle with Alien Front Online during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick with us for the FINAL (for now) round of Random Select! Who could Candice be?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #174: Live at PAX West 2019 w/ Alex McCumbers Live at PAX West 2019 w/ Alex McCumbers Sat, 07 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 PAX West to check out the latest and greatest in gaming, especially the ones that get our nostalgia bones rattling. This is a joint production with Alex McCumbers of Forever Classic Games, so be sure to check out his show for even more retro gaming content. Unfortunately, David's interviews could not be added to the show, but Robert swoops to the rescue. He gets to speak with the folks behind PC gaming platform TurboPlay, and games such as The Dark Crystal, Dead Cells, Elder Scrolls Online, Hot Shot Burn, and more! Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there! Follow David | Follow Robert]]> 02:07:48 false 174 full ARGcast Mini #29: Intellivision Amico w/ Tommy Tallarico, Candice Shane Intellivision Amico w/ Tommy Tallarico, Candice Shane (Mini) Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000 No one can match the passion of Intellivision CEO/President Tommy Tallarico. And he's joined us for this super-sized ARGcast Mini to prove just that with the most convincing take on why the Amico console is not just another Ouya.

Candice Shane comes back on also to ask the questions she's had racking her brain all week. And you won't want to miss Tommy's promise to Candice that will make you shed a tear.

Tommy also talks to us a bit about the leaked (and now revealed) Aladdin / Lion King collection that brings back retro classics in a fun package. Enjoy!

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ARGcast #173: FMV Games in History w/ Candice Shane FMV Games in History w/ Candice Shane Sat, 24 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Watch out behind you, ARGonauts! We're talking about FMV games in history with Candice Shane. Prepare to click and/or shoot your way through games such as Night Trap, Sewer Shark, Dragon's Lair, and more in this one. And you're not even ready to take on Candice's affection for Tender Loving Care.

The news this week starts off with Sony buying Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games. That's followed by new information on the Intellivision Amico, Final Fantasy 8 coming to modern consoles, more Yakuza games headed our way, and the most metal N64 you've ever seen!

In the Stage of History, we reach for the sky in Mad Dog McCree and solve a mystery in The 7th Guest. Robert then gets in touch with his roots with shooter Astron Belt during Obscura. Be sure to grab hold of our game code giveaways, then stick around for another Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast Mini #28: Nintendo World Championships w/ Cody of Pink Gorilla Nintendo World Championships w/ Cody of Pink Gorilla (Mini) Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Fight for the championship, ARGonauts! Pink Gorilla Games owner Cody Spencer joins us to talk about Nintendo World Championships, as well as the 1990 NES cartridge that happened upon his store. Learn about how this super rare game traded hands for $13,000.

We also discuss Cody's store Pink Gorilla which he runs with MetalJesusRocks' Kelsey Lewin and their plans for PAX West. Plus we talk a bit about the fourth Nintendo World Championships which will soon air on television.

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ARGcast #172: Good Licensed Retro Games w/ MegaDaffy Good Licensed Retro Games w/ MegaDaffy Sat, 17 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Pick a license, any license, ARGonauts! We are joined by one of our patrons MegaDaffy for this special episode where he decided the topic - good licensed video games. There are the obvious and not so obvious ones covered here, plus plenty of responses from listeners like YOU! Also, be sure to check out our Patreon to see how you too can come on the show as a special guest.

This week's news covers the Sega Genesis 30th anniversary and SNES controllers possibly coming to Switch. That's followed by an NES cartridge selling for big money and hope for a new Power Stone from one of the game's designers.

The Stage of History preps us with quality licensed games Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Robert makes bustin' feel good with the 2009 Ghostbusters game during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick with us for another round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #27: Arcade Game Home Ports w/ David Craddock Arcade Game Home Ports w/ David Craddock (Mini) Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Take the arcade home with you, ARGonauts! Gaming author David Craddock joins David to talk about the good and bad home ports of classic arcade games. He also discusses his upcoming book Arcade Perfect which chronicles the stories behind how these ports were made.

Along with the arcade home port talk, we also get into some Nintendo Switch discussion. This is an ARGcast Mini that's got a little bit of everything for you! Be sure to pick up Arcade Perfect on September 13th.

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ARGcast #171: Retro Fighting Games w/ Ash Paulsen and Andre Tipton Retro Fighting Games w/ Ash Paulsen and Andre Tipton Fri, 09 Aug 2019 22:00:00 +0000 We're gonna take you for a ride, ARGoanuts! Join us for a look back at fighting games in history from Street Fighter to... Ranma 1/2? Ash Paulsen of GameXplain and Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer come on board to share in our fandom. Plus we read responses from listeners like YOU!

This week's news is kicked off with everything revealed during EVO. Ash also gives his firsthand impressions attending the fighting game event. That's followed by President Trump (once again) scapegoating video games, Bully 2 rumors, Brawlhalla crossing over with WWE, and NES Kid Icarus selling for $9,000!

The Stage of History brings the pain with Tekken 3 and Capcom vs. SNK 2. Robert then kicks some shell with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick with us for another round of Random Select. Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #26: Diving into Swimsanity w/ Khalil and Ahmed Abdullah Diving into Swimsanity w/ Khalil and Ahmed Abdullah (Mini) Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Dive deep, ARGonauts! Join David as he chats with siblings Khalil and Ahmed on their upcoming title Swimsanity. Learn what makes this multiplayer shooter fun, the inspirations behind it, and how these brothers stumbled upon the right path towards game development.

You can check out Swimsanity at Play NYC on August 10th-11th. Khalil and Ahmed will even be holding a tournament there before the game's release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam.

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ARGcast #170: Looking Back at Jak and Daxter w/ Taylor Lyles Looking Back at Jak and Daxter w/ Taylor Lyles Sat, 03 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Let's team up, ARGonauts! Taylor Lyles comes back on the show to gush about the Jak and Daxter franchise and explain to us what made those games so great. Learn how the storytelling in these games paved the way for Naughty Dog to move on to the more modern Uncharted and The Last of Us series.

The news this week covers Bethesda flubbing their classic Doom ports on the Nintendo Switch. That's followed by the return of retro Star Wars titles, Street Fighter V adding some beloved characters, and Tencent investing into retro games.

The Stage of History warms up our main topic with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Daxter. Robert then brings up the ire of Tay with Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then run, run, run, and jump for another round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #25: Video Game TV Shows w/ Andre Tipton Video Game TV Shows w/ Andre Tipton (Mini) Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Old school gaming meets old school television! David and Robert are joined by Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer to discuss TV shows based on video games and gaming in general.

Our look back at video game TV shows has us check out old school cartoons featuring the likes of Mario, Link, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Donkey Kong, and more! There are also plenty of game shows and other live-action takes in the world of gaming that you won't want to miss.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #169: Back to the N64 with the EON Super 64! Back to the N64 with the EON Super 64! Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000 We welcome back on the show EON founders Justin Chou and Justin Scerbo to discuss their latest plug and play retro gaming device! They brought the GameCube to modern TVs with the GCHD. Now the Super 64 plans to do the same for the Nintendo 64! Not only that, but it promises to make your N64 games look better than ever.

There are loads of news to get to this week starting with how GameStop plans to keep itself relevant in the foreseeable future. We also learn more about the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, a custom device that brings Game Boy games to the big screen, and Yuzo Koshiro returning to the Streets of Rage franchise.

The Stage of History goes bananas with Donkey Kong 64 and folds after Paper Mario. Robert then revs up with Beetle Adventure Racing during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for a blazing round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #168: Making an Appointment with the Dr. Mario Series Making an Appointment with the Dr. Mario Series Sat, 13 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Time for a check-up, ARGonauts! David and Robert take a close examination of the Dr. Mario series in light of the release of Dr. Mario World. We also give our impressions of the new mobile game and how it differs from the games of its namesake.

This week's news has us discuss the big reveal of the Nintendo Switch Lite and who it's really for. That's followed by the early release of Dr. Mario World, a Sega Dreamcast micro-series you gotta check out, and PlayStation having their own retro-themed sale.

The Stage of History has us celebrate the good doctor with Dr. Mario 64 and Dr. Mario Online Rx. Robert crosses over with Tetris & Dr. Mario during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways also!

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #167: Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade w/ Zero Badguy Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade w/ Zero Badguy Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Join us along with mysterious special guest Zero Badguy as we dive deep into the complicated history that makes up the Xeno franchise. That includes the PS1 classic Xenogears, the Xenosaga trilogy, and the popular Xenoblade games.

This week's news has us investigating Nintendo possibly going beyond the NES in their Nintendo Switch Online service. That's followed by more news on the full-sized Commodore 64 retro console and the announcement of a new River City Ransom game where the girls are now kicking butt!

The Stage of History has us discussing Xenosaga Episode I and Episode II. Robert then goes more modern with Xenoblade Chronicles X during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick with us for another round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #166: Slashing in Samurai Shodown w/ Andre Tipton Slashing in Samurai Shodown w/ Andre Tipton Fri, 28 Jun 2019 22:43:23 +0000 Embrace death, ARGonauts! Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer joins us to celebrate the Samurai Shodown series in celebration of the new game! We get into what made SNK's weapons-based fighter stand out, as well as favorite games and responses from listeners like you!

The news this week has us check out the classic characters revealed for the Samurai Shodown season pass. That's followed by a full-sized C64 Mini announced, an N64 adapter to play on your modern TVs, and new handheld arcade cabinets by our friends at Numskull.

The Stage of History gets bloody with Samurai Shodown III and Samurai Shodown V Special. Robert then adds a bit of lore with Samurai Shodown RPG during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another Random Select! Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #165: Celebrating the Panzer Dragoon Franchise Celebrating the Panzer Dragoon Franchise Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:30:00 +0000 Saddle up and fly, ARGonauts! Our friends Tony and Chris from The Throwdown Show and Andre from Real Otaku Gamer join us to gush about the Panzer Dragoon series. After the remake hype from the Nintendo E3 Direct, they tell us exactly why this Sega franchise is so beloved. Plus responses from listeners like you!

The news this week covers updates to the Konami game collections, secrets about Yoshi's anatomy revealed, and the return of an old school Blade Runner game. The Stage of History has us mounting dragons in both Panzer Dragoon II Zwei and Panzer Dragoon Orta. Then Robert goes portable during Obscura with Panzer Dragoon Mini. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select! Can you guess who Robert is this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #164: E3 2019 Recap, Contra: Rogue Corps w/ Emilio Lopez E3 2019 Recap, Contra: Rogue Corps w/ Emilio Lopez Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Another year, another E3 in the books. But it's not every year when a new Contra game gets announced! Artist Emilio Lopez discusses his involvement with the recently revealed Contra: Rogue Corps, what fans can expect, and how it ties into the SNES game.

The news this week has us first tackling everything retro gaming related that was shown during E3. That's followed by a Dragon Quest Slime shaped controller for Nintendo Switch, Arcade1up revealing more of their classic arcade cabinets, and the TurboGrafx-16 Mini joining the micro-console competition.

The Stage of History welcomes beloved rail shooter Panzer Dragoon and the last bear/bird combo release Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Robert continues the animal love with Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game codes (including one for Slay the Spire on Switch!), then stick around for a gooey round of Random Select. No, it ain't Gooigi, but nice try!

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #24: NEOGEO Mini, SNK, and Reggie w/ Ben Herman NEOGEO Mini, SNK, and Reggie w/ Ben Herman (Mini) Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000 The future is now, ARGonauts! Longtime friend Ben Herman joins David in this very special ARGcast Mini. Discussion includes talk about the upcoming Samurai Shodown line of NEOGEO Mini consoles, what SNK has in store for the future, and Ben's own run-ins with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. You don't want to miss those!

David gets into the trenches with Ben asking about what was learned from the original NEOGEO Mini as well as what he would do if he ran SNK. Be sure to check out more information on the console using the links below.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #163: Pre E3 2019 Hopes and Predictions Pre E3 2019 Hopes and Predictions Sat, 08 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +0000 It's that time of year again, ARGonauts! E3 2019 is upon us, and we got plenty to say before the big show. We're also joined by the most guests we've ever had on at once. Guests include Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio, Tony Polanco of Geek.com and The Throwdown Show, Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition, Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer, and Evan Bourgault of Boston Bastard Brigade.

With all the guests we have on, this isn't your standard episode. Think of it as a bigger ARGcast Mini devoted to E3 2019. And trust us, there's plenty to say regarding the reveal of new consoles, which games we expect to be showcased, where the Intellivision Amico fits in the market, what the future of E3 looks like, and more.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #162: Metroidvania Games w/ Jeremy Parish of Retronauts Metroidvania Games w/ Jeremy Parish of Retronauts Sat, 25 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Time to explore, ARGonauts! Jeremy Parish of Retronauts graces us with his presence to chat about (what else?) Metroidvania games! Hear how he helped the term enter the gaming lexicon and what his favorite games are in the genre.

The news this week has us cover the third batch of games that will be in the Sega Genesis Mini as well as a fanmade GameCube Classic we found. That's followed by the return of the Game Boy Color (as a watch), Resident Evil 2 Remake well on its way to outselling the original, and the John Wick NES game we wish were real.

This week's Stage of History celebrates all things great about Metroidvania with Metroid: Zero Mission and Cave Story. Robert then gets more modern with Shadow Complex during Obscura. Be sure to nab our themed game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #161: Obscure Xbox Games w/ Twitch Streamer KateitaK Obscure Xbox Games w/ Twitch Streamer KateitaK Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Feel the power of X, ARGonauts! Twitch streamer KateitaK joins the show to talk about the more obscure titles on the original Xbox. Very few things come between her and her love for Breakdown!

This week's news has our very fresh reactions to the leak/troll of a new Splinter Cell game. That's followed by our thoughts on the ProJared situation, Final Fantasy VII Remake reminding us it's still alive, and Tetris 99 gets offline DLC.

The Stage of History kicks off our Xbox love with Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Brute Force. Robert then lays waste with Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath for Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stay for an intense round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #23: Sega Saturn 24th Anniversary w/ Tony Polanco Sega Saturn 24th Anniversary w/ Tony Polanco (Mini) Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000 We're back at it with more Sega Saturn! Special guest and friend of the show Tony Polanco joins us in celebration of the console's 24th anniversary.

Before you bring it up, yes, we did recently have a Sega Saturn episode with "The Immortal" John Hancock. Think of this as an abridged version of that show, but instead with our buddy Tony showing some love. We talk about the rocky start, even rougher end, and the games that helped define the console.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #160: Disney Retro Games w/ The Mista J Disney Retro Games w/ The Mista J Sat, 11 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Join the jamboree, ARGonauts! We're talking Disney retro games with special guest The Mista J. And boy howdy are there a lot of them! We discuss the titles we grew up with, the ones we almost forgot about, and listener responses telling us your favorites.

The news this week first has us bring up insider information David received on upcoming SNK and Samurai Shodown related products any retro gaming fan will appreciate. That's followed by Paramount's decision to redesign Sonic in the upcoming movie. Then talk on a hacker making original Xbox software work on Nintendo Switch and a retro streaming service that sounds promising.

We go full-blown Disney in the Stage of History with Capcom's Darkwing Duck and the surprisingly difficult Mickey Mania. Robert then grinds it out with Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for a magical round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #159: Making NES Homebrew NEScape with Kevin Hanley Making NES Homebrew NEScape with Kevin Hanley Sat, 04 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Figure it out, ARGonauts! We welcome on the show NES homebrew game developer and fellow podcaster Kevin Hanley to chat about his game NEScape. Learn about how his love for escape rooms and old school gaming come together in this passion project coming to a Kickstarter near you.

This week's news has us start off with our impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog trailer. That's followed by the return of Earthworm Jim and Star Wars games landing on Discord.

The Stage of History welcomes other escape room-like titles Solomon's Key and Adventures of Lolo. Robert comes in with the block talking about Pengo during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select!

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #158: Celebrating the Mortal Kombat Franchise Celebrating the Mortal Kombat Franchise Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Get over here, ARGonauts! We talk about all things Mortal Kombat in this episode commemorating the bloody fighting game franchise. Friends of the show David Craddock and Andre Tipton join us for a trip down memory lane full of fatalities and trips to the printer for monetary gain.

Our news this week kicks us off with game reveals for Sega Genesis Mini and Castlevania Anniversary Collection. There's also Nintendo at it again shutting down a fanmade project and Retro-Bit showing some N64 love. There's also the release of Virtua Racing for Switch and the fanciest game emulator you will ever see.

The Stage of History has us screaming to the high heavens with Mortal Kombat Trilogy and Deadly Alliance. Robert goes covert with Mortal Kombat: Special Forces in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #157: Capcom Arcade Classics with Jakejames Lugo Capcom Arcade Classics with Jakejames Lugo Sat, 20 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000 We're gonna take you for a ride, ARGonauts! Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition and Gamers With Gains comes back on the show to discuss Capcom arcade classics. That includes everything from Street Fighter II to Vulgas. Learn how an arcade generation was defined by this esteemed studio.

This week's news has us scratching our heads with the reveal of Capcom Home Arcade, fanning out over Persona love in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and SNK making consoles again. That's followed by news on cartridge reissues for a couple of old school titles.

The Stage of History has us battle it out in Alien vs. Predator and Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo. Robert then shoots 'em up in Mars Matrix during Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, including one for an Assassin's Creed title. Then stick around for an intense round of Random Select.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #22: From BioShock to Prodeus with Jason Mojica From BioShock to Prodeus with Jason Mojica (Mini) Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:21:46 +0000 Jason Mojica has had quite an interesting career so far in the gaming industry. David chats with him about his beginnings with prominent studios such as Gearbox, Raven Software, and Irrational Games (BioShock Infinite). Then they get into the unique take on his Kickstarter-funded retro first-person shooter Prodeus.

Join us for all sorts of stories on family support, Jason's epic first run-in with Ken Levine, and how working on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine game changed the movie. Stay tuned till the very end for a bonus discussion on Jack Black and his YouTube success with Jablinski Games.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #156: Arcade Racing in Burnout, Dangerous Driving Arcade Racing in Burnout, Dangerous Driving Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Put the pedal to the metal, ARGonauts! We recover from PAX East with a chill episode talking about the intense Burnout series. Learn why this beloved arcade racing franchise is considered top-notch and how the new release Dangerous Driving continues the tradition.

The news this week has us scrutinize the latest financial failings of GameStop and what it could mean for the company in the future. That's followed by a look at a Guinness World Record-setting game collection, and one of Robert's all-time favorites getting a rerelease. 

The Stage of History has us going full throttle with the original Burnout and the trend-setting Burnout Paradise. Robert then slams into Burnout Dominator during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways also for Descenders and One Finger Death Punch.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #155: Live at PAX East 2019 w/ "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Live at PAX East 2019 w/ "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:00:00 +0000 It's PAX East, ARGonauts! Join us for our live recording at this year's big show. "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins joins us once again to discuss what we saw on the show floor. We get into our big surprises, games of show, and more. And of course, we have interviews galore with developers, content creators, and others notable folks in the gaming industry.

Our interviews have us speak with developers for games like Streets of Rage 4, Samurai Shodown, Close to the Sun, and Earth Defense Force. David also chats with YouTuber Woolie Madden (formerly of Super Best Friends Play) about his impressions of Samurai Shodown.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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Another Retro Gaming Podcast, or ARGcast for short, is a celebration of the video games we grew up with. Listen up for the latest in retro gaming related news, an onslaught of amazing guests, loads of game code giveaways, and more. Subscribe and become an ARGonaut today!

 

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ARGcast Mini #21: A Conversation with Korey Coleman of Double Toasted A Conversation with Korey Coleman of Double Toasted (Mini) Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Get ready for that toasty goodness all over your bodies, ARGonauts! David is joined by one of his all-time favorite content creators in this latest ARGcast Mini. Double Toasted / Spill founder Korey Coleman comes on to discuss everything from video game movies to gaming used as a scapegoat in politics.

Korey shares the games he grew up loving (Dragon's Lair) as well as the movies based on games he despises (Super Mario Bros). We also get into how gaming gets used as a scapegoat for real-world violence, storytelling in video games, and how to best adapt a video game movie. Yes, we get into the Sonic the Hedgehog movie controversy. You also don't want to miss Korey confessing the truth on his broken GameCube, and what a Madea video game would play like.

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #154: Pre PAX East 2019 with "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Pre PAX East 2019 with "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Sat, 23 Mar 2019 02:00:00 +0000 It's almost time, ARGonauts! PAX East is about to come, and we can't wait. We're so excited in fact that we have to talk about all the games we plan to check out as well as what we hope to see. Samurai Shodown, Streets of Rage 4, Borderlands 3, and many more await!

The news is jampacked this week with our take on the Google Stadia announcement. That's followed by Konami's latest collections for their beloved old school franchises. Then we break down the return of Lucasfilm Games. Finally, we get hyped over the latest Nindies showcase.

The Stage of History has us prepping for PAX with Samurai Shodown II and Quake II. Robert gets dark and quirky with Scud: The Disposable Assassin during Obscura. Be sure to get our game code giveaways, then stick around for another red hot round of Random Select!

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ARGcast #153: Battle Royale Retro Games with Tony and Andre Battle Royale Retro Games with Tony and Andre Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 It's you vs. the world, ARGoanuts! Our buddies Tony Polanco and Andre Tipton come back on to discuss with us the ever popular battle royale genre. Fortnite and Apex Legends have made it popular, but the release of Tetris 99 has us thinking what other retro games could work. Join us for the twists and turns this discussion takes!

This week's news has us looking at Windjammers 2 and Google dipping their toes in the gaming industry. That's followed by the discovery of a couple of super rare NES carts, and our take on the Doom Annihilation movie.

The Stage of History has us celebrate NES battle racer R.C. Pro-Am and addictive puzzler Bust-a-Move. Robert pops some pills with Dr. Mario 64 in Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways for Aperion Cyberstorm and Mutant Football League, then stick around for Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast Mini #20: Back in the Groove with ToeJam & Earl Creator Greg Johnson Back in the Groove with ToeJam & Earl Creator Greg Johnson (Mini) Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000 Come get your groove on with us, ARGonauts! ToeJam & Earl creator Greg Johnson graces us with his presence to chat about his hip hop alien franchise. 

In this Mini, learn about the inspiration behind the original roguelike, the troubled development history of ToeJam & Earl games after, and how the franchise got "back in the groove" with its latest title. There's even a great story on how Greg met actor Macaulay Culkin and how he helped ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove get made. WAKE UP, and listen!

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ARGcast #152: Hunting Dinosaurs in Turok with Bill Gardner Hunting Dinosaurs in Turok with Bill Gardner Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000 Time to hunt some dinosaurs, ARGonauts! Friend of the show Bill Gardner joins us again to lend his first-person shooter expertise in a discussion about the Turok franchise. We gush over the greatness of the early games and scratch our heads over what happened after.

This week's news includes the announcement that the first two Turok games are coming to Nintendo Switch. That's followed by a look at the Mortal Kombat 11 story trailer, WayForward teasing us a Jet Set Radio collaboration, and one of Bill's favorite games comes to Switch.

The Stage of History brings in the dinosaur hunter with Turok 2: Seeds of Evil and the 2008 title Turok. Robert goes portable with Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs in Obscura. We do our game code giveaways for Genetic Disaster and the Turok 2 remaster, then stick around for a super fast round of Random Select! Who is Robert this time?

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ARGcast #151: Nintendo Handhelds with Andre Tipton Nintendo Handhelds with Andre Tipton Sat, 02 Mar 2019 01:53:56 +0000 Take us on the go, ARGonauts! Friend of the show Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer comes back on to discuss Nintendo handhelds. That includes everything from the Game & Watch to the now 8-year-old Nintendo 3DS.

This week has us catching up with the news about the new Pokemon games Sword and Shield. That's followed by new announcements for fighting games Samurai Shodown and Mortal Kombat 11. Then we discuss the resurrection of a canceled Genesis game and the return of a Star Wars classic for Xbox.

The Stage of History has us celebrate portable fan favorites Pokemon Yellow and the first WarioWare. Robert then puts up his dukes with Super Street Fighter IV for 3DS in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select. Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #150: Video Game Bang/Marry/Kill with Kinsey Burke Video Game Bang/Marry/Kill with Kinsey Burke Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Time to get down and dirty, ARGonauts! Friend of the show Kinsey Burke from MetalJesusRocks returns to help us celebrate our 150th episode. And what better way to celebrate than with a game of Bang/Marry/Kill? We look at a whole bunch of our favorite gaming franchises and characters in a whole new light. Hope you're ready!

There's no news or Random Select this week since we wanted to devote our episode more to Bang, Marry, Kill. We do have the Stage of History, though! There's the beginning tale of souls and swords with Soul Edge. Then our inner weenies are unleashed with Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Robert reminisces about the ultimate team-up with Battletoads & Double Dragon in Obscura. Our episode ends on a more heartfelt note reminiscing over our favorite memories from 150 episodes of ARGcast. Let us know your favorites!

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ARGcast #149: Accessibility in Gaming with Steven Spohn of AbleGamers Accessibility in Gaming with Steven Spohn of AbleGamers Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000 You have the power, ARGonauts! AbleGamers COO Steven Spohn joins us this week to chat about accessibility in gaming. We discuss what it means for a game to be accessible, Microsoft's Adaptive Controller, and how Nintendo used to be a leader in this back in the NES days.

This week's news has us wonder if wrestler John Cena will be in Mortal Kombat 11. That's followed by a Resident Evil 2 mod that would make DMX proud, and a stealth release of Commander Keen on Switch.

The Stage of History has us make a big leap in time from Video Olympics on Atari 2600 to the modern classic Flower. Robert then gets super nerdy in Obscura with Lester The Unlikely. Don't forget to nab our game giveaways, then stick around for some Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast Mini #19: Mortal Kombat 11, Dead or Alive 6, and The Division 2 Mortal Kombat 11, Dead or Alive 6, and The Division 2 (Mini) Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000 Get hyped with us, ARGonauts! There are some great games coming out soon, and Robert has interviewed the people working on them. Listen to these chats with developers behind the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 11, Dead or Alive 6, and The Division 2.

How do the gameplay mechanics in Mortal Kombat 11 work? Is Dead or Alive 6 a great jumping on point for beginners? What does The Division 2 do to help unify players? Robert gets into these questions and more in this informative Mini episode!

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ARGcast #148: Games That Changed Us with Bethesda's Sean Baptiste Games That Changed Us with Bethesda's Sean Baptiste Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:00:00 +0000 Feel the impact, ARGonauts! Sean Baptiste of Bethesda joins us to discuss the games that "changed us" in retro gaming history. We got some great stories with games such as Battletoads, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and even Rescue on Fractalus. PLUS we have responses from listeners like you!

The news this week has us look at the addition of Kabal and D'vorah in Mortal Kombat 11, and the "dekonfirmation" of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. We also look at a fixed camera angle mod for Resident Evil 2 Remake as well as Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure added to Nintendo Switch Online.

The Stage of History looks at some super impactful games with Final Fantasy VI and Shadow of the Colossus. Robert then sees war in a different way with Spec Ops: The Line in Obscura. Be sure to nab our latest game code giveaways, and stick around for another round of Random Select. Who could David be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #147: Sega Saturn with "The Immortal" John Hancock Sega Saturn with "The Immortal" John Hancock Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:00:00 +0000 Saturn fans, unite! "The Immortal" John Hancock graces us with his presence to chat about one of his all-time favorite consoles - the Sega Saturn! We look back on this console as well as its fun lineup of arcade-perfect ports and unique titles. PLUS we read your responses on favorite Saturn games and memories.

In the news, we focus first on the Metroid franchise with the reset button hit on Metroid Prime 4 and rumors on Metroid Prime Trilogy coming to Switch. That's followed by the reveal of a Genesis controller for Nintendo Switch. We also "pour one out" for the titles lost during the Wii Shop closing at the end of the episode.

The Stage of History kicks off our Sega Saturn love with Panzer Dragoon Saga and Burning Rangers. Robert then goes full anime with Magic Knight Rayearth in Obscura. Be sure to pick up our game code giveaways, then stick around for another tough round of Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming. See you there!

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ARGcast #146: POC Protagonists in Gaming with Kahlief Adams POC Protagonists in Gaming with Kahlief Adams Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Show your diversity, ARGonauts! Spawn On Me host Kahlief Adams joins us to chat about how people of color (POC) have been represented as protagonists in gaming history. We get into the good, the bad, and the cringe-worthy examples of non-white heroes.

This week's news kick us off with superstar politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez making an appearance on a Donkey Kong 64 stream. That's followed by a Mortal Kombat 11 character leak, Square-Enix trademarking the visual style of Octopath Traveler, and a video showing how Fortnite would look like as a retro title.

In the Stage of History, we take a look at a couple of very different first-person titles with SiN and Mirror's Edge. Robert then hits the streets in Obscura with Yie Ar Kung-Fu. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for a wild round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #145: Cult Classic Games and Studios with Patrick Hickey Jr. Cult Classic Games and Studios with Patrick Hickey Jr. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000 Let's get weird, ARGonauts! Patrick Hickey Jr. joins us to celebrate the unsung heroes in gaming. Come along with us as we discuss cult classic games and the amazing studios that made them. Patrick also tells us about his book The Minds Behind The Games that ties it all together.

In this week's news, Soulja Boy looks like he's at it again! Only this time he's ripping off Sony with PlayStation Vita knockoffs. That's followed by the leaked release date for Metroid Prime 4, Resident Evil 2 Remake going retro, and Dragon's Lair coming to Nintendo Switch.

The Stage of History covers cult classic favorites Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord and Skies of Arcadia. Robert then turns to the Genesis for Beyond Oasis in Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways for Party Hard Tycoon and R-Type Dimensions EX. Then stick around for another crazy round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #144: The History of Video Game Publisher LJN The History of Video Game Publisher LJN Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000 As if we didn't start the new year bad enough! Join us as we take a look back on the rainbow that the Angry Video Game Nerd loves to hate. We discuss the history of video game publisher LJN and look through their atrocious game catalog to find the best ones in the heap. There's no gold at the end of this rainbow!

We first hit the news talking about the latest retro gaming products shown at CES 2019. That's followed by the discovery of a Minus World in The Legend of Zelda, and a Darkwing Duck game prototype made by the Sonic Mania team.

The Stage of History gets us ready for our main topic with the atrocious Back to the Future for NES and the comic book beat 'em up Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage. Robert then locks and loads one of the more decent LJN titles Alien 3 in Obscura. Don't forget to grab hold of our game code giveaways also!

There's no Random Select this week, but next week we should have our long awaited episode on cult classic game studios and titles with a very special guest. Until then, keep it retro!

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ARGcast #143: Hopes and Predictions for 2019 with Evan Bourgault Hopes and Predictions for 2019 with Evan Bourgault Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000 It's a new year for retro gaming, ARGonauts! We welcome back on friend of the show Evan Bourgault of the Boston Bastard Brigade to talk about our hopes and predictions for 2019. Join us in a discussion on what we think is going to happen as well as the long shots we wish to see. The return of Capcom? Yes, please!

The first news of 2019 has us first talking about a recently discovered NES port of SimCity. That's followed by a possible Sonic Adventure remake, some NES love from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the end of Soulja Boy making his quick cash grab in retro gaming.

This week's Stage of History welcomes the Disney infused adventure Kingdom Hearts and Nero's debut in Devil May Cry 4. Robert then memorializes the late "Mean" Gene Okerlund with WWF Wrestlefest during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select. Does David actually stump the band to start off the new year?

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ARGcast #142: Arcade Sports with Tim Kitzrow and Michael Mendheim Arcade Sports with Tim Kitzrow and Michael Mendheim Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Go up for the big slam, ARGonauts! We're closing 2018 in a boom (and shakalaka) with returning guests Tim Kitzrow and Michael Mendheim. They provide their experiences with arcade sports games and how much they love the genre. Plus Tim gives us the NBA Jam treatment in our introduction! Kaboom!

There's no news this week, so instead, we get into the holiday spirit and give away game codes galore! Listen up for a chance to win copies of Sega Genesis Classics, R-Type Dimensions EX, Horizon Shift 81, and Michael's game Mutant Football League. There are even details on how you can win a physical copy of Mutant Football League for Nintendo Switch!

The Stage of History adds in games that Tim and Michael have worked in with Mutant League Hockey and NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC. Robert then clobbers us with Super High Impact during Obscura. There's no Random Select, but we more than make up for it with off-the-wall shenanigans that only the NBA Jam guy can provide.

We will be taking next week off for the holidays. Please have a safe and fun holiday break. See you next year for more retro gaming!

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ARGcast Mini #18: Video Game Music and Rare with Grant Kirkhope Video Game Music and Rare with Grant Kirkhope (Mini) Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000 Music makes the world go 'round, and that's doubly so in video games! So what better person to talk about music within the gaming industry than former Rare composer Grant Kirkhope?

As if cementing his legacy with Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Pinata, GoldenEye 007, and more weren't enough, Grant is also a voice for music composers everywhere. Hear what he has to say on the highest of highs that lead to the lowest of lows at Rare. He also revisits previous quotes made on his anger towards Microsoft and game composers versus movie composers.

During the conversation, please enjoy samples of music by Grant Kirkhope that play throughout the episode. This includes some of his personal favorites and award-nominated pieces. There's even some Game Boy music from Grant's first project working for Rare!

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ARGcast #141: Celebrating DOOM and Dusk with Dave Oshry Celebrating DOOM and Dusk with Dave Oshry Sat, 15 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0000 Merry Dusk-mas, ARGonauts! We welcome New Blood head honcho Dave Oshry back on the show to celebrate the release of his retro first-person shooter Dusk. We also look back on the DOOM franchise in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Prepare to rip and tear!

The show kicks off with us catching up on what happened during The Game Awards. Then we hit the news on Soulja Boy selling his own game consoles, Panzer Dragoon making a comeback, and our thoughts on those strange Sonic the Hedgehog movie posters.

This week's Stage of History brings the gore with Final Doom and Doom 3. Then Robert continues the carnage with Blood in Obscura. Be sure to also grab our game code giveaways for Mutant Football League and Dusk. See you next week for our final show of the year!

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ARGcast #140: The Best and Worst of 2018 with Tony Polanco The Best and Worst of 2018 with Tony Polanco Sun, 09 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0000 2018 is coming to a close, ARGonauts! Tony Polanco of The Koalition, Geek.com, and The Throwdown joins us to chat about the best and worst of the past year. All the games and gaming moments we loved and hated are covered here, including our thoughts on the PlayStation Classic. Spoiler alert, they're not flattering.

Our news talk this week has us cover Epic Games forming their own Steam competitor, and what that means for developers and fans alike. We then discuss the latest NES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Capcom working on a mysterious title, and the release date for Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

The Stage of History has us welcome more modern classics with Spider-Man 2 and God of War II. Robert then puzzles us with the unique Intelligent Qube in Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways for Overwatch and the first of many codes for Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition. Then stick around for another game of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #139: Gaming With Siblings with Ross and Elaine Jaynes Gaming With Siblings with Ross and Elaine Jaynes Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0000 It's a sibling rivalry, ARGonauts! Returning guest Ross Jaynes joins us along with his sister and Nerd and Needle owner Elaine Jaynes to discuss the brother and sister dynamic when playing video games. Everyone who grew up with siblings can relate to some of the stories told here!

This week's news has us ponder over the over 10 new game announcements that will happen during The Game Awards. We also look into the PlayStation 5 possibly using cartridges, Parasite Eve potentially making a comeback, and game studio Nicalis teasing us with their idea for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game.

The Stage of History has us seeing double vision with Double Dragon II: The Revenge and ToeJam & Earl. Robert then keeps our pulses running with the Sega Channel exclusive Pulseman in Obscura. Be sure to grab our game giveaways, then stick with us for another round of Random Select. Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #138: Video Game Marketing in History with Mike Futter Video Game Marketing in History with Mike Futter Sun, 25 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000 Join us along with The GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter as we chat about all things marketing in the world of video games! Hear about what went down with old-school magazine ads, how bad advertising can topple even gaming's greats, and more.

In the news, we talk about a story about Sega reportedly approaching Microsoft to keep the Dreamcast legacy alive. That's followed by word on a PC Classic being made, hacker Ben Heck improving on the NEOGEO Mini, and the "Ultimate" amiibo collection for Smash Bros. fans.

The Stage of History welcomes on Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and the infamous Daikatana. Robert then reaches in the darkness with Shadow Man in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game giveaways for Pankapu and Overwatch, then stick around for a quick Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #137: All Things SNK in Retro Gaming History All Things SNK in Retro Gaming History Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000 The future is now, ARGonauts! David and Robert discuss everything they know and love about SNK. That includes The King of Fighters, Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown, and more of the titles that made the company so beloved. We also reminisce about their consoles, including the criminally overlooked Neo Geo Pocket Color. Long live the clicky stick!

The news this week has our reactions to the Detective Pikachu movie trailer. That's followed by Shigeru Miyamoto helping with the animated Super Mario Bros. movie, the announced nominees for The Game Awards, and Command & Conquer getting remastered.

The Stage of History has us cover SNK classics Athena and The King of Fighters '98. Robert rounds us out with Time Soldiers in Obscura. Don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Perception and Orange Moon. The end of the show also has us cover the passing of comics legend Stan Lee as well as get into an introspective conversation on nostalgia as a whole.

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