Best Arcade Games Podcasts (2024)

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Mad Dog McCree- Episode 122 2:11:14

18d ago2:11:14

2:11:14

Well howdy, Stranger. Do you think you’re tough enough to take on the Mad Dog? Why don’t you take a seat over yonder as I tell the tale of a hit LaserDisc full motion video game that took the arcades hostage in the early 90s. This is the tale of Mad Dog McCree. How did a law enforcement simulator company in New Mexico end up being the new sharpshoo…

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Dragon's Lair - Episode 121 1:42:27

1M ago1:42:27

1:42:27

Time to spin up a new arcade miniseries with the Laser(Time)Disc! The first game is a fantasy adventure where we become a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon. Sure, it’s a tired formula, but this one has animation from Don Bluth! We are entering the Dragon’s Lair. Hey kids, do you want to hear a…

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Metal Slug - Episode 120 2:31:36

2M ago2:31:36

2:31:36

We finish our second round of the Neo Geo 4 Slot miniseries with the ultimate retrospective on the MVS Metal Slug series which include Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug 4, and Metal Slug 5. Will Jarrod be able to keep it together with the conclusion of this Neo Geo miniseries? What were our thoughts…

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Neo Geo 1997 - Episode 119 2:31:24

2M ago2:31:24

2:31:24

Let’s be honest, 1997 wasn’t our favorite year due to a trio of horrible deaths, songs like “MMMBop” ruling the radio, and George Lucas unleashing Greedo shooting first upon the theater-going public. But that doesn’t mean the Neo Geo games of that year weren’t awesome! We assemble our 4 slot with a duo of puzzle games in Money Puzzle Exchanger and …

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Neo Geo 1996 - Episode 118 2:33:34

2M ago2:33:34

2:33:34

It’s 1996 - maybe the best year ever - where we got the Macarena (plus some actual good music), “draw me like one of your French girls'' entered the popular vernacular, and the worst console controller was released. It also might have also been the best Neo Geo release year as we show with our 4 slot selections of Neo Mr. Do!, Neo Drift Out: New Te…

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Neo Geo 1995 - Episode 117 2:13:26

3M ago2:13:26

2:13:26

Travel back to the year 1995 when we all found out who shot Mr. Burns, Apollo 13 came out so that all future movie trailers can use James Horner’s music for their dramatic themes, and Calvin & Hobbes sled off into the snow one final time. Reminisce as the Podouken crew assembles their Neo Geo 4 slot with their picks of 1995 with Savage Reign, Far E…

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Neo Geo 1994 - Episode 116 3:00:06

3M ago3:00:06

3:00:06

Welcome to the year 1994 where the White House launched a website with unintended results, the Mandela effect kicked into high gear, and the most-watched car race ever was televised. Let’s dust off an old miniseries, clean out the slots, and assemble the Neo Geo 4 slot with the Podouken picks for 1994 with Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy, Windjammers, Ae…

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Podcast 197 – Arkanoid: Revenge Of Doh 1:47:30

4M ago1:47:30

1:47:30

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Savage biscuit chomping Yellow dust Hamster conversions NUTella weirdly containing nuts Shaite Aight Eggs on top of the Goose Layers of lasers Archie Meedees LINKS: Arkanoid 2 : Revenge of Doh Flyer Arkanoid 2 : Revenge of Doh Flyer Arkanoid 2 : Revenge of Doh Strategy (Strategy Wiki) Archer Maclean’s Atari Experiments At…

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Arcade Obscura (Beast Mode) - Episode 115 1:41:15

4M ago1:41:15

1:41:15

It was fun while it lasted but it’s time to retire the Beast Mode miniseries in the best way possible - with an Arcade Obscura! Each host brings their pick of an obscure or underrated arcade game that (mostly) fits the theme. What obscure arcade game is so divisive it has Rob yelling into the microphone? How does Adam take the purest sport in the w…

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Centipede - Episode 114 1:39:06

4M ago1:39:06

1:39:06

From one sentence in a notebook to a hundred digital legs, we talk about Atari’s second best selling game ever and one of the highest-grossing in arcade history, Centipede. What makes Centipede so appealing to female players? How did Space Invaders lead Dona Bailey from Cadillacs to Atari? Why was there a delay in releasing this episode and is our …

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Podcast 196 – Insector X 1:42:31

5M ago1:42:31

1:42:31

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Murderous diarrhea with good old E.coli (yay) Who the F is Lord Owen of Clun? Non visual unseen problems Hazlenut disremberance Lorry bumpin’ fun Swindon/ Sweden? Same place? It’s all bloody fish LINKS: Insector X Flyer (front) Insector X Flyer (back) Insector X (HG101) Pico 8 New Raly X Retro Play Shop (Mexico City) Revi…

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Joust - Episode 113 2:19:33

5M ago2:19:33

2:19:33

Hear ye, hear ye! His Majesty King Williams invites you to witness the magnificent tournament in ye Land of Molten Magma and Stoned Clouds where brave knights shalt ride their bird and shalt fight with lance. It is long past time to talk about one of the best arcade games ever made… Joust! Who are you playing as in this game? How did the popular ‘F…

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Trog - Episode 112 1:41:43

5M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Long, long ago in the land of Og there lived a one-eyed caveman by the name of Trog, and in that land there lived four friends: Rex and Bloop, Spike and Gwen. Let’s control some colorful claymation dinos and grab some eggs in Bally/Midway’s Trog - in PLAYmation! Why was the original game much different than the Trog that we got? Exactly who’s cloac…

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Podcast 195 – Burger Time 1:46:50

6M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Knob twiddling Raw Turkey Haunted Holley CST Monitors? Staring into the distance and dribbling Bowl Anecdotes Ever Ready Ready Brek The Wimpy Walkaway Double Bags of Gravy Wonky Beards Cock eyed and cack handed **test** LINKS: Burgertime Flyer (Midway Front) Burgertime Flyer (DECO) Burgertime Flyer (Sweden) Burgertime Str…

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Primal Rage - Episode 111 2:05:17

6M ago2:05:17

2:05:17

Welcome to Urth! It’s like Earth but in the future and all the continents look like a dinosaur skull burping fire. This is the world of stop-motion dinosaurs, peetalities, and human volleyball. This is the world of Primal Rage. Why is the Tiger R-Zone the superior arcade port console to play Primal Rage on? How was a stealthy musician involved in t…

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Bubble Bobble - Episode 110 1:59:04

6M ago1:59:04

1:59:04

Now, it is beginning of a fantastic story! Let’s make a journey to the Cave of Monsters! Good luck! In this beastly episode we will visit with Bub and Bob as we become the best Bubble Bobble bubble blowers on the block! Is Bubble Bobble the ultimate introvert shaming game? What is a potato party? How much money did Jarrod find in his newly acquired…

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Mappy - Episode 109 2:00:57

7M ago2:00:57

2:00:57

We’re back and we have a doctor’s note for our absence. So let’s continue our Beast Mode series by exploring the ultimate game of cat and mouse with Namco’s Mappy! Why did Pastblaster just pick up two new meowkies of his own? What ever happened to Micro Machines icon, Motormouth John? How did a Journey discussion make its way into this episode? Wha…

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Podcast 194 – Blue Print 1:22:45

7M ago1:22:45

1:22:45

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Stuffing Adele in a Berzerk cabaret cabinet Not a lot of stuff happens does there? Round tumblestorms TRAINS! Pervy Trevor Who wants to collect bananas? LINKS: Blue Print Flyer Front Blue Print Flyer Back Blue Print JP Front Blue Print JP Back Arcade Artshop GAME ART / PICTURES OF THINGS: SCORES: TEN PENCE HIGH SCORE LEAG…

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Podcast 193 – Lock ‘n’ Chase 1:32:36

8M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Pie & Gravy muffling audio Very thanks RegyouLARly LINKS: Lock n Chase Flyer Lock n Chase Flyer GameFaq Guide Retrohut Glasgow Barrowlands (Facebook page) A Handheld History Book Shaun’s Arcade Video – Dave & Buster’s Chicago Biscuit Rap Video GAME ART / PICTURES OF THINGS DRUNK GARRY SCORES: NAME – POINTS – SCORE Dave Re…

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Frogger - Episode 108 1:51:52

8M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

We’re going Beast Mode in this new miniseries by starting off with a “g*ddamn kids game!” It’s time to play the Konami developed and the Sega/Gremlin released Frogger. How did a “cross the road” joke turn into this super successful arcade game? Who was the heroine responsible for bringing Frogger to the States? What unfortunate series of events led…

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Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon - Episode 107 2:45:14

8M ago2:45:14

2:45:14

Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight, never running from a real fight, she is the one named Sailor Moon. The final episode of the fourth Listeners’ Choice miniseries is going full shoujo with the short-lived Gazelle’s Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. How did a fateful encounter with a cat lead to the reawakening of a millenia old moon pr…

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Podcast 192 – Check Man 1:36:29

8M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Super heavy tough cotton thing Cloning in a shed Can’t see the dark for the clouds Banging and janking tables Deconstructed biscuits Get on yer vespa lads, someone needs a pepporoni. Machines of war battalion LINKS: Checkman Flyer (JP) Checkman Killscreen Video Berzerk ‘recharged’ Mappy on Pico 8 Gary Whittingham Intervie…

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Superman - Episode 106 2:31:14

9M ago2:31:14

2:31:14

Our Listeners’ Choice miniseries continues with the penultimate episode! It’s a bird… It’s a plane… But is it a good game? It’s Taito’s Superman! Why is Superman fighting the Elephant Man? How do we know geography wasn’t the Taito development team’s strong suit? What does Muhammed Ali have to do with this game? How cheap were the prices for the wor…

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City Connection - Episode 105 1:32:30

9M ago1:32:30

1:32:30

It’s time for the 4th annual Listeners’ Choice miniseries! And we’re excited to search the world for our perfect man with listener RaymondTheFrog as we explore Jaleco’s City Connection. How did Clarice, the punky teenage protagonist, get replaced by a no-name blonde smoker dude on the NES port? Did Jarrod just receive a newly minted nickname? Why i…

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Podcast 191 – Alligator Hunt 1:34:03

9M ago1:34:03

1:34:03

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Sparkly lighty-up boards, Biscuits with rings and spikes, Ovens full of gooses Videoing stationary ovens, Small Elephants, Milking a crab LINKS: Play Alligator Hunt in your Browser Monaco GP Drop In Board Replacement PaulHamX (Pico 8 Dev) on Twitter CraftedbyKealy GAME ART / PICTURES OF THINGS FLYER New Arcade Controller!…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : Turtles in Time - Episode 104 2:45:52

9M ago2:45:52

2:45:52

Growing up in a glass bowl with chameleons, lizards, and tadpoles, it hardly enters your mind that there’s something better than this. But pizza power - a flying saucer food delight. Pizza power, oh, that’s what makes us feel alright! Time is up for the Cartoon miniseries as we explore the questionable history that is TMNT: Turtles in Time. When di…

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Episode 103 2:29:34

10M ago2:29:34

2:29:34

Sound Boy makes its triumphant return! Since it’s nearly our 4th birthday it’s fitting we talk about the Cartoon arcade game that puts cake on full display - Konami’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. What is the devastating truth behind the origin of this game? Is this the first arcade game based on a doll? How many times is “Yo Joe!” uttered in thi…

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Podcast 190(1) – Timber 1:42:18

10M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

***IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE DOWNLOADING #190, TRY THIS ALTERNATIVE*** STUFF & NONSENSE:PUNCH ‘EM IN THE GOOLIES AND RUN AWAY! STEP WIVES BAGELS! CRUMBLE IN YER GOB LINKS: Timber Flyer (front) Timber (back) New Wave Toys Replicades Pico 8 Scramble (no longer available) Minionsoft GAME ART: FLYERS CNC Wood Router Examples SCORES: NAME – PTS – SCORE E…

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Podcast 190 – Timber 1:42:18

10M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

STUFF & NONSENSE:PUNCH ‘EM IN THE GOOLIES AND RUN AWAY! STEP WIVES BAGELS! CRUMBLE IN YER GOB LINKS: Timber Flyer (front) Timber (back) New Wave Toys Replicades Pico 8 Scramble (no longer available) Minionsoft GAME ART: FLYERS CNC Wood Router Examples SCORES: NAME – PTS – SCORE Eastwood 71 -10 -250,705 Aid Skyway73 -9 -248,005 Rygarr -8 -243,170 Sa…

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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs - Episode 102 2:16:23

10M ago2:16:23

2:16:23

We were too late to throw some poop into the Caddy, hop in the two-seater, and evacuate from the impending hurricane so why not record an episode of the show? And this time we’re not even talking about a Konami property! We’re headed into the future to talk about Capcom’s Captain Planet meets Jurassic Park beat ‘em up, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs! By w…

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Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa - Episode 101 2:22:49

11M ago2:22:49

2:22:49

After a brief hiatus we are back to continue the Cartoon miniseries with another Konami title. If you’re not a fan of bovine puns that get milked for all they’re worth then this may not be the episode for moo. We are discussing the super punctuated Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa! Is this the spiritual successor to Sunset Riders? Which Macaulay C…

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Podcast 189 – Thunderhoop 1:46:29

11M ago1:46:29

1:46:29

STUFF & NONSENSE: BRONTE SISTERS DINOSAURS DAGGERS AND DAFFODILS 5 EYED COMPUTERS SHAUN’S MUSIC GAZEBO PERSONSVILLE, CHICAGO INSIGNIA SOCK POWDER BUBBLY SLUDGE MAN LINKS: Thunder Hoop Flyer Thunder Hoop Flyer 2 Super Sized Arcade Cabinets (Arcade Heroes) Part 1 Super Sized Arcade Cabinets (Arcade Heroes) Part 2 Space Tactics Moving Screen! Token Ta…

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Episode #84 - Rollin' Hotdogs 2:11:44

11M ago2:11:44

2:11:44

In this episode, we answer some listener email about bronze age games, hear about what arcades we have visited lately and go over some long awaited updates. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail. Show Links Bugtrap - 20 Pin IC Tester…

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The Simpsons - Episode 100 3:21:26

12M ago3:21:26

3:21:26

We're rolling over the episode count to triple digits and pulling out all the stops. For our hundredth episode we are covering THE cartoon arcade game - The Simpsons. And who better to talk Simpsons than with guest Chris Antista! What characters appear in the arcade game that never have appeared in the cartoon? Was Brian Dennehy really Bigfoot? Is …

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Podcast 188 – Dr Toppel’s Adventure 1:57:05

1y ago1:57:05

1:57:05

LINKS:Dr Toppel's Adventure Flyer (JP)Dr Toppel Playthrough (Cheats being used)Donkey Kong ForumLogan ArcadeUnderground RetrocadeGalloping Ghost ArcadeGalloping Ghost PinballGalloping Ghost ProductionsGalloping Ghost Kaiju KoboPrince ArcadePandora's Palace 10p PodcastPacman LegoVisco Mini Arcade BartopRe-XeviousHoppy Hop (Steam)Moon Patrol On Pico …

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Bucky O'Hare - Episode 099 2:24:20

1y ago2:24:20

2:24:20

In another dimension, another time and space, a parallel universe was fallin’ on its face. When out of the chaos, who else could it be but the animal adventures from S.P.A.C.E.? It’s time to talk about Bucky - Konami’s Bucky O’Hare! Are we the only podcast to ever spend 2+ hours talking about the Bucky O’Hare arcade game? Did Konami pour more time …

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Episode #83 - Non-Vegan Dust Washer 1:42:26

1y ago1:42:26

1:42:26

On this 'game of the episode' episode, we discuss the Atari 1986 skateboarding game 720º. Listen to who got the most frustrated playing the game and the differing opinions between the rejects. Outro music by Metronome the City. Enjoy. If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a …

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Episode 098 2:38:16

1y ago2:38:16

2:38:16

A new miniseries begins as we explore arcade games based on cartoons (and there’s going to be a lot of bangers). To start, we enter the animated sewers to bring you the #1 most-requested arcade game - Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! How did this game pave the way for Konami arcade domination in the early 90s? Does TMNT have the best gag of a…

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Arcade Obscura (Mounted Gun) - Episode 097 2:39:08

1y ago2:39:08

2:39:08

We bring the Mounted Gun miniseries to a close with a good old fashioned Arcade Obscura. Each of us brings our pick for an obscure or underrated mounted gun game but one game is so obscure we invite the only person known to own it onto the podcast - Doc Mack from The Galloping Ghost arcade! Who is giving all these zombies guns? What American city h…

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Episode #82 - Getting Off 1:32:30

1y ago1:32:30

1:32:30

Would you buy a 4’ stack of marquees at $1 a pop? Will modern large games be collectible and/or affordable in the future? What do we think of modern console games? How about those shitty overpriced Atari PCB replicas? Find out what we really think. Enjoy. If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766…

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Revolution X - Episode 096 2:32:06

1y ago2:32:06

2:32:06

We’re back in the saddle again with another Midway mounted gun game that’s not the same old song and dance. So if you don’t want to miss a thing then walk this way as we cover this amazing and crazy game. Let’s get back in the saddle with Revolution X: Music is the Weapon. Featuring: Aerosmith - Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton,…

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Podcast 187 – Super Hang On 2:39:58

1y ago2:39:58

2:39:58

INTERVIEW WITH NERG ORGANISER PHIL MURPHY - he talks about his reasons for booking Walter Day and Billy Mitchell as the first ever NERG special guests.NERG HomepageDISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (previously known as ‘guff’):Myrrh is chemistry, right?Arcade hand makes another appearance in the form of crane hand.Multiple hoops.Sexy Star Force.Still Stink…

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Silent Scope - Episode 095 2:02:03

1y ago2:02:03

2:02:03

Konami trains an entire generation to become snipers as they task you with saving the model 90s American First Family, but not their secretary. In this episode we’re taking a long, focused look at the biggest gun in the arcade, Silent Scope. Why are there so many “wow” moments in this game? Will Jarrod ever reclaim the Mr. SNK title from Rob? Is th…

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Terminator 2 : Judgement Day - Episode 094 2:15:24

1y ago2:15:24

2:15:24

Midway hits all their targets when they make THE mounted gun game of the 90s, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (and it was all thanks to Narc). What actors gave it their all to bring the arcade game to life? Which host hasn’t seen the prequel to this movie (and how is that not at all surprising)? Who recorded more dialogue for the game than they did for …

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Podcast 186 – Moon Cresta & Uni War S 2:02:58

1y ago2:02:58

2:02:58

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (previously known as ‘guff’):Vardek KadetsOnion MonitorsCrack BiscuitsMassive Multi QuizLINKS:Moon Cresta Strategy WikiUni War S - Nothing of interest!Moon Cresta Family Video8 Important Arcade Games (Shaun's Arcade) VideoPC Hardware in Arcade Machines (Arcade Heroes)Tutankham on Pico 8Tutankham Pico 8 Gameplay (Retr0rob)G…

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Operation Wolf - Episode 093 2:09:29

1y ago2:09:29

2:09:29

Let’s play the 80s version of Operation! It has a lot of changes over the popular board game like the tweezers being replaced with an Uzi and instead of Cavity Sam we’re operating on unspecified enemy troops to rescue hostages… actually these games don’t seem to be related at all. In this episode we’re talking about THE mounted gun game of the 80s,…

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Crossbow / Cheyenne / Chiller - Episode 092 1:52:48

1+ y ago1:52:48

1:52:48

It’s time to explore the way of the light gun with one important condition - it’s mounted to the arcade control panel. Our first episode of this new miniseries explores the transition from electromechanical to video with the Exidy light gun games that brought multiple C’s to the arcade with Crossbow, Cheyenne, and Chiller. Is the Chiller controvers…

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Episode #81 - Nutting but a 'G' Thang 1:41:41

1+ y ago1:41:41

1:41:41

Emerging from the depths like a wolf in the sea, we are back with an unscheduled ‘Game of the Episode’ as we dive into the Midway arcade game Sea Wolf. We take the game through its paces and talk about all the good and bad features of the game. Do we all give it a Coins Up™? Listen and find out. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can …

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Podcast 185 – Cyvern 1:44:33

1+ y ago1:44:33

1:44:33

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (previously known as ‘guff’):Sofa ModeDark Purple ChildrenFlaming Microwaves new EPTuperware box mindsLINKS:Cyvern Hardware (System16.com)Cyvern Playthru (Replay Burners)Cyvern Shmups WikiCyvern Scoring & Rank (Shmups Forum)Arcade Odysseus BlogAberdeen Retro Arcade BarGhostlord and Quest for Dark PresenceMr Do! Repro PCB (…

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Samurai Shodown - Episode 091 2:37:25

1+ y ago2:37:25

2:37:25

Iza Jinjou ni Shoubu! Let’s have a good clean fight in this final episode of the Neo Geo 4 Slot miniseries (for now). The board has been repaired and we’re dedicating an entire episode to cover our last selection of 1993 - Samurai Shodown! Is SamSho the most underrated fighting game of the 90s? How does the Edo period heavily influence this game an…

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