Two gamers with a love for the history of video games play and discuss the best and worst titles in existence. Blow out your NES cartridge, check the batteries in your remote, and memorize your Game Genie codes… It’s time to get RETRO!
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THE DEAD DROP IS BACK! Listen in for video game headlines and industtry news with all info and no filler. Matthew Bliss delivers the news several times a week directly to your podcast player, secure and summarised to keep you informed and ready for the gaming world! The Dead Drop is partnered with "Coffee with a Podcaster": twice-weekly episodes about podcasting. If you're a video game podcaster, subscribe to learning about podcasting and the industry.
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In each monthly installment of the podcast, Adam Pope and William Bruce West ask if you Remember That Show? Exploring an obscure or forgotten TV series from the 80's and 90's while examining the television landscape in which it was broadcast, imagining how it could have been saved and reflecting on their own lifelong obsession with TV.
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Remember That Show? Ep. 19: Saved By The Bell (2020)
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Saved By the Summer draws to a close as Will and Adam have a very lively discussion about the Peacock reimagining of Saved By The Bell from 2020, exploring how the new cast compares to the returning originals, if the absence of Screech affects the series and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim He…
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Even Galadriel couldn't save the Borderlands Movie from Failure
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Warner Bros games revenue down 41% during Q2 due to Suicide Squad | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-games-revenue-down-41-during-q2-due-to-suicide-squad Bandai Namco profits rose 56% during Q1 FY25 | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-profits-rose-56-during-q1-fy25 Indie poker roguelike Balatro …
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Game Informer Magazine shut down after 33 Years!
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Today's Headlines: THQ Nordic has teased a new Darksiders game | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-nordic-has-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/ At the end of a THQ Nordic showcase, we see the Charred Council (aka fiery stone heads) proclaiming the four horseman will ride again. Could mean Darksiders IV but, you …
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Remember That Show? Ep. 18: Saved By The Bell The New Class
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In the third installment of our Saved By The Summer series, we journey through all 7 seasons of Saved By The Bell: The New Class. This TNBC series lasted longer than the original, enduring many cast changes and welcoming back Dustin Diamond as Screech. We also discuss the sitcom trope of adding a cute new kid to a long running series and more. Than…
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Host Eric is joined with Co-Host Shawn and Jeremy again for a down the rabbit hole conversation about dreams, nightmares, and déjà vu. We share some of our freakiest experiences with sleep paralysis, reoccurring dreams, horrifying dreams, goofy dreams, and even enlightening dreams. We then dive into some deeper symbology we perceive from them, alon…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 17: Saved By The Bell The College Years
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We graduate with the Bayside gang to follow their adventures on campus in Saved By The Bell: The College Years. We explore what made the original Saved By The Bell so special and why this sequel series flunked in prime time. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon…
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Retro Throwback Part 4 - Video games & nostalgia
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Host Eric is joined once again with Co-Host Kevin to Super Sonic Spinball their way through more video games and nostalgia. From the early 90's days of the Sega Genesis, to the infamous red rings of death with the xbox 360 and the many video game to movie adaptations in-between, it's all here in this episode! Gotta go fast!…
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Host Eric is reunited with Co-Host Kevin for an unforgettable Pokemon roundtable blast from the past! From the card game to video games and from the anime to Pokemon GO, we will travel across the land and to bring you goofy voices, good times, and many stories from two guys starting their Pokemon journey in a small town.…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 16: Good Morning, Miss Bliss
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Saved By The Summer starts here! We're exploring four Saved By The Bell related series, starting with Good Morning, Miss Bliss starring Haley Mills and the core cast of Bayside regulars who would go on to star in the iconic Saturday morning sitcom. Join Will and Adam and they discuss the original pilot that aired on NBC in 1987, the 13 episodes ser…
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Host Eric is joined by Co-Hosts James and Ashley and are "blasting off again" to the past with another Pokemon nostalgia trip. From the cards and games to pudgy birds, plushies, and PoGo Gym sniping, going on this Master Quest is always done best with friends. " Meowth that's right!"By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 15: E/R (1984)
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Adam and Will are are taking an ambulance ride to the past as they watch E/R (no, not that one) featuring George Clooney (seriously, NOT that one), the one season sitcom from 1984 starring Elliott Gould and a cast of familiar faces. We explore the mystery of why George Jefferson appeared in the pilot, reveal which of the actors also appeared in G.I…
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Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley tumble down the nostalgic rabbit hole of the borderline traumatizing animated movies of their childhood. From classic Don Bluth movies to the Brave Little Toaster and FernGully, let's "Roll Back the Rock" to the dawn of this special period of time.By Eric
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Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley bookworm their way through the many various book series they've read over the years. From the days of the Scholastic Book Fair to BookTok, grab your fourth wing-street wings and be sure to stamp your book at your local Pizza Hut.By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 14: The Fall Guy
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Will and Adam are exploring the high flying stunts of The Fall Guy from 1981, but can't help themselves from gushing about other 80's adventure shows, especially Knight Rider. Plus, you'll learn about their favorite theme park stunt shows and TV vehicles in this high octane episode! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodol…
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Retro Throwback Part 3 - Video games & nostalgia
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Host Eric is joined by Co-Hosts Shawn and Jeremy for double the trouble on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with video game references, the infamous ketchup & mustard fight, and burning through enough printer ink to fill Lake Erie. Even Mario can't make this stuff up.By Eric
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Adam and Will are crazy about 90's sketch comedy and it shows as they go deep into the television institution of Saturday Night Live and other FOX network sketch comedy shows, before diving deep into the legacy of MADtv's 14 season attempt to challenge SNL for late night sketch comedy dominance. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaul…
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Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley take you on a masterful trip with their fascinating journeys through Pokemon! From the late 90's Pokemania to the worldwide release of Pokemon GO and everywhere in-between. Gotta Catch'em All!By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 12: Salute Your Shorts
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Good Morning, Campers! We're talking about seminal 90's Nickelodeon summer camp sitcom, Salute Your Shorts this time around. You'll hear indoor kids, Adam & Will share horror stories from childhood camping trips, discuss other favorite summer camp shows and movies, plus hear our pitch for how 2 more seasons of Salute Your Shorts could have played o…
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Fallout: Wasteland Survival Guide & Recipes
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Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley reflect on finishing the recent Fallout TV series and the Fallout video game series. Retrospectives, recipes, and radiation, who could honestly ask for a better time?By Eric
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Retro Throwback Part 2 - Video games & nostalgia
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Host Eric and Co-Host Shawn go way back into the past for a video game trip down memory lane. From Mario to Mega Man and everywhere in between. Let's-A-Go!By Eric
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Host Eric and Co-Host Kevin dive into the beloved Elder Scrolls games, Morrowind, Oblivion, & Skyrim. Both have a unique and different perspective on the many hours they have each poured into all the games.By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 11: Learning The Ropes with Chad Young
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We're tagging in a special guest to the podcasts this time around, as Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ joins us to discuss the 1988 pro wrestling sitcom, Learning the Ropes starring Lyle Alzado. In addition to examining this bizarre television experiment, we also discuss our favorite wrestler cameos, celebrities who got in the ring and Will reveals…
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Retro Throwback Part 1 - Video games & nostalgia
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Host Eric and Co-Host Ashley take a deep dive into the past with a videogame discussion down memory lane.By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 10: Pryde of the X-Men
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Will and Adam X-amine the 1989 pilot Pryde of the X-Men, which pre-dated the 1992 X-Men animated series from the same production team. Could this X-citing 80's adventure concept have mutated into a successful series? Why was Wolverine Australian? Plus, the hosts give their review of the first 2 episodes of the X-Men '97 series on Disney+. Thanks to…
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Halo...Is It Me You're Looking For?
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A Halo retrospective episode! Eric is joined with Co-host's Ashley and Kevin to talk about their experiences with the beloved Halo franchise. From nostalgic memories, LAN parties, and hot takes on all the games, this episode is just the tip of the iceberg.By Eric
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Remember That Show? Ep. 9: Unhappily Ever After
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Adam & Will are back to discuss the birth of The WB Network in 1995 and it's outrageous flagship sitcom, Unhappily Ever After. How did a show about a dysfunctional family, a gorgeous redhead and obscene bunny puppet manage to last 5 seasons and then disappear from the television landscape? Listen now and find out. Thanks to our monthly supporters C…
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This time around we're tuning in to a TV pilot from 1986 starring Jerry Hall and Dinah Manoff called She's With Me from the creators of Married...With Children. We discuss infamous TV show pilots for Three's Company, Full House and more. Plus we examine how an alternate reality where this unproduced show became a hit would change the history of tel…
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This Valentine's Day we're taking a trip back to the sexy 90's with the dating game show STUDS. 3 hot ladies, 2 hunky dudes and 1 goofy host adds up to so much fun we couldn't contain ourselves. Is it cringeworthy or bingeworthy? Listen now and find out! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon…
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Lord of The Rings and Hobbit Things
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Kicking off our pilot podcast episode with Eric and Kevin blowing smoke rings around one of their favorite fandoms: The Lord of the Rings.By Eric
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Surprise! A special episode of Retro Blissed is here! Trevor has an open talk about the hole Retro Blissed has left in his life, the possible future of this channel, and ends by doing a quick year in review of Retro Blissed episodes from 2023.By Johnny Townsend; Trevor Franklin
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Remember That Show? Ep. 6: Masters of the Maze
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We're changing the channel to forgotten 90's kids game show invented by the creator of the Power Glove, Masters of the Maze, to discuss who was the better host: J.D. Roth or Mario Lopez and was this really the "video game of the future"? Plus, the hosts discuss their favorite game shows growing up and Adam reveals the TV game show he actually compe…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 5: Second Chance/Boys Will Be Boys
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We're paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry by examining his 1987 FOX sitcom Second Chance and it's transformation mid-season into a brand new show called Boys Will Be Boys. Were these shows good enough for Heaven or bad enough for Hell? Listen now and find out, TV Lovers! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Ti…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 4: Parker Lewis Can't Lose
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Adam and Will synchronize swatches for a joyous discussion of the 1990 FOX teen sitcom, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and revel in the wackiness of this early 90's time capsule. Plus, they settle the decades long debate as to whether Parker Lewis is just a rip-off of Ferris Bueller. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 T…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 3.5: Little Dracula
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Another TREAT for you TV Lovers this Halloween as we discuss Little Dracula from 1991 in this bonus edition of Remember That Show? This one raised more questions than it answered: Why was this show replaced by Beetlejuice after 6 episodes? Are we supposed to be rooting for monsters drinking the blood of humans? Plus learn about our favorite retro c…
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Is Nintendo excluding gamers with accessibility needs from tournaments?!
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Nintendo has changed it's tournament community rules to exclude gamers with accessibility requirements, and more stories today on Thursday 26th October 2023. INDUSTRY Nintendo’s new tournament controller rules are ‘a huge step back for accessibility’, it’s claimed | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is shaking up its Community Tournament Guide…
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Switch 2 rumours?! Nintendo Accounts?! Bowser, please!
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INDUSTRY Nintendo Accounts will ‘help ease the transition’ to Switch’s successor, says platform holder | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) Nintendo is back in the headlines again after Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reiterated the importance of Nintendo accounts to ease the transition between console hardware - still teasing the existence of…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 3: The Mini-Monsters
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We're digging deep into our candy buckets this Halloween to discuss forgotten 1987 cartoon, The Mini-Monsters that aired as part of The Comic Strip syndicated series alongside TigerSharks and (ugh) Karate Kat. Is it really The Monster Squad meets Camp Candy or horrific in an entirely different way? Listen now and find out TV fans! This episode is s…
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Massive lay-offs at Bandcamp by way of Epic Games
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Industry News: Bandcamp dismisses 50% of its staff amid Epic Games mass layoffs | GamesIndustry.biz Half of the workforce in Bandcamp is affected by a mass of layoffs by parent company Epic Games. Bandcamp was acquired in March last year, but in September this year Epic announced that they would be laying off 16% of the total workforce in the compa…
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Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition deal has FINALLY been approved and confirmed!
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Industry News Activision Blizzard is officially part of Microsoft | GamesIndustry.biz Microsoft announced on the 13th October of this year that the Activision Blizzard deal has finally been confirmed and completed. The final obstacle we mentioned last week, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, has finally given the green light and the acquisit…
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Platinum Games CEO drives his Lambo to the unemployment line
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INDUSTRY Ubisoft says it's "on the right path" following sexual harassment allegations | Eurogamer.net Ubisoft is now claiming that they've improved their workplace culture after allegations of sexual harassment against long-time employees and senior staff in 2020. Their Chief People Officer, Annika Grant, has been in place since 2021 and remarked …
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CEO of Unity leaves after new pricing backlash on the Game Engine
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Thanks for joining me again on the Dead Drop for your secured delivery of game news headlines! The stories for today: Unity Software CEO exits after pricing backlash | NYSE:U (proactiveinvestors.com.au) CEO of Unity Software John Riccitiello is retiring from his position at the company following the backlash to the new pricing structure for game de…
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Dead Drop Game News is back, baby! It's been too long since I've been making episodes, so its time for a return and a refresh of the game news podcast that you know and love! In this episode I talk about: What I've been up to What is coming for the podcast What will change and, How you connect with the new show. I'm so happy to be back, and looking…
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Remember That Show? Ep. 2: Swans Crossing
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We "gotta grow up sometime", so Adam and Will are exploring the 1992 daily teen soap opera, Swans Crossing starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mira Sorvino and bunch of other kids who lived in submarines, catfished nuclear ams dealers and inspired action figures. Plus find out our thought on Beverly Hills 90210, who the "Grownies" are and just what we …
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Remember That Show? Ep. 1: The Critic
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It's the launch of a new podcast on The Retro Network! Adam Pope and William Bruce West ask if you Remember That Show? Each month we'll be exploring an obscure or forgotten TV series from the 80's or 90's, while examining the television landscape in which it was broadcast, imagining how it could have been saved and reflecting on our own lifelong ob…
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Listen to the trailer for Remember That Show? with hosts Adam and Will. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff SheldonBy Adam and Will
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On this very special episode of Retro Blissed, Trevor and Johnny talk about some very important things… It’s pretty boring and WHO CARES??? The second half is the fun part: a MASSIVE sized Bliss quiz full of insight into the twisted minds behind the definitive* podcast in all of retro gaming.(*unofficially. Also we do not know the definition of the…
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Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga came out in 2003 for the Gameboy Advance. It was the first Mario & Luigi game, but the third Mario RPG behind the SNES original and Paper Mario for N64. Will Trevor and Johnny be charmed by this offbeat RPG adventure, or will they react the way most civilized people react to them, with mild curiosity and strong disgust?…
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Castlevania III for the NES and Famicom is the last in the blood sucking trilogy for the NES, and considered by many one of the best in the series. But will Trevor and Johnny be able to overcome the immense challenge of this NES hard game, or will they fall off the steps and break their engorged bodies?…
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The guys review the other Super Mario Land game for Gameboy. That is, after some of the worst attempts at banter ever attempted. Seriously, it seems this podcast just gets worse and worse and no one cares. When Retro Blissed literally ruins audio for everyone, who is to blame, really, when the warning signs have been there for all to see for years?…
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Eliminator Boat Duel is an action packed top down racer for the NES. It also features 8-bit bikini clad women, which, much like the powerful speed boats featured in the game, proves too much for a couple of immature morons to handle.By Johnny Townsend; Trevor Franklin
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