Best Retro Game Squad Podcasts (2024)

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RGS 077 - Movie tie-ins 3:36:00

5d ago3:36:00

3:36:00

Grab your popcorn buckets, because the crew is here to review video games based on movies! With its not-so-shiny reputation, we're here to see if the stigma holds true by taking a look at games based on Die Hard, The Lawnmower Man, The World is Not Enough, and more. We also have some movie trivia, and Jeff repeatedly shakes his fist at the clouds, …

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith from Studio Folly) 1:28:45

4d ago1:28:45

1:28:45

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to optimize results as they celebrate SEOuly (Search Engine Juloptimization) with first time guest Darcy Smith from Studio Folly to look at Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for the PC, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for the Nintendo Switch and Blue Prince DEMO for the PC. Are hard games too hard? Listen fo…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (SPOILERS!!) 34:09

11d ago34:09

34:09

We talk about George Miller's amazing new film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Spoiler warning as we talk about this incrediable action opera in detail.By Tim

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Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League and Other Games (Ft. Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur) 1:43:57

7d ago1:43:57

1:43:57

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to welcome returning guest Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur to bid farewell to Junest Like The Movies by looking at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for the PS5, Aliens vs Predator for the PC, Lord of the Rings Online for the PC, Multiversus for the Xbox Series X and World War Z for the Xbox Series X. Not o…

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Did Pixel Game Squad Ever Break Up? @GabboTheGiver Finishing the Complete NES Set : Pixel Podcast Episode 26 1:58:22

9d ago1:58:22

1:58:22

Pixel Podcast We Had One of Pixel Game Squad's favorite members Gabbo the Giver! Congratulations to Gabbo finally reaching his goal on completing the NES Hole collection and now setting his new sites on the SNES Hole Collection. Squad member - @GabboTheGiver Hosts: Riff Producer: Curtis Engineer: Ben Support the Show. https://www.youtube.com/@plusp…

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Lego Marvel Super Heroes and Nintendo Direct (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:20:12

14d ago1:20:12

1:20:12

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Junest Like The Movies and to celebrate the hosts are joined by Hayden Bleechmore to take a look at one of the biggest Nintendo Direct presentations in years! Also we look at Lego Marvel Super Heroes for the Nintendo Switch which is equally important and vital to our search engine optimization ensuring the continued …

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CAGcast #797: Tri Rod lol 1:23:11

14d ago1:23:11

1:23:11

The gang talks huge Nintendo and Xbox events, lots of movies and TV, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Bonus Episode: Hot Dog Cramps (Presented by Pagey's Cafe) 24:19

15d ago24:19

24:19

This week on Hot Dog Cramps, the three hot dog boys are ranking the meats that they consumed at their favourite Broadford cafe, Pagey’s Cafe. Thank you Pagey’s for having us and we cannot wait to come back to eat more of your world famous hot dogs! Buy an official Pikman shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/150221669 Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@…

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Mad Max and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:28:18

21d ago1:28:18

1:28:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Junest Like The Movies and to celebrate Thumb Cramps are joined by Joel Zammit to look at Mad Max for the PC, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace for the PS5 for the PS1 and Hades II for the Steam Deck. Plus, a PAX Aus update and reading the menu from Pagey’s Cafe. Just another normal episode of everyone’s favour…

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Thor: God of Thunder and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:04:23

28d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the start of Junest Like The Movies, where the podcast looks at licensed games and adaptations every week! Who better to welcome in such a wonderful month than Thumb Cramps’ good friend Andrew Levins who joins the host this week as they look at Thor: God of Thunder for the Nintendo DS, Animal Well for the PC and Avat…

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CAGcast #796: Multiverses, F2P Curses 1:15:26

28d ago1:15:26

1:15:26

The gang discuss the latest movie and TV shows, the launch of Multiverses, Fortnite’s chaotic latest season, Palmer Lucky’s $200 gameboy, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Are We Getting too Old for Video Games? : Pixel Podcast Episode 25 2:28:12

1M ago2:28:12

2:28:12

Pixel Podcast Topics: 1- What if Gaming Never Existed? 00:00:19 2- Ranking Soda's - 00:20:08 3- Demons / Aliens Are they Real? - 00:42:52 4- Agree or Disagree - 1:26:38 5- Are We Getting too Old for Video Games? - 1:49:14 6- Greatest Movie Villains of All Time - 2:05:15 Hosts: Riff / Ricky / Kris Producer: Curtis Engineer: Ben Sponsor - MiSTer Addo…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (SPOILERS) 36:58

1M ago36:58

36:58

We tell all in our review of the new Planet of the Apes movie and how it compares to the rest of the franchise. Spoilers Ahead!By Tim

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Star Wars Episode I: Racer and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to end Maytendo Sydney4 by getting in the damn car with Hayden Bleechmore and driving home! That’s right, it’s another car podcast!!! Get ready to hear reviews of Star Wars Episode I: Racer for the Nintendo 64, Excitebike 64 for the Nintendo 64 and Mario Party for the Nintendo 64. The vibes are high and the cont…

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Diddy Kong Racing and Other Games (Ft. Demi Lardner and Cass Paige) 1:31:25

1M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

This week on Thumb Cramps, Maytendo Sydney4 continues with two very special guests, Demi Lardner and Cass Paige, as they look at Diddy Kong Racing for the Nintendo 64, Fallout: New Vegas for the PC, Goldeneye 007 for the Nintendo 64 and Mario Party for the Nintendo 64. Plus, this episode finally passes the Bechdel Test! Another huge win for gamers …

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CAGcast #795: Madame Web 1:23:57

1M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

The gang discusses Madame Web, X-Men 97, XDefiant, and probably a few other X things.By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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X-MEN 97 Season 1 Finale, DUNE: part 2 (SPOILERS) 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

We talks about our love of X-men 97 with spoilers for the whole of season 1. Plus Dune: part 2 the movie versus the book. This does contain SPOILERS for both.By Tim

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Jet Force Gemini and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes and Hayden Bleechmore) 1:16:37

2M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Maytendo Sydney4 and your Video Game Boyfriends are joined in the kitchen (literally) by Ruby Innes and Hayden Bleechmore to take a look at Jet Force Gemini for the Nintendo 64, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil for the Nintendo 64, Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64, Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64 and the first ever review of ciga…

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CAGcast #794: Where’s the Games? 1:18:19

2M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

The gang discuss; Xbox layoffs, Helldivers controversy, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns, the latest movies and tv, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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We Sat Down with the Voices of Sonic, Silver, and Shadow the Hedgehog - Jason Griffith & Pete Capella : Pixel Podcast Episode 24 1:29:10

2M ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Pixel Podcast: 1.) How did they become voice actors for the iconic roles in Sonic the Hedgehog? 2.) Are they the Definitive Voices of Sonic? 3.) Voice Actors who have Impacted all of Us 4.) Does the voices of Sonic Even Play their Sonic Games? Guests: • Jason Griffith - Voices of Sonic & Shadow the Hedgehog • Instagram @real_jasongriffith • Pete Ca…

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Spoilers kinda) 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

We try to recap the amazing movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire but get lost in Kaiju debates and Jet Jaguar dances along the way with some spoilers, maybe.By Tim

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Iggy's Reckin' Balls and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Maytendo Sydney4 and to celebrate they’ve peeled their good friend Hayden Bleechmore off the road and jumped in the car for another CAR PODCAST where they look at Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls for the Nintendo 64, Unknown Tapes DEMO for the PC and The Gundagai Hungry Jacks Video Game Arcade for the real life. Another magical …

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Fallout Season 1 (SPOILERS) 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

We recap Fallout season 1 Full of Spoilers!!! and also make predictions for future seasons.By Tim

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The Thumb Cramps Call Out Show: Stellar Blade DEMO and Other Games 2:25:35

2M ago2:25:35

2:25:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, your video game boyfriends made good on their repeated threats and did something no one ever expected; recorded the first ever Call Out show. Loaded up with more phone numbers than you could possibly imagine and no plan outside of just dialing numbers at random, another video game podcast world record has been broken and …

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CAGcast #793: When in Doubt, Stab it Out 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

The gang talks about the latest nerd controversy for nerds and also; Funco Fusion, Fallout 4, Helldivers 2, disturbing Pac-Man art, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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X-MEN 97, Deadpool & Wolverine, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

We catch you up on all the X-men 97 episodes so far and Bob let's us know what he thinks about the new Ghostbusters : Frozen Empire.By Tim

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Super Paper Mario and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige) 1:31:05

2M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

This week on Thumb Cramps it’s the final week of Wiipril as they’re joined by Cass Paige to take a look at Super Paper Mario for the Nintendo Wii, Blasphemous for the Nintendo Switch and Game & Watch Gallery 4 for the Delta Emulator for the iPhone. Plus the Myers Briggs Type Test for Mario. Another week, another normal episode of everyone’s favouri…

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CAGcast #792: Falling for Fallout All Over Again 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

The gang talks Fallout TV show, Fallout 4 updates, new releases, the latest news, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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His Employees Stole From Store , Collecting that becomes Hoarding - Mort's Garage : Pixel Podcast Episode 23 2:11:15

2M ago2:11:15

2:11:15

Pixel Podcast Topics: 1.) When Does Collecting become Hoarding - 00:00 - 24:48 2.) Agree or Disagree -24:48 - 46:10 3.) Is Your YouTube Channel Safe? - 46:11 - 1:05:25 4.) Confronting our Hate Comments - 1:05:25 - 1:1:49:35 5.) Ranking N64 Games - 1:49:35 - 2:11:15 Guest: Mort Guffman (Mort's Garage) Socials - YouTube/Instagram - @Mortsgarage SoCal…

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Metroid: Other M and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:34:16

3M ago1:34:16

1:34:16

This week on Thumb Cramps it’s still Wiipril as your gamer boyfriends are joined by Hayden Bleechmore to look at Metroid: Other M for the Nintendo Wii, Princess Peach: Showtime for the Nintendo Switch and the NYT Word Games for the Phone. Plus a very special announcement about the Thumb Cramps Call Out Show and a cliffhanger ending. It doesn’t get …

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We Grew Up Poor and Swap Meets Were Our Escape : Pixel Podcast Episode 22 1:46:03

3M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

Pixel Podcast Topics - 1.) Growing Up Poor 2.) Riff Getting Robbed - 14:46 - 21:30 3.) Who Is The Best In Game Villain of All Time? - 21:31-38:12 4.) Agree or Disagree - 38:13 - 1:04:06 5.) Collecting Things That Were Nerdy Back Then 1:04:07-1:20:50 6.) Does Video Game Music Matter? 1:20:51- 1:46:03 SoCal Gaming Expo June 8th and 9th 2024 Get Your …

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Fallout show and WrestleMania 40 36:34

3M ago36:34

36:34

WrestleMania 40 Bob recaps the main event and also the new Fallout tv show on prime.By Tim

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Wii Sports and Other Games (Ft. Tom Walker) 1:45:25

3M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

This week on Thumb Cramps, it's another week of Wiipril as your Gamer Boyfriends are joined by guest, friend and number #1 fan, Tom Walker, as they take a look at Wii Sports for the Nintendo Wii, Pepper Grinder for the PC and Tekken 8 for the PS5. A beautiful episode of gaming and remember to reach out if you want Thumb Cramps to come to your weddi…

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CAGcast #791: Won’t Someone Save the Learning? 1:12:06

3M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

The gang would rather be watching Fallout, but rally to talk about outrageous DLC prices, the Kids Online Safety Act, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and X-Men 97 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

We talk about the new amazing X-Men 97 and also the bottom that is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.By Tim

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:35:45

3M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first episode of Wiipril and to celebrate they’re joined by their best friend Ruby Innes to look at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii U but also for the Wii, Sonic Heroes for the PS2 but also for the GameCube which will work on the Wii and Super Mario Galaxy for the Switch but also the Wii. It’s …

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CAGcast #790: Madrid, Movies, and Morval 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

The gang talks Spring break activities, movies and TV, gaming news, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Beau Is Afraid, Dream Scenario, and Lamb 39:46

3M ago39:46

39:46

We talk about some odd movies that we've seen in the last couple weeks along with a few tangents.By Tim

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Frog Detective and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:18:54

3M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final episode of PC MARCHTER RACE and to farewell such a beautiful month of gaming, they’re joined in the studio by the biggest PC gamer they know; Adam Carnevale. Join Adam and Thumb Cramps as they look at Frog Detective for the PC, Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga for the GBA for the Nintendo Switch or the PC if …

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Tetris World Championship Coming to SoCal Gaming Expo, Arcade Places Are Dying, Cartoon Fighting Mashup Games - Vince Clemente : Pixel Podcast Episode 21 2:00:05

4M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Pixel Podcast Topics: 1.) How The Tetris World Championship Started? 00:00 2.) Ranking NES Gems - 20:00 3.)Tetris World Championship Moving to SoCal Gaming Expo 40:27 4.) Agree or Disagree 1:04:04 5.) Arcade Places Are Dying 1:23:41 6.) What Cartoon Mashups Could Be Fighting Games 1:41:12 Guest: Vince Clemente Guest: Vince Clemente www.youtube.com/…

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Penny's Big Breakaway and Other Life Ruining Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first ever episode of Thumb Cramps and we’re celebrating PC MARCHTER RACE with special guest Joel Zammit as we take a look at Penny’s Big Breakaway for the PC and two deck building games that have ruined our lives, Balatro and Slay The Spire, also for the PC. Everyone is doing well and video games are good. Buy a…

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CAGcast #789: Desert Island Fortnite Skins 1:16:18

3M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

The gang talks PS5 Pro rumors, GDC news, the latest movies, TV shows, cartoon product placement deals, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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RGS 076 – Pew-Pew Palooza 3:37:31

4M ago3:37:31

3:37:31

It’s time to dodge some lasers as we blast into the world of shoot-’em-ups! Alex gets to geek out by going over the history of the genre, the different varieties of shmups, the early days of bullet-hell games, and fires off some beginner tips. We also cover shooters such as Batsugun, R-Type Delta, Gate of Thunder & more, and Jeff refuses to partici…

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3D Pinball: Space Cadet and Other Games (Ft. Lauren Bonner) 1:27:42

4M ago1:27:42

1:27:42

This week on Thumb Cramps, PC MARCHTER RACE continues with first time guest Lauren Bonner as we look at Microsoft 3D Pinball: Space Cadet for the PC, Risk of Rain 2 for the PS5 but also the PC and Suika Game for the Nintendo Switch but also the PC. Plus, coffee cup etiquette and the ideal dressing for spaghetti. Another episode worth getting off th…

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CAGcast #788: Did Woke Fortnite Ruin Gaming? 1:21:55

4M ago1:21:55

1:21:55

The gang talks canceled multiplayer Spider-man game, MLB The Show “Not Sure About That Hat Edition”, Helldivers 2, the usual gaming controversies and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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FAITH: The Unholy Trinity and Other Games (Ft. Naomi Higgins) 1:25:52

4M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s PC MARCHTER RACE and we’re joined by Naomi Higgins to look at FAITH: The Unholy Trinity for the PC, Borderlands for the Nintendo Switch but also the PC and My Perfect Hotel for the Phone, which is just a PC in your pocket. It’s time to go on the computer and if Naomi said anything you disagree with, please do not ema…

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CAGcast #787: No U-turns 1:07:48

4M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

The gang talks WWE 2k24, the latest ridiculous gaming controversy, the latest ridiculous Warner Bros. Gaming decisions and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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The NES Pursuit is BACK from RetroLiberty Days : Pixel Podcast Episode 20 2:07:03

4M ago2:07:03

2:07:03

Pixel Podcast Topics: 1.) The NES Pursuit is Back 2.) Agree or Disagree 3.) Estate Sale Grail Uncovered 4.) Ranking Condiments 5.) Video Gaming Exclusive Mail aways 6.) Unpopular Opinions Guest: Blake Instagram: @thebinsguy Podcast Crew: Riff, Ricky, Kris, Ben Producer: Curtis Engineer: Beto SoCal Gaming Expo June 8th and 9th 2024, get your tickets…

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State of the Gaming Industry (SPOILER its not good), Lisa Frankenstein 48:40

4M ago48:40

48:40

We talk about everything bad Sony is doing to thier employees and all the layoffs in the gaming industry. Plus the dark comedy Lisa Frankenstein.By Tim

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PC Building Simulator and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to go on the computer to celebrate PC MARCHTER RACE. To help with the celebrations we’re joined by Hayden Bleechmore and take a look at PC Building Simulator for the PC, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch and Robocop: Rogue City for the PS5. Buy an official Pikman shirt: https://ww…

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