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ARGcast #189: Remembering 3DO w/ The Throwdown Show Jan 11, 2020

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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.

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ARGcast Mini #34: Impactful Games of the 2000s w/ Ash, Evan, and Andre Jan 04, 2020

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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 Dec 20, 2019

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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!

the video games of Diehard - retrospective (YouTube)

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ARGcast #188: Best and Worst Video Games of 2019 Dec 14, 2019

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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 Dec 07, 2019

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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.

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ARGcast #186: Living Large in The Sims w/ Madison Campbell Nov 30, 2019

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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.

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ARGcast #185: Saving the Shenmue Series w/ Matt Conn Nov 23, 2019

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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 Nov 16, 2019

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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.

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ARGcast #183: Celebrating Hideo Kojima w/ Tony and Emilio Nov 09, 2019

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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 Nov 02, 2019

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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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