ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast

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ARGcast #174: Live at PAX West 2019 w/ Alex McCumbers Sep 07, 2019

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Welcome back to Seattle, ARGonauts! We return to 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

ARGcast Mini #29: Intellivision Amico w/ Tommy Tallarico, Candice Shane Aug 30, 2019

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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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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 #173: FMV Games in History w/ Candice Shane Aug 24, 2019

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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 Aug 21, 2019

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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 Aug 17, 2019

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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?

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ARGcast Mini #27: Arcade Game Home Ports w/ David Craddock Aug 14, 2019

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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.

Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room

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ARGcast #171: Retro Fighting Games w/ Ash Paulsen and Andre Tipton Aug 09, 2019

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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?

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ARGcast Mini #26: Diving into Swimsanity w/ Khalil and Ahmed Abdullah Aug 07, 2019

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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 Aug 03, 2019

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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?

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ARGcast Mini #25: Video Game TV Shows w/ Andre Tipton Jul 26, 2019

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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.

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