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ARGcast #169: Back to the N64 with the EON Super 64! Jul 19, 2019

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We welcome back on the show EON founders Justin Chou and Justin Scerbo to discuss their latest plug and play retro gaming device! They brought the GameCube to modern TVs with the GCHD. Now the Super 64 plans to do the same for the Nintendo 64! Not only that, but it promises to make your N64 games look better than ever.

There are loads of news to get to this week starting with how GameStop plans to keep itself relevant in the foreseeable future. We also learn more about the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, a custom device that brings Game Boy games to the big screen, and Yuzo Koshiro returning to the Streets of Rage franchise.

The Stage of History goes bananas with Donkey Kong 64 and folds after Paper Mario. Robert then revs up with Beetle Adventure Racing during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for a blazing round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #168: Making an Appointment with the Dr. Mario Series Jul 13, 2019

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Time for a check-up, ARGonauts! David and Robert take a close examination of the Dr. Mario series in light of the release of Dr. Mario World. We also give our impressions of the new mobile game and how it differs from the games of its namesake.

This week's news has us discuss the big reveal of the Nintendo Switch Lite and who it's really for. That's followed by the early release of Dr. Mario World, a Sega Dreamcast micro-series you gotta check out, and PlayStation having their own retro-themed sale.

The Stage of History has us celebrate the good doctor with Dr. Mario 64 and Dr. Mario Online Rx. Robert crosses over with Tetris & Dr. Mario during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways also!

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ARGcast #167: Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade w/ Zero Badguy Jul 06, 2019

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Join us along with mysterious special guest Zero Badguy as we dive deep into the complicated history that makes up the Xeno franchise. That includes the PS1 classic Xenogears, the Xenosaga trilogy, and the popular Xenoblade games.

This week's news has us investigating Nintendo possibly going beyond the NES in their Nintendo Switch Online service. That's followed by more news on the full-sized Commodore 64 retro console and the announcement of a new River City Ransom game where the girls are now kicking butt!

The Stage of History has us discussing Xenosaga Episode I and Episode II. Robert then goes more modern with Xenoblade Chronicles X 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 #166: Slashing in Samurai Shodown w/ Andre Tipton Jun 28, 2019

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Embrace death, ARGonauts! Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer joins us to celebrate the Samurai Shodown series in celebration of the new game! We get into what made SNK's weapons-based fighter stand out, as well as favorite games and responses from listeners like you!

The news this week has us check out the classic characters revealed for the Samurai Shodown season pass. That's followed by a full-sized C64 Mini announced, an N64 adapter to play on your modern TVs, and new handheld arcade cabinets by our friends at Numskull.

The Stage of History gets bloody with Samurai Shodown III and Samurai Shodown V Special. Robert then adds a bit of lore with Samurai Shodown RPG during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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ARGcast #165: Celebrating the Panzer Dragoon Franchise Jun 22, 2019

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Saddle up and fly, ARGonauts! Our friends Tony and Chris from The Throwdown Show and Andre from Real Otaku Gamer join us to gush about the Panzer Dragoon series. After the remake hype from the Nintendo E3 Direct, they tell us exactly why this Sega franchise is so beloved. Plus responses from listeners like you!

The news this week covers updates to the Konami game collections, secrets about Yoshi's anatomy revealed, and the return of an old school Blade Runner game. The Stage of History has us mounting dragons in both Panzer Dragoon II Zwei and Panzer Dragoon Orta. Then Robert goes portable during Obscura with Panzer Dragoon Mini. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select! Can you guess who Robert is this time?

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ARGcast #164: E3 2019 Recap, Contra: Rogue Corps w/ Emilio Lopez Jun 14, 2019

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Another year, another E3 in the books. But it's not every year when a new Contra game gets announced! Artist Emilio Lopez discusses his involvement with the recently revealed Contra: Rogue Corps, what fans can expect, and how it ties into the SNES game.

The news this week has us first tackling everything retro gaming related that was shown during E3. That's followed by a Dragon Quest Slime shaped controller for Nintendo Switch, Arcade1up revealing more of their classic arcade cabinets, and the TurboGrafx-16 Mini joining the micro-console competition.

The Stage of History welcomes beloved rail shooter Panzer Dragoon and the last bear/bird combo release Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Robert continues the animal love with Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game codes (including one for Slay the Spire on Switch!), then stick around for a gooey round of Random Select. No, it ain't Gooigi, but nice try!

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ARGcast Mini #24: NEOGEO Mini, SNK, and Reggie w/ Ben Herman Jun 12, 2019

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The future is now, ARGonauts! Longtime friend Ben Herman joins David in this very special ARGcast Mini. Discussion includes talk about the upcoming Samurai Shodown line of NEOGEO Mini consoles, what SNK has in store for the future, and Ben's own run-ins with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. You don't want to miss those!

David gets into the trenches with Ben asking about what was learned from the original NEOGEO Mini as well as what he would do if he ran SNK. Be sure to check out more information on the console using the links below.

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ARGcast #163: Pre E3 2019 Hopes and Predictions Jun 08, 2019

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It's that time of year again, ARGonauts! E3 2019 is upon us, and we got plenty to say before the big show. We're also joined by the most guests we've ever had on at once. Guests include Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio, Tony Polanco of Geek.com and The Throwdown Show, Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition, Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer, and Evan Bourgault of Boston Bastard Brigade.

With all the guests we have on, this isn't your standard episode. Think of it as a bigger ARGcast Mini devoted to E3 2019. And trust us, there's plenty to say regarding the reveal of new consoles, which games we expect to be showcased, where the Intellivision Amico fits in the market, what the future of E3 looks like, and more.

All the games you can expect to see at E3 2019, and the ones you wonât

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ARGcast #162: Metroidvania Games w/ Jeremy Parish of Retronauts May 25, 2019

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Time to explore, ARGonauts! Jeremy Parish of Retronauts graces us with his presence to chat about (what else?) Metroidvania games! Hear how he helped the term enter the gaming lexicon and what his favorite games are in the genre.

The news this week has us cover the third batch of games that will be in the Sega Genesis Mini as well as a fanmade GameCube Classic we found. That's followed by the return of the Game Boy Color (as a watch), Resident Evil 2 Remake well on its way to outselling the original, and the John Wick NES game we wish were real.

This week's Stage of History celebrates all things great about Metroidvania with Metroid: Zero Mission and Cave Story. Robert then gets more modern with Shadow Complex during Obscura. Be sure to nab our themed game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #161: Obscure Xbox Games w/ Twitch Streamer KateitaK May 17, 2019

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Feel the power of X, ARGonauts! Twitch streamer KateitaK joins the show to talk about the more obscure titles on the original Xbox. Very few things come between her and her love for Breakdown!

This week's news has our very fresh reactions to the leak/troll of a new Splinter Cell game. That's followed by our thoughts on the ProJared situation, Final Fantasy VII Remake reminding us it's still alive, and Tetris 99 gets offline DLC.

The Stage of History kicks off our Xbox love with Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Brute Force. Robert then lays waste with Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath for Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stay for an intense round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

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