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ARGcast Mini #23: Sega Saturn 24th Anniversary w/ Tony Polanco May 14, 2019

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We're back at it with more Sega Saturn! Special guest and friend of the show Tony Polanco joins us in celebration of the console's 24th anniversary.

Before you bring it up, yes, we did recently have a Sega Saturn episode with "The Immortal" John Hancock. Think of this as an abridged version of that show, but instead with our buddy Tony showing some love. We talk about the rocky start, even rougher end, and the games that helped define the console.

ARGcast #147: Sega Saturn with âThe Immortalâ John Hancock

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ARGcast #160: Disney Retro Games w/ The Mista J May 11, 2019

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Join the jamboree, ARGonauts! We're talking Disney retro games with special guest The Mista J. And boy howdy are there a lot of them! We discuss the titles we grew up with, the ones we almost forgot about, and listener responses telling us your favorites.

The news this week first has us bring up insider information David received on upcoming SNK and Samurai Shodown related products any retro gaming fan will appreciate. That's followed by Paramount's decision to redesign Sonic in the upcoming movie. Then talk on a hacker making original Xbox software work on Nintendo Switch and a retro streaming service that sounds promising.

We go full-blown Disney in the Stage of History with Capcom's Darkwing Duck and the surprisingly difficult Mickey Mania. Robert then grinds it out with Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure during Obscura. Be sure to nab our game code giveaways, then stick around for a magical round of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #159: Making NES Homebrew NEScape with Kevin Hanley May 04, 2019

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Figure it out, ARGonauts! We welcome on the show NES homebrew game developer and fellow podcaster Kevin Hanley to chat about his game NEScape. Learn about how his love for escape rooms and old school gaming come together in this passion project coming to a Kickstarter near you.

This week's news has us start off with our impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog trailer. That's followed by the return of Earthworm Jim and Star Wars games landing on Discord.

The Stage of History welcomes other escape room-like titles Solomon's Key and Adventures of Lolo. Robert comes in with the block talking about Pengo during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another round of Random Select!

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ARGcast #158: Celebrating the Mortal Kombat Franchise Apr 27, 2019

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We get our hands bloody talking about the good, bad, and good again of the Mortal Kombat franchise with friends of the show David Craddock and Andre Tipton.

Get over here, ARGonauts! We talk about all things Mortal Kombat in this episode commemorating the bloody fighting game franchise. Friends of the show David Craddock and Andre Tipton join us for a trip down memory lane full of fatalities and trips to the printer for monetary gain.

Our news this week kicks us off with game reveals for Sega Genesis Mini and Castlevania Anniversary Collection. There's also Nintendo at it again shutting down a fanmade project and Retro-Bit showing some N64 love. There's also the release of Virtua Racing for Switch and the fanciest game emulator you will ever see.

The Stage of History has us screaming to the high heavens with Mortal Kombat Trilogy and Deadly Alliance. Robert goes covert with Mortal Kombat: Special Forces in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, then stick around for another Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

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ARGcast #157: Capcom Arcade Classics with Jakejames Lugo Apr 20, 2019

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Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition comes back on the show to discuss how Capcom helped define the arcade scene, our favorite titles, and more retro gaming!

We're gonna take you for a ride, ARGonauts! Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition and Gamers With Gains comes back on the show to discuss Capcom arcade classics. That includes everything from Street Fighter II to Vulgas. Learn how an arcade generation was defined by this esteemed studio.

This week's news has us scratching our heads with the reveal of Capcom Home Arcade, fanning out over Persona love in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and SNK making consoles again. That's followed by news on cartridge reissues for a couple of old school titles.

The Stage of History has us battle it out in Alien vs. Predator and Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo. Robert then shoots 'em up in Mars Matrix during Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, including one for an Assassin's Creed title. Then stick around for an intense round of Random Select.

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ARGcast Mini #22: From BioShock to Prodeus with Jason Mojica Apr 17, 2019

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David chats with game designer Jason Mojica about his journey from AAA titles such as BioShock Infinite to his Kickstarter-funded retro FPS Prodeus.

Jason Mojica has had quite an interesting career so far in the gaming industry. David chats with him about his beginnings with prominent studios such as Gearbox, Raven Software, and Irrational Games (BioShock Infinite). Then they get into the unique take on his Kickstarter-funded retro first-person shooter Prodeus.

Join us for all sorts of stories on family support, Jason's epic first run-in with Ken Levine, and how working on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine game changed the movie. Stay tuned till the very end for a bonus discussion on Jack Black and his YouTube success with Jablinski Games.

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ARGcast #156: Arcade Racing in Burnout, Dangerous Driving Apr 12, 2019

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Crash and burn with us talking about the Burnout franchise as well as how the spiritual sequel Dangerous Driving carries the torch for arcade racers.

Put the pedal to the metal, ARGonauts! We recover from PAX East with a chill episode talking about the intense Burnout series. Learn why this beloved arcade racing franchise is considered top-notch and how the new release Dangerous Driving continues the tradition.

The news this week has us scrutinize the latest financial failings of GameStop and what it could mean for the company in the future. That's followed by a look at a Guinness World Record-setting game collection, and one of Robert's all-time favorites getting a rerelease.

The Stage of History has us going full throttle with the original Burnout and the trend-setting Burnout Paradise. Robert then slams into Burnout Dominator during Obscura. Be sure to grab our game code giveaways also for Descenders and One Finger Death Punch.

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ARGcast #155: Live at PAX East 2019 w/ "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Apr 06, 2019

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We bring you interviews galore from PAX East PLUS "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins joins us to share what we all saw on the show floor.

It's PAX East, ARGonauts! Join us for our live recording at this year's big show. "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins joins us once again to discuss what we saw on the show floor. We get into our big surprises, games of show, and more. And of course, we have interviews galore with developers, content creators, and others notable folks in the gaming industry.

Our interviews have us speak with developers for games like Streets of Rage 4, Samurai Shodown, Close to the Sun, and Earth Defense Force. David also chats with YouTuber Woolie Madden (formerly of Super Best Friends Play) about his impressions of Samurai Shodown.

Cooking With Power: Gaming Recipes with Chef Mike Haracz (PAX EAST PANEL)

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Another Retro Gaming Podcast, or ARGcast for short, is a celebration of the video games we grew up with. Listen up for the latest in retro gaming related news, an onslaught of amazing guests, loads of game code giveaways, and more. Subscribe and become an ARGonaut today!

ARGcast Mini #21: A Conversation with Korey Coleman of Double Toasted Mar 27, 2019

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David is joined by Korey Coleman formerly of Spill.com and who now runs Double Toasted to discuss gaming, movies, politics, and more!

Get ready for that toasty goodness all over your bodies, ARGonauts! David is joined by one of his all-time favorite content creators in this latest ARGcast Mini. Double Toasted / Spill founder Korey Coleman comes on to discuss everything from video game movies to gaming used as a scapegoat in politics.

Korey shares the games he grew up loving (Dragon's Lair) as well as the movies based on games he despises (Super Mario Bros). We also get into how gaming gets used as a scapegoat for real-world violence, storytelling in video games, and how to best adapt a video game movie. Yes, we get into the Sonic the Hedgehog movie controversy. You also don't want to miss Korey confessing the truth on his broken GameCube, and what a Madea video game would play like.

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ARGcast #154: Pre PAX East 2019 with "Professor Chime" Jesse Collins Mar 23, 2019

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Content creator Jesse Collins AKA Professor Chime joins us to talk about everything we're hyped to see on the show floor at PAX East!

It's almost time, ARGonauts! PAX East is about to come, and we can't wait. We're so excited in fact that we have to talk about all the games we plan to check out as well as what we hope to see. Samurai Shodown, Streets of Rage 4, Borderlands 3, and many more await!

The news is jampacked this week with our take on the Google Stadia announcement. That's followed by Konami's latest collections for their beloved old school franchises. Then we break down the return of Lucasfilm Games. Finally, we get hyped over the latest Nindies showcase.

The Stage of History has us prepping for PAX with Samurai Shodown II and Quake II. Robert gets dark and quirky with Scud: The Disposable Assassin during Obscura. Be sure to get our game code giveaways, then stick around for another red hot round of Random Select!

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