ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast

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What's ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast about?

It's time for Another Retro Gaming Podcast! Join David Giltinan along with a rotation of guests as they discuss topics, celebrate titles, and give away games, all with an old school bend. Subscribe and become an ARGonaut today!

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ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast episodes:

08.28.2020
ARGcast #215: ScrewAttack, Slamball, and More w/ Craig Skistimas
ScrewAttack founder and host of The CraigSkitz Podcast Craig Skistimas chats with David about his past as a movie extra, game publisher, and Slamball player.
08.21.2020
ARGcast #214: Traveling the Oregon Trail w/ Meghan Sullivan
Former IGN staffer and History N' Games host Meghan Sullivan comes on to discuss historical inaccuracies and wrestler party members in Oregon Trail.
08.14.2020
ARGcast #213: 25 Years of Chrono Trigger w/ Ash Paulsen
Friend of the show Ash Paulsen joins David to celebrate their immense love for Chrono Trigger in celebration of its 25th anniversary!
08.07.2020
ARGcast #212: The Nintendo GIGA Leak w/ Andre Segers of GameXplain
GameXplain head honcho Andre Segers chats with David about the MASSIVE Nintendo giga leak.
06.27.2020
ARGcast #211: ARGcast Greatest Hits, Goodbye RetroZap
Enjoy this look back on a number of amazing ARGcast moments put together all in one episode! There are interviews with the likes of Grant Kirkhope, John Tobias, Warren Spector, and Trip Hawkins, plus awesome/hilarious stories with friends of the...
06.19.2020
ARGcast #210: Electronic Gaming Monthly w/ Shoe, Shawnimal, & Crispin
If you were a gamer in the '90s, chances are you had a magazine subscription (or two, or three). Electronic Gaming Monthly was a heavy hitter back then. And working for the magazine was as wild as you might imagine....
06.12.2020
ARGcast #209: Black Representation in Video Games, Gaming Industry
In this very special episode of ARGcast, David steps down from the hosting chair to give black voices the floor. Join in this enlightening discussion with Tanya "Cypheroftyr" DePass of I Need Diverse Games, Twitch streamer PleasantlyTwstd, Andre "Otakuman5000" Tipton...
06.05.2020
ARGcast Mini #42: SkateBIRD, Indie Games Culture w/ Xalavier Nelson Jr.
David is joined by narrative game designer Xalavier Nelson Jr. to chat about his avian take on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games SkateBIRD! They also get into indie culture and the struggle behind game legitimacy. This episode is part of...
05.29.2020
ARGcast Mini #41: EVO 2020, Rollback Netcode, and the FGC w/ Keits
David has game designer and FGC advocate Adam Heart AKA "Keits" come on ARGcast to discuss the accessibility of fighting games, what EVO 2020 needs to do as an online-only event, and more! Be sure to follow Keits and check...
05.22.2020
ARGcast #208: Pac-Man FEVER w/ Jerry Buckner, Tim Lapetino, Arjan Terpstra
Get your pocket full of quarters, ARGonauts! We got "Pac-Man Fever" talking about the 40-year history of Namco's yellow muncher with world-class musician Jerry Buckner, Art of Atari author Tim Lapetino, and fellow games writer Arjan Terpstra. Join us for...
05.16.2020
ARGcast Mini #40: Treachery in Beatdown City w/ Shawn Alexander Allen
Join David with game designer Shawn Alexander Allen to chat about his recently released turn-based beat 'em up RPG Treachery in Beatdown City! The conversation also turns to the beat 'em up genre, how New York is depicted in games...
05.09.2020
ARGcast #207: Brawling in Beat 'Em Ups w/ Big Cheese, Tony Polanco
Let your fists do the talking, ARGonauts! David celebrates the beat 'em up genre with The Throwdown Show's Tony Polanco and Tetris 99 wizard Big Cheese. That includes the heavy hitters like Final Fight and Double Dragon to more obscure...
05.02.2020
ARGcast #206: Dating in Video Games w/ Aenne Schumann
Feel the romance in the air, ARGonauts! Game designer Aenne Schumann joins David and Candice this week to chat about her retro gaming-inspired Switch title Arcade Spirits, as well as dating video game characters. It gets as intimate and crazy...
04.24.2020
ARGcast #205: Rumbling in Streets of Rage w/ Tony Polanco, Chris Sealy
Feel those knuckles burning, ARGonauts? It's time for our Streets of Rage episode in anticipation of the fourth entry in this beloved beat 'em up series! The Throwdown Show's Tony Polanco and Chris Sealy join David to call for cop...
04.18.2020
ARGcast #204: Surviving in Resident Evil 4 w/ Chris Souza
Watch out for parasites, ARGonauts! Chris Souza of Pixel River PR and Candice Shane swing on by to chat about Capcom classic Resident Evil 4. We discuss everything from the transition away from tank controls, whether or not it's a...
04.11.2020
ARGcast #203: The World of Final Fantasy VII w/ Grimecraft, Garnett Lee
We gotta save the planet, ARGonauts! Join in for a chat about the PlayStation classic Final Fantasy VII, including its beginnings on a Nintendo console, its impact on Western love for RPGs, and reminiscings of Chocobo racing. David's guests include...
04.04.2020
ARGcast #202: Slaying and Praying in Infernax w/ Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio
Time to get bloody, ARGonauts! Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio joins the show, along with friend Jeremy Roughan, to discuss the NES influenced title Infernax. We get into its old school influences, and also what it's doing differently to separate...
03.28.2020
ARGcast #201: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 2)
It all comes down to this, ARGonauts! Our March Madness retro gaming tournament reaches the end. Join David along with GameXplain's Ash Paulsen, Prima Games' Liana Ruppert, BioShock game designer Bill Gardner, and The Throwdown's Tony Polanco as they decide...
03.21.2020
ARGcast #200: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 1)
Time to make your choices, ARGonauts! We conduct a March Madness tournament of our own with GameXplain's Ash Paulsen, Prima Games' Liana Ruppert, BioShock game designer Bill Gardner, and The Throwdown's Tony Polanco. David and his roundtable of guests vote...
03.18.2020
ARGcast Mini #39: Old School Activision, Atari w/ Dan Kitchen
David chats with old school game designer Dan Kitchen! Join us to hear stories about what it was like working at Activision in the '80s, and how he and his brother Garry designed games early in their careers. You'll also...
03.14.2020
ARGcast #199: Chillin' in Animal Crossing w/ Taylor Lyles, Candice Shane
Time to shell out those bells, ARGonauts! David is joined again by Candice Shane as well as returning guest Taylor Lyles of The Verge to talk about the Animal Crossing franchise. We cover its humble beginnings as a Japan-only N64...
03.11.2020
ARGcast Mini #38: Adventuring in Quest for Glory w/ Corey and Lori Cole
David sits down with famed game design couple The Coles (Corey and Lori) about working on the Quest for Glory series, keeping classic adventure games alive with Hero-U, and what the future of the genre looks like. If you are a...
03.07.2020
ARGcast #198: Retro Gaming Esports w/ Arda Ocal of ESPN
Hit the ice, ARGonauts! ESPN esports commentator (and ARGcast fan) Arda Ocal comes on the show to share his thoughts on where retro games fit into the world of competitive gaming. And Candice Shane comes back on the show with...
03.04.2020
ARGcast #197: PAX East 2020, Tetris Panel, and New Beginnings
Another PAX East bites the dust with no coronavirus in sight! Join David as he shares what he got to play and experience on the show floor from NES-styled indie titles to obscure professional wrestlers! Stick around till the end also...
02.28.2020
ARGcast Mini #37: EA, 3DO, and the Gaming Industry w/ Trip Hawkins
Join David as he chats with Electronic Arts founder and games industry icon Trip Hawkins. Topics covered include the beginnings of EA, 3DO regrets, and even the age-old "violence in video games" discussion. Be sure to also listen for Trip's thoughts...
02.26.2020
ARGcast #196: PAX East 2020 Preview w/ Evan and Andrew
Steer clear of that coronavirus, ARGonauts! It's time for our big preview before PAX East once again hits Boston. Evan Bourgault (Boston Bastard Brigade) and Andrew Peggs (Marooner's Rock) come on to look over the games we're planning to see...
02.21.2020
ARGcast #195: Breaking Bricks in Tetris Games w/ Morgan Shaver
Clear those lines as fast as you can, ARGonauts! Tetris writer and overall fanatic Morgan Shaver joins us to celebrate the puzzle franchise that took the world by storm. This week's news drops some real bricks on us starting with the...
02.15.2020
ARGcast #194: WonderSwan, Gunpei Yokoi w/ Kelsey Lewin
Wonder no more, ARGonauts! Kelsey Lewin returns to drop some serious knowledge on the "swan song" of Gunpei Yokoi - the WonderSwan. Join in to learn about this series of handhelds that continued the spirit of the original Game Boy,...
02.11.2020
ARGcast Mini #36: Making Music on Gaming Carts w/ Remute
Make your music retro, ARGonauts! Techno music artist Remute comes on to chat with David about how and why he releases albums on SNES/Genesis carts and even floppy disks. Be sure to check out the album The Cult of Remute releasing...
02.08.2020
ARGcast #193: Answering the Call of Duty Franchise
Put those boots on the ground, ARGonauts! We're storming the Call of Duty franchise this week from its World War II beginnings to its rebirth in the modern age. Modern Warfare, Black Ops, handheld spinoffs - we cover them all,...
01.31.2020
ARGcast #192: Speedrunning and "The Easy Way" w/ 8-Bit Steve
Take out Jason once and for all, ARGonauts! 8-Bit Steve is our guest this week to talk about speedrunning and the community around it. He also tells us about his upcoming strategy guide series called The Easy Way that teaches...
01.29.2020
ARGcast Mini #35: Skellboy w/ Fabraz Founder Fabian Rastorfer
We got a bone to pick with you, ARGonauts! David sits down with Fabraz founder Fabian Rastorfer about Skellboy which is the next game being released under his company's umbrella. They also discuss the state of indie games on Nintendo...
01.24.2020
ARGcast #191: Rocking Out in Guitar Hero w/ "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton
Let's rock out, ARGonauts! We're joined by our good friend "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton to chat about the Guitar Hero franchise. Hear us chat about what made this series so great, how Clone Hero has kept the community going, and how...
01.18.2020
ARGcast #190: Handheld Gaming History w/ Brian Crecente
Take us on the go, ARGonauts! We're joined by Polygon and Kotaku founder Brian Crecente in this heavily informative episode on the history of handheld gaming. We talk about Nintendo (of course), but also shine a spotlight on the lesser-known...
01.11.2020
ARGcast #189: Remembering 3DO w/ The Throwdown Show
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...
01.04.2020
ARGcast Mini #34: Impactful Games of the 2000s w/ Ash, Evan, and Andre
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...
12.20.2019
ARGcast Mini #33: Die Hard Video Games w/ Joe Tavano
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...
12.14.2019
ARGcast #188: Best and Worst Video Games of 2019
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...
12.07.2019
ARGcast #187: 25 Years of PlayStation w/ HipHopGamer and REDinFamy
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,...
11.30.2019
ARGcast #186: Living Large in The Sims w/ Madison Campbell
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...
11.23.2019
ARGcast #185: Saving the Shenmue Series w/ Matt Conn
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?...
11.16.2019
ARGcast #184: Running Wild in the Fatal Fury Franchise w/ Andre
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...
11.09.2019
ARGcast #183: Celebrating Hideo Kojima w/ Tony and Emilio
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...
11.02.2019
ARGcast #182: Wandering in World of Warcraft w/ AbsoluteKaty
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...
10.30.2019
ARGcast Mini #32: From NES to Switch in Haunted Halloween '86
Retrotainment Games' Tim Hartman makes history by releasing the first homebrew game on Nintendo Switch! Listen to us chat about Haunted Halloween '86, his upcoming release Full Quiet, how he's helping bring Earthworm Jim back, and having a band's album...
10.26.2019
ARGcast #181: Whipping It in Castlevania w/ Andrew Moretti
Happy Halloween, ARGonauts! We get spooky scary talking about the Castlevania franchise with whips fan Andrew Moretti. Join us for a talk on what makes this beloved Konami franchise so special and how it can be great again! This week's news...
10.18.2019
ARGcast #180: Getting Sexy in Dead or Alive w/ MegaDaffy
We're getting deadly and sexy, ARGonauts! Patron MegaDaffy comes on the show again to chat about the Dead or Alive franchise with us. That includes the main fighting game series as well as the spinoff beach volleyball titles. Fan service,...
10.12.2019
ARGcast #179: Twin-Stick Shooters w/ Will Lewis of Rose City Games
You're surrounded, ARGonauts! Rose City Games founder Will Lewis joins us to chat about his upcoming twin-stick shooter Cat Lady as well as the history of the genre. Get ready hold onto those sticks and never let go! The news this...
10.05.2019
ARGcast #178: Our Earliest Gaming Memories w/ JJ, Tay, and Ash
Feeling nostalgic, ARGonauts? You're in the right place! We welcome our friends and past guests Jakejames Lugo, Taylor Lyles, and Ash Paulsen of GameXplain to share our earliest gaming memories. Get ready to feel old with this one if you...
10.02.2019
ARGcast Mini #31: River City Girls, Kunio-Kun Franchise w/ WayForward
Get ready to BARF some coins, ARGonauts! David sits down with the game directors of River City Girls in this ARGcast Mini. Adam Tierney and Bannon Rudis of WayForward chat about what went into creating a whole new game in...

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ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast episodes:

ARGcast #215: ScrewAttack, Slamball, and More w/ Craig Skistimas

ARGcast #214: Traveling the Oregon Trail w/ Meghan Sullivan

ARGcast #213: 25 Years of Chrono Trigger w/ Ash Paulsen

ARGcast #212: The Nintendo GIGA Leak w/ Andre Segers of GameXplain

ARGcast #211: ARGcast Greatest Hits, Goodbye RetroZap

ARGcast #210: Electronic Gaming Monthly w/ Shoe, Shawnimal, & Crispin

ARGcast #209: Black Representation in Video Games, Gaming Industry

ARGcast Mini #42: SkateBIRD, Indie Games Culture w/ Xalavier Nelson Jr.

ARGcast Mini #41: EVO 2020, Rollback Netcode, and the FGC w/ Keits

ARGcast #208: Pac-Man FEVER w/ Jerry Buckner, Tim Lapetino, Arjan Terpstra

ARGcast Mini #40: Treachery in Beatdown City w/ Shawn Alexander Allen

ARGcast #207: Brawling in Beat 'Em Ups w/ Big Cheese, Tony Polanco

ARGcast #206: Dating in Video Games w/ Aenne Schumann

ARGcast #205: Rumbling in Streets of Rage w/ Tony Polanco, Chris Sealy

ARGcast #204: Surviving in Resident Evil 4 w/ Chris Souza

ARGcast #203: The World of Final Fantasy VII w/ Grimecraft, Garnett Lee

ARGcast #202: Slaying and Praying in Infernax w/ Hunter Bond of Berzerk Studio

ARGcast #201: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 2)

ARGcast #200: Retro Gaming Tournament of Champions (Part 1)

ARGcast Mini #39: Old School Activision, Atari w/ Dan Kitchen

ARGcast #199: Chillin' in Animal Crossing w/ Taylor Lyles, Candice Shane

ARGcast Mini #38: Adventuring in Quest for Glory w/ Corey and Lori Cole

ARGcast #198: Retro Gaming Esports w/ Arda Ocal of ESPN

ARGcast #197: PAX East 2020, Tetris Panel, and New Beginnings

ARGcast Mini #37: EA, 3DO, and the Gaming Industry w/ Trip Hawkins

ARGcast #196: PAX East 2020 Preview w/ Evan and Andrew

ARGcast #195: Breaking Bricks in Tetris Games w/ Morgan Shaver

ARGcast #194: WonderSwan, Gunpei Yokoi w/ Kelsey Lewin

ARGcast Mini #36: Making Music on Gaming Carts w/ Remute

ARGcast #193: Answering the Call of Duty Franchise

ARGcast #192: Speedrunning and "The Easy Way" w/ 8-Bit Steve

ARGcast Mini #35: Skellboy w/ Fabraz Founder Fabian Rastorfer

ARGcast #191: Rocking Out in Guitar Hero w/ "StarSlay3r" Ciji Thornton

ARGcast #190: Handheld Gaming History w/ Brian Crecente

ARGcast #189: Remembering 3DO w/ The Throwdown Show

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

ARGcast Mini #33: Die Hard Video Games w/ Joe Tavano

ARGcast #188: Best and Worst Video Games of 2019

ARGcast #187: 25 Years of PlayStation w/ HipHopGamer and REDinFamy

ARGcast #186: Living Large in The Sims w/ Madison Campbell

ARGcast #185: Saving the Shenmue Series w/ Matt Conn

ARGcast #184: Running Wild in the Fatal Fury Franchise w/ Andre

ARGcast #183: Celebrating Hideo Kojima w/ Tony and Emilio

ARGcast #182: Wandering in World of Warcraft w/ AbsoluteKaty

ARGcast Mini #32: From NES to Switch in Haunted Halloween '86

ARGcast #181: Whipping It in Castlevania w/ Andrew Moretti

ARGcast #180: Getting Sexy in Dead or Alive w/ MegaDaffy

ARGcast #179: Twin-Stick Shooters w/ Will Lewis of Rose City Games

ARGcast #178: Our Earliest Gaming Memories w/ JJ, Tay, and Ash

ARGcast Mini #31: River City Girls, Kunio-Kun Franchise w/ WayForward