Finish him, ARGonauts! Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias graces us with his presence to discuss the franchise he helped build into a pop culture sensation, as well as what went behind the development of the characters and lore we all love.

What were the main inspirations behind Mortal Kombat? How did John become friends with Ed Boon, Eugene Jarvis, and other all stars from Midway's past? What did John work on prior to Mortal Kombat? Where did the idea from Goro come from? We get into these questions, and more!

It's not just all Mortal Kombat, though! We also get into John's days after Midway with Studio Gigante and releasing Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus, plus his involvement in the upcoming documentary Insert Coin. There's even some discussion on the Star Wars fighting game John was working on that never saw the light of day. 

John Tobias on Twitter

Leaked footage of John's unreleased Star Wars fighting game

Insert Coin (Midway documentary)

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Hold onto your stones, ARGonauts! Returning guest and art director Rob Duenas AKA "Sketchcraft" joins us to celebrate the Power Stone franchise. We discuss what we loved about these games, what we hope to see from a hypothetical sequel, and how it ties into what Rob is doing now with Mega Visions Magazine.

The news this week takes us to a new retro gaming console that aims to play almost all of your physical titles, as well as GameStop buyout rumors running rampant. We then get into the character direction of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie being made, and the return of the original Donkey Kong arcade game after all these years.

The Stage of History has us take a look at the original Power Stone which acts as a precursor to our main topic, and then we get into another Capcom fighting game gem - Project Justice. Robert keeps the Dreamcast train going in Obscura with the vertical shmup Mars Matrix. Don't forget to grab our game codes for Juicy Realm and Just Shapes & Beats, then we jump into another round of Random Select! Who could David be this week?

A New Retro Gaming Solution Shown Off at E3 with Polymega

What GameStop's potential buyout could mean for how you buy games

Sonic the Hedgehog Confirmed As a ‘Juvenile Delinquent’ In His Upcoming Film

Original arcade Donkey Kong comes to Nintendo Switch in first-ever re-release

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The show must go on, ARGonauts! Despite some major technical issues, we still break out a great show for you where we give our impressions of the E3 2018 conferences and games we saw during the convention. Plus Robert shares a bunch of interviews he got with new Intellivision president Tommy Tallarico, God of War voice actress Danielle Bisutti, and more.

The interviews don't stop there! Robert also took to Denver Comic Con where he spoke with The Monster Squad about the new documentary Wolfman's Got Nards. He also catches up with gaming host extraordinaire Jessica Chobot to close out.

After that, we talk more E3 games with friend of the show Randy Greenback of Friday the 13th. What is Randy most excited to play? Which title was a palette cleanse for him after working on one of the most violent games released recently? Who even won E3? Listen up and join in the discussion!

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Replicade

Intellivision Entertainment

Killer Queen Black on Nintendo Switch

Danielle Bisutti on Twitter

Wolfman's Got Nards

Jessica Chobot on Twitter

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We're headed to E3, ARGonauts! David and Robert are joined by returning guest Will Powers to get nitty gritty into the games industry before the big week. Join us for a look into what we're expecting to be shown on the big stages, as well as the long shots we hope to see.

First we jump into some news starting off with a look back on Atari co-founder Ted Dabney who sadly passed away recently. Then there's a look at a new retro gaming show by wrestler AJ Styles, and new GameCube controllers that will be out in time for Smash Bros on Switch.

The Stage of History welcomes the only other title starring our favorite green dudes Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, and Sam Fisher's finest moment Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Robert then goes meta with a look back on Street Fighter The Movie The Game in Obscura. Don't forget to nab our game codes for Way of the Passive Fist and Shaq Fu, then stay a bit longer for another game of Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

Ted Dabney, Co-Founder Of Atari And Video Game Pioneer, Dies At 81

Up Up Down Down Launches New Retro Gaming Show with WWE Champion AJ Styles

GameCube Controllers Coming To Nintendo Switch

E3 2018: Every Game Confirmed for the Show

E3 2018 Rumors: Crackdown 3 Delay, Hitman 2, Fortnite Switch, More

Arena of Valor Beta Signup

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ARGcast goes to MomoCon! Robert has the pleasure to interview some big names in gaming including voice actors Troy Baker, Nolan North, and Richard Epcar, legendary game designer Warren Spector, and Shovel Knight programmer Ian Flood. It's a long one, but that just means more time to hear these amazing people.

Before we jump into MomoCon, we get into some news including the announcement of new Pokemon games Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. That's followed by talk over the new Fallout related news, and Sega officially revealing Team Sonic Racing in light of the Walmart leaks.

After the MomoCon interviews, we get into more news on game composer Tommy Tallarico becoming president of Intellivision and spearheading a new console there. Meanwhile the Atari VCS officially hit Indiegogo to take preorders, so we give our take on what we expect with that. Could it be a success, or just another Ouya?

New Pokémon Game Announced For Switch, Has Multiplayer & Poké Ball Controller

Sources: Fallout 76 Is An Online Survival RPG

Team Sonic Racing Revealed With New Trailer

Tommy Tallarico to Relaunch Intellivision Video Game Console

Atari VCS: Game, Stream, Connect Like Never Before

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Ever wished it was easier to hook up your old consoles to newer TVs? Well our good buddies Justin Chou and Justin Scerbo of EON have an easy solution for you! We welcome them on ARGcast to discuss their awesome product the GCHD, and how it makes GameCube gaming better than ever. Plus we get into our favorite titles to be released on the platform. Listen up, bro!

The news this week has us discussing the short-lived wonder that was Sega World, Nintendo potentially making moves for an N64 Classic console, new Yakuza remasters being announced, and Best Buy discontinuing their Gamers Club program.

During Stage of History we bring up some GameCube heavy hitters with the fan favorite Super Smash Bros Melee, and the birth of Toon Link in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. We also "Switch" things up a bit with retro shooter Ikaruga in Obscura. Don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Tokyo 42 and Overgrowth, and then stick around for another round of Random Select! Who could David be this time?

SONIC, SALLY AND THE QUEST TO SAVE THE LAST REMAINING PIECES OF SEGA WORLD

Nintendo Applies For New N64 Trademark - Is Another Classic Edition On The Way?

SEGA ANNOUNCES YAKUZA 3, 4 AND 5 REMASTERS FOR PS4 IN JAPAN

Best Buy Shuts Down One Of The Best Deals In Gaming

GCHD - GameCube HD Adapter

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Our show is relatively obscure as is, but we get even moreso with our special guest (now her third appearance!) Kelsey Lewin. Join us this episode for our main topic that is all about obscure consoles and peripherals in gaming history, some of which Kelsey herself has personal experience with.

Before getting too weird, we dive right into the news which includes details on new Star Fox and Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch. We also get word on new shipments of NES and SNES Classic coming in this summer, discuss the official reveal of Rage 2, and welcome Nolan North and Troy Baker in the retro gaming show family!

The Stage of History this week adds a couple of oddball titles with the basketball themed platformer Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City, and Sega hodgepodge Fighters Megamix. Robert then brings up the unique LaserScope enhanced title Laser Invasion in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Sundered and Quake Champions, then join us for another game of Random Select! Who (or what) could Robert be this time?

Rumor: Star Fox Racing Spin-Off Coming to Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Switch Rumors Hit Fever Pitch as New Details Allegedly Leak

NES Classic and SNES Classic back in stores on June 29

Rage 2 Gameplay Trailer And More Details Revealed By Bethesda

Nolan North and Troy Baker Launch Retro Replay

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Stay in the shadows, ARGonauts! We're finally doing an episode all about stealth games with our special guest Dan Hindes. Not only is Dan an expert on the stealth genre, but he's even making his own game that is a unique take on it. We get into all that, and more!

Before we sneak off towards our main topic, we got plenty of hot news to talk about! We start off with the latest details revealed on the online plans for Nintendo Switch, and what this means for Virtual Console (RIP). There's also the Pokemon bombshell on Pikachu's third form that was cut, and Wal-Mart having a bombshell of their own with a leaked list of AAA titles that we could be seeing at E3.

The Stage of History crouch walks in with one of the original stealth games Castle Wolfenstein, and the introduction of Sam Fisher with Splinter Cell. Robert then takes the more direct approach with the super suit enabled Crysis in Obscura. Don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Antihero and Pit People, then join us for a spin in Random Select! Who could David be this time?

Virtual Console Games Aren’t Coming To Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Online Features and Details Revealed

Pikachu had a monstrous third evolution that unbalanced the game

Gorochu fan art

Huge, Unannounced AAA Games Leak From Walmart Listing

Wildfire on Steam

Sneaky Bastards

SNK Announces The Neo Geo Mini, Will Play 40 Games

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The seasons change, but not our love for retro gaming! We are joined by game director Rupert Ochsner to talk about his soon to be released action platformer Fox n Forests. Ready your crossbow, kick around a partridge, and ready yourself for adventure, ARGonauts!

Join us as we discuss the inspirations for Fox n Forests including Rupert's favorite games Ghosts n Goblins and Actraiser II. We also get into the nitty gritty of game mechanics that includes a changing of the seasons which would make The Byrds proud, why the decision was made to go with a fox protagonist, and what Rupert's game industry experience has been like before tackling his dream project.

If you are interested to learn even more about Fox n Forests, be sure to check out the official website. Be sure to also follow @FOXnFORESTS on Twitter where you can potentially earn game codes and make origami out of the main character.

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Welcome to the adventure, ARGonauts! We welcome content creator and Marvel hype man Chris Baker onto the show to talk about retro games with your favorite superheroes from the Marvel universe. We also have responses from listeners like YOU on the all time best games that did these characters justice, and get into which Marvel characters are long overdue for their own game. Chris's answer might surprise you!

We first fly into the news which includes some re-releases of Ikaruga and Stars Wars: Episode I Racer. Then we get into the latest information on the upcoming Atari VCS (please be good), Capcom's mystery titles to be shown at E3, and the crazy story on a brand new copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Game Gear being sold this year. WHOA!

The Stage of History is looking Marvel-ous with the inclusion of Spider-Man for Atari 2600, and one of the all time great beat 'em ups X-Men for arcade. Robert then busts out the last title to be released for the 32X, Spider-Man: Web of Fire, in Obscura. Don't forget to web swing in for our game giveaways of Antihero and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, then stick around for another game of Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

GameCube Shoot-Em-Up Ikaruga Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, Coming This Month

Star Wars: Episode I Racer Getting a Re-Release On PC This Week

Atari Reveals New Console Pre-Sale Date, Price, and More

Capcom E3 Info Hints At Two New Mystery Games

Somehow, someone bought a brand new copy of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' in 2018

Disco Dodgeball

Superhero Video Games with Chris Baker

WRONG! Retro Games, You Messed Up Our Comic Book Heroes! by Chris Baker

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