In what is undoubtedly our longest distance call yet, Japanese indie game developer Alvin Phu joins us to chat about the indie, or "dojin soft", gaming scene, and how different it is from indie game development in the West. We also get into the documentary he was a part of that dives right into this very topic - Branching Paths.

This week's news kicks off our show with the reveal of a miniature Commodore 64 in the works. Retro gaming has truly never been more accessible! We also chat about the release of a spiritual successor to Genesis classic Road Rash, and the insanely low budget behind Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite.

The Stage of History has the best of both old and new with NES adventure title The Goonies II, the title that set the in motion the ESRB Mortal Kombat (happy 25th anniversary!), as well as the very first Japanese indie game to be sold on Steam Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale. Robert then gives a history lesson on how BMX XXX was a game company's final nail in the coffin in Obscura. Make sure to jump on top of our game code giveaways, and then stick around for a monstrous game of Random Select. Was Robert's choice fair, or foul?

The C64 Mini
Blow off steam with the road rage-filled 'Road Redemption' game
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite Had A Shockingly Low Budget
Branching Paths
Hanaji Games

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Ever wanted to play PlayStation games on Dreamcast? Bleem made that possible! Learn about the company that took on Sony, and showed how far game emulation would go as a full time business. Also David speaks with developers at the Boston Festival of Indie Games about their experience using the recently unveiled Steam Direct, and what kinds of challenges they face in the current gaming market.

We kick off the news with more details on the Ataribox from the creator himself, including price. Then we discuss the viability of a retro gaming console purposely made to be art in limited supply.

This week's Stage of History goes really old school with the first human vs human game Gun Fight, as well as the "fantasy Pac-Man" The Tower of Druaga. Robert then brings up Star Fox 2 in Obscura which leads into an interesting chat about if it was worth the wait. No Random Select this week, but do please enjoy the BFIG interviews in its place!

Ataribox runs Linux on AMD chip and will cost at least $250
Data East Revival Project
This Is A $2,200 Retro Gaming Machine
Atlus hits emulation group with copyright claim over Persona 5

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We're back with our regularly scheduled ARGcast in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Atari 2600! The Otakuman himself Andre Tipton joins us again to share his retro gaming expertise and memories owning this iconic console. Keep an ear out for Andre's unbelievable childhood story where he worked with Pitfall creator David Crane! We also have plenty of great games and memories shared by our listeners.

On top of all the Atari love, we also share some love for NES Golf which is hidden inside your Nintendo Switch. There's also some affection shown for the recent PS4 release of Final Fantasy IX, and the announcement of a Kunio-kun (River City) collection. Try not to BARF from excitement!

We also welcome some Atari 2600 classics and a beloved Square RPG in this week's Stage of History. Robert then brings up one of the most notorious pornographic games on the console in Obscura. We then close out the show with a rather intense game of Random Select. Who could David be this time? Don't end up with the short end of the stick when making your guess, ARGonauts!

Nintendo's Switch is secretly hiding a copy of NES 'Golf'
Final Fantasy IX Is Out Now For PlayStation 4
Kunio-kun World Classics Collection Announced

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Technical difficulties be damned! We roll out a show for you against all odds no matter what, ARGonauts. In this episode, we join Robert in a number of interviews with the talent available at QuakeCon 2017 who are responsible for some of the most highly anticipated titles coming out. Get a behind the scenes look at titles such as Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, The Evil Within 2, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and more! If you didn't know better, the run time would suggest this is a full time episode.

There are a great number of new entries from beloved old school franchises making the rounds this time around. What is your most anticipated game talked about at QuakeCon? Let us know either on Twitter or by email! 

We hope you enjoy these interviews, and apologize for the issues we had this week. We plan to make next week much smoother for your listening pleasure. Expect the usual Stage of History, Obscura, Random Select, and more retro gaming next time. Thanks for understanding!

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We bring PAX West 2017 right to your ears, ARGonauts! Our friends from the GameHounds podcast join us to chat about all the good (which there were plenty of) and the bad (*cough* BioShock party *cough*) that we experienced during the big Seattle event. What were our games of show? Which friend of the show did David beat at Dragon Ball FighterZ? Listen up and find out! 

You will also want to keep listening for a whole bunch of amazing interviews with the likes of Koji Igarashi (Bloodstained), Suda51 (Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes), and more. There's also some key information we dig up on BioMutant and the Planet of the Apes game that were both recently announced. This is a PACKED episode, so buckle up and enjoy!

We plan to have another interview heavy episode next week also with Robert's QuakeCon recordings and David's interview with a very prolific music composer. After that, we should be back to our usual format. Thanks for listening!

GameHounds Podcast

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Saddle up for Seattle, ARGonauts! David and Robert are going to PAX West. Before hitting the road, we chat with Twitch streamer and returning guest Justin Brunelle about everything we plan to see on the show floor. Secret of Mana? Dragon Ball FighterZ? Tiny Metal? Oh yes, we plan to play it all!

Even out news this week are primarily PAX related, such as the announcement of a Secret of Mana remake. Let's hope this means a Chrono Trigger remake is right around the corner as well! We also get into Nintendo giving out collectible Nintendo Power themed posters of SNES Classic games at the show. Not only that, we devote some time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the N64 smash hit shooter GoldenEye 007! What was a favorite memory of yours from this 3D classic? Let us know!

The Stage of History this week welcomes a couple of Italians (although one certainly more unsavory than the other) with Mario Tennis and Mafia! What kind of gangster would Waluigi be if mixed in the world of Mafia during the Prohibition era? Things then take a twisted turn as Robert brings up Swery's Twin Peaks inspired romp Deadly Premonition in Obscura. We also have our game giveaways, and finally another game of Random Select. Justin killed it the last time, but how does he fair in this round? Spoiler alert: pretty damn well.

A SECRET OF MANA REMAKE IS COMING IN 2018
GoldenEye is 20: Raise a Martini to a classic game
PAX WEST 2017: NINTENDO DEBUTS SNES CLASSIC-THEMED NINTENDO POWER COVERS
Deadly Premonition’s Hidetaka ‘Swery65’ Suehiro Will Announce His New Game at PAX West
List of games at PAX West 2017

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Take a trip to an underwater utopia gone wrong. Irrational Games alum and friend of the show Bill Gardner joins on as special cohost to go in-depth on what made BioShock a modern day classic. Listen up for an intricate look into what made one of the best games in recent memory and why it is still beloved 10 years since release.

Before we venture into Rapture, David and Bill dive into some hot news from the past week. Nintendo pulls the same stocking shenanigans with the SNES Classic, and we're all not all too pleased about it! Good thing the news on Shenmue III getting a publisher and new teaser helps alleviate that a bit. Then we scratch our heads over the legal dispute between Atari and Nestle. Does Breakout really move candy bars?

This week's Stage of History helps set the stage for BioShock with other amazing FPS titles. Take a twisted turn in Heretic, a sci-fi romp in Deus Ex, and a gravity-defying adventure in Half-Life 2. David also has a couple of game codes to giveaway, and we have another game of Random Select. Can Bill nail a character who is near and dear to his heart?

SNES Classic Edition Pre-Order Madness Is Nintendo At Its Worst
Shenmue III Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
Atari sues Nestle, says Kit Kat video game ad violates Breakout copyright
The Deep End Games / Perception

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We step back into a time when Sega was king and giving Nintendo a run for their money! Special guest Ross Jaynes comes on board to celebrate all things Sega Genesis in celebration of the console's 28th anniversary. We got plenty of listener memories to share also. Let us know YOUR favorite Genesis games and memories!

We kick things off with a short news cycle on the upcoming Starcade marathon, as well as a Kickstarter campaign for a modern redesign of the N64 controller. Is it sacrilege to mess with a classic design, or is this a much needed change? Hit us up!

This week's Stage of History is all about the best of the Genesis with hack and slasher Golden Axe, run and gunner Gunstar Heroes, and underrated puzzler Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine! Robert then shares with us a single player Contra-like shooter Midnight Resistance in Obscura. We have our game giveaways to grab hold of, and another game of Random Select. Seems the tables have turned on Robert this time! Can you guess faster than our contestants, ARGonauts?

Geek & Sundry’s Erika Ishii goes retro during the Starcade Marathon, starting August 28th
Nintendo 64 Controller Gets A Modern Update Courtesy Of A New Kickstarter Project
RossJaynes.com
LEGENDARY EARTHWORM JIM SOUNDTRACK IS GETTING A GORGEOUS VINYL RELEASE

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Boogie on down, ARGonauts! Special guest and The Metronomicon creator Danny Garfield joins us in a musical episode about his rhythm/RPG hybrid title. Not only that, but we also reminisce over our favorite games in the music and rhythm genre. 

Before we hustle on down to the dance floor, there are some news to discuss! A new Tempest title is coming out (much to Robert's delight), Sonic Mania brings back the classic 2 player versus mode, and the creator of Spelunky announced a 50 pack of games! Hopefully we won't find any Cheetahmen in here.

The Stage of History gets into the groove with minimalist PS1 title Vib-Ribbon, and a true "mover and shaker" Samba de Amigo. Then Robert reminds us of PaRappa's spinoff followup UmJammer Lammy in Obscura. Be sure to jump on our game giveaways, and then finally an admittedly simple game of Random Select. You can probably guess who David is right now, couldn't you?

Tempest 4000 is real, Jeff Minter is developing it and Atari is publishing it
Sonic Mania Will Re-Introduce A Two-Player Competitive Mode
Spelunky creator finally returns with a new game—er, 50 of them
The Metronomicon

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We go handheld with returning guest Jakejames Lugo of The Koalition to celebrate 28 years of Game Boy memories! Even our listeners get in on the conversation with some awesome games like Fortified Zone and Super Mario Land 2. Which Game Boy games do you remember playing? Let us know!

Before we jump into nostalgia, we give the lowdown on the controversy surrounding the Gamer Gauntlet cruise. Jake interviewed both parties involved, so be sure to listen up for an in-depth look on what happened. We also discuss the mint copy of Super Mario Bros. on NES that sold for over $30,000. Imagine the amount of McNugget sauce you could get with that!

This week's Stage of History welcomes a Game Boy classic that is soon getting a fresh coat of paint - Metroid II: Return of Samus! Learn why this supposed black sheep of the franchise actually holds a lot of weight in the making of fan favorite Super Metroid. Robert also welcomes handheld pinball title Revenge of the Gator in Obscura following up from his discussion of it in a previous episode. You also don't want to miss out on our game giveaways, and our round of Random Select! Robert really shakes it this time around.

MoneyMatches pulls sponsorship of gamer cruise amid hoax speculation
The Gamer Gauntlet Cruise Controversy – Curtis Smith Exclusive Interview
Gamer Gauntlet Controversy: PART 2 – Money Matches CEO Exclusive Interview
Super Mario Bros. Game Sells For Over $30,000

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