Would you leave a high-paying position to follow your passion? That's what Dean Razavi did! Join in on the discussion about his difficult decision to go from courtrooms to conventions to show off the fruit of his labor - RPG puzzle game Vidar!

At the top of the show, we chat about Bubsy hitting the Streets.... of Rage 2! You'll want to hear about this awesome mod. Also we get into some Nintendo Switch discussion after the latest showing from Japan. We got both sides of the argument on hand, but where do you stand? Will the Switch be a success, or the second coming of Wii U? Which classic Nintendo franchises need to make a comeback? Let us know!

We also get into our usual segments. The Stage of History this week celebrates chilly platformer Ice Climber, rude and crude Duke Nukem 3D, the first MMO for consoles Phantasy Star Online, and more! We also proclaim a winner in this week's Random Select where Robert and our guest have to guess which video game character David is this week. Can you correctly guess before our contestants? Join in on the fun, ARGonauts!

Bubsy Is The Perfect Addition To Streets Of Rage 2
NINTENDO SWITCH PODCAST SPECIAL: THE NEW SWITCH-EROO?!
Vidar

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It's a RetroZap crossover! The Deucecast co-host Michael "Mikey" Nipp comes on board to talk movie tie-in games in history, and boy howdy are there a lot of them! We also get his own personal movie pairings with the games we celebrate in the Stage of History. What matches up with Ms Pac-Man, Super Smash Bros, and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link? You'll have to listen to find out, OR share with us what you think would make for better matches.

Just as we were celebrating anniversary of Starcade, a new one gets announced! Will it be a hit? Will it bomb? Who should host? Would you compete in a retro gaming game show? Let us know!

Along with the Stage of History, we also have our game giveaways, this time with another code for Cyber Chicken as well as Lara Croft GO! There's also our new segment Random Select where Robert and our special guest have to figure out which video game character David is this time. Strap in and play along!

The cancellation of 'Scalebound' is a huge blow for PlatinumGames
A Revamped Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 Demo Has Arrived…And It Doesn’t Suck
Shenmue HD remaster domain names seemingly registered by Sega Europe
Street Fighter MUSCLE Full Set
You can now hack an NES Classic to add more games
1980S GAMING GAME SHOW STARCADE IS COMING BACK
THE MAKING OF A MEMORABLE VIDEO GAME CHARACTER

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We're baaaaaack! New Blood Interactive co-founder Dave Oshry chats with us about the awesome games his studio is working on. Retro first person shooter homage? Check. Pikmin with molotov cocktails? Check. '80s infused typing game with lasers? Check and mate!

There are some news we cover about retro gaming playing a part in the success of the Nintendo Switch. Robert also brings up some news about a new Double Dragon game that looks and feels like the ones we know and love, plus sharing his revisit of Street Fighter: The Movie. GAAAAAAME OVAAAAAH!

This episode also marks the debut of our new game segment called Random Select where David is in the role of a video game character that Robert and our guest compete to guess correctly. It's a lot of fun, so hop right in the contestant's chair with us!

The Stage of History this week introduces games such as isometric shooter Zaxxon, Sega's RPG debut Phantasy Star, and the precursor to Command & Conquer, Dune II (NOT Doom II). There are also game giveaways for Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time and Cyber Chicken, so grab 'em before they blast off, ARGonauts!

Is Beyond Good & Evil 2 a Nintendo Switch Exclusive?
Nintendo Switch needs retro games to succeed
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: STEPPING BACK ON THE DANCE PAD
New Blood Interactive
​Double Dragon IV coming to PS4 and PC

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It's our end of year special! We look over our top games and gaming moments of 2016, as well as what we're most looking forward to in 2017 with our friend Evan Bourgault of ElectricSistaHood and Boston Bastard Brigade. We have some obvious - as well as not so obvious - picks, so be sure to check 'em out. Also, let us know your choices!

After we make our picks for the year, we get into the retro gaming game show Starcade! They don't make shows like this anymore (sadly). Should a game show like this make a comeback? Does it make sense? Let us know your thoughts!

The Stage of History welcomes some beloved classics, such as the foul-mouthed cube hopper Q*bert, Nintendo's foray into Greek mythology Kid Icarus, and king of isometric dungeon crawlers Diablo. We also have game giveaways sprinkled throughout the episode. Be sure to grab copies of Party Hard, Thumper, the ENTIRE SEASON of Batman: The Telltale Series, and more while you can. Merry Christmas, ARGonauts, and see you next year!

GameStop's Most-Requested Retro Consoles Revealed
Nintendo sells nearly 200,000 units of its mini retro console
Retro gaming fan gets ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ up and running on a Game Boy Color
Starcade Archive

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Take a trip with your friendly neighborhood plague doctor in Plague Road! Game designer Conrad Zimmerman chats with David and Robert about his Kickstarter-funded roguelike title. Become a backer today!

Along with talking about Plague Road, Conrad also gets into working with the incomparable Jim Sterling, the reason why he can't play football games, and his experience with Wally Bear and The NO! Gang. You won't say no to this!

Afterwards we explore the backstory behind one of gaming's biggest blunders; the Action 52 game cartridge. Learn how the very idea of the game was conceived, and what the deal is with Cheetahmen. Don't run off before hearing that story!

The Stage of History this week welcomes the likes of the head-banging Bonk's Adventure, PC platformer Commander Keen, and gridiron favorite Tecmo Super Bowl. Bo knows retro! Don't forget to nab our game giveaways also with artsy puzzler She Remembered Butterflies, and cute but sneaky Stealth Inc Ultimate Edition. Grab 'em while you can, ARGonauts!

Watch The Late Show‘s Jimmy Fallon Freak Out Over Nintendo Switch
Unholy Night: New Fighter for SNES by ex-SNK developers Announced
Vivendi inches closer to hostile takeover of Ubisoft
Plague Road - A Roguelike Turn-Based Strategy Game
The Video Game That Promised to Contain 52 Video Games And Failed Miserably

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Unleashing his inner Donna Summer, our special guest Richard James Cook knows a thing or two on how to survive. He chats with us about his upcoming documentary Surviving Indie, as well as Capcom's plans to bring back forgotten franchises.

What goes on in the day-to-day life of an indie game developer? Some times the truth ain't pretty, at least according to the documentary Surviving Indie by our guest Richard James Cook. Get a taste on what it truly means to follow your passion no matter the consequences.

Could it be that Capcom has finally started listening to its fans? With word from the company itself that dormant franchises might be coming back, we all reflect on which ones we would most like to see. Be sure to let us know which ones you'd like to see also by emailing us!

The Stage of History starts off by going a little further back than last week's Pong with the educational classic The Oregon Trail. Things get fast and bloody quickly with id Software's big breakout hit Doom, then the kicking and punching (it's all in mind) comes out with PaRappa the Rapper. That and our usual game giveaways, this time for Punch Club and Thumper. Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast, ARGonauts!

KONAMI FILES NEW TRADEMARK FOR TURBOGRAFX
Surviving Indie
After Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, Capcom Could Revive Other "Dormant" Franchises

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In this special bonus episode of ARGcast, David and Robert record from Greg Miller's favorite meat stop Portillo's along with friends Jakejames Lugo and John Sylvester to chat about everything seen during PSX 2016.

We get into our favorite highlights from the PlayStation Experience weekend, including top games played on the show floor. You won't believe the amount of retro gaming love there was to be had during Sony's big event! Also interviews, interviews, and more interviews with some amazing developers, including the legendary Eugene Jarvis (Defender, Robotron: 2084, Smash TV).

The games discussed include:

The Last of Us Part II, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Pyre, Nex Machina, Sonic Mania, Horizon Zero Dawn, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Persona 5, Windjammers, Shakedown: Hawaii, Yooka-Laylee, Vane, Nidhogg 2, EarthNight, 3on3 Freestyle, and more!

PlayStation Experience 2016: The Complete Guide

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Have you been aching to see a beloved classic make its way to modern platforms? Gamepump founder Robert Bowling may have the answer for you! Join us as we learn how he's bringing back the preservation of classic games.

David and Robert are PSX bound! We go over the games which will be playable on the show floor, as well as what we are crossing our fingers to see. What are you wishing to see come out of PlayStation Experience? Let us know!

We also welcome some industry-shaking classics into the Stage of History, such as first commercially successful title Pong, the father of 3D fighting games Virtua Fighter, and Link's own first foray into the third dimension The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Bust out those flutes, ARGonauts! Don't forget that we also have game giveaways, this time for classic callbacks Xanadu Next and Duke Nukem 3D World Tour. Come get some!

Sources: Marvel vs. Capcom 4 coming in 2017
Nintendo to Open Areas in Three Universal Theme Parks
Gamepump
PlayStation Experience 2016: The Complete Guide

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The fur flies in this episode of ARGcast as we are joined by The Hashtagonist to discuss his recent claim to fame. We also get into our favorite GameCube games and memories, plus David speaks with cosplayer WolverSteve.

You may think it's easy being a cat on the Internet, but The Hashtagonist! David and Robert speak with this feisty feline posing as a human about his work with The Daily Crate, the Nine Lives Podcast, and his recent Twitter explosion with the famous Biden/Obama meme.

David also takes a moment to speak with Wolverine cosplayer (and friend of the show) WolverSteve. We get into his X-Men fandom, as well as favorite old school games starring the man in the yellow spandex. Don't miss out on this one, bub!

We close out the show celebrating the 15th anniversary of the GameCube reminiscing on our favorite games and memories. What were some of yours from Nintendo's "purple lunchbox"? Let us know!

The Stage of History this week welcomes some heartfelt favorites, including SNES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Tails' big break in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and movin' and groovin' arcade staple Dance Dance Revolution. Don't forget our games to giveaway Blast Brawl 2: Bloody Boogaloo, and MechaZoo. Gobble them up before the turkeys pick them clean!

Burnout Paradise, Rayman Legends and Pure added to Xbox One Backwards Compatible titles
GamerCon: 20,000 set to attend gaming convention in Dublin
DKC Exposed - The Making of Donkey Kong Country
The Hashtagonist on The Daily Crate
The Hashtagonist on Twitter
WolverSteve on Twitter

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We get literary with writer David Craddock on his books, as well as our favorite games on the original Xbox! Plus David (the host that is) speaks with developer Alonso Martin on his upcoming Metroidvania title Heart Forth, Alicia.

As a published author, David Craddock has had a lot to say not only in video games, but also the world of fantasy writing! We get into his work, as well as what he's doing now as associate editor of Shacknews.

We also celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original Xbox by discussing our favorite (and not so favorite) titles from Microsoft's debut gaming console and memories. Groundbreaking first person shooters? Terrible fighting games? We got 'em both!

The Stage of History this week gets into some mega hits, such as the space rock shooting Asteroids, violent motorcycle racer Road Rash, and the Xbox "killer app" Halo: Combat Evolved. There are also giveaways for White Noise 2 and Potato Thriller. Not only that, Mr. Craddock has a special giveaway that you'll have to listen to get. So get while the gettin's good, ARGonauts!

How Bad Are NES Classic Edition Prices Getting On eBay? This Bad
Nintendo Is Trying To Replenish the NES Classic Edition For the Holidays
The Online Home of Author David L. Craddock
Heart Forth, Alicia

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