ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast

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 title ported to GameCube, how it brings in a wide demographic of gamers, and the mental health benefits it brings.

We kick off the news on a couple of coronavirus related stories with E3 2020 canceled and the TurboGrafx-16 Mini delayed indefinitely. That's followed by former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime looking to save GameStop, the Nintendo PlayStation auction coming to an end, and Panzer Dragoon going VR.

The Stage of History celebrates Animal Crossing with a deep dive into the game that started it all. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaway for Azure Saga: Pathfinder for Switch!

E3 2020 is officially canceled due to coronavirus

TurboGrafx-16 Mini delayed after coronavirus shuts down production

GameStop appoints Reggie Fils-Aimé to board of directors

Rare Nintendo Play Station console sells for $360,000 at auction

Sega Saturn classic 'Panzer Dragoon' is getting the VR treatment

Animal Crossing and Mental Health (YOUTUBE)

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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 fan of adventure gaming, high fantasy, and puns, then you won't want to miss out on this talk with the adorable game design couple The Coles!

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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 her lovely commentary, including a story on how she catfished her brother through a create-a-player mode.

The news this week kicks off with our brutally honest opinions on the return of Tiger Electronics. That's followed by the Halo PC port bringing back retro sounds, DuckTales Remastered returning to digital stores, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare putting their own spin on Tamagotchi.

The Stage of History celebrates the beloved hockey title NHL ' 94 (along with Arda's own love for it). And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaway for 3,000th Duel for Nintendo Switch.

These '90s handheld games are making a comeback and available for preorder right now

Halo: Combat Evolved PC Players Are Getting New Retro Sound Options

DuckTales: Remastered is quack… we mean, BACK on digital storefronts!

The most disturbing video game cosmetic is this Call of Duty Tamagotchi that feeds off your kills

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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 for the audio version of the Celebrating 35 Years of Tetris panel David was a part of. You can also watch the video below.

PAX East | Celebrating 35 Years of Tetris (YOUTUBE)

Who is Robert Workman? (YOUTUBE)

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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 on Nintendo's business practices, cyberbullying, and a conversation with a pirater of his games. There's a load of juicy nuggets here whether you're simply a gaming fan or are intrigued by the inner business dealings during major moments in the industry.

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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 on the show floor.

We also have interviews from Robert's visit with Tripwire talking about the upcoming titles Maneater and Chivalry II. You can also check these titles out on the PAX show floor. See you there!

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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 shocking break-in at Pink Gorilla Games. That's followed by the equally surprising leak of Starcraft: Ghost, a couple of retro gaming mods for Doom II and Super Mario Sunshine, and the Evercade showing some Atari Lynx love.

The Stage of History welcomes the super popular Game Boy version of Tetris. Robert then looks at puzzle gaming in a new perspective with Blockout during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Family Tree and Blazing Beaks.

World-Famous Gaming Store Pink Gorilla Was Robbed Last Weekend

Someone reportedly uploaded a playable build of StarCraft: Ghost online

Doom II gets Zombies Ate My Neighbors makeover in new mod

Modder Manages To Recreate Super Mario Sunshine In Super Mario 64

Atari Lynx Cartridge Confirmed with 17 games for Evercade

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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, and how Gunpei truly defined Nintendo's design philosophy.

The news this week kicks off with the auctioning of the Nintendo Play Station prototype as well as the drama surrounding it. That's followed by some obscure titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a new 2D Ninja Gaiden proposed, and the Atari VCS flirting with cross-play functionality.

This week's Stage of History celebrates the beloved Final Fantasy IV. Robert also shares his impressions of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways!

Nintendo Play Station Super NES CD-ROM Prototype (AUCTION)

February’s Nintendo Switch Online update includes two SNES games previously unavailable in US and two NES oddities

Blazing Chrome developer wants to make a 16-bit Ninja Gaiden 4

ATARI, WONDER BRING US THE CROSS-PLATFORM GAMING OF OUR DREAMS

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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 on March 30th using the links below.

Remute on Bandcamp

Remute on Facebook

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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, plus reading off memories playing these popular games from listeners like YOU!

This week's news kicks off with the surprise that Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is leaving the company. That's followed by Platinum Games going to Kickstarter for The Wonderful 101, a Double Dragon / Kunio-kun bundle that has us hyped, and techno artist Remute putting his music on retro cartridges.

The Stage of History welcomes the mega-popular Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Robert then takes war on the go with Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified during Obscura. And be sure to grab our game code giveaways for Black Paradox and One Finger Death Punch 2.

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is leaving the company

Platinum calls The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter 'an original case,' will not rely on it frequently

Double Dragon and Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle Announced

Techno artist Remute is launching an album on a SNES cartridge

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