ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast

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 you how to beat hard games no matter your skill level starting with the infamous NES title Friday the 13th.

This week's news starts with word that Atari is opening its own line of hotels for gamers. That's followed by returning favorites coming to Samurai Shodown and a long lost Super Famicom game sees the light of day.

The Stage of History has us battling the purple-clad Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th. Robert then goes swashbuckling in The Pirates of Dark Water during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Blazing Beaks and OMG Zombies!

8-Bit Steve

The Easy Way: Friday the 13th | An Unofficial NES Guide

ATARI HOTELS FIRST EVER VIDEO GAME-THEMED HOTEL IS COMING

“Samurai Shodown” Reveals Second Season DLC Characters

Cooly Skunk: how a lost Super NES game was miraculously recovered via satellite download

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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 Switch and in the foreseeable future.

Listen to the episode to learn about this unique action RPG where you swap body parts and save the day as an unlikely hero. Check out the links below to learn more and preorder.

Skellboy for Nintendo Switch

Skellboy for Steam

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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 Ciji got into the competitive scene.

The news this week kicks off with presidential candidate Joe Biden expressing his disdain for game developers. That's followed by a heartwarming tale of a father helping his disabled daughter play video games, a Mortal Kombat collection potentially leaked, and the Kunio-kun / River City franchise breaking into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The Stage of History has us raising our plastic instruments for the first time with the original Guitar Hero. Robert then lets his hair loose in Guitar Hero: Van Halen during Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for She Remembered Caterpillars and One Finger Death Punch.

Joe Biden says video game makers are 'little creeps' who make 'games to teach you how to kill people'

Dad builds Nintendo games controller for disabled daughter

Mortal Kombat Kollection Online Rated By PEGI, And It's Bringing The "Klassics" To Switch

Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosts Kunio-kun Event Later This Week, Four New Spirits Up For Grabs

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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 consoles. Gizmondo? N-Gage? Cybiko? We cover them all!

This week's news is jam-packed starting with PlayStation skipping E3 (again) and new details on the Super Nintendo World theme park. That's followed by Awesome Games Done Quick shattering records, Limited Run releasing Streets of Rage 4, Super Mario Bros. running on an Intellivision II, and Rogue One writer Gary Whitta eyeing Star Fox.

The Stage of History shows some Neo Geo Pocket Color love with Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure. Robert then takes to the skies with After Burner: Black Falcon for PSP during Obscura. And if you're a PlayStation Vita fan, don't forget to grab our game codes for NightCry and Collar X Malice.

PlayStation is skipping E3 2020

Japan’s Super Nintendo World theme park will feature smart Mario-themed wristbands

Awesome Games Done Quick Shatters Fundraising Record at Its 10th Anniversary Event

Limited Run Games announces Streets of Rage 4 physical release (TWITTER)

Super Mario Bros on Intellivision (YOUTUBE)

Rogue One’s writer wants to make a Star Fox film

The Evolution of Handheld Video Gaming in 17 Consoles

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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 on the shortlived console that had big dreams but an even bigger price tag. Plus 3DO memories from listeners like YOU!

Our news this week covers what happened for retro gaming at CES starting with Arcade1up cabinets revealed for NBA Jam, Burgertime, Zen Studios pinball tables, and more. That's followed by Super Retro Champ making your SNES and Genesis carts portable, as well as Retron Jr. putting Game Boy games on your TV.

The Stage of History celebrates 3DO platformer Gex. Robert then gets spooky with Doctor Hauzer during Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Nogalious MSX and Freedom Finger.

Arcade1up Introduces Online-Enabled NBA Jam Cabinet, Burger Time Special Edition, 3/4 Scale Pinball Machines and More

The Super Retro Champ Plays SNES and Sega Genesis Cartridges, Bringing Peace to Retro Gaming

New Console Lets You Relive Game Boy's Glory Days on Your TV

Rediscovering Guitar Hero Live (YOUTUBE)

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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 year wins out in the end?

2020 has finally come upon us which means the 2000s are now officially retro (according to us at least)! Halo: Combat Evolved, Grand Theft Auto III, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Minecraft, and more are discussed here in this super-sized ARGcast Mini. Happy New Year!

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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 all the titles from the NES disasterpiece to a long lost N64 shooter that never saw the light of day. Enjoy our retrospective, and Happy Holidays!

the video games of Diehard - retrospective (YouTube)

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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 of games certainly gave us that nostalgic feel.

The news this week has us checking out big gaming announcements such as Resident Evil 3 Remake, Axiom Verge 2, and more. That's followed by Kojima and Konami possibly reconciling to make a new Silent Hill, Bayonetta and Vanquish coming back in a package deal, a Disney remake in the works, and Death Stranding gets the "demake" treatment.

In Stage of History, we celebrate gaming coming together with Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Robert then goes portable with the Game Boy Color title Resident Evil Gaiden during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Corporate America and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

Resident Evil 3 Remake Announced, Out In April

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase - 12.10.2019

Hideo Kojima is in Talks With Konami to Work on New Silent Hill, Says Rumor

Bayonetta and Vanquish anniversary bundle is coming to PS4 and Xbox One next year

Disney action game remake apparently in the works for Switch

Death Stranding Remade as Retro Video Game

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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, and a "video game desert island" with the lineup of Sony's consoles. Plus we have responses from listeners like YOU!

Our news kicks off with more trouble for the Atari VCS console. That's followed by a leak for Resident Evil 3 Remake, Super Mario Maker 2 getting a LEGENDARY update, and Game Grumps discovering a long lost piece of gaming history.

The Stage of History inducts the legendary Lara Croft with Tomb Raider II. Robert then puts on his Phil Hartman impression with Blasto during Obscura. And don't forget to also check out our game code giveaways for Niffelheim and Mutant Football League.

Atari delays crowdfunded VCS console deliveries until spring

Resident Evil 3 Remake cover art leaks ahead of official announcement

Super Mario Maker 2’s Zelda Update Gives the Game Whole New Life

Lost piece of gaming history UNCOVERED (YouTube)

Soviet Jump Game OFFICIAL TRAILER

Star Fox 2, Super Punch-Out!! coming to Nintendo Switch Online in December

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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 moments, and listener responses.

This week's news starts off with word that Amazon is coming out with its own streaming console a la Google Stadia. That's followed by rumors of Metroid titles for Switch, as well as a couple of Pokemon fan projects for old school fans of the franchise.

The Stage of History takes us into the neighborhood with The Sims 2. Robert then goes undercover with MySims Agents during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Evergarden and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

Amazon Could Enter the Game Streaming Race Next Year

Google Stadia wants to be the future of gaming. So do Microsoft, Sony and Amazon

Rumor: Super Metroid Remake and Metroid Prime Trilogy HD are coming to Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Sword and Shield Player Gives Games Retro Openings

Artist makes awesome 3D models out of Game Boy Pokémon sprites

The Sims 3: The funniest patch notes

Activision May Be Working On Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 Remakes

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