Get revenge and collect those capsule toys, ARGonauts! Game developer Matt Conn comes back on the show to look back at the 20-year-old Shenmue series in celebration of the long-awaited third title's release. Why was the original game so important? How was Yu Suzuki keeping the franchise alive despite inadequate sales? What makes Shenmue III feel like no time has passed? We get into all that plus responses from listeners like YOU!

Our news this week starts with a new Half-Life game announced... but for VR. That's followed by N64 sales soaring, R.O.B. making a comeback, and Chrono Cross gets the orchestral treatment. Robert also brings up a late-breaking story on a new Crash Bandicoot possibly in the works.

The Stage of History takes us to Hong Kong in Shenmue II. Robert then jumps into his forklift in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles and ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

Half-Life: Alyx: What we know about Valve’s upcoming full-length VR game

Nintendo 64’s eBay consoles sales rocket up 205% over 2018

Tiny Goggles Turn Nintendo's R.O.B. Accessory Into the Worst Smartphone-Controlled Personal Assistant

Materia Collective Releases Chrono Cross Tribute Album to Celebrate the Game’s 20th Anniversary

A NEW CRASH BANDICOOT GAME IS REPORTEDLY IN DEVELOPMENT

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Are you OK, ARGonauts? BUSTAH WOLF! Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer joins us late for our in-depth discussion on the Fatal Fury franchise in celebration of Terry Bogard being added in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. We get into the Game Gear game as well as responses from listeners like YOU! Just beware of any high-rise buildings.

Robert kicks off our news roundup with his fresh takes on Xbox announcements from XO19. That's followed by reactions of the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, the #GameFreakLied controversy surrounding Pokemon, and 8BitDo releasing a mouse for NES fans.

The Stage of History has us talking about the now 20-year-old Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Robert then lets it all loose with Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for One Finger Death Punch 2 and 3000th Duel.

Everything Announced at X019

Sonic the Hedgehog’s movie look is fixed following fan outcry

#GAMEFREAKLIED TRENDS ON TWITTER: 'POKÉMON SWORD AND SHIELD' DATA LEAK SUGGESTS REUSED MODELS

8BITDO'S NES-THEMED MOUSE IS LEGITIMATELY COOL

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From Metal Gear Solid to Boktai, we look back at the career of esteemed game developer Hideo Kojima. Tony and Emilio of The Throwdown join us to decipher what makes a Kojima game special, our personal favorites, and responses from listeners like YOU!

This week's news has us catching up with what happened at BlizzCon 2019. That's followed by Terry Bogard officially landing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a Pac-Man maze you can experience in real life.

The Stage of History looks back at the beloved and controversial Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Robert then praises the sun with Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand during Obscura. Don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for The Spectrum Retreat and Zone of the Enders.

BLIZZCON 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 'DIABLO 4' AND 'OVERWATCH 2' OVERSHADOWED BY HONG KONG CONTROVERSY

Terry Bogard From the FATAL FURY Series Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Today

Pac-Man-inspired maze coming to Orlando next year

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Do you fight for the Alliance or the Horde, ARGonauts? Twitch streamer AbsoluteKaty chats with us about her favorite moments and memories from the hugely popular World of Warcraft 15 years since its launch. We also talk about the much-maligned movie and read responses from listeners like YOU!

The news this week starts with the leaks from BlizzCon 2019 before the event's start including Overwatch 2 and the next WoW expansion. That's followed by the Fatal Frame producer wanting to bring his series to Nintendo Switch, and also a mini arcade cabinet of Dragon's Lair hitting Kickstarter.

The Stage of History appropriately enough dives into World of Warcraft before Robert goes back to its roots with Warcraft: Orcs & Humans during Obscura. Don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for One Finger Death Punch and Ash of Gods.

Art For Overwatch 2 and New World of Warcraft Expansion Leaked

Fatal Frame Producer Wants To Make A New Game For The Switch

RepliCade: Mini Dragons Lair Arcade Machine Replica (Kickstarter)

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Retrotainment Games' Tim Hartman makes history by releasing the first homebrew game on Nintendo Switch! Listen to us chat about Haunted Halloween '86, his upcoming release Full Quiet, how he's helping bring Earthworm Jim back, and having a band's album on an NES cart.

You can pick up Haunted Halloween '86 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam, or NES cartridge. Check out the links below for more information.

Retrotainment Games

HAUNTED: Halloween '86 for Nintendo Switch

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Happy Halloween, ARGonauts! We get spooky scary talking about the Castlevania franchise with whips fan Andrew Moretti. Join us for a talk on what makes this beloved Konami franchise so special and how it can be great again!

This week's news kicks off with a pricey but impressive handheld console by Analogue. That's followed by a dentist acquiring the most expensive retro gaming collection and WWE NXT champion Adam Cole sharing his favorite retro titles.

The Stage of History whips us into shape with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Robert fast forwards to Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth during Obscura. And don't forget to grab our game code giveaways for Rising Hell and Blazing Beaks. No tricks, only treats here!

Analogue's $200 Pocket could be the ultimate retro gaming portable

Dentist Acquires Treasure Trove Of Rare Retro Games For $1.02 Million

Adam Cole Talks Retro Gaming, WWE 2K20, And The Pressure Of Live NXT

Aladdin and The Lion King Switch ‘Retro Editions’ and iam8bit ‘Legacy Cartridge’ editions announced

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We're getting deadly and sexy, ARGonauts! Patron MegaDaffy comes on the show again to chat about the Dead or Alive franchise with us. That includes the main fighting game series as well as the spinoff beach volleyball titles. Fan service, ahoy!

The news starts with a Galaga-like shooter which was temporarily added into Fortnite. That's followed by League of Legends expanding its horizons, Limited Run catering to Star Wars fans, and a rhythm fighting game with a gay pride theme (and pixelated Vladimir Putin?).

This week's Stage of History pregames our main topic with the first Dead or Alive. Robert then hits the sand with Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Obscura. And don't forget to nab our game code giveaways for Fantasy Strike and Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid!

Here’s how to play the Fortnite minigame while you wait for season 11

League of Legends is officially getting a fighting game

League Of Legends Announced For Console And Mobile

Limited Run Games re-releasing Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer

Star Wars Racer Revenge Premium Edition (PS4)

Pride Run is a party-popping rhythm game with Vladimir Putin as a final boss

How can you help Hong Kong protests from abroad #StandwithHongKong

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You're surrounded, ARGonauts! Rose City Games founder Will Lewis joins us to chat about his upcoming twin-stick shooter Cat Lady as well as the history of the genre. Get ready hold onto those sticks and never let go!

The news this week starts off with the major announcement that PlayStation 5 is releasing on holiday 2020. That's followed by the Nintendo PlayStation prototype going on sale, the Atari VCS architect quitting, Bully 2 canceled, and how a teenager got Doom working on a McDonald's cash register.

This week's Stage of History has us blasting robots in Robotron: 2084. Then Robert goes over the top with Total Carnage in Obscura. And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for Big Drunk Satanic Massacre and Assault Android Cactus.

PlayStation 5 Launches Holiday 2020The Rare Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Is Going Up For SaleAtari VCS architect quits, citing six months of missed paymentsBully 2 Development Has Allegedly Ceased, Game ScrappedGuy Gets Doom Running On A McDonald's Cash RegisterAdi Shankar working on another video game TV series, this time for Far Cry 3

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Feeling nostalgic, ARGonauts? You're in the right place! We welcome our friends and past guests Jakejames Lugo, Taylor Lyles, and Ash Paulsen of GameXplain to share our earliest gaming memories. Get ready to feel old with this one if you remember these titles! Also, JJ and Tay tell us about their new gaming podcast BootUp.

The news this week starts with the Atari VCS getting thousands of games through Antstream. That's followed by a retro racer by Honda, the prototype N64 controller discovered, The House of The Dead coming back, and more Aladdin retro gaming than we bargained for!

This week's Stage of History has us on the chase with Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Robert then takes up a construction job with Hard Hat Mack during Obscura. And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaways for Captain Cat and Freedom Finger.

BootUp: A Video Game PodcastAtari VCS is getting thousands of retro gamesHonda partners with Reddit for retro racing video gameVideo Game Preservationist Finds Rare Prototype N64 Controller and the Joystick That Should've BeenThe House Of The Dead 1 and 2 remakes officially announcedDisney Classic Games Includes Final Cut Version Of Aladdin With All-New Level SectionsPlayStation Now Subscriptions Start at $9.99 MonthlyDon't Copy That Floppy

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Get ready to BARF some coins, ARGonauts! David sits down with the game directors of River City Girls in this ARGcast Mini. Adam Tierney and Bannon Rudis of WayForward chat about what went into creating a whole new game in the longrunning Kunio-kun franchise. They also share what made the series successful and loved for over 33 years.

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River City Girls

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