Basement Arcade: Pause Menu

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2023! 

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/n5zONjWAbEg

This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.

Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Jedi: Survivor
- Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch
- The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game
- Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line
- Starfield
- Spider-Man 2
- MK 11
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Gotham Knights
- Cult of the Lamb DLC
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Mario Kart 8 DLC
- Baldur's Gate III

Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ever wanted to read a book about one of your favorite video games? Ever wanted to write a book about your favorite game? Well then, do we have an episode for you! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with the Founding Editor of Boss Fight Books: Gabe! They talk about how Boss Fight Books got started, the process of picking a book, and some other behind the scenes tidbits! Also don’t forget to check out Boss Fight Books - you just might find a book you can’t put down!  

Check out the website at:
https://bossfightbooks.com

Socials:
Twitter: @BossFightBooks
Instagram: @bossfightbooks

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/UwTbbmR3muQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

You’ve heard Ben mention that he writes for them on every episode of this podcast, well now he's interviewing Publisher and Founder of Old School Gamer Magazine, Ryan Burger! He talks about how he created the magazine, what the mission is, and how you can help keep this passion project alive! This is a great episode for those who want to know about printing and creating a niche magazine!  

Check out the website at:
https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com

Support on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryanburger/old-school-gamer-retro-gaming-magazine

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Games are expensive today. It’s a common fact, but one we wish wasn’t true.  Our guest, Eli, certainly thinks so and they own/manage their own game store! Ben and Eli talk about the selling of their prized games while along with what goes into running and working at a game store. While this episode gets a little heavy, it’s definitely one you won’t want to miss!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wIY-r2joDuw

Eli’s Links:
https://beacons.ai/normanbatesjr

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
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Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Want to go back in time to talk about the most famous video game magazine ever!? Of course you do! This episode, Ben sits down with Stephan Reese - the curator and head of The Art Of Nintendo Power and The Interactive Art Collection. They talk about collecting these amazing pieces from the magazine as well as other little tidbits from its past. Also, how Stephan created the traveling museum that is a must see at any gaming convention. Have you seen the Art of Nintendo Power? Sound off in the comments or on social media! Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Art of Nintendo Power on her socials!

Art of Nintendo Power Socials: 
Twitter: @ArtofNP
Instagram: @art_of_nintendo_power
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/interactiveartcollection

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MH6IORL5MwI

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 2 of 2023! 

This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around comic book video game adaptations, the arrest of Sonic creator -Yuji Naka, and the disappointing decisions made for Overwatch 2. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Sparkz's closure on God of War: Ragnarok
- Jedi: Survivor
- Exoprimal Beta
- En Garde Demo
- Thirsty Suitors Demo
- Laika: Aged Through Blood Demo
- Lies of P Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Sonic Frontiers
- Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
           and, of course,
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_e__48NoEC0

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

On this episode, Mint Blais makes her glorious return to talk about remasters and remakes we LOVE! These are games that took the original formula and added something special or gave the game a glow up. We talk about those AND gush about Armored Core VI for a bit. It’s a good time and be sure to check it out! Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Mint on her socials!

Follow Mint Blais:
Twitter: @MintBlais
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mintblais

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LiDk_6tufw4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kb-iwq4ecwk

Due to recording errors, this is Part 2 of our Summer Game Fest 2023 discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz are back to spotlight a few more games that have them really excited for the next years in video games. There's some charming smaller titles here and some of the biggest to come. So come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!

Games Discussed:
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Station to Station
- Laika: Aged Through Blood
- Luto
- En Garde
- Viewfinder
- Helskate
- Summerhill
- Hauntii
- Starfield
- Star Wars: Outlaws

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Due to recording errors, this is a Part 1 of what will be a 2-part discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz kick off a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lp2fOgeoEzQ

Games Discussed:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Sand Land
- Sonic Superstars
- Lies of P
- Alan Wake 2
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
- El Paso, Elsewhere
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- 33 Immortals
- Persona 3 Reload
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Armored Core 6
- Demonschool
- Avowed
- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Ebenezer and the Invisible World
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Dragon's Dogma II
- Jusant
- Warhaven
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Clockwork Revolution
- Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Want to know more on how to make your own NES game? Well you came to the right place! Ben sits down with head of Monsoon Studios, Nick M, about developing Copper Jacket for the NES! This is a great chance to get into the nitty-gritty of not only game development, but also cartridge manufacturing!  Don’t worry, we still talk about how cool the game is too!

Follow Monsoon Studios!

Socials: 
Twitter: @Monsoonstu 
Website: 
https://monsoonstudios.net

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UuIeLrXAWeQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod