In this snow-bound episode, we return to the Cabaret Kingdom and delve into the zany arcade game that is Parodius Da! Ian gives us an in-depth lesson on the game’s strategy and we talk all about the sound, graphics and gameplay. Hear about our cold-start challenge scores and see if anyone dares to give this 90s Jamma game a ‘coins down’. Enjoy!

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Parodius Challenge Scores

1. Ian - 132,400

2. Brandon - 54,200

3. Jordan - 44,500

4. Brian - 13,700 (78,400 unofficial)

Parodius Challenge Video

In this episode, we finally address the question ‘When is enough enough’ in terms of collecting arcade games. Is there ever an end? We hope not. We also have a full round of game room updates including one reject with an epic pickup story. All this and the game of the episode reveal for next time. Enjoy!

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This month we take a deep dive into Marble Madness. Hear our thoughts and our quibbles with this 1984 System 1 classic. Enjoy!

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Marble Madness Challenge Scores

1. Jordan - 43,100

2. Brandon - 30,990

3. Brian - 26,130

4. Ian - 19,150

Show Notes

It’s an update episode! We field some feedback from our listeners. We talk about what went down at PRGE. We also address the popularity of repro cabinets. And, of course, update you on our game rooms and projects. Enjoy!

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Liu Kang playing Liu Kang

Space Duel Playstation conversion

This month we play the weird and the wacky Bally Sente game Snacks'n Jaxson. Hear about our strategies, how Jordan acquired this game and our thoughts on this obscure 1984 classic. Enjoy!

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Snacks’n Jaxson Challenge Video

In this episode, we discuss how to safely buy a game on the internet. We hear from our listeners via email and voicemail. And we go over what has been happening in our arcades since last time. Spoiler Alert: Jordan’s been busy. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we take on the Midway Manufacturing Co. 1980 classic, Space Encounters. Hear our takes on the game and our strategies on gameplay. Did anyone give this game a Coins Down™? Did anyone have a seizure from the intense strobe light? Listen and find out. Enjoy!

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Space Encounters Challenge Scores

1. Brian - 5,397

2. Brandon - 5,110

3. Ian - 4,873

4. Jordan - 4,865

Space Encounters Challenge Video

In this episode, we respond to all of our lovely listener’s feedback. We talk about what games are rites of passage for all collectors. And we fill you in with what has been going on in our own arcades. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Brandon’s Sea Wolf KLOV thread

Listener Marc’s pallet unloading technique.

In this episode we play The Glob as the MAME of the Episode. We cover the strategy (or lack there of), sound, graphics and also learn the name of the eponymous Glob. We also learn about the storied history of the game and all the different versions that are available to play. Enjoy!

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Show Links

• Buy The Glob on Craigslist now!

The Glob Challenge Scores

1. Brandon - 39,121

2. Brian - 31,001

3. Jordan - 16,008

4. Ian - 14,193

The Glob Challenge Video

In this episode we get an earful from listeners about our new format, talk about the state of the hobby, talk about upcoming shows and give you our game room updates. We also throw in a healthy dose of shit talk on repro games and Arcade 1ups. Enjoy!

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