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Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Mike Diver! Mike joins to discuss his book: Retro Gaming - A Byte-Sized History of Video Games. Together, they can't help but indulge in the fascinating history of classic video games and embrace their mutual passion for them. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

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.

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Bread and butter: (53:15) Another exciting week!
- (53:27) Remembering those that passed
- (57:48) The big Ray Fisher update!
- (1:09:05) Industry shifts
- (1:14:38) Castings
- (1:25:34) Comics
- (1:36:40) Trailers

Main Course: (2:01:54) Looking back at Mortal Kombat (1995) & Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

FNBookClub: (2:55:31) These Savage Shores

From the Show
Ray Fisher: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ray-fisher-opens-up-about-justice-league-joss-whedon-and-warners-i-dont-believe-some-of-these-people-are-fit-for-leadership
Chris Terrio: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/chris-terrio-justice-league-batman-v-superman

Personal Links
Ben Magnet #1: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/collecting-physical-or-digital-which-should-you-choose/
Ben Magnet #2: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/pac-man-99-the-fever-is-back-pac-man-fever-that-is/
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - Mortal Kombat (1995): https://youtu.be/4bULu087dNM

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUjzGZlBT38&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Fake Nerd Book Club - Lil Char and the Gang Final Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1X08wuRYA&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Conver-Station with Sheilah Nickerson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-sheilah-nickerson-hardly-hereos/id1559081863?i=1000516251613

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Bread and butter: (56:55) What an exciting week!
- (56:55) Delays and Cancellations
- (1:02:13) Casting announcements
- (1:20:22) Comics
- (1:26:41) Thundercats and Knives out in Misc.
- (1:36:19) Tons of trailers!

Main Course: (2:03:06) A Review of Godzilla vs. Kong

FNBookClub: (2:59:13) Bloodborne Vol. 1: The Death of Sleep

Personal Links
Ryan Live Reaction to The Snyder Cut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyBnZorYr8&ab_channel=DownrightNerdyPodcast
Ben’s Latest: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/to-mod-or-not-to-mod-that-is-the-question/

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfuItZNhiQ&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Basement Arcade: Pause Menu - Video Game Anniversaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OeYDOissiQ&t=51s&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Basement Arcade: Pause Menu (Audio) - Video Game Anniversaries: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-arcade-pause-menu-video-game-anniversaries/id1127943370?i=1000515520634
Conver-Station with Pat Aura: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-pat-aura-historia-canadiana/id1559081863?i=1000515297483
Fake Nerd Book Club (Audio) - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 2 & 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-vol-2-3/id1548357886?i=1000515448001

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Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast! Together, they go over the major anniversaries occurring in video games, such as Zelda and Mario's 35th, Pokemon's 25th, and Sonic's 30th. It's a celebratory good time, hope you enjoy the discussion!

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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https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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Bread and butter: (1:01:03) Trying to keep the news tight these days! Have I succeeded? Check out the time codes to see for yourself!
- (1:01:03) In Memoriam for Jessica Walter & George Segal
- (1:03:49) Ray Fisher updates
- (1:09:38) Disney’s new releases
- (1:19:22) Some new comics
- (1:26:51) Comic Book adaptation news
- (1:40:17) Misc. about John Wick and National Treasure
- (1:48:24) Trailers!

Main Course: (2:04:42) Invincible: Comparing the comic to the show

From the Show
Ray Fisher thread: https://twitter.com/ray8fisher/status/1374165899079528448

Personal Links
Brandon’s New Article: https://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/2021/03/26/marvel-severs-ties-with-diamond/
Ben’s Latest: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/to-mod-or-not-to-mod-that-is-the-question/
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - The Good, The Bad and the Weird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1xVauhIGg4&ab_channel=DownrightNerdyPodcast

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Al2eoGIR0E&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Conver-Station with Phil Better: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-phil-better-invest-in-yourself/id1559081863?i=1000514348421
Conver-Station with Stephen White: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-stephen-white-super-mega-crash-bros-turbo/id1559081863?i=1000514348422
Fake Nerd Book Club (Audio) - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-vol-1/id1548357886?i=1000513681108

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Tags: #FakeNerdPod #FNBookClub #BreadandButter #Invincible #AtomEve #OmniMan #RobertKirkman #NationalTreasure #JessicaWalter #GeorgeSegal #BlackWidow #Disney #MCU #Flash #MarvelComics #DCComics #BlackAdam #DrFate #TheSuicideSquad #SuicideSquad

Bread and butter: (1:01:30) Don’t forget to check out the timecodes!
- (1:01:48) In Memoriam
- (1:03:41) CONTENT WARNING: We discuss the recent reaction to Zack Snyder’s remarks denouncing Geeks + Gamers
- (1:28:25) More Delays
- (1:30:32) Comics
- (1:43:05) Square Enix
- (1:47:53) Misc. including Naomi casting and a new Ace Ventura??
- (2:11:35) Trailers

Main Course: (2:15:35) Discussion of the Alien Sequels
- Aliens
- Alien 3
- Alien: Resurrection

FNBookClub: (3:58:16) Skull Island: The Birth of Kong

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Tags: #FakeNerdPod #FNBookClub #BreadandButter #YaphetKotto BlackHammer #Aliens #Alien3 #Xenomorph #AlienRessurection #Alien #JamesCameron #DavidFincher #Predator #Birdgirl #GameofThrones #GammFlight #AlEwing #Naomi #MonstersatWork #MonstersInc #MarvelComics

Bread and butter: (57:02) Not as many categories this week!
- (57:02) In memoriam
- (1:00:50) Casting news
- (1:11:14) New Comics
- (1:37:13) Trailers!

Main Course: (2:03:04) The Ridley Scott Alien movies
- (2:03:36) Prometheus
- (2:31:23) Alien: Covenant
- (2:57:25) Alien

FNBookClub: (3:15:25) Godzilla: Awakening

Personal Links
Ben’s Latest: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/the-super-mario-bros-game-watch-a-neat-little-nostalgia-trap/
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - Dead Don’t Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk-LrXT04U&ab_channel=BoredandAnnoyed

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - WandaVision Ep. 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ8Ak_9vJ2E&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

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Tags: #FakeNerdPod #FNBookClub #BreadandButter #Prometheus #AlienCovenant #Alien #RidleyScott #WonderWoman #DCPride #Godzilla #SingularPoint #FrankThrone #CliffSimon #XMen #HellfireGala #BatmanAdventuresContinue #MissionImpossible #PowerpuffGirls #Flash #ResidentEvil

Bread and butter: (1:01:53) Make Sure to check these time codes!
- (1:01:53) The tragic passing of Jahmil French
- (1:04:01) Ray Fisher released a statement!
- (1:06:18) Some release dates shifted
- (1:07:56) Quick Controversy’s
- (1:11:50) Comics
- (1:20:45) Video Games
- (1:25:10) TV Shows
- (1:32:25) Movies
- (1:43:20) Rumors
- (1:46:47) Trailers

Main Course: (1:55:23) A review of Raya and the Last Dragon

FNBookClub: (2:22:41) Young Avengers Vol. 1: Style > Substance

Personal Links
Ryan on Just Annoyed - Wes Cravan’s New Nightmare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQ0WWuu6Zo&t=498s&ab_channel=BoredandAnnoyed
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - District B13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZk9hIRxP-g&ab_channel=DownrightNerdyPodcast

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - WandaVision Ep. 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSuKUzmiy8&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Fake Nerd Book Club (Audio) - The Pride Season 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pride-season-1/id1548357886?i=1000511684464

From the Show
Ray Fisher Statement: https://twitter.com/ray8fisher/status/1366783492449796098?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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Bread and butter: (41:26) Catchy thing to get you to look at the timecodes below this!
- (41:26) Ray Fisher Updates
- (50:28) DC movie news
- (1:00:11) Comic books
- (1:06:10) Paramount+
- (1:27:02) Quick MCU updates
- (1:28:33) Video Games news
- (1:55:30) District 10 and Terminator in Misc.
- (2:07:30) Trailer talk!

Main Course: (2:28:14) A review of Jiang Ziya

FNBookClub: (2:55:11) Die Vol. 1: Fantasy Heartbreaker

Personal Links
Ben’s Latest Article: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/game-boy-advance-handheld-gaming-perfected/
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - Justice League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYNBBPvN4-o&t=1623s&ab_channel=BoredandAnnoyed

From The Network
Fake Nerd Book Club - Lil Char and the Gang #53-105: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9LKe-rzc8&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

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Tags: #FakeNerdPod #FNBookClub #BreadandButter #JiangZiya #MonkeyKing #ParamountPlus #StateofPlay #Pokemon #PokemonSnap #Arceus #Luca #ArmyoftheDead #BadBatch #Loki #RayFisher #Superman #TaNehisiCoates #Fortnite #SpiderManNoWayHome #DCComics

Bread and butter: (51:31) Not a bad week for news!
- (51:31) An in memoriam section
- (54:04) Lots of cool new comics
- (1:21:28) Some excellent news for comic book properties
- (1:35:15) Fun new animation news
- (1:40:35) Nintendo Direct and Blizzcon
- (1:56:35) Gremlins and Addams Family in the Misc.
- (2:15:05) Trailers of course!

Main Course: (2:45:41)  A review of Archenemy

FNBookClub: (3:15:15) Giantkiller

Personal Links
Ben’s Latest: https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/the-golden-days-of-multiplayer-havent-ended/
Ryan on Downright Annoyed - The Secret of Nimh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj53VMVZ0ns&ab_channel=DownrightNerdyPodcast
Brandon on Lady Comic Book History: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-spider-women/id1516724990?i=1000509005409

From The Network
Fake Nerds Watch - WandaVision Ep. 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibKRVW7vnqw&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Fake Nerds Watch - WandaVision Ep. 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VPuqDOT6AU&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Nintendo Direct Live-Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_MKjM-vbH4&t=7s&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Basement Arcade: Pause Menu: Can’t Get Enough Consoles (Feat. Adults Talking Anime+): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyV60fJrEE&t=133s&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast
Fake Nerd Book Club Audio: Interview with Michael Moreci: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-michael-moreci-wasted-space/id1548357886?i=1000509796416

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