Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! John sends in a recording of his thoughts of the Walter Day interview in episode 51, and Marc Matt and Benn discuss the last few days before flying home back to Sydney!

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BPAC Showcase 2019

http://bnepac.org/

Warped Zone Podcast

https://anchor.fm/warpedzone

Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! As part of Benn's PhD, we sit down for an interview with the legendary Walter Day. Prepare for a mind expanding discussion on video games and the people that play them! The Warped Zone Podcast have their own release of this interview and further exploratory discussion, so check them out in the link below.

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BPAC Showcase 2019

http://bnepac.org/

Warped Zone Podcast

https://anchor.fm/warpedzone

Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 3 wrapup and reveal the winner of the Australian Kong Off 3!

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BPAC Showcase 2019

http://bnepac.org/

Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 1 wrapup!

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BPAC Showcase 2019

http://bnepac.org/

It's time! The best game released in 1990 will be decided right here in this marathon episode! Marc, Matt and John debate the 9 nominations for the best 1990 game, and then run down the results of the reader vote across our social media feeds and Discord!

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The Arcade Perfect Podcast

https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/

Operation Wolf (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wolf

Outlaw (1978)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlaw_(video_game)

Smash TV (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV

Dark Seal (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal

Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe

Snow Bros. (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse

Aliens (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)

Creatures (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse

MERCS (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs

This episode Marc Matt and John chat about what they've been doing in gaming. Marc's been buying stuff he will never use, again, Matt gets tempted by the Steam sales and buys games he will never play, and John goes for a Dragon's Fury world record! We close out the show with some discussion on the state of Twin Galaxies, and the world of competitive play.

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Dead Rising: Frank's Big Package (2017)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Rising_4

Sega Dreamcast (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcast

Commodore Amiga 500 (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500

R-Type (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-Type

Zachtronics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zachtronics

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Beacon_Teaches_Typing

Space Pirate Trainer (2017)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/418650/Space_Pirate_Trainer/

SBS On Demand

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/

Wave Race 64 (1996)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Race_64

Dragon's Fury (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush

The Rolling Stones (2011)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/rolling-stones-stern

Monster Bash (1998)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/monster-bash

Twin Galaxies

https://www.twingalaxies.com/

International Flipper Pinball Association

http://www.ifpapinball.com

Urban Strike (1994)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Strike

It was the war to end all wars - the Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019! Marc Matt and John chat about this epic event, with Marc and Matt reflecting on the games that were, and new friends won or lost. We also discuss the newly announced PC Engine Mini, the recent Summer Games Done Quick, and anything else that piques our gaming spider senses!

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Phil Spencer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spencer_(business_executive)

PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Mini

https://www.konami.com/games/pcemini/gate

Pete Hahn Karate Champ World Record

https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206422

Stephen Holmes Raiden World Record

https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206663

Stephen Holmes Psycho-Nics Oscar World Record

https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206706

Tenka Shock Troopers World Record

https://www.speedrun.com/Shock_Troopers

Summer Games Done Quick 2019

https://gamesdonequick.com

Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019

https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6

Amidar (1981)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amidar

Blazing Star (1998)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Star

BurgerTime (1982)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BurgerTime

Final Fight (1989)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fight_(video_game)

Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins

Lady Bug (1981)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Bug_(video_game)

Metal Slug 3 (2000)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_3

Pac-Man (1980)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man

Space Invaders (1978)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders

Time Pilot (1982)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Pilot

It's time... to battle! Marc Matt and John sit down for an entirely non civil discussion about the best game released in 1990. Nine games will be chosen as nominations, three games each. With the nine nominations agreed upon, the trio of diligent gamers will play all of the games and later come back in a future episode to decide which is the best game released in 1990!

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Snoopy Tennis (1982)

https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Snoopy_Tennis

Smash TV (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV

Dark Seal (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Moonwalker

Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe

Snow Bros. (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros

F-Zero (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero_(video_game)

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse

Pilotwings (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilotwings

Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition Basic Set (1990)

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29663/star-fleet-battles-captains-edition-basic-set

Nightmare (1991)

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5641/nightmare

Aliens (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)

Creatures (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse

Turrican (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turrican

Funhouse (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FunHouse_(pinball)

Wing Commander (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander_(video_game)

MERCS (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs

Stunts (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunts_(video_game)

The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island

Centurion: Defender of Rome (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion:_Defender_of_Rome

Pool of Radiance (1988)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Radiance

Blood Bros. (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Bros.

Cabal (1988)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal_(video_game)

Magic Sword (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Sword_(video_game)

Super Mario World (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_World

Double Dragon C64 (1988)

https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Double_Dragon_(Melbourne_House)

Carrier Air Wing (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Air_Wing_(video_game)

Champions of Krynn (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_of_Krynn

Devil's Crush (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush

Gals Panic (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gals_Panic

James Pond (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pond

Mega Twins (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Twins

Out Zone (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone

Parodius! From Myth to Laughter (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parodius!_From_Myth_to_Laughter

Shadow Dancer (1989)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Dancer

Columns (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columns_(video_game)

Sol-Feace (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol-Feace

Sex Vixens from Space (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Vixens_from_Space

MUSHA (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUSHA

A Sydney Classic Gaming Club appears! Marc Matt and John talk about all the classic games in the first tournament. Plus we go over the 42 games released on the MegaDrive Mini, John mods a PlayStation Classic, and it's time for the Battle of the Arcades 2019!

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The Shadow (1994)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/shadow

Veccy Bird (2014)

https://vectrex.fandom.com/wiki/Veccy_Bird

Space Harrier (1985)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Harrier

Crazy Taxi (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(video_game)

Death Tank (1996)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Tank

Gunstar Heroes (1993)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunstar_Heroes

Game the System Discord!

http://gamethesystem.co/discord

Mike Lombardi Mat Mania Max Out

https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/205748-Arcade-Mat-Mania-Points-9-999-990-Michael-Lombardi

Keanu Reeves

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves

Games Done Quick

https://gamesdonequick.com

MegaDrive Mini

http://megadrivemini.sega.com

Arcade Attack Podcast

https://arcadeattackpodcast.podbean.com

PlayStation Classic

https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/playstation-classic/

R-Types (1999)

https://rtype.fandom.com/wiki/R-Types

Diablo (1996)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)

Wii Fit (2008)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit

Ghouls n Ghosts (1988)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts

Ghosts n Goblins (1985)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins

Battle of the Arcades 2019

https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6

In this episode Marc practices some Walking Dead pinball in preparation for the Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship, and the Brisbane Pinball Masters. John's still rushing and mashing his way through Streets of Rage 2. Marc switches out an MCA joystick and buttons for a full Sanwa set and gives it the business. Plus the Ultimate 64 arrives, is built, configured, and firing on all SIDs!

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Brisbane Pinball & Arcade Collective Showcase Event

http://bnepac.org

The Walking Dead Pinball (2014)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/the_walking_dead

Streets of Rage 2 (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_2

Speedrun Leaderboard

http://speedrun.com

Sanwa Joysticks and Buttons

https://www.focusattack.com/brands/Sanwa-Denshi.html

MCA Joystick Discussion on Shoryuken

https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/mca-joysticks/29431

Ultimate 64

https://ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64

Commodore 64 SID Chip

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_6581

Rob Hubbard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Hubbard

Ben Daglish

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Daglish

Commodore 65

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_65

GTS Discord Channel (join us!)

https://discord.gg/y2g6S7F