The Rejects land at Sputnik Arcade for the first time. After the shock wore off, we decided to head to the garage and record our tenth episode.  We discuss the fun of cold start play with Zoo Keeper - this episodes tournament game, Brian's game room, arcade insurance,  some pinball,  cade wish lists, new pickups and some "Laser Talk" to end the episode.  So fire up your favorite game and give us a listen, just for ambience.

Episode #10 - Just For Ambience

Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.

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This month we are talking all about Reactor. And you can’t talk Reactor without talking about it’s designer and programmer, Tim Skelly. Join us as we talk about all aspects of the game and find out who takes second place in the challenge as Jordan reigns supreme on one of his favorite games. Enjoy!

Episode #93 - That's a Tactic

There is a lot to cover in this episode. We talk about our preferences on music in arcades, our thoughts on rotary joystick games, what we really think of arcade game locks and what the pros and cons are of taking games to shows? All this, our updates and more. Enjoy!

Episode #92 - Roundilocks and the Three Bears

In this episode, we talk about and play the 1981 classic Ms. Pac-Man. We go through the art package, graphics, cabinet and all that great stuff. Ian breaks down his strategies on playing this game. Also, we talk a lot about the development of the game and GCC’s history and involvement. Enjoy!

Episode #91 - Chillin’ in the Ghost House

In this episode, we delve into the hilarious, and sometimes deeply troubling, cult classic film Hollywood Zap. Released in 1986, this movie is a wild ride packed with outrageous characters, improbable plot twists and some sweet taters. Oh yeah, there are a few classic arcade games in there too. Join us as we critically dissect this b-movie.

We also respond to listener email and give an update on what is going on in our own arcades. Enjoy!

Episode #90 - Sweet Taters

Join us as we explore the twisting, turning tunnels of Namco's 1982 classic, Dig Dug. We will discuss the cabinet design, art package, graphics, sound and everything in between. We have a little sidebar on our thoughts on patterns in games and let you know how we did in our high score challenge. Enjoy!

Episode #10 - Just For Ambience

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