It’s the beloved 80s werewolf/coming-of-age romantic fantasy comedy, Boy From the Future! Better known as Teen Wolf here in the US, this 1985 box office hit was a favorite of ours growing up, but in 2020, it’s a beast to watch. Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/teenwolf. 

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Join us as we travel back to the cruel summer of 1984 and discuss everything that makes The Karate Kid such a quintessential 80s classic, and a story that still resonates with us today. We break down our favorite scenes, discuss original casting choices, explore the origin of the legendary Crane Technique and more - like the movie itself, this episode's got something for everyone. Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/karatekid. BANZAI!

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On this episode, we scratch the surface of the mountain of classic toys from our childhood, from the mainstream MASK toy line with its multimedia marketing push to weird one-offs like Suckerman and Krusher (with a K). Plus, the fantastical origin story of Mr. Do Anything. It'll knock your shoes off! Be sure to check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/toys

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We're talking about the revolutionary Tim Burton blockbuster that went on to shape the superhero movies that dominate the box office more than three decades later. We fire up the Batcomputer and analyze it all: the iconic Prince soundtrack, the controversial casting of Michael Keaton - largely known at the time as a comedic actor - as the Dark Knight, and Burton's "killer" take on the character. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/batman/

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On this McQuaid Arcade special Feature Presentation, it's the 1984 classic supernatural comedy, Ghostbusters! We break down our favorite moments, the characters, the music, and the special effects. It'll be more fun than your collection of spores, molds, and fungus. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/ghostbusters/

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Fright Night and The Lost Boys: two iconic - and very different - 80's takes on the vampire tale. On this special McQuaid Arcade Feature Presentation, it's all the damn vampires...well, maybe not ALL of them. But definitely the coolest ones. Check out this episode's page on our site for a closer look at some of the stuff we discussed: mcquaidarcade.com/pod/vampires

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This week, we Netflix and Bill...and Ted. Also: Barney makes an obscure retro Christmas toy discovery, Xbox Game Showcase fails to whelm, jelly tarts, skinny Yoshi, and shipping Nellvedere. Be sure to check out this episode's Bonus Stage: https://mcquaidarcade.com/bonus-stage-7/

Barney and Bigs have their PS5 preorder anxiety assuaged, and then proceed to drool over Legos and Henry Cavill (in that order). Also: the scary new No Man's Sky update (that Barney is totally going to force Bigs to play through with him), Metacritic makes a big change, and Barney mourns the loss of a friend of 27 years. Be sure to check out this episode's Bonus Stage: https://mcquaidarcade.com/bonus-stage-6/

It’s the first episode of our new and improved weekly show! It’s...a lot like the old show, but with approximately 85% more Batman, and exactly 100% less Garfield. This week: Michael Keaton is back in the cape and cowl, Barney was THIS close to playing Robin in Batman Forever, and Bigs lays down a fat beat. Be sure to check out this episode's Bonus Stage: https://mcquaidarcade.com/bonus-stage-5/

A remixed version of this classic episode that now jumps RIGHT to the good stuff: Gather 'round as we tell the tale — nay, the legend! — of a hot summer day in 1987, when a routine trip to Toys R Us for a new "Nintendo tape" started us on an adventure we're still talking about three decades later. This week, it's all about the Legend of Zelda! We relive some of our favorite moments with it, discuss some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) sequels, and more!

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