The Daily Daze

After Nintendo and Sega took their turns, it was only fitting the TurboGrafx-16 also receive the mini treatment. A system both overlooked and underappreciated during the 8 and 16-bit eras, Konami has seen fit to give it an extra life with this tinier edition. Indeed, it's a sweet box of "what ifs"...a compilation of obscure but no less engaging games deserving of another chance. And so, as promised, here is the exhaustively in-depth review of not only the Turbo Mini itself, but every one of its 57 games. It's the longest show in Daily Daze history!

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What's better than the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation Vita? It might just be the Analogue Pocket, a slick, Game Boy-like device capable of playing an assortment of history's greatest gaming relics. With the device soon up for preorder, Mr. Pacario lists the system's many frills, features, and incredible options...along with one or two unfortunate drawbacks. Indeed, is this mighty handheld really worth the asking price? That is the pointed question...

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Sega is back with another miniature snack! After the nifty Mega Drive Mini and the loco Game Gear Micro, the company is going for a three-for-all with its Astro City machine, a cute all-in-one console with an assortment of rarely seen arcade games! Although little has been revealed, Mr. Pacario divulges the scants facts before proceeding with a "mini" Great Gamer's Quiz. Indeed, ace this test to prove your worthiness for what could be Sega's bestest system yet!

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Along with countless movies, shows, and video games to consume, people must also choose between thousands of new podcasts appearing on a rapid-fire, weekly basis. And guess what? Most of these shows are junk! Luckily, Mr. Pacario is here to recommend six sublime shows of true worth and fun--from the cinephile's Now Playing to the sometimes creepy Extraterrestrial. In other words, these are podcasts for all those who love gaming, movies, retro nostalgia...and just a touch of weird.

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Gamers complain about a lot of things...the most ironic, perhaps, is having too much content. In other words--too many games releasing every week! It's a weird problem that others of a different time would have loved to share, but there's truth to the complaint. Gamers are drowning in freebies, indies, Twitch streams, and cheap DLC without a proper way to escape...or keep up. But is this "problem" really such a bad thing? Maybe, maybe not, but it wasn't always this way. Welcome to the "gamer glut."

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For those who love the more audible side of gaming, this episode will draw them into that illustrious past while also highlighting the occasional modern day masterpiece. Indeed, music--especially that of the gaming persuasion--has always possessed the unique quality of making even the darkest days seem brighter. This quiz might challenge one's memory...but more importantly, may it bring everyone a sense of needed peace.

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Don't say mini, say micro! Yep, Sega actually goes there with its tinier than dinky line of miniature Game Gears...while on the larger side of things, Arcade1UP unveils its next slate of home arcade machines, including the oft-sought Ms. Pac-Man. But whether teeny or supreme, are any of these machines really worth the money? Mr. Pacario gives his best early impressions.

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Was 1980 really that long ago? Indeed, the year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary (or birthday) of gaming's greatest icon--the titular Pac-Man. For a time, the globular marble dominated pop culture in a way no mascot--even the almighty Mario--has ever achieved since. But beyond his command of the cultural zeitgeist, Pac-Man essentially gave birth to the modern gaming scene, granting the medium its first relatable hero. For this podcast, Mr. Pacario reflects upon what makes the character both so timeless and important...and what keeps him relevant today.

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Turbo trumps virus! Indeed, after being delayed by the infamous plague, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini finally takes the West. Question is...was it worth the wait? Mr. Pacario provides his initial impressions regarding the almost mythical system and its generous trove of jubilant gems.

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After a slight delay, the next Great Gamer's Quiz is ready to be played! This one's a hodgepodge of trivia taken from the entirety of the hobby - only the most well-versed gaming acolytes will survive! So whether carpooling to work or trapped at home, let this quiz prove, once and for all, you are indeed a gaming maven.

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Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music