The Daily Daze

Konami has finally unveiled, in full, its upcoming mini console, and the news is both good and bad depending on one's perspective. Mr. Pacario analyzes what's known about the system so far--especially that line-up of "fifty" games--to see whether this really is the sweet machine for which fans have always dreamed. (Second upload due to an error in the original version.)

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While gaming has seen great changes in the 21st century, perhaps the hobby's greatest milestone came from the outside--in other words, YouTube. No other platform has connected gamers, raised controversies, highlighted the obscure, and been the bane of developer and "professional" journalist alike than the Google-owned network. Indeed, the service is a retro-maven's delight, with almost too many gaming channels and personalities to sift through. But no worries! Mr. Pacario is here to share his own fave YouTube celebrities and indie journos!

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Super Mario Maker 2 is out, but... without Super Mario Bros. 2! What?! Indeed, the beloved dark horse of the franchise is nowhere to be found in Nintendo's newly released sandbox. To better lament its absence, Mr. Pacario is dedicating this latest edition of The Great Gamer's Quiz to everything Mario 2. Can you nail that perfect score? It won't be easy...

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Forget emulation! How about miniaturization? Indeed, there's a company called Numskull dedicated to preserving that endangered species known as the arcade cab via perfect, immaculate miniature. With Pac-Man already released and several more machines on their way, the arcades of yore are fast returning, albeit in tinier form! Mr. Pacario takes a look at this upcoming line of pristine collectibles.

Numskull's line of "Quarter Arcades" can be found here: http://www.numskull.com/quarter-arcades/

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The gaming systems of today might pack plenty of power, but they definitely lack some of the quirky personality and experimental spirit that made their predecessors so memorable. Feeling wistful, Mr. Pacario glances back at the previous generation, wondering why so many of its creative ideas were ultimately left to wither.

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Like The Lord of the Rings and A Game of Thrones, The Legend of Zelda series has its own legion of fans who adore it with an almost religious intensity. Indeed, do you belong amongst the throngs of these true believers, or rather, are you just a passing pretender? The Great Gamer's Quiz holds the answer! It's just like yanking the Master Sword, but in podcast form!

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

Limited Run Games is a noble enterprise, existing to preserve digital-only games by converting them into physical form. And collectors everywhere were pleased...for a while. Yet, growing claims of greedy profiteering and poor customer service has robbed the company of its original prestige. Are things really as bad as they seem? Mr. Pacario analyzes the situation, offering his own unique take on the once righteous startup.


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Thanks to String Player Gamer (https://www.youtube.com/user/mangdiws) and Smooth McGroove (https://www.youtube.com/user/SmoothMcGroove) for their respective acapella pieces!

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

Everyone says gaming is more than just pretty graphics, and they're right! It's all about the music, too. Indeed, most of history's greatest games are accompanied by some terrific, unforgettable scores. In this episode, we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with a musical medley of gaming's wondrous past.

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'Twas a big week in gaming--Nintendo finally shows off its upcoming Super Mario Maker 2, revealing all sorts of goodies, while Sega does the same with its Genesis Mini, unveiling another slew of awesome titles. Although very different products, they're both wonderful explorations of gaming's past. Mr. Pacario ponders the promise of both.

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

Welcome to another edition of The Great Gamer's Quiz, that zesty test of everything gaming. Are you anxious to prove your gamer's prowess over your friends? Have a hankering for video game history? Simply bored on the way to work? Then this test is for you! May you make the gaming gods proud.

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