This week on New Release 1984 … hardcore gamers Ashley, Derrick, and Drew revisit a space opera with cutting edge special effects—for the time. Do mid-80s 3-D graphics elevate a timeless you are the chosen one narrative … or feel super dated? Better listen to find out. And while you’re at it, get ready to reevaluate your entire childhood as we rank the best video game players ever to appear in movies. For example, how does Alex from The Last Starfighter match up against Alex from Grandma’s Boy while Jimmy from The Wizard waits in the wings? Prepare for a battle of epic proportions by searching ‘New Release 1984’ on Spotify, Apple, or any other podcast purveyor. Tune in Friday 📺

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