Episodes
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Mr. Driller – Episode 017
In this ground-breaking episode we dig into a family tree that spawned not one, but two NAMCO classics. We discuss Mr. Driller and use geological genealogy to trace his origins […]
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Puzzle Bobble – Episode 016
Bustin’ makes us feel good as we explore the origins of Taito’s Puzzle Bobble (or Bust a Move). We try to make sense of the Bubble Bobble family tree which […]
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Marble Madness – Episode 015
It’s all downhill from here as we roll with Marble Madness. We discuss the Doogie Howser of arcade games programmers who at the age of 18 created a major arcade […]
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Q*bert – Episode 014
Strap in for our most profane episode yet (or not, as we’ll explain). It’s time to talk about Gottlieb’s biggest arcade hit – Q*bert! Find out how this game by […]
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Tetris – Episode 013
The pieces have fallen into place for our new miniseries and we’re facing a Soviet invasion! Tetris breaks through the Iron Curtain to take hold of American and Japanese cultures, […]
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Arcade Obscura (Invaders from Space) – Episode 012
We’re bringing the Invaders from Space miniseries in for a landing as the co-hosts talk about their pick for underrated or obscure space shooter. Did Mr. SNK and PastBlaster switch […]
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Sinistar – Episode 011
Beware, I live! The untold (until now) history of Sinistar is explored with the help of the co-creators of the game: John Newcomer and Noah Falstein. Get the inside information […]
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Galaga – Episode 010
We revisit Namco to talk about what they built on with Galaxian to bring us (arguably) the best arcade game ever – Galaga! What does an extinct species of shark […]
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Defender – Episode 009
Williams breaks into the arcade scene (and record books) with Defender. Find out how a pinball company entered into the video game race and nurtured some thrilling talent that is […]
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Asteroids – Episode 008
My God, look at the size of that thing! Atari makes a cultural impact with Asteroids and introduces the masses to high scores. When did the golden age of video […]
