In this episode, we are mounted on our fanciful birds of prey as we play Joust as our game of the episode. Find out Ian’s top three Williams games, what our strategies were while playing and if Jordan gives the game a Coins Up™ even with all the flapping. Enjoy!
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Joust Challenge Scores
Brian - 110,000
Jordan - 46,100
Ian - 34,550
Joust Challenge Video
In this episode, we field our awesome listeners’ questions and comments. We take our first stab at a calendar of upcoming events, talk about our trip to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and discuss all things that attract us about attract modes. All this and our game room updates. Enjoy!
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There is a lot to cover in this episode. We talk about our preferences on music in arcades, our thoughts on rotary joystick games, what we really think of arcade game locks and what the pros and cons are of taking games to shows? All this, our updates and more. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we talk about and play the 1981 classic Ms. Pac-Man. We go through the art package, graphics, cabinet and all that great stuff. Ian breaks down his strategies on playing this game. Also, we talk a lot about the development of the game and GCC’s history and involvement. Enjoy!
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Ms. Pac-Man Challenge Scores
Ian - 247,500
Brian - 149,560
Jordan - 43,350
Ms. Pac-Man Challenge Video
In this episode, we delve into the hilarious, and sometimes deeply troubling, cult classic film Hollywood Zap. Released in 1986, this movie is a wild ride packed with outrageous characters, improbable plot twists and some sweet taters. Oh yeah, there are a few classic arcade games in there too. Join us as we critically dissect this b-movie.
We also respond to listener email and give an update on what is going on in our own arcades. Enjoy!
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Join us as we explore the twisting, turning tunnels of Namco's 1982 classic, Dig Dug. We will discuss the cabinet design, art package, graphics, sound and everything in between. We have a little sidebar on our thoughts on patterns in games and let you know how we did in our high score challenge. Enjoy!
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Dig Dug Challenge Scores
Ian - 114230
Brian - 53920
Jordan - 7960
Dig Dug Challenge Video
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Welcome to our bi-monthly update episode. This time around we talk about EM pins/games, test rig setups and what makes a good arcade nowadays. We also do a little wrap-up on our experience at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. All that and our game room updates. Enjoy!
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Join us as we try to help Bub and Bob rescue their girlfriends from Baron Von Blubba in the Cave of Monsters. That's right, our game of the episode is Bubble Bobble. Enjoy!
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Bubble Bobble Challenge Scores
Ian - 313,160
Jordan - 136,640
Brian - 121,910
Bubble Bobble Challenge Video
In this episode, we field many listener questions including which of our games would earn the most in a public location. We go over what went down at CAX 2023, talk a little about the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo and give you some updates on our arcades. Enjoy!
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In this episode we visit the Ian's prototype HouseCade and play 1983's Mario Bros. by Nintendo. We learn Mario and Luigi's last name, liken this game to a classic Williams title and go over all the things we like (and dislike) about this title. Enjoy!
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Mario Bros. Challenge Scores
Ian - 86,250
Brian - 73,420
Jordan - 24,140
Mario Bros. Challenge Video
In this episode, we answer some listener email about bronze age games, hear about what arcades we have visited lately and go over some long awaited updates. Enjoy!
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Emerging from the depths like a wolf in the sea, we are back with an unscheduled ‘Game of the Episode’ as we dive into the Midway arcade game Sea Wolf. We take the game through its paces and talk about all the good and bad features of the game. Do we all give it a Coins Up™? Listen and find out. Enjoy!
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Sea Wolf Challenge Scores
Brandon - 8,900
Ian - 6,700
Brian - 5,800
Jordan - 2,200
Sea Wolf Challenge Video
In this snow-bound episode, we return to the Cabaret Kingdom and delve into the zany arcade game that is Parodius Da! Ian gives us an in-depth lesson on the game’s strategy and we talk all about the sound, graphics and gameplay. Hear about our cold-start challenge scores and see if anyone dares to give this 90s Jamma game a ‘coins down’. Enjoy!
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Parodius Challenge Scores
Ian - 132,400
Brandon - 54,200
Jordan - 44,500
Brian - 13,700 (78,400 unofficial)
Parodius Challenge Video
In this episode, we finally address the question ‘When is enough enough’ in terms of collecting arcade games. Is there ever an end? We hope not. We also have a full round of game room updates including one reject with an epic pickup story. All this and the game of the episode reveal for next time. Enjoy!
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This month we take a deep dive into Marble Madness. Hear our thoughts and our quibbles with this 1984 System 1 classic. Enjoy!
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Marble Madness Challenge Scores
Jordan - 43,100
Brandon - 30,990
Brian - 26,130
Ian - 19,150
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