Episode #49 - Whizz

This episode finds all of us still sheltering in place and playing Philko’s 1989 game, Twin Falcons (aka Whizz). Many topics are discussed including how many games do you turn on at a time, LAZER TALK, repair docs and more. All this and our ongoing saga of our gamerooms. Enjoy!

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Twin Falcons Challenge Scores
Ian - 42,300
Brandon - 42,200
Brian - 22,800
Jordan - 5200

Twin Falcons Challenge Videos



Episode #48 - Service Outlet

This episode finds all of our Rejects sheltering in place and playing Venture Line's 1982 classic, Looping. We touch on games with frustrating controls and give you a glimpse into our quarantined lives with our gameroom updates. Enjoy!

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Show Links
Williams cable replacement

Looping Challenge Scores
Ian - 15,280
Jordan - 5,600
Brandon - 4,180
Brian - 4,150

Looping Challenge Video

Episode #47 - Old Milwaukie

In this episode we come to you from Brandon's arcade Old Milwaukie (aka The Bhole). After a little feedback, we dive straight into some Q*bert's Qubes, talk a little bit about our oldest games and give you our gameroom updates. As a bonus, we have an interview and a little lazer talk with the creator of the Merlin and Arthur boards, Shaun Wood. Enjoy!

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Q*bert's Qubes Champion
Brian - 124,844
Brandon - 116386
Ian - 114,695
Jordan - 113,090

Q*bert’s Qubes Challenge Video

Show Notes
LaserCon - Shaun Wood’s website
Dragon’s Lair Project

High score entry screen on Dragon’s Lair thanks to Shaun Wood’s new Merlin ROM.

New Dragon’s Lair high score table.

Episode #46 - Hot Tweezers

In this episode we revisit the Super Bowl as we play Atari Football as the GotE. We give you our usual round of game room updates and answer all the voicemails. Enjoy!

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Atari Football Champion (by coin toss)
Jordan

Atari Football Challenge Video

Episode #45 - Nothing Is Real

In this episode, we are surrounded by the color vector glow of Quantum. We field an email question, talk about our favorite hobby beverages and talk about what keeps us going in the hobby. All this and our riveting gameroom updates! Enjoy.

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Quantum Challenge Scores
Jordan - 45,020
Brandon - 28,360
Brian - 28,300
Ian - 27,860

Quantum Challenge Video

Episode #44 - Winky™

In this episode we travel into the dark depths of the dungeons with Winky™ and the Hallmonsters™ as we play Venture as the game of the episode. We also run down some of our favorite bronze age titles. All this and more! Enjoy.

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Venture Challenge Scores
Brian - 10,900
Brandon - 10,280
Ian - 9,130
Jordan - 690

Venture Challenge Video

Episode #43 - Touch The Baby

We kick off this episode with some voicemail. Move on to play and discuss the classic game, Kangaroo. Find out what went on at Grinkers and PRGE and we round the episode off with our gameroom updates!

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Kangaroo Challenge Scores
Brian - 19,900
Ian - 15,600
Brandon - 6,500
Jordan - 4,200

Kangaroo Challenge Video

Episode #42 - Monster Sh*t

In this episode, find out our true feelings about the game Rolling Thunder. Brandon picks Monster Bash as the Game of the Episode, we discuss upcoming events and our, always exciting, gameroom updates. Enjoy!

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Monster Bash Challenge Scores
Brandon - 9,504,220
Ian - 6,213,250
Jordan - 6,056,990
Brian - 1,589,760

Monster Bash Challenge Video

Rolling Thunder Gameplay

Ian’s Mystery Game

Can you guess what it is?

Episode #41 - Galagar

This episode we have a plethora of voice mails ranging from multi-boards to Rolling Thunder. Our game of the episode is Gravitar and we have a good discussions about the ins and outs of this vector classic. All this and gameroom updates. Enjoy!

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Gravitar Challenge Scores
Brandon - 49,100
Ian - 46,950
Brian - 6,100
Jordan - 1,500

Gravitar Challenge Video

Played on a dedicated upright cabinet.
Brian 00:00 - 6,100
Ian 03:58 - 46,950
Brandon 13:50 - 49,100
Jordan 23:08 - 1,300

Brian Meets Greydon Clark

Holy shit. Just met Greydon Clark, director of Joysticks, and got a signed poster of the movie. We are seeing a double feature of his movies Without Warning and Satan's Cheerleaders. 🍿

48 Likes, 3 Comments - Brian Middleton (@aapljack) on Instagram: "Holy shit. Just met Greydon Clark, director of Joysticks, and got a signed poster of the movie. We..."

Episode #40 - The Vector Survey

This month we put the focus on Mappy as our Game of the Episode. After that, we have long discussion about the ranks of Atari vector arcade games. Find out how each of our (except Jordan) rankings compare to the folks on KLOV. It was a fun, yet challenging task to rank all these great games.

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Links
Mappy Land

Mappy Challenge Scores
Brian - 93,580
Brandon - 62,440
Ian - 21,710
Jordan - 2,410

Mappy Challenge Video

Episode #39 - The Right Switch

Join us on this episode where we play a friendly game of Gyruss. We talk about our time at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and go for another round of the shitgameoff. Also, what is the correct power switch for a Root Beer Tapper? All this and exciting gameroom updates!

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Links
http://zzzaccaria.com/

Gyruss Challenge Scores
Brian - 152,250
Ian - 110,550
Jordan - 88,900
Brandon - 78,400

Gyruss Challenge Video

Episode #38 - Filthy Wizardry

This time around, we are playing Robotron: 2084. Who dares give this classic a coins down? We also have a new segment where we pit crappy games against each other in the ultimate death match and answer a few voicemails in the process. Oh, and our ever exciting game room updates, as well. Buckle up!

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Robotron Challenge Scores
Brian - 854,575
Brandon - 272,175
Jordan - 73,325
Ian - 62,100

Robotron Challenge Video

Episode #37 - PM Sent

This time around the Rejects answer all your voicemail questions, discuss the hit feature film Joysticks and discuss the pain and stress of selling games. Oh yeah.. PM Sent.

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Solar Quest Challenge Scores
Brandon - 48,800
Ian - 28,800
Jordan - 26,200
Brian - 19,650

Solar Quest Challenge Video

Episode #36 - Grub Steak

This week we are busy gathering up Grub Steaks as we play Black Widow for the game of the episode. We also discuss what to look for on a game pickup and the concept of hoarding vs sharing your games. We also have gameroom updates and a voicemail. Pour yourself a drink, this is gonna be a long one.

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Black Widow Challenge Scores
Jordan - 137,275
Brandon - 115,675
Brian - 114,975
Ian - 108,025

Black Widow Challenge Video

Episode #35 - I'll Be The Logs

Dive in with the Rejects as they play a spirited round of Frogger, discuss the Arcade 1up and talk about the pros and cons of restoring games. They also try to figure out if games have reached their peak popularity. All this plus an interview with high score chaser and star of the film High Score, Bill Carlton.

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Frogger Challenge Scores
Jordan: 8,340
Brian: 7,440
Brandon: 6,640
Ian: 4,360

Frogger Challenge Video

Episode #34 - First Appearance of Ball

It's been a while, but we are back. Hear about warehouse raids, PRGE, Grinkers and what we have all been up to. We also play some Q*bert. Enjoy!

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Q*bert Challenge Scores
Brian: 12,525
Jordan: 11,930
Brandon: 5925
Ian: 2625

Q*bert Challenge Video

Episode #33 - Coins Deluxe

In this episode we consider the question, what is deluxe about Asteroids Deluxe. We also have our gameroom updates complete with two party reports. Catch it!

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Asteroids Deluxe Challenge Scores
Ian - 33,170
Brandon - 24,450
Brian - 7,630
Jordan - 4,870

Asteroids Deluxe Challenge Video

Episode #32 - Hit N Miss

In this episode, the Rejects play the button-mashing classic, Space Zap. They touch on the LED vs LCD debate on color DMDs and we get a new batch of listener voice mails. Oh, and some game room updates to finish it all off.

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Space Zap Challenge Scores
Brandon - 136,750
Jordan - 123,500
Ian - 108,750
Brian - 104,250

Space Zap Challenge Video

Episode #31 - Overrated

In this episode we tackle the question of 'overrated or not'. Learn a lot about Monaco GP. Hear some exciting gameroom updates and talk about getting pissed off at games. Enjoy.

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Monaco GP Challenge Scores
Jordan: 4,314
Ian: 3,600
Brandon: 2,968
Brian: 2,598

Monaco GP Challenge Video

Jordan 0:00 - 4,314
Ian 2:34 - 3,600
Brian 5:00 - 2,598
Brandon 6:56 - 2,968

Episode #30 - Ghosts 'n Goobers

This episode we dive into the tubes of Tempest, discuss one of our local arcades and delve into our guilty pleasure games. Do we feel guilty? Find out. Plus, voicemails and updates.

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Tempest Challenge Scores
Ian: 87,970
Brandon: 74,201
Brian: 68,473
Jordan: 3,260

Tempest Challenge Video

Ian 0:00 - 87,970
Brandon 4:20 - 74,201
Brian 7:01 - 68,473
Jordan 9:13 - 3,260