Classic Arcade Podcast from the Pacific Northwest
Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.
In this fine episode, we field some listener feedback, discuss the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo and clue you in to our recent updates in our game rooms. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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It is our game of the episode episode and the game is Millipede. Hear about the growths, all the bugs, Conway’s Game of Life and our scores and rates of this arcade classic. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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Millipede Challenge Scores
Jordan - 64,795
Brian - 61,846
Ian - 58,439
Millipede Challenge Video
In this update/feedback episode, we talk about Brian and Jordan’s trip to Galloping Ghost, rotating Tapper handles, when to let conversions lie and more. All this and our always exciting game room updates. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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This month we are talking all about Reactor. And you can’t talk Reactor without talking about it’s designer and programmer, Tim Skelly. Join us as we talk about all aspects of the game and find out who takes second place in the challenge as Jordan reigns supreme on one of his favorite games. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
Reactor Challenge Scores
Jordan - 106,598
Brian - 33,975
Ian - 3,014
Reactor Challenge Video
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
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!
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
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
On this 'game of the episode' episode, we discuss the Atari 1986 skateboarding game 720º. Listen to who got the most frustrated playing the game and the differing opinions between the rejects. Outro music by Metronome the City. Enjoy.
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720º Challenge Scores
Brian - 51,170
Jordan - 12,750
Brandon - 10,160
Ian - 3,700
720º Challenge Video
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Would you buy a 4’ stack of marquees at $1 a pop? Will modern large games be collectible and/or affordable in the future? What do we think of modern console games? How about those shitty overpriced Atari PCB replicas? Find out what we really think. 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!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.