Sinopsis
A limited podcast presented as a mix of old and new recordings, 1997 and 2017, outlining select late 90's arcade games with a Namco-leaning focus. The podcast is a 25-episode series plus one introductory Day 0 episode. Each episode may include the following:*Simulating booting a newly arrived game and discussion of game elements.*Redemption Roundup: A feature on a ticket-based game and summary of new prizes items that have arrived at the arcade (every 2 episodes).*Incorporation of stories from the arcade during this time period.*Time-sensitive arcade industry news.*Three music specials featuring obscure music from the previous 5 games featured.*Game ratings: graphics, sound, playability, profitability, 2017 holdup score.*2017 emulation status: Is it playable, was it dumped, did it get a home version.Episodes should be listened to in order, 0-25. Despite the release date of the most recent episode, the podcast is active, episodes are being released with dates from the past to line up in a certain way.
Episodios
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Day 24 - ?/??/19XX - Rush 2049
15/10/2018 Duración: 14minDelivered-To: hello@world Received: by 2002:ac9:5acc:0:0:0:0:0 with SMTP id o12-v6csp4191083ocp; Wed, 15 Oct 1999 16:45:27 -0700 (PDT) X-Internet-Smtp-Source: ADUXVKIJiP1oPktQqmnT9ehmmT8fRopftDgiB6R0A7UvcJAks5CpXyYpVGGNWej0BY4h28nVe9es Subject: Rush 2049 (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 Received-SPF: pass
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Day 23 - ?/??/19XX - Crisis Zone
06/10/2018 Duración: 14minDelivered-To: hello@world Received: by 2002:ac9:5acc:0:0:0:0:0 with SMTP id o12-v6csp4171263ocp; Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:30:18 -0700 (PDT) X-Internet-Smtp-Source: ADUXVKIrYu2vhcU9teKrZYmGM9HSXPjDDs+L/nwUwE/2s/AuiBy5Yd1OZQ80CBJG+sp4/94oFTYl Subject: Crisis Zone (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 Received-SPF: pass
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Day 22 - 9/17/1998 - Vampire Savior
17/09/2018 Duración: 19minSeptember 9, 1998 - We cover a new game, but it is sharply overshadowed by personnel events here. I make a career-ending error, and this ended up being the last of the "old" episodes. Quite a shame.
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Day 21 - 8/12/1998 - D&D: Tower of Doom
12/08/2018 Duración: 28minAugust 12, 1998 - Finally a new CPS2 title, and a fine beat-em-up at that. This cabinet holds a very special secret in this episode. We also recieve a new redemption title which shall be the last one covered. Revolting continues on, please send advice on what I should so about my work situation.
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Day 20 - 7/30/1998 - Soul Calibur
30/07/2018 Duración: 23minJuly 30, 1998 - We get in an incredible sequel, and encounter an irritable UPS man. We explore this game and the significance on my arcade experience so far. Management is getting worse, and I'm doing things maybe I should not be.
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Day 19 - 6/18/1998 - Virtual On
18/06/2018 Duración: 28minJune 18, 1998 - Action games speak to me, and we welcome one with extra Time Crisis II profits. We have a ball with a new and challenging (in an ironic way) redemption game. There's new prizes, and things are becoming decidedly un-fun.
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Day 18 - Music Special 3
08/06/2018 Duración: 21minThe final music special featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.
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Day 17 - 5/26/1998 - Time Crisis II
26/05/2018 Duración: 31minMay 26, 1998 - We celebrate the inclusion of an instant classic into Cyberstation, one of the top arcade games of the late 90's spreads its wings. We also touch on a new ticket game, some new prizes, and get a little self-aware of things.
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Day 16 - 5/1/1998 - Police Trainer
01/05/2018 Duración: 22minMay 1, 1998 - As the summer approaches us, we utilize a spare cabinet and some leftover funds to get a budget shooter. How will it affect Point Blank? Will it at all?
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Day 15 - 4/8/1998 - Lucky & Wild
08/04/2018 Duración: 32minApril 8, 1998 - We welcome a new game to our little arcade here, and it's a childhood classic! A new challenger to the ticket game craze enters the battle, and we touch on some industry news also.
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Day 14 - 3/16/1998 - Marvel vs. Capcom
16/03/2018 Duración: 16minMarch 16, 1998 - We get in a brand new Capcom fighter and cover it briefly! Beyond that we cover some short and sparse arcade news with also a bit of reflection on life.
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Day 13 - 2/23/1998 - Cyber Cycles
23/02/2018 Duración: 32minFebruary 23, 1998 - Venturing forth to fill our arcade floor with the best that Namco has to offer, we get in their deluxe racing game gem Cyber Cycles! Also touch on some new redemption games, and dive a bit further into the philosophical side of arcade life.
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Day 12 - Music Special 2
18/02/2018 Duración: 22minThe second of three music specials featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.
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Day 11 - 2/7/1998 - Point Blank
07/02/2018 Duración: 26minFebruary 7, 1998 - We pick up a fun shooting game for 2 players, and rattle off a really bad description of a new redemption games. We cover just a touch of news and new prizes in this early February episode.
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Day 10 - 1/12/1998 - Tekken 3
12/01/2018 Duración: 26minJanuary 12, 1998 - Finally acquiring a game that's been at the top of our want-list, we're back with the first episode of 1998! We go over a little game rankings action as well, as we press on with building this arcade out.
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Day 9 - 12/31/1997 - Alpine Racer 2
31/12/2017 Duración: 26minDecember 31, 1997 - We complete our first year of shows with a classic winter arcade game, Alpine Racer 2! We discuss the game and also touch on some new redemption games and items, as well as a look towards the arcade business in 1998.
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Day 8 - 12/03/1997 - Gunblade NY
03/12/2017 Duración: 20minDecember 3, 1997 - Quickly coming to the end of 1997, we get Gunblade NY onto the gaming floor. We discuss the game, along with part 1 of the 1998 preview!
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Day 7 - 11/15/1997 - Soul Edge
15/11/2017 Duración: 22minNovember 15, 1997 - We take a look at Soul Edge (Version 1), discuss Aftershock in Redemption Roundup, some new toys in, and also some regrettable trends in the industry.
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Day 6 - Music Special 1
31/10/2017 Duración: 19minThe first of three music specials featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.