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It's BIG episode 149 of ARG Presents, and we're back to the SUPER Nintendo for this one.  When you think SNES titles, two games stand out as MUST PLAYS, and so, to be popular, we cover the MOST POPULAR games!  So, with that in mind, sit back and relax as we discuss Archer MacLean's Super Dropzone and the timeless Michael Jordan - Chaos in the Windy City!

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On this edition of OUR SINCLAIR, Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT have a go at H.A.T.E. aka Hostile All-Terrain Encounter.  This game is often compared to the Sega arcade classic Zaxxon, and we'll see how it stacks up!  Also join us as we talk about how the ZX Spectrum version stacks up again the other ports.  We hope you don't hate H.A.T.E.!  We LOVE HATE and HATE everything else!

Welcome back to another episode of The CoCo Show!  This time out, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we explore a title that was one of the first we ever played on the Color Computer, MEGA-BUG!  It talked, it featured dancing bugs, and it was a standout title back in the day...on the APPLE II?!?  Find out the hidden story of Mega-Bug!

Whadda you get when Taiwan makes a British microcomputer!?  BAM, it's the Tatung Einstein, the subject of ARG 148!  This time out we take a look at this capable but obscure machine  and learn about what made it a powerful component of the golden age of British computing...BEHIND THE SCENES!  Then we dive into some wacky games, as we try out Escape from Merlin 8 and LAZY JONES!

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We're back with Episode 49 - In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections. Plus, our Battle Of The Systems: Zanac (MSX) vs. Firetrack (C64) Episode Guide ------------------- Quick Questions - 6:32 Patreons - 12:54 Cody's Corner - 15:38 Game Show - 39:37 Catching Up - 53:28 Battle Of The Systems - Zanac (MSX) vs. Firetrack (C64) - 2:03:05...

It's High Score Week here on ARG Presents!  Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss speed runs and high scores, and then settle in for some game that were made for High Score Challenges!  First it's the outstanding Atari 2600 port of the arcade shooter Gyruss, then it's cartoon time with the exceptional Nintendo arcade game Popeye!

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As we all know, there's no better way to spend the holidays then alone, in a dive bar, playing grungy games with the barflies and boozers.  "But how can we do that when the bars are all closed?", I hear you ask!  Fear not, for ARG 146 is here to answer that question!  We have two bar substitutes here to help you through this difficult period!  First, THE BRENT goes WAY back wit...

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On this episode of Sprite Castle I take a look at the newly released <b>THEC64 Maxi</b>, the full-size Commodore computer from Retro Games Limited. I talk about the settings, the built-in games, and playing downloaded games. I also talk about what a pain in the butt it was to acquire one in North America, and compare it to everything from a Raspberry Pi to an FPGA-based MiST and an Ult...

We're back for  Episode 48 - In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and discuss "6 Good "Christmas" Games". We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month. Episode Guide --------------- Quick Questions 4:30 Patreon 14:33 News 29:42 Eric's Take - Memories! 1:35:25 Tea Time With Tim - Christmas 1986 - 1:53:37 6 Good Games - "Christmas!'"&nb...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the 1200XL Podcast!  This time out, join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we shine up the silver ball and oil the flippers in David's Midnight Magic!  This pinball game was a real innovator in the early 80's, and it paved the way for the realistic pinball video games yet to come!  But how is the game itself?  Is this a million point shot, or a TILT!  Fi...

Welcome to BIG Episode 145 of ARG Presents!  Tonight, we  answer to age old question, what happens if you mush a 386 pc and a Megadrive together?!  Join the boys for a look at one wacky amalgamation, the Amstrad MEGA PC!     After some old fashion book learnin' on the Mega PC, we dig for some gems as we try out Sink or Swim and Links: The Challenge of Golf!

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Hello, friends!  Welcome back to another ARG Presents!  This time out, we get crazy with the multiplayer and talk some FOUR PLAYER GAMES!  Remember back in the day when you could see and HANG OUT with other people, crowded around an arcade machine or console?  We do, and we pick a few of our favorites!  Join Amigo Aaron in some castle smashing goodness with Warlords, and t...

On this episode I get killed by a guard, killed by a bird, and killed by a gate while playing this week’s game, KARATEKA!

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We're back with Episode 47 - In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections. Plus, our Battle Of The Systems: Doom 64 (N64) vs Powerslave / Exhumed (Sega Saturn) Episode Guide ------------------- Quick Questions - 2:16 Patreons - 10:15 Better Than Galaga - 13:03 Game Show - 21:03 Catching Up - 30:20 Battle Of The Systems - First Person Sho...

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Support the show on Patreon and get cool perks and rad swag! Thanks to all our Amigos Supporters: DataDog, HEAVY SYSTEMS, Inc., Bundy, fraglord#6620, Mark Bylund, Olav Hope, Hermski, Jonah aka Simulant, Ethan Little, Alien Breeder, Dave Velociraptor, Cowbirdboy, Lane Denson, Luke Hudson, John Cook, Bomb the Bass, Row-she, FrodoNL, solenlyser, tekmage, Jurgen, Mr. Kola, Daniel Williams, Bernhard Lu...

Show Notes Support the show on Patreon and get cool perks and rad swag! Thanks to all our Amigos Supporters: DataDog, HEAVY SYSTEMS, Inc., Bundy, fraglord#6620, Mark Bylund, Olav Hope, Hermski, Jonah aka Simulant, Ethan Little, Alien Breeder, Dave Velociraptor, Cowbirdboy, Lane Denson, Luke Hudson, John Cook, Bomb the Bass, Row-she, FrodoNL, solenlyser, tekmage, Jurgen, Mr. Kola, Daniel Williams,...

There's a big fight feel this week on ARG Presents, and the combatants are chomping at the bit to bring the PAIN!  In one corner, a DOS offering from Amigo Aaron that will body blow you and make you PRAY FOR DEATH!  In the other corner, THE BRENT brings a good looking sensation with some nasty combos and a KILLER INSTINCT!  The odds are even...DEAD even!  FIGHT! 

On this week's episode of Sprite Castle, I wanted to honor the life of Alex Trebek by playing and reviewing JEOPARDY!