Die or Pass Level

The Summer sun is heating things up at the DoPL Arcade, so this week we're taking a trip outside to look back on some of our favorite childhood gaming memories! Super Soakers, Wave Races, Sally Jesse Raphael, and so much more await you! Apply, (and then reapply) straight into thiis episode!

EVO 2026 Just ended, and we know you gotta get more of that street fighter fill! Gather around as we go over one of the most epic and awesome rivalries in the world of competitive fighting games! What happens when the current GOAT meets the all time GOAT!? The answer lies in the heart of battle!

Summer Game Fest has come and gone, and what an amazing time it was! Drop into the arcade as Ray and TDK go over their personal choices for best video games of the show! Reboots, Remakes, and Revelations are all on the table as we get hype for the future. It’s a great time to be a gamer!

It's another good time at the DoPL arcade, and this week we've got a staple in the LA hip-hop community, DJ Luman! We're hitting rewind on the walkman, and learning all about his favorite games growing up, watch as digital and physical get down in a battle for the ages, and work on planning the worlds greatest pizza party! Lock in DoPLgang, it's going down!

We're back at it with another one, and this week we have our pal Pablo! Retro game, toy collector, and owner of Retrobutta Toys and Games here in Highland Park! What started the journey from gamer to collector? What's the greatest videogame of all time? What could a pouch of Caprisun possibly do in your worst nightmare!? All this and more on today's episode!

Get in Ray's Beat up 92' Toyota Carolla, WE'RE HITTING THE MALL! Join us as we grab our drink of choice, and peruse the mall all while stopping through our favorite spots. Videogames, nostalgia, and food court strategies are a'plenty in this one, buckle up!

Welcome back to the arcade, and this week zero tokens are required because we have INFINITE LIVES! Join Ray as he invites JuanPe Arroyo in to discuss his incredible game Deaths of Peck, a game where death is not only encouraged…it’s required! Find out what games JuanPe grew up playing, and discover some surprising games that inspired the madness that is Deaths of Peck!  

This week Ray and TDK welcome Bass Player of New York glam punk band Bad Mary, Mike Staub aka Bad Mikey into the arcade! Join us as we talk about the magic of Marvel Crossovers, remember our fondest gaming flings, and go on a hot streak in an absolute masterclass edition of name that tune! Come along as we hit the gamer pedal into OVERDRIVE!

Welcome back to Die or Pass Level! this week Ray and TDK get a visit from floor manager at Barcade LA, Jason Richardson! Find out what it's like to run the floor, all while running the Street Fighter or Marvel vs Capcom set! We hope you've hit the training room, this one's a doozy!

As we enter the DoPL arcade, we are met with an ever important decision.....which game to play first!? Our friend James visits us today to help solve this problem with Questly! A brilliant app created by him and a childhood friend that focuses on fostering a community of gamers with one objective: Game discovery! Come along as we discuss top 10 games, deep rental cuts, and snacks from across the p...

Ring Ring, there goes the bell! Come along as TDK and Ray Reminisce about what gaming was like back when they were kids in school! Look back on retro gems from the digital era, and the playground! Grab your pog tubes and a video game instruction manual or two, it's recess time at DoPL!

The arcade is open for business, and our pal CRT Craig is in the building with us today! Join us as we discuss retro and modern games, Iconic hack and slash titles, and look back on our video game nostalgia! What is the greatest game in Devil May Cry franchise history? What about Metal Gear, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat!? Tune in to find out our hot takes!

Welcome back to the arcade, DoPLgang! If you've been following along, TDK and his kid have been showing interest in the world of Street Fighter, and it's for Ray to take them to the next level! First things first....selecting your main character! Get your pen and pad cause it's time to go to school as we learn the ins and outs of fighting games!

Hey DoPLgang, we're back, and so is Tito for an unexpectedly short episode due to.....well....just liste and find out. Got five minutes to spare? great! Do us a favor and listen, like, follow, subscribe, and then tell a friend about us here at the arcade too! We're back at it next week so stay tuned!

The crew is back with another one, and this time we're hitting the great outdoors! Ray recounts his recent overseas adventure, covering IRL and in-game victories before cruising in the time machine to recount videogame road trip stories of old! Buckle up, and make sure to pack your gameboy mech suit, we're in for a wild ride!

DoPLgang we've missed you! The cabinets are dusted off and we're so back! Come on down and hang with us as we welcome comedy writer Matt Ross into the arcade! We visit Matt's totally waaaacky mind and discuss his gaming past, the future of virtual gaming, and watch in awe as Ray defends a beloved gaming snack. GET OVER HERE! and get ready to laugh with the DoPLDudes!

Ray and TDK sit down for a good old fashioned game night, and 20 questions is on the menu! Insert your tokens and play along! Can you guess the game before Ray or TDK do!? Will you be crowned the DoPL World Champion!? Tune in to find out!!

This week we get a visit from multitalented musician, songwriter, published author, and GRAMMY WINNER Lucky Diaz! Come through as we go over his fondest gaming memories, as well as slowly (and successfully) convince him to return to the wonderful world of videogames! Also.....is Zelda the Beatles of videogames? All this and more coming your way!

The DoPL crew is joined by multi-talented actor, voice over actor, and all around chill dude Sebastian Lopez Hinton! We talk about some of the work he's done for television and gaming, chat about the future of his industry, and recount some unforgettable gaming memories!

Come along as the DoPL Boiz think back on some of their favorite videogame cameo appearances IRL, and Visa-Versa We're talking Videogame CD-Roms in your cereal, Demo Discs with your pizza, and WOW! TWO CEREALS IN ONE!?!? You cut those proofs of purchase, and waited patiently, It's DoPL time!

The DoPLgang full squad is partying up to talk about their favorite games and gaming moments of 2025, and to look forward to the gaming future of 2026! Will a new Mario Game be announced!? Will GTA6 release in 2027? Will there be Flying cars!?!? come hang out with us to find out!

The DoPL boiz get a visit from writer, artist, and creator of Netflix animated series Dogs in Space, Jeremiah Cortez! We go over the ups and downs of working in the animation industry, talk videogames and how they inspire us, and take a 45 minute long bike ride down memory lane! Pack yourself a little treat, and M.Bark on this journey with us!

Welcome back DoPLgang! This week Ray comes clean about being a geek fraud, TDK gets a visit from the Star's Hollow mechanic, and we learn about a legendary SEGA fanatic via a game of 20 questions! Step up to the arcade, it's go time!

It's our first official episode of 2026 and we're kicking things off with something special! Join us as we bring the podcast LIVE to Barcade in Highland Park, California! All are welcome to jump on the mic and share their hot gaming takes, favorite memories, or to answer the age old question: Sega or Nintendo!? Straighten out those dollar bills, and get ready for an awesome time at the one...

This week the DoPL crew gets a visit from President of Raleigh Retro Gamers and founder of theNESpage, Jeff Thomas! What does it take to start a retro gaming convention? How deep does the collection rabbit hole go? Should Mario 2 ACTUALLY be considered a sequel?! All this and more, drop those tokens in!