Double Dragon (Bonus Episode 4)

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03/14/16 • 90 min

It pioneered the beat 'em up genre and was the canvas on which many multiplayer memories were painted. It's the tale of two young white guys, Bimmy- I mean Billy and Jimmy and their quest to save a girl they'll eventually fight each other over. It's the quarter-munching arcade classic Double Dragon! We're taking a look at the original game and the endless ports, sequels, and spin-offs that, for better or worse, that followed in its wake. Also, the movie. Oh god, the movie...

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Episode 33: Top 10 Beat 'Em Ups or "New York Toy Fail"

It has been a turbulent couple of weeks in the retro gaming world. The Coleco Chameleon controversy exploded in the wake of the New York Toy Fair, and we're ready to pick at the scraps like the vultures we are. In fact, we've got a new hardware announcement of our own! We're also taking a look at our favorite games that epitomized the concept of walking to the right and punching people in the face for this episode's top ten Beat 'Em Ups countdown. Intro: 0:00 Shovel Knight discussion: 9:32 The bizarre tale of the Retro VGS/Coleco Chameleon: 25:41 Coleco Chameleon updates: 1:48:55 Magnavox Iguana announcement: 1:54:23 Top Ten Beat 'Em Ups: 2:01:45 Top Ten results and farewell: 3:30:39

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Episode 34: Top Ten Baseball Games or "Sorry For The Sports"

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