Episode 26: Top 26 Atari 2600 Games or "Starspace"

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10/15/15 • 141 min

Surprise! We’re back early and counting down the best games for the Atari 2600. 26 of them in fact. On episode 26! Get it? Not ones to let a good gimmick pass us by, we hastily put together this (relatively) short bonus episode while preparing to head Chicago for the Pinball Expo. This countdown actually began in episode 7, “Straight to the Metal”, with our top ten preferred selections. Now, we’re adding an additional sixteen in order to compile the most comprehensive and numerologically gratifying list of the VCS’ best titles. See you in the Windy City and stay classic! Intro: 0:00 Episode 7 recap: 3:37 The rest of our top 26 Atari 2600 games: 7:44 Results and farewell: 2:14:42

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Episode 25: Top 10 Edutainment Games or "Moose Jaw Hooker Emporium"

The school year is in full swing and we're looking back on our highly disappointing scholastic careers and identifying the games that, at the very least, tried to teach us something important. But beware, as hidden beneath a veil of multiplication tables and spelling exercises lies the shocking truth of Canada's dark history of trucker stabbings and human trafficking. Also, our transformation into irascible curmudgeons continues as we find plenty of things to complain about as it pertains to the current state of gaming. Intro and opening segment: 0:00 Happy Hour (K.C. Munchkin for Atari 7800): 49:07 Import Report (Rockman Mega World): 57:55 Stella Obscura (Eli's Ladder): 1:00:04 Top Ten Edutainment Games: 1:10:57 Top Ten results and farewell: 2:47:35

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Episode 27: Pinball Expo 2015 and Underground Retrocade or "Balls to Bumpers"

We traveled to the great state of Illinois for a visit to the famous Underground Retrocade and the 31st annual Pinball Expo! We played tons of great games, drank plenty of beer, and got plenty of strange looks from the West Dundee nightlife regulars. We've got plenty to say about the upcoming Game of Thrones and Big Lebowski pinball tables, and much more. Special thanks to Scott Lambert, founder of the Underground Retrocade, for his hospitality! Intro and Underground Retrocade discussion: 0:00 Pinball Expo 2015 Recap: 35:38