Basement Arcade: Pause Menu

Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit back and talk about their own personal "good ol' days." What things were good then, and what things have gotten better with time?Also, don't forget to follow Bill and check out his show! Specifically, episode 115, where Ben was a guest on his show!  Bill's socialsBluesky: @agamerlooksat40.bsky.socialInstagram: @agamerlooksat40  TikTok: @agamerlooksat40website: https://agamerlooksat40.com   Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk about their personal collections and experiences of being a fan over the years.  Don't forget to follow G on all his socials to see what new additions get added to the collection! Use the link to do so:https://gtothenextlevel.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVY2plxzDh6DS8RA6jXQ78p5DwgZy72ss08Y9EFcEA7bpQQJTuWno-j3Y_aem_6iuuRKmm4ZjaxTZjdcMPdgAlso, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!IT'S MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do the first ever LIVE REACTION on Basement Arcade for the Nintendo Switch 2!  Will dreams be made or crushed?  Will the game shown be Day 1 buys?  Will the mic cut out because Ben yelled so loud?  Check out the episode to find out! Follow Ryan Eleopoulos on Bluesky: @djtonysnark.bsky.socialand on Twitch @: Twitch.tv/Djtonysnark616Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Let's get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Game Designer from Kess Entertainment, Anthony Thorp. They talk about the game he designed: SONIC ROLL! If you ever wondered how some video games get made into board games then this is the episode for you! Not only do they talk about SONIC ROLL, Ben and Anthony also talk about the newest Sonic board game from Kess Entertainment: SONIC SPEED BATTLE!  Also go and follow Kess Entertainment for updates on upcoming games!Socials:@kess_ent (Twitter and Instagram, Anthony doesn't have personal socials)Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Pat's Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical sandwich card stamped, friend of the show Patrick Brickhouse (Retro Blast) joins Ben on another episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu! The 2 talk about physical games, the importance of preservation, and griping about how digital games can come and go.  A more relaxed episode of Pause Menu, but a fun one nonetheless!Don't forget to follow Pat and listen to his show, The Retro Blast Podcast!Socials Twitter: @retroblastusInsta: @retroblastpatAlso, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarters 1 and 2 of 2024!Ben is joined by fellow Fake Nerds, Ryan Eleopoulos and Sparkz Witty, to discuss some of what they've played in the first half of the year. Featuring: Multiversus, Helldivers 2, and  Final Fantasy XVI.THEN, it's a discussion of some their favorite game trailers coming out of Summer Game Fest 2024! It's a great conversation and so much to look forward to!This video was recorded on June 22, 2024.Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade:Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. bapausemenu@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/bapausemenu

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Books are awesome! And they're even better when video games are involved! Ben continues his pixelated literary adventure and talks with Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books. They talk how Retro Game Books started, the beauty of reading about a favorite game, and why there's a book all about video game maps!Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrUIf you want to check out the selection of books for yourself, check the link below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of the show. It really helps us out!Website link: https://retrogamebooks.comThreads: https://www.threads.net/@retrogamebooks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Insta: https://www.instagram.com/retrogamebooks?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!On this all new episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we're talking SPORTSBALL VIDEO GAMES! Ben is joined by sports YouTuber, Urinating Tree! They talk about the great sports video games of old, now, how EA is ruining sports games, the 2024 NFL Wildcard weekend, and…Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments? Well, tangents are welcome on this show but if you like sports and video games then this is the episode for you!Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rAlFs8spnoQDon't forget to follow Tree and check out his YouTube channel for more SPORTSBALL!  Twitter & TikTok: @UrinatingTreeInsta: @urinating_treeYouTube link: https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFeAlso, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2023!First we have a few news stories including talk about the new Indiana Jones game, some Youtuber controversy, and we mourn the death of E3! Then we get into all the game we've been playing these past few months. Lastly, some quick fire hits of games we are excited for in the first quarter of 2024.Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Hey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Ben brings Ryan on board for a full discussion of a top Game of the Year contender: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! After months of mini discussion on Pause Menu and the Fake Nerd Podcast, the time has come for the pair to go deep on this beloved new title in the Zelda franchise. You don't want to miss this one! Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/BGT-T4kvTb4Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2023! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/n5zONjWAbEgThis is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:- Fortnite check-in- Jedi: Survivor- Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom- Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch- The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game- Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line- Starfield- Spider-Man 2- MK 11- Mortal Kombat 1- Final Fantasy XVI- Gotham Knights- Cult of the Lamb DLC- Evil Dead: The Game- Disney Illusion Island- Mario Kart 8 DLC- Baldur's Gate IIIPlus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Ever wanted to read a book about one of your favorite video games? Ever wanted to write a book about your favorite game? Well then, do we have an episode for you! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with the Founding Editor of Boss Fight Books: Gabe! They talk about how Boss Fight Books got started, the process of picking a book, and some other behind the scenes tidbits! Also don't forget to check out Boss Fight Books - you just might find a book you can't put down!  Check out the website at:https://bossfightbooks.comSocials:Twitter: @BossFightBooksInstagram: @bossfightbooksWatch the episode here: https://youtu.be/UwTbbmR3muQFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!You've heard Ben mention that he writes for them on every episode of this podcast, well now he's interviewing Publisher and Founder of Old School Gamer Magazine, Ryan Burger! He talks about how he created the magazine, what the mission is, and how you can help keep this passion project alive! This is a great episode for those who want to know about printing and creating a niche magazine!  Check out the website at:https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.comSupport on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryanburger/old-school-gamer-retro-gaming-magazineFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Games are expensive today. It's a common fact, but one we wish wasn't true.  Our guest, Eli, certainly thinks so and they own/manage their own game store! Ben and Eli talk about the selling of their prized games while along with what goes into running and working at a game store. While this episode gets a little heavy, it's definitely one you won't want to miss!Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wIY-r2joDuwEli's Links:https://beacons.ai/normanbatesjrFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Want to go back in time to talk about the most famous video game magazine ever!? Of course you do! This episode, Ben sits down with Stephan Reese - the curator and head of The Art Of Nintendo Power and The Interactive Art Collection. They talk about collecting these amazing pieces from the magazine as well as other little tidbits from its past. Also, how Stephan created the traveling museum that is a must see at any gaming convention. Have you seen the Art of Nintendo Power? Sound off in the comments or on social media! Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow Art of Nintendo Power on her socials!Art of Nintendo Power Socials: Twitter: @ArtofNPInstagram: @art_of_nintendo_powerLinktree: https://linktr.ee/interactiveartcollectionWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/MH6IORL5MwIFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 2 of 2023! This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around comic book video game adaptations, the arrest of Sonic creator -Yuji Naka, and the disappointing decisions made for Overwatch 2. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:- Fortnite check-in- Sparkz's closure on God of War: Ragnarok- Jedi: Survivor- Exoprimal Beta- En Garde Demo- Thirsty Suitors Demo- Laika: Aged Through Blood Demo- Lies of P Demo- Final Fantasy XVI- Sonic Frontiers- Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection           and, of course,- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomPlus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_e__48NoEC0Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!On this episode, Mint Blais makes her glorious return to talk about remasters and remakes we LOVE! These are games that took the original formula and added something special or gave the game a glow up. We talk about those AND gush about Armored Core VI for a bit. It's a good time and be sure to check it out! Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow Mint on her socials!Follow Mint Blais:Twitter: @MintBlaisTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mintblaisWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/LiDk_6tufw4Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kb-iwq4ecwkDue to recording errors, this is Part 2 of our Summer Game Fest 2023 discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz are back to spotlight a few more games that have them really excited for the next years in video games. There's some charming smaller titles here and some of the biggest to come. So come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!Games Discussed:- Mortal Kombat 1- Station to Station- Laika: Aged Through Blood- Luto- En Garde- Viewfinder- Helskate- Summerhill- Hauntii- Starfield- Star Wars: OutlawsFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Due to recording errors, this is a Part 1 of what will be a 2-part discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz kick off a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lp2fOgeoEzQGames Discussed:- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown- Sand Land- Sonic Superstars- Lies of P- Alan Wake 2- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden- El Paso, Elsewhere- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2- Fable- South of Midnight- 33 Immortals- Persona 3 Reload- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis- Final Fantasy XVI- Armored Core 6- Demonschool- Avowed- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune- Marvel's Spider-Man 2- Ebenezer and the Invisible World- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess- Dragon's Dogma II- Jusant- Warhaven- Still Wakes the Deep- Dungeons of Hinterberg- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora- Clockwork Revolution- Little Nemo and the Guardians of SlumberlandFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Want to know more on how to make your own NES game? Well you came to the right place! Ben sits down with head of Monsoon Studios, Nick M, about developing Copper Jacket for the NES! This is a great chance to get into the nitty-gritty of not only game development, but also cartridge manufacturing!  Don't worry, we still talk about how cool the game is too!Follow Monsoon Studios!Socials: Twitter: @Monsoonstu Website: https://monsoonstudios.netWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/UuIeLrXAWeQFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!An excerpt of Pause Menu is pulled out of the 329th episode of The Fake Nerd Podcast and brought to the proper channel. Over on FNP, the nerds held a brisk and selective discussion over the recent Playstation Showcase. They get into the Metal Gear news, some exciting surprises in the indy space, the latest from Bungie, Assassin's Creed, an overt homage to Starship Troopers, and the big one: Spider-Man 2! Catch up on all this separated out from the mother show, right here.Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/TF8vC9XkjhAFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's a blast from the past on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!  Ben is joined by indie game developer/designer Yuriy Yakimenko, who took the classic game Pong and gave his own twist on it to create RealPong! The two discuss the development of the game, changing the control scheme of a true classic, and what's ahead/where the game will go. If you love Pong or games like it, this is one episode of Pause Menu you're sure to love.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yOkYp74H8bUSocialsWebsite:  https://realpong.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPongGameTelegram: https://t.me/RealPongGameGet the Game!Linux Snap store: https://snapcraft.io/realpongMicrosoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N67RVVXL0PRFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Hey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/Em4S0C37mfsBringing the video of an old archive episode originally released in audio only, this is the full review of Star Wars - Jedi: Fallen Order that released on the Fake Nerd Podcast feed in 2020. Before the release of the new game, revisit how all 4 of the Fake Nerd hosts felt about the original adventure with Cal Kestiss. There's a lot of anticipation amongst them for the sequel, so find out where their foundation for it all started, right here! Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/LPn-9X37-CoSEEEGGGAAAA!!! Here at Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we love SEGA and the SEGA Genesis. While we have our favorites, our guest for this episode - G To The Next Level - is going to talk all about some hidden gems for the system! Best part: if you think you know what games he'll mention, then GUESS AGAIN! This is one episode every SEGA fan should catch and you'll probably wanna add some games to the backlog.  Find all the places to follow G to The Next Level, right here:https://pillar.io/gtothenextlevelFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/c9uc1b_BXSwIt's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 1 of 2023! This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around more games shutting down servers (including KO City), the death of E3, Multiversus closing until 2024, the end of the PS Plus collection, and the closing of Nintendo's 3DS and WiiU eShops. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:- Fortnite check-in- Godzilla: Battle Line- God of War: Ragnarok- Marvel United- Hi-Fi Rush- Half Life VR- Metroid Prime Remastered- Final Fantasy I- Sonic Frontiers- and more! Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O2wNYG0CxscBe ready to turn the music up and start banging your head for this episode of Pause Menu! Ben sits down with musician Gerry Trevino and talks about Video Game music. OK, there's a lot of SEGA music talk, but video game music nonetheless! A true Ben and Gerry's episode, this one goes out to all the Sonic fans. Also don't forget to follow Gerry and you can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube!Follow more from Gerry at:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GerryTrevinoTwitter: @GerryTrevino_Instagram: @gerrytrevino_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mrH5Ola6N5D6GiBn9GiQt?si=Q7V4ZvKkT_u9Xqwfr2YkvQFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ojKdOmDUkThe 3DS is about to ride off into the sunset. But before it does, Ben Magnet wants to talk about it more!  He's joined by YouTuber Emily (who runs the channel Orbalology) who also has a deep love and appreciation for Nintendo's last true handheld. They talk about collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!Follow more from Emily at:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@orbalologyTwitter: @orbalologyInstagram: orbalology Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFpoJTSOoxYIt's time to get artsy!  Ben is joined by artist Adam Shub AKA The Square Painter and the two talk about all things Video Game art.  How long does it take to make those gorgeous paintings?  What's his favorite game to paint? How awesome is it that's he's in a band with the Angry Video Game Nerd?!  All these questions and more answered on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Find Adam Schub at the following:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/squarepainter/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/SquarepainterShopify: https://squarepainter.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAabpR5ccJ5DYbtCiNLlF50YP4oQEDLy5f8maMKefpvwKezOP-UcNXDp_jY8Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

This is an excerpt from Episode 314 of the Fake Nerd Podcast.This mini-episode within an episode is a discussion of the Nintendo Direct that just aired! The fake nerds cover the release of Metroid Prime remastered, The trailer to Tears of the Kingdom, the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance additions, and more!Don't forget to follow the official Pause Menu Twitter!- https://twitter.com/bapausemenuTo listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fnp-314-superbowl-trailers-scream-3-scre4m-ant-man/id1127943370?i=1000599445936To watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxFBJRgLKoU?feature=shareFind us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!This episode is also available in video formats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKDvcii32V8On this episode, Ben is joined by one of the OTHER hosts of Gamers Week Podcast - Retro Game Brews AKA Ryan Payne! Gaming History is the topic and the two talk about why it's important, their favorite eras, and a certain someone they BOTH got to interview! It's one history class that you won't sleep through!Also follow Ryan and Gamers Week Podcast!Ryan's socials: https://twitter.com/RetrogamebrewsTwitch: Twitch.tv/retrogamebrewsGWP linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek?fbclid=PAAaaUGemG4f-qKYlmtEj3ikZKv2umPwSWETXeVUMRaJUt52RzUEIx8CNf1uYFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2022! It's a little late due to scheduling and technical issues, but this is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around the Avengers game losing its servers, the Smash World Tour being dicked over by Nintendo, and Ben rants a little more about one Tommy Tallarico. They get into games they've been playing. Featuring:- Fortnite check-in- Godzilla: Battle Line- God of War: Ragnarok- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet- Gigabash- Marvel: Midnight Suns- Marvel Snap- Hi-Fi Rush- and more! Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To check out the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkt5eBbutSkBen brings Ryan and Brandon along for a review of Kratos' latest adventure - God of War: Ragnarok. They go over everything they loved and everything they weren't as thrilled by - from gameplay to story, they cover it all. There's a lot of game and mythology to get into, so hang out for the whole conversation! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Ben returns with Sparkz and Ryan to discuss the Game Awards for this year along with some of the knockout trailers that dropped! They praise and discuss what was earned and what was snubbed. Then they stop into the trailer park to load up they hype machine! They get into the looks at some of the most exciting games coming our way, you won't want to miss it! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version of this episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upn0mfgxM1sBen is back! After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone!  Donnie G. Retro from the Gamer's Week Podcast joins him again because he also went to PRGE!  They talk about the good, the bad, and the awesome nostalgia traps of the convention. So if you've never been before this is the episode for you! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!And follow Donnie here and check out the Gamers Week Podcast!Donnie G. RetroTwitter: @DonniegRetroInsta: @donniegretriTwitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretroPodcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweekFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2022! First, some recent news around Sony, the NFT market inside video games, and the latest Nintendo Directs. They get into games they've been playing: featuring Cult of the Lamb, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, and more. Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixXdKVGyS8Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

On this episode of Pause Menu: Ben is not only joined by Patrick of the Retro Blast Podcast, but also Donnie G. Retro of the Gamer's Week Podcast makes his first Pause Menu appearance!  The gents talk about games that they just do not like and how their views of these games have changed (or haven't changed) over the years. It's a fun, shorter episode of Pause Menu that may get you to reflect on those games you didn't enjoy back in the day.  You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!Don't forget to follow Basement Arcade: Pause Menu on Twitter @BAPauseMenu and our guests!Donnie G. RetroTwitter: @DonniegRetroInsta: @donniegretriTwitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretroPodcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweekCheck out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUSLinktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcastFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Pause Menu is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts!  To help celebrate 20 years of Keyblades, Heartless, and mind-boggling story beats; Ben is joined by streamer and professional Opera Singer: Alissa Roca!  They talk about how they fell in love with the series and reflect on the games that helped make their childhood.  Emotions are high, darkness is mentioned, and it's one great ride!  (Warning: This episode contains explicit language throughout)Follow Alissa Roca:@divatron9000 on everything!Twitch.tv/divatron9000Also don't forget to check out Alissa's Opera company, Paradox Opera!www.paradoxopera.org@paradoxopera on everything!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

It's a brand new regular sub-show - The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter. For the first episode, they're covering the first 2 quarters of 2022. Lots of games to discuss: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy III, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, KO City, Fortnite, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Multiversus, Shredder's Revenge, Elden Ring, and much more! Plus some recent news around Nintendo and the Intellivision Amico.Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with developer Nick Blake to discuss his game: Dragon Battle!  This is a great in-depth look at what it takes to develop a game from the ground up and for the classic Game Boy!  If you're a homebrew Game Boy fan, or interested in developing a game, this is one episode you'll not want to miss!  You can play Dragon Battle on Steam right now!  Dragon Battle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887570/Dragon_Battle/Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1gc4KOs4MBen has Ryan and Sparkz join him for a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

BEN MAGNET IS MISSING. Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Long gestating thoughts are brought to the surface as the two refer back on notes and feelings created by the worthy follow-up to the Spider-Man game that swung into our hearts just a few years ago. They uncover as much as they can to give proper attention to a favorite game. Enjoy the discussion revisiting Miles solo outing! Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJdOhly8bU&feature=youtu.beOn this episode, Ravi (a.k.a.) Super Nin10Bros comes on to talk about retro Nintendo! The 8-bit games, 16-bit games, their thoughts on what Nintendo is doing now, and so much more!  Also click the Link Tree link below to follow Ravi on all of his socials! You can find Super Nin10Bros links through the following:https://linktr.ee/SUPERNIN10BROS?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_6PCf-LjIOn this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined with French-Canadian streamer Mint Blais as they talk about games that should get remastered!  They go over lists on the internet as well as their own opinions on what should (and maybe shouldn't) get a remaster or remake.  It's a great time so come check it out!  You can find Mint Blais at:Twitter: @MintBlaisTwitch: twitch.tv/mintblaisFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUrcuGfcid8On this episode, Ben sits down with streamer and video game blogger: The Well-Red Mage to discuss physical/digital game collecting.  They go over a TON of points ranging from preservation, the pros/cons of both, and even emulation.  This is one episode that'll get you thinking on how you collect your games. You can find/follow The Well-Red Mage at:Twitter: @theWellRedMageInstagram: @thewellredmage Main Website: the-pixels.comLink tree:  https://t.co/0PamLe5sASFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

This is the audio version of a video show, to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nbTDWuQ4BE&feature=youtu.beHey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!On this episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Retro Zoe comes on the show to talk about game console repairs!  Aside from repairing certain consoles, she also has tips for maintaining your console and some ways to keep those controllers clean.  It's a very knowledgeable episode that will definitely help keep your consoles in tip top shape!  Unlike Ben's long lost SEGA Dreamcast.  You can follow Retro Zoe on these platforms!Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroZo_?s=20&t=ao2z3CnawBxdRkIDVvE0jwLinktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroZoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4Nl8ZI_KbszDRNcBoP1PgFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hwlwvXEJvk&feature=youtu.beBen is joined by Games Journalist and Staff Writer of Fusion Magazine: Retro Faith. If you want to get into gaming journalism, then this is the episode for you!  She talks about what it takes and what an aspiring writer should do to break into the gaming journalism world. Aside from the wisdom she shares, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu episode without some good rants and tangents along the way! Find Retro Faith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrofaith1Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

If you want to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbE0eokg5QOn this episode of Pause Menu, we're stepping out of our living rooms and going into the arcade! Dearest Abby joins Ben and talks about how she got super good, becoming one of the top female Donkey Kong players in the world! She also shares some tip and tricks on how you can start setting high scores on your favorite machines. (Here's a hint, some of the tips involve a LOT of practice.)Find Dearest Abby on:Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/dearestabbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearestabi/?hl=enLinktree: https://linktr.ee/DearestAbbyFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDe7T12wfpQ&feature=youtu.beBasement Arcade: Pause Menu is going PORTABLE!  Join Ben and past guests Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast and Ron the Pharaoh as they go through some of the most famous handhelds in video game history.  Game Boy, SEGA Game Gear, and even those old Tiger Electronic games!  If you were able to play video games in the car, chances are they talked about it.  Check out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUSFind Ron the Pharaoh on:  InstagramTwitterTwitchand here on YouTube!             - all under @RonThePharaohFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

This episode also exists in video form! Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOn5JdRWVQ&feature=youtu.beHey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!This is a very specials episode of Pause Menu. Not only does Ben catch up with an old friend, that friend also happens to be the head of Marketing at Yacht Club Games! This episode is for all who wonder what it is like (and what it takes) to work in the video game industry. Of course, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu without some good rants, plus Celia gives Ben the death glare for not playing Shovel Knight yet. Don't miss it!Find Celia Schilling on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshergamer/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/celiabeeeFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!On this episode, Ben is joined by retro content creator Ron the Pharaoh! These two go on and on AND ON about all things retro and Ben even learns a thing or two about Twitch streaming. It's a great time not to be missed!Find Ron the Pharaoh on:  InstagramTwitterTwitchand on YouTube!             - all under @RonThePharaohFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben talks to former SEGA of Australia tip master Bryan a.k.a. Since Spacies! They discuss working at SEGA and rant about what the company has been doing recently.Find Since Spacies on: Twitter: @sincespaciesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sincespaciesFake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.linktr.ee/FakeNerdhttp://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod