Free Play Podcast

We Talk Indie Arcade Games!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 52:15

Free Play has quite a few indie arcade games, including Killer Queen, DeathBall, and more. Which ones are our favorites, and why?Check out our Killer Queen Longplay by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea077J-BfioCheck out our DeathBall Longplay by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTtK7lrkHtkBe sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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The Laws that Dictate Arcades | Real Lawyers React

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 74:36

On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, Corey & Kelsie talk about the laws that they have to deal with on a daily basis in order to run multiple arcades.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Arcade1UP Pinball?? | Here we go again...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 52:17

Arcade1UP announced new pinball machines...they're not great.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Our Thoughts on Competitive Cheating

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 57:56

The Houston Astros cheating scandal has gotten us thinking...from Billy Mitchell to even our local casual play, we wanted to discuss how we feel about cheating. It might be a little more complicated than you might think.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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PART 2! - Discussion w/Arcade Legend Ben Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 63:22

Ben Gold is one of the original members of the Twin Galaxies U.S. National Video Game Team. He toured throughout the 1980s with other huge names like Billy Mitchell and Walter Day, breaking records and leaving a lasting arcade legacy. As it turns out, he lives just down the street from Free Play - so he came by for a couple of hours of awesome discussion.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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The TRUTH About those Atari Hotels...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 55:55

Atari got tons of media attention when they announced their plan to open several Atari-themed hotels...but will they ever actually get built?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Discussion w/Arcade Legend Ben Gold! Original Twin Galaxies Touring Player

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 57:42

Ben Gold is one of the original members of the Twin Galaxies U.S. National Video Game Team. He toured throughout the 1980s with other huge names like Billy Mitchell and Walter Day, breaking records and leaving a lasting arcade legacy. As it turns out, he lives just down the street from Free Play - so he came by for a couple of hours of awesome discussion.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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2019: Free Play Arcade Year in Review - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 47:28

2019 was an insane year for Free Play, and on this special travel podcast, we go over all of our favorite events from the last year. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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2019: Free Play Arcade Year in Review - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 63:15

2019 was an insane year for Free Play, and on this special travel podcast, we go over all of our favorite events from the last year. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Let's Talk About Free Play Fort Worth!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 27:22

Several weeks after Free Play Fort Worth's Soft Open, Chris and Corey discuss how things are going at our newest location.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Are Some Arcade Games "Girly"?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 41:47

On this special driving podcast, Corey & Kelsie discuss a sometimes heated topic: are some arcade games "girly", or made specifically for a female market?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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An Interview With The (Maybe Real?) Mike B

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 45:14

On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys talk to one of the most prolific fans of Free Play...and their frequent event DJ: Mike B. There are several Mike B's in the Free Play universe. We think this might be the real one?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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It's Really Stressful Opening Up an Arcade

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 22:14

Corey recorded this podcast several weeks ago right in the midst of the final push to finish Free Play Fort Worth. He opens up about how stressful it can be to open up a brand new location, even when the core business is thriving - and how he gets through it with each expansion of Free Play.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Favorite Video Games: Our Desert Island Picks!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 53:45

On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, Chris, Arthur, and Stephanie discuss their Desert Island arcade games.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Our Personal LEAST FAVORITE Arcade Games!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 45:17

Not everyone loves what others consider to be classic arcade games. On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, Chris, Stephanie, and Arthur go over their personal least favorite games - even if they may be somewhat...controversial.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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How We Stream Retro Arcade Games!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 48:03

Practically since we first opened, we've prioritized our retro arcade game live streams. It's been a difficult process to get to where we're at now, and people always ask how we do it. On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, we want to answer that question.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Our Final Thoughts on Billy Mitchell - His Kill Screens, The Cheating, And More | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 65:37

It feels like this is an end of a Free Play saga. We've gone through highs and lows...but now it's come to an end.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Our Final Thoughts on Billy Mitchell - His Kill Screens, The Cheating, And More | Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 46:25

It feels like this is an end of a Free Play saga. We've gone through highs and lows...but now it's come to an end.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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Huge Billy Mitchell News! New Donkey Kong & Pac-Man Attempts!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 26:25

Saturday 10/19/19, Billy Mitchell will be making two kill screen attempts: one for Pac-Man and one for Donkey Kong. Both of these runs will be done on Free Play machines, Pac-Man being at Retropalooza and Donkey Kong being at Free Play Arlington. Will this be the start of Billy Mitchell's redemption arc?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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One of our Most Talented Arcade Players! A Discussion with Dylan Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 37:57

Dylan Smith is a long-time Free Play regular who has become one of our most talented generalist players. He holds Free Play records from over 70 games and has won plenty of our tournaments. On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, Dylan talks some of his favorite games, records, tournaments, tips, and more. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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The AWESOME Arcade Art of Josh Featherstone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 65:26

On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys talk with Josh Featherstone - Free Play's in-house artist. He's brought tons of retro arcade-themed pieces to life, from shirts to fully blown custom arcade cabinets.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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September 2019 ARCADE AUCTION! Pre-Coverage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 54:38

It's that time again, and Free Play is at the American Amusements Arcade Game Auction in Lewisville, Texas. Stay tuned over the next several days as we document everything that happens - crazy buys, huge prices, and more are coming up!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Dallas, check out:http://freeplaydallas.com/

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What it's like to Work at Free Play!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 60:55

On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, Corey sits down with Free Play Richardson Bartender Carissa & Manager Derek to find out what it's like working at one of our arcades.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Lawyers React to RIDICULOUS Billy Mitchell Lawsuit!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 68:53

On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, resident Free Play attorneys Corey and Kelsie Hyden discuss their thoughts on Billy Mitchell's ridiculous new lawsuit against Guinness and Twin Galaxies.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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A Discussion with our Video Team! | The Story of Free Play's YouTube Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 55:07

Quality is among Free Play's most important foundations, in everything we do. We extend that focus of quality to our video production, having created over 100 videos focused on retro arcade topics over the last two years. In this podcast, Corey talks with Matt and Gaby of Pedal Car Creative, who work as our video team. They have some funny stories and interesting insight as to what goes on behind the scenes of Free Play's video production. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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The Mystery of deeproot Pinball... | Will They EVER Release a Product?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 45:35

deeproot Pinball is an enigma. There's a lot of controversy and mystery surrounding this now infamous pinball manufacturer...so the guys at Free Play decided to try and decode this mess of rumors, lawsuits, misinformation, and more on the Free Play Podcast.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Our Arcade Top 3 Lists!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 59:14

In this episode of The Free Play Podcast, the guys discuss their top 3 favorite arcade games from a variety of different angles.

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Let's Play Gaming Expo 2019 Recap!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 64:33

2019's Let's Play Gaming Expo was the best so far - we go over why it was so awesome, and our favorite parts of the convention.

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Free Play @ Let's Play Gaming Expo 2019!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 46:35

Free Play is BACK at Let's Play Gaming Expo! We've brought TONS of incredible games as part of the insane arcade lineup at this year's convention.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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2019 Free Play Q&A Part 2! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 56:53

On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, the guys answer some burning questions.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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2019 Free Play Q&A Part 1! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 59:46

On this episode of The Free Play Podcast, the guys answer some burning questions...and end up talking about Stern (again!).Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Arcade Auction Pre-Coverage! Summer 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 47:39

On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, Corey and Richard discuss their history at arcade auctions and what they hope to get out of the Summer 2019 event.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Background of Competitive Gaming in Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 54:58

On this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys are live (via tape delay of course!) from Free Play Arlington to discuss the history of competitive gaming in Texas.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 52:57

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, we discuss what we feel are the best arcade games for new love.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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⛩ A-Kon 2019: The Good...and the Bad! ⛩

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 53:43

There's been a lot of drama surrounding A-Kon 2019. New ownership. New venue. The list goes on. But here's the question: what went right - and more importantly, what went WRONG - at A-Kon 2019?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Dave and Busters - Going out of Business??

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 70:00

In this episode of The Free Play Podcast, Corey, Kelsie, and Chris discuss Dave and Busters' recent problems...and how to fix the chain.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Our Favorite Announcements from E3 2019!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 61:32

In this episode of The Free Play Podcast, Stephanie, Arthur, and Josh discuss their favorite announcements from 2019's E3. Here's a hint: it's NOT Arcade1UP! Note - Corey will be back on the podcast next week. He and Chris aren't super clued-in to E3, so Stephanie and Josh stepped in this week.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 78:25

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, owners Corey and Kelsey talk about the important roll going to law school plays in owning Free Play Arcade. Along the way, they'll answer a common question: Should you go to law school these days?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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How to Fix Gamestop - Going Out of Business??

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 73:26

Gamestop is failing. Customer service has always been bad. Their used games policy sucks. And they're losing money hand over fist. In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys explain what they would do to fix the dying empire that is Gamestop.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Insane RETRO ARCADE Tournaments! | Recapping our 2019 Spring Series!

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 79:21

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys recap our incredible 2019 Spring Series - the most insane season of retro arcade tournaments ever.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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52 Beer Taps - And More Info on Free Play Ft. Worth!

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 50:15

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, Kelsie and Denton Bar Manager Cody join Corey in talking about the insane beer setup at Free Play Denton...and give some more information about Free Play Fort Worth!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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We Answer YOUR Questions! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 63:44

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys answer some of their most popular questions.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Wide World of Fighting Games Recap! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 64:53

In this episode of the Free Play Podcast, the guys discuss our $15K (!) retro fighting game tournament, the Wide World of Fighting Games!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Rick Fox LEAVES Echo Fox | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 24:01

In this somewhat somber episode of The Free Play Podcast, the guys discuss the latest news about the situation at Echo Fox. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/To learn more about Free Play Fort Worth, check out: http://freeplayftworth.com/

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Texas Pinball Festival 2019! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 33:52

Free Play is at the Texas Pinball Festival! The Festival runs all weekend (3/22 - 3/24), so come and see us in Frisco, Texas!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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Is the Retro Arcade Boom a Bubble? | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 56:20

Free Play Arlington's Manager Orlando, and Corporate Liaison/General Counsel Kelsey, join Corey in this episode of the Free Play Podcast. They discuss Free Play's Beer Program and answer a very common question: Is Free Play's success the result of a bubble?Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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Let's Talk About the Arcade1Up... | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 54:50

We've seen tons of comments on our previous Arcade1Up podcast across YouTube and our other social media platforms. The podcast itself was very critical of the A1Up, and we stand by those opinions. But in this episode, Free Play Arcade's CEO & President Corey Hyden discusses some of the comments and feedback from that original podcast.Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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The Free Play Podcast - “LIVE” From the Last Christmas 2 Celebration! (Via Tape Delay!)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 36:38

Richard, Chris, and Matt come at you LIVE (via tape delay, of course) from the 2018 Last Christmas 2 Celebration at Free Play Arlington! They talk about some of their favorite events from this year’s retro arcade Christmas party while trying to avoid the impending doom!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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Part 2 - “LIVE” From the Last Christmas 2 Celebration! | The Free Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 56:11

This time, Corey, Chris, and Kelsie come at you LIVE (via tape delay, of course) from the 2018 Last Christmas 2 Celebration at Free Play Arlington!Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all things Free Play. To learn more about Free Play Denton, check out:http://freeplaydenton.com/To learn more about Free Play Richardson, check out:http://freeplayrichardson.com/To learn more about Free Play Arlington, check out:http://freeplayarlington.com/

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Mail Bag! & Free Play's Pinball Strategy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 71:42

In this episode of The Free Play Podcast, the guys answer fan questions and discuss their updated pinball strategy.

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Our INCREDIBLE Recent Events!!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 50:12

In this podcast, the guys discuss Free Play's incredible recent events - from Vaporwave to Charity, they've really been on top of it.

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