The Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: Recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. Show Links: Please join our community and interact with us on the Galloping Ghost Productions facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Galloping Ghost Arcade Swap Meet: https://www.facebook.com/events/119494448739901 "Sound and Light: Return to the Arcade": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efa2G0zEv8M Galloping Ghost GAMA: https://www.facebook.com/GallopingGhostGAMA/ Big Buck World Championship: https://go.twitch.tv/bigbuckhd Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ON TEST: http://arcadeheroes.com/2017/10/23/test-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/ Donate to support Liz Malecki's Team World Vision fundraiser: https://www.teamworldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=87431 Car crashed into Galloping Ghost Productions offices: http://www.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/10-26-2017/Car-crashes-through-wall-of-Ogden-Avenue-business/ Thanks for listening - we hope to see you around the arcade soon!

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: Recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. Show Links: Please join our community and interact with us on the Galloping Ghost Productions facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GallopingGhostProductions/ Video Game Summit (VGS) event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/304224766694241/ Follow the Cosmotrons Facebook page for updates on this upcoming arcade release: https://www.facebook.com/CosmotronsGame/ Daioh is featured on the newest episode of Shmuppin' with J.T & The Hambone episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVnngS9ChGc Thanks for listening - we hope to see you around the arcade soon!

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. Show Links: Please join our community and interact with us on the Galloping Ghost Productions facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Gamer Profile for Tim Foley, let us know if you're a regular at the arcade and would like your own profile video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DwoKLVgbDE Follow Cosmotrons Facebook page for updates on this upcoming arcade release: https://www.facebook.com/CosmotronsGame/ Shmuppin' with JT and The Hambone episode on Daioh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVnngS9ChGc RedBull TV video featuring Arena and The Kong Off: https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1MSW6GUR91W11/arcade-renaissance?playlist=AP-1MSW6FYF11W11:episode Thanks for listening - we hope to see you around the arcade soon!

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. We also talk about getting into the Arcade Game collecting hobby, and some arcade pcb advantages over emulation. Show Links Please join our community and interact with us on the Galloping Ghost Productions facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Upcoming Galloping Ghost Arcade Swap Meet: https://www.facebook.com/events/1260850330629944/ Midwest Gaming Classic: http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Williams Bally Midway Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/events/1116879441773411/ Jamie Tibbetts 1 credit clear and score maxout on Bad Dudes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHOiE-XrZec 2-player Clear of Bad Dudes by Jamie Tibbetts and Pete Hahn: https://youtu.be/TcJHCTBqvUE Battle of the Arcades 2017: https://www.battleofthearcades.net/ KLOV - A great resource for the arcade hobbyist! http://www.arcade-museum.com/ Windy Gaming Supergun: https://www.windygaming.com/products/preorder-windy-gaming-supergun-model-atp-300 Thanks for listening!

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. Show Links Please join our community and interact with us on the Galloping Ghost Productions facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Battle of the Arcades: https://www.battleofthearcades.net/ GGA Makes 15 Top Most Unusual Attractions in IL: http://bestthingsil.com/unusual-attractions/ Upcoming Swap Meet: https://www.facebook.com/events/1260850330629944/ Midwest Gaming Classic: http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Williams Bally Midway Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/events/1116879441773411/ Death Race 2-player World Record by Seth Young and Bradd Williams: https://youtu.be/YqYondld_1I Death Race World Record by Seth Young: https://youtu.be/RtRlzNKQt3k James White's Donkey Kong 3 house high score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQDx4P1OMr4&feature=youtu.be Pete Hahn 1 credit clears both loops of Ghouls 'N Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uahErrjsoQk&feature=youtu.be Aurcade: http://www.aurcade.com/ Thanks for listening!

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack is accompanied by former Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn to cover recent happenings and topics from Galloping Ghost Arcade including: recent high scores/world records set at the arcade, cabinets upgrades, upcoming events, and arcade news in general. Also covered in depth is the GGA acquisition of Aurcade, the leading arcade finder and scoring house. ---- Show Links ---- Steven Lucas article: http://myjournalcourier.com/news/104469/still-in-the-game-25-years-later-national-champ-keeps-aiming-for-the-top Pete Hahn featured on Walter Day's Trading Card spotlight: http://thewalterdaycollection.com/articles/trading-card-spotlight/122-trading-card-spotlight-pete-haan GameSpot article featuring MK actors and GGA's Kombat Kon: http://www.gamespot.com/gallery/see-what-the-cast-of-mortal-kombat-looks-like-toda/2900-993/?ftag=ACQ-07-10aae5e&vndid=1858288262&ttag=gs-fbm-1218&nan_pid=1858288262 Team RipSet interview at GGA with Daniel Pesina: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/115938340 Geeks Mania: http://www.geeksmania.com/ Larry DeMar Step Up for Kids Charity: http://foundation.luriechildrens.org/site/TR/Events/StepUpforKids?px=1581554&pg=personal&fr_id=1680 Galloping Ghost Arcade Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/gallopingghostarcade/ GGA Harcore Belt 1st Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ICrsiQ11s&t=1s Check out Scott Lambert's awesome arcade in West Dundee, Underground Retrocade: http://undergroundretrocade.com/ Battle of the Arcades: https://www.facebook.com/battleofthearcades/?hc_ref=SEARCH Aurcade: http://aurcade.com/ Thanks for listening!

After almost a month away, Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn are back! Topics covered: Monday Mystery Game releases since the last podcast, Summer Shmups Week tournament Recap, recently set house high and world record scores at the arcade, upcoming events such as our annual tournament T20, NJ Gamercon, and more! We also answer questions asked in our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Thanks for Listening! Show links: NJ GamerCon: http://njgamercon.com/ Shmups Week Results page: http://www.aurcade.com/events/tournament.aspx?id=229 T20 Tournament pre-registration link: http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/registration-page/?action=evregister&event_id=2 Dragon Blaze 1cc by Steve Stewart: (link to be added later)

Galloping Ghost Arcade owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn are back to cover: All five of the Monday Mystery Game releases since the last podcast, the 10X Championship Belt is awarded, recently set house high and world record scores at the arcade, upcoming events such as our Blaster Release Event, Summer Shmup Tournament, NJ Gamercon, and more! We also answer questions asked in our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/ Show links Galloping Ghost Arcades Aurcade scoreboard: http://www.aurcade.com/locations/scoreboard.aspx?id=638 NJ Gamercon: http://njgamercon.com/ Interview with new Galaxian World Champion David "CharlieFar" Lyne: http://www.aurcade.com/news/view.aspx?id=204 Vulgus World Record by Dale Elie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4YCHfpE9S0

In this latest episode of the Official Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, GGA Owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn cover... Our Annual "Sega Week" Tournament; all the games that were added, individual game winners, the overall champion of the event, the SegaBits and Little Player Sonic Championship stream, and the games list we "left" on the counter. We also discuss the Aurcade power rankings, and name the top 15 ranked players at the arcade. Also covered are all the usual topics, such as recent local "house" high scores and world records set at the arcade, the Monday Mystery Game winners, and our Sega Week Revenge tournament. - = SHOW LINKS = - Chicago Video Game Law Summit: http://cvgls.com/ Aurcade Power Rankings: http://www.aurcade.com/locations/scoreboard.aspx?id=638&show=leaders Strike Harbinger: http://arcadeheroes.com/2016/05/05/segabits-interview-chris-tang-strike-harbinger/ Little Player: http://littleplayermag.com/ SegaBits: http://segabits.com/ If you have any comments, feedback or potential topics for the next episode, please join our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook page and let us know: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/?ref=bookmarks Thanks for listening!

In this latest episode of the Official Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, GGA Owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn cover a variety of topics, including... The Midwest Gaming Classic 2016 convention and the games/prototypes that Galloping Ghost Arcade/ Galloping Ghost Productions showed, Chicago Video Game Law Summit 2016, the rare Beavis and Butthead prototype and how it was acquired and repaired. Our Annual "Sega Week" Tournament is coming up very quickly, and we speculate on what games may or may not appear, and who has a good chance of winning. Also covered are all the usual topics, such as recent local "house" high scores and world records set at the arcade, and the Monday Mystery Game winners - The battle for the "10 X" belt is heating up! - = SHOW LINKS = - Midwest Gaming Classic: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Chicago Video Game Law Summit: http://cvgls.com/ Aurcade Power Rankings (will be discussed/featured on the next podcast): http://www.aurcade.com/locations/scoreboard.aspx?id=638&show=leaders Beavis and Butthead media coverage: Polygon: http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/9/11397694/beavis-and-butt-head-video-game-arcade-cabinet Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/lost-beavis-and-butt-head-arcade-game-found-restored-a-1769754633 Geek.com: http://www.geek.com/games/very-rare-beavis-butt-head-prototype-arcade-cabinet-found-and-restored-1651869/ Arcade Heroes: http://arcadeheroes.com/2016/04/07/beavis-butthead-prototype-now-galloping-ghost-arcade/ Shoutouts to Scott from Underground Retrocade for getting us a monitor for Beavis and Butthead when ours went out at MGC! Visit his awesome arcade: http://undergroundretrocade.com/ If you have an comments, feedback or potential topics for the next episode, please join our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook page and let us know: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/?ref=bookmarks Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Official Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, GGA owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn are joined by 2 arcade technical gurus: Seth Young, Lead Technician at the Galloping Ghost, and Doug Fox, Galloping Ghosts's choice technician for outside repair help. We talk about their backgrounds in the arcade repair field, where they got their training, some helpful technical tips and other crazy stories from their careers. We also cover our usual topics: recent high score and World Records set at the arcade, upcoming events, and respond to questions and comments from our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook page. Thanks for listening! Links: David Greenhouse's Pengo Blog "PengoQuest": http://pengoquest.blogspot.com/?m=1 Chicago Video Game Law Summit: http://cvgls.com/ Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312550418372/

In this latest episode of the Official Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, GGA owner Doc Mack and 2016 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn cover: The latest expansion at the arcade that opened last Saturday 3/5/2016 and go over all the games that were added and/or received a cabinet upgrade to an original/dedicated cab. Due to not recording in almost 4 weeks, there are plenty of scoring updates to cover - many local and World Records have been set in the last few weeks, including an incredible scoring battle for the Capcom classic "Forgotten Worlds". We also cover the Monday Mystery Game tournament winners and let slip when we will reveal the prize for the first to 10 wins. Also covered are the many events that the arcade is going to be involved in, either at the arcade or elsewhere, such as: Midwest Gaming Classic (in Brookfield, WI), Sega Week, the Annual Shmups Event, and a never before seen game coming to the arcade floor this weekend - Argus! Midwest Gaming Classic: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Rt 66 Pinball Palace: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pinball-paradise-america-s-playable-pinball-museum#/ John Vogel's webcomic, Skitter: https://www.patreon.com/Skitter?ty=h Thanks for listening!

In the latest episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, Galloping Ghost Arcade Owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn discuss: Recent high score and world records set at the arcade, Monday Mystery game reveals and tournament winners, the pending expansion, and also upcoming events such T20, and our annual Summer Shmups event. Also covered are questions posted on our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group, which include: setting up charity streams at Galloping Ghost, recommending games to players based on the scores they submit, and old scores set years ago that appear on Twin Galaxies that appear to be...questionable. We appreciate any and all feedback, questions or comments. Please join our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group and let us know if you have a topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Get to know about the players that frequent the arcade in our Galloping Ghost Arcade Player Profiles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwftBwK5l04KZS1KhKvuPTExa1YCXkb1- Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, GGA Owner Doc Mack and 2015 Gamer of the Year Pete Hahn are joined by Jeremy Fox of Prince Arcades located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. We discuss, as usual, recent high scores set at the arcade and our Monday Night Mystery game unveil and tournament winners. We also have Jeremy give insight on to how he goes about the delicate process of buying, restoring, and selling an arcade game and what exactly goes into determining the value of a game. Please let us know your thoughts in our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group. Thanks for listening - we appreciate any and all feedback!

In this episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Official Podcast, Doc Mack and Gamer of the Year 2015 Pete Hahn are joined by arcade regulars Tim Foley and Sean Quigley to discuss a variety of topics and arcade updates... Topics covered: Recent high scores and World Records set at Galloping Ghost Arcade (since 1/11/16), weekly Monday Mystery game reveals, our Skycurser Launch event, and we also respond to listener questions/topics from our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook page. Our guests Tim Foley and Sean Quigley give their thoughts on "casual" score-chasing, and how they use Aurcade.com as a tool of setting a baseline to improve from, and how they view the scoring scene as a whole If you have any questions, comments or feedback for the next podcast, please post them in our Galloping Ghost Productions Facebook group. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Doc Mack and Gamer of the Year 2015 Pete Hahn are joined by arcade regulars Mases Hagopian, Jamie Tibbets, Bryan Schillo, and Gamer of Year 2014 Fred DeHart. We go over new house high and World Record scores set in the last couple weeks, and events coming up soon such as our Skycurser Launch event. We also go into depth about score "padding" or "leeching" and discuss how it could discourage new players from playing or settings scores, and the benefits of setting up new "tracks" or play rules to determine true skill and show mastery of arcade games. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Official Podcast, Doc Mack and Pete Hahn cover the last few weeks of happenings at the Arcade, including: The NARC Developers Day Event, the upcoming Skycurser launch event, visits from the Skycurser Dev team, and Virtvic from the the Ten Pence Arcade Podcast. Also covered are recent high scores and world records set at the arcade, as well as the new Monday Night mystery game reveals and mini-tournament winners.

In this latest Podcast, Doc Mack and Pete Hahn are joined by Mases Hagopian, winner of the last 2 tournaments at Galloping Ghost Arcade. Topics we cover: Getting started with scoring and setting up an Aurcade account and how to submit scores with Galloping Ghost Arcade, upcoming events such as Narc Developers Day, the upcoming Monday night tournaments on new games coming to the floor. Mases also talks about how the Underground Retrocade (in West Dundee, IL) gets people into scoring and how he likes to pick games to try to set scores in.

Doc Mack and Pete Hahn are joined by Jeremiah Smith and Jamie Tibbets in the latest episode of the GGA Podcast. We discussed recent high scores/World Records set at the arcade, and also upcoming events such as NJ Gamercon. We also debate (and beat into the ground) the knowledge or discovery of techniques (tech) and how it should or should not be freely shared with the scoring community to raise the bar, and scores. Thanks everyone for listening - Please let us know your thoughts on this controversial debate!

In this episode of the Official GGA Podcast, Doc Mack and Pete Hahn are joined by "Marathon Man" John Hruza. We discuss his 32.5 hour marathon that he did last week to bring awareness to the GGA Fundraiser, what games he did and did not enjoy during the marathon session, and how he kept his sanity playing 18 King of Fighters games. We answer Facebook questions about our recent warehouse raid, and cover recent high scores and world records set at the arcade. We also discuss the power outage that happened last Saturday night and how we dealt with losing power to more than half the arcade. Thanks for listening!

In the next episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, Doc Mack and Pete Hahn discuss the following: Many Facebook submitted questions from our local community about upcoming events and the status of our expansion, new high scores and World Records set in the last couple of weeks at the arcade, recent game additions to the arcade floor, cabinet repairs, "low hanging fruit" and the upcoming American Horror Scoring event prize announcement. Thank you everyone for all of your support - We look forward to seeing at the arcade soon!

In this episode of the Galloping Ghost Arcade Podcast, Doc Mack and Pete Hahn are joined by Shmuppin' with J.T. & The Hambone hosts Jamie Tibbetts and Fred DeHart. We cover many topics, including: recent scores set at Galloping Ghost Arcade, upcoming events such as Troll Bowl 2, and American Horror Scoring 2. We also debate the use of MAME and using saved states to practice trouble areas (and its effect on scoring vs those who won't use them). We also talk about leeching aka point padding, and get into a few more side topics. Please let us know what you think about any of the topics we covered, and also if there are any questions for next episode, post them up here! Thanks for listening, as always.