Best Patrick Brickhouse Podcasts (2025)

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SSX Tricky 1:53:20

1M ago1:53:20

1:53:20

SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snoboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best... And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG! Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get invol…

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The Good Ol' Days w/ Bill Tucker (A Gamer Looks At 40) 1:57:04

2M ago1:57:04

1:57:04

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…

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In conversation with Geoff Watson, CEO of NCFDD 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

COACHECast speaks with Geoff Watson, CEO of NCFDD, about the power of mentoring, how leaders in higher education can prioritize it to support their faculty, and how to bridge the gap to make it effective. An organization that empowers faculty for lasting success through programs and coaching, NCFDD partnered with COACHE on the recent white paper “R…

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Super Mario World 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it. Specia…

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Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level 2:02:47

4M ago2:02:47

2:02:47

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…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction! 1:49:46

4M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

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? …

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In conversation with Dr. Holly Hutchins, University of North Texas 27:37

4M ago27:37

27:37

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Holly Hutchins, Vice Provost for Faculty Success, University of North Texas. Vice Provost Hutchins’ academic background is in human resource development where her focus has been on training transfer and faculty talent development. She is a proud UNT alumna and completed her Ph.D. in 2004. Before returning to UNT as Vice P…

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Jet Set Radio 1:26:32

5M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US) was a defining game for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was a game about rollerblaind, graffiti tagging, and jamming out to funky beats! But... what else made it so special? Special Guest Host: Voice Actor David Giltinan Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky! [email protected] Join me on PATREON to …

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In conversation with Dr. Andrea Romero, University of Arizona 29:04

6M ago29:04

29:04

Dr. Andrea Romero is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona and has served in this role since 2019. Dr. Romero is also a faculty affiliate in psychology, Mexican American studies, gender and women’s studies, and Latin American studies. She serves as current president of the APLU’s Committee on Faculty Affairs. “It is about th…

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Onimusha Warlords 1:49:54

7M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Onimusha Warlords was a very early PS2 title that many refer to as just 'Resident Evil, but Samurai and Demons'. However, CAPCOM's Demon Slaying Feudal Japan era epic series is so much more than that, and this game was the start of something truly special.. Special Guest Host: The Gamersician YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegamersician Follow …

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In conversation with Dr. Nancy Brickhouse, Baylor University 26:05

9M ago26:05

26:05

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Nancy Brickhouse, Vice President and Provost at Baylor University. Prior to coming to Baylor in 2019, Nancy previously served as Provost at St. Louis University, and before this spent 27 years in various faculty and administrative roles at the University of Delaware. “You’ve got to learn where you are and you’ve got to le…

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 1:39:23

9M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Metal Gear Solid 2 is not only known as one of the greatest Stealth Action games ever made, but also one of the most controversial (for reasons you could probably guess!). But we're here to talk about ALL of that and then some as we go into why this game is so special. Special Guest Host: Heaaaps O Games Bluesky: @heaaaps.bsky.social And YouTube: Y…

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In conversation with Dr. Mark Rieger, Florida Gulf Coast University 23:56

9M ago23:56

23:56

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Mark Rieger, who is currently on sabbatical from his position as Executive Vice President and Provost at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in Fort Myers, FL. Prior to joining FGCU, Dr. Rieger Dean and Director of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware, and held leadership positio…

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SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp 1:54:39

10M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

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 vi…

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Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse 1:01:44

11M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

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 …

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Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly 2:49:42

11M ago2:49:42

2:49:42

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!…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Turtles in Time & Hyperstone Heist) 1:43:39

11M ago1:43:39

1:43:39

It's a special DOUBLE episode of Retro Blast where we discuss TMNT Turtles in Time for SNES AND Hyperstone Heist for SEGA Genesis. Special Guest Host: @RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow me on Twitter (X): @RetroBlastUSBy Retro Blast

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In conversation with Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Iowa State University 32:03

11M ago32:03

32:03

Dr. Dawn Bratsch-Prince is Associate Provost for Faculty at Iowa State University, which includes her oversight of the Office of Institution Research, the ISU Ombuds Office, and the ISU ADVANCE Program. She is also a founding member of the Committee on Faculty Affairs (CFA) at APLU. “We can hire fantastic representative faculty from all 50 states, …

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Star Fox 64 1:29:44

1y ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Star Fox 64 is a title that deserves every bit of the praise it gets. Not only is it one of the most underrated and best games for the Nintendo 64, but it's also one of the greatest games ever made. There's so much to discuss about this one, and some really fun stories to share. Check your G-Diffuser system, DO A BARREL ROLL, and join us for a cozy…

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In conversation with Dr. Susan Carlson, University of California, Davis 31:01

1y ago31:01

31:01

Dr. Susan Carlson is Professor Emerita, University of California, Davis and Vice Provost Emerita, UC Office of the President, where she served in the role of Vice Provost from 2010 to 2022. Prior to joining UC, Dr. Carlson was Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and Diversity for almost 10 years at Iowa State University. “You’re changing cult…

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DINO CRISIS 1:23:39

1y ago1:23:39

1:23:39

It's time to experience the birth of "panic horror"! DINO CRISIS was something special. Usually just referred to as 'Resident Evil with Dinosaurs', we're here to talk all about it and make sure that you know it's so much more than that. Settle in with us, and let's get into some DINO HORROR! Special Guest Host: Tony AKA @one_big_boss from New2Retro…

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In conversation with Lisa Sullivan, Mount Holyoke College 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

Dr. Lisa Sullivan is Provost and Dean of Faculty, Mount Holyoke College, and has been in her role since July 2022. She previously served for six years as Vice President for Academic Affairs and the R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty at Harvard Mudd College, as well as a Professor of Economic History. “The opportunity to hear those different vo…

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Daytona USA 1:26:35

1+ y ago1:26:35

1:26:35

It's time for a ROLLING STAAAAART!!!! Join us as we discuss why SEGA's Arcade Smash Hit Daytona USA was so special, its home console ports, and how it somehow still maintains a spot at almost any Arcade you can go to. Special Guest Host: Andy from @LoveRetroBTW Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X…

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In conversation with Dr. Beau Breslin, Skidmore College 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

34:48

Dr. Beau Breslin is Professor of Government at Skidmore College, where he has spent most of career and held the position Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs between 2011-2018. “You have to be a good listener. You have to be empathetic. These are the things that build credibility and build political capital.” Dr. Breslin shares h…

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Retro Blast Memories: A Kid and his N64 43:03

1+ y ago43:03

43:03

After way too long, it's finally time for another Retro Blast Memories episode. This one was difficult for me to write. It's very personal, but I think it will resonate with anyone who was ever a kid that grew up loving video games, especially in the 90s. I hope you'll enjoy it. - Patrick *The musical arrangement was sampled from Delice Musical wit…

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In conversation with Dr. John Zomchick, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Dr. John Zomchick is Provost at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the state’s flagship university. Dr. Zomchick came to the university in 1985. He has held the role of Provost since 2020, and previously served as Provost for Faculty Affairs, Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor. "We have to make choices about where our resources go, but…

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In conversation with Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Georgia State University 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Georgia State University. Appointed to this role in February 2023, she previously served as Interim Provost and Georgia State’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. “I've been a faculty member for decades and I really do believe in shared governance — it…

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Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books 2:15:44

1+ y ago2:15:44

2:15:44

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 st…

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Tenchu Stealth Assassins 1:50:43

1+ y ago1:50:43

1:50:43

Tenchu Stealth Assassins for the Sony PlayStation is not only one of the best stealth video games ever made, it's the first game that made you actually feel like a ninja... Join us as we discuss what makes the first Tenchu game so special. Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us…

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SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree 1:38:57

1+ y ago1:38:57

1:38:57

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…

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Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 2:18:20

1+ y ago2:18:20

2:18:20

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 …

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Ghosts 'N Goblins 'N Ghouls 1:37:02

1+ y ago1:37:02

1:37:02

Ghosts 'N Goblins might just be one of the most difficult games ever made. It'd be enough for us to just talk about that if we wanted to torture ourselves, but instead we're talking about THREE! Help us... Join us as we discuss Ghosts 'N Goblins for NES, Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SNES. Special Gues…

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review 1:48:03

1+ y ago1:48:03

1:48:03

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 Podc…

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Clock Tower 1:22:56

1+ y ago1:22:56

1:22:56

Clock Tower might be one of the best point-and-click horror games from the 16 bit era on the Super Famicom. It's also a game that many gamers have never even heard of... Join us as we discuss a game that we never got in the west, but somehow it still managed to hunt us down and make us cower in fear... Special Guest Host: @RetroGameBrews Support us…

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Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 2:35:24

2y ago2:35:24

2:35:24

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 …

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Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe 1:51:05

2y ago1:51:05

1:51:05

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 …

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Making a Gaming Magazine w/ Ryan Burger (Old School Gamer Magazine) 55:48

2y ago55:48

55:48

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 …

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Resident Evil 3 Nemesis 1:53:32

2y ago1:53:32

1:53:32

Resident Evil 3 Nemesis blasted its way onto the Sony Playstation in 1999 and gave us one of the series most iconic villains. Jill Valentine has herself a stalker, and it's going to take everyhing she's got to make her desperate escape... STAAAARRSSSSS! Special Guest Host: Tony from Residence of Evil Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/r…

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Selling, Trading, and Working Games w/ Eli (NormanBatesJr) 1:39:29

2y ago1:39:29

1:39:29

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 …

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The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese 1:42:24

2y ago1:42:24

1:42:24

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…

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MediEvil 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Grab your sword, your shield, and don't forget to make sure your skull is still attached, as we take a trip down to Gallowmere to talk about one of the best action/horror games for the Sony PlayStation. Spooky Season is here early. It's time to talk about MediEvil! Special Guest Host: Alonna Lee from The Retro Nook Support us on PATREON: https://ww…

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Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 2:29:44

2y ago2:29:44

2:29:44

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 i…

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 2:12:28

2y ago2:12:28

2:12:28

Join us as we dive into one of the more controversial entries in the Legend of Zelda series Majora's Mask... Special Guest Host: @DucksInDisguise from The Finer Things podcast Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @RetroBlastUSBy Retro Blast

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Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais 1:45:06

2y ago1:45:06

1:45:06

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 …

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Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

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-iwq4ecwk Due 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 th…

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Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1 1:30:46

2y ago1:30:46

1:30:46

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 o…

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Making Games (Copper Jacket) w/ Nick M of Monsoon Studios 1:47:40

2y ago1:47:40

1:47:40

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 …

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Silent Hill 2 2:12:43

2y ago2:12:43

2:12:43

Welcome to the official first episode of Season 2! Join us as we make our way deeper into the fog laden town, you may have heard of it... Warning: This episode does contain conversations about heavy subject matter, so if you are sensitive to that, please use caution. Special Guest Host: Donnie G Retro from Gamers Week Podcast Support us on PATREON:…

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Playstation Showcase May 2023 (A Mini FNP Excerpt) 57:22

2y ago57:22

57:22

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 Playstat…

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Real Pong w/ Yuriy Yakimenko 45:18

2y ago45:18

45:18

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 cre…

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