80s Arcade Podcast https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com A podcast about arcade games from the 1970's, 1980's and the 1990's Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:42:17 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Leisure:Video Games 1440 episodic A podcast about arcade games from the 1970's, 1980's and the 1990's a80sArcadePodcast a80sArcadePodcast No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1209283/Token7_White_1400x1400.jpg 80s Arcade Podcast https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 14 -Mappy Episode 14 -Mappy https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-14-mappy/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-14-mappy/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:42:17 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/4f233111-dcb0-3695-bcb3-d1acc9db5d3b In Episode 14 I talk about Mappy. One of the many things you’ll learn about Mappy is that there are two Easter Eggs in the game.

]]> In Episode 14 I talk about Mappy. One of the many things you’ll learn about Mappy is that there are two Easter Eggs in the game.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 2673 21 full Episode 13 - Tetris Episode 13 - Tetris https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-13-tetris/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-13-tetris/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:57:53 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/cd8cdd2c-8cd1-58af-a574-4068f0a3f987 In Episode 13 I talk about Tetris. One of the many things you’ll learn about Tetris is there is a little known Russian arcade version.

]]> In Episode 13 I talk about Tetris. One of the many things you’ll learn about Tetris is there is a little known Russian arcade version.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 3186 20 full Ep. 12 - Pt 2 Interview With George Gomez - EVP/Chief Creative Officer at STERN Pinball Ep. 12 - Pt 2 Interview With George Gomez - EVP/Chief Creative Officer at STERN Pinball https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-12-pt-2-interview-with-george-gomez-evpchief-creative-officer-at-stern-pinball/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-12-pt-2-interview-with-george-gomez-evpchief-creative-officer-at-stern-pinball/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:02:04 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/9ce53d53-eda8-5633-8380-84eecf8eefd1 In Episode 12 I continue my talk with George Gomez. You still might know him from Tron and Spy Hunter, but did you know that he also worked on The Beatles and Batman '66 pinball machines? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only George Gomez.

]]> In Episode 12 I continue my talk with George Gomez. You still might know him from Tron and Spy Hunter, but did you know that he also worked on The Beatles and Batman '66 pinball machines? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only George Gomez.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 4319 19 full Ep. 11 - Pt 1 Interview With George Gomez - Co-Creator of Tron & Spy Hunter Ep. 11 - Pt 1 Interview With George Gomez - Co-Creator of Tron & Spy Hunter https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-11-pt-1-interview-with-george-gomez-co-creator-of-tron-spy-hunter/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-11-pt-1-interview-with-george-gomez-co-creator-of-tron-spy-hunter/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:48:44 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/f6d14e72-e4c1-5c73-be20-ab6371104d6f In Episode 11 I talk with George Gomez. You might know him from Tron and Spy Hunter, but did you know that he is also an Eagle Scout and got to meet former President Gerald Ford? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only George Gomez.

]]> In Episode 11 I talk with George Gomez. You might know him from Tron and Spy Hunter, but did you know that he is also an Eagle Scout and got to meet former President Gerald Ford? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only George Gomez.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 3739 18 full Episode 10 - Interview With Jerry Buckner - Pac-Man Fever & More Episode 10 - Interview With Jerry Buckner - Pac-Man Fever & More https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-10-interview-with-jerry-buckner-pac-man-fever-more/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-10-interview-with-jerry-buckner-pac-man-fever-more/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:00:18 -0500 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/ep-10-interview-with-jerry-buckner-pac-man-fever-more-0e19c3eb1d0dda79e03887d341d78165 In Episode 10 I talk with Jerry Buckner. You might know him from Pac-Man Fever, but did you know that he is a Civil War buff? Did you also know he is a published author? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only Jerry Buckner.

]]> In Episode 10 I talk with Jerry Buckner. You might know him from Pac-Man Fever, but did you know that he is a Civil War buff? Did you also know he is a published author? Hear this and more in my interview with the one and only Jerry Buckner.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 4253 17 full Episode 09 - Scrambled Egg and Eggs Episode 09 - Scrambled Egg and Eggs https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-09-scrambled-egg-and-eggs/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-09-scrambled-egg-and-eggs/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:11:55 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-09-scrambled-egg-and-eggs-f8f030c304e67841a1bc080b7a325229 In Episode 9 I talk about Scrambled Egg and Eggs. One of these games is a licensed clone, the other is the Japanese original. Which is which? Listen to find out!

]]> In Episode 9 I talk about Scrambled Egg and Eggs. One of these games is a licensed clone, the other is the Japanese original. Which is which? Listen to find out!

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 1758 16 full Episode 08 - Wizard Of Wor Episode 08 - Wizard Of Wor https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-08-wizard-of-wor/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-08-wizard-of-wor/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:03:00 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-08-wizard-of-wor-84411f65b2237975d17a2353639a1548 In Episode 8 I talk about Wizard Of Wor. One of the many things you’ll learn about Wizard Of Wor is there is a foreign language version.

Wizard Of Wor Fan Site

Kevin Butler - Wizard Of Wor FAQ

Gaming History

Creature Visibility Proof - YouTube

KLOV (Killer List Of VideoGames)

StrategyWiki

The Cutting Room Floor

Make Love Not Wor

Father & Son Interview - World Record - YouTube

Wizard Of Wor Game Manual

Interview With Tom McHugh - The History Of How We Play

Looking At The Night Sky by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

]]> In Episode 8 I talk about Wizard Of Wor. One of the many things you’ll learn about Wizard Of Wor is there is a foreign language version.

Wizard Of Wor Fan Site

Kevin Butler - Wizard Of Wor FAQ

Gaming History

Creature Visibility Proof - YouTube

KLOV (Killer List Of VideoGames)

StrategyWiki

The Cutting Room Floor

Make Love Not Wor

Father & Son Interview - World Record - YouTube

Wizard Of Wor Game Manual

Interview With Tom McHugh - The History Of How We Play

Looking At The Night Sky by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 3641 15 full Episode 07 - Louisville Arcade Expo Episode 07 - Louisville Arcade Expo https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-07-louisville-arcade-expo/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-07-louisville-arcade-expo/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:46:22 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-07-louisville-arcade-expo-aad3fd220ffe854d5c9139c6ef83477c In this short episode I give a quick overview of the 9th annual Louisville Arcade Expo and why you should go to next year's.

]]> In this short episode I give a quick overview of the 9th annual Louisville Arcade Expo and why you should go to next year's.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 289 14 full Episode 06 - Interview With Mike Dietrich - Q*bert Player Extraordinaire Episode 06 - Interview With Mike Dietrich - Q*bert Player Extraordinaire https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-06-interview-with-mike-dietrich/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-06-interview-with-mike-dietrich/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:14:32 -0500 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-06-interview-with-mike-dietrich-b798251bce7e8881c6383f9937b0c22f In Episode 6 I interview Mike Dietrich. On March 3 2017 he put up 6,006,005 points on Q*bert and met Jeff Lee. Listen as we talk all things Q*bert, including pro-level strategies.

]]> In Episode 6 I interview Mike Dietrich. On March 3 2017 he put up 6,006,005 points on Q*bert and met Jeff Lee. Listen as we talk all things Q*bert, including pro-level strategies.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 1918 13 full Episode 05 – Q*bert Episode 05 – Q*bert https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-05-%e2%80%93-qbert/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-05-%e2%80%93-qbert/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:24:49 -0500 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-05-%e2%80%93-qbert-2b8686ab52b9cf4a53eb33dc3b7f1d53 In Episode 5 I talk about Q*bert. One of the many things you’ll learn about Q*bert is there is a glitch that causes all enemies to stop appearing for 15 mins.

]]> In Episode 5 I talk about Q*bert. One of the many things you’ll learn about Q*bert is there is a glitch that causes all enemies to stop appearing for 15 mins.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 4888 12 full Episode 04 - Interview With Paul Hornitzky - MGL (MAME Gaming League) & WCE (World Championship of eSports) Coordinator Episode 04 - Interview With Paul Hornitzky - MGL (MAME Gaming League) & WCE (World Championship of eSports) Coordinator https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-04-interview-with-paul-hornitzky-mgl-mame-gaming-league-wce-world-championship-of-esports-coordinator/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-04-interview-with-paul-hornitzky-mgl-mame-gaming-league-wce-world-championship-of-esports-coordinator/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:38:51 -0500 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-04-interview-with-paul-hornitzky-mgl-mame-gaming-league-wce-world-championship-of-esports-coordinator-95bc7351c3b1455f351837cf095755a3 In Episode 4 I interview Paul Hornitzky who runs the MGL/WCE global arcade tournaments. We discuss this and many other gaming topics in this 80 min interview.  If you want to know gaming from its beginnings to the present day and have a bit of a laugh, then tune in for some fun and entertainment.

]]> In Episode 4 I interview Paul Hornitzky who runs the MGL/WCE global arcade tournaments. We discuss this and many other gaming topics in this 80 min interview.  If you want to know gaming from its beginnings to the present day and have a bit of a laugh, then tune in for some fun and entertainment.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 4926 11 full Episode 03 – Tapper Episode 03 – Tapper https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-03-%e2%80%93-tapper/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-03-%e2%80%93-tapper/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:02:13 -0500 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/ep-03-%e2%80%93-tapper-6a2fe88c9f6b1e50d98fa937111ca760 In Episode 3 I talk about Tapper. One of the many things you’ll learn about Tapper is there is a version from Sega that they deny making...

]]> In Episode 3 I talk about Tapper. One of the many things you’ll learn about Tapper is there is a version from Sega that they deny making...

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 1721 10 full Episode 02 - BurgerTime Episode 02 - BurgerTime https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-02-burgertime/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-02-burgertime/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2018 23:39:56 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-02-burgertime-086010838891ca40ede657f8aca234d2 In Episode 2 I talk about BurgerTime.  One of the many things you'll learn about BurgerTime is that after level 28, BurgerTime does something very strange...

 Arkie Awards Electronic Games Jan 1984

Arkie Awards

G-Mode Buys Up Data East Catalog

 

Show notes to come.

]]> In Episode 2 I talk about BurgerTime.  One of the many things you'll learn about BurgerTime is that after level 28, BurgerTime does something very strange...

 Arkie Awards Electronic Games Jan 1984

Arkie Awards

G-Mode Buys Up Data East Catalog

 

Show notes to come.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 1121 9 full Episode 01 - Interview With Marty Charlebois - Owner of the Game Over Scoreboard Episode 01 - Interview With Marty Charlebois - Owner of the Game Over Scoreboard https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-01-interview-with-marty-charlebois-owner-of-the-game-over-scoreboard/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-01-interview-with-marty-charlebois-owner-of-the-game-over-scoreboard/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:01:44 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-01-interview-with-marty-charlebois-owner-of-the-game-over-scoreboard-b182118dd84c8f339f655f360aaac49a In Episode 1 I interview Marty Charlebois.  Owner and curator of the Game Over Score Board on Facebook.

If you want to join the Game Over score board check it out below.

Game Over Score Board - Facebook

 

]]> In Episode 1 I interview Marty Charlebois.  Owner and curator of the Game Over Score Board on Facebook.

If you want to join the Game Over score board check it out below.

Game Over Score Board - Facebook

 

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 2550 8 full Episode 0 (An Introduction) Episode 0 (An Introduction) https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-0-an-introduction-1536725288/ https://a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-0-an-introduction-1536725288/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:08:08 -0400 a80sArcadePodcast.podbean.com/episode-0-an-introduction-1536725288-4197947aa250a61bc1d39a3ab618be78 Episode 0 of the 80s Arcade Podcast.  This is a short introduction to what the podcast will be and a little information about your host, Bob Johnson.

]]> Episode 0 of the 80s Arcade Podcast.  This is a short introduction to what the podcast will be and a little information about your host, Bob Johnson.

]]> a80sArcadePodcast false No 230 7 full