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Author: Pat Contri

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Pat and Ian discuss the latest in video games, movies, retro game topics, and take Q and A from the audience! It's the Completely Unnecessary Podcast! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
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Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠ TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠ ⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Rare video games on a Netflix show, the Xbox 360 market may be on the rise, Atari 50 Expanded Edition, aluminum Analogue Pocket, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Nintendo Direct highlights, ModRetro Chromatic handheld announced, Nintendo shuts down NWC Kickstarter, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Atari buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships Switch game announced, Q-tipgate, Slurpee Tetris, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
The games we regretted buying in the 80s and 90s, Sony patents "auto-play" for games, a new sealed retro game bubble may be forming, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Sealed games continue to plummet in value, more game industry layoffs, six things you should know before collecting retro games, and more. Sponsors: ⁠⁠Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
$100,000 Super Mario Bros. sale from 2019 looks like a sham, Valentine's Day Intellivision Amico message, Madame Web a disaster, and more! Sponsors: ⁠Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
A kid beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico "roadmap" revealed, the decline of physical media and collecting, Switch sequel details, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST ⁠⁠True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
A review of the Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home is a mess, E3 is dead, The Game Awards disappoints, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠ ⁠True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
An update on the sealed game market crash, the MCU may be in trouble, Zelda movie announced, Atari acquires Digital Eclipse, and lots more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠⁠ True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
A review of the Intellivision Amico "exclusive" Shark! Shark! and an update on the Wata class-action lawsuit -- recorded live at Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Plus, a bonus segment on the announcement of the Analogue N64 FPGA console! Sponsors: ⁠Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
The Atari 2600+ is debated, Starfield reviews are in, vaulting collectibles is discussed, Super Mario Bros. Wonder thoughts, and more! Sponsors: ⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠ Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Rumors of the Nintendo Switch successor gain steam, a new scumbag seller offers "polished" NES boxes, and an audience Q&A - recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Study reveals 87% of video games are no longer for sale, super rare NES game sold and other auction results, Limited Run Games releases announced, Switch saves a girl's life, and lots more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
A crazy Intellivision Amico update from the CEO and games sold off, Analogue Duo pre-orders open, Zapper used in a robbery, Atari buys rights to over 100 games, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
Pat and Ian discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie, E3 gets canceled, an Atari investment opportunity, Pat waxes poetic about the G.I. Joe cartoon, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecupodcast/support
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Comments (71)

Brian J

Spoiled Dr. Strange at the end of the episode!!! Never listening to again!

May 17th
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Milenko7

ffs! how much advertising? Too much for me boys, I'm out!

Feb 12th
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Jamie Hubble

first

Jan 12th
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STARCADE2084

Swear I actually heard @pxlsicle 's eyes glaze over as @PatTheNESpunk read off the Heritage auction listings.

Apr 8th
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STARCADE2084

1hr 52min until the shitshow that the VM is. why is this still a thing? ugh.

Feb 27th
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STARCADE2084

For those who wanna duck out before the voicemail segment it starts at about the 1h 23m mark.

Feb 20th
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STARCADE2084

Ian's pronunciation of "chassis" was both adorable and a little sad considering his age.

Dec 30th
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STARCADE2084

I'm with @pxlsicle , Space Invaders sucks. I first played it in '78/'79 when soccer season wrapped up and we had a party at the roller rink. Hated it then, still hate it today.

Dec 6th
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STARCADE2084

Yes, Pat, the Top Halloween candy segment has been done on CUP before. Do your research, buddy, especially when it's on your own show.

Oct 31st
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STARCADE2084

Spooky Halloween games suggestions! Nice!

Oct 23rd
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WizardsWithMachinery

You're nuts! The Vectrex controller fucking rules!

Oct 22nd
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STARCADE2084

The world is burning, masses are dying, and we're supposed to feel bad for people who had a hard time preordering a new game console that will keep being produced for years? Fuck them. Fuck them all.

Sep 23rd
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67225615

I thought gender reveal partys was something new for adult trannies.

Sep 10th
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STARCADE2084

I find it strange that in the state the world is in people are clamoring to spend their money on something as frivolous as the new Analog handheld. Is it interesting? Sure, but definitely not a necessity.

Aug 5th
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STARCADE2084

I thought I'd give the Virtual SDCC a try and it was such a flood on my YT I bailed out rather than try to sort through the garbage to find some gems. I realize I'm just not a con-guy, even when there's no actual crowd to fight through.

Jul 29th
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STARCADE2084

$250 for LEGO?! Fuck right off!

Jul 16th
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STARCADE2084

I dig the Sega Astro City, hope it makes it to the US.

Jul 10th
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STARCADE2084

Was @pxlsicle just censored on the #CUPodcast ?! @patthenespunk 🤬

Jul 8th
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STARCADE2084

So weird how quickly Mixer is gone but even weirder is Microsoft hitching it's wagon to Facebook of all things. That's just gross.

Jun 27th
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STARCADE2084

Yeah, those SEGA Micros are gonna tank. Those should've been sold for $15 as keychains with no fanfare like all those mini arcade keychains that get continually licensed out.

Jun 13th
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