Living in the Retro Arcade

This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 147 - Return of the Jedi Arcade

May the 4th be with you and today I am talking about the 1984 classic Return of the Jedi. Released one year after the movie in 1984.1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

05-05
15:56

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 145 - Memories of Odd Places Where I Played Video Games

Reminiscing of the Bazaar and random places I found video games at in my formative years.#iam1stphormhttps://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

04-07
23:03

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 144 - Ready Player One Review

Today we go nostalgic with a review of Read Player One!In the show I mentioned that I have a rough time getting enough protein from real food. So I take Level 1 and Phormula 1 Clear both from 1stphorm. If you have the same problem I do please check out my links below:Phormula 1 Clearhttps://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1-clear/?a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_bid=60961e8dLevel 1 Whey Proteinhttps://1stphorm.com/products/level-1?a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_bid=5a474429For the whole line please visit:https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

03-16
24:27

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 143: Wing Commander Movie Review

Today I talk about the commercial failure Wing Commander movie. A movie based on the Wing Commander series of PC games.

02-17
26:51

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 139 - Secret Level Pacman: Circle

Today I review the Secret Level Episode on Pacman. "You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RETROARCADE20  at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/RETROARCADE20 "

12-15
09:50

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 138 - 2024 Top Ten Gift Ideas!

Today I talk about my top ten gift ideas for 2024 Atari 7800+ https://atari.com/collections/7800 Atari 400 Mini https://atari.com/products/atari-400-mini-1 MS Pacman Arcade 1up Countercade https://www.meijer.com/shopping/product/ms-pac-man-galaga-class-of-81-countercade/19557002069.html Blaze Evercade Super Pocket https://t.ly/rGMmi Atari T-shirt https://t.ly/VPZHO Nintendo Switch Atari 50th with DLC https://atari.com/products/atari-50th-the-anniversary-celebration Turtle Beach Velocity 1 Hotas https://t.ly/K2Wl9 Steam gift card Amazon Gift Card Visa Gift Card

12-07
15:43

Living in the Retro Arcade Ep 136: M-Network

Mattel made more than just games for the Intellivision with the M-Network line. From 1982-1983 they made many interesting games for the beloved 2600.

11-25
17:24

Living in the Retro Arcade: 90's Arcade Memories Episode 107

I talk about my memories of the last great arcade decade....the 90's.

06-25
16:55

Living in a Retro Arcade Ep 149 - Where I have been!

Sorry for being away for a while but fitness has been my priority but I hope to get back to some gaming before too much longer.Check out my stuff from 1stPhorm:https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

10-13
06:50

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade: Episode 104 Memories of Aladdin's Castle at West Manchester Mall

Since I am in York as you download this I thought I'd share a bit of my memories from West Manchester Mall's Arcade. https://yorkblog.com/onlyyork/memories-the-original-stores-a/

05-20
13:16

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade - The 70s

In light of Livingin the 80s strange trup through the 70s I decided to talk about the birth of the 80s video game scene....the 1970s. More happened than you think!

04-16
19:21

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade Episode 99: Aladdin's Castle

Today I chat about Alladin's Castle...the arcade change that was probably bigger and older than we thought.

03-25
17:06

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade: Repairing Retro Systems and Controllers

A little bit of a geeky show here...repairing and taking care of your retro consoles.  Focusing in on the Atari line but some of the same techniques apply to other systems like the Apple II line, Intellivision and others.

01-21
25:34

Living in the Shade of an Eighties Arcade Episode 92: Atari MyArcade devices.

Today I talk about upcoming Atari My arcade devices

01-14
18:49

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade Episode 90: 10 things you can find on eBay for an 80s Game Nut

Listen to the show for the full list.  One item I mentioned on the show is somewhat special so here is the link below: Cocktail Table Game

11-20
21:36

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade: 10 gift ideas you can buy TODAY for an 80s Video Game Nut

1. Atari VCS 800  2. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration  3. Atari Flashback Classics  4. NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC  5. Popfunk Classic Atari Video Game Retro Logo Vintage Gaming Console T Shirt  6. Mega 65  7. Attack of the Petsci Robots  8. Key Chains and Pins  9. Basic Fun Arcade Classics - Pac-Man Color LCD Retro Mini Arcade Game , Yellow  10. Tiny Arcade Atari 2600

11-06
25:08

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade Episode 85 - Playing Retro Games on a Handheld

Just a little Sunday/Monday show or whenever you listen to it. As we go into the fall, the show may be a bit irregular due to this as well as my AWS certification studying taking the bulk of my time. Just know that in 2023 I plan to be a lot more regular with the shows.

09-25
23:59

Living in the Shade of an 80s Arcade Episode 83: Review of Lotharek's SIO2SD Floppy Emulator for the Atari 8 bit Computers

Today I am reviewing Lotharek's SIO2SD Floppy Emulator for the Atari 8 bit Line of Computers.  Comes in around 50 to 60 dollars in US dollars and is AWESOME. https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=328

09-03
25:58

Living in the Shade of an 80s ArcadeEpisode 81: Pixels Review

Today I am talking about the Adam Sandler vehicle Pixels that has a lot of 80s video games and 80s nostalgia. Love it or hate it I think if you are Living in the 80s like most people my age you will love it.

08-20
18:47

Living in the Shade of an 80's Arcade Episode 80: Ready Player One

New series! I'll be reviewing video game based movies that mention the 80s and 80s video games.  This week's is Ready Player One.

08-14
22:18

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