Best Taito Podcasts (2025)

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Space Invaders - 1978 - Taito 46:44

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Space Invaders, Taito’s pioneering fixed shooter from nineteen seventy-eight, was built on relentless enemy waves, innovative sound design, and a steadily increasing difficulty curve that created the blueprint for modern arcade gameplay. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it…

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Galaxian - 1979 - Namco 28:42

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Galaxian, Namco’s groundbreaking space shooter from 1979, was built on true RGB color graphics, a scrolling starfield, and aggressive enemy dive attacks that pushed arcade visuals and gameplay to the next level. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it became a massive global h…

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720 – 1986 – Atari Games 28:18

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720 (720° in the arcade), Atari Games’ innovative skateboarding arcade game from 1986, was built on open-ended level design, distinctive joystick controls, and a high-energy soundtrack. This episode covers how it was developed, the custom hardware that powered it, the techniques top players used to master the challenges, and how it became a cult fa…

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Pac-Man - 1980 - Namco 37:07

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Pac-Man, Namco’s genre-defining maze chase game from 1980, was built on colorful character design, simple yet challenging mechanics, and a unique enemy AI system. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it became one of the most iconic and influential video games in arcade histor…

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Asteroids - 1979 - Atari 44:01

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Asteroids, Atari’s breakout space shooter from 1979, was built on vector graphics, tight physics, and addictive gameplay. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it became one of the most successful arcade games of all time.By Rob O

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Uncoded Radio present La Divina Afterhours London with Thomas Galbardi - 9.03.23 59:53

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Uncoded Radio present La Divina Afterhours London with Thomas Galbardi - 9.03.23 by Thomas GalbardiBy Thomas Galbardi

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Taito Platformer Special With Guest Darren Browne 1:20:22

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GMG 016 Taito Platformers with Darren Browne Links Darren Browne / KingMonkey25 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kingmonkey25/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kingmonkey25 RGDS Podcast - Bubble Story - https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/271-bubble-story Arcade Perfect Podcast: Rainbow Islands - https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/e/arcade-p…

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We Talk Games 2,233 David Wise 55:49

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The We Talk Games Interview Premiere Stage! It's like Interview Starcade (without the fleas, and it's new, new now, the then now it was new). Join Wiggly as he We Talks Games with David Wise, one of the most music making fellas in video gamedom. David is most well known for creating the music for Hollywood Squares, Jordan vs. Bird: One on One, Mad …

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A huge battleship is approching fast! Early 90s arcade shmups 1:45:39

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GMG Episode 15 - Early 90s Arcade shmups Links Irem Post Apocalyptic games - https://hg101.kontek.net/irem/irem.htm Raiden - 1990 - Seibu Kaihatsu Galantry https://vgmdb.net/album/3155 US Navy/Carrier Airwing - 1990 - Capcom Mission x https://vgmdb.net/album/178 Air Duel - 1990 - Irem Mission 1, 8 Dragon Sabre - 1990 - Namco Volcano https://vgmdb.n…

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We Talk Games 2,232 Zach Sharpe 52:08

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CAUTION: THIS EPISODE IS 100% WORK SAFE! Wiggly of Trap Door is pretty sure he interviewed Zach Sharpe, or was it the little kid that was getting throttled by Kano in the Mortal Kombat poster? If it was Zach, they probably talked about pinball and Poppa Sharpe's sweet mustache. Join Wiggly as he Talks Games with Zach Sharpe of Stern, the Stern Pro …

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We Talk Games 2,231 Mojo Nixon 54:59

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Hillbilly is online! Toad joins Wiggly and talks Toad, Elvis, Heaven, Hell, The Devil, Are We Alone, Earth's Greatest Mysteries, and some of that is true. The interview that was destined to happen, MOJO NIXON is on We Talk Games. Irrefutable evidence of something! Prepare to be inspired, amazed, offended, entertained, or both (wait, what?). DO IT! …

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We Talk Games 2,230 Black Bird and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders 1:15:31

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Hey, whatcha' dot bin, playin' lately!? Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (SNES go-to) drag their soggy butts up and on to The Inagadadavida x 5 Riteemo Endangerment Sleep Stage to talk games about Black Bird (2018, Onion Games) for Nintendo Switch, Steam, and stuff, and Arkanoid vs Space Invaders (2017, Taito) for porta…

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We Talk Games MMCCXXIX U.N. Squadron (Area 88) 1:18:11

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In the spirit of Area 88, Destiny of an Empire, and Willow (more like swallow)! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and Kyle VonKubik (oneradtee dot com) take to the Parachute Cut You In Half Riteemo Cumberbatch Improve Stage to review the arcade game U.N. Squadron (Area 88) (1989, Capcom), plus the SNES version and the 1985 Area 88 Anim…

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We Talk Games 2,228 Dragon Quest of the Stars, Royal Pro Wrestling 1:26:19

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Hey, Whatcha' Been Playin' Lately? Join Kyle VonKubik (oneradtee.com) and Wiggly of Trap Door (wigglysworld.com) as they crush this joint on the Don't Get Over Here Riteemo Endangerment Stage to talk games Dragon Quest of the Stars (2020, Square Enix - 20165 in Japan), Royal Pro Wrestling: Jikkyou Live!! for the 3DO (1996, Natsume), what games are …

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Happier Times 1:20:02

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GMG Special 6 - Happier Times Links 99 Year old who plays Bomberman everyday: https://kotaku.com/is-this-the-worlds-oldest-gamer-5823318 Article on Magical Hat - https://www.denofgeek.com/games/magical-flying-hat-turbo-adventure-the-weird-platformers-of-vic-tokai/ Pac-land - Arcade - 1984 Arcade Main BGM Tales of the Monster Path / Youkai Douchuuki…

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We Talk Games 2,227 Goof Troop 1:00:50

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Troop the Goof before the Goof Troops You Him! Join Kyle VonKubik (Hot Blooded Challenger Club) and Wiggly of Trap Door as they open the mic on the Escape From Spoonerville Riteemo Endangerment Stage to talk Goof Troop (1993, Capcom) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Please hit up Wiggly’s Mini Mall Dot Com, it’s a real. Check out the Ho…

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We Talk Games 2,226 Punch-Out!!s 57:38

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Let's get ready to fumble-rumble! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (SNES aficionado) take to the One And Nintey-Nine Little Joe Riteemo Comeback Stage to review the arcade games Punch-Out!! (1983, Nintendo), Super Punch-Out!! (1984, Nintendo) and all the little Punch-Outs! (NES, SNES, Wii). Check out We Talk Games In th…

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We Talk Games 2,225 Neutopia II 53:09

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Where Jazeta? Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (SNES aficionado) take to the Unfiltered Dirth Entertainment Stage to review The Whatcha Been Playin’ Lately Games, Neutopia and Neutopia II (1989-1992, Hudson Soft) for the PC TurboGrafx-16 Engine. Check out We Talk Games In the Can for every billion arcade games we've rev…

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We Talk Games 2,224 Galerians (PS1) 59:18

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Dude is a sexy lady! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and Kyle VonKubik (Hot Blooded Challenger Club) premier their new review on The Three Quarter Show Not About This Game Stage with the Whatcha Been Playin' Lately Game, Galerians (1999, Polygon Magic - Crave Entertainment) for the Playstation PS1 PSX. Check out We Talk Games In the …

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We Talk Games 2,223 Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman 3 to Zero 1:04:10

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A Shubibin #Stacked We Talk Games What You Should Be Arcade Weekly Been Playin' Lately! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (the NES-SNES-Goto) take to the Satelly Shocker Stage to review The What You Should Be Arcade Weekly Been Playin' Lately Games, Choujin Shubibinman (1989, Masaya), ShockMan (1991, NCS), Choujin Shubib…

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We Talk Games 2,222 Hana Taaka Daka!? 51:24

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We “accidentally” broke the magic We Talk Games Should Be Arcade Weekly seal! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and Kyle VonKubik (The Hot Blooded Challenger Club) find themselves high atop the Evil Tanuki Raccoon Jikanda Stage to review The Should Be Arcade Game, Hana Taaka Daka!? (1991, Taito) for the PC TurboGrafx-16 Engine (Super L…

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We Talk Games 2,221 Chew Man Fu 28:05

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Bust a move to the We Talk Games Should Be Arcade Weekly! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (the NES-SNES-Goto) take to the La La La La La - La La Ling Ling Stage to review The Should Be Arcade Game, Chew Man Fu (1990, Hudson) for the TurboGrafx-16 (Be Ball - PC Engine). Check out We Talk Games In the Can for every billi…

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We Talk Games 2,220 The Three Stooges 30:53

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Brides is Brides Will Be Brides! Wiggly of Trap Door (Super Meet Boy Announcer) and David Saba (the NES-SNES-Goto) take to the I Will I Am Find That Shut-Off Valve Stage to review The 3 Stooges (1984, Mylstar Electronics). Added bonus review of the NES The Three Stooges (1989, Activision). Check out We Talk Games In the Can for every billion arcade…

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We Talk Games 2,219 Rodland 27:46

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Rodland will get the most Google hits! Wiggly of Trap Door and Super Meet Boy Announcer and David Saba the NES-SNES-Goto take to the Water Trickle Young and Fresh Rod Weekly Stage to review Rodland (1990,Jaleco). Added bonus review of the NES Rodland (1992, Storm The Sales Curve). Check out We Talk Games In the Can for every billion arcade games we…

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We Talk Games 2,218 We Talk X-Mas Cinema 1:29:59

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We Talk Games Talks Cinema as Wiggly Check of Trap Door and Kyle of The Hot Blooded Challenger Club talk Christmas sequels (and another) for your jingled balls. I'm tired. Enjoy! Home Alone 3 (1997, Hughes Entertainment), A Christmas Story 2 (2012, Hollywood Media Bridge Telvan Productions), and a tince of A Dennis The Menace Christmas (2007, Warne…

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We Talk Games 2,217 Tecmo Bowl 36:18

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Hut Touchdown, Hut Touchdown, Sportsuary Haymakers for the Holidays continues and concludes (maybe)! David Saba and Wiggly Check of Trap Door take to the Michael Jordan Space Ball Bowl RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review Tech Bowl (1987, Tecmo). Bonus NES Tecmo Big Game (1991,Tecmo) review, AKA Tecmo Super Bowl. #ARCADE #TECMOBOWL #TECMO #TECMOSUP…

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We Talk Games 2,216 10 Yard Fight 30:10

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Are you ready for Stinkbowl '83 2019!? David Saba and Wiggly Check of Trap Door take to the Holiday Haymaker Sportsuary RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review 10 Yard Fight (1983, Irem). Find out why this game was number 10 on the We Talk Games' Top 11 Arcade Games of All Time, was. Bonus NES version review. #ARCADE #10YARDFIGHT #IREM #10000YARDS #TA…

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Xeno Crisis Special with Guest Darren Browne 1:00:01

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Special Episode covering the music of new game Xeno Crisis, with special guest Darren Browne Links Bitmap Bureau: https://bitmapbureau.com/ Bitmap Bureau Shop: https://shop.bitmapbureau.com/collections/sega-mega-drive-genesis Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1676714319/xeno-crisis-a-new-game-for-the-sega-genesis-mega-d Switch versi…

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We Talk Games 2,215 Guerrilla War 38:17

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It was just a Cuban cigar case, not the cigar! David Saba and Wiggly of Trap Door take to the Che Stadium RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review Guerrilla War (1987, SNK). It’s remotely controversial, maybe. Gun.smoke,Frontline,and more get We Talked as well. #ARCADE #GUERILLAWAR #GUNSMOKE #FRONTLINE #SNK #NES #KNOB…

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We Talk Games 2,214 P.O.W. 44:04

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P.O.W. is an inappropriate acronym! David Saba and Wiggly of Trap Door take to the Machine Gun Addendumatic RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review P.O.W.: Prisoners of War (1988, SNK). Many Bloody Wolf talking as well, and Shop Rite. #ARCADE #POW #BLOODYWOLF #SNK #NES

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We Talk Games 2,213 Whatcha Been Playin' Lately 46:38

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Hey, whatcha been playin lately? Let's Talk Games about it! Kyle Kubik and Wiggly Check of Trap Door Game Boy up Fortified Zone (1991, Jaleco). Wiggly diverted to Felix the Cat Game Boy (1993, Hudson), Felix NES (1992, Hudson), Anki Overdrive (2015-2018? I hope not). Wig jumps off (how's the jumping in that game) to many other topics, #STACKED. #Ga…

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We Talk Games 2,212 Kid no Hore Hore Daisakusen 45:07

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Booby Kids are here! David Saba and Wiggly of Trap Door take to the Booblegum Crisis RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review Kid no Hore Hore Daisakusen - Booby Kids (1987, Nichibutsu). Can you prove it didn’t happen!? #ARCADE #KidNoHoreHore #BoobyKids #NES

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We Talk Games 2,211 Ninja-Kid and Ninja-Kid 2 41:12

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All the ninjas go rambo! David Saba joins Wiggly on the Premier RITEEMO Endangerment Stage to review Ninja-kun Ma-jo no Boken (1984, UPL) and Ninja-kun Ashura no Sho (1987, UPL). That’s Ninja-Kid, and Ninja-Kid 2, published by Jaleco and Taito, bylined as Adventure of Devil Castle, Warrior Demon Under The Six Realms of Existence (We made that up be…

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Interview Starcade 11 Seanbaby 1:01:59

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Interview Starcade Episode 11 featuring an interview (starcade-style) from 2017/02/20 with Seanbaby. Seanbaby has been entangled with EGM, Cracked, Ninja Crime, Chico and Guapo, G4, MTV, sarcasm, fun, pop culture, unpin culture, and all that cool stuff. Checkout SEANBABY DOT COM to find out, we're not joking! Plus, Wiggly and “DaBabe” review WWF Su…

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We Talk Games 2,210 We Talk Cinema 001 HULK 1:13:46

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Wiggly and Kyle take to the big screen of 2003 to reminisce about HULK (2003), and Wiggly's modified attitude about the flick in this, the premiere episode of We Talk Cinema. Join us to make a better tomorrow today and also tomorrow: One Rad Tee on P{Patreon and Wiggly Check on Patreon. #Cinema #MovieReview #HULK2003 #CLOUDFIGHTING #RICKJONES #COMI…

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We Talk Games 2,209 Jason Rohrer 1:42:21

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Jason Rohrer is back holographiplasmatically in the Trap Door Recording Studio thanks to the ingenuity of the RITEEM Magic Suck Genie 2000, RC 3, this is #STACKED! Too STACKED for Prime Time! Join in for a recap of some awesome Jason Rohrer Games, The Castle Doctrine, Inside a Star-filled Sky, and of course, One Hour One Life. All this and much, mu…

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Thunder Force Forever! 1:26:21

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Links Data Discs Thunder Force IV - https://data-discs.com/products/thunderforce?variant=22033409278037 http://shmuplations.com/thunderforceiii/ http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/broken-thunder/ Retro Ric Mega Drive Mod - Region Switch Mod (50/60hz/Eng/Jap) - Part 03: Mega Drive Mod Series Analogue Mega SG - https://www.analogue.co/mega-sg/ Opening …

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We Talk Games 2,208 ARCADE1UP 30:43

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We Talk Games snagged an interview with David McIntosh from ARCADE1UP! Listen to Wiggly act like a kid in a 1980's arcade with a ten dollar roll of quarters! This is a match made in Environmental Discs of Tron. Listen in for the exclusive one possible release date never before disclosed that might or might not happen! #ARCADE #ARCADE1UP #YOUNGANDFR…

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We Talk Games 2,207 Xexex 37:26

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If you like to XEX your XEX, this is the show for you! Industry Co-Host Ray Barnholt (Retronauts and Creator of Blast Rush) talk Xexex (1991, Konami). Let’s We Talk Games! #ARCADE #Xexex #Konami #JAA

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We Talk Games 2,206 The Return of the George Gomez 55:31

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For the first time since We Talk Games Episode 74, George Gomez gets back on the horn to talk games with Wiggly Check of Trap Door (and We Talk Games, duh)! Welcome back George Gomez and go on a pinball odyssey from Deadpool to Zorro, and some letters in between! 100% Game Talk, Zero Filler, Always! #Pinball #Stern #ArcadeGames…

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We Talk Games 2,205 The Top 11 List 1:46:38

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The definitive Top 11 Arcade Games of All Time as brought to you by those that talk games. If you don't think these are the top 11 greatest arcade games of all time, you're just a dope, so suck it. Kyle VonKubik and Wiggly of Trap Door bring you our current favorite arcade games in a list gimmick. #PeaceOnEarth #Arcade…

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Thomas Galbardi b2b Diana Loredana- February 2019 1:06:26

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Thomas Galbardi b2b Diana Loredana- February 2019 by Thomas GalbardiBy Thomas Galbardi

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Dreamcast 20th Anniversary 1:22:12

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Links Dreamcast Junkyard: http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/ Shenmue Vinyl - Data Discs - https://data-discs.com/products/shenmue Playlist Sonic Adventure - Welcome to Station Square https://store.bravewave.net/album/sonic-adventure-official-soundtrack-vinyl-edition Soul Calibur - Sail Over the Storm https://vgmdb.net/album/2112 Virtual-On “Ora…

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We Talk Games 2,204 Hacking for a Reason 1:14:18

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Whatcha Been Hackin Lately? Kyle and Wiggly talk about the Merry Happys (It's about time). Don't just hack n horde! The ARCADE1UP, The NES Classic, STINKY’s Xmas Album Record Setting, bite a bubble candle and join us for some game talks as We Talk Games. 100% Game Talk, 0% Filler. #VideoGames #ArcadeGames #NESclassic #ARCADE1UP but, it’s good!…

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We Talk Games 2,203 Arcade1Up Warioware Gold 55:13

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We got the gold, baby! Santo Gold, money back guarantee, five year warranty! Warioware Gold, and ARCADE1UP DELUXE CABINET! Wiggly of Trap Door and Kyle of VonKubik Talk Games about what they’ve been playing lately! We know you're going to like it! Yeah, like above, I already said everything! #WarioWare #ARCADE1UP #ARCADE #VIDEOGAMES…

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We Talk Games 2,202 ThanksKilling 51:18

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Kyle VonKubik and Wiggly of Trap Door try to gravy fist their review of ThanksKilling (2008, Gravitas Ventures) as a tie-in to the arcade hit, Turkey Shoot (1984, Williams). For your arcade game pleasure, got to http://wetalkgames.com/inthecan and lighting search our arcade reviews! But, yeah, ThanksKilling. What are you Thankskill for? Another epi…

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Fighting Games With Special Guest Retro Ric - Round 1 2:17:54

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Links: Retro Ric https://twitter.com/retroric79?lang=en-gb https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRic79 RGDS Podcast https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/ Savaged Regime - Behind the YM2621 Rearranged versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQQcXMh_ELHjiXY4dbRD6A Brave Wave Records - https://store.bravewave.net Enjoy the Ride Records - https://en…

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We Talk Games 2,201 Whatcha Have't Been Playin Lately 1:12:12

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Can you not played? Go! Brand new hotness from the We Talk Games Crew (Kyle Von Kubik and Wiggly of Trap Door), What Haven't We Been Playing Lately. The PlayStation Classic, Vector, Four Foot Arcading at Home, and the Neo Geo Mini, really mini. #ARCADE #NEOGEO #PlayStationClassic #AnkiVector

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We Talk Games 2,200 What We Bin Playin Lately 1:15:51

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For our two thousand and two hundredth episode, the We Talk Games team of Kyle VonKubik and Wiggly of Trap Door talk about What We Been Playin Lately? Let’s find out what happens in the live! Dragon Quest, Anki Overdrive #videogames #ankioverdrive

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From Downtown! The Sports Games Show 1:02:32

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Links YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2IpVJPL-ncmbgFAUZ_xWJBvm63YV0qvW Music suggested by: https://twitter.com/new_wand https://twitter.com/LamboMat https://twitter.com/Ex_Mosquito https://twitter.com/KeithBarlow82 Luke Hebblethwaite https://twitter.com/ukieluke Podcasts https://twitter.com/PixelatedAudio https://twitter.c…