Classic Arcade Podcast from the Pacific Northwest
Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.
This month we spread our wings and fly with the Mama Top classic, Birdiy. After feeding all the chickens, we discuss the new KLOV design and our 'distance from the hobby'. And, as usual, we will update you with what is happening in our gamerooms. Enjoy!
This episode finds us continuing our MAME of the episode with the game Pepper II. We talk about modern takes on old games, the expense of Tron art, Grinkers memberships and so much more. All this and our ever exciting gameroom updates. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Show Links
Grinkers Membership/Sponsorship Thread on KLOV
Dana’s Dragon’s Lair Restore Thread on KLOV
Pepper II Challenge Scores
Ian - 181650
Brian - 49050
Brandon - 32250
Jordan - 27150
Pepper II Challenge Video
In this episode we play a very odd game, Touche Me. Being our 50th episode, we reflect on how the podcast started, favorite moments and how things have changed for us over the past 5 years. We also talk about cut scenes in games that we like and dislike. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Touche Me Challenge Scores
Brandon - 1130
Ian - 1105
Brian - 334
Jordan - 296
Touche Me Challenge Video
This episode finds all of us still sheltering in place and playing Philko’s 1989 game, Twin Falcons (aka Whizz). Many topics are discussed including how many games do you turn on at a time, LAZER TALK, repair docs and more. All this and our ongoing saga of our gamerooms. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Twin Falcons Challenge Scores
Ian - 42,300
Brandon - 42,200
Brian - 22,800
Jordan - 5200
Twin Falcons Challenge Videos
This episode finds all of our Rejects sheltering in place and playing Venture Line's 1982 classic, Looping. We touch on games with frustrating controls and give you a glimpse into our quarantined lives with our gameroom updates. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Show Links
Williams cable replacement
Looping Challenge Scores
Ian - 15,280
Jordan - 5,600
Brandon - 4,180
Brian - 4,150
Looping Challenge Video
In this episode we come to you from Brandon's arcade Old Milwaukie (aka The Bhole). After a little feedback, we dive straight into some Q*bert's Qubes, talk a little bit about our oldest games and give you our gameroom updates. As a bonus, we have an interview and a little lazer talk with the creator of the Merlin and Arthur boards, Shaun Wood. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Q*bert's Qubes Champion
Brian - 124,844
Brandon - 116386
Ian - 114,695
Jordan - 113,090
Q*bert’s Qubes Challenge Video
Show Notes
LaserCon - Shaun Wood’s website
Dragon’s Lair Project
High score entry screen on Dragon’s Lair thanks to Shaun Wood’s new Merlin ROM.
New Dragon’s Lair high score table.
In this episode we revisit the Super Bowl as we play Atari Football as the GotE. We give you our usual round of game room updates and answer all the voicemails. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Atari Football Champion (by coin toss)
Jordan
Atari Football Challenge Video
In this episode, we are surrounded by the color vector glow of Quantum. We field an email question, talk about our favorite hobby beverages and talk about what keeps us going in the hobby. All this and our riveting gameroom updates! Enjoy.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Quantum Challenge Scores
Jordan - 45,020
Brandon - 28,360
Brian - 28,300
Ian - 27,860
Quantum Challenge Video
In this episode we travel into the dark depths of the dungeons with Winky™ and the Hallmonsters™ as we play Venture as the game of the episode. We also run down some of our favorite bronze age titles. All this and more! Enjoy.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Venture Challenge Scores
Brian - 10,900
Brandon - 10,280
Ian - 9,130
Jordan - 690
Venture Challenge Video
We kick off this episode with some voicemail. Move on to play and discuss the classic game, Kangaroo. Find out what went on at Grinkers and PRGE and we round the episode off with our gameroom updates!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Kangaroo Challenge Scores
Brian - 19,900
Ian - 15,600
Brandon - 6,500
Jordan - 4,200
Kangaroo Challenge Video
In this episode, find out our true feelings about the game Rolling Thunder. Brandon picks Monster Bash as the Game of the Episode, we discuss upcoming events and our, always exciting, gameroom updates. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Monster Bash Challenge Scores
Brandon - 9,504,220
Ian - 6,213,250
Jordan - 6,056,990
Brian - 1,589,760
Monster Bash Challenge Video
Rolling Thunder Gameplay
Ian’s Mystery Game
Can you guess what it is?
This episode we have a plethora of voice mails ranging from multi-boards to Rolling Thunder. Our game of the episode is Gravitar and we have a good discussions about the ins and outs of this vector classic. All this and gameroom updates. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Gravitar Challenge Scores
Brandon - 49,100
Ian - 46,950
Brian - 6,100
Jordan - 1,500
Gravitar Challenge Video
Played on a dedicated upright cabinet.
Brian 00:00 - 6,100
Ian 03:58 - 46,950
Brandon 13:50 - 49,100
Jordan 23:08 - 1,300
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This month we put the focus on Mappy as our Game of the Episode. After that, we have long discussion about the ranks of Atari vector arcade games. Find out how each of our (except Jordan) rankings compare to the folks on KLOV. It was a fun, yet challenging task to rank all these great games.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Links
Mappy Land
Mappy Challenge Scores
Brian - 93,580
Brandon - 62,440
Ian - 21,710
Jordan - 2,410
Mappy Challenge Video
Join us on this episode where we play a friendly game of Gyruss. We talk about our time at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and go for another round of the shitgameoff. Also, what is the correct power switch for a Root Beer Tapper? All this and exciting gameroom updates!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Gyruss Challenge Scores
Brian - 152,250
Ian - 110,550
Jordan - 88,900
Brandon - 78,400
Gyruss Challenge Video
This time around, we are playing Robotron: 2084. Who dares give this classic a coins down? We also have a new segment where we pit crappy games against each other in the ultimate death match and answer a few voicemails in the process. Oh, and our ever exciting game room updates, as well. Buckle up!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Robotron Challenge Scores
Brian - 854,575
Brandon - 272,175
Jordan - 73,325
Ian - 62,100
Robotron Challenge Video
This time around the Rejects answer all your voicemail questions, discuss the hit feature film Joysticks and discuss the pain and stress of selling games. Oh yeah.. PM Sent.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Solar Quest Challenge Scores
Brandon - 48,800
Ian - 28,800
Jordan - 26,200
Brian - 19,650
Solar Quest Challenge Video
This week we are busy gathering up Grub Steaks as we play Black Widow for the game of the episode. We also discuss what to look for on a game pickup and the concept of hoarding vs sharing your games. We also have gameroom updates and a voicemail. Pour yourself a drink, this is gonna be a long one.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Black Widow Challenge Scores
Jordan - 137,275
Brandon - 115,675
Brian - 114,975
Ian - 108,025
Black Widow Challenge Video
Dive in with the Rejects as they play a spirited round of Frogger, discuss the Arcade 1up and talk about the pros and cons of restoring games. They also try to figure out if games have reached their peak popularity. All this plus an interview with high score chaser and star of the film High Score, Bill Carlton.
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Frogger Challenge Scores
Jordan: 8,340
Brian: 7,440
Brandon: 6,640
Ian: 4,360
Frogger Challenge Video
It's been a while, but we are back. Hear about warehouse raids, PRGE, Grinkers and what we have all been up to. We also play some Q*bert. Enjoy!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Q*bert Challenge Scores
Brian: 12,525
Jordan: 11,930
Brandon: 5925
Ian: 2625
Q*bert Challenge Video
In this episode we consider the question, what is deluxe about Asteroids Deluxe. We also have our gameroom updates complete with two party reports. Catch it!
If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Twitter, Instagram, Email or, call us, at 503-766-2263 and leave us a voicemail.
Asteroids Deluxe Challenge Scores
Ian - 33,170
Brandon - 24,450
Brian - 7,630
Jordan - 4,870
Asteroids Deluxe Challenge Video
