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ARG Presents

314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Weekly podcast focused on more obscure games and systems.

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The Exidy Sorcerer will cast a spell on you! But is it a blessing or a CURSE! ARG Presents 291

April 08, 2024 08:10 - 58 minutes - 28.3 MB

This week on ARG Presents, the boys have a go at the RARE Exidy Sorcerer Computer! This is another obscure machine, but with the backing of a successful computer chain and a great arcade manufacturer, what went wrong? We'll learn a bit of history, and try a few games as well! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we try out ASTRO ATTACKER and Arrows and Alleys! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get soc...

PLATO PLAYS! The ORIGINAL Graphical Dungeons & Dragons from 1974 & GOLF on the Plato System! ARG Presents 290

March 25, 2024 07:10 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

PLATO PLAYS! See THE ORIGINAL Graphical Dungeons & Dragons from 1974 & GOLF on the Plato System! It's ARG Presents 290! First we learn a little something about the VAST SIXTY year history of the PLATO, and then we go gaming! Join us as we look at GOLF (like the first golf game) and PEDIT5 (The first graphical Dungeons and Dragons game). 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: the...

Let's get DIRTY! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for GAMES ABOUT DIRT on ARG Presents 289!

March 11, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

No one can EVER say that ARG won't get down in the DIRT! Join those DIRTY boys this week for some Games About Dirt! After a DIRTY discussion on dirt based games, we'll drop down IN THE MUD and discuss this weeks games. Kick back and relax as we discuss Colin Mcrae Rally for the PSX and Windows, and THUNDERGROUND for the MIGHTY Atari 2600! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: ...

Funny Games - Poker Night 2 and Fox Hunt - Join DEM BOYS for some laughs..we hope! ARG Presents 288

February 26, 2024 10:17 - 1 hour - 29.5 MB

Welcome to ARG Presents 288. Yes, we again gave Funny Games a shot...we're...confident..that these games will be considered HILARIOUS...by some people. After a conversation about the category, we dive in. Kick back and get ready to laugh as we talk about Capcom's FMV escapade FOX HUNT and the crazy mash up that is Tell Tale's POKER NIGHT TWO! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

The MEMOTECH MTX COMPUTER - Nemo and Obliteration Zone - ARG Presents 287

February 24, 2024 20:56 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

ARG is BACK with the MEMOTECH! Join THE BRENT & Amigo Aaron as we have a look at this machine and see if it's a Treasure or Fools Gold! After we learn a bit about the Memotech, we get down to BUSINESS with our looks at Nemo and OBLITERATION ZONE! Let's get OBLITERATED!!!! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretr...

It's Llamasoft and the games of the LEGENDARY Jeff Minter - Gridrunner & Attack of the Mutant Camels -ARG 286

February 24, 2024 20:54 - 58 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week on ARG Presents, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take a look at one of the more colorful and prolific game programmers of all time, Jeff Minter! It's Llamasoft Games - Gridrunner and Attack of the Mutant Camels! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming --- Support this podcast: https://pod...

THIS FEED IS BEING RETIRED - FIND US At podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast

January 29, 2024 10:22 - 1 minute - 941 KB

Hello! Just a message to say that this ARG PRESENTS channel is being retired! Don't worry though, the show is still GOING STRONG over at the main Amigos Retrogaming Network channel at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast Please, we hope you will follow us over and continue to check us out, along with our sister shows on the network. We appreciate your support! Any questions can be directed to [email protected] ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....

Star Wars-ish Games - The Last Starfighter (Atari 8bit) & 3D Starstrike (Enterprise 128) - ARG Presents 285

January 17, 2024 09:55 - 55 minutes - 30 MB

It's the FIRST ARG of the new year, and we got a good one! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take on the FORCE..sorta. It's Star Wars-ISH Games! Snuggle up with your favorite wookie and enjoy our look at the Atari 8-bit Prototype game The Last Starfighter and 3D STARSTRIKE for the Enterprise 128! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

The Amigos Retro Gaming Year End Spectacular - Amigos, ARG Presents, Our Sinclair, Coco & Atari ST Show!

January 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MB

Join John "Boatofcar" Shawler, Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for FIRST OF IT'S KIND EVENT! All of the Amigos Retro Gaming shows COME TOGETHER for an END OF THE YEAR AWARDS SHOW! We'll pick the best, and the worst, of games featured in 2023 on Amigos, ARG Presents, Our Sinclair, The CoCo Show, and the Atari ST Show! We'll also see what game YOU, the listener thought were the big winners and BAD losers! Kick back, relax, and let the warm memories wash over you, and say goodbye to the year that ...

GREAT Christmas Games - Johnny Platform Saves Xmas (PC, 360) and The Grinch (GBC) - ARG Presents284

December 24, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some holiday themed games! And you may not believe this, but they are both GREAT! This time around, we'll be playing Johnny Platform Saves Xmas AND that staple of all Christmas time, THE GRINCH! 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast Like old computers? Check out these conversational, congenial romps: 🤹‍♂️Amigos: Everything Amiga https://bit.ly/amigospodcast 🌈Our Sinclair https://bit.ly/oursinclair 🏔Atari ST Show ...

Commodore Pet: The Games of Jim Summers - Star Spores & Astro Rescue - ARG Presents 283

November 15, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 26.4 MB

Don't fret, it's time for the COMMODORE PET! ARG Presents is going OLD school with the grand daddy of Commodore computers! Today we play the games of JIM SUMMERS, and talk about his high school programming days! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT LIVE as we examine about Astro Rescue and Star Spores! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Beautiful Games That Are HORRIBLE - FX Fighter (DOS) & Space Lords (Arcade) - ARG Presents 282

October 31, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 27.9 MB

It's HALLOWEEN here at ARG Presents, and you know what that means...Trick Or Treat! That perfectly describes our topic this week as we play Beautiful Games That Are HORRIBLE! Join MING THE MERCILESS aka Amigo Aaron and THE HURRICANE aka THE BRENT as we look at two games that have a pretty package but a ROTTEN taste, as we look at FX Fighter for DOS, and Space Lords from the genius-types at Atari's arcade division! Like old computers? Check out these conversational, congenial romps: 🤹‍♂️Amig...

Lynx by Camputer - Oh Mummy! and Floyd's Bank - ARG Presents 281

October 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 27.9 MB

It's the Lynx from Camputer this week on ARG Presents! The Lynx (not to be confused with the Atari Lynx handheld) was ANOTHER of the early 80's UK computers, and we get the scoop! Then it's game time and we got a couple standouts on the system, as we try out OH MUMMY! and Floyd's Bank! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

GOOD FMV Games - Press X To NOT Die & Hardline - ARG Presents 280

October 04, 2023 05:35 - 45 minutes - 21.5 MB

FMV games tend to have a bad rap, but this week on ARG Presents dem boys will be looking at GOOD FMV Games...at least in our eyes! For starters, we'll talk about the sudden resurgence of Full Motion Video Games across all modern platforms, and then it's time to dig into our picks. Kick back and enjoy "Press X To NOT Die" for Steam and HARDLINE for DOS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

The Acorn Atom Computer - Bell Hop & Painter - ARG Presents 279

September 20, 2023 10:35 - 46 minutes - 22.4 MB

The Acorn Atom is the topic this week on ARG Presents! First we learn a little something about this unique and interesting machine, and then it's GAME TIME! Join DEM BOYS as we play Bell Hop and Painter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

The Grundy NEWBRAIN Computer - Worm & Peat! - ARG Presents 278

September 06, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes - 21 MB

From the mind of CLIVE SINCLAIR and his technical wizards, the NEWBRAIN was born. Passed around and continually passed over, only GRUNDY could finally secure the long overdue release of this unique machine. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we attempt to figure out what exactly went down back in the late 70's, and what was ultimately produced. Then it's GAMETIME, as we kick the tires on a couple action-oriented NEWBRAIN games. Listen along as we check out WORM and PEAT! --- Support this p...

Games Impossible To Finish - Robocop (C64) & Mine Storm (Vectrex) - ARG Presents 277

August 30, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 36.6 MB

Once in a very long while, you'll come across a game that you just can't seem to beat. Most of the time, it's too hard, or it gets old...but on rare occasion, the game CAN'T be beat! It's glitched, or maybe the programming for the game ISN"T COMPLETED! THIS is the subject of ARG 277. Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT for Robocop on the C64 and Mine Storm on the VECTEX! We promise, this show is one thing you CAN finish! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-...

The Brent's Choice - Space Bandits (TI99) & Red Hook's Revenge (DOS) - ARG Presents 276

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week on ARG Presents, the wheel has spoken, and this week and THIS WEEK ALONE, it's ALL THE BRENT, all the time! The Brent gets to pick BOTH games this week, and he's went in some strange directions! Join us as we play Space Bandits on the TI99/4a and Red Hook's Revenge, an educational board game on DOS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Rental Exclusive Games - Stunt Racer 64 (N64) & Sonic Adventure Limited (DC) - ARG Presents 274

August 09, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Roll back time with us here at ARG...back to those days where Blockbuster and Hollywood Video kept you entertained on a Friday night. This was a time when you stared at a wall of movies and games and hoped that the one you wanted wasn't rented out. Go back to a time where it seemed like you had a universe of choices..but you only had them for 2 days, and you darn sure better rewind. If you were a frequent GAME renter at your local video store, then you are probably well aware that some game...

Games you LOVE that your brother HATES - Cookie Clicker & Worms Ultimate Mayhem - ARG Presents 275

August 09, 2023 14:30 - 47 minutes - 29.9 MB

Sibling rivalry..it's real, and it's happening THIS WEEK on ARG Presents as we play Games YOU love but your brother WILL HATE! Watch the boys toss each OTHER under this bus, as we take a gander at Cookie Clicker, and Worms ULTIMATE Mayhem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Medical Games - Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon (SNES) & Ambulance (TI99/4A) - ARG Presents 273

August 02, 2023 15:11 - 53 minutes - 33.9 MB

Get your insurance paid up, because this week on ARG Presents 273 it's MEDICAL GAMES! Calling Doctor Aaron, paging Intern THE BRENT..emergency! Join the boys for a little malpractice as they take a look at the curiously named Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon for the Super Nintendo, and Ambulance for the Texas Instruments TI99/4a! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

BBC Micro Vs. PC Engine - ARG BATTLE - ARG Presents 172

July 26, 2023 12:28 - 56 minutes - 35.7 MB

FINALLY...the one true battle to determine which machine was the KING DONG of the 1980's! There can only be one, and it will be either the BBC MICRO or the PC ENGINE! Join the ARG crew as we compare and contrast these two great systems and try to determine which one will be ARG BATTLE CHAMPION! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

BBC Micro Vs. PC Engine - ARG BATTLE - ARG Presents 272

July 26, 2023 12:28 - 56 minutes - 35.7 MB

FINALLY...the one true battle to determine which machine was the KING DONG of the 1980's! There can only be one, and it will be either the BBC MICRO or the PC ENGINE! Join the ARG crew as we compare and contrast these two great systems and try to determine which one will be ARG BATTLE CHAMPION! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Award Winning Games That SUCK - Thunder Blade (SMS) and Nintendogs (DS) - ARG Presents 271

July 19, 2023 10:30 - 59 minutes - 39 MB

It's AWARD SEASON on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and that no good THE BRENT for "Award Winning Games...THAT SUCK!". First, we tackle Golden Joystick Game of the Year in 1988, THUNDER BLADE for the Sega Master System. THEN, stick around and learn about the SCAM that is the TEN AWARD WINNING Nintendogs! Plus stick around for a LIVE AWARD PRESENTATION! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Games Featuring Fruit - Orange Squash (C64) & Kangaroo (Arcade) - ARG Presents 270

July 12, 2023 12:16 - 52 minutes - 33.2 MB

Here at ARG, we aren't the most healthy eaters...too much meat, too much sugar...we tend to over indulge. Thanks goodness the folks out in radio land are looking out for us, as they've advised us this week to try Games Featuring Fruit! After a lovely bunch of Top Banana's, we dig in to our video game fruit salad! First...well...sometimes fruit goes rotten, and that's the case as we look at Orange Squash on the Commodore 64. Then, sit back as we delight in a tray of natures candy, as we play...

Boatfest Wheel of Fun LIVE - ARG Presents 269

June 28, 2023 13:04 - 34 minutes - 21.8 MB

It's TIME! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT at BOATFEST 2023! Yes, it's DEM BOYS LIVE ON STAGE! Prepare yourself for The Brent's most ridiculous stunt yet...it's the BOATFEST WHEEL OF FUN! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Capcom CPS-1 Games - Magic Sword & Forgotten Worlds - ARG Presents 268

June 21, 2023 13:01 - 49 minutes - 31.8 MB

DEM BOYS are back with another episode of ARG Presents! This time out, we dip our toes back in the pool one last time with the CAPCOM CPS-1 Arcade System! After a brief refresher on the CPS-1 and it's many awesome titles, we pick two FRESH games to take for a spin! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we play MAGIC SWORD and FORGOTTEN WORLDS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Sword and Sorcery Games - Wizards & Warriors (NES) and Castle Warrior (Amiga) - ARG Presents 267

June 16, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

It's CHAT CHOICE week on ARG, and the people have spoken...they DEMAND Sword and Sorcery Games, and Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT aim to deliver! Join DEM BOYS as they take a walk down fantasy game road and recall favorite games from their past. THEN, it's time to talk games! First, THE BRENT jump and climbs in FULL armor with the NES classic Wizards & Warriors! Next, Amigo Aaron walk and floats down a LOT of halls, all to cure food poisoning in the Amiga "Classic" Castle Warrior! --- Support...

VTech CreatiVision - Stone Age & Police Jump - ARG Presents 266

June 11, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 26.5 MB

ARG is BACK WITH A VENGENCE!! Well, we're back anyway! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we take a ride with VTECH's CREATIVISION! We talk about the hardware, the games, and the DICK SMITH CONNECTION! Then it's time to get down and FUNKY with our big game selections. First, it's caveman Pengo with STONE AGE, and then it's an old school criminal BEAT DOWN with POLICE JUMP! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

TK-90X Brazilian ZX Spectrum - Tomb Of Dracula & Bruxólico - ARG Presents 265

May 31, 2023 11:11 - 56 minutes - 36.2 MB

This week ARG Presents travels DEEP into the interior of Brazil as we take a look at the Microdigital Eletrônica TK-90X aka the "Brazilian ZX Spectrum"! We get into WHY it HAD to exist, it's success, it's follow-up's, and what it had in common with it's sister system across the pond! THEN, it's game time. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we venture into O Túmulo do Drácula aka THE TOMB OF DRACULA! Then, prepare to be moved and amazed with the poignant Brazilian platformer that's a gift to t...

Games Pixel Gaiden Podcast Got WRONG!?!? - Time Pilot '84 & Super Bomberman 2 - ARG Presents 264

May 24, 2023 10:30 - 52 minutes - 33.6 MB

It's CROSSOVER week on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we celebrate the greatness of the Pixel Gaiden podcast, hosted by those lovable scamps Tim, Cody, and Eric! After we put them over HUGE, it's time to BURY SOME GAMES! Join us as we consider the question...were Pixel Gaiden WRONG about Time Pilot 84 and SUPER Bomberman 2?!?!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Urban Legend Games - DOA Xteme Beach Volleyball & TABOO The 6th Sense - ARG Presents 263

May 17, 2023 10:30 - 59 minutes - 37.6 MB

Slenderman...Shadow People...BEACH VOLLEYBALL!!! Yes, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we guide you down the dark path that IS URBAN LEGEND GAMES! YES, we know the nameless terrors that man DARE NOT SPEAK! First, SHIVER and giggle as we examine the seedy underbelly of Dead Or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball! THEN, watch the dark lady turn the mystic cards (On the NES) as we RISK IT ALL with Taboo THE SIXTH SENSE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presen...

Weather Games - Team Xtreme Operation Weather Disaster & Weather War II (C64) - ARG Presents 262

May 10, 2023 10:30 - 51 minutes - 32.8 MB

* FILMED DURING AN ACTUAL THUNDERSTORM for you enjoyment!* The forecast calls for a copious amount of FUN this week on ARG Presents! Join Action News Team Meteorologist Amigo Aaron and sexy weathergirl THE BRENT as we look at, by request, WEATHER GAMES! Doppler radar predicts a 100 percent chance of bad acting as we look at Team Xtreme: Operation Weather Disaster for Windows 3.1. Then, the 5 day outlook spells doom for you castle. Expect lightning, hail, tornados, and rain as we take a l...

ORIC Games - Scuba Dive and Zebbie - ARG Presents 261

May 03, 2023 10:30 - 55 minutes - 36.3 MB

The Oric-1...the Oric Atmos...two great computers from the UK that hit it big in France. But what the hell are they? And what's the difference? Find out on ARG 261 as THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron take a DEEP dive into what makes the Oric tick. THEN, it's game time, and what a lineup we have this week. Join DEM BOYS as we take ANOTHER deep dive with SCUBA DIVE! Then strap in as we bounce around with ZEBBIE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

No One Can Stop Mr. Domino! (PSX) - ARG Presents Spirit of the Wheel #1 - John Shawler

May 01, 2023 02:34 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MB

Greetings. It's the first "Spirit of the Wheel" episode of ARG Presents. The Spirit of the Wheel is the top level of the ARG Patreon and is held by only one person at a time. That person can request any special episode in addition to our weekly shows. And so, it is our duty and honor to present "No One Can Stop Mr. Domino!" for the PlayStation, requested by John "Boatofcar" Shawler. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Philips VG5000 - Monkey Academy & Helicoptere (Helicopter Rescue) - ARG Presents 260

April 26, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Oh man, it's a computer we've NEVER heard of, and I LOVE IT! Join AMIGO Aaron and THE BRENT as we get into it with the Philips VG5000 - a computer that FAILED mightily in the big F! First we get into the history and specs of the VG5000 and then we play some games. Go to school with THE BRENT at the MONKEY ACADEMY, and then rescue downed airmen and blast suckers in HELICOPTERE aka Helicopter Rescue! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

XBOX Exclusives - Chronicles of Riddick Escape From Butcher Bay & Dungeons & Dragons Heroes -ARG 259

April 19, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

X Gon' Give it to Ya this week on ARG Presents! Join "Mr. X" aka THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at EXCLUSIVE games for the ORIGINAL XBOX Console, aka the OG XBOX! First, go to SPACE PRISON with Vin Diesel in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay! Then, grab your armor and a couple Cure Light Wounds potions as we try out Atari's Dungeons And Dragons: Heroes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Commodore Amiga HAM Games - Pioneer Plague and OLOFight - ARG Presents 258

April 09, 2023 17:56 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

HAM Games! What the heck IS this? Food based? Games with a pig? Well, NO, it's Commodore Amiga HAM Games...Hold And Modify! This week on ARG we attempt to explain this whole gimmick, and talk about ALL the known games on the Amiga that PLAY in HAM mode. Then, school is OUT and Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT attempt to PLAY a few HAM games. Sit back, relax, and fix your gaze upon the screen as we HAM it up with Pioneer Plague and OLOFight! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...

Commodore PET Games - Lawn! & Acquire - ARG Presents 257

March 29, 2023 10:19 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

It's BIG episode 257 of ARG this week, and it's time to play with our PET...our COMMODORE PET to be exact! YES, this time around join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we look at games for one of the THREE PILLARS of computing from the 1970's, the Commodore PET! First, we discuss the PET and some of the other games we checked out, and then we're OFF THE LEASH! Kick back and DO SOME YARD WORK with LAWN!, and then it's high stakes hotel stock trading with the classic boardgame turned PET game ACQUI...

Team Fighting Games - WWF Superstars (Arcade) & Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (Arcade) - ARG Presents 256

March 22, 2023 10:32 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

When you think FIGHTING TEAM, you GOTTA think Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT! We're BACK and ready to rumble this week for Team Fighting Games! Join the brutal beatdown as we talk about the history of the Team Fighters, and then we throw two of our favorites into the ring! Say your prayers and take your vitamins as we hook up with the HULKSTER for WWF Superstars! Next, get out your comic books and BEAT down a human cactus, or cat girl, as we TAKE YOU FOR RIDE with Marvel Vs. Capcom 2! --- Supp...

TV Games - Xena: Warrior Princess (PSX) & Dalek Attack (DOS) - ARG Presents 255

March 15, 2023 10:25 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

It's NOT A RERUN, it's a NEW edition of ARG Presents!  This week, we take another dip into the pool of Games Based on TV Shows!  After a bit of a TV CHAT, it's down to business!  First, get sexy and nail suckers with your bladed frisbee in Xena: Warrior Princess for the Playstation!  THEN, it's the assault of the original killer trashcans in Dalek Attack!  I promise we will EXTERMINATE your boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Dancing Games - Bust A Groove (PS1) & Break Street (C64) - ARG Presents 254

March 08, 2023 10:26 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Feet don't fail me now!  It's DANCING Games this week on ARG Presents.  We're getting down and funky with our bad selves and bustin' out the A material on the disco floor!  After some fancy and dancy discussion, we crank up the ballet of PAIN as we waltz with the games that brought us to the dance!  Get your groove on as THE BRENT steps on the toes of BUST A GROOVE on the Playstation, then get your cardboard ready as Amigo Aaron spins on his head for BREAK STREET on the C64.  Get giggy with ...

Demakes - Mirror's Edge 2D (Flash) and Super 3D Portals 6 (Atari 2600) - ARG Presents 253

March 01, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Demakes - Gaming Devolved...a fascinating topic this week on ARG Presents, and we're up for the challenge!  Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we go down the path of DE-evolution...games boiled down to their component parts.  After some discussion we dig in to the topic as we explore SUPER 3D Portals 6 for the Atari 2600 and Mirror's Edge 2D for browsers with Adobe Flash! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Milton Bradley Microvision - Block Buster and Cosmic Hunter - ARG Presents 252

February 15, 2023 11:30 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week on ARG Presents, we have a real treat.  Out of Amigo Aaron's PERSONAL collection, we bring you the Milton Bradley MICROVISION!  We show off the box, the console, and the games LIVE on this episode!  Then, join Aaron along with THE BRENT as we take a look at two games on the Microvision - Block Buster and COSMIC HUNTER! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Daewoo Zemmix V CPC-51 - Heavy Boxing and King's Valley - ARG Presents 251

February 08, 2023 11:12 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Everybody LOVED consolizing a computer!  So what happens when South Korean super corp Daewoo does it?  You get the Zemmix V CPC-51!  Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on a path of discovery as we learn all about this unusual console...why it exsists...what it is really...what it does.  Then we play a few games for the V!  Kick back and enjoy HEAVY Boxing and The King's Valley! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

TV Tie-In Games - Alf (SMS) and Gargoyles (MD/GEN) - ARG Presents 250

February 01, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

You got a highly successful TV show, right?  Now you need a SUPER GAME to seal the deal!  That's the formula this week on ARG Presents!  Join Amigo Aaron and TV's THE BRENT as we dive into the realm of TV Tie-In Games!  After a bit of discussion on the topic, we attempt to pick a few "winners".  Prepare yourself for ALF on the Sega Master System, and Gargoyles on the Megadrive/Genesis!  Don't you DARE change that dial! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-...

Pokey Chip Games - Alley Cat (Atari 8-bit) and Commando (Atari 7800) - ARG Presents 249

January 25, 2023 11:26 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

It's time to get a little POKEY this week on ARG Presents!  Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we check out home games based on the beloved POKEY Chip!  First we go off on the lack of Atari 8 -Bit respect, and then we get down to it.  Please enjoy our takes on Alley Cat for the Atari Computers and the go Commando on the Atari 7800! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Games of South Africa - Toxic Bunny (DOS) and Broforce (Steam) - ARG Presents 248

January 18, 2023 11:25 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Welcome to a FIRED UP EDITION of ARG Presents!  It's time to sound the horns for the GAMES OF SOUTH AFRICA!  Are they good games?  Are there a lot of games?  DO THEY MAKE GAMES!  HECK YEAH THEY DO!  Join AMIGO F'N AARON and THE BRENT as we go to WAR with two such games..it's TOXIC BUNNY and BROFORCE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

Games BANNED for STUPID Reasons - Marc Eckō's Getting Up: CUP & Everquest - ARG Presents 247

January 11, 2023 11:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Games get banned all over the world for good reasons.  Sexy content, gore, and violence are all examples of what would get a game banned...but that's NOT what we're exploring this week on ARG Presents!   This week we'll be examining games banned for STUPID reason!  Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we explore Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure and EVERQUEST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support

SNES European Exclusives - Waterworld and Jelly Boy - ARG Presents 246

January 04, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Happy New Year from your buddies at ARG Presents!  What a better way is there to start off a fresh new year then with Super Nintendo European Exclusive Games!  They exsist!  Who knew?!?!  Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we dive deep into a shallow pool this week.  After listing ALL the exclusives, we take a look at Waterworld and Jelly Boy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arg-presents/support