Basement Arcade: Pause Menu
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! The show where we hit pause, sit back and just chill. Join host Ben Magnet and a guest or guests as they talk about video games both retro and modern! When we say any and all video game topics we MEAN all video game topics. Nintendo, consoles, handhelds, anniversaries, E3, E.T. and more! You name it, we want to talk about it. Tangents and rants aren't only welcomes, they're encouraged!
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Episodes
Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books
February 19, 2024 17:30 - 2 hours - 186 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Books are awesome! And they’re even better when video games are involved! Ben continues his pixelated literary adventure and talks with Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books. They talk how Retro Game Books started, the beauty of reading about a favorite game, and why there’s a book all about video game maps! Watch the episode here: https://y...
SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree
January 26, 2024 17:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this all new episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we’re talking SPORTSBALL VIDEO GAMES! Ben is joined by sports YouTuber, Urinating Tree! They talk about the great sports video games of old, now, how EA is ruining sports games, the 2024 NFL Wildcard weekend, and…Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments? Well, tangents are welcome on this sh...
Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
January 24, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 253 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2023! First we have a few news stories including talk about the new Indiana Jones game, some Youtuber controversy, and we mourn the death of E3! Th...
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review
November 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBHey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ben brings Ryan on board for a full discussion of a top Game of the Year contender: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! After months of mini discussion on Pause Menu and the Fake Nerd Podcast, the time has come for the pair to go deep on this beloved new title in the Zelda franchise. You don't want to miss this one! Watc...
Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
November 04, 2023 18:25 - 2 hours - 213 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2023! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/n5zONjWAbEg This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they...
Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe
October 26, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 153 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ever wanted to read a book about one of your favorite video games? Ever wanted to write a book about your favorite game? Well then, do we have an episode for you! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with the Founding Editor of Boss Fight Books: Gabe! They talk about how Boss Fight Books got started, the process of...
Making a Gaming Magazine w/ Ryan Burger (Old School Gamer Magazine)
October 13, 2023 16:30 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! You’ve heard Ben mention that he writes for them on every episode of this podcast, well now he's interviewing Publisher and Founder of Old School Gamer Magazine, Ryan Burger! He talks about how he created the magazine, what the mission is, and how you can help keep this passion project alive! This is a great episode for those who want to k...
Selling, Trading, and Working Games w/ Eli (NormanBatesJr)
September 14, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 137 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Games are expensive today. It’s a common fact, but one we wish wasn’t true. Our guest, Eli, certainly thinks so and they own/manage their own game store! Ben and Eli talk about the selling of their prized games while along with what goes into running and working at a game store. While this episode gets a little heavy, it’s definitely one ...
The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Want to go back in time to talk about the most famous video game magazine ever!? Of course you do! This episode, Ben sits down with Stephan Reese - the curator and head of The Art Of Nintendo Power and The Interactive Art Collection. They talk about collecting these amazing pieces from the magazine as well as other little tidbits from its ...
Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
July 14, 2023 16:45 - 2 hours - 206 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 2 of 2023! This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent...
Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais
June 23, 2023 21:06 - 1 hour - 144 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode, Mint Blais makes her glorious return to talk about remasters and remakes we LOVE! These are games that took the original formula and added something special or gave the game a glow up. We talk about those AND gush about Armored Core VI for a bit. It’s a good time and be sure to check it out! Also don’t forget to like, subs...
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2
June 20, 2023 17:30 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kb-iwq4ecwk Due to recording errors, this is Part 2 of our Summer Game Fest 2023 discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz are back to spotlight a few more games that have them really excited for the next years in video games. There's some charming smaller titles here and some of the biggest to come. So come...
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1
June 18, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Due to recording errors, this is a Part 1 of what will be a 2-part discussion. Ben, Ryan, and Sparkz kick off a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of ant...
Making Games (Copper Jacket) w/ Nick M of Monsoon Studios
June 09, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 148 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Want to know more on how to make your own NES game? Well you came to the right place! Ben sits down with head of Monsoon Studios, Nick M, about developing Copper Jacket for the NES! This is a great chance to get into the nitty-gritty of not only game development, but also cartridge manufacturing! Don’t worry, we still talk about how cool ...
Playstation Showcase May 2023 (A Mini FNP Excerpt)
May 31, 2023 17:30 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! An excerpt of Pause Menu is pulled out of the 329th episode of The Fake Nerd Podcast and brought to the proper channel. Over on FNP, the nerds held a brisk and selective discussion over the recent Playstation Showcase. They get into the Metal Gear news, some exciting surprises in the indy space, the latest from Bungie, Assassin's Creed, an...
Real Pong w/ Yuriy Yakimenko
May 26, 2023 17:30 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! It's a blast from the past on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ben is joined by indie game developer/designer Yuriy Yakimenko, who took the classic game Pong and gave his own twist on it to create RealPong! The two discuss the development of the game, changing the control scheme of a true classic, and what's ahead/where the ga...
Jedi: Fallen Order Review (2020 FNP Archive)
April 27, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 110 MBHey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/Em4S0C37mfs Bringing the video of an old archive episode originally released in audio only, this is the full review of Star Wars - Jedi: Fallen Order that released on the Fake Nerd Podcast feed in 2020. Before the release of the new game, revisit how all 4 of the Fake Nerd hosts felt ...
SEGA - Hidden Gems w/ G to The Next Level
April 23, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 104 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/LPn-9X37-Co SEEEGGGAAAA!!! Here at Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we love SEGA and the SEGA Genesis. While we have our favorites, our guest for this episode - G To The Next Level - is going to talk all about some hidden gems for the system! Best part: if you think you know what games he’ll mentio...
Q1 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
April 08, 2023 17:30 - 2 hours - 172 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/c9uc1b_BXSw It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 1 of 2023! This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they...
Video Game Music w/ Gerry Trevino
April 07, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O2wNYG0Cxsc Be ready to turn the music up and start banging your head for this episode of Pause Menu! Ben sits down with musician Gerry Trevino and talks about Video Game music. OK, there’s a lot of SEGA music talk, but video game music nonetheless! A true Ben and Gerry's episode, this one goes out t...
Talking the Nintendo 3DS w/ Orbalology!
March 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ojKdOmDUk The 3DS is about to ride off into the sunset. But before it does, Ben Magnet wants to talk about it more! He’s joined by YouTuber Emily (who runs the channel Orbalology) who also has a deep love and appreciation for Nintendo’s last true handheld. They talk about c...
Painting Videogames w/ The Square Painter
February 24, 2023 19:33 - 1 hour - 114 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFpoJTSOoxY It’s time to get artsy! Ben is joined by artist Adam Shub AKA The Square Painter and the two talk about all things Video Game art. How long does it take to make those gorgeous paintings? What’s his favorite game to paint? How awesome is it that’s he’s in a band wi...
Spring 2023 Nintendo Direct on Fake Nerd Podcast
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis is an excerpt from Episode 314 of the Fake Nerd Podcast. This mini-episode within an episode is a discussion of the Nintendo Direct that just aired! The fake nerds cover the release of Metroid Prime remastered, The trailer to Tears of the Kingdom, the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance additions, and more! Don't forget to follow the official Pause Menu Twitter! - https://twitter.com/bapausemenu To listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fnp-314-superbowl-traile...
Gaming History with Retro Game Brews (Ryan Payne)
February 14, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! This episode is also available in video formats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKDvcii32V8 On this episode, Ben is joined by one of the OTHER hosts of Gamers Week Podcast - Retro Game Brews AKA Ryan Payne! Gaming History is the topic and the two talk about why it's important, their favorite eras, and a certain someone they BOTH got to int...
Q4 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly
February 05, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 184 MBHere, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2022! It's a little late due to scheduling and technical issues, but this is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around the Avengers game losing its servers, the Smash World Tour being dicked over by Nintendo, and Ben r...
God of War: Ragnarok Review
January 21, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour - 122 MBTo check out the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkt5eBbutSk Ben brings Ryan and Brandon along for a review of Kratos' latest adventure - God of War: Ragnarok. They go over everything they loved and everything they weren't as thrilled by - from gameplay to story, they cover it all. There's a lot of game and mythology to get into, so hang out for the whole conversation! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app! Fake Nerd Podcas...
Game Awards 2022 + Trailers Discussion
December 18, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBBen returns with Sparkz and Ryan to discuss the Game Awards for this year along with some of the knockout trailers that dropped! They praise and discuss what was earned and what was snubbed. Then they stop into the trailer park to load up they hype machine! They get into the looks at some of the most exciting games coming our way, you won't want to miss it! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app! Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we o...
Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2022 w/ Donnie G. Retro
November 23, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBTo watch the video version of this episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upn0mfgxM1s Ben is back! After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone! Donnie G. Retro from the Gamer's Week Podcast joins him again because he also went to PRGE! They talk about the good, the bad, and the awesome nostalgia traps of the convention. So if you've never been before this is the episode for you! You can also list...
Q3 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly
October 24, 2022 18:18 - 2 hours - 211 MBWelcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2022! First, some recent news around Sony, the NFT market inside video games, and the latest Nintendo Directs. They get into games they've been pl...
Games We Don't Like w/ Patrick Brickhouse and Donnie G. Retro
September 27, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBOn this episode of Pause Menu: Ben is not only joined by Patrick of the Retro Blast Podcast, but also Donnie G. Retro of the Gamer’s Week Podcast makes his first Pause Menu appearance! The gents talk about games that they just do not like and how their views of these games have changed (or haven’t changed) over the years. It’s a fun, shorter episode of Pause Menu that may get you to reflect on those games you didn't enjoy back in the day. You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio...
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary w/ Alissa Roca
July 18, 2022 19:47 - 2 hours - 199 MBPause Menu is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts! To help celebrate 20 years of Keyblades, Heartless, and mind-boggling story beats; Ben is joined by streamer and professional Opera Singer: Alissa Roca! They talk about how they fell in love with the series and reflect on the games that helped make their childhood. Emotions are high, darkness is mentioned, and it’s one great ride! (Warning: This episode contains explicit language throughout) Follow Alissa Roca:...
Q1 + Q2 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly
July 06, 2022 21:07 - 2 hours - 204 MBIt's a brand new regular sub-show - The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter. For the first episode, they're covering the first 2 quarters of 2022. Lots of games to discuss: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy III, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, KO City, Fortnite, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Multiversus, Shredder's Revenge, Elden Ring, and much more! Plus some recent news around N...
Developing a Game W/ Nick Blake (Dragon Battle)
July 05, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with developer Nick Blake to discuss his game: Dragon Battle! This is a great in-depth look at what it takes to develop a game from the ground up and for the classic Game Boy! If you’re a homebrew Game Boy fan, or interested in developing a game, this is one episode you’ll not want to miss! You can play Dragon Battle on Steam right now! Dragon Battle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887570/Dragon_Battle/ Fake ...
Summer Game Fest 2022 Discussion
June 22, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 124 MBTo watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1gc4KOs4M Ben has Ryan and Sparkz join him for a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases! Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news...
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
June 01, 2022 22:37 - 1 hour - 107 MBBEN MAGNET IS MISSING. Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Long gestating thoughts are brought to the surface as the two refer back on notes and feelings created by the worthy follow-up to the Spider-Man game that swung into our hearts just a few years ago. They uncover as much as they can to give proper attention to a favorite game. Enjoy the discussion revisiting Miles ...
Review of Spider-Man: Miles Morales
June 01, 2022 22:37 - 1 hour - 107 MBBEN MAGNET IS MISSING. Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Long gestating thoughts are brought to the surface as the two refer back on notes and feelings created by the worthy follow-up to the Spider-Man game that swung into our hearts just a few years ago. They uncover as much as they can to give proper attention to a favorite game. Enjoy the discussion revisiting Miles ...
Retro Nintendo w/ Super Nin10Bros
May 18, 2022 17:35 - 2 hours - 168 MBTo watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJdOhly8bU&feature=youtu.be On this episode, Raji (a.k.a.) Super Nin10Bros comes on to talk about retro Nintendo! The 8-bit games, 16-bit games, their thoughts on what Nintendo is doing now, and so much more! Also click the Link Tree link below to follow Raji on all of his socials! You can find Super Nin10Bros links through the following: https://linktr.ee/SUPERNIN10BROS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share F...
Games That Should Get Remastered w/ Mint Blais
March 20, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBTo watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_6PCf-LjI On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined with French-Canadian streamer Mint Blais as they talk about games that should get remastered! They go over lists on the internet as well as their own opinions on what should (and maybe shouldn’t) get a remaster or remake. It’s a great time so come check it out! You can find Mint Blais at: Twitter: @MintBlais Twitch: twitch.tv/mintblais Fake Nerd Pod...
Physical vs. Digital Games Collecting w/ The Well-Red Mage
March 05, 2022 00:42 - 1 hour - 125 MBTo watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUrcuGfcid8 On this episode, Ben sits down with streamer and video game blogger: The Well-Red Mage to discuss physical/digital game collecting. They go over a TON of points ranging from preservation, the pros/cons of both, and even emulation. This is one episode that’ll get you thinking on how you collect your games. You can find/follow The Well-Red Mage at: Twitter: @theWellRedMage Instagram: @thewellredma...
Repairing Consoles w/ Retro Zoe!
February 17, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis is the audio version of a video show, to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nbTDWuQ4BE&feature=youtu.be Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Retro Zoe comes on the show to talk about game console repairs! Aside from repairing certain consoles, she also has tips for maint...
Games Journalism w/ Retro Faith
February 03, 2022 22:04 - 2 hours - 166 MBTo watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hwlwvXEJvk&feature=youtu.be Ben is joined by Games Journalist and Staff Writer of Fusion Magazine: Retro Faith. If you want to get into gaming journalism, then this is the episode for you! She talks about what it takes and what an aspiring writer should do to break into the gaming journalism world. Aside from the wisdom she shares, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu episode without some good rants and tangents along...
Arcades with Dearest Abby
January 20, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 136 MBIf you want to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbE0eokg5Q On this episode of Pause Menu, we're stepping out of our living rooms and going into the arcade! Dearest Abby joins Ben and talks about how she got super good, becoming one of the top female Donkey Kong players in the world! She also shares some tip and tricks on how you can start setting high scores on your favorite machines. (Here's a hint, some of the tips involve a LOT of practice.) ...
Aren't Handhelds Handy? w/ Retro Blast Podcast & Ron the Pharaoh
December 23, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 156 MBClick here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDe7T12wfpQ&feature=youtu.be Basement Arcade: Pause Menu is going PORTABLE! Join Ben and past guests Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast and Ron the Pharaoh as they go through some of the most famous handhelds in video game history. Game Boy, SEGA Game Gear, and even those old Tiger Electronic games! If you were able to play video games in the car, chances are they talked about it. Check out more from Patr...
Working in Games Discussion w/ Celia Schilling
December 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis episode also exists in video form! Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOn5JdRWVQ&feature=youtu.be Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! This is a very specials episode of Pause Menu. Not only does Ben catch up with an old friend, that friend also happens to be the head of Marketing at Yacht Club Games! This episode is for all who wond...
Ranting Retro with Ron the Pharaoh!
December 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBHey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode, Ben is joined by retro content creator Ron the Pharaoh! These two go on and on AND ON about all things retro and Ben even learns a thing or two about Twitch streaming. It's a great time not to be missed! Find Ron the Pharaoh on: Instagram Twitter Twitch and on YouTube! - all under @RonTheP...
Talking (Ranting) About SEGA w/ Since Spacies!
November 05, 2021 05:14 - 1 hour - 159 MBHey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben talks to former SEGA of Australia tip master Bryan a.k.a. Since Spacies! They discuss working at SEGA and rant about what the company has been doing recently. Find Since Spacies on: Twitter: @sincespacies Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sincespacies Fake Nerd Podcast is...
Console Journeys - Arcade Attack Discussion
November 05, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBTo watch the original video version of the show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_KcMjzv0tg Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with podcasters Adrian and Dylan from Arcade Attack! They talk about starting a video game podcast, video games (obviously), Animal Crossing, and why Dylan...
Alysai AU Discussion - Twitch Streaming
November 05, 2021 05:10 - 1 hour - 146 MBTo watch the video version of this show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rXZJ3i0EFg Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Twitch Streamer: Aly Sai AU! They talk all about streaming games, retro games, and how Aly got started into the game-streaming scene! It's a great time you wo...
Playstation Showcase Discussion
November 05, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBTo watch the video version of this show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtruS4PJWck Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of BAPM, Ben, Ryan and Brandon (making his Pause Menu debut) sits down to talk about all the game reveals from last weeks Playstation Showcase! Find out which the guys were surprised for and which the guys are...
Interview with Howard Scott Warshaw
November 05, 2021 05:06 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MBTo watch the video version of the show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-MBkSGvGmU Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with an amazing guest. Game designer, author, and documentarian; the Silicon Valley Therapist himself: Howard Scott Warshaw! They talk about Warshaw's new book, "On...