Lost in Nostalgia
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -A limited podcast presented as a mix of old and new recordings, 1997 and 2017, outlining select late 90's arcade games with a Namco-leaning focus. The podcast is a 25-episode series plus one introductory Day 0 episode. Each episode may include the following:
*Simulating booting a newly arrived game and discussion of game elements.
*Redemption Roundup: A feature on a ticket-based game and summary of new prizes items that have arrived at the arcade (every 2 episodes).
*Incorporation of stories from the arcade during this time period.
*Time-sensitive arcade industry news.
*Three music specials featuring obscure music from the previous 5 games featured.
*Game ratings: graphics, sound, playability, profitability, 2017 holdup score.
*2017 emulation status: Is it playable, was it dumped, did it get a home version.
Episodes should be listened to in order, 0-25.
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Episodes
Day 24 - ?/??/19XX - Rush 2049
October 15, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBDelivered-To: hello@world Received: by 2002:ac9:5acc:0:0:0:0:0 with SMTP id o12-v6csp4191083ocp; Wed, 15 Oct 1999 16:45:27 -0700 (PDT) X-Internet-Smtp-Source: ADUXVKIJiP1oPktQqmnT9ehmmT8fRopftDgiB6R0A7UvcJAks5CpXyYpVGGNWej0BY4h28nVe9es Subject: Rush 2049 (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 Received-SPF: pass
Day 23 - ?/??/19XX - Crisis Zone
October 06, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDelivered-To: hello@world Received: by 2002:ac9:5acc:0:0:0:0:0 with SMTP id o12-v6csp4171263ocp; Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:30:18 -0700 (PDT) X-Internet-Smtp-Source: ADUXVKIrYu2vhcU9teKrZYmGM9HSXPjDDs+L/nwUwE/2s/AuiBy5Yd1OZQ80CBJG+sp4/94oFTYl Subject: Crisis Zone (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 Received-SPF: pass
Day 22 - 9/17/1998 - Vampire Savior
September 17, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSeptember 9, 1998 - We cover a new game, but it is sharply overshadowed by personnel events here. I make a career-ending error, and this ended up being the last of the "old" episodes. Quite a shame.
Day 21 - 8/12/1998 - D&D: Tower of Doom
August 12, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAugust 12, 1998 - Finally a new CPS2 title, and a fine beat-em-up at that. This cabinet holds a very special secret in this episode. We also recieve a new redemption title which shall be the last one covered. Revolting continues on, please send advice on what I should so about my work situation.
Day 20 - 7/30/1998 - Soul Calibur
July 30, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBJuly 30, 1998 - We get in an incredible sequel, and encounter an irritable UPS man. We explore this game and the significance on my arcade experience so far. Management is getting worse, and I'm doing things maybe I should not be.
Day 19 - 6/18/1998 - Virtual On
June 18, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJune 18, 1998 - Action games speak to me, and we welcome one with extra Time Crisis II profits. We have a ball with a new and challenging (in an ironic way) redemption game. There's new prizes, and things are becoming decidedly un-fun.
Day 18 - Music Special 3
June 08, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 50 MBThe final music special featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.
Day 17 - 5/26/1998 - Time Crisis II
May 26, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBMay 26, 1998 - We celebrate the inclusion of an instant classic into Cyberstation, one of the top arcade games of the late 90's spreads its wings. We also touch on a new ticket game, some new prizes, and get a little self-aware of things.
Day 16 - 5/1/1998 - Police Trainer
May 01, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMay 1, 1998 - As the summer approaches us, we utilize a spare cabinet and some leftover funds to get a budget shooter. How will it affect Point Blank? Will it at all?
Day 15 - 4/8/1998 - Lucky & Wild
April 08, 2018 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBApril 8, 1998 - We welcome a new game to our little arcade here, and it's a childhood classic! A new challenger to the ticket game craze enters the battle, and we touch on some industry news also.
Day 14 - 3/16/1998 - Marvel vs. Capcom
March 16, 2018 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMarch 16, 1998 - We get in a brand new Capcom fighter and cover it briefly! Beyond that we cover some short and sparse arcade news with also a bit of reflection on life.
Day 13 - 2/23/1998 - Cyber Cycles
February 23, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBFebruary 23, 1998 - Venturing forth to fill our arcade floor with the best that Namco has to offer, we get in their deluxe racing game gem Cyber Cycles! Also touch on some new redemption games, and dive a bit further into the philosophical side of arcade life.
Day 12 - Music Special 2
February 18, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBThe second of three music specials featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.
Day 11 - 2/7/1998 - Point Blank
February 07, 2018 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFebruary 7, 1998 - We pick up a fun shooting game for 2 players, and rattle off a really bad description of a new redemption games. We cover just a touch of news and new prizes in this early February episode.
Day 10 - 1/12/1998 - Tekken 3
January 12, 2018 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJanuary 12, 1998 - Finally acquiring a game that's been at the top of our want-list, we're back with the first episode of 1998! We go over a little game rankings action as well, as we press on with building this arcade out.
Day 9 - 12/31/1997 - Alpine Racer 2
December 31, 2017 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBDecember 31, 1997 - We complete our first year of shows with a classic winter arcade game, Alpine Racer 2! We discuss the game and also touch on some new redemption games and items, as well as a look towards the arcade business in 1998.
Day 8 - 12/03/1997 - Gunblade NY
December 03, 2017 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDecember 3, 1997 - Quickly coming to the end of 1997, we get Gunblade NY onto the gaming floor. We discuss the game, along with part 1 of the 1998 preview!
Day 7 - 11/15/1997 - Soul Edge
November 15, 2017 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBNovember 15, 1997 - We take a look at Soul Edge (Version 1), discuss Aftershock in Redemption Roundup, some new toys in, and also some regrettable trends in the industry.
Day 6 - Music Special 1
October 31, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBThe first of three music specials featuring music from the previous 4-5 games.
Day 5 - 10/27/1997 - Cruis'n World
October 27, 2017 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOctober 27, 1997 - First racing game is here! We go over the game, talk about redemption games, some human resources changes, and behind-the-scenes arcade retail life!
Day 4 - 9/20/1997 - Tokyo Wars
September 20, 2017 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSeptember 20, 1997 - Missiles! Tanks! Japan! We receive our first sit-down deluxe game, and it's a blast. Come for the combat and stay for the charm.
Day 3 - 8/6/1997 - Tekken 2
August 06, 2017 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAugust 6, 1997 - A new challenger enters! The release of Tekken 3 left a wave of old Tekken 2 boards, and guess who snagged one! We also have a new ticket game for you, and some lovely industry news.
Day 2 - 7/19/1997 - Killer Instinct
July 19, 2017 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBJuly 19, 1997 - We get in our second game for this wonderful arcade here. We do a deep dive on a little of the background of KI, and relay some personal stories. We touch on some timely arcade news from the industry, all packaged up with a bow!
Day 1 - 7/5/1997 - Ridge Racer
July 05, 2017 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBJuly 5, 1997 - We receive our first game - Ridge Racer. We cover it and then dive into our first Redemption Roundup, industry news, and more!
Day 0 - 6/21/1997 - Introduction
June 21, 2017 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBJune 21, 1997 - Cyberstation #5745 opens. This episode describes the show format to come. Begin here, this show should be listened in order from episodes 0-25.