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In this episode we explore the lowest of low-end graphics and sound to uncover of the essence of video gaming.  Special attention is paid to the Game & Watch series, various terrible American-made LCD games, the Dreamcast VMU, Sony Pocketstation and the Pokémon mini. Please don’t forget to back our Kickstarter to develop a true […]

Here, at long last, is the serious look back on the venerable Metal Gear series that absolutely no one has requested. Worry not, there’s more on offer than a recitation of tasteless Internet memes interspersed with giggling. Or is there, Mr. President? Join hosts Auston and Allan, both as ourselves and as laughably poor David […]

The Future Is Now! Our 17th episode is devoted to the venerable Neo-Geo platform. We’ll take you through the nearly a decade of beloved titles and SNK shenanigans beginning with the launch of the MVS in 1990. Learn how to make an arcade-quality Neo-Geo controller from an old Martha Stewart Tea Cozy, a Sanwa competition […]

In this, our 16th episode, we recapitulate the definitive conflict of the early 90’s: the 16-bit console wars! Is there any room for cogent argument in this schoolyard debate? Will we be able to maintain civility? You’ll have to listen to find out. Then, head back to our blog at oldgameplus.wordpress.com to vote on who […]

Old Game Plus celebrates July 4th (and 6th) by diving into a handful of titles set in Axis of Evil nations. Join your hosts Auston and Allan for a face-palm session as we rapidly lose faith in the medium’s ability to connect gamers with world culture without the mediation of an Apache AH64-D Longbow’s targeting […]

This week’s episode presents an eclectic history of arcade and home console racing games. Special attention is given to Gran Trak 10, Nurburgring, Sega Turbo, Out Run, Hang-On, Lucky and Wild, Daytona USA and Gran Turismo, to name a few. Because we simply couldn’t resist, we also discuss the most over-the-top, big-budget, location-specific arcade amusements […]