Basement Arcade: Pause Menu Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/basement-arcade-pause-menu Welcome 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! © 2025 Fake Nerds 81ab4e16-aacc-5930-b1f2-ecd5b89291e0 no en Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:07 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:18:22 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/wRL91mECbCJyKShIqNZJ3oIOZh-h1xsYozDXXmN9fVM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1NzI3LzE2NjQ1/NzQ5MDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Basement Arcade: Pause Menu episodic Fake Nerds Welcome 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! Welcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu. Video Games Ben Magnet No No The Good Ol' Days w/ Bill Tucker (A Gamer Looks At 40) 62 62 The Good Ol' Days w/ Bill Tucker (A Gamer Looks At 40) full 4c4b9846-5d72-43bf-a190-f4ce68a8ba14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48c25f8e Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit back and talk about their own personal "good ol' days." What things were good then, and what things have gotten better with time?

Also, don't forget to follow Bill and check out his show! Specifically, episode 115, where Ben was a guest on his show!  

Bill's socials
Bluesky: @agamerlooksat40.bsky.social
Instagram: @agamerlooksat40  
TikTok: @agamerlooksat40
website: https://agamerlooksat40.com   

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit back and talk about their own personal "good ol' days." What things were good then, and what things have gotten better with time?

Also, don't forget to follow Bill and check out his show! Specifically, episode 115, where Ben was a guest on his show!  

Bill's socials
Bluesky: @agamerlooksat40.bsky.social
Instagram: @agamerlooksat40  
TikTok: @agamerlooksat40
website: https://agamerlooksat40.com   

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7024 Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit back and talk about their own personal "good ol' days." What things were good then, and what things have gotten better with time?

Also, don't forget to follow Bill and check out his show! Specifically, episode 115, where Ben was a guest on his show!  

Bill's socials
Bluesky: @agamerlooksat40.bsky.social
Instagram: @agamerlooksat40  
TikTok: @agamerlooksat40
website: https://agamerlooksat40.com   

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Classic Games, Classic Video Games, Old Video Games, Good Old Days, Nostalgia, Nostalgia Gaming, 90's, 90's Nostalgia, 90's Gaming No Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level 61 61 Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level full 253b1ded-2fed-4584-af53-3071ebb87b2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b4a5720 SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk about their personal collections and experiences of being a fan over the years.  

Don’t forget to follow G on all his socials to see what new additions get added to the collection! Use the link to do so:
https://gtothenextlevel.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVY2plxzDh6DS8RA6jXQ78p5DwgZy72ss08Y9EFcEA7bpQQJTuWno-j3Y_aem_6iuuRKmm4ZjaxTZjdcMPdg

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk about their personal collections and experiences of being a fan over the years.  

Don’t forget to follow G on all his socials to see what new additions get added to the collection! Use the link to do so:
https://gtothenextlevel.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVY2plxzDh6DS8RA6jXQ78p5DwgZy72ss08Y9EFcEA7bpQQJTuWno-j3Y_aem_6iuuRKmm4ZjaxTZjdcMPdg

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7367 SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk about their personal collections and experiences of being a fan over the years.  

Don’t forget to follow G on all his socials to see what new additions get added to the collection! Use the link to do so:
https://gtothenextlevel.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVY2plxzDh6DS8RA6jXQ78p5DwgZy72ss08Y9EFcEA7bpQQJTuWno-j3Y_aem_6iuuRKmm4ZjaxTZjdcMPdg

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Sega, Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog Collection, Sonic the Hedgehog Collecting, Sonic the Hedgehog Games, Sonic the Hedgehog Toys, Sonic the Hedgehog Lego, Sonic the Hedgehog Comics No Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction! 60 60 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction! full ef33a22c-72d6-4146-bac2-7d1a911b36e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f3253e5 Welcome, 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 MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do the first ever LIVE REACTION on Basement Arcade for the Nintendo Switch 2!  Will dreams be made or crushed?  Will the game shown be Day 1 buys?  Will the mic cut out because Ben yelled so loud?  Check out the episode to find out! 

Follow Ryan Eleopoulos on Bluesky: @djtonysnark.bsky.social
and on Twitch @: Twitch.tv/Djtonysnark616

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Welcome, 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 MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do the first ever LIVE REACTION on Basement Arcade for the Nintendo Switch 2!  Will dreams be made or crushed?  Will the game shown be Day 1 buys?  Will the mic cut out because Ben yelled so loud?  Check out the episode to find out! 

Follow Ryan Eleopoulos on Bluesky: @djtonysnark.bsky.social
and on Twitch @: Twitch.tv/Djtonysnark616

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:48:26 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6586 Welcome, 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 MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do the first ever LIVE REACTION on Basement Arcade for the Nintendo Switch 2!  Will dreams be made or crushed?  Will the game shown be Day 1 buys?  Will the mic cut out because Ben yelled so loud?  Check out the episode to find out! 

Follow Ryan Eleopoulos on Bluesky: @djtonysnark.bsky.social
and on Twitch @: Twitch.tv/Djtonysnark616

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials, especially Bluesky, and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Nintendo, Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Direct Live Reaction, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 2, Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, Metroid, Zelda, Mario Kart, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch No SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp 59 59 SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp full 3efd0477-d7da-4170-bef0-a7753456a06b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6831dac1 Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Game Designer from Kess Entertainment, Anthony Thorp. They talk about the game he designed: SONIC ROLL! If you ever wondered how some video games get made into board games then this is the episode for you! Not only do they talk about SONIC ROLL, Ben and Anthony also talk about the newest Sonic board game from Kess Entertainment: SONIC SPEED BATTLE!  

Also go and follow Kess Entertainment for updates on upcoming games!

Socials:
@kess_ent (Twitter and Instagram, Anthony doesn’t have personal socials)

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Game Designer from Kess Entertainment, Anthony Thorp. They talk about the game he designed: SONIC ROLL! If you ever wondered how some video games get made into board games then this is the episode for you! Not only do they talk about SONIC ROLL, Ben and Anthony also talk about the newest Sonic board game from Kess Entertainment: SONIC SPEED BATTLE!  

Also go and follow Kess Entertainment for updates on upcoming games!

Socials:
@kess_ent (Twitter and Instagram, Anthony doesn’t have personal socials)

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6879 Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Game Designer from Kess Entertainment, Anthony Thorp. They talk about the game he designed: SONIC ROLL! If you ever wondered how some video games get made into board games then this is the episode for you! Not only do they talk about SONIC ROLL, Ben and Anthony also talk about the newest Sonic board game from Kess Entertainment: SONIC SPEED BATTLE!  

Also go and follow Kess Entertainment for updates on upcoming games!

Socials:
@kess_ent (Twitter and Instagram, Anthony doesn’t have personal socials)

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Roll, Anthony Thorp, Sonic Roll Board Game, Kess Entertainment No Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse 58 58 Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse full 99720fac-1353-4fe2-aeed-6aadd8dd723a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9591f874 Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical sandwich card stamped, friend of the show Patrick Brickhouse (Retro Blast) joins Ben on another episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu! The 2 talk about physical games, the importance of preservation, and griping about how digital games can come and go.  A more relaxed episode of Pause Menu, but a fun one nonetheless!

Don’t forget to follow Pat and listen to his show, The Retro Blast Podcast!

Socials 
Twitter: @retroblastus
Insta: @retroblastpat

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical sandwich card stamped, friend of the show Patrick Brickhouse (Retro Blast) joins Ben on another episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu! The 2 talk about physical games, the importance of preservation, and griping about how digital games can come and go.  A more relaxed episode of Pause Menu, but a fun one nonetheless!

Don’t forget to follow Pat and listen to his show, The Retro Blast Podcast!

Socials 
Twitter: @retroblastus
Insta: @retroblastpat

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 3704 Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical sandwich card stamped, friend of the show Patrick Brickhouse (Retro Blast) joins Ben on another episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu! The 2 talk about physical games, the importance of preservation, and griping about how digital games can come and go.  A more relaxed episode of Pause Menu, but a fun one nonetheless!

Don’t forget to follow Pat and listen to his show, The Retro Blast Podcast!

Socials 
Twitter: @retroblastus
Insta: @retroblastpat

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Patrick Brickhouse, Retro Blast Podcast, Physical Games, Physical Video Games, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox, PC, Gameboy, Nintendo Switch No Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly 57 57 Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly full f189dbfe-926a-47da-83ce-e24a822db224 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0200df17 Welcome 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 Quarters 1 and 2 of 2024!

Ben is joined by fellow Fake Nerds, Ryan Eleopoulos and Sparkz Witty, to discuss some of what they've played in the first half of the year. Featuring: Multiversus, Helldivers 2, and  Final Fantasy XVI.

THEN, it's a discussion of some their favorite game trailers coming out of Summer Game Fest 2024! It's a great conversation and so much to look forward to!

This video was recorded on June 22, 2024.

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade:Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Welcome 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 Quarters 1 and 2 of 2024!

Ben is joined by fellow Fake Nerds, Ryan Eleopoulos and Sparkz Witty, to discuss some of what they've played in the first half of the year. Featuring: Multiversus, Helldivers 2, and  Final Fantasy XVI.

THEN, it's a discussion of some their favorite game trailers coming out of Summer Game Fest 2024! It's a great conversation and so much to look forward to!

This video was recorded on June 22, 2024.

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade:Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 10182 Welcome 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 Quarters 1 and 2 of 2024!

Ben is joined by fellow Fake Nerds, Ryan Eleopoulos and Sparkz Witty, to discuss some of what they've played in the first half of the year. Featuring: Multiversus, Helldivers 2, and  Final Fantasy XVI.

THEN, it's a discussion of some their favorite game trailers coming out of Summer Game Fest 2024! It's a great conversation and so much to look forward to!

This video was recorded on June 22, 2024.

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade:Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts,  a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

bapausemenu@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Pause Menu Quarterly, Video Games 2024, Multiversus, Helldivers 2, Summer Game Fest 2024, Final Fantasy XVi No Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books 56 56 Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books full e180b835-0302-48fc-b9bb-7a752bdae166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/def4277e Welcome, 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://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrU

If you want to check out the selection of books for yourself, check the link below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of the show. It really helps us out!

Website link: 
https://retrogamebooks.com
Threads: 
https://www.threads.net/@retrogamebooks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Insta: 
https://www.instagram.com/retrogamebooks?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrU

If you want to check out the selection of books for yourself, check the link below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of the show. It really helps us out!

Website link: 
https://retrogamebooks.com
Threads: 
https://www.threads.net/@retrogamebooks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Insta: 
https://www.instagram.com/retrogamebooks?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8144 Welcome, 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://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrU

If you want to check out the selection of books for yourself, check the link below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of the show. It really helps us out!

Website link: 
https://retrogamebooks.com
Threads: 
https://www.threads.net/@retrogamebooks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Insta: 
https://www.instagram.com/retrogamebooks?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Retro Game Books, Brian Riggsbee, Brian Riggsbee Retro Game Books, Video Game Books, Video Game Maps, Video Game Maps Book, Retro Gaming Coloring Book No SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree 55 55 SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree full 79cb6e05-636d-42ef-bbe4-9467a679144c https://share.transistor.fm/s/68ac9064 Welcome, 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 show but if you like sports and video games then this is the episode for you!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rAlFs8spnoQ

Don't forget to follow Tree and check out his YouTube channel for more SPORTSBALL!  
Twitter & TikTok: @UrinatingTree
Insta: @urinating_tree
YouTube link: 
https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFe

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 show but if you like sports and video games then this is the episode for you!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rAlFs8spnoQ

Don't forget to follow Tree and check out his YouTube channel for more SPORTSBALL!  
Twitter & TikTok: @UrinatingTree
Insta: @urinating_tree
YouTube link: 
https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFe

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:30:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5937 Welcome, 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 show but if you like sports and video games then this is the episode for you!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rAlFs8spnoQ

Don't forget to follow Tree and check out his YouTube channel for more SPORTSBALL!  
Twitter & TikTok: @UrinatingTree
Insta: @urinating_tree
YouTube link: 
https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFe

Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Urinating Tree, Sports, Video Game Sports, Sports Video Games, Football Video Games, Baseball Video Games, Hockey Video Games, Madden, Sportsball, Sportsball Video Games No Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 54 54 Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly full 3d5c017c-47a7-4d3c-aee6-9535cb1ac362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58233517 Welcome 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! Then we get into all the game we've been playing these past few months. Lastly, some quick fire hits of games we are excited for in the first quarter of 2024.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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! Then we get into all the game we've been playing these past few months. Lastly, some quick fire hits of games we are excited for in the first quarter of 2024.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8300 Welcome 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! Then we get into all the game we've been playing these past few months. Lastly, some quick fire hits of games we are excited for in the first quarter of 2024.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games No The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review 53 53 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review full 17a613ad-78a6-46a3-904d-415205cf6445 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bca32ba1 Hey 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! 

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/BGT-T4kvTb4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Hey 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! 

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/BGT-T4kvTb4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6483 Hey 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! 

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/BGT-T4kvTb4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Nintendo, Legend of Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom, Tears of the Kingdom Review, Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Review, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Game Review, Zelda No Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 52 52 Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly full 4b485eec-e462-4caf-8d87-c254902ecb4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/565b2150 Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.

Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Jedi: Survivor
- Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch
- The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game
- Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line
- Starfield
- Spider-Man 2
- MK 11
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Gotham Knights
- Cult of the Lamb DLC
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Mario Kart 8 DLC
- Baldur's Gate III

Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.

Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Jedi: Survivor
- Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch
- The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game
- Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line
- Starfield
- Spider-Man 2
- MK 11
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Gotham Knights
- Cult of the Lamb DLC
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Mario Kart 8 DLC
- Baldur's Gate III

Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:25:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 9324 Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.

Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Jedi: Survivor
- Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch
- The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game
- Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line
- Starfield
- Spider-Man 2
- MK 11
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Gotham Knights
- Cult of the Lamb DLC
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Mario Kart 8 DLC
- Baldur's Gate III

Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Nerd, Podcast, Fake Nerd Podcast, Basement Arcade, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Video Games, Gaming, Gamer, Twitch, Retro Games, Nintendo, Video Game Consoles, Retro, Retro Gaming, Twitch Streaming, Digital Collection, Steam, Gameboy, PC, Fortnite, Playstation 5, Final Fantasy XVI, Jedi Survivor, Tears of the Kingdom, Disney Illusion Island, Kirby Return to Dreamland, Baldurs Gate 3, Gotham Knights, Evil Dead The Game, Starfield, Spider-Man 2, Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 1 No Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe 51 51 Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe full 8c642aa8-543f-43a6-8fea-7ab84c26db06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/130d6d63 Welcome, 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 picking a book, and some other behind the scenes tidbits! Also don’t forget to check out Boss Fight Books - you just might find a book you can’t put down!  

Check out the website at:
https://bossfightbooks.com

Socials:
Twitter: @BossFightBooks
Instagram: @bossfightbooks

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/UwTbbmR3muQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 picking a book, and some other behind the scenes tidbits! Also don’t forget to check out Boss Fight Books - you just might find a book you can’t put down!  

Check out the website at:
https://bossfightbooks.com

Socials:
Twitter: @BossFightBooks
Instagram: @bossfightbooks

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/UwTbbmR3muQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6665 Welcome, 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 picking a book, and some other behind the scenes tidbits! Also don’t forget to check out Boss Fight Books - you just might find a book you can’t put down!  

Check out the website at:
https://bossfightbooks.com

Socials:
Twitter: @BossFightBooks
Instagram: @bossfightbooks

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/UwTbbmR3muQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Gaming, Video Game Books, Books about Video Games, Gaming Books, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Boss Fight Books, Boss Fight Books Gabe No Making a Gaming Magazine w/ Ryan Burger (Old School Gamer Magazine) 50 50 Making a Gaming Magazine w/ Ryan Burger (Old School Gamer Magazine) full 2959b592-b888-4892-95c0-9b60ab4f7447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97aecd62 Welcome, 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 know about printing and creating a niche magazine!  

Check out the website at:
https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com

Support on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryanburger/old-school-gamer-retro-gaming-magazine

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 know about printing and creating a niche magazine!  

Check out the website at:
https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com

Support on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryanburger/old-school-gamer-retro-gaming-magazine

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 3348 Welcome, 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 know about printing and creating a niche magazine!  

Check out the website at:
https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com

Support on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryanburger/old-school-gamer-retro-gaming-magazine

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Retro Gaming, Video Game Magazine, Making a Gaming Magazine, Making a Video Game Magazine, Old School Gamer Magazine, Ryan Burger No Selling, Trading, and Working Games w/ Eli (NormanBatesJr) 49 49 Selling, Trading, and Working Games w/ Eli (NormanBatesJr) full 92f375b1-f8df-4cc1-86a6-636a8d69b39e https://share.transistor.fm/s/bef0ca11 Welcome, 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 you won’t want to miss!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wIY-r2joDuw

Eli’s Links:
https://beacons.ai/normanbatesjr

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 you won’t want to miss!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wIY-r2joDuw

Eli’s Links:
https://beacons.ai/normanbatesjr

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5969 Welcome, 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 you won’t want to miss!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wIY-r2joDuw

Eli’s Links:
https://beacons.ai/normanbatesjr

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Retro Games, Retro Video Games, Video Game Store, Retro Video Game Store, Eli, NormanBatesJr No The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese 48 48 The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese full 2e6740f3-602b-4726-a2db-115115e616b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11946522 Welcome, 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 past. Also, how Stephan created the traveling museum that is a must see at any gaming convention. Have you seen the Art of Nintendo Power? Sound off in the comments or on social media! Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Art of Nintendo Power on her socials!

Art of Nintendo Power Socials: 
Twitter: @ArtofNP
Instagram: @art_of_nintendo_power
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/interactiveartcollection

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MH6IORL5MwI

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 past. Also, how Stephan created the traveling museum that is a must see at any gaming convention. Have you seen the Art of Nintendo Power? Sound off in the comments or on social media! Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Art of Nintendo Power on her socials!

Art of Nintendo Power Socials: 
Twitter: @ArtofNP
Instagram: @art_of_nintendo_power
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/interactiveartcollection

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MH6IORL5MwI

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6144 Welcome, 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 past. Also, how Stephan created the traveling museum that is a must see at any gaming convention. Have you seen the Art of Nintendo Power? Sound off in the comments or on social media! Also don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Art of Nintendo Power on her socials!

Art of Nintendo Power Socials: 
Twitter: @ArtofNP
Instagram: @art_of_nintendo_power
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/interactiveartcollection

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MH6IORL5MwI

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Nintendo, Nintendo Power, Art of Nintendo Power, Stephan Reese, Video Game Art, Video Game Magazine No Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 47 47 Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly full dfbaf7ae-1326-4198-b53b-174eeee76b6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d3c09c8 Welcome 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 news around comic book video game adaptations, the arrest of Sonic creator -Yuji Naka, and the disappointing decisions made for Overwatch 2. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Sparkz's closure on God of War: Ragnarok
- Jedi: Survivor
- Exoprimal Beta
- En Garde Demo
- Thirsty Suitors Demo
- Laika: Aged Through Blood Demo
- Lies of P Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Sonic Frontiers
- Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
           and, of course,
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_e__48NoEC0

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 news around comic book video game adaptations, the arrest of Sonic creator -Yuji Naka, and the disappointing decisions made for Overwatch 2. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Sparkz's closure on God of War: Ragnarok
- Jedi: Survivor
- Exoprimal Beta
- En Garde Demo
- Thirsty Suitors Demo
- Laika: Aged Through Blood Demo
- Lies of P Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Sonic Frontiers
- Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
           and, of course,
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_e__48NoEC0

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:45:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8984 Welcome 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 news around comic book video game adaptations, the arrest of Sonic creator -Yuji Naka, and the disappointing decisions made for Overwatch 2. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Sparkz's closure on God of War: Ragnarok
- Jedi: Survivor
- Exoprimal Beta
- En Garde Demo
- Thirsty Suitors Demo
- Laika: Aged Through Blood Demo
- Lies of P Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Sonic Frontiers
- Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
           and, of course,
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_e__48NoEC0

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Gamer, Jedi Survivor, Tears of the Kingdom, Thirsty Suitors, Exoprimal, Mega Man Battle Network, En Garde, Lies of P, Final Fantasy XVI No Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais 46 46 Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais full fc10719c-0918-41be-b390-32e85c22653f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f55a374 Welcome, 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, subscribe, and follow Mint on her socials!

Follow Mint Blais:
Twitter: @MintBlais
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mintblais

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LiDk_6tufw4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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, subscribe, and follow Mint on her socials!

Follow Mint Blais:
Twitter: @MintBlais
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mintblais

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LiDk_6tufw4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:06:03 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6306 Welcome, 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, subscribe, and follow Mint on her socials!

Follow Mint Blais:
Twitter: @MintBlais
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mintblais

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LiDk_6tufw4

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Mint Blais, Video Game Remasters No Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2 45 45 Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2 full 4b9b17ce-832e-461f-b6c7-3298fdee2412 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82694665 Welcome, 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 along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!

Games Discussed:
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Station to Station
- Laika: Aged Through Blood
- Luto
- En Garde
- Viewfinder
- Helskate
- Summerhill
- Hauntii
- Starfield
- Star Wars: Outlaws

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!

Games Discussed:
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Station to Station
- Laika: Aged Through Blood
- Luto
- En Garde
- Viewfinder
- Helskate
- Summerhill
- Hauntii
- Starfield
- Star Wars: Outlaws

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 3093 Welcome, 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 along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases!

Games Discussed:
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Station to Station
- Laika: Aged Through Blood
- Luto
- En Garde
- Viewfinder
- Helskate
- Summerhill
- Hauntii
- Starfield
- Star Wars: Outlaws

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Summer Game Fest 2023, Mortal Kombat 1, Hauntii, Starfield, Star Wars Outlaws No Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1 44 44 Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1 full 11545b49-261a-47a3-8640-53b7027dbb54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a90648dd Welcome, 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 anticipating these exciting releases!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lp2fOgeoEzQ

Games Discussed:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Sand Land
- Sonic Superstars
- Lies of P
- Alan Wake 2
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
- El Paso, Elsewhere
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- 33 Immortals
- Persona 3 Reload
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Armored Core 6
- Demonschool
- Avowed
- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Ebenezer and the Invisible World
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Dragon's Dogma II
- Jusant
- Warhaven
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Clockwork Revolution
- Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 anticipating these exciting releases!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lp2fOgeoEzQ

Games Discussed:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Sand Land
- Sonic Superstars
- Lies of P
- Alan Wake 2
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
- El Paso, Elsewhere
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- 33 Immortals
- Persona 3 Reload
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Armored Core 6
- Demonschool
- Avowed
- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Ebenezer and the Invisible World
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Dragon's Dogma II
- Jusant
- Warhaven
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Clockwork Revolution
- Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5446 Welcome, 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 anticipating these exciting releases!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lp2fOgeoEzQ

Games Discussed:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Sand Land
- Sonic Superstars
- Lies of P
- Alan Wake 2
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
- El Paso, Elsewhere
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- 33 Immortals
- Persona 3 Reload
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Armored Core 6
- Demonschool
- Avowed
- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Ebenezer and the Invisible World
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Dragon's Dogma II
- Jusant
- Warhaven
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Dungeons of Hinterberg
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Clockwork Revolution
- Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Summer Game Fest 2023, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Video Games, Video Games Trailers, Prince of Persia the Lost Crown No Making Games (Copper Jacket) w/ Nick M of Monsoon Studios 43 43 Making Games (Copper Jacket) w/ Nick M of Monsoon Studios full 3bbb9f7c-a0e5-4719-a7f0-c28b270bf2e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6675d715 Welcome, 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 the game is too!

Follow Monsoon Studios!

Socials: 
Twitter: @Monsoonstu 
Website: 
https://monsoonstudios.net

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UuIeLrXAWeQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 the game is too!

Follow Monsoon Studios!

Socials: 
Twitter: @Monsoonstu 
Website: 
https://monsoonstudios.net

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UuIeLrXAWeQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6460 Welcome, 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 the game is too!

Follow Monsoon Studios!

Socials: 
Twitter: @Monsoonstu 
Website: 
https://monsoonstudios.net

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UuIeLrXAWeQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Basement Arcade Pause Menu, NES Games, Making NES Games, Copper Jacket, Monsoon Studios, NES No Playstation Showcase May 2023 (A Mini FNP Excerpt) Playstation Showcase May 2023 (A Mini FNP Excerpt) bonus fdeb19da-9b44-4ad9-a73b-f9a4de332397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a5baa28 Welcome, 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 overt homage to Starship Troopers, and the big one: Spider-Man 2! Catch up on all this separated out from the mother show, right here.

Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/TF8vC9XkjhA

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 overt homage to Starship Troopers, and the big one: Spider-Man 2! Catch up on all this separated out from the mother show, right here.

Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/TF8vC9XkjhA

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 3442 Welcome, 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 overt homage to Starship Troopers, and the big one: Spider-Man 2! Catch up on all this separated out from the mother show, right here.

Watch the video right here: https://youtu.be/TF8vC9XkjhA

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games No Real Pong w/ Yuriy Yakimenko 42 42 Real Pong w/ Yuriy Yakimenko full 36e273c6-16c7-48e7-b702-0afd5e7c0675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c831fae Welcome, 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 game will go. If you love Pong or games like it, this is one episode of Pause Menu you're sure to love.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yOkYp74H8bU

Socials
Website:  https://realpong.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealPongGame
Telegram: https://t.me/RealPongGame

Get the Game!
Linux Snap store: https://snapcraft.io/realpong
Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N67RVVXL0PR

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 game will go. If you love Pong or games like it, this is one episode of Pause Menu you're sure to love.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yOkYp74H8bU

Socials
Website:  https://realpong.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealPongGame
Telegram: https://t.me/RealPongGame

Get the Game!
Linux Snap store: https://snapcraft.io/realpong
Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N67RVVXL0PR

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 2718 Welcome, 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 game will go. If you love Pong or games like it, this is one episode of Pause Menu you're sure to love.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yOkYp74H8bU

Socials
Website:  https://realpong.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealPongGame
Telegram: https://t.me/RealPongGame

Get the Game!
Linux Snap store: https://snapcraft.io/realpong
Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N67RVVXL0PR

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Real Pong No Jedi: Fallen Order Review (2020 FNP Archive) Jedi: Fallen Order Review (2020 FNP Archive) bonus 3ae3cd46-f6d0-477e-a7f4-3f46d9e02c91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/410259fa Hey 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 about the original adventure with Cal Kestiss. There's a lot of anticipation amongst them for the sequel, so find out where their foundation for it all started, right here! 

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Hey 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 about the original adventure with Cal Kestiss. There's a lot of anticipation amongst them for the sequel, so find out where their foundation for it all started, right here! 

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:16:21 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4811 Hey 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 about the original adventure with Cal Kestiss. There's a lot of anticipation amongst them for the sequel, so find out where their foundation for it all started, right here! 

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Star Wars, Video Games, Jedi Fallen Order No SEGA - Hidden Gems w/ G to The Next Level 41 41 SEGA - Hidden Gems w/ G to The Next Level full b753a1c3-6fd8-4159-8b4c-59f6c0049df6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2278ff7 Welcome, 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 mention, then GUESS AGAIN! This is one episode every SEGA fan should catch and you’ll probably wanna add some games to the backlog.  

Find all the places to follow G to The Next Level, right here:
https://pillar.io/gtothenextlevel

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 mention, then GUESS AGAIN! This is one episode every SEGA fan should catch and you’ll probably wanna add some games to the backlog.  

Find all the places to follow G to The Next Level, right here:
https://pillar.io/gtothenextlevel

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:34:13 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4555 Welcome, 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 mention, then GUESS AGAIN! This is one episode every SEGA fan should catch and you’ll probably wanna add some games to the backlog.  

Find all the places to follow G to The Next Level, right here:
https://pillar.io/gtothenextlevel

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Sega, Sega Genesis, G to the Next Level No Q1 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly 40 40 Q1 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly full 8c1234f8-a86a-4070-bf45-5092ad5b3fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4094526 Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around more games shutting down servers (including KO City), the death of E3, Multiversus closing until 2024, the end of the PS Plus collection, and the closing of Nintendo's 3DS and WiiU eShops. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Marvel United
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Half Life VR
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Final Fantasy I
- Sonic Frontiers
- and more! 
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around more games shutting down servers (including KO City), the death of E3, Multiversus closing until 2024, the end of the PS Plus collection, and the closing of Nintendo's 3DS and WiiU eShops. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Marvel United
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Half Life VR
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Final Fantasy I
- Sonic Frontiers
- and more! 
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7497 Welcome 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 noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around more games shutting down servers (including KO City), the death of E3, Multiversus closing until 2024, the end of the PS Plus collection, and the closing of Nintendo's 3DS and WiiU eShops. Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Marvel United
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Half Life VR
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Final Fantasy I
- Sonic Frontiers
- and more! 
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Hi Fi Rush, Metroid Prime Remastered, Marvel United, Sonic Frontiers, Fortnite, KO City No Video Game Music w/ Gerry Trevino 39 39 Video Game Music w/ Gerry Trevino full e5a2fe74-2886-4520-b209-66c03dce052c https://share.transistor.fm/s/60818037 Welcome, 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 to all the Sonic fans. Also don’t forget to follow Gerry and you can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow more from Gerry at:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GerryTrevino
Twitter: @GerryTrevino_
Instagram: @gerrytrevino_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mrH5Ola6N5D6GiBn9GiQt?si=Q7V4ZvKkT_u9Xqwfr2YkvQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 to all the Sonic fans. Also don’t forget to follow Gerry and you can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow more from Gerry at:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GerryTrevino
Twitter: @GerryTrevino_
Instagram: @gerrytrevino_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mrH5Ola6N5D6GiBn9GiQt?si=Q7V4ZvKkT_u9Xqwfr2YkvQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6738 Welcome, 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 to all the Sonic fans. Also don’t forget to follow Gerry and you can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow more from Gerry at:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GerryTrevino
Twitter: @GerryTrevino_
Instagram: @gerrytrevino_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mrH5Ola6N5D6GiBn9GiQt?si=Q7V4ZvKkT_u9Xqwfr2YkvQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Video Game Music, Sonic the Hedgehog Music, Gerry Trevino No Talking the Nintendo 3DS w/ Orbalology! 38 38 Talking the Nintendo 3DS w/ Orbalology! full 13628bb4-f1ca-4339-958a-87b137c126f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2018b420 Welcome, 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 collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!

Follow more from Emily at:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@orbalology
Twitter: @orbalology
Instagram: orbalology

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome, 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 collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!

Follow more from Emily at:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@orbalology
Twitter: @orbalology
Instagram: orbalology

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4621 Welcome, 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 collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!

Follow more from Emily at:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@orbalology
Twitter: @orbalology
Instagram: orbalology

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, Gaming No Painting Videogames w/ The Square Painter 37 37 Painting Videogames w/ The Square Painter full 7373a6fe-75e0-41a2-a4f5-73914f98a98b https://share.transistor.fm/s/85bbe4f6 Welcome 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 with the Angry Video Game Nerd?!  All these questions and more answered on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Find Adam Schub at the following:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/squarepainter/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Squarepainter
Shopify:
https://squarepainter.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAabpR5ccJ5DYbtCiNLlF50YP4oQEDLy5f8maMKefpvwKezOP-UcNXDp_jY8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 with the Angry Video Game Nerd?!  All these questions and more answered on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Find Adam Schub at the following:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/squarepainter/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Squarepainter
Shopify:
https://squarepainter.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAabpR5ccJ5DYbtCiNLlF50YP4oQEDLy5f8maMKefpvwKezOP-UcNXDp_jY8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:33:23 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4965 Welcome 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 with the Angry Video Game Nerd?!  All these questions and more answered on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Find Adam Schub at the following:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/squarepainter/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Squarepainter
Shopify:
https://squarepainter.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAabpR5ccJ5DYbtCiNLlF50YP4oQEDLy5f8maMKefpvwKezOP-UcNXDp_jY8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games Yes Spring 2023 Nintendo Direct on Fake Nerd Podcast 36 36 Spring 2023 Nintendo Direct on Fake Nerd Podcast full 3599311b-206f-43d3-bd93-594c28aa7ff4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebffa938 This 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-trailers-scream-3-scre4m-ant-man/id1127943370?i=1000599445936

To watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxFBJRgLKoU?feature=share

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This 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-trailers-scream-3-scre4m-ant-man/id1127943370?i=1000599445936

To watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxFBJRgLKoU?feature=share

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 1784 This 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-trailers-scream-3-scre4m-ant-man/id1127943370?i=1000599445936

To watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxFBJRgLKoU?feature=share

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games No Gaming History with Retro Game Brews (Ryan Payne) 35 35 Gaming History with Retro Game Brews (Ryan Payne) full ab99aed2-cd6d-4f6c-895f-bfa7e87f1312 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e05fa4a0 Welcome 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 interview! It’s one history class that you won’t sleep through!

Also follow Ryan and Gamers Week Podcast!

Ryan’s socials: https://twitter.com/Retrogamebrews
Twitch: Twitch.tv/retrogamebrews

GWP linktree:
https://linktr.ee/gamersweek?fbclid=PAAaaUGemG4f-qKYlmtEj3ikZKv2umPwSWETXeVUMRaJUt52RzUEIx8CNf1uY

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 interview! It’s one history class that you won’t sleep through!

Also follow Ryan and Gamers Week Podcast!

Ryan’s socials: https://twitter.com/Retrogamebrews
Twitch: Twitch.tv/retrogamebrews

GWP linktree:
https://linktr.ee/gamersweek?fbclid=PAAaaUGemG4f-qKYlmtEj3ikZKv2umPwSWETXeVUMRaJUt52RzUEIx8CNf1uY

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:28:21 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5317 Welcome 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 interview! It’s one history class that you won’t sleep through!

Also follow Ryan and Gamers Week Podcast!

Ryan’s socials: https://twitter.com/Retrogamebrews
Twitch: Twitch.tv/retrogamebrews

GWP linktree:
https://linktr.ee/gamersweek?fbclid=PAAaaUGemG4f-qKYlmtEj3ikZKv2umPwSWETXeVUMRaJUt52RzUEIx8CNf1uY

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Video Games No Q4 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly 34 34 Q4 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly full dcdacae9-8825-4c94-ba5b-4aa0534c880e https://share.transistor.fm/s/eee9232d 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 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 rants a little more about one Tommy Tallarico. They get into games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Gigabash
- Marvel: Midnight Suns
- Marvel Snap
- Hi-Fi Rush
- and more!
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> 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 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 rants a little more about one Tommy Tallarico. They get into games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Gigabash
- Marvel: Midnight Suns
- Marvel Snap
- Hi-Fi Rush
- and more!
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8055 It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Video Games No God of War: Ragnarok Review 33 33 God of War: Ragnarok Review full eee537eb-bf0c-48ad-884b-74ae9185d9f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c75d8e5 To 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 Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 12:26:41 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5327 **SPOILERS FOR GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK** **SPOILERS FOR GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK** Video Games No Game Awards 2022 + Trailers Discussion 32 32 Game Awards 2022 + Trailers Discussion full 4fb3fd65-911b-4ef5-b597-3155a92cf909 https://share.transistor.fm/s/008bb2dc Ben 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 offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Ben 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 offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4459 Ben returns with Sparkz and Ryan to discuss the Game Awards for this year along with some of the knockout trailers that dropped! Ben returns with Sparkz and Ryan to discuss the Game Awards for this year along with some of the knockout trailers that dropped! Video Games No Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2022 w/ Donnie G. Retro 31 31 Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2022 w/ Donnie G. Retro full 7ad942c6-aa13-4cd7-a55c-c854d6de4b5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/484a99bf To 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 listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!

And follow Donnie here and check out the Gamers Week Podcast!

Donnie G. Retro
Twitter: @DonniegRetro
Insta: @donniegretri
Twitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretro
Podcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!

And follow Donnie here and check out the Gamers Week Podcast!

Donnie G. Retro
Twitter: @DonniegRetro
Insta: @donniegretri
Twitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretro
Podcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:21:12 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5535 After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone! After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone! Video Games No Q3 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly 30 30 Q3 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly full c4666089-d28a-47ce-85db-0611bf49f75a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a664c9f Welcome 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 playing: featuring Cult of the Lamb, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, and more. Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixXdKVGyS8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Welcome 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 playing: featuring Cult of the Lamb, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, and more. Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixXdKVGyS8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:18:43 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 9230 It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Video Games No Games We Don't Like w/ Patrick Brickhouse and Donnie G. Retro 29 29 Games We Don't Like w/ Patrick Brickhouse and Donnie G. Retro full a91ab52f-233b-4ee7-8b7d-ed4a5d5c8ba0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e968f4ff On 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 form on your favorite podcast app!

Don’t forget to follow Basement Arcade: Pause Menu on Twitter @BAPauseMenu and our guests!

Donnie G. Retro
Twitter: @DonniegRetro
Insta: @donniegretri
Twitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretro
Podcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek

Check out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> On 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 form on your favorite podcast app!

Don’t forget to follow Basement Arcade: Pause Menu on Twitter @BAPauseMenu and our guests!

Donnie G. Retro
Twitter: @DonniegRetro
Insta: @donniegretri
Twitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretro
Podcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek

Check out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:37:52 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4197 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! 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! Video Games No Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary w/ Alissa Roca 28 28 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary w/ Alissa Roca full 75c01bcc-a7f1-406b-b433-f7950acf4152 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21cca4cd Pause 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:
@divatron9000 on everything!
Twitch.tv/divatron9000

Also don’t forget to check out Alissa’s Opera company, Paradox Opera!
www.paradoxopera.org
@paradoxopera on everything!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Pause 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:
@divatron9000 on everything!
Twitch.tv/divatron9000

Also don’t forget to check out Alissa’s Opera company, Paradox Opera!
www.paradoxopera.org
@paradoxopera on everything!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:47:44 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8689 Pause Menu is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts! Pause Menu is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts! Video Games No Q1 + Q2 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly 27 27 Q1 + Q2 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly full f8a1423d-5c55-4bb7-a9c1-b2e32fabbd42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92927e68 It'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 Nintendo and the Intellivision Amico.

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> It'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 Nintendo and the Intellivision Amico.

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:07:49 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 8921 It's a brand new regular sub-show - The Pause Menu Quarterly! It's a brand new regular sub-show - The Pause Menu Quarterly! Video Games No Developing a Game W/ Nick Blake (Dragon Battle) 26 26 Developing a Game W/ Nick Blake (Dragon Battle) full a07df75b-4b4f-4951-82a2-02f00056f672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/342d1c5b On 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 Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> On 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 Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:36:15 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4509 Ben sits down with developer Nick Blake to discuss his game: Dragon Battle! Ben sits down with developer Nick Blake to discuss his game: Dragon Battle! Video Games No Summer Game Fest 2022 Discussion 25 25 Summer Game Fest 2022 Discussion full b2ab8476-6931-4813-92c7-3a8a285c268c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4984344d To 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, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:18:32 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5417 Breaking down some of the awesome revealed from Summer Game Fest! Breaking down some of the awesome revealed from Summer Game Fest! Video Games No Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review 24 24 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review full 43df57d1-9321-48aa-b33a-c6e7c9fdb6d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d05e1c4a BEN 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 solo outing!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> BEN 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 solo outing!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:37:25 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4659 Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Video Games No Retro Nintendo w/ Super Nin10Bros 23 23 Retro Nintendo w/ Super Nin10Bros full 41c68b65-1a7a-4e31-ab5a-3a031b691d93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf2c95b0 To 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

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 10:35:06 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7338 On this episode, Ravi (a.k.a.) Super Nin10Bros comes on to talk about retro Nintendo! On this episode, Ravi (a.k.a.) Super Nin10Bros comes on to talk about retro Nintendo! Video Games No Games That Should Get Remastered w/ Mint Blais 22 22 Games That Should Get Remastered w/ Mint Blais full 02873276-3c31-4f5c-8bd5-5cf22a080afc https://share.transistor.fm/s/1664a7ab To 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 Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:07:27 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 3872 Ben is joined with French-Canadian streamer Mint Blais as they talk about games that should get remastered! Ben is joined with French-Canadian streamer Mint Blais as they talk about games that should get remastered! Video Games No Physical vs. Digital Games Collecting w/ The Well-Red Mage 21 21 Physical vs. Digital Games Collecting w/ The Well-Red Mage full d87ed2b1-86c3-49c5-a1ee-2bad5bc4940c https://share.transistor.fm/s/be37bf3d To 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: @thewellredmage
Main Website: the-pixels.com
Link tree:  https://t.co/0PamLe5sAS

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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: @thewellredmage
Main Website: the-pixels.com
Link tree:  https://t.co/0PamLe5sAS

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
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]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:42:44 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5456 Ben sits down with streamer and video game blogger: The Well-Red Mage Ben sits down with streamer and video game blogger: The Well-Red Mage Video Games No Repairing Consoles w/ Retro Zoe! 20 20 Repairing Consoles w/ Retro Zoe! full d2029e2d-f8e2-48ea-af4f-282ed1d808b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d30459a This 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 maintaining your console and some ways to keep those controllers clean.  It’s a very knowledgeable episode that will definitely help keep your consoles in tip top shape!  Unlike Ben’s long lost SEGA Dreamcast. 

You can follow Retro Zoe on these platforms!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroZo_?s=20&t=ao2z3CnawBxdRkIDVvE0jw
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroZo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4Nl8ZI_KbszDRNcBoP1Pg

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This 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 maintaining your console and some ways to keep those controllers clean.  It’s a very knowledgeable episode that will definitely help keep your consoles in tip top shape!  Unlike Ben’s long lost SEGA Dreamcast. 

You can follow Retro Zoe on these platforms!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroZo_?s=20&t=ao2z3CnawBxdRkIDVvE0jw
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RetroZo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB4Nl8ZI_KbszDRNcBoP1Pg

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:34:58 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4038 Retro Zoe comes on the show to talk about game console repairs! Retro Zoe comes on the show to talk about game console repairs! Video Games No Games Journalism w/ Retro Faith 19 19 Games Journalism w/ Retro Faith full 6942cb2a-5d0b-43c0-9e92-b8283e3f781b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f60edd0 To 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 the way!

Find Retro Faith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrofaith1

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 the way!

Find Retro Faith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrofaith1

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews, and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:04:11 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7268 Ben is joined by Games Journalist and Staff Writer of Fusion Magazine: Retro Faith Ben is joined by Games Journalist and Staff Writer of Fusion Magazine: Retro Faith Video Games No Arcades with Dearest Abby 18 18 Arcades with Dearest Abby full 4b138d36-f373-41cb-98b6-5beb8aa5826f https://share.transistor.fm/s/26c79321 If 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.)

Find Dearest Abby on:
Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/dearestabby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearestabi/?hl=en
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DearestAbby


Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> If 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.)

Find Dearest Abby on:
Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/dearestabby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearestabi/?hl=en
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DearestAbby


Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:07:55 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5948 Ben sits down with Dearest Abby! Ben sits down with Dearest Abby! Video Games No Aren't Handhelds Handy? w/ Retro Blast Podcast & Ron the Pharaoh 17 17 Aren't Handhelds Handy? w/ Retro Blast Podcast & Ron the Pharaoh full b49d744b-fa64-4eff-ac50-6d0cefc05028 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40d8db0a Click 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 Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS

Find Ron the Pharaoh on: 
Instagram
Twitter
Twitch
and here on YouTube!
             - all under @RonThePharaoh

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Click 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 Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroBlastUS

Find Ron the Pharaoh on: 
Instagram
Twitter
Twitch
and here on YouTube!
             - all under @RonThePharaoh

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:24:19 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6801 Joined by Patrick Brickhouse and Ron the Pharaoh Joined by Patrick Brickhouse and Ron the Pharaoh Video Games No Working in Games Discussion w/ Celia Schilling 16 16 Working in Games Discussion w/ Celia Schilling full 490d9e05-5520-41ef-8368-0b953283f045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17c2eddc This 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 wonder what it is like (and what it takes) to work in the video game industry. Of course, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu without some good rants, plus Celia gives Ben the death glare for not playing Shovel Knight yet. Don't miss it!

Find Celia Schilling on: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshergamer/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/celiabeee

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This 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 wonder what it is like (and what it takes) to work in the video game industry. Of course, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu without some good rants, plus Celia gives Ben the death glare for not playing Shovel Knight yet. Don't miss it!

Find Celia Schilling on: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshergamer/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/celiabeee

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5406 Celia Schilling Celia Schilling Video Games No Ranting Retro with Ron the Pharaoh! 15 15 Ranting Retro with Ron the Pharaoh! full 7f17843a-3816-4472-aea4-c79b4bafc43e https://share.transistor.fm/s/41db70a6 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, 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 @RonThePharaoh

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> 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, 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 @RonThePharaoh

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7133 Ben is joined by retro content creator Ron the Pharaoh! Ben is joined by retro content creator Ron the Pharaoh! Video Games No Talking (Ranting) About SEGA w/ Since Spacies! 14 14 Talking (Ranting) About SEGA w/ Since Spacies! full 40000b4f-9639-4267-8906-bc1533ef755a https://share.transistor.fm/s/767cfac7 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 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 an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> 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 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 an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:14:34 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6948 Since Spacies Joins Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Since Spacies Joins Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Video Games No Console Journeys - Arcade Attack Discussion 13 13 Console Journeys - Arcade Attack Discussion full a5e6e2d4-f709-492f-8ad4-4ba545f17fb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a602787 To 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's freezer is broken! It's a great time you won't want to miss.

Find Arcade Attack on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcade_attack/?utm_medium=copy_link
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arcadeattackUK
Podcast Episodes on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
https://link.chtbl.com/arcadeattack

Plus their website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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's freezer is broken! It's a great time you won't want to miss.

Find Arcade Attack on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcade_attack/?utm_medium=copy_link
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arcadeattackUK
Podcast Episodes on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
https://link.chtbl.com/arcadeattack

Plus their website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:11:50 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6002 Ben talks with Arcade Attacks! Ben talks with Arcade Attacks! Video Games No Alysai AU Discussion - Twitch Streaming 12 12 Alysai AU Discussion - Twitch Streaming full 09104ed3-17bb-428d-bc96-3a59c3a35ebc https://share.transistor.fm/s/34330f4d To 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 won't want to miss.

Find Aly Sai by seeking out @AlysaiAU on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysaiau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alysaiau?lang=en
and Twitch
    - https://www.twitch.tv/alysaiau

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 won't want to miss.

Find Aly Sai by seeking out @AlysaiAU on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysaiau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alysaiau?lang=en
and Twitch
    - https://www.twitch.tv/alysaiau

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:10:18 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6370 Alysai joins Ben to talk streaming! Alysai joins Ben to talk streaming! Video Games No Playstation Showcase Discussion 11 11 Playstation Showcase Discussion full 63fc923b-ac3b-4eec-a657-c39200e53fb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9df4ca0 To 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 excited for!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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 excited for!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:07:58 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4233 Breaking down all the PS5 reveals! Breaking down all the PS5 reveals! Video Games No Interview with Howard Scott Warshaw 10 10 Interview with Howard Scott Warshaw full dc941f42-79b3-4add-b7a2-d2d15e758ef1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce29c379 To 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, "Once Upon Atari," his time with the company, and the games that made an impact on the early 80's. This is definitely one you don't want to miss!

Follow Howard Scott Warshaw: https://twitter.com/hswarshaw?lang=en

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To 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, "Once Upon Atari," his time with the company, and the games that made an impact on the early 80's. This is definitely one you don't want to miss!

Follow Howard Scott Warshaw: https://twitter.com/hswarshaw?lang=en

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:06:38 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 2201 Ben's really excited to bring you Howard Scott Warshaw! Ben's really excited to bring you Howard Scott Warshaw! Video Games No Gamescom 2021 Roundup 9 9 Gamescom 2021 Roundup full a4bc6330-c5c3-479e-b4ce-8c17a2870f4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e014e1 To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLMhRh8qD2s

Hey Fake Nerds! It's where we hit pause on the games, sit back, and just chill. Here were led by Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Gamescom 2021 has come and gone, now it's time to dive into what we saw. Ben is joined by Fake Nerd co-hosts Sparkz and Ryan to go through the trailers intriguing them and getting a lot of the buzz. Follow along as we break down what is appealing to us and what is making us a little hesitant to get excited. There's some incredible announcements in here the guys were passionate to get to, so don't miss out!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLMhRh8qD2s

Hey Fake Nerds! It's where we hit pause on the games, sit back, and just chill. Here were led by Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Gamescom 2021 has come and gone, now it's time to dive into what we saw. Ben is joined by Fake Nerd co-hosts Sparkz and Ryan to go through the trailers intriguing them and getting a lot of the buzz. Follow along as we break down what is appealing to us and what is making us a little hesitant to get excited. There's some incredible announcements in here the guys were passionate to get to, so don't miss out!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:05:38 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4898 All the exciting news from Gamescom! All the exciting news from Gamescom! Video Games No Cindy Jacks Discussion - Grown Up Gamer Girl 8 8 Cindy Jacks Discussion - Grown Up Gamer Girl full ae5f32a1-f9df-4468-a331-0a2f11009eee https://share.transistor.fm/s/66f58aa8 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!

Pause Menu is back with an all new episode! Ben Magnet has author and blogger Cindy Jacks to talk writing about video games. Like every episode of Pause Menu, there are rants and tangents abound.

Check out Cindy's blog at grownupgamergirl.com to read her articles. There's even one about Ben Magnet himself.

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> 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!

Pause Menu is back with an all new episode! Ben Magnet has author and blogger Cindy Jacks to talk writing about video games. Like every episode of Pause Menu, there are rants and tangents abound.

Check out Cindy's blog at grownupgamergirl.com to read her articles. There's even one about Ben Magnet himself.

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:03:41 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6885 Cindy Jacks joins this week's Pause Menu Cindy Jacks joins this week's Pause Menu Video Games No E3 2021 Discussion w/ Inga Draper and Patrick Brickhouse 7 7 E3 2021 Discussion w/ Inga Draper and Patrick Brickhouse full 52263782-50aa-46fd-8b26-768d667f010d https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd72c4a To watch the video version Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhsTW3VwLM

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!

For this special episode, Ben is once again joined by Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to do a retrospective on E3 2021! The two are also joined by the returning Patrick Brickhouse of Retro Blast Podcast to really dig in.  Together, they look back on predictions made before and hopes still left unanswered while celebrating surprises and big wins!

Check out more from Inga on Adults Talking Anime+ here on YouTube.
To listen to Adults Talking Anime+, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adults-talking-anime/id1501780446
Follow ATA+
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Check out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
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Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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]]> To watch the video version Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhsTW3VwLM

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!

For this special episode, Ben is once again joined by Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to do a retrospective on E3 2021! The two are also joined by the returning Patrick Brickhouse of Retro Blast Podcast to really dig in.  Together, they look back on predictions made before and hopes still left unanswered while celebrating surprises and big wins!

Check out more from Inga on Adults Talking Anime+ here on YouTube.
To listen to Adults Talking Anime+, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adults-talking-anime/id1501780446
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Check out more from Patrick on Retro Blast Podcast by listening here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retro-blast-podcast-retro-gaming-podcast/id1483354168
Follow Retro Blast: https://www.instagram.com/theretroblastpodcast/
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Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

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]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:01:58 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 7572 It's the post E3 discussion! It's the post E3 discussion! Video Games No E3 2021 Predictions w/ Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ 6 6 E3 2021 Predictions w/ Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ full e2e838dc-0c05-4f16-bd46-5caffa086b8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5aea871 This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVEb1vHE2e0

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!

For this special episode, Ben is joined by Ryan the Fake Nerd Network and Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to discuss their predictions for E3 2021! There are a lot of hopes in the air and much to speculate on with the first E3 after the next-gen consoles dropped last December! They dig in and make their best guesses for what's ahead. Come join the fun of speculating!

To listen to Adults Talking Anime+, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adults-talking-anime/id1501780446
Follow ATA+: https://www.instagram.com/adultstalkinganime/ & https://twitter.com/AdultsTAnime
Follow Inga: https://www.instagram.com/ingadraper/

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVEb1vHE2e0

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!

For this special episode, Ben is joined by Ryan the Fake Nerd Network and Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to discuss their predictions for E3 2021! There are a lot of hopes in the air and much to speculate on with the first E3 after the next-gen consoles dropped last December! They dig in and make their best guesses for what's ahead. Come join the fun of speculating!

To listen to Adults Talking Anime+, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adults-talking-anime/id1501780446
Follow ATA+: https://www.instagram.com/adultstalkinganime/ & https://twitter.com/AdultsTAnime
Follow Inga: https://www.instagram.com/ingadraper/

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
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]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:29:45 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6622 E3 is right around the corner! E3 is right around the corner! Video Games No Video Game Collecting w/ The Top Loader 5 5 Video Game Collecting w/ The Top Loader full 19dc02af-2077-45e0-a172-51b27b6da86a https://share.transistor.fm/s/47d7c501 This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42vowDvS5eo

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Tod The Top Loader! The two talk about video game collecting, their woes with limited space, along with what games/systems they would love to start collecting. There's also a mention of a certain sport that Top didn't think Ben would know. Find out that and more through this special video. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Big thanks again to Top loader for being on this episode (all the way from AUSTRALIA!)
Follow The Top Loader at:
The_Top_Loader (Twitter)
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Ben Magnet on all the socials:
BenMagnet27

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

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https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42vowDvS5eo

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Tod The Top Loader! The two talk about video game collecting, their woes with limited space, along with what games/systems they would love to start collecting. There's also a mention of a certain sport that Top didn't think Ben would know. Find out that and more through this special video. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Big thanks again to Top loader for being on this episode (all the way from AUSTRALIA!)
Follow The Top Loader at:
The_Top_Loader (Twitter)
The Top Loader (YouTube)
the_top_loader (Instagram)

Ben Magnet on all the socials:
BenMagnet27

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:26:48 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6338 Featuring The Top Loader Featuring The Top Loader Video Games No "Retro Gaming: A Byte-Sized History of Video Games" Book Interview w/ Mike Diver 4 4 "Retro Gaming: A Byte-Sized History of Video Games" Book Interview w/ Mike Diver full eb92aa95-dcc0-4359-b9b1-350b80ebd52c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1aab198 This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyDjEihNFFI&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Mike Diver! Mike joins to discuss his book: Retro Gaming - A Byte-Sized History of Video Games. Together, they can't help but indulge in the fascinating history of classic video games and embrace their mutual passion for them. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyDjEihNFFI&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Mike Diver! Mike joins to discuss his book: Retro Gaming - A Byte-Sized History of Video Games. Together, they can't help but indulge in the fascinating history of classic video games and embrace their mutual passion for them. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
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]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:09:38 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5781 Ben is joined by Mike Diver Ben is joined by Mike Diver Video Games No Video Game Anniversaries (Feat. Patrick Brickhouse of Retro Blast Podcast) 3 3 Video Game Anniversaries (Feat. Patrick Brickhouse of Retro Blast Podcast) full 562d076f-f011-466b-8655-43bef7008105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23ee9eea If you'd like to watch the video of this show then click here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OeYDOissiQ&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast! Together, they go over the major anniversaries occurring in video games, such as Zelda and Mario's 35th, Pokemon's 25th, and Sonic's 30th. It's a celebratory good time, hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> If you'd like to watch the video of this show then click here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OeYDOissiQ&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast

Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast! Together, they go over the major anniversaries occurring in video games, such as Zelda and Mario's 35th, Pokemon's 25th, and Sonic's 30th. It's a celebratory good time, hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:03:21 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 6695 Guest Starring Retro Blast Podcast! Guest Starring Retro Blast Podcast! Video Games No Can't Get Enough Consoles (Feat. Adults Talking Anime+) 2 2 Can't Get Enough Consoles (Feat. Adults Talking Anime+) full f4c9674a-7fee-4c00-8dbb-73c6af9646a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c858107 This episode originally aired on Feb. 18, 2021. Click here to watch the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyV60fJrEE&list=PLQKIwGX-F9rXUP_9Pk8to4oTLCYw78jnH&index=14&t=134s

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!

For the inaugural episode, Ben gathers Ryan, Sparkz, and the lovely duo from Adults Talking Anime+ for a discussion on video game consoles! Inga and Thor assist in reminiscing on the greatest and worst the video game industry has offered in terms of consoles. It's a broad topic and a lot is covered, plus some fun stories from across the decades of video game history! Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpod...
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodc...
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakene...

]]> This episode originally aired on Feb. 18, 2021. Click here to watch the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyV60fJrEE&list=PLQKIwGX-F9rXUP_9Pk8to4oTLCYw78jnH&index=14&t=134s

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!

For the inaugural episode, Ben gathers Ryan, Sparkz, and the lovely duo from Adults Talking Anime+ for a discussion on video game consoles! Inga and Thor assist in reminiscing on the greatest and worst the video game industry has offered in terms of consoles. It's a broad topic and a lot is covered, plus some fun stories from across the decades of video game history! Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpod...
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FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakene...

]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:23:42 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 5066 Adults Talking Anime+ Joined the crew this week Adults Talking Anime+ Joined the crew this week Video Games No Spider-Man PS4 Game Revisited 1 1 Spider-Man PS4 Game Revisited full 06fc515f-96dd-473d-b80f-11a101e88fcd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e09edf9f This episode originally aired on January 28, 2021. Click the link to watch the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhHTaXRsWmY&list=PLQKIwGX-F9rXUP_9Pk8to4oTLCYw78jnH&index=15&t=2s

Hey Fake Nerds! It's the launch of 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!

For the inaugural episode, Ben gathers Brandon and Sparkz for a discussion of the Spider-Man PS4 game that has been long overdue. They go over what made the game such a hit for all 3 of them, both as gamers and comic nerds. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpod...
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodc...
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> This episode originally aired on January 28, 2021. Click the link to watch the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhHTaXRsWmY&list=PLQKIwGX-F9rXUP_9Pk8to4oTLCYw78jnH&index=15&t=2s

Hey Fake Nerds! It's the launch of 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!

For the inaugural episode, Ben gathers Brandon and Sparkz for a discussion of the Spider-Man PS4 game that has been long overdue. They go over what made the game such a hit for all 3 of them, both as gamers and comic nerds. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpod...
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodc...
FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:19:07 -0700 Fake Nerds Fake Nerds 4780 **SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN PS4** **SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN PS4** Video Games No