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Basement Arcade: Pause Menu

by 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!

Copyright: © 2024 Fake Nerds

Episodes

Games That Should Get Remastered w/ Mint Blais

1h 4m · Published 20 Mar 19:07

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.

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Physical vs. Digital Games Collecting w/ The Well-Red Mage

1h 30m · Published 05 Mar 00:42

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.

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https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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Repairing Consoles w/ Retro Zoe!

1h 7m · Published 17 Feb 19:34

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/
[email protected]

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

Games Journalism w/ Retro Faith

2h 1m · Published 03 Feb 22:04

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/
[email protected]

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

Arcades with Dearest Abby

1h 39m · Published 20 Jan 22:07

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/
[email protected]

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

Aren't Handhelds Handy? w/ Retro Blast Podcast & Ron the Pharaoh

1h 53m · Published 23 Dec 18:24

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/
[email protected]

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

Working in Games Discussion w/ Celia Schilling

1h 30m · Published 16 Dec 18:00

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/
[email protected]

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

Ranting Retro with Ron the Pharaoh!

1h 58m · Published 09 Dec 18:00

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/
[email protected]

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

Talking (Ranting) About SEGA w/ Since Spacies!

1h 55m · Published 05 Nov 05:14

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/
[email protected]

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

Talking (Ranting) About SEGA w/ Since Spacies!

1h 55m · Published 05 Nov 05:14

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/
[email protected]

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

Basement Arcade: Pause Menu has 65 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 104:30:46. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 17:42.

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