Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly

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!

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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
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https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFe

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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
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FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

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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

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

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