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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!

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

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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.

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!

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

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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. 

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

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http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.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 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
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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. 

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

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!

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