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Category: Gameroom Junkies

Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 75

Gameroom Junkies #75: Game Over

October 31, 2018October 30, 2018Preston Burt

After 75 episodes and eight great years, it’s “Game Over” for the Gameroom Junkies Podcast. Thank you for listening!

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #74: IAAPA 2017, MAGFest 2018

Gameroom Junkies #74: MAGFest, IAAPA, Free Play Florida, and More

January 25, 2018January 24, 2018Preston Burt

From the newest, yet-to-be released games to some classics enjoyed for the first time, come along to hear what we loved and what we didn’t from MAGFest and more!

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #73 - Charles Martinet

Gameroom Junkies #73: The Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet

October 13, 2017Preston Burt

We finish up our Dragon Con coverage with an interview with Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s flagship character, Mario.

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Gameroom Junkies Episode 72: Mike Capps & Al Lowe

Gameroom Junkies #72: From Dragon Con With Al Lowe and Mike Capps

September 28, 2017Preston Burt

Join us from Dragon Con for interviews with Al Lowe, the creator of ‘Leisure Suit Larry,’ and Mike Capps, former president of Epic Games

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #71 - Interview with 'Pitfall!' Designer David Crane

Gameroom Junkies #71: Activision Co-Founder & ‘Pitfall!’ Creator David Crane

August 12, 2017Preston Burt

We interview Activision Co-Founder David Crane, who set the course for the future of game designs that would come to define a generation.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #70 - Arcades on the Road

Gameroom Junkies #70: Arcades on the Road

April 27, 2017Preston Burt

Good news, the arcade scene is thriving! From the Midwest Gaming Classic to arcade bars in Denver to the console scene at home, we cover it all.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #69 - Collection Control

Gameroom Junkies #69: Collection Control

February 17, 2017Preston Burt

Hoarders rejoice! In this episode we’re talking collecting and discuss ten tips to get your collection under control.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #68: The 10 Best Video Games of 2016

Gameroom Junkies #68: The 10 Best Video Games of 2016

December 28, 2016Preston Burt1

The year is winding down, so it’s time for the Gameroom Junkies Podcast to take a look back at some of the best video games of 2016!

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Gameroom Junkies #67: Interview with Rand Miller at SIEGE con

Gameroom Junkies #67: From ‘Myst’ to ‘Obduction’ With Rand Miller at SIEGE

December 6, 2016Preston Burt

Rand Miller discusses his early days founding Cyan, hitting it big with ‘Myst,’ & designing his newest creation ‘Obduction’ in this interview from SIEGE Con.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #66 - The New 8-Bit Heroes with Joe Granato

Gameroom Junkies #66: ‘The New 8-Bit Heroes’ With Joe Granato

September 28, 2016Preston Burt

Patrick sits down with filmmaker and game developer Joe Granato about his film ‘The New 8-Bit Heroes,’ which chronicles his project to develop a brand-new adventure game for the original Nintendo.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 65 - Richard Garriott and Shroud of the Avatar

Gameroom Junkies #65: ‘Shroud of the Avatar’ with Richard Garriott at Dragon Con

September 13, 2016Preston Burt

In this podcast, Richard Garriott describes his interest in gaming, the origins of ‘Ultima,’ and his latest adventure game creation- ‘Shroud of the Avatar.’

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Gameroom Junkies #64: Gen Con, Pacific Pinball, & VHS Glory

Gameroom Junkies #64 – Gen Con, Pacific Pinball, & VHS Glory

August 31, 2016Preston Burt

A busy summer has led to some great adventures including Gen Con 2016, Pacific Pinball, and a VHS collector’s dream come true.

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Gameroom Junkies Episode 63 Lance Guest

Gameroom Junkies #63 – ‘The Last Starfighter’ Star, Lance Guest

July 22, 2016Preston Burt

Veteran actor and ’80s movie icon Lance Guest sat down at the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo to discuss his role as Alex Rogan in ‘The Last Starfighter.’

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Gameroom Junkies #62 – Indie Gaming at MomoCon & Pinball at SFGE

June 30, 2016Preston Burt

Gameroom Junkies had a chance to talk to several of the independent game developers who were at Momocon to show off some of their amazing new video games.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #61 - SFGE, Vectrex, The Arcade Business

Gameroom Junkies #61 – Stream of (Gaming) Consciousness

April 30, 2016Preston Burt

Vectrex, SFGE, a flooded basement full of games, what it takes to run an modern arcade, & more on Gameroom Junkies Podcast #61

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Gameroom Junkies #60 – A Blessing and a ‘SKYCURSER’

March 9, 2016Preston Burt

In episode sixty of the Gameroom Junkies Podcast, we sit down and interview part of the development team responsible for bringing ‘SKYCURSER,’ the new retro-style arcade game, to the modern arcade marketplace.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #59

Gameroom Junkies #59: Alien Abduction & Wizard World Gaming Giveaway

January 21, 2016Preston Burt

Spider-Man Pinball, Top 10 Alien Arcade Games, and tons of other gaming talk all brought to you by Wizard World Portland Comic Con & Gaming

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #58

Gameroom Junkies #58: Free Play Filmmaking

December 20, 2015Preston Burt

The Junkies had a blast in Orlando at Free Play Florida! On this holiday episode of the podcast, listen to their FPF rundown and interviews with filmmakers Greydon Clark (‘Joysticks’) and Rob McCallum (‘Nintendo Quest’).

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #57 - IAAPA and Stern Pinball

Gameroom Junkies #57 – Stern Pinball & IAAPA 2015 Roundup

December 4, 2015December 16, 2017Preston Burt

The Gameroom Junkies traveled down to Orlando for IAAPA 2015 to try out the newest arcade and pinball machines on the market. In addition to interviews with Bandai Namco and Adrenaline Amusements, we hear from Stern Pinball CEO Gary Stern about ‘Game of Thrones’ and more!

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 56

Gameroom Junkies #56: Confessions, Quests, & More

October 28, 2015Preston Burt

Our Halloween show isn’t very spooky, but in this episode of the podcast we do share some Halloween stories and plenty of gameroom updates to get you in the spirit. Plus: Soviet-era arcade games, Nintendo Quest, and arcade “confessions!”

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 55

Gameroom Junkies #55: Everything is Awesome!

September 23, 2015December 16, 2017Preston Burt

Whether you’re a fan of classic arcades, Nintendo’s ‘Mario Maker’, or ‘Game of Thrones’ pinball, there’s plenty to be excited about this month on the Gameroom Junkies podcast.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 54

Gameroom Junkies #54: The Challenge of Coding and Creating Custom Games

August 10, 2015Preston Burt

Expert panelists from SFGE talk about first steps, programming tools of choice, overcoming challenges, and the inspiration for creating custom pinball and video games.

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #53 - Inside Arcade Collecting with John Jacobsen

Gameroom Junkies #53: Inside Arcade Collecting With John Jacobsen

July 22, 2015Preston Burt

YouTube celebrity John Jacobsen joins the Gameroom Junkies for another great interveiw from SFGE to talk about arcade collecting, podcasting, and more!

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast #52 - Brian Colin, & Rampage

Gameroom Junkies #52: Arcade ‘Rampage’ in Atlanta

June 29, 2015Preston Burt

Patrick and Preston share highlights from another successful Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo and interview ‘Rampage’ creator, video game designer Brian Colin!

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Gameroom Junkies Podcast Episode 51

Gameroom Junkies #51: Road Trippin’ and Pinball Flippin’

May 22, 2015Preston Burt

The Gameroom Junkies go on the road to pickup a truck full of classic arcade games, but not before talking ‘Splatoon,’ ‘KISS Pinball,’ ‘Witcher 3’ and more!

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Gameroom Junkies episode 50 - Billy Mitchell, Tron 3

Gameroom Junkies #50: What Would Billy Mitchell Do?

April 8, 2015Preston Burt

The newest member of the GeekDad Podcast Network, Join Preston and Patrick on the Gameroom Junkies Podcast as they talk about their love of game rooms and the arcade, pinball, and console games inside.

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