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Podouken Arcade Podcast

@podouken.bsky.social
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⬇️↘️➡️➕🎧 A podcast that takes a deep dive into arcade games. Hosted by idiot arcade owners that own too many games. Laser Time network. Podouken.com discord.gg/k5vf

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M-Tee (Plem) @mteegfx.com · 16/06/2026
Marvel apparently announced a Gonzo/Ghost Rider crossover. After a brief discussion in the @podouken.bsky.social server about what Gonzo's skull should look like, it was clear the correct answer is this.
Ink and Watercolor drawing of the Great Gonzo  possessed by the Spirit of Vengeance, with the puppeteer's hand/arm bones visible as the skull.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
She wore it during the Outback era in Uncanny X-Men.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
During our April Fool's episode (Three Stooges) we pitched multiple non-arcade formats. Well, one stuck. Introducing Rankdouken (possibly the worst name ever) where we rank different subjects from S tier to F tier. This podcast format is exclusive to our YouTube channel. Check it out!
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Rankdouken - Episode 001 (Fast Food Burgers)
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! The Three’s Company podcast apartment lease is up and it’s time to move out and move on in the only way we know how – with an Arcade Obscura on underrated or obscure three-player arcade games! Out now on your favorite podcast service!
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Arcade Obscura (Three’s Company) – Episode 162
The Three’s Company apartment lease is up and it’s time to move out and move on in the only way we know how - with an Arcade Obscura on underrated or obscure three-player arcade games!The fir
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Indeed!
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! Pastblaster finally gets his flowers as we cover one of his favorite games - Capcom’s excellent three-player beat ‘em up, Alien Vs. Predator. Where does Alien Vs. Predator rank on the list of all-time arcade beat ‘em ups? How did comics lead directly to this game? Out now!
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Alien Vs. Predator – Episode 161
Pastblaster finally gets his flowers as we cover one of his favorite games - Capcom’s excellent three-player beat ‘em up, Alien Vs. Predator.Where does Alien Vs. Predator rank on the list of
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! We return to our normally scheduled broadcast to tear into one of the best 3-player arcade and 80s games ever made - Rampage by Bally Midway. Out now on your favorite podcast service!
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Rampage – Episode 160
We return to our normally scheduled broadcast to tear into one of the best 3-player and 80s games ever made - Rampage by Bally Midway.Did Rampage lay out the landscape for future sandbox video ga
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Thoughts on Spider-Man: The Arcade Game? It would be a good litmus to determine if you're less into superheroes and more into street brawlers or sword & sorcery.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
They tried with Superman (Taito 1988) and Batman (Data East 1990) but neither made any impact in arcades. After DC's two biggest IPs didn't hit there probably wasn't much interest in their other characters from publishers. It wasn't until Batman Forever in 1996 that they tried again.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! While the episode title could be interpreted as a comment about the three knuckleheaded hosts, we’re taking a very foolish look at the little known Mylstar arcade game The Three Stooges in Brides is Brides. Pay not attention to the release date... Out now!
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The Three Stooges – Episode 159
While the episode title could be interpreted as a comment about the three knuckleheaded hosts, we’re taking a very foolish look at the little known Mylstar arcade game The Three Stooges in Brid
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! In the world of three-player arcade beat ‘em ups Capcom is king. But which of their games reign supreme? In this episode we’re talking about the build-a-mech brawler Armored Warriors! Out now on your favorite podcast service.
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Armored Warriors – Episode 158
In the world of three-player arcade beat ‘em ups Capcom is king. But which of their games reign supreme? In this episode we’re talking about the build-a-mech brawler Armored Warriors!Is Armor
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! In 1991 Video System released what is undeniably the best three-player vertical arcade shooter that retrofits Lamborghinis into flying vehicles that fight a giant Lexus in space - and 35 years later we’re talking about it. Now get your butt in the Diablo(on) as we launch Turbo Force!
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Turbo Force – Episode 157
In 1991 Video System released what is undeniably the best three-player vertical arcade shooter that retrofits Lamborghinis into flying vehicles that fight a giant Lexus in space - and 35 years la
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! Step right up and spin the wheels (all three of them) on the best stand-up racing arcade game to feature a vague Marvel reference - Ivan “Ironman” Stewart’s Super Off Road by the Leland Corporation. Out now on all podcast services!
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Ivan “Ironman” Stewart’s Super Off Road – Episode 156
Step right up and spin the wheels (all three of them) on the best stand-up racing game to feature a vague Marvel reference - Ivan “Ironman” Stewart’s Super Off Road by the Leland Corporatio
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
3) if someone is waiting patiently to play, step aside when your game is over (especially pinball players)
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Pledged!
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! It’s the start of the Three’s Company series but instead of Jack, Janet, & Chrissy it's about Pimple, Rash, & Zitz who star in one of the best, but woefully under supported, beat ‘em ups to hit the arcades - the Rare & Electronic Arts collaboration, Battletoads. Out now!
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Battletoads – Episode 155
It’s the start of the Three’s Company series but instead of Jack, Janet, and Chrissy (it’s an old joke, look it up) we’re talking about Pimple, Rash, and Zitz who star in one of the best,
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Calling it a maze was a bit inaccurate but Video Power had the tube slide at the end they had to come down through. Growing up, this was the pinnacle of game shows for me. Nothing could beat that prize round! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T79A...
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1991 Video Power clip
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
NEW PODOUKEN! It's a game you've definitely heard of but likely never knew was an arcade. @lemonyvengeance.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his efforts to keep this Valve & Taito arcade collaboration alive. We’re talking the super rare Half-Life 2: Survivor. Out now!
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Half-Life 2: Survivor – Episode 154
This episode is about a game you’ve definitely heard of but likely never knew was an arcade game. Lemony Vengeance joins the show to talk about his efforts to keep this Valve and Taito arcade c
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
This was my first pinball title. Loved it. A simple game but fantastic art & the wireframes gave it an extra element (even if they were glorified inlanes). The arrow in the middle led to some cutthroat two-player battles. If you left it on a high value your opponent could easily take advantage.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Street Fighter II Mortal Kombat 2 Samurai Shodown 2 X-Men vs. Street Fighter
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A #PodoukenBump five years in the making. Can't wait to play as the 11-year-old murder twins!
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! Ah, the early 90s, when the perfect date night meant hopping into a sit-down arcade game based on buddy cop movies, grabbing the steering wheel with one hand, gun with the other, & having you and your passenger blast away the bad guys in gory pixelated glory with Namco’s Lucky & Wild.
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Lucky & Wild – Episode 153
Let’s go! Ah, the early 90s when the perfect date night meant hopping into a sit-down arcade game based on buddy cop movies, grabbing the steering wheel with one hand, gun with the other, and h
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
That looks very close to the arcade version of Baby Pac-Man. It's a very basic arcade display on a 13" screen and then a half pinball playfield below it.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Yo @hallmark.bsky.social
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The first appearance of Sonic was in the arcade - he was a rear view mirror accessory in Rad Mobile.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Great pick!
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! The late ’80s were packed with pop-culture obsessions: arcades, action movies, neon aesthetics, and of course, a nationwide fascination with ninjas. But no arcade game captured the ninja craze as perfectly as Sega’s iconic side-scrolling adventure, Shinobi. Out now!
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Shinobi – Episode 152
The late ’80s were packed with pop-culture obsessions: arcades, action movies, neon aesthetics, and of course, a nationwide fascination with ninjas. Sleek, masked warriors showed up everywhere
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! The music is fading and the lights are coming up on our Rhythm miniseries. Time for the final encore as each host picks one more arcade game for this rhythm #ArcadeObscura. Out now on your favorite podcast services!
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Arcade Obscura (Rhythm) – Episode 151
The music is fading and the lights are coming up on our Rhythm miniseries. Time for the final encore as each host picks one more game for this rhythm Arcade Obscura.The first pick is a helluva ri
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
There's still time to nominate your arcade choice for our next #ListenersChoice series. Comment here or post on our Discord server.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
You can check to see if we've covered your arcade suggestion on the Games List of our website. After 150 episodes covering nearly 350 games, it's a lot to keep up with.
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Games List
Usually the games we discuss are included in the episode title, but some of our episodes (looking at you, Arcade Obscura) contain a breakdown of other arcade games as well.Here's a list of a
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It is time for another #ListentersChoice series! Nominate an arcade game that you'd like to hear us cover (that we haven't already done). If we pick your game we'll ask you to be involved in the episode! Reply to this thread or tag us and add the #ListenersChoice hashtag to submit your choice.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
It's hard to believe this is our 6th #Karnovember with our Fighter's History episode having come out on November 20, 2019. It was our 4th episode. To think we were all in our 30s then...
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Fighter’s History – Episode 004
All litigious hell breaks loose as Capcom takes on Data East’s game, Fighter’s History, on the biggest stage of them all - the United States District Court.What was it about Fighter’s
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! It’s the penultimate episode of the Rhythm miniseries (and hey, we also hit episode 150)! We return to BEMANI to explore their sub-sub-culture game that allows you to ruin good music just like real DJs, Sound Voltex (or SDVX as the cooler kids say). Out now!
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Sound Voltex – Episode 150
It’s our penultimate episode of the Rhythm miniseries (and hey, we also hit episode 150)! We return to BEMANI to explore their sub-sub-culture game that allows you to ruin good music just like
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
ArcadeShop.com should have the hardware you need for it.
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Arcadeshop
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! Sega is no stranger to the arcade rhythm games but they hit their stride with the Performai series. Scan your Aime card & let’s play the game that translates to “pre-teen kids who think they’re cool playing a rhythm game” – Chunithm. Out now on your favorite podcast service!
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Chunithm – Episode 149
Sega is no stranger to the arcade rhythm games but they really hit their stride with their Performai series of games. So scan your Aime card, select your song, and let’s play the game that lite
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Podouken Picks episode 3 is live! We really need to update our character graphics to add gray beards...
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Podouken Picks - Episode 003
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Puzzle Bobble is a great game (and one of the few puzzle games colorblind people can play). No bashing here.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Neo Turf Masters Nightmare in the Dark Windjammers Samurai Shodown II
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Every arcade game deserves to be preserved. Not all need to be played though.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! This “Behind the Music” is an 8-part retrospective of the biggest rhythm game franchise to ever hit the States (and the reason so many of us still have plastic guitars stashed in our hall closets) - Guitar Hero Arcade. Out now! #activision #rawthrills #harmonix #redoctane #konami
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Guitar Hero Arcade – Episode 148
This “Behind the Music” is an 8-part retrospective of the biggest rhythm game franchise to ever hit the States (and the reason so many of us still have plastic guitars stashed in our hall c
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins was the original Dungeon Crawler Carl. Happy 40th! #arcade #capcom
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! Namco set out to create a super popular rhythm game & accidentally created the most popular arcade mascots since Pac-Man. Don-chan and Katsu-chan are unavoidable as we talk about the extremely popular in the East but largely ignored in the West drum game, Taiko No Tatsujin! Out now!
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Taiko No Tatsujin – Episode 147
Namco set out to create a super popular rhythm game and accidentally created the most popular mascots since Pac-Man. Don-chan and Katsu-chan are unavoidable as we talk about the extremely popular
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Sorry for the misdirection. The timeline has been alive today with Punisher talk since they announced a Marvel Legends two-pack featuring the playable characters from the Capcom beat 'em up.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
If the Punisher arcade game toy announcement awoken your interest in the game, we know a little podcast that spent 2 hours and 15 minutes talking about it...
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The Punisher – Episode 059
The Punisher, a game of pixels and violence. Where players mercilessly prey on all. Anytime, anywhere.The next game in the MCBU is Capcom’s ode to grit and 90s machismo that started a longtime
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! Finally a rhythm game that is unlikely to give you a cardiac arrest. We explore the often mispronounced (hint: the “j” is silent) BEMANI hit that is DDR for your fingers, jubeat! Out now on your favorite podcast service! #arcade #rhythm #jubeat #bemani #konami
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jubeat – Episode 146
Finally a rhythm game that is unlikely to give you a cardiac arrest. We explore the often mispronounced (hint: the “j” is silent) BEMANI hit that is DDR for your fingers, jubeat!What is the m
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
You get one room filled with 20 games of the following type: Arcade Pinball Rhythm Which room are you choosing?
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Normalize converting dining rooms into pinball rooms.
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Just a reminder... Arcade venues have come back in a major way in the past decade but they won't last another decade without your support. Find your nearest local arcade and go play! Repost with your local arcade if you agree.
Support your local arcade
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
NEW PODOUKEN! We recognize that 3 middle-aged white guys talk about this episode's game isn't the best option so we asked local (& international) legends Chris Austin & Leon Brunson to give us insight into the strategy, gameplay, & tournament scene of BEMANI’s Dance Dance Revolution. #DDR #arcade
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Dance Dance Revolution – Episode 145
This miniseries is all about rhythm - rhythm games, that is. We recognize that three middle-aged white guys may not be the best option to talk about this episode’s game so we asked local (and i
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Podouken Arcade Podcast @podouken.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
He'd be obsessed with the conspiracy behind those games not being skill related but instead having an operator setting that only allows wins out after taking in so much money.
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