Episode 0001: We Die!

Episode 0001: We Die! Our powers have doubled (recording time) since the last time we met so get ready! Albert and Mike return along with help from Cantina Cast co-host Jonesy and Cantina Cast Discord's Veteran Joe to cover the woolly mammoth that is Chapter 1! There's a crap ton of stuff to cover so stop reading this and just jump on in: News from the front lines! Ready Player One should break $500 million worldwide! Host reactions to the movie adaption  Armada is a GO! Galaga (1981) It has a lot of sequels New Retro Arcade: Neon version seems to be the way to go Jonesy plays a LOT of Galaga Defender (1981) Fun game, crazy controls, not for the feint of heart Choplifter comparison  Defender 2 (Stargate)  Asteroids (1979) Flipping game scores - this is not a thing Albert is NOT good at everything…trust me Vector graphics, simplistic game play, but boring?! Robotron 2084 (1982) Eugene Jarvis was behind this one as well as Defender Twin sticks, fast paced, lots of action Joe liked this one…he's going back for more  Family Ties (1982 - 1989) Every season is on Amazon Prime Alex Keaton was a fashion inspiration  Feel good family of the early 80's  Horny Hippie Parents or just crazy in love? "Say Uncle" with Tom Hanks Episodes covered a lot of sensitive and controversial topics for its time  The Amazing Spiderman (1962) Who was the best? Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, or Tom Holland?  Answer: Neil Patrick Harris  The Ramones' cover X-Men (1963 - present)  Favorite X-Man (or woman)? Least favorite?  Green Lantern (1940) Who was your favorite Green Lantern?  We love The Justice League cartoon and now you can too! Sesame Street (1969) Favorite character?  "Hey, Bert!" Mr. Snuffleeupaugus, Mr. Hooper, Yip Yip Martians   Cosmos (1980) "Billions of billions of billions…" Nova vs . Cosmos "Professor Wear"  Mike wakes up around this point…  Donkey Kong (1981) Cut scenes were cool but more on the game later in later episode Billy Mitchell was stripped??   BurgerTime (1982) Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Pickle, and Mr. Egg Pitfall (1982) Released by Activision Editor's Note: We should have spent more time here  "Jedi building his first lightsaber" Jonesy built his own lightsaber - and it works!  Return of the Jedi deleted scene Right of passage for anyone  The Bat Cave (1942) NOT where Batman goes to the bathroom Ben Batfleck vs. Adam West Fortress of Solitude (1958?) Didn't originate with Superman Visually synonymous with Reeves movies Fruity Pebbles (1971) vs. Off Brands Fruity Pebbles VS. Cocoa Pebbles! Fruity Milk VS. Cocoa Milk! The Redemption of Mr. Post The People (Barney and Fred) vs. Hulk Hogan Lunch Boxes Plastic vs. Metal Our favorites growing up Ninja Rap is a good rap The Last Starfighter (1984) Does the CG hold up?  Anyone can be a hero storyline resonates Parallels between TLS and RPO Wil Wheaton cameo! "Video Game Available from Atari Inc." Final thoughts on the FUN that is TLS "We Die."  Hosts:  Albert "Hey, Bert!" Padilla Mike "Get Of My Lawn" Rondeau Jonesy aka "Mr. Cocoa Pebbles" Joe "Dystopia" Kane Like us, follow us, pay us here: Instagram: @TheBasementRPO Twitter: @TheBasementRPO Facebook: /TheBasementRPO Patreon: patreon.com/TheBasementRPO TeePublic:http://tee.pub/lic/mjtTM-nrguo Be kind, rewind!