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Autofire Power Hour

by Brian and Ray

Autofire Power Hour is an old games, new takes podcast.Come for the games, stay for the power!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 79: Top Tens Part 2

    AFPH returns with the second part of our individual Top Ten Best video games of all time.

  2. Episode 78: Top Tens Part 1

    Ray and Brian have decided to share what we think are our individually chosen Top Ten video games of all time.

  3. Episode 77: Sim City

    On today's show, we take a stroll down some meticulously planned streets discussing the Sim City series.

  4. Episode 76: Valve

    With Valve, PC game companies don't come much bigger but, are their best years as a developer and publisher behind them? Hear what we have to say on today's episode and decide for yourself.

  5. Episode 75: CPS Arcade

    Arguable the best 2D Arcade Platform, AFPH jumps into the storied history of Capcom's CPS System.

  6. Episode 74: BioWare

    BioWare is a storied and once undeniable name in western RPGs, but its been misstep after misstep for a good amount of time now.

  7. Episode 73: Arcade Collecting and Launcher Wars

    Uncle Bob jumps in again on another DUO episode... no, not that DUO. Bring some quarters and one of those big gel things for your wrists, PC people still use those right?

  8. Episode 72: Shenmue 3 and Blizzard Discussion

    Uncle Bob returns to AFPH to discuss the recent miracle that is Shenmue 3 FINALLY coming out. Oh and Blizzard updates.

  9. Episode 71: Unsung Heroes – Master System

    AFPH discusses the Master of all consoles and why it is still worth a visit, all these years later.

  10. Episode 70: Tengen

    AFPH dive into the Atari shell company Tengen, whose surprising role in video game history precedes it's nefarious origins.

  11. Episode 69: Revisiting the Dreamcast

    It's been 20 years since the Dreamcast launched and on this episode, the Autofire Power Hour revisits Sega's little white box with fresh eyes.

  12. Episode 68: Dungeon Crawlers

    Join the Power Hour for a look inside the origin of one of the most influential genres in video game history, Dungeon Crawlers!

  13. Episode 67: Samurai Shodown

    The Power Hour takes on one of the best and most unique fighting series of all time, Samurai Shodown!

  14. Episode 66: What Are We Playing

    The AFPH braintrust decided it was time to peel the curtain back a bit and share about our recent retro recreation.

  15. Episode 65: Obsidian Entertainment With Paul Streifel

    AFPH is once again joined by special guest Paul Streifel to discuss his time working at Obsidian Entertainment.

  16. Episode 64: Gyruss with Paul Streifel

    Today we get lost in the space weeds with world record Gyruss player, Paul Streifel.

  17. Episode 63: Cheat Codes

    On today's episode we discuss the lost art form of cheat codes.

  18. Episode 62: Ninja Gaiden

    On this installment of the Power Hour, we take a look at the Ninja Gaiden series.

  19. Episode 61: Handheld Systems

    From the Gameboy all the way up to the 3DS, and some obscure efforts in between, join AFPH on the go!!!

  20. Episode 60: A 3DO Chat

    Join us for a breezy morning chat about the 3DO over coffee and cotton candy flavored energy drinks.

  21. Episode 59: Before EA Sports

    On Today's episode, we examine a small chunk of EA's pre-sports big business shift of the mid 90s.

  22. Episode 58: Claymation Games

    We are back with an extra lumpy episode about some of the more recognizable games that features Clay Based Stop Motion Animation- or Claymation for brevity's sake.

  23. Episode 57: Light Gun 4 Fun

    AFPH is going on a teensy weensy little hiatus but before we do, we have a special episode about mastering light gun games.

  24. Episode 56: Collector’s Dilemma Part 2

    The discussion whirls around Panzer Dragoon Saga and a half hour birdwalk about the upcoming live action Sonic movie and its likely special brand of unintended entertainment value.

  25. Episode 55: Collector’s Dilemma

    On Today's first installment of a two-parter, Ray finds himself in a dilemma. Find out if he is crazy or not...

  26. Episode 54: Codemasters

    Today, we take a dive into the history and relevance of the UK's Codemasters.

  27. Episode 53: Blinded By Brands

    Whether its pride or misguidance, we have all at times been blinded to the truth by our favorite video game brands.

  28. Episode 52: Switch and Steam

    With Ray once again out on assignment, Brian and Bob settle in on this potpourri episode.

  29. Episode 51: Bad Games We Love 2

    Everybody has some stuff they love that isn't too popular.

  30. Episode 50: Bob’s Blizzard Bummer

    Its our 50th episode so for such a big milestone, we have done a big show! Bob Bare, stinging over recent events involving his favorite video game company, joins us to discuss.

  31. Episode 49: Star Citizen

    Genre-starved fans have been pouring money into Star Citizen with very little to show for it.

  32. Episode 48: RCF Wrap Up

    We have come to the end of our Retro City Festival coverage/content. Time for us to put our stuff in a hanky at the end of a stick and hit the road.

  33. Episode 47: RCF Interview Round Up

    As we begin to wind down our output from this year's Retro City Festival, we have put together a "potpourri" of interviews with some really awesome people.

  34. Episode 46: Phil Moore Returns

    We catch up with Phil to see what's new on his plate this year and to talk about nerd culture before it was pop culture.

  35. Episode 45: Walter Day Interview

    AFPH is joined by Walter Day, the founder of Twin Galaxies and the all around founder of what is now called E-Sports.

  36. Episode 44: Billy Mitchell Returns

    Live from RCF 2019- Billy Mitchell returns to AFPH to talk controversy and his path to vindication. After Billy, we speak to Ryan Burger of Old School Gamer Magazine.

  37. Episode 43: Xmas Haul 2018

    How good was your 2018 Christmas Haul?

  38. Bonus Episode 2: whoopsie edition

    This week we dig into the archives to re-release a special Christmas episode!

  39. Episode 42: Super Smash Bros.

    Why is Super Smash Bros so good?

  40. Episode 41: Virtua Fighter

    In 1993 Yu Suzuki released a 3D fighting game that would change the video game industry forever.

  41. Episode 40: Arcade Racers

    Arcade Racers have crashed n' burned in today's video game industry but there was a time when they ruled the track.

  42. Episode 39: Night Trap

    In 1993 Joe Lieberman was on a crusade to prosecute the video game industry. Night Trap was at the top of his target list.

  43. Episode 38: Retro Releases + Sonic v Mario

    On this episode of Auto Fire Power Hour, Brian and Ray discuss the recent flurry of retro releases and debate the most important of topics.

  44. Episode 37: More than Games

    PACHINKO!!! And health clubs....those too.

  45. Episode 36: Latenight with Brian – Listener Emails

    Relax next to the fireplace with Brian for a late night session answering listener questions.

  46. Episode 35: Killer Instinct

    Triple combo. Hyper Combo. Super Combo! Brutal Combo! MASTER Combo! AWESOME Combo! KIIING COMBO! KILLER COMBO! ULTRAAAA COMBOOOOO!!!

  47. Episode 34: Controller MANIA

    Cool ones, bad ones, expensive ones, just barely functional ones... The controller is to the video game as milk is to cereal, eternally tied together.

  48. Episode 32: Good Port, Bad Port NES Edition

    AFPH covers a mere fraction of the overall mega load of arcade games released on Nintendo's big gray baby sitter of the 80s.

  49. Episode 31: Nintendo – Highs & Lows

    In this very special edition of Autofire Power Hour (+48 Hours) we tackle the entire history of Nintendo's Highs & Lows.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Autofire Power Hour is an old games, new takes podcast.Come for the games, stay for the power!

HOSTED BY

Brian and Ray

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