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The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more!Our partners:⁠Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!⁠⁠FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM⁠ topper when you order your Journey Pack!⁠

Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM⁠ topper when you order your Journey Pack!

Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more!Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical!⁠⁠⁠⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more!⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more! ⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more!Check out our sponsors:⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pat and Ian share some thoughts and memories of Billy Hudson.

Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more!Check out our sponsors:Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Xbox Game Pass a failure, Amico developer speaks out, #CUPodcast listener hassled by a game seller, and more!Check out our sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more!Check out our sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more!Check out our sponsors:⁠⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more!Support us by checking out our sponsors:⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more!Support us by checking out our sponsors:⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!

Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!

The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠ TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!

Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠ ⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

Rare video games on a Netflix show, the Xbox 360 market may be on the rise, Atari 50 Expanded Edition, aluminum Analogue Pocket, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

Nintendo Direct highlights, ModRetro Chromatic handheld announced, Nintendo shuts down NWC Kickstarter, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

Atari buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships Switch game announced, Q-tipgate, Slurpee Tetris, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

The games we regretted buying in the 80s and 90s, Sony patents "auto-play" for games, a new sealed retro game bubble may be forming, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

Sealed games continue to plummet in value, more game industry layoffs, six things you should know before collecting retro games, and more. Sponsors: ⁠⁠Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

$100,000 Super Mario Bros. sale from 2019 looks like a sham, Valentine's Day Intellivision Amico message, Madame Web a disaster, and more! Sponsors: ⁠Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.

A kid beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico "roadmap" revealed, the decline of physical media and collecting, Switch sequel details, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST ⁠⁠True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST

A review of the Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home is a mess, E3 is dead, The Game Awards disappoints, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠ ⁠True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST

An update on the sealed game market crash, the MCU may be in trouble, Zelda movie announced, Atari acquires Digital Eclipse, and lots more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠⁠ True Classic Tees -- Save BIG on comfortable shirts and more using our promo link http://trueclassictees.com/CUPODCAST

A review of the Intellivision Amico "exclusive" Shark! Shark! and an update on the Wata class-action lawsuit -- recorded live at Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Plus, a bonus segment on the announcement of the Analogue N64 FPGA console! Sponsors: ⁠Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

The Atari 2600+ is debated, Starfield reviews are in, vaulting collectibles is discussed, Super Mario Bros. Wonder thoughts, and more! Sponsors: ⁠Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST⁠ Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Rumors of the Nintendo Switch successor gain steam, a new scumbag seller offers "polished" NES boxes, and an audience Q&A - recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST

Study reveals 87% of video games are no longer for sale, super rare NES game sold and other auction results, Limited Run Games releases announced, Switch saves a girl's life, and lots more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST

A crazy Intellivision Amico update from the CEO and games sold off, Analogue Duo pre-orders open, Zapper used in a robbery, Atari buys rights to over 100 games, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST

Pat and Ian discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie, E3 gets canceled, an Atari investment opportunity, Pat waxes poetic about the G.I. Joe cartoon, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST

Pat and Ian finally respond to Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico's 51-minute rant directed at them from 2019. Check out our sponsors:Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Intellivision President Tommy Tallarico responds to lawsuit against him, Nintendo Direct recap, Wata lawsuit update and sealed games appear on Antiques Roadshow, Petty Pat returns, a special message from Pat and Ian for the 350th episode, and more in this giant-sized episode! Check out our sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

A review of the Rarity game collecting documentary, important moments in game collecting history, Pat's face appears in a rival's Nintendo book (?!), and much more! Check out our sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Intellivision Amico shills react to the NES Punk Christmas video, Wata responds to grading counterfeit game, sealed Pokemon Yellow destroyed by customs, DKOldies controversy, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Intellivision president Tommy Tallarico sued over office furniture, Wata grades counterfeit game, Atari VCS discontinued, Epic Games delists Unreal games, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Rude game store customers, part two of Ian's stalker story, the Intellivision Amico "apology," Pat's ghost stories, Atari partners with Denny's, the "Collectionist," and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Disappointing Christmas game presents, game collecting mistakes we have made, DCEU in shambles, GameStop's troubling earnings report, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear

Overrated and underrated game controllers, the Smash Bros. tournament drama from the past week, a look at new movie trailers, including Super Mario Bros. and Cocaine Bear, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

Analysts think digital games are taking over, an interesting lot of fire-damaged TurboGrafx-16 games, what company deserves the Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration treatment, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

The many lies of Tommy Tallarico exposed in a huge video, the creator of Sonic arrested, the value of next-gen physical games, "new" NWC cart discovered, and much more! Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

A review of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, looking back at the Wii U at ten years old, Mario controversial middle finger tweet, Wakanda Forever review, and much more with special guest host Alex Faciane! Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

The PC Engine turns 35, sealed game prices continue to crash, Twitter is a mess, standard vs. daylight savings time, and more! Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

Wata continues to grade and slab bootleg games, is grading or reselling games worse for collecting, Halloween candy discussion, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

An Intellivision Amico fan confronts Ian, NES games that should get a re-release, Will Wright creating an NFT game, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!

G4 shuts down operations, a recap of PRGE 2022, UDU console Kickstarter, a SEALED game collector/investor confronts Pat, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST Manscaped - Save 20% and free shipping with code CUPodcast Earthy Select - Use code CUP20 to save 20% off pure and potent Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC!