Podouken Arcade Podcast

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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. https://Podouken.com http://discord.gg/k5vf

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!

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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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!

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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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!

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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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.

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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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!

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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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!

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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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!

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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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!

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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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.

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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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!

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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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!

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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There's still time to nominate your arcade choice for our next #ListenersChoice series. Comment here or post on our Discord server.

Podouken Arcade Podcast@podouken.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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.

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!

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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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!

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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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

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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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!

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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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

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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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.

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