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GEA - SAG Episode 488: You’re Not a Dog Dumpster

The Alphabet Soup-er Series returns with A Hat in Time

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After taking a month off to give the game enough proper attention, the Alphabet Soup-er Series has returned with Dan’s pick for the letter H, A Hat in Time. Because we don’t count the “A” in that title. Or at least Dan doesn’t. Anyway, if you;’re unfamiliar, the Alphabet Soup-er Series is where Dan and Kris take turns each month choosing a game to play that starts with a different letter of the alphabet, preferably a game that one or both of them haven’t played before. Dan’s been a fan of this game for years, and thinks Kris would be too if he spent time playing it. So now that he has, what did he think? Did the game’s charm win him over, or did his distaste for 3D collectathon platformers get the better of him?

At the top of the show, Dan spent even more time with Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, and continues to be frustrated with Marvel Snap. They’re doing some scuzzy stuff with their cards lately, and Dan is having none of it. Kris got a review code for Colored Effects, a new game from Flynn’s Arcade that's actually quite good. Horizon Chase 2 was also finally updated, Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to be a non-stop delight, Arkanoid is a disappointment at $3, and a whole lot more!

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GEA - WaveBack 169: Double Dragon

Matt and Kris spend some time with Bimmy and Jimmy!

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It’s almost amazing that after all these years, this show has never covered a Double Dragon game. It’s finally time to correct that as Matt and Kris spend some quality time with the short but spectacular soundtrack of the NES version of the original Double Dragon.

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GEA - Sparkcast 082 - Transformers Base Camp At Universal Studios (1985 - 1986)

Listen to us talk about the rare pictures, commericals, and articles of the Transformers Base Camp at Universal Studios; where you could meet the Transformers in person!

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Transformers Base Camp:

Base Camp Pictures & Articles:

1) http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/transformers.html 2) https://www.byyourcommand.net/cylongallery/thumbnails.php?album=166 3) https://tformers.com/tfbt-meet-real-live-transformers-1985-transformers-universal-studios-tour/29319/news.html 4) https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/jazz-and-thundercracker-costumes-from-80s-oj-simpson-commercial-uncovered-by-comic-shop/45608/

Base Camp Commercials

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtq3Xja0NVs (08:40 For Commercial) 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwZyAqjiNYs&t=2s (pictures in slideshow only)

GEA - DC's Amazing Movie Time - Popeye

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This month, we return to Robin Williams' first big movie roles in the incomprehensible musical that is Popeye from 1980. Can a perfect cast, a detailed set, and a drug-fueled production turn into an entertaining movie?

GEA - SAG Episode 487: Stone Age Starter Kit: PlayStation 4

If you had $100 to start a physical PS4 collection, which games should you get?

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The Starter Kits are almost over! With the PlayStation 4, we’ve made it to the penultimate chapter in our multi-year Starter Kit escapade. So once again, we pose the question, if you had just $100 to start a physical PlayStation 4 collection, which games should you get? Assuming you had whatever peripherals required to okay said games, based on Price Charting North American listings. IS this the best way to actually start a PS4 collection? Absolutely not! But it makes for a fun conversation. PS4 was a weird category because which games will our heroes choose? Which classics will fall by the wayside? Let’s find out!

At the top of the show, Dan spent some more time with Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, and well, it certainly is a Star Wars game! He also has a lot of words to say about the current state of Marvel Snap and its various workings compared to the love of his life, PAD. Kris, on the other hand, had very little gaming time this week, and has dedicated what little he had to both A Hat in Time for next week’s show, and the ever wonderful Super Mario Bros. Wonder. What did they spend the rest of their time talking about? Listen on!

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GEA - SAG Episode 486: More Droids Should Have Beards

Episode Tagline - A great 20 and 40, with a bland 10 and 30.

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As the month of October draws to a close, so must Dan and Kris dive into this month's 10 20 30 40 with enthusiastic aplomb. Each month, they look back at notable game releases from 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago, and while there were some nasty technical difficulties preventing them from efficiently dong to (Thanks to Metacritic changing the way their site works), they still managed to pull it off! This time around, the 10 and 30 were fairly mundane, but the 20 and 40 were quite stellar with some fantastic Atari 2600 arcade port like Dig Dug and Joust, and the PS2/Xbox/GameCube generation seeing some killer classics like Jak II, Viewtiful Joe, and Crimson Skies.

At the top of the show, Kris tells the story of how he went to New York city to see The State live on stage, and how a stranger with a jump drive made his day. Dan didn't do much gaming thanks to a visit from his in-laws, but did get to catch up on some fantastic TV, and finally get some time in with Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. But the big story was the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Kris spent some time with the game and it's every bit as magical as he thought it would be. Is it the best Mario game since the Super NES? Only time will tell. enjoy!

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GEA - This Week’s Episode Ep. 270: Yeah, We’ll Get in the Van

Doctor Who (2005) - The Pandorica Opens and The Big Bang (S05E12&13)

On this week’s episode of This Week’s Episode, It’s Karen’s birthday so the gang watches her favorite episodes of her favorite season of her favorite show! Kris hangs out with MTV’s The State, Evan watches out for UAPs and Angie gets all depressed while watching a show she loves. All this and so much more!

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GEA - ATNY 33: Big Trouble in Little China

Oh, there's big trouble alright!

Show Notes This time in A Theater Near You, Paul, Sean, and Kris watch Sean’s favorite movie of all time, Big Trouble in Little China. Has this cult classic stood the test of time, or is there indeed big trouble on the horizon? Let’s find out.   

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GEA - SAG Episode 485: Ranking Every Mortal Kombat Kharacter Part 2

Who is the ultimate winner of Mortal Kombat?

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The spooky season is still upon us, and to celebrate, Dan and Kris have kompleted their attempt at ranking every Mortal Kombat Kharacter! This time around, they’re starting with Mortal Kombat 4 and working their way back to the original arcade release, and this is where things get really interesting because this is where the truly iconic characters begin. Does Raiden have a cooler hat than Kung Lao? Is Scorpion’s catchphrase cooler than Sub-Zero’s iconic fatality? Just how many points does Quan Chi’s leg rip earn him? Let’s find out!

At the top of the show, Dan and Kris finish off their Sea of Stars spoiler talks by discussing the true ending and post-game content in detail. There’s also some talk about the current status of video game discourse, with some folks out there getting unnecessarily nasty about some changes happening, particularly in the world of Mario. Plus, Intellivision Amico games release without the all-important Intellivision Amico, Super Mario Wonder demo impressions, the overwhelming delight of The Making of Karateka, Dan’s father in law comes to town, Kris gets sucked into his Virtual Boy, and more!

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GEA - Sparkcast 081 - The First Published Transformers Book Ever!

Witness Transformers history! The first book, is a coloring book that was super-sized to go wild with your crayons, and includes some bizarre art.

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Read the Super Size Coloring Activity Book along with us: https://imgur.com/a/ssrQq2e