Best 1UP Network Staff Podcasts (2022)

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 31 - Closure | 4/5/2013 3:05:45

9y ago3:05:45

3:05:45

Recorded during the week of the annual Game Developers Conference, join us as we say goodbye to 1UP.com. Get ready for three-hours of podcast magic filled with memories and stories from some of your favorite 1UP editors. We thank you for all for your support through the years.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Prime Episode 59 1:36:17

9y ago1:36:17

1:36:17

On this all-too-soon finale of 1UP's Retronauts, we forego the sappy goodbyes and instead concentrate on what we've done best in these past seven years: complain incessantly about Virtual Console. Join Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Chris Kohler, and Ray Barnholt as they look back on the wonders and blunders this recent generation has brought to classi…

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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Active Time Battle: The Final 1:19:59

9y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Kat, Bob, Jeremy, and Christian Nutt embark on Active Time Babble's final quest. Join them as they talk about Etrian Odyssey IV, the unexpected 3DS RPG renaissance, and the future of the genre.

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 30 - It Came From Outer Space | 2/15/2013 1:04:20

9+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

This week we put together a show that ties into our site's cover story theme, "It Came From Outer Space." Join host Jose Otero along with guests Bob Mackey, Marty Sliva, IGN's Ryan McCaffery for games discussion. And check out a special interview segment with Marcus Lindblom, one of the localizers behind a beloved Super Nintendo game called Earthbo…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 30 - It Came From Outer Space | 2/15/2013 1:04:20

9+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

This week we put together a show that ties into our site's cover story theme, "It Came From Outer Space." Join host Jose Otero along with guests Bob Mackey, Marty Sliva, IGN's Ryan McCaffery for games discussion. And check out a special interview segment with Marcus Lindblom, one of the localizers behind a beloved Super Nintendo game called Earthbo…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode ??? - 1UP and Friends, Part Duex 2/08/2013 1:42:38

9+ y ago1:42:38

1:42:38

This week on our yet unnamed podcast, we talk about Dead Space 3 and Fire Emblem: Awakening with lots of special guests. Tune in for the vocal contributions of Jose Otero, Mitch Dyer, Jeremy Parish, Destin Leguire, Bob Mackey, and Marty Sliva.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode ??? - 1UP and Friends, Part Duex 2/08/2013 1:42:38

9+ y ago1:42:38

1:42:38

This week on our yet unnamed podcast, we talk about Dead Space 3 and Fire Emblem: Awakening with lots of special guests. Tune in for the vocal contributions of Jose Otero, Mitch Dyer, Jeremy Parish, Destin Leguire, Bob Mackey, and Marty Sliva.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Prime Episode 58 1:25:33

9+ y ago1:25:33

1:25:33

We're back with a marginally new title, and slightly older hosts! Join Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Sam Claiborn, and Ray Barnholt as they adhere to Retronauts tradition for this first show of the new year by discussing 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, and 1993. And if that's not enough for you, we talk about ALF a bunch for some reason. No problem!…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode ?? - 1UP and Friends | 1/23/2013 1:19:47

9+ y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

We haven't settled on a new name for this podcast yet, but we have a great show for you this week. First up, a very special 1UP Direct, as we discuss this morning's Nintendo news with Richard George from IGN's Nintendo channel. After that, Gamespy's Dan Stapleton sits down with me for a special interview with Jake Solomon, the lead designer of XCOM…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode ?? - 1UP and Friends | 1/23/2013 1:19:47

9+ y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

We haven't settled on a new name for this podcast yet, but we have a great show for you this week. First up, a very special 1UP Direct, as we discuss this morning's Nintendo news with Richard George from IGN's Nintendo channel. After that, Gamespy's Dan Stapleton sits down with me for a special interview with Jake Solomon, the lead designer of XCOM…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Active Time Battle XLI: Farewell to 2012 1:04:02

9+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Kat, Marty, and Bob sit down to talk about Mass Effect 3, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Xenoblade Chronicles, Diablo III, and many of the other notable RPGs of 2012. Which ones were the best, and which ones fell short? Find out!By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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Active Time Battle XLI: Farewell to 2012 1:04:02

9+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Kat, Marty, and Bob sit down to talk about Mass Effect 3, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Xenoblade Chronicles, Diablo III, and many of the other notable RPGs of 2012. Which ones were the best, and which ones fell short? Find out!

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 27 - Lift Off | 11/30/2012 1:53:41

9+ y ago1:53:41

1:53:41

This week, Games, Dammit! talks all about the Wii U. In our first segment, Wired's Chris Kohler joins 1UP's Jose Otero to talk about the launch and a feature Chris recently wrote called, "Ten Things I Hate About Wii U." Afterwards, Bob Mackey and Marty Sliva chime in with their impressions of the games currently available for the system.…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 27 - Lift Off | 11/30/2012 1:53:41

9+ y ago1:53:41

1:53:41

This week, Games, Dammit! talks all about the Wii U. In our first segment, Wired's Chris Kohler joins 1UP's Jose Otero to talk about the launch and a feature Chris recently wrote called, "Ten Things I Hate About Wii U." Afterwards, Bob Mackey and Marty Sliva chime in with their impressions of the games currently available for the system.…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Active Time Babble XL: Looking Back on An Underrated RPG Console 56:52

9+ y ago56:52

56:52

Was the Wii secretly a great console for RPGs? Kat, Bob, and Marty look back on the Wii's RPG library and look ahead to the future of the Wii U.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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Active Time Babble XL: Looking Back on An Underrated RPG Console 56:52

9+ y ago56:52

56:52

Was the Wii secretly a great console for RPGs? Kat, Bob, and Marty look back on the Wii's RPG library and look ahead to the future of the Wii U.

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 57: 2012 Holiday Extravaganza 1:30:09

9+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Your favorite classic gaming podcast is here to save Christmas -- and with an unprecedented lack of Ernest P. Worrell. Join Bob Mackey and the rest of the Retronauts crew for this extra-special holiday surprise, featuring traces of the wit and whimsy that made you love last year's celebration so much.…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 26 - Angels Attack | 11/17/2012 1:37:03

9+ y ago1:37:03

1:37:03

This week, 1UP takes a break from talking about strictly video games to bring you a one-of-a-kind discussion about the biggest anime ever made in Japan. That's right, this episode is all about Evangelion, as the third rebuild of the series makes it ways to Japanese theaters. 1UP's Jose Otero, Jeremy Parish, and Bob Mackey are joined by Christian Nu…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 26 - Angels Attack | 11/17/2012 1:37:03

9+ y ago1:37:03

1:37:03

This week, 1UP takes a break from talking about strictly video games to bring you a one-of-a-kind discussion about the biggest anime ever made in Japan. That's right, this episode is all about Evangelion, as the third rebuild of the series makes it ways to Japanese theaters. 1UP's Jose Otero, Jeremy Parish, and Bob Mackey are joined by Christian Nu…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 56: Day of the Tentacle 1:15:08

9+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

It's been almost 20 years since a purple tentacle sipped sewage and nearly took over the world, and since then, we've been left with nothing but questions. Thankfully, Day of the Tentacle project leads Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman decided to drop by the Retronauts studio for an entire hour of discussion about the classic adventure game they helmed…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 25 - King of the Hill | 11/09/2012 1:43:40

9+ y ago1:43:40

1:43:40

After a one month hiatus, Games, Dammit! returns with a bunch of special guests. In the first segment, host Jose Otero is joined in the studio by a pair of editor-in-chiefs. IGN's Casey Lynch and GamesBeat's Dan Hsu come in to reminisce about the Halo series and share impressions of Halo 4. In the second segment, IGN's Anthony Gallegos and 1UP's Bo…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 25 - King of the Hill | 11/09/2012 1:43:40

9+ y ago1:43:40

1:43:40

After a one month hiatus, Games, Dammit! returns with a bunch of special guests. In the first segment, host Jose Otero is joined in the studio by a pair of editor-in-chiefs. IGN's Casey Lynch and GamesBeat's Dan Hsu come in to reminisce about the Halo series and share impressions of Halo 4. In the second segment, IGN's Anthony Gallegos and 1UP's Bo…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Interview Minisode: Jordan Mechner and Karateka 17:43

9+ y ago17:43

17:43

Nearly 30 years after its original release, Jordan Mechner's groundbreaking 1984 classic Karateka has returned for a brand new audience. Join Retronauts host Bob Mackey for a special interview with Mechner about the remake of the game that started his career. NOTE: This episode suffers from a bit of audio crackle due to faulty podcasting equipment.…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Active Time Babble XXXIX: Gotta Catch More RPGs 1:18:39

9+ y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Gamasutra's Christian Nutt joins Kat to talk Pokemon, and Kotaku's Richard Eisenbeis checks in with the latest Japanese releases.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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Active Time Babble XXXIX: Gotta Catch More RPGs 1:18:39

9+ y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Gamasutra's Christian Nutt joins Kat to talk Pokemon, and Kotaku's Richard Eisenbeis checks in with the latest Japanese releases.

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 55: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:20:46

9+ y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Cowabunga! Radical! Et cetera! If you entered this world at some point in the '80s, you no doubt experienced the pizza-promoting phenomenon that taught children the names of four Renaissance artists. Join Retronauts host Bob Mackey, along with guests Kat Bailey, Ray Barnholt, and Marty Sliva as they thoroughly explore Konami?s many Ninja Turtles ga…

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 24 - Resident Evil Special | 10/05/2012 1:40:51

9+ y ago1:40:51

1:40:51

After a week full of Resident Evil articles, host Jose Otero sits down with Bob Mackey and Alex "cvxfreak" Aniel to talk about Capcom's flagship survival-horror series and its bizarre history. Special thanks to our community members for contributing their favorite memories for this episode.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 24 - Resident Evil Special | 10/05/2012 1:40:51

9+ y ago1:40:51

1:40:51

After a week full of Resident Evil articles, host Jose Otero sits down with Bob Mackey and Alex "cvxfreak" Aniel to talk about Capcom's flagship survival-horror series and its bizarre history. Special thanks to our community members for contributing their favorite memories for this episode.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Resident Evil Podcast PSA | 10/01/2012 2:15

9+ y ago2:15

2:15

We're recording a special Resident Evil episode of Games, Dammit! and we'd like you to be a part of it. Send us a link to your SoundCloud clip and explain why you love the RE series or tell us about your favorite moment in the series. If you enter, you could win an Astro Gaming headset courtesy of Capcom. Visit 1UP.com for more instructions on how …

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Resident Evil Podcast PSA | 10/01/2012 2:15

9+ y ago2:15

2:15

We're recording a special Resident Evil episode of Games, Dammit! and we'd like you to be a part of it. Send us a link to your SoundCloud clip and explain why you love the RE series or tell us about your favorite moment in the series. If you enter, you could win an Astro Gaming headset courtesy of Capcom. Visit 1UP.com for more instructions on how …

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Active Time Babble XXXVIII: Journey to the West 1:18:00

9+ y ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Kat is joined by GameSpy's Mike Nelson and Dan Stapleton, as well as Polygon's Phil Kollar, to talk Torchlight II, Diablo III, Guild Wars 2, and Mists of Pandaria in this all-PC RPG episode of Active Time Babble.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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Active Time Babble XXXVIII: Journey to the West 1:18:00

9+ y ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Kat is joined by GameSpy's Mike Nelson and Dan Stapleton, as well as Polygon's Phil Kollar, to talk Torchlight II, Diablo III, Guild Wars 2, and Mists of Pandaria in this all-PC RPG episode of Active Time Babble.

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 54: Double Dragon 1:09:27

9+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

With the release of Double Dragon Neon making the series relevant once again, Retronauts host Bob Mackey sits down with Scroll's Ray Barnholt and IGN's Sam Claiborn in an attempt to sort out the million ports of the few games starring Billy and Jimmy Lee. If you have a conveyor belt phobia, we advise you skip this one.…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 23 - All About Wii U | 9/14/2012 50:50

9+ y ago50:50

50:50

Nintendo finally unveiled the price of Wii U in NYC, so we couldn;t help but focus on it for this week's episode. Join 1UP's Jose Otero, freelance contributor and Mario doppelganger Anthony Parisi, and IGN's Richard George, as they talk about the price, the games, and Nintendo TVii.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 23 - All About Wii U | 9/14/2012 50:50

9+ y ago50:50

50:50

Nintendo finally unveiled the price of Wii U in NYC, so we couldn;t help but focus on it for this week's episode. Join 1UP's Jose Otero, freelance contributor and Mario doppelganger Anthony Parisi, and IGN's Richard George, as they talk about the price, the games, and Nintendo TVii.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 53: PAX Prime 2012 and the Post-Apocalypse 1:01:21

9+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

It's the end of the world as we know it, and the Retronauts feel fine. Well, maybe a little gassy. Join host Bob Mackey, along with guests Chris Kohler, Marty Sliva, and Jose Otero, as they depress a crowd of PAX Prime attendees with a discussion of video game portrayals of the post-apocalypse. Duck, cover, jam in your earbuds and laugh along with …

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 22 - The Essential 100, Part Two | 8/24/2012 1:05:32

9+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Games, Dammit! returns, but actually we're a week behind schedule. Last week, 1UP recorded our second Essential 100 podcast. Join Jose Otero, Bob Mackey, and special guests Ray Barnholt and Alex Fraioli as we talk about four games from our ongoing feature.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 22 - The Essential 100, Part Two | 8/24/2012 1:05:32

9+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Games, Dammit! returns, but actually we're a week behind schedule. Last week, 1UP recorded our second Essential 100 podcast. Join Jose Otero, Bob Mackey, and special guests Ray Barnholt and Alex Fraioli as we talk about four games from our ongoing feature.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble XXXVII: An Early Look at Dragon Quest X 1:10:33

9+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Kotaku correspondent Richard Eisenbeis joins Kat to discuss Dragon Quest X and Last Story, and Bob and Marty talk Darksiders II and the classic Super Mario RPG.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble XXXVII: An Early Look at Dragon Quest X 1:10:33

9+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Kotaku correspondent Richard Eisenbeis joins Kat to discuss Dragon Quest X and Last Story, and Bob and Marty talk Darksiders II and the classic Super Mario RPG.

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 52 1:23:12

10y ago1:23:12

1:23:12

The second installment of Retronauts Movie Month wraps up with a look at 1989's The Wizard, Universal's attempt to siphon even more money from the parents of Nintendo-obsessed children. Join Bob Mackey, Marty Sliva, Sam Claiborn, and Ray Barholt as they discuss the glaring video game inaccuracies contained within before collapsing in a fit of Chris…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Classic Gaming Expo 2012 Minisode 43:23

10y ago43:23

43:23

After an exciting and event-filled day of pawing over old video games and standing in the awe-inspiring presence of Howard Phillips (sans bowtie), Retronauts host Bob Mackey sits down with the gang from Retroware.tv to discuss the goings-on at Classic Gaming Expo 2012.By 1UP.com Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 21 - Narrative in Games | 8/03/2012 1:46:21

10y ago1:46:21

1:46:21

In this star-studded episode host Jose Otero is joined by Marty Sliva, as the duo talk about The Walking Dead Video Game with special guests Hollywood screenwriter Gary Whitta and Sean Vanaman of Telltale Games. After a quick break, Bob Mackey joins the crew, as Marty takes the lead to interview Greg Kasavin of SuperGiant Games about Bastion and vi…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! Episode 21 - Narrative in Games | 8/03/2012 1:46:21

10y ago1:46:21

1:46:21

In this star-studded episode host Jose Otero is joined by Marty Sliva, as the duo talk about The Walking Dead Video Game with special guests Hollywood screenwriter Gary Whitta and Sean Vanaman of Telltale Games. After a quick break, Bob Mackey joins the crew, as Marty takes the lead to interview Greg Kasavin of SuperGiant Games about Bastion and vi…

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Retronauts Live Episode 51 1:11:43

10y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

In 2001, Final Fantasy made its journey to the silver screen, and the resulting disaster exiled movie director and series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi to the hellish shores of Hawaii. But was it really all that bad? Join host Bob Mackey and guests Chris Kohler, Ray Barnholt, and Marty Sliva as they summon their own spirits within for a lively discuss…

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble XXXVI: A Fair and Balanced Discussion of Kingdom Hearts 1:06:54

10y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Kat, Bob, and Jose are joined by IGN's Eric Sapp to have an honest debate about the most prickly of topics--Kingdom Hearts. The crew also revisits The Wold Ends With You and Phantasy Star Online!

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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1UP.com - Active Time Babble XXXVI: A Fair and Balanced Discussion of Kingdom Hearts 1:06:54

10y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Kat, Bob, and Jose are joined by IGN's Eric Sapp to have an honest debate about the most prickly of topics--Kingdom Hearts. The crew also revisits The Wold Ends With You and Phantasy Star Online!By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! The Dark Knight Rises Special | 7/24/2012 43:21

10y ago43:21

43:21

This spoiler-filled minisode of Movies, Dammit! is all about The Dark Knight Rises. Steer clear of this episode if you are wary of spoilers. IGN editors Justin Davis and Mitch Dyer join 1UP's Jose Otero and Marty Sliva in the studio for a 40-minute discussion about latest Nolan-directed Batman film.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - 1UP Radio

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Games, Dammit! The Dark Knight Rises Special | 7/24/2012 43:21

10y ago43:21

43:21

This spoiler-filled minisode of Movies, Dammit! is all about The Dark Knight Rises. Steer clear of this episode if you are wary of spoilers. IGN editors Justin Davis and Mitch Dyer join 1UP's Jose Otero and Marty Sliva in the studio for a 40-minute discussion about latest Nolan-directed Batman film.By 1UP Network Staff

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1UP.com - Games, Dammit!

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Games, Dammit! Episode 20 - The Essential 100, Part One | 7/20/2012 1:04:51

10y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

We're celebrating the first chapter of 1UP's Essential 100 by talking about five of our selections, but we're not doing it alone. Supergiant Games Creative Director Greg Kasavin and 1UP Alum and creator of Scroll magazine Ray Barnholt join Jose Otero, Bob Mackey, and Marty Sliva in the studio for an essential podcast to complement this week's cover…

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