• SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp
    Sep 25 2024

    Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Game Designer from Kess Entertainment, Anthony Thorp. They talk about the game he designed: SONIC ROLL! If you ever wondered how some video games get made into board games then this is the episode for you! Not only do they talk about SONIC ROLL, Ben and Anthony also talk about the newest Sonic board game from Kess Entertainment: SONIC SPEED BATTLE!

    Also go and follow Kess Entertainment for updates on upcoming games!

    Socials:
    @kess_ent (Twitter and Instagram, Anthony doesn’t have personal socials)

    Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

    Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts, a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds.

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    bapausemenu@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse
    Sep 23 2024

    Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythical sandwich card stamped, friend of the show Patrick Brickhouse (Retro Blast) joins Ben on another episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu! The 2 talk about physical games, the importance of preservation, and griping about how digital games can come and go. A more relaxed episode of Pause Menu, but a fun one nonetheless!

    Don’t forget to follow Pat and listen to his show, The Retro Blast Podcast!

    Socials
    Twitter: @retroblastus
    Insta: @retroblastpat

    Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

    Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade: Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts, a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    bapausemenu@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly
    Sep 20 2024

    Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarters 1 and 2 of 2024!

    Ben is joined by fellow Fake Nerds, Ryan Eleopoulos and Sparkz Witty, to discuss some of what they've played in the first half of the year. Featuring: Multiversus, Helldivers 2, and Final Fantasy XVI.

    THEN, it's a discussion of some their favorite game trailers coming out of Summer Game Fest 2024! It's a great conversation and so much to look forward to!

    This video was recorded on June 22, 2024.

    Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

    Basement Arcade and Basement Arcade:Pause Menu are a spin-off from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts, a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    bapausemenu@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

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    2 hrs and 50 mins
  • Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books
    Feb 19 2024

    Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    Books are awesome! And they’re even better when video games are involved! Ben continues his pixelated literary adventure and talks with Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books. They talk how Retro Game Books started, the beauty of reading about a favorite game, and why there’s a book all about video game maps!

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/yOaIz7OpjrU

    If you want to check out the selection of books for yourself, check the link below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of the show. It really helps us out!

    Website link:
    https://retrogamebooks.com
    Threads:
    https://www.threads.net/@retrogamebooks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Insta:
    https://www.instagram.com/retrogamebooks?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

    Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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    http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree
    Jan 26 2024

    Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    On this all new episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, we’re talking SPORTSBALL VIDEO GAMES! Ben is joined by sports YouTuber, Urinating Tree! They talk about the great sports video games of old, now, how EA is ruining sports games, the 2024 NFL Wildcard weekend, and…Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments? Well, tangents are welcome on this show but if you like sports and video games then this is the episode for you!

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rAlFs8spnoQ

    Don't forget to follow Tree and check out his YouTube channel for more SPORTSBALL!
    Twitter & TikTok: @UrinatingTree
    Insta: @urinating_tree
    YouTube link:
    https://youtube.com/@UrinatingTree?si=-2jiBaD7gznG3gFe

    Also, go follow Ben (BenMagnet27) on all the socials and the show on Twitter (@bapausemenu) and subscribe to be up to date on all the latest episodes!

    Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    linktr.ee/FakeNerd

    http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

    https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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    Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
    Jan 24 2024

    Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2023!

    First we have a few news stories including talk about the new Indiana Jones game, some Youtuber controversy, and we mourn the death of E3! Then we get into all the game we've been playing these past few months. Lastly, some quick fire hits of games we are excited for in the first quarter of 2024.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    linktr.ee/FakeNerd

    http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

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    Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review
    Nov 9 2023

    Hey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    Ben brings Ryan on board for a full discussion of a top Game of the Year contender: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! After months of mini discussion on Pause Menu and the Fake Nerd Podcast, the time has come for the pair to go deep on this beloved new title in the Zelda franchise. You don't want to miss this one!

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/BGT-T4kvTb4

    Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    linktr.ee/FakeNerd

    http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
    Nov 4 2023

    Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

    It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 3 of 2023!

    Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/n5zONjWAbEg

    This is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around Charles Martinet retiring from Mario, Microsoft acquiring Activision/Blizzard, Unity's attempt to gouge users for money, and the death of Gundam Evolution at less than a year old.

    Next is the games they've been playing. Featuring:
    - Fortnite check-in
    - Jedi: Survivor
    - Ben FINALLY playing Miles Morales
    - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    - Kirby: Return to Dreamland for the Switch
    - The Pokemon TCG Mobile Game
    - Gamera in Godzilla: Battle Line
    - Starfield
    - Spider-Man 2
    - MK 11
    - Mortal Kombat 1
    - Final Fantasy XVI
    - Gotham Knights
    - Cult of the Lamb DLC
    - Evil Dead: The Game
    - Disney Illusion Island
    - Mario Kart 8 DLC
    - Baldur's Gate III

    Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

    Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

    Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

    linktr.ee/FakeNerd

    http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

    https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
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    FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com

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    2 hrs and 35 mins