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Urban Legend Games - DOA Xteme Beach Volleyball & TABOO The 6th Sense - ARG Presents 263

Slenderman...Shadow People...BEACH VOLLEYBALL!!! Yes, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we guide you down the dark path that IS URBAN LEGEND GAMES! YES, we know the nameless terrors that man DARE NOT SPEAK! First, SHIVER and giggle as we examine the seedy underbelly of Dead Or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball! THEN, watch the dark lady turn the mystic cards (On the NES) as we RISK IT ALL with Taboo THE SIXTH SENSE!

May 17, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 263

Weather Games - Team Xtreme Operation Weather Disaster & Weather War II (C64) - ARG Presents 262

* FILMED DURING AN ACTUAL THUNDERSTORM for you enjoyment!* The forecast calls for a copious amount of FUN this week on ARG Presents! Join Action News Team Meteorologist Amigo Aaron and sexy weathergirl THE BRENT as we look at, by request, WEATHER GAMES! Doppler radar predicts a 100 percent chance of bad acting as we look at Team Xtreme: Operation Weather Disaster for Windows 3.1. Then, the 5 day outlook spells doom for you castle. Expect lightning, hail, tornados, and rain as we take a look at W...

May 10, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 262

ORIC Games - Scuba Dive and Zebbie - ARG Presents 261

The Oric-1...the Oric Atmos...two great computers from the UK that hit it big in France. But what the hell are they? And what's the difference? Find out on ARG 261 as THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron take a DEEP dive into what makes the Oric tick. THEN, it's game time, and what a lineup we have this week. Join DEM BOYS as we take ANOTHER deep dive with SCUBA DIVE! Then strap in as we bounce around with ZEBBIE!

May 03, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 260

No One Can Stop Mr. Domino! (PSX) - ARG Presents Spirit of the Wheel #1 - John Shawler

Greetings. It's the first "Spirit of the Wheel" episode of ARG Presents. The Spirit of the Wheel is the top level of the ARG Patreon and is held by only one person at a time. That person can request any special episode in addition to our weekly shows. And so, it is our duty and honor to present "No One Can Stop Mr. Domino!" for the PlayStation, requested by John "Boatofcar" Shawler.

May 01, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Philips VG5000 - Monkey Academy & Helicoptere (Helicopter Rescue) - ARG Presents 260

Oh man, it's a computer we've NEVER heard of, and I LOVE IT! Join AMIGO Aaron and THE BRENT as we get into it with the Philips VG5000 - a computer that FAILED mightily in the big F! First we get into the history and specs of the VG5000 and then we play some games. Go to school with THE BRENT at the MONKEY ACADEMY, and then rescue downed airmen and blast suckers in HELICOPTERE aka Helicopter Rescue!

Apr 26, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 260

XBOX Exclusives - Chronicles of Riddick Escape From Butcher Bay & Dungeons & Dragons Heroes -ARG 259

X Gon' Give it to Ya this week on ARG Presents! Join "Mr. X" aka THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at EXCLUSIVE games for the ORIGINAL XBOX Console, aka the OG XBOX! First, go to SPACE PRISON with Vin Diesel in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay! Then, grab your armor and a couple Cure Light Wounds potions as we try out Atari's Dungeons And Dragons: Heroes!

Apr 19, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 259

Commodore Amiga HAM Games - Pioneer Plague and OLOFight - ARG Presents 258

HAM Games! What the heck IS this? Food based? Games with a pig? Well, NO, it's Commodore Amiga HAM Games...Hold And Modify! This week on ARG we attempt to explain this whole gimmick, and talk about ALL the known games on the Amiga that PLAY in HAM mode. Then, school is OUT and Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT attempt to PLAY a few HAM games. Sit back, relax, and fix your gaze upon the screen as we HAM it up with Pioneer Plague and OLOFight!

Apr 09, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 258

Commodore PET Games - Lawn! & Acquire - ARG Presents 257

It's BIG episode 257 of ARG this week, and it's time to play with our PET...our COMMODORE PET to be exact! YES, this time around join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we look at games for one of the THREE PILLARS of computing from the 1970's, the Commodore PET! First, we discuss the PET and some of the other games we checked out, and then we're OFF THE LEASH! Kick back and DO SOME YARD WORK with LAWN!, and then it's high stakes hotel stock trading with the classic boardgame turned PET game ACQUIRE!...

Mar 29, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 257

Team Fighting Games - WWF Superstars (Arcade) & Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (Arcade) - ARG Presents 256

When you think FIGHTING TEAM, you GOTTA think Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT! We're BACK and ready to rumble this week for Team Fighting Games! Join the brutal beatdown as we talk about the history of the Team Fighters, and then we throw two of our favorites into the ring! Say your prayers and take your vitamins as we hook up with the HULKSTER for WWF Superstars! Next, get out your comic books and BEAT down a human cactus, or cat girl, as we TAKE YOU FOR RIDE with Marvel Vs. Capcom 2!

Mar 22, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 256

TV Games - Xena: Warrior Princess (PSX) & Dalek Attack (DOS) - ARG Presents 255

It's NOT A RERUN, it's a NEW edition of ARG Presents! This week, we take another dip into the pool of Games Based on TV Shows! After a bit of a TV CHAT, it's down to business! First, get sexy and nail suckers with your bladed frisbee in Xena: Warrior Princess for the Playstation! THEN, it's the assault of the original killer trashcans in Dalek Attack! I promise we will EXTERMINATE your boredom!

Mar 15, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 255

Dancing Games - Bust A Groove (PS1) & Break Street (C64) - ARG Presents 254

Feet don't fail me now! It's DANCING Games this week on ARG Presents. We're getting down and funky with our bad selves and bustin' out the A material on the disco floor! After some fancy and dancy discussion, we crank up the ballet of PAIN as we waltz with the games that brought us to the dance! Get your groove on as THE BRENT steps on the toes of BUST A GROOVE on the Playstation, then get your cardboard ready as Amigo Aaron spins on his head for BREAK STREET on the C64. Get giggy with it!...

Mar 08, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 254

Demakes - Mirror's Edge 2D (Flash) and Super 3D Portals 6 (Atari 2600) - ARG Presents 253

Demakes - Gaming Devolved...a fascinating topic this week on ARG Presents, and we're up for the challenge! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we go down the path of DE-evolution...games boiled down to their component parts. After some discussion we dig in to the topic as we explore SUPER 3D Portals 6 for the Atari 2600 and Mirror's Edge 2D for browsers with Adobe Flash!

Mar 01, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 253

Milton Bradley Microvision - Block Buster and Cosmic Hunter - ARG Presents 252

This week on ARG Presents, we have a real treat. Out of Amigo Aaron's PERSONAL collection, we bring you the Milton Bradley MICROVISION! We show off the box, the console, and the games LIVE on this episode! Then, join Aaron along with THE BRENT as we take a look at two games on the Microvision - Block Buster and COSMIC HUNTER!

Feb 15, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 252

Daewoo Zemmix V CPC-51 - Heavy Boxing and King's Valley - ARG Presents 251

Everybody LOVED consolizing a computer! So what happens when South Korean super corp Daewoo does it? You get the Zemmix V CPC-51! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on a path of discovery as we learn all about this unusual console...why it exsists...what it is really...what it does. Then we play a few games for the V! Kick back and enjoy HEAVY Boxing and The King's Valley!

Feb 08, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 251

TV Tie-In Games - Alf (SMS) and Gargoyles (MD/GEN) - ARG Presents 250

You got a highly successful TV show, right? Now you need a SUPER GAME to seal the deal! That's the formula this week on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and TV's THE BRENT as we dive into the realm of TV Tie-In Games! After a bit of discussion on the topic, we attempt to pick a few "winners". Prepare yourself for ALF on the Sega Master System, and Gargoyles on the Megadrive/Genesis! Don't you DARE change that dial!

Feb 01, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 250

Pokey Chip Games - Alley Cat (Atari 8-bit) and Commando (Atari 7800) - ARG Presents 249

It's time to get a little POKEY this week on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we check out home games based on the beloved POKEY Chip! First we go off on the lack of Atari 8 -Bit respect, and then we get down to it. Please enjoy our takes on Alley Cat for the Atari Computers and the go Commando on the Atari 7800!

Jan 25, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 249

Games of South Africa - Toxic Bunny (DOS) and Broforce (Steam) - ARG Presents 248

Welcome to a FIRED UP EDITION of ARG Presents! It's time to sound the horns for the GAMES OF SOUTH AFRICA! Are they good games? Are there a lot of games? DO THEY MAKE GAMES! HECK YEAH THEY DO! Join AMIGO F'N AARON and THE BRENT as we go to WAR with two such games..it's TOXIC BUNNY and BROFORCE!

Jan 18, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 248

Games BANNED for STUPID Reasons - Marc Eckō's Getting Up: CUP & Everquest - ARG Presents 247

Games get banned all over the world for good reasons. Sexy content, gore, and violence are all examples of what would get a game banned...but that's NOT what we're exploring this week on ARG Presents! This week we'll be examining games banned for STUPID reason! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we explore Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure and EVERQUEST

Jan 11, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 247

SNES European Exclusives - Waterworld and Jelly Boy - ARG Presents 246

Happy New Year from your buddies at ARG Presents! What a better way is there to start off a fresh new year then with Super Nintendo European Exclusive Games! They exsist! Who knew?!?! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we dive deep into a shallow pool this week. After listing ALL the exclusives, we take a look at Waterworld and Jelly Boy!

Jan 04, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 246

The Year In Review - Best and Worst Games of 2022 - ARG 245

Well, here we are at the end of 2022...a time of reflection and consideration. It's also time to RANK THIS SUCKER! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we run down our personal favorite episodes and games of 2022, as well at the WORST of the worst! We'd also like to thank all of our friends for watching and listening this past year, and a big thanks to Retrorewind.ca for being such a great partner!

Dec 28, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Bad Arcade Ports? - Pengo (Atari 2600) & 720 (NES) - ARG Presents 244

Ho-Ho-Helloooo everyone! It's the holiday season here at ARG Presents, and we're in a festive mood! But how will Santa treat us this year?!? Find out as we play Bad Arcade Ports...maybe...I mean we hear they are bad..and they don't look great, but we don't KNOW! Help us figure it out as we play Pengo on the Atari 2600 and 720 on the Nintendo Entertainment System!

Dec 21, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 244

Religious Games - Onesimus (Steam) and Mandagon (DOS) - ARG Presents 243

Welcome to a soul searching addition of ARG Presents. This time out, we will tackle the infinite question of religion...in gaming. After a discussion about the stigma attached to most religious offereings, we will get down to business with a few picks of our own. Bow your head and pray that we get acouple winners this week as we play Mandagon on Steam and Onesimus on classic DOS!

Dec 14, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 243

C64 Cartridge Games - Crisis Mountain & Diamond Mine - ARG Presents 242

It's a Commodore 64 VOLCANIC MINE EXPLOSION! Join Amigo Aaron and that dastardly THE BRENT this week as we once again dig DEEP down the mine shaft of C64 Cartridge Games! This time out, clean up after terrorists in their volcano lair in CRISIS MOUNTAIN! THEN, dig out some diamonds in your HOWITZER MINE CART in Diamond Mine!

Dec 07, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 242

TI-99/4A Games - Moon Mine and Microsurgeon - ARG Presents 241

Last week, the people spoke, and we listened. The people DEMANDED Texas Instruments TI-99 4A!! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look WAY back at the first time we visited the TI, and then come with us as we take a look at two different titles for the machine from Texas, both of which MIGHT be hidden gems?!? EXPERIENCE Moon Mine and Microsurgeon!

Nov 23, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 241

Rogue-like Games - Scarab of Ra (MAC) and Telengard (DOS) - ARG Presents 240

Roguelike games...what are they?!? How do you define the genre and list out all the attributes that make a game a roguelike? Heck if I know, but THE BRENT will attempt to explain it too me THIS WEEK on ARG Presents! After i furrow my brow in a vain attempt to understand, we'll try a few of these roguelike (or is it rogue-like?!?) games! Please join us as we take on the Scarab of Ra on the Macintosh and the MEATGRINDER that is Telengard for MS-DOS!

Nov 16, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 240

Banned From Youtube Anniversary - Carmageddon (DOS) & Samantha Fox Strip Poker (C64) - ARG Presents 239

Three years ago, ARG Present got the ENTIRE Amigos Network banned from Youtube...bad day. So, after spinning a piece to commerate that fateful day, we'll take a trip down memory lane and look at the fall out. THEN, after a topic like that, you gotta bring the CONTROVERSY, and so we shall, as we look at the DOS version of CARMAGEDDON and the C64 MASTERWORK that is Samantha Fox Strip Poker!

Nov 09, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 239

European Exclusives - Mega SWIV (MD) & Game Over (C64) - ARG Presents 238

This week on ARG Presents, join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we look at games that never made it over the pond...yes, it's European Exclusives! First, you loved it on the Amiga, but how did it fair on the Mega Drive? It's MEGA SWIV! Then, sure it's got a DOUBLE sexy cover, but does the game live up to the straight up hotness? It's GAME OVER on the C64!

Nov 02, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 238

Halloween Games - Carnevil (Arcade) & Monster Bash (DOS) - ARG Presents 237

It's SPOOKY time on ARG Presents this week, as the EVIL Brent and Amigo Aaron have a look at some games with a touch of all hallows eve in them! Join us as we dare venture into the creepy world of Carnevil, and then we battle dark minions in our footie pajamas in Monster Bash!

Oct 27, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 237

Protagonists Based on Sentient Animated Objects - Kool-Aid Man & Glover - ARG Presents 236

Ok, the title is confusing...Protagonists BASED on Sentient Animated Objects. Translate that to "Heroes that aren't people but are alive" and you're getting there. Join THE BRENT as he explains it all to AMIGO Aaron this week, and then we take a few of those games out for a spin. Ponder your humanity as we play KOOL-AID MAN for the Atari 2600 and GLOVER for the N64! Freaky, man!

Oct 19, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 236

Wrestling Games - King Of The Monsters and Onita Atsushi FMW - ARG Presents 235

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to WRESTLING week on ARG Presents! Join everyone's least favorite Tag Team, THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we grapple with two unusual wrestling games! First, it's the NeoGeo battler KING OF THE MONSTERS, then it's something different...ONITA ATSUSHI FMW for the SUPER Famicom! FIGHT!

Oct 12, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 235
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