To watch the video version of this episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upn0mfgxM1s Ben is back! After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone! Donnie G. Retro from the Gamer's Week Podcast joins him again because he also went to PRGE! They talk about the good, the bad, and the awesome nostalgia traps of the convention. So if you've never been before this is the episode for you! You can also listen to Pause Menu...
Nov 23, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 31
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 2022! First, some recent news around Sony, the NFT market inside video games, and the latest Nintendo Directs. They get into games they've been playing: featuring...
Oct 24, 2022•3 hr 34 min•Ep. 30
On this episode of Pause Menu: Ben is not only joined by Patrick of the Retro Blast Podcast, but also Donnie G. Retro of the Gamer’s Week Podcast makes his first Pause Menu appearance! The gents talk about games that they just do not like and how their views of these games have changed (or haven’t changed) over the years. It’s a fun, shorter episode of Pause Menu that may get you to reflect on those games you didn't enjoy back in the day. You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your f...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Pause Menu is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts! To help celebrate 20 years of Keyblades, Heartless, and mind-boggling story beats; Ben is joined by streamer and professional Opera Singer: Alissa Roca! They talk about how they fell in love with the series and reflect on the games that helped make their childhood. Emotions are high, darkness is mentioned, and it’s one great ride! (Warning: This episode contains explicit language throughout) Follow Alissa Roca: @divatron9000 on ev...
Jul 18, 2022•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 28
It's a brand new regular sub-show - 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. For the first episode, they're covering the first 2 quarters of 2022. Lots of games to discuss: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy III, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, KO City, Fortnite, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Multiversus, Shredder's Revenge, Elden Ring, and much more! Plus some recent news around Nintendo and t...
Jul 06, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 27
On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with developer Nick Blake to discuss his game: Dragon Battle! This is a great in-depth look at what it takes to develop a game from the ground up and for the classic Game Boy! If you’re a homebrew Game Boy fan, or interested in developing a game, this is one episode you’ll not want to miss! You can play Dragon Battle on Steam right now! Dragon Battle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887570/Dragon_Battle/ Fake Nerd Podcast is an au...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 26
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1gc4KOs4M Ben has Ryan and Sparkz join him for a discussion of the games they found appealing at this year's Summer Game Fest. There's a lot of indie love and unique games to discuss. So many wonderful choices and great games to look forward to, come along for the thrill of anticipating these exciting releases! Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and i...
Jun 22, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 25
BEN MAGNET IS MISSING. Brandon and Sparkz have taken the reigns of Pause Menu for this special review/discussion episode of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Playstation game. Long gestating thoughts are brought to the surface as the two refer back on notes and feelings created by the worthy follow-up to the Spider-Man game that swung into our hearts just a few years ago. They uncover as much as they can to give proper attention to a favorite game. Enjoy the discussion revisiting Miles solo outing! ...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJdOhly8bU&feature=youtu.be On this episode, Raji (a.k.a.) Super Nin10Bros comes on to talk about retro Nintendo! The 8-bit games, 16-bit games, their thoughts on what Nintendo is doing now, and so much more! Also click the Link Tree link below to follow Raji on all of his socials! You can find Super Nin10Bros links through the following: https://linktr.ee/SUPERNIN10BROS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Fake Nerd Podca...
May 18, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_6PCf-LjI On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined with French-Canadian streamer Mint Blais as they talk about games that should get remastered! They go over lists on the internet as well as their own opinions on what should (and maybe shouldn’t) get a remaster or remake. It’s a great time so come check it out! You can find Mint Blais at: Twitter: @MintBlais Twitch: twitch.tv/mintblais Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio pod...
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUrcuGfcid8 On this episode, Ben sits down with streamer and video game blogger: The Well-Red Mage to discuss physical/digital game collecting. They go over a TON of points ranging from preservation, the pros/cons of both, and even emulation. This is one episode that’ll get you thinking on how you collect your games. You can find/follow The Well-Red Mage at: Twitter: @theWellRedMage Instagram: @thewellredmage Main Website: t...
Mar 05, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 21
This is the audio version of a video show, to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nbTDWuQ4BE&feature=youtu.be Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade Pause Menu, Retro Zoe comes on the show to talk about game console repairs! Aside from repairing certain consoles, she also has tips for maintaining your ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 20
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hwlwvXEJvk&feature=youtu.be Ben is joined by Games Journalist and Staff Writer of Fusion Magazine: Retro Faith. If you want to get into gaming journalism, then this is the episode for you! She talks about what it takes and what an aspiring writer should do to break into the gaming journalism world. Aside from the wisdom she shares, it wouldn't be a Pause Menu episode without some good rants and tangents along the way! F...
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
If you want to watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbE0eokg5Q On this episode of Pause Menu, we're stepping out of our living rooms and going into the arcade! Dearest Abby joins Ben and talks about how she got super good, becoming one of the top female Donkey Kong players in the world! She also shares some tip and tricks on how you can start setting high scores on your favorite machines. (Here's a hint, some of the tips involve a LOT of practice.) Find Dearest A...
Jan 20, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 18
Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDe7T12wfpQ&feature=youtu.be Basement Arcade: Pause Menu is going PORTABLE! Join Ben and past guests Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast and Ron the Pharaoh as they go through some of the most famous handhelds in video game history. Game Boy, SEGA Game Gear, and even those old Tiger Electronic games! If you were able to play video games in the car, chances are they talked about it. Check out more from Patrick on Retro Bla...
Dec 23, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 17
This episode also exists in video form! Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOn5JdRWVQ&feature=youtu.be Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! This is a very specials episode of Pause Menu. Not only does Ben catch up with an old friend, that friend also happens to be the head of Marketing at Yacht Club Games! This episode is for all who wonder what it ...
Dec 16, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 16
Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode, Ben is joined by retro content creator Ron the Pharaoh! These two go on and on AND ON about all things retro and Ben even learns a thing or two about Twitch streaming. It's a great time not to be missed! Find Ron the Pharaoh on: Instagram Twitter Twitch and on YouTube! - all under @RonThePharaoh Fake Nerd Podcast is an...
Dec 09, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 15
Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben talks to former SEGA of Australia tip master Bryan a.k.a. Since Spacies! They discuss working at SEGA and rant about what the company has been doing recently. Find Since Spacies on: Twitter: @sincespacies Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sincespacies Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 14
To watch the original video version of the show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_KcMjzv0tg Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with podcasters Adrian and Dylan from Arcade Attack! They talk about starting a video game podcast, video games (obviously), Animal Crossing, and why Dylan's freezer is b...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 13
To watch the video version of this show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rXZJ3i0EFg Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with Twitch Streamer: Aly Sai AU! They talk all about streaming games, retro games, and how Aly got started into the game-streaming scene! It's a great time you won't want to mis...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 12
To watch the video version of this show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtruS4PJWck Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of BAPM, Ben, Ryan and Brandon (making his Pause Menu debut) sits down to talk about all the game reveals from last weeks Playstation Showcase! Find out which the guys were surprised for and which the guys are excited for! F...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 11
To watch the video version of the show, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-MBkSGvGmU Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! On this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu, Ben sits down with an amazing guest. Game designer, author, and documentarian; the Silicon Valley Therapist himself: Howard Scott Warshaw! They talk about Warshaw's new book, "Once Upon Atari,"...
Nov 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 10
To watch the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLMhRh8qD2s Hey Fake Nerds! It's where we hit pause on the games, sit back, and just chill. Here were led by Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Gamescom 2021 has come and gone, now it's time to dive into what we saw. Ben is joined by Fake Nerd co-hosts Sparkz and Ryan to go through the trailers intriguing them and getting a lot of the buzz. Follow along as...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 9
Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Pause Menu is back with an all new episode! Ben Magnet has author and blogger Cindy Jacks to talk writing about video games. Like every episode of Pause Menu, there are rants and tangents abound. Check out Cindy's blog at grownupgamergirl.com to read her articles. There's even one about Ben Magnet himself. Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 8
To watch the video version Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhsTW3VwLM Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! For this special episode, Ben is once again joined by Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to do a retrospective on E3 2021! The two are also joined by the returning Patrick Brickhouse of Retro Blast Podcast to really dig in. Together, they look back on ...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 7
This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVEb1vHE2e0 Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! For this special episode, Ben is joined by Ryan the Fake Nerd Network and Inga Draper of Adults Talking Anime+ to discuss their predictions for E3 2021! There are a lot of hopes in the air and much to speculate on with the f...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 6
This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42vowDvS5eo Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Tod The Top Loader! The two talk about video game collecting, their woes with limited space, along with what games/systems they would love to start collecting. There's...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 5
This is an audio transfer of a video. To watch the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyDjEihNFFI&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Mike Diver! Mike joins to discuss his book: Retro Gaming - A Byte-Sized History of Video Games. Together, they can't help but indulge in...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 4
If you'd like to watch the video of this show then click here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OeYDOissiQ&ab_channel=FakeNerdPodcast Hey Fake Nerds! Ben Magnet leads this show for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! Ben may not have the Fake Nerds with him, but he's got a very special guest in Patrick Brickhouse from Retro Blast Podcast! Together, they go over the major anniversaries occurring in video games, such as Zelda and Mario'...
Oct 31, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 3
This episode originally aired on Feb. 18, 2021. Click here to watch the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyV60fJrEE&list=PLQKIwGX-F9rXUP_9Pk8to4oTLCYw78jnH&index=14&t=134s Hey Fake Nerds! It's a brand new show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! For the inaugural episode, Ben gathers Ryan, Sparkz, and the lovely duo from Adults Talking Anime+ for a discussion on video game consoles! Ing...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 2
