
Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 157- Where I've Been and the RM800XL
Give an update on where I have been and talked about Revive Machines RM-800XL. Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Hosted by Joel McLaughlin · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 155 episodes
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This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.
Joel McLaughlin hosts Living in the Retro Arcade, a leisure show with 155 episodes published.

Give an update on where I have been and talked about Revive Machines RM-800XL. Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

I talk about the Mattel Electronic games of the late 70s and early 80s.

I talk about the multiple films that the Atari 600 or 800 XL were using in film or on TV.

Today I talk about the computer that powered the Thunder Road from the movie The Explorers!

Today I talked about the computers used as props and in the production of the 80's classic movie WarGames!

Today I am going to talk about the rare computer that was used by Gary and Wyatt to create Lisa in the movie Weird Science

My top ten gifts for retro arcade people! See you in 2026! Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

I talk about the currently up for preorder Intellivision Spring from Atari and more

Sorry for being away for a while but fitness has been my priority but I hope to get back to some gaming before too much longer. Check out my stuff from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Today I talk a little about CORGScon, about my new podcast called Fitness for the Rest of Us and news around the Switch 2 launch!

May the 4th be with you and today I am talking about the 1984 classic Return of the Jedi. Released one year after the movie in 1984. 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

I loved this film even if the critics hated it. Sam Brenner and his buddies help defeat the aliens who misunderstood video games as weapons. LOL. #iam1stphorm https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Reminiscing of the Bazaar and random places I found video games at in my formative years. #iam1stphorm https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Today we go nostalgic with a review of Read Player One! In the show I mentioned that I have a rough time getting enough protein from real food. So I take Level 1 and Phormula 1 Clear both from 1stphorm. If you have the s

Today I talk about the commercial failure Wing Commander movie. A movie based on the Wing Commander series of PC games.

Nintendo has outed their new console sort of so today I talk about the potential to be a good retro handheld. Wil it be as good as the original Switch? Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.mag

Today we take a look at Coleco again. An interesting system that just could not beat Atari or Apple. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ARCADEPODJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #m

Today I talk about a cartoon that was made in the 80s all about Pacman! Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ARCADEPODJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

Today I review the Secret Level Episode on Pacman. "You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RETROARCADE20 at checkout. You can

Today I talk about my top ten gift ideas for 2024 Atari 7800+ https://atari.com/collections/7800 Atari 400 Mini https://atari.com/products/atari-400-mini-1 MS Pacman Arcade 1up Countercade https://www.meijer.com/shopping
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Living in the Retro Arcade is hosted by Joel McLaughlin. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 155 episodes.
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