Armchair Arcade is proud to present its first official episode of Armchair Arcade Radio! This episode, hosted by Matt Barton, features material from each member of AA's staff: Bill Loguidice, Mark Vergeer, Christina Loguidice, and Chris Kennedy. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to tell all your retro computing and gaming friends! Stay tuned to Armchair Arcade for future episodes.

Episode One 48K version (23 Megabytes)
Episode One 128K version (60 Megabytes)

Topics include:

• Does playing videogames make you smarter?
• What was the first "recognizable" personal computer to offer BASIC?
• How do international copyright laws and DRM hamper the European gaming scene?
• What are Webkinz, why are they so popular, and is it part of a larger trend?
• How does your choice of sound card affect the quality of your vintage gaming PC?

The podcast is available in 48K and 128K formats. Don't forget to comment below on what you think of the episode. If you are not a member of AA, just use the Join/Contact Us button above to set up your account.

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Thanks to "Plucky Dan 77" for the "Armchair Arcade" growl at the beginning.