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Episode 2: CRPGs, SHMUPS, Owning a Personal Computer, Girls and Games, Metroid Metal

Armchair Arcade is proud to present the second episode of Armchair Arcade Radio. Hosted by Matt Barton, this episode features the music of Metroid Metal and segments from each member of Armchair Arcade: Mark Vergeer, Bill Loguidice, Christina Loguidice, and Chris Kennedy.

Episode Two 48K version
Episode Two 128K version

Topics and Approximate Times Below:

  • Matt Barton talks classic turn-based computer role-playing games and why nobody is making them anymore (00:02:43)
  • Mark Vergeer and everything you ever wanted to know about shoot'em up games (00:26:09)
  • Bill Loguidice talks about the history and reasons for owning a personal computer, starting from 1980 (00:51:05)
  • Christina Loguidice explains why more women and girls aren't interested in gaming (01:00:59)
  • Chris Kennedy interviews Grant Henry, Father Brain of Metroid Metal (01:10:50)

Links mentioned in this episode:
Metroid Metal
Band Camp - Metroid Metal
Stemage

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