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Pat and Ian discuss the latest in video games, movies, retro game topics, and take Q and A from the audience! It's the Completely Unnecessary Podcast!
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Messy M64 Launch, crazy new Amico details, strange news coverage of the Super Mario/Duck Hunt games, #CUPodcast memories, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
A teardown of the Intellivision Amico, Pat's WORST collecting experience, Xbox rebrand, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set! FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM topper when you order your Journey Pack!
Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set! FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM topper when you order your Journey Pack!
Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more! Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
$71,000 Super Mario Bros. sale, Amico New Year update, He-Man movie trailer, AI struggles, and more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more! Check out our sponsors: Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Pat and Ian share some thoughts and memories of Billy Hudson.
Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more! Check out our sponsors: Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Xbox Game Pass a failure, Amico developer speaks out, #CUPodcast listener hassled by a game seller, and more! Check out our sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more! Check out our sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more! Check out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
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