Retronauts Pocket Episode 27: Games of Game Center CX

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Retronauts Pocket Episode 27: Games of Game Center CX

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42 minutes

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Aug 18, 2014

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In our season finale, we discuss four games that appeared on Game Center CX and drove its host to the brink.

Released:

Aug 18, 2014

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The original classic gaming podcasts continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!

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Retronauts Pocket Episode 27: Games of Game Center CX

Retronauts Pocket Episode 27: Games of Game Center CX

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