Blip Off the Old Block

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Blip Off the Old Block

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29 minutes

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Jul 26, 2020

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Ben and Push present four interesting (but unrelated) bits video game history. Prepare for cookies, Skittles, and crocodiles. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.

Released:

Jul 26, 2020

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Titles in the series (94)

Co-hosts Ben Bertoli and PushDustIn discuss the many weird and wonderful stories surrounding video game history.

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Nintendo's Men in Black by Memory Card
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Hey! Listeners!: Listeners from around the world call in to share their favorite gaming history blips. by Memory Card
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Seedy CD Deals: Guest expert Chris Kolar (@kobunheat) stops by to relay the sordid history of the SNES CD-ROM. by Memory Card
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And I Wonder: Guest expert Kelsey Lewin details the history of the marvelously unique handheld known as the WonderSwan. by Memory Card
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Bonus - Pumped Up: Ben tells Push the chilling tale of a cancelled NES title featuring Dracula... in dope basketball kicks. by Memory Card
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I Kid Mew Not: Ben and Push dig into the surprising importance of everyone's favorite legendary cat. by Memory Card
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Big Pippin: Ben regales Push with the tale of the ill-fated Apple Pippin console. by Memory Card
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Get a Grip!: Ben and Push share their favorite weird controllers. by Memory Card
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Computer Chips: Push educates us on the origins of cult hit puzzler Chip's Challenge. by Memory Card
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Furious George: Push relays the the rip-roaring history of Rampage. by Memory Card
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The Queen's Nunchuk: Ben and Push dive into the world of wacky special edition consoles. by Memory Card
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Terry Loves Neo Geo: Push brings Ben up to speed on the strange console that was the Neo Geo. by Memory Card
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Bonus - Pop Culture: Guest expert Jess Morrissette gives us the lowdown on his Video Game Soda Machine Project. by Memory Card
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A Rare Beginning: Ben teaches Push all about the early history of renowned game studio Rare. by Memory Card
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Square on the Blips by Memory Card
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Below the Belt: Ding ding! Ben pummels Push with the history of the Punch-Out!! series. by Memory Card
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What Does This Button Do?: Push reveals four of the weirdest arcade machines ever produced. by Memory Card
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Gotta Leak'em All!: Push is joined by Pokémon expert Dr. Lava to discuss massive leaks and monsters who didn't make the cut. by Memory Card
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Bonus - Is Lanky Kong Dead?: This kong has a funny face, but is this kong in a better place? by Memory Card
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Tour de DS: Push takes Ben on a guided tour of touring programs for the DS and 3DS. by Memory Card
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Mega Jet Setter by Memory Card
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Channeling Sonic: Ben introduces Push to Sega Channel, the forgotten game streaming service of the '90s. by Memory Card
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Coming Unplugged: Guest expert NantenJex explains the electrifying history of Chibi-Robo. by Memory Card
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Kurger Bing and the Boys: Ben and Push discuss strange video games starring classic food mascots. by Memory Card
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One of the Boys: Ben shines a light on strange Game Boy accessories. by Memory Card
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Virtually Unplayable: Ben and Push detail the unfortunate history of one of gaming's greatest flops - the Virtual Boy. by Memory Card
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Pokémanhattan: Guest expert Retro Ali swings in to tell us about the rise and fall of Pokémon Center New York. by Memory Card
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Blips Ahoy: Ben and Push share gaming history blips about Famicom design, Bomberman Kart, and more. by Memory Card
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Italian Plumber Bird: Though not well known, Marigul Management was behind the creation of dozens of Nintendo games in the late '90s and early '00s. by Memory Card
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On the Shoulders of Giants: Push gives us a look at the life and quirky works of Kazutoshi Iida. by Memory Card
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