Just the Worst

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Just the Worst

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36 minutes

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Oct 30, 2022

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Ben ends the season on the lowest note possible with a look into the worst year in gaming history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!

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Oct 30, 2022

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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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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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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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A Rare Beginning: Ben teaches Push all about the early history of renowned game studio Rare. 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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What Does This Button Do?: Push reveals four of the weirdest arcade machines ever produced. 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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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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Below the Belt: Ding ding! Ben pummels Push with the history of the Punch-Out!! series. by Memory Card
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Nintendo's Men in Black by Memory Card
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Mega Jet Setter 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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Simply Marvelous: Nantenjax swings by to talk about a Super Famicom treasure that never escaped Japan. by Memory Card
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Square on the Blips 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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In Gus We Trust: Guest Expert Dai explains the life and impact of Gus Rodriguez, an often overlooked gaming icon from Latin America. 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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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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Coming Unplugged: Guest expert NantenJex explains the electrifying history of Chibi-Robo. 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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Blips Ahoy: Ben and Push share gaming history blips about Famicom design, Bomberman Kart, and more. 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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Dracula's Hip Hop Spooktacular: Lookout behind you! It's four frightening tales from gaming's ghastly past. by Memory Card
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Tilted: Ben rattles off the history on America's pinball ban. Anyone have a sledgehammer? 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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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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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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One of the Boys: Ben shines a light on strange Game Boy accessories. by Memory Card
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Bonus - Bug Fables X Seahorse Saga: Paper Indies: Push sits down with developers Tris Valbuena and José Gracia to discuss their indie titles inspired by the Paper Mario series. 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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Computer Chips: Push educates us on the origins of cult hit puzzler Chip's Challenge. by Memory Card
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